Dominate the Decade

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! In this week's episode, Josh sits down with a special guest, Ryck Digital, a crypto and overall web3 enthusiast. Together, they discuss the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, NFTs, and the Metaverse. Topics include: The basics of Blockchain technology and its potential impact on various industries. The world of NFTs, their significance, and potential as a new medium for artists and creators. The Metaverse and it's ability to serve as a new economic platform for social interactions The importance of minorities staying up-to-date with developments in the crypto and web3 space Ways that people looking to get into the space can start learning and getting involved and much more! Be sure to tune in to this insightful episode to learn more about the future of crypto, the Metaverse, and how you can get involved in this exciting new industry. You can find Ryck dropping even more game on Instagram @Ryck_Digital and Twitter @DigitalRyck. And don't forget to follow Dominate the Decade on social media for even more content: Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for supporting the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade together, one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast!  In this weeks episode, Adarius, Josh and Matt have their first (recorded) catch up of the year and talk about their recent life experiences and creative pursuits. Topics include  The gang's tattoos (or lack thereof) and the inspiration and significance behind each one Adarius' journey in grad school and his current studies in education Matt's recent move from the West Coast in Arizona to the Queen City of Charlotte Josh's recent trip to New Orleans, his favorite experiences and recommendations for those looking to visit. The upcoming release of Creed III  Future podcast episodes and much more! Be sure to tune in to hear more from the guys and also don't forget to follow Dominate the Decade on social media for even more content: Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. Thank you for supporting the podcast, and let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade together!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! In this week's episode, Matt and Josh dive into the latest NBA news, as the trade deadline has just passed. They discuss some of the biggest moves, including Kevin Durant heading to the Suns and Kyrie Irving joining Luka Doncic on the Mavericks. They also touch on some other key storylines, such as LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time leading scorer in NBA history. In addition to the NBA, Matt and Josh also break down the most recent Super Bowl, which featured an amazing game between the Chiefs and the Eagles, as well as a halftime show from none other than Rihanna. They discuss the game's highlights, the impact of the halftime show, and what it all means for the future of the NFL. Topics Include: The impact of Kevin Durant's move to the Suns and Kyrie Irving's move to the Mavericks LeBron James' historic achievement and his impact on the NBA A breakdown of the Super Bowl, including the best plays and moments from the game An analysis of Rihanna's halftime show and its impact on the music and sports industries The future of the NFL and what we can expect in the coming seasons Be sure to tune in and hear Matt and Josh's take on these topics and more. And don't forget to follow Dominate the Decade on social media for even more content: Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. Thanks for supporting the podcast, and let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade together!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! In this week's episode, Josh and Adarius review the highly anticipated movies "Wakanda Forever" and "Avatar: The Way of Water." With both of these films having received enormous hype leading up to their releases, both have also inspired much conversations about their similarities in themes. Topics Include: Our initial reviews of the movies The portrayal of indigenous cultures and traditions The themes of grief, responsibility and revenge in "Wakanda Forever" The exploration of environmentalism and the impact of humans on nature in "Avatar: The Way of Water" The use of special effects and production design to bring these worlds to life The relevance of the movies and their impact on culture and much more! Be sure to check out the episode and let the guys know your thoughts! don't forget to follow Dominate the Decade on social media for even more content: Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. Thank you for your support of the podcast. Together, let's #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! Adarius and Josh are in the building for this one during PEAK movie watching season. In this episode, the guys are joined by a familiar guest, Janel Moore (AKA The Aspiring Abolitionist), as they sit down to discuss the 2022 film "The Woman King" starring Viola Davis. Topics in this episode include: The performances of the cast and the historical context of the film Viola Davis' cemented place in culture and cinematic history The themes of gender and power dynamics in the movie and its impact How this movie stacks up against the likes of The Black