After Dinner Conversations

Breakdown: The Brothas sit down this week to discuss the outlook of how you live out your twenties and the effects of your lifestyle in relation to your goals. Plug A Plug: Opals Kitchen (@opalskitchen2019) - A food and catering service available in Danbury, Connecticut! Cheffing up on Wednesday and Sundays! Pass The Aux: Mike: Floetry - "Floetic", Corey: Blxst - "Overrated", Stephen: PJ Morton - "God Can/Let Go". (Intro & Outro: Destini - "Intro (From After Dinner Conversations)" , Now Available on Streaming Platforms!)

On this episode of After Dinner Conversations, The Brothas discuss side hustles and new ways people are getting money today. They also dive into the monetization of hobbies. Plug A Plug: Bronzed Co (@bronzed.co) - Handmade natural skin care. Pass The Aux: Corey: REASON - "Westside", Stephen: LOONY & Quadry - "Dare You", Mike: Grover Washington Jr. - "Where Is the Love?".

On this episode of After Dinner Conversations, The Brothas are joined by their good friends Lebert & Paul who are the host of another podcast: Thoughts From a Counselor. They discuss the extent of the relationship that a man should have with his "brothers" girl.  The Brothas also dive deeper into "Brother Ethics" when courting specific women.  Plug a Plug: Asia Jones Productions (@asiajonesproductions) - A safe space dedicated towards mental health awareness & self-love within the Black community.  Pass The Aux: Lebert: Big Sean - "Still I Rise", Paul: DOM KENNEDY - "Love is Gangster", Corey: Jerreau - "BANKREAU", Stephen: Bryson Tiller - "Just Another Interlude", Mike: Al Green - "Sha-La-La (Make me Happy)".

On this episode of After Dinner Conversations, The Brothas catch up on some of the news circulating since their last podcast. They also spend some time discussing their personal relationship with government and pessimistic individuals in our society. Plug A Plug: She is Art Media (@sheisartmedia) - A community of Black women loving and empowering each other, see your sister thrive here. Pass The Aux: Stephen: Reason - "The Soul (Pt. 2)", Corey: Coi Leray & Gunna - "Slide", Mike: Spillage Village & Mereba - "PsalmSing". 

Breakdown: This week, the Brothas sit down with their mentor, advisor, and friend Dr. Erik Hines. Dr. Hines formerly a professor at the University of Connecticut (Currently an Associate Professor at FSU) was primarily one of the reasons the Brothas of the podcast became friends through meeting in a Learning Community known as ScHOLARS House. Dr. Hines discusses part of his journey into academia and the significant impact of his mentors through life and even now. Plug A Plug: Leslie & Co. (@leslieandco__) is a clothing line that is all about making sure you have the best fit! Pass The Aux: Dr. Hines: Nelly - "#1", Mike: Blxst - "Hurt", Corey: Deante Hitchcock - "Flashbacks", Stephen: Immanuel Wilkins - "Ferguson - An American Tradition".

Breakdown: The Brothas reflect on the historic playoff run by the Denver Nuggets and their win over the favorited Los Angeles Clippers. They also discuss the boundaries of joking and teasing their peers and when to recognize a joke is no longer a joke. Plug A Plug: Poor Thing Clothing. (@poorthingtm) "We're all some poor things sometimes." Pass The Aux: Corey: Nasty C & Ari Lennox - "Black And White", Stephen: Nao - "Woman", Mike: Conway - "The Basement"

Breakdown: The Brothas switch it up this episode, celebrating their 30th by going live on Instagram. They spend time answer questions from friends & fans and having some of them (Paris and Courtney) join them on live. Artist, friend of the podcast, and creator of ADC's intro song Destini stops by to provide some story telling. Plug A Plug: Key Fitness LLC (@keyfitnessllc), A goal guided, results driven fitness regiment. Pass The Aux: Stephen: Alex Isley, Masego, & Jack Dine - "Good & Plenty", Corey: K Camp - "Stack of Ones", Mike: Destini - "Clouds".

Breakdown: The Brothas discuss binge culture and society increased consumption of music and media in the last few years. They also briefly discuss how people will transition from this mass consumption as we return to normality. Plug A Plug: University of Dope (@universityofdope), A party game about hip hop culture, because you know your friends' favorite rapper is trash. Pass The Aux: Mike: Royelt - "More Than Ever", Stephen: Charlotte Day Wilson - "Mountains", Corey: SiR - "You Can't Save Me". (Intro & Outro: DESTINI - ADC Exclusive)

Breakdown: The Brothers discuss events of this past week including last week's news about Meg and Tory's interaction. They also discuss accountability and how it is viewed among peers. Plug A Plug: Refign Home Decor (@shoprefign), The link between physical space & mental space. You can shop online to find bold home decor and essentials! Pass The Aux: Corey: TOBi - "Holiday", Stephen: Nick Grant & Tae Beast - "Feds", Mike: Big Sean - "Deep Reverence". (Intro & Outro: Nas - "King's Disease") 

RIP Jacob Blake. 

Breakdown: The Brothas come together to reflect on what feels like the end of summer and their outlook for the rest of 2020. They also briefly discuss some of their childhood memories when school was out of session. Plug A Plug: Final Focus Films (@finalfocusfilms), A videography company that is "The new standard of video production." Pass The Aux: Mike: Lil Durk - "Viral Moment", Stephen: StarBoy - "Vibes", Corey: Leon Bridges - "Sweeter". (Intro & Outro: K Camp - Comfortable)