The Point of It All

Mental health is a topic that isn't on the tops of most of our lists to discuss, and suicide prevention is even lower, but that's slowly been changing over the years.  More and more celebrities are talking about their own mental health struggles, and as Monique accurately pointed out the COVID-19 pandemic placed the subject front and center weather we wanted to discuss it or not.  Moniqu...

Labor Day weekend is upon us, and it usually signifies the end of Summer for a lot of us.  It marks the last time we will get together with family and friends around the grill, sharing stories about COVID-19 and all of the other craziness happening in the world!  In this episode Amber I talk about a new Seafood restaurant I tried over the weekend, crunchy water melon, and the insanity that is the...

I talked about this and many more subjects with a special guest host, Amber Campbell!  I've known Amber for 8 years, and it was great to catch up with her. What started out as an interview about first time home buyers turned into her co-hosting this episode of The Point of It All!  We covered a few topics and it's always great to hear a different perspective on things.  Let me know what...

Retirement is coming for all of us (hopefully), so it's never too late to begin planning for that eventuality.  You're going to need some source of income, and with pensions from employers a thing of the past, it's all up to YOU!  In this episode I have a conversation with a newly minted financial planner Jason Breda.  Jason and I met each other at T-Mobile, and he reached out to me...

Summer is here and with it comes cook outs and family get togethers, but before that we have some yard work to do.  I spent all day this past Saturday doing just that, and it just about killed me, but I survived long enough to record this podcast!  Yay me!   The 1619 Project has been getting a bad rap lately, but I'm learning that many people don't even know what it is, so in this podcas...

After constantly binging on carbs every night for the past few weeks, I decided to dig around to see if there was a scientific reason for my cravings, and it turns out there is.  Dopamine. Turns out my body was actually looking for a carb fix, as if I were a junkie looking for drugs.  Okay, maybe that's being a bit dramatic, but listen in to find out where I'm going with this!  Carb addi...

I've always thought this podcast would be better with a co-host, and I still believe that, so I was tickled pink to have my wife Shannon step in as a co-host in this episode!  She hasn't appeared on the podcast since episode 2 of season 1, so I took some time to catch up and see what she's been up to.  We also talked about Mother's Day, COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy, and why s...

If you've heard of Robinhood, Gamestop, or Dogecoin, then you probably have at least a passing interest in the stock market.  I interview my brother Eric Thompkins about his success in the stock market, and he tells us how we can emulate his results.

Welcome back for season 2 of The Point of It All!  In this episode I'm going to share with you in detail how I lost 62 pounds and kept it off!  The secret really isn't a secret, but you'll have to listen in to find out!  

This first season has been a learning experience for me, and I can't wait to carry over all I've learned into season 2!  I promised a very special interview to finish the season, and it's finally here!  I got to sit down with the Master Chef Season 10 winner, my sister Dorian Hunter!  I hope you guys enjoy the interview, and I hope you tune in next season, which kicks off in about t...

After a brief hiatus I am back with episode 13! I discuss how you can lose weight for free, and some things you should definitely avoid along the way. The election was over 5 weeks ago, but all is not right in the union.  I talk about what it will take to get us off this dangerous path.

I met Corey about 8 months ago, and his talent is immediately apparent.  He's hoping to break into the music business, and we talk about where he came from, what inspires his music, and what motivates him to take on such a challenging industry.  I hope you guys enjoy our conversation.  

My podcast finally has a logo!  After months and months of hand wringing and searching I finally have a logo that I can associate with my podcast.  I also talk about the new Microsoft Surface Due "phone," and finally we talk a little politics.  Is the election as close as the polls forecast? 

In this episode I give an update on my fitness journey, I talk about leaders being held accountable, and my first new cell phone in over 2 years.

In this episode I speak to another mom trying to find her way through the new school year with COVID-19.  Amber has an 11 month old and an 8 year old.  We'll get to hear how she's juggling work, guiding her oldest son through grade school, and raising an infant.

I present to you a blue print for how to end this racial unrest, and it doesn't include tanks or the national guard!  

In this episode it was my pleasure to speak with a friend that I've known for close to 20 years.  Rick and I met at T-Mobile, but we hadn't talked in person for years.  We covered many topics in this conversation including Black generational wealth, education, and a little politics. There may be a few expletives, but it was great fun.  I hope you guys enjoy listening to it as much as I d...

What is it like trying to guide your kids through school during a global pandemic?  Find out how my wife and I coped during the first school shut down.  

I began my journey in March of this year, and I want to share with you some of the things that worked for me.  I think you'll be surprised by some of this.  Diets suck!  They set you up for failure and make the industry rich.  Stop falling for it!

We're heading into the 4th month since the Coronavirus outbreak in China.  Are things getting better? Was the US prepared for Covid-19?  Where do things stand now?  

I discuss the Corona Virus Pandemic and the government's response to it.  I also talk about resurgence of Joe Biden, and the looming issue that cell phone manufacturers are about to encounter.