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In this week's episode, we tackle the altercation that happened at the Oscar's between Will Smith and Chris Rock. After a joke made by Rock about Jada Pinkett-Smith's bald head, Will Smith walked on stage and smacked him in the face. We all saw the clips and heard the brief exchange between the two. Was Will wrong? Was Chris wrong? So much to unpack here. Join in with your After29 hosts as we discuss and give our viewpoints on this unfortunate event.

Join us for this week's episode about having your affairs in order. What happens to you and your belongings if you die today? When we consider the state of the black community, too often we find that as a whole we are not nearly as prepared for that inevitable day as other races are. A lot of times we don't have wills prepared, no insurance, no designated executor of estate, etc. Go fundme pages have become the new insurance plan. It seems a little irresponsible to leave this world without making some sort of plan. Is your house in order?

Join us for this week's episode as we dive into the topic of the burdens that fathers carry and the difficulties that they often times have to overcome just to have a relationship with their children. Father's tend to be held to a higher standard and are less forgivable for their transgressions. Too many times, men will have to carry the burden of their mistakes for a lifetime. Join in and see where you stand on this issue!

HALF? Is it good enough for you? So many conversations have been sparked about the role a man is to play financially in a relationship or marriage. Some say that a man isn't a man if he only pays half of the bills. Some say that a man should pay ALL of the bills. A few women have even said that a man who only pays half isn't her man, he's her roommate. Another woman in a conversation stated that should could not "submit" to a man who only paid half the bills. Join in on this topic with us as we dive into this debate as we discuss our thoughts on these statements and what works for us in a relationship.

In this episode the guys tackle the lack of diversity hires in professional sports, especially in the NFL. Also, have we placed too much responsibility on our black and brown players that makes them feel they have to out up with racist behaviors. Race in sports has always and continues to be a very hot topic in our community. As it stands, the NFL has 32 franchises and out of that only 3 teams have a coach who is a minority. 10% doesn't sound like much does it? On the player side, how much racism do we expect the players to deal with before things get out of hand? Join in and tell us what you think!

We all know that men and women fundamentally look for different traits in a potential mate when dating. Men tend to focus more on outward appearances, the potential of peace and supportive qualities. Women tend to look at financial stability prowess, security and emotional availability. In general, looking for financial stability seems a sensible quest. However, money seems to play a more important role for women when considering men as a mate. He could be UGLY but his pockets can make him look a lot better. Tune in to this episode and join the conversation.

Welcome back to the season premiere of the After29 podcast. We've missed you and hope you've missed us. Your hosts are back for another great season of laughs, funny stories, deep conversations and saying whatever is on their minds with no apologies. If you thought the topics were edgy last season, you haven't heard anything yet. This season, we really plan on pushing the envelop and talking about the things most people are afraid to even touch. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the ride!

In this week's episode, your hosts discuss the lack of black representation in the business. Too often we have frequented strip malls, retail plazas, and business centers only to find that hardly, if any, of the businesses were black owned. That is not to say that blacks do not own and operate businesses of their own because we do; however, the ratio between black owned businesses versus white, Hispanic and Asian owned businesses is at best, lopsided. What could be some of the factors that keep black businesses from being represented in prominent business areas? Join in on this episode and let's start the discussion!

In this week's episode we discuss "Cancel" culture and it's effectiveness. In light of Dave Chapelle's Netflix special entitled "The Closer," some comments were made regarding the LGBTQ+ community and immediately some of its member were calling for his cancellation. How effective do you think "Cancel" culture really is? Are some cancellations warranted? Sometimes we hold people accountable for things they did and said 20 years ago. At what point in the past do we stop holding things against people. Join in on this hot and controversial topic!

In this episode your hosts discuss what investing in yourself means and its benefits. We touch on how and why you should grow yourself in your career, entrepreneurship, health/fitness, and more! Too often we invest in everything in this world and pour so much of ourselves into many things but forget to apply that same pressure back on us. When's the last time you spent time and energy on YOU? Bet on yourself you won't be sorry!

Tune into this week's episode as your host dive into a discussion of how black men get better with age. Like a fine wine, black men tend to mature and age gracefully like that of a good Merlot. Many factors about a man's life begin to transcend and he becomes a more refined version of himself. From self-awareness to style and health...come check out this topic. Are you aging like a fine wine?

Join us for this week's episode as we discuss hot topics. Everything from NFL, Jelani Day, even the Alec Baldwin situation. Come kick it with us as we share some laughs, talk trash, and some serious moments!

Join in on this week's episode as we discuss change. Is it such a bad thing? Should you remain in the same mindset all your life? Can being a different person than you were in the past be detrimental? Tune in as we explore these questions and more!

