Three Rural White Guys is a political podcast from the perspective of a potentially endangered species, progressive white men in rural America. Jacob Dodds, Kellen Gracey and Mike Heaton discuss national, state and local politics. Guests provide perspectives on diversity, privilege and life in rural America in the post Trump era.
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Black in a Box began as an intention to turn up the volume on the rural black voice, before becoming an exploration of modern life, politics and culture for all black faces in white spaces. Black in a Box is Alahna, Angelo, Dan, Dom and Nate. It is nuanced thinking about structural and systemic issues. It is learning and debating and sometimes shelling. It is hip-hop, rare groove, reggae and grime. It is rural and it is urban. It is fun and serious. It is educational and very occasionally it ...
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Let me take you on a musical journey and bring out our best feelings from the past, present and future. Uplift your spirits and emotions. Be positive, outward and onward... Take the music where ever you go and enjoy. Each intro, track, middle and ending carefully chosen and mixed together for your best listening pleasure. I thank you for listening and grateful if you love, share and follow me ! Positive feedback welcome ! Peace and Love Guy F
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The guys breakdown the Harris-Trump debate and question why Trump supporters create excuse after excuse for his clear incompetence.
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The guys discuss how Trump, MAGA and the GOP talking points have reach the levels of absurdity beyond Trump's cognitive decline, doubling down on lies and misleading comments in the face of proven facts.
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The guys breakdown the various GOP policies that are screwing over rural America and hindering post-Covid economic recovery in red states.
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After an inspiring month of politics, the guys make some predictions about the 2024 election and the fate of MAGA.
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The guys discuss the historic events of the past week as Biden steps down and Harris brings the party together.
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DJ Guy Ferguson - Uplifting Vibes 2024
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All New Tracks. Few remixes but fresh Includes tracks from the Shapeshifters, David Penn, Milk & Sugar plus more.... So uplift your mood and enlighten your soul to this mix of awesome tracks together as one ! Embrace your day / evening with an upbeat feeling.....
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The guys liken the current state of politics to drinking bad beer. They address the response to the assassination attempt, take an honest look at conspiracy tendencies and discuss what needs to happen to restore hope in the system.
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The guys are ready to move forward. Based on the requests of listeners, they discuss the most legitimate path forward with a new top of the ticket for the Democratic Party.
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The guys discuss the blowback they received from the left for suggesting an honest discussion about Biden's capacity and do a deep dive into what the next four month could look like for the Democrats.
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The latest Presidential "Debate" was a potentially historical moment for the United States for all the wrong reasons. The guys discuss the blatant lying of our former President and convicted felon as well as the mental state of our current President. Neither candidate seemed lucid enough to be President, but the guys wonder if anyone from either pa…
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The guys explore the consequences of allowing corporate greed to influence the United States political system.
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While both Republicans and Democrats seem caught up court cases, expensive campaigns and macro-level politics, the guys discuss how local and state politics have a much larger impact on our daily lives.
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The guys reconvene for a special episode to discuss the felony convictions of Donald Trump.
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603 - Diane Abbott, Emoji Trials and Dancehall Tribulations
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We're back with another episode, diving into some of the biggest talking points from the past few weeks. We had to kick things off with the disgusting, racist comments made by Tory donor, Frank Hester, about Diane Abbott and the horrific handling by the press and UK parliament as a whole (4:52), before a brief discussion on our voting intentions fo…
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602 - Donna "The Iron Empress" McConnell
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On this episode, we are joined by the inspiring and formidable Iron Empress herself, Donna McConnell… Ironwoman, Triathlete, Hip-Hop OG, Journalist and much more! Donna and Alahna met during Ironman training and Donna shares her journey to becoming an Iron(woman) in her 50s! A journey that includes growing up in West London in the 70’s, the emergen…
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The Three Rural White Guys are back in the garage for Season 5. Jacob, Kellen and Mike discuss the modern GOP's clear lack of understanding of civil liberties, civil rights and civil society as Iowa Republicans openly try to remove the civil rights of members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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601 - Black Fatherhood, Manhood and Emotional Wellbeing w/ Marvyn Harrison and Tunde Odufisan
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It's a new year and we're starting with a big one. This time, we welcome two amazing guests to the studio - the collab of all collabs - we're joined by Dope Black Dads founder and BELOVD co-founder, Marvyn Harrison, and we welcome back an old friend of the pod, Tunde Odufisan, from the fantastic Tales from the Plantation Podcast.Dope Black Dads is …
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511 - Beyonce's Politics, Hip-Hop #MeToo & Wrapped
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It’s almost a wrap on 2023, but we still have plenty to discuss! Starting with a review of this year in music - what were the vibes, how are people consuming music and where to discover new artists (3:00)? We also address the long-overdue #MeToo movement needed in Hip-hop and whether recent headlines are a sign that the movement is on the horizon (…
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510 - In The Bin: Suella Braverman, The Cost of Parenting & Black History Month?
