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Not Your Common Conversation Podcast

Not Your Common Conversation Podcast

por Chris Downing & Omar Henderson

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Episode 32 | “Everyday is Love Day” feat Sandi McCree

Welcome back lucky listeners and happy Valentine’s Day. It’s episode 32 of the “Not Your Common Conversation Podcast" featuring Chris Downing and Omar Henderson. We’re talking relationships and we brought our girl Sandi McCree back along for the ride. We start by defining what a relationship means to us and how that connection may grow or shrink over time. This leads to a discussion on communication and how important it is to not only intimate relationships but plutonic friendships as well. Sandi tells her favorite movie and makes a great point about passion and commitment as it pertains to the intentionality necessary to build lifelong bonds. From there we touch on ground rules in romance and if they’re needed. This and a lot more on another explosive episode on NYCC, including if we could ever be swingers. Enjoy, Not Your Common Conversation is a Bi-Weekly podcast hosted by Chris Downing & Omar Henderson, where we talk about everything inside and outside of our heads. Visuals of the NYCC Podcast now available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod (https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod)

Episode 31 | “Can’t Knock The Hustle” feat. Sandi McCree

In this very special episode of the "Not Your Common Conversation Podcast" featuring Chris Downing and Omar Henderson, friend of the show and accomplished actress Sandi McCree stops by to hang out with us. Most known for her outstanding work on the classic t.v series “The Wire” Sandi’s career has been its own series of wins and losses which ultimately shaped her into the incredible woman she is today. We begin by discussing her roots and how her and Chris grew up together. From there we discuss Hollywood as a whole and briefly touch on the recent wild fires and its devastating impact. This and a whole lot more, Sandi is a lot of fun and this installment was a great time. We wish her continued success, make sure you lucky listeners check out her latest work in Amazon Prime’s feature film “In Flight” a thriller where she stars alongside the also talented Tiffany Smith. Enjoy! Not Your Common Conversation is a Bi-Weekly podcast hosted by Chris Downing & Omar Henderson, where we talk about everything inside and outside of our heads. Visuals of the NYCC Podcast now available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod

Episode 30 | “Artificial Human Nature”

Welcome back you lucky listeners, it’s episode 30 of the “Not Your Common Conversation Podcast" featuring Chris Downing and Omar Henderson. In this installment Chris, Omar, and our resident engineer Brandon discuss “Artificial Intelligence” and the dangers of all of this technological innovation. We kick things off briefly talking about the incoming administration. From there we acknowledge the ever apparent marriage between government and big business and discuss how we think it all will impact us. This leads to a conversation about violence and the role it plays in our society, this reminds Omar of a previous conversation about the dark side of man. After we discuss if there is really any true benefit from life seemingly becoming more “Artificial.” We touch on social media addiction, the difficulties in determining what’s used information vs misinformation, real estate in space and a lot more! Enjoy! Not Your Common Conversation is a Bi-Weekly podcast hosted by Chris Downing & Omar Henderson, where we talk about everything inside and outside of our heads. Visuals of the NYCC Podcast now available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod (https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod)

Episode 29 | “The Never Ending Road of Friendship” feat. Lisa Stewart

Welcome to the last podcast of 2024! This is the “Not Your Common Conversation Podcast" featuring Chris Downing and Omar Henderson, and on this week’s episode we invite a close friend of the show, the wonderful Lisa Stewart. We kick things off on a very “friendly” themed podcast taking about friendship and the many different aspects of the connections we forge through this human experience. The cast starts by observing making friends home vs outta town. Lisa then asks the guys about their first ever friend. From there we try to determine the difference between a friendship and a relationship (if there is one), which leads to a brief conversation on where romance and intimacy falls in relation. Later we discuss interpersonal insecurities that come in between friendships and how to better communicate them. Other things we address include if blood is indeed thicker than water, is it appropriate to be possessive towards your friend/partner and a ton of other not so common conversations. Enjoy! Thanks for the continued support and we’ll see you in the new year! Not Your Common Conversation is a Bi-Weekly podcast hosted by Chris Downing & Omar Henderson, where we talk about everything inside and outside of our heads. Visuals of the NYCC Podcast now available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod

Episode 28 | “Nation Jacking” feat. Thomas Stanley

We are back! This is the “Not Your Common Conversation Podcast" featuring Chris Downing and Omar Henderson, and on this week’s episode, we invite our good friend Thomas Stanley and we have a real conversation about the current conflict between Israel and Palestine. We talk foreign policy, colonialism, genocide, the military industrial complex, big business, etc. This is going to be a very interesting and explosive discussion, as always we encourage our lucky listeners to listen with an open mind, Also feel free to do your own research. Everyone’s heart is in the right place and heading into 2025 we want to explore a solution to this ongoing conflict because the amount of death and destruction that US taxpayers have funded for years and years is unprecedented and in many ways unacceptable. Not Your Common Conversation is a Bi-Weekly podcast hosted by Chris Downing & Omar Henderson, where we talk about everything inside and outside of our heads. Visuals of the NYCC Podcast now available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod

Episode 27 | “You’ll Need a Toolkit” feat. Phil Larson

In this explosive 27th installment of “Not Your Common Conversation Podcast" featuring Chris Downing and Omar Henderson, we invite special guest and republican correspondent at this point, Phil Larson back to talk the state of affairs in America post election, an election where Donald Trump was able to claim victory over opponent Vice President Kamala Harris in dominating fashion, as well as the house and senate elections following the same trend. This leads to an amazing dialogue between the guys, that touches on a myriad of different topics. Afterwards we have a discussion on truly being of service and wanting to improve so you are more efficient and equipped to build and really curate your reality. Needless to say, You’ll need a toolbox. Enjoy! Not Your Common Conversation is a Bi-Weekly podcast hosted by Chris Downing & Omar Henderson, where we talk about everything inside and outside of our heads. Visuals of the NYCC Podcast now available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod

Episode 26 | “All That Jazz”

Welcome back you lucky listeners, it’s episode 26 of the “Not Your Common Conversation Podcast" featuring Chris Downing and Omar Henderson, we kick this episode off with a fun new segment “what are you watching on social media?” This turns into a great dialogue on all the topics, issues, and entertainment that our social media platforms have brought to our mobile phones as of late. From there Omar and Chris get into a discussion on Jazz Fusion v.s Smooth Jazz, and an awesome breakdown of artist and instrumentalists that true music enthusiasts can enjoy. We round the podcast out with a question on how we would speak to our younger selves (5-8 years old) if we got the opportunity and how would we empower our younger selves in that conversation. Very interesting insightful back and forth, thanks always for tuning in! Not Your Common Conversation is a Bi-Weekly podcast hosted by Chris Downing & Omar Henderson, where we talk about everything inside and outside of our heads. Visuals of the NYCC Podcast now available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod (https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod)

Episode 25 | “Beautiful Doors”

We are back! This is the “Not Your Common Conversation Podcast" featuring Chris Downing and Omar Henderson, and on this week’s episode, Chris and Omar start very briefly on the vice presidential debate, before Chris catches us up on his recent travels with a group globetrotters over seas in Morocco. Everything from the architecture, to the food, to the people. That leads to a conversation on the arts, which Chris of course is very well versed in, and how the United States has a newness to it culturally when contrasted to traditions and cultures abroad. Afterwords, Omar shares what he has been recovering from and how he has a new more positive outlook on his job now that he is eligible for retirement. The guys then touch on “haunting” thoughts where they come from, before showing love to the hometown football team, the Washington Commanders, their recent success and the importance of good energy. Not Your Common Conversation is a Bi-Weekly podcast hosted by Chris Downing & Omar Henderson, where we talk about everything inside and outside of our heads. Visuals of the NYCC Podcast now available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod

Episode 24 | “Turn The Page ”

In this very special 24th episode of the "Not Your Common Conversation Podcast" featuring Chris Downing and Omar Henderson, we bring Dominic and Brandon back to celebrate our 1 year podcast anniversary! We start by catching up on each others weeks before an impromptu conversation about cars, apparently Omar’s favorite subject. After we discuss what’s more important, what you say or how you say it? This leads to a discussion about wide receiver Tyreek Hill, and his resent arrest by Miami PD. From there we briefly touch on community policing and if it’s a good idea. Topics also include, race and if we are better off apart than together, what Omar’s having for dinner, Chris’s view on finding common ground, and Dominic gives a very interesting take on the Presidental debate that took place between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Enjoy and happy anniversary lucky listeners! Not Your Common Conversation is a Bi-Weekly podcast hosted by Chris Downing & Omar Henderson, where we talk about everything inside and outside of our heads. Visuals of the NYCC Podcast now available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod

Episode 23 | “Reflect & Adjust”

Welcome back you lucky listeners, it’s episode 23 of the “Not Your Common Conversation Podcast" featuring Chris Downing and Omar Henderson. Today we kick it old school with a refreshing conversation between our 2 incredible hosts. We start by discussing health and wellness, which prompts a dialogue about mortality and living in the present moment. From there the guys give you a history lesson on “Joaning” (a slang term that means to put down, or make fun of someone, often with humor.) and how growing up under harsh criticisms can either make or break you in your adult years. Great to get back to basics, get ready for another awesome episode! Not Your Common Conversation is a Bi-Weekly podcast hosted by Chris Downing & Omar Henderson, where we talk about everything inside and outside of our heads. Visuals of the NYCC Podcast now available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod (https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod)

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