First & Foremost
First & Foremost is a dynamic conversation based show hosted by Kenny and Day Day from The Father's Group. Expect at least two shows a month with the occasional special episode! What will we be discussing? What it's like to live, work, and (try to) relax in Central Oregon while being Black! With a population of ~1%, the vibe of this town can sometimes put you through it while other times give you deep hope! Join us as we discuss culture, food, the non-profit sector, day to day experiences along with some great interviews of Black Central Oregonians as well as Friends of the organization! This show will often times be raw at times but will also have a heavy level of humor mixed in each episode. Regardless, some of the content may contain some pills that are hard to swallow... But if we have to live in this reality, life doesn't sugar coat for anyone. And Neither will we!
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Episode 66 - Execute Order (Episode) 66
01/29/2026
Episode 66 - Execute Order (Episode) 66
Good morning everyone! It's that time again! This week's episode starts out pretty light with banter about movies current and upcoming and then we dig into ICE, community response, and how Black people are viewed in the media/news/etc. Some of the other topics include: Sinners vs One Battle After Another Jason Statham No BooBoo? 20 Years Ago was NOT the 80s Proof that Kenny is a certified Nerd 28 Years Later is really confusing Clifton Powell is a career villain Greenland ISN’T Iceland Should We have Billionaires? Can I kick you? Drunk rednecks in the woods Stop Asking Us To Deal With YOUR People Y’all Should Have Backed Amanda Page Cymbalta for Salads Blackface in the Secret Sauce Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out: Our Website: DayDay's music: Kenny's Film Studio:
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Episode 65 - Politically Clippy
01/22/2026
Episode 65 - Politically Clippy
Well lookie what we have here! It's been several months since we've released a new episode but we are BACK and on this first return episode of First & Foremost, we welcome Riccardo Waites of WeBlackRadio back to the show to cover SEVERAL topics going back to late 2025. The world looks vastly different, we've lost the City of Bend's Equity Director, wars and rumors of wars, dogs and cats living together...mass hysteria! We dig in to some of these very serious topics but sprinkle in our usual banter! Check it out! Some of the other topics we cover: * And We're BACK! * We Need to De-Escalate * Bigtime WBR (We Black Radio) Update! * Nobody Knows How To Yield * Democratic Social Capital * Transparency is actually Easy! * The Playas Club * REAL Bidenish * It SHOULD be easy * Activists vs Advocates * DayDay is an Author Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out: Our Website: Check out WBR (We Black Radio): DayDay's music: Kenny's Film Studio:
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Episode 64 - Dystopian Bender
10/16/2025
Episode 64 - Dystopian Bender
Hey All! Well we are in a very interesting time in history. On this show, we welcome back Dr Dalton Miller Jones to discuss the current sign of the times, history and more. Kenny covers his trip to D.C. (especially the National Museum of African American History & Culture visit), along with the news stories in the current rotation. Give this one a listen as we go deep into several cultural connections! Some of the other topics we cover: * No Black People Beyond This Point * Pepper Ball Priests * Bloods & Crips in Suits * Speak from the cobwebs * Destitution of Our People * It Takes A Village! * Speak from the cobwebs * Designed To Learn * Slaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavery happened * Learn. Actual. History. * Needed in All Spaces * Plink Plink, Sticky Sticky * America's Widest Export Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! Be sure to join us at Centennial Park on Nov 1st for the rescheduled Father's Group BBQ! You can also check out: Our Website: DayDay's music: Kenny's Film Studio:
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Episode 63 - Rooted & Booted
09/25/2025
Episode 63 - Rooted & Booted
Hey All! We've got a GREAT episode of First & Foremost ready for you! On today's show, we welcome one of our Community Partners, Rooted Homes, to the show to talk about Affordable housing, the properties and services that they offer! We break down what Community Land Trusts are and the benefits to working within that model! We also dig into the ins and outs of HOAs, Covenances, shoutouts to Riccardo and WeBlackRadio's efforts and much more! Some other topics on today's show include: * T.I. Censors * Bring more money! * Buzz is a Real One! * Mexicrainians * HOAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayy! * Toothless Mikey * Farmhouse Dave * Laundry in Oakland * Generational Stealth * Pre-Education * Lock it in NOW Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! Be sure to join us at Centennial Park on Oct 18th for the Father's Group BBQ! You can also check out: Our Community Partner Rooted Homes: Our Website: DayDay's music: Kenny's Film Studio:
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Episode 62 - Whitehouse Black Market
09/04/2025
Episode 62 - Whitehouse Black Market
