The Black Allegiance

We kick off the podcast discussing Jessica's trip to Bali. We move on to discuss Will and Jada. Why Rodney is looking forward to reading Jada's book.[11:26] We move to discuss the war in the Middle East.[23:00] We talk a little NBA.[31:45] We talk about Usher hosting the Super Bowl halftime show.[37:45] What we are listening to? Why Rodney hates Drake's new album.[41:00]

We kick off the podcast talking about the start of the school year. We move on to discuss the UAW strike.[3:05] We turn our attention to Mel Tucker at MSU.[11:15] Week one of the NFL season.[21:00] New music NaS and Diddy.[27:00] Our favorite NaS songs.[37:00]

We kick off the podcast discussing Donald Trump will he go to jail? Who should be the republican candidate?[4:00] We talk a little reality TV.[10:35] We move on to talk about YE.[19:00] We move on to discuss 50 years of Hip Hop.[22:30] What are our favorites moments fromthe summer.[27:00] We talk Steve Harvey.[35:30] New look “First Take”.[37:45]

Where did the summer go? Rodney discusses his birthday and his son's birthday. How does it feels to get older?[9:40] We turn our attention to if politicians should have term limits?[12:00] Why we are not looking forward to the 2024 election.[16:00] We transition to sports; we talk NFL and NBA Summer League.[24:00] We talk a little WNBA.[29:00] We talk Lizzo and Cardi B.[31:00] We talk new music from NaS and Bia. We end the podcast discussing our favorite summer songs.[38:00]

We recap Jessica's visit to New York, and she got to meet her boo Anderson .Paak We discuss the impact of all of the SCOUS rulings.[8:35] Why climate change is important issue for both of us.[21:00] We move on to the CP3 trade and all the NBA movement.[26:10] ESPN layoffs and why we both will miss Jalen Rose.[32:28] Are the Las Vegas the best starting five in all of basketball?[38:20] New music why Killer Mike has the best album of the year for Rodney.[41:30] We end the podcast talking summer travel. [48:00]

We are back with season three. We have a new studio home in the Imani Immersive Gallery in Ferndale. We talk about Janet Jackson and Ludacris.[5:15] We talk summer travel.[9:00] We talk Donald Trump will he acutally go to jail?[15:55] We move on to Hill Harper running for U.S. Senate.[23:40] We talk Chris Paul and what's next.[26:30] Rodney talks his love for WNBA and Jesscia talks her for tennis.[32:00] We discuss Zion's Drama.[33:00] We move on to discuss if Ja should be suspended.[35:30] We end on what music we have been listening to.[42:30]

We are back for 2023. We kick off the podcast looking back on our Christmas and New Year celebrations. Next we talk about the disfunction in the GOP and the Speaker of House vote. [6:30] We move on to Damar Hamlin.[14:00] Should Skip Bayless be fire?[17:30] We quickly disccuss Michigan vs. TCU. [39:00] We turn our attention to the NBA.[44:00] We end the podcast discussing what concerts we are looking forward to in 2023.[50:00]

We kick the show off recappingThanksgiving. We talk about “BG” finally being free, and our thoughts. Is this a political win for Joe Biden?[11:00] Should people be upset at Deion Sanders for leaving Jackson State?[19:20] We talk Lebron's take on Jerry Jones and the media.[37:00] We discuss what we have been listening to the past two weeks, and our top albums of 2022.[48:00]

We start off talking the mid-term elections. We discuss who should be the democrats selection for 2024. Why the republicans should be backing DeSantis for 2024.[8:00] Why its a good time for Nancy Pelosi to step down. [20:30] We turn our attention to the NBA and college basketball. [32:00] We talk Kyrie. [39:45] We talk news music.[45:00]Why Rodney loves Nas' “King's Disease 3”

We give an update on what we have been up to. Rodney updates his Biden's grade. [7:00] We talk Kanye West. [11:00] We talk NBA, how we are feeling about the start of the new season. [26:45] We talk about what we have been listening to. [36:00] Rodey discusses why he loves Malcolm-Jamal Warner's new album. Relationship question, “Is it hard to date in your 30s?” [47:00]

We are back and excite for season 2. Rodney talks about getting Covid, and how it affected has family. We talk Ime Udoka and Nia Long. [12:25] We talk Draymond Green and what's next for Golden State. [29:10] We talk Kanye  and “White Lives Matter” 42:00 We end the podcast with what we are listening to. [51:00]

We start the podcast talking about the raid of Mar-a-Lago. We discuss if Trump will actually be charged. Our next topic we dicuss the impact of student loan debt and the looming decision from President Biden. [6:30] We turn to sports and the impact of the NBA giving all teams Election Day off. [20:30] Is Serena Williams the G.O.A.T.?[26:00]   For our music debate we debate if an artist performance impact how you view them?[36:00] Rodney gives his review of The Game's “Drillmatic” album.[46:30] This week relationship question: Should your significant other have the passcode to your phone?[54:00]

