The Bougie Black Show

Season 2, Episode 11: They Say I'm Different

bougieblackshow — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:59:02 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic, Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he discusses why you should never work with friends or family; Jordan questions what type of dog he should get; the best way to name a pet; Cher's daughter's sex change; Columbia Univ. employee embezzles 180,000 bux; autoerotic aphyxiation; Eddie Murphy scandal and more. . . myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com www.sejordan.net Playlist Includes: 1. Cross My Mind - Jill Scott 2. There is No Tomorrow - Stephen Earley Jordan II and Marlon Saunders 3. Mood Indigo - Nina Simone 4. Suga Free - Terrance Trent D'arby 5. They Say I'm Different - Betty Davis

Season 2, Episode 10: Outside of Your Comfort Zone

bougieblackshow — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:31:56 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he discusses students being bribed to pass classes; is wearing a dashiki mean you're dressing hippy; Twitter, and his new addiction to it while the hatred spews on Facebook; Pelham 1, 2, 3 movie with Denzel Washington; Stepping outside of your comfort zone; perfect July 4th vacations and my fascination with spanish-speaking countries; NYC gay pride and marriage laws. www.sejordan.net bougieblackshow@gmail.com myspace.com/bougieblackshow Playlist Includes: Black Baby Tears by Stephen Earley Jordan II and Marlon Saunders Love Me or Leave Me by Nina Simone Touch it by Monifah Freedom Time by Lauryn Hill A Penny For Your Thought Saul Williams

Season 2, Episode 9: Music for My People

bougieblackshow — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:36:30 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues or race, class and gender. This episode he briefly discusses music that inspires him and then segways into amazing nonstop music. Playlist includes: 1. Don't Smoke in Bed - Nina Simone 2. Always on My Mind - Anoop Desai 3. 12 Monkeys Theme - Saul Williams 4. State of Accomodation - Sister Souljah 5. Blackbird - Nina Simone 6. There is no Tomorrow - Stephen Earley Jordan II and Marlon Saunders 7. How Come You Don't Love Me (remix) - Alicia Keys 8. Hate on Me - Jill Scott 9. We On Top A Dis - EZRA Bang

Season 2, Epsiode 8: Tearing Down the Facade--If I Ruled the World.

bougieblackshow — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:09:06 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he discusses Black Baptist churches pulling the wool over our eyes?; men and plastic surgery; why black people rarely commit suicide; and the craigslist killer is finally caught. www.sejordan.net bougieblackshow@gmail.com myspace.com/bougieblackshow Playlist includes: 1. If I Ruled the World - Nas and Lauryn Hill 2. I Don't Need It- Jamie Foxx 3. The Look Of Love - nina simone 4. 8 Minutes to Sunrise - jill scott and common 5. Easy Conversation - jill scott

Season 2, Episode 7: Face to Face with Online Dating

bougieblackshow — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:38:23 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he discusses why people don't volunteer that much in the US; the hottest tv shows for this season; how his book is being sold on ebay; and an extensive discussion of online dating and precautions we need to take. bougieblackshow@gmail.com myspace.com/bougieblackshow Playlist includes: 1. Black Stacey - Saul Williams 2. Elevators - Outkast 3. It's a Man's World - Seal

Season 2, Episode 6: They Say I'm Crazy

bougieblackshow — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:49:43 GMT

After a long hiatus, author and cultural critic discusses why he's been gone for so long; black men and mental health; whether Condoleezza Rice deserves the same pay rate as Bush to public speak; his newly released CD, "Black Baby Tears" and nonprofit organization; and whether or not it matters if Jesus was black. www.sejordan.net 206-600-6383 bougieblackshow@gmail.com Playlist includes: 1. Black Baby Tears - Stephen Earley Jordan (ft. Marlon Saunders) 2. In The Colors - Ben Harper 3. Destroy.Destroy.Destroy - Ezra Bang 4. No Other Love - John Legend (ft. Estelle)

Season 2, Episode 5: Live and Let Live, the Family Under Siege

bougieblackshow — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:00:26 GMT

Author and cultural critic, Stephen Earley Jordan Ii, discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he discusses how we need to support fellow artists (Etta James vs Beyonce); we find pleasure in other peoples' misfortunes; how Facebook has helped him reunite with family despite ancestral drama; why we need to re-analyze our relationships with friends and family; how it's hard to be nice to people. Contact: 206 600 6383 BougieBlackShow@gmail.com myspace.com/bougieblackshow Playlist: 1. I'd Rather Go Blind - Etta James 2. At Last - Beyonce 3. Guy Like Me - Operation S.O.U.L 4. Knock On Wood - Seal

Season 2, Episode 4: Cleaning Up The White Man's Mess Since Slavery

bougieblackshow — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:20:07 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he discusses how overwhelming crowded the inauguration was; how kind all attendees were; a caller from DC calls in and gives her experience of attending one of the presidential balls; how black folk are trying to get their lives together after inauguration; his upcoming cd "Black Baby Tears"; how black americans are the infrastructure of America. Sites of interest: myspace.com/bougieblackshow sejordan.net (official Stephen Earley Jordan II website) bougieblackshow@gmail.com HOTLINE: 206-600-6383 Playlist: Intro: DJ Paul Leasure 1. Like a King - Ben Harper 2. I Can't Stand the Rain - Seal 3. The Search - April Hill 4. Antidisestablishmentarianism - Queen Esther

