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Brewin' Black infuses academic thought and Black popular culture to discuss topics happening in and around Black America on a national, local, and community level.

Scholar P & T-Shaw


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    Update: Now exclusively on Youtube

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 2:13


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    Episode 73: Reflections and Ratchet Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 65:42


    Timestamps: 3:03 Espresso Shots: Remembering legends, Tristan Thompson why bruh?, and Lamar Odom messy interview 13:20 New Year, Better Us: 2021 Reflections & 2022 Intentions 24:20 Light Roast: Frying the Fresh & Fit Podcast & digging deeper into our “preferences” 39:55 More than a word: the N-word and who can say it 52:53 Low Skill or Essential: Response to Eric Adams speech 57:54 Spotlight: Celebrating Insecure

    Episode 72: For Better or Worse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 80:20


    Timestamps: 4:08 Espresso shots: Rip Drakeo the Ruler, Remembering Bell Hooks, Congratulations to Meg thee Stallion 19:18 Light Roast: Megan & Tory's case becomes public 28:40 Person of the Year?: Commentary on Times choosing Elon Musk 42:04 Introducing special guest: Alexandria Davis PhD student 47:08 Broken Promises: Discussion on student loan restart, the Democratic Party and the Black Community 1:12:40 Spotlight: Steph Curry breaks NBA record for most 3 pointers ever made

    Episode 71: Why you always lying?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 72:37


    Timestamps: 2:50 Espresso Shots: Condolences to Nick Cannons family, Jussie Smollet found guilty, Joel Osteen at it again 10:43 Light Roast: “LA is like the purge” 21:30 Building a better brother: Holding Chris Cuomo accountable 33:35 Brittany Renner visits Jackson State: Transactional Relationships 52:03 Let's talk about reparations: Anthony Broadwater & Alice Sebold 1:06:20 Spotlight: Squashing beef and who is Larry hoover?

    E60: Virgil, Variants, & “Vigilantes”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 64:49


    Timestamps: 0:00 Check-in: Spotify Wrapped & Apple Music Replay 6:15: Thankful: Should we feel guilty for celebrating Thanksgiving? & What are you thankful for? 14:30 Espresso Shots: RIP Virgil Abloh, Omicron Variant & South Africa, Ahmaud Arberry killers found guilty, Oxford High shooting, Family decline's Travis Scott offer to pay funeral 35:05 Light Roast: Should little boys have kitchen sets? 46:33 Building a better Brother: How fragile is Masculinity? 57:40 Anti-Blackness Worldwide: Ari Lennox arrested for reacting to racial profiling 1:01:30 Spotlight: Barbados becomes a republic

    Episode 69: A State of War

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 78:30


    Timestamps: 3:32 Espresso Shots: Zac Stacy & Rip Young Dolph 15:30 An innocence project: Julius Jones & the death penalty 24:38 Light Roast: Live Reaction to Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty decision 43:00 The Show goes on?: Astroworld aftermath & Day N Vegas experience 55:20 Still over the drama: Artist disrespecting the mother of their children (Da Baby & Dani Leigh, Summer Walker) 1:14:40 Spotlight: Coach Dawn Staley signs a record contract

    Episode 68: N*gga Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 60:20


    Timestamps: 4:15 Greek Shenanigans: Insecure and Amanda Seales catch heat for AKA reference 12:15 Opening question: What does it mean to be unapologetically Black? 18:05 Espresso Shot: Review of Colin in Black and White, & Darlene Roberts the community scammer 29:35 Light Roast: Sensationalism in Media 34:26 Building a better brother: A vulnerable conversation about Nigga moments 55:20 Spotlight: Families in Charleston church massacre reach $88M settlement with DOJ

    Episode 67: The Bystander Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 65:02


    Timestamps: 2:50 Espresso Shots: Colin Powell (Fact check: He was Secretary of State), Protest @ Howard, Netflix Walkout over Dave Chappelle 21:00 Light Roast: People standby while Woman is attacked on a Philly train 39:18 Vaccination Mandate: Should people lose their jobs for not getting vaccinated? 1:00:15 Spotlight: Chicago Sky & Candace Parker

    Episode 66: A Work in Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 72:58


    Timestamps: :50 Keep it a bean: A Genuine Check-in 12:23 Espresso Shots: Kim K delivers at SNL 13:50 Light Roast: Jon Gruden's emails 29:49 Shades of Grey: Reflections on Dave Chappelle's special 1:08:10 Spotlight: Gavin Newsome passes progressive legislation

