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The Grey & Gold Podcast

88 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

An honest dialogue on philosophical, creative, and political conversations featuring Greydon Square & RK Gold.

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How to DOMINATE as an indie creative || Interview with Mike Anderle from 20books to 50k Publishing

August 19, 2020 15:09 - 1 hour - 30.5 MB

Interview with Mike Anderle from 20books to 50k Publishing Are you ready for a mind-blowing interview cause that’s what we have here. A guest so incredible we invited him back on the show and are trying to speak with him again asap. Mike Anderle is the founder of LMBPN Publishing and 20 books to 50k he’s been empowering indie authors for years and offering them the road map to true independence in the publishing world. His blueprint for universe building has launched some of the biggest nam...

Deep Diving Greydon Square’s music with Grey himself!

August 08, 2020 16:14 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Deep Diving Greydon Square’s music with Grey himself! Today we discuss rhyme theory and language as well as the power of words and the impact of their deliberate placement. Don’t worry we still have our fair share of tangents once the episode gets rolling but for you music geeks out there the 30 minutes of this episode is exactly what you’re looking for. Also let us know your thoughts of the wrong heaven, a comic book For inquiries reach out to [email protected] It is available o...

The Less I Believe In God The More I Believe In An Afterlife

August 06, 2020 15:46 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

As usually we cover some sensitive topics in this episode but it’s okay cause we will also make you laugh. In fact here’s a freebie laugh for you. Google Operation Acoustic Kitty and see how much money the CIA wasted on trying to train a cat. For inquiries reach out to [email protected] It is available on 8 platforms plus YouTube. Links are below Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZPWeZkuCyyWXu71sK6San Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grey-gold-podcast/id1...

Is baseball in jeopardy and which athletes could succeed in different sports?

July 29, 2020 17:56 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Is baseball in jeopardy and which athletes could succeed in different sports? As usual we enter the loop of Greydon and RK’s stream of consciousness somehow connecting the Miami Marlins to mandatory military service, Grant’s memoirs, WWE and who is the greatest all around athlete on the planet? For inquiries reach out to [email protected] It is available on 8 platforms plus YouTube. Links are below Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZPWeZkuCyyWXu71sK6San Apple Podcasts https...

Interview with the Marine Rapper

July 22, 2020 15:29 - 1 hour - 185 MB

You may have heard his viral Joe Biden rap, or one of his many 1 minute diss covers over the year to share his social commentary. Our guest today is the United States Marine veteran Hip Hop recording artist The Marine Rapper. The Marine Rapper (or TMR), is the creator of the Military Musician Platform, a record label owner, and is currently a sitting host for “Military’s Got Talent.”   In 2019 TMR successfully crowdfunded an all military compilation album called “Sounds like Freedom Vol 1.”...

The GOATS With The Mosts

July 19, 2020 19:05 - 56 minutes - 105 MB

Not your every day GOAT debate we expand beyond the sports and entertainment debates on this episode of the Grey & Gold podcast and also answer some fan questions. As always if you have any inquiries reach out to us at [email protected]

Team Name Changes

July 15, 2020 15:17 - 49 minutes - 93.4 MB

In usual fashion we touch on some of the most micro topics before expanding them out to our pursuit of becoming a type 1 civilization. We hope y'all appreciate our accordion style discussions because we love having them. As always if you have input message us at [email protected] and leave a review on your podcast platform if you can. Thank you for the support.

What A Kanye Presidency Looks Like

July 10, 2020 17:02 - 47 minutes - 89.3 MB

Yeah we went there, let's talk about what makes a good presidency and what a Kanye executive branch would look like. Do you have your own opinions on the topic? Let us know at [email protected]

Is America Great?

July 09, 2020 18:12 - 43 minutes - 81.4 MB

Uh oh, is it controversial-o'clock Let's dive into the qualifiers of greatness and see if the USA reaches the same level as Kareem in the NBA. In typical Grey & Gold fashion this convo will bounce all over the place before beautifully connecting all the dots in the end into a gorgeous geometric shape of epiphany.  Contact us at [email protected] and leave a review on your podcast platform of choice if you can. Thank you

Desean Jackson and Social Media

July 08, 2020 19:59 - 47 minutes - 88.7 MB

We don't want to be a show that only talks about the top trends on twitter but this conversation felt like it was one that needed to be had so we dive into the recent Desean Jackson controversy and more.  As always reach out with suggestions, inquiries, and support at [email protected] and leave us a review on your podcast platform if you can. 