Season 2, Episode 3: Credit Check/Reality Check

bougieblackshow — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:56:26 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode Jordan discusses Sister Souljah's theory on how black people can own businesses; how he was a victim of credit card fraud 10 years ago and still suffers from it; individuals need to learn their purpose on earth to succeed; callers reveal their new years resolution; and how black americans are profiting off of Obama. Sites of interest: www.sejordan.net (Official Stephen Earley Jordan II site) myspace.com/bougieblackshow 206 600 6383 (Bougie black show hotline!) Playlist includes: Introduction - DJ Paul Leasure 1. The Hate That Hate Produced - Sister Souljah 2. Calling All Angels - Lenny Kravitz 3. Mother's Spiritual - Laura Nyro

Season 2, Episode 2: 'Tis the Season to Not Celebrate

bougieblackshow — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:01:32 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he discusses the obligation of gift giving during Christmas; Documentary about Kwanzaa; Maya Angelou and her experience as a Madam; how corporate america loves gay black men but intimidated by other blacks; 5 tips to have better sex in 2009; Hunky Obama and his unapologetically black wife, Michelle, and more. Sites of interest: www.sejordan.net (The Official Stephen Earley Jordan II website) www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com HOTLINE: 206 600 6383 Playlist includes: Introduction by DJ Paul Leasure 1. Jolene - Dolly Parton 2. You Don't Know How it Feels - Tom Petty 3. Proud Mary - Tina Turner and Ike Turner 4. Love is - Common

Season 2, Episode 1: We've Arrived, But Where Are We Going?

bougieblackshow — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:01:50 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he introduces the new season with introduction and outro by NYC DJ Paul Leasure. Jordan discusses the difference between Facebook and Myspace; Will Smith's movie "Seven Pounds"; Why outspoken black people are called 'militant'; tips on how to lose weight and why black people can't lose weight; and how black youth have the "We've Arrived" mentality. Sites of interest include: www.sejordan.net (the official Stephen Earley Jordan II website) myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com The Official Bougie Black Show hotline: 206-600-6383 Playlist: *On My Bougie Black Show Intro by DJ Paul Leasure 1. LaLaLa - Saul Williams 2. Heartless - Kanye West 3. Saving Grace - Everlast *On My Bougie Black Show Outro by DJ Paul Leasure

Bougie Black Show Season II

bougieblackshow — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:21:32 GMT

Sunday, December 21, 2008 the new season begins. Stay tuned for the long-awaited Season 2 of The Bougie Black Show, hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II. Teaser/Introduction by DJ Paul Leasure. 206 600 6383 Call the hotline let us know what you think of the new introduction. BougieBlackshow@gmail.com Send us your tracks for the show!

Episode 47: The Best of the Bougie Black Show

bougieblackshow — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:39:52 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II, he prepares for Season II, by offering you a "Best of" episode, splicing some of his most controversial, yet hilarious moments ever! Call the hotline: 206 600 6383 Send us your tracks and comments: BougieBlackshow@gmail.com myspace.com/bougieblackshow Playlist includes: 1. In Love Forever - Keziah Jones 2. Our Father - Saul Williams

Episode 46: Getting Ready for a New Season

bougieblackshow — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:30:24 GMT

Stephen Earley Jordan II discusses issues of race, class, and gender. During this short episode, he tells the listeners that a new season for the show is approaching, his upcoming projects and what he has planned for inauguration day. Official Hotline: 206 600 6383 sites of interest: www.sejordan.net (Official Stephen Earley Jordan II website) bougieblackshow.podomatic.com myspace.com/bougieblackshow Playlist includes: 1. Solitary - Keziah Jones 2. Fine and Mellow - Billie Holiday

Episode 45 (Mid-week crisis): Helter Skelter--The Attack on Obama

bougieblackshow — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:35:13 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This mid-week crisis episode, he discusses alleged neo-nazis who claimed to want to assassinate Barack Obama and 102 random black americans. He discusses how White americans are beginning to fear their elite status may be taken away once Obama wins presidency; and he compares these people to Charles Manson's Helter Skelter and theory of a race war; and he finally challenges White supremecists. Sites of interest: www.sejordan.net (The official Stephen Earley Jordan II) www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com Hotline: 206-600-6383 Playlist includes: 1. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Nina Simone 2. Cool Like That - Digable Planets