    Episode 65: Defaced & Dysfunctional

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 62:51


    Timestamps: 3:00 Espresso Shots: Nigerian Independence Day & George Floyd statute defaced 7:25 Light Roast: Yung Baby Tate shows a little tummy & sparks a discussion on natural bodies 20:45 The Social Dilemma: Facebook, Instagram, & What's app down on Monday 44:00 Being a better brother: Lil Fizz apologizes to Omarion 48:40 Spotlight: NoName Book Club opens the Radical Hood Library

    Episode 64: Generational Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 51:44


    Timestamps: 3:25 Espresso Shots: Kelly Price, R. Kelly 12:25 Light Roast: Texas & Georgia Governors 22:00 A fresh perspective on the Prince: Will Smith GQ interview 34:30 30 acres & a fool?: Gift-giving and relationships 45:05 Spotlight: LA county DA George Gascon dismisses Marijuana convictions

    Episode 63: The Past of Petty Parties

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 63:16


    3:00 Espresso Shots: Rest In Peace AJ Johnson 6:55 Light Roast: Whips at the border used on Haitian migrants, a history lesson on Haiti 19:05 (EX)plained: Can you be happy for an ex? 40:35 More than Petty: Nicki Minaj and Husband threaten and harass his survivor 55:32 Spotlight: Michaela Coel

    Episode 62: Met Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 69:27


    Timestamps: 3:25 Espresso Shots: Diddy v. Jermaine Dupri 8:45 Light Roast: Balenciaga's cultural exploitation & the criminalization of sagging 17:50 In America: Met Gala's history and protest 30:45 Covid controversy: Nicki Minaj & Joy-Ann Reid 40:00 Being a better Brother: Defining harassment through a starving brother 1:00:16 Spotlight: US Gymnast testify against Larry Nassar

    Episode 61: Certified Gut Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 74:27


    Timestamps: 1:40 Espresso Shots: Rest in Power Michael K. Williams 5:57 Light Roast: Caitlyn Jenner & “States Rights” 14:09 Certified Hit?: Review of Drakes new album 20:36 Being a better brother: Interview with Dr. Charles H.F. Davis about R. Kelly's writing credit on CLB 1:07:10 Spotlight: Robert E. Lee Statue removed

    Episode 60: State of Emergency ft. Arlander

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 77:01


    Timestamps: 3:14 Espresso Shots: Nene Leakes, Hurricane Ida, & Jake Paul v. Tyrone Woodley fight 9:00: Light Roast: Summer Walker, London on tha Track, & Putting your Business on the TL 18:15 Piping Hot Perspectives: Discussion about the end of Evictions Moratorium ft. Arlander 47:30 Wake up Mr. West: Should we listen to Donda? 1:10:05 Spotlight: Nia DaCosta first Black woman filmmaker to debut at #1

    Episode 59: Sh*t Ain't Sweet

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 63:25


    Timestamps: 3:09: CA Recall election 10:35 Texas Lt. Governor blames Black community for high covid numbers 16:07 Light Roast: Sha'Carri pushed off the pedestal 30:00 Issa Classic: Commentary on HBO Max new show Sweet Life 56:52: Spotlight: Community forces OnlyFans to reverse their ban on sexual content

    Episode 58: Health is Wealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 64:00


    TImestamps: 1:20 Covid Conversation: Staying positive when testing positive 8:15 Shit ain't saweet for Lizzo: Double Standards when it comes to health & wellness 19:00 20 years for what?: Commentary on the Afghanistan aftermath 34:04 Light Roast: Nick Cannon's comments & colorism 47:50: Building a Better Brother: Chris Cuomo urges his brother to resign 56:55 Spotlight: Atlanta Falcons 1st team fully vaccinated

    Episode 57: Protecting your temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 71:11


    Timestamps & topics: 2:44 Light Roast: Criminalizing Homelessness and the Ban on Mask Mandates 20:10 Festival season: Rising Covid cases and social gatherings 35:40 Da-Last Straw: let's talk accountability 47:20 How many of us have them?: Friends v. Acquaintances 1:04:34 Spotlight: Young Black TikTok creators get copyrights PSA: the episode time is good luck; this angel number means your dreams are being manifested.

