Daily Mike Drop

Daily Mike Drop

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Daily Mike Drop episodes

  • BLM: The importance of HBCUs (with Ronda Harris)

    In this Black Lives Matter episode of Daily Mike Drop, my high school classmate and fellow Facebook community page admin Ronda Harris joined the show to discuss going to an HBCU, dealing with ignorance on social media, proper behavior for protest newcomers, and much more.


    4:15: Experiencing racism in sixth grade
    7:30: Going to a historically Black college/university (HBCU)
    9:35: Why do people think going to an HBCU is racist?
    12:52: How do you deal with ignorance on social media?
    17:45: How do you handle the “Let’s agree to disagree” situations?
    22:15: What is the appropriate behavior for white people at a BLM protest?
    27:40: What happens if a protest gets out of hand?
    31:10: “Something is different” about George Floyd’s death
    35:25: What is your take on protests that potentially turn violent?
    40:35: What are your feelings towards police in general?
    44:15: “If you just followed the law, nothing would happen” logic
    49:30: Do you think we’ll ever get to a point where race truly does not matter?
    55:55: What do you wish people who don’t see eye-to-eye with you could understand?

    1 hr
  • BLM: Being in an interracial relationship in 2020 (with Monty Lans)

    In this Black Lives Matter episode of Daily Mike Drop, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, influencer and activist Monty Lans joined the show to share some hard-hitting anecdotes and facts about what it is like being Black in America.

    You can follow Monty's wildly popular food and travel Instagram account at @FlightsNFood.

    (Warning: Episode contains strong racial slurs.)


    2:15: How are you doing with everything that is going on right now?
    5:25: How are you handling the ignorance?
    10:15: What do you feel when you hear “All Lives Matter”?
    18:58: What is your firsthand account of what the protests have been like?
    23:35: What are your experiences with racism or racial profiling?
    31:35: What it is like being in an interracial relationship in 2020
    38:05: How white people can be more educated and helpful on racial matters
    44:40: Cops may die in their line of work; Black people may die for being black
    47:05: Establishing a system to distinguish good cops from bad cops
    51:30: Do you think we will ever get to a place where race truly doesn’t matter?
    55:35: How did @FlightsNFood come about?

    1 hr
  • BLM: What it's like dating a cop in 2020 (with Krista Everett)

    In this Black Lives Matter episode of Daily Mike Drop, my ex-girlfriend Krista Everett joined the show to discuss dating a cop during a civil rights movement aimed at addressing police brutality and being in a relationship with someone who has different political views than you.


    1:30: Topics for this episode
    3:35: Dating a police officer in 2020
    5:40: Is talking politics easier when your partner was a friend first?
    12:50: Discussing “defund the police” with your cop boyfriend
    17:50: Recognizing your own white privilege
    22:30: Carrying guilt from not using my white privilege
    27:10: What to do when you and your partner have different political views
    29:51: What to do when you and your parents have different political views
    40:45: Could you marry someone who doesn’t have the same political views as you?
    46:10: You have to have a political opinion and it has to be discussed
    55:25: Why it’s important to have the tough conversations in dating
    58:42: Being friends with an ex doesn’t have to be weird

    1 hr
  • BLM: Discussing politics in dating (with Josh Rodriguez)

    In this Black Lives Matter episode of Daily Mike Drop, TV host and personality Josh Rodriguez joins the show to discuss what life inside the protests is really like, being racially profiled as a teenager, and much more.


    4:30: Josh Rodriguez background
    6:03: Should politics be discussed in dating nowadays?
    8:18: What are your thoughts on everything happening right now?
    11:05: What is your firsthand account of what the protests are really like?
    14:25: Being racially profiled at age 16
    23:05: How do you handle situations where people don’t see eye-to-eye with you?
    27:22: How can people help the Black Lives Matter movement?
    33:05: What do you think the end result of all this will be?
    37:15: What does America look like if Donald Trump gets re-elected?
    40:50: What does America look like if Joe Biden gets elected?
    44:05: Where do you draw the line of trying to educate someone and giving up?
    49:45: Should politics be a mandatory discussion in life nowadays?
    51:00: What goes through your mind when you hear “All Lives Matter”?
    59:13: Where can people follow you on social media?

    1 hr
  • BLM: #DatingWhileBlack (with Chelsea Forbes-Terry)

    After a two-week hiatus in respect of the Black Lives Matter movement, the next two weeks of "Daily Mike Drop" will be devoted to amplifying the voices of Black people and people of color to discuss race and injustice while tying in matters of love, dating and relationships.


    Writer and former Barack Obama intern Chelsea Forbes-Terry joined the show to talk about being in an interracial relationship, white privilege, #DatingWhileBlack and much more.

