Sam Dupe, Tell Mikell, and Joe Dupe get together to talk about the Bill of Rights. In this episode, we talk about the 1st and the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution and how each political party has approached them in recent years. We discuss how we feel about the right to protest and freedom of speech and the push to censor the news media versus the censorship of social media. We also talk about how the 2nd Amendment should be the amendment for black people in this country being that we were dire...
Oct 04, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Today we are getting political with the Presidential Election less than 100 days away it's time to get engaged. Sam talks about his personal experiences with Congressman John Lewis. We talk about being more involved and also talk about how black men in the political arena are threatening. We discuss Everton Blair's situation with the Gwinnett County School Board where another (white) board member whispers to the superintendent and says she wish she could strangle Everton Blair (black) board memb...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Today Sam and Mikell are talking about toxic relationships. Mikell explains how toxic relationships typically come from insecurity and a lack of self-identity. We discuss what the toxic relationship spiral and how both parties can be complicit to creating the toxic environment that the toxic relationship thrives within. Why don't people just leave these types of relationships? We talk about the fear of starting over and the unknown. What are the signs that you need to leave a toxic relatio...
Aug 30, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Today Sam Dupe, Mikell, and Joe Dupe are talking about their interactions with police. Three different men, three experiences with the police, all included police pointing guns to them even though none of them posed a real threat to the officers. Mikell takes a look into the Atlanta Police Department's Cod of Conduct to give everyone a view of how police are not even following their own standard operating procedure. We take a look at Chris Dorner and how he was treated for trying to expose polic...
Aug 24, 2020•2 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Today we are having a very vulnerable conversation about death. Sam lost a really good friend and coworker by murder-suicide. We talk about the dangers of insecurity and how love can turn fatal very quickly. Mikell shares his story about his experience with a woman who actually physically attacked him. Sam talks about the struggles with getting passed losing a friend in such a tragic manner. We also discuss what emotions look like in a heightened state and the best way to handle those situations...
Aug 16, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 25
We are pleased to have Award Winning Author H.D. Hunter on the show to have a discussion surrounding mental health. H.D. Hunter is the author of the book Torment: A Novella which gives us a glimpse of the waves of emotions a young man goes through trying to understand his mental state during a very trying time in his life. We talk about the inspiration that brought H.D. to write a book surrounding mental health in African American families. We discuss the stigmas associated with mental health an...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Today we are talking about sexuality and gender identity. When it comes to sex the US is a sexually repressed society; however, we seem to be consumed by sexuality and the topic of sexuality. We are so consumed by it that we conversations back and forth with strangers about how people choose to raise their children when it comes to sexuality and gender identity. Today we tackle the idea of where the disconnects are in society when it comes to gender identity and the idea of the "gay agenda". Wha...
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 23
As black men we feel it is our duty to protect our women and children. In recent years it seems there has been a conversation surrounding the lack of protection our black women feel from black men. We see these conversations on social media we discuss this topic with our friends, but with the current state of black people in this country it is important not to polarize our mission and that black men and women speak to each other to figure what is needed in order for us to move forward and attack...
Jul 13, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Today Dwayne comes on the show to give insight about his life and how he went through the journey to become an educator. Dwayne was born to a family of educators his mother and father were both teachers early on in his life. However, addiction overcame both Dwayne's mother and father and he was forced to pack up his life in Florida and move to Georgia within the course of a weekend where he would have to start a new life. Almost overnight he went from staying with both of his parents to staying ...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Today we are taking on the topic of the role of the Step Father in the household. Is it okay to call your stepchildren your son or daughter? What should your stepchildren call you? Today we bring on Tim Patterson and Avery Rosser who are two stepfathers with different perspectives on whether or not it is okay to consider yourself the father to your stepchildren. This topic was birthed out of a conversation about how Russell Wilson parents Baby Future and how he considers himself a father to the ...
