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Where Do We Draw The Line Between Personal Freedom And Exploitation? In This Solo Episode Of Abstract Audio, We Explore The Complicated World Of Human Trafficking, Prostitution, And The Systems That Shape How Society Views The Human Body. From The Debate Surrounding The Legalization Of Sex Work To The Uncomfortable Realities Of Trafficking, Consent, And Commodification, We Question Who Really Bene...

Season 3, Episode 11 Ft. Westside Casanova What Really Lies Beneath The Surface? In This Episode, Featuring Artist Westside Casanova, We Dig Into The Fascinating World Of The Underground—From Buried Civilizations, Ancient Discoveries, And Hidden History To Underground Art, Secret Societies, And The Mysterious Hollow Earth Theory. Together, We Explore Why Humanity Is So Fascinated With What Lies Be...

What Are We Really Afraid Of When We’re Afraid Of The Dark? For Episode 10, Host Amber Janae Speaks With Her Youngest Guest Yet—Her Son, Zion—As They Explore Darkness Through The Eyes Of Both A Child And An Adult. From Childhood Fears, Monsters, And Racism To The Unknown, Darkness Of Outer Space And The Deepest Parts Of The Ocean, They Explore Why Humans Have Learned To Fear Something They Can’t S...

The Further We Look Into Space, The More The Questions Seem To Come Back To Us… In This Solo Episode, Host Amber Janae Looks Beyond Earth To Explore The Wonder, Mystery And Uncertainty Surrounding Space. From The Stars And The Moon To The Vastness Of The Universe And What May Exist Beyond What We Can See, This Episode Questions How Much We Truly Know—And How Much We’ve Just Learned To Accept. We’r...

What If The Patterns We See Aren’t Just Patterns At All? In This Episode, We’re Joined By Artist KHIMERA To Explore The Patterns That Seem To Show Up Everywhere. Inspired By The Idea Of Sacred Geometry, We’re Talking About The Literal Patterns Found In Art, Nature, Numbers, Shapes And Design, But Also The Patterns We Recognize Throughout Our Own Lives: Repetition, Cycles, Coincidences And Those Mo...

What Happens When Admiration Turns Into Worship? In This Episode, Ft. Rapper Don Parious, We Explore Why Humans Create Idols—From Celebrities And Influencers To Brands, Athletes, Politicians, And Even Our Own Beliefs. We Unpack The Psychology Behind Obsession, Parasocial Relationships, Hero Worship, And Why Society Is Constantly Searching For Something—Or Someone—To Put On A Pedestal. Along The Wa...

What Makes A Space Feel Sacred? Is It A Church, A Temple, Or A Shrine? Or Can A Bedroom, A Tattoo Studio, A Favorite Coffee Shop, Or Even The Seat You Always Choose Become Sacred Too? This Week On Abstract Audio , Host Amber Janae Sits Down With Actress And Creative Sauda Muse To Discuss How Our Surroundings Influence The Way We Feel, Create, Heal, And Connect. From Personal Altars And Everyday Ri...

This Week On Abstract Audio, We’re Listening For What Isn’t There. The Pause Between Words. The Hum Beneath The Noise. Is Silence Simply The Absence Of Sound, Or Have We Been Surrounded By Signals We Never Learned How To Receive? From Vibrations And Frequencies To Body Language, Energy, And The Unspoken, We’re Wondering If The World Has Been Talking This Whole Time — And Whether We’ve Ever Actuall...

Language Is One Of The Greatest Tools Humanity Has Ever Created. It Connects Us, Teaches Us, Inspires Us—And Sometimes Divides Us. But What Happens When Words Fall Short? Joined By Writer, Editor, And Podcaster Kelly Swails, This Episode Explores The Power And The Limits Of Language. We Ask Whether Words Shape Reality Or Simply Describe It, And Why Some Experiences Seem Impossible To Put Into Word...

As Children, We’re Taught That Secrets Are Something Tucked Away, Locked Behind Closed Doors And Whispered Between A Select Few. But As Adults, We Realize That Power Operates Differently. The Forces Shaping Our Lives, Relationships, Beliefs, And Opportunities Aren’t Always Concealed. Sometimes They’re Built Directly Into The Systems Around Us. This Episode Explores The Tension Between What Is Inte...

In This Episode, We Explore The Line Between Magic And Myth, Wonder And Explanation. From Fairy Tales And Folklore To Stage Magicians, Mythology, And Modern Media, We Ask Why So Many Ideas Once Treated As Truth Are Now Dismissed As Fantasy. Is Magic Simply Entertainment, Or Have We Become Too Eager To Explain Away The Unexplained? As Children, Wonder Comes Naturally. As Adults, We Often Trade Ench...

Season 3 Begins With A Choice: Wonder Or Worry. Before Adulthood Told Us To Overthink, Fear, And Explain Everything Away, There Was Childlike Awe. The Kind That Made The World Feel Bigger, Stranger, And Full Of Possibility. This Kickoff Episode Sets The Tone For A Season Dedicated To Curiosity, Imagination, And Embracing The Unknown.

The Season 2 Finale Is Here, And We’re Capping Things Off With A Deep Dive Into “curiosity And Clarity.” Why Are We Always Chasing Answers, And What Happens When We Stop Asking “Why” Long Enough To Actually See ? We’re Unpacking The Big Questions, The Eternal Loops, And Those Glorious Moments When Clarity Cuts Through The Noise. It’s Thoughtful, It’s Fun, And Yes, There’s A Pizza-in-a-cone Referen...