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It’s November… UK Black History Month is gone, maybe, for good? Let’s discuss.(1:40) But looking to the future, your hosts grapple with the trials of family-building (Dan & Dom) vs a child-free future (Alahna & Angelo) (26:45). Finally, enough of love! Let’s talk about hate - “hate marches”, specifically. (52:30).…
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Guy Ferguson 25/10/23 - Global 4 Beat Radio - Haunting House Anthems Mix
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Haunting House Anthems Mix. Different from the normal 4 Beat Radio Mixes as they are all from the past to haunt you ! Believe all recognizable and anthems in their own right. Crank up the volume and get busy with it !
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509 - Difficult Conversations, Israel & Palestine and...Drake
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Sometimes world events draw us into difficult conversations. We start by talking about the Israel-Hamas war, discerning the trustworthiness of information being reported as news and the power of language (02:15). Then, in wake of Drake’s latest incel-pandering album, we question how and why have we got here? (27:30). We close with a chat on some of…
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IBIZA STARDUST RADIO - ORGANIC HOUSE MIX ( CHILLED )
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Enjoy this chilled, sophisticated, lounging, vocal mix played on the legendary Ibiza Stardust Radio to over 250,000 listeners across the airwaves in over 230 + countries. Not my first ever chilled mix and sure there will be more to follow.
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Guy Ferguson 27/09/23 - Global 4 Beat Radio House Mix
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A real funky, soulful and jackin kick off with some cool new remixes bring the old into the currant ! Climaxing to the end....
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Guy Ferguson 13/09/23 - Global 4 Beat Radio House Mix
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A real good feeling kick off into disco ! Some Jackin and soulful sounds building into a climax ! Well worth a listen to keep you motivated and moving happy !
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Guy Ferguson 30/08/23 - Global 4 Beat Radio House Mix
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New tracks with a progressive kick off, some cool remixes from the past, now into the present, some great vocal tracks, climaxing to the peak ! Well worth a pump on your smart speaker !
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Guy Ferguson 16/08/23 - Global 4 Beat Radio House Mix
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We kick off with disco and then some soulful grooves, hip hop vibes and also rave sounds from Fat Boy Slim to climax ! Give it a blast !
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Guy Ferguson 02/08/23 - Global 4 Beat Radio House Mix
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A real tropical , salsa and Latino feel to the vibe and disco thrown in to get you into the grooving climax ! With all new tracks and remixes too.....
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Guy Ferguson 19/07/23 - Global 4 Beat Radio House Mix
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Welcome to the show ! Some real smooth vocal house classic remixes kicking off the show, with a touch of hip hop and old school pumping vibes to an ultimate climax with new sounds !
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Guy Ferguson 05/07/23 - Global 4 Beat Radio House Mix
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Real slow build into smooth sexy soulful beats building into disco, remixes, tech house climax... Should get your wiggle on and get you motivated for sure !
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Guy Ferguson 21/06/23 - Global 4 Beat Radio House Mix
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Listen to the very newest sounds and remixes of today mixed to your listening pleasure ! With tracks building you in an uplifting vibe to an ultimate climax that will get your head to your toes wiggling in no time !
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Guy Ferguson 08/06/23 - Global 4 Beat Radio House Mix
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Hold onto your seat as we go on a ride !!! Old school remixes, Vocal, Latin, Tech, Funky, Disco, Groovy, Hip House, mixed for your musical pleasure xx
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Guy Ferguson 07/05/23 Mix - Globle 4 Beat Radio
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Uplifting, Soulful, Vocal, Jackin, Tech, Nu-Disco, Funky, Dance House..... Lifting you from a classical beginning to an up rising end !
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Uplifting, Chunky, Bouncy, Driving, Vocal Pride As You Like Mix !
