Crooked Halo Crew
This podcast is dedicated to the good at heart who feel bad by default. Here you will find motivational conversations about self, spirituality, relationships and current events mixed with a dash of poetry. Join the crew and wear your halo proudly. Stay Crooked!
Episodes
27 episodes
"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 directed to for the year?" This covered and more within this episode. W...
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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 is short in comparison to previous posts, it is replay ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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"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, he also discusses the negativity surrounding the world and the importance ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:13
"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. This episode touches on the current wave of "pseudo alpha male podca...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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23:39
"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 and some writing by Khalil Gibran. We discuss love , sorrow, grace and more. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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21:13
A Runaway's Homecoming
The runaway has returned. Season 2, episode 1 graced the stage to say, " I missed you while I was gone, I'm back to make an impact, and I am here to stay". Poetry, motivation, laughs and depth, all made cameo appearances during this episo...
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Episode 1
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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 the most motivational episode to date and J. Wesley kicked it off with a fast pace piece that will pus...
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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 favorite because it allowed all of Wesley's personalities to grace to stage. Shortly after, ...
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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 Earl Nightengale. What does success mean to you? Do you have a map to get there?...
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25:48
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.
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3:26
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 all of us. This episode also discusses, faith, destiny, and finding strength ...
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29:30
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. This episode features a piece written from his book From Heartbreak to Love...
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28:52
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 to fly? Have you thought about how the Indiana Jones effect can positively ...
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21:46
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 I sip on the divine whiskey, I cover friendships, racism, aging, and depression. Lis...
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31:02
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.
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28:56
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 do not shut this podcast down.
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3:26
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 obstacles, lighting the dark, and remembering that we are co...
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Episode 10
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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 listening pleasure. Together, we discussed, therapy, imposter syndrome, being...
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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.
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52:03
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 how to approach the new year. Thank you for listening. Let's make 2021 special. Stay Crook...
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28:00
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 rooms when you're not valued.
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24:19
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.
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