The Two Twelve

The woes of being woke. In this episode of TheTwoTwelve, I caught this audio on some sneaky shit. I was invited to a Taco Tuesday/Game night and shit got political, and I wasn't the reason for once. It was a male led conversation and I believe we've all heard similar sentiments. We spoke about our views on voting, the importance of black history in school and the result of the lack thereof. I understand the need for this dialogue to constantly be happening but also understand the stress it may cause someone to just sit and talk about it with no solution. I decided to sit this conversation out and hear the thoughts of those around me without contributing and it brought an amazing episode with much to think about. When did you learn about black history? What are we looking for in a idealistic leader? What can we do to help ourselves? Stay tuned for Whorror Stories starting 9/28/2022 and continuing throughout the month of October. Contact me to submit your stories and keep the conversations going. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of TheTwoTwelve, I used a 3 minute clip from a 2 hour interview named “The Black Detour” between Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin. In this clip, Nikki Giovanni is asking, why is it because I love you, I get the bulk of your anger? If you can hypothetically “lie” to your friends, or your employer for the perception that everything is okay out of obligation, why can't you also lie to me sometimes just for the balance of our relationship? This became a conversation about mental health vs. obligation. Obligation to your family, Obligation to your friends, and your obligation to your lover. Thank you for listening.  As always shout out to the sponsors, @the.lab00 @dripwithjigga --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of TheTwoTwelve, I got to sit down w. a social media friend/acquaintance of mine.. @LamboKeem, the designer behind the streetwear brand, byLambo (& HERLAMBO!) I met this nigga like ten years ago on the world wide web, still don't know nothing bout him... but also know everything about him (IE. his little sister's nickname, boobie). LMAO - what kinda conundrum are we in yo? He has mastered the art of telling us just enough, yet still letting us into his world enough to be intrigued. I think as creatives, and honestly, just black people in general, we need to learn how to make safe boundaries that we're comfortable with - at home, with family/friends, in relationships, at the job etc. Being a personable friendly person is cool, but it can also be draining, and your mental health matters. Everyone doesn't need access to us and most people only really want to know the information you're not comfortable giving them, even if you've said EVERYTHING ELSE. Tune in to hear me give this nigga flowers and him try to refuse them. Let me know if you want a PART 2 ! shout out to the sponsors, @thelab.00 & @dripwithjigga. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this weeks episode of TheTwoTwelve, I got a chance to sit down with a friend of mine, you may know him as Quest, or you may know him as the designer/creator/owner of his clothing brand ENQUOR. In this conversation we got to speak alot about perception and the sense of community he now has since he's moved to Georgia in comparison to his life in Southside Queens New York. We went on to talk about his parenting and how it relates to his childhood and the changes that he would have for his son because of his experiences. This conversation also opened up and gave a voice to how he feels about vulnerability inside relationships not only with women but also with friends and family. We got his insight on what matters most to him, and generally most men, in the long run. Ps. Bad bitches cost, be well equipped. DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded about a year and a half ago during the quarantine on my Atlanta tour sponsored by UE. Thank you for listening. As always shout out to the sponsors, @the.lab00 @dripwithjigga --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I have a guest that I met very recently, via clubhouse. His name is Ly Milly @_lymilly, and you might have seen him as one in the entourage of Brooklyn rapper, Fabolous. Or you may know him as a coach at 256 or Gershwin park at a basketball tournament. Or you may be familiar with his urban philanthropy- from the toy drives to the back to school drives etc. You get the chance to listen to a nigga from Brooklyn name drop and tell us who he is, with mispronounced words and all. Very very regular

Why is it that we're reluctant to state our clear intentions up front if thats how we genuinely feel? Nothing answers that better than, fear of rejection. Were all in this dating pool, swimming around with piss in it. It's already tainted and often tampered with, and many of us don't like the discomfort of uncertainty - the probability that someone wont accept our truth. Is it really a loss if that persons intentions don't align with yours anyway? Be brave enough to live your life with intention; you're the author of your story, make that shit lit. & most importantly, don't let no man (OR OOMAN) tek yu fi eediat. Godbless. shout out the sponsors - @dripwithjigga @the.lab00 find me on IG: @thetwotwelve @neeshb We're still looking for sponsors! Email me, thetwotwelve@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of The Two Twelve, I got to sit down w. two long time friends of mine, Kani (@Besttoeverpicit) and Toine (@toineskii5) to talk about their upcoming party "Life is Good, Again." These two are childhood friends who individually are the owners of Project K & Toineskii Lifestyle, and provide luxury party experiences in the NYC area. They share their highs and lows of being in the party industry, helpful tips for other event planners, and lots of laughs throughout the episode. Once again, shout out to our sponsors: @dripwithjigga @ Plain Sight Studios - Greenpoint, Brooklyn @thelab.00 - for always providing the good gas.

