Mike Sessions

IF I LET YOU TELL IT with Mike Sessions

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IF I LET YOU TELL IT with Mike Sessions is a weekly music and culture podcast where hip-hop, R&B, jazz fusion, and alternative sounds meet real life. Every Monday at 6AM EST, Mike and the homies break down new releases, deep cuts, album craftsmanship, Black cultural moments, and whatever's shaping the timeline, all with dark humor, honesty, and perspective.

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Mike Sessions

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

EPISODE 81: The Next Episode. 20.09.2022

After a 2-month hiatus, the pod is back. Time to shake off the rust for Season 5. Let's get into how the summer went and what to look forward to! Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.

EPISODE 80: The Thought That Counts. (feat. Eddie G) 04.07.2022

The 80th episode as we celebrate the SEASON 4 finale! Hope you guys are having a good holiday weekend 🚀 This episode is loaded with stories, music talk, readings and a lot of catching up on life. Featuring appearances from Jermz (@whatwouldjermzdo) and Ebon Scott (@theflightway), Mike and Eddie discuss old memories, the viral video of a father dropping food off for his son, would you consider you...

EPISODE 79: The Proof Is In The Pudding. (feat. Curtis J. Moore) 27.06.2022

HE-HEEEEEEE Got Professional Photographer and Creative Curtis J. Moore in the building! Listen to us as we go over the ins and outs of the photography industry, the perks of being attractive, a full OMARION VS. MARIO breakdown, the bullshit of Roe vs. Wade being overturned and of course a one-star Yelp review + more. Bonus content from this episode coming to Patreon this Thursday, we got one episo...

EPISODE 78: The Green Circle. 22.06.2022

2 EPISODES LEFT It was a big music weekend, and Mike and Camille get into the important matters at hand. Topics include: INTRO: Aaliyah, "Never Comin' Back" and Dom Kennedy "Gold Alpinas" Finally being added to the close friends and what that mean? How did I get here? Also, Mike gives a quick recap of Fathers Day Weekend before congratulating the Golden State Warriors on their important NBA Champi...

EPISODE 77: The Five Senses. (feat. Cherica Junea) 13.06.2022

And we byke! This episode, Mike has a longtime friend and educator Cherica Junea (@chericajunea) on the pod to go over any and everything. Topics include: INTRO: Kamaiyah - "Play Too Much" 08:21: Who is Cherica? 22:42 - Are you looking forward to the new iOS update with the unsend feature? 28:13 - A man goes off about taking care of his 30 kids 31:41 - What do you consider to be BDE 38:38 - Naw......

EPISODE 76: The Long Way Down. 06.06.2022

Today was an adventure. Let's talk about it! Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.

EPISODE 75: The Back Door. (feat. Rachel Stokes) 24.05.2022

Another great episode (feat. @rayychichi and @brianlakey)! Topics include: INTRO: Faith Evans, "Fallin In Love", Destiny's Child, "Show Me The Way", Mary J. Blige, "I Can Love You" 16:45: S/O all the graduates 20:00: Being the most vulnerable in somebody seeing you at your worst 24:00: Rewinding the clock 33:50: Rachel shares her emotions with seeing her husband being a father 47:57: A funny ass c...

EPISODE 74: The Tap Dancers. (feat. Brian Lakey) 17.05.2022

You know why we're here. Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is here. (feat. @brianlakey). Topics include: INTRO: Soft Torch, "Look Up, Look Down" / Kendrick Lamar, "N95" 1st half: Album breakdown. INTERMISSION: Kadhja Bonet, "Remember The Rain" 01:40:30 - Why did J. Holiday make "Pimp In Me"? 01:48:00 - The womens and Jesse Williams Thank you again for listening to another episode of the pod! Episode 7...

EPISODE 73: The Mama Knows Best. (feat. Britney Gardner) 10.05.2022

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL OF THE MOMMIES OUT THERE! This episode we celebrate the beauty of motherhood and also get into a little trouble, just a little bit. Topics include: INTRO - JAY Z, "Blueprint (Momma Loves Me) / Anthony Hamilton, "Mama Knew Love" / Snoop Dogg, "Beautiful" / Kanye West, "Hey Mama" FIRST HALF - Mike and Britney step into a deep conversation about Britney's overall motherhood...

EPISODE 72: The House Is Burning. (feat. Brian Lakey & Chili) 02.05.2022

Anarchy. More anarchy. (feat. @brianlakey and @iam_chelesa) Topics include: 09:34 - Mike and Camille's experience seeing Dave Chappelle for the first time 15:04 - What's your idea of a great first date 24:44 - How do you feel about calling "dibs" on somebody 37:21 - The biggest lie you've been told 54:19 - INTERMISSION: Kehlani, "wish i never" 58:48 - Morbid thoughts, the worst ways to die 01:08:2...

EPISODE 71: The Fried Bologna. 25.04.2022

King Push is back! And we've finally started watching 90 Day Fiancé. Let's get into it all. Topics include: INTRO - A montage of 20 years of Pusha T music 14:08 - It's Almost Dry is out, quick thoughts 31:45 - Korean BBQ is great... until 36:17 - Kendrick Lamar is back, and TDE is up to something 41:55 - Is the middle finger actually offensive? 50:13 - INTERMISSION: Blxst, "About You" 53:28 - Mike...

EPISODE 70: The Pausiest. (feat. CJ Westley) 20.04.2022

Back at it again, this time with rapper/singer CJ Westley (@cjwestleyyy). Mike needs to get to the bottom of some things on this episode, so check it out! Topics include: INTRO - The Gap Band, "You Dropped A Bomb On Me" and Lucky Daye, "Feels Like" 07:00 - Who is CJ Westley 11:35 - You did what with a co-worker? 16:38 - It's probably not the best to go all out the first time, right? 32:07 - Why ar...

EPISODE 69: The Experience. 12.04.2022

Episode 69, so let's get into sicko mode! Topics include: INTRO - Donell Jones, "You Know That I Love You" & "Shorty (Got Her Eyes On Me)" 12:03 - The podcast is being moved off of Spotify for future episodes 17:27 - What age were you when you had your first 69 experience? 34:38 - How many bodies is too many bodies 56:11 - Keep it a buck, what's the wildest thing you did for d*** or coo****? 01:01...

EPISODE 68: The Lunch Lady. (feat. Tanay Hudson) 04.04.2022

Queens in the building! This episode, Mike is rejoined by longtime supporter of the show -- journalist and licensed therapist, Tanay Hudson to talk everything! Topics include: INTRO - Teddy Pendergrass, "Close The Door" / Ashanti, "Baby" 12:16 - Review of Netflix's new show, "Worst Roommate Ever" 22:13 - Mike brings up a viral tweet, in which a woman complains about packing a man a lunch if she wo...

EPISODE 67: The Super Trick. (feat. M-16 The Great) 29.03.2022

Today's episode, we have Hip Hop artist M-16 The Great from the Inland Empire on the show to talk all things music, tricking, fatherhood and more! And Mike's dad also got some bars for him lol Topics include: INTRO - Buddy, "Hoochie Mama" / Latto, "777 Part 2" 06:34 - Who is M-16? 13:20 - Mike pulls up Urban Dictionary to read off the definition of M-16's first name 19:00 - Having sex for a place...

EPISODE 66: The Blame Game. (feat. Jessica Gaddy Brown) 24.03.2022

Mike's final episode from San Bernardino! With none other than the owner of @nianoire, licensed physical therapist and mental health specialist, Jessica Gaddy Brown (@jessicagaddybrown)! We get into a lot, a lot so let's pod. Topics include: INTRO: Next, "Too Close" / Maxwell, "Ascension" 11:55 - Does being on academic probation build character? 14:29 - The Sunshine Protection Act, and what does t...

EPISODE 65: The Distribution Center. (feat. Cam Gnarly) 15.03.2022

On this episode, we get a visit from the legendary IE artist and visionary, Cam Gnarly! We get into all things music and experiences being from San Bernardino. Topics include: INTRO - Mike Dimes, "Paparazzi" 08:15 - Who is Cam Gnarly? 12:38 - The process of relocating from LA to the IE 28:00 - Ryan Coogler and Bank of America 34:54 - The condom merchant 42:03 - IE Memories 46:56 - INTERMISSION, Ca...

EPISODE 64: The Twin Flame. (feat. Jamie Clarke) 15.03.2022

On this episode, Camille and Mike connect with entrepreneur, tarot card reader and Lifestyle Coach Jamie Clarke! We also celebrate 20 years of Brandy's Full Moon album. Topics include: INTRO: Brandy, "What About Us" 13:30 - Euphoria's season finale and dating someone your friend used to date 32:04 - Soul mates vs. Twin Flames 46:39 - Nature vs. Nuture 58:50 - Mike, The Fixer INTERMISSION: Brandy,...

EPISODE 63: The Massage Therapist. (feat. Ahmael Balraj) 01.03.2022

An episode for the books! Thanks to Rae & Kayla for also joining us on the pod, this was awesome. Topics include: INTRO: Lil Wayne - "A Milli" 11:34: Ahmael & Mike share one funny ass story about each other 25:58: Introducing a new segment, Mike reads a one-star Yelp review for the first time about a restaurant 32:41: Ahmael's experience with a massage therapist 38:28: What's your favorite part ab...

EPISODE 62: The Man Brain. (feat. Dom Beale) 21.02.2022

On this episode, Mike is joined by longtime friend, reoccurring guest and fellow podcaster, Dom Beale! And there's a lot of shit to get into: [SHOW NOTES] INTRO: BlocBoy JB x Drake, "Look Alive" 02:25: Happy Birthday to Dom! 04:21: Happy #BHM, but can we stop doing the Black Happy Birthday song? 10:46: Mike wants better sleepwear for men 25:30: Let's discuss Kanye West's "jeen-yuhs" documentary so...

EPISODE 61: The Love Train. 14.02.2022

Welcome to Season 4 of the IF I LET YOU TELL IT podcast! On this special Valentines Day special, Mike and Camille catches the audience up on things since the conclusion of Season 3, including Mike's new endeavors. Time stamps: INTRO: Jazmine Sullivan, "Tragic" and Con Funk Shun, "Love's Train" 16:00 - Mike calls Dominic "Nerd" McDonald to elaborate on a recent controversial post he put on Instagra...

BONUS EPISODE: The Awkward Situation. 10.02.2022

On this pre-season episode, we celebrate 25 years of Erykah Badu's debut record, BADUIZM, which was released February 11, 1997. Let's go back to some of the classic sounds that helped define the record, influence next generations and start the beginning of an era. Let's also talk about "Next Lifetime", because we have to finally acknowledge Erykah was on some bullshit. See you guys for the season...

EPISODE 60: The Future. 30.11.2021

SEASON FINALE. See you guys in 2022, until next time. INTRO: JMSN - "Don’t Make Me Change" / DeBarge, "I Like It" 07:04 - THANK YOU 10:20 - The Downward Spiral 20:55 - INTERMISSION: Summer Walker, “Circus” 24:37 - Thoughts on Insecure this season? 27:50 - Recap of Mike & Camille's visit to the New Rory & Mal show, meeting Elliott Wilson 39:50 - Keeping things positive 42:53 - Patreon update for th...

EPISODE 59: The Alley Cat. (feat. Aundre & Amber Jordan) 30.11.2021

My brother and his wife came to town for the pod! Let's get personal... kind of. Topics include: 09:12 - What would you say being raised by primarily women has done to you? 22:43 - When was the last time we actually fought? 35:36 - A recap on an important conversation Mike experienced 50:31 - INTERMISSION: Ludacris, "Slap" 55:47 - What's beef? 01:09:27 - The "$140 In The Alley" story 01:17:54 - Wh...

EPISODE 58: The Delivery Man. (feat. Chris Jones) 23.11.2021

(Recorded November 16) One of two back-to-back episodes after missing last week! Let's get into some shit... Topics include: INTRO: Truth Hurts, "Addictive" 11:50: So Mike got chased by a dog... 16:10: How Chris found out he was a new father 22:45: Kendrick Lamar at the Day N Vegas festival 25:25: What do you expect for yourself going forward? 47:15: INTERMISSION: Ginuwine, "No. 1 Fan" 54:55: Funn...

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