TWDS Podcast

TWDS Podcast
TWDS Podcast

What is it? I created a podcast whose focus touches on personal stories that have led people to a moment where they need to express a complex thought, the fun part of the podcast is to connect with people in the intricacies of their journey. I want to bring to the world real connected stories, intricate stories and the many facets of things we've all wanted to say, can't say, won't say or at times hear from others but can't receive. All of these told through the lens of kindness and understanding for what has led to that moment.

  1. My Brother's Keeper: Vulnerability and Self-Care

    02/08/2021

    My Brother's Keeper: Vulnerability and Self-Care

    This is part 2 of 2 of a series with my friend JP... Part 1 is called "Wish You Were Here: Grief and Pandemic"... In this episode gloves come off. I ask JP about the topic of being a man and seeking re-assurance in relationships.. We talk about dating scene, here in Seattle and also the dating scene in New York, where JP currently resides. We talk about being vulnerable with other male friends about things we struggle with. Especially 2 black men, of African decent (Rwanda and Togo) and how our cultural constructs affect how we approach vulnerability. I admit to JP the many uplifting ways crossing paths with him were key in my growth... I talk for the first time about being a single dad.. A little shout out in passing to my friends les "Bons Fellas"... We end by deconstructing ways to show health care. We also touch on mental health, share some things we've been learning about therapy and how it affects our vulnerability today...  --------- About the Guest: JP -- jpmugizi.com Continue the conversation: Brene Brown - Books (https://g.co/kgs/PPAeya) Malcom Gladwell - Books (https://g.co/kgs/9NFcPC) The Music: Blaq Pages (c) copyright 2020 Blaq Pages (non commercial use, requested permission to use via IG DMs). https://soundcloud.com/blaqpages/rema-dumebi-blaq-pages-remix https://soundcloud.com/blaqpages/talking-about-me https://soundcloud.com/blaqpages/get-loose-feat-apiwe-bubu https://soundcloud.com/blaqpages/high-energy-feat-hannah-eggen-dj-kwamzy Souba by Solo Dja Kabako is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Solo_Dja/Solo_Dja_Kabako/mogoklfataallahy --------- TWDS PRODUCTION: Website: https://twdspodcast.com/     Facebook: https://facebook.com/twdspodcast     Twitter: https://twitter.com/twdspodcast     Instagram: https://instagram.com/twdspodcast

    49 min
  2. Wish You Were Here: Grief and Pandemic

    02/04/2021 · BONUS

    Wish You Were Here: Grief and Pandemic

    This is part 1 of a 2 part episode that I record with my good friend JP.. JP is a good friend of mine, JP used to live in Seattle before he decided to take his talents to the big Apple.. JP is from Rwanda.. We talk art, music, especially African Music.. We talk about grief, I introduce JP and why I wanted to talk to him. We talk about JP's experience with COVID and how he felt supported in New York. We also give you a prelude to the part 2.. Just two black men chopping it up! Part 2.. coming soon... stay tuned... --------- About the Guest: JP -- jpmugizi.com Continue the conversation: Album Art -- theindieplanet (shop closed) Albums mentioned:  1- Mr Eazi Life Is Eazi, Vol. 2 - Lagos to London 2- Kendrick Lamar - Damn  3- Jidenna. - 85 to Africa 4- sza - ctrl Concerts: Jidenna at Showbox Sodo in Seattle, WA on Sat Oct 5, 8 pm, 2019 The Music: Blaq Pages (c) copyright 2020 Blaq Pages (non commercial use, requested permission to use via IG DMs). https://soundcloud.com/blaqpages/get-loose-feat-apiwe-bubu Souba by Solo Dja Kabako is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Solo_Dja/Solo_Dja_Kabako/mogoklfataallahy --------- TWDS PRODUCTION: Website: https://twdspodcast.com/       Facebook: https://facebook.com/twdspodcast       Twitter: https://twitter.com/twdspodcast       Instagram: https://instagram.com/twdspodcast

    28 min
  3. As Long as You Know Who You Are

    01/22/2021

    As Long as You Know Who You Are

    I catch up with actor Thirsa Van Til, she talks to us about her journey from the Netherlands to the USA, pursuing her passion of acting. We talk about leaving all behind, selling all of her belongings to chase the dream. She opens up about taking risks, navigating the space of acting/producing. Thirsa also talks about the inspiring story of Truus Menger, a female Dutch resistance fighter during the German occupation in world war II. Truus story inspired Thirsa to create a play called Virtue of Victory. This is one of the many facets of Thirsa's story, how she's redefined herself so many time, truly an inspiring story Thirsa Van Til: https://thirsavantil.com/en/ Truss Menger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truus_Menger-Oversteegen V Virtue of Victory: https://thirsavantil.com/en/vvirtue-of-victory/ Solider of Orange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw3sjisBuB8 --------- The Music: Rough Patches by Solstar (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. https://www.tribeofnoise.com/viewMusic.php?fileID=37459 Cheat the Night by Scomber (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/scomber/59915 Ft: Loveshadow --------- TWDS PRODUCTION: Website: https://twdspodcast.com/     Facebook: https://facebook.com/twdspodcast     Twitter: https://twitter.com/twdspodcast     Instagram: https://instagram.com/twdspodcast

    51 min

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What is it? I created a podcast whose focus touches on personal stories that have led people to a moment where they need to express a complex thought, the fun part of the podcast is to connect with people in the intricacies of their journey. I want to bring to the world real connected stories, intricate stories and the many facets of things we've all wanted to say, can't say, won't say or at times hear from others but can't receive. All of these told through the lens of kindness and understanding for what has led to that moment.

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