Damn We Grown

What is up, y’all! We are BACK in the house for another episode of Damn We Grown!

This week, we’re celebrating a big milestone—17 years of marriage and a whole quarter-century of being together! Between romantic sunset date nights on Signal Hill, Cutwater cocktails, and Uncle Nunu getting snitched on for spoiling the little ones with massive ice cream cones, we are diving deep into a topic none of us can outrun: Aging Gracefully.

Look, the mind might tell you you’re still 25, but the knees? Yeah, they’re playing by a whole different set of rules now! We’re keeping it 100 on the real, the comedic, and the soulful side of getting older:

• Silver Strands & Poppin’ Knees: Embracing the gray hair, laughing at physical changes, and why morning stretches are no longer optional.

• Wisdom, Peace & Zero Cares Left: The beauty of having a little more disposable income, cutting out negative energy, and stepping fully into your confidence.

• The Taboo Reality of Getting Older: Keeping the bedroom alive, throwing out society’s "rules" on how grown folks should dress, and choosing comfort over 8-hour stiletto heels.

• Memories & Real Talk: Reflecting on lost loved ones, navigating back-to-school shoe prices, and learning to love on your people while they’re here.

Grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and tap in with us as we talk about celebrating every year, every laugh line, and every gray hair.

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If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review. Keep choosing joy, y'all! Peace! ✌️

Remember back in the day when the golden rule of the house was "Children should be seen and not heard"? Yeah… well, those days are officially gone!

In this episode of Damn We Grown, Mike and Tiff dive deep into the hilarious, heart-wrenching, and daily reality of raising strong-willed, outspoken kids. From Tiff’s daughter clapping back with "Why don't you just get another job?" to navigating those boundary-pushing moments as modern parents, we’re keeping it 100% real about the shift from old-school discipline to modern parenting.

We’re kicking things off with a soulful weekend recap—talking about summer date nights with junk food feasts, Y2K flea market trips (and why our kids are paying $30 for stuff we threw away), and our latest binge-watches, including Is God Is and The Polygamist. Then, we get into the heavy stuff: how childhood silence impacts adult self-expression, unlearning the need for our kids to "fear" us, and finding the sweet spot between enforcing boundaries and encouraging our kids to speak their minds.

Whether you're trying to break generational cycles, navigating teen attitude with a smile, or just figuring out how you ended up eating sherbet in 90-degree SoCal heat, grab your favorite snack and kick back with us.

In this episode, we cover:

• Weekend Realness: Date night food splurges, giant ice cream tubs, and nostalgic Y2K fashion.

• Movie & TV Reviews: Quick takes on Is God Is, Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters, and Netflix’s The Polygamist.

• Modern vs. Old-School Parenting: Why raising a "quick-witted" child is both a blessing and a test of patience.

• Breaking Generational Cycles: Moving from "kids are seen, not heard" to raising confident, outspoken adults.

• Setting Healthy Boundaries: How to balance freedom, respect, and parenting discipline without instilling fear.

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What is up, y’all! Grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and get ready to slide some serious soul into your Wednesday. Mike and Tiff are back in the home studio on this brand-new episode of Damn We Grown, and yes—the “Beyoncé fan” is officially blowing to keep the vibes immaculate.

This week, the couple kicks things off by breaking down their weekend adulting hustle. From pulling an “audible” on a local date night at Lazy Dog (where Tiff was highly suspicious of the patio dog-rules) to negotiating child labor in the backyard garden so their daughter can learn the value of a dollar, they’re keeping it 100% real. The backyard garden is officially underway with tomatoes and bell peppers, because in 2026, paying $1.50 for a single bunch of cilantro is just downright disrespectful to the bank account!

Later, they dive into a hilarious debate about learning new languages, with Tiff bragging about her 172-day Spanish Duolingo streak—even if she only knows three words and has to mimic a cartoon voice to pass the app's speaking test.

But the real heat comes when Mike and Tiff unpack a viral video of a woman confronting a younger sister in public for wearing a satin bonnet at the grocery store.

Is wearing a bonnet in public an issue of "putting your best foot forward" and maintaining self-respect, or is the backlash rooted in respectability politics and a deep-seated desire to appease the white gaze?

With their signature humor, empathy, and candor, Mike and Tiff get into:

• Cultural Pride vs. Presentation: How we treat our hair, our clothes, and our personal style out in the wild.

• The Double Standard: Why cultural staples like bonnets, durags, braids, and gold chains are labeled "ghetto" until they're co-opted by mainstream media and suddenly branded as "chic."

• Relationship Compromise: Why Mike flat-out refuses to let his partner control his style—even if he chooses to wear a durag on a date.

• Putting Yourself First: Why loving yourself has to come before pleasing anybody else, including your spouse.

This episode is packed with hilarious tangents, deep cultural insights, and the kind of marital banter only these two can deliver. Hit that play button, lock in, and remember—keep choosing joy!

Connect with the Grown Family!Got some strong thoughts on the bonnet debate? Or maybe a secret Duolingo hack? We want to hear from you!

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The Meat & Potatoes: The Great Bonnet Debate

What would you do if you were handed three life-changing wishes on a silver platter? In this episode, Mike and Tiff play a high-stakes game of "Pick Three," breaking down a viral list of options—from $20k a month for life to perfect health until age 90. But watch out, because as the hosts uncover, every dream wish has a hilarious, unintended catch.Later, the couple takes you deep into the heart of their recent family vacation, sharing must-know Southeast Asian travel hacks, like why you definitely need to set up your eSIM before you leave the US. They also recount a magical, muddy encounter bathing with rescue elephants in Phuket, an unexpected beachfront meeting with a friendly horse, and why a certain 12-year-old will absolutely not be getting a Hellcat for her first car.Grab your neck fan, pour a drink, and hit play on a hilarious recap of life, travel lessons, and why you should always double-check the sunscreen.Key Moments in This Episode:The Living Room Pivot: The hosts talk returning to the home studio and getting the "Beyoncé fan" blowing.The Ultimate "Pick Three": $20k a month for life, zero bills, or retiring at 50? Mike and Tiff weigh their options and uncover the hidden fine print.Phuket & Singapore Highlights: Getting down and dirty in a mud bath with elephants, exploring night markets, and navigating Singapore's ultra-efficient MRT transit system.The Southeast Asia Travel Guide: Essential advice on eSIM data, using the Grab app, and trying to smuggle local KFC onto an international flight.Movie Review: A spoiler-free discussion of Obsession, the suspense thriller that had the hosts talking.Connect with the Grown Family!Got your own "Pick Three" combination or a wild travel story to share? We want to hear it!Email us: [email protected]: @DamnWeGrownTikTok: @DamnWeGrownWatch in 4K: Find full video episodes on YouTube and Spotify!If you love the show, support the movement and help us get to first class by sharing this episode with a friend!

"I’m a grown man!" 🤣 Mike and Tiff are back, and this time they finally managed to drag their ultra-talented (but camera-shy) brother, Steve, in front of the lens for Episode 261!In this episode of Damn We Grown, the crew gets into the hilarious and heavy realities of adulting. Steve breaks down how he went from shooting raw film in high school to building Cross Vision Media, a one-stop shop for web dev, content strategy, and video marketing. But it’s not all business—we’re diving deep into what it’s really like having a newborn in your 40s while running a business, the eternal struggle of communication in marriage, and why AI might just kick us all in the chest one day (literally, ask Mike about the video).Hit that play button, lock in, and keep choosing joy!

