Bklyn Combine Podcast
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsA podcast coming from the planet of Brooklyn that examines critical thought and community, while searching for solutions to some of our most challenging issues.
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The Bklyn Combine Podcast - Season 2
September 08, 2019 19:58 - 1 hour - 184 MBIn our second season of The Bklyn Combine Podcast the usual suspects: Kenneth Montgomery, Keith White, Mali X and Phill Shung discuss a multitude of topics from Jay-Z and his partnership with the NFL to Newark, NJ's water problems. We hope you enjoy and thanks for you patience during our brief summer hiatus. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical edu...
Muffy Collins Bklyn Combine
May 27, 2019 18:22 - 1 hour - 144 MBThis week we sat down with a solid brother out of Chicago named Muffy Collins. Muffy is an Entrepreneur and Community Impact Founder of Run From Prostate Cancer http://instagram.com/runfromprostatecancer. His collective is aimed at educating people on the facts about Prostate Cancer and related issues that help strengthen and inform communities. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to...
NEW! Dr Barbara Episode. Part 2
May 06, 2019 15:54 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis is the 2nd of a 2-part series featuring a sitdown with Crown Heights, Brooklyn, elder stateswoman/historian/revolutionary, Dr. Barbara. We continue to discuss the subject of White Privilege. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communitie...
NEW! Dr Barbara Episode. Part 1
April 15, 2019 04:28 - 54 minutes - 99.5 MBThis week we sit down with elder/historian/revolutionary, Dr. Barbara. In the first of a 2-part series, we discuss a number of topics that all encompass the subject of White Privilege. It is always such an honor and pleasure talking to Dr. Barbara, not to mention she provided a reading list (see below). We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical educatio...
Imatter Bklyn Combine
April 07, 2019 22:51 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis week we had a roundtable with some of the students and mentors at The Bklyn Combine/Imatter program at Mott Hall Bridges Academy in Brownsville. We discussed a mock trial we have been conducting in our Saturday mentoring sessions as well as hitting the street for some feedback from residents of Brownsville, Brooklyn. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship...
Samad Hinton Bklyn Combine
March 31, 2019 15:52 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis week we travel to Houston with a few members of The Bklyn Combine. Their Texas trip was punctuated with a special visit from brilliant change agent/educator, Samad Hinton. He shares his thoughts on everything from gentrification and education music and food. Join us as we catch up with an old friend. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical educa...
The Combine Sessions
March 24, 2019 19:58 - 1 hour - 152 MBThis week the usual suspects in The Bklyn Combine chop it up about everything from the Dutch wreaking havoc in the Congo to Ken's poor taste in music. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Adem Bunkeddeko Episode
March 10, 2019 21:09 - 1 hour - 147 MBIn this episode the Combine sat down with the bright and progressive Adem Bunkeddeko. The young politician spoke to us about community, politics, and his ideas for the immediate political future in America. He also discussed his recent 9th congressional district race against incumbent Yvette Clarke. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, l...
Brian Deka Paupaw Episode
February 10, 2019 20:12 - 1 hour - 162 MBThis week we sat down with multi-talented, Bklyn Combine family member, Brian Deka Paupaw. The Brooklyn native wears many hats from graphic designer to fine artist/muralist to mentor/snowboarder to entrepreneur. Deka lives between Brooklyn and São Paulo creating murals around the world while running his non-profit, Hoods to Woods, https://www.facebook.com/hoodstowoods, promoting awareness of the outdoors to inner-city children. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organiz...
Combine Future
January 20, 2019 20:21 - 1 hour - 216 MBNew year... new conversations. This week we open with a conversation with a few of the kids of The Bklyn Combine. We get their ideas about community and what they would like to see from the Bklyn Combine in 2019. After our intro with the Combine Kids, it's back to business as usual. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and ...
Grey Williamson Episode
December 30, 2018 17:29 - 1 hour - 110 MBOn this pre- New Year's Eve episode we talk to Brooklyn native, Grey Williamson about life, art, and what it was like coming of age in 60s/70s Bed Stuy. Williamson is also an artist whose medium can vary between illustration, scultpure, animation, design, written word and more. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social...
Holiday Party Recap/Finor X Episode
December 23, 2018 17:02 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis weekend we revisit our recent holiday party with partners, KAVI: kavibrooklyn.org, The Lopez Effect: thelopezeffect.com, and HYCIDE: hycide.com. We had a great time with family and friends in Crown Heights (minus the fight — we'll explain)and we chat with an amazing young fashion designer as he shares his journey building his new streetwear brand, Finor X finorx.com. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and ...
Dr. Barbara Episode
December 09, 2018 12:47 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBJoin us this week as The Combine talks to Brooklyn native, Barbara Goodwin, a.k.a. Dr. Barbara. We refer to Ms Barbara as "Dr" because she has clearly earned her status by way of her studies under African history experts, Dr Ben, Ivan Van Sertima and Amos Wilson just to name a few. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and so...
