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2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 77] Ride a Bike (with Mike Africa Jr.)Seasonal allergies, fighting pollution with pollutants, government overreach on freedom of movement-- There is much to discuss and much going on on the latest pod. We talk about the ongoing seasonal allergy countdown [Just a couple more weeks]. Why creating infrastructure around innovating waste is missing the point and why you should protect yourself from the upcoming Real I.D. requirements.------2025-05-1536 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 76] They [don't] Like Us (with Mike Africa Jr.)In 1985, the city of Philadelphia dropped a bomb on the radical, Black-led environmental organization MOVE, it was just one of the three historical instances in which the U.S. government dropped a bomb on its citizens. May 13, 2025 marks 40 years since that instance of state-sanctioned terror perpetuated by the city's first Black mayor, Wilson Goode, with the support of the Philadelphia Police Department, and residents indifferent to Black life. Once again on the show, Mike Africa Jr. joins to reflect on what acknowledgement of that horrific event nearly half a century later even means. The...2025-05-0433 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 75] To Serve the People (ft. Mike Africa Jr.)According to Mike, there are three elements of a good leader. To lead by example, to inspire the people, and to serve the people. If you can't fulfill those duties, you don't deserve to be leadership.We follow up our last conversation with some updates from the ongoing fight to save the Cecil B. Moore Library in North Philly, some commentary on our criminal legal system and the song and dance that is parole. Also, SEPTA's mismanagement problems will be making its way to riders throughout the tri-state who will inevitably be footing the...2025-04-1846 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP 74.] Ona Mic (ft. Mike Africa Jr.)Joining the pod as this week's special guest is Mike Africa Jr! Mike joins the show to detail what experiences shaped him as a child of a movement. He also gives the exclusive on the MOVE Archives and what is next for his family's storied history on Osage Avenue.----------FOR MORE 2BD, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to additional footage and projects from the team. visit ⁠⁠patreon.com/2BD_exe⁠⁠ for access.2bedetermined.co 2025-04-1538 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[Ep. 73] Required Reading ft. LindoYes!Returning to the podcast with a novel to share is LindoYes!. Poet, creative, organizer, and now author, Lindo joins to detail the thoughts behind his forthcoming graphic novel, Pawnshop. An afro-futuristic Philly is centered in this dystopian piece that paints a picture of a new world built on affordable care and safety.————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to additional footage and projects from the team. visit ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/2BD_exe⁠⁠⁠ for access.2bedetermined.co 2025-03-2048 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 72] Collective Education (ft. Alphonso Dashiell)Newly elected chair of the Philly chapter, Alphonso Dashiell joins to detail his goals for building the Green Party in our neighborhoods. As the ongoing administration takes precise aim at education, there becomes an even more urgent need to provide chances for our youth, and prevent them from becoming cogs. Dashiell sees a need for constant resources provided by your local party.————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to additional footage and projects from the team. visit ⁠⁠patreon.com/2BD_exe⁠⁠ for access.2bedetermined.co 2025-03-061h 03

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 71] More to the Story (ft. Ayinde Merrill)Educator, organizer, and creative leader Ayinde Merrill joins the podcast to talk about his work helping to change the public information landscape in NJ and detail the journey and growth of his non-profit, Watu Moja. Seeking to connect folks of the Afrikan Diaspora, Watu Moja engages in storytelling, and other investments to help youth recognize the importance of unity among us. Merrill also shares his experiences in the heat of heightened public attention in the city of Camden, as several news outlets heralded the city's decision to relinquish public safety responsibilities to Camden County in 2013. 2025-01-3056 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 70] Consistency in Action (ft. Aaron Shakur) Patreon Exclus.Frequent collaborator Aaron Shakur joins the pod for another annual rcap episode. We talk his latest album, the annual Black Friday sock drive, political prisoners. Full episode available on Patreon where we talk today's current news topics. ---- FACT CHECK: U.S. consumers spent more that 10.8 billion this passed Black Friday, as well as an additional more than 13.2 billion on "Cyber Monday" according to Adobe Analytics. ————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to this full episode as well as additional footage and projects from the team. visit patreon.com/2BD_ex...2025-01-0152 min

2 Bald Dads38. Patented 2BD Park Ranking Algorithm2BD fans start your engines.. then pull over and stop them, we’re gonna need for your full attention.This week we’re back with a huge, and hot, topic and you better believe we’re burning it down! We’re taking on our local parks and using our patented 2BD algorithm to give them a definitive ranking. Once again the dads are doing the hard work so you don’t have to! Which parks have toilets? which have coffee close by? what’s the surface? We’ll answer them all in this huge ep!...2024-10-1638 min

