And STILLL with Taurean Meacham

By Taurean Meacham

And STILLL. Stuff that I learned, lost, and loved. Hosted by Taurean Meacham.

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January 26, 2026 Affirmative In-Action or The Competiton Conudrum
Ladies and gentlemen, we are back once again. I am joined by Sadira and we get right into the 4th of July recap and our thoughts on the holiday in general. Questions for the class though, how do you celebrate Juneteenth and Independence Day?
Hot Topics: Hunter Biden's crack driving skills on display, China White found in the White House bathroom, and we pay homage to Juvenile and his NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
Track 1: "Affirmative Action" - The Firm
We Discuss the end of affirmative action and what it means to you. We talk about the common misconceptions and who actually benefits from it. This is coming from someone with over 15 years of actual DE&I experience.
Track 2: "Body" - Megan Thee Stallion
We Discuss Mommy Makeovers, Snap-Back Culture, and the hypocrisy of body positivity. With the increasing rates of botched surgeries and deaths, why are there not more prominent women speaking out against this publicly?.
Track 4: "No Competition" - Davido
We discuss the recurring theme in society that men are not worth competing for. We pose the question if men hold enough value to be worthy of competing for the same way that you do for anything else in life. What is the value in manhood when the bar is set for exceptionalism, and the bar for the bulk of the dating options are "take me as I am"?
Track 5: "Action" - Sweet
What current accomplishment would your younger self be most proud of and why?
Track 6: "Popular" - Nada Surf
What yearbook style superlative would you give to your high school self and why? What superlative would you use to describe you now?
Outro: "Ring of Fire" - Eric Burdon & The Animals
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3h 11min
January 26, 2026 Sorry for the Wait...
...and we are back, maybe. I am joined by C-Meach and Sadira on today's episode. Sorry for the wait but the powers that be had other plans for me. We recap how the break has been and what we are looking forward to this summer.

Current Events and News Discussed: Domestic Violence at BET awards, Billionaire Boys Club of Boneheads, isn’t an election coming up, Air Jordan turns 25 into 3, Diddy losing Circoc because of "wokeness", and much more.

Track 1: "Over" by Drake - What does “independence” mean to you and how important is it for you to your mental health?

Track 2: "Stay Chiseled" by Large Professor ft. Nas - What are you doing to sharpen your mind and your body for the summer(s) and the time that you have left? What are your thoughts on those taking performance enhancing drugs, boosters, and body modification.

Track 3: "Nothing But Love for Ya" by Heady D and Thee Boyz - What is a reasonable financial commitment be prior to a relationship commitment?

Track 4: "Do You Realize" by The Flaming Lips At what moment in your life did you realize that the best times of your life are right now? If you haven’t, what’s
preventing you from actualizing that reality.

There is more coming for season three. Stay tuned....
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3h 8min
January 26, 2026 Finis Initium: The End Is The Beginning
On Today's show I am joined by C-Meach, Sadira, and longtime friend of the show and professional grief counselor Drea Johnson. We discuss dealing with grief, how we teach our young boys to process emotion, who told us to "stay inside", Johnathan Majors and his bucking on masculine standards, and much more. Here's the rundown.

“Cats in the cradle”
-The importance of keeping communication lines active.
-Reconnecting with loved ones after years silence.
-Overcoming familial indifference,
-Strategies for addressing family trauma.

“Papa Was A Playa”
-An honest conversation about what we are teaching out boys about relationships and commitment.
-The importance of a father telling "His Story" before is history.
-“Self Sufficient vs Independent Women”: What is a father’s role in developing his daughter into a woman?

“Stay Inside”
-The truth about trying to be “tough”.
-Education vs Incarceration,
-Citizens vs Criminals: Code of the streets vs the code of civility and which one you should be following.
-Jail: Welcome to the Booty House

“Moving on Up”
-Using negativity energy for your goals.
-Self assessment and self improvement in a modern world.
-Goal setting strategies and tips.

Closing remarks for Season 2.