Panther for the culture and much more! Check out the episode and for even more content, you can find Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode and another SEASON of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! Matt, Josh, and Adarius are back after a longer than expected hiatus, and boy do we have a lot of catching up to do. Life and the world at large seem to keep moving at lightning speed and each of us are doing our best to keep up with all of the moving pieces. In this convo, we discuss the recent happenings in the world since we last recorded, how our lives have changed (and stayed the same), how much your surroundings have an effect on you and view of the world, evolving perspectives and much more. Topics also include: Adarius and Josh's review of Jordan Peele's latest thriller, "NOPE" The upcoming NFL season and the Deshaun Watson situation Our top actors and actresses for the culture of all time The now many pandemics of the 2020's Check out the episode and for even more content, you can find Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade podcast; The last of 2021! This week, the guys do an end of the year catch up to reflect on how they felt about 2021 and what they're looking forward to in 2022. From *spoiler-free* reviews of Spider-Man: No Way Home, to predictions on if there will be a post-pandemic renaissance to the likes of the Harlem renaissance that came off the heels of the Spanish Flu of 1918. Check out the episode and for even more content, you can find Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade podcast! This week, the guys catch up about the recent developments in each of their lives, the content they've been consuming, how Adarius and Josh are adjusting to their new respective cities, what's going on in culture and much more! Additional topics include: HBO's & Issa Rae's "Insecure" and the effect the show has on culture Our thoughts on Halloween Podcast and TV show recommendations A recent report detailing that Black Americans outpace both White and Hispanic Americans in crypto investments For even more content, you can check out Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! The guys are back and better than ever as summer '21 is officially underway. This week, we talk about being OUTSIDE for the summer all that is coming with it. Topics include: A breakdown of Josh's trip to the Bay Area Mask mandates and nationwide re-openings Drake winning Artist of the DECADE and our 2010s Hip-Hop Mt. Rushmore The ongoing and everlasting Kwame Brown saga The rise and rise of TikTok + Much More! For even more content, you can check out Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode and another SEASON of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! The guys are back after an extended break following season one and per usual, the world is already much different from the last time we touched the mics. It has officially been one year (!!!) since the first official lockdowns that began due to COVID-19 outbreaks. This week, we get into the rapidly approaching reopening of the world as measures are (seemingly) being put into place in order to return to normal. Topics include: How much our lives have changed in the last year Black History Month 2021 Stimulus checks hitting - and not hitting - accounts Recent moves in financial markets Plans for vaccines and much more! For even more content, you can check out Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! The guys take a break from taking a break to discuss the storming of the U.S. Capitol building as well as the victories of Senators-Elect Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff of Georgia. We also discuss President Trump's ban from several social media platforms. Be sure to tune in and let us know your thoughts on what's been going on around us! And whatever else you choose to do, dominate it. For even more content, you can check out Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! The guys are back after a longer than expected hiatus and this week, we're wrapping up season one of the podcast by saying goodbye to 2020! Despite the unexpected nature of the year derailed by Covid-19, there are so many things worth looking back on over the past 12 months. We do just that and recount on the moments that made (and broke) 2020! Topics include: Our favorite episodes of the inaugural season of Dominate the Decade How much has changed since the beginning of the year How we fared with our goals for the past year and what we need to change for the coming year Things to look forward to in 2021 and much more! Check out the episode and let us know your thoughts! For even more content, you can check out Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! Following last week's pre-election conversation, this week, we check in and discuss the results of the long-awaited election that resulted in Joe Biden being predicted to be the 46th President of the United States. Topics include: Main takeaways from the election, the first woman Vice President being a Black woman, what we are looking forward to seeing change over the next four years, the potential stock market implications and much more! Check out the episode and let us know your thoughts! For even more content, you can check out Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

