More In Common

Hey Friend, Let’s Talk About Guns /// E009

Let's Talk About Guns Welcome back as we took a small respite to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with our families and to build out a release docket for the next 6 months that we should all enjoy! Today, join us as we explore the topic of gun ownership, rights and use.  This is actually a topic we have never discussed before and given the nature of sensitivity we wanted to see where the conversation went. This is a great foray into how we have discussions were we sincerely reach a point of disagreement through the dialogue.  The goal of what we aim to demonstrate through all our episodes.  While we don't come from extreme differences we demonstrate the nuanced complexities of this discussion. Enjoy and at the end, take note of the call to action. Notes: Want to learn about HRV?  Good place to start (no we're not sponsored or affilaited in any way.  I just use their app): https://elitehrv.com/ Music (remix) credits: I Dunno (Grapes of Wrath Mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/56346 Ft: Jlang, 4nsic, grapes Drops of H2O ( The Filtered Water Treatment ) by J.Lang (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/37792 Ft: Airtone

Update /// A Rambling Memoir /// E008

This social experiment we've embarked upon as already taught us a lot.  We thank you for joining us and we look forward to bringing more and more as we continue to grow. - In today's episode we step back from interviewing guests and talk about where w...

What’d We Learn /// Oh, So I’m Black Now? I Wasn’t Black During The War /// E007

Join us as we discuss our last episode with Lloyd.  If you've not listened to the episode with Lloyd yet, you're doing it wrong - do that first. - In these "What'd we learn" episodes we aim to both Evaluate out last conversation and discuss where we'v...

Lloyd Wilkey /// Oh, So I’m Black Now? I Wasn’t Black During The War /// E006

Oh, So I'm Black Now? I Wasn't Black During The War Today we learn about Lloyd.  Lloyd is gracious to share his story that led him to today where he lives in Los Angeles and is an Activist, a Human Relations Trainer doing work with Law Enforcement, businesses, non-profits, and educators.  He is a Mediator, Youth worker, boxing/self-defense coach, and singer. After living his developmental years in Boston during the Civil Rights movement of the 60s and surviving some intense trauma during those years, Lloyd has dedicated his life to improving the communities around him. It certainly hasn't always been easy, but he perseveres in his efforts to make the world he lives in a better place.  Lloyd's story is certainly interesting and his perspective is rooted in experiences many of us don't have. This episode doesn't have choice language but some of the subject matter is heavy.  Just know before listening depending who you listen with. Notes: * Claudette Colvin, the first "Rosa Parks" * Part 2 with Lloyd * Part 3 with Lloyd Music Credits: * eighteen pieces (soda) by Soda (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/soda/16738 * I Dunno (Grapes of Wrath Mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/56346 Ft:Jlang , 4nsic, grapes  

What’d We Learn /// Three Black Men On F-@king Scooters /// 005

Sit in as we explore our thoughts regarding the discussion with Speaks.  As is with each episode, we always seek to evaluate our thoughts after a conversation in an effort to evolve our thinking and our mindset. -

Speaks /// Three Black Men On F-@king Scooters /// E004

Disclaimer: This episode has explicit language. Speaks has a lot to say so this is certainly a great listen, just be aware of the language. - gri·ot [ɡrēˈō, ˈɡrēō] - NOUN a member of a class of traveling poets, musicians,

What’d We Learn /// Tell Peanut, he has to go /// E003

In this follow up to our 2nd episode and first interview we share what we took away from the conversation with Josh.  We also touch, briefly, upon the events that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia just a week ago on August 12th. -

Josh B. /// Tell Peanut, he needs to go /// E002

This episode introduces our first guest, Josh.  Josh is a white friend of ours who has an interesting background that is routed in Alabama with a family history going back 7 generations.  We talk about what that means to his frame of reference relative...

Shoot Ninja /// E001

In Shoot Ninja, we introduce our framework and perspectives that have contributed to shaping our current mindset regarding race and race relations. We share stories and experiences from Rodney being the one person patted down at a hockey game in Chicago to Keith growing up in a predominantly white state.

We look to provide context for others to understand what our intent is with More In Common, why we are here and ultimately the journey that brought us to this point.

Under the Skin is a podcast where we discuss sensitive topics with each other and others Exposing perspectives to help Evaluate thought processes in an effort to Evolve our mindsets. We aim to introduce regular conversations that are difficult to have in everyday settings demonstrating how we listen and discuss with the goal of advancing acceptance and tolerance.