Bad Poetry, Blogs, Open Mics and Nightclubs: The Pre-VSB Writing Journey of Panama Jackson

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05/26/21 • 43 min

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.

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

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.

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

Previous Episode

An Inter-Generational Convo About Hip-Hop and J Cole with my Nephew, Xavier, and His Homie, Emgra

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.

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

Next Episode

Nicco "ATCQ" Adams and Darrius "RechargedVA" Reese Talk Sneakers, Re-selling and Grailed

Panama is joined by sneakerheads and resellers Nicco "ATCQ" Adams and Darrius "RechargedVA" Reese to talk about their shoes, sneakerhead culture in general, and tips for buying and selling shoes on Grailed, their platform of choice for buying and selling shoes and gear. This podcast is Blacktastic! Have a Black one!

Follow Nicco at @x.supreme on IG and Darrius at @rechargedVA on IG.

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.

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