    Episode 56: Loud & Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 61:12


    Timestamps: 5:55 Espresso Shots: Simone Biles prioritizes mental health 10:56 Light Roast: Da Baby & TI double down on homophobia 31:50 Rolling Rona: Entertainers v. The Delta Variant 42:40: Issa preference: “Love out loud v. Private until permanent”? 56:30 Spotlight: Cleveland baseball team changes its name to the Guardian

    Episode 55: Gone Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 74:03


    Timestamps: 4:00 State of the Olympics and rising Covid rates 10:10 Light Roast: Texas Senate Passes Bill that whitewashes history 20:20 Being a Better Brother: Deion Sanders handles reporter with grace 26:15 Domestic Violence and Divorce: Dr. Dre's settlement is just a bit of karma 33:10 Another year around the sun: Scholar P.'s Birthday Reflections 44:30 Alexa play “Faithful”: Dealing with temptation when single or taken 1:05:00 Spotlight: Giannis & The Milwaukee Bucks and Lebron becomes the 1st active NBA billionaire

    Episode 54: How much does $4 cost?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 68:40


    Timestamps: 3:57 Espresso Shot: Breaking Down the Richard Sherman 911 call 9:30 Light Roast: Double standard of policing in white and Black 23:53 Pocket Watching?: Debate on if Da Baby was right or wrong 44:10 Whitey on the Moon: Commentary on the Billionaire Space Race 1:02:12 Spotlight: Zaila Avant-Garde & Candace Parker

    Episode 53: Hope & Helplessness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 71:05


    Timestamps: 4:20 Espresso shot: BET awards 12:50 Light Roast: Conservatives and Critical Race Theory 28:55 Reflections on Chauvin sentencing TW: SA 34:20 Not every Black man is Emmit Till: Bill Cosby freed on a technicality, Phylicia Rashad shows her support 52:25: Coffee Dates: Commentary on dating conversations circulating the internet 1:03:00 Spotlight: Black Tik Tokers on strike, Kevin Gates, General Milley

    Episode 52: Living Legacies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 66:57


    Timestamps: 3:35 Light Roast: Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday 15:24 Show your Pride: Remembering Michael Sam in the wake of Carl Nassib coming out 20:28 Taking B(L)ack Pride: Reparations at a Seattle Pride event 33:45 The history of typecasting Black women: addressing criticism directed at Chloe Bailey & remembering Nina Simone 40:00 (no) love & hip hop: Trick daddy hating on Beyoncé & Da Baby drama with Meg Thee Stallion 54:45 Spotlight: Black Fathers, Sha' Carri Richardson, Simone Manuel

    Episode 51: Better Late Than Never, But Never Late Is Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 72:09


    Timestamps: 4:35 Quick news updates: Commentary on Floyd "Money" Mayweather v. Logan Paul 8:08 Addressing TI & Tiny sexual assault allegations 15:30 Light Roast: Maxim finally gets it right, names Teyana Taylor the sexiest woman alive. 1st Black woman to win. 31:15 NFL gets rid of Racial Norming: The history and the effects of race norming in the US 45:38 When is Gatekeeping necessary?: White people in HBCU & Black Greek Letter Organizations 1:07:05 Spotlight: Jordan Clarkson for restoring the Yum Yum Food Truck after Anti-Asian vandalism

    Episode 50: Respectability won't save you

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 78:41


    Timestamps: 3:17 Building a Better Brother: Stephen Jackson takes the high road with Kwame Brown 14:37 Light Roast: Mo'Nique shames bonnets in public 31:00 40 million dollar slaves: Commentary on the lack of respect shown towards Naomi Osaka & NBA players 51:30 Charge it to the game: Damson Idris tweet stirs controversy over curving 1:10:45 DMing etiquette: What are the rules of engagement? 1:15:43 Spotlight: Boston fan that attempted to assault Kyrie is facing charges

    Episode 49: Free Palestine! ft. Robert Gardner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 70:38


    Timestamps: :50 Shoutout to Scholar P! Breaking down ABD status 3:50 Light Roast: Kendall Jenner and how to avoid cultural appropriation 14:02 History of struggle: What going on in Palestine w/ Robert Gardner 57:00 Spotlight: A Trip of GOATS- Simone Biles & Drake

