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The Opinionated Brothas PodcastThe Cosby Files, Part IIIn September of 2018. Bill Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in a state prison for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home 14 years prior. On June 30, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Cosby's convictions. This is a complicated topic, and our hosts share their opinions on it in part 2.
2021-07-1757 minThe Opinionated Brothas PodcastThe Cosby Files, Part IIn September of 2018. Bill Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in a state prison for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home 14 years prior. On June 30, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Cosby's convictions. This is a complicated topic, and our hosts share their opinions on it.
2021-07-151h 05The Opinionated Brothas PodcastEpisode 16 - Overtime!Two months away leaves a lot of conversations to be had. Episode 16 goes into Overtime where the guys go deeper on recent social injustices, including the sentencing of Derek Chauvin, and having to expose your children to the ugliness of the world. Shaun King’s fall from grace is discussed. DJ’s critical eye of the talent of today’s music industry somehow goes into a pro-wrestling rabbit hole, then climbs back out to give Timbaland his just due. The guys end with a sentimental take on Fatherhood.Music CreditsIce Flow by Kevin MacLeodL...
2021-07-051h 00The Opinionated Brothas PodcastBack After a Two-Month Layoff!Travis and DJ return after a two month layoff, and man do they have a lot to talk about. Critical Race Theory and Juneteenth leadoff. Future and Nick Canon's mission to be fruitful and multiply is discussed, and Travis stans over a Lil Nas X track! Just half of what's in store! Stay tuned!https://youtu.be/xqapblkrfTE - Dr. Carl Mack on Roland Martin Unfilteredhttps://youtu.be/akc4rux9Ijs - Dr. Carl Mack on The Benjamin Dixon ShowMusic CreditsSun Goes DownLil Nas X
2021-07-041h 15The Opinionated Brothas PodcastEpisode Zero: The Pilot pt IIEveryone has an opinion, so why not us. In part II of our Pilot episode, The Brothas touch on their tastes in rap, hip-hop, R&B and........Joe Exotic....?
2021-05-1152 minThe Opinionated Brothas PodcastDJ's Thank YouDJ takes time to give his thoughts on one year of The Opinionated Brothas Podcast, and in the process gets real...Cedric Alexander - Won't Let Go (Entrance Theme) Buy on iTunes: https://apple.co/2r4kZ9o Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2qDhczy Listen on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2J0APKq
2021-05-1112 minThe Opinionated Brothas PodcastEpisode Zero: The PilotEveryone has an opinion, so why not us? Part I of our Pilot episode starts about 20 minutes into an already ongoing conversation about the perpetual cluster that is the COVID-19 outbreak, and a shoutout to Freaknik '96.Catalyst · Solar Fields Mirror's Edge Catalyst (EA Games Soundtrack) ℗ 2016 Electronic Arts MusicProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by...
2021-05-1149 minThe Opinionated Brothas PodcastEpisode 015 - Travis' Solo Decompression: The Derek Chauvin Verdict | The Perpetual Policing Problem | The Falcon and the Winter Soldier | WrestleMania!Travis decompresses and goes solo this go-round. Listen as he runs the gamut of topics starting with the obvious; the Derek Chauvin verdict, the sickening (but expected) Republican response, the Eric Andre situation and police statements, and the other tragic shootings that occurred. Heavy, but he ends it on a high note talking about The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and the history made at this year's WrestleMania. Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 90s...
2021-04-2656 minThe Opinionated Brothas PodcastConservatives tears and idolatry | Democrats fold on minimum wage | The value of college athletes | Should Black college athletes attend HBCUsRecorded March 8, 2021 - Travis and DJ are stunned at the Republican "outrage" of the Dr. Seuss situation and the idolatry displayed at CPAC, and Travis is also let down by the fecklessness displayed by the Democrats. Also; the controversy of paying collegiate athletes, and talk of the importance of the Black collegiate athlete and HBCUs.Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 90s R&B Hiphop Beat | Chillhop Instrumental | "Interlude"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2021-03-141h 15The Opinionated Brothas PodcastThe Return of Tim Lewis! | Judas and the Black MessiahTim Lewis returns as The Opinionated Brothas get together for their first in-person recording, and what an episode. What better way to celebrate than to talk about Judas and The Black Messiah? DJ has a bone to pick with British actors being cast as Americans, and we clown on Ted Cruz and Herschel Walker.
2021-03-011h 30The Opinionated Brothas PodcastTom Brady, The Big Game, and The GOAT | DaniLeigh and Colorism | Racists are gonna RacsitThe Brothas are back again. This time they talk about "The Big Game" and Tom Brady's recent christening as one of the greatest athletes of all time.DaniLeigh let everyone know that her man prefers a "Yellowbone", and the Internet was none too happy.It's Black History Month, but Racists are still gonna racist. Morgan Wellen and Maria Montessori Academy in Utah are in trouble.