Whitehouse / Black Market Hey all! New School year is starting and we're back at it with a fairly random topic episode. On this one, DayDay & Kelly welcome Kelly Musgrove back to the show! It's been a minute since we've caught up with him and the first thing we cover is the school shooing in Minnesota. Serious topic; Serious observations. We also hear from Kelly's point of view as he begins his journey using AI tools (and the perils behind over excessive usage. Other Topics Include * My Car COULD Kill Me * {Their} Terms & Conditions * And THAT'S ChatEBT * The Iron Triangle * Where's The Goat Milk * Enterprise Leveled AI * Tokyo Drifting in Bend * No Pinch and Zoom on Paper Maps * All You Did Is Kick The Can Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out: www.thefathersgroup.org DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/ Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com
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Episode 61 - Urkel With A Chainsaw
08/21/2025
Episode 61 - Urkel With A Chainsaw
Hey all! This week's episode we discuss more root systems. This time, the music that influenced Day Day, Mosley, and Kenny in our youth, along with how the rhythm, vibrations, instrumentation We listened too caused people to react around us (in three very different environments). Peek behind the curtain of culture, influence, and drive in this very musical episode! Other topics include: * Harry Connick Jr Adds a Beat * "Exotic" Chickens * Earth Duolingo * The Family Influence * KDot or Not * Why was Onyx so Mad? * I'm Tryin to have * Why'd You Come in through the Front * 2 Legit 2 WHAT? * Urkel With a Chainsaw * An Accordion Pause Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out: www.thefathersgroup.org DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/ Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com MOsley's Creative Hub: https://wakerecords.org
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Episode 60 - Bo Was Free
08/07/2025
Episode 60 - Bo Was Free
It's that time again! This week, Day Day, MOsley, and Kenny dig in to some cultural root systems within the Black community, and on a deeper level, within the Black community as it relates to Central Oregon. There are a lot of conversations happening nationwide about legacy, accurate history, community, and equity in relation to existing in the current political (and emotional) climate and you know we're not going to shy away from this conversation! Some of the other topics include: * Atleast it's not the 5-0 * Mariju... Cannabis * Roots >< Roots * PopcorninBacher * It is what it is... * You can't stop change by a Tweet * Bend's Self Gentrification * The Pedestrian or the Car * Namaste and No Worries * Naturally Reoccuring Legacy * ...Thought I was racist * Racist Dogs * Falling into a Crowd Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out: www.thefathersgroup.org DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/ Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com MOsley's Creative Hub: https://wakerecords.org
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Episode 59 - Nutrasweet N Word
07/31/2025
Episode 59 - Nutrasweet N Word
Hey fam! With the loss of Malcolm Jamal-Warner a few days prior to this episode's recording, Kenny, Day Day, and MOsley go into the nuances of representation of Black Culture in media starting back in the 70s and the lacking positive narratives in today's world. We also dig into the current culture of (dis)respect from children with their elders... This one you do NOT want to miss! Some of the other topics we cover: * Ozzy had been gone for 15 years * The Black Renaissance * Claire could throw hands * Got to have Boundaries * Get Your Life Together * And I say EH Mon * Can you believe this, Chat? * Matrix Ankles * Set Your Own Trends * The Oral Traditions * Helping Them Forget... * You're Gonna Come Around! * Oppression Olympics * Crack Ya Feet Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! If you want to drop us a line and let us know how old you are (Listen to the episode, it makes sense), hit us up at info@thefathersgroup.org. You can also check out: www.thefathersgroup.org DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/ Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com MOsley's Creative Hub: https://wakerecords.org
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Episode 58 - 38 Red Dots
07/24/2025
Episode 58 - 38 Red Dots
Hey all! This is a continuation of the previous conversation and on this episode, we discuss disturbing grooming trends, precautions parent's should take, and the ever evolving access to our kids from bad actors. We encourage parents and general community members to be more careful with not only their digital footprints, but their kids as well! We also broach things sundown towns, bathroom breaks among several other things! Some of the other topics include: * Every Cop Gets One * The Sun, The Moon, and the Truth * Screentime For Books * Google's Blocks * I Can't Watch Gremlins * Perpetual Immediacy * Halfway to California * Sandy is an Edge * The Badlands * Holla At Me! * Air Quotes Around The "Workin Out" * Who-Genics * I Sliced That One * Yes Yes... Sign. Yes. * I Believe In The Hard Lines * Messin up since Fire Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! Check out: We mentioned a local organization fighting against human trafficking: DayDay's music: Kenny's Film Studio: MOsley's Creative Hub: Kelly Musgrove Real Estate: Get Isata's Shea Butter! Contact her at: See you on the next episode!
