Sophisticated Black Man

As a disclaimer, the words spoken in this episode are of my own accord and a right of free speech. With that disclaimer out of the way, today's episode talks about the state of education (specifically public education), how school choice will lead more parents to sending their kids to private school over public school, and why that is beneficial for some. I also provide some personal examples of the major factors of the decline of education, and I explain how I am more than a "classroom teacher". Plus there are some small life updates as well. Again, this is a work of art and literature. Educators in different states, if you're experiencing or have experienced sorta the same things, please let me know! Enjoy!

In this 2 of 2 doubleheader episode of this week, I April Fools prank you with an episode about lawn care and maintenance and talk about something that has been embedded in the African-American culture and that is of course the cookout. I talk about the origins of the cookout, with its beginnings in the Native American culture and how it lead to a complex relationship between Natives and Black people, plus about how to spot signs that your food may or may not be good. Plus, I reminisce about my childhood cookout memories and the love and jubilee spread during those times. Finally, it's the Wrap Up. So put on your best grilling shoes, put on your favorite cookout tunes, and let's get this grill fired up! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamar-burke/message

In this 1 of 2 scheduled doubleheader for this week, we talk about the topic that a lot of you probably weren't thinking about, but wondered about and that is time or the concept of it. Let's be honest, 24 hours in a day isn't enough for most people to do any and all things they want to do. We talk about the origins of time. how your circadian rhythm plays into that effect and why the tern "CPT" is actually detrimental to Black culture. I also give a break down of what my daily schedule looks like and why I think 30 hours of Mars still wouldn't be enough to accomplish what I would want to do. Then it's the Wrap Up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamar-burke/message

Hey, I know what I said earlier in the year...it's fine, everything is fine. This is just a small taste of what is coming next. This is the short life update as well as the birthday episode to celebrate the SBM's 29th birthday and a job posting for those who have experience in audio/video editing. If you're interested, please send me an email with resume @jamarburke44@gmail.com. Venmo and Cashapp are in the episode. Enjoy and holla at ya boy! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamar-burke/message

In this first episode of the new year and first episode of this series, I explore more of the nerdier side of things and that is comic books. We've all heard Captain America, Iron Man, Spiderman, Superman, etc. But what about Lion Man? Ace Harlem? Lobo? Luke Cage, Black Panther? Spawn? These are just some of the most influential black comic book characters that we in the black community have come to appreciate. We talk about the origin of black superheroes, the first Black comic book, how it lead to the creation of black superheroes in comics and how those creations have lead to the landscape we have today of Black Comic book characters. I also talk about my favorite Black Comic book characters and my favorite non-Black Comic book character (who, in a sense, can relate to the Black struggle). So, kick off your shoes, relax your feet, and enjoy listening to this episode on MLK Day! Sweet Christmas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamar-burke/message

To keep it short, thank you all for listening to and sticking with the podcast this year. With your support, we can make this podcast the best one in 2024. Enjoy :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamar-burke/message

In this year's SBM Holiday Special, I go over my Top 5 favorite Black Christmas Movies. This list, I feel like, is a list that most of the African-American community can agree on as well as some of those in the Caucasian community as well. Some movies were left off, (not intentionally of course), 2 were honorable mentions and 1 got dragged through the mud because of how not funny it is (you know what movie you are). So enjoy this list, my lovely voice (and 2 not yet sponsored ad reads) as my gifts to you. Very Merry Holidays to y'all! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamar-burke/message

In this second episode of a two episode doubleheader, I tackle the hottest political news stories in the news cycle, and no I'm not talking about the dumpster fire that is American politics. I'm talking about the current conflicts having in the Middle East and in Eastern Europe, in the former Eastern Bloc: The Ukraine-Russo conflict/war and the Israel-Hamas conflict/war. I talk about the facts that I know about both conflicts and I give my honest opinion on each subject. These are my opinions, so feel free to agree or disagree to what I have to say, that's the beauty of it all! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamar-burke/message

In this return episode, I give an update on how my life has been going since the last time an episode came out (last one was June 6 of this year), so it's been quite some time, but we are mos definitely back. I talk about getting married, becoming a coach, new place of employment, and of course starting a family. Like Wayne said, Sorry 4 the Wait! Please enjoy this life update! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamar-burke/message

