The B-Side Podcast

Resident guests Cornel Archer and Dave Perkins called into the show for this episode.  On "Back On It, " we discussed some of the current topics, concerning the pandemic, vaccination, the insurrection and some other political issues .  Of course we snuck some sport(s) talk as well.  We can go off topic at times but we all get back on course. Thanks for tuning in. 

First things first, shout out to David Evans for introducing me to Terry Cornish  (Primerica) for this episode.  I wanted to discuss some financial topics within our community that we can improve on.  Financial literacy is key.  We all can improve on our financial situations.  I was so happy that Terry could join our show and offer her advice and knowledge about finances....

After surviving the Insurrection, we are still pondering what really happened on Capitol Hill.  All of this politicking going on is amazing.  We all see both sides of the spectrum, Republican and Democrats, but what actions are going to happen.  There was an attack on Capitol Hill, we are changing the president in the White House, Covid is still raging along, bad logistics with the...

D.C..It's coming down to the final days of the new administration.  Biden won, the votes were counted....However, we have some sore losers that have not admitted to defeat.  The attempted sedition, insurrection, riot, rebellion or the coup  failed.  As more and more evidence continue to come out, the chaos on Capitol Hill is unraveling.  I had to reach out to our resident...

By now we all have witnessed what transpired on Capitol Hill.  Right in plain sight, out in the open, we all observed true colors and real truth.  You can generalize it,  you can ignore it and you may section it down, but that was in real time. That energy has always been present and will still be present within this country.  I had to reach out to my friend and colleague, Dave...

On this last day of the year, I had to get my sister, Tosha Sellers and our cousin, Nikki Jones (No Frown Zone) in our discussion, concerning some of the situations going on in our community, from a woman's perspective.  We are still in this pandemic, injustices are continuing,  not only socially but also economically as well.  We can dive straight into some of the topics that are c...

Less than what, ....75 days and the NBA will begin a new season!  The bubble aka Pandemic season was nice.  We needed some basketball in our lives back then, especially with what we all were going through.  Unfortunately my Cleveland Cavaliers didn't make it to the bubble, playoffs or win in the lottery draft and The Lakers won it all. Time for a new season, new talk and new braggin...

The election results are in.  45 has not conceded and the demographics are clear and set.  We have a lot of work to do.  The results are a "wake-up" call as well because each tribe is for themselves. How can we make the necessary changes within our communities.  The numbers show that we are not getting any help or empathy towards our goals or measures. It's on us! It's that pla...

It's been a week out since the 2020 election results and Trump has not conceded his defeat in the election.  WTF! We are experiencing a new dynamic with this election.  My goodness when can this nightmare end? The results are in and we are going to discuss some of the results in the election.  Resident guests, Cornel Archer and Dave Perkins came through for this discussion as well....

Make sure that you vote! It's the final day, election year.  There has been a lot going out here. Resident guests, Cornel Archer and Dave Perkins, came by the show, and we discussed a range of topics, sports, social and political situations.  So let's rewind the tape and listen to what we have to say. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy.

There is still a lot going on today.  It seems like each day some things are changing, but yet,  things still remaining the same.  During this pandemic era, because we are going to be dealing with this for a while now, we have time to make changes.  With these changes, we can now reflect on somethings that we can strive to make better, to understand what we are dealing with in...

We are witnessing changes during these pandemic times.  Some of these things that we put off, are now right in front of us.  What's the next move or idea, coming from? What can we do to change things currently? How active can we be? These are some of the challenges that we are facing.  With the NBA playoffs starting up, the political race, the unemployment, the pandemic crisis and t...

On this episode, I got in touch with my friend Zahir Imhotep Wahid.  This young man I've seen grow over the years and he always was focused on our community.  With some of the issues that we are seeing and experiencing today, it was only right that I would bring on Zahir for a podcast.  We will discuss some topics concerning our communities during this pandemic and also promote Zahi...

