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So What?E8 Safe Spaces: Sean Johnson AndrewsIn this episode, podcast co-host Sean Johnson Andrews talks about some of his recent writing and research on the concepts of safe space, cancel culture, and trigger warnings. In this episode like in his forthcoming book, Sean argues that these are not “merely cultural” concerns but are part of a larger, longer struggle over which subjects get to feel safe in our society. Sean Johnson Andrews is Associate Professor Emeritus of Cultural Studies at Columbia College Chicago and the author of numerous books and essays.Show NotesThe links in the i...
2026-02-1027 min
The 6th Floor ShowEpisode 292Kia May feat. Naz - I Want YouEllie Burke - In TimeJay-Sim feat. VVSBENZ - Rent FreeK-Saulz & World Of Ghosts feat. Verbz MC - War DanceG FAM BLACK x Mike Martinez - The Good Ol DaysMorena Santi - PressureTekky x Shadoh - MillionsOlivia Cox - FreakyFive Hiphop, Chilla Jones & Showrocka feat. Ms.Laura Michelle - New InklandTRXXY - Nuh RegularB1 The Architect & New Villain - The Dark HourLondon Lawz - Used To BeShai Sevin - It's A Set Upmissink - StrangerFREESTYLE SESSION - SankofaLex Jones - Norman HunterDon Enzo x Daniel Son x ReadyRockDee - Mother's EyesMRKBH - ReadySkinee G...
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Stories from the RiverFurnishing is Where Memories Are MadeWelcome back to the Soirée Series on Stories from the River! We are going back to the 3rd Annual Broad River Retail Home Furnishing Expert Soirée and hearing from the Experts themselves. Today's episode explores the meaningful ways in which Broad River Retail's Memory Makers connect their work in furniture retail to incorporating and creating significant life experiences for their customers. Various Memory Makers, including Home Furnishings Experts Jamar Wray, Kota Bennett, Dane Thompson, and Stephanie Burke, share their personal connections to the company's purpose statement, "Furnishing Life's Best Memories." They describe the emotional impact and...
2024-08-2905 min
Stories from the RiverDirectly from the Experts at The River Welcome back to the Soirée Series from Stories from the River, where we revisit the 3rd Annual Home Furnishings Expert Soirée from Broad River Retail held on August 15, 2024. The evening celebrated Broad River's latest 2024 class of qualifying Home Furnishings Experts - 44 Premier Memory Makers. In this second episode, we hear directly from some of the 2024 Home Furnishing Experts themselves as they tell us what it means to them to be a Home Furnishings Expert and what motivates them the most. Experts you will hear from in this episode include Dane Thompson, Kota Bennett, Jamar...
2024-08-2204 minThe 6th Floor ShowEpisode 250Kia May - LostCopywrite x Young Zee x ACT-1 x Duece Bug - Shwang6th Floor feat. Ellie Burke - This Life Is OursSankofa feat. Massakre and Jon-Doe - Bang This!JRoberts feat. Che Noir - Dead WrongNyNy - Bruk Teet Gyal JMac - Deep ImpressionToldyaa - Ex-GirlfriendNayyah - CrazyBethy - You're Not Really ThereDilly feat. SVDLVD - JiFFYJACD × Fugzi X Reeta - DaydreamersDazza - Think StraightNasteeluvzyou feat. Smoke DZA & Craig G - Different TimeFREESTYLE SESSION - Pop Burnareubencmg - Typical Black BoyDOGMA - Dear InternetDAngelo Xavier & Lord Brunson - Got SomeSP17 feat. Ray Vela - Never BeFee the Evolutionist f...
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Women In MediaMarilyn Denis: Purpose & PassionWhat an honour; this week's guest is iconic Canadian broadcaster Marilyn Denis who's just been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards Lifetime Achievement Award.During this conversation, Marilyn reflects on her career and the changes in the media industry. She discusses her transition from the television show and her new routine. She also talks about the pride she felt when she first started hosting CityLine and some industry challenges along the way. She expresses excitement about the next generation of broadcasters and their ability to be multifaceted and flexible. She emphasizes the importance of...
