<![CDATA[Imperfect Allies]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:24:36 +0000Captivate.fmChris Beasley and Richie Lunsfordhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/b8f3b8e5-e839-4bc7-ae56-bae61688d623/p2l8AX-HOp3OKy9FCxfRV3AZ.pngImperfect AlliesChris Beasley and Richie LunsfordChris Beasley and Richie LunsfordChris Beasley and Richie Lunsford are two comedians who decided to start having conversations about race in the United States. Sometimes tense, sometimes awkward, never boring, these two discuss their experiences being black and white in a country that has not dealt with it's past.https://imperfect-allies.captivate.fmnoepisodicEpisode 046 - Kris LunsfordEpisode 046 - Kris LunsfordKris Lunsford returns!

]]>Kris Lunsford returns!

]]>4e3f033f-57a5-4f69-8b82-632cdc3b381aTue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -070048:29nofullChris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 045 - Teesha NelsonEpisode 045 - Teesha NelsonJoin Chris and Rich in a conversation with their friend and writing partner Teesha Nelson

]]>Join Chris and Rich in a conversation with their friend and writing partner Teesha Nelson

]]>ae981d80-948d-413b-b1d7-b58a5190ae97Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -070001:04:08nofullChris Beasley and Richie LunsfordFrom the Archives - Kris LunsfordFrom the Archives - Kris LunsfordJoin us as we talk to Rich's brother Kris! This was recorded last year but we had some technical difficulties so lost the second half of the show, but the first half was so great we wanted to release it as a bonus episode!

]]>Join us as we talk to Rich's brother Kris! This was recorded last year but we had some technical difficulties so lost the second half of the show, but the first half was so great we wanted to release it as a bonus episode!

]]>bf71766d-0999-4d93-b826-2ba143422295Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -070030:21nofullChris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 044 - AmbitionEpisode 044 - AmbitionChris and Rich talk about ambition!

]]>Chris and Rich talk about ambition!

]]>77f9bf9a-b1fc-4262-a550-a8333e622c28Fri, 19 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -070051:32nofullChris Beasley and Richie LunsfordIntermission - Where You At? - Part 2Intermission - Where You At? - Part 2Join Chris and Rich as they discuss where they are now, and where they are going. This is the second of our small intermission series, make sure you check out the first!

]]>Join Chris and Rich as they discuss where they are now, and where they are going. This is the second of our small intermission series, make sure you check out the first!

]]>8e03bcf2-f59c-4d35-98be-2c54c0e81190Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -070049:35nofullChris Beasley and Richie LunsfordIntermission - Where We At? - Part 1Intermission - Where We At? - Part 1Please join us as we discuss why there has been a hiatus in the show and where we are headed from here. We do talk about mental health and suicide in this show so please take note if you are sensitive to those topics. This is part 1 and part 2 will be out next week. Thanks for hanging in there with us and being an Imperfect Ally.

]]>Please join us as we discuss why there has been a hiatus in the show and where we are headed from here. We do talk about mental health and suicide in this show so please take note if you are sensitive to those topics. This is part 1 and part 2 will be out next week. Thanks for hanging in there with us and being an Imperfect Ally.

]]>2533331d-bf0a-4616-8eba-c6b46f0c78e2Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -070001:10:20nofullChris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 043 - Netflix: Colin in Black & WhiteEpisode 043 - Netflix: Colin in Black & WhiteThis week we take a break from our Black Philosophy Debate between Booker T Washington & W.E.B. Dubois to discuss Netflix's Colin in Black & White. This short series chronicles Former NFL Quarterback & Social Activist Colin Kaepernick's upbringing.

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Read Booker T. Washington's book with us for the next 2 weeks. Up From Slavery

]]>This week we take a break from our Black Philosophy Debate between Booker T Washington & W.E.B. Dubois to discuss Netflix's Colin in Black & White. This short series chronicles Former NFL Quarterback & Social Activist Colin Kaepernick's upbringing.

