After Dinner Conversations

Breakdown : The Brothas return from their break ready to pod! They begin by discussing what are the most important issues facing Black Americans in this upcoming election! They transition to discussing more current news about Tyrese and Shannon Sharpe's recent IG live Fiasco. They wrap up by discussing the recent Super Bowl announcement of Kendrick Lamar and whether or not the criticism has be...

Breakdown : The Brothas return! They start off by discussing whether or not socks with sandals are actually something they wear and if you look crazy doing so in 2024. The conversation then moves revolves around the rise of the WNBA and the impact of rookies Anel Reese and Caitlin Clark. The hosts discuss the increased popularity of the league, the importance of marketing and branding, and the nee...

Breakdown : The Brothas begins with their usual casual banter about the weather and recent graduations. They waste no time discussing the Drake & Kendrick Battle and sharing their thoughts on the tracks and the impact of the beef on the rap industry. They do a brief track by track analysis starting from 6:16 in LA to The Heart Part 6. The guys are joined by a special guest briefly to get anoth...

Breakdown : In this episode, the Brothas discuss NBA playoffs, Kendrick Lamar's track 'Euphoria' and anticipate Drake's potential response. The conversation then shifts to the topic of gambling at Dave & Buster's and the potential risks associated with it. Pass The Aux: Bas - "Choppas"

Breakdown: In this episode, the Brothas discuss tipping culture in the US and the potential ban of TikTok. They explore the increasing expectation of tipping in various service industries and the financial burden it places on consumers. In regards to TikTok, they discuss the potential ban and its implications on news consumption and propaganda. They speculate on the motivations behind the ban and...

Breakdown : In this episode, the Brothas discuss various movie series and their quality over time including Fast and Furious, John Wick, Taken, amongst others. The conversation then transitions to the NBA playoffs and the Play-in Games. The Brothas make their first round predictions for the games and discuss the potential matchups in the playoffs. The guys briefly discuss the draft lottery and the...

Breakdown : The Brothas delve into the UConn men's basketball team's run in the NCAA tournament and their dominant performance in the championship game against Purdue giving them back to back titles. The revive the question of whether UConn basketball should be considered a true blue blood program. They do a deep dive into J. Cole's apology and the lasting effect it will have on his ca...

Breakdown : In this episode, the brothas discuss Corey's experience refereeing youth soccer, the challenges of being a referee, coaching and dealing with parents. During table talk they reflect on the funniest moments of 2024. During cocktail hour, the brothas catch up on old and new news including the Baltimore DEI mayor joke, and the Jonathan Majors situation. They also discuss the domestic...

Breakdown : In this episode, the Brothas are joined by friend of the pod RTK. They start discussing the most overrated food. The conversation shifts to the NCAA's decision to remove sports betting from their apps, and the potential impact on college athletes. They also discuss the potential for scandals and the future of sports gambling. Later in the episode, the hosts discuss the legalization...

Breakdown : The brothas reunite after a long break and immediately discuss some of their favorite March Madness moments. They also debate about current blue blood programs. The conversation then shifts to recent upsets in the tournament, including Oakland defeating Kentucky, James Madison defeating Wisconsin, and Yale defeating Auburn. The conversation shifts to the rap beef between Future, Metro...

Breakdown: The Brothas are back with long time supporter of the pod, Kwame, grabbing a mic to chop it up with the guys. During cocktail hour they discuss NBA news both on and off the court, including Zion Williamson "scandal", and the Miami Heat's chances being in a 3-1 hole to the Denver Nuggets. During the main course they discuss travel, learning about new places, and how much of those travel e...

Breakdown: The Brothas are back for another episode! This week they unpack some political news during cocktail hour; upcoming presidential candidates and the senate bill that has passed to block student-loan forgiveness. In the main topic they discuss the impact on climate change on personal and corporate decision making and whether or not we are too far gone as a society to change course. Pass Th...

Breakdown: Another podcast is in the books. The Brothas unpack Netflix's new sharing password policy and what it may mean to the platform moving forward. In NBA Playoffs news they discuss the Nuggets dominance and the potential consequences of the Heat losing Game 6 and if a Game 7 victory is still attainable. In the main topic, they discuss sports fandom and how todays fans are criticized by medi...

