Spirit Punch

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Spirit Punch

Ryan McCray Ely

8 episodes

23 hours ago

The word "fascism" has made a come back in the worst way possible to describe the American political reality. But surely fascism can't happen to us right? Join Ryan as he digs into the history of fascism here and abroad to answer that question. Watch "A Night at the Garden" here https://youtu.be/NC1MNGFHR58?si=WxjLs6gONIhG0W5G Here are the sources directly discussed in this podcast: Andrew G. Palella. “The Black Legion: J. Edgar Hoover and Fascism in the Depression Era.” Journal for the...

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Episodes (8/8)

Spirit Punch

A Fascist Disease

2 weeks ago

24 minutes

Spirit Punch

Ogum: King of Heart

Ogum! The warrior who became a deity. What can this eternal African spirit of iron and war teach us about feeling our feels and working through accountability? Let's journey together. Full text of Lucille Clifton's poem "won't you celebrate with me" here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/50974/wont-you-celebrate-with-me

1 month ago

15 minutes

Spirit Punch

The People United: a D.C. Resistance Diary

When President Donald Trump surged federal agents, military personnel and deputized police into Washington DC, home of 750,000 people, he must have forgotten that DC has no tolerance for fools or bullies. Join Ryan along side tens of thousands of protesters who took to the streets on the September 6th 2025 to free the city from occupation. "Learning from the 60s" by Audre Lorde https://old.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1982-audre-lorde-learning-60s/ *Mea Culpa: In the episode Ry...

2 months ago

19 minutes

Spirit Punch

Some Folks Need Yeshua

Aw man, now he's talking about Jesus. Yep. Sort of. Who? Let's talk about a man from Nazareth, a real one who walked, sought justice and died for it.

2 months ago

32 minutes

Spirit Punch

Calling In Power

Let's learn how calling people in, rather than calling people out, can be the power move in a world dominated by those willing to use state violence to enforce their will on the people. "Calling IN: A Less Disposable Way of Holding Each Other Accountable" by Ngoc Loan Tran http://www.bgdblog.org/2013/12/calling-less-disposable-way-holding-accountable/ Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel by Loretta J. Ross. https://lorettajross.com

3 months ago

20 minutes

Spirit Punch

Superman: Spirit Guide

Did y'all know that Superman is actually pretty deep, spiritual even? Let's learn what the Man of Steel has to teach us about power and decency. Consider supporting Revive Gaza. No one deserves to die of starvation or dehydration. You can learn more about Revive Gaza and donate here: http://alturl.com/znacj #Superman #DCComics #Clark Kent #Golem #Supermanandspirituality #SupermanJewish

3 months ago

23 minutes

Spirit Punch

On Dukkha: Harleys and OutKast

Life is suffering. Life is full of joy and big Harley Davidsons. Let’s get right on suffering with two great teachers: the Buddha and OutKast…the band. Talk back and ask questions at podcast@spiritpunch.org Need some OutKast in your life, here's a Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47sWmQwIHY0YIHupeQCDtj?si=Y5X7CdxbTh20OUmO7prm7Q

4 months ago

26 minutes

Spirit Punch

The Sacred Constellation of Us

So this is episode 1. Finally! Let's talk spiritual alignment, internal family systems theory, dogs and building trust in yourself.

4 months ago

20 minutes