A celebratory spring break party in Atlanta initially started by the glitterati of African American college students which, over the course of two decades, evolved into a cultural phenomenon. Hear through the eyes of musicians, journalists, residents and politicians as they relive and investigate Freaknik. Presented by Mass Appeal & Endeavor Audio. Executive produced by Chris Colbert & DCP Entertainment and created, produced and hosted by Christopher Frierson. To see how we use your data, visit https://www.endeavoraudio.com/privacy-policy.
THE NADIR OF OUR FORTUNES or: "Lethal Weapon 5"
The One where Chris and Savannah are on some ill “Buddy Cop” shit.As our series draws to a close, we discuss the possible future of Freaknik, and how Atlanta stays keeping “America Great Again" and again and again...Noom: Start your trial today at Noom.com/Freaknik.
8/20/2019 • 42 minutes, 24 seconds
INCEPTION or: Frankly, America...We Actually Really "Give a Damn"
The One where Atlanta Segregates Itself as an Outlier in the American South.Freaknik comes to a close in the "City Too Busy To Hate."SimpliSafe: Get free shipping and a money-back guarantee at SimpliSafe.com/Freaknik. Hims: Listeners get a trial month of Hims for just $5 at ForHims.com/Freaknik.
8/13/2019 • 55 minutes, 3 seconds
We Want to Hear Your Freaknik Stories
Introducing the hotline for Freaknik: A Discourse On A Paradise Lost. If you have a great personal story or anecdote from Freaknik, give us a shout. Please leave a message at 646-693-0654 and tell us your story.
8/9/2019 • 31 seconds
ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, ATLANTA or: Steinem vs. Paglia vs. Uncle Luke
The One where we go to Blue Flame and talk about the complexities of gender politics in Atlanta.We caught a glimpse of the "dark side" of Freaknik. Noom: Start your trial today at Noom.com/Freaknik.
8/6/2019 • 44 minutes, 12 seconds
THE SOUTH RISES AGAIN or: The Emergence of That "New New" Negro Spiritual
The One where the East & the West get their “Comeuppance."Freaknik elevates Southern hip hop and Atlanta becomes the Motown of the South. Bevel: Get 20% off your next Bevel shipment at GetBevel.com/Freaknik.
7/23/2019 • 38 minutes, 47 seconds
GRIDLOCK or: The Unbearable Lightness of Being Stuck in Traffic
The One where we “Move Africans Rapidly Through Atlanta." Bevel: Get 20% off your next Bevel shipment at GetBevel.com/Freaknik.SimpliSafe: Freaknik fans get free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial with SimpliSafe home security. Visit SimpliSafe.com/Freaknik. Away: For $20 off a suitcase, visit AwayTravel.com/Freaknik and use promo code FREAKNIK at checkout.
7/16/2019 • 45 minutes, 55 seconds
PRIME REAL ESTATE or: The New "Birthright"
The One where things get "dark" in the "Black Mecca" of America...literally & metaphorically. Bevel: Get 20% off your next Bevel shipment at GetBevel.com/Freaknik. Hims: Get a trial month of Hims for just $5 at ForHims.com/Freaknik.
7/9/2019 • 37 minutes, 3 seconds
A DIFFERENT WORLD or: The Matriculation of the “Capital” of Dixie
The One where we head to the AUC to talk about HBCU's (A.K.A.: "Historically Black Colleges and Universities") Bevel: Listeners get 20% off the Bevel Shave System at GetBevel.com/Freaknik.
7/2/2019 • 40 minutes, 17 seconds
PROLOGUE or: The Abominable Indiscretions of Youth
To understand Freaknik, you have to understand Atlanta.Bevel: Listeners get 20% off the Bevel Shave System at GetBevel.com/Freaknik.SimpliSafe: Freaknik fans get free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial with SimpliSafe home security. Visit SimpliSafe.com/Freaknik.
6/25/2019 • 37 minutes, 26 seconds
Introducing Freaknik: A Discourse on a Paradise Lost
From Mass Appeal and Endeavor Audio, a new documentary podcast explores the spring break celebration Freaknik, and the city in which it began: Atlanta. Subscribe now. Episodes every Tuesday.
6/20/2019 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Freaknik is Coming
Endeavor Audio & Mass Appeal present FREAKNIK, a new investigative podcast series. Freaknik is executive produced by Chris Colbert & DCP Entertainment.