First & Foremost

First & Foremost

First & Foremost is a dynamic conversation based show hosted by Kenny and Day Day from The Father's Group. Expect at least two shows a month with the occasional special episode! What will we be discussing? What it's like to live, work, and (try to) relax in Central Oregon while being Black! With a population of ~1%, the vibe of this town can sometimes put you through it while other times give you deep hope! Join us as we discuss culture, food, the non-profit sector, day to day experiences along with some great interviews of Black Central Oregonians as well as Friends of the organization! This show will often times be raw at times but will also have a heavy level of humor mixed in each episode. Regardless, some of the content may contain some pills that are hard to swallow... But if we have to live in this reality, life doesn't sugar coat for anyone. And Neither will we!

Episodes

August 21, 2025 104 mins
Hey all! This week's episode we discuss more root systems. This time, the music that influenced Day Day, Mosley, and Kenny in our youth, along with how the rhythm, vibrations, instrumentation We listened too caused people to react around us (in ...
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It's that time again! This week, Day Day, MOsley, and Kenny dig in to some cultural root systems within the Black community, and on a deeper level, within the Black community as it relates to Central Oregon. There are a lot of conversations happening nationwide about legacy, accurate history, community, and equity in relation to existing in the current political (and emotional) climate and you know we're not going to shy away from ...

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July 31, 2025 93 mins
Hey fam! With the loss of Malcolm Jamal-Warner a few days prior to this episode's recording, Kenny, Day Day, and MOsley go into the nuances of representation of Black Culture in media starting back in the 70s and the lacking positive narratives ...
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July 24, 2025 76 mins

Hey all! This is a continuation of the previous conversation and on this episode, we discuss disturbing grooming trends, precautions parent's should take, and the ever evolving access to our kids from bad actors. We encourage parents and general community members to be more careful with not only their digital footprints, but their kids as well! We also broach things sundown towns, bathroom breaks among several other things!

Some of...

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Yo! So at the time of this recording, the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial had ended with several "not guilty" verdicts and the beginning of the "Epstein Files" controversy had just begun. And DayDay, MOsley, and Kenny dig in a bit to the unsettling tre...
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July 3, 2025 90 mins

Hey All! This episode of First & Foremost is actually a first for us! While we've had MOsley on the show as a cohost and regular guest, this episode will come with an eventual visual element for MOsley's docuseries "Sketch + Release" which tells the story of being Black in Rural Spaces... beginning with Oregon given that we all live here. MOsley interviews DayDay in this episode on topics like "What is Black?" and "What is Rural?" ...

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June 26, 2025 81 mins

Day Day and Kenny are joined by MOsley Wotta, SupaDave, & Sizzul Tha Gr8 for part TWO of their tour through the history of the local hip hop scene. Origin stories, deep cuts, keen observations, and fantastic storytelling and depth can all be found in this episode. Also be sure to check out lyrics that Sizzul Tha Gr8 drops on us during the show. So good!

You'll find some other topics in this episode like: 

* Deep Thoughts with Sizzu...

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June 19, 2025 73 mins

And We're BACK!!! Happy Juneteenth All!!!! We've had a bit of a break with the show but we are back with part one of a two part series about the early days and comradery of the local Central Oregon Hip Hop scene! Day Day and Kenny are joined by MOsley Wotta, SupaDave, & Sizzul Tha Gr8!

Unfortunatley, after the first few minutes of this episode we had some audio issues so some of the episode may be slightly hard to hear but we can a...

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May 15, 2025 92 mins

And we're back! This week's episode, DayDay and Kenny welcome Clifford Evelyn back to the show as we dig a little bit into DayDay's early story and reasons why he is so adamant about the work we do at The Father's Group. We also dig into ways that the system continue to keep Black communities oppressed. THEN we take a whirlwind turn right into the movie industry a tad! We'll have a follow up episode to this next week featuring Kell...

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Hey all! Kenny & DayDay took a break for a week so for this episode, we have a special treat for you this week as we take a trip back to earlier episodes (our first 21 episodes) and provide a "Best of" episode of First & Foremost! Take a trip down memory lane on some moments from earlier shows and we'll be back with a new episode next week!

