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Bishop Chronicles

113 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings

Bishop Chronicles is a podcast on stoic resilience and the art of not quitting. Adisa the Bishop is an award winning author who shares his insights on philosophy and physical well being.

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#79: Denny "300" Prokopos Returns

July 19, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Denny "300" Prokopos returns to the Bishop Chronicles to talk hip hop, Greek music, jiu jitsu, and more music. To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify! Instagram: @realhiphopchess

#79: Denny "300" Prokopos Returns

July 19, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Denny "300" Prokopos returns to the Bishop Chronicles to talk hip hop, Greek music, jiu jitsu, and more music. To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify! Instagram: @realhiphopchess

#78: Denny "300" Prokopos

July 12, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion Denny "300" Prokopos, is our guest this week! On this show Adisa talks in depth with him about Denny's psychology in submission only competition. He also shares what he learned training under Charles Gracie, Eddie Bravo, Ricardo Liborio, JJ Machado and other legends. Whether you train martial arts or not, this will help you stay sharp.  Adisa's fire Spotify channel: https://open.spotify.com/user/jj88k8s1zk5gcb686dy4g371g?si=YrxpSsQBScKCGQwqJfOQQw  

#77: Eric Arnold

July 05, 2019 10:30 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

The Chronicles returns! Oakland Hip-Hop historian and writer Eric Arnold breaks new ground showing Hip-Hop's origins in Oakland 1964, predating the commonly taught date of 1973. This has never before been discussed, you heard it here first on Bishop Chronicles! To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

#76: Hip-Hop & Education

July 01, 2019 20:37 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

Today Adisa shares his reflections on almost ruining his life path after being given a gun as a young adult. His special guest is internationally acclaimed educator and poet Tyson Amir (@tyamir), author of Black Boy Poems. They talk about the state of #hiphoped and the challenges in mainstream education models. To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio! http://pharcydetv.com/cydelife-radio/ Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles ...

#75: I Got a Story to Tell

May 28, 2019 05:31 - 1 hour - 48 MB

This week Adisa brings you another installment of "I Got a Story to Tell". You'll hear what it was like to be alone and forced to fight at a rival jiu jitsu school. Then he talks about his short-lived beef with Luther Vandross and how Chess Park started in a smoke-filled limo. 

#74: Hip Hop and Islam: Ramadan Rap

May 17, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

Hip-Hop & Islam. As Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan, Adisa the Bishop sits down with juvenile hall teacher and battle MC Unlearn the World. They talk about Islam's influence in Hip-Hop since way back and the impact it had on their lives. Follow UnLearn the Word: https://www.facebook.com/UnLearnTheWorld/  

#73: Technology and Terrorism

May 10, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Adisa the Bishop sits with NBC Technology News Anchor Scott Budman! They talk in-depth about where technology and terrorism intersect. From Facebook banning White supremacy leaders to the ethical and moral issues around the trend of bulletproof hosting- this is not to be missed. Follow Scott Budman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottbudman  

#72: Alan "Gumby" Marques

May 05, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Jiu-Jitsu master and master teacher Alan "Gumby" Marques, (one of the co-founders of On The Mat brand) and Heroes Martial Arts in San Jose returns to the Bishop Chronicles! He sits with Adisa to talk old school BJJ, MMA and how the rise of technology has impacted the evolution of both. He also shares some cool reflections of his years learning from Ralph Gracie and reflections on the early days training with BJ Penn, Dave Camarillo and the Bay Area martial art scene. https://heroesma.com/

#71: I Got a Story to Tell (vol. 2)

April 28, 2019 09:30 - 55 minutes - 39.3 MB

Adisa the Bishop gives us a second round of Hip-Hop stories from way back. He talks about the last time he saw Tupac, his reflections on Biggie's last visit to The Bay, and a crazy situation unfolds after a Wu Tang show in Flatbush. Only the Bishop Chronicles can give it to like this! To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio! 

#70: Healing and Hip Hop with Dr. Pete

April 21, 2019 09:30 - 48 minutes - 40.8 MB

Adisa welcomes back Dr. Pete Goldman to Bishop Chronicles! Dr. Pete is a master healer, martial arts expert, and walking hip hop encyclopedia. They talk jiu jitsu, karate, and Run vs DMC! Visit Dr. Pete here www.sfgoldman.com Learn Dr. Pete's Zone Technique www.zonetechnique.com To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio! 

#69: Nipsey Hussle

April 14, 2019 09:30 - 37 minutes - 29.6 MB

Adisa takes a look at the conspiracy theories and chaos left in Hip-Hop after the murder of Nipsey Hussle. As always, The Bishop takes you deep below the surface to helps us look at the pain and the path to healing.  To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio! 

#68: State of the Hood w/ Uncle Damien Speaks

April 14, 2019 00:09 - 58 minutes - 43.5 MB

In the wake of the shocking murder of Nipsey Hussle, Bishop Chronicles takes a look at the state of the hood. Adisa's special guest is Uncle Damien Speaks. As a juvenile hall mentor and gang violence peace facilitator he shares insights on crime, generation gaps, police brutality and more. This show was recorded two weeks ago, but it is right on time. Join us in reflecting on how we can help stop the violence.  Follow Uncle Damien Speaks on Instagram To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes fi...

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