O.T.C. Podcast

Peace to everyone, it's been a very long time since we dropped an episode. Here we are, we are BACK! Please welcome Scoot, new cohost of In Living Black. JD opens up about his hiatus from the podcast world and the lost of his former co-host from the show. They dive into what has been going on lately in their lives (5:00), JD shares a interesting story (18:00), Scoot has a message to men that date women with kids (27:15), things get nasty (35:00), new segment "what made you a better man this week" (45:30) & much more!All of our links are available here: https://linktr.ee/Inlivingblack_

On this week of ILB, JD is under the weather. Jabari touches on being short his whole life, how terrible kids are being in school lately, the significance of Black History Month & more!If you like what you heard please subscribe and leave a rating. CastJD - @JDtheOpinionatedBari - @Jsaint_All of our links are available here: https://linktr.ee/Inlivingblack_

This week we tapped into the heart, we had two beautiful guests join us Tionne and Taylor. We tapped into bringing value into our friendships and what that looks like. JD touches on him being too friendly and how It hindered his past relationships with women. Shared thoughts on the book "The Will to Change" based around men, what masculinity looks like and love. Finally we wrapped up the show with a question, "how will you love yourself deeper this year?" Make sure if you enjoy this episode you subscribe, rate and leave a comment. The CastTionne/@hyphyyytTaylor/@mama.photogJD/@JDtheOpinionatedBari/@jsaint_All of our links are available here: https://linktr.ee/Inlivingblack_

This episode the guys are back with a special guest, Taj. We touched based on the origin of the podcast (1:40), what we think the new year will behold (6:00), Taj digs deep into what she likes in a man (21:40), JD speaks on building healthy habits going forward (33:45), what does being consistent look like (53:45) and more!If you like what you heard please leave a rating and subscribe. Thank You!The CastTaj: @Crown__TajJD: @JdtheopinionatedBari: @Jsaint_All of our links are available here: https://linktr.ee/Inlivingblack_

We finally made It to our 200th episode. We are so appreciative of the support you guys continue to show, thank you (5:20), holiday woes at this time of year (11:40), Bri taps into an old story from her past

This week we had the pleasure of having Kaya Nova up on the program. We tapped into her magazine "Grown Mag" (3:20), men being the biggest haters (22:20), thoughts of the senseless murder of Shanquella Robinson (31:00), Black Panther 2 feedback (42:20), the struggles of dating as an entrepreneur (49:20) and more!Rate and subscribe.The CastKaya Nova - @thekayanovaJD - @JDtheopinionatedBari - @Jsaint_All of our links are available here: https://linktr.ee/Inlivingblack_

This week, we start by discussing the flaws in the education system (2:00). Later, we give Kid Cudi some flowers (27:40) and from there tap into Drake & 21 Savage's album, "Her Loss" (30:14), JD and Bari talks about getting a wax for the first time (48:45) and more!  If you enjoyed what you heard please leave a rating and subscribe.  The Cast: JD - @jdtheopinionated Bari - @jsaint_All of our links are available here: https://linktr.ee/Inlivingblack_

This week we start the pod off on a sad note, Rest In Peace Takeoff (8:40), JD shares his truth (19:40), Kyrie Irving face-off with the league (36:00), the boys unpack what a creative really is (49:20) and more!If you enjoyed what you heard, please subscribe and leave a rating. The CastJD - @JDtheOpinionatedBari - @Jsaint_All of our links are available here: https://linktr.ee/Inlivingblack_

This week its just the guys and felt like the old days. Episode really starts at (6:30). They tapped into why they didn't do an episode last week (11:30), appreciating the space you work in (24:10), unpacking the downfall of Kanye (30:30), new music to be excited for (50:00) and more!If you like what you heard please subscribe and leave a rating!Cast: JD - @JDtheOpinionatedBari - @Jsaint_Wolf - @_wolftaylorAll of our links are available here: https://linktr.ee/Inlivingblack_

