The 1528 Podcast

On the 4th  episode of our 3rd season  we discuss the following:Q1) With hindsight being 20/20, if you were Will Smith and knew what would come from smacking Chris Rock (10 yr suspension from the academy and multiple projects being out on hold) would you have still responded the way you did? - 00:03:40Q2) Since the slap some  black women have been saying that they aren't protected enough (but specifically by black men), yet some of the same people were also saying that they didn't condone Will's actions. So what do you guys think would have made those people happy? What does it take to make women feel protected - 00:26:10~ Now accepting sponsor for future episodes. If you would like to be considered, please email us at the1528podcast@gmail.com or send us a message on any of our social media pages @the1528podcast. Thanks! ~Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our Patreon Account and the YouTube channel to watch the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastNew episodes releasing on the 1st and 15th of every month, just like your paychecks!

On the 4th episode of our 3rd season, Ced takes over the hosting and we discuss the following:Q1) What are your thoughts on Critical Race Theory? - 00:04:36Q2) What do you feel like is behind this becoming such a hot topic and the big push now to remove Critical Race Theory from schools and teachings? - 00:36:46~ We are now accepting sponsor for future episodes. If you would like to be considered, please email us at the1528podcast@gmail.com or send us a message on any of our social media pages @the1528podcast. Thanks! ~Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our Patreon Account and the YouTube channel to watch the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastNew episodes releasing on the 1st and 15th of every month, just like your paychecks!

On the 3rd episode of our 3rd season  we discuss the following:Q1) What are your thoughts on black parents forcing their kids to move out around 18 or after HS graduation more than other races and in what ways has that helped or hurt our community? - 00:05:56Q2) Do you have any personal experience with yourself, friends, or other family where they either benefited or were held back in life due to either being forced to move out or being allowed to continue to live with their parents? - 00:32:30~ Now accepting sponsor for future episodes. If you would like to be considered, please email us at the1528podcast@gmail.com or send us a message on any of our social media pages @the1528podcast. Thanks! ~Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our Patreon Account and the YouTube channel to watch the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastNew episodes releasing on the 1st and 15th of every month, just like your paychecks!

The Deucey episode of our 3rd season is brought to you by - Nontle Jewelry. In this episode we discuss the following:Q1) What do you think about the current situation stemming from the Brain Flores vs the NFL case that's bringing more attention to its minority hiring practices? - 00:????Q2) Looking back at Affirmative Action… Has it overall been hurtful or helpful to the Black Community since its inception? - 00:?????A little bit about our sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Nontle Jewelry - Where jewelry is an art of expression. They have always been friends and supporters of the pod, so please go support them and order your high-end custom necklaces, bracelets, and other merchandise at www.nontlejewelry.com. Use code 1528pod for a one-time 15% off discount.Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our Patreon Account and the YouTube channel to watch the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastNew episodes releasing on the 1st and 15th of every month, just like your paychecks!

The 1st episode of our 3rd season is brought to you by - All Love All Apparel Company. In this episode we discuss the following:Q1) The Fellas give us an update on what's been going on lately and anything that they want to share that's happened since our Season 2 finale in October - 00:03:40Q2) 2021 - A Year in Review: What were some of the memorable events/times of 2021 for you? High, low, takeaways, lessons learned, etc. - 00:16:45Q3) 2022 - We have our eyes on you: Do you have any goals for 2022 or anything that you are excited about and looking forward to? - 00:44:24A little bit about our sponsor: This episode is brought to you by All Love All Apparel Company. They have always been friends and supporters of the pod, so please go support them and order your HBCU and custom merchandise at www.shopallloveall.com. Use code 1528pod for a one time 15% off discount.Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our Patreon Account and the YouTube channel to watch the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastNew episodes releasing on the 1st and 15th of every month, just like your paychecks!