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Episode 57 - The Al(lure) Is Wearing Off
07/17/2025
Episode 57 - The Al(lure) Is Wearing Off
Yo! So at the time of this recording, the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial had ended with several "not guilty" verdicts and the beginning of the "Epstein Files" controversy had just begun. And DayDay, MOsley, and Kenny dig in a bit to the unsettling trends of celebrating acquittal's of horrible people along with people in power no facing repercussions for their terrible behaviors, among several other important tangents. We dig into some pretty serious topics on this one so listener discretion is advised! Some of the other topics we dig into are: * The Ether Bunny * All Diddy * Too Many Clive's * Mark Wahlberg Doesn't Surprise Me * I'm Cooked * Mass Grooming * Up With People, Festival? Ooh La La * Death Clause * The Al(lure) Is Wearing Off * Statistics Don't Lie * Self-ish * On Sight! * Fear of the Rituals * Diddy Can't Read! * Living in the AI State * Moth Metaphors * Plug in your Light! Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! Check out: www.thefathersgroup.org https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/ https://liberationendured.com https://wakerecords.org See you on the next episode!
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Episode 56 - Sketch + Release
07/03/2025
Episode 56 - Sketch + Release
Hey All! This episode of First & Foremost is actually a first for us! While we've had MOsley on the show as a cohost and regular guest, this episode will come with an eventual visual element for MOsley's docuseries "Sketch + Release" which tells the story of being Black in Rural Spaces... beginning with Oregon given that we all live here. MOsley interviews DayDay in this episode on topics like "What is Black?" and "What is Rural?" among several other deep (and deeper) subjects. * AI Timbs * What IS Sketch & Release? * What is Black? * Feelin your Feelings * We Don't Need No Clappers * Doing Something for the First Time (That I've Alway's known) * Culture Shock vs Shock Culture * "Get Out" of Oregon * Appreciating The Bubble * Changing Landscapes * What Are The Asks? * Dreams in Que * I TOLD you I was Black! * Accidental Slam Poetry * Buy My Album! Check out DayDay's music at Check out MOsley's Work at: Check out Kenny's Film Studio at: and of course, check out for more info on the organization! Note. There will be NO new episode next week but we'll be back the week after!
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Episode 55 - No Jimmy Bob's
06/26/2025
Episode 55 - No Jimmy Bob's
Day Day and Kenny are joined by MOsley Wotta, SupaDave, & Sizzul Tha Gr8 for part TWO of their tour through the history of the local hip hop scene. Origin stories, deep cuts, keen observations, and fantastic storytelling and depth can all be found in this episode. Also be sure to check out lyrics that Sizzul Tha Gr8 drops on us during the show. So good! You'll find some other topics in this episode like: * Deep Thoughts with Sizzul Tha Gr8 * Rob Zombie Gets Away With A LOT * Want To See A Pencil Trick? * You Can't Clear Your History * Our Wins are Their Gains * Safe for the "Saints" * Divorce =/= Diversity Sometimes * Privilege Alleviates Stressors * The Black Super Power * Hell can look like Heaven * You belong at a Barbecue but not in the Boardroom * Between Wonderbread and Wheat * No Capacity To Fake it * Paranoia of Authenticity As always, thanks for following the show and tuning in. Be sure to share these episodes as we continue to grow the audience. Check out and we'll see y'all next week!
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Episode 54 - The Necessity of Musik
06/19/2025
Episode 54 - The Necessity of Musik
And We're BACK!!! Happy Juneteenth All!!!! We've had a bit of a break with the show but we are back with part one of a two part series about the early days and comradery of the local Central Oregon Hip Hop scene! Day Day and Kenny are joined by MOsley Wotta, SupaDave, & Sizzul Tha Gr8! Unfortunatley, after the first few minutes of this episode we had some audio issues so some of the episode may be slightly hard to hear but we can assure you that the next two episodes (already recorded) are PRISTINE! So with that, you'll find some other topics in this episode like: * Little Big Head & BlackFace * Ugly Sweaters and Zombies * Racial Insurance * Boy is worse * You must be a FREE Negro! * Costco IncogNegro * Multiple Conversational HipHop * Flocks & Gangs * I Don't Have Masters! * Writing Sessions As always, thanks for following the show and tuning in. Be sure to share these episodes as we continue to grow the audience. Check out , HAPPY JUNETEENTH, and we'll see y'all next week!
