Ask A Black Guy

Ask A Black Guy was honored to be invited to do another collaboration with one of the best minority police podcasts available today - The Real Minority Report. There was plenty to discuss since the last time we were on, particularly concerning the evolution of policing in such a short period of time and how a black police officer perceives and takes action in light of these changes. But this episode isn’t all cop talk, Slim and Smooth definitely mix it up a little - hopefully we don’t get him in too much trouble!Get caught up and listen right now to The Real Minority Report!As always, take advantage of our affiliate deals exclusively for AABG listeners:Audible.com - two free credits and a free 30 day unlimited trial.Stateside Vodka - Use AABG10 at check out on a 1 liter bottle for 10% off your order.Don’t forget to shop at the AABG merch store and support the show!

In this episode we welcome Mike, founder and owner of Galvanized Financial, a company focused on providing entrepreneurial education and financial awareness to the undeserved. Mike brings a ton of financial and investment experience to the table having worked at various financial firms like Vanguard and BNY over the last 25 years managing portfolios worth billions of dollars. He also has his own podcast titled What We Don’t know, where he drops all kinds of financial knowledge for folks to pick up. We had a great time with Mike while we discussed all things finance. He even shared some of his experiences as a black guy navigating a very successful corporate career in the world of finance and investments.Visit his website at www.galvinizedfinancial.com to learn more about his financial services. Listen to his podcast at What We Don't Know.

We welcome another racial guest to AABG, a Chinese dude named Ed. Ed is OTB, (off the boat) from China and came to the US when he 12 years old. We waste no time diving into his background and of course discussing all of the classic Asian stereotypes, from being bad drivers to academic superiors. Ed divulges his experience growing up in both America and China, dating white women, and so much more. There was a ton to talk about and we left no stone unturned, even aliens and UFOs were discussed. There is a lot to be learned in this episode of AABG.

Smooth and I get right into the invasion of our Capitol building which leads into several other Ask A Black Guy topics and questions. Smooth addresses two listener submitted AABG questions which leads into a discussion about how the black culture has shaped and influenced things like language and body image. Before we wrap up, I express my thoughts about political extremists on either side of the political spectrum and why they are more alike than what most people perceive.

In the first episode of Season 2, we welcome all our listeners into the new year with a deep dive into Slim’s unhealthy obsession with aliens and UFO’s.We explore Smooth’s experience with night club culture and the continued prevalence of Timberland boots amongst the black community. Smooth attends a wedding where he is the only black guy, and last but not least, Smooth’s 2020 ends with bang.

In this episode we reflect on some positive vibes generated by Episode 27 and our new approach to the show. Slim suggested that we do a Tik Tok shuffle dance to up AABG’s sociaI media game - Smooth becomes irrational. It is Christmas after all, so we talk about Christmas pasts, differences, but more importantly, similarities in how black and white communities celebrate Christmas. Then Smooth drops some Kwanzaa knowledge on us all, but leaves a lot to be desired.

Listeners spoke, and we listened - our content is good, but our quality blows! We voice some pretty harsh criticism concerning the current state of the show and introduce our fresh, much more professional approach to podcasting. We field some listener questions about moonshine and women. Additionally, Slim ambushes Smooth about his potential addiction to sex. Please support the show by subscribing on the podcast platform of your preference and sharing this episode with your network. We are really trying to reach as many people as possible to help open a healthy and positive dialogue surrounding race in this country. Take advantage of our affiliate deals exclusively for AABG listeners:Audible.comFiverr.comStateside Vodka - Use AABG10 at check out on a 1 liter bottle.

Dale is a friend of the show who emailed us after the Election Special with some, shall we say comments. This culminated in us inviting him on the show as a guest, which turned out to be a fantastic move. Smooth and I had a great time talking to Dale and we covered a ton topics ranging from black v. white Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and things you were not allowed to touch in a black household. This is a good episode, but fair warning, our audio was recorded on Zoom, so sound the quality did suffer - COVID struggle is real!

In this episode we revisit and assess the previous ‘Election Special’ episode after receiving some hate mail. Slim addresses an Instagram post that resonated with both him and Smooth concerning the current political climate. A listener writes in an AABG question concerning tinted windows and Smooth weighs in.

This episode is as much of a meandering shit show as the 2020 election. We delve into various topics and issues surrounding the election process, post Election Day. This conversation takes us in a lot of different directions to include media bias, conspiracy theories, voter fraud, and the deep state. Keep in mind that the president was still not decided when we recorded this episode.

Smooth guides us through the difference between black greetings, white greetings, and interracial greeting experiences. We walk down memory lane a bit and go through some of the best and worst actors that were also rappers. Various other topics are covered to include the deep state, electoral college, conspiracies, and the election.

Smooth makes a declaration that the obsession and rabid behavior surrounding fall time activities is white people shit. We discuss creepy movies and Smooth relives his Ouji Board experience from college. Finally, we compare differences between white and black porn, which takes us down porno memory lane.

In this episode, we welcomed our first ever racial guest. We talked about doing this a lot over the past several months and Joe Sumanth answered the call. Joe is an “off the boat” Indian American who had a ton to share with us about his experiences growing up, living, working, and dating in America. We threw some “Ask A Brown Guy” questions at Joe and really learned a lot!

Slim discusses his most current anxiety that stems from the Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma.” Still no social media accounts for him. Smooth answers a listener submitted inquiry about raising kids in a mixed race household and we end up exploring some differences between our childhoods and how we raise our children now.