Dress up, dress down, what is acceptable attire on a daily basis for us men? It is unfortunate that it is not common knowledge amongst men that how you dress in certain situations could impact your future and how you are perceived. Image may not be everything but it is critical. Join us as we discuss the impact of being well dressed and groomed.

In this week's episode we sat down to discuss the topic and task of choosing the right woman for each of us. We know that finding the right woman isn't and shouldn't be an easy journey. If so, we all would've been married (and probably divorced) by the time we were 21. us men haven't been known to be the smartest creatures on earth and sometimes we choose things based on the wrong criteria. In fact, all men choose women based on two different criteria list: realistic and unrealistic qualities. In most cases, we usually don't find women on that unrealistic qualities list and likely later learn that those things we really didn't need in the first place. We also explored outside sources that sometimes interfere and influence the women we choose to be with. Join us in this discussion! What does the right woman for you look like?

In this week's episode, your After29 hosts tackle partake in a conversation discussing the devaluation of black men. Men in every other race seem to be way more celebrated and appreciated than that of those in the black community. It's practically unheard of that women of other races bash their men in a general sense. What has caused this diminishing effect amongst black men. How do we regain it? Tune in with us and join the conversation. 

Join us for this week's episode as we dive into dealing with heartbreak and breakups. Do men have a harder time dealing with it than our female counterparts? Can we mitigate the risk of relationships going south? Tune in as we discuss these topics and more!

Join in with us for this week's episode as we talk about the horrific school shooting that took place at New Hanover High in Wilmington, NC, among others. How do help minimize these incidents?

Join in with us for this week's episode as we talk about random hot topics from Sha'carri Richardson, The Crate Challenge, R. Kelly and more!

Join in with us for this week's episode as we talk about Sundown Towns, the Greenbook, and their existence today. We go deep into the under belly of our country's dark past and present.

Not many of us can say we have long-term friendships. Long-term friends seem to be in rare supply these days. For those of us blessed to find those special individuals in which we foster these unique bonds with seem to know the value in true friendship and tend to hold onto them. Drop in on this episode as the guys talk about their perspectives on what it means to have real friendships and their friendships with one another.

In this episodes, the guys are just choppin' it up and hanging out. No specific topics. Just the guys being the guys. Ever wonder what your After29 hosts sit around and clown about? Tune in and find out.

What is a man who lacks confidence? Some would say a wimp. Some would even say forever single. In this episode we tackle what it means to possess confidence and the ability to be assertive. We have found that most women like a confident man and one that can interject himself when necessary. We also discuss the fine line of when confident becomes arrogant and cocky. Join in on this discussion. We're confident you will enjoy this episode.

What happens in this house stays in this house! Sounds familiar? Too often in the black community we were raised to keep family "secrets" on the hush hush. Too often we let things go un-talked about or dealt with. Join us in this episode as we discuss family traumas and the implications of holding on to secrets and sweeping things under the rug. Keeping family traumas a secret is a cycle that keeps getting passed down from one generation to the next. Isn't it about time we break this cycle?

Join us on this episode as we dig into Critical Race Theory. What is it? Is it as dangerous as the media portrays? What affects will it have on America if it is taught in K-12? Listen in as we touch on each of these questions.

Join us for as we explore the topic of Monogamy. Is it a natural thing for men? What are our personal experiences with monogamy. Come listen as we tackle these questions and more.

Check out this episode as we pay homage to all the men and fathers in the world and express our sincere gratitude. As men, sometimes we often get overlooked for the things we do and contribute to for our families. Men, not boys, but men are great at just getting up each and every day and doing the things they need to do to take care of their families that it goes unnoticed because people are used to them doing what they're supposed to do. It takes more than sex and biology for a man to be a father. A father takes on the responsibilities necessary to care for, provide for and to nurture a child. For all of this we simply say: THANK YOU!

In this weeks episode we explore the topic of generational wealth. Are you doing what you need to do to make a life easier for your kids, grandkids, and so on? Join us as we go over practical steps to take to position yourself and your family for success and financial freedom.

In this week's episode we dive into the various reason why travel is important and beneficial. Also we explore our future travel plans, why we don't have a desire to travel to certain places, and much more!

In this week's episode we examine why some people have either left the church or won't even give church and/or God a try. As Christian men we have seen it all too well that majority of the time it is the church folks that keep people from coming to church or are the reason they leave church. We do acknowledge that you can still have faith and a relationship with God without being at church. On the flip side, God does encourage us to fellowship with one another and what better place than in the house of God. We've experienced and witnessed several factors that make people leave the church such as judgmental people and man-made rules. Join in on this discussion!

