Talk My Credo

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

This week, the crew dives into one of the most talked-about weekends in sports, politics, and culture.

We break down the reaction to Donald Trump's sneaker release, discuss why so many fans believe the NBA All-Star Game has lost its magic, and tackle one of the internet's favorite relationship debates:

Should you keep gifts and memorabilia from an ex when you're in a new relationship?

As always, expect honest conversations, laughs, and thought-provoking discussions about Black culture, current events, entertainment, and society.

👟 Trump's sneaker launch sparks debate

🏀 Why the NBA All-Star Game keeps disappointing fans

🎵 Dream music collaborations we'd love to see

❤️ Should you keep gifts from an ex?

🎙️ Relationships, culture, and modern dating

⏱ CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

00:03:50 NBA All-Star Weekend Recap

00:15:20 Dream Music Collaborations

00:28:10 Donald Trump's Sneaker Release

00:46:15 The Politics Behind the Shoe Launch

00:58:30 Should You Keep Gifts From an Ex?

01:18:45 Final Thoughts & Closing Shenanigans

🎙️ Talk My Credo is a podcast covering Black culture, politics, sports, hip hop, entertainment, relationships, and current events through thoughtful conversations and authentic debate.

If you enjoy long-form discussions that go beyond the headlines, subscribe and join the TMC family.

💬 Join the conversation below:

• Would you buy Trump's sneakers?

• Can the NBA All-Star Game be fixed?

• Is it disrespectful to keep gifts from an ex while in a new relationship?

#TalkMyCredo #Trump #NBAAllStar #Relationships #Podcast #BlackCulture #CurrentEvents

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

The Super Bowl may be over, but the conversations are just getting started.

This week, the crew breaks down Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show, reviews his new album Coming Home, discusses the continued controversy surrounding the Black National Anthem, and reacts to Taylor Swift's impact on the NFL.

We also dive into Monique's viral interview with Shannon Sharpe, comparing her perspective to Taraji P. Henson's comments about Hollywood and asking an important question:

Is speaking the truth enough if it doesn't create change?

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about Black culture, music, politics, sports, and entertainment, you're in the right place.

🏈 Super Bowl LVIII recap

🎤 Usher's Halftime Show review

💿 Reviewing Usher's Coming Home

🇺🇸 The Black National Anthem debate

🏆 Patrick Mahomes' growing legacy

🎬 Monique's Shannon Sharpe interview

🎭 Comparing Monique and Taraji P. Henson

🤠 Beyoncé's move into country music

⏱ CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

03:30 Addressing Recent Social Media Backlash

11:50 Playful Colorism Discussion

16:09 Patrick Mahomes Is HIM

18:34 Super Bowl Recap

22:11 The Black National Anthem Debate

28:49 Usher's Halftime Performance

41:10 Coming Home Album Review

52:25 Ranking Usher's Albums

01:00:36 Jay-Z's Influence on the Halftime Show

01:01:30 Taylor Swift & the NFL

01:05:43 Kanye West Deserves an Apology?

01:08:57 Monique's Shannon Sharpe Interview

01:28:13 Comparing Monique & Taraji P. Henson

01:30:45 Closing Thoughts

01:32:50 Funny Black Phrases

01:37:58 Beyoncé Goes Country

01:41:55 Final Shenanigans

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

If you enjoy long-form discussions that go beyond the headlines, subscribe and join the TMC family.

💬 Join the conversation below:

• Did Usher deliver one of the best halftime shows ever?

• Do you agree with Monique's perspective?

• Should the Black National Anthem continue to be performed before major sporting events?

#TalkMyCredo #Usher #SuperBowl #Monique #ShannonSharpe #BlackCulture #Podcast

Happy Black History Month and welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

This week, the crew dives into one of our funniest and most thought-provoking episodes yet as we unpack the conversations that always seem to surface during Black History Month.

From debates surrounding Killer Mike's Grammy wins, Nicki Minaj vs. Megan Thee Stallion, and Taylor Swift's growing cultural influence, to discussions about code-switching, hip hop's identity, and why certain conversations become so heated every February, this episode blends humor with honest dialogue.

If you're looking for real conversations about Black culture, music, current events, and society, you've found your podcast.

