After School Talk Podcast

One thing our students need a safe space to speak about is body insecurities. On this episode, we are going to see how skin complexion and size can be addressed using Lovecraft Country.

Daddy issues ... this topic is one for the books! Let's discuss your students and their daddy issues and how we can apply is to our Green Book initiative. 

If you have not watched Lovecraft Country on HBO Max, then GET TO IT! On this episode, we are going to discuss how to add this tv series into your programming curriculum

On this episode we discuss a teacher's frustration with trying to get his 7th grade class to perform on grade level and how no one is talking about it

A parent filed a complaint with the board because her student could not order Doordash at the school. She believes if teachers can do it, so can the students. Let's discuss!

On this episode, we discuss how the teacher work load is STILL out of hand. 

On this episode, we are going back to Freshman Orientation ... but HBCU style.

With the recent school shooting, we had to take a pivot to discuss the current needs of the school system. Because, the last few weeks have been WILD!

Let's talk about what is NEW with After School Talk and how we are helping educators be innovative

On this episode, we discuss fights in the classroom. These teachers are fighting for their lives and it's ridiculous!

High school educators are either preparing for prom and signing up for chaperone duty. Let's discuss the intentions around prom. What are we doing all of this for?

On this episode, let's discuss the recent media's depiction of the National Championship winner, Angel Reese.

Yes! We made it to Spring Break. But what if you need longer than one week?

On this episode, let's discuss how my daughter's third grade year almost turned me into an elementary school drop out.  

On this episode, let's discuss your school environment. Which category do you fit in?

We are back baby!!!! Tune in to learn more about what to expect from the After School Talk podcast. 

So ya'll want to talk about Jada ... let's go

When I think, I think of place ... according to the lyrics, love was overflowing in Diana Ross' home. But what if it's not. Listen to Melvin and ShaRon discuss family drama during the holidays. 

After watching Drink Champs with Kanye West, Melvin and ShaRon sit down to discuss what does financial freedom really look like. 

Unhappy at the job? Unhappy with being single? Unhappy with your health? Let's talk about how Michael Jackson in The Wiz highlights the feeling of being stuck.

This episode turned into a WHOLE SERMON! Check out Melvin and ShaRon's take on The Wiz's Emerald  City scene and people's need to follow the trend.

Bruh! Some folks just love to complain. Listen to Melvin and ShaRon talk about getting those people out of your life. 

On this episode, Melvin and ShaRon get a chance to check out the food at Prime Time Bar and Grill while discussing the student protest at Howard University. Dig in!

We have alot to catch up on this week. Let's talk business then tell you about OneMusic Fest in Atlanta. 

Listen! Somebody in The Crew has got to. Is your Crew helping you or is it time to switch it up? Check out Melvin and ShaRon's review of the classic film Juice. 

From ShaRon's birthday surprise to the real struggle of leading this hustler life, tune in to the new episode for a DOPE conversation

We are officially entering our hustle season. Let'd discuss what excellence looks like in 2021

As two church kids, we've had our days of choir practices and performances. On this episode, we go through our top gospel songs from back in the day

Just pray about it ... and then what? 

On this episode, ShaRon taps into her real struggle ... 

You're lacking the mental discipline and it shows 

Well everyone is discussing DaBaby and his comments at Rolling Loud. Let's get into it

On this episode, Melvin and ShaRon discuss their recent 10year wedding anniversary photo shoot and the fear of respectability politics 

Inspired by the ratchetness of Wendy and the blessings of Tabitha. How are you getting your life together?

After the age of 30, friendships may shift. What does friendship look like in adulthood?

Let's dig into Part II of narcissim. 

College is not for everyone but baby you better have a Plan B. 

You can't iron on Sunday? You can't listen to that music? Listen to Melvin and ShaRon discuss parenting a childhood questions. 

You read the title ... go listen!

Summer brings about transitions. On this episode, we discuss how to determine whether you should stick to what you are doing or try something else. 

There is no way to escape it. You did it to yourself. Listen to Melvin and ShaRon's take on making bad decisions

You can't walk in everyone's shoes. Listen to Melvin and ShaRon discuss identity and how trying to be like other people can be painful. 

Melvin and ShaRon tap into knowing your gift, using your talent and walking in your purpose. 

A teacher puts a prinicpal on blasts, a students fails all of his classes and folks are still using the N-word 

We still on the R&B vibe this weekend. Black feminism and the vulnerabitly of Jazmine Sullivan's new album mixed with Beyonce's Lemonade. 

Listen to Melvin and ShaRon battle it out for who is their favorite male R&B Group 

A prinicpal declaring an "All Lives Matter" theme for Black History Month ... let's talk about it 

Let's continue this conversation ...

On this episode, the Dukes are joined by Black Cultural Center Director, Mr. Sean Palmer to disscuss the necessity of black history programs in K-12 and higher edu. Listen at your own risk because this is straight up, no chaser. 

Living pay check to check. Low credit score. High debt. UGH! Melvin and ShaRon discuss the lack of financial literacy in their community & how a Kanye West song became an eye opening moment.

T'was the night before grad school and all through the house, a black girl was stressed and ready to drop out. On this episode Dr.Dukes discusses the dark side of graduate school.