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What is up, y’all! Mike and Tiff are back in the studio for a brand new episode of Damn we Grown. This week, we finally dragged the ultimate creative mastermind out of his studio cave: Sean Cross (aka Konami Homi). As the driving force behind 99 Hearts Entertainment, Sean is out here building entire universes from scratch, and we are getting into all the beautiful, messy details of the creative hustle.Whether you're an old-school anime head, an aspiring comic book artist, or just trying to figure out how to navigate the wild west of AI, this episode is a whole vibe. Grab your coffee (or your matcha), get comfortable, and let's get into it!Inside This Episode:The Ultimate Anime Starter Pack: We nerd out over the classics. From Dragon Ball Z and Lupin the Third to the endless ocean of One Piece and the gritty perfection of Hunter x Hunter, Sean breaks down the shows that shaped his artistic eye. (Plus, Tiff tries to keep us from talking about cartoons for three hours straight).Birth of Afro Boy: We get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the first official issue of Sean’s original comic, Afro Boy. We talk character design, world-building, and what it really takes to self-publish a comic in today's market.Fighting Spirits in The Adventures of the Neon Wolf: Sean gives us the scoop on his upcoming third-person horror-action video game. Think Kingdom Hearts meets Silent Hill—reaping souls, fighting demons, and trading ghosts to merchants. It's as wild as it sounds.The "AI Slop" Debate: Let's keep it real. As creatives who actively use AI to streamline music production and content workflows, Mike and Sean have an honest conversation about the fine line between using AI as a brilliant tool and just being lazy."You gotta know when to use the tool, and when to get out of the bed and do the work yourself. Don't just be out here making AI slop!" ---Stay Connected with the Crew:Follow Damn we Grown: Catch us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TikTok, and Instagram at @DamnWeGrown.Follow our Guest: Support Sean's art, games, and music by following him everywhere at @99HeartsEnt @KonamiHomi and check out 99 Hearts Entertainment

What happens when you go from ditching the last day of high school for McDonald's to jumping out of airplanes over the Palm Islands? It’s a Damn We Grown Wednesday, and Mike and Tiff are bringing you some serious soul, laughs, and business strategy this week. We’ve got Pro from Bigger Vision Agency in the studio, and he’s breaking down the realities of entrepreneurship—from Fatburger to running a digital marketing empire.

If you've been wondering whether Artificial Intelligence is the devil or your new best friend, this episode is your definitive answer. We're talking about how to leverage tech to scale your workflow, why you can't let AI replace your kids' real-world experiences, and the heavy realization that running a business is just waking up to a whole lot of responsibility.

Plus, we get into the comedy of aging (who hid the reading glasses?), pulling weeds in the backyard, and the raw fear of skydiving in Dubai. Grab your notepads, because Pro drops a literal cheat code for turning your brain dumps into standard operating procedures.

• Dubai Skydiving & Island Hopping: Pro’s adventures from skydiving over Palm Island to eating red snapper in Turks and Caicos.

• The Comedy of Growing Older: Why we can never find our glasses when we need them, and the trauma of pulling weeds in the summer heat.

• AI for Business Growth: Is AI a threat, or the ultimate cheat code? How to start using tech to elevate your productivity.

• Prompting vs. Context Engineering: Why giving AI the right context is the secret sauce to making it work for you.

• The Reality of Entrepreneurship: From working at Fatburger to owning an event venue, a photography rental shop, and a marketing agency. Why scaling up means leveling up your network.

• Parenting in the Digital Age: Why kids need practical, real-world learning before relying on AI.

(Try this prompt out)

"Take this transcript, act as an expert operations manager, and turn this into a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)."

Guest Info:Tap in with Pro and level up your digital presence over at BiggerVisionAgency.com.

Stay Connected:Hit us up at [email protected] and let us know your thoughts on AI, skydiving, or where your reading glasses are hiding today. Make sure you're subscribed on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your soul and strategy!

What We Get Into This Week:💎 Pro’s "Cheat Code" AI Prompt:

What's up, y’all? Welcome back to Damn We Grown! On this beautiful Wednesday, Mike and Tiff are sliding some serious soul into your feed, and they didn’t come alone. This week, they are joined by the soulful, sultry, ready-to-save-the-world therapist extraordinaire, Shimeka Arnold!The couch gets real comfortable real quick as Shimeka drops absolute gems on everything from her early days as an elementary school conflict counselor (shout out to the yellow shirts!) to the profound impact of epigenetics and generational trauma in the Black community.But the real breakthrough happens when the conversion flips to relationships, mental health, and the specific pressures Black men face. Mike gets put in the hot seat about his own hesitation toward therapy, leading to a powerful, paradigm-shifting breakdown of what "strength" actually means. Shimeka completely deconstructs the colonizer-ingrained mindset that men have to carry everything alone, explaining why vulnerability isn't a weakness—and why a true partner is there to help share the emotional weight.From hilarious breakdowns of "energy vampires" and how to hit them with boundaries, to a legendary analysis of a classic James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni discussion, this episode balances deep, therapeutic wisdom with the signature comedic chemistry you love.Plus, Shimeka leaves the listeners with some powerful, free energy-work mantras to help shift your mind, protect your peace, and transform your daily life.Contact Shimeka for all your therapy needs and energy work.www.LovelyDayFamilyTherapy.com@LovelyDayFamilyTherapy

