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Coffin Talk#213 - Ex-Soldier and Cop - Tim McCoyTim McCoy is a combat veteran, former law enforcement officer, tech and physical security business owner, and advocate for healing PTSD through alternative medicine. He also hosts “Tim Teaches,” a podcast that asks its guests to relate their trauma and growth, so others can learn better ways to overcome their personal struggles. Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
2025-02-0948 min
The WallBuilders ShowFaith, Freedom, and The Ten Commandments: Insights from Pastor Rob McCoy, part 1Ready to explore the powerful synergy between faith, culture, and pro-family values? Join us as we recap the inspiring ProFamily Legislators Conference hosted by WallBuilders, where Pastor Rob McCoy, celebrated for his pivotal role during the COVID-19 lockdowns, shares his insights. Discover the profound sense of solidarity and renewed motivation experienced by state representatives and senators who champion pro-family values, often feeling isolated in their stance. Pastor McCoy’s compelling talk is a testament to the importance of such gatherings, offering valuable support systems for pro-family public officials nationwide.Ever wondered how to make the Ten Commandments un...
2024-06-2426 min
The Third Seata Conversation with Tim McCoyWelcome to The Third Seat, where we share our conversations with experts & individuals who have a unique perspective to share! This episode is continuing Season 2 of The Third Seat! On this episode we had the pleasure of hosting a conversation with our very own Tim McCoy! Tim has become a vital member of our tax team, and even recently became a full time team member after working as an intern! He makes a great daily impact on our company and our clients!. Tune into this episode of The Third Seat to listen to the full interview with Tim to...
2023-06-1422 min
Life In TwentyNo Free Ride, the Importance of Family, Retired at 55, with Tim LaBlancLIT Episode 1. Tim LaBlanc is the father of the Life In Twenty Podcast host Paul and the grandfather ("Papa") of co-hosts Carsyn and McCoy. In this interview, Tim talks about coming from a split home, growing up in the Rainier Valley of Seattle, what it was like sharing a house with 8 others, three to a bedroom, with one bathroom. Tim didn't like bookkeeping as a career because of the suit and tie, so he joined the Seattle School District as a gardener making $2/hr, earned his boiler license which gave him the engineer qualifications needed to move from janitor to h...
2023-04-0917 minLife In TwentyNo Free Ride, the Importance of Family, Retired at 55, with Tim LaBlancLIT Episode 1. Tim LaBlanc is the father of the Life In Twenty Podcast host Paul and the grandfather ("Papa") of co-hosts Carsyn and McCoy. In this interview, Tim talks about coming from a split home, growing up in the Rainier Valley of Seattle, what it was like sharing a house with 8 others, three to a bedroom, with one bathroom. Tim didn't like bookkeeping as a career because of the suit and tie, so he joined the Seattle School District as a gardener making $2/hr, earned his boiler license which gave him the engineer qualifications needed to move from janitor to h...
2023-04-0917 min
The Moonlight Graham ShowNate McCoyThis week we are sending out dreams of spring and early tee times on the weekend. Tim sits down with Nate McCoy to talk all things golf and life after you start carrying your own bag. The former Cyclone and pro golfer shares his perspective on the game, his career, and his decision to make a career in golf without the clubs in his hands. Nate McCoy was an accomplished prep golfer and the son of one of the top amateur golfers in the country, Mike McCoy. The game is basically in his DNA. After a...
2023-01-311h 01
Black in the MiddleSpecial Guest: The Situational Therapist - Derrick Hoard LMFTThis week we sit down with Derrick "The Situational Therapist" Hoard to discuss his path from nuerodivergent child of a tyrannical mother to successful therapist and TikTok star. What starts as an interview develops into something bigger as Tim, Travis and Herman open up about their own parenting and relationship struggles. This is a raw and revealing episode you won't want to miss.
Derrick Hoard is a licensed marriage and family therapist, avid gamer, and adult survivor of childhood abuse and neglect. He's also The Situational Therapist, a social media persona he uses to...
2022-10-211h 28
Pioneers of Outlaw Country: Wyoming HistoryTim McCoy, the Singing CowboySend a textWelcome to the first episode of this 12-part series featuring stories from pioneers of the outlaw country of Wyoming; Hot Springs County. He was a man of the West. A cowboy, rancher, friend of the Indian warrior, cavalry officer, Hollywood movie star, and showman. He lived by the adage, “Never look back; something might be gaining on you.”This son of Irish immigrants was a true pioneer of Hot Springs County, Wyoming. During his lifetime, Tim McCoy was one of the most famous...
2022-10-0524 minBlack in the MiddleIf we died...When celebrating a milestone in Daddy Watson's professional career turns into a A semi-morbid podcast episode. This is that!
Join the crew as we explore the question, if we died untimely, what do we have in place for our son's to have a strong, male influence to get the support he needs that momma may not be able to provide.
What does that look like? What can we expect of others? What do we need to do now? All that and more from your favorite Kansas City based podcast crew, Tim, Travis and Herman.
