Harlem's Very Own Podcast
A variety talk show mixing comedic riffs with insightful conversation and diverse guests. Representing the opposite ends of Harlem, the Beast from the East and the Best of the West bring their eclectic world views together twice a month to dish on current events and philosophize about a predetermined topic—or maybe just talk to each other. They'll play it by ear.
Episodes
Greetings beloveds!
We are back with another episode featuring Dominique Andriese, the Therapeutic Thespian! A board certified dance-movement psychotherapist, Dominique has been helping her clients physically express and heal themselves for seven years. She joins us to share her story, including her unconventional route to grad school, the core belief of her practice, her thoughts on the current generalization of mental health adv...
Welcome back beloveds!
And welcome to our first recording from a brand new studio! We may sound a little different but we're still Harlem's Heroes. Today's featured guest is a true self-starter, from reselling shoes in middle school to starting his own management agency. Grant Solis talks to us about how he accrued his impressive Instagram following, the current state of fashion trends, why Paris has a better fashion week than New...
Happy Black History Month, beloveds!
Today's featured guest is mixed media artist and designer Jaleeca Yancy, who recently unveiled a contribution to the Grandscale Mural Project in East Harlem. In a sprawling conversation, Jaleeca dishes on the source of her artistic inspiration, the value of community, the pros + cons of artificial intelligence, weathering discourse as a Black creative, and more.
FEAT. A toast to the long-since...
Welcome back beloveds!
Today's featured guest is chess educator Keyron Jarvis (@baby_face_key_), who leads the highest performing elementary competition team in the Bronx at Bold Charter School. A longtime friend of Ahmad's going back to their days in Harlem Children's Zone, Keyron shares his early love for the game, the lessons it's taught him, its benefits for the youth he works with, why he believes it should be considered a spo...
Happy New Year beloveds!
Harlem's Heroes recount, react to, and reflect on a series of recent events; including Katt Williams's industry-scorching, Scorsese-length diss track, Francis Ngannou catching another bag, Jordan Peele's next projects, the forthcoming revelations about a certain infamous island, and more. Plenty foolishness within as usual.
FEAT. Your three geeky cohosts thinking about what our Mortal Kombat fatalities wou...
Welcome back, beloveds!
Harlem's Heroes cover a variety of topics, not the least of which being some of what they got up to in the four-month hiatus; white people party anthems, the new Andre 3k, Sean Combs being unmasked, Eric Adams' financial crisis, and more.
FEAT. Jude's petition for a plaque across all New York Equinox locations!
Welcome back, beloveds!
Today's feature is multimedia artist Gia Gutierrez (@artbygia) whose murals adorn various neighborhoods and landmarks across New York City. A longtime friend of Jude's, she joins the show to discuss the roots of her artistic influence, her passion for community engagement, and why she believes every American citizen needs to work a year minimum in hospitality.
feat. Gia's surprise connection to a well-know...
Welcome back beloveds!
Before continuing with our Features, Harlem's Heroes briefly chat about a small crop of topics including the legacy of Tina Turner, the new Color Purple, and Francis Ngannou's move to PFL.
FEAT. Jude's graduation announcement! Shout out to the Philosophical Gangster!
(8:55) Tina Turner's legacy
(17:03) 'The Color Purple'
(30:54) Haney vs. Loma
(42:30) Ngannou's move
Keep up with the show across socials @hvo...
Welcome back beloveds!
This episode's guest is third-year MFA Columbia University playwright Alle Mims, whose thesis 'Harlem & Moscow' premieres Saturday, April 22nd! Alle sat down with us to discuss their state-hopping theatrical origins, their love for Shakespeare—and the place for his work in a changing era—the genesis of their thesis concept, their brief stint as an anime voice artist, and much more.
feat. a detailed accountin...
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH BELOVEDS!
Our guest on this episode is equally likely to hold the title of Ambassador or Pastor in the future: Seneca Forch. Whether behind the pulpit at Mt. Sinai Cathedral Church of God in Christ or in his office at the Mission of Jamaica to the UN, Seneca is deeply passionate about connection. He sat down with Harlem's Heroes to discuss his faith journey, the drive of his ministry, his love for diploma...
[LIGHT REMASTER with updated intro: 5/2/23]
The Dragon of the East descends on Harlem's Very Own Podcast. Finally, beloveds, the long awaited (for us anyway) interview arrives! Justin and Jude's gung fu teacher comes to the show to discuss his martial arts journey, the appeal of Bruce Lee's philosophy, his love for Cobra Kai, and so much more. FEAT. Some 80s-themed rapid fire questions at the end, and a high school story you just...
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