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Produced and Hosted by Ahmed Kenyatta Dents

Observing the world since 1972. Here is my looking glass. ahmedsvoice.substack.com

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20:21

Entry 29. U.S. Nonprofit Theatre Movement? If It...

AHMED"S VOICE: DIGITAL JOURNAL ·

2025/12/17

Some of my thoughts on the recent American Theatre Magazine article, What Happened to the U.S. Nonprofit Theatre Movement?Additional References:* Going National: How America’s Regional Theatre Movement Changed the Game* The American Theatre is Not Built for Us* Theater and the Arts in the Reset | Ahmed Dents* Entry 3. Bread: Slashed Arts Funding: The Reset Demands It.Thanks for reading AHMED'S VOICE: DIGITAL JOURNAL! This post is public, so feel free to share it.AHMED'S VOICE: DIGITAL JOURNAL is a

11:33

Entry 28. Thoughts On Nas x DJ Premier: Light-Years

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2025/12/14

In this episode I’ll discuss the new Nas / DJ Premier collaboration, Light-Years. Please see links for media mentioned in this episode below:Nas and DJ Premier Finally Locked In for a Full Album - GQ MagazineIntroducing Legend Has ItAHMED'S VOICE: DIGITAL JOURNAL is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thanks for reading AHMED'S VOICE: DIGITAL JOURNAL! This post is public so feel free to share it. To hear more, visit

10:02

Entry 25: Network

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2025/11/17

Watch or listen for my thoughts on the 1976 satire/drama Network.Join the conversation and leave your thoughts or comments.Thanks for reading AHMED'S VOICE: DIGITAL JOURNAL! This post is public, so feel free to share it. To hear more, visit ahmedsvoice.substack.com

19:35

Ep. 10 Ticketmaster: New President and FTC Case

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2025/10/24

New Ticketmaster President brings AI improvements to the global ticket leader amid FTC and consumer reputation troubles.References:* Ticketmaster Appoints Saumil Mehta as President, Mark Yovich to Become Chairman* Ticketmaster targets AI transformation with new global president* New Ticketmaster President to lead ‘AI transformation’ amid legal battles* BOTS Act (Better Online Ticket Sales Act To hear more, visit ahmedsvoice.substack.com

17:24

Ep.9 "When We Were Kings" Exposes Our Lack Of Will

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2025/10/22

In this episode, I discuss When We Were Kings, a documentary that chronicles the legendary Rumble In The Jungle between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, and how our lack of will has reinforced a victim mindset.When We Were Kings - IMDbWhen We Were Kings - Full Movie (YouTube)Thanks for reading AHMED'S VOICE: DIGITAL JOURNAL! This post is public, so feel free to share it.If you appreciate the content here, please consider supporting us by subscribing at a paid level or helping us stay

21:50

Ep. 8 Visual Themes: Winslow Homer's "The Gulfsteam"

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2025/09/22

In this episode, I’ll be exploring The Gulfstream by Winslow Homer. I’ll discuss documented themes and share my own interpretations and reflections. Since this is a visual work of art, I recommend watching the video version of this episode for the full experience, rather than relying solely on the audio.Video References:The Metropolitan Museum: The GulfstreamThe Gulfstream (Wikipedia)Thanks for reading Ahmed's Voice! This post is public, so feel free to share it. To hear more, visit

8:58

High Ticket Prices Not A Barrier For Patrons in 2025

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2025/09/02

Please reference the following article for this episode: To hear more, visit ahmedsvoice.substack.com

16:58

Artist Power Index(Pollstar) 2025.08.18

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2025/08/19

Here are this week’s music Artist Power rankings, focusing on Bad Bunny’s disruptive surge and SZA’s new corporate post.Links:Pollstar Charts ending 8-15-2025 - https://www.pollstar.com/charts/4481/Artist-Power-Index/chartVans Names SZA as Artistic Director, Announces Multi-Year Partnership - https://www.vans.com/en-dk/news/vans-szaSZA Expands Her Vision Beyond Music & Joins an Iconic Brand as Its Artistic Director -

45:09

Sesame Street Was A Psyop

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2025/08/15

References for This Episode:psyop (noun)* : a military operation usually aimed at influencing the enemy's state of mind through noncombative means (such as distribution of leaflets)* : someone or something used by the government to influence the population's opinions and attitudes-Merriam-Webster DictionaryMedia:We Are Listening 34: "The Hidden Curriculum" and "Black Roots" of Sesame StreetArticles:* The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (Congressional * How Lloyd Morrisett Built

20:21

Artist Power Index(Pollstar) 2025.08.11

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2025/08/12

Here is your weekly Artist Power Index from Pollstar, giving you the news on which artists are making the biggest moves on all of the charts! This week, we are especially focusing on Beyoncé and Drake.Thanks for reading Ahmed’s Voice! This post is public, so feel free to share it. To hear more, visit ahmedsvoice.substack.com

