Freedom Cage Podcast

This week Shawn and Kenny wrap up 2024 and celebrate a bit during their 100th episode by getting to know the often imitated but never duplicated FAMU alumni member behind the social media scenes at her alma mater, the Founder & CEO of CC Media & Marketing, LLC – Christina Compere Minor (@ccmediamogul). The FCP crew get a glimpse into the mindset of a multi-talented brand marketer to discuss everyt...

This week Shawn and Kenny got the chance and privilege to take some time from the owner and operator of 'Simply Best Catering', Celebrity Chef Cheryl right before Thanksgiving to ask the tough questions on what support looks like in this current climate, society's conception about women in business, how catering and traveling coincide with regular life, what initiated her community contribution an...

This week Shawn and Kenny took a moment before the extended weekend to discuss how incoming packages should be delivered during this upcoming holiday season, a few oldies but goodies making a comeback on the home entertainment and fashion side of things, Kendrick Lamar dropping a surprise album before the year is out called 'GNX', and Teedra Moses having a doppelganger moment during her Tiny Desk...

This week Shawn and Kenny got a chance to sit down right before the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul boxing spectacle to discuss the pros and cons of seeing Iron Mike almost 60 years old hitting the ring. The FCP crew touch on unauthorized changes on app purchases, the motivational speaker Ryan Leak leaving a lasting impression, walks of shame through hotel lobbies, Trump laying out a proposed path for DE...

This week Shawn and Kenny had a post-election discourse surrounding the recent presidential selection and spoke about their initial overall reactions to the outcome, the current effects of a GOP victory, a few other scenarios that may have swayed the vote and what they will do moving forward. The FCP crew also discussed potential roads that a different name from birth could have led too, Young Thu...

This week Shawn and Kenny drop a bonus episode at the top of the month to highlight the life and accomplishments of Rodolfo Franklin II better known worldwide as DJ Clark Kent who unfortunately passed away. The FCP crew also discuss potential Halloween plans, new flight mandates that will benefit the public from the Dept. of Transportation, Angel Reese and Shaq hitting the weekly news cycle for na...

This week Shawn and Kenny start the month off with a bit of reflection on fatherhood to discuss if they are passing on their bad deeds to their kids but also taking a moment to examine if some of these traits may have been passed onto them from their fathers. The FCP crew also speak on imbalances within the friend group, if cheating up vs. down can affect the outcome of a relationship, taking advi...

This week Shawn and Kenny get to the middle of the month with fall steadily approaching and find out that being right in the relationship means you are wrong unless evidence is provided, when unauthorized bank card notifications can cause panic and how a new film discussing equity within nursing called 'Everybody's Work' is bringing attention to the current metrics through a new lens. The FCP crew...

This week Shawn and Kenny discuss a vast amount of topics at the top of the month from drink safety procedures and etiquette, when holding out from your partner can go wrong, wondering if you still got the juice with the opposite sex, Meek Mill living out his nightmares in real time, the worst place to date in the U.S., more New York officials seeking early retirement, what the most recent SUNY Do...

This week Shawn & Kenny got a chance to speak with a future mogul in the making that's forging a path for others to follow within the investment market. The FCP crew invited Mr. Ramel Lee to the show, who is the founder and managing partner of RD Lee Capital Partners, which is a private equity firm that focuses on providing investors with substantial returns through alternative investments. Throug...

This week Shawn & Kenny highlight a few of September's awareness and cultural recognition events for the month, they remember the life and bright light that Fat Man Scoop left behind, a tandem of 'This Can't Be Real Life' items from the wrong way to travel to demoted police superintendents and unwanted repeat court appearances. The FCP crew also discuss some stand out performances from the Paralym...

This week Shawn & Kenny dropped a bonus episode at the top of the month to continue their Fatherhood Series with a special guest who is not only a Dad but a personal trainer and wellness coach who works out of the Bronx in New York. The FCP crew got a chance to speak with Shaun Vernon better known as 'Shaun V Fitness' who not only contributes to his community in a great way but also knows what it...

