The Why You...? Podcast

On today's episode, Al and Mikayla take a leisurely stroll down nostalgia lane. From Power Rangers and Board Games, to SNICK and Rocky IV, we the good times we had in the 90's-2000's.  

On this week's episode, the return of Song Association! Also, Al and Mikayla discuss celebrating their 10 year dating anniversary, Patti/Gladys Verzuz, and Usher starting his residency in Las Vegas in 2021.  It's good times all around! 

On this week's episode, Al and Mikayla discuss how socially awkward they are as individuals. They also discuss how being awkward stops them from attempting something new to avoid being judged and ridiculed by their peers. What is Social Anxiety? Social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia) is a mental health condition. It is an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by ot...

On this week's episode, we take a brief moment and remember acclaimed actor Chadwick Boseman after he unexpectedly passed away. Also, Al and Mikayla sit down and discuss the 1975 cult claasic Cooley High. Cooley High (1975) Richard "Cochise" Morris (Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs), a local basketball hero, and Leroy "Preach" Jackson (Glynn Turman), who dreams of a career in writin...

What is this subject? Should couples (married or not) split the bills 50/50? Or should the man of the house provide everything without help? And should the individuals share the responsibility within the home (i.e. cooking, cleaning, rearing of children etc)?

On this week's episode, Al and Mikayla discuss current events ripped straight from the headlines: The United States Postal Service appears to be taken down from the inside out by the current Presidential Administration. The Connor Hinnant tragedy is being used by prominent social media influencers to attempt to dismantle the Black Lives Matter movement.  And Meg The Stallion & Cardi B rel...

This week's episode is a little different. With the Dallas Comedy House closing its doors permanently on Friday, Al wanted to share the final thing he was able to do under the DCH umbrella. So, we are sharing the FIRST official recording of our show that was created as the "final" for their Intro to Podcasting class.  It's short and it has rough edges (That's what she said...

On this edition of Black Card Revoked, Al and Mikayla discuss the 1997 film Love Jones.  Love Jones (1997) Dir. Theodore Witcher Two urban African-Americans, Darius (Larenz Tate), an aspiring writer, and Nina (Nia Long), an aspiring photographer, share an instant connection after a chance meeting at a Chicago club. The two bond over music, photography and poetry, and eventually begin a torrid roma...

On this episode, Al and Mikayla discuss a fan submitted topic regarding how they deal with raising a toddler. Your hosts recall moments from their childhood that they use as tools to help them raise their 2 year old son. 

Listen as Al and Mikayla have an epic rematch on their Song Association segment.  But first, enjoy a stirring conversation about what Al and Mikayla's Top 5 R&B, Pop, and Neo Soul artist are. 

This week, Al and Mikayla discuss a fan submitted topic which asked the following questions: How do you know that the love your significant other has for you is genuine? How do you pin point if a relationship/significant other is genuine or just convenient? Do you believe in soulmates? Do you believe in love at first sight? Your hosts take on each question with love and care. Tune in and enjoy! 

It's time for Al's favorite segment: Black Card Revoked! Join him and Mikayla as they breakdown the 1996 Blockbuster film Set It Off, Starring Jada Pinkett, Vivica A. Fox, Queen Latifah, and Kimberly Elise. Set It Off (1996) Synopsis After being fired from her job as a bank teller, Frankie (Vivica A. Fox) begins working at a janitorial service with her friends Tisean (Kimberly Elise), a...

After taking The Five Love Languages online quiz, hosts Al and Mikayla discuss their love languages. They also talk about how they can use these meanings to navigate through their marriage, as well as their key friends and family relationships. The Five Love Languages was created by Dr. Gary Chapman and released the book The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate in...

With this past Sunday being Father's Day, hosts Al and Mikayla provide a tribute to their fathers and some father figures in their lives. Also, Al discusses what it was like during the birth of their son, and what it is like being a daddy to a toddler. 

Hosts Al and Mikayla discuss their deep appreciation of music, and they also introduce a new segment that will challenge their musical knowledge. 

After the death of George Floyd, the people of the United States have had protests, and riots regarding the level of excessive force used by arresting officers that led to George's death.  On this episode of The Why You...? Podcast, Al and Mikayla have a candid conversation about racism and the difficulties of growing up and being black in America.  If you are looking for ways to help people...

Tune into the debut episode of The Why You...? Podcast as hosts Al and Mikayla introduce themselves. Listen as they peel back the layers of Anxiety and how they cope with it respectively.  What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Someone got their "Black Card Revoked"! Find out who as Al and Mikayla also breakdown the 1994 culture classic Above the Rim.  Above the Rim (1994) A high-school basketball star (Duane Martin) is torn by loyalties to a drug dealer (Tupac Shakur) and an ex-player (Leon).

Al and Mikayla discuss their views on what black beauty is and how Hollywood and social media have shaped the public's point of view. @ thejuice.boxfresh on Instagram: TheJuiceBoxFresh: Looking to support a Black Own Juice Business. Don't look pasted @thejuice.boxfresh in Dallas Texas. We have everything that your body needs to stay healthy. From natural juices, salads, chop fresh fruits...

Meet your new hosts Al and Mikayla in this teaser clip!