Black Man in the Right World

Myke and Grant have a deep conversation about the importance of acceptance during the holiday season, regardless of whether or not one's family is easy to be around. They also talked about the 2005 Christmas romantic-comedy movie, "The Family Stone" that features a star-studded cast including Diane Keaton, Craig T. Nelson, Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Luke Wilson, Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams, and Tyrone Giordano.

Myke and Grant have a vulnerable discussion about Taylor Swift's lyrics, struggling to keep your side of the street clean, Stephen B. Karpman's Drama Triangle, and the idea of victimhood using Lynne Forrest's Three Faces of Victim.   Episode Sources: Keeping Your Side of the Street Clean: A 3-Part Guide to Inner Freedom The Three Faces Of Victim – An Overview Of The Victim Triangle The Body is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor Stop The Drama! Improving Your Relationships (Winner's/Healthy Triangle)    

Happy Halloween! Writers Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about Jada Pinkett-Smith's Worthy, Britney Spears' Woman In Me, and the 2023 A23 horror film Talk To Me. In honor of the spooky season, Halloween, they discuss their favorite scary movies and whether or not they would survive in a horror movie.

We're back! Yes, it probably feels like for the 10th time because life happens. Writers Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey are teaming up once again to talk about pop culture, social issues, and the perspective of being a Black man in this world. In this episode, the hosts talk about old episode topics they want to revisit, TV shows like The Golden Bachelor, The Bear, and Ashoka, and Grant asks about Myke's "great new love." We're glad to be back!  

Making friends and keeping them is really hard as an adult, right? In this episode, Myke talks with Karlo Haddad,  Founder & CEO of 9th Floor Media, a full-range artist management company. Karlo and Myke have known each other for over a decade so they know a thing or two about trying to maintain an adult friendship, creating boundaries when working with friends, and the best way to enjoy a great music playlist.

In this episode, Myke talks to Grant Harvey about the 95th Academy Awards featuring major wins for Everything Everywhere All At Once, All Quiet on the Western Front, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Hey Quan, Michelle Yeoh, and Brendan Fraser. We also talk about how media headlines fully control the narrative of public opinion.

In this episode, Myke and Grant discuss Chris Rock's latest Netflix special, Selective Outrage. Chris Rock is a comedic legend. But, is this one of his best routines, or does it lose sight of its message? We also discuss other topics Chris brings up during his set, including wokeism, victimhood, and the infamous Will Smith 2022 Oscars slap.

On Feb. 21, we recorded an episode about The Last of Us, one of our new favorite shows on HBO Max based on the popular video game franchise. Myke and Grant talk about their favorite episodes and whether or not they could survive in a post-apocalyptic world — probably not.

The podcast is back! Myke is joined by his frequent collaborator, good friend, and resident straight white man — Grant Harvey. In this episode, we talk about how far we have come since 2020, policing in America, Ron DeSantis and AP African American Studies in Florida, and celebrating some recent Black milestones.

Myke and Grant discuss the latest season of Stranger Things on Netflix. Myke has a bone to pick with the representation of the Black and LGBTQ characters. Does he have a point, or is he trippin' as per usual?   Opening/Ending Credits Music by Slake Dransky

Myke and Grant discuss the overdramatized Academy Award slap between Will Smith and Chris Rock, the conversation of misogynoir, and the risk of consequences for violent actions and dialogue.

Grant and Myke talk about the effects of generational trauma, the new Disney movie Encanto, and the HBO show My Mom, Your Dad hosted by Yvonne Orji.

Grant and Myke take a look back at all the good times, bad times, and really weird times of 2021. Just when they thought things could get worse, they got better, and then they didn't. It was a trip. How was your 2021?

This week, Grant and Myke talk about Myke's appearance on the CW reboot of the 90's show Legends of the Hidden Temple. They're joined by special guest Augie Vandeveer, Myke's roommate who appeared on the show too. Find out what happens. Stream the TV episode here.

This week, we talk about empathy as a part of two-part series inspired by the work of American scholar, author, and podcast host Brené Brown, and the 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, and Javier Bardem.

This episode, we talk about social media, Facebook, basic morality, and the hit Netflix show Squid Game (2021). 

This episode, we ask what is fear and answer 15 insightful questions to help us identify our fears. We take a look at the popular films It: Part 1 & Part 2 to help us understand why we shouldn't be afraid of our own fears.

This week, we talk about racism, again. But, not just any racism-- we're talking about racist thinking, colorism, and the popular reality franchise Bachelor in Paradise.

This episode, we talk about institutional power and privilege, prejudice, and the four levels of oppression and change.

