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We are 3 guys, 3 different races, born in 3 different decades, and 3 very different opinions. This is "What's Race Gotta Do With It?"

Will, Rodney & Juan


    • Jan 16, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 92 EPISODES


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    S8 E9 - Work Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 38:59


    The boys tackle work relationships this week. And they just go off the rails as well. This was an episode that was all over the place but entertaining and educational. Enjoy!

    S8 E8 - Routines and Boredom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 36:00


    This week Rodney brought the subject to the table. Are routines good or bad for relationships? Is it possible that some routine could lead to boredom? Great questions. I hope you enjoy this episode.

    S8 E7 - Happy New Year - Belonging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 37:42


    To all of our listeners out there. From all of us at What's Race Gotta Do With It: HAPPY NEW YEAR! The boys talk about belonging. Enjoy!!!

    S8 E6 - Everything Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 37:32


    The boys wanted to do a holiday podcast. This is the Everything Christmas episode. If you celebrate something else, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa. If you don't celebrate anything at all Happy Sunday. Enjoy!

    S8 E5 - The Do's and Don'ts of Race Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 40:46


    The boys are bringing you "The Do's and Don'ts of Race Talk" this week. We've learned a few things that we want to share and help start the conversation. Enjoy!

    S8 E4 - Media & Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 34:39


    The boys talk about the media and racism. How we walk into the trap without actually experiencing things ourselves. This is a good one. Enjoy!

    S8 E3 - Stubbornness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 38:00


    The boys take on the subject of stubbornness. Is it past down from parents? Is it bad to be stubborn? Could stubbornness be a good thing? They go over all it with guest Melanie Hammond. Enjoy!

    S8 E2 - Thanksgiving Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 37:29


    Although Thanksgiving was last week. The boys wanted to do a Thanksgiving Episode. There are so many things in life to be grateful for. Even on our worse day, there is still something to be thankful for. And of course they can't stay on topic. Maybe it's the charm of the podcast. I don't know. Enjoy!

    S8 E1 - Music and Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 38:46


    Believe it or not but the boys made it to Season 8. This first episode of the season they talk about the influence of music growing up. They ask the question, does the music you listen to have anything to do with your race? Interesting. Enjoy!

    S7 E12 - The Gratitude Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 41:45


    This is the Season 7 Finale Episode. The boys call it The Gratitude Episode. As usual, they talk about just about everything. But they all take a look at where they came from, where they are now, and where they are going. Bonus advice in the final thoughts. Enjoy!

    S7 E11 - All over the place

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 39:29


    We still don't know what this episode is all about but the boys were "All Over The Place". From politics to women's rights to hiking and so on. Enjoy!

    S7 E10 - Everything Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 37:25


    Rodney and Sean decided to talk sports this week. It left Will speechless because he knows very little about sports. Many good points made during this podcast even from Will. Enjoy!

    S7 E9 - Self-Sabotage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 37:47


    The guys talk about self-sabotage. We are surrounded by many different people. We work with them, they could be "friends", and they are family members. Many are supportive and loving but sometime they self-sabotage. And they want to take you with them. This is a really good episode. Enjoy!

    S7 E8 - REPOST - The Candy-Assing of America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 36:54


    The boys had a very busy week. There were some schedule conflicts and they were not able to record a new episode. They decided to pick on of their favorite episodes to repost. This is podcast episode is originally from Season 3 and it titled "The Candy-Assing of America. Enjoy!!!

    S7 E7 - Cancelled characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 34:49


    This week the boys talk about the Cancel Culture and how they have cancelled characters on grocery item labels. This is going to be an interesting listen. Enjoy!

    S7 E6 - Friends by Race_ Code Switching

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 37:31


    The boys welcome a special guest. He is a comedian, podcaster, running and all around great human being, Jason Halpin. The subject is Friends by Race, Code Switching. Are you selling out or are you surviving? Great conversation. Enjoy!

    S7 E5 - Life decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 37:50


    The boys dig deep this week and talk about life decisions; good and bad! This subject takes them up, down, left and right. It's interesting to hear their thoughts and where their life decisions lead them. Enjoy!

    S7 E4 - Age is just a number

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 40:52


    This week the boys talk about age. Age is just a number depending on who you look at it. It's more about how you look the world, who you look at yourself in relationship to others and your ability to listen to folks of all different ages. Keep in mind, getting older is not a bad thing. Not everyone gets the privilege to learn about themselves as they grow older. Enjoy!

    S7 E3 - Friend or Foe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 41:43


    The boys dig into the idea that the people you surround yourself with is more important than you think. Are they Friend or Foe? They discuss what a real, solid friendship is and how you know when it is not. Many important lessons to learn on this podcast. Enjoy!