In the 20th and Final episode of the Duecey season we answered fan submitted question for #ASK1528:Q1) If you were married (or in a relationship) but doing dirt on the side, who would you trust with your alibi and why? - 00:06:03Q2) Who is the most likely of the group to invite the prettiest women to a function and why? - 00:13:47Q3) Were all kidnapped. Only one person can talk to the kidnapper. Who would it be and why? - 00:19:40Q4) Who is most likely to have the next kid of the group? - 00:27:26Commercial: Thanks so much for supporting another great season. Please subscribe, leave a review, catch up on our older shows and most importantly BECOME A PATREON SUBCRIBER! - 00:34:20Q5) Could you date a woman that makes more than you? why/why not? - 00:36:35Q6) Would you have a one night stand with a guy for $10million? - 00:55:50Q7) How has 1528 changed the crew? - 01:01:39Thanks so much to our 1st Patreon supporter for Hosting this episode. It was so much fun and we really appreciate you!Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our Patreon Account and the YouTube channel to watch the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the 19th & next to last episode of the Duecey season we discuss the folowing:Q1) Do we think an exception should have been made to have allowed Sha'Carri Richardson to run in her events -00:01:24Commercial: Keep submitting questions for our #Ask1528 shows. We do them every season so it's never too late  -00:33:45Q2) How do we feel about Simone Biles decision to withdraw from events during the Olympics and what do we think about the publics reaction to her doing that?  -00:34:56Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our Patreon Account and the YouTube channel to watch the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the 18th episode of the Duecey season, we finish this seasons Relationship Episodes and talk about the following with our three lovely special guests:Q1) Women, would you date a guy that had a 90 day rule for spending money on you? -00:01:29Q2) Is it fair for a girl to expect for their date to pay for a babysitter if they wanna take em out?  -00:37:30Commercial: Our guest host, Shannon, has a special request for you  -00:48:00Q3) Quavo recently took back the car he gifted his girl. Do we think thats ok? Would we/have we ever done it or had it done to us? and how would we feel if it was done to us?  -00:49:05- You can learn more about Propensities by Terisha Lee and find booking information for Dr. Terisha Lee on her website at www.terishalee.com- You can hear Lauren on her home podcast, Young and Righteous, and follow her Instagram account for more information on when the Lunch with Lauren's are returning at @laurenmelissamCheck out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our Patreon Account and the YouTube channel to watch the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the 17th episode of the Duecey season, we have the first part of our Relationship Episodes this season and talk about the following with our three lovely special guests:Q1) Whats been the biggest thing that you've learned about yourself through your past relationships? -00:03:44Q2) When do you feel comfortable making your relationship known to the masses: posting pics and updating statuses?  -00:16:39Commercial: Please submit questions for the fellas via IG or Facebook to answer on air because we are having another #ASK1528 episode coming later this season and don't forget to go back and listen to the episodes that you missed  -00:38:18Q3) Alot of people have blamed Kanye for their relationship ending, but it's Kim Kardashians 3rd failed marriage... do we think it's fair?  -00:40:05Q4) When do you know a relationship is over?  -00:57:45- You can learn more about Propensities by Terisha Lee and find booking information for Dr. Terisha Lee on her website at www.terishalee.com- You can hear Lauren on her home podcast, Young and Righteous, and follow her Instagram account for more information on when the Lunch with Lauren's are returning at @laurenmelissamCheck out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our Patreon Account and the YouTube channel to watch the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the 14th episode of the Duecey season, we have the first part of our Bad Parenting discussion and talk about the following:Q1) How/when were you introduced to guns? What's your current opinion on gun control in the US? -00:04:30Commercial: Please submit questions for the fellas via IG or Facebook to answer on air because we are having another #ASK1528 episode coming later this season and sign up for our new Patreon Account  -00:35:47Q2) It seems like mass shootings are a lot more prevalent in our lifetimes. Why do we think that is?  -00:36:50Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our Patreon Account and the YouTube channel to watch the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the 14th episode of the Duecey season, we have the first part of our Bad Parenting discussion and talk about the following:Q1) What do you believe is the biggest reason that dads decide not to be in their childrens lives...Toxic mothers? Never wanted the kid? Poor examples? Other? -00:00:40Commercial: Please submit questions for the fellas via IG or Facebook to answer on air because we are having another #ASK1528 episode coming later this season  -00:27:14Q2) When people close to you aren't exhibiting positive parental behaviors or just aren't present in their kids lives, does it impact how you feel about those people? And do you generally speak up to them about it or not?  -00:28:45Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our YouTube channel to watch the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the 14th episode of the Duecey season, we have the first part of our Bad Parenting discussion and talk about the following:Q1) What makes someone a toxic (or bad) mother? -00:06:56Q2) What makes someone a toxic (or bad) father?- 00:35:18Commercial: Our Patreon is live. Please support the show financially if you can. It halps us pay to keep providing you all with great content and to grow into bigger and better productions and giveaways in the future -01:15:00  https://www.patreon.com/the1528podcastQ3) We want to join the recent internet debate and weigh in on the following topic: What is worse for a kid... a toxic mother or an absentee father?  -01:15:50Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our YouTube channel to watch the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the 13th episode of the Duecey season, we discuss the following:Q1) During normal times (pre pandemic) as an employee do you feel like you took enough vacation/PTO time for yourself or did you just work till the wheels fell off? Why? -00:06:45Q2) Do you see that changing after living through the pandemic? - 00:21:40Commercial: Please send us questions that you would want as to answer on air. Another #ASK1528 episode is coming later this season -00:56:12Q3) During the pandemic a lot of people said that if you weren't hustling, starting a business, or leveling up somehow then you wasted all this time. Other people said that the pandemic was mentally rough, so just getting through it was hard enough and you shouldn't feel bad if you just rested during that time to protect your sanity. Which side do you most agree with and how did you use your time during the pandemic?  -00:57:00Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our YouTube channel to watch the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In a Mother's Day Special Episode of the Duecey season, we discuss the following:Q1) What was your relationship like with your mother growing up?  How did that develop over time? -00:04:33Commercial: Thank you so much for all the guest host form submissions, but we are still looking for more as we start to consider people for future interviews, guest hosting, and panelists for segments like the relationship episodes. -01:34:42Interview Snippet: This week Dre sits down with Kentucky State University Men's Head Basketball Coach, Jamaal Jackson -001:36:09Q2) What would you say the biggest and/or most important lessons you've learned from your mother are?  -01:45:59Q3): How has your relationship with your mother impacted who you are and how you act as an adult? -02:02:19Q4): What is one of the fondest memories you have about your mom? -02:20:35Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our YouTube channel to watch the full interview with Coach Jackson as well as the full video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In Episode 11 of the Duecey season, we discuss the following:Q1) Are you comfortable using the N word or do you think that it should be removed from our vocabularies? -00:02:30Commercial: There are some many aspects of our website that we want you to see. Go check out our again and let us know your thoughts. -01:03:22Q2) Dick Gregory is quoted as saying, that Black women and the black church were the two most powerful groups in the history of our country. Agree? Disagree? What are your thoughts on the statement? -01:04:58Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our YouTube channel to watch the video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the Tenth episode of the Deucey season of the podcast we discussed the following:Q1) Van Jones on CNN said black people were afraid to hope in the moments leading up to the announcement. How did you feel leading up to the verdict? - 00:02:30Q2) Does this verdict make you feel better, like we matter now to society? Did you feel relieved at all?- 00:23:40Q3) What do you expect or what would we like to see come next from the movement and social justice in this country? - 01:04:19Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our YouTube channel to watch the video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the Ninth episode of the Deucey season of the podcast we discussed the following:Q1) The recent Demi Lovato documentary has brought back into light the struggles that many child stars often go through as they grow up in the spotlight. Given the issues that many child stars have faced, would you still allow your kids to go that route if it was an option? - 00:08:13Q2) Former NBA All Star Paul Pierce just lost his NBA analyst job because of a IG live where he was having a house party with alcohol and people in bikinis and pool attire. So what are your thoughts on celebrities being held to a higher standard in that manner, seeing how that wouldn't have caused most people any issues with their careers. It's it justified or no?- 00:27:45Commercial: The 1528 Podcast Community Group on Facebook is where all the fun happens after each episode. Become one the 1,600+ people that are already in there and join in on the conversations that follow after each episode. - 00:45:20Q3) This week we lost hip hop legend DMX, RIP Earl Simmons! He lived longer than he ever expected to but there was a lot of good that he could have still done had it not been for some of his habits and actions that led to his drug overdose. But did he leave ahead of schedule because of those decisions he made or was this the ordained plan all along? So that leads us to ask... what are you thoughts on Free Will vs Predestination?- 00:47:00Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our YouTube channel to watch the video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the Eighth episode of the Deucey season of the podcast we discussed the following:Q1) What do you like most about social media, and why? - 00:04:20Q2) What do you dislike the most about social media, and why?- 00:23:42Commercial: Would you like to be on our show? Fill out the guest host form for consideration (link below)- 01:05:30Interview Snippet with JT, Ced, and Co-star of The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel Ms. Angela Birchett (Full Interview on our YouTube, link below)- 01:06:34Q3) What are your social media do's and don'ts?- 01:17:50Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our YouTube channel to watch the video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the Jewel episode of the Deucey season of the podcast we discussed the following:Q1) How would we describe our relationships with our siblings?  Are you close to them? If not why? - 00:09:59Q2) Have your sibling relationships ever been strained or rocky? Either way, what are you doing to rebuild, strengthen, or evolve those relationships... especially with most of us living in different cities of our siblings- 00:36:21Commercial: Did you fall behind on past episodes... it's ok, just watch/listen to them out of order, they don't have to be done in order- 01:07:58Q3) We all have people that we consider brothers or FAM that are not blood relatives, so for you what does it take to feel that way about someone?- 01:09:35Q4) What differences have you noticed from childhood vs adulthood, in any of the discussed relationships?- 01:41:00Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our YouTube channel to watch the video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the sixth episode of the Deucey season of the podcast we discussed the following:Looking back:Q1) Now that we are 40 or 40ish do we think that we are on track with the personal and career goals that we had envisioned for ourselves? - 00:02:58Q2) Looking back on all your 40(ish) years on earth, What advice or guidance would you tell your younger selves throughout the years? - 00:32:50Commercial: Don't forget to go into our Facebook Community Group after each episode and share your thoughts on each weeks topics (Link below) - 01:05:40Looking ahead, kinda:Q3) As more and more of our classmates and loved ones are recently passing, how are you dealing with, processing, and/or thinking about your own mortality  - 01:07:35Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our YouTube channel to watch the video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the fifth episode of the Deucey season of the podcast we discussed the following:The Cancel Culture:Q1) How do you define the Cancel Culture and do agree with it? - 00:03:35Q2) Is the rate that Generation Z cancelling or attempting to cancel so many people, most recently Pepe' Le Pew and a failed attempt at Eminem, for sometimes the smallest of things at all because their upbringing was "soft" compared to how we were raised? - 00:20:10Commercial: Check  out our video podcast versions of each episode on YouTube - 01:09:15The Me too Movement and the Cancel Culture:Q1) Using the allegations of sexual harassment aimed at Gov. Cuomo NY as a reference, do you feel like just allegations alone are enough to cause someone to lose their job?  - 01:10:15Q2) How long did it take you all to cancel R. Kelly and Bill Cosby for their previous allegations of sexual assaults and what was the breaking point? Do you still listen to their music or watch their old TV shows?  - 01:34:20Check out all our web links in one convenient location including direct to our YouTube channel to watch the video versions of each episode: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the fourth episode of the Deucey season of the podcast we discussed the following:Vaccine or naw?Q1) What are your thoughts on getting the vaccine now and how has that changed over time? - 00:10:58Q2) Do you think that the common feeling that black people have relating the vaccine to what happened in the Tuskegee experiment as a reason to not trust this vaccine is justifiable or not? - 00:22:38Q3) Let's say you did get the vaccine, how would your life change if at all? - 00:50:52Commercial: Thank you again for helping us reach 5,000 episode downloads - 01:04:05#1528Guests:  with JT featuring special guest Mark McKinnon- 01:04:54#1528Reviews: Coming 2 AmericaQ1) Prior to watching it what were you expecting from the movie/what did you expect it to be?  - 01:20:58Q2) How did you like it? What were your thoughts? - 01:36:30Read up on the acting career and acting studio of this weeks special guest, Mark McKinnon, on his website: https://www.themarkmckinnon.com/And show some love and check out friend of podcast, Jay Trice, owner of Bedrock Apparel for the all your clothing needs, including the hoodie that Bennie wore this week on the stores Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/bedrockapparel/  Check out all our web links in one convenient location: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