2021-02-231h 27The Opinionated Brothas PodcastCut for Time - Episode 11This is a conversation that was for time from episode 11. It's about an article by Yahoo! titled "28 Films to Watch During Black History Month That Aren't About Black Trauma" DJ and Travis give their thoughts on the list, and briefly get into just what they think make a film a "Black Movie". Also included is a little more on our conversation about reparations.https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/28-films-black-joy-celebrate-194511924.html
2021-02-1144 minThe Opinionated Brothas PodcastState of the Show | Black History Month: Do We Need It | Reparations | Personal Underappreciated Black History FiguresTravis and DJ talk about the state of the show, and plans for the future. Also. they discuss if Black History Month is even needed, reparations, and speak on who they believe are underappreciated figures in Black History.
2021-02-0850 minThe Opinionated Brothas Podcast...this is America...America has to stare into the abyss. Let's hope we don't blink.
2021-01-0744 minThe Opinionated Brothas PodcastThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion and Black Sitcoms | Gucci and Jeezy | Dave Chapelle | What Rap Could Have BeenHappy New Year! Travis and DJ are back, this time to give their takes on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion and the impact of other Black Sitcoms of that era, why Dave Chapelle canceled himself, Gucci and Jeezy have a tense Verzuz, and what the Rap game could be today if two of the greats were still here.Music creditsIce Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 90s R&B Hiphop Beat | Chillhop Instrumental | "Interlude"
2021-01-011h 17The Opinionated Brothas PodcastBack in Time - Triggered By Facebook | Kidnapping Fails | What's Left to Hate Lebron For?Better late than never. Recorded on October 13, 2020, the guys discuss LeBron's fourth championship, and the failed kidnapping of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Plus, Travis unloads on a Facebook video that triggered him, and DJ gives props to Greenwood Bank.
2020-11-191h 22The Opinionated Brothas PodcastThe Cutting Room Floor of Episode 008Every hour or so episode of The Opinionated Brothas podcast is the product of cutting over two hours of random conversations, anecdotes, and banter, but this latest was exceptionally robust. It’s been a while since we all got together, and it showed. What you’re about to listen to is something we’ve decided to call The Cutting Room Floor. As you could guess, it’s what was cut from the recording of the latest episode. The initial idea was actually inspired by Donald Trump. No…really. See, we recorded this on October 2, just after Trump was taken to Walter...
2020-10-2059 minThe Opinionated Brothas PodcastDr. Dre's divorce | Torey and Meg | Charles Barkley and the Breonna Taylor case | R. Kelly After a long, unplanned hiatus, The Opinionated Brothas are back. Travis reveals the reason for the long break, which leads into a chat about Dr. Dre and Nicole Young. Tim isn't so sure about Torey Lanez innocence. Charles Barkley's comments rub DJ the wrong way, and we discuss how cancelled is R. Kelly. The conclusion may surprise you.Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/90s R&B Hiphop Beat | Chillhop Instrumental | "Interlude"https://www.youtube...
2020-10-1151 minThe Opinionated Brothas PodcastConservatives appropriate a child's murder | Biden/Harris vs. Trump/Pence vs.......West/Tidball | WAP | Drake the Culture VultureLots of topics, lots of opinions. Conservatives attempt to use the tragic death of a 5-year-old for their cause. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris became the official Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates for the 2020 Presidential Election. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion educated us on the female anatomy, and how original is Drake? Plus a musical performance by Ben Shapiro!OutroIce Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Intro and Interlude by l o w k e y...
2020-08-241h 20The Opinionated Brothas PodcastBlack is King/Herman Cain/Sports and COVID/Daryl DavisTravis and DJ touch briefly on Black is King and Beyoncé's status as GOAT, Herman Cain needlessly succumbs to COVID-19, sports restarting during a pandemic, and what is Daryl Davis REALLY trying to accomplish.
