15 Good Minutes

Lets Talk About Mental Health! Please visit the National Alliance of Mental Health, at:  https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month There are endless resources available to us all.  Please don't think you're in this alone.  Go to the site.  Please.

Today, we're discussing a little bit of everything, including ... poop discipline.  Check it out!

Michael B. Jordan has a new movie out on Amazon Prime:  Without Remorse.  We offer up our opinion (not of the movie - but of MBJ in the movie).  Also, how deep are Jay-Z's lyrics -- and, does he have any lyrics that he regrets?

In our monthly open-mic show, we talk about nothing and everything.  Payday discipline.  The Silver Diner "we need to eat now" emergency.  A visit to NYC.  Use of the N-Word.  Peloton Century Mark Celebration, and other topics.  Join us, won't you?

This week, the verdicts for the murder of George Floyd were announced.  Accountability. Lets talk about it.

Todays conversation centers around a U.S. based reality TV show which focuses on the lives of active polygamists.

Today we're discussing whether or not 'cheating respectfully' is a thing -- or; just another way of describing an 'open relationship'.  

Today we're talking about a couple of hot-button topics straight off the news wire.

Today, we're instituting a new feature.  For the last show of each month, it's straight open mic night.  No script.  No topic.  Just whatever is on the minds of the hosts at the time.  Here we go ...

A parent has what he thinks is a private conversation between him and his adult son -- but the son is secretly recording it -- and not all of it.  The parent -- Kirk Franklin, Award-Winning Gospel Singer, has received some flack because of the language he used in that conversation.  Want to know what we think about that?  Give a listen ...

With the announcement today, that Maryland has joined other states in relaxing their group gathering and social distancing requirements, we ask the question - is it too soon?  If a state is allowing up to 50% attendance at stadiums, but hasn't inoculated 50% of the population against Covid-19,  are they putting citizens at risk ... again?  We'd love to get your feedback on it. Kirk'...

How are gender roles today different from previous generations?  Is it important for you to establish gender roles?  What determines who who has which responsibilities?  Our thoughts ...

To celebrate all the wonderful people and events who personify Black Greatness in our history, today we connect with one of our listeners, Bill from the Bx, for a game a Black Jeopardy.  To say that one of our teammates is a bit competitive would be a huge understatement.  Listen in!  And, when you're ready to play the game, you can find it online at:  https://jeopardylabs.com/...

On this episode we're talking about the movie "Malcom & Marie".  Have you seen it?  Did you enjoy it?  If so, why -- if not, why not?  Weigh in on either of our social media platforms and let us know!

With Valentine's day this weekend, we discuss whether or not it merits 'holiday' status, and -- do you celebrate it?

In the wake of the Chloe Bailey Internet backlash story, we talk about whether or not Black women are routinely body shamed -- and, who's doing it?  Are women hating on other women - or, is it due to a misogynistic culture?  Here's a hint - we have difference of opinion.  Your Thoughts? 

Today we discuss the 5 Love Languages, as detailed in the book of the same title, by Gary Chapman. https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-Lasts/dp/080241270X which was originally published in 1992. What's your love language -- with regard to what you like, and what you don't?  And, are you in tune with your partner's love language?

What happens when you're interested in striking a relationship w/someone, but that someone isn't interested in you; they're interested in your friend?  Do you give a nod of approval?  Do you sulk?  Do you feel slighted?  Are there rules, codes, and assumptions that need tending to?  Let's talk about it.

Today we debate a line of thinking which was presented by someone on Twitter, who presents his opinions as his own.  In particular - we talk about whether or not being a strong, independent, successful woman is frowned upon by men.   You can catch the original Twitter thread at: https://twitter.com/Shadaya_Knight/status/1344412043907051522  

Trump supporters/extremists/domestic terrorists easily took over the United States Capitol, this past Wednesday.  We have some thoughts on it.

We're back and better than ever -- Season Four is here!  Happy New Year!

The Vaccine is here.  There are pros/cons about taking it - but there are also facts, rumors, guesses, and inaccurate information on the wire.  Here's the officially link from the CDC (facts) about the Covid19 Vaccine:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits/facts.html  Are you educated on the facts?  If so - will you take the vaccine?

Kevin Samuels has a video on YT called "You're Average At Best".  On today's episode, we weigh in with our thoughts.  Have you seen it -- and, if so; your thoughts? 

On today's episode we weigh on on the fight that wasn't; and why people Twerk in the places they do.  Should there be rules; protocols; expectations?

Today we're talking about the recent reunion show with the cast of The Fresh Prince of Belair.  Was the original show one you watched - and if so, what was your favorite episode?