Unmuted Dopeness is a podcast about the randomness and ridiculousness of life as viewed through the eyes of three Gen Xers raised on hip-hop culture with deep connections to family, friends and global community. Kick it with E., Jay and Shaun as they bring you their unfiltered thoughts on the madness that they live through daily. New episodes are uploaded weekly. Holla at the crew by sending an email to connect@unmuteddopeness.com. Send feedback, comments and episode ideas. iPhone users can leave a voice message here: http://voicemessage.unmuteddopeness.com. Stay Dope!
E, Jay and Shaun continue their political discussion leading up to the US Presidential Election results. From celebrity endorsements to what they hope for the outcome, they'll lay it all out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
With just days to go before the US General Election, the crew continues the political discussion, with guest AJ, to discuss the importance of voting, not only at the national level, but the local level as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
With the US National elections just days away, the crew expresses their views on what’s happening while E brings us a little history lesson. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
Whether it be an action or an inaction, we all have something we regret. In this episode E, Jay and Shaun take a look back at some of the life choices they regret and find the silver lining surrounding some of those decisions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
Colorism has played a major role in the black community for generations. In this episode the crew discusses its history, long term effects, as well as some small steps each of us can take to start to change perceptions caused by colorism. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
In this episode, the crew discusses the effects that coronavirus is having on our lives. From employment challenges and opportunities to the affect on family and friends...we're discussing all of that and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
Imagine being afraid to move out of the 'hood. With the Karen’s of the world ready to attack at any moment, many people of color are feeling this sentiment. In this episode E, Jay and Shaun discuss why that is and what one group is doing about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
In this episode, the crew explores sex and sexuality discussing associated judgements, misconceptions, and misunderstandings. Delving into the ideas that it's an extension of who we are and how we choose to express ourselves through it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
A lot of us have reached the age where we are raising kids while simultaneously taking care of aging parents and relatives. In this episode E, Jay and Shaun discuss how they manage such tasks as well as the benefits of these dynamics and the challenges that come along with it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
Being part of a social club or group is not uncommon in the African American community, but have the Black social clubs, groups and gatherings become too exclusionary in modern times? E, Jay and Shaun share their opinion and stories in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
In this episode, the crew is joined by anti-racism activist and ally, Britta Kelly, who shares her thoughts on racism, Karens and what she’s doing to be part of the solution in the fight against racism. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
Have the gender roles or behaviors between men & women changed when it comes to dating? Have the approaches and views switched? E, Jay and Shaun share their thoughts on how the tables have turned in dating relationships between men and women. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
As Gen Xers who grew up in the “Golden Age” of rap / hip-hop, the crew takes a look at how hip-hop culture has changed. E, Jay and Shaun discuss their thoughts on current, popular hip-hop while taking a walk or two down memory lane. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
As African-American business professionals we find ourselves changing our speech and vernacular (aka “code switching”) in our day-to-day activities. In this episode the crew discusses "the switch” as well as when, how and who uses it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
Being the only black person in an office or department can come with real struggles and issues. Today E, Jay and Shaun share stories and discuss some of the issues they’ve dealt with throughout their corporate lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
The search for love is as old as time itself and online dating has definitely changed the way singles search for it in the modern age. In this episode E, Jay and Shaun discuss when and why to swipe left or right, or not. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
Social media has undoubtedly become an important form of communication in the 21st century. In this episode, E., Jay and Shaun will discuss the negative effects those ever popular DM’s can have on relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message
In today's climate, "Karens" are coming out from every direction. We'll discuss their rise and why their actions are so dangerous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unmuteddopeness/message