After Dinner Conversations

Breakdown: The Brothas return from their brief hiatus and touch upon what is going on in the world including the NBA finals, the recent Draymond backlash, and the recent development on the events of Capitol riots on January 6th. They also discuss the looming recessions and what that may mean for Americans moving forward. Plug A Plug: ENZO Footwear (IG: @_enzofootwear) - "Take your show game to the next level!" Pass The Aux: Corey: Jvck James - "Hennessy Tears", Mike: Meek Mill - "On My Soul", Stephen: BLK ODYSSY & Baby Rose - "COMPLEX OF KILLING A MAN"

Breakdown: The Brothas return to talk about work relationships and interactions with managers/coworkers. They address the horrific shooting in Uvalde, Texas and other current news. Plug A Plug: 86 West (@official86west) - "You're arrived at your destination's apex, 86 West". Pass The Aux: Stephen: Logic - "Vinyl Days", Corey: Eli Derby & 6LACK - "Lately", Mike: Muni Long - "Another". Make sure you go stream Destini's new song "Brown Sugar" on Apple Music and Spotify!

Breakdown: The Brothas speak on the controversy surrounding Nick Saban's verbal attack/criticism of NIL deals and Deion Sanders recruiting methods. They also discuss important life lessons when plans fall short and how they reflect on those moments once they pass and some of the ways they deal with it in real time. Plug A Plug: Elite Gainz Fitness - Providing workouts and meal plans for your fitness goals. Pass The Aux: Mike: Pink Sweat$ - "For Me", Stephen: Geoxpress - "High Tension", Corey: Jon Vinyl & Avry - "Favours". 

Breakdown: Happy Sunday! The Brothas are joined by a long overdue guest, Destini! Destini is a friend of the Brothas and the Pod of course and is the artist that recorded the theme song! They spend some brief time expressing their condolences over the recent death that have transpired since the last podcast. It's no secret that some of our co-host are fans of the rapper Kendrick Lamar, so they sit down and talk about their first impressions of the album, and how they assess the top rappers in the game after a slew of releases from other artist including Pusha T and Future. Pass The Aux: Destini: Kendrick Lamar - "Count Me Out", Mike: Saba - "an Interlude Called "Circus" ", Corey: A Boogie wit da Hoodie - "Playa", Stephen: SiR - "Satisfaction".

Breakdown: The Brothas are back for another week to discuss some of the things going on in the world including Dave Chapelle's attacker, Future's new album, and 76ers chances against the Heat. They also take turns defining the qualities that make a good leaders and breakdown the necessary traits in order to be above the rest. Plug A Plug: Jane's Art Work (IG: @janeart.work) Pass The Aux: Stephen: Ama Lou - "Same Old Ways", Mike: Denzel Curry - "Walkin", Corey: Lute - "Changes"

Breakdown: The Brothas unpack the recent purchase of Twitter of Elon Musk and what it means for the average user moving forward. Tey also discuss the what it means to document success, failures, and the many life events  that occur as we age. Plug A Plug: Amrit Grooming Lounge (IG: @amrit_groominglounge) - Barbershop in Hamden, Connecticut. Pass The Aux: Corey: Dylan Sinclair - "Lifetime", Stephen: Kwesi Arthur & Bigg Homie Flee - "Drama", Mike: Westside Gunn - "Mariota".

Breakdown: Back at it again, the Brothas reflect on whether or not joining a political party can actually represent your needs and whether or not the political process/voting locally should be taught in schools. They also briefly speak about the status of the NBA playoffs. Pass The Aux: Corey: Emotional Oranges - "Back & Forth", Stephen: SIPHO - "Occasion - A COLORS SHOW", Mike: Adeline - "Whisper My Name"

Breakdown: The Brothas finally sit down with Jalaal Sandy, a fellow podcaster and the host of Just Another Day Podcast; A sports podcast. Jalaal waste no time giving us his all time starting 5 plus sixth man. Jalaal and the Brothas go back in forth on who should win the upcoming awards as well as their Sleeper teams in this years playoffs. On a more serious note, Jalaal joins the conversation about adolescent sports involvement and a parents responsibility to a child when it comes to pushing them to due sports or even take it to another level.  Plug A Plug: @view.sfromabove - NYC Phtotographer.  Pass The Aux: Jalaal: Dreamville & EARTHGANG - "Ghetto Gods Freestyle", Corey: Buddy - "Happy Hour", Stephen: Sy Ari Da Kid - "Press 0", Mike: Wiz Khalifa, Girl Talk, Big K.R.I.T. & Smoke DZA - "Put You On".

Breakdown: The Brothas look at the shift of workplace dynamics since covid began and how employees feel more empowered to choose their career path. They also discuss the concept of generational wealth and legacy and whether or not they exist past your immediate family. Plug A Plug: Custom Tufted Rugs by Rah (IG: @iamtufftufting). Pass The Aux: Corey: Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment - "Wanna Be Cool", Mike: Boldy James, The Alchemist & Roc Marciano - "Photographic Memories", Stephen: Sy Ari Da Kid - "Lock the Bottom Lock"

Breakdown: Another week in the books! The Brothas briefly discuss the close match-ups in the Eastern Conference as the playoffs draw closer and what they expect from their favorite teams moving forward. To no surprise, the Brothas address the controversy surrounding what transpired at the Oscar's and "Black Image" in the public eye. Plug A Plug: Natural Annie Essentials (IG: @naturalannieessentials) - Family owned & operated soy candle Company. Pass The Aux: Mike: Koffee - "Gifted", Corey: Dijon - "The Dress", Stephen: Mac Miller - "Desperado"