Sound Track:

"Thunderstruck" - AC/DC
"Cat's in the Cradle" - Harry Chapin
"Poppa was a Playa" - Nas
"Stay Inside" - Digga D
"Moving on Up" - Curtis Mayfield
"With a Little Help From My Friends" - Joe Cocker

YouTube - https://youtu.be/r1JWmTlmVX8
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3h 33min
January 26, 2026 Veni Vidi Vici Metum
On Today's show I am joined by C-Meach, Sadira, and Alene. Here's the rundown of today's show:
Weekend Recap and Hot News Items
-White woman in Philly lies about race for job and gets caught.
-Dow Chemical and Singapore reselling your shoes instead of building playground.
-Lori Lightfoot, Chicago mayor, loses reelection.
-Ban Ja Morant.
For What It’s Worth
-Tennessee bans transgender affirmation surgery for minors and all drag shows in public where minors can attend.
-Is there a culture war or a retaking of decency by the people?
-Tuition free school in Missouri forced to close for supporting LGBT+ community.
-Should government regulate where you can take your children.
We Not A Sentimental Age
-Alcohol and Drug use in 24-40 year olds.
-New Narcan resistant drug “Tranq” turning people into zombies.
-Fentanyl found in THC products seized from various smoke shops around the country.
-Talking to our kids/youngers about the realities of drugs, the consequences, the real life examples, and the ostracism that come with addiction.
Mixed Messages
-Binary Parenting: Breaking down the most complicated conversations down to 1's and 0's.
-Y’all in therapy yet, nah, well let’s figure out why?
-Men's mental health stats and stigma's. How your fear of being "gay" is killing you.
https://www.mhanational.org/infographic-mental-health-men
I Got Numbers On My Phone That Will Never Ring Again
-There are numbers on your phone that will never ring again. If they did pick up, what would you say?
-Reconnecting with past loved ones through future generations.
Last Last
-Closing Remarks
Soundtrack:
“Song #2” - Blur
“For What It’s Worth” - Buffalo Springfield
“Wave” - The Midnight
“Mixed Messages” - Big KRIT
“APIDTA” Jay-Z/Jay Electronica
“Last Last” Burna Boy
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3h 2min
January 26, 2026 He Who Remains…
On today's show I am joined by C-Meach and Dira. Here is the rundown on today's topics:

Valentine’s Day/President’s Day/NBA All Star Recap

Ant Man Review (Spoiler Alert)

Dealing with rejection and disappointment in children
-public support vs public rejection
-participation trophies
-generational differences in handling failure
-how do you teach your children to deal with rejection and loss

Six Figures and Struggling
-64% of overall consumers are living check to check (less $600 in savings)
-51% 100k or more, 66% 50-100k, 78% 50k or less are living check to check
-40% of consumers do not expect salaries to keep pace with inflation
-effects of financial stress and how your relationship with money is killing you

Raising Girls in the World of Today
-my house my rules vs my experience my expectations
-the birds and the bees 2.0
-FEARs…

Closing Thoughts

Soundtrack
“Lazarus” - David Bowie
“God Only Knows” - The Beach Boys
“Money Trees” - Kendrick Lamar
“Daughters” - John Mayer
“The Chain” - Fleetwood Mac
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4h 4min
January 26, 2026 The Art of Aging
On today’s show I am joined by C-Meach (Happy Birthday), Sadira, and longtime friend and colleague Mike W. Here’s the rundown:
Super Bowl recap 🏈
-where it ranks in Super Bowl games
-last second penalty call
-Mahomes place in history as QB1
Rihanna halftime show 💎
-big a** pregnancy reveal and baby shower
-symbolism behind the show
-ASAP Rocky the most potent man in America
-favorite halftime shows and where this one ranks
How to support a career woman 👩🏾‍🏫
-knowing your role as a supporter
-how to be a “manager” of a career woman
-learning how “not” to fix everything
Movie Madness 🍿
-The Flash
-John Wick 4
-GotG Vol 3
-Creed III 🤮
Art appreciation 🎨
-Pharrell named head of LV men
-50 Cent signs broadcast deal with Fox
-Eddie Murphy art work investment
-Jay Z art work investment
-artists you may want to pay attention
Brotherly love 💪🏾
-blood vs bonded
-how to how your brother accountable
-where we are lacking (fraternity)
-Fraternity, Family, Fellowship 2023
Dr. Robert McNair 🚀
Cognac Cuts 🎶
“Loose Pt. 2” - JAY1, Outcast Music, Ms. Banks
“DAVE Flow” - Fredo
“Walking With Your Head Down” - TTK
And support Troop 6000 at https://www.girlscoutsnyc.org/en/whatgirlsdo/gs-troop-6000.html
YouTube - https://youtu.be/_JFFe2Kh1m0
Audio - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4h7b921Xsxb
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3h 28min
January 26, 2026 Planting Seeds
On today's show I am joined by C-Meach, Sadira, and Skateboard-D and we take a deep dive into how much of us in in others, and how much of others in is us.

