The Parker Edison Project

The Parker Edison Project

What comes to mind when you think of American culture? The Parker Edison Project works to expand the cliché answer to that question. It's a podcast that zooms way in on what really makes a culture — food, music, style, sex, fashion and more. Join host and co-creator Parker Edison for insightful conversations about creativity and community, all through the lens of Black America. This is the Parker Edison Project, a sonic exploration of culture as a lifestyle, where each episode starts with a thought-provoking talk and ends with a musical bang.

Episodes

June 23, 2023 29 mins
Our season three finale is all about movies. Guests Jacole Kitchen https://www.kcet.org/people/jacole-kitchen , Micheal Tyrone Delaney https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/07/arts/dance/dance-class-california-prisons.html, mixtape DJ E3 https://instagram.com/therealdje3sd?igshid=MTI1ZDU5ODQ3Yw== , and rapper Daygo Fatts https://m.soundcloud.com/daygo-fatts give their cinema suggestions. Episode artwork Anne McColl https://www.liquids...
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A revealing tale of two California hustlers coming of age in the Pacific Northwest. Episode artwork Anne McColl https://www.liquidsketchstudio.com/ Show credits: Parker Edison (Host), Chris Reyes (Head Editor), Bob Surratt (advisor), Adrian Villalobos (Media Production Specialist), Lisa Jane Morrisette (Director of Audio Programming and Operations) and John Decker (Senior Director of Content Development)
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June 9, 2023 23 mins
In this episode, some friends and I discuss their travels to the motherland. Plus LA rappers CVE close the show with a track from their newest record “Critical Bass Theory“ (https://theriddlore.bandcamp.com/). Episode artwork Anne McColl https://www.liquidsketchstudio.com/ Show credits: Parker Edison (Host), Chris Reyes (Head Editor), Prof Robert A. Saunders (Geo-Political Consultant), Adrian Villalobos (Media Production...
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June 2, 2023 23 mins
For this episode, I talk to activist Chris Castorena (https://linktr.ee/abetterbanning), podcaster Askari Abdul-Muntaqim (https://youtube.com/@gangsta-gangsta8300 ), and artist Jasiri X (https://www.ted.com/talks/jasiri_x_racism_the_secret_of_my_success) about how despite its recent Grammy success, there might be a strange rise in crime in the Inland Empire. Music by Nah’Shon https://linktr.ee/nahshxn and GeneFlo Beats https://m.s...
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May 26, 2023 28 mins
In this episode we hear from a pair of physical educators Movement Matters Collective - About , a black apothecarist whose philosophies manifest in her tinctures https://www.resonatewith.co/ and North Carolina rapper Phonte Coleman of Little Brother https://littlebrothernc.com/ speaks on how he stays sharp. Music by Nah’Shon https://linktr.ee/nahshxn Episode artwork Anne McColl https://www.liquidsketchstudio.com/ Show credits: P...
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May 19, 2023 26 mins
In this episode, I introduce you to a resource teacher expanding ideas in education before visiting an organic garden https://www.olivewoodgardens.org/ smack dab in the middle of National City. Episode artwork Anne McColl https://www.liquidsketchstudio.com/ Show credits: Parker Edison (Host), Chris Reyes (Head Editor), Angela Rogan (Writer), Prof Robert A. Saunders (Geo-Political Consultant), Adrian Villalobos (Media Prod...
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May 12, 2023 34 mins
In this latest episode, I dig into San Diego’s quiet legacy of Jazz music, percussionist Leon E. Alexander Jr https://www.reillyartscenter.com/people/leon-e-alexander-jr/ speaks on his journey, and composer Atlanta composer Marie A. Douglas https://www.marieadouglas.com/ shares what inspires her. Music: Sean Kantrowitz https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2261616/sean-kantrowitz/ Episode artwork Anne McColl https://...
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May 5, 2023 29 mins
For this episode Papalo chef Drew Bent (https://instagram.com/drewbent?igshid=ODMwYzU2MzQ= ) discusses thoughtful dining and hip hop icon Imani (https://instagram.com/imani_can?igshid=ODMwYzU2MzQ= ) of the Pharcyde shares tales from his career including how he eats on world tours. Music: Gene Flo Beats https://instagram.com/gene_flo?igshid=ODMwYzU2MzQ= Episode artwork: https://www.liquidsketchstudio.com/hello-links Show c...
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April 28, 2023 23 mins
Our fourth episode features a deep discussion with organizer/revolutionary Yusef Bunchy Shakur Yusef about Detroit and author Dan Charnas https://dillati.me/ discusses Dilla and the sound of the city. Music: Liberation (Q Lazarus remix) by Guilty Simpson https://instagram.com/guiltysimpson?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= and Max Carnage https://instagram.com/maxcarnage?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Episode artwork by https://www.liquidsketchst...
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April 21, 2023 37 mins
