Talk My Credo

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! The original crew is back together after Memorial Day weekend, catching up before diving into one of the biggest cultural conversations of the episode: Has the modern focus on diversity and inclusion actually helped—or unintentionally hurt—the Black community? Using recent headlines as a starting point, the crew explores the goals of di...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! Donte, LJ, and Wavy are back in New Jersey for another laid-back conversation that blends history, culture, current events, and plenty of laughs. This episode explores an important question: How much does understanding history shape the future? The crew reflects on the value of learning from the past, honoring those who paved the way, a...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! The TMC crew hits the road! Recorded live during our weekend trip to New Jersey and New York , Donte celebrates Episode 112 alongside special guests LJ and Wavy for a laid-back conversation packed with sports, culture, relationships, and plenty of laughs. From the NBA Playoffs and Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA to Kanye West,...

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers from the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, the TMC crew tackles one of the busiest weeks in entertainment and current events. We react to the surprising reports that Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are dating, discuss the continued fallout surrounding Ja Morant , and share our thoughts on the evolving public image of Janelle Monáe . The conversatio...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! Donte, Nas, and a returning KT are back with another episode packed with culture, sports, music, and thought-provoking conversations. This week, we dive into one of the biggest debates online after Brittney Griner's comments about transgender athletes competing in women's sports , exploring fairness, competition, and the many pe...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, Donte and Nas dive into one of the most inspiring moments in sports after Giannis Antetokounmpo's now-viral speech about success, failure, and perspective. Is there really such a thing as failure—or is every setback simply part of the journey? From there, the conversation expands into culture and identity as we revisit th...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! What a week. The media world was turned upside down as Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon both lost their primetime jobs within hours of each other, while Fox News agreed to pay $787 million to settle its defamation lawsuit. The TMC crew breaks down what these stories mean for media credibility, political commentary, and public trust before d...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, the crew dives into one of the most surprising discoveries of the year: Confederate History Month. After learning that several states recognize April as Confederate History Month, we discuss a classroom video shown to students in Florida and explore the broader conversations surrounding history, education, and how America&#39...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, the TMC crew breaks down one of the most significant political stories of the year—the Tennessee Three . Following the events surrounding the Nashville school shooting and the protests that followed, we discuss what happened, how the story unfolded, and whether it will become an important chapter in American history. We also...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! After taking a short break, Donte shares what happened during his recent rap battle and the personal lesson that came from the experience before the crew dives into one of the busiest news weeks of the year. We discuss the national conversation surrounding Angel Reese , LSU , Iowa , and First Lady Jill Biden's White House invitation...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, the TMC crew dives back into one of the most talked-about stories in recent memory after the Osundairo brothers sat down to tell their side of the Jussie Smollett case. Did the interview change anything? Did it answer lingering questions? We break down the biggest moments and share our reactions. We also revisit the growing c...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, the TMC crew tackles one of the biggest questions in Black entertainment: Who should own BET? With conversations surrounding the network's future continuing to grow, we debate which person or organization would best serve Black audiences and what Black ownership could mean for the next generation of media. We also review...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, the crew tackles a question that seems to surface with every major controversy: Do we practice selective outrage? Using several of the week's biggest headlines as examples, we explore why some stories spark massive public backlash while others quickly fade from the conversation. We react to Chris Rock's long-awaited N...

Welcome to Season 2 of the Talk My Credo Podcast! We're kicking off the new season by breaking down the biggest conversations that dominated Black History Month —from sports and entertainment to politics and culture. The crew reacts to Morgan Freeman's long-debated comments about Black History Month and explores whether the holiday has evolved into what it was originally intended to be. We...

🎉 Welcome to the 100th Episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! Reaching 100 episodes is a milestone we don't take lightly, and we want to thank every single person who has supported this journey. To celebrate, Donte is joined by past, present, and new members of the Talk My Credo family for one of our biggest conversations yet. While we discuss some of the week's biggest headlines—including...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, the crew dives into one of the biggest cultural releases of the year— Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . We share our honest review of the film, discuss the conversations it sparked within the Black community, and explore what its success means for the future of Black storytelling in Hollywood. The discussion expands into the e...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, the crew tackles one of the biggest questions facing our community: Are we holding ourselves accountable? Using several of the week's biggest headlines as a starting point, we explore how culture, responsibility, media narratives, and public perception intersect in today's society. We discuss the continued controversi...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week marks an exciting milestone as we begin recording our podcast LIVE , and we kick things off by diving into one of the biggest cultural debates of the week. Should music and entertainment that glorify crime be restricted? Following Jamaica's decision to limit media that promotes criminal activity, we explore the balance bet...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, the crew explores one of the biggest questions facing Black entertainment today: Should Hollywood continue producing films centered on Black trauma? From historical dramas to modern social commentary, we discuss whether these stories educate audiences, preserve important history, or simply recycle pain for entertainment. Alon...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, the crew dives into several stories that sparked conversations about representation, identity, and culture. We react to the continued debate surrounding Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid , discuss Nigeria's decision to prioritize local models in advertising , and examine how conversations about race, identity, a...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, the crew dives into one of the wildest news cycles of the year. We react to the FBI search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence , discuss the continued campaign to secure Brittney Griner's release, and examine several viral stories that raise bigger questions about accountability, attention, and modern culture. From...

Welcome to a special edition of the Talk My Credo Podcast! For the first time ever, we take the podcast LIVE . Donte travels to New York City to link up with Nassor Nuru from The Late Night Flight Podcast for a live recording at a Grid City Battle League event, bringing you behind the scenes of one of the region's growing battle rap communities. From exclusive interviews with battle rappers, l...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, the crew dives into one of the most interesting stories in sports and media as LeBron James moves to trademark the phrase "Shut Up and Dribble." What does it mean when a public figure takes ownership of a phrase once used to criticize them? We discuss branding, athlete activism, public perception, and the power of con...

Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast! This week, the crew dives into several of the biggest cultural conversations making headlines. We discuss the controversy surrounding Sesame Place , examine the debate over replacing the word "mother" with "birthing parent" , react to Netflix introducing a lower-cost ad-supported subscription, and break down Omarion'...

This week's episode is a little different. After recovering from COVID, I wanted to take a step back from the usual headlines and have an honest conversation about life, purpose, growth, and where Talk My Credo is headed. Illness has a way of slowing you down and forcing you to reflect. During that time, I found myself thinking about the direction of the podcast, the responsibility that comes...