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Emerald Expressions

88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Just a few musings on topics that interest me and i feel like deserve a deeper dive Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

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Episodes

Episode 73: Attack of the Gyat!

November 22, 2023 17:07 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MB

My homie Genuno is back to discuss how aave has been appropriated and how we feel about that --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 72: We gon finna talk aave

September 29, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MB

I'm joined by milan to talk about aave and how it has been appropriated --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Problems with an episode

September 24, 2023 16:28 - 11 seconds - 100 KB

I have had some technical difficulties with the audio of an episode I recorded discussing tiktok I'll figure that out and post it later --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 71: Clock is ticking

September 09, 2023 15:41 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by the hilarious Paulisknown from tiktok, and we discuss the app That has had a meteoric rise in recent years --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 70: Dream on

September 01, 2023 10:16 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

Back again with another recap of dreamcon, and I'm joined by my friend Megan thee megabyte --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Technical difficulties psa

August 25, 2023 18:39 - 1 minute - 523 KB

Spotify for podcasters apparently doesn't like .wav form audio so I haven't been able to upload my recording for this week --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 69: lucid dreaming

August 18, 2023 17:53 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

The first entry of my dreamcon chronicles mini series is here! I'm joined in this discussion and recap of dreamcon by my friends Charlie, Eyhu, Malik, and Jamal --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 68: dreams and nightmares

August 11, 2023 10:43 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Hello and welcome to season 3 of Emerald Expressions! This week's episode is a bit different it's just my own personal recap of my trip to dreamcon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Season 3 of Emerald Expressions will be dropping soon!

August 01, 2023 00:16 - 1 minute - 1.74 MB

Hey, your boy is back from the depths of hard work and lacking motivation. I'll be coming back soon with a dreamcon Chronicles mini series and interviews of tiktokers on the grind --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 67:problematic story tropes

October 22, 2022 14:15 - 1 hour - 93.2 MB

Hello I'm finally back from an extended hiatus and I'm glad to bring you this discussion I had with my friend Valden. Content warning we go over some potentially triggering subjects so please be advised --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 66

January 11, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

My series exploring remakes and adaptations continues featuring the lovely Moody and frequent collaborator and good friend Melo from the Geek Wrld podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 65: to adapt ot not to adapt? That is the question part 4

January 02, 2022 18:07 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

I continue my series discussing adaptations I'm joined by Kevon . My apologies there are audio issues in this episode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 64: To adapt or not to adapt? That Is the question. Part 3

December 18, 2021 14:27 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

Another continuation of my deep dive into the concept of remakes and adaptations I'm joined by my friend Britt --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 63: To adapt or not to adapt? That Is the question. Part 2

December 11, 2021 18:57 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Part 2 of the discussion surrounding adaptation and remake I'm joined by my friend Eli from the nobodies from New York podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 62: To adapt or not to adapt? That Is the question. Part 1

December 04, 2021 18:27 - 1 hour - 57 MB

I'm joined by my friend and frequent guest of the show meech to have an in depth discussion about adaptations and remakes in light of all high profile adaptations that have been dropped or are still in development --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Generational trauma minisode

May 07, 2021 13:17 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

This is just me unpacking a bit because of a conversation I had recently. I'm gonna collect my thoughts some more and maybe bring in some guests and I dicuss this topic in more detail because this is one of the main things holding our community back --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Lost files episode 1

April 24, 2021 15:20 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

The lost files segment i teased all the way back in episode 9 is finally here....a full year later 😭 😂. Oops but since ive been busy working on other projects i haven't had the time or the motivation to record for the podcast but i didn't want you guys to think i forgot about you so here is something to tide you over until the next episode drops --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Status update

April 04, 2021 19:32 - 2 minutes - 1.09 MB

Just checking in and letting yall know what's going on --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 61: Hall of Fame?

March 06, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

Who is a hip hop hall famer? today we're An old barbershop classic who's body of work would qualify them a spot among the greatest to do it? I'm joined by Valden and Valentino on this episode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 60: unpopular music opinions

February 06, 2021 12:13 - 2 hours - 137 MB

On this week's episode we discuss some of our most unpopular opinions regarding music where I'm joined by Keyron and valden --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 59: Civil War 2 Attack of the Qlones

January 30, 2021 15:23 - 54 minutes - 51.4 MB

In this episode i give some historical background on what led to the insurrection at the capitol that was incited by Trump and his sycophants. This is sort of an experiment to gauge how you guy's feel about solo led episodes. This is partially scripted partially off the cuff so i apologize if its a bit unfocused and meandering it was my first time trying to work off a written script. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 58: modern dating part 3

January 23, 2021 18:24 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

In this episode we talk about the ins and outs of dating in the modern age. I'm joined my cousin Keyron --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 57: modern dating part 2

January 05, 2021 19:27 - 2 hours - 124 MB

In this episode we talk about the ins and outs of dating in the modern age. I'm joined by Spencer and Meechl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 56: Modern dating part 1

December 24, 2020 21:46 - 1 hour - 108 MB

In this episode we talk about the ins and outs of dating in the modern age. I'm joined by Chris and Telia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 55: Podcasting a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away