In this week's episode, I talk about a topic that I am surprised no one thought about telling me to talk about from the beginning. What is considered the body's true life force (outside of water), what gives the body its soul, its energy. I'm, of course, talking about FOOD. This episode talks about every part of the world and the cultures it has blessed us with, the origin of Soul Food and the foods that were formed from it, and how the continuation of it for many generations in the Black community has lead to many adverse health effects, but has also lead the way for it to be included and even inspired other cultures to incorporate Soul Food into their culture. Plus, I talk about my expanded pallet of tasting and I give my top 5 food cultures ever, of all time. Then of course, it's the Wrap Up. There's a few important messages in this week's Wrap Up, so please be sure to listen to everything that is going on in the SBM and BSH podcasts. Also, follow the SBM podcast and the BSH on Spotify because we appreciate the support (and because Spotify has messed up how they now monetize podcast episodes.) So please, enjoy, subscribe, and follow. :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamar-burke/message

In this "controversial" episode, I go over the top two most racist films ever made in the history of film. This topic was inspired by a dinner conversation about Disney and how blatantly racist Disney was in the 20th Century. THUS, this episode was born and I talk about four films that have been deemed by historians as being some of the most controversial films made in terms of stereotyping of African Americans and African American culture, including the use of white actors in blackface, use of Southern African-American dialect by white actors, the KKK being depicted as the heroes, helping to preserve American values, protect women white and promote white supremacy, but also are in the Library of Congress and the National Film Registry because of them being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, ONE OF THESE FILMS DID NOT ALLOW THE LEAD ACTOR, WHO WAS BLACK, IN THE MOVIE, WHICH WAS ABOUT A BLACK MAN AND HIS STORIES, TO ATTEND THE PREMIRE OF SAID MOVIE IN A NOW PREDOMINATLY BLACK CITY...BECAUSE HE WAS BLACK. This topic frustrated me so much in the beginning, but the ending helped picked my spirits up and I hope it does the same for you (as well as informs you). Enjoy this episode :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamar-burke/message

Hello my faithful listeners. Guess who's back? Back again. Unfortunately it is not Shady, but instead it's me! Your favorite SBM aka the Sophisticated Black Man. After a very long (almost 6 months, yeesh) hiatus, the SBM Podcast is back and in a new and hopefully enjoyable segment! That's right, I have now added in video podcasts as a part of my new format (although this is only currently available for Spotify users, everyone else will still get the audio version of it). But nonetheless, it feels great to be back recording the podcast for y'all again and I promise to not keep you guys waiting (at least for a long time like that again ;) ). In this triumph return to the podcast, I talk about the brand new format for the show and how it will be presented for an episode every so often. But the meat and potatoes of this podcast will be spent talking about everyone's favorite sport: wrasslin or wrestling for those who want proper English. We talk about the origins of it, from its Greco-Roman that everyone recognizes today as the actual sport, to where it became profitable in the 50s and 60s, how Black people have been participating in "sports entertainment" since slavery, to where it is today and how Black wrestlers of old (Rocky Johnson and company) have led to the rise of predominant Black wrestling. I also talk about my experiences watching wrasslin as a young Black kid, including the John Cena obsessions' to recently watching the latest WrestleMania. Again, it feels great to be back recording and providing the best content I possibly can, all for you guys. Welcome to year 2, season 3! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamar-burke/message

In this 2nd episode of a 3 headed tripleheader of episode releases, I talk about conventions, concerts, and festivals...and there isn't much discussion there in terms of it. Whether it's EDM festivals, Ren faires, or the conventions of the world (including Comic-Con, Dragon-Con, etc.), White folk have that category locked up...for now. The Black community has started to host their versions of said festivals and it's quickly gaining steam. I also talk about my brief (and I mean very brief) experience of attending a Ren faire and will be attending another one this upcoming weekend. Of course, finally it's the Wrap Up. Enjoy this very short episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

As explained in the segment title, life is good ya know? I talk about what's been going here lately in the life of the of the Sophisticated Black Man (talking about me of course). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

