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Thinking Out Loud Radio Show

Thinking Out Loud Radio Showwww.michaelnimmons.com
Is a weekly radio show discussing Politics, Popular Culture & Everything in Between. We have great topics, great guests, great discussion, & a great word in every episode.The Thinking Out Loud Radio Show; Giving Voice To Issues that Matter To You!
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Episodes

"FOR LEADERS ONLY" Edition - feat. Pastor Dr. Anthony Shannon

This is an exclusive episode that we are adding a special disclaimer "FOR LEADERS ONLY" to forewarn listeners that what you are about to hear is specifically designed to take you to the next level in ministry, business, industry, career, and life. And, if you satisfied where you are then this is not the episode for you. If you are content living beneath your privilege, then this is not the episode for you. But, if you are ready to go to the next level, if you are ready to expand your paradigm, i...

Mar 03, 20251 hr 31 minSeason 9Ep. 295

Entrepreneur Spotlight: Buffalo Brothers Collection, feat. CEO Ricardo Solomon Jr.

We are back in the last week of February as we continue our celebration of Black History Month & Entrepreneurship, we share with you an interview with the CEO of Buffalo Brothers Collection; Ricardo Solomon Jr. A Detroit Native, who loves Fashion, & Entertainment and has found a way to combine the two. In this week's interview with Ricardo Solomon, he shares with us the story behind his brand, what inspired it, and what fans of his can look forward to in 2025. This is definitely an inter...

Feb 25, 202546 minSeason 9Ep. 293

"MOMMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT EDITION" feat. Boxing Phenom Antonio Bell Jr.

As we celebrate Black History Month, we are interviewing a rising star in the making. In this week's episode, we are interviewing 11yr boxing phenom Avery Bell Jr. Who is already a Boxing National Champion, with 4 belts and a plethora of other awards and accolades and the tender age of 11. We talk to not only "AJ" but also interview his mother T'Pring XX and his father Avery Bell Sr, as they talk about their son's young journey as a boxing phenom that is ready to taking the boxing world by storm...

Feb 11, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 9Ep. 292

WHENS & LOSSES - MLK Edition

As a programming note, this episode was recorded on MLK Day, but due to technical difficulties we are airing this week. It's the top of the year, and we are back with a brand new episode. In this week's WHENS & LOSSES - MLK Edition of the Podcast, we are talking the Detroit's Lions catastrophic loss to the Washington Commanders as their historic and record breaking season comes to a crashing end. We ask the question, is this season a failure, or is there some positives takeaways that we can ...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 9Ep. 291

@DJiRockJesus ROCKIN' Christmas Edition

We are back with what we are calling the @DJiRockJesus ROCKIN Christmas Edition of the podcast. We are not just celebrating the Christmas Season with Christian Hip Hop's Favorite Deejay. But, we are also joining with him in his 60th Birthday Celebration. Plus, he was recently inducted in the CHH's Inaugural Hall of Fame. Deejaying for over three decades and a multiplicity of accolades, DJiRockJesus mix shows can literally be heard around the globe. We are so excited to welcome DJiRockJesus back ...

Dec 25, 20241 hr 4 min

The Blueprint For Education Feat. Award-Winning Speaker, Coach & Author Stephen Boyd

We are back on the Thanksgiving Edition of the podcast, and we welcome special guest, Award-Winning Speaker, Coach Educator, & Author Stephen Boyd to the show. In this week's podcast, Stephen discusses his over 25yrs of experience educating both students and teachers. Stephen has been both an Educator to our youth, and a Mentor & Motivator to teachers across the country. Nationally known as the "Student Engagement Agent" Stephen is passionate about help educators transform their classroo...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 36 minSeason 8Ep. 289

After The Dust Settles - A Discussion of the Aftermath of the Election

We are BACK with a brand new episode. And, yes when know it's been a few weeks. But, it's taken us that long to wrap around minds around what happened that fateful day on November 6th. So, we are back with what we believe will be a great opportunity for us to have a meaningful and substantive discussion on what happened, and where do go from here? We are calling this our virtual therapy session. Not just for us, but YOU are faithfully and dedicated listeners of the show. Disclaimer Alert : this ...

