The Great Minds brought some ladies to the pod (Dede & Ro-Mo) to share their perspectives this week!

Question of The Week: Is it possible to fall in love with the 'idea of a person'

-Since our last episode, the culture lost a Legend in 'Takeoff' . The gang discusses the lack of gun training in the community and share their thoughts on the tragedy.

- Rico brought out a new game this ep - Find out who gets their black card gets revoked!
Rico, Stacks, Ro-Mo & Dede share their thoughts on the lack of protection for women in the black community and alot more!!

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Question of the week: What do you consider the bare minimum when it comes down to support ?

- Who would win a versus? Boosie or Kodak Black? The guys discuss

- Rico has a problem with athletes reasoning for leaving Donda Sports. - Does Anti-Black statements hold the same weight as antisemitic statements?

Black Excellence: Lizzo and her contributions to hiphop and her community

Premiered song: "Closure" - CA the Don & Diamond Medford

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Question of the week: Is it time for the black community to divorce Kanye West ? - Rico & Stacks debate.

The guys also chop it up about dealing with disappointment from loved ones & Leaving friends at their darkest times.

Too "P" or Not Too 'P' : Will Smith still takes his ex wife out on vacations without Jada... Is that a P decision?

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Question of the week: Do teachers really care about the kids? Or are they just doing a job they applied for?

Is Ye Tripping? or is this an attempt at something bigger? - MoBenji & Grady share their thoughts on this topic

We brought a couple guests this week!! - MoBenji of Inglorious Rappers Podcast & Grady Malone from our GMDA social media tapped in to share their thoughts.

Black Excellence Spotlight: Solange Knowles & Viola Davis

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Would you rather have a rich dad that's not present in your life... or a poor father that is present in your life?
- Rico and Stacks discuss the importance of a present father opposed to a financially stable parent.

They chop it up about the BET HIPHOP AWARDS

LaRussle spotlights our Black Excellence segment for his recent album accomplishments


Sorry for the Wait!!! Grab a Drink & Catch a Vibe

Coach Ime, U-Stroke-Her. We don’t have all the facts, but what we do know, that he’s accused of some wild shit! 
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“Where Brooklyn at?!” the guys return from Rico’s NYC vacation and catch up on the last week’s events 

-Was that P? - Da Baby recently exposed his relationship with Meg Thee Stallion and the guys discuss if it was ‘P’ or Corny .

-3 words: Big Baller Brand !! Lavar Ball is the spotlight of our Black Excellence segment, after getting ALL 3 SONS in the NBA !

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- The guys discuss living up to others standards as an adult and the toll it can take on you.

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Before we get into anything, we gotta say : Rest In Peace PNB Rock - Another king too soon :(



- In this episode, the guys grab a few cups of Redemption Bourbon and send a thoughtful message to NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre! 

The guys reflect on their weekend events with Above it All network and have some honest talks about accountability and having transparent conversations as a parent. 

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FOOTBALL IS BACK! 
-Is R&B Dead?

In this episode, Rico & D-Stacks grab a few cups of 1835 bourbon whiskey and try to unwind after the first weekend of Mercury Retrograde. 

Our Black Excellence spotlight this week will focus on Pittsburg Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin and his greatness.

Please make sure to check on your strong friends!

Suicide/Crisis Hotline : “988 “on any mobile phone

Are Black men doing enough to protect black women?
- In this episode, Rico & D-Stack grab a few cups of ‘Santa Teresa’ rum and open up the pod chopping it up about the recent Quentin Miller interview , Z-Ro & Trae the Truth’s fight, and Joe Budden vs No Jumper. Rico wants to know : 
Why does everyone hate on Lizzo?!


Serena Williams & Sha’Carri Richardson headline the Black Excellence Alert segment .

Leading us to the big question: Are we, as men protecting black women enough?


The guys open up about mental health vs financial stability

Welcome back to Great Minds Drink Alike ! - In this episode, Rico & D-Stack grab a few cups of ‘Ensign Red’ and open up the pod chopping it up about the recent I am Athlete & Joe Budden interview, friendships in business, and telling your friends what they don’t want to hear.

In the black excellence segment, they guys discuss Jay-Z and his “God Did” verse along with Jay-Z and his continued greatness.

Ending the episode with a quick question…..
At what point do you keep your significant other out of your financial and close relationships.