Let's launch out of this world MaryLiz Bender from Cosmic Perspective

July 03, 2020 16:21 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Are you ready to take off on a wild adventure? We have a special guest for you, a storytelling expert and space news journalist MaryLiz Bender from Cosmic Perspective. We dive into the psychology of astronauts and the profound experience that exposure to the universe beyond our world has on individuals. If you want to hear these stories directly check out her work: website cosmicperspective.com YouTube Channel youtube.com/c/cosmicperspective Listen to her podcast Consider the Cosmos https...

What Happens When You Die?

June 30, 2020 15:00 - 58 minutes - 109 MB

We listened to Greydon’s song ascension before diving into this episode and talk about the afterlife. Imagine being judged on your skill in your passion. Does that not give your life meaning immediately? If you’re judged for a purpose then there can be no denying that you were put on this planet to fulfill a specific purpose. What’s fascinating is this can play into freewill and predeterminism philosophies too. You can find a passion and pursue it to the point you declare it your church or y...

Coding Or French? What language gets you more money?

June 29, 2020 14:59 - 44 minutes - 83.3 MB

We go from music and rhyme theory to the job market for foreign languages vs coding languages. Also who is your favorite UFC fighter and how long have you been watching the sport for? Do you remember the Chuck Liddell vs Tito Ortiz rivalry, cause we cover the 30 for 30 on them. email us at [email protected] leave us a review on apple or other podcast platforms that accept reviews.

Is Paul Heyman and the Rock the most charismatic men on the planet?

June 27, 2020 16:43 - 56 minutes - 105 MB

We had fun with this one going over a range of topics including building an independent platform, why avatar is the greatest television show of all time, how X-men villains would make the best rappers, and Grey’s experience with A&Rs from major labels in the past. Also, where would you rank charisma on important skills to grow a creative platform? Do you think it’s more important than talent? Check out Savy’s channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WShNx2HsXRGjj9F593HzA email us at Gre...

Did They Just Talk Abortion?

June 24, 2020 14:40 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MB

We touch on a few hot button issues this episode. Abortion, JK Rowling, and dictators. Yeah we cover a lot of ground in an episode under 40 minutes long, our bad! We hope to have a panel on soon to debate on our show. Let us know what you think at [email protected] Also leave a review if you're on a podcast service that accepts them. 

Doping in Sports and Lance Armstrong

June 23, 2020 14:23 - 44 minutes - 82 MB

Let's talk about performance enhancers in sports and why some athletes appear to recover more gracefully than others after being accused of doping. Contact us at [email protected]

The Over/Under On Constructive Criticism || Life's a Gamble EP 19

June 18, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutes - 99.5 MB

Where do you draw the line? Let's talk about hip hop and whether or not those outside the community are knowledgeable enough to critique it.  Inquiries [email protected] Humanitarian Aid for Children in Yemen

He's Clearly Dead EP 18

June 17, 2020 20:12 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

Okay, it's not what it looks like. I swear we're not reacting to memes or laughing at others, just having a very serious discussion on conspiracies as young adults with access to the internet do late on a Tuesday night.  Thank y'all for the incredibly feedback it means a lot. Contact us at [email protected] for any inquiries.  Humanitarian Aid for Children in Yemen  https://www.unicefusa.org/?utm_content=corona3responsive&ms=cpc_dig_2020_Emergencies_20200402_google_corona3respons...

He's Clearly Dead

June 17, 2020 20:12 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MB

Okay, it's not what it looks like. I swear we're not reacting to memes or laughing at others, just having a very serious discussion on conspiracies as young adults with access to the internet do late on a Tuesday night.  Thank y'all for the incredibly feedback it means a lot. Contact us at [email protected] for any inquiries.  Humanitarian Aid for Children in Yemen  https://www.unicefusa.org/?utm_content=corona3responsive&ms=cpc_dig_2020_Emergencies_20200402_google_corona3responsive...

Music Meant To Inform You Artist Himself SAI PHI!