It is officially Election Day here in the United States and its territories (that means you Guam, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico). It's your God given (not really God given) right to vote (or not to vote). My PSA is very simple for both those who live in the state of South Carolina, and for the rest of the country: GO VOTE (don't, really doesn't matter to me.) But don't start complaining about issues you're voicing your opinion on if you didn't vote on said issues...just makes sense. So seriously, go do your due diligence and GO VOTE. This is your one and only PSA (at least until 2024) to GO VOTE. Plz and Thank you :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this second episode of the episode of this episode doubleheader, I talk about the Big 3 of social dating applications in society today: Tinder (the bot infested/hookup app), Bumble (the more friendlier copycat where women make the first move), and Hinge (the most user friendly app) and its predecessors, Kik and Plenty o Fish and how dating apps have lead most people to become more anti-social when it comes to dating. Plus I talk about my (unfortunate?) experience with dating apps and how I've given up one app in particular (looking at you Tinder) and why I'm going back to the old fashioned way of attracting the opposite sex. Finally, it's the Wrap Up. Check me out on Rover and support the podcast! Appreciate all the listeners out there! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this first episode of an episode doubleheader, we talk about animals and how human beings managed to successful domesticate most of the animals on the planet. While some have more successful (such as cats and dogs), others have not been as successful (looking at you crocs and gators). Plus, I go over my experience with animals, talk about my past doggos and my future doggos I would like and breakdown the stereotypes that Black people only own two breeds of dogs. Then of course, it's the Wrap Up. New equipment means new voice and better listening experience for all my listeners out there! Also if you need someone to housesit, dogsit/catsit, and walk your dog, find me on Rover! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this second episode of an episode doubleheader, I'm starting a new series, called the Mental Health Checkup. This is a series that will be focusing on, highlighting and bringing more awareness to talking about mental health, not just in May, but every month as well. This is where anyone, myself or any guests, can talk about how their mental health has been going or if they're just looking for a place to vent their frustrations. These type of episodes are judgement free, where everyone has a voice and I decided to be the guinea pig for this first episode about how my mental health has been in the past of couple of months. Hope you guys enjoy and thank you for the continued support on the podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this first episode back from a long and unexpected hiatus, I go over two topics that not a lot of the Black Community talk about and that is going on health journeys, fixing your physical, mental, and emotional health. We also discuss how health insurance helps pays for said health journeys.. or how it doesn't always pay for health journeys. Most of what we can do to change our lifestyles involves a minor necessary tweak, while others may require a little bit more of professional help. And when it comes to getting professional help, let's just say...insurance isn't worth it sometimes, especially when it comes to mental health. I also talk about my health journey from being a chubby, (somewhat unfunny) black kid to the figure I am today, just in a wider body and talking about how to balance out those 3 health categories. Then of course, it's the Wrap Up. It's great to be back recording these episodes on temporary equipment. Thanks to Kyle for staying on me about recording these episodes and thank you all for the support on the last episode, it was very much appreciated! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this week's episode, I talk about one of the busiest times of the year for those in love and for once I am not referring to Valentine's Day. I'm talking about wedding season! Apparently, from March to late May, early June is prime wedding season and this episode is in reverse for the first time ever on this podcast. I talk about my wedding experiences first, from all 4 weddings I've attended in the past 6 years. Then I talk about the few similarities between Black and White weddings and the many differences between Black and White weddings. Then of course, it's the Wrap Up for the week! It's going to be a busy month for the podcast, so of course have fun listening to all of the content coming out this month and thank you all for your support! Let's keep this going! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this first ever Easter special, I talk about the rich history and tradition of Easter and Passover. Surprisingly, there are many different variations on how to celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and more interestingly, when to celebrate it. I also ask the question we've all been thinking about...what the hell does a bunny and eggs have to do with the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? Like seriously, what does a 4 legged animal and eggs have to do with this holiday? Can anyone answer that for me? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this first bonus episode of the season, I talk about vivid dreams and nightmares. I go over the causes of vivid dreams and nightmares, what factors contribute to my vivid dreams and then I tell you guys about my recent dreams (please don't judge me). Enjoy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this week's episode, I talk about the origins of music in black culture, from its early days of hymnals and African folklore songs, often made during slavery times to help runaway slaves find their way to freedom to the 20th Century and introduction of Jazz in the roaring 20s, through the 30s and 40s, and how one man changed the course of music as we know it (meaning he took credit for something that was made in Black Culture). Plus, I break down my music library of the genres I listen to from rock, rap, hip hop, pop, soul and RnB and why white culture needs to be stopped when it comes to how comfortable they are with trying to Crip Walk. Then finally of course, it's The Wrap Up. Stay tuned for the Bonus episode about vivid dreams and nightmares and causes of it (in my case at least). Thanks for the birthday love and wishes as well as the continued support of the podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

