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I’m so very proud and pleased to announce the launch of TENDING, a 6-episode podcast exploring the fight between Black farmers and the USDA through the lens of Pigford vs Glickman, once the largest class action civil rights lawsuit in american history.

In episode one, I travel down to Tillery NC where I have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Gary Grant (pictured). His fight began in 1985 when his father filed a discrimination claim. TheUSDA confirmed the claim, but never gave the Grant family their restitution.

I wish I could say this was the only sort of story I encountered on the road to TENDING, but that’s unfortunately not the case. Despite generations of head butting with the USDA, Mr. Grant is string of spirit and humor and he graciously gave me access to both as he shared his family’s harrowing story.

EPISODE CREDITS:
@shirletteammons (host,editor, producer)
@aweigl (producer)
@mosisecret (producer)
@officialjwaves (field recordist)
Sylvia Stewart @brandeisuniversity (research partner, website designer)
@southfoodways @thegravypodcast (host)
Special thanks to Mr. Gary Grant and Mr. Lloyd Wright 🩷🙏🏾🩷

just wanted to properly share that my band @themcarolinaboys with @snurkin @mitchrothrock and @swangin2 got an ass-filled feature for "honkytonk crunk" on #tires with the hot n hilarious @kerrynfeehan and comedy legend @ronwhiteofficial and of course a couple guys named shane and steve

shout out @roughhousepictures and @netflix and devoe yates aka @jimmytingles for the placement. make sure you watch the whole clip to know its really us 🙏

"whole hog" from TCB coming ... soon? yes we got songs on @spotify and @applemusic

#summer #netflix #comedy #country #carolina #nascar #twerk #fishnets

the debut single from Blue (@spoekmathambo x @officialjwaves) has mmmmm droooopppped and it's a disco banger with a sample near and dear to my heart 🖤

i met Spoek back in 2008 somewhere in France (Lyon?) and we've hit a few licks here and there since but we're finally COOKING UP for real and got more on the way. mosey on over to the new J Waves bandcamp to check it out 🥶🪩

#rap #disco #hiphop #southafrica #usa #sexistentialcrisis #spoekmathambo #jwaves #blue

Getcherass over to our YouTube and watch the whole video. The work week can wait. Tell your boss Rough House Records x @themcarolinaboys just dropped a banger.

all you white-tailed deer better watch out, i'm comin for you 🎯

new video for "Honkytonk Crunk" is live now

you know where the link is 🍾

@themcarolinaboys @roughhousepictures

#themcarolinaboys #roughhousepictures #roughhouserecords #jwaves #dynamitebrothers #honkytonkcrunk #deer #hunting #countryrap

the kid is back in CBUS on 6/14 for another banger with the crew @georgebrazil @scottyboombox @dj.divebarbie @paradise.dan @viewtifuljared and it's sure to be a gay ol' time. we got #pride poppin off of course plus its @614daycbus so its gonna be💡

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

this flyer also interpolates a flick from a photo sesh i did with the inimitable @shootwithbliss -- we got some heaters in the archives for when the time is right so 🚫😴 #cbus #columbus #614day

the kid is back in CBUS on 6/14 for another banger with the crew @georgebrazil @scottyboombox @dj.divebarbie @paradise.dan @viewtifuljared and it's sure to be a gay ol' time. we got #pride poppin off of course plus its @614daycbus so its gonna be💡

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

this flyer also interpolates a flick from a photo sesh i did with the inimitable @shootwithbliss -- we got some heaters in the archives for when the time is right so 🚫😴 #cbus #columbus #614day

🥉 We are pleased to announce the third place winner of the Winter 2025 Sonic Dash: “(No) Lust For Life” by Jon Gregory AKA @officialjwaves , based on surprise theme: “You’ve Got to Be Kidding Me.” He was awarded the following AMAZING sound gear prizes from our AMAZING sponsors!!:
A REAPER Pro License
iZotope Neutron
Earthworks Ethos
Featured on the award-winning Silver Podcast Network

Jon Gregory (also known by his stage name J Waves and formerly known as Juan Huevos) is a rapper, producer, and podcaster. He is the founder of Sparse Mansion Media and a finder of things to worry about. In his daily life he wears many hats, preferably low profile ones because he has a tiny head. The debut album from his “country” band Them Carolina Boys is expected to be released in 2025. He resides in Chapel Hill, NC with his best friend, Peanut, a cat.

