After a long hiatus I've decided to upload a timestamp of a pivotal time in my life. Blessings to all. Hope you enjoy.

Chapter 12: Lessons In June

Boogie Check - is the phrase my dad always used when doing a sound test on a microphone. 
Similarly, this mini-episode is the “sound check” for this show. 
It’s our initial, mini episode to introduce the themes, tone & core of the story.

RADIO CULLOM is an examination of my relationship with my father and my sister - as she & I  work through trying to piece together an understanding of who our dad was, apart from us, since he passed away before we had the chance to get to know him as full-fledged adults.

This episode provides a glimpse into the inspiration for the show with an introduction to myself (the host), the subject of my Dad - (his death & his career), and my sister, Jenn.

RadioCullom Episode 1: BoogieCheck

Welcome to Soundbytes by J., an audio scrapbook that captures the small, vivid moments that make life worth archiving. In this entry, I share my experiences from April 2025 — a month full of travel, connection, and unexpected insights. Crawfish critiques and car meet surprises, and family stories from South Carolina to Louisiana.

This is a space for memory-keeping, storytelling, and building a community through audio frequency. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments, share your takeaways, or simply vibe out. Thanks for listening.

Entry Highlights:
– "You will only ever exist here and now. Don’t live in the past or the future — happiness lives in the present."
– "Remember that it takes confidence to be stupid. Change takes time, but through consistency, you’ll begin to see it."
– "You live your best life when you do exactly what you want and stop apologizing for it."
– "Behave in ways that make you happy, and how you’re perceived will naturally filter out misaligning energies."
– "I’m at the crossroads of all the best qualities of my past and present, working toward my future self."

Features:
- Uncle Calvin
- Uncle Pop
- Mama Shirley
- Isiah Carey
- Roach & Day-Day - played by Justin Pierce & Mike Epps
- Chris H.

Credits, Full set & Extras
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Let’s archive something real. Pocket the little moments — they’re the seeds that grow into giant memories.

Set:
Soule - Okvsho
Hold Me Close - Nali
Only Human - SiR
Back - SiR
You're Stuck - Odeal & Summer Walker
Bone 2 Pic - Angie Stone
The Fall - Maxwell
Tam Tam - Venna
Me at The Zoo - S. Fidelity & Abase
Higher Plains - Clever Austin
Music - Cleo Sol

entry one - april 2025 - ep. one

Welcome to Soundbytes by J., an audio scrapbook that captures the small, vivid moments that make life worth archiving. In this entry, I share my experiences from May 2025 — a month of fellowship, celebration, and blessings. 

This is a space for memory-keeping, storytelling, and building a community through audio frequency. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments, share your takeaways, or simply vibe out. Thanks for listening.

Entry Highlights:
– "Life keeps moving — plan or no plan. So take the chance; that moment may never come again."
– "You already have everything you need. Open your aperture. Pay attention. Be grateful."
– "Gratitude prepares you to receive what you’ve been praying for."
– "Don’t think chicken thoughts. You’re an eagle. Fly accordingly."
– "Know the difference between loving someone and being in love with them."
– "No misery is worth complaining about. Lead every day like it’ll go in your favor."

Features:
- Jasmine
- Granny Laurette

Credits, Full set & Extras
 📲 Connect with me: @mrgrier.pdf @j.s.grier
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Let’s archive something real. Pocket the little moments — they’re the seeds that grow into giant memories.

Set:
a FEW songs - Saba
Reciprocity - Saba
Come Unto Me - Take 6
Rooftop Summer - E. Jones
Blessed Like That - threetwenty
Abusey Junction - Kokoroko

make sumn - may 2025 - ep. two

In this June entry, I’m moving with meaning. I’m learning to take up space with purpose, to chase the things that light me up, and to lean into the messiness of caring deeply. This month is all about patience, clarity, and showing up with intention—whether that means standing firm on what I believe, redefining failure as a foundation, or remembering that my regular life is someone else’s dream.