In the third episode of the Deucey season of the podcast we discussed the following:In your eyes is "Acting Black" a real thing...how/why not? Is the concept of it hurtful to our race at all? - 00:05:05Dou you believe that the acts of black men sagging and black women twerking setting our people back? - 00:35:31What are your thoughts on if corporate norms have any ties to White Supremacy? - 00:51:20Commercial: We have eclipsed 5,000 Downloads (not followers, sorry about the slip of the tongue)!!!! - 01:09:30Bonus: What are sippin' on for this episode?- 01:10:40How do you feel when people of other races "Act Black"?  - 01:15:05Over the years, what if anything have you stopped doing that could have been perceived as "Acting Black" and why did you stop? - 01:29:57Recast Contest Info here: https://bit.ly/3dtzgFwCheck out all our web links in one convenient location: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!

This week in the Deucey episode of the Deucey season of the podcast we discussed the following:What is Black History Month? - 00:02:15What are your thoughts on how Black History is taught in schools and your thoughts on parents being able to opt their kids out of that part of the curriculum in some states? - 00:04:07Commercial: Last chance to enter the ReCast contest to win free 1528 gear - 0:40:45How have your previously contributed to black history and what else would you like to accomplish in the future that will?  - 00:42:40Recast Contest Info here: https://bit.ly/3dtzgFwCheck out all our web links in one convenient location: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in!Click here to check out the Black Dollar Index. They are a consumer advocacy group dedicated to unifying the more than $1.4 Trillion in yearly spending by Black Americans for racial equity. They created a multi-factor scoring system that rates top consumer-facing corporations from 0 – 100 across critical factors for racial equity.

