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- 242: Protecting My Soul In The Valley Of Silence
In today’s episode, I break down why Kendrick Lamar’s song Savior struck a chord with me and why its message resonated in my soul.
Quotes- That's the funny thing about life.
- “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” ~Barack Obama
Randomness- Forgot to hit record
- Nerd stuff
- It’s going to stay Black
- It’s no accident that
Featured Thoughts- You cannot sit back and wait for a savior
- Kendrick Lamar - Savior (Lyrics)
- Kendrick Lamar - Savior (song)
Other Kendrick related links- Kendrick didn’t go far enough?
- See you wanted a performance
- Are you willing to learn
- The pseudo-intellectualism around Kendrick
Other Links- A Google Maps for Sundown towns exist on the Green Book Global app
- Blacks know more about white folks then they know about themselves
- If I was a woman of colour
1 hr 2 min - 241: Can't Please Everybody
In today’s episode, I share how my favorite moment of the halftime show happened after the performance.
Quotes- "The more you love your decisions, the less you need others to love them."
- "Don't ever let someone make you feel guilty because they are suffering the consequences of their own actions."
- "What you not gonna do is let miserable people who really don't like themselves push that energy on you."
- You belong - not because of where you are, but because of who you are.
- Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. ― Thomas Merton, No Man Is an Island
Randomness- Whole lot of snow
- The website is finally as I want it.
- James Baldwin White History Week
- Kendrick confused MAGA with black beauty
Featured Thought- Kendrick Lamar's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
- The same people who didn’t understand Kendrick Lamar’s...
- I had a "Don't mess this up" moment at work
- Remembering Samuel L. Jackson was a ball bearer for MLK Jr.
- The most profound perceptive shared
- Ce qui me fait rire dans tout cela, c'est que plus ils sont éloignés du public cible, plus ils ont à dire
- Michael Harriot - Why White People* Didn’t Like Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance
Other Links- Reposted thebeatwithari Fashion icon June Ambrose and Rev. Al Sharpton discuss the symbolism in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance.
- Les racistes au Quebec on beaucoup a dire
- Issa Rae, Shonda Rhimes withdraw from Kennedy Center amid Trump takeover
- My grandparents love kendrick!
1 hr 9 min - 240:”Viens on est arrivés”
In today’s episode, I share my final thoughts on the audiobook Ça ne marchera jamais! and, like everyone else on the Internet, weigh in on the halftime show.
Quotes- Don’t let anyone who hasn’t been in your shoes
- "For the sake of your mental well- being, you have to let some thing pass by without reacting to them, personalizing them, or absorbing them. This, too, is self-care, energy hygiene, and boundary work. Remember this today." - Lalah Delia
Randomness- Justnique91 -Authenticity is a flex most people can’t handle. Stay real, stay bright.
- George Costanza and the Old Man clip
- Sarah Jama - Put a finger down... Ontario elections edition
- I enjoyed the halftime show the same way I’ve always enjoyed any other rap song.
- TBGWT - 3049: Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Appreciation
- This clip by @theblkdaria was a breath of fresh air after the worst halftime show take I heard.
- Rythme 105.7 en parle aussi
- The cultural significance of Serena Willams crip-walking
- The Super Bowl halftime performer who staged a protest with the flags of Palestine and Sudan told Al Jazeera why he felt he had to act
Featured Thought- “Viens on est arrivés”
Other Links- Super Bowl halftime dancer won't face charges for flag protest
- popculturescientist - My Irish Runs Deep
- The Wild True Story Behind Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
- Jonestertruck - Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show
Funny- White lady explains racism...to a Black standup comedian
- Arguing with an American
You Must Learn- Historyforhotties - The Shelburne Race Riots
1 hr 9 min - 239: Turn The TV Off
In this episode, I discuss the highly questionable part of the story of Jesus, the problem mediocre white dudes have with DEI, the film September 5, and a complicated thought on masculinity inspired by a post on Reddit.
Quotes- You can’t be friends
- “It takes more courage to reveal insecurities than to hide them,...” – Alex Karras, athlete, actor and author
- "True masculinity lies not in conforming to rigid stereotypes, but in embracing one's authentic self, including vulnerability, empathy, and the courage to be fully present.". AI Overview
Randomness- "I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue" - Kendrick Lamar
- Meghanldowling - Mary’s arc is how I know it’s a work of fiction
- Mishasmusings - "She speaks so well"
- September 5 (film)
Featured Thought- A thought about masculinity in response to this post
Other Links- We’re in the middle of a government takeover (remix)
- DEI Initiatives
- That look on her face
- ComedianKings - “HOW THAT NBA DONCIC/AD TRADE WOULD GO DOWN IF THEY WERE HAITIAN”
You Must Learn- Chloe Cooley
- Linda Martell | Country music’s unsung hero
- Le premier esclave noir au Canada était au Quebec
1 hr 7 min - 238: After Watching Tiger Woods’ Documentary
In this episode, I talk about how, watching the Tiger Woods documentary, I saw more than just a golf legend—I saw a familiar struggle with identity, pressure, and the cost of trying to be what others expect.
