I'm Just Tawkin

I take my management and leadership experience to dive into why Arians would take the chance and then ultimately break up with Antonio Brown. Was one a problem? Was one wrong? Does Brown need help? Does Arians need to be tougher? Can you lead and be compassionate? I try to get to the bottom of this. Take a listen!   

Both John Madden and Betty White entertained us for decades. Madden a football genius who coached men to be champions. A man who spoke to us like we were on the couch at his house. Then lending his name to greatest football game of all time. Betty a woman who played a ditsy role but, was witty a comedic genius in her own right. All accounts of both were of genuine, good and big hearted. I try to c...

52 Episodes took us from Brady Rising to The Mighty who fall. In between I Tawked about pain, death, emotions, military brat experience, the twists and turns life takes, my mom, dad and the woman and men who helped shape me. I Tawked Nas, LL Cool J, my beloved Knicks. How if cancel culture is a culture at all. Almost you think it and I Tawk about it. Literally just me Tawkin. I am no expert but, I...

Episode 51 is my thoughts and Tawkin out loud about the fall of the mighty. Champions lose fights. Sports dynasties fade. Empires fall. Countries collapse. Is it just inevitable? Is this fueled by money, greed, jealousy, envy, complacency? Is it all of the above. How we can use the history of fallen mighty people, companies or countries to understand our cycle of life. Relationships, jobs and peop...

Why Chris Cuomo getting fired bothers me. I admired him. Did he lie? Did he do the right thing helping his brother? Is LL the G.O.A.T? His longevity, versatility and verbal prowess say he might just be. #hiphoplegend #cuomo

A 2 subject episode. Things I learned about the Arbery case. Things I am Thankful. Can we learn to be thankful for bad things that happen in our life. I believe you have to be thankful for all of the things you experience. To learn and/or heal. Take a listen on Apple, Google, Spotify and here on Anchor.  

A nonexpert attempt to shed light on why this verdict could be a lose in the battle for racial unity. Not about race necessarily but why this might have markers of systemic racism. Did the system work or show favor? There is no winner here is there? A longer episode for me but listen through. List in parts. Just listen on Anchor, Spotify, Apple, Google to a name few. 

My thoughts on Veteran's Day. The simpler things people forget or may not know about military service. Not to confuse Veteran's Day and Memorial Day. My Thank You to those who served. 

I try explain why I think the above cases are similar but different and why we need to see why they aren't the same.  #NFK #NLF #Sports

I bet you didn't know there are some things Italian Americans actually invented that other Americans got credit for. Well take a listen to this episode to hear who and what. A few little surprises in there too. #italianamerican #italianblood #italianheritagemonth #italiansdoitbetter

In Part 4 I Tawk about those you didn't know where Italian. I also touch on why you might not know they are Italian. A few surprises in here so you'll just have to Listent to me Tawk. Italan-American. Italian Heritage. Italians are everywhere. 

In this episode I think out loud about some memories I have of the old folks, second hand memories of my parents. Things I picked up on growing up first generation Italian American in the shadows of NY City. I also touch on Italians connection to other cultures and why Italian Americans my have adapted things from the Old Country. Listen on Anchor, Spotify.

I tawk about how Columbus Day became a holiday. Why it's good, bad and ugly. I also tawk about Indigenous People's Day why it is should be a holiday also. 

October is Italian American Heritage Month. I Tawk about the history behind the designation of the month and a few other facts in Italian American History. 

National Daughter's Day got me thinking about Gabby Petito's dad and step dad more so than the case. Covid took a life. One thing about me. Episode 40 y'all!

How a quick trip to the grocery store for work sparked a thought. Staying in your lane is usually a mind ya business alternative phrase. I think it's a metaphor staying the course, being patient. #stayinyourlane #beingpatient. Take a listen.

Not an anniversary in a celebratory fashion. I recap my thoughts, emotions. I remember Kevin. #neverforget #911

I turned 46 and the NFL season is starting so I decided it would be fun to Tawk about why I love football. Liste to some memories I have of my "playing" days. #NFL #football #sports #dreambig #playhard

Without a singular topic this week I Tawked about these Trending Twitter Topics. Take a list. Help me trend. Kanye, MLB, The Mets, Hurricane IDa, Paul vs Woodley fight. Twitter trashing Dasani. 

A simplest form and reason we pulled our troops out. Foreign Policy? Money? Defeat?...you'll have to listen to find out.

Now Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned due to allegations and a confirming report he sexually harassed 11 women. He claims it was due to "cultural" differences. I tawk about this and why he blew it.

After attending a quinceañera (a 15th birthday celebration for a Mexican female) I got to thinking. Am I up holding any of my Italian American traditions? Am I passing enough of heritage on. Are the old folks now getting to old and do we need to get the info right before it's too late? Take a listen and explore your family traditions or your heritage.  

I Tawk to us regular folks about why we have no idea what Simone is going through. How we should try to understand and support her. Olympics 2020. Gymnastics, G.O.A.T, Sports, Athletes, Mental Health. 

When asked the question what 3words would I tell my 20 year old self? Without hesitation I said....well you would have listen. Key words though are confidence, fear, anger, disappointment. 

Nas said my son and star will be my resurrection.  On my Son's birthday I Tawk about him and how the DC Universe helps me realize who is Batman and who is Robin.. Listen to find out more about him and our connection to the dynamic duo.