This week we kicked off Season Duecey and discussed the following:What's been up since Season 1 - 00:01:22What are your goals and looking forward to this year - 00:07:11Commercial: Enter the ReCast contest to win free 1528 gear - 00:21:25Sorry Bruh (Two Gotta Go) ft. Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Brandy  - 00:22:35Recast Contest Info here: https://bit.ly/3dtzgFwCheck out all our web links in one convenient location: https://linktr.ee/the1528podcastThanks for tuning in! 

In this bonus episode we discuss: What has everyone been up to since Season 1 ended? - 00:03:54What does the Xmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa holiday season mean to you? How do you relate to/feel about the season? - 00: 13:49What do you normally do for the holidays? Is that different than what you are doing this year cuz of COVID, if so how? - 00:51:10What's your favorite holiday memory? - 00:59:32Any parting words of advice/wisdom/reflection as we go into the new year - 01:16:32To view this with the video portion check out the YouTube link here: https://youtu.be/xqxZwBHdlQw

This week we addressed the following questions:How were you raised in terms of religion? What are your feelings on organized religion, faith, spirituality and all things related? - 02:58:00A. Why do you think our generation has moved away from organized religion so much?  B. Seeing how in most, if not every mainstream religion there is the belief that there is only One God, do you feel that there is really only one right religion? - 00:40:21Commercial:  Have a great holiday season and please catch up on missed episodes if you are behind. Also keep an eye on the Facebook Community Group for information about our 1528 Christmas Season Give Back Initiative and how you can participate. - 01:31:13Has 2020 changed your religious practices, beliefs, or faith in any way?  - 01:32:00After a full season under our belts now, what are the best and worst parts/episodes of the podcast so far?  02:03:03Thank you all for being a part of our first season of the podcast and the 1528 Podcast Inner City Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot RV Tour. See you all in January for Season 2!!!!

This week we addressed the following questions:The Election resultsNow that the election is over how do you feel about the outcome/implication of the results? -00:04:08Are you happy or surprised with the way that any demographics voted based off the exit polling? - 00:12:40How was that time for you between election day and Saturday when a projected winner was announced? - 00:32:21Commercial : Welcome to all of our new listeners - 00:45:34The RV Trip Recap3 of the 4 states that we went to during our RV Drive had record voter turnouts and were part of the handful of states that ultimately decided the presidency. Seeing how all of that played out, how do you feel about the work we did during our trip and the impact that it had in the areas that we went? - 00:47:00What were your best/worst experiences or interactions of the trip? -  01:02:34What would you like for this to RV trip and Voter initiative to become next? Are we doing it again next election? -  01:25:31RV Trip Thank Yous - 01:30:20Last words and Final Thoughts on the trip - 01:41:13Thanks again for tuning in and check out our website at www.the1528podcast.com!

Here is an overview of this  weeks episode:RBG Dedication - 00:00:01We discuss our early thoughts about the tour (good and bad) - 00:03:26Let talk about all this media coverage and the reception that we have gotten in the cities that we have been so far - 00:08:01COMMERCIAL: This entire trip is crowd-funded, please donate to the GoFundMe if you can - 00:19:10What have the results been like so far and how does that align with what we were expecting - 00:20:15What is on our Wish list for the remaining days of the trip - 00:36:22Thanks again for tuning in! Please share and consider donating to our Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot RV Tour GoFundMe page, more details and regular updates here:  www.gofundme.com/f/the-1528-voter-registration-rv

Here is an overview of this  weeks episode:RV Tour Overview and schedule - 00:05:27What is your individual inspiration/motivation for wanting to take part in this trip or just increasing minority voter turnout in general? - 00:07:03What does a successful trip look like to you/What's your ideal outcome? - 00:16:25Let's talk stats on why this trip is important and why this election matters! (Dre's Ted Talk, lol) - 00:28:02GoFundMe information and Final thoughts - 01:07:21Thanks again for tuning in! Please share and consider donating to our Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot RV Tour GoFundMe page, more details and regular updates here:  www.gofundme.com/f/the-1528-voter-registration-rvOnce again we are going to remind you to complete your 2020 Census, register to vote, and get all the voter information for your area with the links below: Census 2020 - Ways to respondUSA.gov (Official government site)Vote.org Apple  Podcast Direct Link to leave us a review

This week we addressed the following questions:We talk about how much his role as Black Panther meant to the black community, especially our youth - 00:05:00What other areas do we feel that more representation is needed? Why? - 00:28:30 How do you think they should continue the Black Panther Movies now without the original actor? - 00:42:05Commercial Break:  Don't forget to  catch up on past shows.  There is no need to listen to them in number order so feel free to hop around - 00:50:48What are y'all thoughts on how black people are expressing their feelings and emotions on public forums throughout all of these hard times? - 00:51:43Who if anyone is the right person to fill the void as the leader/front person for this current social justice movement? - 01:13:18Thanks again for tuning in! Please share and consider donating to our Voter Registration RV Tour Go Fund Me page, more details here:  www.gofundme.com/f/the-1528-voter-registration-rvOnce again we are going to remind you to complete your 2020 Census, register to vote, and get all the voter information for your area with the links below: Census 2020 - Ways to respondUSA.gov (Official government site)Vote.org Apple  Podcast Direct Link to leave us a review

This week we addressed the following questions:What significant changes have you experienced in your life this year - 00:05:16 Commercial Break: Please take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts if you haven't  already and register to vote TODAY! - 00:34:00We take a moment to revisit Kobe's death and his overall impact on all of us in honor of his 42nd birthday and  Mamba Day 08/24 this week -  00:35:58What have you done to stay positive in 2020? And what expectations do you have for the rest of the year/what things are you looking forward to? - 01:12:01Thanks again for tuning in!Once again we are going to remind you to complete your 2020 Census, register to vote, and get all the voter information for your area with the links below: Census 2020 - Ways to respondUSA.gov (Official government site)Vote.org  Apple  Podcast Direct Link to leave us a review

This week we addressed the following questions:How do you feel about Biden picking Sen. Kamala Harris? And do you have any strong feelings about her career and political background - especially since it was good enough to have gotten her elected multiple times in her past (District Attorney 2X, Attorney General 2X, then the US Senate) ? - 00:10:28How much does the VP pick normally weigh on your decision of who you vote for? Is that different this year? - 00:36:22Commercial Break: Please call your congressperson and demand that they keep the Postal Service fully funded and functioning (number below) and our Patreon will be available soon for supporters to show love -00:49:55Do you think there is the same energy around all the first she will become (Female VP, Black VP, Asian VP, HBCU graduate to be VP, Divine 9 member to be VP, etc) like there was with Barack Obama in 2008? Why- why not? - 00:51:59Some  feel more people than normal have been more vocal about her faults, especially on social media, then they have been over any candidate in the past (that they will likely still vote for) or even the current president? Do you think that is because of her gender and ethnic background only or other reasons? - 01:03:31Thanks again for tuning in!Please call and put pressure on your congressmen to keep the USPS running, complete your 2020 Census, register to vote, and get all the voter information for your area with the links below: Census 2020 - Ways to respondUSA.gov (Official government site)Vote.org The congressional phone number to reach your congressmen (they will forward you after you give your address): 202-224-3121

This week we addressed the following questions in our episode about Friendships:How do you define friendships? - 00:07:10Old Friends (before college): How did you form those friendships? Are you still cool with those people?-  00:13:11Commercial Break: Complete your 2020 Census and follow us on Instagram @the1528podcast -  00:51:00New Friends (College and adulthood): Are you still looking to make new friends? As transplants in new cities how have you met the friends that you do have in your new cities? -  00:52:24How do you handle conflict with your friends? - 01:14:13Thanks again for tuning in!Please complete your 2020 Census, register to vote, and get all the voter information for your area with the links below: Census 2020 - Ways to respondUSA.gov (Official government site)Vote.org 

This week in the 1528 Sports segment we addressed the following questions in this episode:Question 1: Does sports opening up give  the rest of the world a false sense of safety/ feeling that 'Rona is over? - 00:07:28Question 2: Does sports being back distract from the movement? -  00:26:24Question 3: Charles Barkley said on NBA opening night that if people don't want to kneel, they shouldn't be vilified... agree or disagree  -  00:36:57Commercial Break: VOTE DAMMIT!!! Register now and vote early -  01:04:51Question 4: Only the NBA has a bubble for  player safety and smaller college conferences are cancelling fall sports... Do you think it is just overreacting by them for taking all these precautions or reckless of the other leagues for not going this far? -  01:08:17Question 5:  What are your thoughts on players that decided to sit out the season instead of risking playing and getting exposed to 'Rona? Most notable NFL players Marquis Goodwin was on ESPN last week and said if they had a bubble that he would still play but without one he won't as he is afraid to expose his wife and kids if he does catch it. - 01:18:40Thanks again for tuning in!To register to vote and to get all the voter information  in your area feel free to use any of the links below: USA.gov (Official government site)Vote.org 