This is a space for memory-keeping, storytelling, and building a community through audio frequency. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments, share your takeaways, or simply vibe out. Thanks for listening.

Features:
Amita Tao - Issa (Adults)
Grandma Martha
Uncle Chris
Saba - (Atlanta Concert)

Credits & Extras:
 📲 Connect with me: @mrgrier.pdf @j.s.grier
 🗣️ Drop a comment — this is a community.

Let’s archive something real. Pocket the little moments — they’re the seeds that grow into giant memories.

Set:
It’s Love - De’leon rmx
Swallow My Pride - Budgie
It Is What It Is - THundercat
Sicily Box - Venna
Portrait Of Tracey - Yussef Dayes


move with meaning - june 2025 - ep. three

Life changes can feel overwhelming—but your emotional response is valid.

In this calming audio reflection from AvaMind, we explore why transitions trigger so many feelings, how to move through them with compassion, and how Ava can support you along the way.

🧠✨ Discover how AI tools like Ava can help you reflect, reset, and build emotional resilience—on your terms.

👉 Download the Ava Mind app now:
📱 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/ava-mind/id6479784703
📱 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.usemindscape.public_app


The Emotional Rollercoaster of Life Transitions | AvaMind Audio Reflection

In this July entry, I’m tending to the maintenance—checking in on how I’ve been moving through life, and making space to adjust the things that no longer fit. Halfway through the year, I’m learning to move with more discernment: being intentional about the energy I carry, the people I keep close, and the goals I choose to chase.

Turning 30 isn’t far off, and that milestone has me thinking about where I’m headed—not with pressure, but with clarity. This episode is a mid-year tune-up. A reminder that consistency is care, that rest is resistance, and that the road ahead is only as smooth as the work you’re willing to put in now.

This is a space for memory-keeping, storytelling, and building a community through audio frequency. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments, share your takeaways, or simply vibe out. Thanks for listening.

Features:
- Alicia Bordeaux
- Grandma Martha
- Granny Nancy (The Gemini)
- Aunt Sharon
- Uncle Dean

Extras: 
 📲 Connect with me: @mrgrier.pdf @j.s.grier
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Let’s archive something real. Pocket the little moments — they’re the seeds that grow into giant memories.

Set:
Love to The World Prayer - LTD
Flight of the Blackbyrd - Zo! ft. Phonte
Liberation - Outkast
Bigger Picture - Big KRIT
Do Wop - Lauryn Hill
I Try - Angela Bofil
Hereditary - Isaiah Rashad
LMK - Ambre
Pick It Up - Nayomhi, jamie.stew, gracel
B.A.B.E. - Sault
Idea 5 (Call My Name) - Kokoroko

service due - july 2025 - ep. four

August has been a month of sharpening edges and softening where it matters. In this entry, I reflect on what it means to grow in the quiet—measuring myself not against others, but against yesterday’s version of me, and showing up better today.
This episode is about becoming: about learning patience, trusting timing, choosing decisions over hesitation, and letting actions speak louder than words. It’s about understanding that sometimes the quiet work shifts more than the loudest effort ever could.

Through music, reflection, and voices of wisdom, I share what this season has taught me: that fear can sharpen your strike, setbacks can become training, and what was meant to break you often prepares you for what’s next.
If something here resonates—hold onto it, share it, and pass it on. Soundbytes is about connection, reflection, and becoming the best version of ourselves, one day at a time. Thank you for listening. This is Soundbytes.

🎶 Featuring music by Freddie Gibbs & Anderson .Paak, NxWorries, Flwr Chyld, Bevie Hill, prodThina, and more.
 🗣️ Featuring voices of wisdom from TJ Hunt, Alicia the Seamstress, and others.

