This week I'm linking up with my podcast bro Jabar Harris from the Fresh Bar Sports Show. We're giving you everything you need to about his live event on April 15th so get your tickets! Plus we run through some Twitter takes. Hear us debate our differences in opinion about Mo'Nique, and then ending the show with some sports. . . That Kyrie trade is looking funny in the light these days.

Timestamps/Topics

(2:00) April 15th It's Going Down - Jabar is holding his first ever live show, hear about what we can expect and where the idea originated in the first place.

Twitter Takes

(44:45) Queen by Default? - On a recent episode Jabar thought I was throwing shade on Mo'Nique comedic skills so we debate it out to decide if she's the greatest or simply the big fish in a small pond. . .

(56:00) This Isn't a Fairy Tale - We talk about Snowfall and how we would like to see the show come to an end.

(1:02:45) March Madness - Congrats to the winners LSU women and UConn men's basketball teams

(1:07:44) Kyrie Factor - We talk about the Mavericks slide from playoff contender to a team that's almost at the bottom of the Western Conference and why one of the culture's favorite point guards is not really like that!

This week the one and only Laddie Moran, recording artist out of Lancaster, PA, pulls up to the podcast for a dope conversation about music, relationships, and much more!

Timestamps/Topics:

Introductions

(2:31) Congratulations Are in Order: We talk about Laddie's recent proposal and what it all took to get him off the market for good

(10:53) Stepping Up to the Plate: Conflicting information about relationships on social media has people raging gender wars about expectations, finances, and even raising another man's child

(19:29) Poor People Stink: We react to two different clips from two caucasian podcasts that have interesting and frightening opinions about hygiene, especially wash clothes.

(29:45) Caught Lacking at PF: Tekashi 6ix9ine got strolled on at the gym but oddly enough there's a sympathy movement on his behalf. We talk about society's obsession with recording violence and self-snitching

(42:09) Think Never Feel: Laddie shares his music creation process and when he knows its time to for the masses to hear his work.

(53:10) Studying the Greats and Not-So-Greats: Here we talk about our guest's musical inspirations and how they fit a wide spectrum of talent.

(1:01:11) Lupe Fiasco Appreciation: We talk about Lupe's career trajectory and how he was going places nobody could imagine today.

(1:04:41) Rap or Die!: A Twitter meme puts us to a test of survival on whether we can rap a song from a rapper that represents our birth month. Find out what rappers we were assigned with.

(1:08:00) Why Does He Rap Like a Baby: We talk about drawing the line on artistic expression. We understand the genre evolves but some artists just don't have it!

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This week I'm going solo and I'm talking about the latest cosmetic trends that need to go by the wayside, sports, and the hottest TV shows out currently!

Topics/Timestamps

(3:00) They Getting Dimples Now, Yall - Cosmetic procedures aren't going anywhere but dimples and black women getting lip fillers is where we have to draw the line.

(11:00) End of an Era: As a Packers fan I'm ready to move on from Rodgers and say my goodbyes, what will we get from him compensation wise though.

(17:00) March Madness - Upsets are always fun but this season felt a little crazier than normal. Who's cutting the net down in a few weeks?

(20:00) His Mama Named Him Temetrius - Ja Morant is back this week from his indefinite suspension, was he let off the hook easy or did the punishment fit?

(24:20) Always Be Yourself - On a recent episode of Bel Air we see Hilary Banks overcompensate to be culturally appropriate only for it to backfire. The reason why Coco Jones isn't my crush anymore.

(32:20) Snowfall Final Season - Midway Point: The show is all over the place at this point and I fear we won't get the epic ending most fans want to see.

(39:07) BMF Finale - The season started shaky but ended on a high note and a good cliffhanger.

(43:53) Mo'Nique is Back - She might not be my cup of tea when it comes to comedy but can't nobody hate on her acting ability. I believe every role she plays! Her performance on BMF was no different.

This week's episode is the first of its kind on the 280+ Podcast with a Point of View candid conversation with my barber Tyrik Jackson as I'm getting usual haircut. Hear about Tyrik's career that spans 30 years and his rise from apprentice to reaching his ultimate goal of owning and operating his very own barber school, Premier Barber Institute. Plus, some bonus solo coverage on some trending topics

Topics:

Introduction: Celebrating 100 episodes: A special thanks to all the guests, the growing audience, and those who had a hand in the show behind the scenes. 

Challenges of Finding New Barber: When looking for a new barber in a new town, just ask the local women

Providing More Than a Haircut: We talk about pricing, the value of a haircut, and what Tyrik does when he's overbooked. 

Different Barber Paths: We talk about the evolution of the barber world, doing trade shows, and how sponsorships were the big thing back in the day.

Developing My Own Brand: Tyrik talks about building his brand and how he's always been a few steps ahead of the curve when it comes to marketing.

