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Real Deal with Akil

Akil Williams

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WARNING: LISTENERS DISCRETION IS ADVISEDThe Real Deal with Akil Podcast takes on the hottest topics of the week in the music and entertainment world, along with dating and sex talk. If you love controversy, raw, and uncut subjects and takes, then this is the podcast for you!! SO SIT BACK AND HAVE YOUR DRINK READY
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CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAH

Akilah Peynado

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My Name is Akilah, I come from a fundamental and VERY traditional Christian world and I have ALOT to say. Meaning: I’ll say and talk about things that isn’t “status quo” bravely. I LOVE to read and speak with authors. I also have an opinion about everything and I am good at giving (unsolicited) advice. LOL. Here I will discuss topics that include: femininity, taboo topics pertaining to sex, pop culture and everything in between. You can expect humor, sometimes tears and realness.
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After years of entertaining the idea of starting an interview based Hip-Hop podcast, but realizing how the saturated the genre was becoming, independent journalist Akil Pinnock decided to pivot. This spawned the Words Matter Pod w/ Akil Pinnock, a podcast dedicated to storytellers. Using his love for long-form interviewing, derived from listening to hours of interview Hip-Hop podcasts like Juan Epstein, Combat Jack, and Rap Radar. Akil Pinnock decided that he would take what he learned from ...
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In the latest episode, the RDWA podcast reacts to Donald Trump winning the election and what possibly went wrong for Kamala Harris and the democrat party Young Thug trial is finally over and what's next for Thug (44:41) Lil Durk is arrested for murder for hire and the drill era is officially coming to an end (53:15) James Harden debate and if he re…
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I explain how it was almost the end of this Japan podcast. I also discuss some delicious traditional Japanese food. I also talk about Japan convenience store smoothie machines. Links: Suntory Izakaya Tips Video: https://youtu.be/T_y1tPk0AhY?si=DMDn_jU33FlARwYI
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I share the untold story of how I ended up in Japan as a person of color. Experience Japan through my eyes in this revealing story. - Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil - Get an inside peek into life in Tokyo Japan with the Japan According to Akil Podcast.
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I discuss 4 essential furniture items for a Japanese home plus share some stories and advice related to them. - Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@japanaccordingtoakil⁠ Tik Tok:⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil⁠-The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil share…
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In this episode I got through a few popular neighborhoods in Tokyo, plus a nightlife story, and a big announcement!-47 Tokyo Neighborhoods Article:https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/tokyo-neighborhoods Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@japanaccordingtoakil Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil-The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives…
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I review a Japanese Netflix series that centers around the secret side of the sumo world. Sanctuary Netflix Link: https://www.netflix.com/jp-en/title/81144910 -The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Jap…
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(Apologies for the audio. I am using a new program and got the settings wrong) Welcome back to the Japan According to Akil podcast. I am back after a year and half off. I give you an update and explain what has been in Japan. -The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil sh…
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A review of House of Ninjas, a Japanese TV series available on Netflix. Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2bB4Mf2CyZnjFF2xt0Veg -The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday co…
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Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "The Muted Hopelessness" series by Love Belvin This is a 3-part series. The following episode is on Book One. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be offen…
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Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "Salvation: Black People and Love" by bell hooks. This is a 3-part series. The following episode is on the Intro. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be o…
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Ever found yourself pondering the shifting sands of public opinion or marveled at the strategic moves of hip-hop moguls like Drake? Well, keep your headphones close, because we're peeling back the layers on the art of public perception in the ever-turbulent world of hip-hop. Join us for a lively discussion where we connect the dots between personal…
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Prepare for a ringside seat as we grapple with the evolution of professional wrestling alongside the keen minds of Trey Malveaux, wrestling historian extraordinaire, and the charismatic YouTube heavyweight Mr. Mustard. We pierce the veil of WWE's storied past, from the raw intensity of the Attitude Era to today's wrestling renaissance, dissecting t…
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In part two, Dr. Boyd and I discuss the complicated legacy of Sylvia Robinson, founder of Sugarhill Records and if The Sugarhill Gang are “industry plants,” the kinship between hip-hop and jazz and why ultimately, hip-hop will be heard in the same prestigious cultural venues as jazz music. He also spoke on why MCing and DJing are the only elements …
