In a world full of crazy politics, celebrity obsession and opinion, Karl, Crystar and Cec sit down and handle some GROWN FOLKS BIZNESS. This podcast was created to promote casual & thought provoking conversation, community empowerment & personal development, family life, relationships, and everythin…
The Grown Folks Bizness Podcast is an absolute gem in the podcast world. From the moment I started listening, I was hooked and couldn't help but binge through all their episodes. This podcast covers a wide range of current events and relatable topics that keep me engaged and entertained throughout each episode. The hosts, Karl and Lex, have an incredible chemistry together and their banter and witty remarks never fail to make me laugh out loud. It honestly feels like I'm sitting in on a conversation with my friends, responding to them as if I'm right there in the room. The format of the show is well-organized and segmented, preventing it from becoming a mindless babble like some other podcasts. Overall, The Grown Folks Bizness Podcast is now a must-listen for me every week.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the seamless transition it made from Grown Folks Business to the Grown Folks Podcast Network. This transition was clean and didn't disrupt the flow or quality of the show at all. The fact that they were able to maintain their engaging content and hold my attention throughout each episode speaks volumes about their talent as podcasters. Another great aspect is how relatable and down-to-earth the hosts are. They tackle important topics with sincerity but also know how to bring humor into the mix, making it enjoyable for listeners.
However, no podcast is without its flaws, and one minor downside of The Grown Folks Bizness Podcast is that occasionally some topics may not resonate with everyone or feel relevant to their own lives. While they cover a wide range of subjects, there may be times when certain discussions don't capture everyone's interest. Additionally, some listeners may find that they prefer more structured discussions rather than casual conversations between friends.
In conclusion, The Grown Folks Bizness Podcast is an exceptional show that deserves recognition for its engaging content, relatable hosts, and entertaining discussions. Karl and Lex have a chemistry that is unmatched, and their ability to tackle serious topics while still making listeners laugh is commendable. This podcast has quickly become one of my favorites, and I can't wait to see what they have in store for future episodes. If you're looking for a podcast that feels like a genuine conversation with your friends, then look no further than The Grown Folks Bizness Podcast.
(49:00) random shit to fill in time ( 1:24:48) read em and weep: Grief (1:51:44) 3 cheersMusic by: Leon Thomas ft. Chris Brown - Mutt/ Key Glock- Made a Way
(49:47)read em and weep X2As we reach the conclusion of this podcast, Jay gives an update on her housing status. Greener pastures are in store for her. The podcast takes a turn and we talk about our proms and seeing if we remember the locations, in a time that was super important to us. We then talk about two read em and weep scenarios, and how it's hard to attend events with sig others when kids are involved and their activities. The second read em and weep is a little bit more tough in trying to pick a side, but Karl stands firm like a stern voice, lol. We end the episode with fun facts, that just don't seem fun at all lol.Music by: Tony tone Toni- feels good/brandy ft made - top of the world/janet Jackson - that's the way love goes/ SWV - Weak
As the pod winds down, Karl nearing retirement and Jay moving on to greener pastures, they embark in a conversation coming in hot in celebration of Jay's birthday, which lead them into talking about the most influential time in their life. Karl rehashes a conversation about the most recent Netflix series “black mirror.” This escalates into a very funny, but interesting story of Jay being a DEI hire for those fully capable. They speak about mental health and the importance in taking about tough conversations. The pod ends with fun facts, with an interesting conversation on where technology could go next.Random shit to fill in time(47:12)shows to watch(1:10:06)Fun facts (1:34:24)Music by: Meek Mill - dreams & nightmares/ KWN ft. kehlani - worst behaviour/blxst -
Music by: lady of rage - Afro Puffs/ Nas - if I ruled the world/ice cube - check yo self/snoop dogg - gin and juice
(26:10)Read em and Weep: unwanted invitation, whose couch is it anyway?(1:03:06) shows to watch: *a bunch* (1:30:23) fun facts (1:45:11) random shit to fill in time: 100 men vs a Gorilla (1:57:36) 3 cheersMusic by: usher-my way/ Jon-they don't know/tevin Campbell- can we talk/ D'Angelo- brown sugar
Todays pod is a special stand alone episode, in which Jay talks about some recent experiences she has had. She goes into detail on what has been happening in her life, why she has missed pods and where she is headed towards next. prior to that Karl shares a funny story that happened to him over the weekend, the big fella was all upset,lol.