The theme of episode 3 is art. We get a definition from painter/sculptor Jean Cornwell Wheat (https://jeanwheat.wordpress.com/about/) then I visit a fashion house in Barrio Logan (https://sewloka.com/) and L.A.’s Open Mike Eagle (https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CuU6SRJjbbZL926nSGGxX?si=SKcnMIVBRGSQkbHPW705yA) gives us the history of art rap. Music: https://www.instagram.com/gene_flo/ Episode artwork: https://www.liquids...
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April 14, 2023 22 mins
For this episode I let you in my inner circle as some friends and I discuss our favorite boroughs, sophomore albums in a rap roundtable. Plus, I get the honor of interviewing a New Jersey legend. Guests: Angie C CultureMappingSD - Who We Are • Edgar ‘DJ GarGar’ Alminar Meet Edgar Alminar (DJ GarGar): DJ/Producer – SHOUTOUT LA • Wise Intelligent https://wiseintelligent.com/ Music: Richie Williams https://instagram.com/haph__...
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April 7, 2023 24 mins
For our Season 3 opener we learn about a law that led to a young Black man wrongly receiving a life sentence. Grassroots activist Laila Aziz (https://www.potcsd.org/), Organizer Lon Chhay (https://www.asiansolidaritycollective.org/) and criminal defense attorney Vickie Fernandes fill us in with the details of this calamitous case. Music: Richie Williams https://instagram.com/haph________?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Episode artwork b...
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The Parker Edison Project podcast is back for our 3rd season. Season one was about people, stories so riveting we could just press play and let the magic shine. Season two was things, unique topics and ideas. Season 3 is places, geo-politics. The way environments, people, and power work in a continuum. I’ll introduce you to some people and eateries you should get more familiar with. Plus, we brought back our resident tastemaker Kin...
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July 13, 2022 49 mins
To close out season two we hear from author and psychiatrist Judith Orloff on the subject of good mental health and NY's Al Tariq walks us through some highlights of his illustrious emcee career. Music - DevvLov https://devvlov.bandcamp.com/releases Guests: • Jared Morgan https://therapyforblackmen.org/therapists/jared-morgan/ • Judith Orloff https://drjudithorloff.com/ • Al Tariq https://mailchi.mp/0a2535d16407/altariq Credits:...
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June 29, 2022 32 mins
This episode discusses the works of Black sci-fi author QJ Zephyr & Canadian graphic novelist Francois Vigneault. Plus we check-in with Chicago’s Philmore Greene for insights on his track ‘TIME’ featuring Skyzoo. Guests: • Miki Vale, playwright https://mikivalethemc.com/ • King Dice http://www.kingdicesays.com/ • Q.J. Zephyr https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-nine-orders-q-j-zephyr/1141543382 • Francois Vigneault https...
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June 15, 2022 34 mins
In this episode we hear the unique part drugs and guns play in the lives of three West Coast creatives. Music: Noa James - No Games Guests: Carleton E. Overstreet Jr. aka ’CEO’ https://instagram.com/sdhiphop5k?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= • Noa James https://www.noajames.net/links • 7Octoberz https://lnk.bio/7Octoberz • Micheal Davis https://instagram.com/we_b_toys_ca?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co...
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June 1, 2022 28 mins
Our risqué reporter Miss Lolly returns to hijack another episode. This time we delve into the infamously uncomfortable ‘birds and the bees’ talk. Music: Cosmic Collective - Transcendent Love • Time Socks • Searchin • Library of the Universe https://linktr.ee/cosmicollective Credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Cosmic Collective (Score Producers)
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May 18, 2022 25 mins
Recorded in front of a live audience during Mesa Colleges Cultural Unity Week, we’ll hear from two giants of the campus on the topic of education and it’s importance outside of the classroom. Music: Good Question (rapper Skinny Veny & beatmaker .EDU) - Fricassee • Guests: Veronica Gerace (https://www.rssconsulting.org/dr-veronica-gerace) • Dr. Ashanti Hands (https://www.sdccd.edu/about/departments-and-offices/communications-and-pub...
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May 4, 2022 20 mins
Was the Coronado Bridge built to disrupt Sherman Heights? Muralist Victor Ochoa gives us some insights, and block-celebrity Lexi Valentino schools me on the secret role freeways play in race. Music: • Surefire Soul Ensemble - Step Down Guests: • Lexi Valentino https://www.instagram.com/ValentinoBoas/ • Victor Ochoa Sr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Ochoa • J. Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsmith1019 • Tim Felton https:/...
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April 20, 2022 30 mins
Political ads, bot-farms, solicitor calls and tips on how you can beat them. Plus King Dice and a young film fan discuss movies boomers should movie. Music: • Thea the Band - Crybaby (demo mix 2.0) Guests: • Madeline Twomey https://www.madelinevtwomey.com/ • Will Maxson of the Federal Trade Commission • Mauricio B, student • King Dice http://www.kingdicesays.com/ • Thea the Band https://theatheband.com/ S...
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