The Buttonista ShowAaron Presents His Weekly Coworker Pyramid RankingsThank God It's Tuesday! We're still here podcasting from the couch when any day, any moment, a new 2BD team member could be born into this mother freaking world. Regardless of the baby's born status though, Intern Aaron is still bold enough to provide RANKINGS of 2BD employees 'Dance Moms: A New Era' style and he is not afraid to put his fellow cohost where he thinks they belong. It's also time for a solid pop culture update featuring The Golden Bachelorette, Lana Del Rey's recent backyard wedding and taking a minute to discuss Senior Buttonista's obsession with the...2024-10-011h 22

2 Bald Dads26. Kids #%*?ing Sing Songs, Ya BishYeah, you messing with some wet ass 2BD, Bring a bucket and a mop for this wet ass 2BD, Give me everything you got for this wet ass 2BD. That’s right freaks we are back and this time we mean biz-ness! This week we’re taking a detour and looking at the inappropriate songs that kids love and groove to even though their messages are less than ideal for little ears, let’s get a little spice people! Like, review and subscribe! Get in touch at 2balddads_pod on Insta or twobalddads69@hotmail.com 2024-07-2438 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[ReUPLOAD] The Ecoside in FDR Park (ft. Lady Danni & Anisa George)This week, we are joined by two activists engaged in the fight for land justice in South Philadelphia. Urban Forager Lady Danni and Anisa George (Save the Meadows) provide a look into the ongoing legal challenge to the $250 million remodeling of the park. Announced in 2019, the FDR Park Plan looks to destroy the habitats surrounding the park's former golf course in order to construct artificial turf playing fields rife with chemicals. To learn more about the fight and their current legal challenge, visit www.savethemeadows.com ————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co 2024-05-1754 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 69] The Ecocide in FDR Park (ft. Lady Danni & Anisa George)This week, we are joined by two activists engaged in the fight for land justice in South Philadelphia. Urban Forager Lady Danni and Anisa George (Save the Meadows) provide a look into the ongoing legal challenge to the $250 million remodeling of the park. Announced in 2019, the FDR Park Plan looks to destroy the habitats surrounding the park's former golf course in order to construct artificial turf playing fields rife with chemicals. To learn more about the fight and their current legal challenge, visit www.savethemeadows.com ————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co 2024-05-1654 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 68] Ignoring all Opposition (ft. No Arena Wash Square West)Residents of Washington Square West in Philadelphia have spoken. They support Chinatown’s struggle against the arena. So why did its civic association stay silent? We are joined this week by No Arena Wash Square West. A collective of neighbors fighting to have their voices and research heard, we dive into the impact of the billion dollar Center City project that is “76 Place.” ———————————————— FOR MORE on the group, follow @noarenawashsquarewest on Instagram, and visit noarenawashsquarewest.com to get involved. Episode guests include group co-founder Jena Osman, Apurva Tandon, & Katie Low.2024-03-071h 16

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 67] Peacetown Promises (ft. Tommy Joshua)Welcome back for 2024. For our first show of the new year we are joined by a familiar collaborator of 2BD Media. Brother Tommy Joshua of the North Philly Peace park joins the pod to give some much welcomed updates on the upcoming Sala Keturah Peace Pavilion. Despite delays, the mixed-use pavilion is slated to be completed Spring 2024. It will host K-12 education classes, as well as other events and programming in the Peacetown (historically referred to as Sharswood) neighborhood of North Philadelphia. ————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co 2024-02-0147 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 66] For Public Use (ft. Melvin Powell)Public land advocate Melvin Powell joins the 2BD podcast for yet another conversation on land in the city. Powell, formerly of Sunflower Philly, shares his expertise in caretaking vacant land and the legislative changes that could better help us access these underutilized spaces.————————————————————————————To stay up to date with all things 2BD Media, visit2bedetermined.co 2023-12-1437 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP 65.] Fullest House (ft. The House of Umoja)This week, we are joined by Philly's historic House of Umoja. Queen Mother Falaka Fattah and Jacqueline Taylor-Adams join the podcast to detail the recent initiatives going on at the 55-year old non-profit, including the youth-led Peace Corps seeking to address the issue of community violence.————————————————————————————To stay up to date with all things 2BD Media, visit2bedetermined.co 2023-11-3042 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 64] For the People, By the People (ft. Aaron Shakur)Tune in for another yearly podcast episode with rapper and entrepreneur Aaron Shakur. We spotlight Shakur's 5th Annual Sock Drive for the less fortunate in Camden on Black Friday and what it has meant to turn that idea into a constant. We also dig into the music industry and the value of controlling your own content. ————————————————————————————To stay up to date with all things 2BD Media, visit2bedetermined.co 2023-11-1646 min