The crew weighs-in on a story that was told in pre-production and victims(0:00)Karl checks in with Jay about a recent experience she had and shares his thoughts(28:20)Random shit to fill in time (57:00) Read and Weep (1:24:50) 3 cheers (1:54:56)Music by: Marvin Gaye - trouble man / black street - No diggity/ Ginuwine - Stingy
State of the Pod (28:31), Random Shit to fill in time (50:24), Read em and Weep (1:33:25), fun facts (1:48:30) 3 cheers (2:12:48)Music by: jagged Edge - Walked outta heavann, Bigxthaplug- mmmmmhmmmm, 51 June - Base Body
(27:28) Random shit to fill in time: absent parents, (1:14:21) Read em and weep (1:31:12) fun facts (1:41:32) 3 cheers : RIP George ForemanMusic by: 50 Cent - IF I can't, Nas - Nas is Like, brandy - sittin on top of the world, jay z - ain't no
(20:25) @TheSDNBrand interview (1:43:12) Shows to watch: later daters, paradise, Etc (2:01:29) Read em and Weep (2:11:43) Fun facts (2:27:33) 3 cheersMusic by: Doechi - Stanka Pooh/ Daniel Cesar ft. Kali Uchis- Get you/ Fridayy ft.Kehlani -Saving my love/ COCo Jones - Taste
(34:12) shows to watch : Love is blind (1:08:57) Read em and Weep: spouse left behind (1:23:59) fun facts (1:42:57) 3 cheersMusic By: Luniz -I got five on it, Ice Cube - Today was a Good Day, Jay Z - Hard Knock Life, Drake & PND - Celibacy
(27:39) We the people (32:37) Random shit to fill in time: lotto remorse (1:00:18) read em and weep: What you see, is what you get during child birth (1:17:05) young and the old coming together (1:46:21) 3 cheers: Rip Voletta Wallace, shoutout: Hightower racing foundation, Faith in MotionMark Morrison - Return of the Mack/ Tevin Campbell- Can we talk/ Kendrick Lamar - TV off
(17:17) shows to watch: love is blind, hands made tale (55:27) A conversation that needed to be had about the recent political climate that black peoples are having (1:14:16) random shit to fill in time (1:25:51) read em and weep: when is the right time? Music:“Voyage to Atlantis” / The Isley Brothers“Voyage to Compton” / MC Ren“It Ain't Personal” / Jay Z“Royal Flush” - OutKast feat Raekwon“Kitchen” - SZANotorious BIG “Going Back To Cali”
(5:40) check in: Lex starts the pod off with a funny story about his kids getting into with another boy at school, and they confront the family at a party. The second story Lex has to defend his “bulge at a park, against a grandmother, Karl meets a family member of jay I one of the curious places. Jay recaps her week (1:00:01) read em and weep: do white people have cousins? (1:36:44) shows to watch:jackal, kinda pregnant (1:51:22)3 cheersMusic:“Cause I Love You” - Lenny Williams “Girl You Know” - Scarface“Overnight Celebrity” - Twista“Attractive” - Marty McFly
(45:15) this week in music: Kendrick Lamar and the superbowl performance (1:07:30) fun facts (1:44:15) read em and weep (1:57:59) 3 cheersMusic:“If This World Were Mine” - Luther Vandross“Luther” - Kendrick Lamar feat SZA“Hey Now” - Kendrick Lamar feat Dody6
(25:07) Intro to how the cast is doing (42:51) read em and week: small meats (1:24:10) fun facts(1:30:01) shows to watch (1:45:17) 3 cheersMusic:“Day-O (the Banana Boat Song)” - Harry Belafonte“6 Foot 7 Foot - Lil Wayne“Regulate” - Warren G
