Latest Oakland podcast Podcast Episodes
29. Complexity of Complexion: Black Women's Perspective (Part 2)
WOKELAND - June 10, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsDo you think colorism impacts Black women differently than Black men? We certainly do! In fact, we'd argue that Black men are the main purveyors of colorism (we still love ya'll though!) There are few topics in our community that are more divisive than colorism and in this episode we look to add...
Complexity of Complexion: Black Men's Perspective (Part 1)
WOKELAND - March 10, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThere are few topics in our community that are more divisive than colorism and in this episode we look to address the nuances of how Black men experience colorism, and issues with their identity based on their skin tone. We are joined by Bebe and Jared, Co-hosts of The Humble Loser Podcast, who...
28. Complexity of Complexion: Black Men's Perspective (Part 1)
WOKELAND - March 10, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThere are few topics in our community that are more divisive than colorism and in this episode we look to address the nuances of how Black men experience colorism, and issues with their identity based on their skin tone. We are joined by Bebe and Jared, Co-hosts of The Humble Loser Podcast, who...
27. Black People Left America and We're Here For It (Part 2)
WOKELAND - February 03, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWho knew reimagining travel would be so profound for Black people?! Those of us who chose to leave America also left our problems behind and we get deep into that conversation on this episode. Anitra Smith joins us as we discuss why travel was especially important (and controversial) for Blac...
26. WE'RE BACK & The New Normal Isn't Normal (Part 1)
WOKELAND - January 27, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThe Simone's are back! We kick off Season 3 by catching up on events that turned our world upside down the last 2 years. We had some pretty big life changes and we know you did too. We review some moments in time during lockdown and discuss news in pop culture, and how Black folks reimagined tra...
Black People Can't Get Coronavirus? (Part 1)
WOKELAND - April 13, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsIf you're like us, you have many questions surrounding covid-19. Enter, Dr. Ivory Dean, who is a scientist with a Ph.D in Cancer Biology. Dr. Dean is trained to understand various disease models and has conducted breast cancer research at UCSF and is now in Washington D.C. finishing a science po...
Oakland Vs. The Rona Feat. Councilwoman Lynette McElhaney (Part 2)
WOKELAND - April 13, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWhat Is Oakland Doing To Fight COVID-19? With Councilwoman Lynette McElhaney (Part 2) With so much uncertainty in the world right now with covid-19 influencing our day-to-day lives, we spoke with Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney of District 3, to give us insight on how the virus is impact...
23. Black On The Job LIVE!
WOKELAND - March 26, 2020 15:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThink of this as your go-to, one stop shop for all of your burning HR questions. Our all Black panel of HR specialists share some best practices in the workplace to assist your level up in 2020. They addressed how to escalate matters of concern, how to address the Becky's in the office, our ment...
The Wrap Up of The Decade (#ImpeachmentEnergy)
WOKELAND - December 23, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThe end of 2019 is near! We started the decade off with a newly elected Black president in Barack Obama, and we're ending it by impeaching a crooked white one, how fitting? There were so many moments this decade that defined our culture and our lives. This episode isn't exhaustive of everyth...
21. California Blacks - The Stereotypes, the facts, and everything in between
WOKELAND - December 16, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsLet's talk about black people from California...what's the first thing that comes to mind? A WHOLE LOTTA LIES!!! Lol, jk. But in all seriousness, as California natives we've heard alllll the stereotypes about Black people from California: from hippie hoteps to gangbangers to bougie tech people...
20 - Let's Talk About Blavity's Afrotech
WOKELAND - November 14, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsSooooooo.. Your girls attended Afrotech this year and you know we had collect all the deets and provide you with our honest feedback! This is our second year attending the conference (our first time was Afrotech's inaugural year) and it felt so refreshing to be among so many Black professionals....
19. LIVE SHOW! Stereotypes of a Black Man Misunderstood
WOKELAND - September 30, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis episode is for the amplification, storytelling, and healing of Black men. Our panelists share their experiences at the intersection of Blackness and Masculinity. Our all black, male panel discuss many of the myths and stereotypes that plague Black men in everyday life. Our panelists -- Dr...
18. Should Black Teachers Lead Activism on Campus?
WOKELAND - August 30, 2019 15:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWe felt it was crucial to share the lens of activism on campus from the eyes of a faculty member doing great work at one of the nation's most progressive colleges. Professor Jerome Stewart is the Assistant Professor of Business & Society/Sustainable Business at San Francisco State University and...
17. Black Students Are Leading The Activism Movement on College Campuses
WOKELAND - August 27, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWe spoke with Shay and Leo, who are two students fighting the good fight on their PWI, Bay Area college campuses. They detail the militarization of their campuses, the fight to own Black spaces on campuses, and how they don’t feel safe on the college grounds they pay tuition to be on. #blackacti...
16.5 Dear Simones: The Warriors Are Leaving!
WOKELAND - June 20, 2019 16:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsMannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.... We haven't quite seen the Warriors struggle with injuries the way they have this season so it was extra painful to see them lose at home to the Toronto Raptors in Game 6. But what hurts more is knowing the organization is uprooting to San Francisco which is lik...