Anger—it’s The Fire That Burns Hot But Doesn’t Always Know Where To Go. And Forgiveness? That’s The Water We’re All Too Stubborn To Pour On The Flames. In This Episode, We’re Diving Headfirst Into The Messy, Absurd World Of Anger And Forgiveness. Why Do We Hold Onto Grudges Like They’re Souvenirs? Is Anger Ever Useful, Or Is It Just As Socially Acceptable As A Temper Tantrum? And What About Forgiv...

What Is Tradition, Really? Is It The Glue Holding Our Lives Together, Or Just An Elaborate Prank We All Decided To Play On Ourselves? In This Episode, We’re Unraveling The Strange, Stubborn Beast That Is Tradition—why We Cling To It, Whether It’s A Comfort Or A Trap, And If It’s Time To Marie Kondo Our Cultural Baggage. From The Family Rituals That Feel Like Sitcom Reruns To The Societal Customs W...

In This Episode, We’re Unpacking The Wild, Tangled Web Of Loyalty—because Let’s Be Real, It’s Not As Straightforward As We Like To Think. Is Loyalty The Ultimate Virtue, Or Is It Just A Socially Accepted Excuse To Stay Stuck? We’ll Dive Into Its Highs And Lows: From Blind Allegiance To Choosing Your People Wisely, We’re Asking The Big Questions—like, Can Loyalty Be Earned, Bought, Or Even Balanced...

In This Episode, We’re Getting Into The Raw Side Of Friendships— The Flaws We Bring, The Ones We Ignore, And How They All Fit Together In This Chaotic Puzzle We Call Connection. From The Unspoken Rules That Can Trip Us Up, To The Myth Of What’s Truly Platonic, Are They Worth The Trouble? We're Exploring If Friendships Can Be A Source Of Strength And Challenge Alike. It’s Not About Attracting What...

In This Episode, We’re Getting Real About Privacy—what Even Is It Anymore? With Social Media Turning Our Lives Into Open Books, We Dive Into How Much Of Ourselves We’re Sharing, Whether We Like It Or Not. Can We Still Protect What’s Personal, Or Have We Already Given Up On True Privacy Without Realizing It? We’re Talking About Everything From Digital Protection To The Masks We Wear (Yes, Even The...

In This Episode, We’re Getting Wrapped Up In The Tangled Web Of Talent And Success—two Words That Get Thrown Around Often , But What Do They Really Mean? We Dig Into Whether Being Naturally Gifted Gives You The Responsibility To Act On It Or If It Can Sometimes Pull You Away From Your True Path. We Also Explore How Society Measures Success And Genius (Spoiler: Those Markers Might Be Complete Nonse...

In This Episode, We’re Tackling The Idea Of Ownership And How It Shows Up Everywhere—from The Music Industry To Your Living Room. But Is It Just An Illusion? From Housing Crises To Social Security Cards , We’re Questioning The Real Value Behind What We Think We Own. But Let’s Be Clear—this Isn’t A Discouragement To Black Folks Owning Things. In Fact, It’s The Opposite. We Absolutely Need To Own Ou...

In This Episode Of Abstract Audio, We’re Not Just Talking About Human Relationships— We’re Diving Into The Full Spectrum Of Attraction. Whether It’s People, Ideas, Opportunities, Or Even Chaos, We’re Exploring How Things Are Drawn To Us And Why We’re Pulled Toward Certain Experiences. Do We Attract What We Are, Or Is The Allure In The Things That Challenge Us? From Personal Relationships To The Fo...

In This Episode Of Abstract Audio, We Take A Wild Ride Through The Profound Implications Of Saying "Yes" And "No" In A World Full Of Seemingly Endless Possibilities. Instead Of Focusing On The Illusion Of Choice, We Explore How These Responses Shape Our Sense Of Direction— Whether We're Consciously Aware Of It Or Not. We Ponder Whether Committing To One Option Inherently Means Turning Your Back On...

In This Episode, Abstract Audio Takes A Laid-back, Insightful Look Into The Concept Of Peace, Exploring What It Truly Means Beyond The Clichés, Catchphrases, And Corny Decor. We’re Connecting The Dots Between Last Episode’s Deep Dive On Respect And Making Sense Of How It Lays The Foundation For Genuine Peace In Our Society. We’ll Discuss Why Peace Is So Elusive And What It Really Takes To Cultivat...

In This Episode, We Dive Into The Complex World Of Honor, Integrity, And Respect. We’ll Explore Whether Respect Is Moreso An Intrinsic Human Right Or Something That Must Be Earned, And Debate Whether It's Possible To Truly Respect Someone If We Fundamentally Disagree With Their Values Or Beliefs. Along The Way, We Examine How Shifting Cultural Norms And Have Muddied The Waters Of What It Means To...

Join Us For A Candid And Uncomfortably Humorous Chat About Death. This Week We’re Asking Why Society Treats It With Such Gravity Despite It Being The Most Natural Part Of Life. We'll Explore The Balance Between Living And Dying, And Why Living Can Often Feel And Seem Like The Much Harder Of The Two. Discover How Various Cultures, From Mexico’s Day Of The Dead To African American "Home Going" Tradi...