Truthpaste Podcast

On this episode of Truthpaste I get into a strange story out of Woodside, California where the residents wanted to stop duplexes from being built. So they claimed the area a mountain lion habitat to stop the builds. Sounds like a creative way to redline folks. Also, we're unfortunately back in Minnesota talking about "no-knock" warrants and the resulting death of Amir Locke. I share my own story of when I was 11 years old on the couch when the SWAT team came to my home. #Truthpaste --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

I recently became a homeowner, and it wouldn't have become possible without the help of Movement Mortgage loan officer Sondra Manjau. What probably felt like a two month process working with me to get myself ready to buy, but this process was a year long for me. Listen to the story of how I went from losing my job weeks before moving into a home, how I leveraged that into a home purchase, and how that purchase plays into financial plans of my family later on. Ultimately, I want the take away to be that it's possible, even in a crazy market like Seattle, Washington. #Truthpaste, brush up! Sondra Manjau - https://lo.movement.com/sondra-manjau/home --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

Long story short: I've been gone dealing with a few things, so I thought I'd spend an hour and some change talking about what I've been doing the past two years away from the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode I talk about an article I read discussing how depression in Black boys and boys of color shows up differently than your typical symptoms. I even talk about my own bout with depression and the struggles I had and still have with it. After that, apparently smuggling drugs in produce is the new trend happening and I finish with a story I think you’ll appreciate if the car I had for only 6 days. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode of the podcast, we're talking about the ever changing story of the attack that happened to singer and actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago, Illinois. After allegeding that the attack was motivated by race and him being gay, the story started to unfold. At this point the case will be brought to a grand jury and who knows what'll happen there. What do you think happened? After that, a story of two kids trying to get high, and their buzz being killed thanks to a wild tiger. It's Truthpaste, brush up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

2019 is off to a hot ass start with this Surviving R. Kelly series my goodness! I wasn't sure if this was a topic that I should have dived into, but man if that documentary didn't have me on the edge of my seat. I'm gonna talk about what it was like for me watching it, and my thoughts about what's gonna happy to Nasty Rob moving forward. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

Recently I had the opportunity to take a workshop on understanding race and racial bias in the world. I’m talking about what I learned from this workshop, some of my thoughts around the history of the United States and some of the things I never knew. It’s Truthpaste, brush up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode we're going to talk about the Internet and the game of finesse that people play on it. A story I saw on Vice has me hating social media, and after that my favorite segment Don't Ask A Black person... about Kanye West. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

Congratulations is in order for Tiger Woods on winning the tour championship, his first time since 2013. He's gone through a lot to get back to this point and there's a lot to talk about. But for this episode we're going to keep it to mostly golf… Maybe. It's truthpaste, brush up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

This episode is all about that UFC mixed martial arts talk. First, why is Tyron Woodley not getting the same publicity as other champions? Then, that fight at UFC 229 is gonna be a crazy one! Who wins: Khabib or McGregor? Last, a story of what happens when you defend a loved one... while drunk on Hennessy. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode I'm going to talk about a few topics regarding to being black in America. First, Nike decided to name Colin Kaepernick the face of their new campaign and people are pissed. Setting their damn Nike stuff on fire. After that a story out of New York about a lawmaker who wants to introduce a new law focused around hate crimes to Black people. Call 911 for no reason? No more says Sen. Williams. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode I'm going to talk about what it takes to actually be famous on the Internet. Everyone wants the followers but they don't want the life that comes with those followers. Then one of my favorite segments on why you should never ask a black person to do that dance you saw on TV. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode I'm going to talk about what LeBron James said about black athletes having a double standard. Going to talk a little bit about what Odell Beckham said about being famous as well as my favorite memory of a drunken night in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode I’m going to talk about my experience working a company that is built on a pyramid scheme model. I’m only talking about this because I had a woman approach me while I was at the park with kids trying to pitch me her scheme. It’s getting out of hand. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode we're gonna talk about a man who decided to steal a plane and did the incredible. Follow that with a story involving cocaine, MMA fighters, and a strange man who hasn't said a single word. The moral of the story is, don't do drugs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode I'm going to talk about why we need to stop hating on LeBron James. I am tired of it, it needs to end, he just opened the I Promise School. Why are ya’ll still mad? Then, a story where I stole a pizza in 8th grade... and got caught. Not my finest moment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

What’s good everyone? Been off for a week working on some stuff but we are back with some more Truthpaste. Today we're talking about what you see on the surface is not always what lies underneath. Demi Lovato and her recent drug overdose, a woman who works at Whole Foods who currently holds a Guinness Book World Record doing something 99% of people are too scared to do. Then a story of the time your boy was embarassed in front of a group of his peers. Well, the entire family got clowned that day. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode I got my homie, musical artist, party host, fashion forecaster, and strategic marketer Mikey McClarron on the podcast. He shares his route from the church choir to a mixtape, a work party to hosting Red Bull events nationwide, and now his roll with SPiN. A lot of great insight on how you can turn your local party gigs into a national career. Real game on this episode. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode I'm talking about some wild stories on the internet. First, the recent story involving the Clermont Twins. Apparently one of them was using a dead man's credit card. After that another great story from the internet about a hard foul leading to the police being called. And of course, another crazy story. This one from the time my college team fought another team 10 on 10. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

Social media can be a very welcoming, exciting, and inviting place. It also can be full of traps and very vulgar and dark things. This episode is to talk a little bit about the OTHER side of social media; the side most don't think about. Scams, murder, propaganda, etc. Followed by my new segment "Don't Ask A Black Person". #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

I watched a music video by Token called "One Like Equals" and it really got me thinking about how social media influences girls today. It feels like girls need to show off their body before they display their talents today. What about the girls of tomorrow, what will they need to do? Finished with a VERY explicit story about an adventure in Phuket, Thailand. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

UFC 226 is loaded with great fights, including a super fight between heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic versus current light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. Also, Max Holloway defends his featherweight belt against Brian Ortega and a must-see fight between two heavyweights. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

LeBron James has chosen his new team, and it's the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, we're wrapping up the NBA draft as we kick off NBA free agency. How did the teams do, and how can each player add to that particular team. Finished off with a story of the time I had to show kids in 4th grade I'm not to be played with. Someone got Nipsey Hussle slapped that day! #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode I'll be talking about #PattyPermit, and incident in San Francisco involving an 8 year old girl named Jordan selling water. Why that incident and #BBQBecky are similar, and why once you see racism, it's hard not to see it in other situation. Plus, a story about my old neighbor and the first time he smoked crack. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

The absent Black father is something that a lot of my peers have grown up believing to be true. Not only through experience, but statistics backed that argument. It wasn’t until the CDC did a deeper dive into the study and found that the absent Black father is a myth. The way the info is shared changes the narrative to favor a certain agenda and we’ll break that down. Plus, how my buddy got out of speeding ticket thanks to Michael Jackson. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode I'll be talking about the historic meeting between President Donald Trump, and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un. What was up with that weird a$$ video they showed him? Next, a new segment called "Don't Ask Black People That", and a story from a wild Miami night involving a casino, long island ice-teas, a rental car, and Jerry Rice. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode I'm gonna get into the relationship between social media, and our ego. We might not think they live together, but a lot of times they share the same account. Do you know which is posting? Then I'll share a story about the first time I did some "White People Shit", and went snowboarding. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode of the podcast I've got my buddy, VP of Marketing/ Head of Branding for Strideline Socks, Bart Szaniewski on the podcast. His story from Poland to the United States, from blog to digital marketing beast. He's giving up free game on product placement, blogging and digital marketing strategies. So much free game! #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

The NBA Draft is coming up, and players are being projected all over the place. Deandre Ayton, Trae Young, Michael Porter Jr. and so many more to talk about. Where will they land and will it be a good fit? Also, the story of the 2Chainz Afterparty that ended in the most unbelievable way. I can't make these stories up! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode of the podcast I have my first special guest, Jules Jessie. If the name looks familiar, it's because we're related. Got a chance to talk to her about her experience moving to Tanzania after college, and how that move shaped her career path today. A lot of great game for anyone thinking about taking their skills to another country. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

There is a very entertaining beef brewing between Drake and Pusha T. It started when Pusha dropped "Infared", then Drake responded with "Duppy Freestyle". We all thought that was the end of it, until Pusha released the song "Story of Adidon" and we all lost it. The photo of Drake in blackface has us all confused. That, plus a story on how I lost my front tooth. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

LeBron James is on his way to his ninth NBA Finals, his eighth in a row! Yet, he still catches heat like a glorified rookie; why is that? Can we stop with the LBJ hate already. The man goes crazy in Game 7. And another classic story from a club night in San Diego, California that went from 0-100 real quick. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

Raising a little girl isn't easy, and as a father there are so many concerns. So many questions, so many traps to avoid, and the fact I have to face my old player ways isn't great either. How to raise an angel in a world of sin. Plus a classic story from my 21st birthday in Miami, Florida. Make sure to subscribe. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

The recent shooting at Sante Fe High was crazy to read about. Another shooting at a school where innocent lives were taken. We often ask about gun safety, but what about our love for violence in this country? A few questioms maybe no one has asked about the topic, plus a classic story of mine. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

Reality television, social media, fake news, ghostwriters, etc. What is real anymore and does it even matter? Diving into a nee IG update and why no one likes real life online. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

In this episode I will talk about how in 2018 a job interview might be the new way companies steal strategies. Plus I'll share a story of one of the craziest parties I've been to for all the wrong reasons. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

Kanye West has said a lot of crazy stuff in the past...and present... and probably in the future. I'm gonna touch on those comments but more importantly why going "Full Kanye" or having a "Kanye Moment" only works for Kanye West. #BrushUp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support

On this episode I'll be talking about my experience taking a 30 day break from all social networks. Why is this interesting? Ive been doing digital marketing for seven years and this is the first break I've taken. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truthpaste/support