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Read Booker T. Washington's book with us for the next 2 weeks. Up From Slavery

]]>7e2addde-89e0-468c-8b94-38711df1a155Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -070042:41nofull243Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 042 - The Veil with W.E.B. DuboisEpisode 042 - The Veil with W.E.B. DuboisThis week we discuss Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Dubois, exploring the concepts of The Veil and Double Consciousness.

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Read Booker T. Washington's book with us for the next 2 weeks. Up From Slavery

]]>This week we discuss Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Dubois, exploring the concepts of The Veil and Double Consciousness.

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Read Booker T. Washington's book with us for the next 2 weeks. Up From Slavery

]]>c5eae85b-54ee-4ef2-a6b1-528de8882510Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -070050:51nofull242Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 041 - W.E.B. Dubois' ProgressEpisode 041 - W.E.B. Dubois' ProgressThis week we discuss Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Dubois, exploring his world view on Black American life.

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Read W.E.B. Dubois book with us for the next 2 weeks. Souls of Black Folk

The Knowledge Illusion

Watch Cornel West’s Free Online Course on W.E.B. Du Bois

Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman

]]>This week we discuss Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Dubois, exploring his world view on Black American life.

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Read W.E.B. Dubois book with us for the next 2 weeks. Souls of Black Folk

The Knowledge Illusion

Watch Cornel West’s Free Online Course on W.E.B. Du Bois

Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman

]]>7c6c15c4-5a91-4bd7-b08a-9db8482fe989Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -070053:34nofull241Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 040 - Dueling Black ThoughtEpisode 040 - Dueling Black ThoughtThis week we start a new discussion on American Black Thought. We juggle the two leaders of Black thought W.E.B. Dubois & Booker T. Washington, exploring their differences as we embark on a new series.

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Read W.E.B. Dubois book with us for the next 2 weeks. Souls of Black Folk

]]>This week we start a new discussion on American Black Thought. We juggle the two leaders of Black thought W.E.B. Dubois & Booker T. Washington, exploring their differences as we embark on a new series.

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Read W.E.B. Dubois book with us for the next 2 weeks. Souls of Black Folk

]]>d59e0dad-2be0-479a-9eb7-12c212ae259aWed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -070043:27nofull240Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 039 - Give Where You Have AbundanceEpisode 039 - Give Where You Have AbundanceThis week we wrap up our discussion on Individualism. We reflect of Partnerships, Definite Chief Aim & The BBC Documentary "Can't Get You Out of My Head" by Adam Curtis.

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Fiq The Signifier

Thomas Jefferson's America

Dave

Britney vs Spears

]]>This week we wrap up our discussion on Individualism. We reflect of Partnerships, Definite Chief Aim & The BBC Documentary "Can't Get You Out of My Head" by Adam Curtis.

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Fiq The Signifier

Thomas Jefferson's America

Dave

Britney vs Spears

]]>3ff7e10d-3902-467e-a24a-5a15fe573f8bWed, 13 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -070047:45nofull239Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 038 - Individualism & ChristianityEpisode 038 - Individualism & ChristianityThis week we talk with Chris Nye about The BBC Documentary "Can't Get You Out of My Head" by Adam Curtis.

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Join us in watching I can't get you out of my head!

Chris Nye

Adam Curtis Films

Jon Ronson


Michael Gazzaniga

Daniel Foor

Flemming Rutledge


Cornelius Plantiga

]]>This week we talk with Chris Nye about The BBC Documentary "Can't Get You Out of My Head" by Adam Curtis.

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Join us in watching I can't get you out of my head!

Chris Nye

Adam Curtis Films

Jon Ronson


Michael Gazzaniga

Daniel Foor

Flemming Rutledge


Cornelius Plantiga

]]>2b083719-aa93-4976-ab9d-6056c0c88872Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -070001:01:57nofull238Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 037 - Definite Chief Aim & The Mystical WorldEpisode 037 - Definite Chief Aim & The Mystical WorldThis week we talk about Definite Chief Aim and humans need to use powers bigger than them.

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Join us in watching I can't get you out of my mind!

Show Notes.

Mitch Horowitz

Neville Goddard

The Secret

Bruce Lee's Letter to himself

Daniel Foor Ancestral Healing

Loki

Chaos Magic

]]>This week we talk about Definite Chief Aim and humans need to use powers bigger than them.

