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Social Rantings Podcast

23 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Social Rantings is a podcast about life, religion, politics and anything absurd and thought provoking.

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Yogi in the Bible Belt

October 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

In this episode we chat with Summer Smith from Yama Yoga Studio and Wellness Center. Summer was a joy to talk with and we had a great time discussing everything from social media, news, politics and of course Yoga.  You will be able to tell immediately that Summer has a very authentic and genuine spirit. Listen and let us know what you think!  You can find Summer at Yama Yoga Studio and Wellness Center. You can also check out her documentary called Yogi in the Bible Belt on her website.  ...

Darren Jenkins Shares His Story

August 16, 2020 21:40 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

"I find myself trying to unlearn things that don’t serve any purpose in my life any more…" In this episode we are joined by Darren Jenkins (DJ).  Darren is a Peer Coach Recovery Counselor and is also in the process of getting his degreen in Substance Abuse and Mental Disorder Counseling. Darren shares his story of growing up in the South Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, drinking for the first time and what it meant to him as a teenager. We also talk about his theatre career after graduati...

What is Reality?

May 25, 2020 22:36 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

In this episode, we continue our discussion on the covid virus, going back to work, wearing masks and all the crazy news items. In the second half of the show we get into some talk about what is reality, the universe, religion, god, and life in general. Very woo woo!  Let us know what you think!    Show links: Woman who was arrested for opening hair salon early!  Video shows man shoving park ranger into lake Instagram getting rid of likes? Rabbit hole podcast  Gangster Capital...

Shelter in Place - The Covid 19 Episode

May 03, 2020 22:29 - 1 hour - 102 MB

This is a bonus episode where James and Derrick shoot the breeze after being stuck in the house for weeks. We discuss Covid 19, ways to keep your sanity while social distancing and much more.  Thanks for checking us out and let us know some of the things you are doing to keep your sanity!  Social Rantings Podcast Instagram   Show Notes:  'Girl' used to find pedophiles online' Dark Net "Sweetie" LA without pollution The billing dollar disinformation campaign to re-elect the pr...

JFK Conspiracy Episode

January 09, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

This is a fun episode featuring friend of the show Bone Doggie and also Rache Ann from RadioFreeDenton.com.  On this episode when have fun going down the JFK conspiracy rabbit hole. We talk about the two Oswalds, the magic bullet, the Warren Commission and a lot more that you probably haven’t heard before. As a bonus, we also get a little into the 9/11 conspiracy theories.  This is a long one guys so get ready! To hear more of Bone Doggie and Rache Ann, go to http://radiofreedenton.com ...

Alex Tayara - Part 2

December 23, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 23.9 MB

This is part 2 of the episode "Romanticizing Bad People" that we did with Alexandra Tayara. In this episide we dig deeper into the conversations and toward the end she performs some of her music. Enjoy and let us know what you think! INTRO - PART 2 LOVE LANGUAGES INTROVERT/EXTROVERT SOCIAL MEDIA ALEX LATES ALBUM BOOKING GIGS PLAYING GIGS REMEMBERING SONGS IMPOSTER SYNDROM PLAYING COVERS VS ORIGINALS ALEX PERFORMS SOME NEW MUSIC! ALEX PERFORMS LISTEN KRISTEN NO BODY W...

Alex Tayara - Romanticizing Bad People (Part 2)

December 23, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 23.9 MB

This is part 2 of the episode "Romanticizing Bad People" that we did with Alexandra Tayara. In this episide we dig deeper into the conversations and toward the end she performs some of her music. Enjoy and let us know what you think! INTRO - PART 2 LOVE LANGUAGES INTROVERT/EXTROVERT SOCIAL MEDIA ALEX LATES ALBUM BOOKING GIGS PLAYING GIGS REMEMBERING SONGS IMPOSTER SYNDROM PLAYING COVERS VS ORIGINALS ALEX PERFORMS SOME NEW MUSIC! ALEX PERFORMS LISTEN KRISTEN NO BODY W...

Alex Tayara - Romanticizing Bad People (Part1)

December 18, 2019 03:19 - 1 hour - 38.5 MB

We have a special guest and friend of the show back for another one for the holidays. Alex Tayara dropped in and as always, we ended up talking about a little of everything. It went so long, we had to break it up into two parts. This is part 1!   Casual Hookups Dating Goals Selfish Dating The Office Movie - JoJo Rabbitt Romanticizing bad people Dallas vs. Fort Worth Music Scene Dallas traffic Who’s Grace Jones? Record Players Recent quote found by James Good vs. Bad ...

Repeat Episode: Musician Bone Doggy

October 08, 2019 09:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MB

What an amazing conversation! This is a rebroadcast of our first guest on the Social Rantings Podcast. Take a listen and let us know what you think!  According to his Myspace bio, Bone Doggie is a white boy that plays Delta Blues with a whiskey voice, lightening fingers, and a strong lover of the nostalgia and all on an Irish Bouzouki.  

The B Sides

September 24, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

In this B side we truly rant about everything. We discuss introverts vs extroverts, social media, Marfa Texas and more. We also answer some comments made about one of our previous episodes. Enjoy!  This weeks stories Catching up Work Introverts and Extroverts Friends Derricks Annual Trip to Michigan Architecture in New vs Old Cities Texas Guadalupe Peak Marfa, TX  Offending People Social Media and attention grabbers instagram influencers Instagram Duck Face Cheap F...