June 13, 2020 17:35 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MB

We were incredibly honored to speak with Grand Unified artist Sai Phi and learn more about a second passion those who only know him for his music might not know--his love of gaming. Let's dive into the cultural phenomenon of gaming together and follow its journey from fringe of society to millionaires with IG Model significant others.  As always if you enjoy this show please reach out to us at [email protected] and if you're listening on a streaming service that allows ratings plea...

Music Meant To Inform You Artist Himself Sai Phi!

June 13, 2020 17:35 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

We were incredibly honored to speak with Grand Unified artist Sai Phi and learn more about a second passion those who only know him for his music might not know--his love of gaming. Let's dive into the cultural phenomenon of gaming together and follow its journey from fringe of society to millionaires with IG Model significant others.  As always if you enjoy this show please reach out to us at [email protected] and if you're listening on a streaming service that allows ratings please...

Where Do We Go When We Die?

June 12, 2020 23:20 - 28 minutes - 53.2 MB

We have no idea that title is clearly clickbait but we're still going to talk about the afterlife today and the unlimited possibilities of what awaits us after we pass. Funnily enough this all stemmed from the Sandman comics so shout out Neil Gaiman. As always thank you for listening. Reach us at [email protected]

Are You Trying To Fight Me? Let's talk MMA

June 11, 2020 18:17 - 40 minutes - 75.7 MB

Yeah, Grey is a BJJ champ--well he at least trains as one so why not talk about combat fighting and the UFC for an episode along with the origins of the martial art. We may have to dedicate a full podcast to this topic alone in the future because it's pretty fascinating. We would love to start bringing on historians to share knowledge and legacy with y'all. Contact us at [email protected] for input, topics, and interview requests.

Wilderness Walks and Taking Over the World with Tombstone Da Deadman

June 10, 2020 16:57 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

If y'all haven't heard of Tombstone Da Deadman before you're in for a treat, this Maryland based artist and podcaster has top tier conscious lyricism along with vivid storytelling. Today we mostly focused on the state of the world and personal histories before taking a hard turn (I'm not saying left or right cause I don't want y'all reading into it) down Politics Boulevard.  To learn more about Tombstone listen to his music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ZB6SmxjaVFqfqZiXJKEcS?si=A8C...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the GOAT and who is on Hip Hop's Mt Rushmore EP 13

June 09, 2020 17:39 - 47 minutes - 88.2 MB

We have a wide range of discussions today in our most hip hop heavy episode. Let us know who is on your hip hop mt rushmore and reach out to us at [email protected] for topics, interview requests, and input. As always thanks for listening. We are excited to hit new milestones with all of y'all!

Hope you're hungry! Today we speak with founder and owner of Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine Jennifer Weishaupt

June 05, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Want to know how to grow one of the fastest breakfast chains in the south? Today we speak with Jennifer Weishaupt, founder and owner of Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine about how she and her husband started their chain, the importance of being a good neighbor and how building a brand around family, lifting up the community, can assist in longevity. We are incredibly grateful for her time and hope y'all enjoy the show.  Learn more about Ruby Slipper Cafe https://www.therubyslippercafe.net/ Le...

Let’s talk the protests, the riots, COVID, and the end of the world

June 04, 2020 19:33 - 55 minutes - 103 MB

Let’s talk the protests, the riots, COVID, and the end of the world First off this was recorded Tuesday so events have changed since recording this We were a little sober for this episode if you couldn’t tell. We start off on a serious topic discussing the protests and riots going on around the country. For those of you curious why we haven’t touched on this topic yet it’s because up to this point many of our podcasts are recorded a week ahead of time. From there we transition into how the...

Aron Ra EXPLODES! Grey & Gold EP 10

June 02, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Today’s guest is renown atheist author and activist Aron Ra. Aron Grey actually have some history together from the atheist convention circuit and the discussion begins with a trip down memory lane before diving into the philosophies behind atheism, the division within the community of independent thinkers, how secularism is on the rise in the country and the resistance it’s being met with. Aron’s patreon.com/aronra Aron’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/AronRa

Is the earth flat? Of course not, don’t be ridiculous Grey & Gold EP 9

May 31, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 89.1 MB

We cover a range of topics today, like how niche marketing and interests are only available thanks to social media but despite its reach it carries some heavy consequences. Is social media limiting our social abilities or is it just being misused? Do you treat each platform the same or have stricter requirements on instagram than twitter? And just how damaging are algorithm created echo chambers? The conversation then takes a weird detour and eventually lands on an exploration of the mentor...

