YBO Podcast

YBO Podcast

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YBO Podcast episodes

  • Ep. 51, "We Have Nothing In Common"
    This week on YBO...listen as we talk about our experience getting to know some of the students from NOVA Tech high school. We had the opportunity to visit them Friday, November 17, and had a great time. Shoutout to Ms.Alvarado for letting us speak to her students. We also have T-shirts available and more merch coming soon for the winter weather. Check out ybopodcastmke.com for more. Also, don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and leave a 5 star rating and review. If you listen using SoundCloud, please repost & leave comments.
    We answer our question of the week and share listener answers. Our 90’s movie of the week was “A Low Down Dirty Shame” starring Keenan Wayans and Jada Pinkett Smith. We discuss why people look over the person who’s right in front of them, Shame using “we have nothing in common” as an excuse, how far flirting should go with friends, when we should let go of the past, if Shame “Red Shirted” Peaches, and if women can really tell when another woman likes a man.
    We get into what’s going on and talk about Kaepernick being GQ’s citizen of the year along with some of the backlash. We also discuss a 19 year old, who sued Banana Republic after being suspended for wearing box braids.
    This week’s, “Ask A Nigga” question was answered by Cody. For the most part he keeps I‎t real. We close the show with our weekly Anon, quote, empowerment and Question of the Week. Check out episode 51!
    1 hr 47 min
  • Ep. 50, "Sucka A** N***a"
    This week on YBO...listen as we are joined by Eric, James, and Jabari. We start the show giving thanks to our veterans, why we as Americans don’t treat them better, and go into some of the truths about being in the military. We answer our Question of the Week and share listener answers. Make sure you visit ybopodcastmke.com to answer the Question of the Week; buy merch, check out photos and more!
    We take us back to the 90’s and discuss the movie, "Woo" featuring Jada Pinkett-Smith and Tommy Davidson. We question if we have dated a crazy person, what should be cleaned before a woman comes over, trusting our friends to find us sigfigs, men locker room talk, and if birds of a feather really flock together. Everyone gives great feedback as we talk about doing sucka ass shit for wo/men.
    We discuss LiAngelo Ball allegedly stealing while in China w/ his UCLA basketball team and D.L. Hugley’s appearance on Angela Yee’s podcast, “Lip Service”. Kansas City Chief player, Eric Murray, tells us about his NFL experience and his thoughts on things that’s been going on w/ the NFL as of late. We debate if it’s possible to be just friends with someone you’re having sex with. We close the show with our quote, empowerment and Question of the Week. Check out episode 50!
    2 hr
  • Ep 49, "Just Be Patient"
    Back like we never left... this week on YBO listen as we share our recap of the Milwaukee Podcast Festival and all the fun we had. We share some dope Milwaukee news about Terrence Sims Jr and his students being on Good Morning America and a local rapper who wants to feed those in need on turkey day. We got new merch coming but in the mean time you can head over to ybopodcastmke.com for t-shirts, News, pics, qotw and more!
    We answer our Question of the Week and share listener answers. New segment alert!!! We take I‎t back to the 90’s and discuss a movie that we really didn’t pay attention to until we got older. This week we discussed Def Jams “How to Be A Player” and if it’s okay for women to be players like Dray, David’s character and the laws of attraction. We get into what’s going on and share thoughts on Gabby Union joining the #colonclub, Tamika Mallory and her incident with American Airlines and Michelle Obama’s insight on babying our sons.
    We introduce another new segment called Ask A Nigga, this weeks nigga kept i‎t all the way real. When it comes to Random Shit of the Week we hear a sad story about Mwanje’s car being broken into. Our weekly anon had us phoning a friend one mo time! We close the show with our Quote, Empowerment and Question of the Week.
    Instrumentals by: Mwanje & Optimistic Soundz
    1 hr 59 min
  • Ep. 48, "Ain't No Going Back"
    This week on YBO...listen as we recap the Sweats & Suits weekend, which was a lot of fun. We announce that we will be performing at the Milwaukee Podcast Festival and we are throwing a YBO party! For more information, inquiries, or merch please visit ybopodcastmke.com. We answer our question of the week and share listener answers.
    What’s Going On? We discuss Odell Beckham Jr’s recent crying video, Chance the Rapper’s girlfriend receiving horrible backlash, Jemele Hill being suspended, the Blitter app, our thoughts on Eminem’s Hip Hip Award freestyle, the “racist” Dove soap ad, and Starz series Survivors Remorse being cancelled.
    We close the show with our weekly anon, quote, empowerment and question of the week. Check out episode 48
    1 hr 33 min
  • Ep. 47, "It's Called Life..."
    This week on YBO....listen as we talk about Milwaukee hiring for city laborers and the ridiculousness of the “stolies.” We answer our question of the week and share fan answers from our website. Make sure you visit our website ybopodcastmke.com to answer the Question of the Week, Buy merch and send us questions and inquiries.
