The Simply King Podcast

Last week of 2016 I called on a Chicago transplant and Improv performer, Ian Williams to join me for another positive conversation about the current state of TV & Film.We both shared our critiques on some of our favorite films and shows such as, HBO's Insecure, Westworld, & the critically acclaimed Moonlight. We also dove deeper into how diversity shapes these industries. See Ian perform at the Playground Theater, Wednesdays at 8, He is also apart of the cast "Trash Boy" at the Annoyance Theater every Friday till February at 8 also. Follow him on Facebook at Ian Smailliw. He also produces music under the name Thane Thinna on Soundcloud Listen, Comment, Share, & Review *I do not own the rights to the music used in this production*

This week I catch everyone up on my plans for 2017, Highlight individuals within the arts of today who have accepted the #TrumpChallenge and are exceeding in spite of the times we live in find the positivity in times of negativity and allow Adversity Fuel your Passion... Listen, Comment, Share, & Review *I do not own rights to music used in this production*

This episode highlights one of my favorite couples Vianca & Josef joined me and Lena to speak on their relationship the pros and cons of maintaining a relationship with a 12 year age difference. We spoke Love, Trump, and becoming emotionally available. This couple is an example of finding love with people you would have never guessed... Listen, Comment, Share, & Review *I do not own any rights to music used in this production*

Hopefully this will become the newest viral craze #TrumpChallenge I challenge all who listen to create a plan that brings you out of your election funk and use that energy to be the change you want to see if you feel personally affected don't stand idle get up and do something about it... Listen, Comment, Share and REVIEW Like my Facebook page @ The Simply King Podcast Follow me on IG & Twitter @kings_memoirs *I own no rights to all music and additional sounds used in this production*

Election 2016 is coming to a close, and word on the street is that young black voters aren't really interested here what two young black males living today have to say about the most theatrical election year in American history. I asked my brother Stretch (@drk.tones) to impart his perspective on the topic... Join the conversation on The Simply King Facebook page Listen, Comment, Review, and Share *I own no rights to no music used in this production*

Its Halloween, so its only a matter of time till some ignorant person paints their face to a different complexion so I decided to give my opinion on the matter as well as give a do's and don't to dressing up for Halloween. Follow my list and trust you will have a great time, look great, and not offend a single soul... Listen, Comment, Review, and Share *I own no rights to the music used in this production*

This week I was inspired by my most recent episode "Coffey Cream", My girlfriend Lena gave a few comments on the topic of interracial dating specifically Black Men dating White Women. I thought there are a lot of layers to unpack with this topic why not dig deeper. We dove into the historical significance as well as the current state of the phenomenon we call Jungle Fever... Listen, Comment, Review, and Share *All music and additional audio used in this production I own no rights to*

This week I have two interesting humans join me for a conversation about the commonalities of Black & Caucasian women. We spoke on interracial dating, Amber Rose's Slut Walk, Body Shaming, and living lives where your that black...or White friend Listen, Review, Comment, Share *I own no rights to music used in this production*

This is a Millennial special featuring Orlando Holloway (IG - @ohollow) , a young, proud, black and gay man, who I felt was the best example of modern human intersectionality. We discussed misconceptions of gay culture and shared personal opinions societies heteronormativity. Join the conversation, Go to Simply King Facebook page to keep the dialogue going Listen, Comment, Review and Share *I own no rights to instrumental and outro music used in this episode*

Since the media machine seems to have calmed down, slightly on covering the Colin Kaepernick anthem protest, I felt that it would be best to create a space for dialogue on this polarizing event and the reactions of various Americans. I called on the opinions of two friends of mine Albert Egbo(@loveandalchemy), speaking as a serious sports fanatic, and Jacob Sandoval(@Jacob_88), speaking from the p.o.v of a veteran, What do you believe about this type of protest... Listen, Comment, Review, and Share Business spotlight- Cupcakes by Rita @cupcakesbyritaa, Use KING when ordering... Outro Song- Austin Fillmore - P.V.O (Positive Vibes Only) No rights owned to other intellectual properties featured in this media