Strange Flavors

How do you prepare for the day of mayhem with zombies running around and the power grid totally wiped out? Our guest this week, MATT TENNYSON gives you the best tip to live and survive on your own - being self sufficient. Matt explains why it is important to know how to live “off the grid” and be environmentally conscious for both self and community benefits. He often gets called a fascist, a communist, and/or a hippie for his way of thinking and desire to live life, but it doesn’t stop Matt from doing things like growing his own garden where he picks his own fruits and vegetables, or making documentary films as a journalist to promote the idea of permaculture. The Strange Squad also talks about the death of Linkin Park lead singer, Chester Bennington, what Texas is like, working at minimum wage jobs, and this generation’s version of flirting. This is the 12th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspo

If you’ve seen the movie “Get Out,” you’re on the same page as us when we were skeptical of bringing on this week’s guest, GRAHAM PHILLIPS. Graham is a hypnotist who does works on improving people’s lives through hypnotherapy as well as performing at comedy shows where yes, he makes male audience members feel as if they are going through labor among many other things. Faras actually gets hypnotized prior to recording and we all talk about the experience and if it was like being put in “the sunken place.” We also hit all the stereotypical questions like whether the government is controlling our minds, evil hypnotists, and manipulating your date. Graham takes us through the benefits of hypnotherapy and the 4 greatest fears in life. The Strange Squad discusses getting back from trips to Firefly, Iceland, and Ocean City as well as debating if LeBron James should be considered the GOAT now. This is the 11th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. _________________________________________________

What is it like to be white parents to black children? Throw in two Russian kids as well and you have the family of this week’s guest, TRACY SMITH. Tracy shares with us the beauties and struggles of adopting children and having a multicultural family. She also talks about what it’s like being a student at 47 years old. The Strange Squad battles over why they love or hate Lavar Ball and what he means to sports. We also talk about some terrible movies and eating bugs in your sleep. Yum! This is the 10th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast Tracy’s Blog: https://tracyesmith.wordpress.com/ • FARAS • Tweet me: twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • BRANDON • Tweet me: https://twitter.com/Tavokyo | @tavokyo on Soundcloud/IG • DANI • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnDbMfYG57QZmgPHpGbeUA • RASHARD • Snapchat: @

When you travel to so many places, you’re gonna have some weird experiences! This week’s guest, RILEY BATTAGLIA, tells us about some of those crazy times including sketchy Airbnb crack houses, ending up in a gay district in Vancouver, Moroccan bathhouses with touchy men, and much more. The Strange Squad discuses weird foods, music blogs, and Lil Yachty vs Joe Budden. This is the 9th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast Riley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rileybattaglia/ • FARAS • Tweet me: twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • BRANDON • Tweet me: twitter.com/typicaltav | @TypicalTav on Soundcloud/IG • DANI • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnDbMfYG57QZmgPHpGbeUA • RASHARD • Snapchat: @aceboogiepacino FB: https://www.facebook.com/rashard.poloralphlauren ___________________________________________

A white rapper from the suburbs who reps the ghetto…what this means we are still unsure, but rapper, J DOG sure made for an entertaining guest. He talks to us about his rap career so far including 9 mixtapes, a house party concert, and his vast amount of influences, as well as sharing insight with us about his Tinder game. The Strange Squad discusses Charlamagne Tha God’s new book “Black Privilege,” other minorities using the “n word” in their music, and much more. This is the 8th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast Joey’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealJ_Dog • FARAS • Tweet me: twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • BRANDON • Tweet me: twitter.com/typicaltav | @TypicalTav on Soundcloud/IG • DANI • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnDbMfYG57QZmgPHpGbeUA • RASHARD • Snapchat: @aceboogiepacino FB: http

Who knew the best relationship advice you could get would be from a rockstar? KEITH TUTTLE is a Baltimore based musician who has had a lifelong passion for music since a very young age. He talks to us about his favorite moments on stage and some of the more crushing times in his career. He even gives us beautiful life lessons of staying true to who you are and how to be a good partner to your significant other, even if that means putting up with them doing dirty scenes in a movie. The Strange Squad discusses what’s going on with United Airlines, the "DAMN" good new Kendrick Lamar album that’s got everyone buzzing, Faras making it on Worldstar, and black face vs. white face. This is the 7th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast Keith’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithweef/ • FARAS • Tweet me: twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on