    We get into what’s going on and discuss the backlash 21 Savage received for support Amber Rose and the Slutwalk, USAToday pinning Lavar Ball as the worst sports parent, Gabrielle Union sharing her story about miscarriages, how the 49ers have finally kneeled, Cam Newton’s shocking comment, and D.L. Hughley’s comment about black on black crime.
    Random shit of the Week brings an interesting topic in regards to siblings being cheating on. When it comes to dating and relationships we talk about dry texting and how we can fix it and answered our weekly anon. We ended the show with our Quote, empowerment and Question of the Week.
    1 hr 52 min
  • Ep. 46, "Are You Afraid To Be Happy?"
    This week on YBO... listen as we talk about the Milwaukee Film Festival and some of the events including the 20th Anniversary of Love Jones with with Larenz Tate and Black Love Through A Black Lens. Make sure to check out our website at ybopodcastmke.com for merch, question of the week and more! We answer the Question of The Week and share listener answers.
    We get into some pop culture topics discussing the recent death of Hugh Hefner, some of the great and not so great things Hugh Hefner was known for, how NBA teams have to stand for the National Anthem, Cardi B taming the number one spot, Issa Rae and America Ferrera giving tips on learning more about credit, and royal Caribbean cruise line sending boats to Puerto Rico.
    When it comes to dating and relationships we debate if closure is necessary, are people afraid of being happy, if we would consider a prenup, and we answer our weekly anon. We close the show with our quote, empowerment and new Question of the Week.
    Visit our website, ybopodcastmke.com for the latest updates. Make sure you get you some merch!
    1 hr 47 min
  • Ep. 45, "A Recipe For Foundation"
    This week on YBO...we talk about our website and merch. Visit ybopodcastmke.com to order merch, answer the question of the week and much more! We talk about the great things MPS is doing for the students like providing free drivers ed courses and giving out hotspot devices to ensure students have internet access at home. We answer our question of the week and share listener answers.
    We get into the News and what’s popular discussing Jemele Hill’s comment that put her in the hot seat, HBO’s Insecure season finale as well as an article that shines lights on Tiff and Derek’s “not so perfect” marriage. We give our speechless reaction to Michael Bennett’s most recent police encounter and get into a great conversation about Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday interview with pastor A.R. Bernard and his book “Four Things Women Want from A Man.”
    When it comes to dating and Relationships we want to know if gender roles Real or are the lines blurred a bit in 2017? We bring a weekly anon that’s brings the laughs and a debate. We close the show with our quote, empowerment and question of the week. Check out episode 45!
    1 hr 56 min
  • Ep. 44, "Is Poverty A Mindset?"
    This week on YBO....listen as we announce that in addition to our podcast we will be live on Riverwest radio starting Tuesday, September 12 at 8pm central. Check out ybopodcastmke.com for more information. We talking about the Milwaukee Cop house program and the opening of the new silver spring park and how it will benefit the community. We answer our question of the week and share answers from our website.
    We jump into the News and what's popular discussing a PBS documentary based on the affordable housing crisis in Texas, DACA, 50 Cent and his huge Starz deal, and the big argument between Issa and Lawrence on Insecure.
    When it comes to dating and relationships we want to know is your sigfig going to the movies with an opposite sex friend a big deal or no? Our weekly anon may involve a lot of overthinking when it comes to a new boo. We close the show with our Quote, Empowerment and Question of the Week. Check out the new episode!
    If you would like to answer the Question of the Week, ask a question, give us a topic, etc please visit ybopodcastmke.com
    2 hr 14 min
  • Ep. 43, “A Year & One Week”
    This week on YBO...listen as we recap our Live Show, talk about our new website (ybopodcastmke.com) as well as some mech that we just released. Southridge mall looking for college scholarship applicants is one of the many positive things going on in Milwaukee. We answer our question of the week and share social media answers.
    We jump into the News and what's popular discussing the first episode of OWN's Black Love docu-series and share our opinions on love in this era, Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath and celebrity donations, Joel Osteen, a CNN reporter’s interview with an evacuee that went left, and how to help donate. On a lighter note Insecure becomes the topic of discussion as we debate if Issa “overreacted” or not. We also talk about how important it is for black men to get out and travel.
    Our weekly anon had us question how close a coworker has to be to be considered a friend. We close our show with our quote, empowerment, and question of the week. Check out episode 43!
    Visit our website, ybopodcastmke.com for the latest updates. Make sure you get you some merch!
    1 hr 58 min

About YBO Podcast

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Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Reese & Mwanje say what's on their minds. Each host offers diverse perspectives and almost anyone can relate to topics presented which in turn creates an engaging podcast. New episodes every Monday!