After Dinner Conversations

Breakdown: The Brothas are back from their brief hiatus to discuss somethings they missed last week. Including a brief Grammy recap on awards and performances. Today is Super Bowl Sunday!! The picks are in on who will take home the Lombardi Trophy and who everyone is rooting for. With the NBA trade deadline passed, the Brothas also discuss how they feel about KD & Kyrie's move away from Brookl...

Breakdown: Jordan Hatten returns for another episode with the Brothas after almost two years! They discuss some of the latest news including the hype around the capabilities of ChatGPT, and Ice Spice's recent interview with Ebro. With the Grammys looming, Jordan and the guys reflect on their most listened artist and albums of 2022 as well as some of the nominations of this year's ceremony. Pass Th...

Breakdown : The Brothas discuss Ed Reid's comments about his experience at Bethume-Cookman as the new head coach and whether or not it gives credence to Deion Sanders situation. Coming off Dr. King's day, The Brothas reflect on his legacy and impact on America and whether or not he would be pleased with the progress made since 1968. Plug A Plug: Mount Vernon Records. Pass The Aux : Corey: Don Read...

Breakdown : A lot of news this week! The Brothas open up sharing their NFL Playoff predicts for the wildcard round and who they expect to see the divisional round. They also briefly discuss the AI system that mis-identified a suspect  of a theft in Louisiana and the implications of racist software. In a much larger discuss they discuss the traits of individual success, social networks, and th...

Breakdown : First podcast of the New Year!! The Brothas start off 2023 with rapper and fellow UConn Alum 'Royelt! 'Royelt is a native of Hartford, CT who has been making music for years and recently dropped a new project: Authentic II in Q4. The Brothas and 'Royelt waste no time discussing the creation of the album, his mission when making some of his tracks, and some of the biggest inspirations b...

Breakdown : The Brothas sit down to discuss how much schooling factors into where you would settle down with your family. They also discuss how to handle teaching your kids at home material that may differ from school. Pass The Aux : Corey: Ro James - "Permission", Stephen: Mannywellz - "Jooce", Mike: Little Simz - "Angel".

Breakdown : New week, new episode, and a new guest! The Brothas are joined by Myles Barrow, a fellow UConn alum current working at Electric Boat as an Electrial Engineer! Myles and the fellas unpack Metro Boom's new album: Heroes vs Villains and whether or not it is the best Hip-Hop/Rap release of 2022. They also discuss Deion Sanders's controversial move to leave Jackson State University for Colo...

Breakdown : The Knockout stages of the World Cup are here! Stephen discusses is picks for the finals and the frustrations of seeing Ghana bow out of the World Cup yet again. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was discovered in a photo in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957 at North Little Rock High School where the integration of public schools in the South first took place (Little Rock Nine). They discuss the d...

Breakdown : The Brothas are back for another week! This time around they discuss Nas's latest album; King Disease III and the resurgence of Nas with Hit-Boy. They also discuss some of the mixed reviews related to Roddy Ricch's new album and the pressure of producing quality albums after the success of your debut. With Thanksgiving happening, they discuss the growing reality of being in charge of T...

Breakdown : WE ARE HERE! The Brothas celebrate their 100th episode with some of their favorite guest from past episodes; Lora, Destini, and Paris. Together with the Brothas, they reflect on some of their favorite moments on the pod or listening and how it has evolved over the years. With so much music being dropped, they dive into quality of Her Loss by Drake & 21 Savage and some of the contro...

Breakdown : The Brothas return this Sunday with the recent layoffs in the tech industry and bipolar weather fresh on their minds. They spend sometime discussing the Supreme Court Case of SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC and how they will impact Black and minority collegiate students. Plug A Plug : Jazzy's Cabaret (@jazzyscabaret). Pass The Aux : Mike: Lil Baby - "Waterfall Flow", Corey: Dave East -...

Breakdown : The Brothas have returned from their fall break to lots of news going on in the world. The Brothas spend this episode sharing their thoughts on the recent tragic passing of Takeoff, Ime Udoka's potential hiring with the Nets, and the upcoming release of Black Panther 2. Pass The Aux : Mike: Smino & Cruza - "Louphoria", Corey: A Boogie wit da Hoodie - "Take Shots", Stephen Sam: Ari...

Breakdown : Another week passes with more music and the Brothas waste no time talking about Jay-Z's verse on DJ Khaled's album "GOD DID" and JID's new album "The Forever Story". They briefly breakdown the loan forgiveness enacted by the Biden administration and some of the "issues" brought up by folks who paid off their loans already. In the main course for todays episode, the Brothas discuss thei...