We're back with another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! In this week's episode, with it already being November (???), we reflect back on the crazy ride that this year has been to date while also taking in how much more there is left to unfold before 2020 goes down in the books.  We discuss the impending election that is ONE day away along with the candidates' respective plans for the black community, how we can hold elected officials accountable regardless of the outcome, Diddy and the potential of a black political party, what's going on with Ice Cube and 50 cent, Killer Mike launching Greenwood Bank and more! Check out the episode and let us know your thoughts! For even more content, you can check out Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! This week we decided to do something a little different; Instead of coming with some hot topics, we're coming at you with some great resources that have the potential to change your life! Whether it be free audiobooks from Libby, daily motivational quotes from the Quote of The Day Show or budgeting made easy with EveryDollar, the tools that we talk about in this episode are ones that have changed our individual lives for the better! Check out the discussion and let us know of any additional resources that help make make you a better you. For even more content, you can check out Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! We took a week off but are back with another wide ranging-conversation, this time with even more ambiguity in the world than when we left off two weeks ago. In the episode, we check in with each other and talk about how life is treating us individually, the first Presidential debate and all that went down before, during and after it, recent developments of Trump contracting Covid-19 and the potential chess move that this may be from his campaign, and much more! We also spend time breaking down the classic movie, Menace 2 Society. We take a deep dive into the plot and some of the latent messages of the film. Check out the episode and let us know your thoughts! For even more content, you can check out Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another week of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! In this week's episode, the guys get together and discuss the 2019 Academy Award Best Picture winner, Green Book. We break down the intricacies of the plot, the historical accuracy and context of the film, the "White Savior" narrative in the movie as well as others of the same theme, and much more! We also throw praise on 22 year old tennis phenom, Naomi Osaka, who recently won her second U.S. Open title. Along with her dominance on the tennis court, she has also surpassed Serena Williams as the highest paid female athlete in the world. We discuss the importance of this as well as her vocality about social justice issues. Check out the episode and let us know your thoughts! For even more content, you can check out Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! This week, we bring on music artist, entrepreneur, and a future tycoon himself, Millz Davis. In this episode, we chop it up with Millz about his recent projects, what goes into making an album, getting into the creative process, inspirations for his style of music, being an independent artist and everything that comes with it, ownership, the inner-workings of the music industry and what actually goes on behind the scenes, the traps that artists fall into with contracts and much more! We also discussed the recently released two-part Cannon's Class interview with Kanye West and Nick Cannon. Way too many topics in this one to list off. You can find Millz on social media @realmillzdavis and his music on all streaming platforms. Check out the episode and let us know your thoughts! For even more content, you can check out Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! This week, we're back with another great conversation, this time featuring David Daniels who is an engineer, real estate investor, project manager, husband, father... and Josh's Uncle! Topics in this episode include: How to get started as a young adult in Real Estate, tips for saving, investing and budgeting, how to form your exit strategy for retirement, relationship advice for both men and women, doing business and building an empire with your significant other and MUCH more! If you're liking the podcast, don't forget to share with a friend and let them know you want them to #DominateTheDecade as well! If you have any feedback, we would greatly appreciate if you left a rating and review of the show; we will even read the replies on the next episode! For even more content, you can check out Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast!! On this week's episode, the guys come together and discuss the previous week that was… eventful to say the least. From the Jacob Blake situation and the aftermath that ensued in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to the shocking and tragic news of the passing of the great Chadwick Boseman, there seems to be no shortage of conversation topics in the culture and the world at large. Topics include: The life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther and the cultural stamp that it had and continues to have, the shooting of Jacob Blake and the disappointment in everything surrounding it, both the NBA and WNBA players' response to the events that took place, Anti-BLM protests at the heart of UofSC's campus, discrimination against black people in home-buying and the systemic denial of building generational wealth that is so common that it is no longer surprising, and much more. If you're liking the podcast, don't forget to share with a friend and let them know you want them to #DominateTheDecade as well! If you have any feedback, we would greatly appreciate if you left a rating and review of the show; we will even read the replies on the next episode! For even more content, you can check out Dominate the Decade on social media; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast. Let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! We are back with another great conversation, this time featuring a VERY special guest, Lavon Lewis.  Based out of Atlanta, Georgia, LaVon is a Branding Expert, Creative Director, Award-Winning Brand Designer, Author and Public Speaker. LaVon is also the President and Co-founder of Connect Branding and Marketing where he has worked with brands such as Panasonic, AT&T, The Home Depot, McDonald's, SeaWorld, Coca-Cola and many more! In addition, LaVon has also:  Been voted one of Atlanta's Top 25 Rising Professionals Won over 50 Design, Professional, and Marketing Awards Been featured in and spoke at Black Enterprise Been Voted Who's Who in Atlanta Safe to say, LaVon's resume speaks for itself and this is an episode you don't want to miss!  Topics include: Starting a business and being a young entrepreneur Discovering your creative calling Finding the Yin to your Yang in a business partner Tips for public speaking and overcoming stage fright Mentorship and black men building other black men Being creative vs strategic His plans on continuing to #DominateTheDecade + Much More! You can find LaVon and his business on social media and the web at: @lavonlewis and @connectbranding on Instagram, LaVon Lewis on LinkedIn, and brandingconnected.com As always, thank you all for support of the podcast! We appreciate the listens and feedback from each and every one of you. You can find more great content on our social media pages; Instagram @dominatethedecade, Twitter @dominate_decade, and Facebook @ Dominate the Decade. Make sure to rate, subscribe and leave ANY feedback you have of the show and let's all continue to #DominateTheDecade, one step at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade podcast! On this week's episode, the guys bring in Newberry College defensive back and former Blythewood Bengal, Khris Pam.  We discuss his path to where he is today, which includes dominance on the gridiron, his time with the Gamecocks, setbacks with injuries, a stop in JuCo at Georgia Military Academy and what he is ultimately aiming for in the future.  Topics include: The difference between JuCo and Universities, life as a student-athlete at a military school, Last Chance U and how accurate the show is, the character building and brotherhood that playing football and being in the military brings, how players are responding to cancellations surrounding Covid-19 and much more!  You can find Khris on instagram (@thatdudepam13). Check out more great content on our social media pages; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you guys for the support, let's continue to #DominateTheDecade one day at a time!