Curtis Scoon Episode
December 02, 2018 15:15 - 2 hours - 96.8 MBThe Bklyn Combine sits down with the well respected, controversial, and iconic Queens figure Curtis Scoon to discuss his latest film, Black, White & Blue, the law, and culture. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Dr. Burchell M. Marcus Episode
November 25, 2018 13:50 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBThis week we discuss history and culture with Dr. Burchell M. Marcus, Director at Community Advocate Development Organization. We talked Community, education, activism and much more with our elder and fellow history aficionado. Dr. Marcus focuses on advocating for the Brooklyn communities at large by bringing their issues to the forefront with local community leaders and council people. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community orga...
A sitdown with Brooklyn Mayor, George Harris
November 18, 2018 13:48 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBThis week we sat down with Brooklyn Ambassador and Combine family, George Harris, to discuss diabetes, mental and physical health, style and fashion. Harris also has a podcast called Crown Jewels, https://www.mixcloud.com/BBOX_Radio/crown-jewels-season-2-ep-1-11518/ where he discusses health and wellness, relationships, music and much more. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help...
The Art of Diplomacy Episode
November 11, 2018 17:14 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBThis week's episode is a long overdue conversation with Bklyn Combine fam and resident NYC Correction Officers, Malik Glover a.k.a. @kingjamesbk, Aaron Oliver a.k.a. @atheemperor, and Al Craig. These good brothers share some of their experiences and ideologies as the debates get intense but the energy always remains positive. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentor...
Town Hall: Police Encounters Episode
November 04, 2018 15:01 - 2 hours - 107 MBIn this week's episode, we are coming to you live from a local town hall meeting in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn. Special thanks to State Committeewoman/District Leader, 57th A.D., Olanike Alabi, for hosting and moderating the panel on how to handle police interactions and encounters. Our panelists were The Bklyn Combine's, Kenneth J. Montgomery and Steve Lynch as well as honorary Combine OG, Anthony L. Ricco, Professor, Federal, State, and Capital Defense Attorney. Listen as this pan...
The Collector, Eric Edwards Episode
October 28, 2018 13:30 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBKnow Thyself: We sat down with close Combine, family member, Eric Edwards. He created The Cultural Museum of African Art, an experience of African artifacts, and one of the largest African art collections in the United States. In a journey of forty four years of carefully selecting these items, which date back to over four thousand years, he is now sharing this journey with us all. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizat...
Shungs in Senegal Episode
October 22, 2018 18:52 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThis week we tried something a little different with our resident nomads, Phill and Chaba Shung as they travel to Senegal. In particular, the pair take a drive north of Dakar to visit the fishing town of Saint-Louis, where they get some history on the region and other tidbits from Senegalese natives, Alpha and Yaya. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, crit...
Combine Talk
October 07, 2018 23:09 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBYour friends at The Bklyn Combine, sit down this week to discuss the usual, history, life, politics, white privilege, music, and more. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Today's Math Episode
September 23, 2018 21:54 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBThis week we chop it up with the usual Combine cast of characters along with special guest Chaba Shung as she injects some sisterly wisdom on a few topics. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Jamel Shabazz Episode
September 16, 2018 14:34 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBThe Combine has a sit down in this week’s episode with the multi talented and brilliant Jamel Shabazz. Not only is Jamel Shabazz one of the most important photographers of his generation he is also a historian who is preserving and advancing the culture of the oppressed. September 13 - October 14, 2018 STANDING ON THE SQUARE Jamel Shabazz Curated by Dr. Myrah Brown Green 558 St Johns Place Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238 718-783-4438 We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community...
All Day in America
September 09, 2018 19:45 - 1 hour - 218 MBThis week we get back to basics and discuss a few burning topics that the Combine needed to dissect. From parenting to prison labor and America... Land of the free? We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Is The Man Who Is Tall Happy? - Noam Ch...
Ekpe Udoh Episode
September 02, 2018 19:21 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThe Bklyn Combine sits down with extended Combine family/International and NBA Basketball sensation Ekpe Udoh. Listen to a visionary young athlete on a different type of mission to help communities all around the world through reading, farming and more. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth...
Bonsu Thompson Episode
August 19, 2018 17:32 - 1 hour - 251 MBThis week we connect with cultural engineer, producer, writer and Combine family, Bonsu Thompson. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Smif N Wessun Episode
August 05, 2018 14:37 - 1 hour - 219 MBThis week we chop it up with Bklyn Combine family members, Darrell and Tekomin, better known as Smif N Wessun. The duo hailing from Brooklyn have represented the borough thoroughly for over 2 decades. They continue to do just that while raising young men, touring the world performing, building community, and all as they continue to create more music. The duo share stories of growing up in Brooklyn with the Combine's own Kenneth, as well as their new project, The All, with super producer, 9t...
Rio de Janeiro Episode
July 23, 2018 04:22 - 42 minutes - 78.7 MBWe are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Jack Walker Episode
July 15, 2018 17:43 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week we sit down with esteemed, elder statesman of Brooklyn/Pittsburgh, Jack Walker. Jack shares stories of his past life as a manager of jazz legends while dropping some wisdom on raising family, being a former Black Panther and his spiritual journey. Not to mention, providing the 'blueprint' for one of our favorite streetwear designers, daughter April Walker. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedica...
