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- 252: “Gimme the Loot” ~Marvin Sapp
In today’s episode, I talk about that viral Marvin Sapp clip—and use it to reaffirm something I’ve come to accept: I’m a former Christian.
Quotes- Stop being so worried about being judged by the most basic ass humans ever
- Manage your reactions but don’t suppress your emotions
Randomness- 1923
- The Chosen one’s
- Minimum requirement
- French content creator steals from a Black woman
Featured Thought- Gospel singer and pastor Marvin Saap is under fire for locking his congregation into the church until they all donated 40.000$
- @mrsmarskelly - People pleasing
Other Links- Hudson’s Bay to give $3 million in bonuses to managers — while confirming no severance pay for workers
- PhD student detained by ICE
Less serious
- Marry a man only when you’ve had a feel of his manhood. - Pastor
41 min - 251: Raised to be Monsters
In this episode, I talk through a recent realization: we were raised to be monsters. It connects to the last episode—which wasn’t about hating straight men. It’s about hating the things that raised us to be monsters.
Quotes- Life is too short to spend it at war with yourself
- You will be considered crazy
- The person I needed the most
Randomness- Thank God for Hip Hop
- This made me think of something I said about fatphobia
Featured Thought- Remembering we all start out innocent
- To the people saying “Adolescence was boring”
Other Links- Capitalism didn’t replace slavery
- Progressive slave owner
- Words of wisdom
40 min - 250: Straight Men are Red Flags
In today’s episode, I talk about the Netflix series Adolescence, the parts that resonated with me, and how they tie into the episode’s title.
Quotes- All cruelty springs from weakness
Randomness- Cat sitting
- The Online Porn Free-for-All Is Coming to an End
- Men are so quick to go after little girls
- Male loneliness epidemic
- Men ain’t shit!
- Donald Trump is everything we teach our children not to be
- Elon & empathy
- Inability to be real
Featured Thought- Anora
- Adolescence
- Ms Aishia’s take on a scene in Adolescence
- I’m not mad at Doechii for saying straight men are red flags when I consider who our role models were
Other Link(s)- New track by Arrested Development
1 hr 15 min - 249: Don’t Buy A Tesla
In this episode, I talk about a story that caught my attention—a pretty white Canadian woman detained by ICE—and why I felt like adding it to the agenda last minute. I also share thoughts about being authentic and offensive.
Quotes- Your life right now is a result of
- Positivity doesn’t mean...
- Take a risk
Randomness- I went to the gym today
- The story of Telvin Osborne
- The TikTok clip that inspired this topic
- When racism is in their best interest
- Something Ja’Dayia Kursh talked about
- I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
- Canadian woman detained by ICE describes near 2-week ordeal
Featured Thought- The fear that being authentic might offend someone.
- People that ain’t supposed to be in your life
Other Links- The inspiration for today’s title
- Elon Musk Retweet: "Hitler Didn't Murder Millions of People... Public Sector Workers Did"
- Elon Musk Thinks Empathy is Weakness
Drôle
- Fatal Bazooka & Vitoo Mauvaise Foi Nocturne
1 hr 14 min - 248: Racism or Gross Incompetence
In this episode, I break down the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of my recent trip to Montreal.
Quotes- Finding your people
- You wanna win at life
- Never disqualify yourself
Randomness- Didn’t record last Wednesday
- March 14
- Went to the gym
- Liars and dead men. Two parties unskilled at dispensing the truth.
Featured Thought- Via Rail
- 60 minutes avec Mibenson Sylvain
- Journey for distilled water
- Worse breakfast buffet ever!
- The autistic kid
Other Links- Trump and Elon
- Lucy Parsons
- Soy Sauce Pan-fried Noodles (15 Minutes!)
1 hr 1 min - 247: I’d Like To Stay That Way
In today’s episode, I explore the concept of feminine power and imagine how I’d break it down for my younger, unenlightened, clueless self.
Quotes- Take risks
- Consistency is harder when no one is clapping
- No country can ever
Randomness- Daylight saving time
- Captain America: Brave New World
- Mark Carney is the new Liberal leader, replacing Justin Trudeau
- Let them show you who they are
Featured Thought- Continue to be inspired by the actions of brave women
- The Empath’s Survival Guide by Judith Orloff M.D.
- Gates: Women Key to Saudi Arabia Economy
- Something Neil deGrasse Tyson said
Other Links- Happy international women’s day !!