    Episode 48: Burning Bridges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 71:49


    Episode 48: 3:31 Quick takes: Who would you want to see host their own show? 8:50 Light Roast: Sexual Harassment at work- Joe Budden & Olivia Dope 23:51 A Cole world: Lesson from The Offseason documentary and other new music drops 38:47 Storytime & reality drama: The Unwritten Code - Is it okay to date your friend's ex? 1:03:50 Spotlight: Jaden Smith's I Love You restaurant

    Episode 47: "Loyalty, Loyalty, Loyalty"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 56:14


    Originally recorded on 5/5 Timestamps: 2:00 Light Roast: Senator Tim Scott (SC) "America isn't a racist country" 17:03 Ride or Die: An honest discussion on "How much loyalty does your partner deserve?" 28:01 Gatekeeping funds: Prenups- Do's, Don'ts, and won't's. How do you feel about them? 44:50 Spotlight: Black Mothers and those missing theirs. Sharing our Mother's Day Plans.

    Episode 46: Lights, Camera, Action! ft. Menu'Ette Silver

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 86:39


    Timestamps: 3:46 Acknowledgments: Ahmaud Arbery killers indicted 5:05 Light Roast: #OscarsSoWhite to #Oscarstillcantgetitright 11:07 Special Guest: Interview with filmmaker Menu'Ette Silver 55:32 Lovers or Friends?: Steve Harveys comments on platonic relationships 1:15:05 The “Popular” Vote: Caitlyn Jenner & other celebrities running for office 1:19:00 Spotlight: Young Thug & Gunna bail out 30 people out of jail

    Episode 45: "High Values & Low Bars"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 81:36


    Timestamps: 2:37 Updates & Acknowledgments: R. Kelly, Smurkchella fail & music festivals coming back 11:59 Light Roast: Raiders “I Can Breathe” tweet, MaKhia Bryant & our reactions to the Derek Chauvin verdict 39:50 Choosing Violence: Commentary on Kevin Samuels x The Joe Budden Podcast 1:14:55 Spotlight: Darnella Frazier & Phoenix Robles Episode Description:

    Episode 44: The Price We Pay

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 76:29


    Timestamps: 5:23 Acknowledgments: DMX's legacy, Ashley Gerren from Baldwin Hills 8:35 Light Roast: Us as a society for falling for the Usher marketing strategy 13:25 “N-word PLEASE”: Do you agree with Kyrie Irving that the N-word can't be reclaimed? 27:45 “Everyone wants to be nigga till it's time to be a nigga”: Discussion around Daunte Wright, LT. caron nazario, and police reform 52:07 The Price of Activism: Should activist get rich off Black Lives Matter? 1:10:45 Spotlight: Minnesota teams canceling games

    Episode 43: Hate the Game not the Player ft. Kendall Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 101:22


    Timestamps: 3:03 Acknowledgments & Shoutouts: DMX, UCLA Final Four run, Space Jam, Paul Pierce, Roy Williams 10:40 Light Roast: Hubert Davis, UNC new Black Head Coach 22:30 Introducing our leading expert on Sexism and Women Sports: Kendall Cooper @_kendall.c TW: Sexual Assault 49:22 QB1 & 22 questions: Deshaun Watson & sexual assault case 1:03:20 Friendship dates: For it or against it? 1:21:47 Conversations with Care: Michael Rapport & KD, Uzi & Southside. Commentary on how we talk to each other via social media 1:35:40 Spotlight: MLB & Governor Asa Hutchinson Episode Description: On this episode of Brewin' Black, we talk sports. Though some like Hubert Davis may shuck and jive with words, Kendall Cooper joins this episode to reminds us why athletes, especially women, must never "Shut up and Dribble". Kendall gives a first-hand account of the unequal treatment of women in sports. She leaves us some actions we all can take to begin to rectify this injustice. We also cover the controversy with Deshaun Watson and why it's important. Finally, we use some relevant social media situations that broke the internet to discuss why it's important to reflect on how we talk to each other.