On this second episode of the season, I give a "brief" overview on Black History Month (because it isn't my job to educate you on the importance African-Americans have had on everything in the history of the US) and I talk about why it's celebrated in the shortest month of the calendar year (we get an extra day during Leap Year's, yay!) and not celebrated every month. I then go over why President's Day is also during Black History Month...even though...nevermind.  Finally, I wrap up the episode with a few Black inventors you may not know about. Happy Black History Month everyone! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

Welcome to the first episode of the new season/year of the SBM podcast! In this episode, I give a brief life update about what's been going on since the last episode dropped in 2021 (essentially the season finale). I also talk about what's new going forward with the podcast. Thank you guys so much for the support on the previous episode, which garnered 14 views, and the continued support on the podcast! It's very much appreciated! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this pre Christmas episode, I talk about the best topic to bring during the Holidays and that of course is Politics! In the white household, it is a topic that can separate the black sheep from the rest of their family and create family tension that lasts for years. In the black household, it's nothing like that, it's quite "normal" for the most part. I talk about the history of politics for Black America and how much the political landscape is changing in favor (or not in favor) of African Americans in the US. Then I talk about my political alignment, which is very straight forward. The it's the Wrap Up. A few days until Christmas and Kwanza, so stay tuned to those episodes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

It's Thanksgiving! On this Turkey Day special, we go over the dark history of the "first" Thanksgiving meal. Based off the book by David Silverman titled "This Land Is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving", it breaks down the historical inaccuracies of this Native tribe and its dealings with the Pilgrims and other rival Native tribes and how Thanksgiving became how it's known today. Plus, we break down Black and White Thanksgiving (yes there is a difference) and it's one of the most controversial segments I have ever done. Finally, it's the Turkey Day Wrap Up. I am thankful for all of my friends and family and oddly enough, those who broke the old mold of me to create the new mold of myself. But most of all, I am thankful for everyone out there who has and continues to listen the podcast week in and week out. You keep me going and I appreciate it. Happy Thanksgiving!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this (almost) return to form episode, I talk about Black people and something everyone should do now and in the future: Being financially responsible. What I mean by this is coming up with a savings percentage rate that tells you how much to put away from your take home pay and how much to live off your income. The blog post (which was suggested to me by one of my listeners) is called "The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement" and it's by the Mr. Money Mustache website (www.mrmoneymustache.com) that goes more in depth with this concept. Plus, I talk about my personal finance journey, from opening a Roth IRA account to deciding between a 401k or a 403b to setting up my financial future for myself and my generations to come. Finally, it's the Wrap Up, which will talk about my future as far as personal journey. I'm feeling better and I'm hoping you guys enjoy this episode and the Turkey Day episode coming out on Thursday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

It's another update episode for everyone, talking about what's been going on and what's going to happen moving forward for myself and the podcast as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this special, I talk the origins of Veterans Day, which was/is originally known as Armistice Day in other countries, how it originated, and what impact it has had on the world today. Thank you to all those who have served our country and all of those who continue to serve our country. We salute and thank you!

