3 Brothers No Sense

We almost skipped this episode number. But we digress. The brothers are back this week and open discussing the young lady being thrown into a dumpster by her male peers. Angry Razi showed up this episode and it went downhill from there for him. Byron gets first question and explains why Blue Lives Matter is a myth. Razi asks about B Simone's comment that she can't date a 9 to 5 guy and would the brothers be able to date someone with that mentality. Ferg finishes the episode asking "what is the one thing we want to tell our daughters on this Fathers Day?" It's fathers day and Buff's anniversary. Turn Up!

Happy Juneteenth to everyone and Happy Birthday to Razi's mom. The brothers are back this week to try to solve the world's problems. But we come to the conclusion that they ain't gone do sh*t. We open up the conversation talking about the Dave Chapelle special. Razi speaks on the movie Just Mercy and the Equal Justice Initiative.  And Ferg slips in a question before the questions. But hey. Buff let it ride. During question time Ferg asks how the brothers feel about 4 different options for police reform. Razi flexed his little chest and got the second question. He asks if the statements' companies are making is just lip service. Are they actually going to address the systemic part of systemic racism. Byron had to skip his question but get's some things off of his chest. 

Show Links

Check out the Dave Chapelle special here.

Just Mercy is free to rent right now on Amazon Video

Support the Equal Justice Initiative here

Read up on Latasha Harland on the African American Policy Forum

Check out John Oliver explain defunding the police here 

Bobby Rush was not having it with his popcorn 

Listen to Chris Rock explain a few bad apples here 

After last week's episode the brothers are back to keep talking. And this episode feels the same as you are used to. But society feels different this time. Can we get back to the old normal? It's Razi's birthday and he breaks down the mask he has to wear to try to be happy while still reeling from his loss. Razi tried to lighten it up and asks what movie we would like to see remade from another characters perspective. Byron wants to know how we feel about the murder merchandise capitalists. Ferg wants answers on what's next and the brother's ideas on what is the next step for the black movement that is swelling up in America. Another giant sized episode. But worth every minute. 

Ferg has to pull teeth to get Razi and Buff to admit that looting is bad. But Buff doesn't give an eff about all that. It's a giant sized episode where the brothers let it all out about the recent murder of George Floyd. Ferg asks our feelings about the looting that is taking place as a result of the tragic murder. Byron follows up with whether we should be sharing the videos of these murders and if it is causing lasting damage to our mental health. Razi rounds out the discussion asking how we can change the platforms of the major political parties and if #holdthevote will work. This is an extra long episode but the emotions are high and we feel you guys wanted it all. So pour a cup of your favorite spirit and enjoy (or get mad.). Whichever one works for you.

Byron doesn't wear sleeves this week. So we know the episode is good. Byron and Ferg talk fancy liquor as Razi sips his water. Razi also drops some knowledge about how to keep your kids connected to their friends through Facebook Messenger Kids and Ferg has some choice words for 2020.

The brothers are back to talk about the Future and Russell Wilson beef as Razi asks about kids calling step parents mom/dad. Byron wants to expand on Razi's idea about allowing kids to challenge authority; even when it is the parents that are the authority. Ferg gets the short question and asks about the brother's feelings about The Last Dance and the Lebron/Jordan comparisons.

The brothers are back after taking a week off to mourn the loss of our brother Buff's mom. She was a loving soul that will be missed and we dedicate this episode to her. But Buff didn't want it to be a somber episode. So we obliged. We get a little lively discussing Boosie and his professed abuse of his son and nephews. Byron asks what can we do to really change things for Black America besides voting or having a revolution. And once again Razi gets left with no time and has to leave his question to the listeners. (You can tell who writes the show notes, LOL) He wants to know what irrational fears did you have growing up or even still may have. Byron ends the show with one of his awesome stories and we even hear from Ms. Hazel at the end. So get your tissues ready for that one.

Show Links:

Check out Trial by Media on Netflix

The brothers don't have any sense. So we got that smart MF Dr. Brandon Davis to lead some discussions on the corona virus with some other smart friends of his. They have a lot of sense.

Brandon is joined this week by three awesome guests: Dr K Juree Capers, Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Management and Policy at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies of Georgia State University; Dr Breanca Merritt, Founding Director, Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy at Indiana University Public Policy Institute; and Dr Tony G Reames, Assistant Professor in the School for Environment and Sustainability and director of the Urban Energy Justice Lab at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and a JPB Environmental Health Fellow at Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health. They take on COVID from a public policy perspective. 

Connect with them via LinkedIn:

Dr Capers

Dr Merritt

Dr Reames

The brothers are joined by fashion influencer Lashoundra "Bird" Young of Young at Style (YAS) to discuss growing an audience, starting a business, being friends, and living life. Bird breaks down her journey from nursing student to fashion blogger to influencer and retail store owner. The brothers are a little star struck but we get through it and treat her like one of the guys. We call her out on the flexes and humble brags, but that's just what friends do. Bird asks the brothers how we kept our friendship so strong for so long. It was a hard one to answer for us. Byron closes us out asking about our single greatest moment. Another tough question with heartfelt answers from all.

Link with Lashoundra via her blog at Young at Style

Shop her boutique at Shoppe Inside Out

Don't forget to follow her on Instagram and Facebook

The brothers don't have any sense. So we got that smart MF Dr. Brandon Davis to lead some discussions on the corona virus with some other smart friends of his. They have a lot of sense.

This week he is joined by three extremely smart women to discuss the psychological and sociological aspects of the pandemic; how it is affecting people and the black community. Our guests include Dr Gabrielle P.A. Smith, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Texas Woman's University; Dr Natasha Thrower, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston; and Dr. Keya Wiggins-Jackson, Certified Group Psychotherapist. These ladies give it to you raw and real. Enjoy.

Connect with Dr Gabrielle P.A. Smith via LinkedIn

Visit Dr Wiggins site here.

So the brothers try to evade politically charged conversations. But we finally "go there." We discuss the wealth gap, presidential candidates, the general electorate, and greed in America. All in one raucous episode. We start off with a listener question about whether non custodial parents should be able to see their children during the quarantine.  The answers are not aligned. Then Byron is replaced by Lil Evil and asks whether not voting for Biden is a vote for trump and supporting racism as some social media posts suggest. Razi goes even deeper into political territory by asking why is it that we need charity to support hard working Americans instead of just giving them a living wage.  It's a powder keg episode with some strong opinions. Enjoy.