Reaching My Ultimate Goal: More than anything Mr. Jackson wanted to open up his own barber school because they didn't exist when he first started and his dream came to fruition with Premier Barber Institute. 

The Threshold to a Dream: A unique story about how Tyrik and his mom found a passion in the same field the day he applied to cosmetology school. 

Solo Wrap Up: To close the show I go solo to talk about the Oscars including what people perceive as an award snub for Angela Bassett. I also talk about a controversial topic that I feel more women aren't being vocal about since the shoe is on the other foot. 

100 Episodes! Let's take a minute to celebrate this accomplishment. The show goes on with this week's guest Tearra Arrington a fellow podcaster, that's also a blogger and filmmaker pulls up to the Podcast to talk her latest project Vicious Cycles: Malik's Redemption. This film hits big topics like childhood trauma, infidelity, broken homes, interracial dating, and parents that lack accountability and we dive right into all these points evident in the production. 

Timestamps/Topics:

Introductions: You Got an Accent?

(5:36) Shade Room Rivalry: Tearra doesn't follow anything related to The Shade Room because of a personal/professional beef, hear her side of things!

(12:30) Vicious Cycles: Life Imitating Art - This short film hit close to home for our guest. We talk about behind the scenes work like casting and writing a script. 

(16:20) No L's Just Lessons: Hear about some first-hand challenges a new filmmaker is likely to face

(26:18) Vicious Cycles: A candid conversation about the cycles that tend to plague society

(39:47) Interracial Dating: A scene in the movie made me wonder if black women are really bitter and the Goldchain Diva breaks down why black women have a problem with brand new tires

(46:27) Is MJB corny? : The red carpet conversation went give and some people believe he's just getting his lick back.

(53:45) The Boy is Mine: A man's nightmare would to be caught being unfaithful, your girl knowing, and then using the side chick to seek revenge on you. 

(59:49) Parents Just Don't Understand: We know that childhood trauma permeates with you through adulthood is left unchecked. Would your parents be open to therapy to hash out all that baggage?

(1:04:46) Cruel and Unusual Punishments

(1:13:07) The Blackening - Trailer reaction

This week's special guest Jovon "Boo Boo" Deshields just came home after a 12 year bid that started when he was 15 years old. His message since being paroled is "Never Going Back" we talk about his trial and tribulations and his what his road home has looked like.

Timestamps/Topics:

(2:05) Not a Kid Anymore: Boo Boo talks about his childhood and the environment that presented him with opportunities to start hustling

(6:25) Media Influences: How much does the media play in the youth turning to the streets and a life of crime.

(9:20) Can't Prepare for This: Hear about our guest's first experiences getting locked up and how he was in for a rude awakening. He gives his firsthand experiences of incarceration as a teenager and growing up in prison.

(17:37) Never Going Back: Boo Boo talks about when his mindset shifted and when he vowed that he was never going back. 

(22:30) Recidivism is Real: After doing 12 years how does a person transition to a life of freedom and what steps do they need to take to avoid being a statistic.

(31:39) Mental Health: We get deep and talk about coping with depression and finding light at the end of the tunnel

(34:54) As Long as I Reach One: After being out for only 4 months, Boo Boo has started giving back and giving lectures to teens going down the wrong path. What's his message to the next generation and what that means to him given his own experiences. 

In this week's solo edition of the 280+ Podcast I'm breaking down the fact that everyone is a liar as I discuss the 8 types of liars and how we all fit somewhere in the spectrum given the opportunity and circumstances. Tune in for my reactions to the latest headlines within the culture. Not to mention a full slate TV Show recaps of BMF, All American, the season finale of The Parent Test, and Netflix's You

Timestamps/Topics

Caucasity Candy Intro - White Chocolate is nasty, but who's bright idea was this controversial confection?

In The Headlines

(5:25) Tiger Woods Tampon Prank: Hear how Tiger Woods return to the golf course almost got him canceled for having some honest fun during his latest tournament. Are we getting too sensitive as a society?

(9:39) Neiman Marcus Doesn't Want Your Money: The high-end retail department store is closing many of its discount stores and vowing to focus solely on their wealthiest customers. So why are we working ourselves to death to keep up with the Jones's with companies that only value a certain demographic of its customers?

(20:32) We're Going to Trial - The five former officers involved in the Tyre Nichols tragedy all plead not guilty setting the stage for a trial to see whether justice will be served for Nichols and his family. 

(23:00) Everybody Cappin' - I talk about what psychologists identify as the 8 types of lies people tell from the most to least harmful types of deception. The question is where do you fall on the scale? 

(39:00) BMF - It looks like Lil Meech and Michael Rainey were going at it about whose show reigns supreme. Meech's dad falls to temptation once again. Terry got his sidepiece asking too many questions when she has her own baggage to worry about.