Jun 21, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Tell Mikell had the opportunity to speak on MajicAtl 107.5/97.5 on the Ryan Cameron Show to help people understand how this current racial climate is affecting black men. They also tackle the question as to what white people should do and what their roles are when it comes to this movement. This is a compelling conversation that needs to be discussed and should continue to be discussed in order to bring about change.
Jun 09, 2020•53 min
Today we bring Raioni Madison on the show to talk about her story of how she learned that is it important to take of herself in the midst of testing positive for COVID-19. Raioni runs a nonprofit named 3D Girls, Inc and while most people were in the house trying to stay as socially distant as possible, Raioni was on the frontlines organizing drives to give supplies to struggling mothers in the Metro-Atlanta Area. Although the battle with Coronavirus was tough for Raioni, but she feels as if it w...
Jun 08, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Tell Mikell, Joe Dupe and Sam Dupe talk about the impact of the Ahmaud Aubrey murder and how they feel about the series of unfortunate events that occurred in February. They discuss racism in America versus other countries. Joe Dupe gives a story of how he encountered racism in the country of Columbia at the airport. Sam Dupe makes points about the mentality that black people should have after these types of deliberate murders and how retribution and consequences should be a real thing with or w...
May 24, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Tell Mikell, Sam Dupe and Joe Dupe are exploring the way that they view women in society and the significance of women in society. Women carry messages for society and women-dominated fields are typically those that have a significant influence on our future generations. We explore equality, feminism, sexism, and touch on gender roles. They also discuss double standards and their opinions on double standards using the Marshawn Lynch football camp incident as an example (16:00). Show Gems: ...
May 18, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Sam Dupe and Tell Mikell have a very candid conversation about peace. Sam talks about how many people have asked him how is able to hold it all together and not seem flustered by the things that come in life. What does peace look like? How do you find it? How do you protect your peace once you find it? We talk about potentially testing yourself and being present in your emotions to see how things make you feel. Tell Mikell talks about an experiment he did college where he testing how he felt aft...
May 03, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 16
With Georgia making moves to open up in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic we are bringing you a story of Kenneth Kendrick who is currently recovering from the virus. He takes us through the symptoms that he had, his hospital stay, his recovery process, as well as what it looks like going back to work since he is an essential worker. He discusses the anxiety that he had to deal with not knowing what to expect from this virus and not being able to be in contact with his loved ones for more t...
Apr 26, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 15
African American women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women – and this disparity increases with age. Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Racial and ethnic disparities in pregnancy-related deaths have persisted over time and it is time that we bring awareness to this. Today Sam Dupe and Tell Mikell's wives come on the show to tell the story of their maternity experience. Brandi (Sam Dupe's wife) tell's the story of her traumatic exper...
Apr 20, 2020•2 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Today we bring on Dr. White to talk to us about what therapy looks like during the times of social distancing. Dr. White is the CEO of Dr. White Therapy Group, The Hope Dealer nonprofit, as well as the Owner of Bodhi Spa. Dr. White has made a commitment to helping people when it comes to overall wellness. COVID-19 has temporarily changed some of our lives and for others will have lasting impacts on our mental as well as our well-being. How do we cope in a time so full of uncertainty? What tools ...
Apr 12, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Today Sam Dupe, Tell Mikell, and Joe Dupe are tackling masculinity. What is masculinity? Is it different than manhood? Where did society get the definition of what we consider masculinity. The life of a man has many layers and they wear many hats and some of the responsibilities they may not even want. There is no real job description for what men are signing up for when they are born into this world a man. How did we piece together what masculinity is and what we think it should be? The hosts t...
Apr 05, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 12
What happens when who you have portrayed yourself to be is not in line with who you really are or who you really want to be? People reinvent themselves on a regular basis, but sometimes reinventing yourself into a person who outwardly is not the same as the person you are during your private times can create a true battle within. Javon Blackmon came on the show to give a cautionary tale about how he feels the facade of the person he has created has put him and his wife and even his life in a pre...
