The Thought Tapestry

The Thought Tapestry

Welcome to Thought Tapestry! Join us as we regale you with captivating tidbits and untold stories, past and present, that shape the American experience. From the legends that built the foundation to the cultural moments that define us today, we explore the layers of history, identity, and the curious contradictions that make up the United States. Whether you're a history buff, a pop culture junkie, or just here for a good time, we've got something for you. So come for the deep dives and weird facts, stay for the bold opinions and hot takes. Let's get into it!

Episodes

August 11, 2025 64 mins

In this week's episode, we head back to the Southwest to chat about local legend Billy the Kid and how his quest for vengeance made him America's first viral legend.


We also chat about the need to diversify one's lifestyle and how quickly a space can feel like an asylum when following trends.


Sources:

https://newmexiconomad.com/billy-the-kid/

https://palsofbillythekidhistoricalsociety.com/the-lincoln-county-...

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In this week's episode we discuss the plans and production of the Statue of Liberty formally known as Liberty Enlightening the World situated in New York (but really Jersey.)


Hear about her role as a literal and figurative beacon to the country and how the plot has changed and over the years her meaning all while she sits unpolished in the sea.


Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Statue-of-Liberty

https://www.statue...

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June 9, 2025 61 mins

In this week's episode we talk about Dandyism and the Met Gala, the one and only Dapper Dan and the enduring legacy of Black culture in America, the way style presents in nature and all it's glory and of course America end game.


SOURCES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Dahomey?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tignon_law?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.gq.com/story/dapper-dan-gucci-harlem-atelier-exclusive-inter...

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May 26, 2025 66 mins

In this weeks episode we discuss the legacy of Emmett Till and how he inspired one of television's most interesting and thought provoking series.

We also chat about ancestral revenge and the importance of knowing when to let go of the past for a better future.


SOURCES:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/early-run-censors-led-rod-serling-twilight-zone-180971837/

https://collider.com/the-twilight-zone-censorship-rod-serling/


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May 5, 2025 66 mins

Welcome back to Thought Tapestry. In today's episode we discuss "The day the Stars fell from the Sky" in America and how telepathy in the black diaspora is just as important as music and dance. We'll also chat about the Bible as literature, the general energetic shift spiritually and religiously and the continued importance of a power up.


Sources:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonids

https://www.angelfire.com...

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In today's episode, we hear from Keisha the history of her ancestral's family's move out west post reconstruction.

How progress in black communities parallels the advent of the American fire starter and the happenstance of Columbus finding America and the sterilized history of his “discovery.” 

And we ask the age old question, "Are the other presidents upset that they don’t have a bust on Mt. Rushmore?"


Sources:

Keisha's Mom <3

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March 31, 2025 58 mins

In celebration of Women's History month, we are closing out March with an episode about the one and only Amelia Earhart.


We'll also discuss how in today’s climate she’d be called a DEI aviator, the cause of the glass ceiling, why 'again' means returning back to some of the worst times in our county's history and the importance of unblocking your throat chakra to communicate effectively.


Sources:

https://www.history.com/artic...

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March 24, 2025 58 mins

In this episode we discuss the dodgy draft practices and sketchy recruitment tactics for the Vietnam war, how that allows for America’s continued mistreatment of vets and why reading is and always will be fundamental.


Sources:

https://vvaveteran.org/36-3/36-3_morons.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_100%2C000?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://taskandpurpose.com/history/project-100000-vietnam/?utm_source...

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March 17, 2025 66 mins

Come listen to two locals regale you with yet another retelling of the Roswell Incident. Hear how we relate it to Area 51 and discuss how Americans have made the aliens hate us and ruined any chance for humans to join the galaxy species org.


Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/event/Roswell-incident

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/475677/intelligence-agents-investigate-ufos-roswell-7-jul-1947

https://www.history.com/news/roswell-ufo-alie...

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March 10, 2025 83 mins

Join us as we chat about the Vagabond act, idle time, and how laws in America support the adage that what's old is always new again.

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March 3, 2025 68 mins

Join us in our first official episode as we chat about Claudette Colvin, the young woman that quietly kicked off the civil rights movement and "the other black girl" phenomenon that some women experience .


Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/feb/25/claudette-colvin-the-woman-who-refused-to-give-up-her-bus-seat-nine-months-before-rosa-parks


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March 2, 2025 59 secs

Welcome to Thought Tapestry! Join us as we regale you with captivating tidbits and untold stories, past and present, that shape the American experience. From the legends that built the foundation to the cultural moments that define us today, we explore the layers of history, identity, and the curious contradictions that make up the United States.

Whether you're a history buff, a pop culture junkie, or just here for a good time,...

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