Episode 44: As the Presidential Election Approaches. . .We Act Crazy

bougieblackshow — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:38:29 GMT

Peoples' true colors come through during the presidential elections as Pittsburgh's Ashley Todd blames Obama supports for slicing a "B" onto her face and old white women supporting Obama even though "he's a negro. He can't help it." NYC Police is under investigation again while Latino Michael Mineo claims that NYPD officers raped him with a walkie talkie--Al Sharpton supports him; Should Black folks get the Flu Shot? All that and more. Hotline: 206 - 600- 6383 Sites of interest: www.sejordan.net (The official Stephen Earley Jordan II website) www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow (The official Bougie Black Show page) bougieblackshow@gmail.com PLAYLIST includes: 1. Goodbye - Ki Ki 2. Yansh Control - Keziah Jones 3. A Poem That Means Nothing to You - Stephen Earley Jordan II 4. Stronger Than Me - Amy Winehouse 5. I Need Love - Robin Thicke 6. Married to the Blues - Shemekia Copeland

Episode 43: Back from Death

bougieblackshow — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:42:41 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he discusses how he almost died of anaphylaxis shock and why he's been gone for a few weeks; the notion of placing items on Lay Away in today's economy; technology and text messaging; Don Cornelius' abuse charges; the latest O.J. Simpson verdict; Man claiming to be JFK's and Marilyn Monroes baby. Hotline: 206 600 6383 www.sejordan.net (The official Stephen Earley Jordan website) www.bougieblackshow.podomatic.com bougieblackshow@gmail.com Playlist: 1. I Try - Gnarls Barkley 2. In My Bed - Amy Winehouse 3. My Brother - Keziah Jones 4. Golden Eye - Tina Turner 5. Cant' Tell Me Nothing - Kanye West

Episode 42 (mid-week crisis): The (White) Beat Down

bougieblackshow — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:50:25 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he discusses how these white women started to fight each other on the nyc subway; he also discusses P. Diddy/Pharrell and how the bougie black show has second-degree affiliation. Jordan plays mostly music during this episode. This episode offers a contest to its listeners--keep listening on how you can win! Call our hotline: 206 600 6383 bougieblackshow@gmail.com myspace.com/bougieblackshow www.sejordan.net (the official Stephen Earley Jordan II website) Playlist includes: 1. Saddest Story - Kelis 2. Black Coffee - Shemekia Copeland 3. I'll Be - Foxey Brown 4. More than Friends - Estelle 5. Beautiful Emilie - Keziah Jones 6. Rap Revolution - Operation Soul 7. Afro Blue My Mind - Marlon Saunders

Episode 41: Too Pro-Black

bougieblackshow — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:20:41 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he discusses accusations that he's TOO pro-black--and if a thing even exists; Queen Latifah's old "all-girl parties"; new CD to support Obama campaign; Why we need to keep in contact with close friends. Call the hotline: 206-600-6383 Sites of interest: www.sejordan.net (Official Stephen Earley Jordan II website) www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com Playlist: 1. Don't Chu Worry 'Bout Me - OutKast 2. Ghetto Child - Shemekia Copeland 3. You're Just an Old Antidistestablishment - Queen Esther (Live at the Apollo, Harlem NYC) 4. The Healer - Erykah Badu 5. Waiting for You - Seal

Episode 40: Black Businesses, Porn, and Public Opinion

bougieblackshow — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:48:18 GMT

Black Businesses, Porn, and Public Opinion Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he discusses how difficult it is for a black man to start a business; the importance of trusting people; his upcoming (3rd book), "Brotha, We Be Schooled"; Why kids don't visit porn sites as much; society's views on public opinion; Palin and banned books; and much more. Call the hotline: 206 600 6383 Sites of Interest: www.sejordan.net www.bougieblackshow.podomatic.com www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com * Remember to check us out and subscribe on iTunes. Keywords: Bougie Black Show. And, download us onto your iPod. Playlist Includes: 1. Pussy Got 9 Lives - Ezra Bang 2. Cornbread, Fish and Collard Greens - Anthony Hamilton 3. Slow Grind African - RZA 4. Extra Extra - Operation Soul 5. Love Is - Common 6. Turn Out the Light - Nelly Furtado

Episode 39: Black Folks Talkin' (Discussions with Queen Esther)

bougieblackshow — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:45:19 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class and gender. Ever wanted to eavesdrop on black folks' conversations? Here's your chance! ! ! This episode multitalented artist Queen Esther joins him for some intense "Black Talk" as they sit along the riverside in Manhattan. They discuss black women and perms, differences between blacks and whites, why black folks are scared of water; Texas hurricane victims; post-traumatic slave syndrome; hip-hop culture vs the n-word and our responsibility to the youth; Whether Michelle Obama a nappy-headed ho; Harlem and its gentrification and more. Hotline: 206 600 6383 bougieblackshow@gmail.com myspace.com/bougieblackshow Playlist includes: 1. Get It Right This Time - Queen Esther 2. Revolution - Nina Simone 3. Florida - Diplo 4. Nowhere to Run - Laura Nyro 5. New York City - Queen Esther

Episode 38 (mid-week crisis): Why Black People Beat Their Kids

bougieblackshow — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:53:28 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic, Stephen Earley Jordan II he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This Wednesday (mid-week crisis) episode, he discusses why black people beat their kids and white people choose other forms of discipline. Hotline: 206-600-6383 bougieblackshow@gmail.com www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow www.sejordan.net Playlist includes: 1. Domestic Violence - RZA

