The Hard Way Pod

In this episode with Jihan Sabir, we talk accidentally thriving during COVID quarantine, "Sleepy Joe," reassessing your priorities in the wake of the unexpected, avoiding social media, white people making things worse when trying to help with the BLM movement, and more. #BlackLivesMatter  Guest: Jihan Sabir, Comedian | IG: @jihan.sabir | Podcast: F That! PodcastWatch on YouTubeReview the Pod  Send your hard way submissions to: [email protected] Intro Music by: The Alright Alrights

In this episode with Chandler Watson and Mitchell Lamar, we get into a whole lot of stuff including the Military/War, The Willie Lynch Letters, 1984, Amazon, repression, Operation Legend and more. Check out their work, follow, share and support. #BlackLivesMatter Guests: Chandler Watson, Comedian/Artist/Photographer | IG: @chandler.m.watson | www.chandlerwatson.comMitchell Lamar, Comedian/Podcaster | IG: @imitchelllamar | Podcast: @rvgonetoofar Watch on YouTubeReview the Pod  Send your hard way submissions to: [email protected] Intro Music by: The Alright Alrights

In this episode with Mateen Stewart, we get into whole lot of history, including growing up in Detroit, "white flight" and more. I learned so many things during this conversation I can't even write a proper description. Make sure to check out his instagram and twitter, where he creates a lot of hilarious content, as well as more serious videos addressing police brutality (e.g. Elijah McClain).  #BlackLivesMatter  Guest: Mateen Stewart, Comedian/Content Creator | IG: @mateenstewart | Twitter: @mateenstewart Watch on YouTubeReview the Pod  Send your hard way submissions to: [email protected] Intro Music by: The Alright Alrights

In this episode with Coco Lee and Andre Stewart, we get into a wide range of topics--Trump, Karens, Kanye for President (these all seem to come up a lot), not "talking black" enough, whether or not can I wear a hat that says "TWERK" or I should throw it in the trash, and more--in which I say cringey white girl shit several times and have to be told..."Jessica, NO." (Insert face palm). Glad to be here making these mistakes in real time so all of y'all can learn from it--you're welcome. #BlackLivesMatter  Guests: Andre Stewart, Filmmaker/Writer etc. | IG: @andredoesntknow | YouTube: Andre Doesn't KnowCoco Lee, Comedian | IG: @tncocolee Watch on YouTubeReview the Pod  Send your hard way submissions to: [email protected] Intro Music by: The Alright Alrights

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In this episode with Jazmyn W and Chaz Carter, we discuss code switching to blend into white culture, the importance of white people educating themselves, white privilege and how it has nothing to do with being rich/having an easy life, Kanye's short-lived claim to run for president (at the time of recording he hadn't dropped out yet), Religion and all the issues that can come with it, and of course MUCH MORE. Listen to it, share it, check out Jazmyn and Chaz's work, share that too, and then if you have enough energy left after that, maybe do me a solid and rate and review the podcast. #BlackLivesMatter Guests: Chaz Carter, Comedian | Instagram: @pollypocketnegro Jazmyn W, Comedian | Instagram: @jazmynjw | Podcast: Colored Couch ConversationsWatch on YouTubeReview the Pod Send your hard way submissions to: [email protected] Intro Music by: The Alright Alrights

In this episode with Chelsé Greaux & Shapel Lacey, we discuss lack of education, white allies, Black History Month (copy and pasting the same info into the shortest month of the year is not enough to do it justice, btw), the firework phenomenon, boycotting, and more. #BlackLivesMatter Guests: Chelsé Greaux, Comedian | Instagram: @chelsegcomedy | Comedy Album: Yes I Cane Shapel Lacey, Comedian | Instagram: @shapellacey | Podcast: It's ManagedWatch on YouTubeReview the Pod Send your hard way submissions to: [email protected] Intro Music by: The Alright Alrights

In this episode, we discuss survival techniques with cops, white privilege and whether or not this the current movement will actually change anything or if it's just more of the same. #BlackLivesMatterGuests: Greg Edwards, Stand Up Comedian/Artist | Artwork: gregedwardsart.com | Instagram: @gregcomedy | Twitter: @gregthegrouchCharles Hoffa Kelly, Stand Up Comedian| Instagram: @charleskelly420Review the Pod Send your hard way submissions to: [email protected] Intro Music by: The Alright Alrights

In this episode with Comic/Actor Anthony Dayo, we're talkin' "suspicious behavior," cops being dramatic, Karens, white supremacy and more. #BlackLivesMatterGuest: Anthony Dayo, Stand Up Comedian/Actor | Instagram: @anthonyday0Watch on YouTubeReview the Pod Send your hard way submissions to: [email protected] Intro Music by: The Alright Alrights

The Hard Way Pod is BACK in ACTION, cuz white silence is violence. The next series of episodes will focus on black creators and discuss one of the biggest lessons we're learning about the hard way right now and that is: systemic racism. We've got lots of work to do so we've got a lot to talk about and learn, so just sit back and listen cuz I can't possibly write a full description for all these. Some things we touch on: Black conservative pundits (Stacey Dash, Candace Owens, etc.), intersectionality, false symbols of change, black wall street, and copaganda. #BlackLivesMatterGuests: Niles Abston, Writer/Stand Up Comedian | Comedy Album: Girls Don't Twerk to Jokes | Instagram: @thenilesabstonshow | Venmo: @NilesAbstonKazeem Rahman, Stand Up Comedian/Podcaster | Podcast: Tough Choice | Instagram: @kazeemcomedy | Venmo: @Kazeem-RahmanWatch on YouTubeReview the Pod Send your hard way submissions to: [email protected] Intro Music by: The Alright Alrights