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Join us in watching I can't get you out of my mind!

Show Notes.

Mitch Horowitz

Neville Goddard

The Secret

Bruce Lee's Letter to himself

Daniel Foor Ancestral Healing

Loki

Chaos Magic

]]>76869ef1-b8b1-4ea2-b673-6362b1b9458cWed, 15 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -070049:13nofull237Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 036 - Individualism & PartnershipsEpisode 036 - Individualism & PartnershipsThis week we talk about Individualism and the need to have a partner.

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Join us in watching I can't get you out of my mind!

Show Notes.

Alone tv show

Kodukushi

Myers Briggs Population Percentages

Kevin can F himself

Memory Class

Individualism Documentary

]]>This week we talk about Individualism and the need to have a partner.

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Join us in watching I can't get you out of my mind!

Show Notes.

Alone tv show

Kodukushi

Myers Briggs Population Percentages

Kevin can F himself

Memory Class

Individualism Documentary

]]>91b8224c-9172-47ce-b491-faf23896977bWed, 01 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -070051:51nofull236Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 035 - July 4th: Speak the WHOLE TRUTHEpisode 035 - July 4th: Speak the WHOLE TRUTHThis week we talk about the 4th of July

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Americas Hero Journey matches this discussion

https://youtu.be/rIqbJBpsJLo

]]>This week we talk about the 4th of July

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Americas Hero Journey matches this discussion

https://youtu.be/rIqbJBpsJLo

]]>f62a5b5c-6759-471b-976c-e64ea62367aeWed, 14 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -070001:04:45nofull135Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordHow to look at July 4th as an Imperfect AllyHow to look at July 4th as an Imperfect AllyCome join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes!

]]>Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes!

]]>95c7f264-cf14-45f6-ad93-632b59860f90Sat, 03 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -070002:19nobonusChris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 034 - Beyond our labels with Myers BriggsEpisode 034 - Beyond our labels with Myers BriggsThis week we talk to about Myers Briggs

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Find out your type

https://personalityhacker.com/

]]>This week we talk to about Myers Briggs

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Find out your type

https://personalityhacker.com/

]]>4032e6bd-902e-4301-8f7b-b5af30332dc6Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -070001:13:59yesfull134Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 033 - Misdiagnosed LabelsEpisode 033 - Misdiagnosed LabelsThis week we talk to about Labels

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]]>This week we talk to about Labels

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]]>64647ebc-896e-4f0f-af7b-cdfe8ffd7844Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -070001:21:20yesfull133Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 032 - Tyson Yunkaporta Sand Talking with the Imperfect AlliesEpisode 032 - Tyson Yunkaporta Sand Talking with the Imperfect AlliesThis week we talk about Western Society with the writer of Sand Talk, Tyson Yunkaporta. Theimperfectallies.com

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Sand Talk book

https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Talk-Indigenous-Thinking-World/dp/0062975641

Eddie Murphy Texas Sketch

https://youtu.be/vMpHqC5RyR8

Whats the Rugged Individual

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugged_individualism

Eddie Murphy Stevie Wonder & Sinatra

https://youtu.be/LOLbW2EWcl8

Coming To America

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094898/

Nordic Animism with Rune Hjarno Rasmussen

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkP7Gfs5rNgBu8zPyM7MbHQ

]]>This week we talk about Western Society with the writer of Sand Talk, Tyson Yunkaporta. Theimperfectallies.com

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Sand Talk book

https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Talk-Indigenous-Thinking-World/dp/0062975641

Eddie Murphy Texas Sketch

https://youtu.be/vMpHqC5RyR8

Whats the Rugged Individual

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugged_individualism

Eddie Murphy Stevie Wonder & Sinatra

https://youtu.be/LOLbW2EWcl8

Coming To America

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094898/

Nordic Animism with Rune Hjarno Rasmussen

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkP7Gfs5rNgBu8zPyM7MbHQ

]]>69eb9c05-9b96-47bf-8ecc-062ddc40a820Wed, 26 May 2021 09:00:00 -070001:11:31yesfull132Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 031 - Freedom of Speech in Comedy (Peng Dang v Tony Hinchcliffe)Episode 031 - Freedom of Speech in Comedy (Peng Dang v Tony Hinchcliffe)This week we talk about the Peng Dang and Tony Hinchcliffe controversy. Theimperfectallies.com