Breakdown : The Brothas return for another Sunday sitdown! They dive into some current news with a Kansas City pastor calling out his congregation on not supporting his luxury desires. The Brothas spend some time discussing what they look for when moving to a location and how to be apart of a new community. Plug A Plug : Riches & Royalty ( @richesnroyalty ) - Valuable Minds Outshine. Pass The...

Breakdown: The Brothas are joined by a very special guest, Tim Herd!! Tim is a PhD student and an Ed Consultant at the University of California. Tim discusses his educational journey in the last few years, why he's passionate about his studies, and how he maintains a positive outlook on life. Tim and The Brothas discuss Black leadership and the and what it means to each of them. They also discuss...

Breakdown : The Brothas discuss Beyoncé's new album RENAISSANCE, overall feelings on the album and some of the recent "controversy" surrounding some of its content. They spend time discussing healthy lifestyle and the appearance of more millenials and Gen-Z folks being consistent attending the gym. Plug A Plug : lostlovenyc . Pass The Aux : Corey: dvsn - "If I Get Caught", Stephen: Tamera -...

Breakdown : The Brothas waste no time discussing the arm robbery that happened in the Bishop Lamor Whitehead's church in Brooklyn and the controversy surrounded by his wealth as a leader of a congregation. Joey Bada$$ drops his long awaited album, "2000" after about 5 years since his last album release (ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$). They discuss their feelings about the album and some of their takeaways...

Breakdown : The Brothas are back another week to discuss some of the latest news in the world including the viral "pink sauce" video that have been on social media recently. They also reflect on past experiences and some of the important tips they could share with their younger self. Pass The Aux : Corey: Col3trane - "Bag", Mike: Nia Sultana & Rick Ross - "Proven", Stephen: Westside Gunn - "Ho...

Breakdown : The Brothas are joined by a special guest Lora Alatise! Lora is a PhD candidate at Clemson University pursuing Bio-Engineering! Lora discusses her passion behind her research, the inspiration for her career choices, and how she handles the many challenges along the way. With a lot of music dropping, the boys and Lora discuss Brent Faiyaz new album Wasteland, as well as Burna Boy's and...

Breakdown : The Brothas sit down to discuss civil rights news out of New Haven, a Black man by the name of Randy Cox was not given proper care while in police custody which led to his paralysis. They also discuss technology shifts growing up and where the capabilities of the modern day smartphone really made some technology obsolete. Plug A Plug : Ballistic Security Services (IG: @ballisticsecurit...

Breakdown: The Brothas return on the eve of Independence day to talk about news they did not last pod which includes the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and the latest drama surrounding Kevin Durant. They dive into the world's current direction in the upcoming months and their personal thoughts on what the future holds. Plug A Plug: Build Your Own Narrative (IG: @buildyourownnarrative ) - "A...

Breakdown : The Brothas reflect on some of the music that has come out recently including Beyonce's new single as well as Drakes' and WESTSIDE BOOGIEs' solo projects. They also spend some time discussing their eating habits and foods they like/dislike. Plug A Plug : Dafri Studios (IG: @Dafri_Studios ). Pass The Aux : Corey: Morray - "Still Here", Stephen: WESTSIDE BOOGIE - "KILLA MODE", Mike:...

Breakdown : The Brothas return for another Sunday, reflecting on fathers day and the importance of father figures in a boys life and the new gun laws for teachers in Ohio. They spend sometime discussing burnout and the how each of them cope with it. Plug A Plug : From The Heart Food Truck (IG: @ftheart91 ) - "Best Comfort Food Around". Pass The Aux: Stephen: Moonchild - "Don't Hurry Home", Corey:...

Breakdown : The Brothas return from their brief hiatus and touch upon what is going on in the world including the NBA finals, the recent Draymond backlash, and the recent development on the events of Capitol riots on January 6th. They also discuss the looming recessions and what that may mean for Americans moving forward.  Plug A Plug : ENZO Footwear (IG: @_enzofootwear ) - "Take your sh...

Breakdown: The Brothas speak on the controversy surrounding Nick Saban's verbal attack/criticism of NIL deals and Deion Sanders recruiting methods. They also discuss important life lessons when plans fall short and how they reflect on those moments once they pass and some of the ways they deal with it in real time. Plug A Plug: Elite Gainz Fitness - Providing workouts and meal plans for your fitne...