Suge Me The Mooney

In the premiere episode of the SMTM B-Sides, Suge welcomes Darnell to discuss their friendship and the ups and downs of their former workplace. Topics are discussed like interactions with women while working, obsessive coworkers, and wild nights on the town.

This episode discusses the double standards presented in race and gender, but first Suge pays tribute to the late Naya Rivera. The guys then discuss DeSean Jackson's anti-semetic post on Instagram and the steps he's taking to undo his wrong (00:07:47). They then look at two celebrity marriages that have been making headlines and give their thoughts on relationships starting with the tumultuous uncoupling of Johnny Depp & Amber Heard (00:42:27). Then they delve into the messiness August Alsina caused by revealing that he and Jada Pinkett-Smith were "entangled" while she was separated from Will Smith a few years ago (01:04:33). Finally Mike, Suge, and Joel wrap the entire show up with their "Final Thoughts" (01:40:06).

Suge, Mike, and Joel start the show by talking about a controversial scene in an episode of Mad Men where a main character wears "blackface" (00:00:50). The Washington Redskins have been pressed by society over their racist name and feeling the heat on the block, the Cleveland Indians follow in reevaluating their club's nickname. So the crew discuss their feelings on potential name changes and offer suggestions (00:25:20). Lindsey Vonn tweets out a simple question on how people view interracial relationships and Suge shares some tales of his own experiences (01:02:38). Lastly, the guys share their Final Thoughts and hopes for the future of the show on the "eve" of SMTM's tenth episode (01:37:02).

Suge & Mike talk about the events surrounding Bubba Wallace and NASCAR over the past couple weeks (00:00:33). Joel joins the show to talk about the career of Ken Griffey Jr as Suge brings up parts of the "Junior" documentary that aired on MLB Network this past Father's Day THAT HE DID NOT LIKE(00:39:35)!!! Then the guys talk about WWE's 5 part special on The Undertaker, "The Last Ride", where he discusses his career and what would be his final match (1:07:27)

Suge & Mike talk about the long but recent trend of animated "blackface" (00:00:58). Megan Fox refuses to be the victim of victimization (00:26:32). Lastly, Jimmy Kimmel is now paying for playing basketball Hall of Famer Karl Malone in full blackface while on The Man Show in the late 90's/early 00's. So is it right to hold people accountable for jokes that may have in the past been fine but are now cringeworthy? (00:40:14)

Suge airs his grievances against the National Basketball Association as he and Mike discuss the NBA "Bubble" in Orlando (00:00:58). Mike and Suge discuss his MLB the Show Road To The Show player's vaunted career and playoff exploits (00:31:41). Finally, Joel joins Mike and Suge to discuss their issues with "Long Gone Summer" the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary detailing the Homerun Record chase of 1998 between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa (00:55:55).

In Part 2, we pick up where we left off (00:00:29). Mike, Suge, and Joel continue their discussion. Rayshard Brooks who was murdered by police officers in Atlanta last week brings is the first topic as we try to understand how black people's live are taken without haste. MLB and the MLBPA might be close to an agreement for baseball's return in 2020 (00:37:26). We then give our final thoughts on everything from both episodes, including a story of how Joel's home was wrongly raided by the police just like Breona Taylor's (01:02:30).

Our first 2 part episode!! We welcome back Joel to continue our discussion on Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods (00:00:30). But first we begin our episode discussing Juneteenth and society, perhaps finally confronting racism (00:03:02). Joel gives his thoughts on Da 5 Bloods (00:29:26). Stay tuned for part 2!!

On this episode we discuss the idea of gender neutral or gender less awards (00:11:31). We follow with a discussion as to why the American Pie series ought to not only hold up culturally today, but also in this future (00:31:06). Lastly we start the first part of our thoughts on Spike Lee's latest "Joint" Da 5 Bloods (00:56:15).

Today Suge & Mike discuss their encounter with comic/actor Artie Lange (00:01:12). A debate on whether or not Sandlot is overrated or appropriately rated (00:26:08). Then they discuss their experience working in a coffee shop (00:50:48). Which Batman actor had the most "drip" as the character Bruce Wayne? (01:02:55)