Episode NotesHere is an overview of this episode:Sorry Bruh... Segment : Special edition with 5 choices and Two Gotta Go -  00:02:58Commercial - 00:49:21Hardly Home, Always Reppin' - 00:50: 22Spotify Playlist Sales Pitches - 01:33:13Thanks again for tuning in!Spotify playlist links:JT's playlistBJ's playlistCed's playlistDre's playlistNew Music from some of the artists shouted out in the show:Rifah - Good Life III (Dre)Michael and the Influence  - Drug Dealer Dreams: For the Uninitiated (Dre)Benz Coop - Spring Feelings 2 (Dre)Jabee - The World is So Fragile and Cruel  I'm Glad I got You (BJ)Jon Connor - SOS (BJ)Jack Harlow - Whats Poppin Remix (JT)Bryson Tiller -  Blame (JT)Actor's filmography from Sorry Bruh... segment to help you decide who doesn't make your cut: Denzel  WashingtonSamuel L. JacksonTom HanksAl PacinoLeonardo DiCaprioOur Website: www.The1528podcast.com

Here is an overview of this episode:What's Goin' On Segment: Kanye 2020 - 00:01:341528 Review Segment: The Current State of Black Entertainment - 00:24:01Quick Commercial Break: Go listen to the hosts personal Spotify playlists and then vote for which one is your favorite in the Facebook Community Group  - 00:55:06Da Fuq Segment: Black Lives Matter doesn't mean Only Black Lives Matter - 00:56:221528 Review Segment:  Hamilton on Disney+ (or the FireStick for some of y'all, lol) -  01:23:34Last words/ Outro- 01:35:18Thanks again for tuning in!Spotify playlist links:JT's playlistBJ's playlistCed's playlistDre's playlistOur Website: www.The1528podcast.comRegister to Vote and additional voting information: Vote.org

Here is an overview of this episode:Host Check-in - 00:01:41Question 1: Are you aware of what currently affects your mental health currently? - 00:06:09Question 2: Growing up what were your perceptions of mental health and mental health care and were there any stigmas that surrounded it? - 00:35:55Quick Commercial Break: Please leave us a review, if you feel moved to and we have new additions to the website -  00:55:01Question 3: What obstacles, if any, have you faced when dealing with you own mental health care? - 00:56:35Hosts share where they are now in their mental health journey and give their final thoughts - 01:23:13Last words/ Outro- 01:35:22Thanks again for tuning in!Referenced literature and additional resources:Website link: www. the1528podcast.comNational Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-825525 Mental Health related apps: https://www.psycom.net/25-best-mental-health-apps/Article by Kevin Love  about his battles and journey with mental health care:  Everyone is Going Through Something

Here are the questions that we addressed in this episode:Barbershop Talk Segment:Why are you not married yet? What's the holdup? - 00:03:34What is your ideal relationship look like: - 00:48:15How did your parents relationship(s) affect how you handle yours? - 01:07:51What do you bring to a relationship and what do you expect from a partner? - 01:14:08So, This One Time...Segment:The hosts revisit a  few comments that they had put a pin in for further explanation on this episode: - 01:30:19Final Thoughts: - 01:48:26How do you handle breakups: - 01:57:31Thanks again for tuning in! Enjoy!Spotify playlist links:JT's playlistBJ's playlistCed's playlistDre's playlist