Jason Rochester and Carrek Coleman

July 19, 2019 00:59 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Check out this recent podcast featuring Jason Rochester  and Carrek Coleman of the band Diesel Beast.  In this episode we get all kinds of interesting and weird conversations. This was another fun one.    https://www.dieselbeastband.com Diesel Beast Band Video SocialRantingsPodcast.com Social Rantings Podcast on Instagram  

The B Sides

June 19, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

In this B side episode, we reflect on the prior podcast with Priyali Rajagopal  and also catch up on some recent documentaries we've watch. This is a fun episode so check it out and let us know what you think!    Podcast Music: Rock Angel by Joakim Karud          

Priyali Rajagopal -Implanted Memories

March 26, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Priyali is an Associate professor of marketing at the University of North Texas. We discuss her research on implanted memories as it relates to marketing amongst other things.  This is a great show so don't miss it!  Priyali Rajagopal - Associate Professor of Marketing Motivated Reconstruction: The effect of brand commitment on false memories Research Spotlight: Real ads, false memories I Imagine, I Experience, I Like: The False Experience Effect    Podcast Music: Rock Angel by...

Priyali Rajagopal -Implanted Memories

March 26, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Priyali is an Associate professor of marketing at the University of North Texas. We discuss her research on implanted memories as it relates to marketing amongst other things.  This is a great show so don't miss it!  Priyali Rajagopal - Associate Professor of Marketing Motivated Reconstruction: The effect of brand commitment on false memories Research Spotlight: Real ads, false memories I Imagine, I Experience, I Like: The False Experience Effect    Podcast Music: Rock Angel by...

Back Again!

March 10, 2019 22:15 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

On this episode we catch up after being out of pocket for a couple of months. We discuss what we’ve been up to, some recent Netflix documentaries, politics and what’s coming for 2019.  Show Run Down Catching up Anderson Valley California Trip Netflix Documentaries Murder Mountain Documentary on Netflix Abducted in Plain Sight Documentary on Netflix Ted Bundy Documentary Netflix Fyre Festival Documentary  Getting caught up in politics (trying not to say the T word)  Whats A...

Alex Tayara "Redux"

November 15, 2018 02:28 - 1 hour - 109 MB

On this weeks episode we sit down with Alex Tayara once again. This would be Alex second time on our show and this one is even better than the first time! We talk about everything from relationships to how to communicate over text messages. Alex also has a new album out and she performs one of her original songs on the show. This was a great episode and we appreciate Alex joining us on the show one more time.   Show Notes:  00:50 Intro 02:00 Pets 08:55 Sobriety 20:30 Old Relationshi...

DJ Joe Castillo

October 10, 2018 00:41 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

Derrick and James sit down with DJ Joe Castillo on this weeks podcast.  Joe has been in the game since 1978, getting his start spinning records as a Hobby in San Antonio, Texas. After getting a job offer to move to the DFW metroplex, Joe went on the play as some of the most well known house music clubs around town. Although Joe is a carpenter by trade, he still DJs on a regular basis around Dallas.  Be sure to follow Joe on social media to find out more.  Mixcloud.com/DJJoeCastillo Fac...

Bob Ralph - Tiny Couch Productions

September 16, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

Tiny Couch Productions is based in Denton, Texas, a town rich in music and the arts. We are a popup recording effort that was launched to promote local musicians and songwriters within the community. Armed with a Canon 70D camera, a Sony PCM-D50 two track recorder, an Alesis 8 track mixer, and a sack full of cables, we stalk musicians in the many venues around town and capture their performances. This summer we set up an in-home studio for a more personal feel. Please check back throughout t...

How to piss off Lady Gaga fans!

August 11, 2018 03:53 - 1 hour - 58 MB

In this podcast we spend a lot of time talking about artists, musicians and music, 90’s clubs, and more. After a few drinks this is what happens. If you like Lady Gaga, you might not want to listen!  Intro - We discuss the previous Alexandra Tayara podcast 02:00:00 The tragedy of being an artist  Joan Rivers Documentary 13:16:00  Starck Club   Starck Club Documentary 15:55:00 Music, clubs and the 90s Josh Wink - Higher State of Consciousness French Kiss House Music Terrance Tr...

Alexandra Tayara

July 15, 2018 23:25 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

Is this episode we have an amazing conversation with singer, songwriter Alexandra Tayara.  We talked about everything from A - Z and a big bonus is that she performed one of her original songs on the podcast. Please take a listen and let us know what you think!    00:00:00  General conversation  about gigs 00:02:49  Playing cover songs in venues 00:04:35 Playing your own music and someone else playing your music 00:07:10 Living in Seattle vs Dallas 00:10:02 Mezzo Sopranos!  00:1...

The B-Sides

July 01, 2018 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MB

Today we are introducing one of our podcast segments that we like to call the "B-sides". This is where we get to rant about whatever might be on our minds at the time. Sometimes these might be short but sometimes these might go long. It just depends on what we are ranting about at the time. On this episode we are mostly chatting about the first interview on our podcast with Bone Doggie, a musician out of Denton, TX. If you haven’t listened to it, please go check it out. It is a fascinatin...

Bone Doggie Denton

June 10, 2018 02:20 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Derrick and James welcome musician Bone Doggie from Denton TX as the first guest on our podcast. Bone Doggie is an amazing musician  and according to his Myspace bio, Bone Doggie is a white boy that plays Delta Blues with a whiskey voice, lightning fingers, and a strong love of the nostalgic and all on an Irish Bouzouki.  In addition Bone Doggie hosts Open Mic for musicians at LSA Burger which has become a huge part the Denton music scene. He also hosts his  own radio show called Bone Dog...

Derrick and James Introduce the Podcast

June 07, 2018 01:34 - 14 minutes - 20.7 MB

On this inaugural episode, Derrick and James talk about the genesis of the Social Rantings Podcast some of the upcoming episodes.   00:24 - Who are Derrick and James 01:45 - How the podcast idea started 06:05 - Where did the name come from?  07:34 - Teaser for the next podcast 08:30 - B_Sides Show Ideas 09:40 - Potential new guests 13:10 - Wrap Up    

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