7:13

E3 Literature: The Book Of Five Rings, Renewing Yourself

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2025/07/18

In this episode we’ll talk about the wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi from The Book of Five Rings and stepping back to reconsider strategy when stagnancy sets in.The Book Of Five Rings - Miyamoto MusashiThanks for reading Ahmed on Arts, Media, and America! This post is public so feel free to share it.Subscribe to Ahmed on Arts, Media, and America for free and get posts and pocasts delivered straight to your inbox! For the full experience, upgrade your subscription for as little as $5 a month to help us

12:35

E2 Observations: The Astroworld Tragedy

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2025/06/24

This episode can also be streamed on YouTube and SpotifyOver the weekend, I just watched the Netflix Series Trainwreck episode, The Astroworld Tragedy, and had a couple of quick observations I wanted to share. Additional reference links are below.* Netflix: Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy Trailer* Chaos in the crowd at Astroworld 2021 (YouTube Video)* Four years of the Astroworld stampede: The tale of the survivors and a Netflix DocumentaryThanks for reading Bread, Circuses, Ticketing, & Tech

00:05:07

Betray Your Victimhood

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2025/06/11

You saw the title. Now watch or listen.Substack- https://ahmedsvoice.substack.com/Website- www.ahmedsvoice.comInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/ahmedsvoice/Tik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@ahmedsvoiceFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/AhmedsvoiceX- https://x.com/ahmedsvoiceSupport:Cash APP- https://cash.app/$AhmedsVoiceVenmo- ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/ahmedsvoice⁠

17:26

E1 Black Theater: Fight Night at The Beauty Shop with...

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2025/05/20

Welcome to the first episode of Bread, Circuses, Ticketing, & Tech. In this episode, I discuss the legendary theater-maker Shelly Garrett. As a high-schooler in the late 80s and early 90s, I had a front row seat for one of the greatest influences in theater and contemporary entertainment. Yet, I don’t hear his name often. I never hear it. Shelly Garrett provided the road map for entertainment giants like Tyler Perry and David E. Talbert. The story of his breakout production, Beauty Shop, is what

00:04:00

2.8 The Prodigal's Prerogative: Entry 1

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2024/11/17

The Prodigal's Prerogative is an audio/video project dedicated to those who have lost their way in life at one time or another but still refuse to lose. #prodigal #prerogative #choice #lifedecisions Website- www.ahmedsvoice.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ahmedsvoice/ Tik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@ahmedsvoice Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Ahmedsvoice X- https://x.com/ahmedsvoice Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6758357 LinkedIn-

00:09:00

2.7 Real Power

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2024/11/11

Let's discuss REAL POWER on a personal level.#power #realpower #personalpower #ahmedsvoice Website- www.ahmedsvoice.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ahmedsvoice/ Tik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@ahmedsvoice Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Ahmedsvoice X- https://x.com/ahmedsvoice Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6758357 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedsvoice/ Support: Cash APP- https://cash.app/$AhmedsVoice Venmo- ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/ahmedsvoice⁠ --- Support

00:09:16

2.6 Intergalactic Drunk

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2024/11/06

It was all a dream...or was it? Website- www.ahmedsvoice.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ahmedsvoice/ Tik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@ahmedsvoice Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Ahmedsvoice X- https://x.com/ahmedsvoice Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6758357 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedsvoice/ Support: Cash APP- https://cash.app/$AhmedsVoice Venmo- ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/ahmedsvoice⁠ --- Support this podcast:

00:15:50

2.5 Ticketing Is Tech

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2024/08/11

In this episode. I'll briefly discuss the technological state of performing arts ticketing and philanthropic data-keeping.#ticketing #ticketingtech #boxoffice #patronservices #theater #artsadministration #systemadministration #guestservices @perfromingarts Website- www.ahmedsvoice.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ahmedsvoice/ Tik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@ahmedsvoice Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Ahmedsvoice X- https://x.com/ahmedsvoice LinkedIn-

00:32:35

2.4 Competence Costs!

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2024/05/07

Ok, so roll with me. I'm freestyling on this. In this episode, I discuss the cost of competency on a personal and organizational level and how Buckminster Fuller's Pattern Integrity applies. I'll also briefly talk about a new anthology of plays written by incarcerated men compiled by The Playwright Projects.#competence #playwrightsproject #buckminsterfuller Please visit ahmedsvoice.com and subscribe. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ahmedsvoice/ YouTube -

00:24:14

2.3 - Be Agile In Preparation

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2024/04/21

In the episode, I react and comment on content related to preparation and process in life.Visit ahmedsvoice.com for more content and social media links. #preparation #process #ahmedsvoice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahmedsvoice/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahmedsvoice/support

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