The Simply King Podcast

After a 17-month hiatus, I come back to pay tribute to someone that I didn't realize until this news of his transition was like my spiritually creative  "father figure", gotta listen to get the context of that. I present an audio experience that expresses the genuine love and adoration I have for the life and artistry of Michael "D'Angelo" Archer. I get biographical, I talk about the music, and I...

This week is a milestone episode, I speak about the state of the podcast reflect on what has been accomplished in almost 9 years of content creation and I speak to what's next to come for Simply King Podcast...   Follow the podcast on IG @simplykingpod Follow on Tiktok @kings_memoirs Follow me everywhere @kings_memoirs  Follow my business page @lifeasking Sign up for my email list so that you neve...

This week I speak to something that I believe will spark thought, and that is How to be wrong because I perceive there is a natural aversion to being wrong and I believe that we shouldn't run from it but lean into it, so that we can grow.  I also gave my overall take on the Kendrick Lamar Vs Drake rap beef, a lot of people still wrong about that but let me know what you think about my take on the...

This week is the last part of my 4 part lyrical breakdown series Toxic Tracks, featuring the lovely and multitalented artist and content creative Koko. We wrapped up the compilation with breaking down two classics from two R&B icons Usher's "Confessions Pt. 2" and Jazmine Sullivan's "Lost Ones". These songs had us deep in our bag of poor choices in relationships, how we can be selfish, and the...

This week we continue with the third installment of the lyrical breakdown series that I call Toxic Tracks. I have back as a guest the multitalented artist and content creator Koko to help me analyze these songs. The songs featured are what some people would call "oldies or dusties" Shirley Murdock's As we Lay & Bobby Womack's If You Think You're Lonely Now  These tracks make us touch on the pr...

This week Koko and I continue on this journey to point out the level of toxicity within music.  The songs analyzed for this episode are; The Weeknd's 2011 hit from his House Balloons EP "The Knowing" and Rihanna's 2006 track " Unfaithful" from her album titled A Girl Like Me  These songs created so many rants about relationships, infidelity, and a 90s film of the same name of one of the tracks.   ...

Its that season again to do another 4 part lyrical breakdown series, the theme for this year, is Toxic Tracks, an R&B subgenre that has been picking up more space throughout the industry,  Koko is lending me her voice to do all 4 parts of this series  Part 1 focuses on two tracks from two different eras, Donnell Jones "Where I want to Be" & Brent Fiyaz "Wasting Time". Koko and I breakdown...

This is my first attempt at a mini-pod, I have been long-winded my whole lifetime to practice the virtue of conciseness, I give my opinions on the idea of Adults complaining, I think that we should be constructive with things that are unpleasant to us, I say adults can't complain we have Adult Grievances, listen now and enjoy    Send it On (call to action) : Reply to this Braid prompt : What is yo...

This week I give my takes on the strange phenomenon of black people, black men especially having this para-social relationship with wealthy black men who are brought up on various allegations, I speak to how we should react to these occurrences and speaking to the quiet part being said out loud, Diddy, Bill Cosby, R.Kelly, Russell Simmons, etc. do not need the protection of the black community bec...

This week's episode is all about letting you all in to see through me, I talked about a lot of Follow the podcast on IG @simplykingpod Follow on Tiktok @kings_memoirs Follow me everywhere @kings_memoirs  Follow my business page @lifeasking Sign up for my email list so that you never miss content   https://www.lifeasking.com/links      

This week I discuss the controversy sparked from Cord Jefferson's Oscar speech, the recent expression of Amanda Seales not feeling accepted in Black Hollywood, is it a PR issue or is it her? I give my two cents on the controversial debate about "ghetto black people"  Vibe Minute songs - Blueslides - Schoolboy Q , Smile - Ta-Ku, Karma - SiR    Send it On Call to Action: https://link.braidit.com/pUJ...

This week I speak on a 2017 episode titled "In my Zone", I spoke about the idea of "comfort zone", I expanded on that concept 7 years later with a new perspective around comfort zones and how they could be managed so that you can consistently expand your life,    Send it On: How do yo know when you have overstayed your comfort zone?  https://link.braidit.com/oJ94g09SSHb   Braid - Long form to shor...

