Grumpy Wizdom

In a world eager to define you, Grumpy Wizdom is a call to reclaim your narrative. Hosted by Talib Jasir—founder of the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, four-time author, and mindset coach for creatives and entrepreneurs—this show is a mixtape of lived experience, cultural insight, and storytelling that hits different. Each episode is “On” something—on becoming, on risks, on survival, on belonging, on words—because life is always on. Through poetic narration, cautionary tales, and unflinching reflections, Talib speaks through life, not around it. This isn’t self-help. It’s self-remembering. Pull up and take what’s yours.

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Episodes

Grumpy Wizdom - On Creativity - Episode 8

What does it mean to claim yourself as a creative? In this episode, Talib Jasir breaks down the myth that creativity is only for artists or those with formal training. He takes us into his personal archive—from childhood rap crews and wack lyrics to coaching creative entrepreneurs, parenting young artists, and producing layered sonic worlds with Grumpy Wizdom. This one’s a meditation and a mirror. On the harm we’ve absorbed. The art we’ve buried. The courage it takes to be seen. Talib reminds us...

Jul 03, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Grumpy Wizdom - On Resistance - Episode 7

In this raw and reflective episode of Grumpy Wizdom , Talib Jasir walks us through his personal history of protest. From high school to New York City street, each story becomes a time capsule of resistance. With conviction and clarity, Talib revisits early moments—his first silent protest, discovering Nation of Islam's newspaper The Final Call , and the energy of D.C.’s political awakenings. He shares memories from May Day to the Million Man March, reminding us how the struggle evolves and how w...

Jun 26, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Grumpy Wizdom - On Odds - Episode 6

Against All Odds: The Pool Game That Changed My Mind In this episode of Grumpy Wizdom , Talib Jasir shares a vivid memory from his early New York days—facing off with a pool shark in a downtown bar. What starts as a casual night out becomes a soulful metaphor for life, doubt, and reclaiming power. Talib takes us through the tension of the game, the psychological weight he carried at the time, and the deeper meaning behind an unexpected win. Sometimes, you just gotta get in the game. Timestamp 00...

Jun 26, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Grumpy Wizdom - On Belonging - Episode 5

In this episode of Grumpy Wizdom, Talib Jasir steps into the heat—literally and figuratively—to reflect on a life lived for others. From the sweat-soaked platforms of Fulton Street to the internal interrogation sparked by a single voice asking, “Why are we doing this?”, Talib walks us through the moment he began reclaiming his freedom. He doesn’t just talk belonging—he deconstructs it. What does it mean to belong to yourself in a world that socializes you to serve others first? What happens when...

Jun 12, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Grumpy Wizdom - On Risk - Episode 4

What would it take for you to finally say: enough? In this raw and revelatory episode of Grumpy Wizdom , host Talib Jasir steps into a pivotal moment—when grief, reflection, and truth cracked open a path to liberation. What begins as an ordinary workday becomes a defining shift, one that challenges him to risk familiarity for freedom. This isn’t a how-to. It’s a meditation on what risk actually costs... and what it opens up when you're bold enough to move without a blueprint. Talib shares the in...

Jun 09, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Grumpy Wizdom - On Becoming - (Part 3)

The Hero's Journey: Talib Jasir's Path to Self-Realization and Empowerment In the final episode of the 'Becoming' series, Talib Jasir shares his personal hero's journey, which began in 2015. Talib recounts his struggles with self-worth, trauma, and the breakdowns in his career and relationships. Throughout the episode, he discusses his transformative journey towards becoming a certified life coach, his experiences with Momentum Education, and his changing perspectives on self-awareness and perso...

Jun 01, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Grumpy Wizdom 1: On Becoming (Part 2)

Episode 2: Creating The Fussings and Building Afros & Audio What happens when you stop waiting and just start? Talib Jasir shares how a 90-day challenge sparked the creation of his first audio drama, The Fussings , and how that single leap shaped what would become the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival. From self-doubt to community wins, this episode captures the messy, magic-filled journey of creating without a blueprint—and reminds us that becoming often begins with saying yes before you'r...

Jun 01, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Grumpy Wizdom 1: On Becoming (Part 1)

The Essence of Community: A Journey to Becoming In the first episode of Grumpy Wizdom , Talib Jasir—podcast producer, author, and founder of the first podcast conference for Black creatives—reflects on what it truly means to become . He shares a vivid story from his early years growing up with his great-grandmother in rural Maryland. A black snake. A swing set. A sound that summoned the village. What unfolded wasn’t just a moment—it was a masterclass in community, reliability, and showing up for...

Jun 01, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Grumpy Wizdom Trailer II

Ayo—have you ever lived through something that cracked you open and made you wiser on the other side? That’s what Grumpy Wizdom is built on. In this trailer, host Talib Jasir invites you into a show where stories are shared, scars become scripture, and real ones speak truth that can move people forward. Each episode is “On” something— On Becoming. On Catalysts. On Intention. On Showing Up Anyway. And this isn’t just Talib’s voice—it's yours too. Got a story that changed your life? A lesson someo...

May 29, 2025•1 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Grumpy Wizdom Trailer I

This is Grumpy Wizdom —a podcast On Becoming. On Intention. On Love. On Survival. On Words. Hosted by Talib Jasir, this show blends storytelling, philosophy, and poetic reflection into an experience that isn’t meant to be just heard—but felt. Each episode is “On” something, because we’re all working through something—a loop, a lesson, a life transition, or a breakthrough trying to break through. This show speaks to Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers who’ve outgrown performance and are ready ...

Feb 29, 2024•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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