Best Elijah Claude Podcasts (2025)

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Furlough Updates, Motivation, Malcolm X, Herbalism and Ministry of the Future 1:12:23

7d ago1:12:23

1:12:23

I got my job back! I talk about how that transition has been over the last few weeks, and what I've been doing outside of work. I discuss my thoughts and experiences with books I've read like Ministry of the Future and the Malcolm X book written by Manning Marable, events I went to like the Malcolm X festival and the Resist and Build festival, as w…

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Reflecting on cages and what it means to be free 1:27:28

1M ago1:27:28

1:27:28

Today I wrestle with some feelings I've been trying to figure out... what cages am I in? How can I continue to grow and expand myself and experience freedom in a world where I feel constantly limited and alone?These are some of the ideas that was partially inspired by this video:https://youtu.be/_4PaTt7lylI?si=SpSxayW0XdxbEN1gHoping to share my vul…

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Addendum on Manifestation 16:55

1M ago16:55

16:55

After coming back home and talking with my partner, who I consider an unofficial pro on this topic among many others, she gave some great insights and perspective that I wanted to share as well.

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Managing Feelings and thoughts on Manifestation 42:53

1M ago42:53

42:53

I share some of what I've been feeling over the past few weeks in the way of energy management. I then find myself talking about the concept of manifestion and hermeticism, lol... but wait there's more!

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Procrastination and Fighting for Actionable Optimism 41:27

2M ago41:27

41:27

In this episode, I explore why I procrastinate and why I think it's important to believe things can be better.. and work to make it so.I reflect on my history with failed ambitious projects, from hovercars to coding to trillionaire startups, and discuss what I learned from them.

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What's Next for Me 28:56

2M ago28:56

28:56

Today I give some updates on what I'm planning to do next. Spoiler Alert!I want to focus much of my abilities, ideas, and passions into growing a series called Building Better Futures!Aaaand I want to learn craft/trade work like carpentry, woodworking, or millwright work.Tune in for the former, and please let me know if you have suggestions for the…

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How Changing the World is as easy as making friends 29:37

3M ago29:37

29:37

Do you think changing the world is hard? Impossible? Unrealistic? Well today I hope to show how changing the world could be as simple as building a real community around yourself.As I seek to decompress from being gainfully employed, I meander my way into sharing thoughts and desires I have around the importance of community in building a better wo…

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Reminiscing a bit about my (old?) job 30:36

3M ago30:36

30:36

I take an evening walk.. with my cat... and talk about what I'll miss about my job. So long... for now, and thanks for all the headsets.

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Furloughed 1:37:59

3M ago1:37:59

1:37:59

I am being put on furlough.... basically it's being laid off, but I can keep my benefits until I find another job, they hire us back, or they close up shop. Losing your job always sucks, but I feel particularly frustrated for not being more prepared for this inevitability since I always knew that job security was not a thing. Nonetheless, I am also…

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Ambitious Story Concepts with Disappointing Execution 1:37:59

4M ago1:37:59

1:37:59

I'm back!! I share some of the stressors I've had and much of the stories I've been reading these past few weeks. These stories include (roughly in order of discussion): Consider Phlebas by Ian M. Banks, The Long Earth series by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter, House of Suns by Alistair Reynolds, and the webfiction Ar'Kendrithyst by Arcs. And I …

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The gravity of philosophy - a working metaphor 51:05

5M ago51:05

51:05

Today I struggle to recall the podcast I listened to interviewing Sara Walker talking about Assembly Theory and the origins of life. So instead talk more about philosophy, Solarpunk, scifi, and the importance of giving alternatives alongside critiques.

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Existential concepts of 'God' 36:00

6M ago36:00

36:00

Today I share some thoughts I had after watching CJ The X's video called "6 Shaped of God" https://youtu.be/GZg_36utl2w?si=ywmvPFqxDxxufZde ... I get into my frustrations/beliefs around god and what I think is a more rational and helpful spiritual belief may encompass.

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What the Grammys show about Institutions 44:40

6M ago44:40

44:40

Today I share some thoughts I had after listening to the Decoder podcast with Harvey Mason Jr., the CEO of the nonprofit that runs the Grammys. I go into the problems of institutions and how we may be able to do things differently if we take a more decentralized, anarchist approach to organizations, power, and social support.…

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Cats, Lego, and Hiphop 59:22

7M ago59:22

59:22

In this episode, I give some updates on what I've been doing and struggling this month and share my thoughts on hip-hop and the place competition plays in the art... all while walking my cat (well for some of it).