December 10, 2020 15:53 - 2 hours - 129 MB

In this episode we discuss the stars wars franchise's past present and what we would like to see from it in the future. I'm joined by Chris, Jackson, Meech and Block Lee --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 54: 2010s anime songs part 2

December 03, 2020 16:10 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Part 4 of my series covering anime OST's I'm joined by Ava --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 53: 2010s to current anime songs part 1

November 25, 2020 15:23 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Im joined by kendra aka madamzeti on this part of the anime song miniseries im doing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 52 : 2000s anime songs

November 18, 2020 16:55 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

Another part of my series of music reviews covering anime OST's I'm joined by Madison on this recording --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 51: 90s anime songs

November 05, 2020 14:45 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

In another part of my music review miniseries diving into the OST's of anime and cartoons im joined by my friend Phelpsvigier on this episode which explores a few 90s era songs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 50: Ask away 50th episode Q and A

October 27, 2020 22:56 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

To celebrate my 50th episode and the fact that i recently reached 1000 listens on the podcast i let some people suggest questions for me to answer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 49: Pokemon how they caught em all

October 18, 2020 14:36 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

I finally get to tackle one of my favorite series of all time and discuss why and how pokemon became the highest grossing media franchise in history alongside my friend Valentino --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

PSA 2

October 09, 2020 22:10 - 1 minute - 536 KB

Just a status update announcing my plans for the future of the show --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 48: the Men the Myths Legends

October 03, 2020 12:39 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

On this episode we talk about mythology and its affects on culture. Im joined by Valden and Chris --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 47: Get in the Robots!

September 26, 2020 14:08 - 2 hours - 122 MB

On this episode we talked about and break down the genre or subgenres mech and mecha. Im joined by Keyron Chris and Block Lee --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 46: ready set watch part 2

September 19, 2020 14:02 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

The second part of my discussion of sports anime Im joined by moshpitnoel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 45: ready set watch part 1

September 12, 2020 20:32 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

We discuss sports anime which is starting to become ine of the most well-known subgenres of anime I'm joined by Chris and Keyron --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 44: the art of the compliment part 3

September 05, 2020 16:33 - 1 hour - 77 MB

Part 3 of my series on compliments I'm joined by the wonderful Athena on this episode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 43: the art of the compliment part 2

August 29, 2020 13:03 - 2 hours - 146 MB

The second part of am exploration of compliments I'm joined by Neshia, Ava, Valden, and Jugg. the discussion gets a lil bit wild at certain points it was really entertaining --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 42: the art of compliment part 1

August 22, 2020 20:33 - 1 hour - 104 MB

This episode is a discussion on the concept of compliments and what does and doesnt count as one. I'm joined by the wonderful RJ on this episode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 41: Self Actualization how to set and achieve your goals part 2

August 19, 2020 15:18 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

Part 2 of the series about self actualization I'm joined by chris and my cousin keyron for a little bit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 40: An Emerald showcase part 4

August 16, 2020 01:39 - 2 hours - 134 MB

This miniseries consists of Interviews with some black creatives and entrepreneurs thats gives me a chance to spotlight. This episodes guest is Ava (note i accidentally released an Episode for the next topic first this is a part of the showcases of black creators and entrepreneurs) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 39: Self Actualization how to set and achieve your goals part 1

August 14, 2020 13:58 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

This episode is the first in a series discussing how to create goals plan out your steps and actually reach the goals you set for yourself I'm joined by Valden --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 38: An Emerald showcase part 3

August 08, 2020 14:29 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MB

This miniseries consists of Interviews with some black creatives and entrepreneurs thats gives me a chance to spotlight. This episodes guest is Prophecy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 37: An Emerald showcase part 2

August 05, 2020 15:36 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

This miniseries consists of Interviews with some black creatives and entrepreneurs thats gives me a chance to spotlight. This episodes guest is Valentino --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 36: An Emerald showcase part 1

August 02, 2020 13:15 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

This miniseries consists of Interviews with some black creatives and entrepreneurs thats gives me a chance to spotlight. This episodes guest is Indigo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 35: We wear the Mask: Cosplaying and the nerd community part 4

July 27, 2020 22:21 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MB

The last in my series covering cosplay I'm joined by Terri --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

We wear the Mask: Cosplaying and the nerd community part 3

July 23, 2020 14:43 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

Part 3 of my series covering cosplay I'm joined by my friends Lex the stampede, Todd Wavy, and Dana --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 34: We wear the Mask: Cosplaying and the nerd community part 3

July 23, 2020 14:43 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Part 3 of my series covering cosplay I'm joined by my friends Lex the stampede, Todd Wavy, and Dana --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 33: We wear the Mask: Cosplaying and the nerd community part 2

July 19, 2020 09:25 - 2 hours - 126 MB

The second part of my deep dive into the cosplay community I'm joined by lissa --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support

Episode 32: We wear the Mask: Cosplaying and the Nerd community part 1

July 17, 2020 00:05 - 2 hours - 137 MB

The first part of a mini series covering the burgeoning cosplaying community I'm joined on this episode by Athena, Kiki, Fola, and Deidre --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaira-lashley/support