2024-04-2325 min
Sophisticated Black ManS4E3: Black People and Cookouts: No raisins please!In this 2 of 2 doubleheader episode of this week, I April Fools prank you with an episode about lawn care and maintenance and talk about something that has been embedded in the African-American culture and that is of course the cookout. I talk about the origins of the cookout, with its beginnings in the Native American culture and how it lead to a complex relationship between Natives and Black people, plus about how to spot signs that your food may or may not be good. Plus, I reminisce about my childhood cookout memories and the love and jubilee spread during those...
2024-04-0545 minSophisticated Black ManS4E2: Black People and Time: CPT aye?In this 1 of 2 scheduled doubleheader for this week, we talk about the topic that a lot of you probably weren't thinking about, but wondered about and that is time or the concept of it. Let's be honest, 24 hours in a day isn't enough for most people to do any and all things they want to do. We talk about the origins of time. how your circadian rhythm plays into that effect and why the tern "CPT" is actually detrimental to Black culture. I also give a break down of what my daily schedule looks like and why I think 30...
2024-04-0147 minSophisticated Black ManThe 3 in 1 Special: Life/Birthday/Job Posting episodeHey, I know what I said earlier in the year...it's fine, everything is fine. This is just a small taste of what is coming next. This is the short life update as well as the birthday episode to celebrate the SBM's 29th birthday and a job posting for those who have experience in audio/video editing. If you're interested, please send me an email with resume @jamarburke44@gmail.com. Venmo and Cashapp are in the episode. Enjoy and holla at ya boy! :)
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2024-03-0812 minSophisticated Black ManS4E1: Black People and Comic Books Part 1: This is Bulletproof LoveIn this first episode of the new year and first episode of this series, I explore more of the nerdier side of things and that is comic books. We've all heard Captain America, Iron Man, Spiderman, Superman, etc. But what about Lion Man? Ace Harlem? Lobo? Luke Cage, Black Panther? Spawn? These are just some of the most influential black comic book characters that we in the black community have come to appreciate. We talk about the origin of black superheroes, the first Black comic book, how it lead to the creation of black superheroes in comics and how...
2024-01-151h 03Sophisticated Black ManThe SBM 2023 WrapUpTo keep it short, thank you all for listening to and sticking with the podcast this year. With your support, we can make this podcast the best one in 2024. Enjoy :)
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2023-12-3128 minSophisticated Black ManThe SBM Very Merry Holiday Special: Black Christmas MoviesIn this year's SBM Holiday Special, I go over my Top 5 favorite Black Christmas Movies. This list, I feel like, is a list that most of the African-American community can agree on as well as some of those in the Caucasian community as well. Some movies were left off, (not intentionally of course), 2 were honorable mentions and 1 got dragged through the mud because of how not funny it is (you know what movie you are). So enjoy this list, my lovely voice (and 2 not yet sponsored ad reads) as my gifts to you. Very Merry Holidays to y'all!
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2023-12-2536 minSophisticated Black ManEpisode 5: Peace in the Middle East (and Eastern Europe)In this second episode of a two episode doubleheader, I tackle the hottest political news stories in the news cycle, and no I'm not talking about the dumpster fire that is American politics. I'm talking about the current conflicts having in the Middle East and in Eastern Europe, in the former Eastern Bloc: The Ukraine-Russo conflict/war and the Israel-Hamas conflict/war. I talk about the facts that I know about both conflicts and I give my honest opinion on each subject. These are my opinions, so feel free to agree or disagree to what I have to say...
2023-10-2447 minSophisticated Black ManEpisode 4: Sorry 4 the Wait, Life is Good 2In this return episode, I give an update on how my life has been going since the last time an episode came out (last one was June 6 of this year), so it's been quite some time, but we are mos definitely back. I talk about getting married, becoming a coach, new place of employment, and of course starting a family. Like Wayne said, Sorry 4 the Wait! Please enjoy this life update!
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2023-10-2320 minSophisticated Black ManEpisode 3: Black People and Food: Colonel Sanders DID NOT invent Fried ChickenIn this week's episode, I talk about a topic that I am surprised no one thought about telling me to talk about from the beginning. What is considered the body's true life force (outside of water), what gives the body its soul, its energy. I'm, of course, talking about FOOD. This episode talks about every part of the world and the cultures it has blessed us with, the origin of Soul Food and the foods that were formed from it, and how the continuation of it for many generations in the Black community has lead to many adverse health...
2023-06-061h 01Sophisticated Black ManEp 2. SBM Presents: THE TOP TWO MOST RACIST FILMS EVER MADEIn this "controversial" episode, I go over the top two most racist films ever made in the history of film. This topic was inspired by a dinner conversation about Disney and how blatantly racist Disney was in the 20th Century. THUS, this episode was born and I talk about four films that have been deemed by historians as being some of the most controversial films made in terms of stereotyping of African Americans and African American culture, including the use of white actors in blackface, use of Southern African-American dialect by white actors, the KKK being depicted as the...
2023-05-241h 02Sophisticated Black ManEpisode 1: Black People and Wrasslin (Wrestling): We Hate Hulk Hogan (for real)
Hello my faithful listeners. Guess who's back? Back again. Unfortunately it is not Shady, but instead it's me! Your favorite SBM aka the Sophisticated Black Man. After a very long (almost 6 months, yeesh) hiatus, the SBM Podcast is back and in a new and hopefully enjoyable segment! That's right, I have now added in video podcasts as a part of my new format (although this is only currently available for Spotify users, everyone else will still get the audio version of it). But nonetheless, it feels great to be back recording the podcast for y'all again and I promise...
2023-04-1851 minSophisticated Black ManEpisode 10: Black People and Festivals, Conventions, and Concerts: White People, Y'all can have this one!In this 2nd episode of a 3 headed tripleheader of episode releases, I talk about conventions, concerts, and festivals...and there isn't much discussion there in terms of it. Whether it's EDM festivals, Ren faires, or the conventions of the world (including Comic-Con, Dragon-Con, etc.), White folk have that category locked up...for now. The Black community has started to host their versions of said festivals and it's quickly gaining steam. I also talk about my brief (and I mean very brief) experience of attending a Ren faire and will be attending another one this upcoming weekend. Of course, finally...
2022-11-0831 minSophisticated Black ManEpisode 9: Life is good, Ya know?As explained in the segment title, life is good ya know? I talk about what's been going here lately in the life of the of the Sophisticated Black Man (talking about me of course).
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2022-11-0824 minSophisticated Black ManThe SBM PSA on Election Day: GO VOTE (or don't, doesn't matter to me.)It is officially Election Day here in the United States and its territories (that means you Guam, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico). It's your God given (not really God given) right to vote (or not to vote). My PSA is very simple for both those who live in the state of South Carolina, and for the rest of the country: GO VOTE (don't, really doesn't matter to me.) But don't start complaining about issues you're voicing your opinion on if you didn't vote on said issues...just makes sense. So seriously, go do your due diligence and GO VOTE...
2022-11-0823 minSophisticated Black ManEpisode 8: Black People and Dating Apps: Could do a pun about Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge, but mehIn this second episode of the episode of this episode doubleheader, I talk about the Big 3 of social dating applications in society today: Tinder (the bot infested/hookup app), Bumble (the more friendlier copycat where women make the first move), and Hinge (the most user friendly app) and its predecessors, Kik and Plenty o Fish and how dating apps have lead most people to become more anti-social when it comes to dating. Plus I talk about my (unfortunate?) experience with dating apps and how I've given up one app in particular (looking at you Tinder) and why I'm going...
2022-08-0244 minSophisticated Black ManEpisode 7: Black People and Animals/Pets: We love cats and doggos too ya know?In this first episode of an episode doubleheader, we talk about animals and how human beings managed to successful domesticate most of the animals on the planet. While some have more successful (such as cats and dogs), others have not been as successful (looking at you crocs and gators). Plus, I go over my experience with animals, talk about my past doggos and my future doggos I would like and breakdown the stereotypes that Black people only own two breeds of dogs. Then of course, it's the Wrap Up. New equipment means new voice and better listening experience for...
