Kevin Samuels, dating guru and “image consultant,” gives dating advice online, but does he take it too far?

In this episode, the cast will give their perspectives on the often-abrasive coaching style of Kevin Samuels.

Is there a thin line between constructive criticism and “put-downs?” Is he keeping it real or being hurtful and harmful? With two men and two women on our panel, this topic is pretty sure to get juicy!

Come join us as we discuss this popular yet controversial figure in the realm of relationship coaching.

Reference Material: http://bykevinsamuels.com/

During this episode, the cast discusses the "Tessica Brown Gorilla Glue" hair fiasco. How did Miss Brown find herself in such a sticky situation? Was the public’s reaction warranted and fair? How far are women willing to go to ensure they look their best? We will further examine the history of the relationship black women have with their hair and how it led to the desire for a flawless doo by any means necessary.

Special guest, Faith Gadal, joins us for this layered conversation.

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Life teaches us many lessons. What lessons have you mastered and what lessons were you taught? How have the lessons we learned from our family, teachers, and our experiences shaped our thinking and belief systems today? In this episode, special guest, Tuggy, joins the cast as it explores the following questions.

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From the term "deadbeat dads" to the popular Temptations’ song: “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone," we are often reminded that some fathers just don't measure up to the criteria of being good parents. And, still, there are good fathers: Malcolm X, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Barack Obama, to name a few iconic names.

“Father’s Day" comes early this year as the cast celebrates good fathers on this episode! Special guest, Mr. COAD (pronounced 'Code'), joins in on the discussion to explore:

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Billboard's 2020 Playlist for Dads

Opinion: Not Every Father With A Daughter Is A #GirlDad

Inspired by recent events in celebrity news—when a 16-year-old, Cheyenne, alleged her father (VH1’s Black Ink Crew member, Ceaser Emanuel) assaulted her—the cast tackles the sensitive topic of corporal punishment in the black community.

Adding context to the discussion, Dr. Stacey Patton’s book Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Children Won’t Save Black America is examined along with various examples in popular movies and media, and a reflection on our own personal experiences of spanking and discipline during our childhood.

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I dunno know who needs to hear this, but—Halle Berry is not 'Crazy!'

When did 'unlucky in love' become synonymous with 'crazy?' We all know beautiful women who have been unsuccessful in love—perhaps it's your mother, your sister, your favorite cousin, your BFF, or even you. In this episode, we explore the complexities in dating and the tragic stereotypes of single (unwed), attractive women.

Special Guest, Ms. Majyk Milan (host of the "Unspeakable Truths"), joins The Tangent Talk cast  for this rich conversation.

Halle Berry represents the Lover archetype: "a woman’s most primal urge to connect and create. As an oldest feminine archetype (the earliest known erotic deity dates back to 30,000 BC), the Lover represents a woman’s erotic energy and her capacity for psychic and physical creation." Ref.

13 Feminine Seduction Archetypes: Take the Quiz Here.

Who will we be when the masks come off? What did 2020 teach us relative to our mental & emotional well-being? Also, is the COVID vaccination phobia in minority communities irrational or reasonable? Be sure to visit our website (https://thetangenttalk.com/) to view reference links for this episode.

The cast explores the the viral 'twerking controversy' video in Dallas, Texas at TRUE Kitchen + Kocktails.

It's 2020. How do you identify culturally or ethnically (Black, African American, etc.) & why? And, who are your/our leaders today?

From Hattie McDaniel, first African American to win an Oscar in 1940, to 2021 posthumous Oscar contender, Chadwick Boseman; let's examine the roles black actors take.