Do hipsters call themselves hipsters? The answer is NO. So how do we know this week’s guest, AMBER TURKIN, is one of the original hipsters from her area? Just listen to her talk and recite her poetry as we dissect her artistic mind. We also talk about her recent trip to Iceland and her take on veganism. The Strange Flavors squad also discusses the horrible mistake that is the Pepsi commercial featuring Kendall Jenner and lots more. This is the 6th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast • FARAS • Tweet me: twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • BRANDON • Tweet me: twitter.com/typicaltav | @TypicalTav on Soundcloud/IG • DANI • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnDbMfYG57QZmgPHpGbeUA • RASHARD • Snapchat: @aceboogiepacino FB: https://www.facebook.com/rashard.poloralphlauren _______________________________________

Sometimes, people from your own culture can hold you back the furthest. This week, Pakistani-American rapper SHIMMER, talks to us about the possibilities and struggles of being a brown and Muslim creative. He also talks to us about his creative process, how he got his name, and what Zayn Malik means for the South Asian culture. The Strange Flavors squad discusses head transplants, conspiracy theories, their oldest memories, and dirty habits. This is the 5th episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast Shimmer’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RwnlPwnl & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1DM31tcSGoIlwJ24OsYYw Tweet Shimmer: https://twitter.com/shimmerwali • FARAS • Tweet me: twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • BRANDON • Tweet me: twitter.com/typicaltav | @TypicalTav on Soundcloud/IG • DANI • YouTube: https://www.you

How can a change in physical exercise improve mental health? This week’s guest, MATT CORN, went from being a troublemaking teenager to a disciplined bodybuilder. He put on 50 lbs of lean muscle over the course of a few years and hopes to start participating in competitions soon. He talks to us about his meal plans, workouts, and thoughts on steroids. This is the fourth episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast Matt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.r.corn/ • FARAS • Tweet me: twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • BRANDON • Tweet me: twitter.com/typicaltav | @TypicalTav on Soundcloud/IG • DANI • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnDbMfYG57QZmgPHpGbeUA • RASHARD • Snapchat: @aceboogiepacino FB: https://www.facebook.com/rashard.poloralphlauren ___________________________________________________ Music this

Do Nigerians really dream of American women this often? Just kidding! But this week’s guest, UCHENNA IFEACHO, certainly had high hopes with the ladies before coming to America. His experiences back home did not allow for the same opportunities he would get in the states, so he took advantage of every chance to fit in and live the “American lifestyle” to the fullest. Some of those attempts got him in a very risky circumstance at one point in his life. Uchenna is a hilarious guy, but he definitely teaches some valuable life lessons through his story. This is the second episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast Uchenna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_uchila/ • FARAS • Tweet me: twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • BRANDON • Tweet me: twitter.com/typicaltav | @TypicalTav on Soundcloud/IG • DANI • YouTube: https://ww

Growing up in the small white town of Kennebunkport, Maine wasn’t easy for our guest who faced abuse, trauma and still suffers from PTSD and anxiety because of the people and occurrences throughout his life. The Strange Flavors team talks to NICK MASON this week to find out how he avoided falling into the same hole many of his family and friends did and overcame his surroundings to get his life on track. This is the second episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast Nick Mason’s Website: http://www.meetahuman.com/ • FARAS • Tweet me: twitter.com/Farosty | @Farosty on IG/Snap/YouTube/FB • BRANDON • Tweet me: twitter.com/typicaltav | @TypicalTav on Soundcloud/IG • DANI • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnDbMfYG57QZmgPHpGbeUA • RASHARD • Snapchat: @aceboogiepacino FB: https://www.facebook.com/rashard.poloralphlauren ______________

People have been pulling Matt left and right (if you want to take that politically) because of what he had to say about Milo Yiannopoulos after the UC Berkeley riots. This college student wrote an op-ed that went viral titled “I’m A Liberal, And I Want Milo Yiannopoulos On My Campus” on Huffington Post. Matt recently spoke to Fox News’ Tucker Carlson about his views on free speech. It got controversial responses from his fellow liberals and even his own friends. People have been writing to and about Matt so we wanted to hear his side of the story. We cover Milo, Donald Trump, feminism, the Democratic party, and just about all other political things revolving this topic. This is the first episode of Strange Flavors, brought to you by Alif Theory. ___________________________________________________ Email Us / Send Music: strangeflavorspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/StrangeFlavorsPodcast Matt Teitelbaum’s News Page: facebook.com/TheNationalDiscourse/ • FARAS • Tweet me: twitter.com/Farosty | @Faros