    1:05: How are you doing with everything that is going on?
    5:50: What kind of “privileges” do you receive from being with a white partner?
    8:50: Being the only Black person in the room
    14:15: How to deal with people who have different views on social media
    18:00: Our children will be treated differently than his brother’s children
    20:15: What does “Black Lives Matter” mean to you?
    22:37: What do you feel when you hear “All Lives Matter”?
    28:25: Being accused of stealing a car as an Obama campaign staffer
    30:45: Certain professions cannot have bad apples
    33:07: How can white people be the best possible ally?
    35:55: Should you make it a point to try and get through to family members?
    41:41: #DatingWhileBlack stories
    46:10: “God, I Hate My 20s”
    49:50: Then vs. now: Marriage, kids and career

    56 min
  • Divorcing at a young age (with Anna Young)

    In this episode of Daily Mike Drop, fellow bowler, journalist and Purchase College alum Anna Young joined to share her incredible story of overcoming divorce at a young age, finding out your boyfriend is being sent to jail for pedophilia, and coming out better than ever on the other end. It was a powerful conversation that everyone should set aside an hour to listen to.


    3:15: Getting married at 19
    4:55: Getting divorced at 22
    9:14: Addressing a long-term relationship ending
    13:25: Being known as “The Divorced Girl”
    15:29: Dating again after divorce
    21:57: “When is it appropriate to ask about past relationships?”
    24:50: Finding out your long-term boyfriend is a pedophile
    37:33: Advice for people who want to show support, but don’t want to pry
    40:15: Actions speak louder than words, and patterns top actions
    42:07: Moving and starting fresh

    45 min
  • The pillars of a strong foundation

    We examine four pillars that make up a strong relationship — trust, honesty, communication and loyalty — and why it is so important for each pillar to be solid.


    0:34: “Do guys feel bad when they hurt girls?”
    6:20: If a guy can’t be faithful now, how can you trust him later?
    9:22: “Are you okay with your girl hanging out with a guy alone?”
    13:40: Building a strong foundation for your relationship
    15:50: Want more sex with your partner? Be respectful
    18:15: “What is a good time frame to be friends before dating?”
    22:04: “Do most guys prefer to make the first move?”

    28 min
  • How to date with a purpose (with Reka Robinson)

    Female empowerment coach Reka Robinson (@justmereka) joined the show to discuss everything from self worth, to healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, to dating with a purpose, and so much more.


    0:40: Reka Robinson background
    4:36: Not hitting the “life goals” by age 30
    8:40: Millennials are changing the game
    12:05: Stop making people pay for other people’s sins
    16:15: Lessons learned from Oprah
    18:32: Having direction in your life and relationship
    22:09: Your significant other should be your partner in life
    24:00: You choose your own definition of what “dating” is
    26:50: Lessons learned from Will and Jada Smith
    29:50: Being told you cannot hang out with certain friends
    34:20: Why do people stay in crappy relationships?
    37:21: There are plenty of fish in the sea, but fish in ponds
    38:15: Some people will not like you, and that is okay

    41 min
  • Navigating the friend zone

    We discuss how to juggle your friendship and your romantic feelings, finding purpose in life, and more.


    1:02: “I like my friend, but she just got out of a relationship. What do I do?”
    6:50: “Is it acceptable to say you won’t do anything sexual with a guy until you’re exclusive?”
    11:40: A message to virgins
    13:17: How often guys think about sex
    16:37: “How do I find my purpose?”
    23:05: Dealing with the reality of COVID life
    26:35: Comparing various concert acts
    30:55: Chasing your dreams

    33 min
  • "Moving too fast" in a relationship with Melissa Garcia

    My former Purchase College classmate and journalism rival Melissa Garcia joined to discuss “moving too fast” in a relationship, motherhood, and much more.

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    3:08: Melissa Garcia teaching background
    7:55: “Moving fast” in your relationship
    16:10: Were you ever nervous that you were moving too fast?
    20:24: What did your parents say about the pace of your relationship?
    22:17: Thoughts on “deadlines” in a relationship
    25:57: Did things change once you got engaged? Married?
    27:02: Was it always a plan to wait to have kids?
    38:25: Advice to family and friends asking newlyweds about children
    43:25: Instagram vs. Reality: Motherhood edition
    44:59: Advice for new or expecting parents
    46:58: What are some good Facebook groups for new parents?
    49:18: Thoughts on what is shared on social media about your child?
    53:20: Wedding talk

    54 min

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"Daily Mike Drop" is an Instagram Live show and podcast hosted by Mike Zacchio that covers all matters of love, dating, and relationships. You can tune into the show and have your questions answered…