In this episode, we dive into the pay/salary gap between men and women. The pay gap between the genders has been a battle for many years and seems that this battle is far from over. In the U.S. alone men typically make about 20% more than their female counterparts for the same job. There are many factors that contribute to this disparity in the salary differences between men and women such as the job industry, negotiation of pay and gender discrimination. Tune in to this episode as we discuss the many factors that contribute to this issue and how we can close the gap.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in the world. None of us would be here without you. In this episode we wanted pay homage to the mothers in our lives for all that they have done and all that they have been to us. It takes a special and strong woman to be a mother regardless if she birthed children or not. We reflected on the mother figures in our lives and talked about the pieces of advice and words of wisdom through the years. But most of all we wanted to say THANK YOU!

It would seem that the dating game has CHANGED big time over the years. This week's episode focuses on the dynamic of the dating world in this new decade. Back in the day when you liked someone you simply walked up to them and told them. Hopefully, they liked you too and then, BAM.....you had a new girlfriend or boyfriend. Yea, not today. Today's dating world is way more complicated than that. Many people that are still living the single life probably ask themselves quite often: Why is dating today so hard? So many things to consider. So many options to weigh. So many avenues to explore. From person-to-person meeting to online dating. Who should pay for dinner? How much is too much to spend on a first date? Tune in to this week's episode! How's dating going for you?

Join us in this week's episode as we discuss the aftermath of the George Floyd murder case against former Minnesota officer, Derek Chauvin. On April 20th, 2021 Derek Chauvin was found guilty of 2nd and 3rd degree murder and 2nd manslaughter for his involvement in the killing of George Floyd. With this conviction, Derek could potentially spend a maximum of 40 years in prison. With the verdict being in, the question that must be contemplated is "what happens next" for the black community. Does his conviction now set a precedence for officers who mishandle and misuse their authority? Will this be a one-time thing? Also, many have even asked if this was considered justice or just a hollow victory. Tune in with us!

Check out this week's episode where we discuss whom we think are the 3 GOAT's of the NBA. Three names tend to pop up in just about every conversation about who was the best: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Who was the better scorer? Who would you count on when the game was in a pinch? All three have earned their crowns and all the respect that goes with it. Overall, who do you think the absolute GOAT is?

This week's episode was inspired by the #MeToo movement that highlights the trials of sexual assault and abuses women have suffered. While it may seem inconceivable but many men have suffered similar experiences. While most men have not experienced physical abuse, many have had experiences with mental, emotional, and verbal abuse. Most men don't or simply won't speak out on things in fear of being called weak or less than a man. Some feel that there is a double standard and that there is no such thing as a man being abused or raped. What do you stand on this issue?

In this week's episode, we discuss the senseless and hateful violence against Asians and Asian Americans here in the U.S.A. Violence itself, most of the time, is a very senseless act. To attack someone simply because of their race is barbaric and displays a primitive mindset. While this plight for Asian community is not new at all, it has been brought to a whole new light. On the flipside of things, there are some in the black community who feel that the Asian community did not show up during the issues we've been facing and therefore don't believe we should extend our support? Do you agree with mindset?

In this episode, we examine the controversial notion of the evident attempt to emasculate the black male. Whether there is an agenda or movement to demasculinize the brothers or not, one cannot say for certain. What is certain is that in our society "feminine" men or men who do not display traditional characteristics associated with men are becoming increasingly visible and accepted. While men and women, regardless or lifestyle choices, should be in included in society, there is an argument that this threatens the natural order of things. There's another argument that such a notion also threatens the fabric of the black family structure. Join in this conversation and decide where you stand!

In this episode we dive into black representation and how we express ourselves. What is it that others see when they see us? Can I express myself according to my culture and MY standards? For too long our standards and what's acceptable has been set by everyone...….but US. Join us in this deep conversation about how they see us and where we stand on matters of black expression.

Little did you know....black people come from immeasurable greatness. Often times we hear a lot of about the same people over and over. As if black history only consists of a few people who only did a few things. Black history is rooted in every avenue imaginable. We have developed, created, improved upon many things in this world ranging from mathematical concepts to the advancement of aeronautics, and written some of the greatest literary works in the world. In this episode, we give some of those greats a shout out and in the process learn a little more about ourselves.

Little did you know....black people come from immeasurable greatness. Often times we hear a lot of about the same people over and over. As if black history only consists of a few people who only did a few things. Black history is rooted in every avenue imaginable. We have developed, created, improved upon many things in this world ranging from medical and surgical techniques to the advancement of computer science to even cures and vaccinations for many illnesses. In this episode, we give some of those greats a shout out and in the process learn a little more about ourselves.

