In today’s episode, I talk about expecting the worst, how quickly time passes, why I can’t be Christian as a Black man, and how a Netflix documentary on Hurricane Katrina made me reflect on our collective indifference to human suffering.

In today’s episode, I share thoughts on my ongoing quest to find my voice, the rinse-and-repeat cycle of mass shootings, ChatGPT refusing to count to a million, Trump’s fear of hell, something Terry Szuplat said, and why Snoop Dogg’s homophobic comments didn’t surprise me.

In today’s episode, I get into why I prefer online shopping over in-store hassles, my fear of speaking truth to power, toxic people in relationships, an inspiring couple’s wedding that reminded me to live life on my own terms, how I connected with a message about being a woman who loves Hip Hop, and my reflections on mortality and public speaking.

Funny

In today’s episode, I talk about my mood on the last show, finishing Sammy Davis Jr.’s autobiography, something I forgot to mention about interracial relationships, that feeling of hating people who are doing well, white folks still trying to play down slavery, and Marlo Stanfield’s classic line from The Wire: "You want it one way."

In today’s episode, I talk about Frank Sinatra according to Sammy Davis Jr.’s, self-worth, trying to find something positive to say about Ice Cube’s latest movie, why being pro-Black doesn’t mean you should only date Black, Kendrick Lamar’s white fans, and the Kendrick track I’ve had on repeat all week.

Less serious

In today’s episode, I open up about my inability to trust men, the impact of raising a Black child in a predominantly white environment, how trauma may have messed me up as an HSP,and an unexpected, unfamiliar feeling that surfaced during my last therapy session.

Less serious

In today’s episode, I share a few moments from my week, the thoughts they sparked, and a passage from Sammy Davis Jr.’s book that got me thinking.

Less serious

In today’s episode, I reflect on my day, the temptation to share personal truths with AI, being attracted to pretty women, kindness and the shame grenade someone recently threw my way.

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In today’s episode, I get into how Sidney Sweeney and American Eagle had me thinking about Yakub, why it’s a great time to be the lowest white man, the notion that hurt people hurt people, how J.K. Rowling’s name really does sound like a man’s name, and the complicated letter I’ve been working on.

Less serious

In today’s episode, I talk about knowing when to shut up, rap music, the bodyguard friend, those five acquitted hockey players, Joey Swoll and gym culture, plus Sammy Davis Jr.’s Yes I Can—and how it’s got me reflecting on my own fight with racism.

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