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Peng Dang speaks out: https://www.vulture.com/article/peng-dang-tony-hinchcliffe-video-interview.html

]]>This week we talk about the Peng Dang and Tony Hinchcliffe controversy. Theimperfectallies.com

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Peng Dang speaks out: https://www.vulture.com/article/peng-dang-tony-hinchcliffe-video-interview.html

]]>65120c54-9482-4852-896f-ff299f5763bfWed, 19 May 2021 09:00:00 -070001:32:57yesfull131Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 030 - Academia & Allyship with Victoria AlexanderEpisode 030 - Academia & Allyship with Victoria AlexanderThis week we talk to Victoria Alexander, Diversity & Equity Educator https://www.instagram.com/victoriaalxndr/?hl=en

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Theimperfectallies.com

]]>This week we talk to Victoria Alexander, Diversity & Equity Educator https://www.instagram.com/victoriaalxndr/?hl=en

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Theimperfectallies.com

]]>5d3b20cb-690e-42db-be8d-f04dad619c67Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:00 -070001:51:42nofull130Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 029 - LeeAnn Bryce on Faith and IdentityEpisode 029 - LeeAnn Bryce on Faith and IdentityThis week we talk to LeeAnn Bryce, pastor of : http://firstcongregationalfortworth.org/

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Theimperfectallies.com

]]>This week we talk to LeeAnn Bryce, pastor of : http://firstcongregationalfortworth.org/

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Theimperfectallies.com

]]>3c5c5497-0b5e-4187-8ba4-699d5af1f238Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -070001:25:19nofull129Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 028 -Resilience in Allyship with Buck DavisEpisode 028 -Resilience in Allyship with Buck Davis Chris and Rich talk with Diversity and Inclusion speaker Buck Davis about being Resilience in Allyship.

Watch The Imperfect Allies Now Or Head To Theimperfectallies.Com

Buck Davis

Follow Buck

Watch Buck Davis

Pervious Episodes Referenced

Peter Beasley Episode


Show Notes

How to be an Ally

Steep Hill Experiment

The Power of Positivity

]]> Chris and Rich talk with Diversity and Inclusion speaker Buck Davis about being Resilience in Allyship.

Watch The Imperfect Allies Now Or Head To Theimperfectallies.Com

Buck Davis

Follow Buck

Watch Buck Davis

Pervious Episodes Referenced

Peter Beasley Episode


Show Notes

How to be an Ally

Steep Hill Experiment

The Power of Positivity

]]>97937a87-0938-4a6e-8dc7-1d1f3c2978f7Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -070001:06:59nofull128Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 027 - A Bridge Between Two WorldsEpisode 027 - A Bridge Between Two WorldsChris and Rich talk about being a bridge between two language groups.

Watch The Imperfect Allies Now Or Head To Theimperfectallies.Com

Referenced Episodes

Gerald Conservative Episode Gerald

Stacey Harkey Episode

Topics Discussed

The Avett brothers - No Hard feelings

Sand Talk

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]]>Chris and Rich talk about being a bridge between two language groups.

Watch The Imperfect Allies Now Or Head To Theimperfectallies.Com

Referenced Episodes

Gerald Conservative Episode Gerald

Stacey Harkey Episode

Topics Discussed

The Avett brothers - No Hard feelings

Sand Talk

If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

]]>d60e82bc-06a7-414c-8a05-1f3be554ed47Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -070057:24yesfull127Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 026 -Pioneering Tech While Black with Peter BeasleyEpisode 026 -Pioneering Tech While Black with Peter BeasleyChris and Rich talk about Racism in the Technology Industry with Peter Beasley

Watch The Imperfect Allies Now or head to Theimperfectallies.com


Links

B.U.I.L.T. International

Netwatch Solutions

Referenced Episodes


Topics Discussed (in order)

The Bachelor


CMDB


DSM-5 Mental Disorders


Myers Briggs


Microaggressions


How to Join B.U.I.L.T.