2022-08-0148 min
Sophisticated Black ManEpisode 6: What's Happenin, Brotha: The 1st Annual (or Semi-Annual) SBM Mental Health CheckupIn this second episode of an episode doubleheader, I'm starting a new series, called the Mental Health Checkup. This is a series that will be focusing on, highlighting and bringing more awareness to talking about mental health, not just in May, but every month as well. This is where anyone, myself or any guests, can talk about how their mental health has been going or if they're just looking for a place to vent their frustrations. These type of episodes are judgement free, where everyone has a voice and I decided to be the guinea pig for this first e...
2022-06-2030 minSophisticated Black ManEpisode 5: Black People and Health Journeys plus Health Insurance: It pays to be healthy…or does it?In this first episode back from a long and unexpected hiatus, I go over two topics that not a lot of the Black Community talk about and that is going on health journeys, fixing your physical, mental, and emotional health. We also discuss how health insurance helps pays for said health journeys.. or how it doesn't always pay for health journeys. Most of what we can do to change our lifestyles involves a minor necessary tweak, while others may require a little bit more of professional help. And when it comes to getting professional help, let's just say...insurance isn't...
2022-06-2058 minSophisticated Black ManEpisode 4: Black People and Weddings: Love is in the air....and so is PollenIn this week's episode, I talk about one of the busiest times of the year for those in love and for once I am not referring to Valentine's Day. I'm talking about wedding season! Apparently, from March to late May, early June is prime wedding season and this episode is in reverse for the first time ever on this podcast. I talk about my wedding experiences first, from all 4 weddings I've attended in the past 6 years. Then I talk about the few similarities between Black and White weddings and the many differences between Black and White weddings. Then of...
2022-04-1855 minSophisticated Black ManThe SBM Easter Special: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ...and the Easter Bunny?In this first ever Easter special, I talk about the rich history and tradition of Easter and Passover. Surprisingly, there are many different variations on how to celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and more interestingly, when to celebrate it. I also ask the question we've all been thinking about...what the hell does a bunny and eggs have to do with the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? Like seriously, what does a 4 legged animal and eggs have to do with this holiday? Can anyone answer that for me?
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2022-04-1729 minSophisticated Black ManBonus Episode: Vivid Dreams and NightmaresIn this first bonus episode of the season, I talk about vivid dreams and nightmares. I go over the causes of vivid dreams and nightmares, what factors contribute to my vivid dreams and then I tell you guys about my recent dreams (please don't judge me). Enjoy
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2022-03-2215 minSophisticated Black ManEpisode 3: Black People and Music: Music Make You Lose ControlIn this week's episode, I talk about the origins of music in black culture, from its early days of hymnals and African folklore songs, often made during slavery times to help runaway slaves find their way to freedom to the 20th Century and introduction of Jazz in the roaring 20s, through the 30s and 40s, and how one man changed the course of music as we know it (meaning he took credit for something that was made in Black Culture). Plus, I break down my music library of the genres I listen to from rock, rap, hip hop, pop...
2022-03-2155 minSophisticated Black ManEpisode 2: Black History Month in the shortest month of the year and President's Day in February as wellOn this second episode of the season, I give a "brief" overview on Black History Month (because it isn't my job to educate you on the importance African-Americans have had on everything in the history of the US) and I talk about why it's celebrated in the shortest month of the calendar year (we get an extra day during Leap Year's, yay!) and not celebrated every month. I then go over why President's Day is also during Black History Month...even though...nevermind. Finally, I wrap up the episode with a few Black inventors you may not know about. Happy B...
2022-02-2129 minSophisticated Black ManThe first episode of the New Year/Season!Welcome to the first episode of the new season/year of the SBM podcast! In this episode, I give a brief life update about what's been going on since the last episode dropped in 2021 (essentially the season finale). I also talk about what's new going forward with the podcast. Thank you guys so much for the support on the previous episode, which garnered 14 views, and the continued support on the podcast! It's very much appreciated!
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2022-02-2129 minSophisticated Black ManEp. 15: Black People and Politics: It's Time to get Politically CorrectIn this pre Christmas episode, I talk about the best topic to bring during the Holidays and that of course is Politics! In the white household, it is a topic that can separate the black sheep from the rest of their family and create family tension that lasts for years. In the black household, it's nothing like that, it's quite "normal" for the most part. I talk about the history of politics for Black America and how much the political landscape is changing in favor (or not in favor) of African Americans in the US. Then I talk about...