16.5 Dear Simones: The Warriors Are Leaving!
WOKELAND - June 20, 2019 16:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsMannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.... We haven't quite seen the Warriors struggle with injuries the way they have this season so it was extra painful to see them lose at home to the Toronto Raptors in Game 6. But what hurts more is knowing the organization is uprooting to San Francisco which is likely to ca...
16. The Weird Bay Area Dating Scene - Pride Edition
WOKELAND - June 19, 2019 15:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsDating is hard. But dating in the Bay?! That's a whole 'nother story. Welcome to part 3 of the Weird Ass Bay Area Dating Scene series, #Pride edition! This episode centers around the foolishness of the Bay Area dating scene and how the LGBTQIA+ community navigates dating here. Whether...
16. The Weird Bay Area Dating Scene - Pride Edition
WOKELAND - June 19, 2019 15:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsDating is hard. But dating in the Bay?! That's a whole 'nother story. Welcome to part 3 of the Weird Ass Bay Area Dating Scene series, #Pride edition! This episode centers around the foolishness of the Bay Area dating scene and how the LGBTQIA+ community navigates dating here. Whether you're a...
15. Mental Health, Black Psychology and the Privilege of Self Care
WOKELAND - June 03, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we spoke to Dr. Palmer and Dr. Hill about the spectrum of mental health and how the trauma African Americans have historically faced still impact us today. In fact, one study reports that, "African Americans are 20% more likely to experience se...
15. Mental Health, Black Psychology and the Privilege of Self Care
WOKELAND - June 03, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we spoke to Dr. Palmer and Dr. Hill about the spectrum of mental health and how the trauma African Americans have historically faced still impact us today. In fact, one study reports that, "African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious men...
(BONUS) Mental Health Myths & Dear Simones
WOKELAND - June 03, 2019 14:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsBonus Episode with Naming It Podcast! We talk about mental health myths and we answer a readers question on Dear Simones! Follow: @namingitpodcast and @wokelandpodcast Got a question you want us to answer on air for Dear Simones? Email us at [email protected] or DM us!
14. "N*gga" in The Bay (Season 2 Premiere)
WOKELAND - April 22, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOur Season 2 premiere provides for an interesting discussion on the use of the n-word, specifically as it pertains to its use by our non-black homies. Refa One joins us as we dissect the behaviors, intentions, and desires of those wanting to align themselves with Black culture and identity but n...
14. "N*gga" in The Bay (Season 2 Premiere)
WOKELAND - April 22, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOur Season 2 premiere provides for an interesting discussion on the use of the n-word, specifically as it pertains to its use by our non-black homies. Refa One joins us as we dissect the behaviors, intentions, and desires of those wanting to align themselves with Black culture and ident...
13. Simones Out - Season 1 Finale!
WOKELAND - December 22, 2018 08:28 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWhat a dope year it's been with you! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in the last 12 months, joined in on the convos, and debates. We've enjoyed every email, comment, DM, everything -- let's keep it going! Season 2 is coming up soon but in the meantime we're taking a mini break cuz #selfca...
12. F.U.B.U.
WOKELAND - November 30, 2018 15:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOn this episode, we talk to some of the prominent Black-owned business owners in the Bay to figure out how they've maintained their presence and survived through the storms. Keba Konte, founder of Red Bay Coffee, founded his coffee business in 2014 from his garage in Oakland. His ethically sour...
12. F.U.B.U.
WOKELAND - November 30, 2018 15:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOn this episode, we talk to some of the prominent Black-owned business owners in the Bay to figure out how they've maintained their presence and survived through the storms. Keba Konte, founder of Red Bay Coffee, founded his coffee business in 2014 from his garage in Oakland. His ethic...
11. The Weird Ass Bay Area Dating Scene (Part 2)
WOKELAND - October 02, 2018 05:20 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsPart 2! Dating is hard. But dating in the Bay?! That 's a whole 'nother story. We've been in many conversations centered around the foolishness of the Bay Area dating scene. Whether you're a transplant or are born and bred here, when it comes to dating you're most likely looking like confusio...
10. The Weird Ass Bay Area Dating Scene (Part 1)
WOKELAND - October 02, 2018 04:45 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsDating is hard. But dating in the Bay?! That 's a whole 'nother story. We've been in many conversations centered around the foolishness of the Bay Area dating scene. Whether you're a transplant or are born and bred here, when it comes to dating you're most likely looking like confusion Susan a...
09. Gentrification: A West Oakland Story (Part 2)
WOKELAND - August 20, 2018 15:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsFor this episode on gentrification, we sat down with our neighbor Stanley, to provide us some context on how he has seen his neighborhood in West Oakland change. He recounts his Black Panther days, the high crime rate, and all the drugs that were in the neighborhood, but also the strong Black po...
09. Gentrification: A West Oakland Story (Part 2)
WOKELAND - August 20, 2018 15:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsFor this episode on gentrification, we sat down with our neighbor Stanley, to provide us some context on how he has seen his neighborhood in West Oakland change. He recounts his Black Panther days, the high crime rate, and all the drugs that were in the neighborhood, but also the strong...
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