4 Sher Podcast

Do athletes of color have a greater responsibility to speak out against issues of inequality? In this episode, Brandon and Chelsea discuss The Last Dance Documentary (feat. Michael Jordan) and ponder whether advocacy should be an assumed responsibility or a choice. Let us know what you think about this episode @4SherPodcast on Twitter/Instagram.

What are the roots behind cultural appropriation? In this episode Chelsea claims that our lack of cultural understanding is the reason why we appropriate. What are the distinct markers of a culture? How can we implement changes to right the wrongs of the past? Does capitalism perpetuate and reinforce the issue of cultural appropriation? Let us know what you think @4SherPodcast on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode Chynna argues that we live in a world that is laden with appropriation and that’s just not gonna change. The Sherrods also discuss the ways that we as a society have learned how to commodify this culture and how even our best attempts towards cultural appreciation can still be interpreted as appropriation. Chayla even provides a hot take on Beyoncé and her work titled Black Is King.

Before getting into the description of this episode....if you didn’t know....blackface is NEVER ok! In this episode Brandon expounds on the history of blackface, blackface’s everlasting presence in American society and it’s evolution from overt to covert. Enjoy.

Cultural appropriation is defined as “The unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the customs, practices, ideas etc. of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant people or society.” In this episode Chayla starts us off by questioning the mindset that appropriators have when they commit acts of disrespect. Are they well intentioned and misunderstood? Or are they mal-intentioned and hiding behind the veil of cultural appreciation? Let us know what you think about this 4 Sher on IG or Twitter @4SherPodcast

This episode contains strong language. In this episode Brandon discusses the dating series with some of his male friends (socially distanced of course). In this free-flowing episode, the fellas discuss topics ranging from their personal views on dating, intimacy, societal standards and how they’ve grown/matured over time. Let us know your reaction(s) to the Dating series by dropping a review or by reaching out to us on Instagram (@4SherPodcast).

Happy Friday everybody! In this episode the Sherrod kids share their favorite restaurants in the world. Drop a comment and let us know what you want us to chat about next! Nom Nom!

The worst distance between two people is misunderstanding! Chynna presents her 4 Sher and explains how miscommunication can be detrimental to anyone who is dating/in a relationship. What’s your 4 Sher?

We’ve all been through the “we’re just talking” phase before, but what does that actually mean? Chelsea questions whether the “talking” phase is: An unrealistic construct (that erases responsibility) or a necessary evil that is a vital part of any relationship. What’s your 4 Sher about this dichotomy?

Can you date someone who doesn’t possess the same fundamental values that you do? Chayla forces us to ponder this question and gives us examples on the implications of being in an unequally yoked relationship. Tell us your 4 Sher!