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Project Paragon

Project Paragon is a New Orleans based podcast that was created to tackle the stigma of mental health in minority communities while also hitting on subjects pertaining to pop culture, relationships, sexual health, music, otaku culture and society as a whole. While we're here to have important conversations we are also here to uplift local content creators, small business owners, musicians and creatives alike as we establish a community of honest reflection and support but having a dope time doing so. come run it with us
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Episodes

Crybaby New Year

Happy new year y'all! Back with the first episode of the new year and the second of the new season. this week new just discussed burnout and exhaustion, being aware of needs and desires, consent, projecting and Ronnie even cries like the baby backed bish he is. thank you for always tuning into our shenanigans music by @bitchimfromafrica

Jan 05, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 34

"That's fair, Trauma bonds & triggers"

The beginning of this episode starts off a bit rough as you will find out due to real life shit but stick with us, we hit our stride. this week we are joined by our good friend & loctician Leland ( Loc'dByLeland on Booksy) as we touch on trauma bonds & triggers, tips to recover from said traumatic relationships, our opinions on like vs love and much more, come run it with us

Aug 19, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Return of the mack

Another season of being beautiful, black and unproblematic. We are back for season 3 and ready to continue on our path of mutual benefit while we explore ourselves and the world by better understanding why/when/where you became a trash human? This week is mainly a mental health update across the board as we are joined by one of my oldest and closest friends Mendez while he reads us on how distracted we are in the intros, discuss the fourth wave of covid and its new variants, what's new since the...

Aug 13, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 31

Black Boy Joy Pt 3

YOOOOOOOOOO!!!! What's good y'all? another week, more love, more happiness, more growth. this episode marks the end of season 2 for Project Paragon and we're so excited to end it the way we did. our nugget makes a return for a dope conversation regarding the NYC school under fire for its "private part" video in it's sex ed class, sexual assault against males, the idea of reparations, the recognizing of Betty DeVille as the queer icon she is, and so much more, come run it with us Mental health to...

Jun 09, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 2Ep. 30

ParentHood

Happy Pride Month to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community! You are valued, you are loved, you are protected round here! This week we are joined by a returning guest and favorite Dave, the whispering assassin & friend and business owner (Onyx Nails) Lady Onyx herself, Terri aka Tyni while we discuss tasteful racial humor and social responsibility , our 5 celebrities in the black community we feel aren't given their flowers, how black folk may be related to aliens, advice we'd give our parent...

Jun 03, 20211 hr 33 minSeason 2Ep. 29

PHD in Toxicity

Haaaiiiiiiiiii lmao that's obnoxious even in text. . . Another week of being black, beautiful and appreciative of the love that surrounds me. this week we discuss growth and self awareness, what our darkest moments taught us, how toxic Ronnie is, communication, are weddings equally for the groom, and more. come run it with us!

May 26, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 28

"He gon' cry in the car"

The dynamic duo is back together this week for a longer episode than usual ( cus we missed y'all) Join us as we discuss how some people need their social media accounts taken away, not all cheating triggers karmic responses, breaking the shackles of outdated ideas like "men just aren't that emotional" we talk about us taking mental health breaks, we give our opinion on happy weight and more. we had fun, come run it with us.

May 19, 20211 hr 45 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Mental Health Update

What's good y'all? another week of being beautiful, black, but stressed out lmao. this weeks a solo dolo episode, giving you an update on the creative side, touching a few light topics and announcing our new upload schedule ( Wednesdays) now thank you guys so much for your support

May 12, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 26

All skinfolk aint kinfolk

WE BACK! After taking last week off to rest we are back in the building and we've missed y'all so. This week we're joined by Aaron (Acedahotboy) as we talk matters of infidelity, Steve Harvey needing to zip his creepily mustached lip, Tim Scott's shucking and jiving and so much more, come run it with us.

May 04, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Podcast Cherry

Another beautiful week of being beautiful and unproblematic. Unfortunately a Raci-less episode this week and I'm joined by my brother De'Jean @Deediesel_ (insta) as acting co-host, local rapper and Mr Old Soul himself T Riley @itzrileybih (insta) and up and coming esthetician Corey @Yerocbechillin (insta) this week as we discuss the horrifying murders of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo we also discuss actually abolishing the police and what that would look like, the "loyalty" factor of "day one" f...

Apr 20, 20211 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Bull%#@ vs Reality

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome baaaack. It's a solo episode this week guys as we get back into the swing of things. This week we discuss violating the contract of hooking up, the topic of daddy issues, Demi's constant dancing with the devil, the St Vincent "Covid vaccine only" evacuation following the eruption, the supposed "New World Order" that's to come with the vaccine, protecting your circle RIP DMX and so much more! resources for help/assistance National Institute on Minority Health a...

Apr 13, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 23

2 Fresh W/ K Crier

Tuesday always takes so long to get here, another week of loving my fellow human beings and minding my business. This week we are joined by style consultant, clothing designer, entrepreneur, content creator & play cousin @Kcrier of KC STYLZ (YouTube) & @deuxfrais_ as we talk Derrick Jaxn making a fool of his wife, Lil Nas X's new music video, advice for our teenage years and so much more, come run it with us Follow us on instagram @Monsterinatightshirt _Projectfee Follow our guest @kcrie...

Mar 30, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Better together

What's good people? another week of being beautiful and unproblematic. this week is a solo episode (just Ronnie) and I'm joined by two of my favorite people Shelton @xirinc & his partner Erick @papixir as we talk about the rise in asian hate, the Vatican's comments on same sex unions, rolling the dice on spirit flights, labels and so much more. this episode is a somber one but a good one come run it with us Email us @ Projectparagonpodcast.com follow us on instagram @monsterinatightshirt __p...

Mar 23, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Drugz & Bunz

What's good y'all? it's Friday and we outside! this week you guys get a bonus, in the form of the lovely Meredith joining us to talk about psilocybin and lsd in mental health, microdosing, SEX, a few news articles and so much more. come run it with us follow us in instagram @monsterinatightshirt & _Projectfee email us @ projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com follow our guests @damnthatsyazzz & @marleyonmyback

Mar 20, 20211 hr 34 min

F that chain, Gimme my time back

What's good in the hood y'all? Another week of being beautiful, black and unproblematic. this week we are joined by our baby Yaz as we discuss reclaiming ones time after toxic relationships, attachment styles in adult relationships, dating now that outside is open and more. follow us on instagram @ Monsterinatightshirt __projectfee email us @ projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com

Mar 16, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Project Handbook on Love PT 2

How's it going my project babies? another week of being beautiful, black and unproblematic! this week's episode was meant to be a bonus, catching up with old friends and gaining perspective in the realm of dating since all y'all send me relationship posts *cough* we also talk legalizing hard drugs, and a depressing news story involving a Texas young man joined by Caleb of Wood Glo Candles @woodglocandles on instagram & website, Lady Kris of the New Orleans Lesbians, her amazing little sister...

Mar 09, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 19

"Some Cut"

What's going on everybody? Happy Women's History month, this week we are joined by a jack of all trades, barber and photographer by profession Dennis Goodly (@d33good_barber on instagram) as we talk being raised on love vs survival, millennials and religion, homophobia in music industry and so much more email us @projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com instagram @monsterinatightshirt

Mar 02, 20211 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Tablet Time-out

this week we are joined by an old college friend and musician Kendrick Crain as we discuss seeing past someone's sexual preference, bipolar disorder, kids being raised by tablets and so much more

Feb 23, 20211 hr 40 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Covid-Gras

Happy Carnival Y'all this week our mental health topic is "Narcissistic Personality Disorder" sometimes referred to as a God Complex, the fear of women in power, Mardi Gras restrictions and a bit more

Feb 16, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Square up in the sandbox

Another great week of being black, beautiful and unproblematic we're low-key becoming a relationship podcast, or maybe we all just sad and need some loving right now *CYBERHUG* this week we are joined by a few friends and discuss the established Psychologist Robert Lee Williams II whose notable accomplishments include coining the term "Ebonics" and developing the "Black Intelligence Test of Cultural Homogeneity" (BITCH-100) Madam C.J Walker (Raci's rant) and our mental health topic is Borderline...

Feb 09, 20211 hr 33 minSeason 2Ep. 15

"Demasculinized"

Happy Black History month to all my brothers and sisters of the diaspora. Remember to celebrate our beauty, our majestic power and our accomplishments EVERY day this week we're finally back to having guests in the building with us. it's just a circle of feel good, coming off of a week of depressive episodes and adjustments we just enjoyed one another's company while touching on matters of abuse, problematic kinks and beating up a woman's man/brother in her place

Feb 02, 20211 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 14

"Spice Channel University"

Although we are not a sports podcast we mourn the anniversary of not only the death of my childhood hero but also his beautiful daughter, RIPower Kobe & Gianna Bryant this week our mental health vocabulary word is ACCOUNTABILITY we also talk about the problems with lack of communication in sex and overall the mistakes of learning intimacy from porn and media. read a book. pay attention to your partners and before we head out touch on lil miss Dominican mami and how far she missed the mark wi...

Jan 26, 20211 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 13

"Shrimp Gang"

what's good? I hope you guys had another great week. loving oneself & outgrowing toxic habits! y'all saw ole boy got impeached again? anyway. . . this week we discuss what men seek in partners, the new language of dating and this week's mental health topic is "Pistanthrophobia" which is the fear of being hurt in a romantic relationship.

Jan 20, 20211 hr 52 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Coup! There it is!

it's another week of being black, beautiful and unproblematic this week we talk about the attempted coup and domestic terrorists' attack on the capital building, Denialism is our mental health topic of the week and we are joined by a good friend of the show Mario Castro (anal assassin) as he grants us his unique perspective and even gives our co-host and listeners at home sex advice to wrap out this weeks episode

Jan 12, 20211 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 11

"I talked to Da Lady"

Welcome back! New year, same ole project co-hosts. We're back from our holiday break and we're so excited to start the year strong with new guests, new segments and much more love. this episode we touch on things we seek to outgrow in the new year, phony authenticity, being respectful vs being politically correct, social media stress and so much more!

Jan 05, 20211 hr 48 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Grow through what you go through

in this episode we're joined by an old friend of mine and an accomplished and dedicated tattoo artist "Bill" @Bill_Tattoos__ as we close out season one of project paragon podcast. we talk New Years resolutions, legacy goals, being authentic in a world of frauds, keyboard warriors and so much more so happy he could join us for our season finale. we"ll be back in the new year revamped and ready to welcome our growing project family on our new platform. thank you all and see yall in 2021

Dec 22, 20201 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 9

"You do know I'm black right?"

Warning ⚠️ Myself (Ronnie) & our guest Leland both have very "Hearty" laughs. for my headphone listeners

Dec 15, 20203 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Project Handbook On Love Pt. 1

This week it's just us as we discuss the basic requirements for a relationship in this multi part series titled "Project Handbook On Love & Hookups" we'll be talking to people from all groups and relationship dynamics as to not leave anybody out and explain exactly how dudes be dusty and women be bugging we also touch on the topics of gender identity as well as sexuality as both are topics that are ignored by most communities of color don't forget to subscribe/follow/comment/share! all the l...

Dec 08, 20201 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Holiday Haze

This past week was kinda of a blur of emotions thus a blur of topics. We're joined by Aaron "Ace" Hall otherwise known as our cohost's better half. we discuss seasonal depression and its triggers, healthy coping mechanisms, holiday clapbacks, religion, reclaiming holidays, top Disney songs and more. enjoy! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/projectparagon/support

Dec 01, 20202 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 6
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