2022-03-1852 minBlack in the MiddleWhat if...We were "White in the Middle"?Close your eyes and imagine 3 guys by the names of Tim, Travis and Herman who grew up in the burbs, played sports, got good grades, stayed out of trouble, drove boats, went to college, got jobs, tipped handsomely, had loving families and started a podcast...but Tim, Travis and Herman were 3 white dudes. Would anyone listen to their podcast? Would they be special? Would they feel special? Hmmm...you'll have to listen to find out.
2021-10-1545 minBlack in the MiddleWhy Must I Justify My BlacknessWhen 50% of black population live in the south and you're not in a city like D.C., Chicago or Detroit, do you feel that because you are raised suburban versus urban that you need to justify your blackness?
The crew unpacks this question and many others in this episode.
How black is your home? Do you feel like your sexual/life partner selection makes you need to justify your blackness?
Tim says that once you mix and mingle cultures your blackness erodes. With that said, does that exude in your everyday life? What...
2021-09-191h 21Black in the MiddleTurning 40: The Debate of Aging vs MaturingHappy 40th Birthday to Mr. Herman Brady Watson. He's looking and feeling good for Middle Age but there are quite a few things that are different now. Listen to Tim and Herman talk about what it's like to be at the "halfway point of life" and listen to Travis hold on to his youth at 39.33333.
How has the aging process affected you aesthetically, physically and mentally?
And the big question, how has your maturity kept up with your age? Are the two connected? And what factors impact them? The crew shares their middle aged perspective...
2021-07-301h 20Black in the MiddleToo Woke for Change and the 5 Levels of WokenessLet's talk about the idea of being woke: what it is, how it began, how it's going and what it has brought to the conversation. The crew breaks down a few levels of wokeness as well as discusses wokeness burnout, topics of wokeness and wokeness outcomes. So tune in and please don't sleep on this episode.
2021-07-231h 02Black in the MiddleThe Privilege of Moral Absolutism vs Living in the Gray AreaDo you see things as just black and white or do you tend to live a bit more in the gray area. The crew runs thru some recent examples such as Sha'Carri Richardson and the accountability & reaction she received. George Floyd and the consequence of writing bad check while being black and others.
Two defining and different approaches to life: Moral Absolutism is an ethical view that all actions are intrinsically right or wrong, while Consequentialism is when the morality of an act depends on the consequences or context of the act.
2021-07-191h 21Black in the MiddleThe Update - July 2021What a summer this is becoming...Britney Spears Conservatorship, Free Bill Cosby, Trump Org & CFO Indictment, Florida Tower Collapse, CRT is still a shit-show, NCAA rules in favor of athletes getting paid, First Openly Gay NFL Player ( Sorry Michael Sam), First Transgender (woman, born a man) from New Zealand to compete in Olympics...and so much more!
2021-07-101h 23Black in the MiddleMental Health in the WorkplaceTennis Star Naomi Osaka has made recent headlines for stepping away from the French Open and now more recently choosing not to play Wimbledon due to mental health. The BITM crew gives their take on her situation and relates it to their experience as employees, managers and owners of companies small and large.
What IS an employer's responsibility when it comes the mental wellness of its employees? When work colleagues or your employees are going through it…how do you balance the want to help versus the need to drive performance?
All this and more in...
2021-07-021h 03Black in the MiddleHappy Father's Day from Our Father's to You, featuring special guests Dr. Watson, Tim McCoy Sr. and Mr. BrownThis episode is absolutely lit! That's why its 109 minutes. Well, we got stories about building legacies, establishing a solid foundation in your family, related Tuskegee airmen, the role of good Uncles, being a good person, entrepreneurship and the hustle, racist run-ins with surgeons and high school kids, the importance of sports and musical instruments and so, so much more.
You're welcome.
2021-06-201h 49Black in the MiddleIt's Official, Happy Juneteenth White People ;-)Can you think of a better federal holiday than Juneteenth? Celebrating the day that Texas slaves got word they been free for 2 years - I guess the Pony Express lost a letter.
Black people have been observing and celebrating this day for years and it just hit the radar of mainstream America last year. Fast forward to 2021 and now everybody gets an invite to the cookout.
The crew discusses how much pandering is really going on here and what can we do to get the most out of it. Is this an opportunity to create...
2021-06-1944 minBlack in the MiddleMental Health Check InIt's been a while since our last check in on the crew's mental so the time is now. This episodes dives into the stressors of life - kids, health, wealth, relationships and...oh yeah...WORK. Not to mention this Covid-19 world that we live in and all of the changes we endure. The crew measures their mental health on a scale of 1-10 and talks about how they are going to get to a TEN, a frickin' TEN! Most the episode is dominated by Tim and all his problems juxtaposed to all of his ideas for solutions so if...
2021-06-121h 25Black in the MiddleThe Update - June 2021 - 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre, the Ellie Kemper Race Scandal, Resurgence of the Black Sitcom and more!This week's episode covers the gamut of news and updates from all over the country and culture. The crew covers the 100 anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, they talk about workers unionizing in new-age businesses, the delightful resurgence of the Black Sitcom, the rebirth of sports "after" covid-19, Herman 'blerding' out over comics and cards and the plan to recirculate the black dollar in the black community.
2021-06-081h 24Black in the MiddleCritical Race Theory, What the heck is it and why are wypipo so madTrump called it un-American. And this theory is already being banned in states throughout America and 2/3 of our black asses ain't even heard of it.
