So Get Me: the Alphabet Rockers’ podcast for families making change!
6 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsSO GET ME is the Alphabet Rockers’ podcast for families making change. Meet your host, Samara Atkins who takes you backstage with Kaitlin, Tommy and all the Rocker kids! Listen to Lily and Maya share their black girl magic while Lil’ Tommy and Kali throw shine on the skin they’re in. Special guest stars include 10-year-old activist, Kaia, RAD New York Times Best-Selling author, Kate Schatz and 11-year-old Mikaela whose parents gave her all the love she needed to come out as transgender. Each episode of Season One features a danceable track from the GRAMMY-nominated Alphabet Rockers album, Rise Shine #Woke. Tune in with your family to hear how brave American kids stand up to hate and love their brave and beautiful selves. You know I got you...Credits: So Get Me is produced by Kaitlin McGaw and Allison Kenny.Hosted by Samara AtkinsEngineered by Jeff Kolhede and Kevin McCannEdited by Tommy Shepherd and Kevin McCannMixed by Kevin McCannRecorded at Zoo Labs in Oakland, CA
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Episodes
Call to Action: THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
August 24, 2019 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBYoung activists share their idea about making butterflies to symbolize the 15,000 children in detention centers in the US. What does it mean to be an activist? Kaia and Lily will tell you in this episode. Find out what inspired them and hear their interview with CultureStrike artist/activist Kat Evasco. Learn how your family can be involved in The Butterfly Effect: Migration is Beautiful movement at www.butterflyeffectmigration.org This episode features the song, “Until You’re Free” from the...
I'M A STAR
August 03, 2019 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode, young rockstar Kali interviews Michaella, an 11-year-old transgender girl who has the support of both her parents. Michaella's advice is never to be afraid to be who you are! We hear from author Innosanto Nagara, author of A is for Activist about his new book and honor mixed heritage with Alphabet Rockers fans Kiante, Ajani, Kamalei and their parents. Episode 4 features the GRAMMY-nominated song, I'M A STAR!
I'M PROUD to be who I am
July 13, 2019 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, 10-year-old Rocker Lily shares what it means to be lead singer on the GRAMMY-nominated song, "I'm Proud." Listen to her interview NY Times Best-Selling Author, Kate Schatz about her book, Rad Girls Can and hear from kids in the community about what makes them feel proud. What are you and your family proud of?
SHINE in my beautiful skin
June 22, 2019 18:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, our history is everyday! Join hosts Samara and Tommy as they lift up the voices of our young Rockers and celebrate black pride. Listen to our GRAMMY-nominated song, SHINE and meet the father & son who sing it live. Guest star, Lil' Tommy throws shine, not shade while 10-year-olds Lily and Maya share their black girl magic. We read a letter from our fan, Esme who writes how their family is inspired to make a more just world. How do you shine in your beautiful skin?
These WALLS can't stop the love
June 15, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBTune in and go backstage with the Rockers! Your family gets to sing along to our GRAMMY-nominated song, Walls. And don’t miss our host, Samara calling up DJ Wonway Posibul to learn why this song matters. She cheers him on while he freestyles about freedom and fruit salad. 10-year-old Kaia is our Guest Star, though. Learn how she led a protest for kids to stand up for other kids. Who will you stand up for?
So Get Me: Sneak Peek
May 27, 2019 00:00 - 45 seconds - 432 KBCalling all rockstars...SO GET ME is the Alphabet Rockers’ podcast for families making change! Hear the hip hop you love and meet kids making our world better everyday. You know I got you, SO GET ME. COMING JUNE 15 WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS!