The Dissertation Podcast

The Dissertation Podcast

This is the home of the Speakeasy Podcast Baltimore and The Dissertation Podcast. EJ Stewart creator of ParkwoodStudios brings to you The SpeakEasy and Dissertation Podcast! Each Thursday join EJ Stewart and Dr. Jahmaine Smith for an episode of the Dissertation as they discuss world events, relationships, life, and Black culture through the eyes of two young Black men. Two northerners living below the Mason Dixon line EJ and Dr. Jah give their unfiltered opinions on life.

Episodes

2023 Hey there

January 25, 2023 • 27 mins
Man it's been quite some time. Been some achievements some failures, continued fails but I wanted to do something solo today because... I was in the house just thinking. I've been through some failed relationships, bad job experiences, lives lost everything.
If you're a fan tap in and hopefully not promising anything but hopefully we will be back. Shout out to Ahram on the beats, check him out on youtube.
Most Importantly Rest In P...
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2020 Reflection... New Things New Moves

January 8, 2021 • 104 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation Podcast, JE the wise, and EJ the savage go in on 2020 relationships, lessons, flaws, love...Relationship trauma, accountability, playing the victim, love, red flags and more
#relationships #blacklove #marriage #cheating #longdistance #love
#love #blacklove #relationship #twitter #cheating #entaglements
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The Dissertation Podcast: "Reciprocity"

September 13, 2020 • 75 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation podcast Dr. Jah and EJ the savage discuss the NBA playoffs, College Football, the Verzuz Battles, Reciprocity, life experiences and toxic relationships.

As always follow us on IG at the Dissertationpodcast.

#nba #verzuz #toxic #relationships
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The Dissertation Podcast: "Me and the word Ni**a got to part"

August 20, 2020 • 23 mins
On this impromptu episode of The Dissertation Podcast, EJ goes in solo to discuss his thoughts on using the N Word in 2020.
Opening clip provided by Complex News/ James Baldwin clip from "The Hammer" documentary
#blacklivesmatter #nigga #jayz #nfl #black #newyork #complex #civilrights #racism #trump #vote
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The Dissertation Podcast: "I'm with the WAP"

August 8, 2020 • 91 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation podcast, EJ the Sophisticated Savage hosts J Rose of the Excuse My Adlib podcast. On this episode the fellas discuss Covid 19, Verzuz, Hip hop and more.
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The Dissertation Podcast: "I'm Pro Black Male"

July 3, 2020 • 70 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation Podcast Dr. Jah, EJ, and Lady J discuss a facebook post EJ made saying he is "Pro Black Male", from that we talk Black people. This was recorded July 3, 2020.
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The Dissertation Podcast: "It's not an intersection"

June 18, 2020 • 87 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation Podcast Dr. Jah and EJ the Savage discuss Black people, Black Women, Black Men, and Black community. Two BLACK Men discussing feelings, relationship, trauma, and more....

#blackmen #relationship #blackwomen #protect #blackwomen #blacklivesmatter #blacklove #baltimore #kentucky #louisville #jayz #kanye #love
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The Dissertation Podcast: "FOREVER-RRRRRRR!"

June 9, 2020 • 94 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation podcast, C-Cole, EJ Stewart, and a late Dr. Jah discuss Black Lives Matter, the protests and.... what's next? Sports and activism...Drew Brees...canceled.. Black talent going to HBCU's on and off the field.... lastly... ...the M word.... Marriage!

#blm #racism #wildwood #newjersey #pwi #hbcu #sports #neworleans #drewbrees #lebron #nba #ali #jimbrown #boston #netflix #atypical #insecure #newark #p...
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The Dissertation Podcast: "400 Year Progress Report"

June 2, 2020 • 79 mins
Welcome back! Dr. Jah returns to the Dissertation podcast after months with our special guest Chris Coleman II. On this podcast we discuss race, oppression, and the recent murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, protests, marching, change, and parenthood.

#baltimore #protest #policebrutality #fatherhood #murder #alpha #jersey #hbcu #pwi #stockton #fatherhood #community #baltimore #organizing #rally #looters #maryland #podcast #...
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The Dissertation Podcast: Wonder twin savages connect!

January 2, 2020 • 74 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation podcast, EJ The Sophisticated Savage interviews"Lexi the Savage"... I dubbed her that name. Lexi is a college grad, single mom and business woman. We discuss Parenthood, being in a Black Greek Lettered Organization, Dating, Life after graduation, Music and more.

