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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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

EPISODE 57: The Dakotas. (feat. Tune, Taylor Cole, Rae and Camille) 10.11.2021

If we let the women tell it! Originally a 3.5 hour conversation before the edits. Let's get some perspectives going. Topics include: 02:17 - Tune starts the podcast 16:19 - How do you know if you are a good b*tch 19:31 - Are dudes as dumb as they portray themselves to be 30:42 - Are the Dakotas a real place? 33:31 - What does depression look like? 43:42 - Seeing the God within us 45:00 - #HELPHARL...

EPISODE 56: The Pod Piper. (feat. Brian Lakey) 02.11.2021

Extremely chaotic. INTRO: Big Sean, "Fourth Quarter Freestyle", "Chaos" Topics include: 07:34 - Introducing the IE Legend, Brian Lakey 11:25 - Happy 10-Year Sigmaversary to Tyler, Terrell and myself 17:38 - The backstory of Mike and Brian 28:52 - The AKAs are upset about Amanda Seals 49:35 - INTERMISSION: Reggie Becton, "Issues" 53:37 - On a first date, do you go to the movies before the restauran...

EPISODE 55: The Sneaky Link. (feat. Dom Beale) 26.10.2021

An episode for the books! INTRO: Mary J. Blige - "Back 2 Life" / Drake - "Nonstop" Topics include: 11:58: Insecure is back, but let's talk about it 26:29: The process of being #girldads 38:09: Men apologizing extensively 44:35: Feeling overworked and finding ways around it INTERMISSION: Little Simz & Cleo Sol - "Woman" 58:30: What to expect from the Super Bowl performance 01:06:39: Critical Race T...

EPISODE 54: The Deal Breaker. (feat. Markita) 19.10.2021

A lot of catching up, and a lot of figuring out! Topics include: INTRO: Joyce Wrice - "Chandler" 08:38 - How Mike & Markita met 21:09 - The process of being a business owner 29:00 - If you could talk to your younger self, what would you say 33:52 - Let's talk about the vaccine mandates INTERMISSION: Keyshia Cole & Nas - "Oh Oh Yeah Yeah" 46:55 - What red flags do you pay attention to 56:29 - Being...

EPISODE 53: The Wild Side. (feat. Mel) 11.10.2021

This episode is sponsored by Cazadores tequila. Really, but not really. This was fun. Let's pod! INTRO: Normani & Cardi B, "Wild Side" Topics include: 05:57 - Mel breaks down the beauty of motherhood 12:39 - When are you actually broken up? 23:35 - The process of going to therapy 36:37 - Breaking generational curses INTERMISSION: Cleo Sol, "Sideways" 49:46 - Dig deeper into the hoe phase 57:40 - A...

EPISODE 52: The Sister-Cousin. (feat. Ralph) 04.10.2021

Never have I ever had a conversation for the first time with someone on the show. But here we are, and the shit was madd entertaining. The first half of the show is for the wisdom, the second half is for the fuckery, so let's get to it! INTRO: Tha Dogg Pound, "What Would U Do" Topics include: 06:05 - Does a person's first name matter in dating someone? 11:47 - With a combination of 5 kids total, w...

EPISODE 51: The Serial Dater. (feat. Curtis Jones) 28.09.2021

Back in rare form! Topics include: INTRO: BLK ODYSSY - "Drinking Good" 09:10 - What's your beef with Rory? 12:27 - Finally get to have a conversation about Drake and Certified Lover Boy 28:47 - Are you a serial dater? 42:30 - When do women shit???? 46:19 - What's your favorite part about being a father? INTERMISSION: Playa, "Together" 01:01:30 - Letting your girl practice makeup on you 01:12:13 -...

EPISODE 50: The Burn Out. 21.09.2021

50 episodes is amazing. Lemme talk to y'all. 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 49: The Quarantine Party. (feat. Camille) 13.09.2021

Feeling better. Ready to pod, safely of course. Special Guest: @millmonroe_ Topics include: (08:13) - Our process of battling COVID (21:09) - Thank you @theregoesjaz (22:09) - Dealing with food deliveries during COVID (26:39) - Mike revisits marriage-last name conversation after doing lineage research (34:00) - Mom gets on the phone INTERMISSION: Anthony Hamilton, "Since I Seen't You" (45:00) - Ke...

EPISODE 48: The Bigger Picture. (feat. The Grind Podcast) 10.09.2021

(Recorded September 1, 2021) Special Guests: @king_jones___ and @tankxleydesigns aka @thegrindpodcast1 Topics include: (09:09) - The beginning of The Grind Podcast (13:38) - Relating on the ups and downs of doing something like a podcast (27:42) - Is all toxicity, bad toxicity part one (37:04) - When is the right time to post a significant other on social media (44:20) - Let's really talk about br...

EPISODE 47: The Recipe. (feat. Yan) 30.08.2021

What does it feel like? Topics include: (16:25) - Being real with yourself (25:22) - Mike is slim thick (27:05) - REDACTED, story available only on Patreon (32:55) - The process of being a poet (40:23) - You should never look for love (44:44) - What part of you do you wish to carry with you forever (53:08) - Checking to see if a couple deleted their pics on Instagram (57:39) - Do you want any of y...

EPISODE 46: The Bill Collector. (feat. Marcus) 24.08.2021

Let's talk about it! Topics include: 09:26 - Stay off them damn crates 11:37 - Let's revisit the vaccination conversation 24:24 - Splitting the bills 49:07 - The ninety day rule gets revisited 56:11 - INTERMISSION: Kendrick Lamar, "Feel" 01:00:32 - Kendrick Lamar is releasing his final TDE album 01:23:18 - Support Black-Owned Businesses - @garnersgarden and @godfleaux AND MORE! Remember to subscri...

EPISODE 45: The Man's Man. (feat. Antonio Devon Johnson & Tanay) 16.08.2021

Celebrating the ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the podcast! Thank you guys for rockin with the homies this long, Still more to come. Let's just appreciate the gems in this episode as a family. Subscribe to the Patreon at www.patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit youbishyou Special Guests: (IG/ @adevonjohnson) and (IG/ @tanay.elyse) (01:57:05) Support Black-Owned Businesses: @soundslikerae, @okiyefashades, @tonedef...

PATREON SNIPPET: Baby Boy 20th Anniversary Breakdown 12.08.2021

Straight from the floor of Episode 44, here's a snippet of the hilarious Baby Boy breakdown. Part of the Bucko & Sick Negro tier. Subscribe to our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit for additional content throughout the week that isn't included with the regular episodes! Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video v...

EPISODE 44: The Tattoo Parlor. (feat. Tanay) 09.08.2021

We got Queens, NY in the building for this special episode! Definitely going to be a fan favorite. On this week's episode: INTRO: 50 Cent, "Back Down" / The LOX, "Money, Power, Respect" 05:05 - Happy Birthday Brotha D 09:04 - We ask our guest the differences between the east coast and west coast 14:18 - The LOX vs. Dipset in last week's Verzuz battle 23:14 - Jennifer Hudson wants a battle with Fan...

EPISODE 43: The Math Magician. (feat. Qua) 02.08.2021

On this week's episode: INTRO - Isaiah Rashad, "From The Garden" 10:33 - Apple Bottom jeans has made a comeback, in a way you would never expect 14:33 - Free & reduced meals at school 18:16 - What really defines a "pick me" person these days? 27:20 - Aren't all relationships in some form, settling? 42:12 - The toe sucking conversation makes a return 44:51 - The thought process behind being a couga...

EPISODE 42: The Foot Thumb. 26.07.2021

When the tequila's in the system, this is what comes of the pod... RIP to our loved ones. Be sure to subscribe to our Patreon page for additional content from the show throughout the week! We would love to have you. Topics include: We have to talk about Joe and his infatuation with women that are taken (09:40), men acting different with their women around their homeboys (16:40), the first time Mik...

EPISODE 41: The Toy Box. 19.07.2021

Welcome to SEASON 3! With an episode that's sure to put us back on the cancelled list! #Teehee -- Today on the pod, we discuss: RIP Biz Markie (02:24), Happy Birthday Terrell! [IG/ @_iwin_] (02:57), congratulations to Jason (@jayymello) and Sydney (@sydnicwill) on their union, catching up on what's been happening during the break (04:15), the podcast is officially on Patreon with exclusive and bon...

BONUS EPISODE: The Harlem Shake. 28.06.2021

Hey Guys! #Teehee. Checking in real quick to discuss Bow Wow vs. Soulja Boy's Verzuz battle. And Lil Romeo Miller from New Orleans. Exciting things coming. Keep holding it down, see you in July. 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/ifiletyo...

EPISODE 40: The Finale. (feat. Camille, Tyler & Erika) 08.06.2021

SEASON FINALE -- Thank you Brotha D (03:48), thank you to everybody (06:52), favorite moments of Season 2 (14:38), Tyler giving flowers (23:24), Pops calls in (25:07), Henny Z calls in (33:00), would you prefer your man to be waxed?? (40:51), NELIO (45:21), look at us giving on-air readings (01:03:20), Beezy calls in (01:15:49), Dani calls in (01:22:16), Kayla calls in (01:53:58) and fucking more!...

EPISODE 39: The Window Buster. 03.06.2021

Just poppin in real quick after the holiday -- Happy Birthday Camille (05:45), the wedding was fucking lit! (09:51), Brotha D returns from New Orleans (12:09), Bow Wow and Soulja Boy are back at it again (17:45), you just busting windows out cars? (28:13), "Have a good day... if you want to" (31:44), you are JUST the father (50:32) and more! SEASON FINALE next week. Support Black-Owned Businesses:...

EPISODE 38: The Candy Shop. 24.05.2021

A special day. Topics include: Happy Sigmaversary to Spring 09 (03:33), RIP Paul Mooney (08:18), is LeBron the most dramatic player in the NBA? (09:42), [redacted] (16:04), 50 Cent is a sick negro (20:44), would you get clear polish during a manicure (28:37), FREAKNIK (37:10), let's have an honest convo about roles in a relationship (45:34), dating someone with deep mental health issues (01:07:45)...

EPISODE 37: The Bathroom Sink. (feat. Richard Blacksher & Jermz) 17.05.2021

Packed house. Topics include: Let's talk about J. Cole (08:47), the emojis niggas leave under pictures (20:36), Mike was criss-cross apple sauce? (30:58), THANK YOU to the Joe Budden Podcast crew for the inspiration (34:04), Black men talking (41:41), sensitivity levels of Black men & Black women (55:44), I want a cut from her OnlyFans (01:18:18), the nastiest convo on this podcast ever (01:34:05)...

EPISODE 36: The Muthafathas. 10.05.2021

Happy Mothers Day! Topics include: Mike is meeting the parents (10:40), preparing for SWV vs. Xscape (17:50), what's a drug you've never done but wouldn't mind trying (25:28), Mike's new Thursday series (31:59), let's talk about Stomp The Yard (38:49) and more! (01:05:27) Support Black-Owned Businesses: @perfektionistevents and @tieshawilliamsartistry Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram...

EPISODE 35: The HDMI Cord. 04.05.2021

Back on our bullshit. Topics include: Congratulations to Britney & Robert on first-born (03:22), Mike is starting a cleanse (06:07), thoughts on someone proposing at your wedding (12:54), expectations of a girlfriend vs. a wife (23:33), you use a HDMI cord to watch what? (29:21), Mo7ive calls in (34:25), breakdown of Trey Songz' "Role Play" (44:42), DJ Quik is peeved (49:30), introduction to Huey...

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