Breakdown: The Brothas are back for another Episode! During cocktail hour they discuss the latest development with Ja's gun situation and Gabrielle Union's recent comments on doing everything financially 50/50 with her husband Dwayne Wade. In the main course, they open up a larger conversation about Eboni K Williams comments on dating a bus driver and how that reflects ideas on companionship and e...

Breakdown: After a week off the Brothas are back with another episode, joined by their undergraduate friend Guelory Brutus. Guelory is the founder of Build Your Own Narrative L.L.C which focuses on empowering small business owners to elevate their personal brand. He's also the Vice President of Change for Haitian Youth whose mission is to help provide students in Haiti with adequate resources to b...

Breakdown: The Brothas are back with another episode! They unpack some news in sports; Jimmy Butler and the Heat's historic series win over Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks, Updated playoff predictions, & Lamar Jackson's historic contract. In this episode the guys unpack what it means to be a culture vulture, and how interconnected it is with other "isms". Pass The Aux : Corey...

Breakdown: The Brothas are back for another week of podding! In recent news, they discuss the lawsuit for the upcoming Freaknik documentary and whether or not it is warranted and the move for banks towards a 40 year mortgage. In the main course they discuss the value of degrees to men as the percentage of men graduating from 4-year institutions reaches an all time low and whether or not that matte...

Breakdown: The Brothas discuss the men's and women's NCAA title games with UConn and LSU coming out on top. They discuss some of the controversy surrounding the White House invitation to Iowa and the upcoming Freaknik documentary. The Brothas spend some time discussing taking pictures actively to capture moments and whether or not they have an aversion to taking picture when they are having fun. P...

Breakdown: The Brothas return for another Sunday to discuss some of the latest news surronding the world today including Bronny James NIL earnings and the 19 year old college student who was arrested racking up 500K in credit card scams. With spring break wrapping up at most universities, the Brothas unpack the controversy surrounding Miami with curfews being implemented because of hundreds of arr...

Breakdown : The Brothas take some time to unpack some of the news surrounding growing interest rates and Biden plummet in approval ratings. In the main course, they discuss some of their decision making habits and how much logic, emotion, and intuition play a role in arriving at your decision. What advice would you bestow on your 18 year old self. Pass The Aux : Mike: Bamdahitman - "Love Hard...

Breakdown: The Brothas are joined by a friend of the podcast, Jalaal to breakdown all what is new in the world including the start of March Madness. In recent news, they discuss the headlines surrounding Aaron Rodgers trade request to the Jets and what it means for his trade value as a whole! Damian Lillard made some recent comments on JJ Redick's podcast "The Old Man and the Three" about the stat...

Breakdown: With a week packed full of events, the Brothas try to tackle all of the latest news including the lawsuit filed by a white male law student against Howard Law School, Lamar Jackson's contract situation, and Tyler Perry's reported bid for BET. With the release of Chris Rock's special they dive into some of the clips that circulated and how they feel about the show and the commentary arou...

Breakdown: The Brothas discuss the controversy surrounding Ja Morant (Prior to the IG Live) and what his recent actions mean for him moving forward. They also discuss the deliberations happening with the Supreme Court on the legality of School Debt Cancellation. On a more personal note, they discuss the role that religion and spirituality plays in their adult life and for their generation as well....

Breakdown: The Brothas are back with another episode! They sit down to discuss some of the latest news of the media including the reactions to the NBA All-Star game in Utah and load management comments from Anthony Edwards and Adam Silver. They also discuss Brandon Miller and the controversy surrounding the Alabama star. In the main discussion, they talk about how much they are willing to learn a...

Breakdown: The Brothas return with a brief recap of the Super Bowl from their perspectives, then waste no time continuing a conversation from Episode 20: Black Love is Revolution, with former guest Kendra. They discuss whether or not their views have changed since the last discussion and what it means to be loved. Pass The Aux: Stephen: Leon Thomas - "Breaking Point", Corey: Dave James - "TGI Frid...