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Today’s guest is none other than The Notorious PhD, Dr. Todd Boyd. Outside of his informative cultural commentary on basically every documentary ever made, Dr. Boyd has been a tenured professor in The University of Southern California's Cinematic Arts department for over 30 years. He’s written various articles and essay’s, co-wrote and produced 199…
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Seven Lakes senior and Louisiana Tech commit AJ Bates speaks on his commitment to the University, being the all time leading scorer at Seven Lakes. Bates also talks about being from Michigan and his upbringing and moving to Houston. Bates also speaks on the Houston Hoops and the business of AAU and also tells a story of when he got humbled in a gam…
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Justin Begg is one of the best point guards in the city of Houston and he sits down with RDWA and Ez Corner to talk about his visit to George Mason and why he decided to commit. Begg also talk about the AAU Nike EYBL circuit and the impact it has on him and other top players. His father Christian Begg is one of the most influential people in the AA…
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Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "Salvation: Black People and Love" by bell hooks. This is a 3-part series. The following episode is on the Intro. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be o…
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Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan marriage and Marcus asked his dad MJ to do what??? What is really 50/50 in a relationship? Would you date a 30 year old virgin? Ez gives his apology to CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans James Harden to the Clippers and what this mean moving forward Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platf…
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For the second time, we have Blvk H3ro. By the time this episode is released, H3ro will be on tour for his debut album, On A Mission, so I was happy he was able to sit down with Words Matter Pod before he got super busy on the road. In this week’s episode, we spoke about what it feels like to release your debut album, his music reflecting his perso…
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It’s good to be back! This week we have licensed psychotherapist, public speaker, podcaster, stand-up comic and author of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Clients Managing Trauma, The Solution Focused Marriage: 5 Simple Habits That Will Bring Out the Best in Your Relationship, Solution Building in Couples Therapy, The Art of Solution Focused The…
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Remember the days when clubbing was all about letting loose and dancing the night away? We do, and we miss it! The club scene has drastically changed, transforming from lively dance floors into spaces filled with couches and sections. The real human interaction we used to enjoy has been replaced by technology, and we're not fans of it. Join us as w…
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And we're back for part two. In the second and my favorite part of "The only thing constant is change," w/ film and tv editor Kristin Valentine. Valentine spoke about the intricacies of editing process as well as her favorite part of the process. She had a long list of editors she admires, she brought up a common but accurate cliché regarding editi…
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Sorry for the hiatus y'all, but today's episode is worth the wait. We had the pleasure of interviewing film and television editor, Kristin Valentine. Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, Valentine spoke about being a mathematician by trade as a data analyst for the Department of Defense before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in Hollywood. I…
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Will Victor's NBA debut ultimately be seen as a fluke, or are we witnessing the rise of the next superstar? Tune in to this episode where we dissect his summer league performance and the potential ramifications for the entire NBA. As we ride high on the excitement of hitting 30,000 downloads for RDWA podcast, we also find time to reflect on recent …
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Who will be the face of the NBA when LeBron James retires? On this episode, AK discuss the NBA's international takeover and the undeniable impact of players like Nikola Jokic, Giannis, Luka, and Victor Wembenayama. We compare the top five American players to their international counterparts and speculate about the future of the league. Guaranteed c…
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We’re back at CREATIVE SOUNDZ RECORDING STUDIOS, this time with owner, overall renaissance man, Grammy Award winner, Pusha Rod. Rod spoke about growing up on the East Side of South Central Los Angeles, but never allowing the negative stereotypes about his community define him, while also taking accountability for the roles he's played in his life. …
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Tv News anchor Jonathan Martin joins the podcast to discuss his departure from Fox 26 and what's next, Martin also speaks on his upcoming event with Houston Astros Jose Abreu and also Houston's mayor Sylvester Turner. He also speaks about the importance of being active in the community and being more than just a tv personality Watch and follow all …
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Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "Salvation: Black People and Love" by bell hooks. This is a 3-part series. The following episode is on the Intro. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may contain topics that may be o…
