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Good Talk Podcast Network feed is the main source for a number of shows produced by Shane Paul Neil and Aliya S. King. Shane Paul Neil is a freelance writer, journalist, and lover of Haikus as well as being a news editor for theGrio.. His personal essays and articles often involve topics including social justice, sexuality, and pop culture. His work has been featured on Medium, theGrio, NBCBLK, and The Huffington Post. Aliya S. King is an award-winning journalist and the author of Platinum. She is the coauthor of Original Gangster and the New York Times bestseller Keep the Faith. Her work has appeared in Vibe, Giant, Uptown, Essence, King, Ms., Us Weekly, and Teen People, among others. She is currently the Editor at Large for LEVEL magazine.

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    • Apr 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 69 EPISODES


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    F**k the Police State

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 67:02


    Rico and Shane discuss the state of policing in America, the media's depiction of Black trauma, and how the hosts use their creative outlets as therapy. Follow Rico and Shane on Twitter @ricodagawd @shanepaulneil --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodtalkpods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodtalkpods/support

    Good Talk Byke!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 99:44


    Aliya and Shane talk about their too-long hiatus, being married, and sex shit. Be sure to rate us five stars on your favorite podcast app! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #49: Good Talk Byke!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 99:44


    Aliya and Shane talk about their too-long hiatus, being married, and sex shit. Be sure to rate us five stars on your favorite podcast app! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #48: Pupternity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 74:06


    Aliya and Shane talk about their sudden absence and getting their collective shit together. Be sure to rate us five stars on your favorite podcast app! Support this podcast

    Writing Practice Episode 13: Theme Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 40:44


    Aliya discusses her new understanding of the importance of theme and it's impact on your work. Listen to all the shows at https://my.captivate.fm/gooddalkpods.com (gooddalkpods.com) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #47: Middle Aged Hip-Hop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 83:01


    Aliya and Shane talk about growing up with hip-hop and the leaps they've seen in technology. Visit goodtalkpods.com for all our episodes! Support this podcast

    Writing Practice Episode 12: 168

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 43:03


    Aliya talks about managing your time and getting the work in. Visit gtpods.com for more episodes! Support this podcast

    Good Talk #46: The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 116:47


    Aliya and Shane talk about the network's future, Kanye's future, and is this relationship moving too fast. Be sure to rate us five stars on your favorite podcast app! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Good Talk 45: Braids and Other Entanglements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 119:55


    Aliya and Shane talk about getting your hair braided during the rona, LLC Twitter, and the Will and Jada mess. https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Be sure to rate us five stars on your favorite podcast app! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #44: Wayfair Is For The Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 85:48


    Shane and Aliya talk about Wayfair child trafficking conspiracies, divorcing when you work in entertainment, and the return of Purp. https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Be sure to rate us five stars on your favorite podcast app! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Writing Practice With Aliya S. King Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 54:23


    Aliya walks a new client through their first coaching session. Follow Aliya on twitter https://twitter.com/aliyasking (@aliyasking) Be sure to rate us five stars. https://ratethispodcast.com/writingpractice Support this podcast

    Good Talk Episode #43: The Long Road To Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 129:02


    Shane and Aliya talk about the road to redemption, a newish theme song and masturbating at work, https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Be sure to rate us five stars on your favorite podcast app! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #42: That BDSM Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 152:43


    Shane and Aliya talk about whether or not they are about that life. https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Be sure to rate us five stars on your favorite podcast app! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #41: Hey Hassan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 112:46


    Shane and Aliya discuss summer plans for the kids, Aliya's new assistant and a great campaign for an even greater cause. Check out Haus Urban at www.hausurban.com or support BEAM directly at https://www.beam.community/ (www.beam.community/) Be sure to rate us five stars. https://ratethispodcast.com/goodtalk Support this podcast

    Writng Practice Episode 10: The Negro En Vogue... Again.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 57:46


    Aliya discusses the ups and downs of the rush for Black Writers Follow Aliya on twitter https://twitter.com/aliyasking (@aliyasking) Be sure to rate us five stars. https://ratethispodcast.com/writingpractice Support this podcast

    Good Talk #40: Trigger Warning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 79:34


    Shane and Aliya talk about death and social media, fatherhood, and still trying to figure out what an apocalyptic wedding looks like. https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Be sure to rate us five stars on your favorite podcast app! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #39: The Whites

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 81:56


    Shane and Aliya talk about dealing with white folks over (and under) sensitivity. https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Be sure to rate us five stars on your favorite podcast app! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Good Talk Episode #38 - Ex Plus One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 68:52


    Shane and Aliya talk about Black sitcoms, and whether or not their exes will come to their wedding. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Be sure to rate us five stars on your favorite podcast app! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #37: Dwayne Wayne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 94:45


    Shane and Aliya talk about their engagement and who is most likely to "Dwayne Wayne" their wedding. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Leave us 5 stars! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #36: Unpacking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 85:00


    Shane and Aliya Talk about their engagement, moving into a new studio, and George Floyd. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Leave us 5 stars! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Stale Popcorn #2: The Whole MCU

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 101:14


    Aliya and Shane discuss Aliya's journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe.. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Leave us 5 stars! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Good Talk Episode #35: Another Way Too Long Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 125:57


    Shane and Aliya Talk about not working for free, managing free-range children, and review the first toy from our El Dorado package Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Leave us 5 stars! https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork (https://ratethispodcast.com/goodnetwork) Support this podcast