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My co-op idea for changing the world 57:23

8M ago57:23

57:23

Today I share more ideas on how I can combine a research center, a community center, an innovationab, and ab educational center all into a communal living system. This is the type of co-operative organization that I want to help create to solve some of the most important problems in the world...

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Moving in, Furniture, and Solarpunk Ideas 1:20:15

9M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

We finally moved into our own place!! I recount the process, troubles, and highlights of the move as well as what I'm looking forward to. I then share some insights I'm learning about getting furniture and such. Finally, I end with some ideas I've had around tools that would help build communities, craft stuff, and a Solarpunk trucking game!…

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Pets, books, games, and more 1:03:38

9M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

I share more updates on my housing journey, talk about a new web fiction I've been reading called Shades of Perception, and talk about games I've been playing/watching like Talented and Deadlock. Plus some other stuff...

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Housing Updates and Pets 1:14:39

9M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

Creepy houses, horny pets,.. oh my! Heres a continuation of my (mis)adventures with finding a house and new pets.

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The benefits of gaming 41:51

10M ago41:51

41:51

Today I ramble a bit before I stumble into the topic of how playing challenging games can be really helpful. I talk about two games I started playing this weekend: Talented and Emberward.

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Finding a house, pt 2 59:26

10M ago59:26

59:26

I continue sharing my experiencing trying to rent my own place for the first time...

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Finding a house, pt 1 17:29

10M ago17:29

17:29

I share my experience trying to rent my own place for the first time...

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Fears and insecurities around sharing ideas 56:31

11M ago56:31

56:31

Today I talk through my fears and insecurities around sharing and embracing my ideas and idea-centric skillset...

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Arkansas, Capitalism, and Afropressimism 1:43:57

12M ago1:43:57

1:43:57

Today I share my experiences in Arkansas, my thoughts on capitalism and some realizations I had while visiting these large corporations. I also share some initial thoughts about Afropressimism.

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The Thrill of Six Flags 35:47

12M ago35:47

35:47

Just giving an update on what's been going on in my life the last few weeks! It's been a bit of a rollercoaster lately... Literally!

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Death 57:08

1y ago57:08

57:08

My grandfather passed away. I reflect on that moment.The Body:https://youtu.be/EtVca4XV4_U?si=LTpZo97XSh5fD6q1

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Aligning your tastes with your goals 43:57

1y ago43:57

43:57

What kind of music do you listen to? What art do you consume? How does it align with the type of world you want to live in? I share my own frustrations and ideas on how people can/should seek out art (and other things) more consciously. I argue that it is actually important whether you listen to someone like Drake or Kendrick if you give a shit abo…

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For all the Haters 1:24:59

1y ago1:24:59

1:24:59

Kendrick gives us a great example of the type of energy we need to utilize to take down corrupt systems. In this episode I discuss how we can use his crusade against Drake as a playbook for how we can tackle capitalism, patriarchy, hierarchy, and all these other terrible systems too. #notlikeus

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Why we need a process for changing the world 57:41

1y ago57:41

57:41

Today I share some frustrations, ideas, and inspirations regarding the need for an overarching process for creating better futures...

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The problems of hip-hop and how we can fix them 1:11:02

1y ago1:11:02

1:11:02

Today I delve back into hip-hop to talk about the various problems plaguing the culture and where they came from. I then share some ideas on how we can fix them.

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Risk of Rain 2 - My current fixation 1:06:30

1y ago1:06:30

1:06:30

I'm just needing out about a game I finally started playing. I share some lore and lessons about the game.

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A rant about hip-hop 50:37

1y ago50:37

50:37

I end up going on a long rant about the history and evolution of hip-hop and why diss tracks are a part of the culture, but also why/how the glorification of violence and misogyny became baked into the 'culture' even when it shouldn't be. I go on to dissect my distaste for Drake, my dislike for J Cole, and why I feel like Kendrick is indeed a GOAT!…

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Talking about Civilization before the Eclipse 45:44

1y ago45:44

45:44

I go on a long diatribe/exposition about the start of civilization and the research I've been talking about in my Afrofuturism 101 course.

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Updates and Better Futures 58:18

1y ago58:18

58:18

Today, I share some updates on what I've been up to this month; from traveling in the mountains, to doing errands, to teaching my first class, to gaming and more.

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Learning from Gaming 32:46

1y ago32:46

32:46

I share some lessons I've learned from playing Mind Over Magic, and share other reflections and life updates.

