STILL need a break from the election? How about the second part of a conversation about black women's complicated relationship to hair and how its a metaphor for being subjected to standards of beauty they could never meet? Also, how we as a culture have internalized that ideal and oppress our own daughters? ONLY THIS TIME from an Afro Latina perspective? Today we talk to beautician and NuYorican Christina Mineo about her journey to reclaim beauty from an Afro Latina lens Hope yal enjoyed...

Hey, wanna talk about something other than the election? Good! How about the complicated relationship black people with their hair and how its a metaphor for the larger issue of being subjected to a stand of beauty? You know something light. We are joined by the brilliant Zakiya Jackson to hear about her journey in coming to love the crown on her head. Mixed and scored and mastered by Matt Oswoski  recorded by Andrew Quintero check out our sponsor Open Doors !OpenDoorsUSA.org/Prop.

This week the duo looks deep into their shadow and asses how they have been doing as a couple. this aint for the squeamish. Check out our sponsor Open Doors OpenDoorsUSA.org/Prop.   Recorded by Mandew Quintero Mixed and scored and mastered by Matt Osowski Theme music by Dj Efechto

This week, Prop and the Doc discuss how our cultural backgrounds inform our approach to to work. They discuss the two conflicting motivations that BIPOCs vacillate between once they experience any form of success. they discuss survivor's guilt and how not all skin folk is kinfolk. Enjoy  Mixed and mastered by Matt Osowski    Recorded by Andrew Quintero.    check out open doors USA  OpenDoorsUSA.org/Prop        

I'm not gonna lie, sometimes white people can be alot! Between managing fragility, the newly woke our just the blissfully unaware. This episode is a light hearted approach and managing cross cultural relationships and strengthening friendships outside your sphere. check out our sponsors  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCiZK6b2gnsuZepsiI_daig open doors USA OpenDoorsUSA.org/Prop   theme music DJ efectho recored by Andrew Quintero mixed scored and mastered by Matt Osowski

Last week talked about giving space for each other to fill our cultural cup. This week the duo talks about how black and brown people can be allies in each others causes.  Recorded by Andrew Quintero Mixed scored and mastered by Matt Osowski  theme music by Dj Efechto  check out Eternal Confidence! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCiZK6b2gnsuZepsiI_daig               

This episode is all about not losing yourself. As you know, Almaganda is a biracial squad. Having said that, both are very connected to their cultural roots. However, In a relationship, It's  hard to make a space where both are present. Sometimes Alma wants to only watch telenovelas and listen to Banda. Sometimes prop wants Da Funk, the whole Funk, nuttin but the funk,  and eat catfish. This episode is about how we can support each other to filling up cultural cups.   Recorded by Andrew...

So, the quarantine had a way of heightening issues in a relationship that were already there. prop and the doc talk about the things they learned about fighting well.   Recorded by Andrew Quintero. Mixed and scored by Matt Osowski  Theme music, DJ Sean P  

Its official like black and white stripes! Prop and the Doc are back like we never left! Introducing season 5 called "How do you even?!" this season will be a about how we navigate all the different spheres we exist in. spheres like, Bi-racial marriage, blended family, mixed children, both full time workers, All in the shadow of a global pandemic and the new wave of political uprising. Episode one drops Monday august 17th!  Recorded by Andrew Quintero. Mixed and scored by Matt Osowski  theme...

HERE IS A FULL EPISODE OF HOOD POLITICS WITH PROP! We are currently mapping out season 5 of Red couch in the meantime, check it out. trying to get your head around the is Iran situation?! So is all of congress. join Prop and Derek Minor as they try to help us understand what is even happening. Mixed and scored by Matt Osowski  theme music by Dj Seap P www.derekminor.com www.DJSEANP.com 

Okay you asked we heard! We are going to have a spin off pod specifically dedicated to hood politics. All the jokes all political tea all the hoodness. look for it to pop up in its OWN FEED soon 

final episode for season 4, today we talk to another power couple. Founders of the Houston based streetwear brand, Grits. this couple uses imagery from a time when black america was in full segregation and was creating its own narrative. they coined the phrase Black Americana.  Also, hood politics... seeesh! just enjoy! if youd like to support us: theredcouchpod.com  mixed and mastered by Matt Owoski 

