Count Time

Sep 07 2023 129 ep. 64 mins
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LD Azobra formerly Lyman White, formerly of the LSU Tigers and the Atlanta Falcons interviews Living Legends and those whose stories need to be heard. His time at Oakdale Federal Prison along with his perspectives as a "Black" man who has traveled the world, inspires insightful, emotional and sometimes hilarious discussions. Website: https://smartbrothamedia.com/count-time

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Superhuman Day

Sep 07 2023 10 mins  
How do you celebrate Superhuman Day? We hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. This year we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington and the 160th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. And today we celebrate Superhuman Day. We all have a lot to celebrate! Todays episode describes Superhuman Day and starts with the inspiration of Ethan Hawke and Amanda

60th Anniversary of the March on Washington

Aug 24 2023 31 mins  
August 28th is the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where the moral leader of our nation, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the famed I Have a Dream speech. Todays episode commemorates this day with a replay of the speech by President Barack Obama at the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. He reminds us of "that steady flame of conscienc

National Black Business Month

Aug 17 2023 8 mins  
Did you know that August is National Black Business Month? We have some of the latest reports on the celebration and how it came about. Includes an LD excerpt from Who R U? and 8 Ways to Empower Black Businesses. Click Here to listen to Inspiration - National Black Business Month along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Black businesses have been around for centuries. Est

Robert Eames

Aug 10 2023 45 mins  
A renowned civil rights attorney, our Living Legend reminisces about growing up in Baton Rouge and becoming successful. Click Here to listen to Interview with Robert Eames along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Want to support the show? Go to our Patron Community and leave us a donation!

Inspiration - Lauryn Hill

Aug 03 2023 9 mins  
Today we have an impromptu speech given by Ms. Lauryn Hill at a Jalen Brown-hosted Event in 2018 at NBA All-Star Weekend. We hope that you too are inspired. Click Here to listen to Inspiration - Lauryn Hill along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Lauryn Hill is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time.

Heritage

Jul 27 2023 19 mins  
Today we celebrate the dedication of the Heritage monument and the 75th Anniversary of the desegregation of the US Armed Forces. The Louisiana Heritage Monument honors the brave service and sacrifices of all African-American Veterans and their families from Louisiana and throughout the country. It is located in the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park at the State Capitol. This episode

Michel Bellina

Jul 20 2023 48 mins  
Our Living Legend describes growing up and running a corner store that is quickly approaching its 80th anniversary of operation in Donaldsonville, LA. One of a few that have survived the heyday of corner grocery stores. Click Here to listen to Interview with Michel Bellina along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Want to show us some love? Go to our Patron Community and l

Arthur Silky Slim Reed

Jul 13 2023 129 mins  
The Ghetto Messiah discusses "family," trauma, rebirth and the challenges of life all in his unique brand of humor, irreverence and insight. Click Here to listen to Interview with Arthur Silky Slim Reed along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Want to show Count Time some love? Go to our Patron Community and leave us a tip!

Yusuf Henriques

Jul 06 2023 74 mins  
An inspirational 4th of July episode that will make you think. A Jamaican-born immigrant, our Living Legend describes what happens when access and opportunity are given to young people. A sharp reminder of the folly of the recent Supreme Court ruling which killed Affirmative Action social justice policies.Click Here to listen to Interview with Tech Visionary Yusuf Henriques along w

Henry Watson

Jun 29 2023 79 mins  
A world renown artist, our Living legend describes his life growing up in Louisiana and how he learned his craft. "Everybody's got a story," sums up the 40 years of the woodcarver creating 3D art from centuries old cypress to capture Louisiana life. Everybody needs a Watson!Click Here to listen to Interview with Artist Henry Watson along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos.