John X

Born In Trouble

Society EN ↓ 188 episodes

People say change starts with a conversation, but are we having the right ones? From the mysteries of the music industry to the often misunderstood concept of sex, race and cultures. "Meet us at the intersection of technology, entertainment, music, relationships and everything thought-provoking dialogue should be!. Dive deep into the realities of being Born in Trouble!

Author

John X

Category

Society

Podcast website

bornintrouble.fireside.fm

Latest episode

May 13, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 38: George Floyd. For your sins... 28.05.2021

Host John X along with Rob, Grant, and Gene welcome Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis to discuss social action in the midst of George Floyd's martyrdom. Solutions. Suggestions. Action and inaction. Where does coalition building begin?

Episode 37: 3rd World and 1st Class MC's 25.05.2021

This edited Bonus Tuesday Talk is the beginning of Thursday's aborted Podcast featuring Grant L and myself discussing amongst other things Modern Dating Problems(your problems). Basketball Player Perceptions. And our lived Mack Experience. Too good to throw away.

Episode 36: Candid Covid 21.05.2021

Host John X and Rob B welcome Winston M. Medical Nurse who was involved in running a Covid ward as well as a deep diver of alternate views and what some call Conspiracies. Why there is good reason to pause and ask questions. Make informed decisions because what about you?

Episode 35: Teaching Truth To Power. 19.05.2021

Dr. Kimye Neru Dennis. Sociologist, Author, and Diversity trainer joins Host John X for a honest one-on-one conversation about her experiences teaching Diversity training to Police, Private and public educational institutions. Speaking truth to power. Defunding the police. Religion and social structures of learning in the Black community! Is the accepted agenda and narrative your own? Listen to Bo...

Episode 34: A Lady Walks Into a Bar 14.05.2021

Host John X welcomes long time friend of the show Melissa M to the discussion as our 1st Female co-panelist! Will she regret it as much as vaccine takers or holdouts will? Do we need to take sides in the Middle East and will BBQ's be banned? Listen as we laugh through it all!

Episode 33: 12 07.05.2021

The Good. The Bad. And the honest. Asian hate vs. African American hate. Which is more valuable? How are Bills passed and why did Blacks vote for Trump? Born in Trouble takes on the issues you won't dare discuss again after Cinco De Mayo.

Episode 32: Uncle Timmy's Cabin 30.04.2021

Race? Politics? Sexual Identity? And laughs? We have it all from Caitlyn to Come ups!

Episode 31: Guerilla 27.04.2021

The reasone that we're here

Episode 30: And Another One! 23.04.2021

At the moment Chauvin was being convicted in a court of law. 16 year old Ma'khia Bryant was losing her life. When can we collectively get this right?

Episode 29: Free Market Fascism. 16.04.2021

Free Markets behave differently than ours. But Fascist ones? We are right on target! The Hypocrisy of those that are sure. For good reason!

Episode 28: What about Cannabis 13.04.2021

Medical, Financial, Personal. All roads lead to legalization as a solution. So why are people making it a Problem?

Episode 27: Proper Improper Conversation 09.04.2021

Pushing forward. A working man's angle on the Asian attack in NYC. What is your level of "tolerance" of others and why do you have a level of "tolerance" for others. And of course. Jokes?

Episode 26: crazy-people-stuff 02.04.2021

The trial is hard to watch but is putting different cultures on trial the new path to get your way? Did Chauvin kill a co-worker? Crazy people attack Asian women but, why? .Being Deshaun Watson. Are we missing something?

Episode 25: life-is-like-a-bidet 26.03.2021

Internet love gurus. Are they helping you or themselves to get off? And Red pill, Blue Pill or New pill? What makes the most sense as my panel gets at me again! The bad jokes stop? after the 1st chapter.

Episode 24: for-your-consideration 19.03.2021

The four of us discuss the ridiculous nature of Public Opinion. Popular culture and how we fix it.

Episode 23: Race Pt. II 14.03.2021

Friday's Conversation continues abt how Race is used against us. The perceptions we buy into. And Everything else!

Episode 22: All About Race Pt 1 12.03.2021

Race is a part of everything we do but today? We discuss it directly as only we do. With insight and humor. Part II this weekend!

Episode 21: Just the Facts 05.03.2021

Making mistakes and living up to them!

Episode 20: Keeping Up with the Isms! 01.03.2021

Season 2! All about the ism's! Rob, Grant, and Winston talk the Pursuit of Happiness and the Rules of the Road! Happy Birthday Mom!

Episode 19: We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident 26.02.2021

Truth is often redefined as Conspiracy to protect a version of reality. This episode focuses on facts that shake Reality. From Presidental murder plots to vaccines.

Episode 18: Free Lunch and Free Thought 22.02.2021

The impact of Free Lunch program is undeniable. But was there more in the message we all missed? Discussing "Judas and the Black Messiah". The messages about American Justice and inclusion and how far we have All Americans come while standing in place. 1st on Spreaker!

Episode 17: Rushed Episode 19.02.2021

Host John X and Rob B and guests Grant L.  and Gene H get at a number of topical conversations from Radio to the Deion Sanders and Jackson State's bold challenge to the NCAA!  

Episode 16: Politics for President's Day 15.02.2021

Holiday Bonus Episode!  Host John X and Rob B welcome new guest Mankwasi H to the Podcast to discuss views on the Presidential Trial we witnessed.  Religion and the moral parallels between the two!

Episode 15: Participation in Adaptation 12.02.2021

Host John X and Rob Brooks welcome guests Gene H and Grant L for a healthy conversation about systems we are exposed and participate in America.  Do we become better or worse versions of our oppressors?  And how can we be helpful in assisting the next...

Episode 14: F is for FRIDAY! 05.02.2021

Host John X and Rob B welcome back W. Orlando Walters!  Native New Yorker and Investment Advisor Savant!  This is a long one broken into two segments.    Our 1st Friday Podcast where F is the word!  All topics and sentiments reflect words that begin...

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