Brain Squeeze

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I give a quick weekend recap and then we get into the juice—The sneaker company, Converse, has removed a social media ad that sparked outrage among critics who viewed the imagery as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. The company has also apologized, but is that enough? Too often are companies disrespecting the community without any real consequences, so my que...

Happy Friday! We made it to another end of the week, so we have to get into The Weekly Squeeze! In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I give a quick drop of juice about whether you believe you can or can't, both are true. Then we get into the juice—Jhene Aiko's album has been out a full week and I need to know how the healed girlies feel about it, also, Tory Lanez is supposedly going on tour?? Then we...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, Mitch McConnell has returned to Capitol Hill after his hospitalization, but the man looks lost. At this point, this is elder abuse lol. Then we get into the juice—Joanna Wietrzyk, the 22-year-old Hyrox Champ, is breaking her silence and offering a "sincere apology" on her decision to continue competing after suffering from diarrhea during a Hyrox race in Beijing....

In today's Brain Squeeze episode I give a quick recap of the event I hosted yesterday and the compliment I received from an attendee that made me reflect on how far I've come! Then we get into the juice—Macklemore was dropped from the rest of Ed Sheeran’s tour following his “Free Palestine” comments, and now the other opening acts have pulled out too. Ed Sheeran says the decision wasn’t his, but t...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, we're getting straight to the juice—The Emmys took place last night and "EmmysSoWhite" is currently trending online because no Black people nominated won an award. Then, Ryan Clark popped back out with his own sports show: The Pivot Sports, and it looks so good! Now is the time for us to make sure we support him and others creating their own opportunities! Let's g...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I'm starting off with a drop of juice to remind y'all not to let your emotions ruin your motion! Then we get into the juice—Rapper Lil Durk was acquitted in his federal murder-for-hire case on Friday September 11th, but he isn't free just yet as he has another trial next month with a potential life sentence he has to beat. Next, Kai Cenat finally debuted his fashi...

Happy Friday! We made it to another end of the week, so you already know we have to get into the Weekly Squeeze. In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I remember 9/11 on the 25th anniversary today and the impact it had on so many families and how America was never the same. Then we get into the juice—Apple revealed it's new iPhone lineup and the one that is grabbing everyone's attention is the iPhone...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, we're sitting down with Milwaukee creative Christopher DeAngelo Gilbert! We talk about his journey as a dancer, choreographer, educator, host, and creative, how he built his identity through art, and the experiences that helped shape who he is today. Christopher opens up about betting on himself, finding his purpose, building a recognizable personal brand, and wha...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I start off my sending my condolences to the friends and family of two popular DJs in the city and how unexpected life can be. Then we get into the juice— Jacob Coxon, a 27-year-old British AI pre-training researcher, went viral after resigning from Anthropic and issued a severe public warning that advanced AI could cause human extinction by 2030. But as a society...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I'm trying to figure out how to balance, work, sleep and the gym, while keeping them all a priority and it's a mess lol. Then we get into the juice—The Lindsay Clancy case has sparked a bigger conversation about maternal mental health, and why her story is being compared to Latarsha Sanders, a Black mother whose murder convictions were recently overturned and who...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I'm trying to figure out when is the right time to take your summer braids out? lol because I think I'm ready for something new! Then we get into the juice—Social media content creator and food critic, Keith Lee, is facing backlash after sharing a terrifying story about narrowly avoiding a wrong-way driver and thanking God for protecting him and his family. You wo...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, we're squeezing the juice out of Cari Champion and Jemele Hill's interview with Stephen A. Smith on their podcast, Flagrant and Funny. Ever since NABJ gave Stephen A. the thumbs down award he has been trying to get to the bottom of why the community feels as though he is "disparaging" Black women, and this interview was supposed to help him figure it out. While th...