2 Bald Dads21. The 2BD Halloween Spooktacular!WooOoOoOo👻👻 mothers, lock up your sons because it’s the first annual 2BD Halloween Spooktacular 😱 2 Bald dads, more like Boo Bald Deads…Stay tuned for more great Halloween gear like that. That’s right, the Dead’s are talking all things Halloween. We’re talking costumes, we’re talking trick or treating we’re talking Valentine’s Day…for some reason. Whatever it is we have you covered! We’re also talking traffic (finally!) and how some quick thinking can really save your reputation at daycare. Lastly, someone has either been hoisted by their own petard or have had their chickens come home to roost b...2023-11-0841 min

2 Bald Dads20. Mr Mom Vs Mrs DadBoinnnnnnng! 2BD alert!! Set your ears to excited cause it’s time for you bi-weekly audio love. This week though, we’re not just 2BD, we’re 2BD with a plus 1. We’re joined by the eternally suffering myAmber! We’re talking the ultimate battle of the sexes, who’s got it harder?? Matt and Amber have both player Mr Mom and Mrs Dad so we have some good intel. We’re also talking kid birthday hurricanes and how to survive them and why introducing your kids to cereal is a window to your own childhood. Like, review and subscribe! Get in touch a...2023-10-2559 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 63] Farm to Table (ft. Ben Miller)Land steward and chef Ben Miller joins the podcast to talk about his ongoing efforts to establish a community-based food system in Southwest Philly. Several vacant lots in the area now operate as the People's Garden, a neighborhood-controlled garden that brings farm fresh produce directly to visitors at the People's Kitchen, a non-profit started out of the COVID pandemic that now serves free meals weekly. 2023-09-2844 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 62] Neighborhood Transformation, Decades in the Making (ft. Domenic Vitiello)Penn Professor of City Planning Domenic Vitiello joins the podcast to take a look back, as well as forward at the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative in Philadelphia. This $300 million dollar program was first imagined during the administration of Mayor Street back in 2001 but its effects can still be seen to this day, as gentrification and mass construction now rule the orientation of the city. ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co 2023-08-2457 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 61] From The Ground Up (ft. Black Farmer Stan)Black Farmer Stan joins the podcast to detail his work in creating the ReEntry Community Farm in West Philadelphia. Having found community and therapy through agriculture he’s hoping his new guerrilla garden can do the same for others re-entering the city. To stay up to date with the garden, follow @reentrycommunityfarm on Instagram. ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co 2023-08-1045 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 60] Da Art of Storytellin’ (ft. Yohance Lacour)Investigative journalist and storyteller Yohance Lacour joins the pod to give some backstory on You Didn’t See Nothin’, a 7 episode podcast series detailing the aftermath of the 1997 racist attack on Lenard Clark in Chicago. Now 26 years later, Lacour and I take a look at how similar incidents of racial violence persist and the role that media plays in all of it. Click to check out the podcast series You Didn’t See Nothin’, a collaboration between USG Audio and the Invisible Institute. ...2023-06-3050 min

Behind The ButtonsSomeone Called OSHA On The ButtonistaTune in as we break down a humbling moment in Saratoga, why someone called OSHA on the Buttonista, Brian getting meme'd, and we mark the end of a very popular 2BD segment... Notes:Tax Season Turbulence: (2:02)Peaks/Pits of the week: (5:35)AAA saves the day for Dronah: (12:05)A humble moment in Saratoga (14:25)Albany Empire's Home opener (19:00)Cleaning up a messy situation with DJ from Professional Fire Restoration (27:20)Taylor wants to get implants? (39:00)Brian got meme’d (49:12)A mom...2023-04-211h 02

