The Quiet Kid Speaks

The Quiet Kid Speaks

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The Quiet Kid Speaks episodes

  • Six: Everything I Am

    This episode is about embracing who you are—fully and honestly. It’s easy to get caught up comparing your behind-the-scenes to everyone else’s highlight reel, but that kind of thinking only robs you of peace. Inspired by Kanye West’s “Everything I Am,” this is a reflection on self-acceptance, gratitude, and learning to stand tall in your own story, even if it’s still unfolding.


    #StayQK

    13 min
  • Five: Good Days

    Change is inevitable, but accepting it—that’s the hard part. This episode reflects on what it means to grow up, grow out of old phases, and face forward instead of clinging to the past. Inspired by SZA’s “Good Days,” it’s about finding peace with where you are, even if it doesn’t look like where you’ve been.

    Anchor lyric:
    “Half of us layin' waste to our youth, it's in the present / Half of us chasin' fountains of youth and it's in the present now.”


    #StayQK

    13 min
  • Four: teachme

    Love doesn’t come with instructions. I’ve had to learn that real relationships take time, patience, and a willingness to grow—sometimes through heartbreak, sometimes through healing. This episode is about the process of learning how to love and knowing when to stay or walk away. Inspired by Musiq Soulchild’s “teachme,” it’s a reminder that love is taught, not assumed.


    #StayQK

    9 min
  • Three: Dead Presidentz

    I’m officially in the real world now — first full-time job, bills, goals, and a growing awareness that money moves everything around me. This episode is about more than just chasing a check; it’s about building a future that feels stable, free, and honest. The grind is personal now. Inspired by a few songs, but centered around the idea that “I’m out for dead presidents to represent me.”


    #StayQK

    8 min
  • Two: Years Go By

    After some time away, I’m stepping back into the mic to reflect on what brought me here again. This episode is about the cycle of starting over, the weight of time, and what it means to move with intention instead of just going through the motions. Featuring “Years Go By” by Bryson Tiller, this one sets the tone for the journey ahead.


    #StayQK

    11 min
  • One: PSA

    This isn't just a podcast. It's a personal statement. A reminder. A soft-spoken declaration that there's power in reflection and presence. In this debut episode, I reintroduce myself—not just to the world, but to the version of me that’s been quietly becoming. No big production, no loud performance. Just a PSA for anyone who’s ever felt like they were on the outside looking in.

    Welcome to The Quiet Kid Speaks. Let’s begin.

    #StayQK

    2 min
  • Hi, I'm Trey...

    There’s a moment when you stop shrinking and start speaking. This is that moment.

    The Quiet Kid Speaks is an introspective audio journal that blends storytelling, vulnerability, and music. It’s for the ones who overthink, the ones who feel deeply, and the ones who’ve had something to say—but never felt loud enough to say it.

    I’m not here to perform. I’m here to reflect. And maybe help you do the same.

    If you’ve ever felt like the quiet one in the room… this mic might be yours too.

    Welcome to The Quiet Kid Speaks.

    Subscribe now to The Quiet Kid Speaks — powered by Quiet Kid Media.


    #StayQK

    2 min
  • Ain't For Everybody

    It's not an acquired taste. It just ain't for everybody. Trey discusses why he took so long to put out this episode and how he's grown over the last few weeks. The message is to keep doing you. #StayTuned


    Follow @tunedinpod on Instagram and @TunedInTrey on Twitter.

    Email any concerns or topic request to tunedinpod2020 @gmail.com


    Don't forget to turn on post notifications.

    11 min
  • Mirror Talk II

    The Kid always wanted to try Spoken Word. Here it goes 🤷🏾‍♂️

    Stay True to who you are. #StayTuned

    6 min
  • Prove It
    Trey shares his thoughts on Brian Flores' lawsuit against the National Football League. The Quiet Kid gives a brief history of black coaches in the NFL and breaks down the lack of representation. Trey encourages listeners to be the change they want to see in the world. #StayTuned
    Sources:
    Rooney Rule:   https://operations.nfl.com/inside-football-ops/diversity-inclusion/the-rooney-rule/
    Black Coaches over the years:   https://www.businessinsider.com/nfl-head-coaches-race-2017-1
    Black coaches fired in 2018:    https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/black-nfl-coaches-have-never-been-more-poorly-represented-than-they-are-now/
    Follow @tunedinpod on Instagram and @TunedInTrey on Twitter.
    Email any concerns and topic request to [email protected]
    Don't forget to turn on post notifications.
    13 min

About The Quiet Kid Speaks

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A personal podcast from Trey Johnson — a soft-spoken storyteller with a lot to say. The Quiet Kid Speaks is a laid-back space for personal growth, music, and moments that shape us. Whether it’s a…