Nov 24, 20241 hr 42 minSeason 8Ep. 286

Voting Matters - Feat. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris-Bolden

We are back with a brand new episode of the podcast, where we are talking to Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris-Bolden. She is back with us to talk about the significance of this upcoming election and answer the question, is this thee most consequential election in our nation's history? Justice Bolden is also on this week's show to discuss her reelection bid to retain her seat on the highest court in the State of Michigan. Appointed by Governor Whitmer in 2022, she is finishing out her t...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 26 min

The Judas Kiss -Featuring Professor & Author, Dr. Jennifer Cobbina-Dungy

In this week's episode we are sharing with you an interview from Professor, and Author, Dr. Jennifer Cobbina-Dungy, as she shares with us details about her upcoming book entitled, "The Judas Kiss." This is a powerful and dynamic book that discusses how to handle betrayal from one of world's most storied institutions -the Church. This is a deeply personal book, where Dr. Cobbina talks about how she was betrayed by a trusted leader in the church that she attended, and she ultimately dealt with the...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 8Ep. 286

"Madam President, For the People"- An In-Depth Discussion on the Candidacy of VP Harris

We are excited to be back with a brand new episode of the podcast, where we are discussing the candidacy of Vice-President Kamala Harris. This entire episode is dedicate to the prospect of her becoming the 47th President of the United States. As she stated in her both her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, and reiterated it during their recent televised debate, her entire career, she has only had one client...The People! At every stage of her career, her service, her dedica...

Sep 22, 20241 hr 27 minSeason 8Ep. 285

United We STAND United We WIN!

We are back with a brand ew edition of the podcast, and we are talking about the shakeup on the world of politics. President Joe Biden deciding amidst enormous pressure to step aside and endorse his Vice-President Kamala Harris. In this week's edition, we share out thoughts about this historic move from this sitting president, and it's implications on the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, and upcoming Presidential Election in November. We also talk about and entertain the question of wheth...

Jul 30, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 8Ep. 284

"Black Ice: The Rhythm"- The Interview, feat. Radio Host & Filmmaker Gerald McBride

We are excited to be back with a brand new episode featuring Legendary Radio Host, Voice Over Artist, and new Filmmaker Gerald McBride. He recently directed and produced the new film entitled, "Black Ice: The Rhythm" which is powerful story of redemption and second chances that is centered around the sport of hockey. Gerald was inspired to write this story as way to promote the sport of hockey in the urban community. The film is currently playing in the Imagine Theatres in the Metro Detroit Area...

Jun 11, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 8Ep. 283

"GUILTY" - An In-depth Discussion on the 34 Felony Convictions of Donald Trump

In this week's edition of the podcast, we are doing a deep dive into the 34 felony conviction of former President Donald Trump. On May 30th a jury of his peers in a Manhattan District Court unanimously decided to convicted Donald Trump of all 34 charges. We talk about the impact of the verdict, the aftermath and the fallout, and then we wrap up the discussion addressing the question of what's next. PLUS, we have a powerful Thought of the Week from Pastor Jerry Flowers Jr. entitled, "The Dangerou...

Jun 03, 20241 hr 32 min

"In Search Of A Father" - Feat. Author & Mentor Terrence Wilson

We are back with another brand new episode of the podcast. And, this week we have a special guest who is an Author, & Mentor; Terrence Wilson. He's on the show sharing with us his experiences as a child being abandoned by his father, and how that has molded and shaped his adult life. Terrence not only authored a powerful book entitled, "In Search Of A Father" which chronicles his life as a child and how he was abandoned, but also provides young fathers tools to become better fathers and even...

May 05, 20241 hr 42 minSeason 7Ep. 281

JesUS - HE Gets US...OR Does HE?

We are back on this Easter Week & Birthday Edition of the podcast, where we plan to discuss thee greatest figure to ever human history - Jesus the Christ. And, we plan to discuss Him from three different vantage points. The first vantage point we plan to discuss is the Politicization of Jesus Christ; and how politicians incorporate Jesus into their political agenda for their own political and selfish interests. Secondly, we plan to discuss the Socialization of Jesus Christ, where society see...

Apr 01, 20241 hr 27 min

BIDEN vs. EVERYBODY

We are back with another exciting edition of the podcast that we are dedicating to the discussion of Biden vs. Everybody. That's right! On the heels of his final State of the Union Address before the upcoming November Election, we are discussing Biden vs Donald Trump, Biden vs. the Republican Party and Biden vs. the Media. These are the three sub topics we endeavor to unpack and to talk about about during this week's edition of the podcast. Things are certainly heating up in the political landsc...

Mar 12, 20241 hr 34 minSeason 7Ep. 280

Black History Spotlight Featuring Gifted Artist Onzie Deandre Norman

We are back with a brand new episode celebrating Black History as well as the gifted Black Artist Onzie Deandre Norman. Onzie is a local Detroit artist that is doing phenomenal things on some of the biggest stages in the world. In this week's episode we talk with this amazing African American Artist about an incredible opportunity that he recently had with international fashion brand Gucci. Onzie was awarded an opportunity to design a mural for this international clothing brand. Onzie talks abou...

Feb 27, 20241 hr 44 minSeason 8Ep. 278

AFC / NFC Championship Game Preview feat. Sports Enthusiast & Podcaster Asanta Foster

Tonight's its going down! We are excited about tomorrow's slate of NFL Championship games both in the AFC & NFC, and we are going to be talk about each of them in great detail. Tonight, we are chopping it with a good friend of mine who's a fellow Podcaster, and Sports Enthusiast Asanta Foster. Asanta is also the Executive Producer of the Male Room Network, which is a series of Youtube shows that are geared toward camaraderie and conversation. We are giving our predictions on both games as we...

Jan 28, 20241 hr 36 min

MLK Day Celebration Feat. CEO & General Counsel of Western Air- Rexy Rolle

We are back commemorating and celebrating the birthday of one our nation's greatest leaders - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we remember the life, and the legacy of the Dr. King, we are excited to sharing another amazing interview with you from one of our very special returning guests. Rexy Rolle, is the new CEO & General Council of Western Air; the largest Black-owned airline in the Bahamas. She is back on the show to share with us what she's been up to since her last interview on the podcas...

Jan 16, 20241 hr 28 min

New Year's Eve Celebration & Album Release Feat. CHH Artist Precise aka Bob Young

We are back celebrating New Year's Eve as well as the album release of one CHH's finest MC's. Precise aka Bob Young, of the legendary CHH duo Corey Red & Precise is our special New Year's Eve guest, as we celebrate the release of his new album "Woe To The Silent" dropping New Years Day. Precise is sharing with us what led to this album and why he chose to drop it on New Year's Day. In addition, to talking to Precise about his storied career in CHH of over 20yrs, we also talk about, the contr...

Jan 01, 20241 hr 46 minSeason 7Ep. 275

"People Over Politics" feat. U.S. Senate Candidate Hill Harper

In this Thanksgiving Weekend Edition of the podcast, we are sharing with you the much anticipated interview with Actor, Author, Humanitarian, Entrepreneur & U.S. Senate Candidate Hill Harper. In this interview he shares not only what inspired him to leave his successful acting career to jump into the dirty world of politics, but what his vision is for the State of Michigan if he becomes its next duly elected senator. He emphasized and reemphasized one of his campaign promises, which is to pu...

Nov 26, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 7Ep. 273

"In All Things" feat. CHH & Spoken Word Artist Ty Scott King

"In All Things" is not just the theme of this week's show, but it also the title of Award-Winning CHH & Spoken Word Artist Ty Scott King's full-length spoken word album that recently received Grammy consideration. This interview was recorded just a few days prior to the reveal of next year's Grammy Nominations. And, although her album did not receive the nomination, she is still a winner in our book, not just because of the Grammy consideration, but also because the album has already blessed...