2020-08-111h 19The Opinionated Brothas PodcastOpinionated Brothas Quickie - Remembering IconsTravis goes solo to talk a little about Civil Rights Icons Reverend C.T. Vivian, and Congressman John Lewis.C.T. Vivian, Martin Luther King’s Field General, Dies at 95https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/17/us/ct-vivian-dead.htmlAt the 1963 March on Washington, civil rights leaders asked John Lewis to tone his speech downhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/07/18/john-lewis-was-last-living-speaker-march-washington-civil-rights-leaders-asked-him-tone-it-down/
2020-07-3030 minThe Opinionated Brothas PodcastWill, Jada, and August/Terry Crews and Black Supremacy/Officer Big-Talk Walks Back/Trump, COVID and the C**ns/DJ vs Tim in the Main Event/Pastor YPJIt's been a while, but The Brothas are back with a lot on their minds. Will, Jada, and August are touched on, and Terry Crews' misguided Tweets lead to a heated debate between Tim and DJ about Kanye and Black Supremacy. Officer Swoll walks back from a challenge after several unexpected answers. A tale of of Trump, COVID and his rallies. All ending on a teaser for a future topic about dealing with your faith during the pandemic and race relations in the church,Music Credits90s R&B Hiphop Beat | Chillhop Instrumental | "Interlude"
2020-07-211h 27The Opinionated Brothas PodcastHit for Hit - Beyoncé vs. Rihanna pt IIPart 2 of the Opinionated Brothas Hit for Hit debate! BeyHive or Rihanna Navy? The epic conclusion.Intro and Outro music creditsIce Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Music from Beyoncé and Rihanna are properties of the artists and their respective labels. The clips used are intended for analytical purposes and not for profit or promotion,
2020-07-1059 minThe Opinionated Brothas PodcastHit for Hit - Beyoncé vs. Rihanna pt IThe Internet pitted the two Queens against one another and The Opinionated Brothas responded. BeyHive or Rihanna Navy? Choose ye, this day!Intro and Outro music creditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/90s R&B Hiphop Beat | Chillhop Instrumental | "Interlude"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtruFXKx_q0Music from Beyoncé and Rihanna are properties of the artists and their respective labels. The clips used are intended for analytical purposes and n...
2020-06-2945 minThe Opinionated Brothas Podcast8:46/Good Cop, Bad Cop/Juneteenth/Ninja What? and MOREIt's another LOOOOOOOOONG one, but one we think you'll love. This episode, the guys introduce two new segments; "How Ya' Doin' - Peaks and Valleys" and "Real Quick". Quickly talk Dave Chappelle's 8:46, Rayshard Brooks, the APD "walkout", Aunt Jemima "canceled", plus how 45 put Juneteenth on the map. Then we talk when we first heard about Juneteenth, the "Word", and hopes and aspirations for the show going forward.MUSIC NOTESIce Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/90...
2020-06-221h 44The Opinionated Brothas PodcastWho Dat Gon Be Without an Offensive Line?It's a long one, but we promise it's worth it. In an extra large episode, The Opinionated Brothas tackle the voting debacle in their home state of Georgia, the Drew Brees/NFL/Roger Goodell fallout, Laura Ingraham's comments, and a Facebook fallout Travis recently experienced.Music CreditsIce Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/90s R&B Hiphop Beat | Chillhop Instrumental | "Interlude"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtruFXKx_q0
2020-06-111h 28The Opinionated Brothas PodcastWhat's Going OnThe Opinionated Brothas are back to talk through an unbelievable week that saw the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department, the subsequent protests and riots, the pain and frustration that led to them, and why people are NOW starting to see why Colin Kaepernick began protesting in 2016.Martin Luther King, Jr clip from CBS Reports - Black Power: White Backlash. September 27, 1966.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K0BWXjJv5sMusic creditsWhat's Going OnMarvin GayeWritersRenaldo...
2020-06-061h 11The Opinionated Brothas PodcastOpinionated Brothas Quickie - Gorilla FaithThis episode almost wasn’t published. With the protests evolving into riots across major cities in the country, there was a real debate on rather it would be in good taste to release something not addressing it. In the end, we decided that people sometimes need ways to escape and decompress. We will have a discussion on the protests of George Floyd’s murder that have spread to multiple cities across the world, and soon. But for now, we truly appreciate you for choosing to dedicate some of your precious free time to us.In this quickie, Trav...
2020-05-3125 minThe Opinionated Brothas PodcastOpinionated Brothas Quickie - I Am a ManIn an impromptu recording, Travis and DJ have a quick chat about the demonization of Black men, particularly when it comes to cases such as the recent Ahmaud Arbery murder.Video links as mentioned:Colion Noir: Ahmaud Arbery Update - Has My Position Changed?https://youtu.be/yr-HMjlr1sUThe Officer Tatum: UPDATES in AHMAUD ARBERY’S CASE ARE DISTURBINGhttps://youtu.be/sjCzJyFKoqoConservative Twins (Hodgetwins): NEW UPDATES IN AHMAUD ARBERY CASEhttps://youtu.be/iiEFDLp9lJ4Music Credits:Ice Fl...
2020-05-1636 minThe Opinionated Brothas PodcastThe Journey BeginsThe first OFFICIAL episode of The Opinionated Brothas Podcast begins with the guys discussing and working through the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and the subsequent arrest of his murderers, which happened just minutes before The Brothas went live. Listen as the fellas work through the events in real time, and how memories of Trayvon Martin, Eric Gardner, Tamir Rice,and others come to mind. The way they feel about leaving their families every day and going out as Black men, practicing self-care while on social media, and the retroactive impact of Barack Obama's election. We also have a little...
2020-05-101h 06The Opinionated Brothas PodcastFirst ListenJoin us for a taste of things to come on the Opinionated Brothas Podcast!Music credits:Protofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flowLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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