Today's Topics Include:

A look of the positive and negative traits that we pass down to not only are children but everyone that we interact with
-nature vs nurture vs navigating
-what are we doing to mitigate past trauma
-how are we setting the next generation

Jay-Z News
-$750 mill Bacardi buyout and still part ownership
-is Hov the 🐐
-Beyoncé is now the 🐐 of the Grammy Awards
-Hip Hop at 50 and how to age gracefully

Tom Brady News
- 2nd retirement
-Huge Fox contract $275 million
-thirst trapping and his midlife crisis

Ja Morant vs Shannon Sharpe vs Accountability
-millionaire thugs and we they never learn
-friends risking the bag that isn't theirs

Shannon Sharpe on why he didn't get married
-teaching commitment at a young age vs playing the fields
-work-life balance
-when to call it quits

Ant-Man final trailer reaction
-my insanely accurate predictions
-is Johnathan Majors a really big deal yet
-AMC Theater doing seat based pricing

and oh by the way, the NBA is going nuts right now. Of course we talk that talk as well. make sure to like, subscribe, and share. This podcast is powered by viewers like you.

Cognac Cuts:
-Trife ft. King Ramses "Get Ya Hate On"
-GTex "Ghetto Life"
-King Ramses ft. Trife & Inf Beam "Dirt Nap"
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2h 53min
January 26, 2026The View From The Bottom
On today’s show I am joined by C-Meach, Sadira, and Skateboard D. We kickoff the show with a segment about the importance of showing support and how it affects marketing for small business owners, creators, etc.
We discuss the importance of fathers and highlight some recent losses. RIP segment for
Tyre Nichols
Jay Briscoe
Randy Gonzalez
John Paul Dowler
Kobe Bryant
I explain how I’ve learned to shift perspective and take advantage of “the view from the bottom”
Why perspective matters
How to shift “the bottom” and learning how you represent someone else’s ceiling
Understanding the importance of pulling up others to your level on the platform
We discuss the fallout from the Tyree Nichols murder
More firings and indictments
George Floyd Justice Act
Rise of the Youth
Bella Mir NIL deal
Women’s equity in sports
The pros and cons of monetizing your everyday lifestyle
Marijuana MSO’s
What are they and why should you care
The future of 420 legalization
The money behind the Mary Jane
Music selections
Ice Spice “Princess Diana”
Tia Corrine “Freaky T”
Little Sims “No Merci”
Doechi ft. SZA “Persuasive”
Ice Spice “Actin’ a Smoochie”
Hot Boy ft. Offset “2 Live”
Offset ft. Moneybag Yo “Code”
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2h 44min
January 26, 2026 Gotta Be Here To Be There.....
On today's show I am joined by C-Meach, Sadira, and special guest Rell. That's right "Free Rell" is now free so of curse I had to have my guy come on.
Today's Topics Include:
-How people are jump-starting their health using Peptides and Ozempic
-Testosterone and it's affects on men as we age
-How to identify one of the "Great Ones" and how far are you willing to go for one
-Lori Harvey x Damson Idris x Everyone Else
-Naomi Osaka and Cordae pregnancy announcement
-21 Savage is Rapper of the Year 2022
-The U.K. Music invasion
-Welcome Home Rell Segment
-and much much more.
Music Selections
-"Martin's Sofa" -Headie One
-"Guess Who's Back" - Sam Wise
-"Daily Duppy (Dem Dead)" - Stefflon Don
-"Cheaper Than Therapy" - Benjamin AD
-"Champagne Riddim" - Tiggs Da Author and Potter Payper
-"Sitting In My Car (Remix)", "Hey Young World" - Slick Rick
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2h 49min
January 26, 2026 Stay in Your Lane
On today's show I am joined by C-Meach, Sadira, Brother Bone and The Master Chief Petty Officer Of The Rhianna Navy, Taurean Meacham. We discuss Stephen A. Smith's comments about the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Tom Brady's double losing season, Usain Bold getting scammed out of millions, Ego Death - How men's ego's influence the top 10 health risks to men, normalizing vocalizing your desire for assistance, the New Valentine's Day, and much much more. Thank Me Later.
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2h 20min

FAQs about And STILLL with Taurean Meacham:

How many episodes does And STILLL with Taurean Meacham have?

The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.