Mar 29, 2020•2 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Today Sam Dupe and Tell Mikell get together with a couple of college friends Josh and Warren to reminisce about their hoeing days. This is a conversation about hoe phases that men go through and relationships dynamics that were formed as a result of the hoe phase. Why do men hoe? What is gained from being a hoe? Each man discusses their background and relationship dynamics that contributed to their promiscuity. We tackle how men can hoe differently and what changed us from being what society wou...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 10
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LINE 1-800-273-8255 and the GEORGIA CRISIS AND ACCESS LINE IS 1-800-715-4225 If you or anyone you know has contemplated ending their life we strongly encourage use the resources provided above. Rita comes on the show with a story of how she attempted to end her life twice. She is hoping to share this story to encourage those that are in a place where the do not see the light at the end of the tunnel that there is light and that you can overcome the thoughts of no long...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Today we are talking relationships, but not relationships in the traditional sense. We are discussing what society would consider "alternative" relationships. Tamika Lang is founder of the Live First Movement where she encourages people to live their best lives, to be true to themselves and the things that they want to do and accomplish. Tamika Lang is a part of "The Lifestyle" which is a term used to convey the adventurous practices of couples and singles that enjoy recreational sex with other ...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Today Sam Dupe has a conversation with his long time friend Jessica regarding a recent and pretty fresh break up she has had with her boyfriend of almost two years. Something particularly interesting happens a couple weeks after Jessica and her boyfriend broke up ....he started a very visible social media long distance relationship with a woman who he barely even knew. Although they were broken up Jessica took issue to how her ex moved on afterwards and it forced her to do some soul search...
Feb 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Joe Dupe and Sam Dupe's youngest brother Ben just got engaged and so they got together to ask the questions that the fellas ask when their friends pop the question. What made her the one? Where you the scared she would say no? We talk about how Ben wants to be the leader of the household and the idea of submission in the marriage. We discussed premarital counseling and how Ben doesn't like the idea of counseling although his future wife thinks it would be helpful. We have a special guest appeara...
Feb 17, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Today we are talking about our experience with how sex can totally blind a man at times. We love women and we love what women offer to us sexually and our sex drive in our younger days have influenced some really poor decisions. Sometimes it can be so good that a man can find himself being a slave to the coochie. Sometimes sex will make you stay with women you have no business being with and even staying toxic situations that you knew you should have left a long time ago. We talk about mistakes ...
Feb 10, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 5
We get to talk to Rodney about his journey being a single father. Rodney is a father of 3, but a single father of his oldest son who he had when he was only 17. We talk about his struggles, the misconceptions of a single father and how having a child young has forced him to grow up fast. Rodney discusses his relationship with his father and how that has impacted the type of father that he is and how he raises his son. Although his son's mother is not a part of his son's life Rodney really hopes ...
Feb 04, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Sam Dupe and Joe Dupe always here from their male friends about the switch-up that happens after a year or so of being in a relationship that starts to cause problems. All of a sudden you're not having sex like you're used to and the conversations aren't as meaningful the interactions aren't the same as they used to be. Today we bring Brandi (Sam Dupe's wife) and Amber (Joe Dupe's girlfriend) on the show to explain the switch-up, what happens during the switch-up so that men can get a better und...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Today we bring you a story of Amisha who raised a young scholar by the name of KJ on her own. Her son recently graduated high school and is currently a student at Morehouse College and received millions of dollars in scholarships. Amisha tells us about the struggles of raising a young black man and what it took to bring the best out of the young man. She talks about the relationship that she has with the father of her son and how she struggled without the support for so many years. Amisha gives ...
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Last week Loni love of "The Real" said she doesn't believe black men know how to be faithful and that black men use money and power as a reason to be able to treat women any kind of way. As you can imagine that triggered a conversation that is definitely needed within the black community. We bring Amber on the show again to help us get a little perspective from the woman's point of view. Tell Mikell breaks down why he thoroughly disagrees with the statement. We discuss how our social structure a...
Jan 13, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 1
