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Dart Against Humanity

Summary: Dart Against Humanity, the podcast where journalist/historian/author Dart Adams discusses whatever he feels like discussing whenever he feels like it however he feels like it. He covers everything from music journalism to television, film, music, Hip Hop culture, the Black music continuum, comic books, gaming or sports from the perspective of a creative who overthinks and decomposes analyzes everything then walks the listener through the entire process. Enjoy. Or don’t. It’s a free country. At least for the time being it is.

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 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 100: Game Oeuvreture | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:57:44

The word "oeuvre" refers to the collected works of an artist, author or a painter. An "overture" is either an orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, suite, play, oratorio, or another extended composition or it can be an introduction to something more substantial. Smash them both together and you have an "oeuvreture". I run down the history of Dart Against Humanity, tell you what I've learned and what the future holds for me. Thank you for listening to Dart Against Humanity for the past 30 months and 5 seasons. I appreciate you all.

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 99: Darty Mind/52 Weeks Later | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:54:52

Dart Adams discusses the 40th anniversary of Prince's classic 1980 LP "Dirty Mind", the first anniversary of the release of his book "Best Damn Hip Hop Writing: The Book Of Dart", his upcoming piece about the 25th anniversary of AZ's "Doe Or Die" & his gripes with Anchor in terms of sponsorships. Next week, its a wrap!

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 98: Hack & Slash & Burn | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:55:04

I tell the full story of how my verified Twitter account with over 20K followers got hacked and while I  do want it back, why I'm simultaneously not in a rush to get it back. Report it as hacked so it can't infect other accounts and Twitter finally secures it, but I'm enjoying not arguing with people all day long in the interim. Also, happy 15th anniversary to my last day working a real job at CVS.

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 97: Lost Notes | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:46:37

Dart Adams discusses his appearance on Season 3 of KCRW's Lost Notes podcast hosted by poet/author Hanif Abdurraqib, his struggles with trying to carve out a space for himself in a new arena, how he was woefully unprepared for the 2nd straight week in a row to record an episode of Dart Against Humanity but he fully plans to have a solid final 3 episodes to close things out and make up for it.

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 96: Blockstun | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:50:56

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity I had to figure out what to make the episode about since I've been so busy and I wrote a piece during this podcast since I'm on a deadline. I decided to call the episode Blockstun after an FGC term referring to when a video game character is still stuck in their blocking animation after stopping an attack. When you hear the episode, it'll make sense...

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 95: Live 95 | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:53:41

On this episode of Dart Against Humanity, I discuss the year 1995 in Rap tapes and films from my perspective as a high school senior who was working with the Boston Public Schools and Office Of The Attorney General as well as an actor for MCET in Cambridge saving up money for when I attended Morgan State University for the Spring 1996 semester. 

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 94: Keep It Real | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:51:24

On today's episode I discuss the real life & career ramifications of keeping it 100 at times and never compromising as a critic/journalist versus when to recognize when there's no need to give your take or insert your opinion when it won't add to the conversation or it isn't warranted. Rest in eternal peace to Chadwick Boseman & John Thompson.

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 93: No Protection | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:52:08

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity I discuss the work stoppages in the NBA & WNBA bubbles which extended to protests in other sports leagues and the frustrations of being a Black creative feeling that your contributions, innovations, creations and your labor might have value but your life doesn't based on your lack of protection. 

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 92: LVL 45 /// | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:59:57

This week's episode of Dart Against Humanity is LVL 45 ///. It's all about my life growing up and the lessons I learned along the way, the 30th anniversary of the North American release of SNK's Neo Geo Playmore which was Boston drug dealer status symbol, the tragic murder of  Boston basketball legend Jamal Jackson in August 1995 who Boston Legends wanted to honor but it was prevented by the COVID-19 pandemic &finally the 5th anniversary of me A&Ring DJ Soko's "Domino Effect" LP on his imprint label Left Of Center/Fat Beats. Enjoy!

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 91: Real Life RPG Grinding | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:51:47

I explain where I presently am physically, emotionally and mentally 72 hours short of turning 45. I discuss my issues with Rob Markman going back years, why I skipped a mid life crisis and the mindfuck of being able to do things you always wanted to do as a young person but how that still might be enough to fill that void or satiate me. I'll explore this even further next week in LVL 45 ///

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 90: Tale Of The Tape | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:59:25

Tonight I tell the full story behind the rise and fall of my label Producers I Know, how I quit journalism to the become a full time label owner, A&R and creative consultant in August 2015. By November 2016, everything had gone to shit. By January 2017, I was back in Rap journalism writing Knowledge Darts for Mass Appeal. This is a story of triumph, failure and resiliency in the face of adversity. Much like the train in "Snowpiercer" I will never stop moving forward, no matter what happens. Only 10 more left!

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 89: 45 Over 40 | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:48:23

I revisit last week's episode about Bostonian Black & Latinx erasure before launching into my latest piece for Medium's LEVEL 40 Over 40 campaign titled "The 20 Best Rap Albums by Artists Over 40". I explain my process, approach and personal philosophy when it comes to writing pieces like these plus my thoughts on LEVEL's already controversial "The 40 Best Rappers Over 40" list. I then share some upcoming anniversary pieces I'm working on. Rest in eternal peace, Malik B.

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 88: Boston Eracism | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:59:55

I dedicated today's episode of Dart Against Humanity to the rampant erasure Boston's Black & Latinx populations have had to endure and its many byproducts, including how we're viewed by Blacks & Latinxs outside of New England unaware that we exist or our many contributions to the culture. This episode was a long time coming. 

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 87: Disclaimer Statement | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:46:12

Last episode was called Non Stop, in this episode I decided to discuss what the aftereffects and realities of going nonstop or hustling your ass off are like. I feel that being completely transparent in this space is the only way to avoid making people in this space or field think in order to achieve success they need to do what I do. Do what works for you. 

 Dart Against Humanity Ep. 86: Non Stop | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:58:01

On today's episode I rehash all of the sports I've been watching at odd hours of the night since I don't sleep, the albums I listen to while I write and research, I discuss an article I was quoted in on Pigeons & Planes by Trey Alston then I spend the rest of the episode discussing the play "Hamilton" which I just saw last week on Disney+ and my many thoughts on it. 

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