http://baratunde.com Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:45:05 +0000 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:45:05 +0000 60 en don't be a dick feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) A humblebragadocious digest from New York Times best-selling author of "How To Be Black," Baratunde Thurston has he travels through time and space, encountering ideas. Baratunde Thurston's Podcast, Duh. Baratunde Thurston no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000149733059-htlm37-original.jpg http://baratunde.com baratunde,baratunde,thurston,how,to,be,black,tour,travel,ideas,comedy,politics,technology,book,author,speakerA humblebraggadocious digest from comedian and "How To Be Black" author, Baratunde Thurston as he tours the world of space and ideascontact@baratunde.comBaratunde Thurston tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/321103448 Fri, 05 May 2017 13:30:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/baratunde/teachmeyoudid-james-west-story 00:07:15 baratunde no Thursday May 4, 2017 I participated in a storytelling event at HousingWorks Bookstore in Manhattan. The title was "Teach Me You Did" and was a celebration of Star Wars Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and the resistance. I shared the story of a family friend, James West, who taught me much. Thursday May 4, 2017 I participated in a storytel… Thursday May 4, 2017 I participated in a storytelling event at HousingWorks Bookstore in Manhattan. The title was "Teach Me You Did" and was a celebration of Star Wars Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and the resistance. I shared the story of a family friend, James West, who taught me much. contact@baratunde.com (Baratunde Thurston)baratunde,baratunde,thurston,how,to,be,black,tour,travel,ideas,comedy,politics,technology,book,author,speaker tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/212034161 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 03:53:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/baratunde/thursday-11-37-pm 00:08:53 baratunde no Happy throwback Thursday all. In this post I read an article I wrote in Horizon, the school newspaper of the Sidwell Friends upper school. The article is from September 8, 1993. For more audio recordings of people reading articles out loud, visit http://baratun.de Happy throwback Thursday all. In this post I read… Happy throwback Thursday all. In this post I read an article I wrote in Horizon, the school newspaper of the Sidwell Friends upper school. The article is from September 8, 1993. For more audio recordings of people reading articles out loud, visit http://baratun.de contact@baratunde.com (Baratunde Thurston)baratunde,baratunde,thurston,how,to,be,black,tour,travel,ideas,comedy,politics,technology,book,author,speaker tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/210854256 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 05:02:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/baratunde/thursday-12-26-am 00:23:00 baratunde no I read @jason calacanis essay on the next twitter CEO out loud for no discernible reason. Article in print is here http://calacanis.com/2015/06/17/what-i-would-do-if-i-were-ceo-of-twitter-a-seven-part-plan/ I read @jason calacanis essay on the next twitter… I read @jason calacanis essay on the next twitter CEO out loud for no discernible reason. Article in print is here http://calacanis.com/2015/06/17/what-i-would-do-if-i-were-ceo-of-twitter-a-seven-part-plan/ contact@baratunde.com (Baratunde Thurston)baratunde,baratunde,thurston,how,to,be,black,tour,travel,ideas,comedy,politics,technology,book,author,speaker tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/174266708 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:22:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/baratunde/testing-new-podcast-what-i 00:18:52 baratunde no I'm now one of three co-hosts on TakePart Live (http://takepart.com/live) on the new TV network, Pivot. Every day, Jacob Soboroff, Meghan McCain and I deliver and debate news, and because it's TV, we run out of time! So consider this my extended thoughts or "Things I Would Have Said On TV If We Had More Time." I'm testing out this format on my SoundCloud account and welcome feedback to youarespecial@baratunde.com I'm now one of three co-hosts on TakePart Live (h… I'm now one of three co-hosts on TakePart Live (http://takepart.com/live) on the new TV network, Pivot. Every day, Jacob Soboroff, Meghan McCain and I deliver and debate news, and because it's TV, we run out of time! So consider this my extended thoughts or "Things I Would Have Said On TV If We Had More Time." I'm testing out this format on my SoundCloud account and welcome feedback to youarespecial@baratunde.com contact@baratunde.com (Baratunde Thurston)baratunde,baratunde,thurston,how,to,be,black,tour,travel,ideas,comedy,politics,technology,book,author,speaker tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/100539140 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:02:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/baratunde/fruitvalestation 00:20:33 baratunde no Fruitvale Station is the fictional account of an all too true story of the murder of Oscar Grant