🎤 Black History Month conversations

🏆 Killer Mike's Grammy victories

🎵 Nicki Minaj vs. Megan Thee Stallion

🏈 Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift & sports culture

🎧 Has Hip Hop lost its identity?

🗣️ Code-switching and language in Black America

🎭 Comedy, culture, and internet reactions

⏱ CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

04:50 Black History Month Conversations

06:00 A Little Roasting Session

08:25 Fashion Throwbacks

12:10 Vince McMahon Controversy

21:27 Cultural Fascination & Representation

26:46 Travis Kelce & The Fade Haircut

31:14 Taylor Swift & "Swag Surfin'"

35:00 Patrick Mahomes Impressions

39:08 Benzino vs. Eminem

41:02 Nicki Minaj vs. Megan Thee Stallion

47:23 Has Hip Hop Lost Its Identity?

49:14 Latto vs. Ice Spice

53:01 Killer Mike, Jay-Z & The Grammys

01:06:00 Taylor Swift vs. Beyoncé's Cultural Reach

01:06:32 Stop Inviting Everybody to the Cookout

01:08:20 Lessons from Dirk

01:09:38 Code Switching & Language

01:18:28 "Bruh" vs. "Dude"

01:21:55 Closing Thoughts

🎙️ Talk My Credo is a podcast focused on Black culture, music, politics, sports, entertainment, and current events through thoughtful conversations, humor, and honest debate.

Subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge perspectives and celebrate culture.

💬 Join the conversation:

• Has Hip Hop lost some of its identity?

• Did Killer Mike deserve his Grammy wins?

• Why do discussions around Black History Month generate so much debate every year?

#TalkMyCredo #BlackHistoryMonth #KillerMike #HipHop #BlackCulture #Podcast #CurrentEvents

Welcome back to the Talk My Credo Podcast!

This episode is a little different.

Instead of reacting to the latest headlines, we're pulling back the curtain and letting you sit in on one of our real strategy meetings about growing Talk My Credo.

We discuss the lessons we've learned, the mistakes we've made, whether creators should ever pay for views, building a brand from the ground up, and what it really takes to grow a podcast in today's content landscape.

Of course, it wouldn't be Talk My Credo without hilarious stories, battle rap talk, and plenty of shenanigans along the way.

Whether you're a content creator, entrepreneur, or simply enjoy behind-the-scenes conversations, there's something here for you.

🎙️ Building the Talk My Credo brand

📈 Growing a podcast in today's algorithm

💰 Should creators ever pay for views?

🎤 Is Donte retiring from battle rap?

😂 Donte's unforgettable Days Inn experience

🧠 Business strategy, branding, and content creation

⏱ CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

04:50 Donte's Ridiculous Days Inn Story

15:15 Battle Rap Discussion

17:40 Is Donte Retiring?

18:30 Nas & LJ Roast Donte

20:15 Building a Brand

34:28 Should You Pay For Views?

43:18 Getting Off the Porch

49:15 Black Culture & Tubi

57:09 Politics & Public Perception

58:55 Donte's Exit Interview

01:09:05 Closing Thoughts

🎙️ Talk My Credo is a podcast exploring Black culture, entrepreneurship, politics, entertainment, sports, and current events through honest conversations and authentic perspectives.

Subscribe for weekly discussions that go beyond the headlines.

💬 Join the conversation below:

• Would you ever pay for views to grow your content?

• What's the hardest part about building a brand today?

• What's the biggest lesson you've learned as a creator?

#TalkMyCredo #Podcast #ContentCreator #YouTubeGrowth #BrandBuilding #Entrepreneurship #BlackCreators

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

While visiting New Jersey, Donte and LJ sit down for another honest conversation filled with laughs, life lessons, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories.

As Donte prepares for another battle, he opens up about whether his battle rap journey may finally be coming to an end. The conversation also takes an unexpected turn as the guys debate today's "get the bag" mindset and whether chasing money has become more important than purpose, fulfillment, and community.

Along the way, expect hilarious stories, honest reflections, and the usual Talk My Credo shenanigans.

🎤 Is Donte retiring from battle rap?

💰 Is "Get the Bag" becoming a dangerous mindset?

