In this episode, we sit down with the founders of the academic thought collective: The Ebony Tower. Daphne Penn and Rachel Cantave outline the scope and purpose of The Ebony Tower as well as providing valuable insights into the struggles of academia for black graduate students. We also discuss academic beefs and writing for the public. Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ Maya Doig-Acuna -https://twitter.com/mayaisai2 Support our guests: The Ebony Tower Website: https://theebonytower.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theebonytower_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theebonytower/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theebonytower/ Daphne Penn: Twitter: https://twitter.com/daphnempenn

We sat down again with non-profit worker and writer at The Feed, Billy Glidden. We discuss white allyship and talking to racists. Check it out! Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Support our guest(s): Billy Glidden: twitter.com/billyglidden

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Claudio of Gotham Sports Network’s “Nothin’ But Knicks” podcast. We discuss getting through Knick misery, the merits of tanking, and our favorite Carmelo Anthony games. Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Support our guest: Andrew Claudio: https://twitter.com/Claudio_GSN Nothin’ but Knicks: https://audioboom.com/channel/nothing-but-knicks

In this episode, we sit down with Bronwyn Isaac, comedian and writer for Bustle, Reductress, and The Whisky Journal. We discuss LGBTQ-Mormonism, manifestos, and believing your own hype. Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ + instagram.com/sondessalines Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame

In this episode, we sit down with comedian and budding viral star Randall Otis of AboveAverage to discuss stand-up, black spies, and interracial relationships in post-“Get Out” America. Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ + instagram.com/sondessalines Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Guest: Randall Otis - https://suburbancomedyblog.com/

In this episode, we sit down with director and writer Brandon Harrison of VerySmartBrothers.com to discuss Drake, pettiness around the internet, ESPN's Sage Steele and colorism, and how women seek order and men seek peace in relationships. Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Support our guest: Brandon Harrison - twitter.com/_brandonallen Check out his work at: http://verysmartbrothas.com/author/brandon-harrison/

Dr. Deem joins us as we provide the definitive review of the greatest show of the past year -- NBC's This Is Us...and share the times we've cried. Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Support our guest: Kadeem Howell www.instagram.com/DoctorDeem

In this episode we sit down with Physical Therapist, Kadeem “Dr. Deem” Howell, who's worked on that guy from The Revenant and beaten our co-host in foot races. We discuss the life of a college athlete, his time with the Buffalo Bills, and what it takes to keep professional athletes healthy. Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Support our guest: Kadeem Howell www.instagram.com/DoctorDeem

In this episode we bring together two talented comedians and writers from Deadass.tv and UCB, Jordana Jason and Chris Thompson, to discuss what makes good comedy and if there should be a line when it comes to humor. The DeadAss writers break down the art of funny and dominate in a new edition of Hate On. Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ + instagram.com/sondessalines Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Support our guest: Jordana Jason - twitter.com/Jordanajux Chris Thompson - twitter.com/uptownthompson Check out Deadass.tv for all things comedy!

After a long hiatus, we sit down with writer and editor AnnaMarie Houllis, who has published many stories on men's and women's lifestyle. More importantly, she founded the online publication HerReport.Org, which seeks to disseminate the under-reported stories of women worldwide. Join us as we laugh and discuss all things unrelated including the curious case of the unsolicited dick pic and traveling solo. Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ + instagram.com/sondessalines Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Support our guest: AnnaMarie Houlis - twitter.com/herreport + instagram.com/herreport If interested in contributing to HerReport.org please visit the website!

We sat down with non-profit worker, writer, lifelong Obama lover, and former staff member and friend to three term Mayor of Holyoke, Massachusetts — Billy Glidden. We touch upon the outcries to Trump's presidency, the Women's March on Washington and how to remain hopeful going forward. Check it out! Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Support our guest(s): Billy Glidden: twitter.com/billyglidden His most recent piece: http://www.thesweetland.co/single-post/2017/01/18/Are-You-Up

In this episode, we sit down with two Bronx-based visual artists - Dondre Green and Brandon Wilson. We discuss what insta-fame really means, how to successfully express your identity from behind the camera, and run down out favorite movies and music from 2016. Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Support our guests: Brandon Wilson: https://www.instagram.com/mellowed_wilson/ Dondre Green: https://www.instagram.com/dondregreen/ https://www.instagram.com/bronxnarratives/ http://www.bronxnarratives.com/ http://www.dondregreen.com/