Episode 37: OJ, Tupac, and Transgenders (oh my!)

bougieblackshow — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:17:58 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he discusses his book he's working on, "Brotha, We Be Schooled" for high school and college students; OJ Simpon back on trial; Tupac, the most overrated deceased artist; Marion Jones and whether prisoners get email; NYC Yeshiva University transgender professor. Hotline: 206 600 6383 myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com The Official Stephen Earley Jordan II Website: www.sejordan.net Playlist includes: 1. Hey Bulldog - The Beatles 2. The Rhythm of the Saints - Paul Simon 3. Thinking it Over - Cody Chestnut 4. Trouble in Mind - Nina Simone 5. Strange Eyes - Sunz of Man, 12 O'Clock & Blue Raspberry

Episode 36 (mid-week crisis): See Ya Lata, Niggas (Analyzation of the N-Word)

bougieblackshow — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:35:52 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he reads a news article "Common Sense vs. Intelligence" by H. Lewis Smith while adding his own two-cents worth in between regarding the use of the N-word in the Black community. Hotline: 206 600 6383 Stephen Earley Jordan II official website: www.sejordan.net myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com Playlist includes: 1. At This Point In My Life - Tracy Chapman 2. Whoa - Lil' Kim

Episode 35: Coping With Loneliness as 9/11 Approaches

bougieblackshow — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:16:38 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II. He discusses issues of race, class, and gender. On today's episode, Jordan candidly discusses the issue of why people think he's rich and constantly ask him for money; current issues in the world; his new nonprofit business he's starting (he'll need your support!); he discusses the issue of loneliness in the humans and how it's prevalent; and with the anniversary of 9/11 incidences, he discusses his loneliness for the first time. Sites of interest: www.sejordan.net (The official Stephen Earley Jordan II site) www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com Hotline: 206-600-6383 Playlist includes: 1. Come Into My House - Queen Latifah 2. Brown Eyed Blues - Ben Harper 3. My Jamaican Guy - Grace Jones 4. Alone With You - Tevin Campbell 5. The Thickness - Jill Scott

Episode 34: Back from Vacation: Costa Rica, NYC, WVa, what do they have in common?

bougieblackshow — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:11:01 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he comes back from his 3-week break, discussing his trips to Costa Rica, NYC, and WVa. He also discusses the death of Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes, his views on southern baptist churches, and man's interpretation on the bible. He also discusses the launch of his new website - www.sejordan.net Hotline: 206-600-6383 bougieblackshow@gmail.com http://www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow Playlist includes: 1. Family Affair - Joss Stone, John Legend, Van Hunt 2. Plush - Stone Temple Pilots 3. My Vision - Seal 4. Show Me A Little Shame - Ben Harper 5. She Loves the Flava - Camar

Episode 33: Finding Me : Interview with Roger Omeus and RayMartell Moore

bougieblackshow — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:58:37 GMT

Finding Me: Interview with Roger Omeus and RayMartell Hosted by Author and cultural critic, Stephen Earley Jordan II discusses issues of race, class, and gender. During this episode he interviews Roger Omeus (writer/director) and RayMartell Moore (actor) of the film "Finding Me" (see www.Thanks4FindingMe.com). They discuss the obstacles of independent films and being a black actor; being black and gay in the film industry; being straight and playing a gay role. myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com Hotline: 206- 600-6383 Playlist 1. I Wanna Be Your Lover - Prince 2. Play - Kate Nash 3. I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl- Nina Simone 4. The Three of Us - Ben Harper 5. Untitled Introduction - India Arie 6. The Preacher - Nitin Sawhney

Episode 32: Acting White and Jesse Jackson

bougieblackshow — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:35:41 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author, Stephen Earley Jordan II. Jordan discusses issues of race, class, and gender. During this episode, Jordan questions whether or not he acts/speaks white; why we need more than one income; how to save money in this crazy economy; Why women shouldn't go out drinking alone; how we are the cause of our own demise; Jesse Jackson and the 'n' word and who can say it. CALL THE HOTLINE: 206 600 6383 myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com Playlist includes: 1. Six-inch Pumps - Miss B. 2. Don't Get No Better - Cody Chestnutt 3. I'm Fly - C-Jay 4. Influence - Jurassic 5 5. Escape from Stinktown - Tiombe Lockhart

Episode 31: Obama Drama

bougieblackshow — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:24:39 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class and gender. This episode covers all the Obama drama. Jordan discusses who Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and Obama stand for within the black community; the Obama family the butt of a controversial magazine cover; how the black community is not united; along with caller responses about Obama. Hotline 206 600 6383 myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com 1. Strange Fruit - Nina Simone 2. Revolution - Tracy Chapman 3. Nicest Thing - Kate Nash 4. Crazy - Alanis Morrisette 5. Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness - Smashing Pumpkins 6. Ode to Dark Eyes - The Jazz Mandolin Project

