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Black Folks Don’t Do What?! Black & Hunting w/ Kenny Hamlett

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In this highly anticipated episode, host Leigh LaRie and guest co-host Charlisa "Chadowboxx" Harris bring their man behind the glass to the front of the mic. Joining them is none other than Kenny X. Hamlett, the Emmy-award-winning producer, filmmaker, and the visionary behind Better Days West.

Known for his professional eye and " шоколад" (chocolate) demeanor, Kenny sits down to dismantle the stereotypes of what Black folks "don't do." From his upbringing in the historic Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma to his career filming high-stakes sports and outdoor expeditions, Kenny shares how he found his identity as a Black man who loves hunting, fishing, and rock climbing.

The conversation gets deep and hilarious as they discuss the "Junior" twin dynamic, the necessity of code-switching as a survival mechanism in the PNW, and why Kenny creates films to heal his "inner little kid." Plus, things take a wild turn as they revisit the "preservative" power of crack and Chadowboxx pitches an OnlyFans for her warehouse workers.

Tune in for a masterclass on designing your own life, staying true to your passions, and breaking every box society tries to put you in.

Episode Time Breakdown:
  • [00:00] Intro: Welcome to Episode 7 – Black Folks Don’t Do What?!
  • [01:15] Nik B.’s Pre-Op Journey: Protein drinks and Homecoming dedication.
  • [02:44] Meet Kenny X. Hamlett: The producer, filmmaker, and "professional handsome man."
  • [03:10] The Twin Dynamic: Kenneth Xavier vs. Kendale Wayne – The "Split Junior" story.
  • [04:45] The Orchestra Switch: Why the violin and saxophone swap only lasted 15 seconds.
  • [05:50] Bad Uncle energy vs. Grandma at 40: A family breakdown.
  • [09:30] The White Girl Joke: When a prank about parents goes too far.
  • [10:45] Marriage & The Table: A male perspective on long-term commitment and Ghana citizenship.
  • [13:20] Growing Together vs. Evolving Apart: Seeing people in all their seasons.
  • [16:10] Strip Club Dates: Why Kenny’s girlfriend is the ultimate "outside" partner.
  • [17:30] Better Days West: Building a film production empire since 2019.
  • [19:50] Healing Little Kenny: Dismantling "monolith" Black identity through the outdoors.
  • [21:10] Cowboy Boots & Sweater Vests: Making everything "hella Black."
  • [22:54] Tacoma Roots: Life on the Hill in the 90s and the Jheri curl era.
  • [27:45] Finding Community: Surfing and drinking whiskey on the Oregon Coast.
  • [30:15] The "Coastal Elites" Assumption: Struggles in the Northwest.
  • [31:00] Seasonal Passions: Duck hunting with the dog and blanks in the bushes.
  • [34:30] The "Whitewashed" Rebuttal: Navigating the box of Black masculinity.
  • [36:45] Fly Shops & Bow Shops: Dealing with passive-aggression as an "outsider."
  • [38:25] The Code-Switching Struggle: Placating for success vs. being your true self.
  • [41:10] DMV Origins: Why East Coast Black folks talk the same everywhere.
  • [43:05] Customer Service Kinship: Making Facebook friends on an Apple Care call.
  • [45:45] The "Normal People Attractive" Model: Modeling for REI, Carhartt, and Croatia trips.
  • [49:25] No Diddy Parties: NDA talk and riding catamarans.
  • [52:55] Passions vs. Work: The VP of Fujifilm’s advice on self-care.
  • [54:05] Negative Self-Talk: Using anger as a motivator.
  • [56:18] Favorite DRP Moments: The Domestic Violence episode fruit-gobbling incident.
  • [58:15] The Preservation Theory: Revisitng the "Crackheads Live Forever" debate.
  • [01:00:05] The Warehouse Vision: Mixing shampoo "buck naked" and OnlyFans vlogs.
  • [01:01:35] Product Highlight: Mylani Vegan Hair Vibrator (Scalp Massager).
  • [01:03:45] The Autism Connection: Why Chadowboxx started her product line.
  • [01:05:09] Outro: Connecting with Better Days West and Dirty Roses.
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