Grumpy Wizdom

In this final episode of Season 1, Talib Jasir delivers a reflective testimony. From UPS trucks to purple pimp suits, from church cornerstones to Afros & Audio, Talib walks us through the moments that shaped him and the message that now grounds his life: fulfillment is the point. He shares raw truths about hitting emotional walls, wrestling with self-worth, redefining success on his own terms and...

"Life is the longest experience we'll ever have." What if we've never missed anything we thought we missed? What if every moment, every breath, every decision is part of the journey? In Episode 10, Talib Jasir steps fully into his role as an autoethnographer, examining his lived experience against socialized truths and inherited beliefs. He calls out the myth of missing the boat, questions the pre...

They say the only constant in life is change—but that's never been the whole truth. The only constant in your life is you . In this episode, Talib Jasir returns to the mic with grounded clarity, unpacking the lifelong work of choosing yourself. Through raw reflections from therapy, hard lessons in presence, and the quiet strength of emotional accountability, Talib speaks on the necessity of defini...

What does it mean to claim yourself as a creative? In this episode, Talib Jasir breaks down the myth that creativity is only for artists or those with formal training. He takes us into his personal archive—from childhood rap crews and wack lyrics to coaching creative entrepreneurs, parenting young artists, and producing layered sonic worlds with Grumpy Wizdom. This one's a meditation and a mirror....

In this raw and reflective episode of Grumpy Wizdom , Talib Jasir walks us through his personal history of protest. From high school to New York City street, each story becomes a time capsule of resistance. With conviction and clarity, Talib revisits early moments—his first silent protest, discovering Nation of Islam's newspaper The Final Call , and the energy of D.C.'s political awakenings. He sh...

Against All Odds: The Pool Game That Changed My Mind  In this episode of  Grumpy Wizdom , Talib Jasir shares a vivid memory from his early New York days—facing off with a pool shark in a downtown bar. What starts as a casual night out becomes a soulful metaphor for life, doubt, and reclaiming power. Talib takes us through the tension of the game, the psychological weight he carried at the time, an...

In this episode of Grumpy Wizdom, Talib Jasir steps into the heat—literally and figuratively—to reflect on a life lived for others. From the sweat-soaked platforms of Fulton Street to the internal interrogation sparked by a single voice asking, "Why are we doing this?", Talib walks us through the moment he began reclaiming his freedom. He doesn't just talk belonging—he deconstructs it. What does i...

What would it take for you to finally say: enough? In this raw and revelatory episode of Grumpy Wizdom , host Talib Jasir steps into a pivotal moment—when grief, reflection, and truth cracked open a path to liberation. What begins as an ordinary workday becomes a defining shift, one that challenges him to risk familiarity for freedom. This isn't a how-to. It's a meditation on what risk actually co...

The Hero's Journey: Talib Jasir's Path to Self-Realization and Empowerment In the final episode of the 'Becoming' series, Talib Jasir shares his personal hero's journey, which began in 2015. Talib recounts his struggles with self-worth, trauma, and the breakdowns in his career and relationships. Throughout the episode, he discusses his transformative journey towards becoming a certified life coach...

Episode 2: Creating The Fussings and Building Afros & Audio What happens when you stop waiting and just start? Talib Jasir shares how a 90-day challenge sparked the creation of his first audio drama, The Fussings , and how that single leap shaped what would become the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival. From self-doubt to community wins, this episode captures the messy, magic-filled journey of creatin...

The Essence of Community: A Journey to Becoming In the first episode of Grumpy Wizdom , Talib Jasir, podcast producer, author, and founder of the first podcast conference for Black creatives reflects on what it truly means to  become . He shares a vivid story from his early years growing up with his great-grandmother in rural Maryland. A black snake. A swing set. A sound that summoned the village....

Ayo—have you ever lived through something that cracked you open and made you wiser on the other side? That's what Grumpy Wizdom is built on. In this trailer, host Talib Jasir invites you into a show where stories are shared, scars become scripture, and real ones speak truth that can move people forward. Each episode is "On" something— On Becoming. On Catalysts. On Intention. On Showing Up Anyway....

This is Grumpy Wizdom —a podcast On Becoming. On Intention. On Love. On Survival. On Words. Hosted by Talib Jasir, this show blends storytelling, philosophy, and poetic reflection into an experience that isn't meant to be just heard—but felt. Each episode is "On" something, because we're all working through something—a loop, a lesson, a life transition, or a breakthrough trying to break through. T...