This episode, we start off BMRW Season 2 talking about the struggles of "adulting" through the lens of our favorite TV show, HBO's Girls. How's adult life going for you?

We talk about our past year in review, how we struggled with that experience, and take a somewhat optimistic look toward our futures. We are joined by our special guest Stephen Levin, a professional freelance graphic & motion designer -- email: stephenleving088@gmail.com 

We talk about the gay agenda, the attack on masculinity, and what could become of our world without sound religion, strong traditions, and dedicated media.

We talk about how the world is full of hypocrites, how I used to be a big hypocrite in my youth, and the problems that stem from hypocrisy. We are joined by our special guest and friend, Linda Jin.

We talk about expectations from America and society as a black man and white man, Disney Plus' Falcon and Winter Soldier, the 93rd Academy Awards, and Billie Eilish in British Vogue.  

We talk about black trauma and things get heated between our hosts. Listen to the conversation you're afraid to have with your white or black friends. *The following episode was recorded prior to the April 20th verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial.

We talk about how microaggressions can become macro problems when left unattended and ignored. Topics include The Bachelor franchise, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and The Grammys.

Everything's not so black and white in this podcast.

We talk about growing up in the "progressive" nineties, the influence on entertainment, and we quiz a Gen Z kid on his 90s knowledge. Find out if you can remember all these nineties staples.

We talk about what accountability means and looks like, why it's so hard to wrap our heads around it, and whether or not a simple apology is enough.Topics include Chris Harrison, The Bachelor Franchise, Britney Spears, and Trump's 2nd Impeachment.

We talk about what you didn't + need to know about Black History Month and the reason why we need one in the first damn place. 

We talk about whether we live in a post-racial society, what's the alternative to post-racial thinking, and what it means to be anti-racist. #antiracism #postracism #blm #BMRW

This week, we talk about the 1st Amendment, a Chapman University connection to the January 6th insurrection, and the freedom of speech or looking like an idiot.

This week, we talk about the soul of America, the new Disney Pixar movie Soul, and the definition of what a soul can and should be. 

This week, we are joined by our special guest renewable energy and climate professional, Marla Harvey (Grant's sister), to discuss the change in our environment, society, and growing up in a white family.

This week, we talk about Japanese Anime, what we love about it, a few problematic black tropes, and erasing shame of the things we love.

This week, we continue the conversation about white defensiveness, white fragility, what to do when you get defensive, and how to shatter your reality and enhance your perspective.  For PART 1 of the conversation, please check out the previous episode.

This week, we talk about white defensiveness, white fragility, what to do when you get defensive, and how to shatter your reality and enhance your perspective. Check out the following episode for Part 2 of the conversation.

This week, we talk about mindfulness, being thankful, some great feedback from an engaged listener, and one of Myke's favorite films, Pulp Fiction (1994).

This week, we talk about the pandemic (COVID19), living with no electricity, going crazy in isolation, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion, now streaming on HBO MAX.

This week, we are joined by 9th Floor Media Founder, Karlo Haddad to talk about forgiveness, people invading your peace, the art of letting go, and holding onto truth.

This week, we are joined by roommate Cade Taylor to talk about the disappointing 2020 presidential election, racism in America and Myke lose his sh*t over the continued "ignorance" or hate in America.

This week, we talk about black stereotypes and archetypes in media, and Justin Simeon's new movie, Bad Hair, now streaming on Hulu. Music: Soviet March by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com  

This week, we talk about the importance of having confidence in yourself, support for others, and the Netflix Original film, Dolemite is My Name starring Eddie Murphy.

This week, we talked about being creatives living with self-doubt and self-discovery, and Radha Blank's 40-Year-Old Version.

This week, I go solo to discuss impostor syndrome and the HBO series I May Destroy You.

This week, we talk about the disrespect of the black woman, Megan Thee Stallion, Breonna Taylor, and the black girl magic of Lovecraft Country.

This week, we talk about the controversial theory of the myth of bias and systemic racism, learned behavior vs human nature,  and the new movie Antebellum starring Janelle Monae.

This week, we are joined by special guest, hair & makeup artist Ash Ortiz, to talk about the KKK, Neo-Nazis, and the classic, but timely movie American History X. 

This week, we look at back at an old 2015 Reddit AMA Myke created, "Ask Your Token Black Friend Anything" and see if his answers still hold up five years later. 

This week, we talk about Chadwick Boseman, our personal experiences dealing with grief, and ways you can acknowledge the death of someone you don't know.

This week, we talk about the Republican and Democratic National Convention, the recent murders in Kenosha, the culture behind protests/civil unrest, Project Power, and Lovecraft Country.