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 59] Fostering Filmmakers (ft. Shameka Sawyer)Shameka Sawyer of the 5 Shorts Project joins the podcast to detail some of the work that they do in order to help aspiring video makers and storytellers see their vision actualized. We also talk more about "Bout Mine" a short documentary produced by the youth impacrted by gun violence in Philly. To see more of their upcoming work, check out 5shorts.org ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co 2023-04-2136 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 58] False Imprisonment (ft. Fred Ginyard)Fred Ginyard, Director of Organizing & Community for the Philadelphia Bail Fund joins the podcast to give some insight into the obscurities of the bail system in the city. Over the holidays, the fund organized donations to bail out Philadelphias stuck awaiting trial. For more information about the bail fund visit phillybailfund.org ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co 2023-02-0941 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 57] Gumball Machine (ft. LindoYes)LindoYes comes back to the pod once more to talk about his latest endeavor, Gumball Machine. Gumball Machine is a collection of poems and monologues that center the themes of soft masculinity and communal love. Based on Lindo's life and experiences, the one-person play is a raw and intimate look at the man behind the hoodie. Keep an eye out for all 4 of Lindo's gumball machines scattered across the Philly. ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co 2023-01-2637 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 56] Trust the Process 3 (ft. Aaron Shakur)Aaron Shakur joins the pod once again to recap the highs and lows of this past year and put forth some positive energy going forward with 2023. Trust the Process 3, the final installment of the TTP series drops on all platforms on 1/13/23. Stay tapped in. ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co 2023-01-1254 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 55] Helping Philadelphia Thrive (ft. Cameron Powell)Cameron Powell joins the pod to talk about his work with Philly Thrive, an environmental justice organization whose advocacy has centered around the harm inflicted on South Philadelphia residents by the oil refinery. ————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co 2022-12-1534 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 54] Revolutionary Tales (ft. Cleo Silvers)In this episode, we are joined by Cleo Silvers, a member of both the Black Panther Party as well as the Young Lords and a lifelong organizer. Cleo joins to detail some of her experiences organizing with these revolutionary groups, like the infamous Lincoln Hospital Takeover in 1970, as well as talk about the importance of community-centered work. —————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, visit 2bedetermined.co 2022-11-1753 min

Behind The ButtonsBig Third Summer EnergyThis week's episode recaps our biggest big tip energy to date, our interview with Spectrum News, proposing a new costume idea for Back 9 Bri to wear for Crossgates' Malloween, and brainstorming what we hope to be a new 2BD holiday tradition in Schenectady. This episode is taped while pushing porch pints at The Bunker in Clifton Park, where you can now order off the Two Buttons Deep speciality cocktail menu. Notes:- Peak of the week (0:55)- Spectrum News interview (4:30)- Eggy's reaction to his big $3,000 tip (9:00)...2022-10-2832 min

2 Bald Dads20. Wetting the Head (Matt’s Birth Journey)What uuuppppppp, it’s time for another huuuge 2BD meaty sausage down your gullet! And this time we have one of the meatiest, most vascular snags for you! This week we are talking about a new addition to the 2BD family, Mr Doom himself is among us. That’s right Matt has finally recovered from birth and is ready to take you through his journey to double dad and how he reclaimed his rightful place as best dad on pod! We’re also talk the swoopening 2.0/how to protect your flock and we tackle the age old question: is Pepa Pig ma...2022-10-2646 min

Behind The Buttons9th Place BriThis week's episode is a pivotal change for Back 9 Bri, who recaps his back-to-back L at the stein hoisting competition, the Buttonista stepping up on God's day, a little-to-well-known fact about our latest 2BD Cribs feature, and the video coming next week on 2BD that may be the most wild thing Cap'n Jack has done to date, you bet! This episode is taped at The Bunker in Clifton Park, where you can now order from 2BD's own speciality cocktail menu. Episode notes:- Welcoming our newest Instagram follower: Miller Lite (0:40)- The T...2022-10-1437 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 53] Paying Your Workers is Good Karma (ft. Caiside Ní Chuinn)In this episode, we are joined by Caiside Ní Chuinn, a barista and organizer at GoodKarma Cafe in Philadelphia. We get into talking about the union campaigns among coffee shops in the city as well as some of the tactics employed throughout the industry to stop worker movements. Follow @unitedkarma on instagram for more updates on their work. —————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co 2022-10-1336 min

Behind The ButtonsHot Dogs At The Wiener RaceThis week's show comes to you from Jonah's squirrel-invested backyard where Jack, Taylor & Drew break down a legendary week in 2BD history. We roast MIA Joe for yet another cringeworthy post, recap Jack & Granny's all-time video at the Oktoberfest Wiener Race, our biggest CASH giveaway coming next week in partnership with The Real Estate Commission Show, getting meme'd on UpstateNYmemes, and our new show launching next week on 2BD.Episode notes:Where is Joe Bo? (0:45)Win a new guitar signed by Luke Combs thanks to Miller Lite (6:15)Jack & Granny's epic battle with a Karen at the...2022-10-0744 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 52] The Neighborhood School bus (ft. Dominique London)Dominique London joins the podcast to talk about her ongoing project, the London Legacy Garden, a school bus-turned community space in West Philly. She details what the project has meant to her and some of the work she will be doing in her position at UC Green. —————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co 2022-09-2944 min