by Bay Area Rapid Transit police. I recorded this episode of the podcast moments after seeing an advanced screening of the film on Wednesday July 10th with my friend and former college roommate Dahni-El Giles. The movie is beautiful and hard to watch at the same time. You absolutely must see it. More info here http://www.fruitvalefilm.com/ In our conversation, Dahni-El and I reference the work of our friend Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff which you can find here: http://policingequity.org Fruitvale Station is the fictional account of an … Fruitvale Station is the fictional account of an all too true story of the murder of Oscar Grant by Bay Area Rapid Transit police. I recorded this episode of the podcast moments after seeing an advanced screening of the film on Wednesday July 10th with my friend and former college roommate Dahni-El Giles. The movie is beautiful and hard to watch at the same time. You absolutely must see it. More info here http://www.fruitvalefilm.com/ In our conversation, Dahni-El and I reference the work of our friend Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff which you can find here: http://policingequity.org contact@baratunde.com (Baratunde Thurston)baratunde,baratunde,thurston,how,to,be,black,tour,travel,ideas,comedy,politics,technology,book,author,speaker tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/97556617 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:18:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/baratunde/unplug 00:42:20 baratunde no In this special edition, I perform an audio version of my cover story in the July/August 2013 issue of Fast Company magazine. There's added perspective, commentary, and thanks included here. In this special edition, I perform an audio versi… In this special edition, I perform an audio version of my cover story in the July/August 2013 issue of Fast Company magazine. There's added perspective, commentary, and thanks included here. contact@baratunde.com (Baratunde Thurston)baratunde,baratunde,thurston,how,to,be,black,tour,travel,ideas,comedy,politics,technology,book,author,speaker tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/89108177 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:09:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/baratunde/theconfessional-my-report-on 00:28:06 baratunde no I lived in the Boston area for 12 years. In this episode I talk about my remote experience of the manhunt, decision to host a special Whiskey Friday on Saturday in Cambridge, and reflect on militarized police and fears if immigrants. I lived in the Boston area for 12 years. In this … I lived in the Boston area for 12 years. In this episode I talk about my remote experience of the manhunt, decision to host a special Whiskey Friday on Saturday in Cambridge, and reflect on militarized police and fears if immigrants. contact@baratunde.com (Baratunde Thurston)baratunde,baratunde,thurston,how,to,be,black,tour,travel,ideas,comedy,politics,technology,book,author,speaker tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/86000100 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:03:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/baratunde/the-confessional-flying-with 00:10:52 baratunde no The Confessional: Flying With Congestion And A Week In San Francisco by baratunde The Confessional: Flying With Congestion And A We… The Confessional: Flying With Congestion And A Week In San Francisco by baratunde contact@baratunde.com (Baratunde Thurston)baratunde,baratunde,thurston,how,to,be,black,tour,travel,ideas,comedy,politics,technology,book,author,speaker tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/83528402 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:38:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/baratunde/the-confessional-with 00:13:00 baratunde no This is the sound of a man returned from the conference circuit of TED, SXSW and F.ounders. In this confessional, I recap some of the happenings at SXSW and talk a bit about the controversy surrounding The Onion's Oscar night tweeting. Also I'm on my way to brunch, so this cuts off abruptly. This is the sound of a man returned from the conf… This is the sound of a man returned from the conference circuit of TED, SXSW and F.ounders. In this confessional, I recap some of the happenings at SXSW and talk a bit about the controversy surrounding The Onion's Oscar night tweeting. Also I'm on my way to brunch, so this cuts off abruptly. contact@baratunde.com (Baratunde Thurston)baratunde,baratunde,thurston,how,to,be,black,tour,travel,ideas,comedy,politics,technology,book,author,speaker tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/80729143 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:37:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/baratunde/i-met-a-black-scottish-man 00:06:04 baratunde no I met a black Scottish man from Harlem on the streets of Long Beach #TED2013 by baratunde I met a black Scottish man from Harlem on the str… I met a black Scottish man from Harlem on the streets of Long Beach #TED2013 by baratunde contact@baratunde.com (Baratunde Thurston)baratunde,baratunde,thurston,how,to,be,black,tour,travel,ideas,comedy,politics,technology,book,author,speaker