Latest Explorethoughts Podcast Episodes
S2E9. Black, Perfection, and Our Ideals Of Failure
Electric Black Thoughts - July 05, 2022 19:10 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPerfection is a quality that only modern Black people ask for from leaders old and new. Is this need for perfection universal? Or is this just another symptom of our broken ideals?
S2E8. The Price Of Independence
Electric Black Thoughts - March 18, 2022 03:04 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, OvS discusses his view on our generation's love for the word independence. Are we too independent?
S2E7. The Cost Of Comfort
Electric Black Thoughts - September 10, 2021 03:40 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsComfort in many ways is not your best friend. In this episode, OvS discusses his experiences with comfort. Maybe it can help you find your breakthrough moment?
S2E6. The Blues
Electric Black Thoughts - August 31, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe 2020 election season for the Black community saw a lot of disunities especially when it came to the Joe Biden/Kamala Harris ticket. Some Black men and Black women cried out for ‘quid pro quo’ something for their vote, all the while others attacked them for in some way supporting Trump. OvS d...
S2E5. Cancel, Cancel Culture
Electric Black Thoughts - August 13, 2021 05:58 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings“Tell the story right” in this episode let’s discuss, cancel culture, sound bites, and lack of research when trying to get to that which lies in between both sides of the story the truth or at least something close to it. Cancel culture is out of control and it's time we use the tools at our han...
S2E4. Confused Confrontation
Electric Black Thoughts - July 30, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat does it mean to stand up for yourself? Advocate for yourself? Is it confrontational to do so?
S2E3. Boredom Is Gold
Electric Black Thoughts - July 23, 2021 05:21 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week's episode focuses on our creativity and how we can increase our chances of being more creative. OVS discusses a recent study that says people are becoming less creative. What can we all do about that?
S2E1 - EBT Is Back
Electric Black Thoughts - July 13, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPodcast update.
S2E2 - What Happened To Maturity
Electric Black Thoughts - July 13, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week, is maturity dead? Are we reaching the ability to make adult decisions later and later in life?
Episode - 14 Podcast Update and Your Job Ain't You
Electric Black Thoughts - March 04, 2021 07:22 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsUpdates on the podcast and a brief exploration of our obsession with our work, allowing it to define who we are, what we stand for, and ultimately define our existence.
Episode 13 - Where Are The Leaders
Electric Black Thoughts - February 24, 2021 02:02 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLeadership needs to be reevaluated in the US. The folks we have put in charge of our companies, government, etc, are failing at astounding rates at being good leaders. Texas was a symptom of a larger crisis let's talk.
Episode 12 - Negative Focus
Electric Black Thoughts - February 17, 2021 05:51 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn the world of social media, it's easy to focus on the negative. Let's talk about why that is the wrong approach.
Episode 11 - Progress Is Failure
Electric Black Thoughts - February 03, 2021 02:38 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe fear of failure is holding your progress back. Let's discuss the fear of failure. The social media generation has helped to make us afraid to fail.
Episode 10 - Ray Vs. Chad
Electric Black Thoughts - January 29, 2021 04:32 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week we learned that Chad Wheeler nearly killed his girlfriend, a tragic event that saw him blame his mental illness. Let's examine how the media handled this vs how it handled the Ray Rice situation. Whose afforded humanity in our society and who isn't?
Episode 9 - Post This
Electric Black Thoughts - November 28, 2020 03:53 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe all have access to social media but what are we all doing to make sure that we are posting responsibly and not just posting out of ignorance, fear, lack of healing, etc? This is vitally important in the black community especially as we wield Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Episode 8 - Agenda Number One
Electric Black Thoughts - November 13, 2020 05:33 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoe Biden and Kamala Harris have won the 2020 presidency, now what? Black people helped to get Joe Biden in office, now what is the reward. No, matter if you are an AKA, democrat, even a republican, do you have a black agenda in mind and top of mind. Let's talk.
Episode 7 - Are You Active Or Angry
Electric Black Thoughts - October 16, 2020 04:37 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the importance of examining the movements we all join online and making sure they are not using our emotions negatively. Focusing on being active vs being just angry.
Episode 6 - What Is Fear?
Electric Black Thoughts - October 02, 2020 05:10 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday we talk about Black fears, Black curses, community fears, doing enough to survive, and thrive.
Episode 5 - This Is Where We Are!?
Electric Black Thoughts - September 25, 2020 06:45 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode, OVS loses hit @#$# about the verdict in Breonna Taylor's case. Our place in the western world. What we need to do related to "rock the vote".
Episode 4 - The Santa Clause God
Electric Black Thoughts - September 17, 2020 05:04 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToo often as Black people, we treat God like he is Santa Clause, coming down in the night to pass out gifts. What is God to you?
Episode 3 - I'm Black Not American
Electric Black Thoughts - September 09, 2020 05:17 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat does it mean to be American and Black? Should we demand something for our votes? Why aren't we demanding anything for our votes? Let's talk. Follow @ageekonlife on Twitter and Instagram
Episode 2 - The Great Hunter
Electric Black Thoughts - September 02, 2020 00:17 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday we discuss the passing of our brother Chadwick Boseman. What we can learn from the way he lived while we examine how we all can build a better relationship with time. Sounds crazy? Come in, let's talk.
Electric Black Thoughts Episode 1 - The Intro
Electric Black Thoughts - August 26, 2020 07:18 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHost OvS explores and challenges the spectrum of black thoughts and ideas. Electric Black Thoughts will challenge you, scare you, sometimes anger you, and welcome you back each time. Let’s go on the grand journey together.
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