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Episode 53 - High Like Iron Man
05/15/2025
Episode 53 - High Like Iron Man
And we're back! This week's episode, DayDay and Kenny welcome Clifford Evelyn back to the show as we dig a little bit into DayDay's early story and reasons why he is so adamant about the work we do at The Father's Group. We also dig into ways that the system continue to keep Black communities oppressed. THEN we take a whirlwind turn right into the movie industry a tad! We'll have a follow up episode to this next week featuring Kelly Musgrove! Check it! * The Shady Brady's * He's Cool... but not THAT cool! * Red Tag Juvie * Calm Down Shane! * Day Day's History & Prevenative Measures * "Parents Just Don't Understand" * Law Enforcement has NEVER been Kind to the Black Community * Raising Money for Racists * Seneca Village * Gentrified Crime * Redmond Haze * Big Vape & D.A.R.E. Fails * Hard Turn to Movies * Madea Wakanda * Hammer with an Accountant * Droppin words * Xenomorph Evelyn * Roasting Steve Harvey * It's Grand Puba! As always, thanks for following the show and tuning in. Be sure to share these episodes as we continue to grow the audience. Check out and we'll see y'all next week!
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Best of First & Foremost - Volume 1
05/08/2025
Best of First & Foremost - Volume 1
Hey all! Kenny & DayDay took a break for a week so for this episode, we have a special treat for you this week as we take a trip back to earlier episodes (our first 21 episodes) and provide a "Best of" episode of First & Foremost! Take a trip down memory lane on some moments from earlier shows and we'll be back with a new episode next week! Here is a list of episodes we pull from: Episode 01 - Pull Up A Chair {Missing Matriarchs, OGs, and Elders} Episode 02 - Open A Book Becky {DayDay Explains Books, Bias', and Black History Labor} Episode 04 - Beverly Hills Ghetto {Early Formation & Gatherings of Brothers & Unicorns) Episode 07 - Emotional Support Demons {Skyler talks about the "Pink Room"} Episode 09 - Tax The Racists {Speaks for itself. Tax the Racists} Episode 12 - White Passing Hot Fire {Skyler with the "Aye" and the "Why" and the "Aye Aye"} Episode 13 - Romp Chomps {N*Squared with SupaDave} Episode 15 - Undercover Racists {Accomplices>Allies, especially when decisions need made} Episode 17 - Benefits of Diversity {Anita on missing seeing "familiar" faces & Blinking} Episode 18 - Blazing Saddles of Redmond {Clifford on therapists, & what we're taught} Music interlude Episode 20 - Head On A Swivel {The pointlessness of racism. The Even Gene} Episode 21 - We Ain't Got No Boots {MOsley on Risking our lives for fun and more!} As always, thanks for listening and if you would like to connect further with the Father's Group, hit us up at www.thefathersgroup.org!
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Episode 52 - Last But Not Least (part 2)
05/01/2025
Episode 52 - Last But Not Least (part 2)
Hey All! We are back with the continuation and conclusion of the conversation from last weeks episode: "Last But Not Least". We dig into some deeply personal themes and topics on the tail end of this conversation. From legacies and what we learn from them, healing wounds we suppress, and legacies we create for the next generation among MANY other things. Deep conversation, freeing laughter, and as always, amazing insight! This conclusion crosses generations! Also in this episode: * The Weight We (Silently) Carry * What Big Ma taught David * Acknowledging Grief & Loss For Growth * Give It To Kenny, He'll Carry Anything * It's Been 2 Years. I Think I Know Now * The Cost Of What We Have To Hold * Dalton & Ray on WeBlackRadio * Urban Renewal =/= Black Folk Removal * That Upset? Gimme a Check * What IPA Do You Have On Tap? * I TOO, Have A Masters Degree * Letters to our children * Bill Russell over Lebron * Music Planning Thank you all for tuning in to this episode of First and Foremost! As always, be sure to subscribe if you haven't and for more info about The Father's Group, you can check us out at www.thefathersgroup.org
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Episode 51 - Last But Not Least (part 1)
04/24/2025
Episode 51 - Last But Not Least (part 1)
Hey all! This episode finds DayDay and Kenny joined by Andres, Dr Dalton Miller Jones, Marcus LeGrand, And Clifford Evelyn for one of the deeper, nuanced, and emotional conversations we've had on this show. The conversation goes so deep that we actually needed to split the episode into two parts so you get the first half today! Discussions on mental health, seen and unforeseen hardships, and generational divides that need stronger bridges built to cross. There is some sage advice and deep lessons learned over the course of these two episodes. Other topics include: Whitey’s Still on the Moon, and We Still Ain’t Got a Budget Millennial: Bottom Shelf, Top Tier Confusion Respect Ain’t Automatic—Neither Are OGs Big Mama Energy Is on the Endangered Species List Civil Rights Bluetooth: Trying to Pair with a New Generation Al Sharpton Met with Target, But Did He Get the Receipt? Healing Sounds Like Disrespect Until You Actually Do It When the Revolution Is Being Live-Streamed on TikTok “I Don’t Understand That” – Every Uncle at the Table Black Telepathy Not Connecting in Central Oregon Juneteenth Ain’t Coachella for Allyship The Nod Is Missing... Please Return It to the Culture Cultural Currency Is Being Spent, But Who’s Cashing Out? The Panel Might Need to Move Furniture First ...to be continued Be sure to check in with us next week for the conclusion to this deeply personal show were we pick right up where we left off! You won't want to miss this one! As always, you can find us at and we'll see you next week!