The Banker


Sand Talk


If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

]]>Chris and Rich talk about Racism in the Technology Industry with Peter Beasley

Watch The Imperfect Allies Now or head to Theimperfectallies.com


Links

B.U.I.L.T. International

Netwatch Solutions

Referenced Episodes


Topics Discussed (in order)

The Bachelor


CMDB


DSM-5 Mental Disorders


Myers Briggs


Microaggressions


How to Join B.U.I.L.T.


The Banker


Sand Talk


If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

]]>730db6f8-4f43-48de-a44d-96ee42136317Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -070001:11:26nofull126Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 025 -Allies over Fame with Stacey HarkeyEpisode 025 -Allies over Fame with Stacey HarkeyChris and Rich talk to sketch comedian Stacy Harkey!

Links

Stacey's Instagram

Watch Stacey on Studio C Season 1-9

JK studios

Stacey on Conan


Referenced Episodes


Topics Discussed

Family Friendly Comedy


Key and Peel


Mission Control Sketch



Christian Artist


Chris and Rich talk to sketch comedian Stacy Harkey!

Links

Stacey's Instagram

Watch Stacey on Studio C Season 1-9

JK studios

Stacey on Conan


Referenced Episodes


Topics Discussed

Family Friendly Comedy


Key and Peel


Mission Control Sketch



Christian Artist


White Rapper vs Rappers that Happen to be white

NBC Bring the Funny

Mandalorian Post

James Franco SNL Mini Doc

Southern Charm Season 7

Dave Chappell

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]]>e6aea94b-9ec5-47be-9b53-c366959eec31Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -070001:15:46nofull125Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 024 - Conservative Talk with Gerald McAlisterEpisode 024 - Conservative Talk with Gerald McAlisterIf you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies ]]>If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies ]]>e18c6f64-a662-4332-aabb-1b5ffe4b3ccfWed, 17 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -070001:34:38yesfull124Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 023 - Aisha and ShahzadEpisode 023 - Aisha and ShahzadIf you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies ]]>If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies ]]>2aa78f38-0027-4f94-8f07-48607f0e2608Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -070006:20:28nofull123Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 022 - SariaEpisode 022 - SariaIf you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies ]]>If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies ]]>285159ea-1893-4751-8576-9e886a311a68Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -070001:01:43nofull122Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 021 - OutsideEpisode 021 - OutsideIf you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies ]]>If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies ]]>11ff23a0-e199-484f-87de-80556c6864c9Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -070001:03:26nofull121Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 020 - Capitol Riots & Imperfect AlliesEpisode 020 - Capitol Riots & Imperfect AlliesChris and Rich talk about what happened on January 6th, 2021 and what is needed to move forward.

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]]>Chris and Rich talk about what happened on January 6th, 2021 and what is needed to move forward.

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]]>f06742bd-5a8a-40f6-a22e-07ae2611bfaaWed, 20 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -070001:05:59nofull120Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 019 - TraditionsEpisode 019 - TraditionsThis week Chris and Rich talk about Traditions!

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]]>This week Chris and Rich talk about Traditions!

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]]>ba377150-96d9-43ea-b89d-0eff84ff107dWed, 13 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -070048:48nofull119Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisod 018 - Chris and Richie Meet! - 1st Candid Episode!Episod 018 - Chris and Richie Meet! - 1st Candid Episode!This is how it started folks! This is the first time Chris and I spoke on what it's like being white and what it's like being black in the United States. At the end Chris and I come back to some of these things from 2021!

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]]>This is how it started folks! This is the first time Chris and I spoke on what it's like being white and what it's like being black in the United States. At the end Chris and I come back to some of these things from 2021!

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]]>50cdb985-39f1-4951-8207-699a39a513b1Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -070001:01:28nofull118Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 017 - MonnaEpisode 017 - MonnaWe talk with Monna about all things comedy, mental illness, and how to listen!

Go buy her album here: http://www.monnacomedy.com/

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]]>We talk with Monna about all things comedy, mental illness, and how to listen!

