Beyond Culture

As the presidential candidates prepare for their second and final debate on Thursday, we go through the key moments of the race so far. We discuss the first presidential debate and the only vice-presidential debate of the election cycle. Furthermore, we look at the current state of the race. 

In this episode, we explore the case of Jeffrey Epstein. We uncover his rise to tremendous wealth and the inner workings of his time on Wall Street. ⁣ ⁣ We go through his history of pedophilia and sexual abuse, starting from his time in palm beach, to the abuses that took place on the little Saint James island and the wealthy figures that accompanied him. ⁣ ⁣ We also look at how Jeffrey Epstein co...

This week’s episode features Toronto based photographer Jamal Burger (@jayscale). Jamal has worked closely with Masai Ujiri, the president of basketball operations of the Toronto Raptors, as well as with major brands such as Slam, Nike, and Jordan. We discussed his experience growing up in Regent Park and the complexities of navigating the world as a bi-racial man. We touched on what motivated him...

This week's episode features Foad Karimian, a Provincial Youth Outreach Worker at Central Neighborhood House. We discussed his unconventional path from graduating with a business degree to mentoring and providing support to youths.⁣ ⁣ We also discussed the hardships of supporting youths in the midst of Covid-19 and the importance of mentorship programs. Furthermore, we explored how to remove the s...

In this episode, we discuss all things 2020 US elections. We cover the process of selecting a vice presidential candidate and Biden’s ultimate decision of selecting Kamala Harris as his VP. We go through each night of both the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention highlighting the themes and the key moments of the nights. Finally, we discuss the current polls and wh...

In this episode, we discuss with Micael Thompson the recent Conservative leadership race in Canada. Micael is currently an executive assistant to the office of The Chief Government Whip at Queens Park. He formerly served as a committee adviser to the Government House Leaders Office. ⁣We go through the candidates and highlight the surprises of the night, such as the strong performance by the first...

In this episode, the Beyond Culture crew talks to Muktar (@muktar_abdi), Gilbert (@gilbert.kabulo), Issa (@id.visuals), and Prince (@kamungaprince) about the NBA boycott and the meetings between the players association & the league. Furthermore, we discuss the future of the Raptors and their recent spell of bad performances against the Boston Celtics. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We also go through the NBA playoffs from...

Today's episode is a conversation with the Six Cents Report crew, Darnell and Joel. The Six Cents Report is a weekly podcast that reports on events related to Canadians from an economic and Christian perspective. This episode is a conversation regarding COVID-19. Although it was recorded sometime in May and some information may not up to date, the topics we touched on remain incredibly relevant. W...

In this episode, Abel and Yvan from the Beyond Culture crew talk to Elijah Butler and Emmanuel Aigbukor. Elijah is an Algoma University Men’s Basketball Alumni. In his senior year, he was ranked 3rd in rebounds per game and 2nd in Offensive Rebounds (92) in the OUA.⁣ Emmanuel Aigbukor was born in Nigeria and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He’s currently the goalkeeper for Algoma University, where he...

In this episode, we dive into the discussion surrounding the portrayal of the Black community in journalism and on the news. We explore the newsrooms of various Canadian outlets that have come under fire for their treatment of Black journalists or their manner in handling racialized issues. Furthermore, we discuss the negative effects of the film industry’s portrayal of Black women when we were gr...

In this week's episode, the Beyond Culture crew talks to artist & producer KashPhat ( @bekashphat ).  we dive into KashPhat's journey as a musician, exploring the different cultures that have impacted his sound, the process of creating his first project, his vision with “UnJour Records” and much more. ⁣ ⁣ We also explore the impact of music in regards to social activism in both Africa and North Am...

This week's episode features Nadia W. ( @nvdiamw ) and Shyan C. (@campbell99shyan). Nadia is a nursing student from Toronto, Ontario and Shyan is a bachelor of science student from Kelowna, British Columbia. We dive into the discussion surrounding mental health and social media. We also discuss body image and the various challenges women face today. Finally, we explore the effects of the COVID-19...

This three-part episode is a conversation between the Beyond Culture crew and Jermaine Kamunga about racism, police brutality, and the recent protests. In this third and last part, we address Trump’s reaction to the recent protests and his alleged glorification of violence. Most importantly, we discuss how to move forward and potential solutions against police brutality. 

This three-part episode is a conversation between the Beyond Culture crew and Jermaine Kamunga about racism, police brutality, and the recent protests. In this second part, we talk about the New York stop and frisk policy and its lasting effect on the relationship between the police and African Americans. Furthermore, we discuss the history of civil rights protests in America.

This three-part episode is a conversation between the Beyond Culture crew and Jermaine Kamunga about racism, police brutality, and the recent protests. In this first part, we address the killing of Ahmaud Arbery and the police-involved killing of George Floyd. Furthermore, we address the facts around policing in America as well as the policy of carding in Canada.

This week’s episode features Canadian professional soccer player and artist Daniel Kinumbe ( @daankeen ). Daniel signed his first MLS contract in 2018 with the Montreal Impact. During the 2019-20 season, he helped the Impact capture the Canadian Championship and was invited to the MLS Homegrown game which features the best young players in the league. Daniel is currently playing for the Halifax Wa...

This week’s episode features Noah Merriby (@noahmerriby). Noah is a marketer, educator, entrepreneur, author and public speaker. We discussed his ventures such as starting his own marketing agency, writing books, and writing best-selling courses on Udemy. 

This episode features a local Toronto OB nurse. In order to keep the nurse anonymous as per her request, we asked her questions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and transcribed her answers. In this episode, we will be reading and discussing her responses. We covered the level of PPE at her hospital, the morale amongst nurses, the effectiveness of social distancing, the conditions required to safe...

This two-part episode is a conversation between your co-hosts Abel and Yvan about the democratic primary. In this second part, we discuss the sexual assault allegation brought forth by Tara Reade against the presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden. We also discuss Joe Biden's denial of the allegations, the media's coverage of the allegation, the perceived hypocrisy of democrats in judging sexual...

This two-part episode is a conversation between your co-hosts Abel and Yvan about the democratic primary. In this first part, we discuss the democratic primary, from the Iowa caucuses to both Super Tuesdays. We also discuss Joe Biden's resurgence in the race, the conversation about party unity, Bernie Sanders' endorsement of Biden, Obama's role in the primary, and the reasons why Biden ultimately...

Today's episode is a conversation with Toronto based sports photographer Moustapha Youssouf (@capturedbyma). Moustapha specializes in athlete editorials and concept creation. Moustapha's passion for basketball has allowed him to work with some of his favourite brands and athletes. He also coaches our high school basketball team, Le Collège Français.    In this episode, we talk about Moustapha's ex...

In this episode, the Beyond Culture crew talks to Muktar @muktar_abdi, Gilbert @gilbert.kabulo, Issa @id.visuals, and Prince @kamungaprince about the NBA in this time of crisis. We discuss Rudy Gobert's actions, the likeliness of resuming the NBA season, the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Giannis vs LeBron, and much more!

In this episode, the Beyond Culture crew talks to political science student Rafael Valentini (@rafa_valentini ) about the current state of Venezuela, life before the humanitarian crisis, socialism and cronyism, International intervention and much more. 

In this episode, the Beyond Culture crew discusses the US and Canada's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). We discuss the  $2.2 trillion stimulus bill passed in the US Congress and signed by President Trump. Furthermore, we discuss the $107 billion bill passed by the Canadian parliament and the power it gives the government.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @beyondcultureto