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade podcast! We took last week off but we are back this week with another packed conversation, this time centering around Percy Miller aka "Master P" and the 5-part BET documentary about his life and rise to mogul status: No Limit Chronicles. Topics on this episode include Master P's upbringing, starting the No Limit record label, the Romeo Show, owning your own products, entrepreneur mindset, film production, vertical integration, his basketball and NBA career, J Cole's eye on the NBA and much more! Outside of Master P and the No Limit Chronicles, the guys also discuss the virtual graduation ceremony that (finally) took place, best moments at UofSC, Fred Hampton and the release of the "Judus and the Black Messiah" trailer. You can find more great content on our social media pages; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thanks so much for the support and continue to #DominateTheDecade!

On this week's episode, the guys sit down with THE aspiring abolitionist herself, Janel Moore. A native of Macon, Georgia, Janel is a rising senior at the University of South Carolina, majoring in global studies. She is the host of the Aspiring Abolitionist Podcast which focuses on politics and policies on both the local and national level. In this episode, we discuss how Janel got into politics at a young age, pivotal moments that shaped her interests, starting a podcast, the importance of local elections, the role of media in politics, being a black woman in America and much more! You can find the Aspiring Abolitionist podcast on all streaming platforms as well as on Instagram @aspiringabolitionist. You can also find Janel on social media as well @Janelll_ on both Instagram and Twitter. Make sure to stay up to date with all things #DominateTheDecade on social media; Instagram @dominatethedecade, Twitter @dominatedecade, and Facebook @ Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast! Make sure to leave us your thoughts and ratings to let us know how we're doing. If you enjoy, share with a friend and let's all #DominateTheDecade together!

