Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood

Jonathan Dumas•highlyvisiblepod.podbean.com

Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood is about providing space to chill in the nuance of the complex conversations shaping our society and culture. We ain’t about proving anyone wrong or even proving ourselves right, but we are exploring with our guests, and you all, how to do this thing called life. New episodes drop every Thursday everywhere you get your podcasts. Find us on Instagram: @HighlyVisiblePod Support the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/HighlyVisiblePod

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Episodes

Ep. 7 - It’s Never Too Late To Learn

In this conversation, ask about their first impressions of me and what it was like meeting their daughter’s Black boyfriend? We discuss George Flloyd and their growth in the conversation of Diversity and Inclusion, ways they are trying to become allies, and how they are working to make a better place for Linds and I’s imaginary kids. Books: Antiracist Baby by Dr. Ibram Kendi The Color of Compromise by Dr. Jemar Tisby Producer: Jonathan Dumas Music: Tony Deras Instagram: @RTWDPodcast Email: RTWDP...

Jul 30, 2020•48 min•Ep. 7

Ep. 6 - Black Folks Need Therapy

This week I chop it up with my younger brother, Michael. We talk about what it was like for him to be the 2nd born and the pressure he felt being a younger brother and an older brother. Off top, Michael shares how he felt like the black sheep of the family and how that impacted his outlook on life. We explore that trauma together and I apologize for my role in the pain that I caused him. This conversation is one long therapy session for Michael and I. We laugh a lot, cry a bit, and share a whole...

Jul 02, 2020•39 min•Ep. 6

Ep. 5 - Raising Kings

About this Episode: This week’s guest is my mom, Stacia. Now, my mom used to say that we grew up together and I didn’t know what she was talking about until I realized that she had me when she was 15. So, yeah we definitely grew up together. My mother is one of the kindest people I have ever met. So kind, in fact, she made friends with a stranger that accidentally called her phone. This is a legit story, she literally became friends with a random person that called the wrong number. My mom is th...

Jun 23, 2020•52 min•Ep. 5

Ep. 4 - This is Harder Than We Thought (Part 2)

In this episode, I sit down with my wife Lindsay. We grieve the loss of George Floyd and so many others at the hands of the police, and we spend some time discussing the role race plays in our own relationship. I ask her about her commitment to fighting injustice, what it means to be an ally, and we react to the increased awareness of racism by white evangelicals. This podcast was produced by myself, Jonathan Dumas. With major production help and music by talented Tony Deras @tonesterderas Subsc...

Jun 04, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep. 3 - This is Harder Than We Thought (Part 1)

Jun 04, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep. 2 - TV Saved Our Childhood

In this episode, I sit down with my youngest brother, Reggie. We chop it up about what it was like for him growing up as the youngest of 3, navigating poverty, and what friendships mean to him. Reggie shares some wise takeaways from growing up that I believe will resonate with ya'll and will have a lasting impact on why it's important to always be happy with the person you see in the mirror. Nine years separate Reggie and me, and I couldn't be more proud of the person he has grown to be. Check o...

Apr 27, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Ep. 1 - Meaning + Substance = Real

In this first episode, I asked my guy, Jonathon Murillo to sit down with me to discuss who I am and why I decided to do a podcast. I’ve known Jonathon for a minute and he shares the same desire to get into the thick of it with folks as I do. This podcast was produced by myself, Jonathan Dumas. With major production help and music by the oh so talented Tony Deras If you like what you heard, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. You can always reach out to me by email and let me know what co...

Mar 18, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Welcome to the Real Talk With Dumas Podcast!

Welcome to the Real Talk with Dumas Podcast. This podcast is about asking my friends, family, and whoever else will sit down with me meaningful questions about their lives. We skip all the surface level bullshit and talk about life. If you’re anything like me. You take those moments of realness for granted. You don’t ask the questions. You don’t sit down and take the extra time Well, I decided to do that and be vulnerable with y’all. So, why not put it in a podcast? So go ahead and hit subscribe...

Feb 25, 2020•1 min

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