Self Shoots the Sh!t

A light spoiler review of Invincible season 1, Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Mortal Kombat.  Also a small life update

A short farewell to DMX and a few thoughts on Hubert Davis who compromised himself to get ahead.Outro Song: DMX-X Gon Give it to You

Today I discussed Paul Pierce's termination from ESPN and the intersection of legality and morality.  While the two have a lot of overlap, they are not the exact same thing.  Paul Pierce IG live: Paul Pierce WILD Instagram Live | IG Live Gone Wrong - YouTubeOutro Song: Project Pat-Break Da Law ft. Three Six Mafia

In light of the recent attacks, if you want to be an ally, these are some places where you can start:www.advancingjustice-aajc.orghttps://givebutter.com/enoughisenoughwww.asianmhc.orgWe can not allow hate to exist, regardless of who is targeted.

It is the end of black history month 2021, but it is not the end of black history. Our history continues going forward and it is time to celebrate what we have done.Intro Song: Lil Jon-Grande FinaleOutro Song: Erykah Badu-On and On

Its time to talk about the dreaded N-word and its current ramifications. It is an often debated term and the subject of many heated arguments. Its my turn to wade into the fire and weigh in on the N-word.Intro Song: C-Murder-Down for my Niggas YG-My Niggas Lil Wayne-Sky is the LimitOutro Song:Lupe Fiasco-Audubon Ballroom

Get your education! Whether at an HBCU, a PWI and on your own, seek knowledge. Education was denied to black people. We should honor our ancestors and gain all the knowledge that we can. Read a book!Intro Song: Bomani Armah-Read a BookOutro Song: Kanye West-Power

We should be careful about who we celebrate in the black community. Too many that we hold in high regard are not worthy of our praise.Intro Song: Bobby Schmurda-Hot NiggaOutro Song: Childish Gambino-Redbone

This episode is about language, the basis of communication. Our lives and communities are shaped by language.Intro Song: Nelly-Country GrammarOutro Song: Drake-The Language

Volume 3 is here and we are starting with cultural appropriation and misappropriation. Find out the difference and how it impacts all communities is this short listen!Intro Song: Whitney Houston-I Will Always Love YouOutro Song: Jay-Z-Takeover

I chose to love black and I am happy with that decision.Intro Song: India Arie-Brown SkinOutro Song: Angie Stone-Brother

Just a couple a friendly tips for people in the dating world!Intro Song: Jay-Z-Big PimpinOutro Song: Sade-Smooth Operator

Colorism and the constant fighting between lighter and darker black people is can be traced back to the era of slavery. For an issue so old, I think its time we moved on from the past. Black people range from winter white to the darkest night and we should embrace the diversity within our people...Intro Song: M.E.D.-BlaxicanOutro Song: Jhene Aiko-When We Love

Interracial relationships fall under a lot of scrutiny and for good reason. I discuss the history behind the side eyes interracial relationships get and how we should move forward so everyone can be happy with their partners.Intro Song: U.S.D.A-White GirlOutro Song: Minnie Riperton-Loving You

We love our people and where we are from. Let's continue that and weed out some of the trash still in our communities.Intro Song: Anthony Hamilton-Where I'm FromOutro Song: A$AP Ferg-Work

Family is our first examples of love. Family sets the stage for the rest of our lives. Our childhood, whether good or bad, is going to impact the rest of our life. Its important for our families to take care of our children. Lets get away from baby mama/baby daddy and focus on restoring our black families.Intro Song: Jill Scott-Family ReunionOutro Song: The O'Jays-Family Reunion

This volume is all about love, and it starts with loving yourself!Intro Song: Gnarles Barkley-CrazyOutro Song: Beyonce-Me, Myself and I

Black is not a monolith. We are just a varied and different as any other group of people. Some of us like rap, some of us like old school rock and some of us like heavy metal. I wasn't familiar with black heavy metal artists, so I did some digging and found some. If you are into metal, you can't go wrong with Sevendust.Intro Song: Dobie Gray-Drift AwayOutro Song: Sevendust-Dirty

Just an FYI, you cannot revoke a black card. Knowledge of spades is not a requisite for retaining blackness. Its time to move these blackness gatekeepers out of the way.Intro song: KRS-One-Black, Black, BlackOutro Song: Buddy ft A$AP Ferg-Black

Today I discuss black people in the realms of sci-fi and fantasy! We here, we been here and we ain't going anywhere and some of y'all hate to see it. That's ok. For every notable absence, there is an Eartha Kitt as Catwoman.Intro Song: Lil Wayne, Ty Dolla and XXXtencion-Scared of the DarkOutro Song: Fabo-Geeked Up

Today I discuss representation and why it matters so much for black people and everyone else. We are more than roses growing from the concrete.Intro song: Young Jeezy-President is BlackOutro song: Teyonna Taylor-Rose in Harlem

Have you noticed how similar attitudes towards BLM are to attitudes towards MLK back in the day? If you haven't, I going to point them out today. History repeats itself.Intro song: Joyner Lucas-I'm not RacistOutro song: Lil Baby-The Bigger Picture

Rochester and Hamilton have been the latest recordings a terrible and traumatizing police activity in America. I discuss the latest and their historical implications. Police departments are the descendants of slave catchers.Intro song: Chamillionaire-Riding DirtyOutro song: Future-March Madness

Its the beginning of black history month and I discuss the latest scandal in current black history swirling around rapper TI and his wife, Tiny. Find out why its such a big deal that these allegations are coming against them, and the larger implications for the black community.

