Two Fifteens

This Two Fifteens Special Drop episode explores Tupac’s Makaveli: The Don Killuminati--The 7 Day Theory album, recorded around Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and released on its official anniversary date. Johnson, Strouble, and Jones also draw parallels between recent shootings and themes explored throughout the album, offering reflections on Tupac’s potential thoughts and responses to the actions of some of today’s youth. We hope you enjoy this episode! This episode concludes a long Season 2.

Two Fifteens: The Podcast where Hip-Hop, Occupation, and Identity Collide holds space for conversations on occupational justice, Hip-Hop culture, the science of doing, and shaping the identity of people. This social science podcast aims to bring intellectual conversation to a dope house party. With that, welcome to the teacher's lounge everyday people!S2Ep7: A house-party type conversation between me and soon to be co-host Professor Maurice Johnson on Nas' debut album Illmatic. This is part one of a two part series titled: 7 Days in 94' where we discuss the impact of one week in April 1994... April 19 (the release of Nas' Illmatic) and April 26 (the release of Outkast's Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik). Of course, meaningfulness facilitates our conclusion. This is a raw recording.Professor Nova has taught for FAMU, FSU, West Virginia University, Kennesaw State University and Fort Valley State University. He has been featured in award winning blogs such as The Root, OkayPlayer, and other reputable media sources. We have some dope research coming your way as well.Connect with Maurice "Nova" Johnson on IG: @novatheprofessorEmail: [email protected] and blessings!-DJ (Dr. Jones)

Two Fifteens: The Podcast where Hip-Hop, Occupation, and Identity Collide holds space for conversations on occupational justice, Hip-Hop culture, the science of doing, and shaping the identity of people. This social science podcast aims to bring intellectual conversation to a dope house party. With that, welcome to the teacher's lounge everyday people!S2Ep6: A quick conversation between me and soon to be co-host Professor Maurice Johnson on the meaning, protest, sequence, and take-aways from the Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show. Of course, meaningfulness facilitates our conclusion. This is a raw recording.Professor Nova has taught for FAMU, FSU, West Virginia University, Kennesaw State University and Fort Valley State University. He has been featured in award winning blogs such as The Root, OkayPlayer, and other reputable media sources. We have some dope research coming your way as well.Connect with Maurice "Nova" Johnson on IG: @novatheprofessorEmail: [email protected] and blessings!-DJ (Dr. Jones)

Two Fifteens: The Podcast where Hip-Hop, Occupation, and Identity Collide holds space for conversations on occupational justice, Hip-Hop culture, the science of doing, and shaping the identity of people. This social science podcast aims to bring intellectual conversation to a dope house party. With that, welcome to the teacher's lounge everyday people!S2Ep5: We had the pleasure of speaking with Kwaku Agyemang... an occupational therapist in Hertfordshire, England. Kwaku, of Ghanaian decent, shares insight on how music influenced his life and how Hip Hop shapes aspects of his practice with youth who are incarcerated. Thank you Kwaku, for joining us for the second season as we continue to amplify the intersection of Hip Hop, occupation and identity. Connect with Kwaku Agyemang on IG: @OTandChillPeace and blessings!-DJ (Dr. Jones)

Two Fifteens: The Podcast where Hip-Hop, Occupation, and Identity Collide holds space for conversations on occupational justice, Hip-Hop culture, the science of doing, and shaping the identity of people. This social science podcast aims to bring intellectual conversation to a dope house party. With that, welcome to the teacher's lounge everyday people!S2Ep4: This episode is a collaborative conversation with Drs. Arameh and Josie Jarvis on the importance of informal publishing, OT Leadership, and how Hip Hop culture helps it all. Josie Jarvis, PP-OTD, MA-OTR/L, BA, BS is a part-time occupational therapist and full-time Open Science activist, who focuses on translating Critical Occupational Science Literacy through informal publishing and transparent implementation science. As the host of the Evolved Living Podcast, she shares diverse wisdom to support holistic adaptation to change. Dr. Arameh Anvarizahdeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is the youngest African American/Iranian woman Vice President of the American Occupational Therapy Association. As a founding member of COTAD, she empowers occupational therapy leaders to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, anti-racism, and anti-oppression in the profession. She is also Hip Hop and is running for President of AOTA. Please vote by 2/23/24. Connect with Josie Jarvis on via her website https://josiejarvis.com/Email: [email protected] with Arameh Anvarizahdeh on IG: @draramehLearn more about her work and campaign at https://aramehforpresident.my.canva.site/#TeamAramehTemplate for Contacting the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) regarding Election Transparency, Membership Deadline, and Notification Procedures Method: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-QafYbZ0zDyqArZMq8gxu0KanA4kU06ArHKUeWDcfX8/edit?usp=drive_linkPeace and blessings!-DJ (Dr. Jones)