    S7 E2 - When Are Race Jokes Too Much

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 37:22


    The boys pose the question, when are race jokes too much? And they discuss. This is an interesting episode as it presents the subject from each side. Enjoy!

    S7 E1 - Down The Rabbit Hole - Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 35:14


    The boys are back with another season! For the first time in the history of the podcast have they done a "Down The Rabbit Hole" episode to introduce a new season. Here is Season 7 Premier Episode 1. Enjoy!!!

    S6 E12 Freedom of speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 46:00


    This is our Season 6 Finale! We talk about freedom of speech. Is it okay to to disagree on a subject with a friend? Can you listen to someone else's opinion and still have respect for them? These are hard questions and the boys dig into it. Enjoy!

    S6 E11 - Men's Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 44:37


    Rodney had a weird experience at a doctor's appointment that had him thinking that maybe the medial field isn't really interested in men's health. So, that is the subject of this week's episode. Enjoy.

    S6 E10 - Government Overreach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 43:44


    The boys want to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day! It would be far happier if there were little to no Government Overreach. Sean thought this episode would be a perfect time to invite his wife on to discuss. Enjoy!

    S6 E9 - Know your audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 41:20


    Know Your Audience is the topic of this week's podcast episode. The boys talk about situations they've been in and some that they have seen first hand. The idea is that you can't just off load all your business on the first date. You can't be telling racial jokes when I just met you. Know who you are talking to and know who you can trust. Enjoy!

    S6 E8 - What Value Do You Bring To Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 39:23


    Sean had a question. What value do you bring to others? And this became the topic for this episode. There was a lot to unpack on this one. It was a fairly deep conversation but they just can't stay on topic. Thank goodness for Will. Enjoy!

    S6 E7 - Down the Rabbit Hole - Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 42:24


    This is the boy's 5th Down the Rabbit Hole episode. There will be many topics discussed and a ton of random opinions. Sean and Rodney loves these episodes because Will agrees not to try to get them back on topic. This is going to be interesting. Enjoy!

    S6 E6 - Does size matter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 42:11


    Does Size Matter? This is a subject old as time. The boys decided to bring in some ladies in as guests to pose the question. Not sure if the question got answered but they thought it's a subject that should be talked about. Enjoy!

    S6 E5 - Men's Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 42:24


    Statistics tell us that women suffer from depression more then man. Well knowing men, they just don't seek help for it as much as women do. You know how it is, "be a man" and "suck it up". This week the boys talk about Men's Mental Health or the lack of it. In the absents of Sean, Will and Rodney welcome Jamar "Jay" Eugene to the podcast. He just happens to be Will's middle brother. Enjoy!

    S6 E4 - Love & Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 35:49


    For this episode, we welcomed Rodney's wife Melanie to chat a little about Love & Marriage. We talk expectations, pet peeves, why we married and what it takes to stay that way. Enjoy!

    S6 E3 - Dealbreakers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 37:09


    The boys are back! this episode is all about Dealbreakers. Dealbreakers in romantic relationships, races, friends, and family. Whatever your dealbreakers are tells a lot about you as a person. What are your dealbreakers? Think about it. Enjoy!

    S6 E2 - Girl Power

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 42:05


    While Will and Sean were away, Rodney thought it would be a great time to have a Girl Power episode. So he invited Melanie, Keri and Ayde to take the mics and give a women's opinion on current topics. In true, What's Race Gotta Do With It, form they did not stay on topic. This is going to be a good listen. Enjoy!

    S6 E1 - Will's shameless plug

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 38:53


    We talk about a few things in this episode and one of the topics is professional attire in the workplace. And Will does shamelessly promote his book "What Men Do Wrong from Dressing to Grooming" (which you can purchase on Amazon today) and his style consulting business for the everyday man, "WE Styling". Regardless of the plugs, we hope you enjoy it.

    S5 E12 - Season 5 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 32:44


    This is the Season 5 Finale episode. We start with Rodney asking, "What effect will the Will Smith slap of Chris Rock on the relationship between the Academy and African American actors?" And they it just goes all over the place. I hope you enjoy!

    S5 E11 - Down The Rabbit Hole - Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 34:26


    It's been a minute since the boys went down the rabbit hole. So, this episode takes them down the rabbit hole with several subject to talk about. Join them on this crazy ride. Enjoy!

    S5 E10 - Don't say gay bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 41:04


    The Florida Senate passed a bill to prohibit "classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity" in the state's primary schools. The LGBTQIA+ community is outraged and are planning to do a walkout from Disney World. Yep, you read it right. Let's discuss. Enjoy!!!

