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A court side seat into the sometimes quirky and lively conversations between two friends from Grad school. We talk about everything and nothing, blending social commentary with strong opinions. Often entertaining, sometimes serious, and all the way civil. You know, the way you wish the world would be! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

Charles and Fabs


    • May 3, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
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    DMX: A Prince and a Rapper

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 48:33


    While there was understandable outrage to the way that DMX was portrayed, particularly in the Daily News and Rolling Stone articles, there's another side to the story. Some who are less familiar with X's influence on the lives of his fans, the culture and music, are offended that a Prince had to share the front page with a rapper. We shed light on how a pauper became equal to a prince. In this episode fab and Charles pay homage to DMX and discuss.... Banter/prologue- Season 2 recap, Pat joins the show, Fab's birthday & RIP DMX (7:31) Podcast Intro (7:32) Who is DMX? (8:01) Hip-Hop is a NY Thing (13:31) Blend of Vulnerability and toughness (15:33) DMX's Impact on NYC culture (25:39) Media Coverage Controversy (32:47) Wrap-up (47:36) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Relationship Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 48:42


    Sometimes it feels like dating was so much easier when we were young. “Do you like me”, check yes or no. Now it's complicated, and there are a million reasons why it probably won't work in our favor. While we have a better sense of who we want, we also know what we don't like. In this episode, we explore the spoken and unspoken turn offs when considering a partner. In this episode we discuss: Banter/ Prologue (5:25) Bronnie interrupt the show J-lo & Arod break up Last straw 5:26 Podcast intro 8:52 Turnoffs for women 9:17 Men that don't ever cry 16:47 Bad friends 22:21 Trying to fix everything 24:25 Mama's boy 29:09 Cheap men 32:12 Turnoffs for men 32:43 Messy women 36:30 Prince Charming expectations 39:26 Men have to pay on first date 43:43 Paying for ex's mistakes 48:06 wrapup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Superstitions, Conspiracies & Vaccines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 54:44


    As people we tend to disagree on a lot of things, but responding to a global crisis shouldn't be this contentious. While efforts to dispel myths and miss information about the COVID vaccines are critical, we explore if there is something else that is causing many to be skeptical. Something buried our nation's history. In this episode Charles and Fab explore how we all grow up with certain superstitions that carry into adulthood. Do superstitions prime us to believe conspiracy theories? Are conspiracy theories rooted in history and facts? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Lil Nas X: Blame Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 59:02


    There's different, and then there's a drop of blood and the number 666 on your sneakers different. Lil Nas X is not only challenging fashion, but he's calling out what he believes are cultural and mainstream hypocrisies. While it's easy to criticize the delivery, we take a deeper look and evaluate the message. On this episode Charles and Fab explore who is the responsible party in monitoring content and whether our responses and reaction to procative videos and art help our hinder our goals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    March Madness: Inequities of the NCAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 53:56


    Sedona Prince, Oregon State basketball player, posted video comparing the facilities between the men's NCAA tournament conditions, and the women's. The disparity is both commercial and concerning. During this episode we discuss why there is a continued disparity between female and male sports.  Fabs and Charles share their own stories and journey with becoming allies and fans of female led sports. Fabs shares that despite being a High School basketball player, a huge sports fan, and a self-proclaimed feminist that her support of women's basketball did not happen as organically as everyone would have thought. What are your thoughts about the disparities between women and men sports? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Imperfect Idols: Derrick Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 52:48


    The Derrick Jaxn scandal is every and everyone is blasting him for his hypocrisy, and rightfully so. But are we having the right conversation? Is Derrick Jaxn the issue, or is he the product of our appetite? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    A Mother's worth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 59:20


    Being a mother is both equally rewarding and challenging, and although it often goes unrewarded many want to put a price on motherhood.In this episode we explore a new initiative that aims to pay mothers for their labor and examine whether or not this... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Minisode: Explicit Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 12:12


    Lindsay from the Necessi-Tea Podcast joins us down memory lane as we reminisce  on the songs from our childhood that were inappropriate for our age.GenuwineR KellySalt & PepperBBDMavin GayeIs music more explicit now or then? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Love & Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 39:59


    Can relatioships survive the political divide?We are more forgiving than we give ourselves credit for. Annoying siblings, nosey coworkers, and friends who drop the ball, we can look past most things. But lately politics has created a divide that even... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Cancel Culture: Accountability or Convenience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 51:56


    In this episode we explore the deeper motivations for cancel culture. On the surface they seem righteous, but do they really apply to all and if not, what are the conditions? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    400 Years of Privilege

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 65:40


    Is Privilege a superpower?In this episode, we have a conversation about white privilege.  We explore the origins  of the term and the reasons why it's not widely accepted. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Life in Quarantine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 33:30


    Fabs, Charels & Pat reflect on life in quarantine.  In the mist of tradegy, what are our opportunities and lessons learned. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Minisode 7: What Grinds My Gears

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 11:10


    Pet owners:  Charles and Fab shares the things that annoy them most about pet owners --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    For Richer or Poorer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 43:00


    In this episode, we have a bit of fun and explore celebrity divorce settlements and the evolution of alimony. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Minisode 6: How American Are you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 13:18


    In this Minisode Fab and Charles continue their conversation on products made in America and play a game.  Play along to see just how much you know about Companies that are American owned. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Made in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 28:47


    If truth is king, then perception his throne. In this segment, we explore the crossroads of image and country, and how companies profit off patriotism. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Minisode 5: What Grinds My Gears

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 13:10


    Baseball, Football & Basketball: In this mini-episode Charles and Fab share the things that annoy them the most! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Don't Burst My Bubble

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 33:34


    In this episode, we explore the role of fans in how protests from athletes are received.  Are the main function of sports entertainment, or is the role of athletes intrinsically connected to human rights and social justice? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Minisode 4: What I wish I knew

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 8:08


    School edition: Fab and Charles reminisce about their school days and share what they wish they knew about School. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Too Soon for Schools?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 39:30


    As children and families all over the country prepare to go back to school buildings or to remain at home and participate through e-learning we explore the pros and cons of each option.Is it still too soon to go back to school? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Minisode 3: Unpopular Opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 13:20


    Scarface & Tips: Fab and Charles share their unpopular opinions in this minisode. During this episode defend why Scarface is not a good movie and why tipping should not be a guarantee. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Origin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 35:34


    In this episode, Charles and Fab reveal how they met and how it all started! Join us as we share how three friends decided to start a podcast together.pIsuE17NPS0K74YF1rlB --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Minisode 2: Top Lists

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 11:33


    9 reasons to have a baby:  In this minisode, Charles and Fab review top lists they find on the internet. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Chivalry & Feminism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 35:39


    Chivalry and feminism seem to be at odds with each other.   In this episode, we explore how chivalry fits in modern society and the different perceptions of chivalry between men and women.Can Chivalry and Feminism coexist? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Minisode 1: What grinds my gears!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 7:54


    Mini episode where Charles and Fab share what grinds their gears --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Is the Bar too Low?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 35:04


    The qualifications to run for president of the United States are pretty simple! A candidate must be at least 35 years old, born in the United States, and a resident of the country for 14 years.  But are we setting the bar too low?In this episode, we... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Entanglements: Mr. & Mrs. Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 31:09


    Hollywood power couple Will and Jada, aren't shy about Their controversial views on marriage. In this episode, We discuss and explore open relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

    Aunt Jemima Has Left The Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 32:36


    What if I told you that one day, that bottle of syrup could change the world! In this episode we explore the growing trends of corporate responses spawned from the BLM movement, and debate whether these responses are about perception or impact, and if... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inmyopinion-podcast/support

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