Benita, Sweet T, Lee Lee and Mr. C returns from an extended break. Jams, News, Dumb as Fuck and More! Shout Outs! www.rvasoul.com talkingsmackpodcast @gmail.com (804) 321-1010

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 3/24/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guest was Philosopher, Author, Activist, and candidate for President of the United States in 2024, Dr. Cornell West. Dr. West shared in conversation some of the planks and platform of his revolutionary political movement, rooted in Truth, Justice, and Love. Always information, insights, and dialogue from a Black Perspective. .cornelwest2024.com/

The Guys and Sweet T are back with Smack and Jams! Blue Lights in the Basement, Liam’s Corner and a healthy dose of Southern Soul. No Jokes today, but we answer the question ” Are You Better Off Today than 4 Years Ago?”  Does Trump really want to be a dictator? Join the discussion! www.rvasoul.com Leave a message on our VM Hotline (804) 321-1010 talkingsmackpodcast@gmail.com

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 3/10/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests was student organizers from several universities, Ethan Levine, Pan African Student Union; Brown Univ, Adam Ghannoum, Muslim Student Assoc., Univ Maryland, Momodou Taal, Coalition of Mutual Liberation; Cornell Univ. Also joining the second half discussion was Activist, Organizer, Journalist, Playwright, and U.S. Correspondent to the Herald (Zimbabwe’s National Newspaper) Obi Egbuna Jr. With wars in the Middle East, the African Continent, raging, and the death toll rising daily, we heard from these activists about their collective fight against Oppression, Racism, Zionism, and Colonialism.  Also, practical actions that can be done was shared concerning freedom struggles against colonialism, neo-colonialism, and settler colonialism, in the Americas, Africa, and Gaza.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Elliott, Friday 03/08/2024 at 8:00 PM (EST) ”Freestyle Friday Edition”; “The State of the Union and Black in America”. The Biden address and what it didn’t say about it’s largest support base. This was part of the open forum discussion. Also conversation the weeks topics that effect Black People locally, nationally and internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

Still Bill, Liam, KK, Marcus, Sweet T  and ,Big P are back with Smack and Jams! We are Black History and will continue to celebrate 365! Blue Lights in the Basement, Liam's Corner, #Asshole of the Week" Southern Soul and MORE! Shout outs! www.rvasoul.com (804) 321-1010 talkingsmackpodcast@gmail.com Listen on the Go! Download the Tunein.com App!

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 3/03/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests was Activist, Organizer, President, Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association-Memphis, Thomas Burrell. Mr. Burrell updated the listeners on the BFAA-organized gatherings and meetings of Black Farmers and Landowners around Mason Tennessee and in several southern states, about the Blue Oval City. The mission; is to capitalize on economic opportunities for the Black Community and Landowners, as Blue Oval City makes its home in the region. Hear about this and other information from the President of BFAA-Memphis, Mr. Thomas Burrell. Also, open forum conversation on issues and topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 2/25/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Author, Professor of Politics and African American Studies at the University of San Francisco, Dr. James Lance Taylor. As a member of the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee, Dr. Taylor updated the listeners on the California Reparations Movement. Also, conversations on issues and topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 02/18/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) ”Open Forum Sunday Edition”; Black Pastors Calling for Permanent Cease Fire in Gaza, this was part of the open forum discussion. Also conversation the weeks topics that effect Black People locally, nationally and internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

Still Bill, KK, DL ( not Hughley), Marcus, Sweet T and Big P celebrate Black History 365. Blue Lights in Basement, Liam's Corner and the Asshole of the Week, Southern Soul ,R&B and More! Shout Outs www.rvasoul.com talkingsmackpodcast@gmail.com VM Hotline (804) 321-1010

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 2/11/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Author, Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, Dr. Niambi Michelle Carter. The discussion centered around her book “American While Black: African Americans, Immigration, and the Limits of Citizenship”. Dr. Carter argues that immigration, both historically and in the contemporary moment, has served as a reminder of the limited inclusion of African Americans in the American body politic. Always conversations on issues and topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 2/04/2024 at 7:00 PM our guest was Professor of Communication and Africana Studies at Morgan State University, Prof. Jared A. Ball. The discussion centered around Prof. Ball’s book, The Myth And Propaganda of Black Buying Power, and how the claims of “Buying Power” and the impact of this myth have been on understanding media, race, class, and economics in the United States. Always conversations on issues and topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.

A full house today! Still Bill, Liam, DL(Not Hughely) ,KK, Marcus  and Sweet T from Sistas Talking Smack are here for the Jams, Jazz, Blue Lights in the Basement, Liam's Corner, Asshole of the Week, Super Bowl predictions, tunes reimagined on TV commercials  and some of the worst Dad jokes you have ever heard. Sit Back and Enjoy! Comments: www.rvasoul.com Shout Outs! (804) 321-1010 VM Hotline talkingsmackpodcast@gmail.com

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 1/28/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guests was Educator, Activist, Organizer, President of the Afrodescendant Nation, Dr. Akilah Mukarram, Activist, Organizer, Chairman of the Guyana Reparations Committee, Vice-Chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission, Eric Phillips. Our guest informed us about the National Plebiscite on Reparations, and the many Reparation group leaders, and formations that are working together to achieve our goal of full repair. Always conversations on issues and topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.   NATIONAL PLEBISCITE (BALLOT-REFERENDUM) ON REPARATIONS https://forms.gle/ntZyMLktu4dm7bm18 Make a donation to the Afrodescendant Nation https://www.afrodescendant.org/donate Support The National Reparations Convention Fundraiser https://gofund.me/13b8a5d

Benita, Sweet T and Lee Lee are back with Mr.C. Hot Jams, an extended "In Da News"  and " Dumb as F_CK" are back. You don't wanna miss this one! Is perverted sex a thing? All this and MORE! Shout Outs! Comments www.rvasoul.com (804) 321-1010 VM Hotline talkingsmackpodcast@gmail.com

Should U.S. scientists, who are allegedly responsible for engineering this virus and intentionally bypassing safety protocols, face involuntary manslaughter charges for their actions?

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 1/21/2024 at 7:00 PM our guest was the Chair of the African Studies Program, and Associate Professor of Political Science and the Islamic Studies Institute at McGill University, Dr. Khalid Mustafa Medani. The author of the book “Black Markets and Militants: Informal Networks in the Middle East and Africa” shared with us a historical background of the region, and gave insights on what is behind the Humanitarian Crisis in the Sudan. Always conversations on issues and topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally. Download a copy of the book https://www.khalidmedani.com/

Benita and Sweet T welcome Mr. C and Lee Lee to the first podcast of the year! It's Party time plus" In Da News "and "Ladies Only" segments. What 's your take on the Katt Williams interview and should couples share a Facebook page? What would you do for $100 million? All this and MORE! We welcome you to comment at www. rvasoul.com! Listen on the go on the Tunein app! Email us at talkingsmaackpocast@gmail.com VM Hot Line (804)) 321-1010

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 1/14/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” Perspectives on the final years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

It's a New Year and a New Season for the Guys! Still Bill and Big P welcome back Big Norm, KK and First Timer "DL" ( Not Hughley) to the mix! Hot Jams, Jazz, Blue Lights in the Basement, Liam's Corner and the First "Asshole of the Week" for the New Year! Enjoy and Shout Out! www.rvasoul.com (804)321-1010 VM Hotline talkingsmackpodcast@gmail.com