Discussions With A Friend Podcast

00:00 – Introduction 

04:00 – How do you view yourself?

08:27 – How is the public you different from the private you? 

14:33 – How difficult of a personality do you have? 

20:46 – What conditions push you to be the best you and what brings the best out of you?

27:28 – 77 percent of all mid life crisis in men are a result of them following a plan that was mapped out for them in life. 

30:38 – Can there be two of you in the same room? 

38:00 – How do you handle public loss? 45:00 – Rodney expands on the topic of difficult personalities.

50:36 – What's something about you that you wish more people knew?

56:57 – How are you able to make a connection with so many different types of individuals? 

1:01:22 – Advice of the day

00:00 – Introduction 

03:18 – Mental Health & African American Suicide Rates 

12:34 – Jay C. asks the guys who do they think self-inflict more black boys or black girls and why?  

24:09 – Jay C. gives the stats on African American boys/girl suicide rates and the guys discuss 

32:40 – The group discusses parenting in the black community and the nuclear family  

39:00 – What is the number one reason why black people are committing suicide? 

41:35 – Jay C. ask the group if they have mentors and how that greatly affects the black community 

44:53 – The group discusses Brian Flores, the NFL and us needing to provide and create for ourselves.  

1:06:35 – Jay A ask the group about the Russian Olympic skater that tested positive vs Sha'Carri Richardson 

1:15:20 – Purify me products sponsor 

 1:16:28 – BHM Jeopardy  

1:30:11 – Rodney calls Jay C out about him saying there shouldn’t be a Black History Month 

 1:34:16 – Advice of the day

0:00 - Intro & Walk In Faith Clothing sponsorship 

1:40 - What's a hater? 

6:00 - Describe a time someone hated on you & what are the signs? 

19:30 - Jay C talks about how not everyone you assume is hating is a hater

22:00 - Jay A talks about self assessment and how you can hate without even knowing it/Rod talks about how hating is a choice. 

30:28 - How do you deal with hate? 

34:25 - Advice for the day? 

0:00 Sneak peak into the episode 

0:04 Intro 

2:52 Why do we party? 

5:25  FOMO (Fear of missing out) on why people party.  

10:26 Positives impacts of partying 

21:47 Negative impacts of partying 

25:00 Fights/arguing during a party 

27:52 Jay C ask Jay A to name a party moment that made him feel like their friendship grew stronger. 

32:48 What's your worst party experience? 

56:01 Partying in different countries 

1:00:57 Advice for the day.

GOAT Talk With The Guys

  0:00 Sneak peak into the episode

  0:39 Intro 

  1:24 Greatest sports weekend in NFL history? But should they change the overtime rules? 

  5:25  Joe Burrow vs. Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen

  7:20 Who do you think will win the SuperBowl?

  8:40 Does Brady have a deal with the devil?

  11:04 What artist stands out to you today?

  22:35 The guys give music recommendations.

  33:52 What in the world is pushing P? Meatriders?

  36:25 What makes a good friend and what makes a bad friend?

  46:10 Jay C tells story about almost fighting his bestfriends.

  49:30 The guys discuss our friend group.

  51:24 Advice for the day.

0:00 Sneak peak into the episode

Sneak peak into the episode 0:34 

Intro 2:35 

What are the greatest assets in life? 33:22 

You need to ask yourself what you truly want in life 41:53

 What motivates you in life and what steps do you take? 55:44 

Why you should get a whiteboard to regulate your life 1:04:13 

When do you know when to hold them or fold them?  1:33:58 

Book recommendations 1:37:30 

Advice for the day

We are here to create an atmosphere where we can discuss any and everything, while also learning from our monthly guest. 

Introduction - 0:00

The group discusses their experiences of moving to another state/place - 2:40

Jessica asks the group if moving is necessary to grow in life? - 7:00

The group discuss alcohol and the reasons why Jay/Rodney are stopping/slowing down- 17:35

Jill asks the group if men and women can be friends? - 43:50

Jill asks Jay & Rodney what is something that we wished more women in our life knew about us? - 1:00:00

The group discusses ego - 1:13:00

Rapid fire questions – 1:26:46

- First date pet peeves

- Things that stand out on first dates

Advice for the day - 1:40:00

Introduction - 0:00 

The group gives their thoughts on Virgil Abloh - 1:05 

What is something you wish young men cared more about or were more invested in? - 12:19 

How do you handle tough times? - 49:45

Why does our generation believe in cancel culture? - 1:10:19

Advice for the day - 1:43:30

Jonathan details his education, and playing college basketball

What is Organizational Communications?

How a Communications degree can be useful when coaching

Jonathan talks about coaching as a former college athlete/managing potential

Hardest thing about coaching

Thoughts on AstroWorld Incident

Henry Ruggs lll Accident

Growing up/Going to school in Gary, Indiana

Jonathan tells the story of when he Rod had a long detention in high school

Advice