Jason Francis

Society is trying to regain normalcy while the temperature goes up weatherwise and socially. The BLM movement continues to demand equality, meanwhile, folks are getting reckless and nervous with their trigger fingers. I touch on this and more on this back from Vacation edition of Who's Listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sms914/support

Just when folk might have been adjusting to the changes forced on us via COVID 19, the year 2020 shakes us up again. As another Black Man is publicly slain and the Nation and World explode in protest a new, new reality is taking shape around us. I share my thoughts as I navigate this evolving matter. #BlackoutTuesday #PoliceBrutality  #COVID19 #BlackLivesMatter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sms914/support

Life is throw shot after shot at us right now. This episode we take about the current status of Corona as some areas attempt to reopen businesses. Popular influencers and personalities face serious allegations and the value of black lives is still cheap in the U.S. It's a lot on deck so get comfy and tune in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sms914/support

In this latest Corona Check-In I talk about the levels of communication and connection available to us as we all try our best to remain sane.  Get comfy and check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sms914/support

Its been a month of new world lockdown due to COVID 19. Checking in to share some observations and thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sms914/support

As the Corona Virus continues to put a squeeze on all life as we know it I take a moment to look at the potential opportunity we are being presented for positive change.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sms914/support

As depression and fear grasp the nation, Dj D Nice decides to bring a little positivity to the people with a legendary moment in hip-hip and social media!!! I touch on that and more as we end the first full week of Corona shutdowns.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sms914/support

The World is in a place rarely seen and we're all going for a ride. Corona Virus aka COVID - 19 is here and things are changing hour to hour. I share some of my thoughts on this new reality, the media attention on my home town of New Rochelle and more.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sms914/support

As 2019 ended I sat down poured some rum and ran down my experiences of the decade just ended. I wanted to get it out in a form I could listen to it all, process it and step into the new year. I wasn't sure if I was going to share it but a little over a month into the year I figured why not. Learn a little more about me if you want :)  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sms914/support

In the wake of the sudden death of NBA All-Time Great Kobe Bryant, I share my feelings on the impact Kobe has had on the world.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sms914/support

After a busy holiday season to close out 2019 we get back at it for the new year. We dive right into some interesting and explicit chatter with my ATL homie Kitty who introduces us to her annual Worst Behavior Tour. An annual adults-only trip to Hedonism in Jamaica! Grown folk talk on deck.....so enjoy just a taste of the lively conversation.   There is more to come with Ms. Kitty so stay tuned... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sms914/support

Fresh from a Thanksgiving back home in NY. I share a few Holiday "Thank Yous" and chat on some personal moments that have made life quite the experience since moving to Philadelphia.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sms914/support

After a little downtime, I'm back and sharing a few honest feelings with yall.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sms914/support

We're back with a little entertainment talk. Some questioning on the way we view Black capitalism and quick comment on the "Christophers"... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sms914/support

Words from David Banner get the wheels spinning for this episode of Who's Listening. Audio clips via Complex --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sms914/support

As the Summer season approaches its unofficial end we touch on a few of the current topics in news. media and more. Jay-Z, Donald Sterling and Dave Chappelle are on deck. Plus my first #914 Appreciation.  **Media Copyrights** ESPN. CBS.  A Bronx Tale EMPIRE (on behalf of Nature Sounds); EMI Music Publishing, SOLAR Music Rights Management, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, LatinAutor, LatinAutor - SonyATV, CMRRA, and 4 Music Rights Societies SME (on behalf of Arista); UMPG Publishing, ASCAP, and 1 Music Rights Societies --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sms914/support

We change things up a bit as we welcome our first guest, Lola Lepaon. We dive into her creative world to discuss a few areas of interest as a writer in this digital age. Follow Lola on IG: @FLICK_by_Lola Her 2nd Book FLICK is available here - https://bit.ly/2uVgd2m Subscribe to her Patreon for exclusive content - http://Patreon.com/LolaLePaon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sms914/support

Fresh off my Montego Bay vacation I share a few thoughts that came to me while recharging and as I prep myself for the second half was 2019. Special shout out to Tomika Anderson of Single Parents Who Travel for getting me involved with her group and this trip! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sms914/support

After taking a little time off for work and my family. I slide back into the recording mix to catch up and chat with the people. A little sports and a lot of self reflection.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sms914/support

A good man in the Hip Hop community taken at the peak of the career..... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sms914/support