The Ask Your Oldhead Podcast

In this episode of the Ask Your Oldhead Podcast I share some thoughts about our Covid-19 Pandemic, pride, realization, and planning. Please listen and give me some feedback via any of the means below. How is your family dealing with these changes? Has your work been impacted? Do you believe the response is correct? What are you struggling with in your area? Has your family been impacted? Ask Your...

I travelled home for work and for family. That coincided with the loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and a dear friend to me experiencing a loss.  I felt sharing some thoughts on grief, loss and life was relevant. Love and respects to all the families affected in the above matters and those whose lives were lost, but did not find the public eye. Ask Your Oldhead is a creative project ex...

Starting 2020, I wanted to share some thoughts about accountability, impact, self-efficacy and more. Please enjoy and as always take the best part for yourself. Ask Your Oldhead is a creative project exploring modern manhood at the intersection of race, gender, culture, and class. We are specifically interested in capturing the stories of transition from child to young man to healthy adult. Please...

This is a rebroadcast of the Thankful Learn with Michael Alexander episode of the Ask Your Oldhead Podcast. This was originally recorded in 2018! So check the notes and the links and enjoy! Check for the Patreon page going up soon to support the podcast.  In today’s episode I sit with Michael Alexander. In the time that I have known Michael he has always been supportive, insightful and willin...

Please enjoy this rebroadcast episode. Thank you to my guest Ralph Evans. Please check for our new Patreon page. Sign up and support the podcast! Peace We kick off the new season of the show by sitting with my friend and mentor Ralph Evans. This is the lead off episode for the new season of the show. The theme this year is defining your reality. I will let the words of my guests speak for themselv...

This a rebroadcast episode. Please review the notes below.   Also find us on Patreon and support the podcast!   In today’s episode I am joined by Anthony Deloney. I have had the pleasure or working with Deloney professionally and as a community member. We talk a bit about family, community, sports and music. Be sure to check out the link below to The Numberz Fm and hear a little taste of...

This is the final episode of the podcast for 2019! I want to say thank you to all of my guests: Jordan Thierry, Walter Robinson, Larry Lane, Damon Isiah Turner, Brandon Lee, Lakayana Drury, Kory McDow, Richard Gilliam, Divine Culture, Ralph Evans, and Anthony Deloney Lost Tapes Guests - Marlon Marion, I Majestic, and Knowledge Build (see in the coming year) I am looking to up my productivity in 20...

In this episode I am joined by Jordan Thierry. Film maker, consultant, and storyteller. I have got to know Jordan via community, professional, and creative work here in Portland and across the country. Please listen to the episode hear his story. Please check out his new project Grandma’s Roses at the link below.    Check out episode two of Grandma’s Roses    Find Jordan: &nbsp...

In this episode I am joined by Walter Robinson. Walter is a friend and colleague I have had the pleasure to work with over the last five years or so. I will keep my words here brief to let the interview speak for itself.   Find Walter: Twitter: @ladell45 Instagram: @walt_n_pepper   Ask Your Oldhead is a creative project exploring modern manhood at the intersection of race, gender, cultur...

On this episode of The Ask Your Oldhead Podcast I am joined by my man Damon Isiah Turner to discuss politics and political engagement. I brought Damon back to center politics prior to the coming political season. 2020 promises to be a challenging political season and I want to start working our way into the mix early. Often our discussion of politics is centered party affiliation and national elec...

One word brings into perspective the, squad. I often speak of brotherhood, family and a being kin to each other as a fundamental piece of my self development on this podcast. I don’t mean that in any trivial way. The family I have chosen and that has chosen me is a vital ingredient in my becoming the man that I am. While attending the Black Communities Conference as a panelist, I had the great ple...

In this week’s episode I am joined by Brandon Lee. Brandon is a father, husband, author, educator and much more. We talk family, movement, learning styles and more. I have had the benefit of engaging with Brandon as a member in one of his trainings and as a community member. I will let you listen and come to your own understanding. Brandon has a new edition of book Best Practices In Community Cons...