2021-12-2149 minSophisticated Black ManGobble Gobble Charlie Brown! The SBM Thanksgiving/Turkey Day SpecialIt's Thanksgiving! On this Turkey Day special, we go over the dark history of the "first" Thanksgiving meal. Based off the book by David Silverman titled "This Land Is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving", it breaks down the historical inaccuracies of this Native tribe and its dealings with the Pilgrims and other rival Native tribes and how Thanksgiving became how it's known today. Plus, we break down Black and White Thanksgiving (yes there is a difference) and it's one of the most controversial segments I have ever done. Finally, it's the Turkey...
2021-11-2544 minSophisticated Black ManEp. 14: Black People and Financial Responsibility: Time to Save Dat MoneyIn this (almost) return to form episode, I talk about Black people and something everyone should do now and in the future: Being financially responsible. What I mean by this is coming up with a savings percentage rate that tells you how much to put away from your take home pay and how much to live off your income. The blog post (which was suggested to me by one of my listeners) is called "The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement" and it's by the Mr. Money Mustache website (www.mrmoneymustache.com) that goes more in depth with this...
2021-11-221h 00Sophisticated Black ManUpdate Episode:11/15It’s another update episode for everyone, talking about what’s been going on and what’s going to happen moving forward for myself and the podcast as well.
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2021-11-1503 minSophisticated Black ManThank You for Your Service: The SBM Veterans Day SpecialIn this special, I talk the origins of Veterans Day, which was/is originally known as Armistice Day in other countries, how it originated, and what impact it has had on the world today. Thank you to all those who have served our country and all of those who continue to serve our country. We salute and thank you! 🤞🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸
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2021-11-1128 min
Sophisticated Black ManThe plays that I like: The SBM 200 "play" specialHey Everyone, your friendly neighborhood Blackman here! Sorry for that weird guy taking over, but I am back now! This special episode is for everyone out there that has been supporting the show since its inception in March of 2021. You guys have not only been keeping the podcast going. but have been keeping me going as well. 212 plays may not seem like a lot to some people, but it is a lot to me. From multiple continents to those of all ages, this podcast is for everyone and I mean everyone. There's going to be name drops, a lot...
2021-11-0258 minSophisticated Black ManSBM's Scary Hours Series Finale: This is HalloweenHello friendly listeners, this is Scary J here, bringing you the Scary Hours series finale and thus the end of me :(. In this final episode of the series, we talked about the holiday most associated with the month of October: Halloween! We go over the origins of the holiday, which has its roots in Celtic traditions, how it was molded into Christianity, and how it evolved into becoming all about candy, costumes, and trick-or-treating. It's a sad time for me to be leaving. but maybe I'll return soon...….Enjoy! :)
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2021-10-3129 minSophisticated Black ManSBM's Scary Hours Episode #3: Ghosts and Goblins (not the video game series)Welcome back to Week 3 of Scary Hours. In this episode, I go over two of the most well-known types of scaries: Ghosts and Goblins, not to be confused with the video game series of the same name. I go over the origins of Goblins as well as several different sub-types of them (which there are a few of them). Then I talk about the origins of ghosts, give out some ghost story recommendations, and talk about my belief in ghostly apparitions. Finally, it's the Ghostly Wrap Up (see what I did there?) So sad that there is only one...
2021-10-2542 minSophisticated Black ManSBM's Scary Hours Episode #2: Urban Legends and MythsWelcome back to this week's Scary Hours. In this very brief episode, I go over the history of Urban Legends and Myths, how long they've been around, from Greek times all the way up to modern day. I also go over different video game Urban Legends, because they are just as scary as other Urban Legends. Watch out for the Candyman and the Slender Man :)
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2021-10-1823 minSophisticated Black ManSBM's Scary Hours Episode #1: Horror through the DecadesHello friendly listeners. Your friendly, neighborhood black man isn't here this week and won't be for the foreseeable future. My name is Scary J and I'll be taking over the podcast for the next couple of weeks. Welcome to the SBM's Scary Hours, a series premiering in the month of October and dedicated to everything spooky and scary. In this episode, we talk about the Horror genre from the 1950s through present times. We go over creature features, psychological horrors, thrillers, and slasher films. Welcome to spooky season :)
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2021-10-1157 minSophisticated Black ManAn update episode on the SBM Podcast and We Da Souf podcast networkHere’s a short, little update about the SBM podcast and the We Da Souf podcast network.
