What are you doing to live your best life? Eat well, do well, live well. #AffirmationFriday In #NewsYouCanUse: Nipsey Hussle’s alleged killer to be represented by the prosecutor from the OJ trial. Lori Lightfoot, first openly gay black woman to become mayor in Chicago, called out. She’s not a friend by reputation. Coroner’s research reveal that Hart family crashed vehicle deliberately. Prince Harry wants to ban Fortnite because of the addictions he claims it causes. Teenager sold his X-Box in or...
Apr 08, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Let’s just get the bad things out of the way. Wednesday is to carry you to Friday, so let’s air things out so you’re ready for affirmations. #AirOutWednesday We start out the show today on some food with TK’s ghetto (hot water powered) microwave. Conscious is fasting again and talking about knowing yourself. TK is also having some strange, Stephen King book dreams while she’s pet sitting. In #NewsYouCanUse: A suspect in Nipsey Hussle’s murder has been caught. School district in Georgia to implem...
Apr 03, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Rest In Power Nipsey Hussle. Pick up his cross. RUNDOWN 0:00 #SONG: Kool And The Gang - Fresh 4:42 #Intro: IG live, Conscious is done with people 9:45 #SONG: Nipsey Hussle - Dedication (feat. Kendrick Lamar) 13:15 #NewsYouCanUse: RIP Nipsey Hussle; 30:27 #CLIP: Nipsey Hussle 35:20 #MotivationMonday: the efficient grind 36:17 #NewsYouCanUse: Body cam footage revealed; islamophobia prayer; Joe Biden 59:09 #SONG: Boosie - Ball 61:45 #ChatroomCheckIn 65:32 #Us Review ⅘ 84:00 #SONG Bury A Friend...
Apr 01, 2019•1 hr 29 min
If you’re tired by Friday, then we don’t know what to tell you. We’re here to affirm it today and carry it through the weekend. #AffirmationFriday We start out the show with some mild air out energy after Conscious got a terrible burrito from a cashless place. TK talks about healing and investing her social capital in a way that matters for herself. Also, on an early affirmation, we affirm good music for everyone. In #NewsYouCanUse: Facebook is making plans to ban any white supremacist and white...
Apr 01, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Who got an air out? Pop your necks, loosen up, it’s time to tell the world why you’re mad as hell. #AirOutWednesday We start out the show by being with the shits. Conscious talks about the relationship between the art and the patreon. TK airs out her immune system for still being sick. In #NewsYouCanUse: Betsy Devos grilled by congress for defunding the Special Olympics. 2020 Candidate, Kamala Harris proposes plan to increase teacher’s salary based on increasing inheritance taxes. Duke Universit...
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 32 min
It’s clearly spring time, it’s clearly time to just go out and do the things you must. If you’ve been asking for a good day, why not make it today? #MotivationMonday We start off the show with some Billy Joel in Long Island. Conscious tells us the story about the people he’s met; taking free coloring pencils from the street with a guy names Sneaks, from a guy referred to as Heroin Dude. In #NewsYouCanUse: Dr. Dre deleted a post about Lori Loughlin after fans call him out for being a USC donator ...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Today we are are joined by the hosts of The Hangover Takeover Show (@THTpodcastshow), Juju (@jujuthemod) and Standby Gypsy (@Standbygypsy). It’s the two hosts meet the other two host. You don’t wanna miss this. #AffirmationFriday We start out the show with a throwback to the spiciness of episode 969. Conscious talks about the things in his dreams, and sitting yourself down to think. And the guest of The Hangover Takeover are here to take the show. In #NewsYouCanUse: Dapper Dan is Gucci releases ...
Mar 22, 2019•1 hr 44 min
Don’t let the stress bring you down. If it wears you down, air it out. Come thru and say it loud. #AirOutWednesday We start out spicy today. TK and Conscious have a Michael Jackson debate now that Leaving Neverland has become a topic. TK is getting used to the full-time work grind. Conscious is learning. In #NewsYouCanUse Fox News to hire former DNC member, Donna Brazile. Wendy Williams is back with revelation that she’s been at a sober house for cocaine. Rapper Daniel Caesar goes on drunk Insta...
Mar 22, 2019•1 hr 29 min
We all need a friend to walk us through things sometimes, but that friend might not have it together. That’s why it’s called support. Get it together by sticking together. #MotivationMonday TK is back from her new position! She lets usd know how she’s adding to her best life. Plus a double TKinTheAM Review of Turn Up Charlie on Netflix, and Shrill on Hulu. In #NewsYouCanUse: Yale Dean to rescind applications that were bribed into the school. Greta Thunber, activist teenager, inspires many studen...