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Episode 50 - The Bend Colored Men's Business Club
04/17/2025
Episode 50 - The Bend Colored Men's Business Club
Yoooooo It's our 50th Episode! And what better way to celebrate than taking a time machine to the past 100 years ago into Bend Oregon's very own history... We welcome to the show for the first (but definitely not the last) LeeAnn O'Neill who, in conjunction with Bend Historical Society and a few other resources, uncovered some AMAZING history about Black individuals that lived, worked, and played (in some cases, with fire) in Central Oregon 100 years ago! Tune in for a great story as we unfold a past that in may ways, parallels the present! Some of the other things you'll hear on this episode are: * Gimme Them Soros Bucks * Skip to my Loooo * The Advocate vs The Bulletin or The Importance of Telling Our Own Stories * Bend Minstrel Shows * The FIRST "Father's Group" * Beatrice Morrow Cannady was a G... * Roscoe Conklin Was also G * The Clubs Roster * The Bend KKK Wasn't the "best" at being Racist * Restrictive Covenants Against Asians * George Wrencher - Faceman DayDay Song Interlude - I'm A Dino * Ed Simmons - No Black Widows * How About Them Logs? * Karen's Calls the Police * Owen H. Thompson - Self Defense For Dice * "...we did it, y'all" * Henry, The Original Sandman * Rims in the Sand * Like Sand Through a Negro's Hands * Age /should/ be more than just a number * Downtown Bend's Corporate KKK office * Reincarnatation of the Century! * May 15th - 100 Year Anniversary at Redmond Library * ...But He's a Historian!? Thanks SO much to LeeAnn O'Neil, the Bend Historical Society, the geneology society for helping to bring all of this information together. What a FULL episode with so much amazing information about Central Oregon's newly discovered roots! Once again, showing that... we've been here already. Go to www.allyshipinaction.com for more resources related to this episode and as always, we'll see you on the next episode!
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Episode 49 - Close The Doors
04/10/2025
Episode 49 - Close The Doors
Hey All! Allllright. This episode, we throw open the sanctuary doors and sit right in the middle of the absurdity that is today’s political circus—where high-level security breaches get group-chatted like gossip, and the Department of Defense is out here using Signal like it’s a frat house text thread. Kenny, Aaron, and DayDay peel back the layers on one of the wildest national security lapses in recent memory, while weaving in signature laughs, sharp analysis, and the kind of insight only lived experience can bring. Along the way, we reflect on the heart-wrenching decision to cancel this year’s Juneteenth celebration for community safety, and explore what protest could look like when Black economic power steps into the spotlight. Close the doors, family—this one’s layered, real, and unapologetically us. * Woodchuck Willie * We Lost The Signal * I've Got Screenshots * Lil Boot tha Dark Rainbow * Just about 5 Scaramucci's * Black Out Black History Month * I MIGHT have that many felonies * Top Secret Plans * Black Eye'd Dolla Bill * Juneteenth Festival Cancelled... * But... Juneteenth at the Campfire, tho! * Take Back The Butte! * Journalistika Will have Susan Goldsmith * Fundraising for the Toot Toot Thank y'all for checking out another episode! Sucks about the Festival but we ain't goin anywhere! You'll want to tune in next week for an AMAZING deep dive into some uncovered local Central Oregon history on another installment of "Aight Bet"!