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Features:
TJ Hunt
Alicia (@aliciatheseamstress)
TJ Hunt (@tjhunt_)
Bashar (@basharchanneling)
Myles Munroe (@mylesmunroe)
Fooli (@foolithechemist)
David Sabastian (@davidsabastiananti)
Granny Nancy (the GEMINI)

Set:
Ensalada - Freddie Gibbs (ft. Anderson .Paak)
a good man with a broken heart - LoVibe.
ThankU - NxWorries
Break Me Down/ Here with You - Flwr Chyld
Picasso Jazz (Intro) - prodThina
jaz sayvyuh - Bevie Hill
Ahh - Athletic Progression


becoming - august 2025 - ep. five

September was a month of pruning, patience, and presence. I found myself learning to let go of what doesn’t serve me, making space for what does, and trusting the quiet process of growth. Even the spiders covering Georgia this month reminded me that persistence weaves beauty over time.

In this entry, I reflect on choosing myself over distraction, listening to the heart over the noise of the head, and realizing that the “impossible” is often just waiting on someone brave enough to try. It’s about recognizing the habits we do out of muscle memory, asking if they really serve us, and having the courage to release what doesn’t. Through music, family wisdom, and a few lessons gathered along the way, I share how September taught me the power of patience, clarity, and courage.

If something here resonates—hold onto it, share it, and carry it forward. Soundbytes is about connection, reflection, and becoming the best version of ourselves, one season at a time.

🎶 Featuring music by Yussef Dayes, Venna & Jorja Smith, Musiq Soulchild, Potatohead People, Elmiene, Destin Conrad, and IDK.
 🗣️ Featuring voices of wisdom from Bashar, Abbot Elementary, my Uncle Pop, and others.

Thank you for listening. This is Soundbytes.

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Features:
- Uncle Pop
- Bashar (@basharchanneling)
- Abbot Elementary
- The Long Walk
- Highest 2 Lowest

Set:
- Cowrie Charms - Yussef Dayes, Leon Thoams, Barabara Hicks 
- Numero Uno - Venna
- Myself - Venna, Jorja Smith
- Momentinlife - Musiq Soulchild, CeeLo Green, Kindred The Family Soul
- Nightbird - Potatohead People, Slippery Elm
- Miss Hot July - Elmiene
- wHIP - Destin Conrad
- Superwoman - IDK, Musiq Soulchild

september webs - september 2025 – ep. six

October was a month of redirection, reflection, and quiet courage. I found myself looking at my life from new angles—asking not who I am compared to others, but who I am becoming in the spaces I choose to occupy. This month taught me that fear isn’t always loud; sometimes it’s the soft hesitation that keeps us from painting the life we imagine.

Between celebrating my mom’s birthday, standing in the presence of the cars I dream of, and watching everyone around me step into new chapters, October reminded me that life is always creating. Always moving. Always expanding. And we have a choice to shape our canvas with intention instead of waiting for circumstances to choose for us.

In this entry, I reflect on walking toward the things that call me, studying the dreams that scare me, and trusting God’s detours as part of the masterpiece He’s preparing.

If something here resonates—keep it with you. Add it to your own canvas. Soundbytes is about reflection, elevation, and choosing the dream on purpose, one month at a time.

🎶 Featuring music by Ragz Originale, Venna, kwn, Odeal, Destin Conrad, kaiyel, SWAVAY, and Sault.

Thank you for listening. This is Soundbytes.

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Set:
departure - kaiyel
ice (feat. BAMBI) - Ragz Originale
Eternal Reflections - Venna
lord i’ve tried - kwn
Obi’s Interlude - Odeal
LOVE! - Destin Conrad
departure - kaiyel
5U - SWAVA
L.U. - Sault

the canvas - october 2025 - ep. vii

This is a podcast that explores memory, relationships and what, if anything, we might learn about someone we have lost 
- from the artifacts they left behind.
Every human experiences grief at some point. We all have stories of loss that will inevitably shape who we are. This is just one such story.

The show is made using found recordings of old radio broadcasts, archival cassette tapes, audio from family videos, personal narrative storytelling and conversations.

Welcome to Soundbytes by J. - An Audio Scrapbook.

Let’s archive something real. Pocket the little moments — they’re the seeds that grow into giant memories.

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