Adrian's Playlist of Conversations

It's Pride season and Adrian is without his core. Take a listen as Adrian has a necessary conversation with his two brothers from other mothers, Troy and Dante. Through 20+ years of friendship, they discuss their origin story, laugh at various discrepancies, talk love, and end with the hope for  each other for the future. This is Adrian's love letter to these two amazing and life changing people i...

Take a listen to Adrian and Lanisha talk about songs that connect them to the topic of mental illness and listen to the playlist that brings them out. We all must remember to water our spiritual garden so take a tour of what they use to water their garden.  Playlist Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/25QCV3Gc4wQISHhgkbLZUz?si=56720d6cd03e4839 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/2a2b2a...

With everything going on, this episode's function is to stop, pause, take a listen and evaluate your spiritual garden. Answering the tough question "How are you?" Through his conversation with his cousin Lanisha, Adrian explores the familial roots of mental health issues and opens up about his own struggles and those of his family. Warning: this episode discusses suicidal ideations and suicide. If...

In this episode Adrian and Riana discuss songs that connect them to race and culture for a playlist titled "Black is the new Black" This playlist will grow as the series grows. This playlist is meant to inspire, empower, and connect. What songs connect you to race and culture? What would you add to this playlist? Playlist Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0QHjbY538Zz53uFOJs6ZfI?si=b0346ab...

In this first episode of the "What does being Black mean in 2022?" series Adrian explores the idea of cultural gatekeeping, specifically within the Black community.  Who is given permission to be called Black? Who is given the authority to decide? Race is not always black and white, but when it is, which side is to be honored? Does one have to choose or is there a comfortable middle ground? Listen...

Take a listen while Nick, Terrence, and Adrian discuss songs that connect them to their fathers and to fatherhood in general for a playlist titled "Father Can You Hear Me?" There will be some laughs and surprises. Listen as Adrian unashamedly commits a music crime. Would any of the songs mentioned make your playlist? Due to streaming issues one of Adrian's picks is not on the playlist.  Playlist S...

It's been 7 years since Adrian's father passed away, but the memory of their relationship still remains fresh in his mind. Listen as Adrian navigates and explores his relationship with his father and the role of fatherhood with his friends Nicholas Symonette, Jr and Terrence Taylor.  Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriansplaylistpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com...

Join Adrian and conversationalists Nafeesah Symonette and Neville Braithwaite discuss songs that connect them to the topic of forgiveness. A diverse and impactful list, dive into why these songs mean so much. After listening to "Have I Forgiven?",  what songs connected you to the topic if at all? Make sure you listen to the completed playlist, 'Forgive Others As We Forgive Ourselves', with these s...

Adrian wrestles with his relationship with forgiveness and so he pulls out his conversation with Nafeesah Symonette and Neville Braithwaite where they discuss the journey of forgiving and being forgiven. Is there a correct route? From friends to family, it's sometimes difficult to forgive those who we love. But are we being fair when we are the ones seeking forgiveness? Follow Us On Social Media I...

Adrian shares his top three most influential songs from his curated playlist: The Spirit Guides. Listen to how his top three made it to the top three and learn more about Adrian through his storytelling and trip down his musical memory lane. Playlist The Spirit Guides Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ypO8bi12u8f7IqR6rIXX8?si=a68d658e0b0e41b4 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/d7c0...

Our conversationalist this week is - Adrian Austin, himself! Adrian's Playlist of Conversations (APOC) host Adrian Austin is using this episode to introduce himself to the world. Learn a bit about Adrian's history and about why he decided to start this podcast. From the story of his name to his favorite sound, come take this introductory listen into Adrian's psyche and what he hopes to bring to yo...

Welcome to Adrian's Playlist of Conversations (APOC). This labor of love is hosted/narrated/curated by Adrian Austin along with co-conversationalists along the way. Get ready to hear Adrian's personal stories along with stories of his friends and conversations on topics such as friendship, fatherhood, family and personal stories presented in an almost music album format with interludes along the w...