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Speakertalks, The Monthly Show 07: 1st Song Jam Session feat. Jamila & Julian

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:21:39 +0000

The final Speakertalks is here! Jamila leads David & Julian on a journey through great first introductory songs from a wide variety of albums from OutKast, Flatbush Zombies, Prince, A$AP Ferg, and The Clipse!

Speakertalks, The Monthly Show 06: King of July (Interlude) feat. David & Jamila

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:09:07 +0000

The King of July, Julian Lytle, descends from his frozen throne to drop some knowledge about the science of streaming and playlists on David & Jamila. Who runs the world?

Speakertalks, The Monthly Show 05: June – Kids See Ghosts

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:52:16 +0000

Kanye West & Kid Cudi's Kids See Ghosts was highly anticipated...and now it's here. Two fans get together to talk about and around the album, feelings, and their favorite moments.

Speakertalks, The Monthly Show: May – Is This America?

Thu, 24 May 2018 15:19:12 +0000

Childish Gambino dropped This Is America and the takes poured in. David spoke with friends—Jamila Rowser, Jacob Shapiro, Chris Butcher, Jemar Souza, Esther Kim, and Julian Lytle—about the video and what it meant to them.

Speakertalks, The Monthly Show: April with Jamila & Julian

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:26:04 +0000

It's April, and that means it's time for another Speakertalks! This time around, David, Jamila, & Julian talk about a couple songs that make them feel proud to be black: Kendrick Lamar's "Alright" and Solange's "FUBU."

Speakertalks, The Monthly Show: March with Jamila & Julian

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:35:04 +0000

This is Speakertalks, the Monthly Show!

In honor of National Weed Appreciation Day, Jamila Rowser & Julian Lytle join me to discuss chopped & screwed music in general and specifically the Chopstars (AudioMack, chopnotslop.com). Big KRIT’s Keep the Devil Off, a transition between two phenomenal Drake tracks, and Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, and Young Thug’s epic Maria I’m Drunk guide the conversation.

PS: Heath Caring’s Drive soundtrack screw tape is fantastic.

You can find Jamila at:
@JamilaRowser
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You can find Julian at:
ants.thejulianlytle.com
@JulianLytle
instagram.com/julianlytle
https://www.facebook.com/ants.webcomic/

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Speakertalks, The Monthly Show: February with Jamila & Julian

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:15:52 +0000

Once a month in 2018, we're dropping thirty-some minutes of deep conversation about music on you. In honor of Black History Month, Jamila Rowser & Julian Lytle join me to discuss Robb Bank$'s Die4Me, Leikeli-47's Attitude, and Kali Uchis, Tyler, the Creator, & Bootsy Collins's After The Storm.

Speakertalks: dub, July, & Jamz on “Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:33:22 +0000

Jamila Rowser takes the reins and leads a posse cut with David Brothers and Julian Lytle about one of our favorite songs this year: Cardi B's Bodak Yellow. You know where she at. You know where she be. You in the club to party—she gets paid a fee.

Just Because: Bigglestone Goes To The Women’s Convention

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:47:35 +0000

This episode features Branwyn Bigglestone. She attended the Women's Convention with her mother in October, and came away from it energized and full of knowledge she wanted to share. Visit essays.iamdavidbrothers.com for show notes.

Speakertalks: Jamila Rowser on “SpottieOttieDopaliscious” by OutKast

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:00:24 +0000

Jamila Rowser is a creator, cosplayer, and hustler. She's a big fan of OutKast's SpottieOttieDopaliscious, a seven-minute epic charting two journeys from boyhood to manhood. It's a real funky song, and Jamila brings a vital perspective.

Speakertalks: Dana on “Caught In The Middle” by Paramore

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 14:58:42 +0000

Dana's about to turn thirty and feeling it! Luckily, Hayley Williams and Paramore are here to help her through it. We talk about emotional resonance, growing into a band, and the disconcerting and cool "Caught In The Middle" by Paramore.