This week we had the pleasure of having friends of the show Darmante and Jerry on. We had shared our feedback about culturecon (2:20), the using of the n-word (10:15), break the silence on Kanye (28:10), current climate of the world causing anxiety (48:25) and more!If you like what you heard please rate and subscribe.The Cast: JD - @JDtheopinionatedBari - @Jsaint_Jerry - @believeinj_Darmante - @DarmantegAll of our links are available here: https://linktr.ee/Inlivingblack_

This episode was brought to you by Thoughts, Straight bourbon whiskey. Make sure you get your bottle at kreyolspirits.com (24:40).This week we had two great guests up Mike Uko and Courtney Shav from Spicy Studios. We first touched on being honest with your intentions (2:50), facing seasonal depression (12:05), black people in tech (25:25), is New York getting old? (38:45), Mike Uko was gifted a book by a hoover crip (53:55) and more!If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to subscribe and leave a rating, thank you. The castCourtney Shav - @Courtney_ShavMike Uko - @Swerve.papiJD - @JdtheopinionatedBari - @Jsaint_

This week we had two special guests on the show, Lord Kayso and Chris Decastro.We tapped into Lord Kayso latest project "MOOR CHORES" (2:50), Chris finding his identity through music (11:15), identifying positive male role models (30:00), the male ego (49:30), giving thanks to the ancestors (56:00) and more!If you like what you heard please leave a rating and subscribe.Crew JD - @JDtheopinionatedBari - @JSaint_Lord Kayso - @LordkaysoChris Decastro - @itschrisdecastro 

This week we had the pleasure of having Romè founder of Vibes Texas, Graham Malice founder of The Waiting List (TWL) and Wolf on the program. We spoke about the start of Vibes Texas (4:20), Graham approach to the scene in Dallas (11:50), Wolf reasonings on moving to New York (28:10), shooting your shot (35:00), men being approached by women (49:00) and more!If you like what you heard please leave a rating and subscribe, thank you. The CastJD- JDtheopinionatedBari - @jsaint_Romè - @RomiiraeGraham Malice - @grahammaliceWolf - @_wolftaylor

This week we the fellas tapped into meditation with Tacai. We start off the podcast with breath techniques in order to slow you down, Tacai discusses his reasoning on why he started meditating (5:15), the right setting for mediation (15:30), determining when you are meditating correctly (29:50), discovering life through nature and spirituality (40:30), meditating with your significant other (49:45), importance of emotional intelligence (53:10) and more!If you like what you heard please subscribe & rate. Thank you!Guest: @tacai_drydenCast: @Jdtheopinionated, @Jsaint_

On this weeks episode the guys tap into JD's recent trip to Arizona and him tapping into nature (3:05), the fellas get into black people gatekeeping one another & the destruction that carries (49:50), the reasons on why men aren't vulnerable amongst each other (59:45) and more!You enjoyed this episode please be sure to subscribe and leave a rating.The Cast: JD - @JdtheOpinionatedBari - @Jsaint_

This week the guys tapped into feeling that creative block and the best ways to overcome them (3:40). Bari shares his thoughts about about quarter life crisis (22:15), importance of taking risks (33:00), feelings towards living abroad for a love one (51:00) and more!If you like what you heard please subscribe and rate!The CastJD - @JDtheOpinionatedBari - @Jsaint_

On this episode the fellas had friend of the show Darmante join us for a real in depth talk. The guys touched on the breakfast club (7:00), importance of not being a dinner date guy (23:40), Bari has a message for the translucents (32:35), implementing new practices (45:20), semen retention (1:06:50) and more!If you like what you heard, please subscribe and leave a rating.The guest: Darmante (@darmanteg)The Cast: JD (@JDtheOpinionatedBari (@Jsaint_)Yomi (@thehomieyomi

This week the gang is back with interesting stories. JD confronts his issues with Barbers (3:40), men rejecting women (18:00), *NEW SEGMENT* Black Fact *(30:40), learning to master life (45:00) and more!If you enjoyed what you heard please subscribe and leave a rating.The CastJD - @JDtheOpinionatedBari - @Jsaint_Yomi - @thehomieyomi