(33:07) feel good story of the week (35:51) Read em and Weep: should I tell her about my kids on this app (1:05:54) Random shit to fill in time: flat earthers humbled, broke things you still do(1:48:00) 3 cheersMusic:“Whole Lotta Something Going On” - Raphael Ravenscroft“Feel It In the Air” - Beanie Sigel “In the Air” - J Stone“What it Cost” - Gemaine
(29:08) read em and weep (40:21) shows to watch: Jerry springer doc/ Mind Over Murser(49:47) wildfires in Los Angeles (1:04:34) random shit to fill in time: would you rather live your dreams or have stability? (1:26:35) 3 cheers: incarcerated fire fightersMusic: “heart pt 6” freestyle - Ray Vaughn“Fire” - 50 Cent
(16:30) Wynn interview questions and how he got to the music and moving on from baseball(1:03:51) Lex list of 2024 Album Rap up (1:08:15) Random shit to fill in time: is love a choice or a feeling, would you look into the future if you were warned you wouldn't like what you see (1:36:09) fun facts (1:46:03) 3 cheersMusic:“Someone That I Used To Love” - Natalie Cole“Heard em Say” - Kanye West“Nothings Promised” - Cordae“Trip To Daygo” - Wynn
(19:07) random shit to fill in time : who are you in 2025?/ Beyoncé half time recap (35:03) This year in music(Lex 10-5 albums of the year recap and sneak peak)(59:09) Read em and Weep(1:08:04) Shows to watch: Beast Games/Pepsi Where is my Jet? (1:22:02) 3 cheers: Jimmy Carter, Gumble stayed humbleMusic by: Passin' Me By-The Pharcyde,Summer in the City-Quincy Jones ft. Valerie Simpson
Music:“My Flame” - Bobby Caldwell“The Sky is Limitless” - Ab Soul“Sky's the Limit” - Notorious BIG feat 112“Gunz N Smoke” - Snoop Dogg feat 50 Cent Eminem”
(53:08) shows to watch: The Ultimatum, Longest 3rd date, (1:18:44) the story of blacks and Lacs (1:31:51) fun facts (1:43:58) 3 cheersMusic:“When I Hear Music” - Debbie Deb“Squabble Up” - Kendrick Lamar“The Negotiatior” - Snoop Dogg
(0:00) Karl and J go back and forth about the possible perks in dating for both sexes. (28:55) Lex recaps his last two weeks and talks about his pop Warner team's championship experience(40:45) this week in music: j.cole's podcast, Kendrick album (1:14:02)Read em and weep (1:31:28) Shows to watch (Music:“If It Don't Turn You On” - BT Express“So Watchu Sayin” - EPMD“So What You Saying” - Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek“Use Your Heart” - SWV“heart pt. 6” - Kendrick Lamar“Welcome to the Land” - G Perico
(14:30) Random shit to fill in time: election woes, work spouses(1:01:59)read em and weep(1:12:57)fun facts (1:25:48) shows to watch (1:40:13)3 cheersMusic:“Soul Bossa Nova” - Quincy Jones“Number One Spot” - Ludacris
(4:50) Intro (31:29) Random Shit to fill in time: Louisianafest, sneakin' out (58:11) California propositions (1:37:05) Autonomous Chatbox Music:“Liberian Girl” - Michael Jackson“Letter 2 My Unborn” - 2Pac“Working Day and Night” - Michael Jackson
(24:00) prop run through (1:07:45) random shit to fill in time ((1:22:29) read em and Weep (1:22:25) read em weep: don't go!!!(1:33:47) RIP DJ Clark KentMusic:“Brooklyns Finest” - Jay Z feat Biggie“Flow Forever” - Rakim“Kill” - Slick Rick“Finest Ones” Rakim“Coming of Age” - Jay Z“Super High” - Rick Ross feat Neyo“Sky's the Limit” - Notorious BIG feat 112“Blessings” - Big Sean feat Drake