What do you know about your own history? What do you know about black history? Do you know that black history began way before slavery? In this episode we talk about how Black History Month came to be and who created it. We dive into the white washing of black history and all the omissions expanding centuries before slavery. We discuss why knowing our own history is important and how it effects our present and futures. Join in on this discussion. Black history is everyone's history!

Do you know your credit score? How good is your credit? Do you know how important your credit standing is to your life and financial well-being? Check out this episode as we talk about the importance of not only knowing your credit score but also how to maintain a good credit standing. When we think about credit and the black community, we discuss the importance of teaching our youth about credit very early on. Many households in our neighborhoods don't believe in discussing money, credit, etc. with their kids. It's grown folk business. Join in with us!

What's missing in today's dating world? Dating situations, relationships, and even marriages today seem to missing some key factors. Some say that effective communication is missing in today's world. Some say that chivalry is missing or even dead. Fella's do you still hold and open doors? Pull out chairs? Buy flowers? Some say that's a thing of the past. Times seemed to have changed for a lot of things. Interpersonal communication methods have been replaced or substituted with more impersonal methods such as text messaging. Take a listen to this discussion as we dive into what seems to be missing in today's world of relationships!

In this episode we discuss the benefits and experiences of having long time friendships and bonds. We talk about how we all met and how our friendship has developed and bee maintained throughout the years. Our inner circle began forming over 25 years ago. Friendships are hit or miss these days and at times the term is thrown around too loosely. We discuss some school day memories and some of our favorite memories in general. How long have you and your longest friendship been friends? Has it been difficult maintaining your long friendships? Tune in to hear just how our friendships have developed over the years.

Welcome to season 2! In this season opener, we discuss the embarrassing, treacherous, traitorous act committed by Trump supporters as they riot and storm the Capitol building. These terrorists clashed with police, broke into congressmen's offices, vandalized and stole property, and carried weapons/bombs into the building. This behavior was incited and encouraged by the president himself. The most astonishing thing of all is how absolutely nothing has been done about it. Hardly any security was in place during these riots to prevent these thugs from getting out of line. If this hasn't shown you that white privilege exists, nothing will. At this point, white privilege is blatant and obvious. It's not a question anymore if some whites see it but do they even care? Join in on this discussion.

New Year, New Me right? Each year we make plans and resolutions to do things differently in the upcoming new year. Are you really making plans or are you just going with the New Years tradition and never sticking to it? In this episode, we discuss setting goals and plans and how important it is to make realistic ones. Failing to plan is a plan to fail. We discuss the detriment of not setting goals. Co-host Malcolm says that we should all set 3 important goals for our lives: a short-term goal, a mid-term goal, and a long-term goal. What do you plan to do better next year that you failed to do this year?

Our discussion this week consists of the importance of celebrating Christmas and its true meaning. We'll also discuss the commercialization of Christmas. Living through a pandemic, this holiday season will be unlike any other that we have experienced. The way we celebrate will be different. The way we buy and give gifts will be different. How has this pandemic changed your holiday? Join in with us as we discuss our favorite Christmas memories and favorite Christmas songs. Whatever you celebrate, whomever you celebrate with....do it all in LOVE. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all.

This week we dive in and discuss the importance of heart health in black men and in the black community. We talk about the contributing factors to many heart-related diseases and the ways to prevent such illnesses. One major contributing factor to heart diseases is that black men typically choose to forego going to the doctor unless absolutely necessary and usually when it is too late. Join in as we discuss the alarming rates at which members of the black community contribute to majority of the diagnoses and deaths related to or caused by heart diseases. How are you taking care of your heart?

So we decided to have a little fun with this episode as we discussed the Kings of R&B of both past and present. From Same Cooke to Luther Vandross to R. Kelly to Usher, we talk about who was our favorites and not so favorite. Who had the best songs? Who had the best collaboration? Who was overrated? R&B music is the genre of love making, love chasing, breakups and makeups. These kings could sing you through any situation you had involving love. These guys made music that we could be proud of and quite frankly, music that has stood the test of time. When it's all said and done we give our take on who was the true King of R&B. Who was the king of R&B for you?

Gentrification is the process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, typically displacing current inhabitants in the process. In this episode, we explore the consequences and effects of gentrification in our neighborhoods. Certain neighborhoods only get revitalized and invested into when certain people move in, property values go up, access to healthcare becomes more available......but the previous residents of the neighbor often cannot afford to stay and must move. Most of the time they are forced to live in rural areas with no resources. Gentrification is a huge threat to lower income minorities. These people are usually displaced and a lot of time with uncertainty on how they'll manage their lives. OUR neighborhoods need to revitalized by US.