Damn...WTF is going on with the pandemic, the testing, social justice reform, the systemic racial policies or society, the re-opening, closing, or is this the new normal standard of life? What's going on with the schools, universities, the NCAA, the NBA, MLB, Soccer or Futbol? WTF, definitely describes our current situation. We are in a mess right now! Resident guests, Cornel Archer and Dave Perki...

We are still social distancing ourselves with the pandemic still continuing to spread throughout our country and the entire world.  On this episode (#33), of The B-Side Podcast, I sat down with a good friend of mine, Burnzlo, who is a business owner (Harris Fire Protection), rapper (Burnzlo) and a comedian.  I've known Burnzlo, for like over 20 years, and he has always been an independen...

This episode is the first installment of our "Cousins," episodes.  I have a lot of them but they are all interesting people and characters (no disrespect) but it's the truth.  We keep it all the way live on The B-Side Podcast, even with family, especially family.  With this installment, had to hit up my cousin Aaron Matthews.  This guy has always been funny, I mean always! Howe...

On this episode of , "Let's Rewind The Tape, " featuring Gary Combs, we discussed some topics associated with Juneteenth, 2020.   Being that Gary is a Dallas, Texas native.  I wanted to get his input on the meaning and some dynamics concerning Juneteenth.  Now, we all know about the Independence Day of July 4, 1776, however, as for Juneteenth, aka Juneteenth Independence Day ak...

I caught up with a childhood friend, Andre Crockwell (Barber, Music Artist, Entrepreneur), about some of the social issues that are going on within our communities.  Sometimes, things change while others remain the same.  I think that we have the marching down, but after the marching, the challenges of plotting, planning, strategizing, organizing and mobilizing falls short with our agend...

On this episode, I sat down with Mr. Blakhair himself, Geoff Betts (Mr. Blakhair/blakhair.com/distributor).  We discussed issues concerning the hair care industry.  African Americans have a tremendous spending power, over $1 Trillion annually, and there is a lot of money left out there in the hair industry that African Americans should be able to capitalize from.  I had to get Geoff...

We pick up our discussion of the current movement in this country.  Resident guests, Cornel Archer and Dave Perkins, always bring good points but also we like to have some fun on the issues as well.  We have a lot of work to do, but we can do it.  We have no choice.  There is no doubt that the pandemic has exposed the inequalities within this country and the world. The work mus...

With protests still continuing during this pandemic,  concerning inequality and police brutality,  our voices are still in need to be heard.  On this episode I sat down (over the phone) with Harley Curtis (Promoter/Entrepreneur/Management/ Universal Hair Salon), over the current climate of our country.  We have seen and witnessed some of the marches and protests from the past....

On this episode, I spoke with my friend and colleague, Jentry Moore (TCU - Texas Christian University).  I've known this brotha' since childhood, we go way back.  I needed a straight shooter for this episode because there is a lot going on today our here in the world.  In our community, there has been situations existing for generations. On top of dealing with this pandemic and the...

On this episode, I spoke with Maurice Carlisle, (founder/producer of East End Pictures, Race Street Music), on what we are facing still, during this pandemic. I wanted to get his perspective, concerns about this pandemic since Maurice has a background in the medical field.  Sometimes you have to call back home to see what's going on as well.  Thanks for tuning in and enjoy. 

On this episode, I talked with a childhood friend, former high school teammate, Antwan Spivey.  We get straight into conversation about the pending pandemic that we all are experiencing.  Also, you know we had to discuss what might to expect on the current NBA season.  We are still trying to tread our way through this crisis.  Thanks for tuning in and enjoy. 

We are still under the wrath of Covid-19 virus. Now,  the inequality pandemic is spreading fast across this country and marinating across the globe.  Answers, planning and activation are now required. The Covid-19 has shown all types of inequalities in this country that must be addressed. We will discuss certain aspect of what's going on now with the spread of the virus and the police br...