    Episode 42: Who The Son Sets Free ft. Jason Oliver Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 99:37


    Episode description: Just in time for Easter, we are joined this episode by Minster Jason Oliver Evans as he shares his journey and experience as a queer man in Christianity. Offering his insight on the Lil Nas X controversy, Minster Evans challenges the church to let go of homophobia and white symbolism. We also discuss our need to redefine abuse & discuss signs of toxic relationships by looking at the Saweetie & Quavo video. In remembering George Floyd, we briefly share our thoughts and feelings about the Derek Chavin trial. Timestamps: 2:10 Acknowledgments and condolences: VA beach shooting, 2 years after Nipsey Hussle's death 4:25 Light Roast: Arkansas Senate Passes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Healthcare for TransYouth & Georgia voter suppression bill 11:15 No Justice, No Peace: Commentary on Derek Chavin Trial 22:07 Caught in 4k: Saweetie & Quavo elevator fiasco. 36:35 Introducing special guest: Minster Jason Oliver Evans 54:03 Dancing with the Devil: Thoughts on the Lil Nas X situation 1:32:19 Spotlight: Darnella Frazier, NY- passes anti qualified immunity NY becomes 15th state to legalize marijuana

    Episode 41: March Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 86:05


    Timestamps: :53 Vaccination announcement 5:10 Cmon mane: Miami Spring Break curfew 7:52 Moment of silence for the victims of the Boulder, Co mass shooting 12:55 Light Roast: Lil Mama wants heterosexual rights 22:30 Pocket Watching: Kylie Jenner GoFundMe controversy. Reflections on how we view money. Do people have the right to tell billionaires how to spend their money? 42:30 Practice what you preach: Relationship Guru Derrick Jaxson exposed. 1:05:55 Us v. Them: Black Horror Films, Lena Waithe & Black Twitter's criticism 1:19:40 Spotlight: Issa Rae 8 figure production deal

    Episode 40: The Prodigal Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 89:11


    1:07 Go Green: Happy St. Patrick's Day & enjoy your stimulus 3:31 Light Roast: Atlanta Shooting & Sheriff's “bad day” comment (For more information see: Stop Asian Hate) 18:22 Royal Hot Mess: Recap on Oprah's interview with Meghan Markle & Prince Harry 23:15 Piers Morgan's tantrum: How we as men struggle with rejection 31:31 “Is this the hill you want to die on?”: Reflecting on Sharon Osborne racial insensitivity 38:13 The Momo Method: Kirk Franklin and Reflections on how parenting affects how we grow up 58:03 Black Lives for sale and show: Is the Grammy's Black support all for show? Samaria Rice thinks so. Commentary on Performative Activism 1:20:50 Spotlight: Women breaking records at the Grammy's

    Episode 39: The Case for Reparations ft. Gene Mcadoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 79:21


    Timestamps: 1:59 Women's History Month 2021 3:20 I'm rooting for everybody Black: acknowledging the Golden Globe winners 8:31 Light Roast: Texas and Mississippi lift mask mandates and open up 16:28 #FreePaige: Chris from married at first sight (an example of everything we shouldn't be as men) 31:03 Gene Mcadoo introduction: Discussion of his research and newest article IG: @Genemcadoo Twitter: @Mackuhdo (Article in his bio) 43:25 Candid discussion about our experiences as Black males in Academia 54:39 Radical Black imagination: What could Reparations look like? 1:14:53 Spotlight: Evanston, Illinois begins a fund for Reparations

    Episode 38: Amazing Grace ft. Kenny Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 78:17


    Timestamps: 2:18 Well wishes to Tiger Woods 3:50 Light Roast: Cam Newton handles young heckler with grace 14:17 Passing of the torch: Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka 21:00 Special Guest interview: Kenny Williams writer for Blavity IG: @Kennyonce Twitter: @Kennyoncee 41:55 End of an Era: Impact of Kim & Ye relationship on pop culture ft. Kenny Williams 1:01:23 28 Day's ain't enough: Reflections from Black History Month 2021 1:14:40 Spotlight: Feb. 24th

    Episode 37: Thin Line Between Love and Hate ft. Michael Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 85:14


    2:20 #TexasBlackout: Sending Love to Texas 6:45 Light Roast: Meek Mill tacky bars 12:55 Boosie BadazzTakes: Commentary on Lorey Harvey & Michael B. Jordan 25:42 Practice What You Preach: B. Simone on Manifesting Love 35:55 Special Guest introduction: Michael Anderson IG: @findyourrhythmm Twitter: @MichaelTheStdnt 40:22 Judas and the Black Messiah review 56:18 A Case for abolition: LAPD's George Floyd Valentines card and Amy Cooper charges dropped 1:18:20 Spotlight: Feb. 17th & Feb. 18th

