Audio Nuggets: Mining For Gold

Corey Best has created something truly transformative with Audio Nuggets: Mining for Gold. This podcast is a treasure trove of insights, featuring a diverse lineup of guests who bring their authentic voices and rich perspectives to the conversation, making each episode a new and compelling exploration. What sets this podcast apart is its unwavering focus on freedom and liberation for Black people, and Black families. Corey is a naturally charismatic host who skillfully facilitates meaningful discussions that unpack complex issues. Through curiosity, humility and humor he and his guests offer not just hope but ideas and prompts for the listener to ponder and take action on in their own communities. Whether discussing community building, policing, or dismantling oppressive systems, the content is always thought-provoking, deeply relevant, and incredibly inspiring. If you’re seeking a podcast that uplifts, educates, and sparks transformation, Audio Nuggets: Mining for Gold is a must-listen. Corey Best and his guests are shining a light on the path to liberation, and we’re all better for it.

If you're on the lookout for a podcast that sparkles with insight, inspiration, and nuggets of wisdom, look no further. This gem of a podcast is a treasure trove of valuable insights, delivered with passion and authenticity that truly shines through each episode. Hosted by Corey Best, an engaging host, each Audio Nugget is a delightful mix of freedom dreams, practical advice, and thought-provoking discussions on personal and professional growth in the abolitionist’s movement. Corey asks the most thought provoking questions and I often pause, and think “how would I answer this.” Listening to this podcast has been a transformative experience for me. Each episode is like discovering a precious nugget of wisdom that I can carry with me on my own journey. In a podcast landscape filled with noise, Audio Nuggets stands out as a shining beacon of authenticity. It is a true gem that deserves to be treasured by all who seek to mine the depths of their movement work.

This podcast is a true treasure. Corey engages in probing conversations with movement leaders, academics, advocates and family policing experts across the country. The podcast sheds lights on trends, perspectives and unearths the ideologies with the fight to support Black families. Many of us in this space are working, often in silo, to build ideas, momentum and strategies. I have been introduced to many thought leaders through this podcast, but even more I have learned from so many. It has profoundly shaped the way I can now develop policies, laws, and political strategies. One might even say it’s a miniature child welfare higher education program, functioning to bring us the best “lecturers” around the country. This podcast also serves an extraordinary archival purpose. The fight shift institutional policies is a long one, and Mining For Gold archives the political moments in time, the developments on the ground and the grass tops work. It provides a complete picture of the work, and functions like a history book.

This podcast is thought provoking to say the least. Each episode centers black voice, experience, and brilliance in a justice centered yet hopeful way. If you do it right you will be unpacking your own beliefs and experiences regardless of your role in abolition. These are truly enjoyable to listen to and Corey does a masterful job in lifting voices.