The Sitdown

Ep: 26: Why Was The Chris Paul Trade Vetoed In 2011 & History of The Word "Black" In America

In this super casual episode we have the honor of sitting down with scholar, former athlete, & recording artist Josias (Sias) Parker. He currently studies at Clark Atlanta University in African American Studies. Sias and I are college best friends, former team mates, and room mates at Greenville University. So, this Sitdown was very special to me not only on a podcasting level, but a memory level. I will never forget this moment because we got to have this amazing show for all of you guys and hang out for the first time since after graduating and going on our own paths. This episode covers a wide variety of topics: Opening up with very casual NBA basketball talk covering the Laker's Bubble Championship, Kobe & Chris Paul trade, LaMelo Ball & the new generation of the league, where D'Aron Foxx should go next, & our middle school basketball memories. We then transition to our varies trips we took while in college together, the Pixar movie Soul, the greatness of Jamie Foxx, Mike Tyson, & The Rock. The last part of this episode we move into deeper topics like the importance of history and storytelling in regards to learning, & different learning styles. Sias jumps into a deep dive into the history of the words "Black" & "White" in America, Police vs The People, & George Floyd. The Guest Social Media: Josias's Instagram: @sirsias The Podcast Instagram @the.sitdownpodcast Lofi Musi In The Begging Was Produced By My Cousin Sal Arredondo IG: @sal_arredondo_jr

Ep 25: Mindset & Perspective, The Story Of Strength Valley Gym, & Sniffing Ammonia For The First Time

After a very long leave of absence The Sitdown podcast is finally back with another episode it will be worth the wait. In this episode, we are sitting down with the owner of Strength Valley Gym in Coalinga, CA. Rob works full time as an oil worker and has his business as a gym owner, he has had a rough past with the law and the passing of his mom all adding to his very inspiring story from down in the gutter to a successful business owner and power lifter. The topics we cover: We go over mindsets and perspectives in regards of being in tough situations or situations you may feel stuck in, we also cover the metaphor of life between quick sand in life and what the first person did when they found quick sand, and finally at the end of the episode I sniff ammonia for the first time.    Skip to 14:44 if you would like to skip the rant    Rob's Information:   Personal IG: robmal_07  Strength Valley IG: strength_valley  The Sitdown IG: the.sitdownpodcast

Ep 24: Not Your Typical Sitdown W/ Hannah Banana

What's up Sitdown Fam! We have such an unique and wild episode here for you this week. We have the pleasure of sitting down with 2nd grade teacher Hannah Banana & my girlfriend former guest of the show Kat. All three of us were drunk and recording in a Motel 6 at Santa Maria, CA. In this episode, you will here bad jokes, random drunk talk, and an inside look into what it is like being a teacher during the pandemic. Come sit down with us.  Hannah Instagram & TikTok: @hannahdenney18 The Sitdown Instagram: @the.sitdownpodcast

Ep 23: The Secret To Drake's Greatness, Influencer vs Follower, NFTs, & MUCH More

Lorde Sanctus is a rap artist, producer and head of record label Connect The Coast. Lorde has had his music put on projects like Despicable Me 2, The Ellen Show, Transformers, On My Block, and MTV show The Challenge. We get into conversations about the power of rhythm and melody, our informational society and what it has led to, NFTs and Crypto, and everything in between. Come sitdown with us.  Lorde Sanctus Instagram: @lordeofthesanctus Lorde Sanctus Record Label: @connectthecoast Visit lordesanctus.com for all your Lorde Sanctus content Song at the end: Turn You Up by Fg_Thrilla ft Maurizio  The Sitdown Instagram: @the.sitdownpodcast

Ep 22: A Drunken Story After The ALL LOVE Show, Childhood Stories From $horty DuWop, & A Deep Dive Into His Hit Track Surviving or Living

This week we have the pleasure of sitting down with Santa Maria's very own and Connect The Coast artist $horty DuWop. We have a real conversation conversation about a drunken story that almost lead Shorty to banging my head against a steering wheel, the old Golden State Warrior's We Believe Team, the importance of reading, gardening, and books in general. We really deep dive into a lot here and you will get a good look into who the artist Shorty DuWop is. Come sitdown with us.  $horty DuWopp Instagram: @hootiehoo_95 Spotify & Apple Music: $horty DuWop Song at the end: Surviving or Living  Lofi Beat: Serenity produce by Prod. Riddiman The Sitdown Instagram: @the.sitdownpodcast