    Writing Practice with Aliya S. King Episode #8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 52:15


    Aliya provides tips on pitching to magazines and other publications. Follow Aliya on twitter https://twitter.com/aliyasking (@aliyasking) Support this podcast

    Good Talk Podcast Episode #34: ELLLLL DORRRRAAADOOOOO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 58:38


    Shane and Aliya get a special package in the mail. Special thanks to El Dorado Trading Company. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #33: Death and Taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 126:09


    Shane and Aliya talk about procrastination, Aliya gives some tax advice and tries to trick Shane into poking her stomach. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Good TAlk #32: We Live!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 79:56


    Shane and Aliya celebrate the launch of their podcast network with a special Facebook live show. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Stale Popcorn Episode 1: Mo' Betta Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 95:32


    Aliya and Shane discuss Spike Lee's Mo' Betta Blues. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Introducing The Stale Popcorn Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 1:40


    Aliya S. King and Shane Paul Neil introduce their newest show! Show link: https://stalepopcorn.captivate.fm (stalepopcorn.captivate.fm) Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Good Talk Episode #30: Sexier time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 84:18


    Shane and Aliya talk about using sex toys. Unusual orgasms and making a sex playlist. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Writing Practice with Aliya S. King Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 48:25


    Aliya talks about how to pitch ideas to magazines and how to go about finding an agent. Follow Aliya on twitter https://twitter.com/aliyasking (@aliyasking) Support this podcast

    Good Talk Episode 29: Hey Google, Sexy Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 80:29


    Shane and Aliya talk about using Google to set the mood, hitting a turning point with conflicts, and STILL trying to figure out a name for the network. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Writing Practice with Aliya S,. King Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 41:45


    Aliya talks about some of the rules of fiction, setting boundaries for your writing practice, and some thoughts on procrastination. Follow Aliya on twitter https://twitter.com/aliyasking (@aliyasking) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #28 We Back

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 134:20


    Aliya and Shane talk about investing in creature comforts, quarantine based insomnia, and the motivation for cheating. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Writing Practice with Aliya S. King Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 55:05


    Aliya talks about the value of having a mentor along with how (and how not to) find one. Follow Aliya on twitter https://twitter.com/aliyasking (@aliyasking) Support this podcast

    Writing Practice Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 54:19


    Aliya talks about managing creativity through addiction and mental illness and how being creative need not require either condition. Follow Aliya on twitter https://twitter.com/aliyasking (@aliyasking) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #27 - The Breaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 52:34


    Aliya and Shane talk about how the kids are handling isolation, ghostwriting, and Shane realizing he needs a break. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Writing Practice With Aliya S. King Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 54:23


    Aliya talks about writing your life story, asking for forgiveness NOT permission, and reading all the memoirs. Follow Aliya on twitter https://twitter.com/aliyasking (@aliyasking) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #26 - Hawking The Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 107:56


    Aliya and Shane talk about isolation outfits, building a podcast network, and getting lost in the analytics of creativity. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #25- Every N***a Is A Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 125:02


    Shane and Aliya talk about politics (briefly), trading ailments and disabilities, and their new favorite song. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #24 This Isn't Fun Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 92:32


    Shane and Aliya talk about Shane's weekend anxiety and panic attack, writing about the kids, and addiction. Good Times! Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Writing Practice with Aliya S, King Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 46:53


    Aliya talks about covering tragedy, taking breaks, and managing expectations when your book gets published. Follow Aliya on twitter https://twitter.com/aliyasking (@aliyasking) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #23 Blowjobs In Bonnets While Watching Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 95:26


    Shane and Aliya talk about the unsexiness of isolation, the hierarchy of needs and... other things. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #22 - The Corona Honeymoon Is Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 93:57


    Isolation finally catches up with Aliya and Shane as the two jump on the mic after a day of disagreement and hurt feelings. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Writing Practice With Aliya S. KIng Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 39:54


    Aliya talks about working home during the pandemic, managing children and their projects, and maintaining your overall sanity in close quarters with loved ones. Follow Aliya on twitter https://twitter.com/aliyasking (@aliyasking) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #21 - Wild Like Larry Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 89:10


    Shane and Aliya talk about the transitive properties of Italian pasta sauce, their memories of the Bronx, and single parenting during a pandemic, Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Good Talk Episode #20 A Long AF Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 144:13


    Aliya and Shane talk about revealing Good Talk to her followers, managing listener expectations and a Scrabble match to end them all. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Good Talk Episode #19- You Can Be Right Or You Can Be Happy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 87:09


    Shane and Aliya talk about their need to be right, Covid misinformation, and Aliya's white boy story. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Writing Practice with Aliya S. King Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 44:21


    Aliya talks about the dangers of rereading your work too soon setting writer boundaries with your loved ones, and how writing just sucks sometimes. Follow Aliya on twitter https://twitter.com/aliyasking (@aliyasking) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #18: Princess Bride

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 73:46


    Aliya watches Princess Bride for the first time plus more movie talk. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #17 Corona Rom-Com

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 72:55


    Aliya and Shane talk about shitty sleep, being homeless during the lockdown,, and living with our exes during the apocalypse. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (@ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

    Good Talk #16 The Episode About Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 119:34


    Shane and Aliya ask whether you should tip your cashier, and discuss why the show is now called Good Talk. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/shanepaulneil (ShanePaulNeil) https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aliyasking (@AliyaSKing) Support this podcast

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