- Bill Gates on Saudi Arabian Economy
- The cruelty is the point
Soundtrack- Jewel - I’m Sensitive
59 min - 246: Hard To Smile In The Future
In today’s episode, I check in on my mental health—and on anyone who might relate.
Quotes- To be yourself in a world
Randomness- RIP Skype
- I didn’t know this about Ukraine
- What I mean by Elon and Trump won
- Booked my hotel
- What is your self-love language?
- The part of fatphobia we don’t talk about
- Psyching myself up to do a Tik Tok
Featured Thought- The Empath’s Survival Guide
Life Strategies for Sensitive People- Maintain fellow empaths
Other Links- I came to clap my hands
- Fixing Zoe Saldana’s #oscars press response
- I’m tripping, I’m sliding, I’m riding through the back like...
1 hr 6 min - 245: Le masculin réinventé
In this episode, I explore the French documentary Elle m'a quitté and how it reinforced my belief in the need to redefine masculinity.
Quotes- Adults will have negative opinions about you
- It never ceases to amaze me
- Trauma vs Healing
Randomness- Courage vs coup rage
- Renzel Dashington - Stéphane Bureau, Lepage, bock et coté on ce truc.
- The Black Guy Who Tips - 3058: Good Faith
- Tagline and thinking of my first TikTok video
- Going to see a comedy show in Montreal
Featured Thought- Elle m’a quitté de documentary
Other Links- Rencontre entre Zelensky et Trump: «On a senti un président Zelensky humilié»
- Racial segregation in Canada
- One of the best descriptions of the patriarchy
Soundtrack- Jamie Fox - Why
- Jay Z - Song Cry
- R Kelly - When a woman’s fed up
1 hr 4 min - 244: The Red, The Black, and The Green
In this episode, with just three days left in February 2025, I read aloud a personal essay dedicated to Black America—a heartfelt tribute to its culture, resilience, and impact on my life.
Quotes- The ability to speak
- Let people judge you
- “Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history.” ― Carter G. Woodson
Randomness- A word from our sponsors
- Went in for a physical
- The Downside Podcast with Gianmarco Soresi - Comedy isn’t black and white
- Is This the End of Americanization?
Featured Thought- Common releases 21-minute, Ava DuVernay-produced, must-see "Black America" short
Other Links- 2PAC all ages
- Afro-Americans and Afro-Brazilians
Black Canadian History
- Mary Ann Shadd
- La famille Bonga au Canada
Soundtrack
- Jungle Brothers - Acknowledge Your Own History
- Mobb Deep - Q.U. -Hectic
- 2Pac - Keep Ya Head Up
- 2Pac - Trapped (Official Music Video)
- Terminator X - Buck Whylin' (Official Music Video) ft. Chuck D., Sister Souljah
- Boogie Down Productions - You Must Learn (Official Video)
- X Clan - Heed The Word Of The Brother (Video)
58 min - 243: It Ain’t Easy
In today’s Featured Thought, I dive into a TikTok clip that left me speechless, sparking reflections on the complex journey of sobriety and the challenges that come with it.
Quotes- "If people don't match your vibe, change the people, not the vibe."
- Trauma says...
Randomness- The church is a white supremacist cult
- 5 Signs of an Energy Vampire and How to Cope
- MAGA Outrage Over Tom Hanks’ ‘SNL50’ Sketch Is Understandable, Says Joy Behar: They Made ‘Anyone Who Voted for Trump Look Like a Racist’
- You’re too close man
- It’s no accident
Featured Thought- kate_garn - 240 days sober
- The Wire - Walon
Other Links- True meaning behind Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show
You Must Learn
- Oh, so everyone who disagrees with you is racist?
- Marcus Garvey
- Racism is a huge reason why we don’t have Universal Healthcare
- Blackness doesn’t equal poverty
Humour
- Quand la réceptionniste a du mal à comprendre
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About Shut Up! Podcast
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This is a safe space for my thoughts—Black, unfiltered, unapologetic.
A Black Canadian voice from Ottawa (Red Black) shaped by the Red, the Black, and the Green and the Red Blue (Rouge et Bleu).
I don’t know exactly where this podcast is headed, but that’s the point. Like me, this podcast is a work in progress. It grows, shifts, and evolves as I do. Maybe it becomes a community, maybe it stays just me and this one mic. Either way, I’m here, and I’ve got something to say—so Shut Up!