(17:51) Random shit to fill in Time (39:41) Read em and Weep (55:07) Fun facts (1:07:07) Shit you wasn't outside for (1:19:06) Love is blind recapMusic:“Hot Pants Road” - The JBs“Move the Crowd” - Eric B and Rakim“Kyrie and Luka” - Eminem feat 2 Chainz“Black and Yellow” - Wiz Khalifa
(0:00)Karl and Lex talk about the release of J.Cole's newest song “Port Antonio.”(11:45) Intro (32:30) Random Shit to fill in time: door entry fees , (53:44) fun facts (1:14:09) shows to watch: starting 5, (1:26:22) Love is blind recap (1:33:36) 3 cheersMusic:“Savoir Faire” - Chic“Hit U From the Back” - Rick Ross“Family Values” - Xzibit“LA” - Game feat Snoop Dogg“Ooooou” - Young M.AI'm
Music:“Diamonds Are Forever” - Shirley Bassey“Diamonds From Sierra Leone” - Kanye West“Who Detached Us” - Nipsey Hussle
Music: “Memory Band” - Rotary Connection “Fool Yourself” - Little Feat“Daylight” - Ramp“Bonita Applebum” - A Tribe Called Quest“Put Me On” - PAC Div“Put On” - Glasses Malone“Ruffneck” - MC Lyte
(27:54) Random Shit to fill in time: dating facts (1:022:01) read em and weep (1:26:35) fun facts (1:48:55) 3 cheers Music by: Bryson tiller - ciao/coco jones- here we go/Wale- Lotus flower bomb/rich homie quan - walk thru, flex, lifestyle
Music:“California Sunshine” - The Dramatics“Cali Sunshine” - The Game“Holla Back Gurl” - Gwen Stefani
(32:30) This week in Music: big Sean vs wale (47:38) Random shit to fill in time (1:16:02)read em and weep (1:37:51) current events: kids growing up too soon (2:08:43) 3 cheers: RIP Fat Man Scoop/TheMomCo/Lamar OdomMusic:“Be Faithful” - Fatman Scoop feat Crooklyn Clan“Lose Control” - Missy Elliot feat Ciara and Fatman Scoop“Drop” - Timbaland and Magoo feat Fatman Scoop“Growing Pains” - Ludacris feat lil Fate
We were a little slow to warm up into the episode today. We spent the first 40 minutes doing a check in. If you don't care to listen, and want to skip straight ahead we kick things off with (41:26) Read em and Weep (1:13:00) Random Shit to fill in time (1:56:52) 3 cheersMusic:“Wish That I Could Talk To You” - The Sylvers “Mighty Healthy” - Ghostface Killah“Shorty Wanna Ride” - Young Buck
(18:05)This week in music(48:38)random shit to fill in time (1:16:33)fun facts (….) current events (1:42:06) 3 cheersMusic:“You Can't Love Me If You Don't” - Lyn Collins“For My People” - EPMD“Gangsta Gangsta” - NWA“No More Fun and Games” - Game“Hate It Or Love It (gunit Remix) - 50 Cent
(7:52)Shows to Watch (26:04) Random shit to fill in time (1:18:36) Read em and Weep (1:59:22) fun facts (2:10:40) 3 cheersMusic by:Music: “Born in the USA” - Bruce Springsteen “Banned in the USA” - 2 Live Crew“Act Too (Love of my Life” - The Roots feat Common
(16:20) The Lex Tell all: Lex goes into detail of what has been plaguing him for the last year (1:31:40) Random Shit to fill in time (1:59:10) Read em and weep (2:01:40) the Olympics: we go over recent documentaries in Netflix and the current Olympic GamesMusic:“Get On Up” - Jodeci“On Up” - Big Sean“Locked Up” - Akon