Episode 30: My Friends Wear Prada, Your Friends Wear Keds

bougieblackshow — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:21:37 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author of "Beyond Bougie" and "Cold, Black, and Hungry", Stephen Earley Jordan II discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode Jordan follows up with listener responses to the two Bridget (the prostitute episodes) and discusses classism in the United States. He discusses how the U.S. was founded upon a classist infrastructure but we don't want to admit it. Hotline: 206 -600-6383 myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com Playlist includes: 1. Momma's Trippin' - Ben Harper 2. Black Crow - Jamaroqui 3. Once it Was Alright Now (Farmer Joe) - Laura Nyro 4. Fast As You Can - Fiona Apple 5. Confused - Tevin Campbell

Episode 29: Part II--Bridget the Prostitute

bougieblackshow — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:43:58 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic, Stephen Earley Jordan II, he and Derron C. Cook (of motionphics.com) interviews prostitute Bridgette and her boyfriend (a minister of sorts), Carlton in Union Square in Manhattan, NYC. She speaks of her past careers, her health, her goals. Carlton speaks of his "ministries" and how they met. bougieblackshow@gmail.com myspace.com/bougieblackshow New Hotline: 206 600 6383 Playlist includes: 1. Anton Valotti - Spiro 2. Missy Elliot - Why You Hurt Me 3. Prince - Gett Off 4. India Arie - I See God In You 5. Christina Aguilera and Herbie Hancock - A Song For You 6. Damien Marley - Pimpa's Paradise

Episode 28: Part I of II. Bridget, the Prostitute--An Exclusive Interview

bougieblackshow — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:22:32 GMT

Episode I of II. The episode ya'll have been waiting for! Bridget, the prostitute, and a paranoid schizophrenic, gets interviewed by Stephen Earley Jordan II and discusses her goals, her mental disease, her drug addiction, how and why she got out of prostitution and what she does to make money, and an organization she'd like to start to help other women get off the streets. She discusses R. Kelly trial, Elliot Spitzer, and her boyfriend, a self-proclaimed minister, a former trick. Recorded on the corner at Union Square, NYC--a lot of background noise, sorry! 206-600-6383 myspace.com/bougieblackshow Playlist includes: BougieBlackShow Listeners on R.Kelly - Various Honey Molasses - Jill Scott The Oldest Profession - Cy Coleman Ain't Got No - Nina Simone King Heroin - James Brown Footsteps - Nitin Sawhney

Episode 27: Myspace and the "N" Word

bougieblackshow — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:38:30 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II discusses issues of race, class, and gender. During this episode he discusses his unique experience at NY Queen's (gay) Pride, whether or not gay people overexaggerate their femininity and masculinity; Rachel Ray and her terrorist ways; Teacher proposing 3some with 15year old student; and an open letter to Myspace who allows racist screennames. www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com New Hotline--206-600-6383 Playlist 1. To the Bone - The Actual Facts 2. Mariella - Kate Nash 3. Stitched Up - Herbie Hancock and John Mayer 4. Little L- Jamaroqui 5. Turn Me On - Norah Jones 6. Looking Back on Vanity - Remy Shand

Episode 26 - Living in the City --Substandard conditions

bougieblackshow — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:13:16 GMT

Author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode he discusses the "albino monkeys" of NYC, poettess Cathy Delaleu author of "Wrapping Thoughts Beneath Emotive Rain", substandard hospitals in NYC, HipHoppers who are gay and much more! bougieblackshow@gmail.com myspace.com/bougieblackshow New Hotline: 206-600-6383 Playlist includes: 1. Living in the City - Des'ree 2. Bring the Funk - Ben Harper 3. Mista Mista - Wyclef Jean 4. Call My Name - Prince 5. I Miss You When You're Gone - The Cranberries 6. Funky Monks - Red Hot Chilli Peppers

The Projects: Living in Thug Mansion

bougieblackshow — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:13:16 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode questions why tattoos are a "white" thing; why Black folk don't take depression / mental disease serious; my experience in The Projects; and Beyonce's Black Lolita girls. This episode also has a question of the week--first caller gets a free copy of "Cold, Black, and Hungry" written by Stephen Earley Jordan II. bougieblackshow@gmail.com myspace.com/bougieblackshow New Hotline: 206-600-6383 Playlist includes: 1. Hood Boi - Fantasia ft. Big Boi 2. Don't You Ever - The Sweet Divines 3. Do I Move You - Nina Simone 4. Freaky to You - Sweet Stuff 5. The Ghetto - George Benson 6. Thug Mansion - Tupac

Sitting in the Black Section

bougieblackshow — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:40:02 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. (Sorry for the delay in episodes. Technical difficulties.) This episode Jordan discusses his trip to Philly and how he was forced to sit in the "Blacks Only" section in restaurant and other unrelated drama. Call the hotline at 206 600 6383!!! www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com Playlist includes: 1. Sexual Revolution - Macy Gray 2. Back To The People 3. If You Want Me To Stay- Sly and the Family Stone 4. Friendly Skies - Missy Elliot ft. Ginuwine 5. I Put A Spell On You - Queen Latifah 6. Take Off Your Cool - Outkast ft. Nora Jones 7. Down Here In Hell With You - Van Hunt 8. Shit Song - Kate Nash

