The Other World with Myke Thompson

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey have a deep conversation about the importance of acceptance during the holiday season, regardless of whether or not one's family is easy to be around. They also talked about the 2005 Christmas romantic-comedy movie The Family Stone. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about being vulnerable with Taylor Swift's lyrics, struggling to keep your side of the street clean, Stephen B. Karpman's Drama Triangle, and the idea of victimhood using Lynne Forrest's Three Faces of Victim. Black Man in the Right World.   Episode Sources: Keeping Your Side of the Street Clean: A 3-Part Guide to Inner Freedom The Three Faces Of Victim – An Ove...

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about Jada Pinkett-Smith's Worthy, Britney Spears' Woman In Me, and the 2023 A23 horror film Talk To Me. In honor of the spooky season, Halloween, they discuss their favorite scary movies and whether or not they would survive in a horror movie. Black Man in the Right World.

We're back! Yes, it probably feels like for the 10th time because life happens. Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey are teaming up once again to talk about pop culture, social issues, and the perspective of being a Black man in this world. In this episode, the hosts talk about old episode topics they want to revisit, TV shows like The Golden Bachelor, The Bear, and Ashoka, and Grant asks about Myke's "...

Making friends and keeping them is really hard as an adult, right? In this episode, Myke Thompson talks with Karlo Haddad,  Founder & CEO of 9th Floor Media , a full-range artist management company. Karlo and Myke have known each other for over a decade so they know a thing or two about trying to maintain an adult friendship, creating boundaries when working with friends, and the best way to e...

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about the 95th Academy Awards, featuring major wins for Everything Everywhere All At Once, All Quiet on the Western Front, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Brendan Fraser. They also talk about how media headlines fully control the narrative of public opinion. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about Chris Rock's latest Netflix special, Selective Outrage. Chris Rock is a comedic legend. But, is this one of his best routines, or does it lose sight of its message? We also discuss other topics Chris brings up during his set, including wokeism, victimhood, and the infamous Will Smith 2022 Oscars slap. Black Man in the Right World.

On Feb. 21, we recorded an episode about The Last of Us, one of our new favorite shows on HBO Max based on the popular video game franchise. Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about their favorite episodes and whether or not they could survive in a post-apocalyptic world — probably not.

The podcast is back! In this episode, Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about how far they have come since 2020, policing in America, Ron DeSantis and AP African American Studies in Florida, and celebrating some recent Black milestones. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about the latest season of Stranger Things on Netflix. Myke has a bone to pick with the representation of the Black and LGBTQ characters. Does he have a point, or is he trippin' as per usual? Black Man in the Right World.   Opening/Ending Credits Music by Slake Dransky

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey discuss the overdramatized Academy Award slap between Will Smith and Chris Rock, the conversation of misogynoir, and the risk of consequences for violent actions and dialogue. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about the effects of generational trauma, the new Disney movie Encanto, and the HBO show My Mom, Your Dad hosted by Yvonne Orji. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey take a look back at all the good times, bad times, and really weird times of 2021. Just when they thought things could get worse, they got better, and then they didn't. It was a trip. How was your 2021? Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about Myke's appearance on the CW reboot of the 90's show Legends of the Hidden Temple. They're joined by special guest Augie Vandeveer, Myke's roommate who appeared on the show too. Find out what happens. Stream the TV episode here . Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about empathy as a part of two-part series inspired by the work of American scholar, author, and podcast host Brené Brown, and the 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about social media, Facebook, basic morality, and the hit Netflix show Squid Game (2021). Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about fear and answer 15 insightful questions to help us identify our fears. They take a look at the popular films It: Part 1 & Part 2 to help them understand why we shouldn't be afraid of our own fears. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about racism, again. But, not just any racism-- we're talking about racist thinking, colorism, and the popular reality franchise Bachelor in Paradise. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about institutional power and privilege, prejudice, and the four levels of oppression and change. Black Man in the Right World.

Season 2. Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about the struggles of "adulting" through the lens of our favorite TV show, HBO's Girls. How's adult life going for you? Black Man in the Right World.

Myke and Grant Harvey talk about our past year in review, how we struggled with that experience, and take a somewhat optimistic look toward our futures. They are joined by our special guest Stephen Levin, a professional freelance graphic & motion designer  -- email: stephenlevin088@gmail.com Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about the gay agenda, the attack on masculinity, and what could become of our world without sound religion, strong traditions, and dedicated media. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about how the world is full of hypocrites, how I used to be a big hypocrite in my youth, and the problems that stem from hypocrisy. They are joined by our special guest and friend, Linda Jin. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about expectations from America and society as a black man and white man, Disney Plus' Falcon and Winter Soldier, the 93rd Academy Awards, and Billie Eilish in British Vogue. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about black trauma and things get heated between our hosts. Listen to the conversation you're afraid to have with your white or black friends. *The following episode was recorded prior to the April 20th verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial. Black Man in the Right World.