15 Good Minutes

On this critically important episode, we will be talking about the importance of registering to vote -- as well as the importance of voting.  Will all that's going on today, it's critical that we get everyone registered.  We have several EASY ways to help you do that.  Please join us with getting the word out.  We need this; now, more than ever before.  #nationalregistertovoteday

Please check these websites:

https://www.whenweallvote.org/

https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/

https://reclaimyour.vote/

https://www.ourblackparty.org/

https://www.usa.gov/absentee-voting

Today we're dropping the first in a series of conversations we call, Black Love.  For our inaugural session, we begin with our very own Kirk, and his bride, Amanda.  Check out this episode to hear their Black Love story.

Today we're re-releasing our 15 Good Minutes Round-Table discussion of the movie, Black Panther, in memory of the late Chadwick Boseman.  Please watch the movie again - and definitely watch our round-table on our YouTube Channel here:  https://youtu.be/hMgVhAm6M8I or listen here, as a Podcast.

We had such a spirited discussion -- with varying viewpoints, thanks to Chadwick and all the amazing actors, crew, and staff.  We will miss this great, talented, humbled young man.  Please be sure to leave us a comment with anything you'd like to say about Chadwick, in the comments of our YouTube show or on Twitter & Instagram -- we'd truly appreciate it.  #chadwickboseman

Today we're talking about the importance of checking up and checking in.  We all mean well.  We all intend to make time to check in -- but how many of us actually do?  Everyone is busy and has a million things going on.  Lets not assume you know how your people are doing.  Lets check up on them and check in with them!  Call them.  Email them. Text them. You'll be glad you did.

Today we're talking about the music video WAP, by Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion.  The video has sparked a lot of opinion; a lot of conversation -- so today, we weigh in on it all.  Be advised THIS PODCAST CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AND SHOULD NOT BE PLAYED FOR OR BY MINORS.  Let us know your opinion of the video -- Love it?  Like it?  Hate it?  Somewhere in between?-- hit us on IG/Twitter; we want to hear from you!

Today we're talking Child Discipline.  Did you get whipped as a child?  Do you spank/whip/pop your children today?  Are you a "Time Out" parent?  Join this very engaging conversation and see how our hosts were disciplined, as children - and their thoughts on child discipline today.  Let us know your story -- hit us on IG/Twitter!

For the sake of definition:

Corporal punishment encompasses all types of physical punishment, including spanking, slapping, pinching, pulling, twisting, and hitting with an object. It also may include forcing a child to consume unpleasant substances such as soap, hot sauce, or hot pepper.

In the United States, corporal punishment is legal on a federal level, but state laws vary on what types of physical punishments are allowed.

Today we talk about what makes someone go through another person's phone?  What's your view on it?  Acceptable?  Non-acceptable?  For those that do it - why do you do it?  What does it mean if you're with someone you can't trust enough to leave your phone unattended?  Weigh in on our IG or Twitter feeds; we need to hear from you!

We Live.  We Love.  We Learn.  Join us for a discussion on life lessons, and how they shape you.

This week, we examine under what circumstances -- if any, can you remain friends with friends you've made through your ex.  When the relationship with your ex ends - does that automatically nix the friendships you've made through the ex?  And - Do your friends remain friends with your ex?  Do Shy and Kirk see it the same way?  Hmmm ....