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A conversation diving into the upcoming Verzuz battle between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind, and Fire sponsored by Triller. Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr (aka Dad and Papo).

Style Free Podcast - Season 1

Episode 1: Pre-VERZUZ Breakdown - The Isley Brothers vs. Earth, Wind, and Fire

A recap of the Easter 2021 Verzuz battle between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind, and Fire sponsored by Triller. Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr (aka Dad and Papo).

Episode 1a: VERZUZ Recap - The Isley Brothers vs. Earth, Wind, and Fire

A conversation diving into the evolution of rap flows and its connections to vocalese jazz, HBCU drum lines, and much more! Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr (aka Dad and Papo).

Episode 2: Rap Flows, Jazz, & Drum Lines

A conversation diving into the various global and cultural influences on American music, plus Dad takes us back into a glimpse of what his life was like growing up in the 1960's! Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr (aka Dad and Papo).

Episode 3: Global Influences on American Music & Growing Up in the 1960s

A conversation diving into the incredible history & legacy of The 5th Dimension and their concert arranger René DeKnight! Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr (aka Dad and Papo).

Episode 4: The 5th Dimension & Rene DeKnight

A conversation diving into the importance and legacy of The Ed Sullivan show, especially for black artists of the early 20th century! Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr (aka Dad and Papo).

Episode 5: The Importance of The Ed Sullivan Show

A conversation on the early pioneers of Black Television including Nat King Cole, Hazel Scott, Maxine Sullivan, Korla Pandit, and more! Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr (aka Dad and Papo).

Episode 6: Pioneers of Black Television

A conversation on the influence James Brown had on Dad growing up as a young man in the 1960's and 70's, including childhood memories and his first experience with synesthesia! Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr. (aka Dad and Papo).

Episode 7: James Brown's Influence on Dad in the 1960's & 70's

A conversation exploring the connections, message, and evolution of black male music groups & duos - including the The Four Tops, Migos, and more! Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr. (aka Dad and Papo)

Episode 8: From The Four Tops to the Migos

A conversation exploring the legacy, impact, and multiple dimensions of the legendary musical genius Stevie Wonder! Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr. (aka Dad and Papo)

Episode 9: The Multiple Dimensions of Stevie Wonder

An interview with Gary Brown, the incredibly talented singer, songwriter, producer, & composer who has worked with notable artists including Gladys Knight, George Benson, NSYNC, Barry White, and many more! Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr. (aka Dad and Papo)

Episode 10: An Interview with Gary Brown

A conversation exploring the life, legacy, and importance of visual artist Avel de Knight! Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr. (aka Dad and Papo)

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Episode 11: Who is Avel de Knight?

An interview with Charlie Collins, former road manager of Stevie Wonder, as he shares one-of-a-kind stories from his years at Motown Records! Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr. (aka Dad and Papo)

Episode 12: An Interview with Charlie Collins

A conversation on Dr. Strange, Steve Ditko, and the mystical and spiritual connections to artists like Georgiana Houghton, Hilma Af Klint, Piet Mondrian, Wassily Kandinsky, Salvador Dali, and more! Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr. (aka Dad and Papo).

Episode 13: Dr. Strange & Steve Ditko, Mysticism and Art

A father-son conversation with Ellect on his musical journey, with stories from his childhood & college, his experiences in education, and how he created his own hip-hop production company JusListen Entertainment. Hosted by Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Stephen J. Tyson Jr. (aka Dad and Papo).

Episode 14: Who is Steve Tyson Jr. (aka Ellect)?

A conversation on legendary album covers from the 1970s through today including artwork for Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, Kendrick Lamar, Miles Davis, Logic, Kid Cudi, and others. Plus the artists who created them including Mark Ryden, Mati Klarwein, Shusei Nagaoka, Sam Spratt, & more!

Episode 15: Legendary Album Artwork and their Artists

A conversation on the importance of Miles Davis as a musician and visual artist. We talk through Miles’ extensive legacy in jazz music, the incredible painting career he had in the 1980s, the influence of women in his life like Cicely Tyson, and the impact Miles had on many young artists like Dad in the 1970s.

Episode 16: Miles Davis: The Complete Artist

An interview with Mikel Elam, visual artist & educator, discussing his Philadelphia roots, how he developed his passion for art, the impact traveling the world had on his life, and his time as personal assistant for legendary jazz musician Miles Davis.

Episode 17: An Interview with Mikel Elam

In today’s episode, we discuss Bruce Lee - martial arts expert, actor, and philosopher. We talk about the impact and influence of Bruce’s films, as well as his childhood, spiritual influences, social perspectives, and our thoughts on how his legacy continues to live on in the 21st century.

Episode 18: The Life and Legacy of Bruce Lee

An interview with Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Stultz aka “Sensei Tony”, Buddhist minister, educator, author, and martial arts expert. We discuss many of Tony’s personal interests, how he discovered his path to spirituality, the Order of the Dragonfly Sangha, and the intersections of religion, science, spirituality, family, & entertainment.

Episode 19: An Interview with Sensei Tony Stultz

In today’s episode, we interview Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, educator, and Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History. We discuss Neil’s life growing up in the Bronx, his early explorations into music, art and photography, as well as his perspectives on spirituality, religion, and family.

Episode 20: An Interview with Neil DeGrasse Tyson

This is a special collaboration episode with Back Porch Podcast (hosted by Andrew Beam and Corey Dempsey) which features Stephen Tyson Jr., reposted in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop Culture. In this episode, we discuss Corey & Steve's Top Five Hip-Hop songs of 1994 including classics from Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Outkast, and more! (Recorded in 2021)

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Top Five Rap Songs of 1994

This is a special collaboration episode with Back Porch Podcast (hosted by Andrew Beam and Corey Dempsey) which features Stephen Tyson Jr. reposted in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop Culture. In this episode, we discuss Corey & Steve's Top Five Hip-Hop songs of 1988 including classics from Public Enemy, N.W.A., KRS-One, Rakim, and more! (Recorded in 2021)

Top Five Rap Songs of 1988

Welcome to the Style Free Podcast! Where a father and son freestyle and digress on a wide variety of interesting topics in music, art, family, and culture. Your hosts are Professors Stephen J. Tyson Sr. and Jr. (also known as Dad and Papo).

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