I'll Always Be Your Brother
Claim This Podcastby Alan, Benji Anstey, Taylan Bülbül
Podcast Overview
<p>This project is a 10-episode mini-series podcast along with its supplementary content that tells the story of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church, a distinct branch of the Rastafari faith, led by Niah (Nyah) Keith Gordon in early 1970s Jamaica. The story is narrated by Alan, an old church member, a close friend, and confidant of Niah. During a very historical and turbulent period in Jamaican history, the church spearheaded the movement of marijuana from Jamaica to the USA to uplift Jamaicans not only financially, but educationally, and spiritually. The church aimed to provide a living example of the works of Marcus Garvey and to promote a spiritual and historical understanding of African heritage and culture.</p><p>The project aims to provide an accurate portrayal of the church's history in contrast to the manipulative and misleading content produced by American mainstream media in the 70s. It promises to be an exciting, adventurous, spiritual, and informative story filled with historical facts and highlighting the political environment of that time.</p><br><p><a href="https://yourbrothercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">yourbrothercast.com/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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6/20/2023
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Recent Episodes
February 17, 2026
S2E1. The Next Chapter with Cho Mphanza
After a three-year break, I’ll Always Be Your Brother returns with a new focus: not just the story of Brother Niah and the Ethiopian Coptic Church but the lessons it offers for the world today. Benji and Alan are joined by Choolwe Muzyamba Mphanza (PhD), a Lecturer at the University of Amsterdam and Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, for a wide-ranging conversation on decolonial education, spirituality as knowledge, organizing outside formal power and why real change is often incremental. It’s an episode about hope, sacrifice and building a more human world through love, humor and collective action.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 17, 2023
E10. No Matter What You Think of Me, I'll Always Be Your Brother
<p>Sitting down for a final candid conversation, Benji and Taylan have the opportunity to question Alan on their lingering thoughts in regard to the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church. The two are able to share some of their own opinions as the three wrap up the story of Alan’s time in Jamaica. Covering everything from the succession of the EZCC’s leadership to Marcus Garvey’s chants and how this podcast got its name, we thank you for reaching this point together with us. </p><br><p>It has been a journey of love, brotherhood and faith, and we hope that has permeated throughout our show. One love - Benji</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Where to find us?</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.yourbrothercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">yourbrothercast.com</a></li><li><a href="https://linktr.ee/yourbrothercast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linktr.ee/yourbrothercast</a></li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>Check out our complimentary content for this episode on our website</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="yourbrothercast.com/home/e10" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">yourbrothercast.com/e10</a></li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>Credits</strong></h3><ul><li>Production & post-production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alan_yourbrothercast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alan</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benji_anstey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Benji Anstey</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/01daylan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taylan Bulbul</a></li><li>Theme Songs: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benji_anstey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Benji Anstey</a> (guitar), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dansoultraveller/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dan Boshoff</a> (guitar), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dawudmk1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dawud Petersen</a> (bass), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nkanyeziiijeenyus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nkanyezi Ngwenya</a> (percussion), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wallflower_idle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Conor Hugo</a> (sound engineer), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joshjriley/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joshua Riley</a> (mixing and mastering)</li><li>Visuals and website: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/01daylan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taylan Bulbul</a></li><li>Reggae song: <a href="https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/2EyHiw3LK1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lawd a Massi by Lou Ricard</a></li><li>Font (ChemyRetro) by <a href="https://blogfonts.com/author/Jay%20Batchelor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay Batch</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ivyroots.com/keith-gordon/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Original Photo of Niah</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 10, 2023
E9. Africa Is a State of Mind
<p>In their penultimate conversation, Alan and Benji look both backwards and forwards, inwards and outwards. Quizzed by Benji on the physical dissipation of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church, especially after Niah's death, Alan proves to be profoundly optimistic. He demonstrates how the kingdom is indeed alive today, even surpassing the coastal borders of Jamaica. Alan entrusts to us, the audience, the future of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church. He unpacks how the Church's teachings apply to the modern world and the everyday reality, imbuing in us Niah's core message: everything is in the mind. Alan gives some final thoughts on his time in Jamaica and exploring the rest of the world, then concludes with his journey to Africa and his eventual settling there.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Where to find us?</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.yourbrothercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">yourbrothercast.com</a></li><li><a href="https://linktr.ee/yourbrothercast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linktr.ee/yourbrothercast</a></li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>Check out our complimentary content for this episode on our website</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="yourbrothercast.com/home/e9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">yourbrothercast.com/e9</a></li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>Credits</strong></h3><ul><li>Production & post-production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alan_yourbrothercast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alan</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benji_anstey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Benji Anstey</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/01daylan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taylan Bulbul</a></li><li>Theme Songs: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benji_anstey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Benji Anstey</a> (guitar), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dansoultraveller/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dan Boshoff</a> (guitar), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dawudmk1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dawud Petersen</a> (bass), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nkanyeziiijeenyus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nkanyezi Ngwenya</a> (percussion), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wallflower_idle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Conor Hugo</a> (sound engineer), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joshjriley/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joshua Riley</a> (mixing and mastering)</li><li>Visuals and website: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/01daylan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taylan Bulbul</a></li><li>Reggae song: <a href="https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/2EyHiw3LK1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lawd a Massi by Lou Ricard</a></li><li>Font (ChemyRetro) by <a href="https://blogfonts.com/author/Jay%20Batchelor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay Batch</a></li><li>Photo from Coptic Times</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is I'll Always Be Your Brother?
<p>This project is a 10-episode mini-series podcast along with its supplementary content that tells the story of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church, a distinct branch of the Rastafari faith, led by Niah (Nyah) Keith Gordon in early 1970s Jamaica. The story is narrated by Alan, an old church member, a close friend, and confidant of Niah. During a very historical and turbulent period in Jamaican history, the church spearheaded the movement of marijuana from Jamaica to the USA to uplift Jamaicans not only financially, but educationally, and spiritually. The church aimed to provide a living example of the works of Marcus Garvey and to promote a spiritual and historical understanding of African heritage and culture.</p><p>The project aims to provide an accurate portrayal of the church's history in contrast to the manipulative and misleading content produced by American mainstream media in the 70s. It promises to be an exciting, adventurous, spiritual, and informative story filled with historical facts and highlighting the political environment of that time.</p><br><p><a href="https://yourbrothercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">yourbrothercast.com/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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