Critical race theory (CRT) is an academic movement of civil rights scholars and activists in the United States who seek to critically examine the law as it intersects with issues of race and to challenge mainstream liberal approaches to racial justice.
2021-05-2949 minBlack in the MiddleThe Update - May 2021: The Landing Mall, transgender rights, homelessness, racism & moreOn this month's edition of The Update, the crew catches up on all the things: the social norms of wearing masks and if there will be a special quarantine section price at Arrowhead Stadium, Nurses Appreciation Week and the 18% that will choose not to get vaccinated, the workforce shortage and the fact that no one has a job and employers cant find good help (hmmm...), Herman's goes a bit off the rails on Travis and his highly paid Fortune 500 CEO, high powered celebrity break-ups, divorces and deaths, transgender rights and how they pertain to sports and the civil rights...
2021-05-151h 26Black in the MiddleThe Momma's Boy'z Episode - Happy Mother's Day, MommyOn the cusp of Mother's Day we take time out to celebrate our mommies. The crew reflects on how mothers run the world. We would not be anything with our our moms and the mothers of our kids. Let's go down memory lane to hear stories of these 3 momma's boys: moms, wives, grandmas, baby-mommas, aunties - all the moms!
2021-05-071h 15Black in the MiddleSpecial Guest - Jason Anderson, 810 Sports Radio Show HostThe crew always talk about the clique of 12ish black friends in a sea of white but there was a white guy who experienced it all...and he goes by the name, Sanderson. This episode is a must listen to hear some of the stories you're already up on, but from a less melanin'd perspective. Kaepernick, sports, fatherhood, career, serendipity, brotherhood, racism, economics, love and naked Tony Gonzalez - this podcast episode bare's all ;-)
2021-04-301h 41Black in the MiddleDereck Chauvin Trial - We got Justice, but will we have PeaceThe verdict is out. Where were you when it went down? How did you feel? How do you feel now? Are you hopeful? Optimistic? Still pessimistic about cops and Black America? The crew opens up on their feelings and continue to paint a picture of what it's like being black in America.
2021-04-231h 09Black in the MiddleTribalism in America - Are we so separate that we will never come together?Partake in this sleepy episode as the crew defines tribalism in American culture and runs down the most vicious, the most influential, the most lucrative and the longest lasting tribes in of our day and age.
2021-04-161h 08Black in the MiddleChurch and Religion - Please pray for this episodeHerman talks about his virtual church, Tim talks baptism and T-bone discusses about NFL Sunday ;-)
Things have evolved over time. The church was a staple of our community and now the perception has changed. On the cusp of Easter Sunday…what a better time than now to have this conversation.
The crew talks about the importance of church in their childhood, how the church factored into their maturation into adulthood and what their perception is now.
Has Black Lives Matter replaced the Black Church?
2021-04-121h 25Black in the MiddleThe Update - April 1It's back and this is no April Fools joke. After a couple weeks hiatus, the crew runs through all the things - from Dashawn "Inner Glutes" Watson (no relation) and Tim officially becoming middle age, to a short performance review of Q1 and what them stimis hitting for.
The episode does hit on a few dark topics like voter suppression, mass killings and the death of George Floyd.
2021-04-061h 06Black in the MiddleBuilding Confidence When At Your LowestTim and Herman share the story about their low points in life and how they not only held it together but clawed their way back to some semblance of success. Travis revels in his perfect record of stability, or appearance thereof.
So, bring on the war stories, horror stories but most importantly those comeback stories. This is the "When you ain't got shit" episode.
2021-03-1959 minBlack in the MiddleNature vs Nurture and the Power of GeneticsThis is the "I get that from my daddy episode.
Do you ever look at your parents and see yourself in them. What's their reaction when you do something that reminds them of you? In this episode of Black in the Middle, the crew recalls times when they had an epiphany that a behavior of theirs was genetic, when saw something in their children that resembled themselves and really dive into what they think is caused by nature and not nurture, and vice versa.
Finally they discuss family curses and the myth and the truth...
2021-03-0550 minBlack in the MiddleEmotional Intelligence for Leaders: What is is, why you need it and how do you get if you ain't already got itEmotional intelligence (EI/EQ) is the ability to understand, use and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. It manifests itself in several ways: Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy and Social Skills.
The crew walks through the importance of EQ in their personal lives and business lives as well as how to instill it in others at work and at home. This is definitely a learn some sh!t episode!
2021-02-2659 minBlack in the MiddleBlue Pill or Red Pill: Customize your life and the American dreamThis episode 'audiofies' the paradox of choice right before your ears.
Are you presented with too many options in life?
Do you truly believe the choices you make are your own or could they be a part of a man-made construct built to lead you down a path?
Welcome to the matrix and the customization of life. Blue pill or red pill? It's time to decide just how meta you ready to go over the next 40 minutes.
Buckle up.
2021-02-2055 minBlack in the MiddleIt's The Anxiety Episode and We're Here For ItAnxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure. People with anxiety disorders usually have recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns. We don't care how strong you are or think you are, we all suffer from or have things that make us anxious. The crew opens up about what creates anxiety in their lives and how they deal with it on a regular basis. Tune in and let's grow together.
2021-02-121h 19Black in the MiddleConspiracy Theories: What do you believe in?What is a conspiracy there you believe in Do you even believe in them? Was Jesus divine or just a really good dude? What fuels the success of a conspiracy theory?
UFOs? Yes or no
Covid: man-made Chinese lab-bat or Mother nature scorned?
We ask and answer all of these questions in this not-so-supernatural episode. Tune in bro.
2021-02-0554 minBlack in the MiddleIt Was All a Dream...Do you dream at night? What about day dreaming? The crew talks about dreams and how they evolve throughout life as well as the impact they had on life. Travis wanted to be like Mike, Tim and Herm wanted lambos but you're going to have to listen find out which dreams they had and achieved. Other questions answered in this episode, "Why do we kill dreams [of others]?", "How can we raise our kids to chase their dreams?" and more!
2021-01-2259 minBlack in the MiddleWould Dr King Be Proud of Where We Are Today?In order to answer this question the crew not only takes a look inward and reflects on the lives the've led but also explores pop culture, black culture, and America when it comes to the racial equity gap across systems. Oh, and twerking. Twerking was definitely analyzed and graded on the MLK scale of approval. Listen to the episode to find out the results.
2021-01-151h 19Black in the MiddleOlympus Has Fallen - Capitol Hill Riots and more!We might be a little biased but this is probably the best take from the middle of the latest events in America. Yes, the crew is talking about the march and riots on Capitol Hill that took place the day of Electoral College count confirmation.
Josh Hawley, (not)Antifa, white privilege, Chewbacca bathing suits, pragmatism, Pelosi's chair, death, memes and more in this season finale of Black in the Middle podcast.
2021-01-0856 min
Black in the MiddleSpecial Guest: Shomarie Benton - The Future of Black America Through the Lens of Commercial Real Estate InvestingGet ready for a highly informational, truly inspirational podcast episode delving into the commercial real estate ecosystem as well as the strong history and bright future of black Kansas City and Black America.
This episode runs the gamut of topics from redevelopment of historically black neighborhoods like Wheatley Provident Hospital in 18th & Vine, the importance of having foresight, the importance of "being in the room", channeling your passion, what the hell is a 1031, fractional investing and and some bad story about how Tim fractionally tackled Ladell Betts as a freshman in high school. TF?
2020-12-181h 20Black in the MiddleToxic Masculinity: What it is, where it comes from and how to detox from itThis episode goes deep into the idea of masculinity and what it takes for it to become toxic. The crew covers gender roles, mental health, raising strong/non-toxic boys, fear of the black man, fake tough guys and being protected under a cloak of whiteness.
Oh yeah, and Herman almost gets furloughed from the podcast.
2020-12-111h 25Black in the MiddleElection AftermathWe know Georgia done counted votes like 11 times, by hand, and many other states are being drug through the ringer but what really is the impact and aftermath of this wild and crazy election ride. This episode is your answer.
2020-12-0455 min
The Bottom Dwellers Dive ShackThe Adventures of Pooh Bear, Tim McCoy in the LBCIn this light and funny episode of the BDDS I was lucky enough to catch up with Tim McCoy before the holidays and talk about life growing up in the music scene of Long Beach California. We also talked about diving, food, music, and money! We drank some "Jin and Guice" a delicious 8.0% ABV hazy IPA from Steady Brewing in Long Beach, CA.
With so much drama in the LBC, it's kinda hard bein LB D-i-ver, but I somehow someway, keep coming up with funky casts like every other week! J/K Stay true, stay real, stay s...
2020-12-0442 minBlack in the MiddleWe Thankful: family, followers and all this food we about to smashThis episode is dedicated to all of things we are thankful for. **Subscribers Beware** T-bone experiences a couple of foodgasms during the recording. The crew takes a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the Thanksgiving Thursdays of past as well as look forward to one ahead.
Chitterlings, football, Zoom, philanthropy, covid, travel, great grandmas giving the stiff arm, old and new traditions and details on Hermans season pullout game...are wrapped up in this holiday season episode.
2020-11-2545 minBlack in the MiddleLove & Marriage: Part IIWelcome back to the T-Bone Takeover and part two of Love and Marriage.
This episode dives into what it means to be good husband and how to get there, marriage role models growing up and how they may not fit the mold you see on TV and so many more topics like kids, goals, mistakes and the rollercoaster of events, milestones and emotions that we call love.
2020-11-1850 minBlack in the MiddleLove & Marriage: Part IWelcome to the T-Bone Takeover. Follow along on this 3-part journey as Herman and Tim talk Travis through their experience with the proposal, wedding, honeymoon and the transition of everything after "I Do".
It’s the long awaited relationship episode and it’s coming in several parts so dial in for stories of love, joy, embarrassment, accomplishment, inspiration, growth, sex, babies and more.
2020-11-1047 minBlack in the MiddleIdols…and Why You Are Too Old To Have One!Travis and Herman try to hold an intervention with Tim when they find out he’s lacking an idol in his life. Listen till the end to hear the backstory and reasoning why.
Along the way, the crew realizes they are the same age Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr was while changing the world (what you doing with your life). They reflect on other Super Negros like Barack Hussein Obama.