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 35 min
We’re joined today by a member of the Bondfire Radio family, Remick Bernice (@RemickBenice) from The First Hand Bids Itself Podcast.#AirOutWednesday TK is still out, so Gemz is on the mic again. We start, talking about TED talks before introducing our guest, Remick. Together we dive into early air outs. Conscious is tired of “Hacks.” In #NewsYouCanUse Lamb of God Singer organized counter protest against the Westboro Baptist Church, managing to drown them out On the 30th birthday of the World Wid...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 30 min
TK is out on her first day on the job, so we got Gemz getting on the mic with Conscious. It’s Monday, and a day to look at things with a fresh perspective. #MotivationMonday We start out the show with writers as Conscious talks about a James Joyce documentary. We also talk about the moments when someone or life itself gives you an ultimatum, leading Gemz to share his story about drinking. This leaves us with an important question: What was the moment that got you to clean up the dumb things in y...
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Happy International Women’s Day to all the women out there. Encourage and support every woman in your life and stand by them. The world only gets better if everything is good for everyone. #AffirmationFriday TK starts off the show reflecting on the way we as a society treat children. Maybe it’s time figured out another way to deal with them besides violence? In #NewsYouCanUse: PA judge sentenced to 28 years in prison after bribery charges for incarcerating children in juvenile centers. Jay-Z and...
Mar 08, 2019•1 hr 29 min
#AirOutWednesday We start off the show talking about the importance of showing up. Conscious discusses about going to shows when you know the names on flyers. TK’s class finished their semester. In #NewsYouCanUse: Teenagers in Atlanta are getting drunk off Trader Joe’s bourbon vanilla extract. Teenager defies his anti-vax mom by getting vaccinated and testifying about vaccination importance to Cngress. Another study reveals that there’s no link between MMR vaccine and autism. Representative Ilha...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Start out the week with some confidence. Don’t underestimate yourself or your craft. If you’re willing to put the work in, time will do the rest. #MotivationMonday We start out the show on snow. When did New York start shutting down schools for regular snow? We also talk about On Air Fest this past weekend, which TK hosted on Saturday. We had a great time, were inspired, and we made great friends. What else could we want? In #NewsYouCanUse: Keith Flint from The Prodygies is dead at age 49. TV st...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 29 min
If there’s one place to end the week, it’s here. We affirm a great weekend for you, and a better week. This is your place for positivity this morning. #AffirmationFriday We start out the show on some good news. The Weeksville Project is here! Big thanks to Cedric our sound designer! Conscious also takes a moment to talk about Van Jones and his non-partisan stand. The numbers are in, TK could be a chair member to represent sound producers! We also have a Bondfire movie review: Paddleton on Netfli...
Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Focus on living and understanding, grow with that change. In other words, let go of that emotional dead weight. We got a place for you to dump it. Come thru, let’s go! #AirOutWednesday We start out the show in some messy spiritual business. Conscious had a dream and we’re out here to interpret it. TK is going strong at the gym, giving us one important air out: Do NOT teach a dance class unless you’re using good dance music! In #NewsYouCanUse: R.Kelly bailed out by female business owner in Chicag...
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Did you miss the Oscars last night? Don’t worry, we got the recap and the conversation you’ll want to hear. There’s your morning awards talk, and then there’s us. #MotivationMonday We start out the show in some health news. TK is turning the leaf and going to back to the gym, doing actual Zumba, and shouting out (without naming) her gym. In #NewsYouCanUse: Queen Latifah gives back to her community by investing in affordable housing in Newark. R. Kelly arrested in Chicago and failing to make bail...
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 30 min
We are joined today by tremendous artist and our friend, Monica Blaire (@MBtheLight). From Detroit to ATL to Brooklyn, we have her for a minute and make the best of it. #AffirmationFriday We start out the show by looking back at Showtime at the Apollo. Conscious talks about the difference between liking an artist and supporting community. TK is getting ready for her birthday in April and leaves us an important lesson: don’t waste your birthday. In #NewsYouCanUse: Meghan Markle had a baby shower ...
Feb 23, 2019•1 hr 36 min
It’s #AirOutWednesday once again. Tune in to find out who caught it this episode. RUNDOWN 0:00 SONG: Ain't Thinking Bout You · Mari & LION BABE 3:00 Intro: TK and Cons give advice for dealing with friends you refer to jobs that aren’t delivering on their potential and cover the art of the Reverse Referral. 15:00 SONG Hot Damn - Clipse featuring Ab-Liva Pharrell & Rosco P. Coldchain 22:24 #NewsYouCanUse Karl Lagerfeld dies. Someone lopped off Diddy’s wax sculpture head at Madame Tussauds....
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 31 min
2.18.19 Start your Monday right with us. Good music, good vibes, and good people. What else do you wanna ask for? #MotivationMonday We start out the show with an important question: How do you use social media for good? Because it’s not about what it is, it’s what you do with it. Conscious also talks about an art fair in Harlem, leading us to the same two things we’ve always told you: Support artists, and never undersell yourself. In #NewsYouCanUse: The NYPD Commander who told officers to shoot ...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 27 min
We are joined today by Shawn Randall, Cristina Pitter, and Jehan O. Young from the Off-Broadway hit, “Behind the Sheets.” We get down for a talk on theatre, diversity, and the voices of the past. #AffirmationFriday We start out the show today with Mexican souvenirs. Gemz is back from the border with Pancho Villa incense and a protection bracelet straight from a Yerberia in Reynosa, Mexico. Jehan O. Young, Shawn Randall, and Cristina Pitter also join us as we dive into the world and the play. In ...