Finding AND sustaining adult friendships are really hard. But no one really talks about how hard it is to get over friendship breakups either. shout out to the sponsors. @dripwithjigga @thelab.00 @burnandashh --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Black Women vs Sweat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We learn about what support looks like to each of us as business owners, and how we differ as customers. We speak about the importance of repping it (your friends/black brands) like you own it, changing how we speak to and about these companies, and how we as businesses ourselves… can become more accountable for the sake of our customers, and more importantly for ourselves and our growing business. PRO TIP: Dont ignore the strangers that support you while being pressed because the people you want to support you, dont. This episode was sponsored by @burnandashh rolling papers, @dripwithjigga @ Plain Sight Studios, and @the.lab00 for all the good gas. Tap in for new @thetwotwelve merch WEEKLY. Official lighters for sale NOW. Shout out to all the businesses named, and all of the ones we forgot to name; (including but never limited to: Jakwad, BAMN by Sha'velle, ByLambo, Godspeed, The Crate, Lyfestyle, Suckafree, Salary Cap, Propre, We All in, IBeenTheLeader, WhippedLashWhit, EatWithLove, Zeen Candles, FromMetoYou, SilotheBrand, ByMMarie, ZedbyDD, KnownforStyle, EnQuor, DripWithJigga & MORE) Special shout out to Manny & Fly for their encouragement. I appreciate y'all. You can find todays guests on instagram, BC - @suckafreebc, @salarycap.nyc & Ty - @nuffinnew @propre.nyc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I got to talk with my good brother, Naj @justnaj_ about his experience at Hampton University as an athlete. We spoke about his current career goals, and how he views relationships coming from a single parent home. We agreed that its more important to push your child's passion instead of being stuck in the traditional ways to raise children, because not only will it be more profitable, it will foster happier children. Thats honestly the change we all want to see. We spoke about the importance of networking and not being restricted to just associating to people who look like us, especially if we attended predominantly black schools our entire lives. The key to success is to ultimately create opportunities and spaces for us and by us to cultivate generational wealth - and i genuinely appreciate him for doing just that. Once again shout out to our sponsors, @dripwithjigga @ Plain Sight Studios. @Burnandashh rolling papers. and last but never least, @the.lab00 for all the good gas. Tap in for merch and upcoming tour dates. PS Feel free to leave a comment and tell me how I'm doing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetwotwelve/support

On this episode of THETWOTWELVE, I got to sit down with my boy Ra @iibeentheleader and a new friend to the room, @Chello_MT. We got to speak about the effects of perception and how hard it is to upkeep an image that isn't your own. We also spoke about expectations in relationships and the pros and cons of falling to how people think you SHOULD be living. We finally got to the source of the phrase "Big Queens" and through the course of the conversation, i found myself being more comfortable  with my Queens pride. Tap in to hear all the topics we touched and feel free to let me know your feedback. This podcast is sponsored by @burnandashh rolling papers,  @the.lab00 with the good gas, and @dripwithjigga @ Plain Sight Studio. SUBSCRIBE NOW so you never miss an episode drop. Check in for weekly merch drops.

On this episode of TheTwoTwelve, we got to find out who Nyemiah Supreme was, as just Nyemiah. We discuss being introverts, and breaking the stigma of having new friends. Are your Day 1's really A1? We discuss adulthood and how hard it can be to live up to new found responsibilities and we get to learn more about her as a mother and her aspirations for the future.  This episode was sponsored by @burnandashh rolling papers, @dripwithjigga @ Plain Sight Studios, and @the.lab00 for all the good gas. Tap in for new @thetwotwelve merch WEEKLY. Official lighters for sale NOW. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetwotwelve/support

On this episode of @THETWOTWELVE, I got to speak with the homie, @PoppinPR about women often being the downfall of some traps, and how hard it is to keep up with women when you're focused on the money. We spoke about our vices, and accepting people for who they are despite the vices (lean/weed/liquor) they indulge in. We also discussed the importance of supporting local business, and showing love.  Check it out for the surprises and keep listening for the cuts that didn’t quite make the episode. This episode was sponsored by @burnandashh rolling papers, @dripwithjigga @ Plain Sight Studios, and @the.lab00 for all the good gas. Tap in for new @thetwotwelve merch WEEKLY. Official lighters for sale NOW. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetwotwelve/support

