The Smoke Break

On this week's episode of "The Smoke Break," we talk with comedian Amelia Evans about imposter syndrome and the feeling that something we worked hard to achieve "isn’t really meant for us.”

We also discuss pain and it's relation to artistry as well as possibly outgrowing old material.

We wrap things up with "The Joke Break," and answer the question "What are you REALLY thinking when you say 'Nothing,' when someone asks you what you're thinking about?"

Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Recorded episodes drop on Spotify every Monday and on YouTube every Wednesday at 6pm!

On this week's episode of “The Smoke Break,” we talk with comedian, actor, and advocate, James Hartenfeld, about privilege and access to mental health services.

We also discuss boundaries and how they change over time and with different relationships.

We wrap it all up with “The Joke Break” where we ask the question, “Why do you think we're friends?”

Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Recorded episodes drop on Spotify every Monday and on YouTube every Wednesday at 6pm!

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break we introduce “Season 3” hosts, writer and musician, Taylor Barrett, as well as, therapist and comedian, Zoë Schwartz. We take some time to reflect on the milestones and achievements in our lives over the last year and how the impact can be determined by how we frame it.

We also discuss our understandings of toxic masculinity and the ways it shows up in our lives.

We wrap it all up with “The Joke Break” where we ask the question, “What’s the fastest way to make this awkward?”

Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Recorded episodes drop on Spotify every Monday and on YouTube every Wednesday at 6pm!

On this weeks episode of The Smoke Break, we say good-bye to long time host Amanda Lynn Deal. In honor of Amanda's "just wing it and fun attitude," we improvise all episode long.

Amanda has been a huge part of what allowed the show to continue for as long as it did and was a major part of what made the show so entertaining. She will be missed dearly, and we here at "The Smoke Break" will continue to wish her the best in her continued success.

Thank you, Amanda. For laughter as well as the lessons...

This week on The Smoke Break we talk with artist KXNG SXLXMXN about over coming demons and growing from our past.

We also discuss support and what that looks like to us.

New episodes premiere every Sunday on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio every from 9-10am! Episodes drop on Spotify on Mondays at 11am and on YouTube at 6pm!

On this weeks episode we talk about bullying, harassment, and dealing with them in positions of power.

We also discuss people pleasing and the importance of maintaining boundaries and protecting parts of ourselves that allows to be comfortable and whole.

Our weekly game, “Let’s Get Real Bro,” has us asking the question, “What’s the furthest you’ve gone in the name of love, a crush, or getting laid?”

Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air.

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break we talk with emcee/ educator/advocate, Jesse Gardner, about how we adapt under pressure and make the most of the moment.

We also talk about choosing content and what inspires us to create what we create.

Together we answer the question from the game "Lets Get Real Bro", “What would be/are your hang-ups as a father?””

Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air.

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break we talk with emcee/ producer/curator, DDwili, about how we approach patience in the era of instant gratification.

We also talk about responding to trauma and the effect it has on our daily lives.

Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air.

On this week’s episode Amanda & Malik sit down with Comedian and Author of the activity book: “I’m not OK, You’re not OK” Coree Spencer.

We flip thru the honest and hilarious pages of her book and discuss what lead her to make it, releasing it during a pandemic, and how to make light of heavy situations.

We also ask: “Which Monster Are You?” From her illustrations instead of our usual “Let’s Get Real Bro” prompt.

Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air.

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break we talk with Step Up Sight Supervisor/drag performer, Robbie Fields, about connecting with intention when others need it the most.

We also talk about having intersecting identities, an empowering young people to live in their truth. on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air.

We wrap it up with the “Joke Break” where we ask "What do we want people to see more of, and what do we wish we showed less of?"

Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Episodes are live on Facebook from 3-4pm on Saturdays. Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Spotify episodes drop Sunday after they air, and YouTube episodes drop Thursday at 6pm.