Beyond Hood and Evil

The resell economy is BOOMIN so Mike and Kris linked up with #BHAEguest, Evan McDuffie (aka Big Evv), to rap about the intricacies of the resell ecosystem and his journey into becoming a resell heavyweight. Evv hips us to some of the tricks of the trade, from his days flipping snapbacks to sneakers, and now to anything under the sun -- including pools. This episode is filled with infinite game, do...

Kris and Mike have a "bone" to pick with Marilyn Frye, an American philosopher and radical feminist theorist, specifically her quote about homoeroticism in men. Kris has a spicy take and Mike questions if the quote is intended for him. . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on Instagram . . . . Interested in learning more about our sponsors? F...

Black creators generate massive wealth, but not always for themselves. Kris and Mike welcome #BHAEguest: Herman Marigny IV, founder of ONE / OFF, a Black arts + culture ecosystem on the blockchain, to rap about the intersections of finance, Black art, community, and generation wealth. We dive into Herman's history as an entrepreneur and his aspirations to liberate the Black imagination through dig...

This week, Mike and Kris simply can't ignore the elephant in the room: the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Kris shares a book he's been reading, The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli, and some of the dropped gems he caught. Mike sees a parallel and "connects some dots" for Moodefy . . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on Instagram . . . . Interes...

Are big data and social media companies behind the growing divide in mankind? Mike and Kris welcome our first #BHAEguest: Ari Andersen, the founder of Kibu, Inc, a startup human data security network, to rap about the harvesting of personal information to dictate human behavior. And while more tech giants fight to enslave our society, Ari shares why it's more important than ever that we instead sc...

Is it safe to say that ALL people have fears? Kris and Mike share some of theirs -- some that we've overcome (darkness) and a few that are still a work in progress (rejection). Mike encourages Kris to take a leap of faith. Will Kris accept the challenge? . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on Instagram . . . . Interested in learning more ab...

Kris and Mike debate 'going dutch' on dates and in relationships. Kris helps Mike learn the importance of gifts. And we wrap it up with our thoughts on the Derek Chauvin verdict.  . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on Instagram . . . . Interested in learning more about our sponsors? Follow Moodefy on Instagram and sign up on the websi...

Last week was tough for Mike and Kris amid the losses and terrorization of more Black lives. Once again, we were all faced with the disheartening reality of life for BIPOC people in this country. Yet, instead of simply pushing through it, we sat with it and each other for a vibe check. . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on Instagram . . ....

It's vaccine season -- are you inoculated against COVID-19? Kris shares his experience getting vaccinated and dismisses a few myths along the way. When Kris reveals his vices (!), we tailspin into the story of when we first met back in summer '09. We wrap it up with spicy takes on the Paul Pierce and the Michael Rappaport situations of the past week. . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the f...

"Woke" Mike reprises himself for a conversation with Kris about the Derek Chauvin case. Kris takes his troll mode to level 1000, however, we avoid (inevitably) getting canceled long enough to explore the prevalence of "white approval" in Black self-actualization. . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on Instagram . . . . Interested in learnin...

Kris and Mike join the court of public opinion to chat your fave's fave relationship guru, Derrick Jaxn. We offer a friendly reminder about worshipping social media idols before discussing the intricacies of loyalty, love, and transparency in romantic unions. . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on Instagram . . . . Interested in learning mo...

Kris and Mike get into the weeds of social responsibility, tackling the recent uptick in violence against Asian Americans. We crossover into a discussion on sexual assault, and share our thoughts on how we all can be better in challenging and protecting our friends, as well as holding ourselves accountable. Mike wraps it up with a collective plea.  . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit th...

So we're here, just like the rest of the entire world, watching this interview. Mike has a hot take (or two) that Kris isn't ready for. Drop in as we question the whole Duke and Duchess of Sussex's "tell-all" with Oprah.  . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on Instagram . . . . Interested in learning more about our sponsors? Follow Moo...

Kris and Mike tackle an interesting question: if we could restart our lives and choose our race, would we choose Black? And then we venture into our very first topic posed by a #BHAEfriend, s/o @daniellemarie603: "The Proliferation of Misinformation". . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on Instagram . . . . Interested in learning more about...

It's (always) Black History Month so Mike and Kris pay respect to a few things Black: Judas and the Black Messiah, Black churches, Black young love, Black history classes, Black identities, and Black mentorship. Buckle up and take a ride because it's a vibe ... . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on Instagram . . . . Interested in learning...

Kris and Mike talk dating and why it’s not as simple as “you love who you love”. We debate which of us is the "real" Idris Elba. We explore unanswered questions about ourselves that only our family history can tell us. And we close up shop with the importance of black male mentors for young black men. . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on...

We're back at it with Kris attempting (with his rudimentary understanding of stocks and Robinhood) to persuade Mike to invest. We slide into how H&M fitted real estate influencers aid gentrification and grapple with the white patriarchs who are the enemy of "change". Kris goes "beyond" with stories of his early bouts with mysticism. . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscrib...

Mike and Kris get into why we should've learned computers instead of cursive, how hitting 30 years old while Black is like playing with house money, and how staying inside has saved our lives in more ways than one. Kris reminds us that "friends don't fight friends". . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on Instagram . . . . Interested in lear...

Kris and Mike get into a pretty spirited debate about "Supervillians" while recapping Inauguration Day. Mike questions who really needs birth control. And Kris reveals that it's never been a better time since the 70’s to be a black creator.  . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on Instagram . . . . Interested in learning more about our...

Welcome to the first official episode! Mike and Kris discuss a range of topics including how Beyond Hood and Evil isn’t a “basketball podcast”, multiple streams of income including OnlyFans, how moms think youth football is synonymous with gangs, and the 24 hour news cycle without Donald Trump. . . . Need more Beyond Hood and Evil? Hit the follow/subscribe button and follow #BHAEpodcast on Instagr...