On this episode of @TheTwoTwelve, I got to sit down with DJ Shad P, and talk about good and bad ways to give criticism. We touched on the popular phrase “it ain’t trickin if you got it”, girl code (or the lack there of), & the fairytale of unconditional love. Check it out for the surprises and keep listening for the cuts that didn’t quite make the episode. This episode was sponsored by @burnandashh rolling papers, @dripwithjigga @ Plain Sight Studios, and @the.lab00 for all the good gas. Tap in for new @thetwotwelve merch WEEKLY. Official lighters for sale NOW. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetwotwelve/support

This weeks episode is with my good friend Mike, the father of my godchild. We spoke on the difficulties of raising a child during a pivotal moment in history like now, especially daughters. We agreed that both young black boys and girls are exposed to more than most parents bargain for especially when social media is so prevalent in their lives. We also spoke about our personal dealbreakers when it came to appearance in a relationship and how to handle a superficial difference. Are our superficial reasons not as important? People reserve the right to like what they like, respectfully. Happy birthday Kobe! #Girldad --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetwotwelve/support

On this episode of The Two Twelve I got to speak to my homie Lama, host of @viewsofanex podcast about love, relationship experiences, childhood, and marriage. We briefly spoke on the necessity of positive male figures in a child’s life and the importance of being transparent about love, sexuality, and relationships as parents. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetwotwelve/support

yes, i called it Meanstreets (and if you from the town, you know I was on the other side of linden)... remember that.  Anyways...  here's a snippet of conversation between my neighborhood friends and I, on the unspoken topic of hood linguistics. There are tones and signals that are learned in different neighborhoods to show a level of respect among men; including but not limited to, the appropriate head nod. Some would even call it a survival tactic. Hope you can enjoy the semantics as much as I did. you might recognize a couple voices. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetwotwelve/support

Trigger warning.  Certain topics were discussed that may trigger a lot of my listeners. Although I understand every Two Twelve will not be harmonious chit chat for entertainment, this conversation was hard for me to get through; I battled with myself on even releasing it. However, I recognized the importance in having these conversations in particular. I understand that this conversation may be deemed ignorant or from a male gaze, but its important to hear it, and understand this one person isn't alone in this thought process, and at some point we will be responsible for teachable moments.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetwotwelve/support

I got to Two Twelve w. a new girlfriend of mine. a mutual of many of my close homegirls, Jaz August, and we got to have an enlightening convo on black femininity, parenting, and the impact religion has on us as a culture collectively. check her out on her podcast Unapologetically Jaz IG: @IAmJazAugustTv IG: @iamjazaugust --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetwotwelve/support

JUNETEENTH MATTERS ; Yall are receiving this podcast on colored people time, I took Juneteenth off. Today, I sat down w. Queens rapper, a neighborhood friend of mine, @tgifly to discuss the different areas of our privilege.. and how it may be hard to acknowledge the benefits it consists of. We spoke on the "benefits" of our privileges in our community, including but not limited to, color-ism, attractiveness, black misogyny/patriarchy, and the most dominant, white privilege.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetwotwelve/support

Today we get to two twelve w. my friend Jay D @jiggajasper  (IG). In this episode we discuss different ways we handle our stress and or anger, and how that can subsequently make or break your relationship.  we also spoke about: - "10 day contracts" - how long can you go without seeing your significant other? - are three month flings better than long term relationships? - social media & being an influencer in a relationship. - post nut clarity - dating over the decade  &&& many many more.... Hope you enjoy this twotwelve... we really kept it 2Virgils. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetwotwelve/support

I got to TwoTwelve with my good friend Cas (IG:@castro_trapmoney) about how we feel the word toxic is being overused. Sometimes we get caught up in the roles we THINK were supposed to play instead of naturally being our best selves. Its not wrong to have expectations, but its important to always speak up for your needs and wants. If they cannot be met, the choice is yours to stay and be a victim of it, or liberate yourself. Don't be the victim of your toxicity or anyone else's.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetwotwelve/support

Welcome everyone! My name is Neesh B. and this is The Two Twelve.  •The idea to podcast started because of my weekly Instagram poll questions, which began as daily relatable questions/conversation. These questions were then formatted into "Would Your Rather" Questions that would conflict people so much they often would DM me for insight or to elaborate my thoughts; sometimes for hours at a time. Those poll questions, often gender specific, created a sort of Venus vs Mars conversation on a larger scale.  • This is my podcast, but its just as much yours. I ask the questions, you answer the polls, together we create dialogue. We're really just here kicking it, and sharing opinions. No one is right or wrong...  • For the most part it'll be just me and you, in the faux privacy that exists on the internet. I will share my life and experiences with you in complete transparency, whether you're ready for it or not. You are welcome to share your stories with me too, I'll even give my unsolicited advice! (wink) • Join in on our daily conversations via Instagram stories. Feel free to experience our polls and highlights.  IG: @NeeshB @thetwotwelve  thetwotwelve@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetwotwelve/support