😂 Funny stories from Donte's past

🧠 Life lessons about success, purpose, and ambition

🎙️ Behind-the-scenes conversations you won't hear anywhere else

🎙️ Talk My Credo is a podcast covering Black culture, entrepreneurship, current events, relationships, hip hop, and personal growth through authentic conversations and honest debate.

If you enjoy long-form discussions that make you laugh while making you think, you're in the right place.

💬 Join the conversation below:

• Is "getting the bag" always the right goal?

• Would you walk away from something you've spent years building if it no longer fulfilled you?

• Have you ever had to choose between money and purpose?

#TalkMyCredo #BattleRap #Podcast #BlackCulture #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons

Welcome back to the Talk My Credo Podcast!

We're kicking off the rest of season 2 with one of the biggest conversations of the year.

The crew reacts to Katt Williams' viral interview that shook the entertainment industry, reviews Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special The Dreamer, and dives into an honest discussion about the future of Black political engagement and independent thinking.

Along the way, we also break down bizarre news stories, hilarious internet moments, and the thought-provoking conversations you've come to expect from Talk My Credo.

🎤 Katt Williams' explosive interview

🎭 Dave Chappelle's The Dreamer review

🗳️ What's next for Black political strategy?

⚖️ Judge attacked inside a courtroom

👽 The Miami "alien" rumors

🚗 Donte's DoorDash hustle

⚠️ The consequences of false accusations

🎙️ Battle rap, comedy, and culture

00:00 Intro

04:00 The Next Steps for Black America

11:48 Dave Chappelle's The Dreamer Review

21:45 Katt Williams Interview Reaction

35:58 Judge Attacked in Court

40:47 The Miami Alien Rumors

46:22 Donte's DoorDash Hustle

49:37 False HIV Accusation Story

57:53 Double Standards Discussion

01:00:00 More Details on the HIV Story

01:06:45 The Jewish Underground Railroad Story

01:08:43 More Katt Williams Discussion

01:14:27 Battle Rap, Promotion & Branding

01:29:24 Closing Thoughts

🎙️ Talk My Credo is a podcast covering Black culture, politics, comedy, hip hop, sports, current events, and entertainment through thoughtful conversation, humor, and honest debate.

If you're looking for conversations that challenge perspectives while keeping things entertaining, subscribe and become part of the TMC family.

💬 Join the discussion below:

• Was Katt Williams right?

• Where does Dave Chappelle rank among the greatest comedians?

• What direction should Black political engagement take moving forward?

#TalkMyCredo #KattWilliams #DaveChappelle #BlackCulture #Comedy #Podcast #CurrentEvents

Welcome back to the Talk My Credo Podcast!

The crew reflects on one of the biggest entertainment stories of the year while also taking an honest look at the state of Black media and content creation.

This episode features our reaction to the Jonathan Majors guilty verdict, the internet's response to the case, and what it means for his future. We also discuss why so much trending Black podcast content feels repetitive, the viral Meg Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez parody, and plenty of hilarious conversations along the way.

If you're looking for thoughtful conversations about Black culture, entertainment, politics, and current events—with humor mixed in—you've found your podcast.

⚖️ Jonathan Majors found guilty

🎙️ What's wrong with Black podcasts today?

🎭 Meg Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez parody reactions

😂 Internet culture and viral trends

🎤 Closing out another Talk My Credo season

00:00 Intro

01:00 Opening Shenanigans

04:40 Donte Fires Shots at the Competition

09:33 Internet Search Trends

15:20 Why Is Black Podcast Content So Repetitive?

31:20 Meg Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez Tubi Parody

39:15 Jonathan Majors Story Update

50:00 "Coretta Scott King" Text Messages

01:00:00 Breaking Down the Guilty Verdict

01:19:50 Season Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts

🎙️ Talk My Credo is a podcast covering Black culture, politics, entertainment, hip hop, sports, and current events through honest conversations, thoughtful debate, and plenty of laughs.

Subscribe and join the TMC family for weekly discussions that go beyond the headlines.

💬 Join the conversation:

• Were you surprised by the Jonathan Majors verdict?

• What's the biggest issue with today's podcast landscape?

• What topics do you want us to cover next season?

#TalkMyCredo #JonathanMajors #BlackPodcast #BlackCulture #Podcast #CurrentEvents #Entertainment

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

The crew is back with another hilarious mix of current events, culture, and relationship conversations.

