Yogi in the Bible BeltIn this episode we get to chat with Summer Smith from YamaYoga Studio and Wellness Center. Summer was a joy to talk with and you'll be able to tell after a few minutes that she has a very authentic and genuine personality. /episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/16359011
Darren Jenkins Shares His StoryDarren shares history of growing up in the South Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, drinking for the first time and what it meant to him as a teenager. We also talk about his theatre career after graduating from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, alcoholism and his journey to sobriety. Lastly we talk about his plans to use his education and life lessons to help others./episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/15632333
What is Reality?In this episode, we continue our discussion on the covid virus, going back to work, wearing masks and all the crazy news items. In the second half of the show we get into some talk about what is reality, the universe, religion, god, and life in general. Very woo woo!
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Shelter in Place - The Covid 19 EpisodeThis is a bonus episode where James and Derrick shoot the breeze after being stuck in the house for weeks. We discuss Covid 19, ways to keep your sanity while social distancing and much more. /episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/14262881
Alex Tayara - Romanticizing Bad People (Part 2)This is part 2 of the episode "Romanticizing Bad People" that we did with Alexandra Tayara. In this episide we dig deeper into the conversations and toward the end she performs some of her music. Enjoy and let us know what you think!/episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/12488480
Alex Tayara - Romanticizing Bad People (Part1)We have a special guest and friend of the show back for another one for the holidays. Alex Tayara dropped in and as always, we ended up talking about a little of everything. It went so long, we had to break it up into two parts. This is part 1!
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Repeat Episode: Musician Bone DoggyAccording to his Myspace bio, Bone Doggie is a white boy that plays Delta Blues with a whiskey voice, lightening fingers, and a strong lover of the nostalgia and all on an Irish Bouzouki. /episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/11424896
The B SidesIn this B side we truly rant about everything. We discuss introvert vs extroverts, social media, Marfa Texas and more. We also answer some comments made about one of our previous episodes. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/11349014
Jason Rochester and Carrek ColemanCheck out this recent podcast featuring Jason Rochester and Carrek Coleman of the band Diesel Beast.
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The B SidesIn this B side episode, we reflect on the prior podcast with Priyali Rajagopal and also catch up on some recent documentaries we've watch. This is a fun episode so check it out and let us know what you think! /episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/10202105
Priyali Rajagopal -Implanted MemoriesPriyali is an Associate professor of marketing at the University of North Texas. We discuss her research on implanted memories as it relates to marketing amongst other things.
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Back Again!James and Derrick return for season 2. We just catch up and talk about what we've been up to since the last show. We talk about politics, some recent Netflix documentaries and more. /episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/8950187
Alex Tayara "Redux"On this weeks episode we sit down with Alex Tayara once again. This would be Alex second time on our show and this one is even better than the first time! We talk about everything from relationships to how to communicate over text messages. Alex also has a new album out and she performs one of her original songs on the show. This was a great episode and we appreciate Alex joining us on the show one more time. /episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/7566521
DJ Joe CastilloDerrick and James sit down with DJ Joe Castillo on this weeks podcast. Joe has been in the game since 1978, getting his start spinning records as a Hobby in San Antonio, Texas. After getting a job offer to move to the metroplex, Joe went on the play as some of the most well known house music clubs around town. Although Joe is a carpenter by trade, he still DJs on a regular basis around Dallas.
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Bob Ralph - Tiny Couch ProductionsTiny Couch Productions is based in Denton, Texas, a town rich in music and the arts. We are a popup recording effort that was launched to promote local musicians and songwriters within the community. /episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/7050370
How to piss off Lady Gaga fans!In this podcast we spend a lot of time talking about artists, musicians and music, 90’s clubs, and more. After a few drinks this is what happens. If you like Lady Gaga, you might not want to listen! /episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/6912857
Alexandra TayaraIs this episode we have an amazing conversation with singer, songwriter Alexandra Tayara. We talked about everything from A - Z and a big bonus is that she performed one of her original songs on the podcast. Please take a listen and let us know what you think! /episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/6813246
The B-SidesToday we are introducing one of our podcast segments that we like to call the B-sides. This is where we talk about whatever might be on our minds at the time. On this episode we are chatting about the first interview on our podcast with Bone Doggie, a musician out of Denton, TX. If you haven’t listened to it, please go check it out. It is a fascinating conversation. Its worth it just to hear him play the Irish Bouzouki on the podcast! /episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/6761823
Bone Doggie DentonAccording to his Myspace bio, Bone Doggie is a white boy that plays Delta Blues with a whiskey voice, lightning fingers, and a strong love of the nostalgic and all on an Irish Bouzouki./episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/6686618
Derrick and James Introduce the PodcastOn this inaugural episode, Derrick and James talk about the genesis of the Social Rantings Podcast some of the upcoming episodes. /episode/index/show/socialrantings/id/6052591