GRIOT Talks Series is a podcast created to introduce and preserve intellectual content in our communities. Join Renel Augustin aka Nelz (along with surprise guests) to hear about topics that range from history, politics, and social justice to relationships, pop culture and music. You will have the opportunity to express your input through social media by way of the GRIOT Talks Instagram page (@GRIOTTalks) This podcast has something for everyone!! Give us a listen, and do your part in Generating Realistic Intellectual Output Together.
Episode #10- From Empire to Extra TIme- How Colonialism Still Shapes The World Cup
After a monumental World Cup, you know it was only right for us to shine some light on some history that influenced the very game or games that we were watching... Be sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE US 5 STARS and most importantly TELL A FRIEND!!!
4 Jul 2026
Episode #9- The Revolution They Didn't Teach You: Black America, the Caribbean, and the Fight for Independence
Happy 4th!!! Or is it so happy?? On this episode we explore African-American and Caribbean involvement in the American struggle for independence from different viewpoints. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE US 5 STARS and most importantly TELL A FRIEND!!!!
21 Jun 2026
Episode #8- Juneteenth: What does it all mean?
After TWO long years..... WE ARE BACK!!! So excited to be back on the podcast scene again, and we are coming out the gate with a great topic... Juneteenth!!! We discuss the layout to what led to the now federal holiday, along with the legacy and impact of it on American society. Hope you enjoy this one. Be sure to subscribe, rate us 5 stars and most importantly, TELL A FRIEND!!!
4 Jun 2024
GRIOT Anthology #5- Lost Communities (Pt. 2, Greenwood District aka Black Wall Street)
We continue our anthology series by looking into lost African-American and Hispanic communities, once thriving and successful and now lost in the annals of history. What happened? This episode we look into the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma also known as Black Wall Street and the massacre the decimated the community, turning it into a shell of itself.
Per usual we are looking forward to your feedback! Subscribe, rate us 5 stars and show us some love by telling a friend!!!
16 May 2024
GRIOT Anthology #4- Lost Communities (Pt.1, Ocoee)
We continue our anthology series by looking into lost African-American and Hispanic communities, once thriving and successful and now lost in the annals of history. What happened? This week we look into Ocoee, Florida and the massacre that literally wiped the black population from the town for over 60 years.
Per usual we are looking forward to your feedback! Subscribe, rate us 5 stars and show us some love by telling a friend!!!
2 May 2024
Episode #7- X-Men 97 & Black Plight: IS there a connection?
Finally!!! After almost a year, we are back!!!!!! In this episode we talk about
- How I'm feeling, seriously.
- X-Men 97, how DEEP is this series?!
- Drake and Kendrick (from a non-bias perspective)
Please give us a listen, subscribe and rate us 5 stars!!! And follow us on IG @griottalks and be on the look out for IG lives where we will discuss these topics!
18 May 2023
GRIOT Anthology #3- Haitian Revolution (Pt. 3) Haitian Flag Day Edition!
ITS HAITIAN FLAG DAY!!! We are presenting episode number three in our anthology series!!
This episode is a continuation of our GRIOT Anthology. In this we will breakdown seminal historical moments to ensure that our history NEVER leaves our community. This episode highlights the "Father of Haiti" Toussaint Louverture. Hope you enjoy and we are SOOOO looking forward to your feedback! Per usual, please subscribe, rate us 5 stars and tell a friend!
22 Apr 2023
GRIOT Anthology #2- Haitian Revolution (Pt. 2)
Back by popular demand!!! We are presenting episode number two in our anthology series!!
This episode is a continuation of our GRIOT Anthology. In this we will breakdown seminal historical moments to ensure that our history NEVER leaves our community. This episode highlights the events at Bois Caiman as well as the importance of Dutty Boukman and Cecile Fatiman. Hope you enjoy and we are SOOOO looking forward to your feedback! Per usual, please subscribe, rate us 5 stars and tell a friend!
7 Apr 2023
GRIOT Anthology #1- Haitian Revolution (Pt. 1)
In this episode we are introducing a new series known as GRIOT Anthology. In this we will breakdown seminal historical moments to ensure that our history NEVER leaves our community. Episode 1 will highlight the background and introductory elements of the Haitian Revolution. Hope you enjoy and we are SOOOO looking forward to your feedback! Per usual, please subscribe, rate us 5 stars and tell a friend!
21 Mar 2023
Episode #6- 1619 Project Review, Pt.3
Been gone for a minute, but we're back again! Per usual please give us a listen, a subscription, and a review (hopefully a good one!) On this episode we go over:
- How am I feeling?
- 1619 Project Episodes 5 & 6!!! Finally done!!
- The background of Overtown and how I-95 was built right over the city....
23 Feb 2023
Episode #5- 1619 Project Review, Pt. 2
We are all the way live with episode five!!! Give us a listen and stayed tuned for our Instagram Live where we talk about what was brought up and MORE!!! On this episode we go over:
- How am I feeling?
- 1619 Project Episode 3 & 4 review
- Black History revolving around the creation of Washington D.C. monuments & National Mall
3 Feb 2023
Episode #4- 1619 Project Review, Pt. 1
Back again!!! Give us a listen and stay tuned for our Instagram Live where we talk about what was brought up and MORE!!! On this episode we go over:
- How am I feeling?
- Sentiments on Tyre Nichols
- 1619 Project Episode 1 & 2 review
9 Jan 2023
Episode #3- Happy New Year!
First episode of 2023! We are excited to enter a new year with you all, give us a listen and stay tuned for our Instagram Live where we talk about what was brought up and MORE! On this episode we discuss:
- "How I'm Feeling"
- Demar Hamlin and concerns on Life Insurance and Disability
- Soup Joumou and its importance in the story of Haitian Independence
- What happened in the vote for the Speaker of the House?
1 Dec 2022
Episode #2- COINTELPRO
Second Episode!!! Our live after Episode 1 was AWESOME and we can't wait to see what input you bring to the next one! To keep on top of when we drop an episode or an IG live, be sure to follow us on Instagram @GRIOTTalks!! Up for discussion on this episode
- How I'm Feeling, Honestly
- House Bill 7
- COINTELPRO (I mean, it's in the title!!!)
- The Battle of Fort Myers & African-American Union Soldiers
- GRIOT!!!!
10 Nov 2022
Episode #1- "So Excited!"
Very excited to bring to you all the first episode!! Can't wait to read and hear your thoughts and opinions on the Instagram page! Make sure that you're following us @GRIOTTalks. Up for discussion on this episode
- How I'm Feeling, Honestly
- Midterm Elections
- Kanye, Kyrie & Antisemitism
- Slight historical story on Black High Schools in Florida
- GRIOT!!!!
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