CS 514: Postmodern Technological Nihilism pt 1



Trevor goes 12 rounds with the complicated relationship between connection and contact. How most news and events are becoming instantly normalized and moved on from. Utilizing examples from TV and Twitter headlines, pulled from over the last few years, the picture expands itself to understand the differences between a ‘work’ and ‘content’, and being a creator of context rather than content.
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Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

CS 512: You People pt 1



Today Vida and Ken it down to discuss the movie ‘You People’ and the social stigmas that it exploits, ignores, and rationalizes. ‘You People’ is a 2023 American romantic comedy directed by Kenya Barris, which he co-wrote with Jonah Hill. Its plot focuses on an interracial and inter-religious couple, namely a white Jewish man and a Black Muslim woman, and how their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.
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Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

CS 510: Nothing Nowhere Never pt 1



Today we have Avery Edison, Kieran McLean, and Chris Jesu Lee on the show to discuss the much-debated virtues (or lack thereof) and the rabid fan base of the movie ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’.
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Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

CS 508: Death Of The Elder pt 1



Today Trevor Ken and Mario sit down and thru a multitude of examples, examine the ‘death of the elder’. Now rather than being the holders of knowledge, the old heads are now just extra weight… in this topsy-turvy America as the practicalities of maneuvering the tech-obsessed modern era continuously change, once you hit 50 it’s time to hang up your opinions and follow the masses as the voices and fingers that hold court are becoming younger and younger.
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Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

CS 506: Communication, Connection, and Community w Jason Hall and Tim Golden pt 1



Vida sits down with Communications Skills Coach Jason Hall and Philosophy Professor and Attorney Tim Golden to discuss the importance of communication, connection, and community. Jason and Tim host Mowtown Philly, a podcast where they emphasize the importance of effective communication, which fosters deep connections and builds community. Jason Hall is a Communication Skills Coach with a 20-year background in the field of speech-language pathology. He is an expert at helping entrepreneurs and influencers increase their income and speak confidently in any room by improving their speech clarity, vocal presence, communication skills, and confidence. Tim Golden is a Professor of Philosophy at Walla Walla University in College Place, Washington, where he is the director of the pre-law program and the philosophy minor. His books include Frederick Douglass and the Philosophy of Religion, and Racism and Resistance: Essays on Derrick Bells Racial Realism. Tim is also an attorney, an actor, and, a renowned lecturer.
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Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

CS 505: Is There A Black Community Preview



Today Trevor, Ken, and Mario sit down to hash out the details in asking the question, “Is there a Black Community?”.  Working thru the different meanings of “community” especially now that we live in the digital age – dissecting it down, and comparing how neighborhoods acted in the past to the present, The Sharks try to find the bottom in this timeless question.

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Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)


CS 504: The Pseudo preview



Today Trevor and Ken sit down to talk about the lingering effects of lockdown on the way people interact and communicate on social media and how a lot of that has leaked over into the real world.
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Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

CS 502: Battle For The Blue Check pt 1



Today, Trevor and Ken sit down to discuss the razzle-dazzle rodeo that has taken over the Twittersphere. Elon made $8 deals for anyone who wants that treasured check and the power players in the comments are not giving hearts on the change. With the fear of no longer being heard, the Blue Check Warriors are out in full force to help us all remember how important they are… or aren’t. Thru their battle cries, these town criers have done one thing… feed The Sharks plenty of fresh woke chum!
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Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Solo Shark: Ken Takes On Kanye



Today Ken takes us on a Solo Shark Show w/ a laser focus on Kanye and his effects on the Black Community. In this short episode, Ken is able to dive deep to shed light on some key points in Kanye’s career that brought us to now. Get that sunscreen ready because you know when Ken brings the heat someone’s gonna get burned.

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Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)


CS 500: The GReat Correction Continues pt 1



Today Vida, Trevor and Ken sit down for a week of news round-up. Blue checks are on sale and Tiffany Cross just got crossed off the MSNBC roster.
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Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)