This week, Donte recaps his birthday weekend before we react to a list ranking the roachiest cities in America, share some unforgettable bug horror stories, and dive into one of the internet's favorite debates:

Are people choosing natural beauty over cosmetic enhancements?

We also discuss Keri Hilson's relationship perspective, Deion Sanders' impact on Colorado, and much more.

If you enjoy honest conversations about Black culture, relationships, entertainment, and current events, you're in the right place.

🎂 Donte's birthday weekend recap

🪳 America's roachiest cities

😂 Our funniest roach stories

❤️ Keri Hilson's relationship advice

💄 Natural beauty vs. BBL debate

🏈 Deion Sanders' impact on Colorado

00:00 Intro

02:53 Donte's Birthday Weekend

08:00 Colorado & Donald Trump Discussion

10:45 Deion Sanders' Impact

14:30 America's Roachiest Cities

16:23 P Shaw's Roach Story

21:06 KT's Roach Story

27:07 Keri Hilson's Relationship Perspective

44:05 Natural vs. BBL Debate

🎙️ Talk My Credo is a podcast exploring Black culture, relationships, politics, entertainment, sports, and current events through thoughtful conversations, humor, and authentic debate.

Subscribe and join the TMC family for weekly discussions that go beyond the headlines.

💬 Join the conversation:

• What's the worst bug encounter you've ever had?

• Do you agree with Keri Hilson's relationship advice?

• Natural beauty or BBL—which do you think people genuinely prefer?

#TalkMyCredo #Relationships #KeriHilson #Podcast #BlackCulture #CurrentEvents #Comedy

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

Social media has given everyone a platform—but has it also changed what we celebrate?

In this episode, the crew reacts to a variety of viral internet clips and discusses how today's online culture influences our values, relationships, and communities. Some moments are hilarious, others are frustrating, but every conversation asks a bigger question:

Are viral moments helping us grow—or simply rewarding the loudest behavior?

If you enjoy honest conversations about Black culture, current events, entertainment, and society, you're in the right place.

📱 Reacting to viral social media clips

😂 The funniest moments on the internet

🧠 How online culture shapes real life

💬 Accountability in today's digital world

🎙️ Honest conversations about Black culture and community

🎙️ Talk My Credo is a podcast exploring Black culture, relationships, politics, entertainment, sports, and current events through thoughtful conversations, humor, and authentic debate.

Subscribe for weekly discussions that challenge perspectives while keeping the laughs coming.

💬 Join the conversation:

• Has social media made our communities better or worse?

• What's the craziest viral clip you've seen lately?

• Are we rewarding the wrong behavior online?

#TalkMyCredo #BlackCulture #SocialMedia #Podcast #CurrentEvents #Community #Entertainment

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

The crew is back with another honest, hilarious, and thought-provoking conversation covering relationships, Black culture, and today's biggest social debates.

This week we tackle one of the internet's favorite arguments:

Should a man always be expected to financially provide for a woman?

We also react to the conversation surrounding Nick Cannon's controversial "light skin vs. dark skin" event, discuss why certain behaviors continue to be celebrated online, and ask whether our culture is moving in the right direction.

If you enjoy real conversations that mix humor with honest cultural commentary, this episode is for you.

❤️ Should men always finance women?

💰 Modern dating expectations

🛒 Normalizing the "Walmart Girl"

🎭 Nick Cannon's light skin vs. dark skin discussion

🧠 Is social media making our culture worse?

😂 Plenty of TMC shenanigans

00:00 Intro

02:25 Nas Celebrates a Dating Win

12:17 Should Men Always Finance Women?

26:08 Normalizing the "Walmart Girl"

33:49 Nick Cannon's Light Skin vs. Dark Skin Event

40:10 Is Our Culture Dumbing Us Down?

🎙️ Talk My Credo is a podcast covering Black culture, relationships, current events, politics, entertainment, sports, and society through thoughtful conversations, humor, and authentic debate.

Subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge perspectives while keeping the laughs coming.

💬 Join the discussion below:

• Should men always be expected to pay?

• Is dating becoming more transactional?

• Has social media changed our culture for the better or worse?

#TalkMyCredo #Relationships #BlackCulture #Dating #Podcast #CurrentEvents #NickCannon