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Sit down with the New Kids as we talk about the importance of voting on all levels, staying informed at all times and much more! Research article: https://www.afro.com/archives/black-voters-matter-raises-alarms-over-threats-to-voting-rights-ahead-of-2026-midterms-52465047 The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along...

Sit down with the New Kids as we talk about public transportation, specifically the Detroit People Mover and QLine, the importance of public transportation in urban communities, and much more. Research Articles: https://www.thepeoplemover.com/study https://www.apta.com/advocacy/advocacy-resource-center/economic-impact-public-transit/ https://itdp.org/2026/02/17/defining-public-transport-and-its-vi...

Sit down with The New Kids as we discuss decision fatigue, questionable family choices, and much more. Research article: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/decision-fatigue The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our millennial peers, share our journeys, challenge ideas, and push progress with the hopes to...

Sit down with the New Kids as we talk about third spaces, their importance, if they've disappeared, and how society should move forward. Research Article: https://esl.uchicago.edu/2023/11/01/third-places-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important-to-american-culture/ The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with o...

Sit down with The New Kids for episode 2 as we talk about significant events (9/11, COVID, 2008 financial crisis, etc.) that have shaped several generations, the economy, societal behavior, and much more! The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our millennial peers, share our journeys, challenge ideas, and...

Welcome back to the New Kids Podcast! Sit down with the New Kids as we launch Season 9 Episode 1, in this episode, Germaine and Shyriah discuss the new season, harmful myths impacting Black women and society in today's world, and much more! The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our millennial peers, shar...

Content Advisory Sit down with The New Kids as we discuss marijuana in the workplace. The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our millennial peers, share our journeys, challenge ideas, and push progress with the hopes to inspire. Support the New Kids and the New Kids University by visiting IG @ theNewKidsL...

Sit down with The New Kids as we catch up with James Robinson better known as Coach Jamo and catch up on what's new, his love of Basketball and its influences on his everyday life, Stomp the Yard, and much more! The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our millennial peers, share our journeys, challenge ide...

Sit down with the New Kids as we brain dump about the DND feature and availability, media growth and perception throughout the decades, easy bake ovens, and much more! The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our millennial peers, share our journeys, challenge ideas, and push progress with the hopes to insp...

Sit down with the New Kids as we chat with Dr. Charnell Dortch, licensed mental health clinician and certified sex therapist, about today's societal view on marriage, sex, therapy, finding your person, and so much more! The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our millennial peers, share our journeys, chall...

Sit down with The New Kids as we talk about Apathy syndrome and all the things that come with it, featuring Barry, Founder of the Uprising Network The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our millennial peers, share our journeys, challenge ideas, and push progress with the hopes to inspire. Support the New...

Sit down with the New Kids as we chat about the impacts (both positive and negative) of the use of articifial intelligence (AI) in our communities. The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our millennial peers, share our journeys, challenge ideas, and push progress with the hopes to inspire. Support the New...

Sit down with the New Kids as we discuss displacement in communities, signs of gentrification, and all the stops in between. The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our millennial peers, share our journeys, challenge ideas, and push progress with the hopes to inspire. Support the New Kids and the New Kids...

Sit down (and Watch on Youtube!) The New Kids as we chat about the Hereditary traits of racism, all of the other isms, and play "Do you know your Detroit business?" The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our millennial peers, share our journeys, challenge ideas, and push progress with the hopes...

Sit down with the New Kids as we talk about parasocial relationships, extending yourself too far on social media and much more! The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our millennial peers, share our journeys, challenge ideas, and push progress with the hopes to inspire. Support the New Kids and the New Ki...

Welcome back! This season, the New Kids are taking on a new format. Let's dive deep into the world of code switching, why it happens, and the motivation behind it. Dr. Maine and Dr. Shy give you a peek behind the world of I/O Psychology and research methods. Sit down and listen up. The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers....

The New Kids Podcast Season 7 Episode 7 - Smitty Be Chillin' Sit down with The New Kids as we chat with Smittybeliftin, bka Chris, a freelance personal trainer. In this episode, we talk about how/why Smitty became known as Detroit's Spiderman, the best kind of relationships between personal trainers and their clients, fitness trends that need to go away, and more! Smittybeliftin on Instragram and...

The New Kids Podcast Season 7 Episode 6 - Tee Two Times Sit down with the New Kids as we chat with Tee Two Times about being a DJ, vegan cookies, Disney Channel theme songs, and more. The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our millennial peers, share our journeys, challenge ideas, and push progress with t...

The New Kids Podcast New Kids University 201 Minisode Episode 2: Celebrity Expansion Sit down with The New Kids as we talk about celebrities who blur the line between businesses and how it can be successful and not so successful, lessons learned and much more! The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at providing resources and tools to inspire our peers. We, along with our mi...

The New Kids Podcast Season 7 Episode 5 - DJ Kid McFly Sit down with the New Kids as we chat with our friend and DJ Extraordinaire Kid McFly about his 16 years in the DJing game, what he would do outside of DJing, lessons learned, and much more! Also, check out our newest segment, "Do You Know Your Detroit Business?" The New Kids, Germaine and Shyriah, are a millennial duo aimed at provi...

The New Kids Podcast New Kids University 201 Minisode: Episode 1 - Law Roach Sit down with the New Kids as we bring you New Kids University 201! A new semester is starting, and Dr. Maine and Dr. Shy bring you life and career lessons from your favorite celebrities, icons, and influencers! Episode 1 features a look into the lessons from celebrity stylist, Law Roach! The New Kids, Germaine and Shyria...

The New Kids Podcast Season 7 Episode 4 - Tiffany E Brockington, "How to Reach Hillman" Sit down with the New Kids as we chat with Tiffany E. Brockington, curator of "How to Reach Hillman". In this episode, we talk about the original HBCU course for prospective HBCU students, the impact of kids no longer dropping everything and reading (nor hip-rolling), lessons learned, and mu...

The New Kids Podcast Season 7 Episode 3 - Lo, Kwanzaa Me Sit down with The New Kids as we chat with Lo, owner of Kwanzaa Me, Event Curator, Content Creator and Facilitator. During this episode, we talk with Lo about her journey learning about Kwanzaa and starting Kwanzaa Me, celebrating Kwanzaa 365, what the future holds for her and more! Follow Lo @lwestandco and @kwanzaame on IG! The New Kids, G...

The New Kids Podcast Season 7 Episode 2 - Neiko, Neiko's Studio Sit down with the New Kids, and bring your sweet tooth as we chat with Neiko of Neiko's Studios. Neiko has been baking for almost 14 years, and she's sharing her love of pastries with the world! In this episode, we chat about Neiko's journey, challenges with her craft, her favorite customers, and more! The New Kids, Germaine and Shyri...

The New Kids Podcast Season 7, Episode 1 - Denzell Turner, BlackFridays Podcast We're back! Sit down with The New Kids as we kick off Season 7 with a chat with Denzell Turner, the host of BlackFridays Podcast. BlackFridays Podcast focuses on the stories behind Black businesses, and during this episode we talk with Denzell about how this podcast came to be, how he maintains consistency with a weekl...