Shut Up! Podcast

In today’s episode, getting a flu shot at a grocery store, how the words "Made in America" will influence my purchasing decisions, my latest dishwasher drama, a theological question about who gets to define Jesus, and a TikTok clip that bruised my male ego in a surprisingly insightful way. Links 2Pac - If I Die 2Nite Preachers should just “preach Jesus” and stay out of politics… Most Men are cowar...

In this episode, I discuss something stupid Trump said about Abdul El-Sayed, my answer to the question “Why do we shrink?”, Cardi B’s Tiny Desk performance, This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ skit about Nicki Minaj, the saga of finally getting my new dishwasher installed, my experience as an undecided voter and why I considered voting strategically, and the challenge of finding my voice while building an a...

In this episode, I discuss my passionate hatred of Christopher Columbus, my struggles with life without a dishwasher, the 31st anniversary of the Million Man March, a recent story I heard about revenge, Jerry Seinfeld being an asshole, a straight male comic’s take on slut-shaming, and how being offensive is being passed off as comedy. Quotables Fuck Columbus! If you want peace stop arguing with re...

In this episode, I discuss an Aristotle quote, my Thanksgiving plans, buying a new dishwasher, comparing the TLS handshake to a scene from The Sopranos, that viral clip by Ne Prosto Orchestra, whether there's a connection between slavery and Trump's beef with Canada,realizing that maybe my role in conversations about sexual violence isn't to change other men's minds, but to let those who get it kn...

In this episode, I discuss another quote about maturity, how TBGWT’s This Too Much and The Drop has me reminiscing about my days as a die-hard West Coast hip-hop fan, how Trump makes me want to give up on humanity, Angie Nixon’s clapback, the burden of dealing with emotionally immature people, geeking out after getting a Hello World Docker container running, a recent letter from the CRA, spoiler a...

In this episode, I discuss white people who don’t listen to Black voices, people who take a genuine interest in others, recording on my day off, the Obama years and the higher standard Republicans once had for the presidency, wondering whether the average American voter is more entertained by the stupidity in Congress than concerned about it, a lil moment of positivity, and International Podcast D...

In this episode, I discuss a Marcus Aurelius quote that had me thinking about the power of knowing you’re going to die, a nature clip that made me think that being chosen is not always good, the power of white vinegar, Jane Smith of First Credit Union, the mom in the viral Giants clip and her defense of her husband, and my reason for still podcasting. Quotables You will be forgotten either way You...

In this episode, I discuss a verse by Nas that pushed me to describe my podcast, a Canadian content creator who had some creative nicknames for Trump, headlines from the Macklemore “Free Palestine” controversy that restored some of my hope in humanity, and I reflect on a question I’ve been asking myself lately: Was it always been like this? Quotables If you don't let people experience the conseque...

In this episode, I discuss today’s quotable, no longer trying out Riverside, the list of things I will not be talking about, the anniversary of 2Pac’s death, the 48 hours and 3 minutes it took me to pick up book 6 of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Raygun’s new Netflix documentary, and my reaction to a white man’s erroneous assumption about my work experience.  Links 2Pac - Nothing But Love 2Pac talks about...

In this episode, I talk about my ongoing trial run with Riverside, the shitty day at work that had me thinking about keeping it real, therapy and being the bigger person, enjoying my recent YouTube Music/AI-generated music playlist, Les Grands Lacs and comedian Michelle Wolf’s take on Trump’s trade war with Canada, the bigger conversation we should be having about these alpha male boot camp videos...

In this episode, I discuss a Frantz Fanon quote that felt a little too personal, trying out Riverside for the first time, part two of why I think my social media algorithm is fucking with me, a Dungeon Crawler Carl quote that had me thinking about Trump and that cognitive test he supposedly aced, how Bruno Mars set me up for failure, and getting older and wondering why I don’t enjoy things like I...

In this episode, I discuss looking forward to reading the authorized biography of 2Pac, loving my last episode like a song, why I won’t be talking about Mark Carney’s decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States, a Jewish man’s perspective on the Confederate flag, a take on the passing of Dolly Parton, why I think the algorithm is fucking with me, and why being a Black podcaster d...

In this episode, I discuss a quote about growth, why midweek recordings are basically bonus episodes, how food influences my mood, why I was angry at the new Spider-Man movie despite agreeing with everyone who enjoyed it, a song that was recently stuck in my head, a video that inspired me to keep fighting my inner critic, whether this religious chick is actually just horny, and a video that made m...