In this episode, we sit down with the creator of Gotham Sports Network, Ethan Levy. We discuss what it takes to maintain and recruit for a sports platform, as well as dive into the nuances of the media/athlete relationship. Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Support our guest: Ethan Levy (twitter): @EthanGSN and @GothamSN https://gothamsn.com/

In this episode, founding member of The Strivers Row and current New York Public Library ambassador, Miles Hodges joins us to discuss his work at Riker’s Island and what it means to be an artist. Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/sondessalines/ Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Support out guest: Miles Hodges (twitter & instagram) - @milesXmiles http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/30/nyregion/bringing-poetry-to-rikers-island-where-they-cant-cage-your-mind.html?_r=03

In this episode, we bring a wealth of international and domestic political knowledge to the studio for a round table discussion on post-election America. We’re joined by Chris Flannery of Mandatory Sampson and JD, a professional in the field of international peace building and conflict prevention. To join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ https://www.instagram.com/uapodcast/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - twitter.com/SonDessaline Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Support our guest: Chris Flannery - https://twitter.com/mansamp The Mandatory Sampson Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/mandatorysampson Stand Up NY Labs - http://standupnylabs.com/media-entertainment/the-mandatory-sampson/

In this week’s episode of Unsolicited Advice, we're joined by INSIDER reporter Alana Yzola. We talk INSIDER's infamous "Chopped Cheese" scandal, cultural appropriation in media, as well as the journey towards becoming a reporter! Hosts: Evan Auguste - https://www.instagram.com/sondessalines/ Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Follow our guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alana_yzola/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlanaMYzola/?fref=ts Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LaLaeSOULa

While this isn't brought to by Unsolicited Advice, this segment from The New York Times podcast #StillProcessing hosted by the great Jenna Wortham and Wesley Morris was too good to pass up. It is must listen for anyone having difficulty understanding the pain and trauma felt by those affected by the election results. Through tears, listen as the two give voice to what so many are feeling at the moment. Please Share. And stay tuned for more episodes of Unsolicited Advice as we attack these issues from all angles with some awesome guests.

In this week’s episode of Unsolicited Advice, we traveled to Black Wax Studios in Midtown for a roundtable discussion on music-- as business and art. Joined by Hip Hop artists Nicolas Belafonte, LDoesit, and Christal Caines, and managers Ian Pollard and Justin Lamotte, we talk making it in the industry (or Top 5, or whatever). Ian tells us about getting his first platinum plaque with “Hit the Quan”, Justin shares what it took to get his client, Ari Lennox, signed to Dreamville, and more. Join the Conversation, follow us at: www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - https://www.instagram.com/sondessalines/ Evan Terrell - twitter.com/evanslame Victoria C - twitter.com/nihaovictoria Support our Guest(s): Ian Pollard - https://www.instagram.com/rushhourian/ Crystal Caines - https://www.facebook.com/MsCrystalCaines/ Justin Lamotte - https://twitter.com/justinlamotte Ldoesit - https://www.instagram.com/ldoesit_bmg/?hl=en RUSH HOUR ENTERTAINMENT - http://itsrushhour.com/ And book studio time at Black Wax - http://www.blackwaxcreative.com/

In this week's episode of Unsolicited Advice, the gang is joined by Hollywood agent extraordinaire Byron Wetzel, whose roster includes Michael Shannon, star of the upcoming film "Loving" based on the landmark civil rights case. Byron dishes on Hollywood's representation problem, industry trends and why his clients have passed on movies ranging from "Birth of a Nation" to "Fast and the Furious." Join the Conversation, follow us at: https://www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - https://twitter.com/SonDessaline Evan Terrell - https://twitter.com/evanslame Victoria C - https://twitter.com/nihaovictoria Support our Guest(s): Byron Wetzel - https://twitter.com/bwetzelnyc

Leading up to the October 24th launch of The Unsolicited Advice Podcast, the two Evans are joined by writer and blogger Maya Doig-Acuña to review the controversial film Birth of a Nation starring Nate Parker and some guy who looks like Idris Elba. Join the Conversation, follow us at: https://www.facebook.com/UAPod/ Hosts: Evan Auguste - https://twitter.com/SonDessaline Evan Terrell - https://twitter.com/evanslame Victoria C - https://twitter.com/nihaovictoria Support our Guest(s): Maya Doig-Acuña - https://instagram.com/mayaisai