With racial tensions boiling over in every corner of America. Two friends who bounded over their love of Cincinnati Bengals Football decided to bring their daily, weekly and monthly lunch discussions into podcast form. Andy Villanueva and James Moore discuss every barrier on a weekly basis. They want you to have a frank and honest conversation about what it's like to be black in America. Both were inspired by Emmanuel Acho's book "Uncomfortable Conversations with A Black Man," as its brought real talk to their lunch and dinner conversations. Have an open mind, become part of the movement of removing racial barriers.
A new era for the Goat Zoom Room as not only will the podcast discuss horseracing but we will now be discussing all other sports.
Embarking on the new branding, GZR invited author Fred Segal who recently released "Freezing Cold Takes: Football Media's Most Inaccurate Predictions and the Fascinating Stories Behind Them."
Highlighting some of the stories in this wonderful such as Greg Cote's horrible Marino story. The media's awful take on Belichick and Tony Mandarich.
Andy, James, and Fred also discuss some other stories and tweets that didn't make the book.
To follow Fred on Twitter @oldtakesexposed and on Instagram @freezingcoldtakes
6 Aug 2022
Watson, Racism, White Washing
Guys are back to discuss Deshaun Watson's suspension and whether Godell has been harsher with black players then white players. We discuss the Sesame Street character that ignored a black child during a parade and Disney World's character making a big effort to change perception. Andy brings up the fact he was told he was "white washed" because he doesn't agree with the immigration situation.
1 Aug 2022
Another Shooting, Trolling, Resignations and Brawls
The guys are back after a couple of weeks off.
We have another mass shooting in the US and discuss Peck Park situation. Andy and James discuss Gavin Newsom's new gun legislation that mimics the Texas Abortion law which Governor Abbot put into effect. They then move over to discuss Kenly, NC where the entire police force resigned after the appointment of a black town manager Justine Jones.
Finally, Andy tries to shock James with news of two brawls that occurred at amusement parks to see what his reaction to both news items are.
8 Jul 2022
Abortion Ruling, Jayland Walker, Highland Park
Andy and James are joined by Aviary Podcast Network's XFactor Racing ladies, Ancora and Nancy to discuss the Supreme Court decision on Roe v Wade. What the next steps are to make changes to allow abortion in different States. The ladies helped by showing their side of how the ruling changed their lives and thought processes.
Because Andy and James took last week off, the guys also bring up the Akron Police Department's shooting of Jayland Walker. Nancy brings up an NPR article discussing officer training, and James makes a big statement about the police shooting training. Why was Walker shot execution-style?
Finally, we dive into whether there were any "red" flags shown from the mass shooting in Highland Park. Could it have been prevented? Should the father be held responsible for having guns in the house?
23 Jun 2022
Jubilee Day
Andy and James are back to discuss Juneteenth. Before they discuss what was once called Jubilee Day in Texas, its current events.
Chicago PD shoot an unarmed teen after a pursuit where he was the passenger.
DA recalls in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Juneteenth. What it means now, for the future and past. How can it change the wrongs that were done?
7 Jun 2022
Language of the Unheard
Andy and James begin the episode discussing the 2014 HBO Sports with Bryant Gumbel episode (https://youtu.be/fB7MwvqCtlk) where a 14-year-old is shown being able to buy not one, but two guns at a Gun Show.
They switch the subject to the difference between Civil unrest, Riot, or Unlawful Assembly.
The guys discuss three major Riots that occurred in the last 30 years. James breaks down what occurred in his city of Cincinnati back in 2001 when a Cincinnati Policer Officer gunned down Timothy Thomas, and how most of the unrest was in the Over-The-Rhine section of Downtown Cincinnati.
Andy discusses the 1992 Los Angeles Riots that stemmed from the not-guilty verdicts of LAPD officers that were videotaped beating Rodney King. Both agree this was due to the anger the citizens felt over their treatment of police brutality and racial tensions.
They finish discussing the most recent gatherings after the death of Breonhna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery. How this was amplified by the growth of the internet and social media platforms.
Near the end, Andy and James both try and figure out how we can make most gatherings and lawful assembly. James also asks about January 6th, 2021, if that was a riot, unlawful assembly, or peaceful.
Finally, Andy hits a sore spot with James discussing Gabe Kapler as they close the show out.
31 May 2022
That One Word
It was time to discuss one of the most divisive words in the world.
But before Andy and James begin to discuss that, they spend sometime trying to find a common ground on gun control. Why does it happen? How it isn't a constitutional to take away assault rifles as that wasn't exactly what our forefathers had in mind when coming up with 2nd Amendment.
Andy and James transition to discussing the "N-word" and whether it is ever appropriate to use it based on your skin color or race. James also provides a story regarding a bus passenger and her inability to not use the word. Andy brings up the fact that growing up he was called a racial slur for being Mexican. James and Andy then discuss whether Redneck should be outlawed as well because technically its viewed by some as a racial slur.
They finish off with some news that was reported about Somerville High School, Martin County School and Jefferson County School district.
SOURCES:
"Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" by Emmanuel Acho
https://www.liberationnews.org/white-staff-says-n-word-student-assaulted-by-
police-at-somerville-high-school-students-speak-out/ “Somerville High School” white
staff says N-word.
https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-martin-county/school-district-
concludes-investigation-into-racist-photo-taken-outside-school Martin County School
six students spell the N-Word
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/banned-adventures-
huckleberry-finn/?wpisrc=nl_cybersecurity202 Banned: Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn
https://www.wave3.com/2022/05/27/male-high-school-teachers-racist-comments-
under-investigation-by-jcps/ Male High School Teacher in Jefferson County Public School, Louisiville Ky
24 May 2022
Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves
Co-hosted by Andy Villanueva and James Moore, the first episode is a get to know James. Charismatic, fun-loving but serious, James has provided a different view of many of his friends don't see certain Racial lines. Andy and James discuss why he knelt for the Anthem, they discuss how racial profiling is different between races. They also discuss the way the police handled the Buffalo mass shooter. Have a listen, keep an open mind.
They do reference, Emmanuel Acho's "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" quite often in all their podcasts.
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