Nov 19, 20231 hr 35 minSeason 7Ep. 272

"Behind the Camera" With Christian Filmmaker Michael Kleos Chin

We are back with a brand new edition of the podcast, and we are sharing with you a very interesting and insightful interview we had with Christian Filmmaker Michael doesn’t make “cheesy church films," he makes authentic films that not only the church relates to, but also the secular world could relate to while receiving the universal message of Love. Michael has three movies out on Tubi. One is a Christian superhero movie called “The Keys of The Kingdom” and his other two movies are Christian dr...

Nov 12, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 7Ep. 271

PEACE

This week with everything that is happening in our country and around the world, the one thing I think we need more of is "Peace." And, that's why we've chosen this as the theme for this week's show. From the chaos in Congress, to the conflict in Israel, the one thing that this country and the world needs is more Peace. And, this week we plan to talk about and discuss the drama taking place in the Halls of Congress. Republicans can't seem to come together and elect a Speaker of the House. Meanwh...

Oct 23, 20231 hr 54 minSeason 7Ep. 270

A House Divided

We are back with another brand new edition of the podcast, and we are talking about the impact and fallout of the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and a lot more. Join us, as we celebrate our seventh anniversary of the podcast. We are talking about one of our favorite topics, Politics. We plan to talk what led to the decision to oust Speaker McCarthy, as well as who's next? In addition, Donald Trump is in trouble again, or is he? Trump's businesses are in jeopardy in the State of New York...

Oct 09, 20231 hr 51 minSeason 7Ep. 269

"Represent You" Edition featuring Award-Winning Singer, SongWriter, Stephanie D. Sanders

This week's "Represent You" Edition features the Multi-Talented, Award-Winning, Singer, Songwriter, Actress, & Voice Over Artist, Stephanie D. Sanders. She is back and in addition to sharing with us what she has been up to, she's also sharing her latest single, "Represent You." A Gospel song with a Hip Hop vibe to it, that talks about how we should represent our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Stephanie also talks about her recent Newsome Awards she's won and the enormous honor it was to rec...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 7Ep. 268

Let's Talk Politics With Journalist Jessica Washington

We are back, with a brand new episode of the podcast. And, we have a special guest joining us; Journalist, Jessica Washington from "The Root" is discussing Politics and more on this week's "Let's Talk Politics Edition. Jessica Washington is a Senior Reporter for "The Root" covering Politics, Race and Gender Issues. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, Marie Claire, The Lily, NBC News and Mother Jones. She is also a regular guest on CNN. In this week's episode, Jessica and I discuss some of the...

Sep 11, 20232 hr 6 minSeason 7Ep. 302

"Where Do We Go From Here?" - 4th of July Edition

We are back with a brand new episode of the podcast, and we are dedicating the entire show to the discussion of the two controversial rulings handed down by the Supreme Court just a few days ago. Overturning Affirmative Action and essentially rolling back 100yrs of legal precedent in this country. And, then following up this ruling to block the Student Loan Forgiveness Program created by the Biden Administration. The Supreme Court appears to be coming after minorities and college students in a b...

Jul 04, 20231 hr 45 minSeason 6Ep. 266

Mental Health Matters Too! Featuring Psychotherapist & Mental Health Expert Dr. Dwayne Buckingham

We are back-after a brief hiatus, with a brand new episode of the podcast. Tonight, we are discussing mental health with my good friend and Psychotherapist Dr. Dwayne Buckingham. May is dedicated to "Mental Health" and we felt it was extremely important, with everything that is happening in our society today as it relates to mass shootings, and this rise in mental illness that we take some time to talk about mental health. Dr. Buckingham is a mental health expert, having worked in the field for ...

May 23, 20231 hr 40 min

The Tennessee Three & Me

These past two weeks have probably been the most hectic, but at the same the most prolific. Beginning just a day before Good Friday, April 6th two young Black Tennessee (TN) Lawmakers by the names of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were put on trial and expelled by the TN GOP Super Majority in the TN State House. A third White Lawmaker by the name of Gloria Johnson was spared by one single vote. Some say only because of the color of her skin, which she-herself believes to be the case. These youn...

Apr 16, 20231 hr 44 minSeason 6Ep. 264
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