The WhoDeannyPod

Franklin Oliver

This is a free flowing pod centered on history, culture and politics. AKA: Whatever interests us! We're low key , DIY and open to exploration.

  1. 11/06/2024

    Honoring 1864

    The 2024 election brings to mind echoes of the 1864 election. That was a moment in which Americans had a chance to opt out of war. And chose heroically.    The Gettysburg Address:  https://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/gettysburg.htm

    5 min

  2. 11/29/2021

    #BlackFamous! Billy Dee Williams

    Michael Harriot asked Black Twitter, "Who is the most 'blackfamous' person of all time?"  We're going to start our #BlackFamous Series with Billy Dee Williams, someone White folks think they know and someone Black folks LOVE.  Enjoy this fun new ride!  Billy Dee's IMDB page.

    6 min

  3. 11/20/2021

    American Infamy. Again. Kyle Rittenhouse

    Some reminders that Kyle Rittenhouse isn't the end; he's another opportunity for beginning.  Please know there are no punches pulled in this episode. If you're not ready to hear this one, just save it for later.  Connect with us when you can. We're @whodeannypod on Twitter and Facebook. You can also email us@ whodeannypod@gmail.com. We truly want to hear your thoughts on this episode and these difficult days.

    8 min

  4. 11/17/2021

    Snap! Judgments

    Franklin shares some of his thoughts on interacting with strangers in public spaces. Do you have some of the same instant reactions he does?    Feel free to connect with us, sharing your own thoughts on this episode via Twitter and FB @whodeannypod and email at whodeannypod@gmail.com. We look forward to continuing the conversation!

    6 min

  5. 06/30/2021

    WPE: The Journey Begins!

    Check out host Rishab Prakash as he explores the incredible world of Kanye West. Join him for the WEST. POD. EVER.

    9 min

  6. 03/09/2021

    Reasons For Hope! Short and Sweet

    What do badges, Confederate symbols, and UFOs have in common?  They're part of this short and sweet podcast about undersold stories that should bring us hope!  Share your hopeful stories with us through email@ whodeannypod@gmail.com or via FB and Twitter @whodeannypod.    Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth," https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/01/04/metro/new-book-harvard-astronomer-pushes-theory-about-object-that-passed-through-solar-system-alien-world-may-have-sent-it/

    5 min

  7. 03/04/2021

    Resignation: A Nikki Giovanni Poem- Short and Sweet

    Franklin shares his admiration for a magnificent love poem, Resignation, by Nikki Giovanni. It helps to be a hopeful romantic.    Read the whole poem here. https://poets.org/poem/resignation

    4 min

  8. 03/03/2021

    The NBA at Halftime: Basketball Reasons

    At the NBA's regular season halftime, Franklin takes a look at a few continuing lessons from the first half of the season then suggests a couple fun things to look forward to from here on out. This pod is FAN-TASTIC!

    9 min
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This is a free flowing pod centered on history, culture and politics. AKA: Whatever interests us! We're low key , DIY and open to exploration.

Information

  • Creator
    Franklin Oliver
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2020 The WhoDeannyPod
  • Show Website
    The WhoDeannyPod