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Guy Ferguson 11/10/23 - Global 4 Beat Radio House Mix
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Let me take you on a musical journey and bring out our best feelings from the past, present and future. Uplift your spirits and emotions. Be positive, outward and onward... Take this music where ever you go when you need it. Each intro, track, middle and ending carefully chosen and mixed together for your best listening pleasure.…
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508 - Sacred Cows, Peckham Assault & “Purple Aki”
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First, we’re giving flowers to… drum roll… our own Dan Chirwa for an incredible athletic feat, as well as pre-emptive flowers to Alahna, as she raises money to support two Black Mental Health charities in the UK and USA (donation link below and on our socials). Then we get into the meat of the episode, starting with an argument on Stormzy, Top Boy …
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507 - Christian Scotland-Williamson - "The Luxury of Fearlessness"
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Former rugby and NFL star Christian Scotland-Williamson joins us to talk about his accidental but completely intentional journey to the Bar Council via two elite collision sports.We start with his unrewarded origins in rugby (5:06) until the day he answered a chance call at University before a shift at a part time job."You beat book". Education has…
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506 - Beyonce & Mizzy - Currency and Cloutrage with Symeon Brown
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Currency, Clout & the Cost of LivingIn this episode we are joined, once again, by the prolific writer, journalist and friend of the pod Symeon Brown. This time, we are discussing Beyonce, Mizzy, and the cost of living crisis in the UK. How are these things connected? Have a listen and find out. We start with celebrations and critiques of the entity…
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505 - Tyla Grant - Black and Neurodivergent
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In our latest episode, we have the change-making Tyla Grant chatting with us about neurodiversity, living with autism as Black woman and more. Tyla takes the floor to introduce what neurodiversity means to her and how race and gender played a role in her belated diagnosis (6:00). We discuss some of the challenges people with neurodivergences, espec…
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Democracy is NOT a spectator sport! The guys dive into the violent affect the MAGA Culture War is having on society while Boomers get angry at beer cans and weaponize participation trophies. And who is this Bernie guy. Will he save us all?
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504 - Ade Adepitan - "Don't allow anyone to put you in a box"
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We're back with a bang this time, as the Black in a Box crew sits down with Ade Adepitan MBE.It'll be no surprise to hear this was a dream for us - Ade has been a trailblazer in British broadcasting for over two decades. We talked all about how he got started in the industry, his past as an elite athlete and a whole heap of other things. Oh, and th…
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The guys speak out against strategic campaigns by right wing media and the GOP treating rural Americans like we are stupid. They bring the receipts.
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Jacob, Kellen and Mike are back behind the microphones to discuss the changing political landscape in Iowa and across the country. The word of the day, "Fascism."
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We begin by acknowledging our weakness in having no woman on the pod in Alahna's absence during international women's month. You can head to our Tik Tok and IG Reels for content celebrating a number of Black women changing the world for the better.Our first topic is a discussion on the notion of masculinity within the Black community(3:34)rooted ar…
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502 - You People, Emotional Butlers and Vicarious Trauma
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For whose comfort should Black people be cultivating their conversations?Alahna, Dan, Dom and Gelo negotiate exactly that question, in relation to cinema and conversations within the Black community, as well as the role of trauma porn in indicating the value of black life.We open discussing Kenya Barris and Jonah Hill race rom-com and Guess Who rem…
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501 - Prince Harry, CheckTate and Benedict's last plantation party.
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The episode about broken social contracts.We begin our first pod of 2023 with Prince Harry's media blitz about his stripped royal status. He thought he was the Prince who was promised until the reality of falling in love with and marrying a mixed race woman revealed royal status is not unconditional, nor is it afforded equally (4:41).We then discus…
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We needed to talk about some Daves. Dave Chappelle's monologue on SNL generated heat with some commentators saying it engaged in anti-semitic tropes whilst others praised its nuance. We discuss it and how Chappelle's skill as a comedian doesn't always translate. (5:22)We then get onto David Baddiel, his appearance on Jason Lee's podcast, his docume…
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The guys respond to a super toxic campaign ad that blatantly misrepresents the show.
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This is our best episode ever. All it took was for the Three Rural White Guys to shut up and hand over the microphones. Iowa's candidate for Governor, Diedre DeJear, shows us the way forward.
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409 - Jason 'Scully' Kavuma - "The bigger you live, the longer you live"
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Lock in for a journey through astrology, living the life that fulfils you, lunar travel, pirates and miscellaneous money and so much more with Jason “Scully” Kavuma.Scully – one of the voices behind the rise of lockdown internet sensation #NS10v10 at No Signal – cut his teeth as a new media dabbler at Vice before becoming a presenter and A&R as wel…
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The guys describe what it means to be a Rural Democrat and discuss the possibility of treason charges against the former President.
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