The lack of political strategy from Ice Cube’s camp comes up and they discuss fallen idols like Bill Clinton, Cosby and others. #cancelculture
2020-10-281h 01Black in the MiddleWhen Talent Meets Opportunity: A guide to landing your dream jobHow to find talent and how to be the talent that great start ups, SMBs and corporations are looking for.
Travis talks about putting his face on a billboard, retaining talent and other nuances to growing a thriving workforce. Herman connects the times we are going through to what he experienced down in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Tune in for some interview hacks, hiring tips and the importance of follow up and follow through.
2020-10-2340 minBlack in the MiddleVice Presidential Debate: Our Take from the Middle Whether you wanted the VP debate or not, this episode has what you need on a take from the middle. The crew discusses the cringe-worthy moments (the fly and others), Tim gives Pence some props but stans on Kamal Harris, he also questions the overuse of the term “the American People”, Travis labels Obama a Super Negro and Herman talks about Patriotism, how he just wasn’t impressed…but he loves him some E-Dub aka Elizabeth Warren. Other topics that come up? Well, how do you feel about a Pence coup d’etat? We think he’s down.
2020-10-1540 minBlack in the MiddleThe Actual Presidential Debate Recap EpisodeOn the heels of the Vice Presidential debate, the crew drops an episode recapping their views of the Biden vs Trump yelling match from last week. Get a perspective of each campaign's hidden strategy from the middle.
2020-10-0846 minBlack in the MiddleVerzus: The Non-Presidential DebateIn the spirit of Presidential Debates and Instagram Verzus battles, the gang had a little fun in this episode pitting Herman against Travis in a battle of wits and perspective. Tune in as Tim referees these two giving their take on topics such as Free College, Proud Moments, Greatest Sports Teams, Dating in the Workplace, Embarrassing moments, Abstinence and more!
There will be name calling.
There will be jokes.
There will be quotables.
Enjoy!
2020-10-0157 minBlack in the MiddleBlack Lives Matter vs Blue Lives MatterThe crew discusses the two movements, their origins, misconceptions, pitfalls of communication and how it relates to whats going on in America today.
2020-09-2558 minBlack in the MiddleWhat Career Path Should I Take: Unpacking Big Corporation, Well Funded Start Ups, Entrepreneurship and Contractor RollsJoin the fellas as they unpack the pros and cons of the various career paths you can take. Some paths come with more structure and processes while others might give you creative freedom and opportunity. All companies aren't created equal so listen to this episode and make the decision that's right for you.
2020-09-2340 minBlack in the MiddleThe Update: September 17The NFL is back but the crew (for some strange reason) talks about the different eras of the NBA, best athlete rappers and Roy vs Mike. There's an African American Studies professors coming out of the racial closet (she white, pretending to be black), Breonna Taylor's family get's $12M (only 3 cops behind bars short of justice) and Herman and Tim give a BITM Book Club update on what their reading.
There's a lot more packed in this episode so give it a listen and give us some feedback!
2020-09-181h 05
Black in the MiddleFraternities of Life with Special Guest, Greg BradleyThis month's special guest goes by a few names but we'll use his government for our pod purpose - Greg Bradley. He's Tim's fellow FAMU Alum, groomsman and APO brother. His professional experiences includes purchasing, consulting and project and product management. He's a father, a husband, a Floridian by way of Indianapolis and co-host of a 3 year running podcast, WADR (@withallduerespek).
Our convo takes many turns: The Champagne Sip, fraternities of life, the power of your network (social and IRL), online personas, company layoffs, susus, investment clubs, different types of racism found around the country and more.
2020-09-161h 05Black in the MiddleBehind the Scenes of Black in the MiddleIt's episode 30 ya'll!!!! You're going to love all 30+ minutes of this introspective take of Black in the Middle.
The fellas reflect on how a little idea has turned into a continuous conversation of race relations, personal and professional development and so much more.
Herman gets vulnerable and discovers something about himself.
Tim brings up a couple pitfalls and challenges BITM has overcome.
Travis exclaims his vision for the podcast and how having conversations like these help you evolve.
Lots of jokes, lots of stories and lots of quotables and...
2020-09-0933 minBlack in the MiddleThe Update: September 2 It’s been a long time and we shouldn’t left you without a dope episode to tune into. Tune into….But we here and ain’t going nowhere! In this episode Herman and Tim talk about being black and invisible to their neighbors, T-Bone wallows in his pride and sorrow of being a Chiefs Season Ticket Holder during a Pandemic, we discuss tragic and emotional events like the shooting of Jacob Blake, protests in Portland and some random white kid who’s name we shall not give power too shooting protestors. The crew also remembers the greatness of the amazin...
2020-09-031h 07
Black in the MiddleBlack is Beautiful with Special Guest, Kemet ColemanKemet Coleman is a friend, colleague, musical artist, creative, marketing strategist and Urbanist. He spent some time with the crew in the studio talking about not only his body of work and current projects but also the challenges of building his own personal brand while being black in the middle.
2020-08-1648 minBlack in the MiddleThe Update: Week of August 9Better late than never right! The crew hits a crap-ton of topics: making a case for hiring professional movers, Biden’s VP pick of Kamala Harris, the death of college football, pivoting and niching down in business, adding value to your relationships, virtual vs in school and how private schools been living in 2020 for years.
2020-08-1336 minBlack in the MiddleFighting the Stigma of Mental Health in the Black MiddleWhat would have happened if, at the age of 10, you know, back in the late 70s, 80s and even early 90s, you went to your pops and told him you were sad? Or stressed? Or depressed?
The crew answers this, talks about their experiences and offers up solutions to keeping your mental wellness strong in a world full of judgement.
2020-08-061h 08Black in the MiddleThe Update: Week of August 2Is this episode of the Update, Herman defends Overboard again (ugh), gum sales across the globe are down and we all know why, Travis binged #BlackAF and patronized a few black owned restaurants while falling off the healthy eating train and the pod is Facebook Official.
2020-08-0332 minBlack in the MiddleAre You Raising Your Kids Black?Does you child have a black momma or daddy? If you answered yes, then you are raising a black kid. The next question is, are you raising your kid black? As fathers of black boys and girls, Herman, Tim and Travis discuss the importance of shining a light on black heritage, history and culture and good or bad of a job they are doing themselves.
2020-07-3044 minBlack in the MiddleThe Update - Week of July 26This week on The Update, the fellas check in on each others mental state, discuss strong black films of the 21st century or lack thereof and much more!
2020-07-2740 minBlack in the MiddleFears: What are you scared of? No, reallyThe crew opens up a bit and talks about what they are scared of. From snakes to scary movies to cops, from fatherhood to potential, Herman, Tim and Travis put a spotlight on the things that drive them to be better men.
2020-07-2636 minBlack in the MiddleThe Update: Week of July 19This week on the Update the crew talk about [white] allies, the first thing they will out of Covid a creepy trip to the zoo and much more
2020-07-2132 minBlack in the MiddleDiversity and Inclusion - a brainstorm with the homie, Scott BaileySo, in today’s episode, the crew chops it up with long time friend, Scott Bailey, another black male living in the middle. This episode is framed as a constructive brainstorm in preparation for Scott's meeting with executives and other diverse managers at his company.
2020-07-171h 25Black in the MiddleThe Update: Week of July 12The crew finds themselves in a bit of an entanglement thanks to our hero Will Smith and the boo, Jada, our local superstar Patrick Mahomes get's a fat payday and Herm killed his houseguests by drying them out from their insides, ew.
2020-07-1327 minBlack in the MiddleThe Update: Week of July 5This week on The Update we talk about Herman’s unwelcome house guests, putting in some sweat equity, mask fashion, Independence Day pride or lack there of and hitting 1000 monthly downloads…oh snap!
2020-07-0734 minBlack in the MiddleSchool Daze vs School of Hard Knocks: Entering the real world vs CollegeWe’ve got 5 degrees between the 3 of us but that doesn’t necessarily mean that we are 100% wrapped up in the ideal that every kid needs to go to college. This episode dives into the importance of getting that degree, the alternatives to college life, the influences that sent us down our chosen paths and the experiences that molded us and the careers we have today. Also,Tim with FAMU..smh.
2020-07-0541 minBlack in the MiddleThe Update: Week of June 29thTune in for the first in the crews series of weekly updates. Herman, Tim and Travis bring you up to speed of what’s going on in their lives and how it’s like living in the middle, right now. Get an inside look into the lives of your hosts as they give you “The Update”. This week, Herman has uninvited guests, Tim makes moves on his journey to building wealth and Travis talks about his struggles in not being able to fix stupid [people].
2020-06-3046 minBlack in the MiddleMo Money Mo Problems: Fact or Fiction?Herman’s the book worm but Tim’s been hyper focused on building wealth and decided to pick up a book, The Millionaire Next Door. It’s one of many from his required reading list but join us as the crew get served up some unknown and unpopular facts about the wealthy in America and what it takes to join the ranks.
2020-06-2949 minBlack in the MiddleBrand Yourself - An introduction to building and sustaining your personal brand in or out of a pandemicOne of the hardest things to do is be intentional about who you are, what you project to others and how they perceive you. No, we are not talking about doing it for the gram. We are talking about understanding your true talents, leveraging your strengths and passions and building your personal and professional brand that will be a driving force in pushing you towards your goals. The crew discusses how stuck they feel sometimes when dealing with polarizing issues, defining their own brand, Drew Brees, Ben & Jerry’s and more in this introduction to self branding.
2020-06-2242 minBlack in the Middle3 Dope Black Dads: Father's Day Special**DISCLAIMER: Technical difficulties were experienced in the recording of this episode. It was probably the best yet, but the clicking and glitching in the playback is enough to press skip to jump onto episode 13 - and we totally understand.
But oh well, Fu$& it! Listen to 3 Dope Dads talk about being father's and having one too!
2020-06-2149 minBlack in the MiddleWe Rise By Lifting Others: An Episode on Giving Back Listen to Tim try and say big words as the crew covers a lot of “good” in this episode: being well rounded, lifting up those around you, the network effect of philanthropy, different kinds of giving, karma, the causes we support, how to assess an opportunity that is presented to you and the most important, giving when you don’t even have anything to give.
2020-06-1929 minBlack in the Middle2020 Ain’t Over, Time to Skill Up With so many of us out of work and potentially still getting paid a little from the government, now is a perfect time to reevaluate your professional goals, take steps to skill up and come out on the other side of this better and stronger than before. We talk about our past layoffs, investing, credit, wealth and more.
2020-06-1024 minBlack in the MiddleDammit Karen Black People Own Boats Too!The crew dives into the fear white community members have when a black family moves in down the street, when calling the cops on black men goes wrong and an update on what it’s like jogging through the neighborhood after the public deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd.
2020-06-0735 minBlack in the MiddlePaying the Black Tax aka Tipping While BlackIs 15% still good? Is 30% too generous? Should I really be tipping for carryout? In this episode you will find out why the answer is...it depends on whether Herman, Tim or Travis is picking up the check.
2020-06-0328 min
Black in the MiddleWe Didn't Start This Fire So WTF Do We Do Now?An unarmed black man was murdered by the police...on video...again. We talk about policing, protesting, rioting, politics, systemic racism and how to handle all of the rage, anger, sadness, disappointment, confusion and lack of hope some of us have with this country and the racist people who run it.
2020-06-0245 min
Integrity "Inspire" PodcastEpisode 30: Tim McCoy — Thrive Through AdversityNEAT Management Group CEO Tim McCoy shares values he learned from his father that he has applied in his own life.
2020-05-2132 min
Integrity "Inspire" PodcastEpisode 30: Tim McCoy — Thrive Through AdversityNEAT Management Group CEO Tim McCoy shares values he learned from his father that he has applied in his own life.
2020-05-2132 min
Black in the MiddleRunning While BlackAhmaud Arbery, a 25 year old black man, was murdered while jogging in Georgia. Yup. We talk about it, how we would react in the same situation, how it's affected us and what we are going to do about it.
2020-05-1733 minBlack in the Middle"You're the Whitest Black Guy I Know"Wait...was that a compliment? Listen to both sides of the argument when the crew discusses what it's like being called the whitest black guy - from both sides.
2020-05-0318 min
Inside Today's CountryJason McCoy and Friends We Are OneJASON MCCOY ANNOUNCES THE WE ARE 1 WORLD PROJECT OF UNITY
One World. One Song. Your Voice.
In the first phase of the newly developed We Are 1 World Project, renowned recording artist Jason McCoy announces the release of ‘We Are One’, a powerful message of hope, recorded by world renowned musicians and singers in isolation from across the world. The COVID-19 virus started with one person and has spread to all parts of the globe, affecting the health and well-being of the entire planet, and “We Are One”, is a song of unity, to celebrate the power of o...
2020-04-2918 minBlack in the MiddleMove The Needle (You Won't Like the Alternative)A common goal, but with a different approach. Progress may look a little different on this side, but the blueprint remains true.
2020-04-2622 min
Black in the MiddleCOVID-19: Cross-country Perspective from the MiddleA raw, real and uncut conversation about the pandemic and how it's affecting the lives of individuals and families across the country. Featuring invited guests Jibran Kelley, Kegan Coleman and Andrew Enlow.
2020-04-201h 01Black in the MiddleSet Goals -The Right Way - Then Crush Them!Fail to plan or plan to fail; this is our blueprint for goal setting. Listen to the crew talk through experiences when they used the SMART goal framework, vision boards and SWOT to reach personal, professional and business focused milestones.
2020-04-1321 min
Black in the MiddleIntro To Being Black in the MiddleKind of like an episode 0 but this is just a quick introduction on what to expect as we take this audible journey together. Meet Travis Brown, Herman Watson and Tim McCoy and find out why we put this 'blueprint' together for you.
2020-04-0511 min
Robert Gardner Wellness PodcastRGW Podcast ft. Tim McCoyHoliday Sale: bit.ly/rgwholidaysale
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Robert Gardner is a licensed Thai Massage Instructor, Massage Therapist, and Yoga Instructor in Austin, Texas. He primarily uses Thai Massage, Yoga Therapy, and Instructs Yoga Classes to help his clients and students. In addition, Gardner has developed an extensive online presence including Social Media, Online Marketing, and Ecommerce. His business has gradually grown over the years, where Robert Gardner Wellness' primary stream of revenue is derived from Online Courses, Workbooks & DVD's, & Online Subscription Service. Gardner has gradually decreased the amount of clients he sees...
2019-11-081h 01
TGAF: Tim Graham And FriendsHasek's anniversary and what if LeSean McCoy isn't voted captain again?Wednesday is the anniversary of the Buffalo Sabres' trade for Dominik Hasek, a perfect moment for Kris Baker to reminisce about on the "Tim Graham Show." Jonah Bronstein and producer Bobby Rosati joined in a conversation about this year's Buffalo Bills captains, wondering if Josh Allen and Frank Gore supplant LeSean McCoy, whose buttons were popping over his election last year. Other topics included Chad Kelly's homecoming Thursday night with the Indianapolis Colts and the NCAA's new approach to NBA agents.