#Morgan #megtheestallion #Jayz #APHIA #RAP #BALTIMORE #PARENTHOOD #MOTHERHOOD #FATHERHOOD #FATHER #MOTHER #JIMBEAM #TRAP
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The Dissertation Podcast: "All in my DM's"

December 21, 2019 • 51 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation Podcast, EJ interviews Ms. Frannie Weaks. The two discuss relationships between Black men and women. Do men have it better in dating? Are people truly exclusive? Do people marry for Security and Show?

#Relationships #blacklove #dating #NCA&T #HBCU #DELSTATE #AGGIEPRIDE #HORNETS #BLACKLOVE #MARRIAGE
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The Dissertation Podcast: "You don't understand grey"

September 29, 2019 • 106 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation Podcast Dr. Jah returns! The dynamic duo discusses the Errol Spence vs. Shawn Porter fight, Child Support!, Relationships... Black and White... and the Grey... and a little more. Dr. Jah promises four striaight episodes.

#relationships #errolspence #shawnporter #boxing #blackandwhite #fiftyshadesofgrey #fiftyshades #jamaica #played #chasing #chase #blackmen #blackwomen #blacklove #marriage
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The Dissertation Podcast: The Young Melo

September 26, 2019 • 72 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation Podcast, EJ the Savage interviews Jamelle "Melo" Christian his younger frat brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity incorporated about his experiences growing up in the "Real DC", his desire to go to Delaware State University, politics in college basketball, Black Greek Lettered Organizations (Black fraternities/sororities) journey in finding Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity incorporated, college life, L...
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The Dissertation Podcast: "The Break Up"

August 18, 2019 • 31 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation Podcast, EJ Stew the sophisticated savage one goes solo to discuss something funny about break ups, Nicki Minaj and the angry black woman stereotype, and Jay-Z and the NFL
#joebudden #nickiminaj #podcast #NFL #KAP #boycott #jayz #chess #breakup #love #queens #queenradio #barbs
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The Dissertation Podcast: "Til Dis day!"

August 4, 2019 • 67 mins
On this late night impromptu Episode of the Dissertation Podcast, Dr. Jah and EJ Stew are joined by the New Jersey Devil discuss being 30 and dating/relationships, Black men and society, relations with Black women.

#beastmode #dating #30s #blackpeople #blacklove #deontaywilder #community #love
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The Dissertation Podcast: "Shout out to my girlfriend"

June 29, 2019 • 73 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation podcast, EJ is joined by J Mac to discuss NBA free agency, relationships and dating after 30, and finally a quick shout out to Michael Jackson.

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#NBA #relationships #dating #marriage #love #kawhi #kobe #lakers #melo #vows #divorce #knicks
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The Dissertation: "There is a Spencer in us"

June 23, 2019 • 28 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation Podcast. EJ goes in solo to briefly discuss his review on the CW show "All American." EJ briefly talks about how the show relates to his experience as a young black man growing up in urban America without a father, the importance of sports/brotherhood, mentors, and a strong black mother.

#football #fathers #blackfathersmatter #mentoring #allamerican #cw #netflix #crenshaw #brotherhood #hornets #u...
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The Dissertation Podcast: "Seeing the signs"

June 11, 2019 • 45 mins
On this episode of The Dissertation Podcast, EJ rocks out solo to discuss toxic work enviornments, love vs. being in love, seeing the signs in relationships, and action and social justice in the Black community.
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The Dissertation: "Gainz on Gainz"

June 8, 2019 • 134 mins
On this episode of the Dissertation, EJ interviews Cornell "Chico" Conaway and Jon young Mac McCoy. Gainz Sports Gear CEO Chico discusses the perils of running your own business and support from the Black community, running your business and balancing family life. We also discuss the Brooke and Chico show; and how I hate on Chico for being friends with MC Lyte my favorite lady MC of all time. Jon discusses his take on marriage tod...
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The Dissertation Podcast: Special Episode: "I'm Black and I'm Proud" Feat. The M.S. girls

May 25, 2019 • 12 mins
On this very brief and impromptu episode, EJ Stewart and his three daughters the "M.S." girls record randomly because the youngest of the bunch decided to start singing "Say it loud, i'm black and i'm proud." The gang begins to discuss being black and proud, fighting as a group, and watching the movie "Uncle Drew".
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