Hey Everyone, your friendly neighborhood Blackman here! Sorry for that weird guy taking over, but I am back now! This special episode is for everyone out there that has been supporting the show since its inception in March of 2021. You guys have not only been keeping the podcast going. but have been keeping me going as well. 212 plays may not seem like a lot to some people, but it is a lot to me. From multiple continents to those of all ages, this podcast is for everyone and I mean everyone. There's going to be name drops, a lot of me talking, but it's what I wanted to do and it is what my fellow listeners deserve. Please enjoy this episode and again, thank you for being a dedicated and supportive listener to the Sophisticated Black Man podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

Hello friendly listeners, this is Scary J here, bringing you the Scary Hours series finale and thus the end of me :(. In this final episode of the series, we talked about the holiday most associated with the month of October: Halloween! We go over the origins of the holiday, which has its roots in Celtic traditions, how it was molded into Christianity, and how it evolved into becoming all about candy, costumes, and trick-or-treating. It's a sad time for me to be leaving. but maybe I'll return soon...….Enjoy! :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

Welcome back to Week 3 of Scary Hours. In this episode, I go over two of the most well-known types of scaries: Ghosts and Goblins, not to be confused with the video game series of the same name. I go over the origins of Goblins as well as several different sub-types of them (which there are a few of them). Then I talk about the origins of ghosts, give out some ghost story recommendations, and talk about my belief in ghostly apparitions. Finally, it's the Ghostly Wrap Up (see what I did there?) So sad that there is only one more episode of this series :(. I've enjoyed taking over the show from your "friendly neighborhood Black Man", so I'll be sure to make sure my last episode blows your socks off. Enjoy, don't get too scared :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

Welcome back to this week's Scary Hours. In this very brief episode, I go over the history of Urban Legends and Myths, how long they've been around, from Greek times all the way up to modern day. I also go over different video game Urban Legends, because they are just as scary as other Urban Legends. Watch out for the Candyman and the Slender Man :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

Hello friendly listeners. Your friendly, neighborhood black man isn't here this week and won't be for the foreseeable future. My name is Scary J and I'll be taking over the podcast for the next couple of weeks. Welcome to the SBM's Scary Hours, a series premiering in the month of October and dedicated to everything spooky and scary. In this episode, we talk about the Horror genre from the 1950s through present times. We go over creature features, psychological horrors, thrillers, and slasher films. Welcome to spooky season :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

Here's a short, little update about the SBM podcast and the We Da Souf podcast network. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

On this return from hiatus episode, we talk about science, mainly outer space and we get schwifty in this one. We talk about space exploration, how I think there should be more POC in STEM programs across the country, specifically in low income neighborhoods, and the biggest scenario ever: what if the aliens did invade? What would we do? How would we respond? Plus, I talk how I am a scientist, and I would 100% help in the colonialization and industrialization of Mars and then how I believe the dumb aliens would attack Earth, but not the smarter ones. Finally, it's the Wrap Up. Welcome back to the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this episode, we get real deep and personal about something else that has been plaguing the Black population: Mental Health. More specifically, the negative stigma that is attached with mental health. Time and time again, black people are often dismissed and forgotten when the subject of mental health is brought up. I talk about how many famous black celebrities and superstars bring up their mental health and how it's affected them in their daily lives, especially during peak performances. Plus, I talk about my struggles with my mental health and talk about my everyday fight with anxiety, depression, and PTSD and suicidal thoughts. Finally, I give The Wrap Up. If you or a loved one struggles with mental health, need someone to talk, or on the verge of a mental health crisis, please feel free to contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this part 1 of a two part series, we talk about Black Men and education when it comes to the classroom and of course I had to have my Brodie bro, Antwan "Poe" Martin, on to talk about his experience being a young black male educator in the North, which is vastly different than how it is to be a young black male educator in the South. We talk about programs to help get more black men into education, teaching style in the North compared to the South, building those fundamental relationships, and mainly why we became educators. Part 2 will focus on outside the classroom, so stay tuned for that one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this episode, we discuss another favorite topic of mine and that is guns! Sorry, "firearms", same thing. We talk about the limitations put in place for African-Americans to even own a gun, much less be aloud to use and why gun laws today are historically and inherently racist to Black people. Plus, I talk about my experience with firearms and how shifted the movement from anti-gun to gun-friendly in my household. Lastly, I give the Wrap Up (that's what it's being called now), talking about what's coming next. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

