A WORK IN PROGRESS

A WORK IN PROGRESS

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A WORK IN PROGRESS episodes

  • A Work In Progress | Ep. Privilege & Accountability |

    In this episode, we delve into the complex issues surrounding the Cornell 7 case, the flaws in the justice system, and societal attitudes towards crime and punishment. Our expert discusses legal strategies, racial dynamics, and the importance of accountability. In this episode, Ty and Taylor Massie delve into a wide range of topics including conspiracy theories, biblical artifacts, social media culture, and personal reflections on aging and life. They explore the cultural significance of Greek life, the obsession with biblical relics, and the importance of respecting boundaries and privacy.



    1 hr 44 min
  • A Work in Progress | Ep. The World Is Exhausting |

    In this episode, we explore the current state of society, politics, and culture, touching on recent news, legal cases, and the state of the world. Our hosts, Taylor Massie and Ty, share their insights and perspectives on these pressing issues. In this episode, Ty and Taylor Massie explore the decline of community, the impact of social media, mental health buzzwords, and the flaws in the education and job systems, offering candid insights and practical reflections.



    1 hr 8 min
  • A Work In Progress | Ep. Culture, beef, and dinner |

    A Friday catch-up turns into a lively ride through fall plans, music takes, celebrity reunions, and the kind of cooking mishap you won’t forget. Ty, Taylor Massie, and a surprise drop-in from Durrell bring the group-chat energy as they bounce from Taylor’s homemade dinner to debates about culture, parenting, and who really belongs at the cookout.The crew breaks down Jhené Aiko’s latest music, compares it with Chilombo, and shares candid opinions about her collaborations and songwriting. They also weigh in on Kanye, Big Sean, Kid Cudi, and why some celebrity makeups might be better kept off the internet. The conversation gets more serious as they discuss children growing up in the public eye, social media exposure, and the risks of putting kids online too soon.Along the way, expect fall festival plans, streaming-service grievances, food talk, and Ty’s unforgettable story about someone seasoning tacos with meat tenderizer. It’s an unfiltered mix of sharp opinions, friendly teasing, and everyday stories like a long Friday conversation with friends that takes a few unexpected turns.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Everybody's Canceled

    Root beer, canceled artists, and the N-word collide in one of the messiest, funniest, and most unexpectedly honest conversations you’ll hear all week. Ty and Taylor Massie turn a casual catch-up into a sharp debate about who gets a pass, why people stay silent when they should speak up, and how the internet keeps moving the goalposts on what is and isn’t acceptable.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Lets go bowling

    Episode turns into a brutally honest, hilarious conversation about modern dating, relationship privacy, and why everybody seems to be lying online. Taylor, Ty, and Durrell unpack the difference between what people post and what actually happens behind closed doors, from messy social media callouts to why keeping your relationship off the internet might be the smartest move you make. The conversation gets real fast. The crew debates mama's boys, boundaries with parents, why some relationships feel impossible to keep healthy in the age of validation, and what makes a first date actually work. Bowling, Top Golf, museum dates, picnics, game nights, and the eternal question of whether competition is flirty or just exhausting all get put on the table.You'll also hear the kind of off-the-rails banter this crew is known for: zodiac slander, tattoo talk, first-date horror stories, bad breath, social media behavior, and a very unfiltered discussion about what people really want in love now. Ty shares new music updates from his Pistol City EP, Durrell reacts to the sound, and Taylor keeps the room moving with her sharp, no-nonsense takes.We break down:

    • Why public relationship complaints usually say more about the poster than the partner
    • The problem with oversharing your love life for likes and comments
    • What makes a first date feel fun instead of like an interview
    • Why privacy, patience, and actual chemistry matter more than performative dating
    • Ty's upcoming music plans and the creative vision behind his new project

    Taylor Massie, Ty, and Durrell bring three different perspectives and one very loud group chat energy to an episode that feels like hanging out with your funniest friends while they argue about life, love, and who's actually got a point.Perfect for anyone who wants real talk, smart opinions, and a lot of laughs with their relationship advice.

    1 hr 24 min
  • 16 minutes late

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION - Ready to publishA reunion episode with real energy, sharp opinions, and the kind of unfiltered conversation that only happens when the crew is finally back in the same room. Ty, Durrell, and Taylor Massie pick up right where they left off - trading jokes, calling each other out, and turning a simple catch-up into a nonstop debate about work, money, dating, style, and the chaos of adult life.Ty opens with the grind: long commutes, low wages, and the pressure of trying to level up without settling for less. Durrell pushes the conversation toward escape plans, financial goals, and what it actually takes to get free. Then Taylor Massie arrives with the kind of energy that shifts the whole room, and the episode turns into a fast-moving mix of late arrivals, courtroom stories, fashion arguments, and brutally honest takes on what it means to be independent, desirable, and still trying to build something real.You'll hear them break down:

    • why $18 an hour is not enough in the real world
    • the differences between independence and trying to be "alpha"
    • how consistency changes relationships
    • why social media has warped what people expect from dating, money, and success
    • how music has changed when nobody wants to read, study, or build vocabulary anymore
    • Ty - host, driving the conversation with jokes, pushback, and real-life reflections on work, relationships, and ambition.
    • Durrell - guest, bringing the perspective of someone focused on money, movement, and building a plan for the future.
    • Taylor Massie - guest, adding sharp commentary on dating, independence, culture, music, reading, and the way social media reshapes everything.

    Taylor Massie brings a particularly sharp lens to the conversation, connecting everything from music to reading to why so many artists sound the same. The crew also gets deep into the role of producers, the pressure to stay viral, and why attention spans seem to be shrinking by the minute.By the end, the episode is doing what the best group conversations do - mixing humor, real life, and uncomfortable truths until the line between entertainment and insight disappears. Perfect for anyone who loves raw back-and-forth, messy honesty, and the feeling of sitting in on a conversation that could only happen between people who really know each other.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Reasonable Doubt

    In this episode Ty & Taylor discuss Jay-Z weekend, Taylor

    has a boyfriend, Ty's courthouse experience and much more!!

    1 hr 9 min

About A WORK IN PROGRESS

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Welcome to A Work In Progress. Hosted by Ty Hamilton and Taylor Massie, this is the space where ambition meets authenticity. Every week, we sit down for the conversations people are actually having…