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]]>d3c8d108-a02f-42a5-8b3b-80b53f7487adThu, 17 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -070053:37nofull117Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 016 - HillbillyEpisode 016 - HillbillyWe have had a gap, but we back! This was recorded before the election.

This episode we talk about the documentary Hillbilly. It is on Hulu and Amazon and you can check out the site here: http://hillbillymovie.com

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]]>We have had a gap, but we back! This was recorded before the election.

This episode we talk about the documentary Hillbilly. It is on Hulu and Amazon and you can check out the site here: http://hillbillymovie.com

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]]>44ad1ee9-3965-4e6f-95be-da29f11a78feThu, 10 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -070059:03nofull116Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 015 - LaRon WrightEpisode 015 - LaRon WrightMatrix Spoilers! We had a technical glitch early on, but it cleared up and we had a great show. Please follow LaRon on twitter at: @wright_laron and facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/laron.wright.56

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]]>Matrix Spoilers! We had a technical glitch early on, but it cleared up and we had a great show. Please follow LaRon on twitter at: @wright_laron and facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/laron.wright.56

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]]>94f534b7-691b-49fd-9466-94312a6aa6c9Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -070001:02:16nofull115Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 014 - White MagicEpisode 014 - White MagicIf you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

]]>If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

]]>c9c1d08d-8ab1-428c-b7e1-eba72d770a05Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -070001:05:06nofull114Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 013 - Jamie ZeEpisode 013 - Jamie ZeWe talk with Jamie about being Trans. Such a interesting, empathetic and engaging conversation! https://www.facebook.com/JamieZeske

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]]>We talk with Jamie about being Trans. Such a interesting, empathetic and engaging conversation! https://www.facebook.com/JamieZeske

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]]>b107dc51-092e-4880-a796-ee6f77f3ef42Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -070001:03:11nofull113Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 012 - Robin BeasleyEpisode 012 - Robin BeasleyWe had the pleasure of speaking with Chris' mom, Robin Beasley!

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]]>We had the pleasure of speaking with Chris' mom, Robin Beasley!

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]]>47b5b7f1-7ef8-4d53-93b4-c22b27d8d4b3Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -070001:10:30nofull112Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 011 - Eris AlvaradoEpisode 011 - Eris AlvaradoWe talk to MMA Amateur Muay Thai Champ Eris Alvarado!

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]]>We talk to MMA Amateur Muay Thai Champ Eris Alvarado!

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]]>c485f903-49c8-4949-b4be-020248bca64aWed, 07 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -070001:12:13nofull111Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 010 - Diane MichelleEpisode 010 - Diane MichelleOur first episode with the new format! Join us for a great conversation with comedian Diane Michelle!

Check out her comedy here: https://www.facebook.com/diane.michelle20

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]]>Our first episode with the new format! Join us for a great conversation with comedian Diane Michelle!

Check out her comedy here: https://www.facebook.com/diane.michelle20

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]]>c03ba5a3-7092-441a-9538-a7657bfe1b92Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -070056:20nofull110Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 009 - Where do we go from here?Episode 009 - Where do we go from here?We talk about the future of the show and where to go from here. If you can, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.

]]>We talk about the future of the show and where to go from here. If you can, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.

]]>3f7b8505-6b05-426a-b596-8f3b198c041fWed, 23 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -070030:30nofull19Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 008 - PoliceEpisode 008 - PolicePlease hit us up on Facebook and Twitter

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]]>Please hit us up on Facebook and Twitter

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]]>338276b4-dba6-415f-9242-2c7eac1b2c82Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -070058:01nofull18Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 007 - Authentic SelfEpisode 007 - Authentic SelfPlease hit us up on Facebook and Twitter

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]]>1670f16e-e57f-4158-af7c-617fe317f0b7Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -070054:09nofull17Please hit us up on Facebook and Twitter Also, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 006 - Free Candid Conversation!Episode 006 - Free Candid Conversation!This was a candid conversation that is usually only available if you support us on Patreon, but we thought that this was too important to not share. We talk about black representation in comedy, and it gets deep! We did have some audio issues on this recording, but we fixed and going forward that shouldn't be an issue.