Here are the questions that we addressed in this episode:Question 1 from Sheryl: If you could change any decision you've made, what would it be and why?  Followup, how would your life be different? - 00:01:45Question 2 from Teddy: What are some other podcasts that you guys enjoy? -  00:23:00Question 3 from Lauren: What is one thing that you had to  learn as a man that no one else  could teach you or  that life taught you?  -  00:32:36Quick Commercial Break, New Website  is live as of today -  00:53:38Question 4 from Sharon: How/why did you chose the careers you're in and what did it take to get where you are. If you could do it over would you? And what professionally would you do different, if anything? -  00:54:20Words of advice for those pursuing your professions - 01:17:20Thanks again for tuning in!*Referenced literature:'Oh, The Places You'll Go' - Dr. Seuss*Our friends Podcasts that we listen to:Atelier1121 by Ontavia RouletteCurrency $hiftMAJOR INFLUENCE MEDIA AND ILOOM MEDIA PRESENTS DRUG DEALER DREAMS PODCASTHood x HolisticMaximize Your Brand with Markeith BradenNow Listen! Podcast w/David Bruce & Kelly B.- Launching July 2020*Other podcasts we enjoy:Dead Ass with Khadeen and Devale EllisEarn Your LeisureEXPEDITIOUSLY WITH TIP "T.I." HARRIS‎All The Smoke30 Minutes in the New Testament1619 by the New York TimesSports? with Katie NolanCode Switch: NPRLet's  Talk BruhThe Read*Dre's True Crime Podcast List:SerialS-TownDirty JohnBroken HartsRoot of EvilCrimetownThe Teacher's PetHappy FaceEnjoy!!

Here is an overview of this episode:In the news, Juneteenth - 00:01:37All Black Lives Matter - 00:37:45Quick Commercial Break, New Website Launching this week -  00:50:02In the news,  navigating during Covid  - 00:51:00Thanks again for tuning in!Referenced literature and additional resources:What is Juneteenth: Juneteenth.com/historyBook: Destruction of Black Civilization by Chancellor WilliamsCovid stats  by state: Covidactnow.orgNew website launching this week: www. the1528podcast.com

Here is an overview of this episode:Introduction - 00:00:26A Brotherly Moment, Father's Day share - 00:03:47Influential Entertainment - 01:07:55Outro - 01:34:49Thanks again for tuning in ...but don't stop listening once you hear the outro music!!As a sneak peak  to what some of our Patron members will receive, in this episode you will hear the post show, "B-Roll" recordings.During this weeks post-show convo, the hosts touch on their own personal journey's in dealing with the loss of their Fathers and especially how they cope and maintain during this time of the year.

Here is an overview of this episode:Dedication - 00:00:01About our Alma Maters (KYSU & Fisk) - 00:00:421528 Sports , HBCU Edition - 00:01:42Our sales pitch to attend an HBCU - 00:17:35Quick Commercial Break, How to engage with us -  00:27:22So, this one time... - 00:28:22A Call to Action for the HBCU's - 01:00:04Thanks again for tuning in!Background sources:Star player who expressed interest in going to an HBCU may shake up how athletes select a collegePBS Series - Independents Lens looks at the hiatory of HBCUs and their evolutionCould Mikey Williams be ‘The Chosen One' HBCUs are waiting on?‘Black Magic' Tells Story Of Civil Rights Through HoopsTravis Grant gets recognition for past hoops gloryMikey's IG Post and message about the posibility of attending an HBCU@Gupaveli's IG Post in response to Mikey'sCorrection: The former NBA All-Star and coach who is now the Head Coach at Fisk is Kenny Anderson, not Kenny Payne as mentioned in this episode

Here is an overview of this episode:Opening Prayer - 0:00:01Statement of purpose - 0:01:52Dear Bob & Karen -  0:04:44Open share & discussion  - 0:05:19What has impacted you the most - 1:03:57Concluding  thoughts - 1:35:50For tha Ladies, A special edition tribute to our sisters - 1:45:00Final thought - 1:50:14Thanks again for tuning in!Background reading:Quoted in the intro and outro of this episode is, Your Black Colleagues May Look Like They're Okay — Chances Are They're Not  by Danielle Cadet.

The fellas pick up from the mid debate cliff hanger they left you off on at the end of the first half of the pilot episode. The conversation veers down the hometown path as they explain why none of them live in the cities that they claim to love so much.

In the first half of the pilot podcast, the hosts cover these topics:Formal welcome to the show- 00:00:07When/where we met- 00:00:49When/why the show was formed- 00:13:25The hosts take a shot at the first one of the recurring show segments and play "Sorry bruh... (aka One Gotta Go)"- 00:21:00Finally they leave you on a mini-cliffhanger  

Angela fills you in on a few things about the show that may be useful to knowHow they metPurpose of the showWhat the name of the show stands forExplanation of the show format including what some of the regular segments areJT, Dre, BJ , and Ced wrap it up by giving you their personal backgrounds as well as some helpful information on how to follow and interact with the showwww.The1528Podcast.comThe "Recast" social media sharing feature also on their websiteTheir social media handles:@the1528podcast on all major platformsWhere you will be able to go and listen and subscribe to their weekly showsAll major podcast players including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and Spotify to name a few