Ep. 12: The Youngest Ph.D. in School History (Age 22), with Dr. Jalaal A. Hayes
Host Brandon Chastang sits down with Dr. Jalaal A. Hayes, the youngest Ph.D. graduate in Applied Chemistry in America. Brandon and Dr. Hayes talk about his upbringing in Chicago and North Philadelphia, and the dichotomy of attending a special STEM school in Philadelphia and going back home to a rough neighborhood. Dr. Hayes also discusses how he graduated high school at 15, earned two Bachelor's Degrees by 18, became a Ph.D. Graduate at 22, and is now a professor at Lincoln University.
Ep. 11: The Million Dollar Baby, with Shayna Robinson-Owens
Host Brandon Chastang talks with Philly teenager Shayna Robinson-Owens, who received over One Million Dollars in scholarships from 25 Colleges and Universities. Brandon and Shayna talk about growing up in Philadelphia, the public school system, and how she plans to help others.
Ep. 5: Rest in Power Walter Wallace Jr.
CONTENT WARNING: Murder, Police Brutality
Host of Self Inventory, Brandon Chastang discusses the murder of Walter Wallace Jr. and how this tragedy could have been avoided if this mental health crisis was evaluated differently by the police.
Ep. 3: An Epidemic of Violence
In this episode of Self Inventory, host Brandon Chastang, reflects on the epidemic of violence in Philadelphia, which is now second in the nation for the number of homicides in 2020. He explores some reasons for why young people find themselves involved in violent situations; and how families, community members, and community leaders can work together to set a better example for our children.
Ep. 2: We Need More Leaders, with Motivational Rapper Fis Banga
In episode 2 of Self Inventory, host Brandan Chastang sits down with Fis Banga, a motivational rapper and community activist based in Philadelphia. They discuss the importance of leaders while they were growing up in Philadelphia and how they can help the next generation.
Police Captain Matthew Gillespie and Host Brandon Chastang React to The Breonna Taylor Verdict (Behind the Scenes)
While recording the first episode of Self Inventory, we braced ourselves for the verdict involving the three officers who shot and killed Breonna Taylor. Brandon Chastang was sitting down with Captain Matthew Gillespie of the 18th District in West Philly. The first thing you will hear is raw audio of Captain Gillespie talking to Brandon and the audio engineer before we started the interview. He gave us permission to share this audio. Afterwards, we asked Brandon to record his reaction and input after we all heard the verdict.