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Village Boyz

Village Boyz

Village Boyz

Have you ever wondered what it means to be black; as both an internal experience and a lived one? And how that lived experience differs depending on what country you go to? Or how our racial identity is immensely influenced by the dominant society, politics, and religion? Or even the difference between ethnicity and race? The black experience is a beautiful complexity and we get to celebrate every nuance on the show. Join us as we discuss the intersectionality of blackness and the various experiences shared by our guests. Bringing you culture, intellect, and fun at the same damn time.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Village Boyz episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Village Boyz for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Village Boyz episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Village Boyz - 301 A Guide To The Universe ft. Donovan Beck
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02/15/22 • 82 min

In this episode, we talk with a writer and filmmaker from Los Angeles. Donovan is a published author and helps create curriculum around mental health. We talk about language, art, vulnerability, and mental health. Follow him on instagram: @mindofsol
Follow us on IG: @vllgboyz
Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu
A Fool's Guide To The Universe
https://www.amazon.com/Fools-Guide-Universe-collection-Donovan/dp/0578913372
GQ Survey
https://www.gq.com/story/state-of-masculinity-survey

Follow us on IG: @vllgboyz
Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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Village Boyz - 123 Finale

123 Finale

Village Boyz

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12/01/20 • 29 min

In our season finale, Vic and Emeka talk about highlights of the first season and what to expect in the second season. Thank you guys so much for allowing us to share our stories and truths!

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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Village Boyz - 113 What Is Masculinity? ft. Johnathan West
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09/29/20 • 105 min

In today's episode, Vic and Emeka sit and talk with J. West about masculinity in today's society. We spend some time talking about the Importance of the duality between men and women, dating culture, and growing into manhood.
Let us know what you think! IG: @villageboyzpod
Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu
Check out Being Husband podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-husband/id1446772959
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
https://www.joydegruy.com/post-traumatic-slave-syndrome
Books Referenced
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X
Powernomics
https://www.amazon.com/PowerNomics-National-Empower-Black-America/dp/0966170229

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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Village Boyz - 403 The Chosen ft. Suzanne K. Barry
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09/26/23 • 80 min

On this episode, we are excited to bring Suzanne into the village. Suzanne is the creator and producer of a documentary called "Le Choisi" ("The Chosen"). Le Choisi the documentary serves as a guidebook to discovering you are chosen. It tells the story of first generation Africans who are living in America and France and their journey of dream chasing. We talk about racial and sociopolitical dynamics from her experience between black people in France v here in the US, new perspectives that came from the documentary and her journey to creating it during the pandemic.
Be sure to follow her on the socials: @suzannekbarry @lechoisifilm
Link to the documentary is live: https://youtu.be/wKDIoVaAJ0c?si=aKxnS3QUyJTc3fN1
Follow us on IG: @vllgboyz
Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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Village Boyz - REPLAY: What Does It Mean To Be Black? Ft. Pierre
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06/21/23 • 106 min

REPLAY FROM SZN 2
In this episode, we talk with one of our long time listeners from Canada. We talk about his experience living in 5 different countries between Africa, America and Asia. We also talk about what it means to be black as it varies depending on the country you live in. Take a listen.
Follow us on IG: @vllgboyz
Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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Village Boyz - 309 The Streets Don't Love Nobody ft. Dubba A
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06/07/22 • 58 min

Last episode, we talked about the impact of knowing your black history . This episode we are diving into a pillar of black culture, hip hop. We talk history, impact, and the romanticizing of street life through the eyes of a visionary music producer/artist/musical genius.
Our guest’s reputation precedes him. From working with Kodak black and winning multiple awards from his work with NBA Youngboy, to now paving the way for a new wave in rap music. Enjoy.
Follow him on Instagram: @dubbaaa
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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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In this episode, we talk with one of our long time listeners from Canada. We talk about his experience living in 5 different countries between Africa, America and Asia. We also talk about what it means to be black as it varies depending on the country you live in. Take a listen.
Follow us on IG: @vllgboyz
Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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In this episode, we chat with Nashville native comedian, Josh Black. One of the most fascinating episodes where we talk comedy, politics, capitalism and communism. Take a listen.
Make sure to follow @SirJoshBlack!
Follow us on IG: @vllgboyz
Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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Village Boyz - 210 So You Want To Talk About Mandela & MLK
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05/25/21 • 34 min

Following our interview we did with Lebo from South Africa (Episode 9), we continue the conversation about black liberation in both South Africa and the USA by analyzing MLK and Mandela's principles, their strategies, and important things we learned from them as men. Take a listen.
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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu
Mandela's Legacy: As a leader, he was willing to use violence
https://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-nelson-mandela-legacy-violence-20131206-story.html
The US Government had Mandela on Terrorist Watchlist Until 2008
https://time.com/5338569/nelson-mandela-terror-list/
Stop The Santa-Claus-ification of MLK
https://rollingout.com/2010/01/18/stop-the-santa-claus-ification-of-martin-luther-king-pleads-dr-cornel-west/
MLK on Capitalism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siCwTSrtmxw
The Life of MLK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyurjhRNOmw
MLK on Income Inequality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hgwtd4X_qFM

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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Village Boyz - 303 Africans In Ukraine ft. Fon Njoh
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03/15/22 • 104 min

New episode with Fon Njoh about the danger of the single story of colonialism, neocolonialism & Africans in Ukraine. Follow him on instagram: @njohbeatz
Follow us on IG: @vllgboyz
Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu
First President of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe member of Phi Beta Sigmahttps://www.watchtheyard.com/sigmas/the-first-president-of-nigeria-benjamin-azikiwe-was-a-member-of-phi-beta-sigma/
First President of Nigeria attended Howard University
https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/14/world/nnamdi-azikiwe-the-first-president-of-nigeria-dies-at-91.html

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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How many episodes does Village Boyz have?

Village Boyz currently has 72 episodes available.

What topics does Village Boyz cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Village Boyz?

The episode title '404 A History In The Making ft. Joy Ekuta' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Village Boyz?

The average episode length on Village Boyz is 77 minutes.

How often are episodes of Village Boyz released?

Episodes of Village Boyz are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of Village Boyz?

The first episode of Village Boyz was released on Jul 27, 2020.

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