2019-08-081h 39
Pivotal PodcastsDesign Thinking with Wipro's Nate Clinton and Pivotal's Tim McCoyDesigners play a critical role in software development. They impact not just what users see on the screen, but impact important decisions about product direction. In this episode of Pivotal Conversations, Nate Clinton, managing director at Designit, a unit of Wipro, and Tim McCoy, Senior Director of Design at Pivotal, talk about the evolution of design thinking in software development and share best practices for designing modern software.
2019-07-0900 min
Tanzu TalkEpisode 134: Design Thinking with Wipro’s Nate Clinton and Pivotal’s Tim McCoyDesigners play a critical role in software development. They impact not just what users see on the screen, but impact important decisions about product direction. In this episode of Pivotal Conversations, Nate Clinton, managing director at Designit, a unit of Wipro, and Tim McCoy, Senior Director of Design at Pivotal, talk about the evolution of design thinking in software development and share best practices for designing modern software.
2019-07-0952 minTanzu TalkEpisode 134: Design Thinking with Wipro’s Nate Clinton and Pivotal’s Tim McCoyDesigners play a critical role in software development. They impact not just what users see on the screen, but impact important decisions about product direction. In this episode of Pivotal Conversations, Nate Clinton, managing director at Designit, a unit of Wipro, and Tim McCoy, Senior Director of Design at Pivotal, talk about the evolution of design thinking in software development and share best practices for designing modern software.
2019-07-0952 min
NutriSmart SnaxMorning Meetings with Maureen - Chef Tim McCoy S1E5This series includes eight episodes with our favorite local celebrity chef - Tim McCoy. From his culinary creations at our Child Nutrition Summit to his love for supporting all things school lunch 2.0, we sit down and discuss insights and opportunities to channel our inner chef!
2019-04-0406 minNutriSmart SnaxMorning Meetings with Maureen - Chef Tim McCoy S1E8This series includes eight episodes with our favorite local celebrity chef - Tim McCoy. From his culinary creations at our Child Nutrition Summit to his love for supporting all things school lunch 2.0, we sit down and discuss insights and opportunities to channel our inner chef!
2019-02-1207 minNutriSmart SnaxMorning Meetings with Maureen - Chef Tim McCoy S1E7This series includes eight episodes with our favorite local celebrity chef - Tim McCoy. From his culinary creations at our Child Nutrition Summit to his love for supporting all things school lunch 2.0, we sit down and discuss insights and opportunities to channel our inner chef!
2019-02-1207 minNutriSmart SnaxMorning Meetings with Maureen - Chef Tim McCoy S1E6This series includes eight episodes with our favorite local celebrity chef - Tim McCoy. From his culinary creations at our Child Nutrition Summit to his love for supporting all things school lunch 2.0, we sit down and discuss insights and opportunities to channel our inner chef!
2019-02-1205 minNutriSmart SnaxMorning Meetings with Maureen - Chef Tim McCoy S1E4This series includes eight episodes with our favorite local celebrity chef - Tim McCoy. From his culinary creations at our Child Nutrition Summit to his love for supporting all things school lunch 2.0, we sit down and discuss insights and opportunities to channel our inner chef!
2019-02-1207 minNutriSmart SnaxMorning Meetings with Maureen - Chef Tim McCoy S1E3This series includes eight episodes with our favorite local celebrity chef - Tim McCoy. From his culinary creations at our Child Nutrition Summit to his love for supporting all things school lunch 2.0, we sit down and discuss insights and opportunities to channel our inner chef!
2019-02-1207 minNutriSmart SnaxMorning Meetings with Maureen - Chef Tim McCoy S1E2This series includes eight episodes with our favorite local celebrity chef - Tim McCoy. From his culinary creations at our Child Nutrition Summit to his love for supporting all things school lunch 2.0, we sit down and discuss insights and opportunities to channel our inner chef!
2019-02-1208 minNutriSmart SnaxMorning Meetings with Maureen - Chef Tim McCoy S1E1This series includes eight episodes with our favorite local celebrity chef - Tim McCoy. From his culinary creations at our Child Nutrition Summit to his love for supporting all things school lunch 2.0, we sit down and discuss insights and opportunities to channel our inner chef!
2019-02-1107 minTGAF: Tim Graham And FriendsLeSean McCoy's future in BuffaloLeSean McCoy's season began with turbulence and has been bumpy as we come in for a landing Sunday. On today's "Tim Graham Show," co-host Mike Rodak of ESPN.com, Jonah Bronstein, producer Bobby Rosati, Lyndsey D'Arcangelo of The Athletic and I explored the ins and outs of whether McCoy should return to the Buffalo Bills in 2019. ... D'Arcangelo was in studio for the full two hours. We also chatted about the likelihood University at Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson's transfers, the local college hoops scene and fielded a call from Athletic reporter John Vogl on the Buffalo Sabres.
2018-12-271h 20TGAF: Tim Graham And FriendsLeSean McCoy making a mute pointLeSean McCoy has stopped talking to the media and, by extension, the fans. Co-host Mike Rodak is Buffalo chapter president of the Pro Football Writers Association, upholders of the collectively bargained NFL media policy. Media gadabout Jonah Bronstein shared his thoughts on the University at Buffalo football and basketball programs. On the line from Vegas, Joel Staniszewski explained why the Bills have such low over-unders.
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