Once private conversations now public by popular demand, two black friends (Dustin Baker & ReSean Pates) invite you to the cookout… well, at least let you listen in through the fence. These southern bred gentlemen will give you their hilarious take on current events, entertainment, events happening in The City of Angels, and the caucasity the plagues the world around us. But fret not (white friends), your two black friends will educate and guide you through. Because we all know the truth is black and white but ‘round here… it’s mostly black.
It's Christmas!!!!!! And Dustin & Re'Sean are in the holiday spirit! [WARING: if your kids still believe in Santa, this IS NOT the episode for them... yeah, we go there!!] On this episode, your 2 Black Friends take a break from their normal show to laugh & talk all things Christmas; from what Christmas was like for them as kids, their favorite Christmas traditions, & who believed in Santa [and who's mama didn't play that!] For the last RFM of the year, they share their plans on how they're going to be better friends in 2021 to everyone in their lives, and challenge you to think on how YOU are gonna be a better friend! And speaking of 2021, to wrap up the LAST EPISODE OF THE YEAR until they rerun in January, the fellas share 3 New Year Resolutions they are aiming to accomplish! Grab your hot cocoa and come join in on this Black Christmas conversation! Happy Holidays & A Happy New Year from My 2 Black Friends!!
Your 2 Black Friends are back to continue the conversation of “What is the church's role in the racial climate we are in & the BLM movement” with their good friend, pastor & musician Pastor AC of Saddleback Church LA. Last week we left off on a cliff hanger, and this week they dive head first right into the deep waters of: the church's stance, how the church should be leading in the fight against racism, where & how to find comfort during this intense season of life, how to handle our righteous anger as black people, walking in grace, & social media warriors. And of course, to wrap up part 2, we jump into a spiritual R.F.M. with the topic “What do you do when your friends change spiritually?” Pastor AC comes thruuuu with a good word on how to be a good friend no matter what, and gives some amazing advice on making sure you don't set all the bridges on fire, because one of you may need to use it when you get a glimpse of some sense! Come get this good word!
AYEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! T.G.I.F ya'll!!!!Re'Sean
SZN 2 EPISODE 1: Welcome Black... (the ‘'L” is silent) It's been a long time, but Re'Sean✌
Your 2 Black Friends joined in on the Verzuz Battles [shoutout to Timbaland & Swiss Beats for doing it for the culture!!] This one aint deep, just 2 friends getting some joy in the midst of the caucasity that’s been happening in this crazy country and world! Hope y’all get some laughs in as well!!!
Don’t call it a comeback! Your 2 Black Friends are back in action [from a slight pause due to that bald headed Rona], & as always, they’re equipped to change the world, one truth & laugh at a time! They play no games & waste no time jumping right into class, AKA “The Caucasity”, tackling a subject that TO THIS DAY seems to have the “Keith’s & Karen’s” still confused & in an IGNANT uproar: THE ISSUE OF BLACKFACE. After “The Gathering”, they slide right into the #RFM, helping you navigate the perilous waters of your friends dates, mates, & spouses! Get your quarantined snacks & drinks, cuz it’s about to go down!----------------------------EPISODE SEGMENT TIMES:----------------------------THE CAUCASITY0:01:40 “Don’t Get What’s Wrong with Blackface? Here’s Why It’s So Offensive.”0:04:39 “The History of Blackface”0:07:46 “Contemporary Blackface”#RFM0:30:17WRAP UPS0:57:49Episode 7 now out your favorite platforms!YouTube • Podcast • Spotify FOLLOW | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE MY 2 BLACK FRIENDS: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube #M2FB #my2blackfriends
My 2 Black Friends EPISODE 4: #BHM Black with All That Jazz This week, your 2 Black Friends keep it blacklity, black ,black in Black History Month! In “What’s On Your Timeline” Dustin makes his prehistoric acting debut on T-Rex Ranch on YouTube and almost loses his black card for not seeing a beloved black classic film. Re’Sean tries to break up with bronchitis and gets called out for his “disgusting” dessert choices. What’s going on “In These Streets”? Re’Sean tells us about the new documentary produced by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The friends stan a tribute done right at the NBA All Star Game. The Harriet Tubman has been tried and tried again AND our queen, Michelle Obama continues to win. In “What We Getting Into”, Dustin & Re’Sean have an in debt discussion on how Black people have shaped every genre of American music… and yes, even country music! “The Caucasity” this week shines a light on the music industry’s “Blue Eye Soul” initiative: a clever scheme to market black music for the benefit of white artist. The “RFM” is all about standing up when your friends get a come up! You don’t have to worry… your blessings is coming! ---------------------------- EPISODE SEGMENT TIMES: ---------------------------- WHATS ON YOUR TIMELINE? 0:01:21 IN THESE STREETS 0:07:30 WHAT WE GETTING INTO 0:17:22 THE CAUCASITY 1:09:20 RFM 1:20:41 SHOUTOUTS 1:31:10 Episode 6 now out your favorite platforms! YouTube • Podcast • Spotify FOLLOW | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE MY 2 BLACK FRIENDS: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube #M2FB #my2blackfriends RESEARCH SOURCES: * https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/06/podcasts/1619-black-american-music-appropriation.html *https://www.unf.edu/uploadedFiles/committee/AAFSA/The%20Evolution%20of%20African-American%20Music.pdf * LISTEN TO “EPISODE 3: THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN MUSIC” on The 1619 Project podcast * Jazz: https://aaregistry.org/story/jazz-music-and-an-african-american-art-form/ *http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/history_of_jazz.htm * -THE BANJO ROOTS: https://www.npr.org/2011/08/23/139880625/the-banjos-roots-reconsidered * https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95607716 * -THE BANJO ROOTS: https://www.npr.org/2011/08/23/139880625/the-banjos-roots-reconsidered * https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95607716 * https://www.liveabout.com/what-is-randb-music-2851217 * https://news.yahoo.com/invented-rock-n-roll-black-171900467.html * http://gospelmusicheritage.org/site/history/ * The Five Hardest Questions in Pop Music By Chris Richards Illustrated by Chris Piascik * How I Learned to Hate the Phrase ‘Blue Eyed Soul’ by Gaetano