On this week's episode, the guys venture out to Irmo, South Carolina to chop it up with the owners of Golden Wings, Jason and James. Along with their backgrounds, the two co-owners give game on how to start a business, what it really takes to open up a restaurant, big city culture vs small town vibes, building a black-owned economy, speaking life into their children, entrepreneurship being passed down in the family, the freedom of being your own boss, your network being an asset and more! In addition, we also recognize the life and legacy of civil rights leader, advocate, and politician, John Robert Lewis as well as minister and civil rights leader, C.T. Vivian. Check out the guys over at Golden Wings in Irmo at 7971 North Woodrow Street or give them a call at (803)-708-1877. Support Black Business! Make sure to stay up to date with all things #DominateTheDecade on social media; Instagram @dominatethedecade, Twitter @dominatedecade, and Facebook @ Dominate the Decade. As always, thank you for your support of the podcast! Make sure to leave us your thoughts and ratings to let us know how we're doing. If you enjoy, share with a friend and let's all #DominateTheDecade together!

We're back with another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! On this week's episode, the guys sit down and discuss the recently released Netflix documentary "A Kid From Coney Island" detailing the life of former NBA player and CBA legend, Stephon Marbury. His story is an inspiring one of expectations, stardom, pressure, depression, reinvention, self-mastery and perseverance. We also introduce Matt's class and discuss the NFL, the history of the Black Quarterback in the sport and fast-forward to a time that has been deemed, "The Year of the Black QB". We end the episode with a quiz on things that can get your black card revoked and much more! Check out the episode and leave your thoughts and reviews! You can find more great content on our social media pages; Instagram: @dominatethedecade, Twitter: @dominate_decade and Facebook: Dominate the Decade. As always, thanks so much for the support and continue to #DominateTheDecade!

We are back with another episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! In this episode, Josh, Matt and Adarius discuss the plethora of current events surrounding the "holiday" weekend. From Kanye announcing that he is running for president and the potential impact of this announcement, to the troubles of the two-party system in America and ways it has failed us in the past; this wide-ranging episode is packed with many topics and just as many hot takes.  The guys also break down the highly-acclaimed book detailing the life and legacy of the great El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz: The Autobiography of Malcom X. Stay up to date with all things Dominate the Decade on social media, find us on Twitter: @dominate_decade, and Instagram: @dominatethedecade. Make sure to leave a rating and review of the podcast, the guys will be reading them off on the show in the future! Thank you all for your support!

Adarius, Matt and Josh get together and discuss the Netflix documentary “13th” as well as the film “Just Mercy” which both raise the question... is America really the land of the free?

This week on the Dominate the Decade Podcast, the guys sit down with Malik Brazile (@ayeitsleek) and chop it up about longevity in the YouTube game, entrepreneurship and his clothing brand, Seven7h (@seven7h_co), making the leap into acting and much more! Check out the Seven7h luxury streetwear clothing brand at https://seven7hco.com/ Make sure to like, rate, subscribe, and leave any feedback for the podcast! Links to all things Dominate the Decade at https://linktr.ee/DominateTheDecade

Welcome back to another episode of the Dominate the Decade podcast! In this episode, Adarius, Josh, and Matt come together to talk about the 2005 film "Crash" and it's relevance to the present, Killer Mike, his views on the culture and where we can go from here, Melissa Chen on the difference between the American Dream and the long term goals of China, the NFL's "statement" on #BLM, Dabo Swinney, and much more. For updates and bonus content, follow the podcast on Instagram @dominatethedecade and Twitter @dominate_decade.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Dominate the Decade Podcast! Hosted by Adarius Simpkins, Matthew Anderson, and Josh German, the guys come together to discuss topics pertaining to their lives, the community, and the culture. In this episode, the topics include: Protests surrounding the injustices involving George Floyd, Breanna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery Dr. Umar Johnson and his school for black youth Byron Allen, his story, and building a media empire Follow the Dominate The Decade Podcast on social media: Instagram: @dominatethedecade Twitter: @dominate_decade