Episode 46: “This What They’ve Been Waiting For” The episode started with the unbelievable news that the Cincinnati Bengals have made it to the AFC championship game! It was followed by K Mack interrupting the podcast with trying to get Tony and Will to sign “Cincinnati Bengals” bandwagon passes! After the interruption we followed with weekly recaps and random rants (7:02). Topics Discussed: Why are we more comfortable expressing pain, than celebrating joy? (16:00) The importance of proper planning?(27:00) As a man are you permitted to “find yourself” while in the comfort of a relationship? (37:20) **A interruption to discuss Tony almost jinxing the LA Rams, and is Aaron Rodgers a top 10 QB of all time** The importance of men having passports. (50:30) The importance of men holding each other accountable. (61:37) The podcast ended with a a bunch of jokes and laughter!! Intro Song - “Dreams & Nightmares” - Meek Mill - Dreams & Nightmares (album) Outro Song - “Higher” - Dj Khaled feat. (Nipsey Hussle & John Legend) - Father of Asahd (album)

Episode 45: “A New Viewpoint” The episode started with a shoutout to the Cincinnati Bengals winning their first playoff game in 31 years! The guys followed with a recap or their week and random rants! (6:17). We also received a phone call from Money Mike (13:20). Topics Discussed: What is something that you’ve change your perspective on during the course of your life? (18:12) Are OG’s still around? Are they necessary?(38:20) The true impact of The Cosby Show! (55:03) The podcast ended with final words and musical selections! (69:15) Intro Song - “I’m Dreaming” - Christopher Williams - New Jack City Soundtrack (album) Outro Song - “Spread My Wings” - Troop - Attitude (album)

Episode 44: “Tell Me How You Really Feel” The episode started with celebrations to Tony ending his military career and Al accepting a new position. After weekly recaps and a little Bengals slander the guys jumped into random rants. (7:11) Topics Discussed: What’s the deal with Antonio Brown? (22:30) What will be the impact of of the Metaverse? (38:40) The inspiration of Hip Hop! (56:15) What is the song that inspires you the most? Who is the most inspirational rapper? (66:17) The podcast ended with final words and the podcast randomly roasting Al. (78:48) Intro Song - “The Real is Back” - Young Jeezy Outro Song - “Soul Survivor ” - Young Jeezy feat. Akon - Thug Motivation: 101 (album)

Episode 43: “Making Sense of Things” The episode started with “Middle Brother” recapping his trip from Miami, and TR adding items to the menu. We followed with Random rants! Topics Discussed: Are we too accepting as a culture? (10:30) Should we allow our kids to believe in Santa? (18:45) Childhood trauma for this current generation of kids! (28:00) The guys their Top 5 Christmas movies. (37:45) Should we celebrate a divorce from marriage? (44:09) The podcast ended with the topic.. real people you hate because of a movie character they played (48:40) Intro Song - “Legend” - Benny The Butcher - Burden of Proof (album) Outro Song - “Roc Boys” - Jay-Z - American Gangster (album)

Episode 42: “Worth The Wait” The episode started with jokes, a threat, a major announcement and condolences to Young Dolph! That was followed with random rants(2:00) Topics Discussed: How do you view the state of schools? (13:53) How well do parents KNOW their kids? Should parents go through their kids technology? (33:50) TR and Tony showcase their disappointment at Will for not being caught up on current movies and TV shows! (60:00) The guys jumped into a music breakdown. (67:12) The guys ended with final thoughts about avoiding potential beef!! (78:21) Intro Song - “Preach” - Young Dolph Outro Song - “Exodus 23:1” - Pusha T

Episode 41: “What is The GOAT of Black Sitcoms?” This Episode the guys jumped into their top 20 black sitcoms (everybody had 20 except for one person who had to be difficult)! After the inappropriate jokes the guys jumped into their list!!! Topics Discussed: Tony’s List (3:20) Will’s List (4:40) Al’s List (6:45) The guys then jumped into a breakdown of their list (8:30)! The guys ended the podcast with discussing their top 5 FAVORITE MOVIES! (27:50) Intro Song - “Living Single” Theme Song Outro Song - It was suppose to be the Boondocks Theme song!