Kieth, a black police officer and the host of The Real Minority Report Podcast invited us on his show for an interview. This is the first collaboration episode we have participated in and it was a good time. The Real Minority Report focuses on educating his listeners of the realities of modern policing from a minority perspective. Considering we discuss policing issues all the time on AABG, this was a great fit. Enjoy the Real Minority Report and let us know if you want more collaboration.

Slim explains how hard it is to defend against being called a racist, particularly if the initial claim has no merit. We discuss how the Pentagon conveniently revealed, during a pandemic and unprecedented civil unrest, that the government has in fact recovered craft not of this world. Smooth admits he is terrible at texting and anti-vaxers are called into question.

Slim talks about his near miss with a tornado and Smooth introduces his alter ego, Weatherman Jamal - an oppressed, overworked, and under appreciated meteorologist who is forced to report weather events too dangerous for white meteorologist. Additionally, we take a lot of time discussing the various rules, regulations, and myths surrounding the “N” word. Smooth gets riled up about politics…again.

Smooth breaks down some of the differences and similarities in dating black and white ladies and shares some anecdotal stories about the topic. This leads into a long, winding road that passes by a variety of unanticipated topics of conversation. We speculate about how truly stupid people pull off getting elected into political office. The last topic we address is the how the black community still values marriage.

Slim discusses a disturbing trend of erasing our past. Smooth pushes back a bit and provides his insight on this topic. Petroglyphs and artificial intelligence is terrifying to Slim, but Smooth remains cool as a cucumber about aliens depicted in 1500 year old cave man drawings and robots killing us. Last, we have a conversation about stereotypical booze.

In the episode we bring to light the various perspectives and discussions that occur around the phrase “All Lives Matter.” Should people be fired or canceled for using this phrase? Smooth shares his college experience and we both speculate on how important college really is. Last, we venture into dangerous territory and ponder about how women have fared with masks during the pandemic.

Smooth confirmed that racism within the black community does exist, and he expanded on the topic that was posed by Slim. A listener wrote in to ask about black names and we compared notes between the black and white cultures surrounding the naming of children. Last but certainly not least, we get into the weeds concerning black on black crime and how it is being referenced in the media or ignored all together.

In this episode, Slim reveals that he was fat during certain potions of his childhood and well into college. Smooth tells a story about a recent incident he had with two white ladies while he was out for a jog in the middle of the night. Slim reflects on some life decisions, particularly when it comes to college education, which is arguably one of the biggest scams in America.

This episode covers a litany of topics. Slim shares his experience as a child male model for a clothing company in the 90’s. Slim and Smooth disagree about when and where they would visit if time travel were feasible. Smooth answers an “Ask A Black Guy” question concerning his take on white people pandering to black people and discussion ensues about how that plays into corporate culture and marketing campaigns.

Smooth tells the people of an epic prank that Slim pulled on him years ago - but who got the last laugh? We discuss “coonery” again because Slim remains confounded by the terminology takes another crack at explaining it. Additionally, Smooth enlightens everyone on prison culture and how that has effected the black community.

In this episode Smooth dives deep into his understanding of black iconic figures such as Black Jesus, Black Santa, and other famous characters. Smooth then shares his perspective of American history and why we both love to be an American. Finally, we go back and forth about the vastly different experiences we had in our respective churches growing up.

Slim’s mom writes into the show and exposed some stories that had to be discussed. Slim re-lives his his first interaction with a black guy. Smooth explains why black people seem to avoid certain climates and geographic locations in the US. White guys really can’t dance. Smooth drops some knowledge on you as to why this seems to hold true.

Slim and Smooth address a listener submitted topic to discuss the differences between white and black ghettos, which really turned into a discussion about Slim and his exposure to hillbilly life. A second topic is addressed concerning the differences between disciplining children and respecting elder family members. Slim tells a story of his experience with a haunted house he once lived in - Smooth was horrified!

By popular demand, we address George Floyd’s death and the impact that his death had on America over the last three weeks. A debate ensues concerning the legitimacy of riots, the mindset behind the actors involved, and what police reform could look like moving forward. Additionally, we speculate on where race relations currently stand, what reparations might look like and if they would actually solve anything. Buckle in and turn your volume down, because Smooth gets animated in this one!

Slim and Smooth discuss the differences in how black guys and white guys deal with the real epidemic in America…male pattern baldness. Smooth explains the pressure he feels to represent his race in specific circumstances. Slim and Smooth have in depth conversation about affirmative action which results in Smooth getting on his political soap box.

In Episode 4, Slim criticizes Smooth for salting his food too much and Smooth explains a cultural mistrust in doctors that is riddled with convoluted logic and Tuskegee experiments…? Additionally, Smooth busts Slim’s balls about “fast walking” and provides an explanation of a listener inspired topic about a lack of banking institutions and a surplus of Asian owned businesses in the hood.

In Episode 3, Slim and Smooth address previous episode shortcomings, share listener feedback, and dissect black sitcoms over the last 40 years. Additionally, a deep discussion transpires about the vast difference between black and white family reunions and weddings.

In the introductory episode we get know the hosts and their backgrounds, speculation on the origins of stereotypes, and some deep discussion about Smooth's take on some of the more well known stereotypes. Intro/Outro Music Credit: Joseph McDade - Natural DualityAttention: As it is our first attempt at a podcast, the sound quality of this episode is not great. All sound quality issues were mitigated in Episode 2.

Intro/Outro Music Credit: Joseph McDade - Natural Duality