Token Talk Podcast

Token Talk Podcast

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Token Talk Podcast episodes

  • Man Behind the Mayor feat. Tony Yarber - S2.E10
    Crime, infrastructure, water lines and paving roads, are hot issues we cover with the Mayor of Jackson Tony Yarber in the Token Talk Studio. We try to uncover the man behind the bow ties, suits and... lawsuits as he heads into possible re-election during the capital city’s upcoming mayoral election. Join us for a more candid side of Jackson, MS city politics.
    1 hr 22 min
  • Mandate discussion on Masculinity - Live at Liquid Light Jackson - S2E9
    The pressure for black men to be hyper-masculine is evident in today's society and showing otherwise instantly deems us weak. How do we cope? Are broken and single-parent homes to blame? We made it a mandate to discuss this topic and others live at black-owned business Liquid Light Vegan Cafe in downtown Jackson, MS. And while you're listening, enjoy the R&B sounds of Best of Jackson Musician Kerry Thomas.
    1 hr 8 min
  • Bad, Boujee, & Funny W/ Rita B - S2.E8
    Class clown turned local comedian, Rita Brent, sits down with the Token Talk hosts making this a hilarious episode to make you laugh out loud. All topics are up for grabs such as what it’s like to be the token female comedian in a city where stand-up is striving to grasp it’s footing, the speeches at the Golden Globes, Tomi Lahren, Tinder… and Quiche?
    55 min
  • A Toast to 2017 with Shampagne
    2016 is gone… leaving us shocked, angry, frustrated, and not all that sure about 2017. Either way, the Token Talk team needed a little “Shampagne” to lift their spirits. Jackson, MS native, actress, and producer, Melissa Mickens started her own web series called Shampagne after auditions continuously cast her as the typical token black girl. She joins the hosts in the guest seat to reflect on 2016’s political and social ups and downs and share their hopes for 2017.
    52 min
  • #YouGoodMan: Black Men and Mental Health - S2.E6
    Depression, Anxiety, and Mental Health can ruin your Christmas plans with friends and family. Why aren't African Americans talking more about mental health? The Token Talk team discuss Kid Cudi opening up about mental health and share their personal experiences with depression.
    1 hr 5 min
  • Tokens Under Trump: The Wake Up Call - S2.E5
    Our Post Election show tackles three questions following the election of the next president of the United States: How are black people responding in the aftermath? Who do we blame? Where do we go from here as token black people? We also discuss the Alt Right movement and their threat to People of Color.
    39 min
  • A Token For Your Thoughts - S2.E4
    Ever wondered what black people do after an intentionally or unintentionally offensive comment is made by a white person? What happens when a white person attends a black church? Why are black people so angry about police violence when black on black crime is so disproportionate in comparison? Are you experiencing PC fatigue, and what the hell is PC fatigue? The Token Talk hosts along with visiting hardware engineer, Roderick Bacon of Silicon Valley, answer these questions in this intense podcast episode
    1 hr 10 min
  • Black Privilege with a Hard "R" - S2.E3
    The guys share 10 moments when being a black guy is kinda awesome while also explaining Donald Trump's real role in the presidential election based on the recent debate. They also give an exclusive handy guide for when to use the N-word if you're not African American. You might want to have your headphones in for this one.
    56 min
  • Token Talk - Se 2 Ep2 - "Who's Black Enough? The Paper Bag Complex"
    The crew go in on the Presidential Debate and colorism within the black community. Colorism can create privilege for public figures like President Obama, Colin Kapernick, and Jesse Williams, figures who pass the Brown Paper Bag test and can be heard on acts of racial discrimination, but it also makes them easy targets for the Uncle Tom theory.
    46 min
  • Token Talk - Se 2 Ep 1 - Pressure Points
    Your favorite token black guys are back catching up on recent news and pop culture. They cover why Ryan Lochte has put people at odds and how recent police shootings can lead to possible revolution. The guys also discuss traveling and using a Airbnb while black, frustrations with the new iPhone, and … clowns in Tchula, Mississippi?
    44 min

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