This week we did things a little different. We tapped into music like the old days and shared thoughts on a few things. UK Hiphop Scene: (5:00)Recap so far: (7:00)Hate o'clock: (29:00)Quick Hitters (42:00) and more!If you like what you heard please subscribe and rate! Thank You!Follow the castJD - @JDtheOpinionatedBari - @Jsaint_Wolf - @_wolftaylor

This week the guys sit down with two unfamiliar voices Imani and Jordan. They tapped into a heavy subject what does being black mean (6:10)? The solutions to black unity (16:45), difference between cute vs. sexy (38:40), best way to approach women (55:10) and more!If you like what you heard please leave a rating and subscribe. The CastImani/@ohgeemaniiJordan/@jvojordanJD/@jdtheopinionatedBari/@jsaint_Yomi/@thehomieyomi 

This week It was Bari birthday so things got a little out of hand. This will probably be the most unconventional pod you will ever listen to but please enjoy, grab a drink with us and wish our co-host a happy birthday. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave a rating. The CastJD - @JDtheOpinionatedBari - @Jsaint_Bri - @belladonnaa__Kash - @baaaaaaassssssshhhhhhh

This week the guys come together and talk about random topics. They tapped into their viral moment on TikTok (2:00), JD opens up about his dating life (7:00), making a point to travel more (18:45), sharing thoughts on Jayland Walker murder (29:00), world coming to an end scenario (40:00) & more!If you like what you heard please subscribe and rate.Follow the crewJD (@JDtheOpinionated)Bari (@Jsaint_)Yomi (@thehomieyomi)

This week Briana (Bella donna), and Taylor (Mama Photog) joined the podcast again. They unpacked the Roe vs. Wade situation and all shared their takes on the matter (11:00), shifted mood and energy into talking about hoe tales (26:00), what kills a man ego during sex (41:30), communication before sex (1:00:00) and more!Like what you heard please subscribe and rateFollow the castJD - (@JDtheOpinionated)Bari - (@Jsaint_)Taylor - (@mama.photog)Briana - (@belladonnaa__)

This week we had the pleasure of having friends of the show Mamaphotog and Bella up. We tapped into how It feels to be newly single (3:09), JD unpacking his story (12:29), what is the soft life (18:12), the struggles of being single (46:15) and more.If you like what you heard, please subscribe and rate.Follow the castIn Living Black (@inlivingblack)JD (@JDtheopinionated)Bari (@Jsaint_)Briana (@belladonaaa___)Mamaphotog (@mama.photog)

Happy Juneteenth!Fresh off last week big guest the fellas sit down and have a casual conversation. Yomi thinks JD future girl is international (5:05), JD taps into his birthday celebration (15:05), the fellas think about visiting Atlanta for some activities (39:50), touched base on Something In the Water Festival (52:00) and more!If you enjoyed what you heard please subscribe and rate!Follow the guysJD (@JDtheOpinionated)Bari (@Jsaint_)Follow the podcastIn Living Black (@InLivingBlack) 

On this episode of In Living Black the guys tapped in with weezywtf from WHOREible decisions podcast. They touched on weezy first experience being a podcaster on a festival stage performing (3:23), beginnings of WTF MEDIA STUDIOS (7:06), what makes ILB hungry after all of these years in the game (17:22), the pressures of entertaining (22:47), current landscape of podcasting (34:18), dating while podding (55:11) and more!If you enjoyed what you heard and want to hear more from us please subscribe and rate. We'll be back next Sunday!

On this episode JD and Bari tap into why people think JD is a hotep, the 6 month hiatus,  what makes us feel seen and more!

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This week the guys come in for their final show...(for now)We touch base on the podcast ending (1:09), why routine matters (6:20), choosing between purpose or provision (18:53), the art of growing within your mental (35:00), the guys send off their final farewells (50:00) and MORE!Thank you guys for all of the support, It has never gone unnoticed. We love you for real!