(52:21) The Parent Test: Shoutout to Single Black Mothers - The winner of ABC's The Parent Test was announced as Andrea McCoy and her disciplined style of parenting ran laps around her competition and how that black mothers can hold in down in extreme circumstances despite the narrative and negative stereotypes.

(1:00:00) All American: Why They Do Coach Billy Baker Like That? - Taye Diggs leaves the show which created the most awkward and rushed character write-off I've seen in a long time. Where does the show go in its next chapter?

(1:04:40) Return of “You” Part 1: The Netflix hit show You is back and let's just say the hunter has now become the hunted. See how Joe maneuver's as Season 4 offers a fresh twist to the madness.

Closing: Mac History Month - Mac McClung shocks NBA fans last weekend as he wins the Slam Dunk Contest making him an instant star and proving White Men Can Jump

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This week I got my guy Biscayne James returning to the podcast to kick it with me as a guest Co-Host. Hear all about what we thought about the Super Bowl and Rihanna’s Halftime show. What’s the deal with those trendy, goofy red boots that have been going viral. Plus we talk about those strange balloons from China and what that might mean in the near future. Tune in, you don’t want to miss this one.

Timestamps/Topics:

Introductions:

(2:00) Super Bowl Recap: Super Bowl 57 was one for the ages with the Kansas City Chiefs coming out on top. We talk about KC’s key factors to winning, the Bradberry holding call, and the impact coaching has on football more than any other sport.

(19:45) Rihanna’s Halftime Show: The highly anticipated performance was a bit more low energy than expected, but when you’re expecting. . . We talk about the moment we realized she had a baby bump, and was her choreography emasculating to men?

(32:07) Big Red Mario Boots: The goofy red boots that’s gone viral from the brand MSCHF is a modern day social experiment for following trends. These boots are being flipped for a hefty price!

(41:41) China Wants the Smoke: An alleged spy balloon from China was recently shot down and China responds with a smooth warning and my guest host predicts what that might really mean.

(51:34) No Kids Allowed: A NJ Italian Restaurant will implement a ban on small children and we talk about whether more restaurants should be adults only. #FDK

(58:15) Women Think We’re Dumb: We talk about women that underestimate their man’s intelligence and not take heed to their advice and how that can put a strain on the relationship.

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Lebron breaks the all-time scoring record and I'm here to give him his flowers with no unsolicited comparisons. Hear my honest recap of Netflix's "You People". Reactions to the 65th Annual Grammys. Not to mention hear about some interesting things happening in these school cafeterias around the country because it's a lunchtime lituation.!

Timestamps/Topics

Introduction/Topic Rundown

(4:02) Mancave is a Must: A female content creator makes a skit about boyfriends that like to play video games. I give my advice that will eliminate almost all your problems if you're a gamer wanting to maintain peace in your relationship.

(8:00) Lunchtime Lituations: Hear about a cafeteria worker in Louisiana using the school kitchen for her edibles empire. Then a school in NY offers an appetizing meal, but went a little too hard for Black History Month on the very first day!

(13:33) Two Kinds of Chicken and Waffles: Everyone's interpretation of Chicken and Waffles isn't the same and the PA dutch got a recipe that got me scratching my head.

(17:36) 65th Annual Grammys: Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary Performance

(22:00) WHO TF is Robert Glasper?: Chris Brown with the ultimate snub and a possibly because a nominee should've been in a different category. 

(25:20 Most wins ever! Reaction to Beyonce now holding the all-time Grammy record, 

(28:15) Keep Winning: Kendrick continuing to win Grammys with each album release, since being robbed by Macklemore. He takes breaks to give others a chance

(31:40) Lebron Passes Kareem: Here to give Lebron his flowers, we're not likely to see another like him ever again.

(38:00 Super Bowl Prediction: Hear who I think will take the big game and why

(40:30) You People: Director Kenya Barris with a rare miss, get my honest take on why this movie just wasn't it!

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Let's go! This week I got my dawg Quil Orr kicking with me. If you're a fan of BMF, The Philadelphia Eagles, or an avid gym goer you definitely want to tap in! We definitely had a good time and I'm always happy to celebrate when my bros are winning and elevating. Hear about the latest from Shot By Martian, Martian Photography LLC!

Timestamp/Topics

(2:10) Introductions

(8:00) Avoiding Dad Bod

(12:00) Viral Voyeur

(18:15) You Can't Have My Chicken

(21:00) Which One is Not a Dealbreaker

(26:21) BMF is Back

(37:00) Damar Hamlin Speaks

(44:20) Eagles/Niners

(54:14) -Who is this year’s MVP

(1:01:00) All Star Starters Announced

(1:06:00) Reasons to Watch the NBA

(1:15:14) Wrap Up