Behind The ButtonsThe Buttonista's Sold Out Live Show at June FarmsThis week's episode is taped at June Farms, the morning after the Buttonista's sold out live show. We unpack what went into creating this show, how we felt it went, and what happened at the Team 2BD sleepover after at the various June Farms airbnbs. We also discuss Back 9 Bri's controversial pie eating contest performance, and what post broke the record for 2BD's most-liked photo on Instagram.Peaks of the week (1:05)Joe Bo's promise to Jack & the Bills Mafia (2:53)Debriefing the Buttonista's birthday live show (7:43)Jack and Taylor are bonded for life after their trip to Howe Caverns (21:10...2022-09-2354 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 51] The Algorithms Are Not Your Friend (ft. Gwenn Seemel)Artist and uncopyrighting advocate Gwenn Seemel comes back on the pod to discuss the ethical problems with big social media companies (like Facebook and Instagram) and why leaving them behind altogether might be a move. Got to gwennseemel.com to check out more of Gwenn's work ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co 2022-09-0946 min

Behind The ButtonsSomeone Created A 2BD Theme SongThis week we listen to a 2BD theme song created by one of our followers, announce our new contest to win a White Claw electric mountain bike, the Buttonista's Live Show selling out in 3 hours, and talk about why Back 9 Bri is drinking depression coffee. This episode was taped under the pergola at the Bunker in Clifton Park, which is now officially available to order via Mealeo. Peak of the week (1:00)Someone made us a new theme song (7:30)It's Fool's Fall, per our resident memeorologist (13:20)2BD Summer Photo Contest: Presented by White Claw (15:05)The Buttonista Live Show sold...2022-09-0925 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 50] Organized to Take (ft. Nino Brown)In celebration of Black August, I talked to Nino Brown of the Party for Socialism & Liberation about his time organizing to save the Assata Shakur & Guillermo Morales Community Center in New York. In 1989, the center was dedicated after student-led protests at CUNY followed proposed tuition hikes. It served as a space for student organizers, LGBT and women's rights activism, and political organizing. Black August is a commemoration of freedom fighters, organizers, and activists, among others who gave their lives to the struggle for Black liberation. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co 2022-08-2549 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 49] Fighting for the People's Townhomes (ft. Rasheda Alexander)Longtime townhomes resident and housing justice advocate Rasheda Alexander joins in to talk about the struggle at "The People's Townhomes," a majority Black housing complex in University City in West Philly. The site's affordable housing contract with the federal government (HUD) is set to expire Sept. 7, forcing nearly 70 low-income residents out of the housing complex that's stood for them for nearly 40 years. Read the op-ed by Rasheda Alexander and Sterling Johnson on the precursor to the townhomes during the Frank Rizzo administration. Stay updated @saveuctownhomes on Instagram or savetheuctownhomes...2022-08-1137 min

Behind The Buttons"We've Got The Power Of The Pussy"Jack & Taylor are coming to you from a bare naked Horseshoe Bar & Grill in Saratoga where we just discovered our new favorite pizza, discuss a possible bi-coastal plan, bringing back the 2BD booze cruise. and the conflict we encountered at one of the fanciest galas we've ever been to.How much square footage does a person take up? (1:20)Our new favorite pizza in the Capital Region (4:40)Are we overreacting to the heat? (5:50)Peak of the week: Brought to you by Hoffman Car Wash (8:10)A bi-coastal 2BD? (15:25)How one of the nicest gala's we've ever been to almost went...2022-08-0552 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 48] Healing the Community (ft. Boogie Rose)In July of 2020, an unidentifiable body was found in a container on a vacant plot of land in South Philadelphia. Seeking to counteract the disturbing and traumatic discovery, community leader Boogie Rose stood together with the support of the surrounding neighborhood to enact the Community Healing Garden (CHG) on that very same plot of land. Now several months later they are fighting to sustain that body of positivity in a neighborhood that needs it. Documentary on the CHG: https://vimeo.com/643073655 Stay updated on Boogie and the Community Healing...2022-07-0750 min

Behind The ButtonsTaylor Goes Viral + The 2BD Summer Merch DropToday's episode is taped at the 2BD Warehouse (AKA Taylor's garage) where we will package and ship our summer merch which is officially available online at twobuttonsdeep.store – We also breakdown Joe's aggressive birthday celebration, Taylor going viral on TikTok/ending up on Barstool, Back 9 meeting a Yankee legend, and what's available in our summer merch drop. Sunglasses discussion (1:03)Peak of the week (3:44)Taylor memestorms (4:26)Two boots deep (11:30)Brian's tooth update (17:04)Taylor goes viral / ends up on Barstool (17:45)Back 9 meets Tino Martinez (24:00)Jack & Drew's shoe spree (32:00)The 2BD Summer merch drop (39:25)Post of the week (48:50)Peak into the we...2022-06-2759 min

