Happy Juneteenth from the Talk My Credo Podcast!

This week, Donte and Nas dive into one of the biggest cultural conversations surrounding Juneteenth.

Has the holiday become overly politicized?

How should Juneteenth be understood historically, culturally, and personally?

The crew shares their perspectives on why the conversation around the holiday has become so divisive and examines the broader discussions surrounding race, identity, and American history.

Later in the episode, we react to Republican criticism of Barack Obama, discuss Ja Morant's 25-game NBA suspension, and unpack the viral conversation surrounding Sukihana and YK Osiris, exploring accountability, public reaction, and respect.

As always, expect thoughtful conversation, humor, and authentic perspectives on the issues shaping our communities.

In this episode:

✊ The politics surrounding Juneteenth

🇺🇸 Race, identity, and America

🗣️ Did Barack Obama help or hurt the Black community?

🏀 Ja Morant suspended 25 games

🎤 Sukihana and YK Osiris discussion

😂 Classic Talk My Credo conversations

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:55 - The polarization of Juneteenth

18:05 - Republicans on Barack Obama

49:01 - Donte's perspective on America, race, and success

53:45 - A Super Mario analogy

56:33 - Ja Morant suspended 25 games

01:13:00 - NBA discussion

01:29:52 - Sukihana and YK Osiris

01:35:57 - Closing thoughts

🎙️ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, history, politics, sports, entertainment, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

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• Has Juneteenth become too political?

• What impact did Barack Obama have on the Black community?

• Was the NBA's suspension of Ja Morant fair?

#TalkMyCredo #Juneteenth #BarackObama #JaMorant #BlackCulture #Podcast #CurrentEvents

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Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

This week, the TMC crew tackles one of the biggest stories in Black entertainment:

Could Tyler Perry become the new owner of BET and VH1?

We discuss what Black ownership of major media platforms could mean for the future of entertainment, representation, and culture while debating whether Tyler Perry is the right person for the job.

We also react to the latest developments surrounding Donald Trump's indictment, examine the viral rise of Home Depot Girl, and discuss Bobby Shmurda's criticism of modern hip hop and whether today's music has lost its way.

As always, expect thoughtful conversation, plenty of laughs, and classic Talk My Credo shenanigans.

In this episode:

🎬 Tyler Perry and the future of BET

🏛️ Donald Trump's indictment

🏠 The Home Depot Girl phenomenon

🎤 Bobby Shmurda critiques modern hip hop

😂 Classic Talk My Credo conversations

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

11:35 - Tyler Perry and the BET discussion

21:24 - Donald Trump's indictment

38:24 - The story of Home Depot Girl

50:54 - Bobby Shmurda on modern hip hop

01:10:05 - Revisiting Tyler Perry owning BET & VH1

01:23:30 - Closing thoughts

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• Should Tyler Perry own BET?

• What direction should Black media take?

• Do you agree with Bobby Shmurda's criticism of modern hip hop?

#TalkMyCredo #TylerPerry #BET #BlackCulture #Trump #HipHop #Podcast

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Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

This week begins with a roundup of the biggest stories in sports and entertainment before shifting into a special conversation with New York entrepreneur Harlem Green.

Donte reacts to the Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA Championship, the public backlash surrounding Brittney Griner and Zion Williamson, and shares his thoughts on internet culture before sitting down for an in-depth interview about entrepreneurship, purpose, business, and building something meaningful.

If you're interested in culture, personal growth, and real conversations, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

In this episode:

🏆 Denver Nuggets win the NBA Championship

🏀 Brittney Griner airport controversy

🏀 Zion Williamson headlines

🎙️ Special interview with entrepreneur Harlem Green

💼 Business, purpose, and entrepreneurship

😂 Classic Talk My Credo conversations

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Salute to the Miami Heat

06:50 - A call for support

08:10 - Brittney Griner airport incident

13:50 - Zion Williamson controversy

21:50 - Azealia Banks discussion

31:43 - Harlem Green interview

42:34 - Closing thoughts

🎙️ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, entrepreneurship, sports, entertainment, politics, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

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💬 Join the conversation:

• What are your thoughts on how social media treats public figures?