On this episode, I talk about and give a (very) brief history on the 5 main religions/lifestyles and compare them to each other in similarity and discuss the differences between imperialism and religious imperialism (spoilers, there is none). Plus, I talk about my religious beliefs, what I grew up on, and what my beliefs are now and in the future. Finally, I wrap up the episode and give a quick life update for the listeners after a 2 week hiatus! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

On this second special of the week, it's Father's Day!(It was on Sunday when this special comes out). On this episode, I give all dads their props and roses for the same thing or things they do, like I did for the moms at there. Dad, like moms, deserve a break and all the love and support from their kids and others. I also get personal about losing my dad, and the foundation he left for me when comes to raising my own kids. This is tear shedder of a special, so I do hope you enjoy it! This is for you, Joe Burke. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

On this 3rd SBM special, it's Juneteenth! (or by the time this comes out it's after Juneteenth, but the point remains the same). I talk about the origins of Juneteenth and how going forward, it should be celebrated the same way MLK day and Black History Month is celebrated. This is the reason why I started the podcast, why I love being black, and why I won't stop being black any time soon. This special is for Black people, allies of Black people, and racists who complain about Juneteenth being a national holiday, but don't complain about getting an extra day off! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

On this week's episode, I talk about one of the greatest blessings on Earth in my opinion: Kids! I talk about the origins of Black people taking care of other people's kids since the beginning of this country's existence (particularly during slavery of course) and all the way through to modern day, where black grandmas and mother still take on that role of taking care of others, their motherly instincts kicking in. I also talk about how kids are NOT accidents or burdens, they're just born into their given situations. Plus, I talk about my experiences with kids and how I am the (or strive to be) Funcle Mar Mar (fun uncle). Finally, I give my final thoughts and hints at next week's episode ;) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

This special podcast episode is dedicated to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to our country, especially the African-American soldiers who gave up two sacrifices, from the beginning of our country's founding all the way through World War II. They sacrificed the freedom to show they could along side their white brethren for a country that didn't want them to fight, as well as sacrificing their lives and returning back a country that didn't want them or see them as equal in the beginning. Thank you to the ancestors of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, the 369th Infantry Regiment, the 761st Tank Battalion, the 92 Infantry Division, and the 332 Fighter Group/Expeditionary Operations Group for the sacrifices they made. We appreciate and are thankful for it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this week's episode, it's about jobs! Nope not Steve, I'm talking about the thing majority of Americans and people all over the world do everyday and that is work. I talk about the origins of terrible jobs starting with, of course, slavery. Some of y'all thought about it before, I know I have, and we talk about how corpos (corporations) truly do not care about a worker's well being, especially when it comes to Black folk. Plus, I talk about my job experience so far and how it's ok to change your profession to better suit you. Lastly, I'll go over my final thoughts and talk next week's special episode for Memorial Day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this first ever SBM podcast special, it's all about the mamas and why they're the best human beings on the face of the Earth. I talk about the constant sacrifices, accomplishments, and all around humility mothers show every single day. Also, I remind everyone to hug, kiss, and tell their moms they love them every single day. You should also listen to Dear Mama by Tupac as well because that should be the National Anthem of Mother's Day, change my mind. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

On this week's episode of the podcast, I geek and nerd out about one of my favorite things to do and that's play video games. I talk about the rise of E-sports during the height of the pandemic, the Brotha behind the invention of the modern day commercial video game cartridge, and why Black ownership and Black E-sports teams need to be a thing. Plus, I talk about my first home console(s) and why I don't just play sports games as the stereotypes suggest. Let's get down and nerdy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this week's episode, I have on my good, best friend Paul Hoberek and we talk about a wide range of topics including how we met as friends, things I was introduced to by him, the pandemic, sports, and what's it like to be a (future) dad. It's a shootin the shit type of episode filled with laughs and laid backness, a much different tone from the last couple of episodes, so enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

In this week's episode, I talk about something that has become a charged topic in recent years and that is Black Men/Women vs. Policing. It's one of America's longest pandemics/wars that has been going on for far too long because of it's deeply rooted and dark past and why recent events haven't helped deescalate the ongoing situation. I also talk about the good apples and the bad apples, and why my personal experience with law enforcement isn't and won't be the same as other Black Men's/Women's experiences. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamar-burke/message

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