This is final installment of the intellectually charged and hilariously honest conversation with special guest Antonio Michael Downing and the Everyday Black Men podcast consisting of Riker, Reed, Sham, The Rider, White Collar Suge, and the Black Libertarian. Together they take a deep dive into Black literacy, cultural legacy, and uncomfortable truths. The crew tackles why many Black Americans struggle with reading, linking it to slavery, survival, parenting, and a lack of cultural infrastructure — all while debating if white authors dominate the bookshelf too heavily. Antonio Michael shares how the King James Bible and his grandma's poor eyesight jumpstarted his love for literature, leading to a lifelong relationship with reading and soft hands. The conversation detours through spicy commentary on Kamala Harris, Jamaican cultural contradictions, and literary hot takes on Lovecraft, Robert Greene, and Gogol. With humor, heat, and unexpected depth, the episode challenges listeners to consider how stories are passed down — or left behind in Black communities.

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In this passionate and humorous episode of the Everyday Black Men podcast, the crew and their special guest Antonio Michael Downing pick up where they left off and continue diving into a multi-layered discussion on African origins, diaspora divisions, and the controversial idea that not all Black people in the Americas arrived via slavery. Antonio Michael and Reed trade jabs over historical ledgers, cultural disconnects, and why some Africans arrive in America uninformed and overly critical. Sham pushes back with some theories on pre-slavery African presence in the Americas, citing the Mali Empire, crop migration, and suppressed Indigenous Black histories. The group navigates the politics of Kamala Harris, cultural colorism, and Boondocks references while also jokingly accusing Whyte Collar Suge of being a “heathen” with no lead role in Black America. With a mix of facts, theories, and comedy, this episode questions who gets to claim Blackness and how far we should trust the so-called “official” narrative.create a visual for this episode based on the below main topics You’re Not the Main Character in Black America In this passionate and humorous episode of the Everyday Black Men podcast, the crew and their special guest Antonio Michael Downing pick up where they left off and continue diving into a multi-layered discussion on African origins, diaspora divisions, and the controversial idea that not all Black people in the Americas arrived via slavery. Antonio Michael and Reed trade jabs over historical ledgers, cultural disconnects, and why some Africans arrive in America uninformed and overly critical. Sham pushes back with some theories on pre-slavery African presence in the Americas, citing the Mali Empire, crop migration, and suppressed Indigenous Black histories. The group navigates the politics of Kamala Harris, cultural colorism, and Boondocks references while also jokingly accusing Whyte Collar Suge of being a “heathen” with no lead role in Black America. With a mix of facts, theories, and comedy, this episode questions who gets to claim Blackness and how far we should trust the so-called “official” narrative.

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In this thought-provoking episode, the Everyday Black Men crew sits down with guest Antonio Michael, who opens up about his radio show The Next Chapter, his spiritual alter ego Black Cherokee, and his experience growing up Afro-Caribbean in Canada. The conversation spirals into comedic but sincere takes on Drake as a universal Canadian Black man and how intuitive beliefs shape identity more than evidence. Antonio Michael shares his inspirations—from visions to family stories—and dives deep into the tensions between Black and Indigenous histories, the controversial rise of alternative origin theories, and the pain of erasure in American institutions. Reed and Antonio Michael trade perspectives on slavery narratives, reparations, and whether associating with Africa strengthens or divides Black people today. With sharp humor and layered honesty, this episode blends cultural commentary, personal reflection, and a side of bone spur jokes into one unforgettable conversation.

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In this powerful episode, leadership coach Dominic George joins hosts Riker, Reed, Sham, Stylish, The Rider, and White Collar Suge to break down what authentic leadership really looks like for Black men in today’s corporate and nonprofit spaces. Dominic emphasizes the importance of mindset, executive presence, and building strong networks—arguing that sponsorship and mentorship are often undervalued tools in climbing the leadership ladder. The crew dives into challenges like DEI failures, gatekeeping, and career blockers, while also discussing quiet leadership, team dynamics, and navigating predatory workplaces. With real-life gems on meeting CEOs, branding yourself internally, and staying intentional about your goals, the episode blends humor and hard truths with career-building wisdom. As always, the hosts keep it sharp and unfiltered—ending with the reminder to be decent, be strategic, and never stop leveling up.

