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The Black Eskimo Podcast

David B. Dacosta

The Black Eskimo Podcast is an eclectic mix of weekly episodes alternating between interviews and commentary, encompassing the arts and culture globally.

society & culture

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Abba Makama) Ep #36

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/09/19

On Saturday, September 8 I saw a press screening of “The Lost Okoroshi” by Nigerian filmmaker Abba Makama at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). This is Makama's second TIFF selection, following the film “Green White Green”.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (TIFF 2019 - More Film...

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/09/16

I watched a total 17 films at the 2019 staging of the Toronto International Film Festival. Overall I was satisfied with my cinematic picks. These are some more film reviews.

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9:51

The Black Eskimo Podcast (London Brown) Ep #34

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/09/13

The Toronto International Film Festival attracts all manner of individuals from within the entertainment spectrum. Actor London Brown from the hit HBO series “Ballers” was in town promoting the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson led show, along with two new projects.

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11:58

The Black Eskimo Podcast (TIFF 2019 - Film Reviews)...

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/09/12

I attended five straight days of TIFF 2019 and watched a total of 14 films. These are reviews for some of the films that I watched during days 1-3.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Bolude Watson) Ep #32

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/09/10

On Sunday night (Sept 8) I attended a Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) event in association with the Australian Film Commission and made the acquaintance of actor Bolude Watson. She’s originally from Los Angeles but moved down-under after meeting and marrying an Australian man. Her film, Hearts and Bones, is currently screening at TIFF.

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15:38

The Black Eskimo Podcast (Racquel Wallen) Ep #31

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/09/04

Racquel Wallen’s day job is as a conservative office worker, while she moonlights as an aspiring runway model on the side. African Fashion Week Toronto’s launch party is responsible for us making one another’s acquaintance.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Kimberly Brown) Ep #30

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/09/04

Kimberly Brown is a fashion model and brand ambassador. Our paths crossed at the launch party for African Fashion Week Toronto (AFWT 2019).

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (TIFF 2019 - Films to See)...

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/09/02

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2019) runs from September 5-15. I haven’t attended the festival in 9-years. This is a list of some of the films that I’m considering seeing.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Jo Johh & AFWT) Ep #28

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/08/26

On Thursday, August 22, I attended the launch party for Africa Fashion Week Toronto (AFWT). At the event I met print/ runway model Jessica aka Jo Johh and we exchanged contact information. This is my interview with her.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Eugenie Ajdoa & AFWT) Ep #27

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/08/19

Last year I attended African Fashion Week Toronto (AFWT) for the first time. I was impressed – unique fashion, beautiful Black female models; quite the experience. Eugenie Ajdoa, a young designer upstart, won the AFWT student award that year. This is my conversation with her. AFWT 2019 runs from August 22-25.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Chuck D) Ep #26 (Part 2)

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/08/18

Public Enemy first came on my radar back in 1987. Sonically and lyrically, they were a sharp departure from what Hip Hop music sounded like at the time. In the summer of 1999 I conversed with PE front man Chuck D via telephone.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Chuck D) Ep #25 (Part 1)

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/08/12

Public Enemy first came on my radar back in 1987. Sonically and lyrically, they were a sharp departure from what Hip Hop music sounded like at the time. In the summer of 1999 I conversed with PE front man Chuck D via telephone.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Nana Abraham) Ep #24

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/08/05

Last month I attended an event in Toronto called the Black Owned Summer Market. As the name suggests, it was a collection of Black business owners and their companies/products. I happened to visit the stand of author and mentor Nana Abraham.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Kim-Lee Kho) Ep #23

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/07/29

I was first introduced to the works of Visual artist Kim-Lee Kho at an exhibit in the Greater Toronto Area back in January. A little over a week later I had an in-person interview with her, where we delved into the thinking behind her Art.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Haviah Mighty) Ep #22

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/07/22

Female emcees have been a part of Toronto’s Hip Hop fabric for over three decades now. In 2019, twenty-something upstart Haviah Mighty is making her mark both domestically and beyond the borders of Canada. Her debut album is entitled “13th Floor”.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Common) Ep #21

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/07/15

In 1997, The “Big Willie” movement was at its height courtesy of Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs. Money talk and materialism were rampant within Hip Hop music. For the Hip Hop purist, Common was at the forefront of artistic integrity within the culture. That year he was set to release his third studio album “One Day It’ll All Make Sense.”

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Asha James) Ep #20

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/07/08

Over the last two years I’ve encountered more than a few Black female attorneys here in Toronto. I’ve always admired smart and accomplished women. Asha James is no exception. As a partner at Falconers LLP, I recently had the opportunity to converse with the litigator about her path to Law.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Big Pun) Ep #19

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/07/03

Big Pun turned Hip Hop on its head back in 1997. His single “I’m Not a Player” showcased his superior brand of lyricism, and his guest spot on The Beatnuts’ song “Off The Books” further emphasized his undeniable skills. In March of 1998, just prior to the release of his debut album, Capital Punishment, I had the opportunity to chat with the Bronx bred wordsmith via telephone.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Junot Diaz) Ep # 18

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/07/01

The year was 2012 and acclaimed author Junot Diaz had just released his third book, "This Is How You Lose Her". I was granted a phone interview by his publisher. My microcassette recorder was the go to means of capturing interviews at the time.

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The Black Eskimo Podcast (Angela Wright) Ep #17

The Black Eskimo Podcast ·

2019/06/24

In December of 2018 I met political journalist Angela Wright at a coffee shop in Toronto for an interview. Politics in Canada are largely populated by those of European descent. Angela happens to be Black and contributes to some of the country’s most mainstream media outlets.

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