This week the gang got vulnerable with singer/songwriter Winston Ward. We tapped into what love means to us, what is the inspiration behind his music, true meaning of being heartbroken, lessons learned from relationships that failed, fatherhood, loving someone more than they love you, reason behind his podcast "Rise of the Creative Podcast" and more!Merch for the fall at inlivingblack.com

This week we had stars Amanda Scott & Rob Lee from "Sweet Life" on HBO Max join us.We tapped into how they got onto Sweet Life, being on TV for the first time, sharing their stories in front of the camera, what they learned from attending a HBCU, how Amanda picked up real estate, Rob pursuing his dream on being a comedian, life after the show being aired, Amanda talks in depth about her brand "The Kollection" and more!*Zoom audio may be low, tap into our youtube at In Living Black to hear It louder*Merch available at inlivingblack.com

This week we had friend of the show join us Alec. We tapped into being friends with the opposite sex while being attracted to them, importance on social media in today's society, financial responsibility as a young adult & how to effects happiness and more!Please be sure to subscribe, rate, leave a comment and share with those that would be interested. Fall has approached us, get your In Living Black hoodies and sweatshirts at inlivingblack.com 

On this episode we sat down with the homie Dane Richards (12:30), gave our takes on Drake CLB project, he spoke about understanding the industry, building his team, what women we like, boundaries in the bedroom & more!Help support us by going to inlivingblack.comCop some MERCH!

Please subscribe/rate/shareThis week the guys sat down with Bobby G from the Bronx. He talks about where his love for HipHop started, how therapy made his music better, spirituality helping him lead in the right path, producing his own music, where he see's himself in the industry in the future, label or independent and more!Support us by going to inlivingblack.com and purchasing. 

This week JD & Bari tap back into the music.JD shares his experience in Chicago recently (3:30), first reaction to Kanye West "Donda" project (15:00), thoughts on Kendrick making a statement with his new verse (40:00), what we expect from Drake next project "CLB" (50:00) and more!Please subscribe if you haven't already, rate and share!Merch for sale at inlivingblack.com

This week JD & Bari sit down with KR Jones and a trainer called Tony from Off the Strength podcast. We tapped into how they came together, how important fitness (wellness) is to them & when It became important, shared our thoughts on the mandated vaccination rule in the State of New York, sharing thoughts on attraction with someone just because everyone else is attracted to them, thoughts on the current music space and more!Merch available on inlivingblack.com, FREE SHIPPING & Afterpay available. 

This week gang sits down with writer/director/creative director Ray Smiling. We talked about having creative control in the marketing industry, working at Rockstar Games, writing blogs on music, JD sharing his moment of imposter syndrome, touched on how important having a team is, marketing targeting the black & brown community, feeling obligated as a black creative to spread the black narrative and more!Support us by shopping our merch at inlivingblack.com

This week episode we sat down with Will, creator of Funny Hunny. JD shares his experience with Will "Funny Hunny", Will shares his story on how he came into the Cannabis industry, he then breaks down his products & shares his passions behind them, Sha talks about a negative presence that taught her a lesson and more!Support In Living Black by going to In Living Black website.inlivingblack.com

This week Shanice joined us once again. We recap the week we had, discussed the mandatory vaccination rule in New York, taking your childhood for granted, not being prepared for adulthood, the traumas & the beautiful memories of growing up, messages being received from the universe and MORE!If you would like to support us visit our website inlivingblack.com GRAB SOME MERCH!  

This week the guys get into their financial talk with AJ the Don. We tapped into his childhood, what & who made him to what he is now, the losses & gains in the stock game, stock tips, his many different hustles, financial literacy in the black communities, what he plans to do for communities going forward and MUCH MORE!Support us by purchasing merch on inlivingblack.comThank you!

This week the guys are back and joined by Shanice & Kimberly. We shouted out Biz Markie and all that he as done for the culture, needing someone of the opposite sex & the same sex, having uncomfortable conversations with women, breaking generational trauma, Bari touching story & MORE!Merch available on inlivingblack.com

This week the guys are back with some new & old friends of the show Shanice & Najee. We touched based on our week, black people doing psychedelics, JD ruff time dealing with life, the feeling of needing someone & more!Merch available at inlivingblack.com