Episode 40: “What You Going To Do For That 40?” After a few weeks off to take care of personal matters… THE BOYS ARE BACK!!! The episode started with laughter, and happiness to back recording!! The guys followed up with weekly recaps and weekly rants followed behind. (3:00) Topics Discussed: Should schools have a police presence in their building? (17:00) How do you feel about Dave Chappelle latest Netflix special? (31:00) Al takes a shot at Colin Kaepernick! (50:37) Is Kyrie being selfish or is he being a leader? (58:47) The guys ended with final thoughts!! (80:11) Intro Song - “400 Degrees” - Juvenile - 400 Degrees (album) Outro Song - “Go Crazy” - Jeezy (feat. Jay-Z) - Thug Motivation 101 (album)

Episode 39: “Give The Truth To The Young Black Youth” The episode started with laughter, focus and the guys being eager to jump into the topics. Weekly recaps and weekly rants followed behind. (4:00) Topics Discussed: How should parents? Students? Staff? Handle bullying? Also, what is bullying?(21:18) Are kids being over-sexualized? Are kids easily influenced? (36:14) What’s the problem with teaching the REAL history of America? (63:11) ****DING DING DING*** Tony vs. Will…. Is selfishness a defense mechanism? (77:16) The podcast ended with final thoughts and an ask of our listeners!!! Intro Song - “Keep Your Head Up” - Jadakiss - Kiss The Game Goodbye (album) Outro Song - “It’s So Hard” - Big Pun (feat. Donell Jones) - YEEEAH BABY (album)

Episode 38: “Every Man Has A Code” AL IS BACK!! The episode started with some jokes and laughter! The jokes and laughter were followed with weekly recaps and weekly rants. (4:38) The guys jumped into the topic of, How you ever lost your faith in God? (25:15) Men being up front with women about what they want. (32:10) Do you still have faith in Joe Biden & Kamala Harris to do a good job in the White House? (56:17) As a man what is your “Code” or “Codes” that you live by? (67:32) Do you think Deion Sanders will be a benefit to HBCUs? (77:49) Intro Song - “Papi’s Home” - Drake - Certified Lover Boy (album) Outro Song - “So Appalled” - Kanye West (feat. Jay-Z, Pusha T, Cy-Hi, Swizz Beats & RZA) - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (album)

Episode 37: “Just a lil Straightenin” Another week, and Al has got missing on the fellas again!!! The podcast started with weekly recaps and weekly rants? (3:38) Why do people think they can critique other people’s jobs, especially when they are not in the same field? (19:20) What effect do you think the rise of entrepreneurship will have on the economy?(35:27) Is the Ms. Pat show good or bad for our community? (43:00) I’m order to claim you LOVE music do you have to be knowledgeable and listen to all genres of music? (68:50) How do you stay motivated during tough times? (76:05) Advice for the youth! (91:03) The podcast ended with unnecessary jokes about Will’s stylish shorts!! Intro Song - “Dreams” - The Game - The Documentary (album) Outro Song - “4 Thangs” - Freddie Gibbs (feat. Big Sean & Hit Boy)

Episode 36: “Drink Your Water” The podcast was back with Tony, Will, TR and Middle Brother! The podcast shifted back to more serious topics but it started with weekly recaps and rants(3:18). The podcast started out with a discussion about COVID and the battle between the vaccinated and unvaccinated! (16:52) The guys decided to discuss Shacarri Richardson and her latest race and how she conducted herself post interview. A deep dive resulted from the conversation about is she being unfairly criticized? (35:20) Tony went on a deep dive about Afghanistan and the US pulling their troops from the country! What will the impact be? And why now? (57:20) The guys touched on the violence happening in Cincinnati. What is the cause? What is the impact? How can we change & fix it? (69:45) The podcast ended with wine shoutouts and final words! (102:30) Intro Song - “Be Thankful for What You Got” - William DeVaughn - Be Thankful for What You Got (album) Outro Song - “Gyalis” - Capella Grey