Behind The ButtonsWe Need A Reset BeerToday's episode is recorded at Galleria 7 in Latham and recaps our week full of giveaways, celebrating the Buttonista's 10K milestone, and how two videos we tried to produce fell through, pushing us to our last resort: Reset beers. Peak of the week (1:50)Drew's new review (3:25)Our first full-time employee's weird workspace (6:57)Giveaway week at 2BD (8:55)How we ended up as creepers at a high school prom (12:17)Our first live comedy experience at SPAC (17:49)Jack's Americade experience (22:03)The cup etiquette debate (27:00)The Buttonista hits 10K (30:05)Recapping our interview with one of the biggest weed kingpins of the northeast (33:50)2BD...2022-06-1745 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 47] Vote Blue, Save Roe (ft. Katie Miernicki)"Rush $15 to the DNC," was the text sent to potential Democratic donors in response to the leaked Supreme Court ruling which threatens to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Katie Miernicki, a reporter with Liberation News joins the pod to provide some insight into the climate that has led up to this leak, the coming decision, and how states have already been responding. You can read some of Katie's recent work at LiberationNews.org https://www.liberationnews.org/oklahoma-legislature-takes-anti-abortion-offensive-to-new-depths-banned-from-the-moment-of-fertilization/ https://www.liberationnews.org/democratic-party-offers-nothing-to-the-struggle-to-save-abortion-rights/ To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR MORE 2BD, 2bedetermined.co 2022-05-2644 min

Behind The ButtonsInterviewing a Potential New 2BD PersonalityGo behind the buttons as we recap the week and brainstorm the future of Two Buttons Deep:Interview with a potential new 2BD personality (1:05)Peak of the week (26:10)The 2BD Kentucky Derby Party (28:25)Cap'n Jack vs. Hockey Pro (31:30)One last trip to Saratoga's Price Chopper (36:40)5K on Twitter (39:55)This week in 2BD History (43:30)Post of the week presented by Mealeo (47:40)Presented by:The Bunker (https://getinthebunker.golf/)Mealeo (https://www.mealeo.com/)Corona (https://www.coronausa.com/) Follow @TwoButtonsDeep for more stuff worth talking about from the Great Upstate & beyond 2022-04-2150 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 44] Black in New Jersey Pt. 2 (ft. Tennyson Donyéa)In the second half of our 2 part conversation, Tennyson Donyéa and I talk about his recent piece on reparations in New Jersey. We dive into New Jersey's history as the last slave state of the North and how its laws and practices present a unique case for the topic. And should we be past the point of merely studying reparations? Donyéa's piece on reparations: https://whyy.org/articles/new-jersey-has-struggled-for-centuries-to-talk-about-reparations-can-that-change-in-2022/ Check out blackinjersey.com or follow @blackinjersey on Instagram. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ...2022-03-1751 min

Behind The ButtonsThe Golden Blunder, 2BD Twisted Olympics, And Condoms For The Kids?!Go behind the buttons with the team at Two Buttons Deep as we recap the following:(0:43) Our thoughts after touring Saranac Brewery(4:45) Our new favorite diner(8:10) Condoms for the kids?(18:00) Jack's questionable No Bev Feb rule(22:03) Brian's least athletic contending moment on the ice(25:10) The 2BD Twisted Olympics & limited edition merch(33:05) Post of the Week: 2BD merch at a national clothing retailer(36:47) The Golden Button Awards / Boycotting SONY Presented by- Saranac Brewery https://www.saranac.com/2022-02-0345 min