Your 2 Black Friends are back at it again AND back in Los Angeles. In “What’s On Your Timeline?” Re’Sean talks about his experience leading worship at Saddleback Church 40th Anniversary Celebration! Dustin discusses getting back the his regular routine from being away. “In These Streets” this week, we are reminded yet again just how white those golden Oscar’s are! But it wasn’t all bad, the culture had some big moments to shine: the animated short “Hair Love” & The Royal Family take home big wins, & the show caught a few moments of seasoning full of #BlackGirlMagic & #BlackBoyJoy with performances from Janelle Monáe, Billy Porter & Cynthia Erivo! “Kale & Okra” get put into M2BF’s FIRST “Intermission” of the season! Leslie Jones proves why it’s so dope to have black friends. Oh, and can we say #Cheddarbae? You already know what your friends are getting into! BLACK HISTORY MONTH is still in full effect! Dustin & Re’Sean discuss why slavery is still a topic of discussion in 2020! They tell you how it seeps into 5 (of many other) categories today: Mass Incarceration • Jobs • Wealth • Redlining • Education. And that caucasious spirit is still can’t stop, won’t stop! “The Caucasity” lists the accounts of how racism has shaped the worlds view of beauty based on European scales. And to bring it all home, this week’s RFM is all about how to deal with the emotions of when your friends don’t understand your journey or calling, & moving forward without them. Class is FOR SURE in session, so grab your notebooks, grab ya friends & dice right in on Episode 5: The S Word!RESOURCES:13th on Netflix by Ava DuvernaySystematic EqualityArticle by Angela Hanks, Danyelle Solomon and Christian E. Weller February 21, 2018Minorities Who 'Whiten' Job Resumes Get More InterviewsArticle by Dina GerdemanHarvard Business School, May 2017Article for The Body is Not an ApologyAugust 30, 2019 by Maisha Z. JohnsonThe disturbing history of the suburbsAdam Ruins EverythingSystemic Racism EducationBen & Jerryshttps://www.benjerry.com/whats-new/2017/11/systemic-racism-education----------------------------EPISODE SEGMENT TIMES:----------------------------WHATS ON YOUR TIMELINE?0:01:25IN THESE STREETS0:03:30WHAT WE GETTING INTO0:18:48THE CAUCASITY1:02:39RFM1:18:40SHOUTOUTS1:36:28Episode now out your favorite platforms!YouTube • Podcast • SpotifyFOLLOW | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE MY 2 BLACK FRIENDS: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube #M2FB #my2blackfriends
This week, your 2 Black Friends kick off their favorite time of the year, Black History Month, in New York City! This is Dustin’s first time in the Big Apple, & to say it did NOT disappoint doesn’t do the short but packed trip justice! “What’s On Your Timeline” discusses Dustin’s feelings about NYC, a quick charity event & the dynamic duo witnessing two robberies! “In These Streets” dives head and heart first into this years Super Bowl performance, the caucasious spirit that fell after it, & the not so shocking results of The Orange Oompa Loompa once again using the power of his complexion for his protection. They commemorate Black History Month & it’s amazing origins in “What We Getting Into”, revealing the history of how it came to be and it’s importance not only to black people but the world. “The Caucasity” holds no punches this week, as your 2 friends introduces you to the multilayered topic of black hair by examining the story of DeAndre Arnold, which leads them back in time to reveal unknown truths to most about the history of the struggle of the acceptance of black hair. And to cap off the episode, they keep it one thousand in this weeks “RFM”, helping you correct/receive correction when you/they cross some big boundaries. It’s a blackity black black celebration in episode 4, “ BHM: Don’t Touch My Hair” Episode 4 now out your favorite platforms! YouTube • Podcast • Spotify FOLLOW | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE MY 2 BLACK FRIENDS: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube #M2FB #my2blackfriends -------------------------------------------- EPISODE SEGMENT TIMES: -------------------------------------------- *WHATS ON YOUR TIMELINE 0:3:08 *IN THESE STREETS 0:10:08 *WHAT ARE WE GETTING INTO 0:33:18 *THE CAUCASITY 0:58:00 *RFM aka REAL FRIEND MOMENT 1:10:50
Welcome to your new favorite podcast, My 2 Black Friends! Listen in through the fence as your 2 new black friends Dustin Baker & Re'Sean Pates jump right in, giving you a first glimpse of their journey to LA, how they became best friends, their hilarious thoughts and feelings on Madama Tussauds latest (there are many) epic wax figure failure, not wanting any smoke from Iran, Cancel Culture, The Caucasity of the hit tv show “You”, and for the main topic, AKA “What We Gettin Into”, their top 10 favorite moments of the decade! Grab a seat ,a notebook, some tea, and get ready to learn and laugh as you listen in to their 1ST EPISODE “Pilot: 10's ACROSS THE BOARD”!!
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