The Basics of Boyhood Podcast
1) Artistry with J. Kevin Swain
In episode #10 we discuss being an ARTIST! The final chapter in our debut season takes Isaiah and Dr. Imani to the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, LA. Their film, UMAMA, was selected to pr...Show More
2) Athletes with Henry & Jason
In episode #9 we're talking all things sports and what it really takes to become and athlete and a good teammate. We're joined by Isaiah's soccer mate, Henry and his Dad, Jason. With the 2024 summer ...Show More
3) Activism with Zaid & Ali
In episode #8 we discuss ACTIVISM and how young people have been at the forefront of every major liberation movement in history. On June 16, 1976, Black South African students in Soweto protested agai...Show More
4) Laughter with Leon Scott
It's episode #7 and we got JOKES!!! Isaiah & Dr. Imani discuss LAUGHTER and the joy that comes from the act of laughing. Here we get funny and explore the history of jokes, comedy and how children’s h...Show More
5) Giving with Chris Browning
In episode #6, Isaiah & Dr. Imani discuss GIVING through the lens of money and finances. They explore the concept spending, saving and sharing wealth with financial expert, Chis Browning. Chris Brown...Show More
6) Grooming with Chris Alexander
In episode #5, we get really get down to the nitty gritty! As the elders say, "Hygiene is next to Godliness". In this episode Isaiah & Dr. Imani discuss GROOMING as the necessary step for proper growt...Show More
7) Grief with Dr. Allen E. Lipscomb
In episode #4 Isaiah and Dr. Imani discuss GRIEF. In less than a year, Dr. Imani’s Grandfather, Mother and Grandmother all died within months of each other. Through their own healing and quests for ho...Show More
8) Community with Summer Clayton #YourProudDad
In episode #3 Isaiah & Dr. Imani discuss COMMUNITY, as the backbone of societies and cornerstone of collective villages. They are joined by Summer Clayton, a digital creator also known as "Your Proud ...Show More
9) Character with Brad Scott
In episode #2, Isaiah & Dr. Imani discuss CHARACTER. What does it mean? How do we build our character? What does the word integrity mean? How can we build good habits to strengthen our character? They...Show More
10) Culture with Thulani Mbatha
This introduction episode #1 introduces Dr. Imani & Isaiah and celebrates their unique culture. Dr. Imani is African American and Isaiah is African American and South African, specifically Zulu. How d...Show More