2 Bald Dads37. 2BD AMAHoly crap! It’s another classic 2 Bald Dads Ask me anything aka 2BD AMA! This week we’re taking a break from the chat roulette wheel and answering you burning and yearning questions. ever wanted to know how to properly tie a tie in a half Windsor knot? We’ll this episode is not for you, no one asked us that. BUT there’s plenty of other great questions answered.. you gotta believe us!We’re also continuing our low brow dad moments with what might be our lowest and most browiest dad moment to date. Also Matt’s got...2021-10-2037 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedBack 2 Be DeterminedIt's been a whole minute... But we're back at it. Also, check out the latest episode of the J.O.D Live Podcast I was featured on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode31-life-is-life/id1535368159?i=1000538081458 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/07XJOuT161IhJ96yBFOIcY?si=O4hqcU1lS-OHbTAE8BD_SA&dl_branch=1 To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2021-10-1406 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[Ep. 34] Things You Didn't KnowFacts and myths you didn't already know, probably. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2021-07-2938 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined2BD REWIND: The Short Film (Ep. 2)Enjoy a rebroadcast of episode 2 of 2BD. And check out the new web series by EarlyBirdTv, 'HotBox' starring @randolphsummiel on YouTube. In episode 2 I talk with rising actor/writer/director Randolph “Trae” Summiel about his navigation through the movie industry and what drives him. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2021-07-1548 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[Ep. 32] The Police Episode (ft. Lorenzo Pierce)Organizer, journalist and West Philly native Lorenzo Pierce joins the pod for a conversation on policing in the city. We talk about his recent Op-Ed on Police Commissioner Outlaw as well as the incoming Citizen's Police Oversight Commission. You can hear more from Lorenzo by checking out the Self Ctrl Podcast or following @LorenzoForreal on Twitter. Lorenzo's piece: https://phillyliberationcenter.org/2021/06/01/no-confidence-unsatisfactory-the-progress-report-of-commissioner-danielle-outlaw/ My article on police oversight: https://www.gridphilly.com/blog-home/2021/6/2/will-the-citys-choice-of-expanded-oversight-actually-lead-to-change. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bede 2021-07-011h 08

2BD - 2 Be Determined[Ep. 31] The Art of Censorship (ft. LindoYes)I sat down with Philadelphia poet LindoYes (@lindoyes) to discuss some of the recent challenges he's faced on Instagram and having his work shadowbanned. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2021-06-1757 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[Ep. 30] The Right Medicine (ft. Rachelle Tournesol)I sit down for a chat with @odetothesun and get to talking about rethinking what we put into our bodies in the form of medicine. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2021-05-1340 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined2BD REWIND: The Community Leader (EP. 5)Enjoy a rebroadcast of episode 5 of 2BD. We’ll be back with new content coming soon. ——— I speak with Zellie Imani of Paterson about his passion for teaching, how he became a Black Lives Matter activist, and the student debt crisis. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2021-04-2943 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[Ep. 28] The Minnesota Murder TrialWanted to share some thoughts on the ongoing murder trial of Derek Chauvin and the struggle for justice in Minnesota. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2021-04-1534 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[Ep. 27] The Documentary (w/ Ayana Jihad)Tune in for a conversation with Ayana Jihad (@ayanajia), associate producer of the Netflix documentary Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy. We dive into how she got started in documentary filmmaking, and what it was like to cover America's crack epidemic on screen. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2021-04-0144 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Late Night UpdateBack with more 2BD to come soon!!2021-03-2509 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[Ep. 26] Life is 2 Be Determined (ft. 2 Caps No Cap)In this provocative episode, I am joined by Adam Melville and Wesley May of the 2 Caps No Cap podcast. We touch more on the concept of life and finding our purpose. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2021-03-041h 14

2BD - 2 Be Determined[Ep. 25] Life is Live (ft. Juliette McLean)In this episode, We get deep into convo about where we see our lives headed. We take a look at what our perceptions of life were from early on and into college and how we're handling the changes that have been thrown at us. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2021-02-191h 03

2BD - 2 Be Determined[Ep. 24] The Barbershop (w/ Jay)I talk with Jay of Doc's Barbershop in my hometown to discuss how he is setting an example for those that come through the shops doors. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2021-01-2836 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[Ep. 23] White on White CrimeIn this episode, I recap this past week's terror attack on the Capitol building and our 2x Impeachment All-star president. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2021-01-1427 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[Ep. 22] The HolidayWhat does a holiday mean to you? To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-12-3123 min

2BD - 2 Be Determined[Ep. 21] The Guide (w/ Nyere Aumaitre)I sat down with Nyere Aumaitre, a dean at Pride Academy in Camden. We talk about the experiences that shaped him growing up in America’s “most dangerous city” and the changes he’s making to ensure success for students going forward. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-12-171h 18