  This week Shawn & Kenny go on to wish the summer of 2024 a slow goodbye with a recent family vacation recap, why venues and establishments should allow certain attire when the weather permits, the Democratic National Convention stand outs and rumors that circled this past week, New Jersey transit looking out for passengers leading into Labor Day weekend, New York City Health and Hospitals making...

This week Shawn & Kenny for the middle of the month get some youthful advice on the better Michael Jackson video, how parents can tend to get emotional with each new school year for the kids, listening to vulgar music as an adult, the Kamala Harris and United Latin American Citizens connection ahead of the upcoming presidential debate, hard time and chicken wings being on the same plate, unhappy l...

This week Shawn & Kenny discuss the huge stake in Rocafella Records set to go to auction later this month, New York City's Kips Bay future development woes, Donald Trump joining forces with Adin Ross on stream, the consequences of bringing someone home that the family does not like, retiring all types of sixty-nines across the board, new facial recognition technology within the NFL this season to...

This week Shawn & Kenny talk about the possible backlash of forcing your favorite team on your kid, RD Lee Capital Partners shifting into the hotel investment business, dancehall and reggae legend Vybz Cartel being released from prison, Kamala Harris bringing out Meg the Stallion at a rally in Atlanta, picking a side between your family and your future spouse when it comes to tradition, the latest...

This week Shawn & Kenny talk about the unspoken rules of elevator travel, the amount of etiquette one must possess when the opposite sex is greeting your partner in the streets, the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a presidential rally in Pennsylvania, a SUNY Downstate executive caught embezzling from the hospital, the National Anthem blunder by songstress Ingrid Andress, the FCP crew also...

This week Shawn & Kenny catch up after a busy middle of the month to discuss and shine some light on one of the oldest black owned design and construction businesses located in New York City, whether factions within teams are necessary for success, how quickly a corporate picnic can go wrong, pearly gate decisions, DEI president slander, Bronny getting the job with a possible splash of healthy nep...

This week Shawn & Kenny start the month off by understanding a few key differences between beginner and intermediate when it comes to dance lessons, the double standards for clothing etiquette at the kids pool, when keeping it real can go wrong when you see someone out without their partner, body count not meaning anything but everything at the same time, Covid-19 sick leave coming to an end, the...

This week Shawn & Kenny shifted the needle a bit to drop this special episode on Father's Day to talk about a variety of topics that were discussed throughout their highly anticipated FCP Dad Series that takes place every 3 rd week of the month. The FCP crew peel back more than a few layers to reflect on several topics for what it takes to be a father in modern times. They touch on the stigma of a...

This week Shawn & Kenny got to catch up with the always busy and never not working Coach Redd of Bigger than Basketball just as Summer is getting going and all the events that he is tied too to begin to unfold from the Mayor's Cup 24' for Zayday at the Berry Homes to the Shoot Hoops/Not Guns High School Tournament & then onto The Peace in the Park Festival taking place at Clove Lakes in Staten Isl...

This week Shawn & Kenny do it for the future graduates and the village that supports them by reflecting on their past ceremonies and discussing the big difference between walking the stage being celebrated as a kid vs. looking up onto the stage and cheering on as a parent now. Come lock in with the FCP crew as they also discuss a ton of news that caught their eye this week from Trump being in the...

This week Shawn & Kenny pay some respect to a few women in their lives that mean the world to them by discussing a few fond memories, funny moments and the jewels shared from their mothers over the years as well as a few TV moms that deserve some praise as well. Come lock in with the FCP crew as they also discuss a ton of news that caught their eye this week from the Tom Brady roast, early NBA pla...

This week Shawn & Kenny start the month of May off by highlighting a few moments and various situations that sometimes cannot be avoided and must be faced no matter how weird or awkward the outcome may be. They discuss the downfalls of not having a proper escape plan when fire is the main culprit, Kid Cudi accepting his age in front of a packed crowd, several scenarios concerning the opposite sex...

This week Shawn & Kenny deliver a bonus episode to recap a few items from this past week with the unfortunate passing of Calvin LeBrun better known as DJ Mister Cee, Women's college basketball in the forefront with Dawn Staley's historical dominance being cemented in South Carolina, NBA play-in playoff scenarios, the Wanna Be challenge turning heads on social media, the pros and cons of relationsh...