The Idea of Manhood

A Bumbling Rambling Mess of an Episode about Feelings, I think. I literally went through a creative block in the middle of this 15 minute episode. I think the episode is about generational differences and emotional intelligence. Maybe.

In this episode, I reflect on my time this weekend at my college’s homecoming. James Madison University is the proving ground for the early stages of my own development as a man. Through the weekend, many conversations led to the new Kanye West project. Through a conversation with a group of brothers... about Kanye West... I had one of those moments that took my breath away. Tune in to hear more.

I peep how the game is creating a space for everyone to speak of their anxiety. I mean.... I guess. I’m not a huge fan of labels, but either way; in this episode I’m talking about the emotional ups and downs of parenting. Tune in.

Jeez. Maybe I went to hard on this one. *shrugs*, In this episode, I speak of the people in education settings that are culture shifters; and how we are generally treated within the system we are working to impact.

About 3 weeks ago, we received a phone call from our son’s school... Tune in to hear the rest

It’s been a while. (I feel like I say that every 2-3 months). But I’m back forreal. I’m FiveMikes - Husband, Father, Educator, Writer, MC. In this episode I lean into the “MC” of my tagline. What does being an MC mean to me? In the 2nd segment of the episode, I talk about my hiatus; and why I decided to return. Also, in advance... I apologize for podcasting outside of my son’s soccer practice, and about 1000 feet from an International airport. LOL. There are airplanes flying through this episode.

...and the other stories we tell ourselves every day. After some reflection, I’m questioning... do I really need to be here?

Racists and bias are ruining baseball for black boys and squelching their innocence in front of our eyes. In this episode I cry... for my boy... for our boys.

Superpowers In The Water: Find Yours!

What’s good ladies and gentlemen. Welcome back to The Idea of Manhood. I’m using Anchor now, so let me know how it sounds and if you’re able to listen on all platforms. In today’s episode, I welcome the new listeners, talk a bit about Nipsey, and how the news/social media information is set up for us to react. What are we REALLY reacting to, though? Thanks for tuning in!