Episode 35: Show Discipline The podcast was a little light this episode! Al & Tony both had other obligations but as Al would say “The Show Must Go On”. The podcast was held down by Will, TR and Middle Brother! The podcast started with weekly recaps and rants from TR and a rant from Will aimed at one of the Podcast members!!! (5:50). The podcast started out with a true deep dive about the epic Verzuz between The Lox & Dipset!! The guys touched on almost every aspect of the battle and gave their true opinions! During this discussion “PartyTime Tone” called in and gave his thoughts as well!! (19:55) The guys also discussed the profound relationship between the members of The Lox and how their relationship should emulated by all of us from our culture! (44:43) The podcast ended with a talk of NaS “Kings Disease 2” album!! (77:05). Intro Song - “Wild Out” - The Lox feat. Swizz Beats - We Are The Streets (album) Outro Song - “Reppin’ Time” - Jim Jones - Hustler’s P.O.M.E. (album)

Episode 34: Straight for the Stroke This episode was the first time that all 3 guys were in the studio at the same time! The guys got into weekly recaps from trips, work, and family and followed by rants (4:00). The podcast started out with a discussion about Netflix show called “Sex Life”. The fellas went into a deep dive about the ups & downs and the interesting moments & situations from the show! (21:30) The guys followed up with a discussion about the TV shows that each person watch! Especially the Dick Gregory documentary. (72:10) The guys gave their top 5 comedians list! (74:45) The guys switched topics and started sharing what they think their “dopest” quality is and each member shared what they appreciated most about the other members! (84:53) The podcast ended with the fellas calling “Middle Brother” and asking him when he’s going to pay his bet! (94:05). Intro Song - “Does He Doit” - Trey Songz - Ready (album) Outro Song - “Cutie Pie” - One Way - Who’s Foolin’ Who (album)

Episode 33: Missing in Action The episode started with recaps from trips, work, and family. Followed by weekly rants (8:34). The podcast started out with a discussion about embarrassing your kids by what you post on social media! (25:55) The guys followed up with a discussion about the rise of violence amongst the youth, and what we as adults can do to stop or slow down the rise of killings? (36:40) The guys also discussed how disrespectful a “slap” is (69:40) The guys ended the podcast with talks about the Dipset vs. Lox verzuz battle and boxing talk!! Intro Song - “We Paid” - Lil Baby & 42 Dugg - My Turn (album) Outro Song - “Summer In Miami” - Jim Jones feat. Trey Songz - Harlem: Diary of a Summer (album)

Episode 32: Accidental Interruption The episode started with an interruption to the music by a phone call 🤬! Missing a key member of the group Dr. Bailey!! Podcast started with weekly recaps and rants (2:10). The podcast discussed, Sha’Carri Richardson and the impact of her not being able to run in the Olympics! (14:48) The guys followed up with the topic “Ways to deal with depression without turning to marijuana, liquor, and sex.” (22:00) The podcast switch to a NBA recap and Lebron’s comment about the NBA starting back early and how that lead to the injuries in the playoffs. Was it valid or was it him reaching looking for sympathy? (35:00) The guys gave a recap of the Verzuz battle between Bobby Brown & Keith Sweat! (48:40) The podcast ended with a congratulations to Tony on his promotion! He’s now the Dean of Students for the school he works!! Intro Song - “It’s On” - Beanie Sigel & Jay-Z- The B Coming (album) Outro Song - “Don’t Be Cruel” - Bobby Brown - Don’t Be Cruel (album)