    Episode 36: "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 100:59


    Time Stamps: 1:35 Rest in Power Cicely Tyson 2:49 Motivational Quote: Can good outweigh the bad? 8:53 Light Roast: NBA makes National Anthem mandatory 18:48 Who's the Greatest Athlete of all Time? 32:53 Wild n Out & Back again: Nick Cannon and thoughts about Cancel Culture 51:08 Film Review: One Night in Miami and Malcolm & Marie 1:20:54 25 years around the sun: T-Shaw's Birthday Reflections 1:34:28 Monkeying around: Gorilla Glue girl 1:38:41 Spotlight: Feb. 11th in Black History

    Episode 35: Mark Your Territory ft. Arlander Wesley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 87:07


    Timestamps: 3:13 Motivational Quote & Light Roast: Frostproof, Florida “Trump Week” 10:49 Bad (Decisions) & Bougie: Lil Uzi's $24 million diamond in his forehead 19:35 Black Wall Street: Financial literacy lessons featuring Arlander Wesley 40:43 Breaking the internet: Chloe Bailey self-love brought haters 52:20 Silhouette Challenge: Commentary on hackers & couple post 1:04:52 Brady's Bunch and the company you keep: Does Brady's politics disqualify him as the GOAT? *TRIGGER WARNING 1:14:00 Domestic abuse* 1:18:55 Spotlight: Black History on February 4th

    Episode 34: Skin Deep ft. Saturne Tchabong

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 67:21


    Timestamps: 2:28 Paying our respects: Larry King, Hank Aaron, Kobe Bryant 6:36 Motivational Quote & Light Roast: Commentary on DaniLeigh and colorism featuring Saturne Tchabong from Uninterrupted Podcast 21:14 Chaining Day: Plies sheds his gold teeth 34:08 Verzus Recap Ashanti v. Keyshia Cole 45:31 Walk it like you talk it: Biden's Executive orders, Tubman on the 20? 1:00:56 Spotlight: California's New “Master Plan” for Aging Keeps an Eye on Equity

    Episode 33: "It Was All A Dream"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 86:40


    Timestamp: 2:18 Inspirational quote from Bernice King reflecting on MLK's legacy 7:38 Light Roast: Trump you're FIRED; extended light roast FBI's involvement in the assassination of Dr. King 15:53 The Dream lives on?: How does the Inauguration fit into Dr. King's Dream? 28:28 Twerk on Washington: Was Black Lives Matter post healing & liberating or degrading & destroying? 42:13 Trouble in Paradise: Commentary on Black Girls in Bali situation 56:50 *New Segment alert* Cozy Cafe: Dark Horse- Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment by Todd Rose & Ogi Ogas 1:17:48 Spotlight: Eugene Goodman x2

    Episode 32: Brewin' Black Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 91:11


    Time Stamp 2:34 Light Roast- Miya Ponsetto: America's problem with race in a nutshell 19:00 Coup the color of mayonnaise: Commentary on Capitol Hill 36:03 New Year Resolutions 47:02 Lessons from 2020 53:55 Brewin' Blackaversary: Reflection on our year as a Podcast 1:07:50 Divine 9: Quick shoutout for founders week 1:10:30 Lori Harvey & Michael B. Jordan: Casual Dating Double Standards and Preferences 1:24:20 Spotlight: Eugene Goodman, the only Black Capitol Hill police officer 1:26:23 Extended spotlight: The Browns

    Episode 31: Pride & Prejudice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 78:39


    Time Stamp 3:29 Light Roast: Night Night Nate 15:54 TRUE Kitchen + Kocktail: The Dangers of respectability 31:07 Why is twerking viewed as degrading? 36:41 “Hurt people hurt people”: Why do we throw low blows when we fight with the people we love? 49:20 Snappy Slogans??: Is Defund the police too off-putting? 1:02:43 Keep it a bean: Why you should consider the vaccine? 1:14:25 Spotlight: Drivefile- The Police Accountability app

