The Black Lotus Podcast

Mar 20 2024 84 ep. 89 mins 1
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Welcome Sages, to The Black Lotus Podcast presented by Mike and Josiah. Learn with us, on our never-ending quest for wisdom. This is a platform that prioritizes authentic conversation and deep thought about the realities of the world that we live in. When tuning in, you are likely to hear topics ranging from Black Political Thought, Self-Improvement, Spirituality, and much more. This world is changing fast before our very eyes, and it is time to enlighten ourselves. Thank you to all who continue to show love and support. As long as y'all show love, we’ll stay consistent. OneLove.

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#84- Boxing is Life, Discipline is Life

Mar 20 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, Mike Blue interviews young boxer, James, and discusses various topics related to boxing, discipline, personal progression, and issues facing black and brown people across the globe. James shares how he got into boxing and the challenges he faced in balancing work, boxing, and family. We also discuss the importance of discipline and how boxing can help individuals d

#83- The End Of The Prolegomenon with Myles Savage and Chandler Mullins

Feb 23 2024 142 mins  
On this episode of The Black Lotus Podcast, it's very fitting for the finale of this season to feature an essential sage, Myles Savage, and a new sage, Chandler Mullins. The discussion you will witness is one of existential contemplation, with the hope that it leads you to consider what is necessary for your success. We delve into the differences in black culture at PWIs and HB

#82- Women and Men of the Future, with James Waller

Jan 09 2024 143 mins  
In this episode of the Black Lotus Podcast, Josiah interviews James Waller, an entrepreneur with the intention of impacting black youth in a positive way. James Waller's organization, Men Up Next, is a youth empowerment movement that leverages sports, academia, and faith to inspire positive change. As a man of virtue and discipline, James talks about his personal journey, motiv

#81- Know your Roots, feat. Davonte Douglas

Dec 22 2023 143 mins  
In this episode of The Black Lotus Podcast, Josiah sits down with Davonte Douglas, a Howard University graduate who majored in Environmental Science with a minor in Political Science from Preston, Maryland. During the first hour of the podcast, they discuss Davonte’s upbringing in the Eastern Shore of Maryland the deep history of racism that surrounded him growing up, and the les

#80- No Black Man Left Behind, feat. Jason Thomas

Dec 10 2023 129 mins  
In this episode of The Black Lotus Podcast, Josiah sits down with Jason Thomas, a Howard University Alum who majored in Legal Communications with a minor in Political Science from Los Angeles, California. Throughout the episode, Jason shared his college experiences, the empowering world of fitness, and his summer law program. He opens up about the influence of his father and the im

#79- The Importance of Black Spaces, feat. Alafia Bailey

Nov 24 2023 71 mins  
In this episode of The Black Lotus Podcast, Josiah welcomes Alafia Bailey, a senior Africana Studies major, African minor at Howard University from Houston, Texas. To start off, we delved into Alafia's journey to Africana studies and how he discovered his passion for the discipline. We also explored the concept of Black liberation, delving into its nuances and implications. Thr

#78- The Growth Mindset III

Nov 10 2023 124 mins  
In this episode of The Black Lotus Podcast, Mike and Josiah get together and continue the iconic "Growth Mindset" series, as we chronicle our continued growth through life. Throughout this podcast, we emphasize the respective changes in our lives in the past year. For Mike, he has assumed the alter ego BlueMagic in his valiant quest to change the landscape of producing g

#77- What does it mean to be Human? feat. Dr. Richard Wright

Oct 30 2023 106 mins  
In this episode of The Black Lotus Podcast, Josiah welcomes Dr. Richard Wright, his former Advanced Public Speaking professor, for an enlightening conversation. Dr. Wright shares insights on his lifelong passion for teaching, the power of language, and the continued oppression of various groups throughout history. He also discusses his upbringing in Northeast Washington D.C., the B

#76- Reclaiming a Lost Identity Within The Black Community, feat. Israel United in Christ, Dallas Chapter

Oct 13 2023 98 mins  
In this latest episode of The Black Lotus Podcast, Josiah hosts Captain Lemuel, who is the representative of the Dallas Chapter of the Israel United in Christ Church (IUIC). IUIC identifies itself as a faith-based organization dedicated to imparting the message of repentance from sin according to biblical teachings to our worldwide community, which has been dispersed due to their d

#75- Howard Men Entering the Real World, feat. Raymond and Keishun

Sep 29 2023 139 mins  
In this episode of The Black Lotus Podcast, Josiah welcomed Howard graduates Raymond Murray, who majored in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Hesperia, California, and Keishun Martin, who majored in Economics with a minor in Sociology from Houston, Texas. This insightful conversation touched upon a multitude of engaging topics. From the unique experiences of being Black men in