Denied Justice and Gentrified

bougieblackshow — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:47:47 GMT

Hosted by Cultural Critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode Jordan has an indepth coverage of the Sean Bell Trial; a personal attack on journalist Andrea Peyser; the hustler spirit of 125th street; Wesley Snipes goes to jail for avoiding tax payments; student creating art out of her many induced abortions. www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com Listen to the show and comment on our new hotline! 206-600-6383 Playlist includes: 1. Improvise - Jurassic 5 2. Big Black Funky Slave - Eddie Simpson 3. Pussy Got 9 Lives - Ezra Bang 4. Simple- India Arie 5. El Nicoya - Santana 6. The Cool, Cool River - Paul Simon 7. I Got To See You Again - Norah Jones

A Bougie-approved Music Selection

bougieblackshow — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:37:07 GMT

Author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, takes a break from podcasting for a week. He briefly discusses his public discussions on race, class, and gender; why he is considered bougie. Then he concludes the show with a funky music selection. Be back next week with a full show. www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com 1. Funky Black man - Earnest Jackson 2. Funk You Up - The Sequence 3. Straight Cold Player - Lenny Kravitz 4. Kitty Box - Lil' Kim 5. Woman's Blues - Laura Nyro 6. Roots ft Cody Chestnutt 7. Character - Van Hunt 8. Suffocated Love - Tricky

How We Lost to the White Man

bougieblackshow — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:42:45 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode covers: do black people deserve exclusivity in organizations; girl found hanging in her closet; bridezillas arrested; subway perv arrested 53rd time; and an extended coverage of how we lost to the white man. www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com 1. Got to Give it Up - Marvin Gaye 2. The Thrill is Gone - BB King and Tracy Chapman 3. Lunch or Dinner - Sunshine Anderson 4. Stoned Soul Picnic - Laura Nyro 5. Fast Car - Wyclef Jean and Paul Simon 6. Lets not play the Game - Maxwell 7. Africa - D'Angelo

Walking Through the Darkness

bougieblackshow — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:21:41 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode covers issues of 3rd graders trying to harm (perhaps kill?) their teacher; 40th Anniversary for MLK Jr's death; follow-up to Columbia University professor Madonna Constantine and pregnant man tale and more. . . www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com Playlist: 1. Nasty Girl - Betty Davis 2. Cold Feet - Albert King 3. Summertime - Sam Cooke 4. Life in America - Cody Chestnutt 5. Freedom Time - Lauryn Hill 6. Walking Through the Darkness - Takitha

Misunderstood--What Educated Black People Like

bougieblackshow — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:51:29 GMT

Hosted by Cultural Critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II, this episode has an overall theme of what educated black people like. Topics covered include: What educated black people like; why he's scared of undereducated black people; violence in hip hop; a man giving birth; more gentrification updates; and black people vs. depression. bougieblackshow@gmail.com www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow Playlist includes: 1. I think it's better - Jill Scott 2. Billy Jean - Chris Cornell 3. Since I Seen't You - Anthony Hamilton 4. Bitch, I'm Broke - Cody Chestnutt 5. Royalty - Cody Chestnut 6. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Nina Simone 7. Misunderstood - Common 8. Forgive them Father - Lauryn Hill

Fight or Flight--the instinctual response

bougieblackshow — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:49:58 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class and gender. This episode covers how to stop being jealous of others; protecting our children from internet stalkers (cops); followup to the Clitoria Jackson tale; Dr. Dre's baby-momma drama; Obama; New MLK play; and FIGHT OR FLIGHT--when it comes to being threatened with a racially-charged conversation. www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com Playlist includes: 1. Staying Alive - Wyclef Jean 2. Coming From Where I'm From - Anthony Hamilton 3. Truth or Dare - N.E.R.D. (ft, Kelis and Terrar) 4. Rock Steady - Remy Shand 5. Payback - James Brown 6. Young, Gifted, and Black (Nina Simone) outtro - DJ Paul Leasure 7. It's Your World (ft, Bilal and Pops) - Common

Final Hour: Setting us up to Fail

bougieblackshow — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:54:10 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II, he questions - - Are we setting ourselves up to fail by naming our children ridiculous names? Does naming our children names like Clitoria Jackson (yes! a real name) show our lack of educational and economic advancement? Jordan questions if he is antiwhite, why STD rate is higher among black teen girls and how we can change that; children handcuffed in classrooms, and NY's first Black, blind governor. bougieblackshow@gmail.com www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow Playlist includes: 1. I Had a Dream I Was falling Through a Hole In the Ozone Layer - Deee-Lite 2. It's All Part of a Bigger Plan - Diplo 3. Designated Fool - Terence Trent D'Arby 4. Soldier - Erykah Badu 5. Final Hour - Lauryn Hill 6. Lonesome Valley - The Fairfield Four 7. Who Will Go - Marlon Saunders

