The Young God

"I'm not against the concept of competition. I'm just concerned that I don't vibe with it, and yet, I have a craving to be at the top." - Tega

"They saw me walking on water and criticized me for not being able to swim."

Rodney uses his birthday to reflect on his experience of being misunderstood: from being bothered by it, to accepting it, navigating it, resisting the pressure to conform, learning to use it to his advantage, and finally, finding joy in it. The episode is a complex curation of personal reflection, If you feel misunderstood, this episode is to show you that you're not alone and will help you understand what is going on.

Featuring Nina Simone, Dave Chapelle, Mos Def, Terry Crews, Aisha Attah and Amoge Ndukwe.

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"Intelligence isn’t just academic or emotional. Even sex requires sense." - Rodney

Do you take your pleasure seriously? If you do, this episode is for you.

In this episode, he debuts an original idea: sexual intelligence which encourages one to think beyond the bedroom, beyond the physicality of sex, to be thoughtful about the power of pleasure, the gift of sex, and the intelligence it requires.

Rodney goes deep-- exploring the nuances of bad sex, good sex, and great sex -- what it means to be a good lover -- a sex god! He believes that if you have a sex life, you have a responsibility to make it as good as it can be and it should positively affect other aspects of your life. The episode also addresses celibacy, orgasms, the sex toy industry, and the overlap between creativity and sex. All for your listening pleasure. This is the YoungGod on demon time!

"... and that's how a mother loves her son into hating women."

Rodney makes the bold decision to address the menace of misogyny on Women's/Mother's Day weekend. Misogyny has many different origins but this episode looks at the strain of misogyny that is rooted in a man's relationship with his mother (oedipal misogyny as Rodney calls it). In this episode, Rodney holds up a mirror to men and mothers. He explores the vicious cycle of hurt men hurting women, who in turn hurt men. Rodney also offers a resolution to the tension, some food for thought that will leave you with a better understanding of the conscious and unconscious gender dynamics that influence our daily lives.

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"The right woman should SCARE you a little. She should be a little out of your league. Someone you know will force you out of your comfort zone and make you step up."

Almost 3 years to the date, on the 6th of March 2021, in honor of Women’s Month, the 133rd episode – The Athena Woman – was released. Inspired by the Greek goddess Athena and her exploits, the episode details what it’s like when an empowered woman is coupled with an equally empowered man -- the real power couple (not limited to romantic relationships, of course).

In a time where dysfunctional and co-dependent relationships are the only things we see, experience, and talk about, the Athena Woman episode gives the listener a glimpse into what it’s like being two extraordinary people in a relationship. Part 2 takes this idea several steps further. Featuring Tom Brady, Amal Clooney, Leila Hormozi, James Brown, and the Book of Judges.

This episode is dedicated to the Athena women in my life... My respect and admiration will never waiver.

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"I saw the angel in the marble, and carved until I set him free." - Michaelangelo

There is an art to loving. It's about creating an environment that inspires the 'other' to be the best they can be for you. We are forever obsessed about love but we are just as clueless about how and what it takes to love. The love that saves, sustains, and uplifts. An episode about what happens when someone is loved well.

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"Our opinions on these things matter. They translate into thoughts, attitudes, and actions. At the end of the day, you will get the love you deserve." - Rodney.

"Most women play hard to get. This woman played hard to forget!" - Rodney

In this episode, Rodney drops intimate details about his approach to wooing women. You'd be surprised about the level of nuance and attention to detail involved. He opens up about his type, what makes the ideal target, the secret to making walls come down, and the one thing that never fails to leave a good impression on women. He also tells a tantalizing tale about one of his most memorable love interests. Rodney goes to great pains to break down what it takes to engineer more meaningful romantic relationships, the kind that makes life worth living. If you've ever wondered what it must be like to be on that romantic rollercoaster with the young god, you’re in for a treat. Featuring Katt Williams, James TW, H.E.R, Jason Derulo, and Khalid.