IF I LET YOU TELL IT with Mike Sessions

On this episode of IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi are back with another packed episode, starting with Mike discussing his upcoming tour of audio engineering schools and what it could mean for the next chapter of his creative journey. From there, Jodi brings up the very important distinction between being a “cutie patootie” and a “baddie,” leading to a conversation about attractiveness, confid...

This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi are back with a packed episode as they return from Father’s Day and Juneteenth with plenty to catch up on. Mike starts things off by getting into the surprise personalized video he received from Kyla Pratt and why that moment was important. From there, Mike and Jodi break down B2K going against Pretty Ricky in VERZUZ, discussing the show in its enti...

This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi are back with a packed episode, starting with congratulations to the New York Knicks for winning the NBA Championship. Mike and Jodi break down the series, what went right for New York, what went wrong for the Spurs, and how the Finals played out from start to finish. From there, things get a little too real at home as Jodi finds herself held hostag...

This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi are celebrating a special one: Happy Birthday to Boo Baby! The episode kicks off with love for Jodi’s birthday and a conversation about why celebrating birthdays with your mother hits different, especially as life keeps moving and family moments become more important. From there, Mike and Jodi get into some of the new music that dropped, including V...

Happy Black Music Month! This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi are back after taking a week off and recapping their Memorial Day weekend with family, friends, and the kind of real-life reset that makes you realize time is moving fast. From there, they get into Jay-Z’s return at Roots Picnic with an epic freestyle aimed at a lot of people, what he was really saying, why it matters, and w...

This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi get into Memorial Day weekend energy, aging in real time, and why Mike thinks it might be time for a full YN purge after being called “OG” outside. From there, they break down Drake’s much-anticipated ICEMAN album, including the direct shots he took, what landed, what didn’t, and what the project says about where Drake stands after the 2024 beef. Th...

This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi celebrate Mother’s Day by sending love to all the moms out there, both the ones still with us and the ones no longer here. They reflect on the first time they saw their mothers as real people beyond just being “Mom,” leading to a deeper conversation about growing up, perspective, and understanding your parents with adult eyes. Later, they get into s...

This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi get into some of the new music released this week, including Chris Brown’s new record “Fallin” featuring Leon Thomas and Isaiah Rashad’s new album It’s Been Awful. They also answer a Patreon-submitted question: What’s a song that’s too toxic, but too good to stop playing? Later, they have a deeper conversation about whether being low-maintenance is...

This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi kick things off by reflecting on Mike trying something new during the 4/20 episode. They also celebrate Dexter’s Laboratory turning 30, which leads into a nostalgic conversation about the experiences they always wanted to have as kids, but disappeared by the time they became adults. Later, Mike gets into the new music that dropped, including Kehlani...

Happy 4/20! This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, we're kicking things off with a fun conversation about the people they’ve been told they look like and which doppelgängers actually make sense. They also take on a submitted topic about raising kids while constantly being reminded of the things you may have lacked in your own childhood, leading to a deeper conversation about parenting, healing, and se...

This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi kick things off with a conversation about the difference between landscaping in Southern California and Georgia, comparing the look, the upkeep, and the whole vibe that comes with each. From there, they get into the state of today’s R&B and ask the big question: who is really running the genre right now? That leads into a deeper music debate about w...

This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi kick things off by talking about Angel Reese officially becoming part of the Atlanta Dream, before getting into a deeper conversation about change in relationships. When somebody evolves, is the relationship supposed to adjust too, or does that usually mean the connection is coming to an end? From there, Jodi reflects on what it means to navigate mo...

This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike puts a final nail on the J. Cole apology conversation before shifting into a real reflection, did we actually know how to date, or were we just learning on the fly? Jodi brings in an Instagram post that sparks a conversation on what really counts as cheating, leading into a deeper look at boundaries and perception. We also recap the Paradise season finale, a...

This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike kicks things off by breaking down his trip to Phoenix, including a strange airport experience that sets the tone early. From there, we jump back into the 2000s R&B March Madness tournament as more albums get eliminated and the bracket starts getting real competitive. Later in the episode, we dive into a review of Alex Isley's When The City Sleeps, unpacking...

This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, we start with a review of Jack Harlow's new album Monica, which opens the door to a bigger discussion about white artists engaging with Black culture. Later in the episode, we reveal the Round 1 results of the 2000s R&B March Madness bracket, highlighting some of the early surprises and matchups for Round 2. We also take a nostalgic trip back to the first CD we e...

On this episode, the 2000s R&B March Madness submissions are officially live, and Mike breaks down how to prepare, what to expect, and why this era still hits different. Then we get into a full review of The Romantic from Bruno Mars, with craftsmanship vs. authenticity and can something be technically flawless but still leave you questioning who the artist really is? We also dive into GENA’s new a...

On this episode, Mike recaps his first VinylCon experience, the energy, the nostalgia, the psychology of crate-digging, and what owning physical music still means in a streaming world. We reflect on being around people raised like you, and trauma bonding vs. shared values. The “Big Three” gets an MCU breakdown, plus a real conversation about whether J. Cole is actually retiring or just redefining...

Welcome to another episode of the show! This week, we’re talking new music releases, recapping Valentine’s weekend reflections, and reacting to Jill Scott’s new album To Whom This May Concern. We also revisit the art of lying in classic R&B songs, build out a March Madness–style bracket for iconic 2000s R&B albums, and get into a hilarious but honest conversation about experiencing “post-nut clari...

Welcome to another episode of the show! This week, we’re reacting to J. Cole’s new album The Fall-Off and what it means for his legacy, plus we gotta talk about Savannah James having the internet in an uproar after saying she likes the strip club. We also get into self-diagnosis culture vs. people living with real challenges, then zoom out and revisit the Telecommunications Act, and how its ripple...

Welcome to another episode of the show! This week, we’re making our Grammy predictions, breaking down how a healthy relationship can expose weak friendships, and celebrating Moesha hitting its 30-year anniversary. We also tap in with new music we’re listening to, recap the latest VERZUZ event, and give our first impressions on Ari Lennox's new album, Vacancy. Plus, we bring back Name That Song for...

Welcome back to the show after a much needed hiatus. Mike & Jodi detail the transition from California to Georgia, new discoveries of fatherhood, Destin Conrad and Terrace Martin dropped new music, triflin R&B lyrics, the bridge between west coast and southern music, and more! Be sure to subscribe to the Patreon for additional content at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit. You can also follow Mike on Ins...

Welcome to another episode of the show where we recap Episode 133 and things learned from it, one year since Kendrick/Drake, NBA playoffs and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Patreon for additional content at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit. You can also follow Mike on Instagram via: @ifiletyoutellitpod Thank you guys for listening every week and we will see you next week for EPISODE 135! Stay tapped...

Welcome to another episode of the show where we are joined by the engine that keeps things moving, the babies! We get into topics such as: Who is the greatest music artist of all-time, what adults should stop worrying about the most, parenting clean-ups, where was Woody's dad, and more Be sure to subscribe to the Patreon for additional content at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit. You can also follow Mi...

EXPLOSIONS! Welcome to another episode of the show where we are welcomed back after a year and a half hiatus from host Mike Sessions. We get into a very non-transparent discussion of what's been going on, and the new direction of the podcast, including relocation to the Peach State, plus more. Follow Mike and the pod on Instagram via @ifiletyoutellitpod and Patreon: patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit for...

Welcome to another episode of the show where we are joined by actor Bri Hamilton! We get into topics such as the acting journey, hardest and easiest parts of auditioning, the actors strike, working in aviation, working on the set of East New York and more! Thank you guys for listening every single week, but the podcast will be on hold until the new year where we will pick up the rest of Season 7!...