On a Hot Tin Roof: Your Man My Man

bougieblackshow — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:52:49 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic, Stephen Earley Jordan II. He discusses Black women who are missing; Black people win a new gentrification case in The Bronx; how do you know if your neighborhood is being gentrified; Why White Americans love to adopt African babies; New all-Black cast to Tennessee Williams' play; Prison rate higher than ever in the US; What you'd do if your spouse turned out to be a different gender? www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow bougieblackshow@gmail.com Playlist includes: Undercurrent: Works- Diplo 1. Sunset - Nitin Sawhney 2. The Healer - Erykah Badu 3. Road to Zion - Damian Marley 4. Where Do We Go From Here - Alicia Keys 5. Honeythistle - The Sweet Divines (www.thesweetdivines.com) 6. Your Man My Man - Betty Davis 7. Ain't No Sunshine (remix) - Al Jarreau

Special People: What Happened to America's Youth?

bougieblackshow — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:13:10 GMT

Hosted by cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II. Jordan discusses issues of race, class, and gender with an emphasis on what Happened to America's Youth? Discussion covers how reality television portrays money-hungry Americans; female circumcision; how the media is desperate for news articles; and an extensive coverage and dedication to Lawrence King, young teen murdered by classmate for being gay and the responsibility of parenthood. Visit myspace.com/bougieblackshow email comments to: bougieblackshow@gmail.com Playlist includes: 1. You Stepped Out of a Dream - Sarah Vaughan 2. Prelude to a Kiss - Alicia Keys 3. Opression - Ben Harper 4. Testify - Common 5. Special People - Betty Davis 6. Sometimes it Snows in April - Prince 7. You Don't Love Me When I Cry - Laura Nyra

The Race Card (a well-deserved noose?)

bougieblackshow — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:36:57 GMT

Hosted by Author and Cultural Critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses issues of race, class, and gender. This episode continues to discuss the faux lynchings in the US; Columbia University Professor pulling the race card; new flick to conclude a Black History month; What happened to Sean Bell (and what is his widowed wife up to?); 30 influential Black folks in NYC; and the MOW MOWs. bougieblackshow@gmail.com myspace.com/bougieblackshow Playlist Includes: 1. Good Stuff - Kelis 2. Some Like it Hot - Marilyn Monroe 3. Poverty Train - Laura Nyro 4. Turn My TV On - Van Hunt 5. Feedback - Janet 6. Celebrity - Taylor McFerrin (ft. TK Wonder)

This Land Is Your Land

bougieblackshow — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:25:39 GMT

Hosted by author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II, this episode has an overall theme of "This Land Is Your Land" as he discusses racial profiling on the NJ turnpike and NYC Subways; would you donate an organ to a friend?; and a new book to help celebrate Black History Month. Jordan also follows up on "The Megan Williams Tale" (an older podcast episode) chronicling the life of young Black girl Megan Williams who was raped, kidnapped and tortured. Playlist Includes: 1. This Land Is Your Land --Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings 2. Destroy.Destroy.Destroy -- Ezra Bang 3. Real Talk --Gil-T 4. They Say I'm Different --Betty Davis 5. Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey --Sly and the Family Stone 6. Siren Song --Tamar Kali

Black History Month (and the mess that comes with it)

bougieblackshow — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:10:34 GMT

Cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II hosts the Bougie Black Show. This episode has an overall theme Happy Black History month (and the mess that comes with it). Topics include Black History Month and the history behind it, follow-up to Hungry Haitians eating dirt; why smokers are rude; death to gays but free operations for Irani trannies; Harlemites rally to stop gentrification; 100 gay Black Baptists outted by email; Obama backed by Kennedys and Toni Morrison; more on Heath Ledger. . . Playlist includes: Undercurrent- Love for Sale - Coltrane/Miles 1. Hate on Me - Jill Scott 2. Dickhead - Kate Nash 3. Booty - Erykah Badu 4. Across 110th Street - Bobby Womack 5. Love Serenade - Marlon Saunders 6. The Way of the World - Queen Esther 7. Gesundeit Zeigeist - Ezra Bang

Why Are People So Cruel?

bougieblackshow — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:31:14 GMT

Cultural critic and author Stephen Earley Jordan II hosts the Bougie Black Show. This episode has an overall theme of how we as humans can never fully gain the trust of others because humans are so cruel and have false intentions. Topics of race, class, and gender are discussed with a focus on gentrification in Harlem, teens used as sexslave by cop and his girl friend, Haitians living in poverty and eating mudpies, and the ongoing Heath Ledger saga. Playlist includes: Undercurrent: Agboju Logun-Shina Williams and His African Percussionists 1. He Was a Big Freak - Betty Davis 2. Beautiful Day - Ki Ki 3. Darling Nikki - Prince 4. Be - Common 5. Chicken Grease - D'angelo 6. Feelin' Good (verge remixed) - Nina Simone (Joe Claussell Remix

What the Hell Is Wrong With Us?

