Dart Against Humanity

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Dart Against Humanity Ep. 41: My Music Obsession Apr 05, 2019

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Last night I went to the store opening event for Union Sound, an interactive storefront/boutique/studio for the Boston beat culture in Somerville's Bow Market next to 7L's (7L & Esoteric/CZARFACE) record store Vinyl Index. While there, some conversations and interactions I had made me realize that one of my childhood passions led me on a path I still follow well into middle age. This episode is dedicated to my undying obsession with music.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 40: Transitions Mar 29, 2019

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Being a writer of a particular age, the way the pieces we write are consumed and scrutinized by the modern audience often makes us frustrated with the state of journalism as a whole. While in the process of transitioning into the next phase of my career and highlight the differences between being a Gen X writer who grew up reading older cats and listening to music on the radio and on vinyl or cassette before CD's and digital formats devoid of liner notes, album credits and print journalism that specialized in detailed longform analysis or critique. I even read some album and cassette album credits to further prove my point.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 39: Sell Me This Pen Mar 22, 2019

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On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity Dart discusses the challenges of trying to get above the noise and constantly having to sell yourself, art, ideas/concepts or culture as if it were a product/commodity to an audience to those who might not either respect it, value it or understand it so they see enough value in it to purchase it or enough potential profit in it to invest in it or sponsor it. Also Dart explores the moral compromises that come with having to frame, sell or market a culture to outsiders.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 38: Beware The Ides Of March Mar 15, 2019

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On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity we discuss the transition from the Winter mindstate into Spring and how it changes your mood, the constant struggle that comes from being a writer/creative and how I can't just enjoy things without examining them on a cellular level. I explain why comparison is NOT the thief of joy, but a necessity/inevitability in my field. I also touch on the perils of being a serious person plus explain why I put so little effort into trying to be published.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 37: When No One Cares Mar 08, 2019

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On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity, I discuss the new Marvel film "Captain Marvel" without any spoilers, discuss the unique challenge of being a journalist in the age of real time social media and how the entire space affects me when I try to pursue work/drum up interest in my pieces vs. how it affects athletes or artists and the odd dynamic between creatives and the media that cover them. Ultimately it boils down to how much the audience cares about the subject. If the audience no longer cares? The media won't want to cover them anymore. Question is, will the artist/creative/athlete truly be happy and no longer miserable when that interest or scrutiny stops? What happens when no one cares anymore?

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 36: Write Or Go Get A Job Mar 01, 2019

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Dart Against Humanity returns for Season 3 after a 3 month hiatus. I discuss what I've been working on in the interim, why I haven't tried to turn this podcast into a "brand" yet. I answer the questions behind where the merch is, my thoughts on attempting to monetize the podcast and the philosophy behind my entire approach to what other people in this space refer to as "content creation". Enjoy... Or don't. It's still a free country. At least for now it is.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 35: Endgame Dec 10, 2018

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On the last episode of Dart Against Humanity Season 2 I discuss what opportunities I'm going to be pursuing over this break to hopefully further my career. I talk about why I don't love Christmas music and my favorite Christmas memories. I also go down a list of my previous podcast appearances before Dart Against Humanity started up. I also explain that I've gotten the opportunity to monetize the podcast so there will be ads now. Thanks for rockin' with Dart Against Humanity and hopefully you'll return for Season 3 in 2019.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 34: Thanos Snapped Dec 04, 2018

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On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity I discussed two recent incidents in which I critiqued two recent articles written in my space of Rap journalism where the young authors both had took them as personal attacks and couldn't get out of their own feelings or past their egos to learn from the incidents.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 33: The Do Over Nov 26, 2018

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Dart recorded an entire episode of Dart Against Humanity that was trash before this one so he simply deleted it & started all over again. He discusses the transitional period he's currently going through and how he's navigating it before talking about the 2nd season of Mike Judge's Tales From The Tour Bus which focuses on Funk. This leads Dart to talk about the highly influential Boston Funk scene and how history repeats itself even within the continuum of Black music.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 32: Overthinking As Usual Nov 17, 2018

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Dart Adams explains his struggles with being in his own head 24/7, how overthinking affects his creative process and how it makes him second guess everything. In addition, he also discusses the evolution of Madden Culture.

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