Grey & Gold EP 8 with Brandy Williams from Generation Success NOLA

May 29, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Welcome back to the Grey & Gold Podcast and today we have an incredibly special guest Ms. Brandy Williams the founder and CEO of Generation Success NOLA and today we talk about the emotional and educational needs of high risk communities and how her organization is helping address them. “Our mission is to move beyond traditional education and wrap students in a holistic and equitable environment that partners individualized academic teaching and learning with social-emotional supports. We m...

Grey & Gold EP 7

May 27, 2020 15:00 - 42 minutes - 79.7 MB

When we say most of these episodes are unplanned, we mean it, this episode was going to revolve around a discussion on independent art vs corporate art and out the gate we end up talking about satanism and the effects of organized religion. Grey and Gold dissect tribalism mentalities and exchange experiences they've had in carrying the baggage of certain terms. As always, we want your feedback, please reach out to [email protected] for topics, questions, and interview requests. 

Grey & Gold EP 6 with Shaun David Hutchinson

May 26, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

Today we are joined by guest Shaun David Hutchinson, author of We Are the Ants, Brave Face, and upcoming release The State of Us (June 2nd).  A fascinating storyteller out of the pacific northwest who can talk Star Trek with Grey for days, we examine the philosophy of free will vs determinism in his work, going all the way back to his earliest published fiction, and explore the future of automation in traditional and nontraditional work. Is the creative industry just as susceptible to robot...

Grey & Gold EP 5

May 24, 2020 21:53 - 45 minutes - 85.4 MB

Technology vs connection: Do our devices bring us closer together or push us apart? On today's episode Greydon Square and RK Gold discuss the importance of purpose, intimacy, and maturity. A light hearted discussion that explores the advantages of working out under the influence of marijuana, the importance of establishing real human connections, and the need to establish some level of empathy in our daily dialogues (especially when it's through a device). email us your input and questions ...

Grey & Gold EP 4 with Savy Leiser

May 22, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

Welcome back to the show listeners! Today we speak with Savy from Savy Writes Books (link below) about the anti-mlm community, the deceptive traits of MLM companies, and the manipulative recruitment strategies they use. We also delve into topics on entrepreneurship and the lessons she has learned from researching some of the most dangerous businesses on the planet.  Learn more about Savy at her youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WShNx2HsXRGjj9F593HzA follow her on social me...

Grey & Gold EP 3

May 19, 2020 19:24 - 37 minutes - 69.7 MB

Welcome back to another Grey & Gold podcast with your hosts Greydon Square and RK Gold. Today we discuss a wide range of topics around the creative process, including creator consumption habits. Should rappers listen to rap or find inspiration elsewhere? Should authors learn to paint to flex the other creative muscles in their brains and are these discussions isolated only to the creative process or do they belong in business and education as well?  Other questions we explore are: Do you t...

Grey & Gold ep 2 featuring Ian McGinty

May 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 172 MB

Today we interview comic artist, writer and illustrator Ian McGinty. Ian is known for his work with Adventure Time, Steven Universe, and the Invader Zim movie as well as his original work Showside and Glint. We were incredibly lucky to have Ian on our show to discuss his story, the publishing industry, the effects of Covid on comics, and how upcoming artists can leave their mark.  follow Ian on twitter and instagram @IanMcGinty and check out his pilot of Welcome to Showside starring Henry R...

Grey & Gold EP 1

May 13, 2020 00:22 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MB

Yeah we understand the confusion on this one. Technically our second episode but Grey & Gold is back with an exciting announcement. Our first interview with artist, writer, and illustrator Ian McGinty will be live Friday at 11 am central! In tonight's episode we discuss growing an audience, a brand, and a fan base as well as dive into opportunity costs of independent ownership of your craft and finish on a discussion about the current pandemic (and its effects on businesses and creatives). ...

Grey & Gold Ep 0

May 08, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Welcome to the Pilot episode of Grey & Gold or maybe it's pre-pilot. Anyway on today's episode Greydon Square and RK Gold discuss storytelling, comics, philosophy and tropes. They weigh in on the infinite Star Wars vs Star Trek debate and discuss the collaborative efforts that brought some of the most iconic stories of our time.  We hope you enjoy this first episode. 

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