A long way from the block
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A long way from the block

Anthony Thomas

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Episodes
132
Episodes in dataset
Apple Rating
4.8 / 5
37 Apple ratings
Cadence
Monthly
~every 19.9538 days
Since
Jun 05, 2021
First episode
Latest
Jun 13, 2026
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132 episodes for longitudinal research

Content Profile

Category
Arts, Education, Music
Language
English
Region
United States
Format
Episodic
Content Rating
Explicit

Content Positioning

Stories of how passion and craft take us to different corners of the world.@alongwayfromtheblock@dialoguesofjazz

Recent Content Cues

Ep. 131-Dance floors are sacred spaces-my conversation with Charlie Dark
Jun 13, 2026
Ep. 130-Darling Revolutionary-my conversation with Sascha Akhtar
May 16, 2026
Ep. 129-A true hip-hop head-my conversation with Jonzi D
Apr 25, 2026

Recent Episodes

S1E131 Ep. 131-Dance floors are sacred spaces-my conversation with Charlie Dark

Jun 13, 2026 1h 55m

London based DJ, producer, poet and cultural force Charlie Dark has spent decades shaping the sound and spirit of UK underground culture. A founding member of Attica Blues, his journey began in the…

S1E130 Ep. 130-Darling Revolutionary-my conversation with Sascha Akhtar

May 16, 2026 1h 55m

In this episode I sat down with the London based poet, author, editor, educator & activist to discuss her journey as an artist. Born in Pakistan, she earned a BA in Liberal Arts from Bennington…

S1E129 Ep. 129-A true hip-hop head-my conversation with Jonzi D

Apr 25, 2026 2h 4m

In my latest episode I sat down with Jonzi D, he is the foremost advocate for hip hop who has changed the profile and influenced the development of the UK British hip hop dance and theatre scene over…

S1E128 Ep. 128-Divine principles-my conversation with Xhosa Cole

Apr 04, 2026 1h 42m

Critically acclaimed saxophonist, flautist and composer, Xhosa Cole is an embodiment of the success of numerous community outreach arts programmes in Birmingham, UK. Holding his spirituality at the…

S1E127 Ep. 127-Traveling Shoes-my conversation with Tongo Eisen-Martin

Mar 21, 2026 1h 32m

In my second interview with Tongo Eisen-Martin, former Poet Laureate of San Francisco. We sat down to discuss his latest project "Traveling Shoes" which features composer Damani Rhodes and vocalist…

S1E126 Ep. 126-Life lessons on the hardwood-my conversation with Nicole "Colie" Anderson

Feb 28, 2026 1h 29m

In this first installment of my coach's series, I sat down with San Diego girls basketball legend Nicole “Colie” Anderson. We discuss her days growing up and honing her skills at Memorial Gym.  Being…

S1E125 Ep. 125-Break the tonal center-my conversation with Tumi Mogorosi

Feb 07, 2026 1h 2m

Last summer 2025 I made my first ever trip to South Africa, specifically Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. I went there to make connections, interview local jazz artists, elders and community…

S1E124 Ep. 124-Changing culture one frame at a time-my conversation with Simon Frederick

Jan 19, 2026 1h 45m

In my latest episode I sat with Simon Frederick to discuss his journey as a self-taught photographer, filmmaker, writer, director and producer. We talk about his upbringing in the UK with roots in…

S1E123 Ep. 123- A community of runners-my conversation with Hannibal Smith and friends

Dec 20, 2025 2h 24m

In the latest episode, I again sat down with my friend Hannibal Smith. Listeners may remember him as the NXPT FIT co-owner and ultra runner. Hannibal recently participated in The Dia De Los Muertos…

S1E122 Ep. 122-Sound Reformation-my conversation with Darryl Yokley

Nov 23, 2025 46m

In this episode I sat down with Grammy winning tenor saxophonist, composer and educator Darryl Yokley. Born to an African-American father and a first generation Mexican mother, Yokley draws deeply…

S1E121 Ep. 121-Spreading love, one song at a time—my conversation with Thanda Choir

Oct 04, 2025 55m

During my recent trip to South Africa, I was honored to be invited to a rehearsal of Cape Town’s own Thanda Choir. Afterwards, I sat down with two choir members, Iva Sogiba and Siyasanga Mhlekwa, and…

Ep. 120-Running for justice—my conversation with Deo Kato

Sep 06, 2025 1h 23m

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with the Ugandan-born, UK-raised runner Deo Kato—a man who, doing what had never been done, ran from Cape Town to London to raise awareness of social injustices…

S1E119 Ep. 119-Everyday life is the way—my conversation with Born I

Aug 19, 2025 1h 15m

Ofosu Jones-Quartey—performing as Born I—is a conscious hip-hop artist and meditation teacher. A native of Washington D.C., his early life was impacted by the crack epidemic of the 1980s and 90s. His…

S1E118 Ep. 118-The crucible of survival—my conversation with Ken “Shadow” Goodman

Jul 19, 2025 1h 35m

For this episode, I sat down with Brooklyn native Ken “Shadow” Goodman, founder and chief combatives coach of 52 Blocks VTK (Violent Tactics Knowledge). We talk in depth about what it was like…

S1E117 Ep. 117-Humble beginnings—my conversation with Oscar-winning director Guy Nattiv

Jun 23, 2025 57m

Guy Nattiv—the Israeli-born director, producer, and screenwriter—won an Oscar in 2019 for his short film Skin. His latest release, Tatami, is out now in select theaters. In this episode, we speak…

S1E116 Ep. 116-Healing rituals—my conversation with Naïssam Jalal

Jun 02, 2025 1h 57m

My guest for this episode is flautist, vocalist, and composer Naïssam Jamal. Born in Paris to Syrian parents, she entered a conservatory at age six to study classical flute. We discuss her early life…

S1E115 Ep. 115-Reflection of another self—my conversation with Milena Casado

May 19, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode, I talk with the talented trumpeter, composer, and arranger Milena Casado. Born and raised in Spain, she’s a graduate of the Berklee College of Music, where she honed her skills…

S1E114 Ep. 114-Space-age Africans—my conversation with Ankh West

May 10, 2025 2h 27m

In this episode, I talk with Ankh West, a science advocate who focuses on scientific literacy within the African-American community. Science, he explains, can be a tool for promoting rigorous…

S1E113 Ep. 113-Never miss your house—my conversation with Wren T. Brown

Apr 19, 2025 1h 33m

I had the pleasure of recording this episode inside the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, in L.A., hometown of the talented Wren T. Brown. Wren is an actor, film producer, and theater director, who…

S1E112 Ep. 112-The Young Lion-my conversation with Kahlil Childs

Mar 29, 2025 1h 52m

For this episode, I sat down with the young lion Kahlil Childs, an alto saxophonist and multi-reedist who leads his own quartet here in San Diego. At 15, he has already made a name for himself on the…

Publishing Analytics

Frequency
~every 19.9538 days
Monthly
Avg Duration
1h 31m
Consistency
80%
Format
Episodic
Since
Jun 05, 2021
Latest
Jun 13, 2026

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