Are you truly grown, or are your kids just completely running your life, your timeline, and your bank account? This week, Mike and Tiff are back on a Damn We Grown to break down the hilarious, exhausting, and expensive realities of being club volleyball parents. From dealing with absolute audacity and tween-attitude at 6:30 in the morning to Mike walking a country mile in the blazing sun just to dodge a $20 parking fee—the struggle is real.But Mike found the ultimate tournament cheat code, and he’s not gatekeeping. Hint: It involves a trunk, a hidden electric scooter, and complete evasion of club sports system fees.Later in the episode, Tiff drops a devastating reality check: their daughter has officially declared that she can no longer call Mike "Daddy". The painful evolution from "Dada" to "Dad" is a right of passage, and Mike is trying to process the sting.Plus, they dive into Part 2 of the top luxury expenses society has brainwashed us into thinking are "normal". If you are financing a depreciating car every three years, saying "yes" to every single group chat vacation, or door-dashing a Starbucks order—we are looking directly at you.Grab your favorite drink (made at home to save that coin!), tap in, and let’s grow together.💡 Key Takeaways & Grown Moments:The 6:30 AM Timeline Debate: Tiff explains why being 10 minutes early to a game still counts as just being "on time," while Mike firmly stands his ground on it being early.The Tournament Cheat Code: Why you need to buy an electric scooter to completely bypass the $20-a-day club sports parking trap.The "Daddy" Retirement: Navigating the awkward moment your pre-teen puts a strict boundary on your childhood nickname.Wealth Destroyers: Breaking down why rolling negative equity into a new car finance plan every few years is keeping people broke.Saying "No" to the Group Chat: Staying disciplined with your savings goals even when your friends are dropping links to Big Bear or expensive weekend getaways.Cutting the Invisible Bills: The real math behind dropping a $25 Netflix subscription or a $6 daily coffee habit to stack real cash.📬 Connect With The Show:Have a parenting story, a parking lot cheat code, or a hot take on the "early vs. on time" debate? Don't gatekeep—reach out to us!📧 Email: [email protected]📱 Socials: Follow the vibe on TikTok and Instagram @damnwegrown🎧 Streaming: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch the video version on YouTubeIf you love the show, do your people a favor: hit that Follow button and leave us a Review on Apple or Spotify to help us move up the ranks!

What is up, y’all? We are back in the house! This week, Mike and Tiff are sliding into your feed fresh off a busy Memorial Day weekend to talk about the beautiful, chaotic reality of being deep in their 40s.Between running a gauntlet of neighborhood graduations, catching a late-night screening of The Mandalorian (yes, Mike managed to stay awake past 11:30 PM!), and managing a massive Sunday cookout featuring every protein known to man, the grown-man and grown-woman lifestyle is in full effect.But once the barbecue was packed away, things got real. Inspired by a deep dive on Instagram, Mike and Tiff are unpacking the first half of a list that will make your pockets hurt: 30 Luxury Expenses That Society Has Tricked Us Into Thinking Are Normal.In this episode, the couple tackles the first 10, including:Wedding vs. Marriage: The age-old debate of spending $6,000 on a single day versus putting it down on a roof over your head. (Shoutout to Tiff for choosing the house!)The Siphoning of "Back Home": Navigating the delicate cultural expectations of sending money away while keeping your own financial house in order.The Tip-ocalypse: Why are we prompting a 30% tip at a counter where we stood for 15 minutes waiting for our own pizza?Leasing the Illusion: Rolling around in a $1,200-a-month luxury lease just to look wealthy while building zero equity.From student loan traps to why society expects us to pay out the nose just to look successful, Mike and Tiff bring the soul, the truth, and the laughs."We've had waiters go above and beyond, and I'm happy to tip. But don't give me the tip screen just for doing the absolute bare minimum!"Hit Us Up!Which of these societal "norms" do you think is the biggest scam? Drop a comment below, and don't forget to leave us some love (even if it's just a heart emoji!) to help the podcast grow.Email: [email protected]: @damnwegrown on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTubeKeep choosing joy, y'all. Peace!