Adult-ish & Cultured

In our latest episode, we discuss being in relationships and having friends of the opposite gender (at some point of our recording, we got disconnected). Additionally, we discuss sports and TV shows we are currently watching.

In Episode 49, we discuss the bombshell Supreme Court draft opinion regarding the possible overturning of Roe vs. Wade. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

Your favorite Podcast is BACK! In Episode 48, we discuss Black History every day, the crisis in Ukraine, Adulting, and the Super Bowl. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 47, we discuss our favorite 90s sitcoms. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 46, we discuss Tina Turner's long overdue induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We also discuss sports, and other craziness happening in society. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 45, we discuss homecoming activities, sports, and things we've been watching. Also, we missed you guys! All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 44, we discuss interesting stuff/things that happened as a kid. We also discuss things that have occurred since our last recording. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 43, we discuss the BET Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award to honor Queen Latifah

In Episode 42, we discuss Tulsa 100 years later, Latta Plantation BS, the return to normalcy, and TV shows. Also, Madea is back! All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 41, we celebrate Mothers, Graduates, and talk about crazy things that happened this week. We also recount our own experiences post graduation. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 – D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage.

In Episode 40, Bobby, Denise & Jo discuss the trial and verdict of George Floyd. While also mourning the loss of same day shooting and killing of a black teenager Ma’Khia Bryant by police. We also discuss the murders of Duante Wright and North Carolina resident Andrew Brown at the hands of police. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 – D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage.

In Episode 39, Bobby & Jo discuss recent events from the passing of Ruff Ryder rapper DMX, voter suppression, Hubert Davis, Bobby’s Trip and some other stuff. WHAT?! (that’s a DMX reference if you don’t know).

In Episode 38, we discuss social media overload and the Derrick JaxSIN saga. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 – D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage.

In Episode 37, we discuss the narrative surrounding cancel culture, sports and minority issues (mainly in the NFL), and the Franklin (Kirk) Family Saga. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 – D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage.

In Episode 36, we discuss social media challenges, the fun and the danger for the likes god--what lengths some will go to to be social media famous and to get as many likes as possible! Let’s go viral! All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage.

Bonus: In this episode, Jo and Bobby take ten minutes to do a rundown of the news that happened this week. They also provide a series of relevant facts. Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 35, Denise, Chris, Jo and Bobby get some things off of their chest. They discuss several topics from Gorilla Glue Girl, and Chris Harrison to women in society. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 34, Jo and Bobby discuss a flurry of topics from legendary losses to the Super Bowl. We also share two special announcements at the end of the podcast! 0:00-5:27 - Introduction 5:28-16:09 - Legends Lost 16:10-1:11:40 - Political Stuff 1:11:41-1:21:09 - Football & the Super Bowl 1:21:10-1:27:14 - Black History 1:27:15 - Announcements and Show Conclusions All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 33 we have a honest discussion about the attack on the Capitol. We also discuss why it was so prolific, especially in relation to the continued unfair criticism of the BLM protests. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 32 we review 2020 and discuss how this New Year Celebration will be different from past ones. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 31, we discuss our favorite Christmas traditions, movies, songs, and memories from the past! All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 30 Ryan and Chris join us to discuss our undergraduate and post graduate experiences at UNC Pembroke. We also discuss our favorite memories from our time there and ways to give back to your Alma Mater. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 30 we talk about the election results and how your vote mattered! We also discuss women in power and how we are continuing to progress. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode Kobe (24), the crew have an open and candid discussion about career advancement, how to go about searching for a job, coping with feeling stuck during your search, and accepting/transitioning into your new role. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage Timeline: 0:00 - 2:30 - Intro 2:31 - 4:53 - Special Congratulations 4:54 - 22:52 - Current Job Market & Facts 22:53 - 34:47 - Ramifications of a Complicated Job Search 34:48 - 50:24 - Career Advancement/Job Search 50:25 - 59:03 - Feeling stuck with your search? 59:04 - 1:07:59 - Navigating the Competition 1:08:00 - 1:11:51 - Accepting/Transitioning into your new role 1:11:52 - 1:27:06 - Experiences job Searching/Closing Remarks

In Episode 29 the crew reflects on a year of podcasting. They also discuss the upcoming election and its importance. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 28 the crew has a candid discussion about the Breonna Taylor verdict and why exercising your right to vote matters now more than ever. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 27 the crew discusses microaggressions in the workplace and everyday life, and how they are lame and no one should use them. Cause we try to be as cultured as possible in these streets, ya heard?! All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode (Wakanda Forever) 26, the crew pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Additionally, they discuss things that have happened over the past month such as the Megan Thee Stallion vs Torey Lanez drama, Dancing with the Stars & that BLEEP Carole Baskin, as well as the upcoming election). All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 25 the crew discusses career options through the years, focusing on more than just the now but what we expect our careers to look like in the future. Cause you know it’s levels to this ish...so we don’t settle and we don’t stop. What’s next? All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage Timeline: Intro: 0:00 - 15:01 Topics: 15:02 - 16:46 Civil Rights Icons Lost: 16:47 - 24:55 Career Comfortability: 24:56 - 1:06:17 What’s Next?: 1:06:18 - 1:34:50 Closing: 1:34:51 - 1:40:45

In Episode 23, the crew have an open and candid discussion about Urban Renewal, why it occurs, the positive and negative effects of it and why destroying developed neighborhoods with culture is the answer. Timeline: 0-6:46 - Intro 6:47-41:46 - UNCP Protests; Mississippi State House passes resolution to remove confederate emblem from flag 42:31-44:30 - Introduction to Urban Renewal 44:30-58:44 - History of Urban Renewal 1:11:35-1:16:10 - Positive/Negative Effects 1:16:15-1:21:50 - Plausible Situation/Familiar Areas 1:21:50 -1:33:08 - Urban Renewal All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

We lit! In Episode 22, all of the AC-Fam join in the discussion on Juneteenth, and what it means to us. We will provide information about the history of Juneteenth as well as future celebrations, what the different flag symbols mean, and what you can do to commemorate with ya peoples. https://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/19/us/freedom-day-juneteenth-flag-meaning-trnd/index.html http://jimaustinonline.com/juneteenth-music-festival/ https://www.juneteenthftw.com/stage-play.html All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 21, Jo, Alexis, and Bobby welcome Tory and Ryan on the Podcast to discuss George Floyd, the latest victim to be claimed by police brutality in this country. During this conversation, they discuss ideas, opinions, and concerns with the criminal justice system and try to figure out a path forward. The opinions of this, and all of our podcasts are our personal opinions. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage.

Jo, Alexis, and Bobby celebrate their 20th episode with guest and friend of the Podcast Chris! They delve into the controversial topic of an Uncle Tom by first discussing how the term was coined, modern day Uncle Toms, and expressionism in popular culture. They end the show by answering if it’s really labelism to call someone out for being an Uncle Tom. The opinions of this, and all of our podcasts are our personal opinions. All audio clips used in this podcast are the rights of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage.

The word of the day is Hodgepodge! In Episode 19, Jo, Alexis, Denise, and Bobby pay tribute to those who have been lost over the last few weeks. Additionally, they discuss Mother’s Day plans, chicken chips, Tiger King, movies. They also discuss all of the crazy things 45 has said in the last couple of weeks. All audio clips used in this podcast are the property of their respective owners. WE DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

Your favorite Podcast is BACK for another episode and with a refreshed look, too! In Episode 18, Jo, Alexis, Denise, and Bobby take a moment to acknowledge Mental Health Awareness month. Additionally, they escape the real world to discuss things that they're looking forward to once the quarantine is over.

In Episode 17, Bobby, Jo, and Alexis discuss gentrification in general. Especially specific to Charlotte and what we have seen in the area and our hometowns. We discuss the pushing out of generations of families and how, for some reason, white people think they change a neighborhood if they move there cause it makes the neighborhood "better"

In episode 16, Bobby, Jo, and Alexis discuss ways to prevent the coronavirus, but most importantly we talmbout food! Weird transition, we know. But also all the dining-in options are out! You can still get food at a restaurant tho a la take-out :) 0:00 - 44:40 - Corona Virus 44:00-1:40:00 - Restaurant Week

In episode 15, Bobby, Jo, and Alexis actually talk seriously this week--but also humorously about black history erryyy month! It’s a celebration!!-- (in my Rick James voice)

In episode 14, Jo, Bobby, and Alexis take a break to discuss something super serious...their favorite Breweries, Cideries, Wineries, and Bars in Charlotte, and beyond! This weeks episode was recorded at Wine Vault, a first for our podcast! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In episode 12, Jo, Alexis, and Bobby discuss underrated movies that get absolutely NO LOVE (yes, we are calling you out, Rotten Tomatoes!) Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In episode 12, Jo, Alexis, and Bobby pay tribute to the the legendary Mamba, and the rest of the victims in Sunday's helicopter crash. They also discuss legendary actors who have shaped the TV culture, as well as how their impacts have had lasting effects on the entertainment business. Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In episode 11, Bobby, Alexis, Jr. and Jo continue their discussion of Parent Chronicles by recalling their first encounters with accidentally or purposefully cussin' in front of their parents. They also take a moment to thank God that they are all here to tell the story! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

**We're excited to announce that Alexis has agreed to become a permanent member of our Podcast!!!** In episode 10 (part one of a two part episode) Jo, Alexis, and Bobby discuss getting 'dat ass beat as chillens! In addition, they discuss the purpose of whoopin's, when they go too far and have an open discussion on the topic. Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

Happy New Year! In Episode 9 (the first episode of 2020,) Jo and Bobby welcome the show into a new decade by discussing New Year’s Resolutions, why people struggle with keeping them, and how to jump start/stick to those resolutions yearlong. In addition, they also discuss how you can build on resolutions from the previous year. Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) @ac3sage

In Episode 8 (the final episode of 2019,) Jo, Bobby, and Special Guests Lauren & Alexis discuss cultural appropriation/misappropriation in modern culture. We provide examples from real world experiences to pop culture and TV shows that discuss the theft of minority cultures likeness, experiences, music, customs, and more. Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) https://soundcloud.com/ac3sage

In Episode 7, Jo and Bobby welcome Alexis to the Podcast to discuss the origins of black and minority owned businesses and why they are important. They also discuss the impact that minority-owned businesses have on the communities that they serve, ways to seek out minority owned businesses, as well as starting your own venture. WARNING: The first nine minutes of the podcast are random discussions. You guys know how we do, so this shouldn't be a surprise! Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) https://soundcloud.com/ac3sage

In Episode 6, Jo and Bobby discuss the role that positive body image plays in today's culture and how we can help create a better space for individuals to be healthy and love their bodies. Subsequently, they discuss the implications of negative body image, and praise all bodies that are healthy regardless of size. Intro/Outtro Music Credit: AC3 - D3LAY (Prod. ILLUID HALLER) https://soundcloud.com/ac3sage

In Episode 5, Jo, and Bobby discuss how to financially plan, save and invest money. In addition, they provide tips from experience as well as share habits that they've incorporated into their daily lives. They also discuss the different faces of debt (Good vs Bad.)

In Episode 4, Jo, Bernita, and Bobby pay tribute to John Witherspoon (Spoons.) In addition, the also discuss the show, it's hiatus, favorite/controversial episodes, as well as how it all started. Subsequently, the trio delve into upcoming seasons of the show and how it'll continue to poke fun/discuss issues of race, current events, politics, etc. Similar to the show, we have no boundaries!

In Episode 3, Jo and Bobby discuss the different kinds of mental health issues that plague society. In addition, they discuss early warning signs, and analyze statistical data based on race and age. They also provide resources on how to seek assistance if battling mental health issues. https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800.273.TALK; visit https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Veterans Crisis Hotline: 800.273.8255 - Press 1; visit https://www.veteranscrisisline.net (text option available) SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline: 877.SAMHSA7 OR 877.726.4727 https://www.psychology.com https://probonocounseling.org/ Mobile Crisis Charlotte 704.566.3410

In Episode 2, Jo, Bernita, and Bobby compare, contrast, and discuss the differences between Basketball and Football. In addition, they delve into which sport they like better, viewership, ratings, and issues with both games. #JustForFun