• What was your biggest takeaway from the Harlem Green interview?

• What does success look like to you?

#TalkMyCredo #HarlemGreen #Entrepreneurship #BrittneyGriner #ZionWilliamson #BlackCulture #Podcast

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Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

The crew is back together as the newly married Keashia (KT) returns for another episode filled with laughs, debates, and the return of our favorite segment—Dope or DooDoo.

We react to some of the week's biggest headlines, including the tragic passing of Jacky Oh, leading to an honest conversation about cosmetic surgery, beauty standards, and the growing pressures created by social media.

We also discuss the lawsuit involving transgender athletes in women's sports, Shannon Sharpe's next career move, Cornel West's presidential campaign, and several trending entertainment stories.

As always, expect authentic conversation, humor, and thoughtful perspectives on the culture.

In this episode:

💜 Remembering Jacky Oh

💉 Cosmetic surgery and beauty standards

🏃 The transgender athlete debate

🎙️ Shannon Sharpe's next move

🗳️ Cornel West enters the presidential race

😂 Dope or DooDoo returns

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:35 - KT takes a gummy

05:06 - The Color Purple remake

10:30 - Deitrick Haddon discussion

15:49 - Derrick Jaxn's ex-wife coaching business

25:42 - Remy Ma jokes about her age

32:15 - Cornel West announces presidential bid

37:39 - Shannon Sharpe becomes a free agent

46:33 - Trans athlete lawsuit

52:55 - Jacky Oh's passing and cosmetic surgery

01:06:00 - Closing shenanigans

🎙️ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, current events, entertainment, politics, sports, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

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💬 Join the conversation:

• How has social media influenced modern beauty standards?

• What are your thoughts on cosmetic surgery culture?

• Where do you stand on transgender athletes competing in women's sports?

#TalkMyCredo #JackyOh #CosmeticSurgery #ShannonSharpe #CornelWest #BlackCulture #Podcast

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Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

The original crew is back together after Memorial Day weekend, catching up before diving into one of the biggest cultural conversations of the episode:

Has the modern focus on diversity and inclusion actually helped—or unintentionally hurt—the Black community?

Using recent headlines as a starting point, the crew explores the goals of diversity initiatives, where they believe those efforts have succeeded, where they may have fallen short, and how these conversations continue to evolve.

We also review Disney's The Little Mermaid, react to Kim Kardashian's comments about Kanye West, discuss Scottie Pippen's criticism of Michael Jordan, and unpack a Juneteenth controversy that sparked conversations about inclusion and community.

As always, expect thoughtful discussion, humor, and authentic Talk My Credo chemistry.

In this episode:

🧜 Our The Little Mermaid review

🎤 Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

🏀 Scottie Pippen vs. Michael Jordan

✊ Juneteenth controversy

🤝 Diversity & Inclusion discussion

😂 Classic Talk My Credo shenanigans

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

16:00 - The Little Mermaid review

26:53 - Kim Kardashian on Kanye West

38:28 - Scottie Pippen's comments on Michael Jordan

54:47 - Juneteenth inclusion controversy

01:20:00 - Is diversity & inclusion hurting the Black community?

01:47:59 - Closing thoughts

🎙️ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, current events, entertainment, politics, sports, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

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• Has DEI achieved its intended goals?

• What did you think about The Little Mermaid remake?

• Do you agree with Scottie Pippen's assessment of Michael Jordan?

#TalkMyCredo #DEI #BlackCulture #TheLittleMermaid #KanyeWest #Juneteenth #Podcast

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Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

Donte, LJ, and Wavy are back in New Jersey for another laid-back conversation that blends history, culture, current events, and plenty of laughs.

This episode explores an important question:

How much does understanding history shape the future?