    Episode 30: ThankFULL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 79:49


    Timestamps 1:35 Light Roast: Pilgrims and Thanksgiving 10:27 What are you thankful for? 14:39 Infidelity and Entertainment: Why do celebrities & athletes settle down? 21:11 Keep it a bean: Why do people cheat in general? 28:00 First impressions of Meg Thee Stallions “Good News” 34:00 On sight: meditations on Gucci and Jeezy versuz 49:10 Hamilton: A Black man's introduction to the finer arts 52:25 Heavy rotations: our music recommendations 57:54 In a panoramic?: COVID-19 spike & how we should move 1:11:20 Spotlight: Black Men for Educational Equity (BMEE) partnering with Dept. of Education to fight racial bias

    Episode 29: It's worth your time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 86:13


    Time Stamps:  5:06 Light Roast: Counting the days or making the days count? 8:39 Hold this L: is Trump a sore loser or is he preparing for a coup? 18:35 Bi-Don: What do we need from our new administration? 31:15. The Social Dilemma 43:45 Time spoils beef: Jeezy & Gucci, Meek, TI 57:00 PS5/ Xbox gaming culture 1:03:10 How do you spend and manage your time? 1:21:25 Spotlight: California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and SoCal Gas

    Episode 28: How Much Does a Dollar Really Cost???

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 89:33


    Apologies for the audio quality. Mercury Retrograde got the best of us and our original audio got deleted.  Timestamp:  2:30 RIP Uncle Frank: Give people their roses while they're alive 6:43 Light Roast: 50 cent & Black conservatives, race or class? 18:34 End SARS: BLACK LIVES MATTER, A GLOBAL MOVEMENT 30:35 Trump: “I'm the least racist person”: Why we should name the action rather than label the person. 43:47 Difference between Calling in and Calling out 54:45 Would you take the COIVD vaccine? 1:00:21 Most important to your future, partner or child? 1:10:00 What the most disappointing thing your potential child could do? 1:15:30 Birkin Bag: Dating in your tax bracket 1:26:07 Spotlight???: JP Morgan loans for Black Country

    Episode 27: Standards, Boundaries, and Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 97:54


    Timestamps: 1:59 Light Roast: Do women force monogamy on men? 11:07 Gender roles: What do you bring to the table in relationships? 29:30 Contract with Black America: Did the Republican Party pimp out Ice Cube? 46:30 CA Proposition 16: Why you should vote for affirmative action 56:55 CA Proposition 22: Should ride-sharing drivers be treated like traditional workers? 1:05:05 Hoodie snatching season: Women's obsession with stealing our s*** 1:11:38 What should you do with gifts from old relationships? 1:25:40 Spotlight: Laker 17th Championship, & Lebron's 4th ring. Is LeBron the GOAT?

    Episode 26: Toxic Tings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 92:29


    Time Stamps: 1:30 Light roast: Trump & Covid-19 13:43 The Whitehouse men of Potomac: Reactions from the Debate 17:45 How do you have a civil conversation with people that you politically disagree with? 31:40 Fenty Fashion Show: Body positivity and redefining an industry 38:52 Who's the real Salt Bae: Toxic responses in relationships 49:00 Trouble in Paradise: Power tricking & Power tripping 1:03:00 What is grooming? 1:08:45 Keep it a bean: Discussing our dating age ranges 1:27:23 Spotlight: No Bail for Ed buck & Shoutout to Auntie Maxine

    Episode 25: The Need To Be Better Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 87:11


    Timestamps 1:46 Light Roast: So we meet again Tory the Terrorist… 18:15 “N**** ain't sh*t?”: Calling our brothers in. A conversation on our violence against women 28:18 No Justice, No Peace: Hoe the system failed Breonna Taylor 40:00 The Value of your Black vote: Exposing the Platinum Plan and the lack of effort by the Democrats 53:15 Supreme Court appointment 1:02:05 Cocoa Butter Love Sessions: What's your ghosting script? 1:20:06 Spotlight: LA Lakers back to the finals

    Episode 24: Why should I get married??

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 86:20


    Timestamps: S3 E5 Why Should I get married? 2:07 Light Roast: Ruth Badge Ginsburg & the problem with Lifetime appoints 11:12 The color of Law: Lori Laughlin & Kelley Williams-Bolar 23:07 Why Breonna Taylor $12 million settlement isn't enough 36:50 Mahomes: Interracial marriages and athletes 44:50 Open conversation on relationships 51:31: What makes a man settle down? 1:22:00 Spotlight: Stay House LA

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