In today's episode, I revisit a point I made last time about AI and the anti-AI crowd, reflect on living life single, and share how Zohran Mamdani’s win reminded me of something I’ve always known. Related What do you think of the article "Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?" Redefining boyfriend roles by Walking with Mr. Darcy Unrelated Made me smile

In today’s episode, I revisit what I said about Pierce Brown — the author of the Red Rising saga — in the last episode, get into my mixed feelings about AI and the people against it, and talk about what happens when you stop caring where the hoes are at. Links "The message about Pierce Brown is wrong" Thefootdemon - I said what I said Outkast - Git Up Get Out Lyfe Jennings - Never Never Land

In today’s episode, I talk about my efforts to stop beating myself up, John Steinbeck’s notion of the “temporarily embarrassed millionaire,” and finishing the Red Rising saga — including how its author ended up breaking my heart.

In today’s episode, I discuss the previous episode and remind you what IMGP means, dig into why people like Charlie Kirk and Ezra Klein get under my skin, talk about a recent workshop that made me think of Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, share a thought on the No Kings protest, and get into the audiobooks 107 Days and the Red Rising saga.

In this episode, I re-introduce myself as a podcaster by sharing some quotes about podcasting, what finally motivated me to record this episode, and how I plan to approach SUP with a clearer sense of who I’m speaking to, a better creative flow, and a little more self-grace.

In today’s episode, I talk about losing $4, wonder why rappers can’t be a little friendlier, question if I’m just a product of the algorithm, revisit a 2Pac verse that took me back to my youth, reflect on the cruelty of whiteness and celebrate making it to episode 299. Quotes "A man is judged by what’s in his soul and not what’s in his pocket" ~Taalam Acey "To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time." ~James Baldwin "The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference." ~Elie Wiesel Manipulation is when they blame you for you reaction to their toxic behavior but never discuss their disrespect that triggered you "Having a soft heart in a cruel world is courage, not weakness." ~Katherine Henson Randomness Where's my $4? Mobb Deep  Am I product of the algorithm Flight out to Cabo Featured Thought The Cruelty of Whiteness Other Links Charlie Kirk, Redeemed: A Political Class Finds Its Lost Cause by Ta-Nehisi Coates Rep Jasmine Crokett responds to the criticism from GOP 

In today’s episode, I talk about noticing a problem in past episodes and hoping it’s fixed in this and all the ones to come, share a story of karma biting me in the ass, dive into emotional intelligence, highlight something Friendly Honey Badger said on TikTok, and close with a thought about 2Pac. Quotes "Rebellion is when you look society in the face and say I understand who you want me to be, but I’m going to show you who I actually am." -Anthony Anaxagorou When you stand up and tell the truth,  you make enemies Not being heard is not reason for silence Should we cry when the Pope die? My request/We should cry if they cried when we buried Malcolm X ~2Pac Randomness Last episode Funny story about karma Hard and uncomfortable conversation will only be successful with emotional intelligent people by itstdrew Something FriendlyHoneyBadger said Featured Thought Today marks 29 years since his passing.. RIP Pac! Other Links Black people right now Most of my heroes don’t appear on no stamp Empathy is not a human flaw For those who need reminders

In today’s episode, I talk about why I didn’t record last Sunday, lazy haters, the urge to control what people think about you, and feeling too sensitive to exist in this world... while also being insensitive about the death of a certain someone (couldn’t help that last part). Quotes Your mental health is more important than... People lack accountability,  then say Do not grow old... Randomness Why I didn’t record on Sunday Lazy haters The urge to control what people think about you Featured Thought I'm sick of psychotic society, somebody save me “You’re complicit in a genocide” Other Links Can you give me one name of a Caribbean Slave Ship Indian Immigrant Silenced at Australia’s Anti-Immigration Rally. They’re all European "I think empathy is a made up New Age term that does a lot of damage" - Charlie Kirk

In today’s episode, I talk about expecting the worst, how quickly time passes, why I can’t be Christian as a Black man, and how a Netflix documentary on Hurricane Katrina made me reflect on our collective indifference to human suffering. Quotes May the calm in you win over the chaos around you Losing toxic people is a win You did what you could with what you knew at the time If you’re feeling heavy Randomness If you can overthink the worst... Time goes by Here's why I can't be Christian as a Black man Featured Thought Katrina: Come Hell and High Water | Official Trailer | Netflix Katrina News Coverage Talaam Acey - Evacuees 2 Refugees “An indifference to suffering makes humans inhuman.”  Other Links It’s by design The people who want you to pray