April Walker Interview
July 08, 2018 08:03 - 1 hour - 97 MBYour favorite community organizers sit down with the Inspirationalist, Lifestyle Entrepreneur, Streetwear Trailblazer, April Walker. Walker started one of the first streetwear brands that paved the way for streetwear culture as we know it today. It all started with Walker Wear. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social...
The Jungwon Kim Interview
July 01, 2018 18:20 - 1 hour - 163 MBThe Jungwon Kim Interview by BklynCombine
Violence Series: The Samson Styles Interview
June 10, 2018 21:54 - 1 hour - 133 MBTalented journalist and filmmaker Samson Styles shares with The Bklyn Combine, his thoughts on violence and the motivation for his new incredibly important documentary, "Killing Beef". Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lor6JRxIex4 Also, "Brooklyn Girls Fight Club", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ur2F5fAAw We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provi...
The Dallas Penn Episode
June 04, 2018 04:40 - 1 hour - 170 MBThis episode the Combine sat down with the talented and always thoughtful Dallas Penn to discuss New York and Black culture, the podcast game, health and the missed but not forgotten Combat Jack. Listen to Dallas Penn every week on Talkitecture We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and you...
Violence Series: The Walter "Tut" Johnson interview
May 27, 2018 12:14 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MBThe Brooklyn Combine has a conversation with the iconic and legendary Walter “Tut” Johnson in this weeks episode. Mr. Johnson is serving life with no parole in the American Prison industrial complex. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved commun...
Violence Series: The Dr. Rob Gore Interview
May 19, 2018 03:03 - 1 hour - 120 MBWe continue our series on violence with this week's podcast featuring close comrade to The Bklyn Combine, Dr. Rob Gore, emergency room physician and founder of KAVI, an initiative providing youth with productive and safe alternatives to engaging in interpersonal violence. Dr. Gore's experiences give him a unique perspective on the topic of violence. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city official...
Special Mother's Day Edition
May 14, 2018 05:03 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis week we interrupt our series on Violence to bring to you a special episode of The Bklyn Combine podcast direct from 'Casa De Montgomery' featuring a few of the Combine matriarchs. We went to these Combine "Nemas" for a little wisdom and some spectacular storytelling on this special day as we celebrate them and all of the other amazing mothers on this momentous occassion. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, ...
Violence Series: The William Austin Interview
May 05, 2018 00:16 - 1 hour - 170 MBThe Bklyn Combine continues their series on the topic of violence and its significance and how violence continues to shape America. This week special guest William Austin shares stories of how he interacts with violence and the many ways violence permeates our daily lives. This multi-part series will explore the origins of violence and the many ways it continues to impact society today. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community org...
A History of Violence
April 21, 2018 12:54 - 1 hour - 153 MBThe Bklyn Combine begins a discussion and series on the topic of violence and its significance and how violence has shaped America and all of its inhabitants. Often unfairly appended to people of color, violence is a layered subject especially when in the context of Western culture. This multi-part series will explore the origins of violence and the many ways it continues to impact society today. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, com...
The John Ramsey Interview
April 16, 2018 02:14 - 1 hour - 181 MBAn unfortunate story of a young man from Brooklyn who spends over 35 years of his life in prison. Listen as John Ramsey recounts his stories of life, pre- and post-incarceration. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Law and Order
April 07, 2018 13:04 - 1 hour - 159 MBIn this episode the Bklyn combine welcomes back comrade Keith from his trip to Africa and his observations in addition to discussing the usual American narrative of oppression. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
The Lopez Effect
March 30, 2018 21:56 - 1 hour - 152 MBThis week the Bklyn Combine sits down with special guest and longtime contributor, educator, principal, and author Dr. Nadia Lopez about education, community and being a committed disruptor. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Leonard "Pete" Rollock Interview
March 17, 2018 09:23 - 1 hour - 193 MBIn Episode 004 the Bklyn Combine sit down with special guest, Leonard “Pete” Rollock. Mr. Rollock an iconic Harlem and New York figure discusses his upbringing in Harlem giving detail to the heroin epidemic that pre-dated the crack epidemic. Mr. Rollock provides insight to his numerous run-ins with the law and ultimate federal convictions in cases associated with Nicky Barnes and members of organized crime. The conversation also includes thoughts on Mr. Rollock’s son “Pistol Pete”, who is cu...
What it is.
March 10, 2018 05:01 - 1 hour - 192 MBWe are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Correction: Jazz acquired his first bitcoin in 2010 (not 2007). References: Jack Gleeson, best know for playing Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones speaks at the Oxford Union. https://www.youtube.com/wat...
Price of the Ticket
March 03, 2018 03:24 - 1 hour - 178 MBWe are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Our dedication is to sustaining the culture that supports and advances the well-being of oppressed peoples in general and the Pan-African diaspora in particular. We utilize our means and resources to suppo...
Is There Hope?
February 23, 2018 21:11 - 1 hour - 208 MBWe are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Our dedication is to sustaining the culture that supports and advances the well-being of oppressed peoples in general and the Pan-African diaspora in particular. We utilize our means and resources to suppo...