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In this explosive episode of the Everyday Black Men podcast, the crew dives headfirst into the chaos surrounding Charlie Kirk’s legacy, media hypocrisy, and the libertarian identity crisis. Reed opens with a firm refusal to comment on-record while The Black Libertarian sharply critiques America's double standards and the strange canonization of Charlie Kirk as a modern MLK. Stylish breaks down the contradictions of the “theory-left, reality-right” crowd, while Sham and Riker trade jabs on empathy, identity politics, and who really benefits from performative outrage. The hosts dissect libertarianism, Charlie Kirk’s political relevance, and whether his killer’s motives are being exploited to further social division. By the end, debates rage over Candace Owens’ documentary takes, Carmelo’s racial gratitude speech, and whether Charlie Kirk will even last a 30-day news cycle—assuming one of his kids doesn’t run for president first.

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In this episode, White Collar Suge kicks off with a wild Epstein list accusation toward Sham, leading to a flurry of chaotic banter, side-eyes, and Drake jokes that never really recover. Riker shifts the topic with a house-flipping pitch that spirals into debates over gentrification, Detroit slander, and the Black Libertarian declaring war on Dearborn. The crew dives into the wild world of rating apps, vulnerability politics, and the myth of womanhood rebrands, all while Sham insists he’s not participating (but totally is). Things heat up as they confront Pro-Black hypocrisy, the “Kamala ain’t it” argument, and how some foster kids were treated like slaves by a white couple in a true story twist. By the end, everyone’s confessing arrest stories, debating Resident Evil as celibacy propaganda, and dragging Tariq Nasheed for being Pro-Black with a snow bunny.

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In this episode of the Everyday Black Men podcast, the crew is joined by Kwame Terra, who walked 2 million steps in 30 days and aims to revolutionize Black health through his bEHR Health app. Kwame explains how he balanced building his company while walking up to 80 miles a day, prompting Reed to ask about his soundtrack and Sham to question the sanity of the feat. The group dives into Black health disparities, with Kwame emphasizing that 80% of wellness is how you live, not genetics or medicine, and citing that even a 64-year-old woman can work on her fitness enough to be on track for a million steps by herself. Kwame indulges the crew with Riker asking how a plant-based living has helped Kwame mentally, and The Black Libertarian reflects on society’s resistance to prioritizing self-improvement. Kwame leaves the crew with a challenge: reimagine your morning routine, skip processed foods, and move toward health goals with intention and community, highlighting the potential for personal growth and empowerment in this journey. The episode wraps with thoughts on changing Black morning routines, building community through fitness, and Kwame's upcoming app launch in October—which puts us one step closer to covering the distance to the moon.

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In this wild ride of an episode, the crew dives into submarine conspiracy audio, the nightmare fuel of a live-action Powerpuff Girls, and how the Menendez brothers are being roped into saving Derek Chauvin. Riker christens a rebrand as the episode title before the crew debates firing squads, hypocrisy, and whether P. Diddy deserves sympathy or beatdowns. Reed and Sham go at it over Brian Keith Sigman's ex, Reed’s tortilla technique, and the principle of picking a stance and standing on it. White Collar Suge defends Lizzo and calls out online gambling ruining the NBA, while Sham questions America's selective memory on events like the LA terrorist attack or Egypt’s geography. The fellas close the episode with jokes about Mickey 17, cancer monkey trauma, darkskin shame, and the kind of chaos only Everyday Black Men can deliver.

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In this episode of Everyday Black Men, the crew picks up where "Reed’s Split Personality" left off, with Reed praising the CFPB chair featured on Breaking Points. White Collar Suge declares his political independence but gets heated when Riker cracks a joke about him being a certain animal, sparking playful tension. The discussion shifts to critiques of Obama and the gig economy, with Riker calling out Uber as a fake job and dubbing Suge the “Blue Collar Supreme” among his peers. Reed jokes that Suge has earned the right to start cheating now that he’s "made it," prompting Riker to ask if Reed is projecting. The episode wraps with Suge reflecting on wasted opportunities in the Black community, like squandering refund checks on Jordans, while Reed throws in a jab about $20 baby photo shoots and staying humble—closing the episode with laughter and layered insights.

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In this episode of Everyday Black Men, the show kicks off with a surprisingly off-brand intro from Reed, catching everyone off guard. White Collar Suge questions the rise of YNs, joking that they might just be another one of Reed’s chaotic personalities gone rogue. The crew dives into a heated conversation about Karl Malone’s predatory past, and Riker points out the irony of Jay Z confronting his accuser but avoiding paternity court for the man who claims to be his son. Amid the chaos, Reed jokes about his time as a RadioShack manager, and when everyone else’s phones go off with an Amber Alert, Riker says Reed didn’t get one because even automated systems know he doesn’t care. The episode rounds out with Armstead urging folks not to forget T.I., and the musicians in the group issue a cautionary message to up-and-coming creatives before signing off.

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