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The Parker Edison Project

What comes to mind when you think of American culture? The Parker Edison Project works to expand the cliché answer to that question. It's a podcast that zooms way in on what really makes a culture — food, music, style, sex, fashion and more. Join host and co-creator Parker Edison for insightful conversations about creativity and community, all through the lens of Black America. This is the Parker Edison Project, a sonic exploration of culture as a lifestyle, where each episode starts with a thought-provoking talk and ends with a musical bang.

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  • In this episode Ranger Julie Aeilts shares why Cowles Mountain is a healthy highpoint of San Diego, comedian Dustin Nickerson suggests a Movie Millennials Should Movie and multi-award winning drummer Nathan Hubbard closes the show with an original jazz composition.Music:• Nathan Hubbard - Walled Garden, Hummingbirds, Geraniums & Honeysuckles, Semper Aliquid Haeret… https://nathanhubbard.bandcamp.com/musicGuests:• Ranger Julie Aeilts https://mtrp.org/contact-us/• King Dice http://www.kingdicesays.com/?m=1• Dustin Nickerson https://www.dustinnickerson.com/• Dr. Mamie Parker https://mamieparker.com/Credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Nathan Hubbard (Score Producer)
  • For this episode we hear from pilot Anne Marie Barry on how her profession utilizes language and new artist Elijah E. Wright competes in a game of 6° of Separwayans. Guests:• Chef Kelston Moore Bad Boyz of Culinary• Anne Marie Barry https://sistersoftheskies.org/• Opoetik https://opoetik.bandcamp.com/ • Elijah E Wright https://instagram.com/elijahewright?utm_medium=copy_linkMusic: • Opoetik & Evolve One - Yes Yes Y’allShow Credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Tres GeneFlo Beats (Score Producer)
  • In honor of the 25th anniversary of Biggie Smalls' passing we hear from artists about the impact of his ‘Ready to Die’ album. Plus we talk to show promoter 60East about what it’s like throwing live shows in the pandemic.Music:• Odessa Kane & Tres ‘Sojourn’ Hodgens - Gimme the Loot (freestyle)Guests:• Joey “60 East” Atilano https://www.sixtyeast.net/• Wackoe Vincent Enriquez• DJ Alex Lopez https://supremedjent.com/Credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Tres ”Sojourn” Hodgens (Score Producer)
  • The Parker Edison Project podcast is back for Season 2. This time around we explore culture in our city and how it plays out in our everyday lives; like how nature affects our mental health, and how freeways can also divide communities. We uncover the forgotten history of San Diego, and the events that helped shape the city. We also learn something new about this city we love so much. And back by popular demand- “Movies Millennials Should Movie” and “Six Degrees of Separawayans”. This is the Parker Edison Project, a sonic exploration of culture as a lifestyle, where each episode starts with a thought-provoking talk and ends with a musical bang.Outro music: "Step Down" by the Sure Fire Soul EnsembleShow Credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator) and Chris Reyes (Head Editor)
  • For this unique bonus episode we go behind the scenes of season 1 to bring you a fictionalized re-enactment that gets way too real. It’s an old school radio drama starring a very special cast of players.Music:• Caresa Lynette• Patrick Braxton• Jordan ‘Jtreel’ Thomas• Wilnesha ‘Tru7h’ Sutton & Jaz WilliamsGuests:Lisa Matthews• James ‘Opoetik’ Stewart https://opoetik.bandcamp.com/• Mike Taylor • Eddie Rangel• Audra Dent• Al Malley• The OG Big June http://footprintsgear.com/Show Credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator) and Chris Reyes (Head Editor)
  • This special bonus episode features some moments we couldn’t fit into our 1st season including details from Dr. Tayari Howard's family legacy as Black pioneers in the broadcast industry. Plus we close out with an unreleased song from painter/rap-artist KILLCRey.Music: • DJ GarGar • Tres ‘Sojourn’ Hodgens • KillCrey - It’s Just, Claustrophobic Remix (feat Hollow Visions)Guests: • Radio Personality Dr. Tayari Howard • Professor Roy Whitaker • Rap Icon Myka9 http://www.myka9.com/Show Credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Tres ”Sojourn” Hodgens (Music Supervisor)
  • How does family legacy contribute to culture? In the season 1 finale, host Parker Edison talks with his brother about their family legacy. Then he sits down with underground hip-hop royalty Masta Ace about how family influenced his music. Music Credits: * Geneflo - 'SIMPLE' * Pnutz - 'Frozen Water' * Tony Da Skitzo - 'Shleprock & Karma' * Sojourn - 'Solutionists' Guests: KillCRey KillCRey.com King Rhon (aka Rhon Parker) instagram.com/khingrhon Gabriel Godines mavenworkshop Masta Ace MastaAce.com Ben Schwartz BenSchwartz.net Show credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Tres ”Sojourn” Hodgens (Music Supervisor)
  • In this episode, Parker speaks with underground media makers about what inspires them to contribute to the media landscape. Music: • DJ GarGar - Slingshot • GeneFlo - Stealth • 1019 and the Numbermen - July 10th Guests: •Brian ‘B+’ Cross, Photographer http://www.mochilla.com • Anthony Davenport aka TONY DA SKITZO, Musician/Producer • Dr. Mychal Odom, Visiting Professor at the University of San Diego https://wubp.podbean.com/ Qualcomm Snapdragon commercial featuring Parker and the Numberman Show credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Tres ”Sojourn” Hodgens (Music Supervisor)
  • In this episode, Parker reveals his love for cinema and talks about how it has played an important role in his life since childhood. #CinemaFile. Music credits: • Tres ‘Sojourn’ Hodgens - "illy" • DJ GarGar - ‘Slingshot’ • GeneFlo - ‘Untitled’ • Mobley - ‘Mate’ Guests: • Ben Johnson (director) • Bill Perrine (director) • Milky Wayne milkywayne.bandcamp.com • Antoinette Genevieve • King Dice (rap artist) KingDiceSays.com Show credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Tres ”Sojourn” Hodgens (Music Supervisor)
  • What's the connection between religion and rap? In this episode, an L.A. griot talks rap history, morals and money. Plus, Parker meets with an Emmy nominee for another exhilarating game of "6 Degrees." .Music Credits: * Zzay - ‘In My Throne’ * Tres ‘Sojourn’ Hodgens - ‘New Trouble‘ Guests: Dr. Roy Whitaker SDSU Myka 9 M9 ENTERTAINMENT Michael Taylor Theatre Corner Show credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Tres ”Sojourn” Hodgens (Music Supervisor)