Here is a list of episodes we pull from:

  • Episode 01 - Pull Up A Chair {Missing Matriarc...
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Hey All! We are back with the continuation and conclusion of the conversation from last weeks episode: "Last But Not Least".  We dig into some deeply personal themes and topics on the tail end of this conversation. From legacies and what we learn from them, healing wounds we suppress, and legacies we create for the next generation among MANY other things. Deep conversation, freeing laughter, and as always, amazing insight! This con...

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Hey all! This episode finds DayDay and Kenny joined by Andres, Dr Dalton Miller Jones, Marcus LeGrand, And Clifford Evelyn for one of the deeper, nuanced, and emotional conversations we've had on this show. The conversation goes so deep that we actually needed to split the episode into two parts so you get the first half today! Discussions on mental health, seen and unforeseen hardships, and generational divides that need stronger ...

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Yoooooo It's our 50th Episode! And what better way to celebrate than taking a time machine to the past 100 years ago into Bend Oregon's very own history... We welcome to the show for the first (but definitely not the last) LeeAnn O'Neill who, in conjunction with Bend Historical Society and a few other resources, uncovered some AMAZING history about Black individuals that lived, worked, and played (in some cases, with fire) in Centr...

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April 10, 2025 60 mins

Hey All! Allllright. This episode, we throw open the sanctuary doors and sit right in the middle of the absurdity that is today’s political circus—where high-level security breaches get group-chatted like gossip, and the Department of Defense is out here using Signal like it’s a frat house text thread. Kenny, Aaron, and DayDay peel back the layers on one of the wildest national security lapses in recent memory, while weaving in sig...

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Welcome to another installment of "Aight Bet" on First & Foremost on Queen Amanirenas, known as the One Eyed Warrior Queen. Pardon our mispronunciation of the Queen's name which is Amanirenas. This episode, Aaron "The Broadside Kid" takes the reigns and gives us a deep dive into one of the most skilled, bold, and strategic Warriors in history that took on multiple battles at a time, protected her people, and left a legacy that hist...

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March 27, 2025 108 mins

Hey everyone. We've got pretty deep/heavy topic on today's show. 

Segregation.

Because of course in this current climate, it's a nationwide topic. DayDay and Kenny are joined by Dr Dalton Miller-Jones and MOsley WOtta returns as well for this thought provoking and often times, difficult conversation on the merits of soft segregation, how we got here, and where we go in the future. As always, there are many moments of levity to bala...

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March 20, 2025 81 mins

YO!!! It's the return of Supadave! He returns, bringing his signature mix of sharp humor and unfiltered truth. From grandfatherhood to cultural ownership, from navigating white spaces to the weight of Black resilience, the discussion weaves through identity, respect, and the absurdities of everyday life. What happens when you’ve only got one button left? You hold on tight—until you don’t.

The talk veers—sharp and unscripted—through...

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March 6, 2025 68 mins

Happy Thursday, everyone! It's that time again! Join Kenny, DayDay and The Broadside Kid for another hour plus of introspection and tangents! In this episode of First and Foremost, we explore the power of cultural influence and collective action, centering on the idea of making the N-word uncool—knowing that when the Black community moves on, the world follows. We discuss media bias, the shrinking news cycle, and the post-pandemic ...

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February 27, 2025 100 mins

Alright, y’all, buckle up—this episode gets wild. We’re talking about authoritarian playbooks, historical déjà vu, and what happens when old-school hate tries to upgrade to 2.0. From political power moves to the slow-boil strategy of turning up the heat on society, we break it all down with satire, real talk, and just enough humor to keep from screaming into the void. Oh, and somewhere in there, we might’ve built the world’s worst ...

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History ain't a dusty book on a shelf—it’s alive, breathing, and sometimes, it punches you in the mouth. This episode, Kenny, Day Day, and Aaron dig into the unbelievable life of Eugene Bullard, a man who dodged lynch mobs, fought wars on two continents, survived trench warfare, and still found time to open a jazz club where Langston Hughes washed dishes. Fro...

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