In this episode, I discuss not having an episode of House of the Dragon to watch tonight, loving yourself like Zambian lawyer Naomie Pilula, finishing Book 4 of Dungeon Crawler Carl, rewatching Juice while high, how The Odyssey was a great f*cking movie, and following up on my reaction to The Jasmine Garden’s New Ager vs. 20 Christians discussion by explaining the meaning of FYAYCAJ and why Jesus...

In this episode, I start out with a Bible verse, explain my intention to keep this one short, discuss Trump vs. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a clip from Therapy Straight No Chaser that had me thinking about church folks, and how I had absolutely no intention of watching or talking about the viral exchange between Ebony Jasmine Harris, aka The Jasmine Garden, and 20 Christians.  Links Not being anyone favor...

In this episode, I discuss a quotable that made me relate to Daeron Targaryen, the wise words of an elder, something to put on my vision board, discovering the New Jack City soundtrack, jokes about the Haitian accent and trad wives, remembering the Montgomery Riverfront brawl, Tuskegee University’s new dress code policy, finishing Children of Blood and Bone, and whether it’s too late to make new c...

In this episode, I discuss growing up feeling like I was never enough, how much I've been enjoying the Dungeon Crawler Carl series and Children of Blood and Bone, the people upset at how AI is helping level the playing field for people like me, white nationalist masked protests and free speech, growing up curious and Christian, how Shut Up! Podcast stands with Ms. Rachel, and a thought provoking p...

In this episode, I discuss a political example of the messenger mattering more than the message, why I didn't record last Wednesday, the films Masters of the Universe and Black Mass, a post about artificial femininity, disappointing my Christian parents, and why I sometimes feel like a white person who wants to say the N-word. Links "Our biggest threat to democracy is stupid people" Masters of the...

In this episode, I revisit my thoughts on Jay-Z, explore what it means to have a nuanced opinion, and do something I've never done before by confessing a great shame. Quotables Talaam Acey - Proselytizin' Jay-Z - Public Service Announcement Malcolm X on Black Celebrities and Political Leadership Links Jay-Z’s comments questioning selective boycotts sparked debate.. . Report: Jay-Z Got It Wrong Wit...

In this episode, I discuss Dr. Rhea's take on the N-word, what made me go to therapy, Windows 11 being installed without my consent, how vibe coding fixed imposter syndrome, not wanting to defend Jay-Z, and the two videos that showed up on my timeline that inspired me to reflect on life, dating, and being single. Quotables Neurotypical vs Neurodivergent Dr. Rhea's take on the N-word Links Vibe cod...

In this episode, I discuss the main message behind my podcast, feeling better since having my molar removed, the books currently cluttering my desk, people who spend their lives being heartless yet expect compassion when they die, boycotting the U.S. as a travel destination, and why I believe the church played a significant role in teaching me to be ashamed of being Haitian as a child.  Quotables...

In this episode, I discuss finally getting my Evan Winter books from a local bookstore, a remix of the American national anthem for Black Americans, white people's PR team, the contradiction at the heart of anti-Black racism , Voodoo's role in the Haitian Revolution, and how a white woman's racist rant unexpectedly reminded me why I love being Haitian.  Quotables Your assignment is not to heal tox...

In this episode, I discuss a quote by Marcus Aurelius, provide an update on my recovery, share how an early paycheck turned Canada Day into an unexpected spreadsheet debugging session, explain why your friend's introversion isn't the problem, and offer some advice to fellow podcasters.  Quotable You will be forgotten either way Links Quiet in a Performance Culture by @the_selectivesocial If you've...

In this episode, I discuss dealing with the pain of a molar extraction, what I like about House of the Dragon #DemDragonsYall, the movie Pressure, and a recent observation about how I deal with mistakes.  Quotables The greatest mistake a man can make is to be afraid of making one. ~Elbert Hubbard No man fails who does his best... ~Orison Swett Marden Sometimes we may learn more from a man's errors...

In this episode, I talk about Father's Day, donating to Wikipedia, how Elon Musk proved Biggie right, the dilemma of buying books locally instead of from Amazon, The Devoted Wife by Sarah A. Denzil, finishing The Fires of Vengeance, and why I'm enjoying The Burning series by Evan Winter. Quotables Maybe the happy ending Butterfly in the sky/I can go twice as high Links The Devoted Wife by Sarah A....