Happy Friday! We made it to another end of the week, so you know we have to get into the Weekly Squeeze! In today's Brain Squeeze episode, we're kicking things off at home in Milwaukee with the public library's free concert yesterday! Producer Sunny Lou and friends partnered with MPL to get people excited for September being National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Next, Ye had his homecoming show in...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, we're getting right into the juice—Raven-Symoné is back in the headlines and this time she has really made the millennial girlies (like myself) upset! A clip has surfaced from an episode from her "Tea Time" podcast with her wife, Miranda, and she is saying That's So Raven is not a Black show and the character Raven was not Black. In her mind, the show was more uni...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, have y'all heard about the potential 18-month blackout everyone is warning us about? The news is telling us how to start preparing for it. Then we get into the juice—The Love Island Season 8 Reunion aired yesterday on Peacock and the hosts rushed over an important conversation that needed to happen, then Keefe D has officially been found guilty of the murder of Tu...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, it's the last day of August and Fall is knocking on our door. Make sure y'all are working hard to complete your 2026 goals because a lot can change in 4 months when you focus and remain disciplined. Then we get into the juice—35-year-old, Daejon Love, allegedly posed as an NFL player while scamming women out of more than $1 million and is now facing criminal charg...

Happy Friday! We made it to another end of the week, so we have to get into the Weekly Squeeze. In today's Brain Squeeze episode, Issa Rae Lands a new HBO pilot for a half-hour male friendship comedy, Coco Jones is getting a "Hilary" spin-off show on Peacock, Claressa Shields wants Beyoncé to walk her out for a boxing match before she retires at 38, Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial started this we...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I tried a new restaurant last night and thank God for ChatGPT for helping me out with the menu lol. Then we get into the juice—Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender women competing in women’s sports sparked a larger conversation about WNBA eligibility, and now Enes Kanter Freedom has inserted himself into the debate by declaring himself a WNBA prospect, a...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I finally got my hands on the brand new Chick-Fil-A Chicken & Waffles sandwich and gave it my rating, then we get into the juice—The legendary Dolly Parton passed away yesterday at 80-years-old after a brief battle with cancer. May she rest in peace. Then, Garage, a popular Milwaukee bar, is facing backlash after a "No Play List" text message sent to their DJ'...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, we're tackling gym etiquette because y'all be coming in there stank before you even start the workout smh. Then we get into the juice—Texas Roadhouse is facing backlash after their employees are accused of racist conduct towards Black customers from an alleged "white servers" Facebook group. This unverified group supposedly has over 400k members in it and in the g...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I briefly give a weekend recap about a realization I had regarding doing the "inner work," then we get into the juice—Quality Control Co-Founder, Pierre "P" Thomas, is currently recovering after having a heart attack while in Las Vegas amid false reports that he passed away. Then, Serayah announces her split from her now ex-fiancé and father of her child, Joey Bad...

Happy Friday! We made it to another end of the week, so we have to get into the Weekly Squeeze! In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I briefly reflect on my firing anniversary and how I can't believe what a difference a year makes. Then we get into the juice—Donell Jones and Joe had their VERZUZ battle last night and really it was a win for R&B. Then, following Hayden Panettiere's untimely death...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, Happy Belated 19th Birthday to Nolan Wells. It's a shame we still don't have answers or anyone arrested yet for his murder, but continued prayers for the family and to get justice! Then we get into the juice—Detroit's Public School Community District is expanding their "Perfect Attendance Pays" program to now include middle school students. The program gives high...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I'm asking how are we preparing ourselves if something were to go down? Gary, Indiana is going on day 9 of not having power after severe storms came through last week and left 300,000 people with no power. There are also more food recalls being made in the U.S. from eggs, granola, tomato soups, jalapeños, berries, chicken, outshine fruit bars, etc. So these devast...

In today's Brain Squeeze episode, I give an update on my back/neck injury at the gym and why sleep is so important to recovery. Then we get into the juice—Stephen A. Smith took to his Straight Shooters podcast to respond to NABJ's President, Errin Haines, giving him the 'Thumbs Down' Award during the NABJ Conference this year. They claim Stephen A. Smith has "a recurring public pattern of disparag...