(29:42) Shows to watch: Presumed innocent (38:05) Homie Court “J” and “Lex” on the docket(58:10) Current Events: Biden to step down. (1:17:45) fun facts (1:27:46) read em and weep (1:47:07)3 cheersMusic by: Music by: boogie down productions- love gonna getcha/ James brown - get up off that thing
(3:15) Random shit to fill in time (52:11)Read em and Weep (1:05:22) fun facts (1:30:53) 3 cheersMr. Cheeks - sorry Ms. Jackson/ Eddie Kendricks - Keep on trucking/ Lotto- DJKhaled, Lotto, City Girls
(17:22) random shit to fill in time (38:40) Read em and Weep (55:12) current events (1:13:22) Shows to watch (1:24:28) 3 cheers: Usher/Blanket SoundsMusic by: The game -Remedy/Isaac Hayes-'Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic/ DJ Quik - Born and raised in Compton/Public Enemy- Black Steel in a Hour of Chaos
(16:22) 3 cheers (25:21) Random Shit to fill in time (1:15:23) Fun facts (1:26:36) shows to watchMusic:“I Got The…” - Labi Stiffre“My Name Is” - Eminem“Streets is Watching” - Jay Z“Ayo” - Chris Brown
(28:08)Random shit to fill in time(1:08:10)Read em and Weep(1:25:44) fun facts (1:45:12) 3 cheers Music:“Parce que tu crois” - Charles Aznavour“What's the Difference” - Dr Dre“Freek-A-Leek” - Petey Pablo
(40:38) random shit to fill I. Time: do you want an apology?/9phrases women should steer clear from(1:05:53)read em and weep (1:15:41) fun facts Music: “There's Nothing in This World That Can Stop Me From Loving You” - Tom Brock“Girls Girls Girls” - Jay Z“Nothing in This World” - Dave East”“Papa Was a Rollin Stone” The Temptations
(9:43)The science of communication (44:29) Read em and weep: money over men?(50:30) fun facts: differences between men and women(1:35:20) 3 cheersMusic by: Eiffel 65 -Blue (da ba dee)/Mozzy - Better Without You
Music: “Bumpys Lament” - Soul Mann and the brothers“Xxplosive” - Dr Dre feat Kurupt Nate Dogg“Something New” - Freddie Gibbs“Trauma” - Meek Mill
(27:02) this week in music (37:03) random shit to fill in time(1:23:03) read em and weep (1:37:56) 3 cheersMusic by: Alfreda Brockton- I'll wait for you/ future, Rick Ross, metro booming- everyday hustle/ Pusha T - if you know you know
(15:40) random shit to fill in time (54:04) read em and weep(1:06:08) read em and weep
Music: “I Believe To My Soul” - Monk Higgins“Not Like Us” - Kendrick Lamar“#1” - Nelly
Look, after 168 episodes we deserve to dedicate a whole episode in one of the final rap beefs the culture will ever see. We spent the entire episode speaking on it. So if you want the run of the mill pod we do, we will see you next week. Also you can hear us on Barbershop Confidential coming out this week.
(24:13) Random shit to fill in time (51:30) read em and weep (1:08:42) Shows to watch (1:27:15) 3 cheersMusic: “The Edge” - David Macallum“The Next Episode” - Dr Dre feat Snoop Dogg“Crown” - Kendrick Lamar
(11:25) This week in music: New Beef with quavo and Chris brown (35:35) random shit to fill in time (52:45) read em and weep (1:05:52) fun facts: the addendum (1:15:12) shows to watch (1:25:28) 3 cheersMusic:“Everlasting Bass” - Rodney O and Joe Cooley“Like That” Future feat Kendrick Lamar“Hail Mary” - 2Pac