The Capitol building has been stormed! Remember that song we sang in school that started with "this land is your land?" Some people have taken that quite literally.

Have your abilities activated yet? I talk with my friend Dr. Ricks about the COVID vaccine, Negro league and our abilities being awakened December 21st!

PornHub decided to make a move this week and Megan Thee Stallion blessed my CashApp $RealDealSelf!

What really happened during the Dallas Twerk Gate and who won the Tyson Jones fight? Find out as I dive into these topics and more in another episode of Self Shoots from the Hip.

What do these people all have in common? Me, talking about them all in one episode! Jam packed with leftover Thanksgiving stuffing! Find me on Twitter @SelfShoots

The Million MAGA March, Kamala as VP and the fallout of the shift in presidencies. Find me on Twitter @SelfShoots

I'm joined by @oncallpod and we discuss voting ads, the passing of Sean Connery and the impact billion dollar companies have on consumers. Share some laughs and get some information at the same time. If you get nothing else out of this episode, vote!

I'm joined by the Off the Record brothers and we went in! We discuss Lebron's latest championship, his impact on and off the court and what black people should expect from our celebrities. We also discuss Ice Cube's latest political moves and what they could possibly mean for black people.

Back at it again with just a tiny bit of help from Slim of the Black Millennial Women podcast @bmwpodcast!Cardi B filing for divorce, Tory Lanez speaks out (sort of) Regina King gets yet another Emmy! If you learn nothing else, PROTECT BLACK WOMEN!

My 69th episode! Nice! I sat down with Tasha @tashatalks to discuss the latest TI scandal. The SEC is accusing him of fraud! We also talked about the myth of the alpha male and why so many men are drawn to this concept of alpha.

I'm joined by the legendary brothas @HighScore510! We talk all things sports including Kyrie's donation to the WNBA and Lou Will's recent misstep. Hold your sides...the laughs are coming!

I'm joined be Glen @GlenThinksStuff! We keep it random and the conversation just flows from movies to movie stars both past and present. We did a lot of thinking and a bit of entangling. Find me on Twitter @SelfShoots. Like, share, follow, subscribe, leave a comment or review please!

I'm joined by @Thisishearmeout of the Hear me Out podcast we went in on everything from the pandemic to Beyoncé concerts and the latest Terry Crews' antics. Find me on Twitter @selfshoots.

I sat down and discussed fatherhood with my best friend Matt Deylius. We discussed the transition to fatherhood and what it means to be a successful father. Find me and all podcast updates on Twitter @selfshoots

I'm joined by legendary Tanei Ricks! We discuss J Cole, Noname, Aunt Jemima and much more. Is it safe for black men to date white women? Find out in this hilarious 66th episode.

To riot or not to riot. That is the question. I dug into the topics of protesting (peacefully or otherwise) with Pastor Larry Sykes of Consolidated Baptist Church. We discuss his experiences while protesting including his arrest. We also discuss other ways to help the movement so we no longer have George Floyds, Breonna Taylors or Ahmaud Arberys.Now is a time to speak. Be heard. Stand for something. I am. Will you?

Self Shoots from the Hip has a new location! Get all of your updates @selfshootsIn this episode I go over the tragedies of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and Sean Reed as well soon COVID inspired innovations.

My first recorded conversation with my father, Juan Self! We discussed the importance of following the advice of experts and how to balance faith and caution.

Hearthstone has a new rotation right around the corner! I talk about some spoilers and some of the cards leaving. I also took a look at skill vs luck. I was blessed to be able to speak with the hosts of Legends of the Innkeeper podcast, Espo and Vastidious! Find their show at Legendoftheinnkeeper.com and find them on Twitter @LotiPodcast

This week's second bonus episode wrapping up my inquiry into the impact of COVID-19. I spoke with @PadawanPhD, Ryan Scott, Jonathan Cowan and Calvin of A Podcast about Something. Check out his podcast and find him on Twitter @APASomething

The first of this week's bonus episodes! I spoke with Nia @yeah_ikr and Jeffrey of FunctionallyDysfunctionalShow about their experiences with COVID-19. Check out his podcast and find him on Twitter @FuncDysfuncShow

I sat down with THE Dominique Dallas, a current educator who is now running for public office! When it comes time to vote, please get out and make your voice heard! If you are in Baton Rouge, consider Dominique Dallas when you visit the polls. Vote Dallas for DPEC district 8 and DSCC 65th district. Visit her site, DomDallas.com for more details. Find her on IG @nikidgarl and check her on Facebook.

Corona virus is everywhere and I talk al about it, the CDC and WHO response. Find out corona's impact and what you should be doing about it in this episode.Follow me on Twitter @MagusoftheM

Weinstein convicted, Spielberg goes into porn. It's getting crazy out here guys. Find my on Twitter and IG @MagusoftheM. Like, share, follow, subscribe

J-Lo and Shakira shake their ass on stage, Gayle King gets dragged and Trump releases a new ad...what is the world coming to? I weigh in on these topics and give some insight for everyone who has been living under a rock.

Corona virus, Kobe passes, Zion makes his NBA debut. It is truly tragic to hear of Kobe dying, but we can all be inspired by his legacy. I had to address Terry Crews' comments as well.