Feb 16, 2019•1 hr 44 min
It wasn’t just drinking water today, writer Andrew Ricketts (@DrewBreez of "The Neal Riggers" podcast) joins us and reveals his previous attempts at being an American Ninja Warrior. But the real question is "Who programmed you?" A lot of healthy chat this episode and some unpopular opinions about popular topics. RUNDOWN 0:00 SONG: Liam Bailey - Black Moon 3:39 Intro: Andrew Ricketts and Conscious talk staying healthy, Judy Blume and bullet journals. 24:09 SONG Wild Thoughts DJ Khaled 27:39 #News...
Feb 14, 2019•1 hr 28 min
It’s the #MondayMotivation after The Grammy’s we didn’t watch but it didn’t stop us from doing a lively recap of this year’s not so interesting award show. On Netflix… A film about abduction. How does one get abducted in plain sight twice... by the same individual? It’s hell up in Harlem as Dapper Dan says not on my watch to Gucci’s recent blackface sweater design, arranging a meeting in the community with Italian head boss. (We suggest the Popeye’s on the corner of 125th and St Nicholas Avenue....
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 31 min
TKAM #952 Leader or Martyr? #AffirmationFriday RUNDOWN 0:00 #SONG: Mood - Marie Dahlstrom, Secaina 3:43: TK and Cons intro - Cons' great day and Rapper, Freeway affirms health after a kidney transplant. 20:00 #SONG Freeway - What We Do 24:20 #DISCUSSION: Tina Turner’s kidney implant and how to help TK’s radio producer friend LIYNA find a bone marrow match. 29:45 #NewsYouCanUse: Jeff Bezos leaks his own nudes/ Michelle Rodriguez capes for Liam Neeson/ Bill Cosby goes plays Dr. Huxtable in Prison/...
Feb 09, 2019•1 hr 39 min
TKAM EP 951 21 Savage > Liam Neeson #AirOutWednesday RUNDOWN 0:00 SONG: De La Soul - Oooh (feat. Redman) 3:54 Intro: Conscious air’s himself out. TK Let’s go of yet another FB friend. 12:26 SONG: Unstoppable · Koryn Hawthorne · Lecrae 18:33 #NewsYouCanUse: Apocalypse now? Humans are killing the earth at an alarming rate.60% of the Earths animals have been wiped out. FDA cracks down on CBD in food and drink. Who do we trust? Vendors or the FDA? 37:13 SONG: Black Woman - Danielle Brooks 41:55 #...
Feb 08, 2019•1 hr 41 min
@TKinTheAM is live every M-W-F 10-1130am EST on bondfireradio.com and tunein app. Same day replays 7pm EST also available on Apple Podcasts, GooglePodcasts, Spreaker, and Spotify! If you really like us, leave a review on Apple Podcast that’d be really cool. http://geturshirt.com < get some TKAM gear And help us keep the lights on, be awesome and support us through our PayPal or become a Patreon. https://www.paypal.me/BondfireRadio https://www.patreon.com/bondfireradio Conscious releases new v...
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Affirming warmer weather on this #AffirmationFriday. Perhaps a trip to a tropical destination. But in the meantime here’s a brief description on this episode. TK and Conscious enjoy but discuss minimal details about the play Behind The Sheet they went to see in order to present a proper convo when members of the cast join them on the morning show some time this month. The duo chats a bit about a collaboration that’s manifested by way of guest spots on Accession podcast episode Nightlife. Looks l...
Feb 02, 2019•1 hr 45 min
We enter this #AirOutWednesday on a high and celebratory note as we pay homage to the great James Ingram… It’s all downhill from there. Nah, just kidding. We talk about the impact of MAGA (now deemed movement) and a hate crime against Jussie Smollett claimed by alleged members. Also the power of symbology mixed with the energy of social media. We have a gang of air out for these bitches, namely DL Hughley for his asinine response to Terry Crews on Twitter. Crews though can handle himself as he i...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 36 min
The government shutdown has been paused for at least three weeks. Let’s see where this one goes. Shout out to Ernest White II. Congrats on PBS greenlighting his international travel show Fly Brother. A unique look at travel through the eyes of a black gay man. Also Kamal or nah? Seems her background as a prosecutor may be quite a hurdle in her race for presidential nomination in 2020. Finally Black Panther takes home SAG award and the message continues to be one of showing up for the village. Bu...
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Another #AffirmationFriday endeavor. This time around Gemz is out of town so he missed out on the semen guy story. Anyways in this episode we explore whether or not there is truth to the idea of middle child syndrome while concluding that the man responsible for the Frye festival disaster probably in fact was not a middle child. Conscious shares detox recipe. Also, new music from Weezer? @TKinTheAM is live every M-W-F 10-1130am EST on bondfireradio.com and tunein app. Same day replays 7pm EST al...
Jan 27, 2019•1 hr 31 min