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2021-09-2804 min
Sophisticated Black ManEp. 12: Black People and Outer Space: Time to Get SchwiftyOn this return from hiatus episode, we talk about science, mainly outer space and we get schwifty in this one. We talk about space exploration, how I think there should be more POC in STEM programs across the country, specifically in low income neighborhoods, and the biggest scenario ever: what if the aliens did invade? What would we do? How would we respond? Plus, I talk how I am a scientist, and I would 100% help in the colonialization and industrialization of Mars and then how I believe the dumb aliens would attack Earth, but not the smarter ones. Finally...
2021-08-3148 minSophisticated Black ManEp. 11: Black People and Mental Health: Time to Break the Stigma of Mental HealthIn this episode, we get real deep and personal about something else that has been plaguing the Black population: Mental Health. More specifically, the negative stigma that is attached with mental health. Time and time again, black people are often dismissed and forgotten when the subject of mental health is brought up. I talk about how many famous black celebrities and superstars bring up their mental health and how it's affected them in their daily lives, especially during peak performances. Plus, I talk about my struggles with my mental health and talk about my everyday fight with anxiety, depression...
2021-08-1050 minSophisticated Black ManEp. 10: Black Men and Education Part 1: Inside the Classroom with Special Guest Antwan "Poe" MartinIn this part 1 of a two part series, we talk about Black Men and education when it comes to the classroom and of course I had to have my Brodie bro, Antwan "Poe" Martin, on to talk about his experience being a young black male educator in the North, which is vastly different than how it is to be a young black male educator in the South. We talk about programs to help get more black men into education, teaching style in the North compared to the South, building those fundamental relationships, and mainly why we became educators. Part 2 w...
2021-07-2744 minSophisticated Black ManEp. 9: Black People and Guns: Black Guns DO Matter ActuallyIn this episode, we discuss another favorite topic of mine and that is guns! Sorry, "firearms", same thing. We talk about the limitations put in place for African-Americans to even own a gun, much less be aloud to use and why gun laws today are historically and inherently racist to Black people. Plus, I talk about my experience with firearms and how shifted the movement from anti-gun to gun-friendly in my household. Lastly, I give the Wrap Up (that's what it's being called now), talking about what's coming next.
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2021-07-2151 minSophisticated Black ManEp. 8: Black People and Religion: There is only one Jesus...and he's BlackOn this episode, I talk about and give a (very) brief history on the 5 main religions/lifestyles and compare them to each other in similarity and discuss the differences between imperialism and religious imperialism (spoilers, there is none). Plus, I talk about my religious beliefs, what I grew up on, and what my beliefs are now and in the future. Finally, I wrap up the episode and give a quick life update for the listeners after a 2 week hiatus!
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2021-07-1352 minSophisticated Black ManPapa, can you hear me? The SBM Father's Day specialOn this second special of the week, it's Father's Day!(It was on Sunday when this special comes out). On this episode, I give all dads their props and roses for the same thing or things they do, like I did for the moms at there. Dad, like moms, deserve a break and all the love and support from their kids and others. I also get personal about losing my dad, and the foundation he left for me when comes to raising my own kids. This is tear shedder of a special, so I do hope you enjoy it...
2021-06-2229 minSophisticated Black ManBlack Excellence: The SBM Juneteenth SpecialOn this 3rd SBM special, it's Juneteenth! (or by the time this comes out it's after Juneteenth, but the point remains the same). I talk about the origins of Juneteenth and how going forward, it should be celebrated the same way MLK day and Black History Month is celebrated. This is the reason why I started the podcast, why I love being black, and why I won't stop being black any time soon. This special is for Black people, allies of Black people, and racists who complain about Juneteenth being a national holiday, but don't complain about getting an...
