TuneTheFork Podcast

Price is the set amount one must pay to acquire a good, or service. Value is the measured benefit of acquiring said good, or service. In episode 034, we discuss a Jay Z verse on "Love All" from Drake's Certified Lover Boy album when he expresses his frustration with peoples inability to see larger pictures. In addition, we talk through how a value based perspective can help maximize not only what...

Every human starts as a child. The experiences we have in our formative years set our adult lives on trajectories that hide the paths origin. In episode 33 we share how certain adolescent encounters shifted us to a survivalist mentality, the sacrifices we had to make as a result, and ultimately how these moments helped shape the people we are today.

In episode 32, we defined death as the release of expectation. During this segment, we shared thoughts on how we handle death in both the metaphorical/physical sense. In addition, we highlight how the high expectations we place on our children can breed hypocrisy when those same standards aren't practiced by the parent.

Polarity is the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects. On August 3, hip hop heads, and music fans alike were able to witness this dynamic manifested in its most glaring fashion. We use E031 not only as an opportunity to share unique perspectives about the #verzuz between #dipset and #thelox , but to explore the ways in which such stark contrasts show up in...

We are in constant states of transition. Relationships, attitudes, business endeavors, and so much more. We chose to share what a transition looks like for us on a day of filming. It may not be what we intended, but it doesn't mean it wasn't what it was supposed to be.

Episode 29 welcomes special guest Terrel Wallace (Tall Black Guy): Detroit native, father, brother, super producer, composer, awesome human. During our segment we discuss how we manage the various stories we tell ourselves as we navigate relationships, creating, and business.

How effective are we at communicating? Given the current state of things, my estimation is not well. Episode 28 highlights some of the tactics used when engaging in verbal discourse, the value of asking questions, and ultimately how to position ourselves to be better listeners.

When it comes to inspiration, fathers are at the core of every mans composition. In honor of Fathers Day, we spend time sharing some of our special moments with our fathers.

"Adulting" is a challenging endeavor. The volitional nature of taking on such a task could lead one to believe that no matter the difficulty, one should simply "suck it up" because it's something the person asked for. Although some truth lies in the phrase, it doesn't fully capture the complexities, and constant sacrifice one endures when they fully execute "adulting". During episode 026, we discu...

Far too often we find ourselves striving to reach standards of achievement that we didn't create. Furthermore, it is this approach that ultimately causes us to overlook the fact that perfection exists in the process, and not the end result.

Do aliens exist? Is God real? Does Ayahuasca (DMT) open the door to a spirit realm? Can not believing in a higher power be considered a belief? In classic TuneTheFork fashion, we explore many of these thoughts, and more in episode 24.

In the absence of our beloved Life, TuneTheFork welcomes our first guests; Rodney “Buck” Herring, and Bee Boisseau. During episode 23, we discuss managing vulnerability, creating with an authentic purpose, and last but not least…just chopping it up the way we do. Artist Links Bee Boisseau https://beeboisseau.com https://www.instagram.com/beeboisseau/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/79De4... https:...

Conventional wisdom tells us that the motivation of man is to seek pleasure/comfort, and avoid pain/suffering. Although not directly stated, the statement can lead one to infer that the underline value of these dualities fall in either the good, or bad category. During episode E022, it is this categorization that we dissect, and venture to understand how shifting our perception of the value can em...

The term "street" may have many meanings, and carry various connotations depending on who's using the word. In episode 20 we attempt to define "street", identify the multipurpose skillsets of those who are fortunate to wear the title, and examine how the desire to mentally maintain some of the lifestyle remains long after retiring from the "game".

In the 2001 John Singleton movie "Baby Boy", Ving Rhames character (Melvin) discusses the concept of mans possessions being broken in to two categories; "Guns & Butter". Guns represent real estate, stocks and bonds; items that appreciate in value. Butter symbolizes depreciating assets such as cars, clothes jewelry, etc. E020 expands on this concept, and uses "thermometers" as a metaphor for essent...

The general belief is that as a species, we are first, human. However, the more we move through our societal constructs, we find ourselves forced to identify with specific groups. Our life experience has taught us the name of that force, and it's called racism/white supremacy. In episode 019, we discuss the challenges with associating with groups, and how the over-identification of that group ulti...

Black death at the hands of law enforcement has occurred for far too long. This episode seeks to identify the underline forces that permeate our culture, and manifest in societies negative perception, and value of black life.

Tortured Souls touches on the idea of judging people based on their actions, and if this process really positions us to see the truth of the people in our lives. Much of our nonconstructive behavior is unconsciously motivated in an effort to manage trauma, and missing the opportunity to explore a deeper understanding ultimately contributes to perpetuating the trauma in ourselves and others.

On This episode, Life and James talk about their relationship to music, and how it's used as therapy. They also discuss the current state of music, and how it can lead us back to unity, and love

Do you have someone in your life who's always there for other people? Do they show up when no one else will? Do they always seem to have everything under control? Do they rarely complain? If so, these are the strong friends, and more than likely they need to be check up on. In Episode 015, we discuss our strong friends, and how we sometimes neglect to show up for them in the ways they seem to show...

During episode 014 Life shares his process, and journey raising three black men in the modern era. He describes the various struggles associated with balancing redirection, support, trust, and how the parenting process contributes to his personal growth as a father, and man.

During episode 13, we discuss the various challenges experienced when trying to process new ways of thinking. Struggling to see a world we did not create with new eyes is something we all work through. Are we creating space for others, and ourselves to have healthy conversations.

Forgiveness, compassion, empathy, understanding, reconciliation, forgetting, resentment; Even though we use these words often, do we understand what they mean? Find out during Episode 012 of TuneTheFork.

Every creative knows the struggle. How do you assign value to your work? What are the metrics? These questions, and many more are explored during the "Know Your Worth" segment of TuneTheFork

Episode 010 explores the idea of "sensitive" people, how they're perceived, and the ways in which the trait can be both a detriment, and an asset.