EPISODES
“Dust Off”
Season 3 Episode 1 “Dust off” kicks off the season with another electric intro followed by relative and vulnerable messaging. “What is your why?” “Where is your focus being...
Season 2, Episode 4 “Wounded Tribute”
Season 2, Episode 4 “ Wounded Tribute” breaks the hiatus by providing two spoken word pieces focusing on introspection and honoring a recently deceased loved one. Though this episode...
“Safe Travels” Season 2, Episode 3
Season 2, Episode 3 “Safe travels” captures J. Wesley thoughts on recent current events from Roe vs. Wade to the mass shootings in Brooklyn and Buffalo. In this episode,...
“Give Thanks” Season 2, Episode 2.
Season 2, Episode 2 kicks off with a spoken word piece by J. Wesley titled, “Talking To You” which combines reflection, vulnerability and quick entryway into faith and belief....
“Be Human” – Season 2, Ep. 1.5
Season 2, episode 1.5 is our first episode for 2022. Finally! Our theme for this episode is to “Be Human”. J. Wesley shares his thoughts on the human experience...
A Runaway’s Homecoming
We're back. Season 2, episode 1 graced the stage to say, ” I missed as you while I was gone, but I'm back to make an impact and I...
Episode 19 – Make Space
What are you willing to let go of in order to gain? What is your purpose? How do you tap into your internal well of resources. Episode 19, is...
Episode 18 – Cats Out Of The Bag
Episode 18 starts with a reading from J. Wesley titled, “Cat's out of the bag”. He later mentions that this was his most creative intro to date and his...
Episode 17 – Success Rights
In Episode 17, J. Wesley kicks it off with another spoken word piece before discussing what success looks and feels like according to greats such as Zig Ziglar and...
Hold Your Fire
Felt triggered and had to release. Poetry piece about my experience with police in NYC. I do not own the rights to this music at all.
Episode 16 – The GOD Within
In Episode 16, J. Wesley shares pieces of his spiritual growth and encourages those listening to unlock the power within themselves because there is a piece of God in...
Episode 15 – Blessed Sinners
In Episode 15, J. Wesley kicks it off with an emotional spoken word open letter to God. With questions and confessions, this intro embodied Crooked Halo to the fullest....
Episode 14 – The Inspo Corner
Episode 14 is packed with inspiration. This episode starts with a poetic intro that was revered by J. Wesley's coworker titled “Life is not a Race”. Were you born...
Episode 13 – Solar Return
Episode 13, happens to air on J. Wesley’s birthday. Team Pisces!! In this episode, I discuss the 10 things I wasn’t prepared to face when becoming an adult. As...
Episode 12 – North Star
In Episode 12, J. Wesley touches on facing fears, rediscovering your identity, and how to find therapy through acceptance. I do not own the rights to the intro music.
Happy Valentine’s Day
I couldn’t let the day go without a Love Note. Spoken word by J. Wesley. I do not own the rights to the music in this episode. So please...
Episode 10 – Light the Dark
Quite possibly our most transparent episode to date. J. Wesley opens with a Crooked Spoken Word Intro. In episode 10, he discusses the importance of taking steps backwards, overcoming...
Episode 9 – Digital Stoop Talk feat @yomikebrown @stayrich pod
In Episode 9, I teamed up with the StayRich podcast along with You Good Pod. We drank, we laughed but most importantly we fellowshipped and recorded it for your...
Episode 8 – Not My President (feat. @yoMikeBrown)
Episode 8 features our first podcast guest, Mike Brown. In this episode, we discuss finding our voice, maturing in our art and most importantly, a tale of two Americas.
Episode 7 – Farewell 2020.
In Episode 7, J. Wesley shares a spoken word piece called, “The Anthem”. I couldn't end the year without a 2020 recap but also discussed are some tips on...
Episode 6 – Switching Rooms
In episode 6, J. Wesley shares some written pieces on his relationship with Church and God, discusses the importance of pushing past your fears, and knowing when to change...
Episode 5 – The Poetry Corner
In this episode I read a couple of written drafts about the male experience, generational curses and God and discuss what prompted the pieces.
Episode 4 – Tipsy Pundit
In Episode 4, I discuss American politics, share some random thoughts and touch on love being a reflection.
Episode 3 – The Learning Curve
I started out discussing how we are all caught in the hamster wheel of continuous learning. Eventually my mind and voice took me all over the place. Although scattered,...
“Dust Off” Season 3, Episode 1
Season 3 Episode 1 “Dust off” kicks off the season with another electric intro followed by relative and vulnerable messaging. “What is your why?” “Where is your focus being...