bougieblackshow — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:56:34 GMT

Author and cultural critic, Stephen Earley Jordan II discusses newspaper clippings, and blogs. Discussion includes: Peru Negro, A call for action for Al Sharpton/Jesse Jackson; Dionne Warwick robbed; the power of Oprah, among other topics. Playlist includes: Undercurrent, Freddie Freeloader-Miles Davis 1. Bring it On-Lenny Kravitz 2. Sing O' the Times-Prince 3. The Overtaking-Tiombe Lockhart 4. Hope He'll be Happier - April Hill 5. Show Me Foregiveness - Bjork 6. I Put a Spell on You - Nina Simone

Black Female Poets (featuring Sonia Sanchez): Part II of II

bougieblackshow — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:44:07 GMT

Author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II discusses black female poets and concluding the show by expressing how poetry is what has kept society and culture alive and well. An exclusive recording of poet Sonia Sanchez. www.myspace.com/bougieblackshow Playlist includes: Undercurrent--Cousin Mary - John Coltrane 1. Locomotive Overthrow - Annakin Slayd 2. Mississippi Goddamn - Nina Simone 3. If you can't say no - Lenny Kravitz 4. Everything Man - Talib Kweli ft. Sonia Sanchez 5. All Apologies - Sinead O'Connor

Black Female Poets (Part I of II)

bougieblackshow — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:38:09 GMT

Introduction by DJ Paul Leasure. Produced by Jaz and hosted by Stephen Earley Jordan II author of "Beyond Bougie" and "Cold, Black, and Hungry". He features two NYC poets, Cathy Delaleu and Celeste Doaks. This is Part I of II. Part II will feature Sonia Sanchez. Tracklist: 1) The Charmels - I'll Never Grow Old 2) Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators - No One's Gonna Love You 3) Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Let Them Knock 4) Nina Simone - I Shall Be Released 5) Etta James - Don't Go To Strangers

The Megan Williams Tale: Racism In West Virginia

bougieblackshow — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:03:43 GMT

Produced by Jaz, hosted by Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses 20-year-old, Black West Virginian, Megan Williams who was kidnapped and tortured for approximately a week. Jordan discusses the reasons why he only visits West Virginia only once a year, his experiences with racism, and what what happen if there were ever retaliation. News article clips is used as reference. Playlist Includes: 100 Days - Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings Push On - Surreal & The Sound Providers Your Mama Wants Ya Back - Betty Davis Four Women - Nina Simone We Put A Pearl In The Ground - St. Vincent Pain In My Heart - Otis Redding

Living with HIV and Under 30 (PART TWO)

bougieblackshow — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:38:58 GMT

Produced by Jaz and hosted by author Stephen Earley Jordan II. Jordan interviews Jay, a mid-twenties Puerto Rican male, about HIV, the common misconceptions. (Part II of II) Playlist: Undercurrent: "M " - Zero-7 1) "Baby I'm A Star" - Prince 2) "Magic Touch" - Kudu 3) "Wanderlust" - Bjork 4) "Stop Me" - Mark Ronson ft. Daniel Merriweather 5) "Bomb Yourself" - TV On The Radio 6) "Stronger" - Kanye West 7)"Get Off" - Dragons of Zynth

Living with HIV and Under 30 (Part I)

bougieblackshow — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:33:49 GMT

Produced by Jaz and hosted by author Stephen Earley Jordan II. Jordan interviews Jay, a mid-twenties Puerto Rican male, about HIV, the common misconceptions. (Part I of II) Playlist: Undercurrent: "M " - Zero-7 1) "Baby I'm A Star" - Prince 2) "Magic Touch" - Kudu 3) "Wanderlust" - Bjork 4) "Stop Me" - Mark Ronson ft. Daniel Merriweather 5) "Bomb Yourself" - TV On The Radio 6) "Stronger" - Kanye West 7)"Get Off" - Dragons of Zynth

Self-Loathing Among Black Americans

bougieblackshow — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:54:30 GMT

Produced by Jasmine, hosted by Stephen Earley Jordan II, discussing self-loathing among black americans and why we accept less than the best in our daily experiences. playlist: James Brown: Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud Lupe Fiasco ft. Kanye West - Us Placers K-Os - Elektrik Heat (The Seekwill) Nina Simone - Black Is the Color Of My True Love's Hair (Jaffa Remix) Black On White Affair - Bold Soul Sister, Bold Soul Brother Diplo - Way Wore

Finding the Next James Baldwin

bougieblackshow — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:06:42 GMT

Produced by Jasmine, Stephen Earley Jordan II introduces their new introduction by NYC DJ Paul Leasure. Topic is Finding the New James Baldwin, discussing poorly crafted Black literature, how to rise above the masses of street literature. Jasmine's playlist includes: playlist: 1) Introduction (DJ Paul Leasure 2) James Brown - Let Yourself Go 3) Brother Ali - Freedom Ain't Free 4) Josephine Baker - C'est Lui 5) Guru ft. Erykah Badu - Plenty 6) The Dears - I Fell Deep 7) Cody Chesnutt - 5 On A Joyride 8) Diplo - Sarah