The Other World with Myke Thompson

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about how microaggressions can become macro problems when left unattended and ignored. Topics include The Bachelor franchise, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and The Grammys. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about growing up in the "progressive" nineties and the influence on entertainment, and we quiz a Gen Z kid on his '90s knowledge. Find out if you can remember all these nineties staples. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about what accountability means and looks like, why it's so hard to wrap our heads around it, and whether or not a simple apology is enough. Topics include Chris Harrison, The Bachelor Franchise, Britney Spears, and Trump's 2nd Impeachment. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about what you didn't know or need to know about Black History Month and the reason why we need one in the first damn place. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about whether we live in a post-racial society, what's the alternative to post-racial thinking, and what it means to be anti-racist. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about the 1st Amendment, Chapman University’s connection to the January 6th insurrection, and the freedom of speech and looking like a stupid idiot. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about the soul of America, Disney Pixar’s Soul, and the meaning of what a soul could be and should be. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about our environment and society and growing up in a white family. They are joined by special guest Marla Harvey, a renewable energy and climate professional. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke and Grant Harvey talk about Japanese anime, our love vs. our shame, and a few problematic black tropes in our favorite shows. Black Man in the Right World.

We talk about white defensiveness, white fragility, how to respond, and enhance your perspective. For PART 1 of the conversation, listen to Black Man and Defensiveness. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about defensiveness, white fragility, how to respond, and how to enhance your perspective. For PART 2 of the conversation, listen to Black Man and White Defensiveness. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about mindfulness, being present and thankful, some great feedback, and Pulp Fiction (1994) starring Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about the pandemic (COVID-19), isolation, living without electricity, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about forgiveness, people invading your peace, the art of letting go, and holding onto the truth. They are joined by special guest 9th Floor Media’s Karlo Haddad. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about the 2020 presidential election, growing racism, and hateful ignorance in America. They are joined by a special guest, Cade Taylor . Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about black stereotypes in media and culture, and Justin Simeon's Bad Hair. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about self-confidence and supporting others, and Dolemite is My Name starring Eddie Murphy. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about being creatives with self-doubt and Radha Blank's 40-Year-Old Version. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson talks about dealing with imposter syndrome and Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about the plight of the black woman in America, Breonna Taylor, Megan Thee Stallion, and HBO’s Lovecraft Country, created by Misha Green.  Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about the “myth of bias and systemic racism”, learned behavior vs. human nature, and Antebellum starring Janelle Monae. Black Man in the Right World.

In this episode, Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey) are joined by special guest, hair & makeup artist Ash Ortiz  to talk about the KKK, Neo-Nazis, and the classic but timely movie American History X (1998). Other topics include police brutality and growing up in a conservative town. Black Man in the Right World. Opening/Closing Track: Can I Won’t by Slake Dransky, TSC

Myke Thompson and Grant Havey look back at an old 2015 Reddit AMA Myke created,  "Ask Your Token Black Friend Anything," to see if any answers hold up five years later. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about Chadwick Boseman’s homecoming, our personal experiences dealing with death, and ways you can acknowledge the passing of someone you don't know. Black Man in the Right World.

Myke Thompson and Grant Harvey talk about the 2020 Republican and Democratic National Conventions, Kenosha shootings, protest vs. civil unrest, HBO’s Lovecraft Country, and Netflix’s Project Power starring Jamie Foxx. Black Man in the Right World.