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Episode 48 - Aight Bet: The One Eyed Queen
04/03/2025
Episode 48 - Aight Bet: The One Eyed Queen
Welcome to another installment of "Aight Bet" on First & Foremost on Queen Amanirenas, known as the One Eyed Warrior Queen. Pardon our mispronunciation of the Queen's name which is Amanirenas. This episode, Aaron "The Broadside Kid" takes the reigns and gives us a deep dive into one of the most skilled, bold, and strategic Warriors in history that took on multiple battles at a time, protected her people, and left a legacy that historians need to talk about more often. * The Ta-Seti (Land of bows) * Boxed Arrow Tactics * Shiny Cookie Dough * Sit Down, "Auggie" * Manuel Not Inkwell * Mansa Musa = Midas * We Took His Head * Some of the Mistakes I've Made * Running For 8 Hours * Roastin Shaka Zulu * Amanirenas Held it Down! * Augustus Gloop vs Amanirenas * Superheros. As Is! * Journalistika is COMIN! As always, check out more at Check us out on Thursday Evenings on WBR Get ready for Aaron and Bola's new show:
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Episode 47 - SegreGREATion
03/27/2025
Episode 47 - SegreGREATion
Hey everyone. We've got pretty deep/heavy topic on today's show. Segregation. Because of course in this current climate, it's a nationwide topic. DayDay and Kenny are joined by Dr Dalton Miller-Jones and MOsley WOtta returns as well for this thought provoking and often times, difficult conversation on the merits of soft segregation, how we got here, and where we go in the future. As always, there are many moments of levity to balance the tough moments out! Other topics include: * Force Us To Support Ourselves * Even Better, HOW the Frontier... * One Dictates You, One You Get To Dictate * A Spiritual Segregation vs Soft Segregation * Pulling On The Ropes That Choke * What Capitalism Has Taught Our Children * Alabama With The Chairs * Hatred is a Consisent Lover * Stop Weaponizing Black Joy * Jealous Will Jail Us * Just Do It < Just Be It * Vulnerability does NOT equate weakness * Love Will Crack You Open * Jump Up Breakfast * What Brings Us Here? * How Can I be Half of Nothing As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out
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Episode 46 - One Button Left
03/20/2025
Episode 46 - One Button Left
YO!!! It's the return of Supadave! He returns, bringing his signature mix of sharp humor and unfiltered truth. From grandfatherhood to cultural ownership, from navigating white spaces to the weight of Black resilience, the discussion weaves through identity, respect, and the absurdities of everyday life. What happens when you’ve only got one button left? You hold on tight—until you don’t. The talk veers—sharp and unscripted—through the nuances of respect, identity, and the weight of being Black in spaces that don’t always make space. There's humor, plenty of it. A deep-dive into the delicate dance of culture: how much do we share, and how much do we guard? And somewhere in the mix, a bartender's ignorance, a misplaced comment at a bar, and the simmering reality of being the "only one" in the room. Also on this episode: Tofu Dog Snacks - No such thing. Straight succotash! Grandfatherhood & Generational Shifts – What it means to watch your lineage grow while dodging diaper duty. Charcuterie in La Pine - They Don't Teach You The Difference Code-Switching is Fading – Black folks are done shapeshifting for comfort—authenticity is the new wave. Teachable Bar Moments - Handling Weird Aggressions in Conversation Yippity Snappiters - What you carryin'? The Line Between Appreciation & Appropriation – When culture isn’t guarded, it’s taken. Where do we draw the line? Negro to Caucasian Translations - Just so you understand... White Spaces & Microaggressions – The balancing act of existing in rooms where you weren’t expected. Self-Regulation vs. Resistance – Some choose patience, some choose history lessons, others choose hands. The Power of Black Dollars – Protests may not move the needle, but economic self-sufficiency just might. I've got 3 Tesla's - Not sure how to get them home, though... No Jefferies - The dichotomy of sensitivity vs empathy White Allyship Done Right – Show up, fund the work, and don’t expect a trophy. As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out
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Episode 45 - Make It Uncool
03/06/2025
Episode 45 - Make It Uncool
Happy Thursday, everyone! It's that time again! Join Kenny, DayDay and The Broadside Kid for another hour plus of introspection and tangents! In this episode of First and Foremost, we explore the power of cultural influence and collective action, centering on the idea of making the N-word uncool—knowing that when the Black community moves on, the world follows. We discuss media bias, the shrinking news cycle, and the post-pandemic struggles impacting relationships, careers, and education. From the weaponization of language like "woke" and "DEI" to the importance of reclaiming narratives, this conversation breaks down how trends shape society and why understanding history is key to progress. Tune in for a mix of deep insights and humor as we challenge the status quo. Also in this episode, we cover some other topics like: * Civil War Spoilers * Add It To The Tab * News Fatigue * Polititians =/= Attorneys * Who's a Hater? * Hey LeBron! * Alabama Mollywop & Lincoln Heights * How Do You Visualize Freedom? * Black History Month * Get Over It * The Greatest Prank Ever Pulled * Cut You're Own Hair As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out
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Episode 44 - MechaKKK
02/27/2025
Episode 44 - MechaKKK
Alright, y’all, buckle up—this episode gets wild. We’re talking about authoritarian playbooks, historical déjà vu, and what happens when old-school hate tries to upgrade to 2.0. From political power moves to the slow-boil strategy of turning up the heat on society, we break it all down with satire, real talk, and just enough humor to keep from screaming into the void. Oh, and somewhere in there, we might’ve built the world’s worst sci-fi villain: the Mechanical Klansman. You don’t wanna miss this one. Also in this episode: The Gutting And The Outrage * Comfort in a state of Panic * Present an Ideal * Submission -/- Subjucation * The Enemy You Don't See Coming * This Racisim is Delicious * Critical Thinking * Automation of Manipulation * What Is A Rizzler * Path of Most Resistance * Intergalactic Tarifs * Spy Games * Hillmantok * There's money up in them hills * Wholly Mammoth Redux As we close out Black History Month, be sure to check out or give us a listen on WeBlackRadio every Thursday night!