The crew reflects on the value of learning from the past, honoring those who paved the way, and why historical context matters when discussing today's biggest cultural issues.

We also pay tribute to the legendary Jim Brown, debate whether the term "Karen" has become a racial slur, and dive into several thought-provoking conversations about culture, identity, and society.

As always, expect authentic perspectives, humor, and the classic chemistry you've come to expect from Talk My Credo.

In this episode:

🏈 Remembering Jim Brown

📚 Why history still matters

💬 Is "Karen" a racial slur?

🧠 Culture, identity, and perspective

😂 Classic Talk My Credo conversations

🎙️ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, history, current events, sports, entertainment, politics, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

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💬 Join the conversation:

• Can understanding history change the future?

• Is the word "Karen" a racial slur or simply internet slang?

• What lessons from history do we still ignore today?

#TalkMyCredo #JimBrown #History #BlackCulture #Karen #Podcast #CurrentEvents

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Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

The TMC crew hits the road!

Recorded live during our weekend trip to New Jersey and New York, Donte celebrates Episode 112 alongside special guests LJ and Wavy for a laid-back conversation packed with sports, culture, relationships, and plenty of laughs.

From the NBA Playoffs and Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA to Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, OnlyFans, and one of the biggest questions of the episode—

Would you rather be famous... or truly successful?

This episode is filled with the spontaneous conversations and authentic chemistry that make Talk My Credo what it is.

In this episode:

🏀 NBA Playoff reactions

🏀 Brittney Griner returns to the WNBA

🎤 Kanye West and celebrity culture

📱 Kim Kardashian and the OnlyFans conversation

💭 Fame vs. Success debate

😂 Live road-trip shenanigans

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

12:33 - NBA Playoffs recap & hot takes

25:47 - Understanding the bilingual mind

28:19 - Brittney Griner's WNBA return

32:15 - Politicians and celebrity influence

34:40 - Trying to make sense of Kanye West

38:10 - Kim Kardashian's rise

40:52 - Did Kim Kardashian change internet culture?

44:52 - Would you date someone with an OnlyFans?

46:10 - Preference or insecurity?

55:10 - Paying attention to the culture

01:00:25 - What separates greatness from being good?

01:01:46 - Chitlins and Black culture

01:12:17 - More sports and shenanigans

01:19:25 - Would you rather be famous or successful?

01:24:48 - Closing thoughts

🎙️ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, sports, entertainment, politics, relationships, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

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• Would you choose fame or success?

• Would you date someone with an OnlyFans?

• What separates great people from good people?

#TalkMyCredo #Success #Fame #NBAPlayoffs #KanyeWest #BlackCulture #Podcast

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Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers from the Talk My Credo Podcast!

This week, the TMC crew tackles one of the busiest weeks in entertainment and current events.

We react to the surprising reports that Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are dating, discuss the continued fallout surrounding Ja Morant, and share our thoughts on the evolving public image of Janelle Monáe.

The conversation then shifts to politics and culture as we examine President Joe Biden's commencement speech at Howard University, revisit the ongoing discussion surrounding the terms "Black" vs. "African American" following comments from Smokey Robinson, and close with a thoughtful discussion about the tragic Jordan Neely case and the many perspectives surrounding it.

As always, expect thoughtful conversation, humor, and authentic discussions about the stories shaping the culture.

In this episode:

❤️ Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good

🏀 Ja Morant in trouble again

🎤 Janelle Monáe's new image

🎓 Joe Biden's Howard University speech

✊ "Black" vs. "African American"

📰 The Jordan Neely tragedy and public debate

😂 Classic Talk My Credo conversations

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

05:50 - The "new" Janelle Monáe

09:06 - Ja Morant in trouble again

15:36 - Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good

31:43 - Joe Biden's Howard commencement speech

48:34 - Smokey Robinson on "Black" vs. "African American"

57:15 - The Jordan Neely case

01:24:03 - Closing thoughts

🎙️ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, current events, politics, sports, entertainment, relationships, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

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💬 Join the conversation:

• Were you surprised by Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good?

