The Cultural Vanguard with Orzie Douglas

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Pushing the envelope of the topics of yesterday and today; enhancing the culture of tomorrow.

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Episodes

Road Show

In this week's special in-person edition of The Cultural Vanguard, we talk about the state of the world: past, present, and future. Our reflections on the last 6 months, and our predictions for the next 6. Orzie also discusses his recent trip to visit Carter in Spokane, Washington. Shouts to our friends at: Elliots Urban Kitchen No-Li Brewhouse Fresh Soul See Carter's band PIT play a live-streamed show Friday 9/25 at 8pm PT (visit https://babybarneatoburrito.veeps.com/stream/events/bfd15888f77b ...

Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 12 min

Restructuring Ideas

Join us for another segment where Orzie and Carter discuss what's going on in the news and ideas for changing the world.

Aug 05, 2020•5 min

Black Lives Matter

In today's cast, Orzie and Carter catch up on current events, discuss the Black Lives Matter protests that are going on, review 2020 so far, and give our projections for the second half of the year.

Jun 23, 2020•53 min

Bonus: Quarantine Update

Welcome back to the cultural vanguard. This is another special bonus episode where we discuss how we're carrying on in the weirdest, most novel time in modern human history.

Apr 26, 2020•29 min

Quarantine Challenges and Opportunities

BONUS EPISODE: It's tough out there right now! Come join us as we touch base on what's going on and what we can do about it. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay home!

Mar 29, 2020•46 min

Finales and Fresh Starts

In our Season 1 finale, we go rapid fire on questions, ideas, and hot topics. Thanks for listening to our first season, and get ready for an eventful season 2, coming February 2020.

Jan 22, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Holiday Traditions

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Join us while we talk about our favorite and least favorite holiday traditions and how to make the most of this holiday season!

Jan 22, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Politics, but Local (ft. Carlos Barrientos)

What are the three things you don't discuss at the dinner table? On today's Election Day special, we're talking about one of them. Our dear friend Carlos Barrientos joins us as we highlight the 2019 elections and talk about why you should care about local races, even if you're sick of hearing about national politics. RIP Ben Stuckart. You ran a good race.

Jan 22, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The NCAA & College Athletes

Welcome back! In this episode, we bring you the facts about the NCAA and the new laws allowing college athletes to get paid for their name, image, and likeness. What's the deal with the NCAA's rules? Why are they changing now? And what does the NCAA have to learn from the tech industry? Listen in to find out!

Jan 22, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Series Premiere

Introducing, the Cultural Vanguard, with Orzie Douglass. Tune in each week as we bring you thoughts, insights, and pieces of wisdom, helping you be the your best self in the modern world.

Jan 22, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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