Pass The Peas with Panama Jackson

Panama takes center stage on this episode as he breaks down his journey into writing pre-VSB. Before he, Damon and Liz launched the website that would change the game for them, he had to get to a point to do so, which gets back to how he discovered blogs, how he actually started writing (anything) and what kinds of opportunities it opened up for him. And also, it's an opportunity to acknowledge the two people he credits most with any and all success he's had blogging. So buckle up, this episode is storytime with Panama Jackson. This podcast is Blaaaaacktastic.

Produced, Recorded, Mixed and Edited by Panama Jackson

Music:

Intro: "Morning Rituals" by Berto Antonio

Outro: "LMK" by Berto Antonio

Music used with permission and can be found on Berto Antonio's 2020 release, WRTHY, available on all streaming platforms.

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Panama is joined by his 19-year-old nephew, Xavier, and his friend, Emgra, (also 19)—both college students in Alabama—to talk about why they consider JCole to be a GOAT rapper and why they think their generation is so drawn to him. They also break down their favorite rappers and we talk hip hop for the younger generations. Finally, both Xavier and Emgra give Panama some musical recommendations that the young folks are listening to. This podcast is Blacktastic.

Produced, Recorded, Mixed and Edited by Panama Jackson

Music:

Intro: "Morning Rituals" by Berto Antonio

Outro: "LMK" by Berto Antonio

Music used with permission and can be found on Berto Antonio's 2020 release, WRTHY, available on all streaming platforms.

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Panama is joined by award-winning author and Rhodes Scholar Topé Folarin to talk about their respective times at Morehouse College and what that HBCU administration life is all about, Topé's journey to becoming a writer, his debut novel, A Particular Kind of Black Man, and last but not least, Res' 2001 album, How I Do, a favorite album of both Panama and Topé. In between those topics, they also talk about Topé's upbringing as the son of Nigerian immigrants in Utah, some of the awards he received and how Oprah Winfrey was kind of his guardian angel for a little while. This podcast is Blacktastic.

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Produced, Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Panama Jackson

Music:

Intro: "Morning Rituals" by Berto Antonio

Outro: "LMK" by Berto Antonio

Music used by permission from Berto Antonio's 2020 release, WRTHY, available on all streaming platforms.

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Panama is joined by his friends from the Ill-Informed Homies Podcast (three-fourths anyway: Jibri, Frank and Manu) to discuss the the passing of rap legend DMX, his legacy in hip-hop, what made him special, his controversial and problematic lyrics and songs and some of our favorite records. Rest in Peace, Earl Simmons. Rest in Power, Dark Man X. This podcast is Blacktastic!

Check out the Ill-Informed Homies Podcast everywhere you stream podcasts. Season 2 on deck!

Produced, Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Panama Jackson

Music:

Intro: "Morning Rituals" by Berto Antonio

Outro: "LMK" by Berto Antonio

Music used by permission from Berto Antonio's 2020 album, WRTHY, available on all streaming services.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Panama reads an essay he wrote in 2017 about Mark Morrison's 1996 jam "Return of The Mack" that was apparently controversial and then is joined by his colleague at The Root, Shanelle Genai, who decided to issue a challenge to his notion that "Return of The Mack" is the greatest song ever. She wrote an article for TheRoot.com stating that Maxwell's song "Ascension" (also from 1996) is the GOAT song. Cases are made. Shenanigans ensue.

Also, they talk Shanelle's writing journey to TheRoot.com, how she came to her conclusion about "Ascension", if Maxwell truly bumps in the 'hood, her favorite albums, 112 vs. Jagged Edge and whether or not Ray J has any songs that might make a GOAT song list. And we close it out with a Blackamendation: a recommendation by, for and about Black people. This podcast is Blacktastic!

"Return of The Mack" Is The Greatest Song Ever that Nobody Acknowledges Is the Greatest Song Ever by Panama Jackson

I Don’t Know Which Very Smart Brotha Needs to Hear This, but Maxwell’s 'Ascension' Is Actually the Best Song Ever by Shanelle Genai

Produced, Recorded, Edited, Mixed by Panama Jackson

Music:

Intro: "Morning Rituals" by Berto Antonio

Outro: "LMK" by Berto Antonio

Music used by permission from Berto Antonio's 2020 album, WRTHY, found on all streaming platforms.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.