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Episode 43 - 'Aight, Bet!' - All Blood Runs Red
02/20/2025
Episode 43 - 'Aight, Bet!' - All Blood Runs Red
History ain't a dusty book on a shelf—it’s alive, breathing, and sometimes, it punches you in the mouth. This episode, Kenny, Day Day, and Aaron dig into the unbelievable life of Eugene Bullard, a man who dodged lynch mobs, fought wars on two continents, survived trench warfare, and still found time to open a jazz club where Langston Hughes washed dishes. From dodging Nazis to outboxing heavyweights, Bullard’s life reads like an action movie no one’s made yet—but should. “First, They Fooled Most” (Opening thoughts on perspective, deception, and standing firm in your truth) The Growth of the Show (A podcast that doesn’t do NPR voice and embraces lived experience) Ujima Kids Are Listening (When students AND their parents tune in—no pressure, right?) Aight, Bet! (The new segment dedicated to the Black figures history books forgot) The Man, The Myth, The Legend (Introducing Eugene Bullard—a name you should already know, but don’t) Thrown Onto a Ship (When persistence meets Big Ox, sometimes you get airborne) The Black Sparrow Takes Flight (From bare-knuckle brawls to the trenches of WWI—this man did it all) Jimmy Joins The Fight (Because a fighter pilot needs a co-pilot—even if it’s a Capuchin) Spy Games & Nazi Dodging (Flipping the script—when the underestimated become the biggest threat) The 120-Mile Flex (Some men bike for leisure. Others do it while bleeding, to get a passport photo) Langston, Grab a Dish (When your dishwasher is one of the greatest poets of all time) Jazz, Spies & Whiskey (Parisian nightlife, Black excellence, and making history with every note) Elevators & Irony (When a war hero works an elevator, and history tries to forget) The Real American History Month (Because February isn’t enough, and our contributions built this place) If You Love Them So Much, Put the Statues in Your House (Confederate worship is weird, bruh) Flags & Ownership (Who gets to claim patriotism, and who had to fight for it?) The Black History Curriculum We Deserve (More innovators, fewer trauma montages) If America forgot Eugene Bullard, we’re here to remind them—press play and step into the legend. 🎙 As Always, please check out for more info on how you can get involved and help the
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Episode 42 - The Broadside Kid
02/06/2025
Episode 42 - The Broadside Kid
Hey All! Happy Black History Month! From journalism, poetry, combat training, and straight-up storytelling—some people live multiple lives, and Aaron Rasheed is one of them. A journalist with an eye for the truth, a warrior with a pen and a lens, and a man who’s seen the world through more than just headlines. Kenny and Day Day sit down with “The Broadside Kid” to talk about how words hold weight, why storytelling is survival, and the unexpected ways life pushes us into purpose. * Action Jackson (Lessons from the battlefield that no classroom can teach) * From The Power of Dance to Journalism (Kenny retells a Story) * Journalism & Juneteenth (Journalism as a weapon, a shield, and a bridge) * Inside the (Black) Actors Studio (The Ability To Blend In) * Church Robbing Garden Parties (A wild story about stolen shovels, community, and unexpected allies) * Through our lens (Because representation isn’t just about being seen—it’s about being heard) * Whitehawk Helicopters (Not by the color of its paint, but by the quality of its pilot’s training… allegedly.) * A Case of the DEI's (Everything wrong is DEI. Rants a Plenty) * A Soldier's Story & Bad Gladiator (We need better Denzel Impressions) * Toss Me To The Wolves (And I'll Come Back Leading The Pack) * Survivors (We're taking ownership of building our America) * The Embodiment of "Aight Bet" (Robert Smalls and so many more) * Iklwa! (If "I've had enough" made a sound) This one’s for the writers, the warriors, and the ones who know that every moment is a story waiting to be told. Be sure to check out Aaron's writing in most written media in Bend! Go to www.thefathersgroup.org for more! We may have a break in shows next week as David will be out of town so check back soon!
