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The Soul Dope Podcast

Alex C. Jonespodcasters.spotify.com
A tasteful gumbo of topics that include Politics, Religion, Spirituality, Finances, Health, Fitness, Relationships, Mental Health, Current Events, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Marriage and much more.

Episodes

EP99 | Do black lives Really matter??!

I play the incredible and disturbing audio from a shooting in Forth Worth, TX that left 3 people dead and over 10 shot and injured over the 4th of July weekend. This show is a sensitive one for me. Do black lives really matter?? In this episode I take a brief look into our lifestyles in Black communities and those affected by gun violence. Tune in for my perspective!

Jul 10, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 99

EP98 | Are we policing the bodies of black women?

Keke Palmer and India Arie is in recent black entertainment news this week regarding provocative gestures and clothing in public. This has always been a point of contention in our community. It is a fact we are flooded with images of provocative women and pimp culture in the black community. Tune in to hear my perspective of what happened in these stories!

Jul 08, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 97

EP97 | Pride month is done and so are Performative Corporations!

Lots of support for Pride month from major corporations. Let's see if they keep that same energy for the rest of the year. Bud light took a lost, but not for long. Tune in to hear my reason as to why the black community should take a page out of the conservative playbook.

Jul 06, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 97

EP96 | I changed my mind. I will celebrate July 4th.

If you have been following the show, you would know my previous negative stance on this so called holiday. Things have changed for me. this year I will start celebrating July 4th. Tune in to hear my reasons!

Jul 04, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 95

EP88 | Your Job says Get the Vaccine or else! Stay or walk away?

In this episode I talk about recent Vaccine Mandates that are gripping federal and local employees. I myself is faced with having to make that decision. Faith will always be your freedom. In these days you really need to self-evaluate whether or not you believe in what you say you believe in. It's not a game folks! Tune in!

Sep 06, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 88

EP 87 | Stanky Leadership w/ Michelle Tallmadge (LEADERSHIP SERIES)

We talk about leadership and toxic culture in the work place. We both actually agreed that Donald Trump is a good leader. Tune in to this episode to hear more as I sit down with Michelle Tallmadge from Gemini Transitions. We walked the hallways of Leadership in this very candid conversation. Tune in!. 

Aug 19, 20212 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 87

EP81 | Be Confident. You are not inferior!

I wanted to make this a reflection point for those struggling to be confident in many areas of their lives. Nothing is wrong with being confident and there will alway be people who mistake your confidence for cockiness. Its not your job to control their feelings. Being confident will help you be resilient in a lot of tough situations. I promise. 

May 31, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 81

EP80 | When I Think Of My Mother I Get Closer To God!

This show is purely reflection on the miraculous vessel that a mother/woman is. The natural order of birth should make us all reflect on where we came from and how we got here. 

May 10, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 80

EP79 | Rednecks, Racism, Reform, Responsibility, Performative and privilege Negroes!

I wrestled with the MAGA boogieman that everyone talks about. I visited eastern Oregon which is known for being ultra conservative and followers of Trump. Tune in to hear who won. Also, some of us need to take a hard look at our privilege. We can either be or play a victim or really change our mindset. I talk about how many of US professional negroes can be so performative. 

May 04, 202147 min

EP78 | She Makes My Mouth Water!!!!!

I dont even think I described it right haha. In this episode I just go on a tangent talking about my wife and how she makes me feel and the way she hijacks my dopemine!! Tune in for more. 

Mar 26, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 78

EP75 | Don't Call Me Cisgender

I am so confused right now. I'm just being honest. This episode stems from a dialogue I was having with a group of people on the Clubhouse app. After hearing what was being said it made my head spin. Not saying that it wasn't spinning before, but now it is about to spin off of my shoulders. I am sincerely asking anyone that hears this episode in that community to hit me up because I really would like to talk to you. 

Feb 26, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 75

EP74 | Portland Race Issues, Gentrification and Politics w/ Imam Mikal Shabazz

In this episode I have a candid conversation with Imam Mikal Shabazz (Director of the Oregon Islamic Chaplain Organization). He gives his historical perspective during his tenure in this Small Big City. We discuss Gentrification and the essence of Portland City politics that has been stapled itself as a barrier to true progress for people of color living in this dying city.  

Feb 22, 20212 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 74

EP73 | "Men"-tal Health. Being vulnerable and toxic masculinity w/ Tori Lopez

Special guest Tori Lopez from the (WHAT ARE YOU BRINING TO THE TABLE) podcast joins me for a conversation about mental health stigma and being vulnerable. We dab into toxic masculinity and I actually hated to say those actual words on the show but we addressed it. When you get the time go to her podcast and give it an honest listen. Here is the link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-are-you-bringing-to-the-table/id1453880917

Feb 19, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 73