Johnson Says

In this episode Johnson is discussing the reason there hasn't been an episodes in awhile. Also he is talking about two of his favorite new show P-Valley and Lovecraft County. Lastly he touches on and gives his brief opinion on the Brandy/Monica Verzuz.

Johnson touches on the losses we have experience or found out about over the last week from Ahmaud Arbery to Betty Wright. The love and joy of the Erykah Badu and Jill Scott Verzuz love fest and also touches on the last episode of Insecure...you Team Molly or Team Issa?

Johnson Says is back after a long break. Discussing the things that are helping him stay sane in covid-19 and the stay at home order. Reflecting on a recent health scare that has given him a new perspective.

Johnson talks about the importance of saying "NO" and not feeling guilty about it. Black designer/brand of the week is Savant and Scholar, unique hand crafted eyewear. IG @savantandscholar, website savantandscholar.com

This week Johnson discusses why adult friendships shouldn't be hard as some people choose to make them. Check out the Black Designer/Brand for the week FlameKeepers Hat Club. IG@flamekeepershatclub and website flamekeepershatclub.com

Johnson gives an explanation for lack of an episode last week, as well as discussing Aunt Becky (Lori Loughlin) and Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman) and their college scam. Also talks about the different racist encounters he has witnessed or experience in the past and present. This weeks black designer/fashion brand is @monrowenyc. It's a hat line by America's Next Top Model cycle 6 winner Danielle "Dani" Evans.

Johnson talks about the 4 types of social support. Check out the black designers/brand that I forgot to mention last week Exotics by Cedrick which is @snakebottoms on IG. Don't forget to check out this weeks black designer/brand Made By Rich God @madebyrichgod, personal account is @richgodxx.

Johnson discusses all the beautiful black people that won at the 91st Oscars and also the uproar black people had behind Billy Porter's Tuxedo Gown.

Johnson shares his opinion on recent current events along with interesting and funny stories from his childhood. Check out the black designer mentioned in this episode Nareasha Willis on Instagram @avenue_n, @shopavnu, and @blackvoguemvmt.

Johnson discusses the recent boycotts in fashion and how diversity is needed.

On this weeks episode Johnson discusses microaggressions. He goes over some of the different types as well as giving examples of his personal experience with them.

Johnson runs down his list of what he believes to be unpopular opinions of his.

Johnson talks about his first assisting job of the year and often being the only black person on set for photo shoots, etc.

Johnson discusses his thought and feelings behind the Lifetime docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly"

Johnson talks about the importance of being upfront and honest even when it's uncomfortable.

Johnson talks about how someone posed as a realtor and tried to scam him out of some money. He also shares some stories of crazy things that have happened at or around Thanksgiving Dinner. Happy Turkey Day Folks !!

Johnson discusses his first voting experience in NYC during midterm elections. Shares the great experience he had with a great group of men for Series of Conversations. The importance of the lesson of "Thinking Twice, and Speaking Once" that he had with his grandmother and relates that to Yung Miami of City Girls' Breakfast Club interview. Be sure to check out Series of Conversation @seriesofconversation on IG.

It's November 6th, GO VOTE!!! This weeks episode Johnson is discussing accountability, and how more people need to be held accountable for their actions or lack there of.

Happy Homecoming to my fellow North Carolina Central Eagles !! Johnson shares some of his college stories and the importance of HBCU's.

Johnson shares the random events that happened over the weekend as well as how the Venus Retrograde has caused past and potential love interested to pop up out the blue.

Johnson has been asking and finally received questions to the email box. He chose a few questions to answer about things listeners wanted to know.

This week Johnson vents about personal events and things in the media that has him frustrated and deeply annoyed.

Johnson talks about his confusion about how a lot of black women are defending Bill Cosby. Also shares a few stories of why his birthday is special to him and how hit fits the Libra profile.

This week Johnson shares some stories from his previous jobs and goes into detail about what he learned from them. Also discusses why he doesn't think he could ever work a regular 9-5 again.

Johnson shares some of his experiences interning and working as an assistant stylist and navigating the fashion industry as a black man.

Discussing the racist angry about Colin Kaepernick's Nike ad campaign and other ways that were trash last week. Also addressing the incident between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj at the BazaarICONS event during NYFW.

This week Johnson discusses the bullshit of dating sites/apps and how "No Fats, No Fems" is overused, problematic and creates division among gay men. Also discusses the games men play on the dating sites/apps.

This weeks episode Johnson talks about his trip to Atlanta to see OTR II. Also discusses the importance of adult playdates. Introduces two new segments to the show The Petty Moment of the Week and WWJD (What Would Johnson Do)

On this episode Johnson talks about how Insecure Season 3, Episode 2 Familiar - like inspired this episode and how he related to a lot to the character Daniel. He also explores the connection of pride and insecurity as it relates to his life and experiences.

Johnson discusses a list of things that black people have been doing lately that bothers him. He loves all of his people but just wants them to do better.

Johnson discusses the dating woes of the big city and how men should do better on dates for women...and other men.

Johnson talks about his personal experience with domestic violence and the effects it had on his childhood and at times his adult life.

Random lessons and encounters Johnson has had while living in NYC the past 3 years.

Johnson's coming out or confirming story about his sexuality. The difficulty he had in coming to terms with it and how things became much better afterwards.

Brief introduction to the podcast host, Johnson and what his future listeners can expect.