Malik & Jamal

Season 2 Episode 12 of Malik & Jamal Badass. PhD Student. TikTok Star...@leahmelle does it all. For this episode she joins the guys in the booth to discuss her motivation behind her "aggressive wholesomeness", some of the shortcomings to using TikTok as a platform for social change, and why bigotry is not an opinion. This episode covers that and much more...but that's neither he...

Season 2 Episode 11 of Malik & Jamal.  This week, the guys revisit masculinity - but talk more about how the idea behind it has changed for them. Emotional vulnerability has become a key aspect to what it means to be a man...they unpack when that happened, and what that means for their journey to manhood.  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Instagram @malikxjamal.  

Season 2 Episode 10  For today's episode, the guys had the honor to sit down with a former classmate and author, of Spread Your Wings and FLI, Jessica Mora.  Spread Your Wings and FLI is a tool-kit for and by first-generation low-income (FLI) college students sharing insights and resources that are imperative to be successful in the world of higher education. During the episode, she shares th...

Season 2 Episode 9  The first reported case of the Coronavirus was over a year ago - the guys discuss what life may look like when things get back to normal (whenever that is).  Socially distanced strip clubs, vaccine shots being provided with every pair of Jordans, and virtual casinos are just a few of the things the guys discuss today.  Malik & Jamal recognizes how detrimental and impactful...

Season 2 Episode 8 (Part 2) of Malik & Jamal After a few episodes on serious discussions, the guys are giving you a couple episodes filled with laughs to get you through the next couple of weeks. To keep up with the Season 1 tradition of making  1 episode a season a two-parter, hear part 2 of this stream of consciousness that gets into the toxic (yet sometimes hilarious) relationship dynamics...

Season 2 Episode 8 (Part 1) of Malik & Jamal After a few episodes on serious discussions, the guys are giving you a couple episodes filled with laughs to get you through the next couple of weeks. To keep up with the Season 1 tradition of making 1 episode a season a two-parter, hear part 1 of this stream of consciousness that begins with Black Conservatism and ends with High Fidelity....as alwa...

Season 2, Episode 7 of Malik & Jamal The election is over! After delaying this week's episode we finally have results of the 2020 election. Hear the guys discuss the election turnout, President-Elect Joe Biden's uphill battle to unite the country, and more! Please like and subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Instagram @malikxjamal. 

Season 2, Episode 6 of Malik & Jamal   The guys FINALLY discuss religion in black america. They lean heavily on their own personal relationships with Christianity as they address the positives (community, values, etc) and the negatives (inherent sexism and homophobia). They also discuss the political differences between Black Christians & White Christians.    This is the first discussion o...

Season 2, Episode 5 of Malik & Jamal The Contract With Black America was created by Ice Cube to engage politicians on the issues that impact the black community. The guys unpack that in today's episode. A few corrections to the stats because the guys didn't have the numbers in front of them: 2016 Black Non-Voting Population: 40.4% (Lowest it was since 1996) 2016 Overall Non-Voting Po...

Season 2, Episode 4 of Malik & Jamal With the help of their Nerd Correspondent, Harland, the guys dig deep into the first two seasons of Amazon's latest hit show, The Boys. Special thanks to Harland Reid for joining the podcast. All of the artwork and logos for Malik & Jamal were created by him, so the guys were thrilled to have him in the booth this week. Please be sure to check out...

Season 2, Episode 3 of Malik & Jamal Today the guys answer two questions: 1. How do you engage in discourse with true friends/are there topics that are off limits? 2. Does Heaven get hit by the recession? You all can decide which conversation is more important. The guys haven't gotten around to discussing The Boys yet...they tried this week, but when do they ever stay on topic? If you hav...

Season 2, Episode 2 of Malik & Jamal Today the guys have a special guest - Anthony "Tony" Sidhom. Tony is an Account Executive at Handshake and stops by to share personal brand, career, and networking advice in the time of Covid.  If you're struggling to figure out what's next for you, or if you are hoping to make career moves during the pandemic, this episode gives some gr...

Season 2, Episode 1 of Malik & Jamal The guys are back in the booth, and are ready for a new season of laughs and tough conversations. Have they learned to stay on topic? No. Have they stopped mentioning Chance the Rapper every episode? Absolutely Not. BUT their confidence is up, even if it's unwarranted. And hey, at least they started naming their episodes...that's a start.  Today&a...

Season 1, Episode 15 of Malik & Jamal. It’s the Mid-Season Finale, and the guys pitch their new tv show: White-Kanda University. Have you ever wondered what would happen if white Americans went to Wakanda for study abroad? After this episode, it'll be all you can think about.  They also open the can of worms that was presidential candidate Kanye West’s latest rally...it really had it all:...

Season 1, Episode 14 of Malik & Jamal. The guys welcome a special guest into the booth on this one: co-Star of Malik's other Podcast, Kyle (@kidrej3ct23). The guys try to unpack their black male privilege. With sexism, homophobia, and transphobia holding such a constant place in the black community, this episode explores the impact of Black Masculinity and what makes so many aspects of it...

Season 1, Episode 13 of Malik & Jamal. Why do black millennials give Tyler Perry movies so much shit? The guys investigate that and more this episode.   Please like and subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Instagram @malikxjamal. 

Season 1, Episode 12 of Malik & Jamal. Sorry y'all, not too many jokes in this one. The guys discuss the continued unrest impacting the community. Corporations, brands, and media are all making small changes to their business models to fight racism...but what impact are these reactionary efforts really having? Please like and subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Instagram @malikxjama...

Season 1, Episode 11 of Malik & Jamal. The Purge is definitely coming, so the guys do what they do best: figure out how to finesse money out of a bad situation. They also (poorly) look into astrology and see how their signs compare to their behavior.  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Instagram @malikxjamal. 

Season 1, Episode 10 of Malik & Jamal. The guys discuss some of their favorite underrated black artists, and dive deep into the rabbit hole of one hit wonders. They also disclose their (not so) secret celebrity crushes. Please like and subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Instagram @malikxjamal

Season 1, Episode 9 of Malik & Jamal. The guys dive deep on some of their favorite Arrowverse shows. They also answer the age old questions...what the HELL is wrong with Gotham City, and why is Batman so bad at his job? Please like and subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Instagram @malikxjamal. 

Season 1, Episode 8 of Malik & Jamal. In light of the continued racism and discrimination Black America is faced with, specifically from law enforcement, the guys dig deep on the current climate. To all the black and brown people who have been wrongfully killed by police and vigilantes, we honor your memory and will continue to fight to end this mistreatment. BLACK LIVES MATTER! Please like an...

Season 1, Episode 7 of Malik & Jamal. The guys finally provide their thoughts on the controversial Black AF Netflix show.  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Instagram @malikxjamal. 

Season 1, Episode 6 of Malik & Jamal. Today the guys bring out their inner comic book nerd and discuss some of their favorite superheroes and comedy icons.  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Instagram @malikxjamal. 

Season 1, Episode 5 (pt. 2) of Malik & Jamal The guys continue their conversation with their special guest, Ajike Sumpter. Please check out her IG @mama.ajike!  Special thanks to her for pulling through and getting real with the squad. The topics for this part of the conversation includes handling failure and defining individual success.  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and follow us...

Season 1, Episode 5 of Malik & Jamal.  This episode features their first guest - the brilliant and insightful Ajike Sumpter. Please check out her IG @mama.ajike.  This episode has 2 parts - part 1 dropping on May 16th. Please like and subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Instagram @malikxjamal.