On this episode I am joined by Lakayana Drury. Executive director of Word Is Bond Portland, educator, and community servant. This interview was recorded back in the spring shortly after the murder of Nipsey Huslte. Our conversation covers community, serving young black men, service, art and more. Get the episode rolling and listen for yourself. You can find Lakayana and Word Is Bond here: Instagra...

In this week’s episode I am joined by Kory McDow. Kory is a friend, a father, a game creator and a generally curious guy. We are undefeated in escape games and guaranteed to smash your buffet to pieces. Please listen and take the best part for yourself. Thank you Kory for joining me this week.    Find Kory and No Context on the internets!   Kory’s Black Mirror Guide - For folks like...

In this week’s episode I sit with Richard Gilliam. Our conversation goes from communication with those you love to the hard work of community organizing. In all things lessons learned are best when they are lessons shared, so please do the same. Thank you to my guest Richard Gilliam. Get out there and be productive.   Shout out to @PDXStephenG and @sneakerweekpdx     Ask Your Oldhea...

This is the official start of the new season! I started by going the farthest back in my interview stash this year. My brother Divine Culture is a dedicated educator, father, partner and his gear is as sharp as his wit. We recorded this episode while traveling together earlier this year in Chicago. We came together to forge the foundation of what we intend to make a tradition of unity, accountabil...

This is the official start of the new season! I started by going the farthest back in my interview stash this year. My brother Divine Culture is a dedicated educator, father, partner and his gear is as sharp as his wit. We recorded this episode while traveling together earlier this year in Chicago. We came together to forge the foundation of what we intend to make a tradition of unity, accountabil...

Make Your Intentions Your Achievements with Ralph Evans   We kick off the new season of the show by sitting with my friend and mentor Ralph Evans. This is the lead off episode for the new season of the show. The theme this year is defining your reality. I will let the words of my guests speak for themselves. Ralph has been a great part of my life and hope you can take something of value from...

The New Season Today we begin the new season of the Ask Your Oldhead Podcast. I have taken a few months to plan and produce a great season. In today’s episode I share a little of what is in store and get you ready for the season. Please check the links below to find me or the show on the internet. Be productive. Ask Your Oldhead is a creative project exploring modern manhood at the intersection of...

In today’s episode I am joined by Anthony Deloney. I have had the pleasure or working with Deloney professionally and as a community member. We talk a bit about family, community, sports and music. Be sure to check out the link below to The Numberz Fm and hear a little taste of Portland straight from the community. Please listen, rate, subscribe, and share. Hit the links below and smile.  &nb...

In this episode I crack open a solo discussion of stages of development from male to man. This is part one. Inspired by the works of Na'im Akbar. I step into R. Kelly discussion as well. That was not where I planned to go, but sometimes you end up at a truth that is worth sharing. Please listen, subscribe, share, and rate. Thank your for listening. Peace   Ask Your Oldhead is a creative proje...

Welcome to the 2019. In this episode I fly solo bringing in the new year. This episode is about setting the stage for this year and closing out on the ups and downs of 2018 a little bit. Please check for the Movement Monday posts on www.askyouroldhead.com and you know below to find my on social media. Great things in store for 2019, roll with me and add on.   Ask Your Oldhead is a creati...

Be Yourself with Divine Universal   In this episode I am joined by my good brother Divine Universal. We discuss values, family, managing people, style, Philadelphia and a little hip hop to round it off. Divine is a skilled and experienced individual that I look forward to having on again in the future. You can find him on the internets below. Please listen, rate, subscribe and share far and w...

I need to hear that Ask Your Oldhead… Awhhh man again and again! In this week’s episode I am flying solo sharing some thoughts on the 25th anniversary of the release of Enter the Wu-Tang and Midnight Marauders. These records greatly impacted my life and show up a critical time in my growth and development. I felt a little urban anthropology about my experience at the time was the perfect kick off...

In this episode I sit down for the epic session with my good brother Knowledge Divine creator of Blackman Green Plan. Blackman Green Plan is about green living, sustainability, and renewable energy, in a way that the hood can understand it. Black, Brown, Yellow, Red, or White. Because we all use energy, but may not understand how to avoid paying so much for it. He is here to explain the benefits....