In today’s episode, I share thoughts on my ongoing quest to find my voice, the rinse-and-repeat cycle of mass shootings, ChatGPT refusing to count to a million, Trump’s fear of hell, something Terry Szuplat said, and why Snoop Dogg’s homophobic comments didn’t surprise me. Quotes Be a good person but don’t waste your time trying to prove it Randomness How I sound when I’m not interrupted.  Rinse repeat Trying to get ChatGPT to count to 1 million The idea that Trump is scared to go to hell Something Terry Szuplat said... Featured Thought Snoops' comments. Being a female rap fans is hard Other Links The reaction to Lil Wayne’s newest album is exactly why Andre 3000 stopped rapping Well spoken and correct. The story comes from Donald Rethke (aka Dr. Flush) the engineer who worked on the life support system designs for the Apollo missions.

In today’s episode, I get into why I prefer online shopping over in-store hassles, my fear of speaking truth to power, toxic people in relationships, an inspiring couple’s wedding that reminded me to live life on my own terms, how I connected with a message about being a woman who loves Hip Hop, and my reflections on mortality and public speaking. Quotes It’s you vs you and one of you has to die Your biggest enemy is in  Mature enough Randomness My recent Best Buy experience Is she lying? Toxic people in relationships Non traditional things we did at our wedding Being a woman who loves Hip Hop Featured Thought “It’s all a big nothing” Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience Other Links 3 Hours of Liberating Philosophy to Fall Asleep To Pride parade cancelled after being halted by pro-Palestinian protesters Funny Watch until the end

In today’s episode, I talk about my mood on the last show, finishing Sammy Davis Jr.’s autobiography, something I forgot to mention about interracial relationships, that feeling of hating people who are doing well, white folks still trying to play down slavery, and Marlo Stanfield’s classic line from The Wire: "You want it one way." Quotes Isolate as much as you want to become stronger, even if you see that loneliness is an unbearable hell, it is much better than the multiple masks of humans. Signs you’re healing People treat you exactly how they feel about you Randomness I wasn’t in a good mood on the last episode I finished "Yes I Can" Something I forgot to say on the last episode  Hating people who are doing well Was there ever a time when white people didn’t try to play down slavery or its effect? Featured Thought You want it to be one way Other Links Why JFK Refused to Let Sammy Davis Jr. Perform at White House "We do not have a history of killing white people, white people  have a history of killing us" Taking offense on behalf of the Klan

In today’s episode, I talk about Frank Sinatra according to Sammy Davis Jr.’s, self-worth, trying to find something positive to say about Ice Cube’s latest movie, why being pro-Black doesn’t mean you should only date Black, Kendrick Lamar’s white fans, and the Kendrick track I’ve had on repeat all week. Quotes The only person coming to save you "Anti-social behavior is a trait of intelligence in a world full of conformists." Stay away from negative people Anything that is not growing is dead Randomness No way Frank Sinatra was that cool Government papers found in an Alaskan hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summit "Your worth is who you are, not what you have." Say something nice about War of the Worlds (2025 film) The movie wasn’t that bad War of the Worlds (2025) Pitch Meeting Being pro black has nothing to do with the race of your partner The Art of Delayed Gratification Featured Thought Kendrick Lamar - XXX @...

In today’s episode, I open up about my inability to trust men, the impact of raising a Black child in a predominantly white environment, how trauma may have messed me up as an HSP,and an unexpected, unfamiliar feeling that surfaced during my last therapy session. Quotes What a privilege This year taught me that not everything deserves my energy Trauma says/Healing says Randomness The men who did me the most dirty in my life Having a Black child and only surrounding them with whiteness is child abuse. Trauma Makes HSP Weaker — It’s Not Just Sensitivity Episode 800: "Color Bars" Hosted by Rod Morrow Featured Thought People in therapy are often in therapy to deal with the people in their lives who won’t go to therapy. Other Links "When I was in middle school,  I learned there was only two genders..." Rebecca Helm A word about white privilege Less serious Haitian meeting about Creole “MLB announcers vs. Dominican players” ~Godfrey

In today’s episode, I share a few moments from my week, the thoughts they sparked, and a passage from Sammy Davis Jr.’s book that got me thinking. Quotes Let it end,  let is hurt Stop hoping they’ll understand Sometimes respecting yourself means walking away. Being desired strokes ego Randomness I felt better the day after publishing that last episode Dead Poets Society Disillusionment From Panic to Power Featured Thought “If I'd listened to everyone, I'd still be shining shoes in Harlem.” Other Links PSA: LGBTQI+ Africans existed before religion To those who keep commenting on my videos that she “changed her story so many times” "I don’t trust nice" ~ @jamaalburkmar Less serious When I walk into the HR office and.. Me tryna motivate myself to go to work everyday

In today’s episode, I reflect on my day, the temptation to share personal truths with AI, being attracted to pretty women, kindness and the shame grenade someone recently threw my way. Quotes “Shame loses power when it is spoken.” ~Brené Brown “What do you regard as most humane? To spare someone shame.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche "No one heals himself by wounding another."- St. Ambrose Randomness How was your day? Imagine finding out AI was actually a human being What it means to be attracted to a woman Damn she fine Cause it made me smile Featured Thought Shame grenades Other Links Nazi woman posts herself doing a Sieg Heil, immediately gets shamed by Nazi men Chronically online leftist , see the flaw in everything, but their inability to exist in real life Men don't like stiletto nails

In today’s episode, I get into how Sidney Sweeney and American Eagle had me thinking about Yakub, why it’s a great time to be the lowest white man, the notion that hurt people hurt people, how J.K. Rowling’s name really does sound like a man’s name, and the complicated letter I’ve been working on. Quotes Someone who loves you  Just remember that what you put up with Saying how you feel will never ruin a true connection The guilt you feel for setting boundaries May you find the courage to disappoint people Randomness Sidney Sweeney,  American Eagle and these Yakubian devils TikTok clip about Yakub From being booed on Donahue to being represented in the Whitehouse.  Revisiting the notion that hurt people hurt people Something Jinkx Monsoon said Featured Thought No one cares about your mental health Other Links Anybody want to be poor? Middle East is a colonial term

In today’s episode, I talk about knowing when to shut up, rap music, the bodyguard friend, those five acquitted hockey players, Joey Swoll and gym culture, plus Sammy Davis Jr.’s Yes I Can—and how it’s got me reflecting on my own fight with racism. Quotes Know your worth The entire point of life "You don’t get to tell Black people how to act when they’re called the N word" Jane Fonda Randomness Another opportunity to shut up Rap music Mother hen Lets stop pretending Joey Swoll and Hull Hogan sitting in a tree Featured Thought Yes I Can: The Story of Sammy Davis, Jr. Other Links Sundown Town Awareness 100 Years Of Women Using the Baby Voice in movies + tv Friendships between women Funny Click Boom

In today’s episode, I talk about being the Black Don Draper, husbands who genuinely like their wives, the Clipse’s Let the Lord Sort ‘Em album (yes, again), the men celebrating the acquittal of the five hockey players, why we need to stand up for each other, finding common ground with Sammy Davis Jr., and wrestling with the question: “Am I being emotionally intelligent, or am I being a bitch?” Quotes Not every battle needs to be won Sometimes I just agree with people so they can stop talking Sometimes you have to make a decision that breaks your heart Consistency is harder when no one  is clapping for you Randomness Feeling like the Black Don Draper Husbands reactions after seeing their wives Clipse - Let God Sort Em Out Beaucoup trop d’homme son entrain de célébrer le verdict That’s what men do Stic.Man - That’s What Men do Featured Thought  Yes I Can: The Story of Sammy Davis, Jr.

In today’s episode, I talk about a smile that caught me off guard, the passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner, something Laverne Cox recently said, Stephen Colbert, The Clipse’s new album (yes, again), a follow-up to the last episode, and what I mean by “The Colour Violence.” Quotes You’re never going to learn The cheat code is to give people grace Trauma says/Healing says Randomness I smiled RIP Malcolm Jamal Warner Laverne Cox Stephen Colbert Tells Donald Trump To “Go F*ck Yourself” After ‘The Late Show’ Axing Pusha T says LGSEO is the best album of the year and I agree 284: My Life and This Podcast  Featured Thought The Colour Violence Let’s talk about the Rat Pack Having a "Jamboy" seems to not only have been a practice India but in more places throughout the British Empire. Other Links