*The Sonic Dash is a 48-hour audio storytelling competition held each winter and summer. With participating audio-makers from around the world, entrants must craft a completely original, from-scratch audio piece within two days of being emailed a prompt (no archival material or pre-existing music allowed!).

This year’s panel featured industry leaders such as @signalawards General Manager Jemma Rose Brown, @tinkmedia
Founder Lauren Passell, and REAPER developer Justin Frankel.

#tfw when you realize the 3 hour tour is about to last a whole helluva lot longer #halloween #gilligansisland #gillyg #bigskip

national cat day or whatever #nationalcatday

words can't express the joy i felt watching the @impracticaljokerstour with @jake_neal at @dpacnc

@therealmurr's "creep" disguise is basically my normal look but i embrace it 🥸

thank you @impracticaljokersofficial for so many laughs and an amazing show

y'all wish jake a happy birthday!

#impracticaljokers #impracticaljokerstour #murr #sal #q #themagnificantsevan #dpac #durham #creep #mustache #virgo #virgoseason

words can't express the joy i felt watching the @impracticaljokerstour with @jake_neal at @dpacnc

@therealmurr's "creep" disguise is basically my normal look but i embrace it 🥸

thank you @impracticaljokersofficial for so many laughs and an amazing show

y'all wish jake a happy birthday!

#impracticaljokers #impracticaljokerstour #murr #sal #q #themagnificantsevan #dpac #durham #creep #mustache #virgo #virgoseason

words can't express the joy i felt watching the @impracticaljokerstour with @jake_neal at @dpacnc

@therealmurr's "creep" disguise is basically my normal look but i embrace it 🥸

thank you @impracticaljokersofficial for so many laughs and an amazing show

y'all wish jake a happy birthday!

#impracticaljokers #impracticaljokerstour #murr #sal #q #themagnificantsevan #dpac #durham #creep #mustache #virgo #virgoseason

please follow my southern band Them Carolina Boys to find out what we been grilling up for youns @themcarolinaboys #country #countrymusic #southerncharm #hiphop #skate #lawn #cowboy #jorts #adidas #carolina #tcb #themcarolinaboys

kind of wild to think that i've produced so many podcasts but i can't remember ever being a guest on one. being a huge fan of SVU for its entire run, it was absolutely 🤯 to win the THESE ARE YOUR STORIES contest to be a guest on my favorite L&O show @thesearetheirstoriespodcast - and i was so nervous when we recorded monday night. we went off tho! (those of you who know me somewhat well may notice some subject matter that came up and wonder why i was silent about it ... let's just say i don't always need that to be my whole personality) you know where you can find the link 👆 THANK YOU SO MUCH @reblavoie and @kevinpflynn this was a dream come true #lawandorder #svu #thesearetheirstories #hotforteacher

kind of wild to think that i've produced so many podcasts but i can't remember ever being a guest on one. being a huge fan of SVU for its entire run, it was absolutely 🤯 to win the THESE ARE YOUR STORIES contest to be a guest on my favorite L&O show @thesearetheirstoriespodcast - and i was so nervous when we recorded monday night. we went off tho! (those of you who know me somewhat well may notice some subject matter that came up and wonder why i was silent about it ... let's just say i don't always need that to be my whole personality) you know where you can find the link 👆 THANK YOU SO MUCH @reblavoie and @kevinpflynn this was a dream come true #lawandorder #svu #thesearetheirstories #hotforteacher

kind of wild to think that i've produced so many podcasts but i can't remember ever being a guest on one. being a huge fan of SVU for its entire run, it was absolutely 🤯 to win the THESE ARE YOUR STORIES contest to be a guest on my favorite L&O show @thesearetheirstoriespodcast - and i was so nervous when we recorded monday night. we went off tho! (those of you who know me somewhat well may notice some subject matter that came up and wonder why i was silent about it ... let's just say i don't always need that to be my whole personality) you know where you can find the link 👆 THANK YOU SO MUCH @reblavoie and @kevinpflynn this was a dream come true #lawandorder #svu #thesearetheirstories #hotforteacher