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Self reflections on ideation 46:36

1+ y ago46:36

46:36

Today I reflect on the past couple of years of podcasting/audio journaling. I also end up talking about the importance of ideas and the ideation process.

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Pulling the thread can be problematic - An observation and an apology 29:45

1+ y ago29:45

29:45

Today I have to give a heartfelt apology to all the folks I may have unravelled or otherwise had way too intense discussions with. After/during a recent discussion that did not go super well, I realized, or rather crystalized, something about myself: I like to pull at threads! And I will often do so relentlessly until something comes apart.. or pro…

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I've been procrastinating because of The Wandering Inn 59:59

1+ y ago59:59

59:59

It's been two months!! Sure I've been sick, and had some family events, and it's been the holidays, and I've been working, and it's been cold... But honestly a Huge amount of my time has been spent reading The Wandering Inn... One of the best stories I've read in my entire life. Today I share just a bit about why this story has captured my attentio…

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Venting and imagining 59:33

1+ y ago59:33

59:33

Today I just vent and grouse for a while about all the frustrations I've been having, big and small... Then I get into a bit of some ideas on what we can be doing instead.

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Sharing thoughts I shouldn't have been scared to share 58:09

1+ y ago58:09

58:09

I'm back! And today I share thoughts about recent current events that you probably know about but I won't say here so as not to get immediately censored. Maybe it doesn't matter since this is a small lil podcast, but whatever helps.

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My 1st Trip to Vegas 2:22:59

1+ y ago2:22:59

2:22:59

I went to Vegas! In the first 30min, I share some thoughts while walking the strip. Then I recount my experience with a guest star while back in Atlanta! I share my thoughts about everything from the hotels I visited, the Sphere, and the conference.

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Apologies, Clarifications, Identity, and Structure 1:28:15

1+ y ago1:28:15

1:28:15

I start this episode with some apologies and critiques for some comments I made previously. I try to show the difference between venting and constructive criticism and so on. I then share some ideas I had from listening to a podcast about Self and Identity, which you can find here https://player.fm/1BZaBKZ then I stumble through some ideas I had ar…

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Legos, Solarpunk, Dystopia and more 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

40:42

Today I just walk and talk, sharing my week, my experience playing with (off brand) lego bricks, and what I've been watching. I then share an idea for a solarpunk story that I had and more!!

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Exploring my Foundations of Technowizardry 2:06:02

1+ y ago2:06:02

2:06:02

Today I delve deeper into the various magic systems that were foundational to my idea of magic, and especially my unquenchable thirst to create a more magical world. I talk about how magical religion is, contrast between monotheistic and polytheistic ones, compare with various fantasy tropes found in books like Harry Potter and various urban fantas…

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Origins of my magical thinking 59:23

1+ y ago59:23

59:23

Today I share the story of how dissecting my beliefs around religion at an early age taught me a lot about magic and belief; seeing why it's important to believe in something bigger, but also to have a systematic approach to life.

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Wandering Thoughts about Magic and Technology 28:53

1+ y ago28:53

28:53

I wanted to walk today, and ended up talking about what I like about magic systems and stuff, especially in communion with technology and science.

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Venting about stories, wizardry, career, and longevity 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

42:22

I share some of my frustrations and stresses, go on a tangent about magic/shamanism and fantasy vs sci-fi stories, and talk about my ideal job. I also talk a bit about the problem with longevity technologies.

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Imagining Better Futures 1:16:34

1+ y ago1:16:34

1:16:34

Today I explore some ideas on how to build a better future and what that can look like. I talk about turning suburban waste lands into micro eco villages, as well as anarchistic businesses with egalitarian, cooperative business practices.

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Creative Expression 32:02

2y ago32:02

32:02

Today I talk through my anhedonia and share a bit about why and how I've been feeling especially constrained of late. I hope I can express more of myself going forward, and create a world where everyone can do the same...

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SFGE, Crafting, and the Death of Death 59:43

2y ago59:43

59:43

I recap my week thus far, talk about my restless desire to create with my hands, and talk about the Death of Death... Different perspectives on immortality.

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Reflections on Self (Expression, the Inner, and so on) 42:38

2y ago42:38

42:38

Today, I reflect on my self. My difficulties with self expression, self esteem, self confidence, and other aspects of my self. I also share and work through some ideas I learned about the inner Self... The core... The Omniscient, the Spirit, the Ancestors, the Source of all wisdom and consciousness or whatever we want to call it that is always (or …

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