This week, we go back to Houston where we interviewed Wordsplayed about one of the hardest moments of his life. his wife Catalina had a miscarriage. Bouncing back from such things can seem impossible. hear how the funniest man on earth continues on.  Hood politics is ALL Impeachment and how their "ain't no such things as halfway crooks!"   follow wordsplayed:https://wordsplayed.neocities.org/ Catalinas art: https://www.cataphantmakes.com/ mixed and masterd by Matt Osowski 

Continuing our live experiences, we tale yall back to Dallas where we spoke to the Trip lee and Jessica about their struggles with his chronic fatigue and all the twists and turns of their life. Hood politics was some throw backs that magically are still relevant. special thanks to Matt Owoski for mix and masters. Dj seanP for the hosting  and check our sponsor!;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCiZK6b2gnsuZepsiI_daig

this night was very special! we talked to Lisa gungor about her many twists and turns!  if yall wanna get involved in our Ethiopia work:https://www.fh.org/propaganda   also, Los Angeles legend Dj Malski offered up some fun!

Today we give yall a glimpse what the hard to love tour dates are like, Here we interviewed Phoenix natives, chicago residents Sentrock, a street artist and Summer Perez, a husband and wife duo. tickets are still available for Los Angeles on October...

Surprise. We are BACK! here is some thoughts on Impeachment, our Israel trip, new music, and the continuing the hard to love tour chicago october 10th Los Angeles october 21 Oakland October 27 prophiphop.com for tickets!  sponsor: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCiZK6b2gnsuZepsiI_daig    

We are on week away from Hard to Love tour starting and we wanted to 1st put this in your feeds, then DISASTER struck! with 2 mass shootings we know that its important to have safe spaces to process this stuf. we want you to know that prop and the doc are here and we will be holding some space for y'all to come process, lament and recharge. enjoy Houston August 9th Dallas August 10 Chicago October 10 Los Angeles October 21   tickets here.. prophiphop.com

YO WE GOIN ON TOUR!  Hard To Love Tour  August 9th houston https://www.eventbrite.com/e/63923758683 August 1Oth Dallas https://www.prekindle.com/promo/id/97934110582082951   October 10th Chicago  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-red-couch-podcast-live-with-performances-by-propaganda-wordsplayed-the-promontory-tickets-63811055585

IVE SAID TOO MUCH Today the pair get a little personal and speak on their own marital issues and how they balance vulnerability with exposure. What it looks like to set boundaries with each other and the public. In hood politics, they cover Turkey getting strapped, Bernie securing the bag, Muller report being the greatest dry snitch of all time, and how nice it must be to be a wealthy white criminal. Join our patreon theredcouchpod.com   Mixed and mastered by Mat Osowski

Today is about manly maness! Prop and Jeremiah aka Jgivens talk about all comes with understanding masculinity, with regards to all of their intersections; black, male Christian. Also about Js coming out and reckoning with what it means to be publicly Gay. Dr Alma drops some insight throughout their convo In hood in hood politics we take a break and honor the LA hero Nipsey Hussle.   Links Theredcouchpod.com Hellacomplicated.com   Mix and mastered by Matt Owoski Music : Super lowkey by...

We  have a special Live from Vanguard University where our pair discuss the origins of the the red couch and how mentoring and allyship work among their own lives ! In hood #hoodpolitics they cover Muller, rich kids paying for college and the 4000 Democrats running for President in 2020. Mixed and mastered by Matt Owosoki Additional Music by Peace 586   Peace586.com   Join patreon, theredcouchpod.com Video series www.hellacomplicated.com

What if something really really sucks? How is Jesus the answer but church ain’t helping? We talk to Valerie about boundaries, co dependency and white savior complex. In hood politics Prop and Dj Promote talk how knowing how to read room helped trump and what happens when Gangsters testify! Also allow us to introduce Its Complicated! A hella -irreverent discussion on Intersectionality faith and politics www.hellacomplicated.com   Dj promotes music and mixes:...

In hood politics we talk about AOC Roasting the legislature, Rudy Guliani accidentally snitching and the 50th anniversary of the CIA staging a coup in Iran.We then hear the conclusion of Crystal and Irenes stories and how they reconcile their positions with their culture. Epesidoe music produced Mix and mastered by Matt Osowski Source material from https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510333/throughline Special thanks to Oasis Healing Arts. Use promo code redcouchFollow@irenemcho@crystalquentero