• What did you think of Joe Biden's Howard speech?

• How should we approach conversations like the Jordan Neely case?

#TalkMyCredo #JonathanMajors #MeaganGood #JordanNeely #JaMorant #BlackCulture #Podcast

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Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

Donte, Nas, and a returning KT are back with another episode packed with culture, sports, music, and thought-provoking conversations.

This week, we dive into one of the biggest debates online after Brittney Griner's comments about transgender athletes competing in women's sports, exploring fairness, competition, and the many perspectives surrounding the issue.

We also discuss Shaquille O'Neal, Kenya Barris, and 50 Cent's reported effort to purchase BET, celebrate Sha'Carri Richardson's continued rise, react to the rumors of a Chris Brown vs. Usher Verzuz battle, and unpack several conversations about Black history, leadership, and dating standards.

As always, expect honest perspectives, plenty of laughs, and the kind of conversations that make Talk My Credo different.

In this episode:

🏀 Shaq, Kenya Barris & 50 Cent's BET proposal

🏃 Sha'Carri Richardson continues her comeback

🎤 Chris Brown vs. Usher Verzuz rumors

🏳️‍⚧️ Brittney Griner and the trans athlete debate

📚 The NRA, Black history & post-Civil War America

🎙️ Is Cardi B a community leader?

❤️ Would you date a bus driver?

😂 Classic Talk My Credo shenanigans

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

08:40 - Shaq, Kenya Barris & 50 Cent create a group to buy BET

14:45 - Sha'Carri Richardson is on the rise (again)

23:55 - Chris Brown vs. Usher Verzuz rumors

30:45 - Brittney Griner wants trans athletes in women's sports

44:50 - An awkward impromptu KT interview

48:13 - Did the NRA train Black people after the Civil War?

01:12:15 - Is Cardi B a community leader?

01:17:35 - Would you date a bus driver?

01:46:19 - Thank you & support us!

🎙️ Talk My Credo is a podcast exploring Black culture, current events, sports, music, politics, entertainment, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

If you enjoy conversations that challenge perspectives while keeping the laughs coming, subscribe and become part of the TMC family.

💬 Join the conversation:

• Should transgender athletes compete in women's sports?

• Would you want to see Chris Brown vs. Usher in Verzuz?

• Could Shaq, Kenya Barris, and 50 Cent have changed BET?

#TalkMyCredo #BrittneyGriner #ShaCarriRichardson #ChrisBrown #Usher #BET #BlackCulture #Podcast

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Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

This week, Donte and Nas dive into one of the most inspiring moments in sports after Giannis Antetokounmpo's now-viral speech about success, failure, and perspective.

Is there really such a thing as failure—or is every setback simply part of the journey?

From there, the conversation expands into culture and identity as we revisit the ongoing discussion surrounding the terms "Black" and "African American," exploring history, identity, and how language shapes the way we see ourselves.

We also remember the lives and legacies of Harry Belafonte and Jerry Springer, react to Ime Udoka's return to coaching, discuss Nick Cannon's comments about Red Table Talk, and share another unforgettable Donte storytime.

As always, expect thoughtful conversation, humor, and authentic perspectives on the week's biggest stories.

In this episode:

🏀 Giannis Antetokounmpo's inspiring speech

🕊️ Remembering Harry Belafonte & Jerry Springer

🏀 Ime Udoka returns to coaching

🎙️ Nick Cannon vs. Red Table Talk

✊ Black vs. African American discussion

😂 Classic Talk My Credo shenanigans

🎙️ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, sports, entertainment, politics, history, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

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💬 Join the conversation:

• Do you agree with Giannis that there is no failure in sports?

• Which term do you prefer: "Black" or "African American"?

• What lesson from this episode resonated with you most?

#TalkMyCredo #Giannis #BlackCulture #HarryBelafonte #NBA #Podcast #CurrentEvents

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