Episode 31: Aye Ladies... Let Me Tell You Why The episode started with Al making false claims towards a certain co-host! more shots at “Sweatsuit Papi”. The gentlemen started with weekly recaps (4:00). A potential rant transitioned into the first topic of the episode... Kids shouldn’t be on social media until they turn 18 (10:00). The podcast discussed, how can black men support other black men when they are need of mental help? (22:55) If you were the voice of all black men, and you were sitting with the delegation of black women.. What would you tell them that we need from them to better our relationship? (46:35) How do you feel about Kim Kardashian saying “She was not the wife Kanye deserved and she could’ve been?” (69:30) The podcast ended with sports talk, and information about tutoring from Bailey, Campbell, Johnson. Intro Song - “My Cherie Amour” - Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour (album) Outro Song - “Make It Last Forever” - Keith Sweat (feat. Jacci McGee) - Make It Last Forever (album)

Episode 30: BIG 30!! The episode started with more shots at “Sweatsuit Papi”. The gentlemen then got into weekly recaps & will “Partytime Tone die (5:10). Then followed by weekly rants (8:36). The first topic discussed was how important is tutoring in the black community, the different components of tutoring and how Bailey, Campbell & Johnson will work to improve the views of tutoring (23:25). With 5 musical acts from any era, create your dream concert (51:10). Who has the greatest rap debut (59:27)? Is it possible to escape reality (66:57)? Final topic... Should you educate people on when they are being racist or using intimidation (74:00)? Intro Song - “Everything, Everyday, Everywhere” - Fabolous (feat. Keri Hilson) - Loso’s Way (album) Outro Song - “Time” - Young Gunz - Tough Love (album)

Episode 29: Mama’s Cooking The episode started with Party Time Tone announcing his engagement to his wonderful girlfriend. For some reason he doesn’t thing he will lose his title of “Party Time” (3:20). Weekly recap & weekly rants followed (7:01). The first topic discussed was “Black men leading and taking a more active role in their communities”. (21:10) “Does men not showcasing toxic masculinity, force women to deal with the issues they cause” (39:00)? From a black man’s point of view “What are the red flags that cause you to leave a person alone” (47:38)? Final topic was “How deep of a level of sharing do you have to have in your relationship”(61:36)? Intro Song - “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You)” - UGK (feat. OutKast) - UGK (album) Outro Song - “I Do” - Jeezy (feat. Jay-Z & Andre 3000 - TM:103 (Hustlerz Ambition) (album)

Episode 28: Just Do What’s Right The episode started differently, with no Al to start the podcast, the first voice you hear was Turtleneck Papi (Will). The guys started with a recap of life, then followed with weekly rants (5:25). Tony gave a recap of his trip to Tulsa Oklahoma and how impactful it was to talk on through Black Wall Street”. After his recap he posed the question “Can Something like Black Wall Street ever occur again in our community (13:30)? *Around the 25:00 minute mark we had some technical difficulties, while trying to connect Al, to the show* The guys then switched to tragic news of the Joe Budden Podcast ending! The ending of their podcast led to the discussion of... Can friends and family go into business together, and maintain their relationship (53:20)? The fellas ended the podcast with discussing the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, and how impactful & emotional it was(74:40). Intro Song - “Whatcha Gonna Do” - Shyne - Shyne (Album) Outro Song - “What Up Gangsta” - 50 Cent - Get Rich or Die Tryin’” (album)

Episode 27: A Man’s Perspective The episode started with laugher and a shoutout to our residential scholar “Money Mike” and how he has been working behind the scenes, becoming a member of Alpha Phi Alpha! They followed the shoutout with Random Rants (7:49). The guys discussed the Kevin Samuels interview on the Joe Budden Podcast, and can a man champion himself (18:02). Have you ever dealt with depression? What were the signs? How did you overcome it (53:02)? Black men mental health in education (74:00). Intro Song - “Whoa” - Black Rob - True Story (Album) Outro Song - “For My Dogs” - DMX - It’s Dark & Hell Is Hot (album)