The Ask Your Oldhead Podcast

Late in the summer of 2015 Sam Ashby agreed to sit for an interview. I have been holding on to this interview for quite sometime, but I think the points are still relevant and useful. I will let the interview speak for itself. Please listen and enjoy. Peace

This episode is a short drop on Black History Month. Why it exists and why it is important. I did two talks this month in the community about the value and importance of Black History month specifically. The study of history is always a valuable pursuit, so I was happy I had the opportunity to share my thoughts. I may share the audio from one of the talks when I get the sound in the near future. I am setting the stage for the coming episodes, so bare with me. A lot has been going on for me

This episode is a short meditation on brotherhood. Feedback welcome on twitter @just_ife or @askyouroldhead Peace

The relationship between Black men and their barbers is spoken of often, but never lacking in relevance. Art Williams has been my barber for over a decade. He is a father, a husband, a coach, and a good listen. I met Art at Reggie's on MLK, when I first moved to Portland. I sacrificed my hairline to science and took a risk on Art when the brother that cut my hair the first time I came in the shop was not present. When you move someplace new you have to take risks and extend trust to make

In September I was had the opportunity to attend the XOXOfest 2016, right here in Portland, Oregon. XOXO is an experimental festival celebrating independent artists who work on the internet. At the festival I was able to record this show in the Streampdx recording studio. The studio is built inside of a converted Airstream trailer and placed on the common at the festival. The goal is to create a podcast recording studio that is open to the community; providing a space to record and learn for

This is the first time I sat down with my brother I Majestic about a year ago during our travel to Venice Beach. Majestic has been my ace since day one and he will be back around for future discussions on a wide range of topics. I love him dearly and would not be who I am with out him. Please enjoy and as always take the best part for yourself. Peace

In today's episode I interview my Oldhead Zyhier. My relationship with Zyhier spans two decades and thousands of miles. He has impacted my views on fatherhood, being a partner, and how to engage my community. I hope you can take the best part from our discussion. This interview was conducted when we convened in Venice Beach, California summer of 2015. Peace

Askyouroldhead.com is a creative project exploring modern masculinity at the intersection of gender, class, and race. In this episode I discuss the transmission of a legacy of competence and the role it plays in supporting the development others. Welcome to the show!