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Episode 41 - Black Geese Honkey
01/30/2025
Episode 41 - Black Geese Honkey
At the time of recording, we were only three weeks into the year, but it felt like six months had already passed. A new administration, the same old chaos, and a whole lot of what-the-hell-is-happening energy. Kenny, Day Day, Mosley, and Skyler wade through the madness, unpacking survival tactics, therapy, and the ways we move through a world that wasn’t built for us—but still needs us. * Pre-Exhaustion Chronicles (The year just started. Why are we already tired?) * HipHop Banjos (Cultural appropriation, history, and how we reclaim what’s ours) * Overstepping Externalized Trauma (Why healing feels like resistance) * Sad Wins (The victories that shouldn’t have to be victories) * Cracked Mirrors & Stolen Reflections (Identity, appropriation, and the fight to be seen) * Shattered Or Knives (The choices we make when we break) * Depression Is a THING?! (Mental health in the Black community—say it louder) * Code-Switching Ain’t a Superpower, But… (It’s the magic trick they never see coming) * Black X-Men (Because we’ve always had superpowers) * A Symphony of Side-Eyes (Microaggressions, road rage, and the language of disdain) * We're Magic (They know it. That’s why they fear it.) * Survival, But At What Cost? (We ain’t just making it—we’re rewriting the rules) From the absurd to the essential, we’re navigating the wreckage, finding humor in the heaviness, and proving—once again—why we always make a way. Be sure to check in next week for another episode!
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Episode 40 - Bend Is the Sunken Place
01/23/2025
Episode 40 - Bend Is the Sunken Place
Hey Y'all, we are back and we have a dope guest on today! We welcome to the show Riccardo Waites of COBLA and WeBlackRadio! We go into Riccardo's history going back 25 years in Central Oregon, Black platforms, reactions to Black gatherings and so much more! Other topics include: * Welcome Riccardo Waites! * 25 Years of Bend * COBLA to WBR * Controlled Platforms * Bolo for Bob * Riccardo & DayDay Jingle Singers * Mumble Shaq Podcasts * Sympathy vs Lived Experience * Racist Telepathy * Loons & Fools * I'm at YOUR house! * We need a broke President * Unification Scares * Unseasoned Protests * The List (No Mayo) * Bend Is The Sunken Place Huge thank you to Riccardo for being on the show today! Tune in to WeBlackRadio Friday night for 9pm for Riccardo's live music show and also the first and third Sunday at 7pm for the Truth Ride, his live talk show! https://weblackradio.org/
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Episode 39 - Grid Skidding
01/02/2025
Episode 39 - Grid Skidding
Hey All! We hope you all had a fantastic New Years and that you all were safe! Today's episode was recorded pre-Christmas as we welcomed a full house to the show. Join Kenny, Day Day, MOsley, Dalton, Marcus and Kelly as we discuss solutions. Solutions to what? a full range of things as we identify problematic protesting, gatekeeping, underfunding, disorganization and many more roadblocks that can cause us to stumble (and how to address/prevent them from happening in the future). Some other topics we discuss are: * Everything's in Politics Now * Marcus Spittin Facts * People Don't Listen * ...And We are Right * Vacation Bible School * Not For Me! * Capacities to Give * Civil War Never Ended * One Sided Mule * You Don't KNOW somebody? * Thousand Bottles... ** MusicBreak: High Tide by Spendoe * Dalton Practiced Yoga * You On those Skittles * Dalton Cheadle * Opting Out * Get A Northface Jacket * Like Minded Adjacent * Pick Your Battles * BP2025 & Learning From The Past * Santa Bumpin Beats * Innuendo or Inyofacedo Don't forget: Donations for the Deshaun Adderley Scholarship fund: As always, please check out more info at Today's Episode features a song by Spendoe called "High Tide" Please rate the show if ya like it! And we'll talk to you on the next episode! See you at the office!
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Episode 38 - Don't Look At The Fire
12/12/2024
Episode 38 - Don't Look At The Fire
Hey y'all! This week Kenny, Day Day, and MOsley link up to do some accurate (and not so accurate) predictions and "live" coverage of the UnitedHealthCare CEO shooting as it happened. It was fresh at the recording of this episode and it's interesting to see what some of the speculation came true and which didn't. The investigation is still ongoing and some details have yet to be released. Some of the other topics in this episode revolve around: * Selective Justification * Hashtags are Dead * Modern Shadiness * Take Care of People (Or They'll Take Care of you) * Mis-Messaging The Message * Homicidal Non-Profits. (Probably won't use this) * Lone Wolf, Black Panthers * Patriarchal Compartmentalization * AI Best "Friends" * Breakfast Beers and Cellphone Cigarettes * Futuristic Fake IDs * Spy's Need Insurance Too * Assassination McDonald's Runs * Its Right In Front of Us * Let's Talk Solutions * Square Dancing Jumpshots * Surreality No breaks in this episode! We are fullllll steam ahead to the end of the year! See y'all next week and be sure to visit www.thefathersgroup.org
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