Speakertalks: Pedro Tejeda on “Banned From TV” by Noreaga, Nature, Big Pun, Jadakiss, Styles P, & Cam’ron

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 14:08:46 +0000

Pedro Tejeda is a Queens cat, and he grew up with a strong appreciation for New York rap. Noreaga's classic cut Banned From TV features some of the illest lyricists of their day, a hot beat, and at least a dozen unforgettable bars.

Speakertalks: Leila del Duca on “The Chariot” by The Cat Empire

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:00:13 +0000

Leila del Duca draws comics for a living, and when she needs a break from our traumatic political situation right now, she goes to "The Chariot," by The Cat Empire, a song about finding new ways to fight and making sure you have a good time.

Speakertalks: Morgan Jeske on “This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)” by The Talking Heads

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 20:59:10 +0000

The artist Morgan Jeske is fascinated by several aspects of "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)" by The Talking Heads. It's composed of non-sequiturs, but the resulting openness makes the song intensely relatable. Let's dig in.

Speakertalks: Erika Schnatz on “All Star” by Smash Mouth

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 20:20:46 +0000

Erika Schnatz is an illustrator and designer, and she makes a compelling case for Smash Mouth's "All Star," often seen as a punchline, being a really endearing and enjoyable song. You know what? She's right.

Speakertalks: David Brothers on “Soundtrack 2 My Life” by Kid Cudi

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 21:02:15 +0000

David Brothers delivers a solo Speakertalks, as he discusses how Kid Cudi's "Soundtrack 2 My Life" and music in general helps him navigate through depression. Hip-hop saved his life.

Speakertalks: Raf Gaitan on “Tonight Will Be Fine” by Leonard Cohen

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:42:57 +0000

Leonard Cohen's "Tonight Will Be Fine" has been there for Raf Gaitan right when he needed it. Raf digs into the subtle ways songs affect us and why Cohen was so good at being blue in this episode.

Speakertalks: Jonathan Chan on “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:18:25 +0000

Jonathan Chan grew up playing tennis at a high level, and when he needed a push to energize his career, he turned to one song from one man: MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This." Join us for a trip down memory lane...

Speakertalks: Kelly Kanayama on “Look Back At Me,” by Trina & Killer Mike

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 16:00:24 +0000

Kelly Kanayama discusses the finer pleasures of Trina, especially on the song "Look Back At Me" with Killer Mike. Which foods make the best sex metaphors? Can any man ever measure up to Trina's expectations?

Speakertalks: Julian Lytle on “Get It Together” by Drake, Jorja Smith, & Black Coffee

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 15:17:28 +0000

Julian Lytle explains the gospel of Heartbreak Drake through the lens of Drake, Jorja Smith, & Black Coffee's "Get It Together," from the album More Life. What's up with house and rap music? What kind of storytelling wave is Aubrey on?

The Way We Move: Evan Narcisse//New York, New York

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:17:20 +0000

I spoke to Evan Narcisse of New York, New York about being a New Yorker, becoming a father, religion, and the complicated status quo of being a black man in 2017 America

The Way We Move: Thomas Jackson//Fontana, CA

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:14:35 +0000

I spoke to Thomas Jackson of Fontana, CA about moving around as a kid, keeping a best friend, making music, touring with a band, and staying creative

The Way We Move: Professor Malandro//Detroit, MI

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:12:05 +0000

I spoke to Professor Malandro of Detroit, MI about becoming yourself, dance contests, studying martial arts, discovering capoeira, and living your ideals

The Way We Move: Tricia Ramos//Tallahassee, FL

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:09:16 +0000

I spoke to Tricia Ramos of Tallahassee, FL about making your own fun in small towns, punk culture in the south, and the gap between Tallahassee and the Bay Area

The Way We Move: Misato Nagare//Toyota, Japan

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:01:45 +0000

I spoke to Misato Nagare of Toyota, Japan about bilingual tweeting, fitting in, the Los Angeles Lakers, podcasting, self-expression, and finding your community

The Way We Move: Branwyn Bigglestone//Oakland, CA

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:21:00 +0000

I spoke to Branwyn Bigglestone of Oakland, CA about growing up in Oakland & Daly City and building a life you can live without shame.