African Secret Society of the Komo
This Black History Month episode of Count Time Podcast is an excerpt from interview with Dr. Ibrahima Seck Pt2 as he describes the African rites of passage from teenager to the world of the adults. This African initiation society led by The Mask has links to the Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans.
Baton Rouge Bus Boycott
This Black History Month episode of Count Time Podcast is an excerpt from interview with Johnnie A Jones, Sr. as he describes his experiences as the lawyer for the Baton Rouge Bus Boycott. The first successful civil rights bus boycott in the south.
Biloxi Beach Wade In
This Black History Month episode of Count Time Podcast Living Legends first hand description of the Biloxi Beach Wade also known as Bloody Sunday.
Deacons for Defense and Justice
This Black History Month episode of Count Time Podcast is an excerpt from interview with Charlie Granger as he describes his experiences as a member of the Deacons for Defense and Justice. Includes videos, links to award winning articles and the song “The Deacons” by its founder.
Verge Ausberry LSU Power Broker
LSU football standout, Executive Deputy Athletic Director and Executive Director of External Relations insightful discussion on building an athletic program the right way, impact of transfer portal and (NIL) Name Image Likeness. Verge Ausberry provides the keys to managing coaches and student-athletes.
Interview with Arlene Sanders
Moving stories from a real estate mogul and community servant. Living Legend Arlene Sanders details how her family came to own acres of land and was able to keep, farm and develop it since the 1800’s.
Living Legend at 95
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First Drug Czar
The first Drug Czar in Louisiana, Griffin Rivers talks about working for Gov. Edwin Edwards, his role of keeper of people” in prisons in Louisiana and Michigan and a passionate discussion about race, religion and education with his wife Freya Rivers.
Merry Christmas
May all that is beautiful, meaningful and brings you joy be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year! Merry Christmas from the Smart Brotha Media family!
Living Legend Jimmy Field
Interview with LSU football great Jimmy Field a community leader walking with the Lord. From his time on Billy Cannon led LSU teams, to traveling to Europe, to his successful law practice and election to the Louisiana Public Service Commission Jimmy talks about life and his long friendship with LD. Happy Holidays!
Interview with Freya Rivers
From desegregating Baton Rouge public schools, successful entrepreneur, educator to activist, What a life! An enlightening conversation full of emotion and humor with Living Legend Freya A Rivers.
Interview with Russell Sanders
A former marine, successful entrepreneur and currently “captured” husband’s humorous discussion of relationships and life. A raucous conversation with a man who has been everywhere and seen everything.