Two Fifteens: The Podcast where Hip-Hop, Occupation, and Identity Collide holds space for conversations on occupational justice, Hip-Hop culture, the science of doing, and shaping the identity of people. This social science podcast aims to bring intellectual conversation to a dope house party. With that, welcome to the teacher's lounge everyday people!S2Ep3: We had the pleasure of speaking with Maurice "Nova" Johnson... a college prep and higher education professor, media and tech guru, a 2023 FAMU 40 Under 40 Awardee, Hip Hop scholar, researcher, and historian. Professor Nova has taught for FAMU, FSU, and West Virginia University. He has been featured in award winning blogs such as The Root, OkayPlayer, and other reputable media sources. This is a longer than usual episode due to Professor Nova's depth of knowledge regarding Hip-Hop. Thank you for joining us for the second season as we continue to amplify the intersection of Hip Hop, occupation and identity. Connect with Maurice "Nova" Johnson on IG: @novatheprofessorEmail: [email protected] and blessings!-DJ (Dr. Jones)

Two Fifteens: The Podcast where Hip-Hop, Occupation, and Identity Collide holds space for conversations on occupational injustice, Hip-Hop culture, the science of doing, and shaping the identity of people. This social science podcast aims to bring intellectual conversation to a dope house party. With that, welcome to the teacher's lounge everyday people!S2Ep2: We had the pleasure of speaking with Brandon Williams... a middle school teacher, sneaker head, emcee, firearms instructor, and business owner. Brandon has made it his mission to train 1,000,000 people on how to safely utilize weapons. This is a longer than usual episode due to us just kicking it. Thank you for joining us for the second season as we continue to amplify the intersection of Hip Hop, occupation and identity. Connect with Brandon Williams on IG: @mikejackmusikWebsite: www.panhandlearms.netPeace and blessings!-DJ (Dr. Jones)

Two Fifteens: The Podcast where Hip-Hop, Occupation, and Identity Collide holds space for conversations on occupational injustice, Hip-Hop culture, the science of doing, and shaping the identity of people. This social science podcast aims to bring intellectual conversation to a dope house party. With that, welcome to the teacher's lounge party people!S2Ep1 THE SEASON PREMIER! We had the pleasure of conversing with Manny Faces... a DJ, an award winning journalist, producer, Hip Hop scholar, father, Hubby, community activist, etc. Manny not only shared his knowledge from one of the boroughs of NY, but he schooled the teacher's lounge on how Hip Hop can truly save America. This is a longer than usual episode due to it's very rich content. Thank you for joining us for the second season as we continue to amplify the intersection of Hip Hop, occupation and identity. Connect with Manny Faces on IG: @MannyFacesOfficialWebsite: MannyFaces.comPodcast: "Hip Hop Can Save America"Peace and blessings!-DJ

Two Fifteens: The Podcast where Hip-Hop, Occupation, and Identity Collide holds space for conversations on occupational injustice, Hip-Hop culture, the science of doing, and shaping the identity of people. This social science podcast aims to bring intellectual conversation to a dope house party. With that, welcome to the lounge party people!S1Ep8 THE SEASON FINALE! We had the pleasure of conversing with Adrianne Bate also known as TiTi Talks. My friend is a physical therapist, massage therapist, doula, licensed drone pilot, a DJ, a podcaster, a producer... bruh/ sus... I could go on and on. She of course gives us insight on how Hip-Hop connects to occupation and function but she also spins (DJs) for us. Such a great ending to this inaugural season. Catch us in the New Year. Connect with Adrianne Bate aka Titi Talks on IG: @tititalksWebsite: Tititalks.comTrack referenced: All in a Day by Little BrotherPeace and blessings!-DJ

Two Fifteens: The Podcast where Hip-Hop, Occupation, and Identity Collide holds space for conversations on occupational injustice, Hip-Hop culture, the science of doing, and shaping the identity of people. This social science podcast aims to bring intellectual conversation to a dope house party. With that, welcome party people!On S1Ep7, we had the honor of conversing with Denerale Jones, the assistant director of operations at Penn Medicine's Penn Center for Community Health Workers. He is a Bloomberg Fellow at John Hopkins University's School of Public Health. As former Olympic hopeful for gymnastics, he has learned to use past traumas to succeed just like the spirit of Hip-Hop. Connect with Denerale Jones on IG: @juan_san_maloPeace and blessings!-DJ