Quotes- Maturity is when you don’t force people to choose you
- May you attract people that speak your language
Randomness- The Chaos of Donald Trump: Muzzle Velocity
- We’re in the middle of a hostile government takeover
- Jasmine Crockett Says She's Tired Of 'White Tears' From 'Mediocre White Boys' In Blistering Rant
- The revenge of the lunatic
- Pretty soon we are going to run out of things to boycott
Featured Thought- Neal Brennan - Tiger Wood’s bit
- Tiger (miniseries)
Other Links- Un trou lexical
- Unwritten rule about work part 32
- All the money and power in the world can’t buy a man his decency...
- 30 Seconds of Canadian Black History
- Normann San - Who Lied to You?
1 hr - 237: Day 2 Of February
The title of today’s episode is more of a nod to the day it’s being recorded—and the fact that it’s Black History Month. In this one, I share a recent thought that hit me as I was leaving the barbershop.
Quotes- Uncommon advice
- “It took many years of vomiting up all the filth I'd been taught about myself, and half-believed, before I was able to walk on the Earth as though I had a right to be here.” —James Baldwin
- Friendly reminder that you have 0 control on how people perceive you
- Remember you asked for growth
- “But many of us seek community solely to escape the fear of being alone. Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape.” ― Bell Hooks, All About Love: New Visions
Randomness- The convenient scapegoat of DEI
- The episode of the TBGWT that ended my boycott of Loblaws
- Loblaws Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- How do you feel about Trump's remarks about making Canada the 51st state and annexing is?
- Frédéric Pierre préfère prendre son temps avant d'avoir une opinion sur les sujets d'actualité.
- To the "Never Kamala" crowd
Last Thought- "A Black barbershop is more than just a place to get a haircut; it's a safe space where Black men can gather, share stories, discuss important issues, and feel a strong sense of community, acting as a vital hub for Black culture.".
Other Links- Because you voted against it
- Keep immigrants and deport racist
- Fans at Raptors game continue trend of booing US national anthem at pro sporting events in Canada
You Must Learn- The #TuskeegeeAirmen
- James Armistead Lafayette
- Things I didn't know
1 hr 11 min - 236: Ça ne marchera jamais !
In this episode, I share my initial thoughts on the audiobook "Ça ne marchera jamais !", the French edition of That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea. More than just a book review, this is about how it’s making me reflect on where I’ve been and where I am now. I also talk about why I chose to listen to it in French.
Quotes- You think you’re an introvert
- The best weight to lose
- Your relationship with yourself
Randomness- Mah bad for not publishing on Monday
- New intro and why it took time to grow on you.
- My website ideas for the podcast
- Gotta talk about Elon’s dog whistle
- If I was someone who voted for Trump and then regretted...
- You do not deserve a diverse consumer base
- Free Luigi!
Last Thought- Ça ne marchera jamais !
- That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea by Randolph
Other Links- Ear and eye candy
- Al Sharpton leads "buy in" at Costco in support of company's commitment to DEI
- These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business.
- 3 Facts about Pluto by Neil deGrasse Tyson
- You should talk more
1 hr 12 min - 235: I Don’t Need To Be Here
In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing my three-phase response to the 3GO crew reading my letter—and what it all means to me.
Quotes- Stop being so sensitive
- To listen is to be awake in the present without running away from what’s actually here.
- Let them judge you
- Trauma says
Randomness- A tale of 2 producers and the 80/20 rule
- King Kimbit
- Seiiizi
- Luther Vandross - I'd Rather
- They say rap's changed/They wanna know how I feel about it
- Drake - BDS 545: Penis Veneers
- Nas - These Are Our Heroes
Last Thought- Alessia Cara - Here
- Three Guys On - Episode 1422 - Backstabbing Backstage
Other Links- Never be afraid to say you were wrong
- A lot of women
- I’m tired #tiktokquebec
1 hr 4 min - No episode for today
This man cold is kicking my a$$ —or maybe I’m just letting it. Either way, no episode today.
As a reminder, I usually record on Sundays and Wednesdays, and pubish shortly after. I’ll be back at it soon!
In the meantime, here are the lyrics to the theme song:
If you’re a heckler (Shut up!)/If you’re a hater (Shut up!)
If you ain’t holding the mic, then STFUFuck boi (Shut up!)/ Fake Friends (Shut up!)
If you ain’t about growth, then STFU!
Negrophobic? (Shut up!) /All Lives Matter (Shut up!)
White man with a forked tongue, STFU!Victim blaming (Shut up!)/Uncaring (Shut up!)
If your words ain’t to our benefit, STFU!Liar, liar (Shut up!)/ Wolf crier (Shut up!)
When grown folks are talking, youngin STFU!You traitor (Shut up!) /Manipulator (Shut up!)
Real friends know the time to STFU!Wrong teacher (Shut up!)/wicked preachers (Shut up!)
If you ain’t got any answers, hey! STFU!Interrupters (Shut up!)/ obstructers (Shut up!)
If you ain’t holding the peace pipe, STFU!3 min - 234: Woke Up Early On My Born Day
Birthday week officially ends today (yeah, I’m counting January 4 to January 15 as a week), and I’ve got a lot on my mind. One night in New Orleans, eight days on a cruise ship. In this episode, I talk about what went down, the thoughts that came up, and a little food for thought to chew on. Tune in and find out!
Quotes & Skeets:- Sitting alone
- Caring for myself
- Woke up early on my born day
- That means I’m chilling!
1 hr 13 min
About Shut Up! Podcast
From the publisher's feed
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!