2BD - 2 Be Determined2BD REWIND: The Process (EP. 1)Enjoy a rebroadcast of the very beginning of 2BD. We’ll be back with new content coming soon. ——— In this episode I talk with rapper and entrepreneur Aaron Shakur about music, life in Camden, and our family ties. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-11-2738 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Anniversary (ft. Aaron Shakur)WE MADE IT THRU YEAR ONEEE!!! This is the very delayed one year anniversary episode. I chop it up with Aaron Shakur once again to reflect on the podcast and talk about what's going on in the world. Thank you to everyone who has been listening. Your support means the world to me. Stay tuned for the full video episode to be posted on YouTube. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-11-1249 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Election Msg**BONUS EP** Hey y'all. With the election tomorrow I just wanted to share my own personal story and experience with the electoral system. Big things coming soon. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-11-0217 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedFor the Love of the Game (w/ Matt Pastore) - The Sports Pack 3/3 To wrap of The Sports Pack I talk with a friend and former teammate of mine Matt Pastore on his journey through the ranks of CASA league in Philadelphia. Matt, who recently joined up with Oaklyn United Academy, details his experiences both physically and culturally in the nation's largest amateur soccer league. Special thanks to everyone who tuned in for this series, I promise there are even bigger things coming up soon. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-10-2239 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Court Professor (w/ Julian Brinkley) - The Sports Pack 2/3Part two of the sports pack I talked to Julian Brinkley (@ll_cooljuelz) about managing his skills development services for basketball prospects. He mentions some of the challenges he’s faced, and how he’s developing his brand further. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-10-0834 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Jump Start (w/ Devin Bradham) - The Sports Pack 1/3In the first episode of the series, I talk to Devin Bradham of JumpStart Coaching (@jumpstartcoaching). We talk about the ins and outs of his high jump career, and why he loves coaching. More to come soon. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-09-2449 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Sports PackListen to the clip foo. More to come soon 2020-09-1704 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedBest Friends Forever? (ft. Taylor Thomas)I had the privilege of talking to my absolute favorite sister in the world, Taylor. Quarantine has given us a good amount of time to simply just be siblings again. I missed that. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-09-1738 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Painting (w/ Gwenn Seemel)In this episode I talk with French-American artist Gwenn Seemel about her vibrant work and the important messages she aims to convey through it. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-08-2745 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedFind Your Way BackI’ve been away from the pod for quite a minute. It’s time to ease back into this. This is a reminder to protect your peace, because no one else will. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-08-1313 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedFreedom DayThe Juneteenth Special Episode! Last week marked 155 years since the original Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day). I talk about the origins of the holiday, how I celebrated this year, and what it’s come to mean to me as a Black man in America. Also, ARREST THE COPS THAT KILLED BREONNA TAYLOR. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-06-2521 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedI Can’t Breathe.This past weekend I attended the Philadelphia protests for George Floyd. In light of everything that is going on across the country, I wanted to share some of my thoughts, and give some updates. To donate to George’s family: gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd | To donate to Ahmaud Arbery’s family: gofundme.com/f/i-run-with-maud | To support Breonna Taylor: standwithbre.com ——————————-——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-06-0113 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe 11th Ladder (w/ Marquis Lester)I had a conversation with Newark firefighter Marquis Lester on his journey as well as how they’re tackling the coronavirus. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-05-1527 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThere is No Free TimeTime is not free. If you have it, use it wisely. If you dont, that’s okay too. Stay smart and stay safe when interacting with those around you. We’ll back soon with some more food for thought. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-05-0410 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedNot The America I KnowNo profile this time around, just wanted to give a little update and speak candidly on the current coronavirus situation. With cases increasing in the U.S. there are a lot of new measures being taken. Stay smart and stay safe when interacting with those around you. We’ll back soon with some more food for thought. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-03-2321 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Aux Cord (w/ DJ Austifrosty)I sat down with South Jersey’s hottest up-and-coming DJ, DJ Austifrosty (@djaustifrosty). We talked about his first gig, his Aux Cord Approved series and some of his influences in music. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-02-2746 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Community Leader (w/ Zellie Imani)I speak with Zellie Imani of Paterson about his passion for teaching, how he became a Black Lives Matter activist, and the student debt crisis. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-01-3043 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Pageant (w/ Chenoah Porter-Blount)I sit down with Chenoah Porter-Blount (Miss New Jersey U.S. 2018) to talk about her journey into the world of pageantry while also balancing her non-profit work. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-01-1644 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Mission (w/ Tiajah Beach)This episode I sit down with Tiajah Beach to talk about her upcoming missionary work in Mexico. To learn even more, or to support Tiajah's mission visit her Instagram page @tiajah_lovee or go to https://uwm.org/missionaries/31630/ ———————————————————-——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2020-01-0229 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Short Film (w/ Randolph Summiel)In episode 2 I talk with rising actor/writer/director Randolph “Trae” Summiel about his navigation through the movie industry and what drives him. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2019-12-0547 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Process (w/ Aaron Shakur)In this episode I talk with rapper and entrepreneur Aaron Shakur about music, life in Camden, and our family ties. To support the podcast, donate via Cash App to $2BDco. ——————————————————————————— FOR MORE ABOUT 2BD and all things related follow @2bd.rt Instagram or go to 2bedetermined.co 2019-11-0738 min

2BD - 2 Be DeterminedThe Foreword2BD Podcast coming soon.2019-10-2101 min