As a sportswriter with more than 20 years of experience, I have seen a lot of come and seen a lot of go, to quote Mr. Cheeks.

So when I stumbled upon a LinkedIn post this weekend it made me ready for combat...and eventually all I could do was agree.

Check out this new episode about how we as journalists and news media professionals can make the most of whatever the new mode of journalism is going to be.

LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ryan-welton-91507257_localnews-tvnews-newsinnovation-activity-7357007134246514690-KKAO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAF0HLEBAO5ID69RkXK0aFdrAT42eu-4z3g

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Finally, my creative writing mood has returned and I'm working on what I hope will be my 13th self-published work of fiction.

In this episode of Chris' Two Cents, I share the five things I've learned in the process of creative writing.

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The Jazz Hop Cafe (writing soundtrack): https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJazzHopCafe
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Retro Jordans have captured the imagination of sneakerheads for many years and I believe that retro editions of classic automobiles (with modern tech) would do the same for car buyers and gearheads.

This edition of the Chris' Two Cents podcast discusses why no one likes buying new cars anymore and why they hold on to nostalgia.

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Listening to Steve Harvey's closing remarks on his radio show as I was doing my laundry inspired some thoughts about trying new things in order to succeed and it turned into another chapter in the open book of Chris Stevens.

In this episode, I discuss how there's a time and a place to be selfish when it comes to your happiness and much more.

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March of 2021, I was down to 218 pounds.

Fly.

Sexy.

Handsome.

Well, that's what I considered myself.

Four years later, I've gained 60-plus pounds back and I've lost my confidence. 

This episode of Chris' Two Cents details that struggle and how I hope to get back to a reasonable size for me and hopefully let any man dealing with weight and body image issues that they're not alone.

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On March 26, 1975, Motown legend Smokey Robinson released his third solo album since leaving The Miracles, "A Quiet Storm."

In this episode of Chris' Two Cents, I review the album and explain how the title gave birth to a Black cultural touchstone and saved Smokey's solo career.

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Learning that it's ok to not be ok has been one of the greatest challenges at this stage in my life. To get back to the business of vlogging/podcasting, here's an update on where I've been, what's been going on and what you guys can expect to come now that I'm slowly but surely getting back to normal.

I also mention my beloved self-published novels/novellas/short story collections, so if you'd like to check out my creative writing, download an e-reader app and grab any thing in my catalog for just 99 cents at the link below:

amazon.com/author/chrisstevenswrites

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Well...it finally happened.

John Cena, after 20-plus years of good guy vibes, turned heel during what is expected to be his final run as a WWE wrestler.

On this edition of Chris' Two Cents, I talk about why this is the best thing that could happen to Cena in his final days as a wrestler, why the turn is perfect for the state of America and why it's still not the greatest heel turn ever.

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It's a very special edition of the Chris' Two Cents Podcast.

This weekend, a young man whose high school career I covered shouted me out as "Mr. Stevens" and it made me feel old as fuck but honored that his folks gave him such a nice upbringing.

It made me think of my own upbringing, as well as other thoughts about how accountability matters when making your way through adulthood.


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Cover songs are always interesting to discuss and compare. Is the original better? Did the second or third (or fourth) version go harder?

That's what we're discussing on Chris' Two Cents today and the first Chris' Cover Chronicles installment takes a look at The Gap Band's "Wednesday Lover" from their 1989 album "Road Trip," which Jagged Edge covered for their 1997 debut album "A Jagged Era."

There's thoughts on the music, but also a quick history lesson about The Gap Band's name, their Oklahoma heritage and how JE's Atlanta upbringing ties into that.

The Gap Band's "Wednesday Lover": https://open.spotify.com/track/60kD7KGkSJd8MgGLY2TzLE?si=e11bac7d13d941be

Jagged Edge's "Wednesday Lover": https://open.spotify.com/track/2arYwvMEmqwnMWvOOASv5U?si=1b0f4b5938db4d87


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