    S5 E9 - Mix Tape

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 39:05


    The title of this episode is "Mix Tape". The reason is because the boys talked about a mix of subjects during taping. They think this is a really good episode with lots of positive life lessons. Enjoy!

    S5 E8 - Likes and Dislikes of our Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 36:16


    Will was the man with the plan this week and brought a subject to the table that had everyone thinking. He posed the question, "What do you like and dislike about your race? And what do you like and dislike about others outside of your race?" The answers to these questions might just surprise you. Enjoy!

    S5 E7 - Accountability & Responsibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 38:12


    White Rodney, the other white meat, brought the subject matter of Accountability and Responsibility. Some have an easy time with it, a few are working on it and others refuse to see it. The boys chat frankly about their experiences with it. This is a really good one. Enjoy!

    S5 E6 - Three Topics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 44:48


    This week we bring you Three Topics with each topic having 15 minutes on the clock to discuss. 1. Middle Schoolers buying passes to say the "N" word. 2. The CDC vs Governor of Nevada on mask mandate. 3. Is racism less and/better in our country. These are hot topics! Enjoy.

    S5 E5 - Keepin Up With The Joneses

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 34:02


    "Why do people try to keep us with the Joneses and what's their mindset for doing it?" We talk about this and some related subject matter as well. In fact, we stay on topic through the entire podcast. It's a Christmas miracle in February! Allow your ears to give your brain something to think about. Enjoy!

    S5 E4 - Idolizing Celebrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 38:52


    White Rodney or (The Other White Meat, as he calls himself) brought his big brain to the podcast and offered up the subject of people idolizing celebrities, professional athletes and politicians. Why are we listing to the opinions of celebrities on issues when they are not professionals in that field? List here to find out. Enjoy!

    S5 E3 - Three Different Lifestyles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 37:08


    In the intro of just about every podcast, Will says the three hosts are born in three different decades, have three different opinions and live three different lifestyles. Well the boys thought it was time to chat about those three different lifestyles. And of course, there is always a rabbit hole or two to fall into. Enjoy!

    S5 E2 - Parenting Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 35:18


    The boys welcome special guest Dustin Parks to the podcast. The subject is Parenting Today. There are so many things today that could hamper the upbringing of child. Race, social media, news, cyber bullying, technology, etc... How does a parent raise a good child in this extreme social climate? Listen in to find out. Enjoy!

    S5 E1 - The Ultimate Grooming Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 38:52


    Welcome to the Season 5, Season Premiere Episode! The boys got a chance to celebrate the end of Season 4 and enjoy the holiday season! The got those podcast batteries recharged and they are ready to talk! This is The Ultimate Grooming Episode! Will thought that men and young men don't talk about the subject of grooming or share what products work best for them. This is a very good episode. Hope you listen and learn a little something. Enjoy!

    S4 E12 - Seaon 4 Finale - Down The Rabbit Hole - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 40:27


    This is our Season 4 Finale so we wanted to give you something you just might like. For some reason you love when the boys go way off on a tangent. So, we give you Done The Rabbit Hole Part 3. Try to keep up. Oh, by the way, Happy Holidays and you will hear us again 2022!

    S4 E11 - On Your Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 37:48


    Just because you're the same race as the person next to you, doesn't always mean you're on the same side. Just because your are the same race does it mean that you can actually relate to those individuals and their experiences. We talk about that in this podcast. You're welcome. Enjoy!

    S4 E10 - Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 36:41


    This episode we get into the subject of technology advances. We wanted to discuss the advancements since we were kids and trying to find out if it makes us lazy or is it just convenience. Let's get to it!

    S4 E9 - Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 30:15


    This episode of What's Race Gotta Do With It addresses social media and how we as a country just believes everything we see on Facebook or TikTok. Do some research and become your own advisor. Well that's what we are talking about this week. Join the conversation.

    S4 E8 - Too much information

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 38:40


    Rodney was on the top his podcast game when he brought the subject to Will and Sean. "Too Much Information." Social media, TV news, Press all of the world! Sometimes it's all just too much and it's all shared for someone's agenda. This is going to be a good one. ENJOY!

    S4 E7 - Down The Rabbit Hole - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 36:24


    This episode the guys welcome longtime listener. (Well ask long as we've been doing it.) He is a friend of Sean and told him that if we do another Down The Rabbit Hole episode that he would love to join. Here at What's Race Gotta Do With It, we make dreams come true. Huge welcome to John Chong! Enjoy!

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