Trigger Warning: Abuse, Domestic and Sexual Violence was discussed.  This week I sit with author, speaker, and clinician Shari Botwin, to discuss her story and her career in the mental health space especially assisting women and children traverse through their traumas.  Stolen Childhoods,” coming out on May 7 worldwide in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook with Tantor Media, narrated by me!! Pre-orde...

This week I give my opinions on the trending story of Reesa Teesa " Who TF did I Marry", Love is Blind Season 6 review, and does Tyler Perry's new erotic thriller Mea Culpa starring Kelly Rowland and Trevante Rhodes passes the Boomerang Effect Test. In addition, I give the people what I like to call your "Last Roster" strategy which is just a lofty way to say intentionally dating.    Send It On Ca...

This week I have on writer and musician Tem Blessed and illustrator Mike LaRiccia on to talk about their collaborative graphic novel, Planeta Blu: Rise of Agoo . We chatted about the process of getting the book published, how important the themes of environmental justice, racial justice and wealth equality in creative works today, plus we talked shop on the industries developing diversity initiati...

This week I sit down with Social Media strategist Tamay Shannon, we chatted on the current trends of social media, breaking through the algorithm and the physiological impact of social media on our behavior and self-esteem.    Work with Tamay today by checking out her site https://w2smarketing.com/   Follow her on Instagram and LinkedIN as well    Vibe Minute songs : Liana Banks "Eat" & Infini...

Welcome back to Simply King and if you're new Welcome Welcome.  This week I speak to the phenomenon that is relationship podcast, referencing my 2018 episode titled "Black Love 1890 - Now" , I consider this to be the update of that same analysis and highly suggest you listen to them both. I discuss the stats that I believe speak to the reasons for the divide between men and women and give suggesti...

This week's episode is an end-of-the-year wrap-up episode I go over the first 6 months in my 30th year of life and what I have learned. I speak to the importance of having New Personal Projects over New Year's resolutions, I mentioned my new affiliate partnership with Notion use my link to sign up and organize your life better https://affiliate.notion.so/3pekjhbgtr8b . In addition, I spoke about m...

This week I featured a new voice to the podcast, she is a child and family counselor and therapist, and she also produces the show " The Space We Create" , her name is Aaila Avani. We chatted about the taboos around therapy, therapy terms being used outside of therapy, a brief history of Freaknic and what "Doing the Work" actually looks like.    Follow Aaila Avani    Vibe Minute Songs: You've Got...

TRIGGER WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE SPEAKS ON VIOLENCE IN A SEXUAL NATURE This week I had the great voices and minds of two former guest Alexa Heard and Marquise Davon, join me to discuss the current state of Sean "Diddy" Combs' developing assault cases as well as how the landscape of Hip-Hop has always had a predatory underlining that has never met its' reckoning but is the reckoning happening now....

This week I discuss how you can be intentional this Cuffin Season by taking a self-assessment on whether you need a new body or hobby.  I get into the parallels of Cuffin Season and seasonal depression... I mentioned a web-series that should be good to tune into this cuffing season here is the link "Cuddle Season"    Subscribe to my Patreon   Follow the podcast on IG @simplykingpod Follow on Tikto...

This week Chels Sincerray and I chatted about their journey to becoming more secure and productive creative professionals. We got deep into their roots and elements of their identity, hometown culture affecting outlook, and staying true to self through the process.    Follow @215imgs Listen to Invisible Podcast Radio Here Contact details and examples of work Here Subscribe to my Patreon   Follow t...

Subscribe to the Behind the Silk Podcast hosted by my guest from last week Ericka Parker  Men do self care too okay y’all! Today we have on Rodney Perry from the  Simply King Podcast and he is here to break the stigma of self-care for men. We talk all about wellness from the water you drink to proper beard care, to the flawless skincare routine that works for everyone, men and women. In the episod...

This week I sat down to speak with the Founder & CEO of Silkenn Skincare, Ericka Parker. We spoke not only about her company Silkenn but we also got a comprehensive outlook on how Ericka's intelligence manifested this company as her world was drastically changing during the pandemic. We also spoke about the beauty standards of today, the female and male gaze and so much more. Stream everywhere...

This week I express a few heavy growing pains I am observing about my life. I spoke about the impact of transitions, how men aren't excited by the idea of being a patriarch, how dating on apps is weird but I'm optimistic about dating as a whole, and a few other things.    Subscribe to my Patreon   Follow the podcast on IG @simplykingpod Follow on Tiktok @kings_memoirs Follow me everywhere @kings_m...