Rodney recaps his vacation to  Columbus for his son's birthday. We discuss the primary election this past Tuesday.[7:45] We debate the Brittney Griner Russian prison sentence.[19:50] Find out why we feel Deshaun Watson should be suspended longer. [28:00] How good is Beyoncé's album?[38:05] Our relationship question for this episode is center around “open-relationships.” [50:00]

We start off the podcast discussing on whether former President Trump will be charged. We move on to discuss the Brittney Griner situation in Russia. [4:30] How is gas prices affecting our lives? [14:00] We discuss the state of the NBA and this crazy off season.[20:10] We briefly recap the ESPYs awards.[28:15] We discuss Joey Bada$$' 2000 album.[33:45] Rodney shares how his birthday weekend celebration.[42:00] Our last topic we discuss if you would want to know if your spouse has been unfaithful?[48:00]

The shows starts off with Rodney & Jesscia discussing the impact of the Supreme Court overturning Roe V Wade. They discuss the NBA finals and NBA free agency. [12:30] Talk Miles Bridges. [23:00] After that they turn to music, review Lupe's new album, why Rodney feels like this is not Lupe's Illmatic. They talk about what albums they liked instantly. Rodney gives what shows you should be watching this summer. [38:00] Some shows mentions: “The Upshaws” “Loot” “The Bear” “The Old Man” “Bosch” and “Bosch Legacy” “Reacher” “The Lincoln Lawyer”  “Swagger” “Hustle”

On this episode Rodney & Jessica discuss a lot of the major events of the past few weeks. With the NBA finals starting Rodney's explains why he likes both teams in the NBA finals. Rodney discusses watching The Mo'Nique and DL Hughley conflict live at the Fox. [6:50] Following Jessica and Rodney discuss what the Hell is happening in America with the mass killings in America. [15:00] Music this week they discuss what they are listening to. Jessica explains why she is not a fan of The Game.[27:00] Is Anita Baker really worth $800.00 a ticket? [35:00]

We are back!!! We start off by discussing the death of Kevin Samuels. Roe V. Wade [4:35] We discuss Jessica's trip to see Silk Sonic in Las Vegas. [9:00] Jessica's visit to New Orleans. [17:10] We discuss the NBA playoffs. [20:00] We discuss Kendrick Lama's new album. We rank our favorite Janet Jackson moments and song. [46:00]

On this epside we discuss Rodney's time in Las Vegas! He tells the story of how him and his wife got stucked on a Bus in Vegas. We discuss our picks for the top hip-hop categories, everything from our favorite artist, to the most overrated MC. [16:00] We discuss our all time NBA great list and our most overrated player. [26:00] Why Rodney loves Aj'a Wilson.[30:30] We discuss this season of “Atlanta” and the final episode of “Blackish”.[37:00]

We are back after a few weeks off, and the whole world is different. We start off with the confirmation hearings of Ketanji Brown-Jackson. We get into the merits of Cory Booker defending Ketanji Brown- Jackson during the hearing. [5:30] We discuss the slap viewed around the world between Will Smith and Chris Rock. [13:20] We discuss the men's and women's Final Four. [30:00] We discuss the albums and tours we are looking forward to this summer. [35:00] We discuss who we would pay 300 dollars or more to see in person. [39:00] We Discuss travel tips and how YouTube can help you plan your trip. [46:00]

We start off talking about how much the world has changed in two weeks. We start of talking about the pain at the pump. Why Rodney won't fly Spirit. We start the heavy topics of the week, first the Florida , “Don't Say Gay Bill.” [11:00]  We discuss why the anti-lynching bill has not become law yet. [19:00] We change pace and talk some sports, starting with Deshaun Watson situation. [28:00] We talk about the upcoming NCAA tournament for both the men and women. [33:00] We move on to the NBA and the playoff push in the NBA. [42:30] Rodney hates on the Greek Freak. We talk about why Leborn should win the MVP. [51:30] To end the podcast we share who we have been listening to.

Welcome to the first episode of the “Black Allegiance Podcast” We start off by talking about the, Super Bowl halftime performance and was it the best ever? We debate 50 Cent performance during the Super Bowl. [4:30] Does the NBA need to do away with the Slam Dunk contest? [11:00] Who should have been on the NBA 75 team? [13:30] Juwan Howard did they get the punishment right? [22:00] On the second half of the podcast we discuss the fallout around Pittsburgh hiring Brian Flores. [29:30] Should we care what women coaches wear? Sydney Carter[35:30] We discuss why we can't quit Kanye. [41:00] How we would grade Biden/Harris? [48:00]