2021-06-2126 minSophisticated Black ManEp. 6: Black People and Kids: The Best Babysitters/Role ModelsOn this week's episode, I talk about one of the greatest blessings on Earth in my opinion: Kids! I talk about the origins of Black people taking care of other people's kids since the beginning of this country's existence (particularly during slavery of course) and all the way through to modern day, where black grandmas and mother still take on that role of taking care of others, their motherly instincts kicking in. I also talk about how kids are NOT accidents or burdens, they're just born into their given situations. Plus, I talk about my experiences with kids and...
2021-06-0850 minSophisticated Black ManThank You for Your Sacrifice, Black Brothas: The SBM Memorial Day SpecialThis special podcast episode is dedicated to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to our country, especially the African-American soldiers who gave up two sacrifices, from the beginning of our country's founding all the way through World War II. They sacrificed the freedom to show they could along side their white brethren for a country that didn't want them to fight, as well as sacrificing their lives and returning back a country that didn't want them or see them as equal in the beginning. Thank you to the ancestors of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer...
2021-05-3136 minSophisticated Black ManEp. 5: Black People and Jobs: I Need Mo Than A DollarIn this week's episode, it's about jobs! Nope not Steve, I'm talking about the thing majority of Americans and people all over the world do everyday and that is work. I talk about the origins of terrible jobs starting with, of course, slavery. Some of y'all thought about it before, I know I have, and we talk about how corpos (corporations) truly do not care about a worker's well being, especially when it comes to Black folk. Plus, I talk about my job experience so far and how it's ok to change your profession to better suit you. Lastly...
2021-05-2549 minSophisticated Black ManDear Mama: A SBM Mother's Day SpecialIn this first ever SBM podcast special, it's all about the mamas and why they're the best human beings on the face of the Earth. I talk about the constant sacrifices, accomplishments, and all around humility mothers show every single day. Also, I remind everyone to hug, kiss, and tell their moms they love them every single day. You should also listen to Dear Mama by Tupac as well because that should be the National Anthem of Mother's Day, change my mind.
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2021-05-1128 minSophisticated Black ManEp. 4: Black Men and Video Games: The Come Up (?)On this week's episode of the podcast, I geek and nerd out about one of my favorite things to do and that's play video games. I talk about the rise of E-sports during the height of the pandemic, the Brotha behind the invention of the modern day commercial video game cartridge, and why Black ownership and Black E-sports teams need to be a thing. Plus, I talk about my first home console(s) and why I don't just play sports games as the stereotypes suggest. Let's get down and nerdy!
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2021-05-0350 minSophisticated Black ManEp. 3: Shootin the Shit with special guest Paul HoberekIn this week's episode, I have on my good, best friend Paul Hoberek and we talk about a wide range of topics including how we met as friends, things I was introduced to by him, the pandemic, sports, and what's it like to be a (future) dad. It's a shootin the shit type of episode filled with laughs and laid backness, a much different tone from the last couple of episodes, so enjoy!
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2021-04-2649 minSophisticated Black ManEp. 2: Black Men/Women vs. Policing: America's Longest Pandemic/WarIn this week's episode, I talk about something that has become a charged topic in recent years and that is Black Men/Women vs. Policing. It's one of America's longest pandemics/wars that has been going on for far too long because of it's deeply rooted and dark past and why recent events haven't helped deescalate the ongoing situation. I also talk about the good apples and the bad apples, and why my personal experience with law enforcement isn't and won't be the same as other Black Men's/Women's experiences.
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2021-04-1945 minSophisticated Black ManSophisticated Black Man (Trailer)---
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Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"They Reminisce Over You" S2E13 Luke Cage Series Finale Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS352The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Lauren, Agent Haley, Agent Michelle and show Producer SP discuss the Netflix series Luke Cage finale episode “They Reminisce Over You.” The Agents debrief you on the finale Luke Cage series episode including the fall of the delusional and dangerous Mariah Stokes, Alfre Woodard’s amazing acting with the many faces of Mariah, Alex’s desperate unanswered plea, Tilda’s deviousness and poison lipstick, Mariah’s final prison chats, a deep dive into Nightshade, Reg E Cathy’s final voiceover, D.W. taking over Switzerland, Sugar’s allegiances, Bushmaster’s anticlimactic de...
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