We back for 2026! In Episode 48 we talk about living through a moment that feels heavy on every front. Globally and locally, the world is in a dark place and that makes organizing, community, and imagination more important than ever.
We dig into the world we’re trying to be free from and the world we’re trying to build, a full report back from the MLK Day Youth Workshop, treating tithes and offerings as a mutual aid practice, lessons learned from going to public schools, and more. Abolish ICE. We still fighting.
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This episode of Get the Goods we wrap up a BUSY year and reflect on the work of the Southern Movement Committee, talk honestly about timelines around engagement and relationships, some talk about football and whether or not we support it, and break down organizing strategies looking ahead to 2026. From movement work to culture and real-life questions, thanks for riding with us this year. We're revamping things and coming back with brand new vibes in 2026!

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Episode 46 spans a wide range of conversations touching politics, culture, and everyday life. Mike and Erica talk through thoughts on the upcoming 2026 elections and what it means to stay aware and engaged moving forward. A brief discussion of Mali’s decision to remove the teaching of French history for 9th graders and what that signals about decolonization and control over historical narratives.They also reflect on life lessons from gardening and different perspectives on caring for yourself in the winter and compartmentalization. Then we had to get into the Diddy documentary, and talk about power and getting to the root causes of harm to prevent it from happening. Tap in for another episode with us! 

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In this episode, Erica and Mike switch it up and interview each other — digging into how we define love, how we each found our way into organizing work, and the art of shooting your shot. We also break down what we can learn from Zohran Mamdani’s campaign and why building real relationships is at the heart of our community organizing strategy.

As organizers, we know nothing moves without trust. So we’re sharing a range of thoughtful, revealing, and sometimes hilarious questions you can ask people to truly get to know them. Tune in with us!

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In this Halloween edition of Get the Goods, we dig into what it really means to organize in times like these. With SNAP benefits facing cuts this November, we know the real-life impact on families and why building community support structures is more crucial than ever. We also know we aren't alone in this fight, and we talk about people doing the work worldwide for inspiration and that reminder to keep fighting. 

We get into the haunted world of dating these days and the “imbalance of desire” and what desire even means to people. And more spooky updates. 

Happy Halloween, stay woke.

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We back with another episode! This time we honor the birthday of Fannie Lou Hamer and reflect on the revolutionary life of Assata Shakur — two Black women who taught us how to fight! We dig into the new film One Battle After Another. *spoiler alert* We also dig into legacy and the images that called us toward the movement. Tune in!

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In Episode 42 of Get The Goods, we give Wale his flowers, while also breaking down some heavy topics shaping the world around us. We talk about the Supreme Court’s support of racial profiling and why it matters, discuss Charlie Kirk, and we dig into bridging the gap between social media and real-world connection. We also highlight the historic and ongoing organizing work of the AME Church and our take on the recent Young Thug interview. And a ton of other things happening during this wild time. Join us for Episode 42!
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This week we going from reflection to laughter, all in one ride. We unpack how our Black August went, dive into rebellions and pivotal moments in Black history, sprinkle in some little-known historical gems, and because life gets messy fast, we talk about the disaster of getting a credit card with your ex lol. We a little late on the upload this week yal, we getting better everyday. Pray for us and tune in!

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In this episode, we talk about Wicked (yes… unfortunately again), dig into Sinners and the inspiration of singing as a part of movement work, and reflect on the powerful transformation happening in our men’s circle. Then we stretch out into a longer, thoughtful conversation: do people even want to have kids anymore in these times? We’ve got comedy, culture, news, and a few big questions on our return back to the pod. We also taking prayer requests so hit us up [email protected]

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Get the Goods – Episode 39: "Matchmakers & Movements"
In this episode, we get into Erica’s surprising new ambition to become a matchmaker and dive deep into the history and meaning of Juneteenth. We celebrate another major win for the Southern Movement Committee—one that marks a victory not just for us, but for movement work across the country. Plus, we reflect on Virgil Abloh’s legacy, unpack the idea of arranged marriages, and more. Happy Juneteenth yal!!

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