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]]>This was a candid conversation that is usually only available if you support us on Patreon, but we thought that this was too important to not share. We talk about black representation in comedy, and it gets deep! We did have some audio issues on this recording, but we fixed and going forward that shouldn't be an issue.

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]]>e27b80a8-7b3b-44b4-8a47-2d4764e7fd12Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -070056:39nofull16Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 005 - Hip Hop CultureEpisode 005 - Hip Hop CultureTonight we answer some listener questions and talk about Hip-Hop culture, and crime statistics!

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]]>Tonight we answer some listener questions and talk about Hip-Hop culture, and crime statistics!

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]]>4fe82431-03eb-4a1a-99d5-c9a7030033a0Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -070054:15nofull15Tonight we answer some listener questions and talk about Hip-Hop culture, and crime statistics! Please leave a review it helps out a lot!Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 004 - VulnerabilityEpisode 004 - VulnerabilityThis week we discuss our differences, vulnerability and politics!

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]]>This week we discuss our differences, vulnerability and politics!

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]]>21b51ca8-9d56-4607-b67c-3bb9bb169452Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -070001:01:55nofull14This week we discuss our differences, vulnerability and politics!Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 003 - Two LanguagesEpisode 003 - Two LanguagesThis week we talk about vulnerability, fear and Kanye. We are finding that two different people will look at the same thing and not only see different things, but have different definitions for what they were seeing. The both also feel different emotions, and feelings in their body. Let's listen to each other's experience and believe one another.

Definition of Racism

Full Kanye Speech

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]]>This week we talk about vulnerability, fear and Kanye. We are finding that two different people will look at the same thing and not only see different things, but have different definitions for what they were seeing. The both also feel different emotions, and feelings in their body. Let's listen to each other's experience and believe one another.

Definition of Racism

Full Kanye Speech

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]]>0a013216-f64d-4eb1-b710-5eed9ab4cb47Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -070054:38nofull13This week we talk about vulnerability, fear and Kanye. We are finding that two different people will look at the same thing and not only see different things, but have different definitions for what they were seeing. The both also feel different emotions, and feelings in their body. Let's listen to each other's experience and believe one another.Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 002 - Nick CannonEpisode 002 - Nick CannonWe talk about the controversy with Nick Cannon's discussion with Professor Griff that went viral last week.

Cannon's Class - While the conversation is taken down, it is good to listen to Nick as he sits down with a Rabbi after the controversy.

Semitic Languages and Peoples

A brief History of Anti-Semitism

Ori in Yoruba Tradition

Article and Book on just some of the Anti-Semitic history of the Christian Church

US Founding Documents

Video on Individualism in American Thought

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]]>We talk about the controversy with Nick Cannon's discussion with Professor Griff that went viral last week.

Cannon's Class - While the conversation is taken down, it is good to listen to Nick as he sits down with a Rabbi after the controversy.

Semitic Languages and Peoples

A brief History of Anti-Semitism

Ori in Yoruba Tradition

Article and Book on just some of the Anti-Semitic history of the Christian Church

US Founding Documents

Video on Individualism in American Thought

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]]>c0d1b6c7-9891-4d1b-b799-6b8cb9a4f853Wed, 29 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -070058:19nofull12Chris Beasley and Richie LunsfordEpisode 001 - CultureEpisode 001 - CultureChris and Richie have candid conversations about race, and from those conversations, we find topics to explore in further detail.

We felt we needed to revisit our first discussion (that you can have access to if you become a Patron) and tackle the huge topic of White and Black culture. Join us as we discuss what culture is and how it impacts us as Americans. We had a few unexpected guests, and pleased to have them chime in.

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White and Black Relationship Data - Article

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]]>Chris and Richie have candid conversations about race, and from those conversations, we find topics to explore in further detail.

We felt we needed to revisit our first discussion (that you can have access to if you become a Patron) and tackle the huge topic of White and Black culture. Join us as we discuss what culture is and how it impacts us as Americans. We had a few unexpected guests, and pleased to have them chime in.

Links from the discussion:

White and Black Relationship Data - Article

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]]>f32ae7ce-3781-4dd6-b66a-a558a30d20fdTue, 14 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -070001:07:33nofull11Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford