My Mic Sounds Nice

The Derek Chauvin verdict is in, but the trial brought on a rollercoaster of emotions; in this episode, we discuss our fears and concerns and what bothered us during the trial. Also, in an unprecedented fashion, voting rights are under attack across the nation - MMSN weighs in on the issue and has a special message for urban barbershops across the land. Finally, black male health is always an issu...

The Derek Chauvin Trial is over. However, even with almost 10 minutes of compelling  video evidence, the verdict had remained in doubt. Join MMSN as the fellas share their feelings pre and post-Chauvin's verdict. Finally, we x-ray the current state of policing and, most importantly: Where do we go from here!?

Sorry for the delayed episode - But the DMX loss had to be addressed first. However, MMSN is back to our regularly scheduled program! On the agenda for this show- We get deep into Hip Hop and the GRAMMYs ! We discuss political Covid-19 vaccine reluctancy and delve into Candice Owen's aversion to WAP. 

The men of MMSN gather to pay homage and discuss the career and life of Earl Simmons a.k.a D ark M an X.  We celebrate his music and films, and also touch on the  hardships he faced throughout  his life. We talk addiction, faith, manhood and music as we salute the life of DMX! 

The merry men of MMSN take a trip back to Zamunda and share with the world our thoughts on the recen t Coming 2 America sequel and its social and cultural relevance. We also examine the significance, if any, of the recent passing of the George Floyd Justice in Policing reform bill in the House of Representatives. And H istorically B lack C olleges and U niversities are all the rage again; My Mic S...

The MMSN crew examines what it means to be shut down/canceled in America. We take a deep dive into the life of Fred Hampton and the film Judas And the Messiah. We also explore what it means to be canceled in 2021. We x-ray the social media-fuelled rise in c ancel culture, its fairness, and is the societal change effective, while also considering is there a path back for the canceled among us? And...

Impacted by it in the '80s and impressed in 2021 by Stanley Nelson's brilliant documentary Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy , MMSN discusses the societal impact of crack and its continued legacy of destruction. On a lighter note, the brothers debate Complex magazine's hip hop list of the best in the game - year by year, starting from 1979 to the present. And finally, the...

The Brothers of MMSN prove they should stick to their day jobs, as the three of them make Super Bowl predictions and only one proves any familial relations to Nostradamus.  Tune in on Tuesday February 16th as a new full episode drops!

Back in the booth, the brothers of  M y M ic S ounds N ice pay homage to the life of home run king and distinguished gentleman Hank Aaron.  We lament the recent lack of black coaching hires in the NFL, and search for permanent answers beyond current measures. The fellas share their thoughts on Regina King's masterful One Night in Miami,  and conduct an autopsy on the Trump presidency.

In this episode, the brothers of My Mic Sounds Nice break down the unlikely beef between Snoop Dogg and Eminem. And with the help of Spotify's Wrapped 2020 , analyze what music and podcasts dominated MMSN eardrums last year. Finally, the fellas introduce a new show segment called The Robinson Report - it's origins and importance, and have a little fun breaking down Playboi Cardi's W...

Since the Capitol debacle, folks have pondered what would have happened if the occupiers were black? Well the men from MMSN reflect on the 89' Howard University protest, and just exactly how the police chose to handle an administration building full of college students. Check out the Chaos episode for further commentary on the Capitol. 

On Wednesday January 6th 2021, the greatest domestic terrorist act since the Oklahoma City bombing! Of course My Mic Sounds Nice had to weigh in on the carnage and the fallout of that day. So we give our perspective on what happened, what to call the event, what to call the participants, and dissect exactly what to think of them and our concerns moving forward.

The fellas are discussing relationships and mulling a list that is said to help lead to  healthy relationships. When 60+ years of collective marriage knowledge  decides that maybe the experts might not be right on this one. 

This Inaugural episode is a creative discussion around the Nguzo Saba and the implementation of its principles. We break down words like nia and kujichagulia and their relevance in your life, and how they serve as practices for getting the most from our health, relationships , and culture (the three tenets of this podcast) through the coming year. This trailer introduces the world to a trio of lif...