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Carl LeGrett is Senior Director of A&R/Publishing at Create Music Group, an independent data-driven media and technology company, that focuses on transparency with its creators. Aside from his work of finding talent, LeGrett has uncovered millions of dollars in unclaimed royalties for Create's artists, a practice not often synonymous with tradition…
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As promised, we’re back with Part. II of Rebel with a Cause w/ Grammy Award nominated reggae artist, Blvk H3ro. In the second and final part of this episode, H3ro speaks about what it means to be an independent reggae artist in this digital age, the Jamaican music business, non-Black artists making Black music, what it takes to be a professional mu…
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Espn Writer for the Houston Texans Dj Bien-Aime joins the RDWA Podcast to discuss the upcoming draft for the Texans and address the rumors of the team reportedly wanting to trade the pick and also discuss who will be the quarterback for the franchise and much more Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platforms Tiktok: @…
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It's only right that the longest Words Matter Pod episode thus far is a reflection of host, Akil Pinnock's Jamaican roots. Today's episode features reggae artist Blvk H3ro, who at the 65th Grammy Awards, was nominated for Best Global Music Performance for his feature on Ghanaian artist Rocky Dawuni's "Neva Bow Down." In part 1 of the almost 2 and a…
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Last week we took a trip to Creative Soundz Recording studios in the heart of L.A. to speak to Brandon Brown, Vice President of A&R at Interscope Records. Brown, a native of Compton, CA, a city with a rich Hip-Hop history recalls seeing Eazy-E drive down the street, growing up a half a mile away from where Straight Outta Compton was recorded, and l…
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A few weeks back we took a trip to East LA College where I interviewed John Mosley Jr., Head Coach of their Men's Basketball team. For two seasons, Mosley and crew have been the subject of Last Chance U: Basketball, a Netflix original series that covered the lives of these student athletes, the coaching staff and all the moving parts of the team. F…
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We're back for part 2 of "The Visual Language of Photography," with longtime New York City street Photographer, Jamel Shabazz. In the second part of our two hour interview, Mr. Shabazz spoke on the intent in which he traveled with as he walked the streets taking photographs, giving visibility to a community that was often invisible, a time in New Y…
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After months of communication, this past November we finally had the honor of interviewing Jamel Shabazz. Shabazz, a Brooklyn, NY native, is a renowned fashion, fine art, documentary and street style photographer as well as the author of Back in the Days, The Last Sunday in June, Seconds of my Life, Sights in the City: New York Street Photographs, …
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Quaz Degraft is an actor, director, writer and entrepreneur from Yonkers and West Haverstraw New York. Degraft explained how his career started by tagging along with his girlfriend at the time who joined an acting workshop, then going on to studying at various acting schools in New York after growing a love for the art form; all while working as an…
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Is Jalen Hurts a top 3 quarterback? How will Houston look in the next 10 years? Instagram will have people pay for blue checks, is it worth it? Can you date broke? Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platforms Tiktok: @rdwapodcast Instagram: @__rdwa Youtube: Real Deal with Akil…
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On today's episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Vikki Tobak, culture journalist, curator and author of Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop, and most recently, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History. We spent the first half of this interview speaking about Tobak's upbringing as an immigrant child from Kazakhstan in 1980s Detroit, falling i…
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Words Matter Pod w/ Akil Pinnock is back and better! Last month we interviewed then, Senior Reporter for Law & Crime News Meghann Cuniff. In a time where anything uploaded online can be perceived labeled as news, Cuniff's fair and unbiased coverage of the The People of the State of California vs. Daystar Peterson, a.k.a. Tory Lanez made her a viral…
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After a 110 day layoff, the Rdwa Podcast returns and Ak explains why it has been such a long delay from the last recording Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platforms Tiktok: @rdwapodcast Instagram: @__rdwa Youtube: Real Deal with AkilAkil Williams
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Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". This is my conclusion of this book. It was awesome. This book will stay in my rotation as a reference for sure. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger…
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Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may conta…
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Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning* This episode may conta…
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Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation.*Trigger Warning* This episode may contai…
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Warning: This is a conversation for mature audience only. I had the wonderful privilege of speaking with author Habeeb Akunde about his "Kunyaza". Let me tell you IT WAS ENLIGHTENING needless to say. Like, I had to fan myself. No lie. What is more interesting, he discusses this from a Muslim perspective. Overall, women, please know your PLEASURE ma…
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