The Ask Your Oldhead Podcast

This episode we return to the Small Axe collection on Amazon Prime. Lovers Rock is a 2020 romance film directed by Steve McQueen and co-written by McQueen and Courttia Newland . Lovers Rock is also the unique genre of Reggae born from the West Indian communities of London and Manchester. We discuss the movie, music, and the impact of it all. Please take the bet part for yourself. Variety on Lovers...

This week we briefly touch on the outcome of impeachment two and then move on to lessons from travel. Traveling and seeing the world that operates beyond your daily life can be a great source of learning and growth. I have had the good fortune to travel in professional and personal settings. Every trip I learn something and expand. Share your best travel experiences wherever you hear this podcast....

This episode we dive into Black History month at this moment in history. Black History month has moved out of the hands of the Black community in many ways. Corporate America reminds us of our heritage every year, but we never asked for all this attention. The circumstances have changed, so what does it mean today? We walk through our thoughts on the matter and look for understanding. As always, t...

In this episode the brothers discuss the first episode in the Steve McQueen Small Axe Collection Mangrove. It is one of five films centered on the West Indian community in London from 1968 to 1982. We will be checking each of the films over the first half of the year. We also take some time to reflect on John Chaney. John Chaney was the head coach of Temple University, Cheney State College, and si...

This episode we talk about the Biden inauguration, Bernie, Harden and what you. Welcome to 2021. Please 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 listen, rate, share,...

To start 2021 with the right energy my good brother Nabri Savior makes a triumphant return to the Ask Your Oldhead Podcast. We talk about our push up challenge, MF Doom, showing love, and more. The show was interrupted by an unexpected event, but we made it to the end. Please take the best part for yourself.    Please checkout the video version of this episode on Youtube! I am looking to foray int...

This week we could not act like what happened didn't happen. The assault on the nation's capitol on January 6th required some thought and reflection. Please 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 youn...

2020 has been a year of years! To close the year with some laughs and well wishes, we came up with our first Good Brothers Annual Awards. All awards are given with love and respect. Please 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 o...

Restaurants have been hit hard by the economic conditions of the pandemic. A $900 billion dollar industry and 15 million workers are in a perilous present and an uncertain future. Restaurants hold a definitive place in our lives. They are more than just food. Our favorite places speak to our taste, our values, culture and identity. We wanted to shed some light on the challenges and layers involved...

This week we discuss the passing of Mayor David Dinkins and Barack Obama's memoir release. This discussion is a part one/two of sorts, looking at high level Black elected officials. I apologize for the delay, but the points we cover are still timely and important. Please take the best part for yourself.    For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics     Ask Your Oldhead is a creative project ex...

The Gucci Mane Vs. Jeezy Verzuz battle provided us with another moment to discuss the deeper matters of Atlanta, interpersonal violence, and community. I regularly miss the actual events and have to play catch up, but these Verzuz events have provided us with some moments of joy and to learn. Respect to Jeezy, Gucci Mane, and all of Atlanta. Please take the best part for yourself.    Jeezy Hopes V...

This week we come together to talk about introspection through music. Music is a vehicle to moods and mind states. Please listen to the show then listen to the playlist for yourself. As always take the best part for yourself.   Askim - Kamasi Washington Dear Self Can I Talk You - Beanie Sigel Clock With No Hands - The Roots, Mercedes The Prisoner - Gil Scott-Heron The World Is Yours - Nas Stay - N...

With the election over and the official count still coming in, we looked back at the week that was. We cover disagreeable Black men, voting, and other matters related. Special shout out to all the poll workers and vote counters out there. Please take the best part for yourself.    Ask Your Oldhead is a creative project exploring modern manhood at the intersection of race, gender, culture, and clas...

In this election season tensions are high and the stakes appear to be even higher.  Elections change strategy and priorities. They do not remove the underlying issues that impact our communities and that we care about. I was able to wrangle four Black men that I have coordinated community work with here in Portland, to share some thoughts and ideas. Thank you Cupid, CJ, Lakayana, and Modica for sh...

In the days prior to last night's election Justice and Majestic came together to talk through the killing of William Wallace Jr in Philadelphia, Black Men Trump voters, and a bit of this and that in between. No election predictions included. Take the best part for yourself.   William Wallace Jr. killed by Philadelphia Police - https://www.inquirer.com/news/west-philadelphia-police-shooting-locust-...

This week we spin away from the current events and tap in on books and reading. Summer is typically framed as the time to read, but why not the fall? There is always time to read. Please ride with us as we walk through some reading experiences and as always take the best part for yourself.   Majestic's Picks:   No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention Erin Meyer and Reed Hastings Wha...

This week we take power and politics through the lens of Ice Cube's interaction with the Trump Pence campaign. In the midst of the related media and social media coverage of the story we pull some thoughts we found salient up for consideration. Please take the best part for yourself.   https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/15/ice-cube-trump-partnership-429713   Find us at: @goodbrothers_pod   Ask...

This week we take a look at bubbles in the NBA and in life. In our current public health pandemic what can be learned from the NBA? Also props to LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers on a successful title run! As always take the best part for yourself.   Find us here: @goodbrothers_pod   Ask Your Oldhead is a creative project exploring modern manhood at the intersection of race, gender, cult...

Today we dive into a conversation on wellness. We are heading into the most tumultuous election year in recent memory, a global pandemic, and a still cooking social justice uprising. With stress layered thick finding a path to maintain health was on our heads, so we took a walk through it. Take the best part for yourself.   Find us at: @goodbrothers_pod   Ask Your Oldhead is a creative project exp...

Today we walk through thoughts on the charge submitted in the murder of Breonna Taylor. We try to wrestle through with love and respect to Breonna and all of her family friends. We also make space for the madness of the first presidential debate. Do what you can for our democracy! Please take the best part for yourself, Peace.   Ask Your Oldhead is a creative project exploring modern manhood at th...

This week we discuss the fires devastating lives across the west coast, climate change, and looking back at six months in Covid-19. Please take the best part for yourself. To support Breitenbush Hot Springs go here - https://breitenbush.com/ To support to families impacted in Mill City area, go here - http://www.ci.mill-city.or.us/ Please read - They Know How To Prevent Megafires...   Ask Your Old...

This week we dive into the realities of content value and control in the wake of Joe Budden and Spotify split. Podcasts have become a lucrative product and we are still in the beginning of what the future of independent content will be. We take walk through to find understanding. In closing we share a word on the passing of John Thompson. A coaching legend and stalwart of a past era in sports and...

This episode the Republic National Convention happened, a new March on Washington and Chadwick Boseman returned to the essence. We make our way through all the above. Please 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...

On Deck with Kevin Modica   This week I am joined by retired Assistant Chief Kevin Modica. Modica is an elder, friend, and a colleague in service here in Oregon. We discuss family, relationships, public safety and building a future we can be proud of. There is a lot here to pull from, so take your time and as always take the best for yourself.    Listen to Graham Central Station - Hair - https://o...

In this episode the brothers dive into a conversation on global citizenship. Inspired by the documentary Anelka Misunderstood. Justice and Majestic step into the global identity of the African diaspora. The identity of Black people is a matter of intense debate right now in our society. We add our thoughts on the matter and caste concepts that are attached to folks of our common experience. Take t...