A discussion of life and times in America with rapper and former university lecturer C.Shreve the Professor. Topics range from public health challenges to indie hip hop's underground. New episodes weekly.
Episodes
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Attempting to commercialize one's art has always been difficult. Navigating the highly competitive independent music landscape during the social media era amidst a pandemic might just kill you.
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Doing too much? Under too much pressure? Too much on your plate? Going too hard? You need to moderate muthafucka. Since the days of Aristotle, moderation has been highlighted as a tenant of "virtuous living." The pandemic provides a much difference context, but moderation is still as relevant as ever.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
In a process that feels very counterintuitive, the obstacles we face and the constraints we live through end up being a source for our drive and inspiration. Somehow, the monsters we face and the missions we complete earn badges of honor for our psyche which end up building the armor we use to take on the world.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Shreve shares his thoughts on the ways that comparisons can affect us both negatively and positively. From keeping up with the Joneses to social media influencers. From debates about Jordan vs. Kobe vs. LeBron to MC top 5s. Americans love to make comparisons--is our sense of joy suffering as a result?
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Being able to show gratitude for the little things in life can make a world of difference. Remaining grateful through hardships and staying thankful for small blessings can help provide the glimmer of hope and the thread of strength we need to get through.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Americans seem to think that a coronavirus vaccine is right around the corner when the simple truth is that it's not. The sooner we embrace preventative measures en masse, the sooner we have a chance to climb out of this. Shreve references Diffusion of Innovations theory and relates it to Americans' hesitancy to adopt known disease spread reduction methods.
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Maybe the ultimate psilocybin cautionary tale. In life sometimes you learn lessons the hard way. C.Shreve the storyteller presents us with his College Story aka the top 5 things you don’t want to experience on mushrooms. Parental discretion advised.
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
After taking in way too much news coverage during the 2020 election, the Professor highlights the importance of choosing accurate information channels in our decision making. Essentially, what's on your curriculum? The experiences we feed into our life with intention can have powerful impacts on where we go and how we get there. Blindly checking out only half the story will only get you half way there.
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Who Needs A Classroom Podcast will be many things. Sometimes a social commentary, sometimes a travel journal / parenting spout off, sometimes a classroom experience. Since Professor Shreve is no longer on campus, he needed a space to speak. An anything but predictable podcast from rapper & educator C.Shreve the Professor.
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Prior to the pandemic, Shreve was preparing for the End of the Weak MC competition in New York City. His appearance (like all NYC shows) is in somewhat of a holding pattern, so he's been extensively training his freestyle abilities in new ways to stay sharp. He discusses what freestyling means and how it can apply philosophically to life.