The Basics of Boyhood

In episode #10 we discuss being an ARTIST! The final chapter in our debut season takes Isaiah and Dr. Imani to the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, LA. Their film, UMAMA, was selected to premiere in the Essence Film Festival! They interview veteran film and video director, J. Kevin Swain about how he started in the entertainment industry and what is was like to interview icons such as A...

In episode #9 we're talking all things sports and what it really takes to become and athlete and a good teammate. We're joined by Isaiah's soccer mate, Henry and his Dad, Jason. With the 2024 summer Olympics in Paris on the horizon, what does it take to compete with the best in the world? Is there a difference between being an athlete and someone who plays sports? How can kids push the...

In episode #8 we discuss ACTIVISM and how young people have been at the forefront of every major liberation movement in history. On June 16, 1976, Black South African students in Soweto protested against Apartheid. Almost 50 years later, students around the world are still protesting against injustice, segregation and genocide. We are joined by good friends, Zaid and Ali, Jordanian-Palestinian Ame...

It's episode #7 and we got JOKES!!! Isaiah & Dr. Imani discuss LAUGHTER and the joy that comes from the act of laughing. Here we get funny and explore the history of jokes, comedy and how children’s humor develops. We are joined by Leon Scott, a DC-based comedian and television writer who has dedicated his creativity to making people laugh. What is comedy? How do we define humor? What happ...

In episode #6, Isaiah & Dr. Imani discuss GIVING through the lens of money and finances. They explore the concept spending, saving and sharing wealth with financial expert, Chis Browning. Chris Browning is the creator and host of the award-winning, short-form podcast Popcorn Finance & the call in money advice show This is Awkward . Chris began producing podcasts in 2017 when he created Pop...

In episode #5, we get really get down to the nitty gritty! As the elders say, "Hygiene is next to Godliness". In this episode Isaiah & Dr. Imani discuss GROOMING as the necessary step for proper growth and development. How can young boys begin to take ownership of their personal hygiene as they mature and their bodies start to change? Isaiah & Dr. Imani are joined by a special gu...

In episode #4 Isaiah and Dr. Imani discuss GRIEF. In less than a year, Dr. Imani’s Grandfather, Mother and Grandmother all died within months of each other. Through their own healing and quests for hope and happiness, they have been able to move from paralyzing pain to finding their purpose. They are joined by Dr. Allen E. Lipscomb, an Associate Professor of psychology and the Director of the Mino...

In episode #3 Isaiah & Dr. Imani discuss COMMUNITY, as the backbone of societies and cornerstone of collective villages. They are joined by Summer Clayton, a digital creator also known as "Your Proud Dad" on TikTok (and "OfficialYourProudDad" on Instagram). He posts self-help, and motivational content from the perspective of a Dad on social media! His content spans topics l...

In episode #2, Isaiah & Dr. Imani discuss CHARACTER. What does it mean? How do we build our character? What does the word integrity mean? How can we build good habits to strengthen our character? They are joined by Brad Scott , the creator and host of the weekly reading group, " Night Night: Bedtime Stories by Black Men". Brad has dedicated his life to public service and has a wide s...

This introduction episode #1 introduces Dr. Imani & Isaiah and celebrates their unique culture. Dr. Imani is African American and Isaiah is African American and South African, specifically Zulu. How does Dr. Imani teach Isaiah about his South African roots as a single mom? How does Isaiah view his dual identity and connect with his Zulu culture?

Get to know Isaiah & Dr. Imani!