The NuBlack Podcast
Taaj Davis and Herb Wakefield are Black men of clout, and Black men of class. Collectively, the duo has dipped their toes into many different waters—academia, sports, arts, and more. Join Taaj and Herb, as they share a diverse selection of knowledge and experiences on The NuBlack Podcast!
Episodes
54 episodes
52. Debate: Modernism vs Traditionalism
Welcome to the first debate on the pod between Taaj and Herb. Today, we discuss the benefits and drawbacks of today's modernism vs the traditionalism of old. Barring any arguments of more advanced technology, are modern lives truly better? Or, ...
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Episode 52
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51. Searching for a connection
Whats up fam! today we discuss the connection we have to the world through technology. Is it helpful? Is it hurtful? Connectivity can shape the way we perceive the world. Taaj and Herb discuss how they navigate the ever influential algorithm an...
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Episode 51
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50. A moment to reflect on the 50th ep
Whats up family, We have reached 50 episodes! we want to thank all of those who have listened, shared and supported the podcast. In this ep, we reflect on the podcast, the changing world, and how we plan to move it. We talk about the conflict b...
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Episode 40
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49. Message is the Medium Pt 2: Painting the Culture w/ Ross Browne
In this episode, Taaj chops it up with Ross Browne, a highly acclaimed visual artist from Richmond, Virginia. In their conversation, they discuss the importance of creatively centering Black people in visual art, and the societal impacts that c...
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Episode 49
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48. The NuBlack tech evolution
Have you ever longed for the days when you could kick up your feet by a fire and put on a nice track on the record player? We discuss the evolution of technology and the resurgence of analog technology from the before times. We talk about the b...
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Episode 48
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47. NuBlack Art Part 1: Message is the Medium w/ Curtis Johnson
Art is the source that breathes life into the human experience. In this new episode series, we look to highlight artists and their work. This series aims to show the depth of expression in art that goes beyond monetary gain or public fame. In t...
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Episode 47
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46. Ryan Coogler's Sinners, a Masterpiece?
We hit the movies! In this episode we talk about the latest pop culture marvel. Ryan Coogler's new movie, Sinners, is a phenomenon in the community and we dissect this movie and its meaning to the people in this episode. What were some major th...
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Episode 46
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45. Getting back to community w/ Jibreel Salaam
In this episode, we are joined by Jibreel Salaam (@thereal_breel). He co-founded the Young and Muslim Podcast and is now taking strides to become an actor. We talk about the current state of protests, the issues with the American system, why it...
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Episode 45
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44. The AI and Web 3 Revolution with Mason Galanto
Welcome to 2025 from the NuBlack Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by our resident AI enthusiast and fellow educator Mason Galanto. We take this episode to dive into artificial intelligence. AI is the most impressive technology with the p...
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Episode 44
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43. Manhood, Masculinity, and Modernity
Is the concept of masculinity undergoing a crisis, or are we simply witnessing its evolution in society? Join us as we question the so-called "young men epidemic" and the perceived threat of men losing purpose in Western society. By examining t...
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Episode 43
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42. Staying in the arena: reacting to 2024
So we just had a very consequential election in the US. The US has chosen to re-elect Donald Trump. But Why? That's what we try to make sense of in this episode. Where did the Dems go wrong? What is their future? what do Republicans do with pow...
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Episode 42
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41. Back and we're better
What up family! we are back with a lot of life updates and apparently the world on fire. Taaj and Herb try to make sense of it all, from the Drake and Kendrick war to the Olympic trials and tribulations.
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Episode 41
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40. There he goes. He was cinn-na-mon
On this episode of The NuBlack Pod Taaj and Herb try to fix corporate DEI efforts. We discuss the recent change in the Apple Jacks cinnamon mascot. They cut off the dreads that indicated his Jamaican identity. Is this an over step? How is this ...
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Episode 40
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39. The elephant and the donkey in the room
Welcome to the New Year. It is full of a lot of events to look forward to. From new beginnings and elections, there's a lot to discuss. I think we can all agree that the state of politics in the US is extremely insane so we try to make some sen...
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Episode 39
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38. Ceasefire Now!
In the last month and a half, a number of atrocities occurred in the middle east and has led to the massacre of civilians. The Israeli "war" against Hamas has spawned global outrage to the indiscriminate bombing campaign and siege of the ...
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Episode 38
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37. Interracial vs. Intercultural Dating - They got to be worth it
Welcome back family! Here we bring you a conversation on interracial dating. We give our experience with dating someone of a different race or culture and we also give some advice for those in an interracial relationship.
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Episode 37
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36. We Need Term Limits
Whats up everybody!! As of June 2023, The Supreme Court of the USA has officially lost their collective minds. With a slew of monumental court rulings coming down the pipeline, Taaj and Herb share their thoughts. Here we discuss the theme of th...
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Episode 36
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35. That's not high value part 1 w/ Charles Wallace
Whats up fam this is a little bit of a family meeting. We need to discuss this "red pill" movement, the manosphere, and the infamous figure of Andrew Tate. This was a long discussion about general relationship dynamics in todays age. In part 1 ...
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Episode 35
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34. Ordered Steps with Benji Raji
In this episode, we bring on Benji Raji. He is an alum of Kenyon College and a founding member of the Men of Color Organization at Kenyon. He is currently working in cyber security for the federal government while still finding avenues to pursu...
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Episode 34
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33. Thrifting while educating with 3ddy's Closet
Whats up family, we have a special episode today. We are joined by Eddy Benton from 3ddy's Closet. He is part educator, part mathematician, part fashion and style guru, but a whole afro-indigenous human being. We talk about what his blackness m...
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Episode 33
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32. I guess we're grown now
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! and welcome to 2023. In this episode we talk about the things we look forward to in the year and touch on a variety of topics namely, monetary goals, grading policies, and being close to achieving long term goals. What are your...
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Episode 32
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31. Deion Sanders to PWI?!
It has been a busy couple of weeks of discussion in the community on a variety of topics. In this episode, Taaj and Herb discuss the big 3; Deion Sanders hired as the coach of the University of Colorado leaving Jackson State, Kanye west spirali...
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Episode 31
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30. Fresh Air w/ Asa Herron
What's up family, we are back with our 30th episode featuring a very special guest, Asa Herron. Asa and Taaj go way back from their days as campaign staffers in Canton, Ohio. Now in California. Asa is on the verge of starting his new magazine, ...
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Episode 30
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29. Cold Water Hygiene
Hey whats up its been a while. We haven't forgot about yall. We are just young guys trying to build for the future but we are back. This week we have life updates, a cold shower debate, a finishing up with a great story from Taaj about him goin...
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Episode 29
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28. Teachings of Baháʼu'lláh w/ Rob Mallen West
Whats up Fam, we have a new episode of the Pod for you all. We bring on our friend and former DB Rob Mallen-West. He is from California and is now living in South Carolina as a retired Army Veteran. He is a man of numerous experience and perspe...
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Episode 28
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