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The Black Man Talking Emotions Podcast is just that. Dom; a black man talking emotions. You will catch Monologues, Interviews, Original Music, Poetry, Passion and Honest Conversation. This isn't gonna be a normal podcast.
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Send us a text Turning points often arrive when we least expect them. As I celebrate my 36th birthday this week, I found myself at a crossroads with this podcast - something I've poured my heart into creating for nearly 200 episodes. The realization hit me like a lightning bolt: I've never given any single creative pursuit 100% of my focus and energy. My music, my performances, my writing – all have been competing for attention while I juggle multiple commitments. This podcast, as much as I ...
Send us a text What happens when two performers step back from the relentless grind of the entertainment industry to ask: "Why am I doing this?" This conversation with Abby Vatterot traces our parallel journeys from theater school through Chicago, LA, and back to our Midwest roots, revealing how our creative purposes have evolved along the way. Remember when success meant constant performing, networking every night, and pushing yourself to exhaustion? We certainly do. Abby and I candidly dis...
Send us a text Everyone's talking about the little things you say How I could be the one and where we're gonna stay Funny how we could be on the same damn page When All of these things I heard was never said to me Linked, By nature and Spirit Body and mind Unexplainable chemistry How did we dream that our love would never bloom Why would we curse ourselves into unnecessary gloom Maybe the universe was supposed to intervene Give us visions of this love we would eventually need Show...
Send us a text Ever wondered what musicians do when they're freed from the constraints of playing songs exactly as recorded? Step into the electric atmosphere of Atl's JB Jazz Jam with host Dom L’Amour as he pulls back the curtain on this monthly musical playground. The wedding band singer who must perform "Fly Me to the Moon" exactly like Sinatra night after night finally gets to break the mold, experiment, and create something uniquely his own. This episode captures the raw energy, spontan...
Send us a text The unexpected peace that comes with slowing down sits at the heart of this deeply personal episode. Dom opens up about his mental journey navigating the end of wedding season—traditionally a time when performance gaps left him anxious and frustrated. But something's different this year. Through candid reflection, Dom shares how organizing his life last year and embracing discipline this year created a foundation for accepting where he is right now. "I feel like for a long tim...
Send us a text Garden wisdom, friendship, and life's little surprises bloom in this delightful conversation between Dom L'Amour and his dear friend Mattie Jo "MJ" Graham. What begins with a quirky gardening tip about lime pellets for award-winning eggplants quickly blossoms into a wide-ranging exploration of how we connect to our food, our heritage, and each other. MJ, once known as "Big Booty Judy" during her Buffalo Wild Wings days, has transformed into "Gardening Judy" with an elaborate f...
Send us a text What happens when a professional musician suddenly can't play? In this deeply reflective conversation, saxophonist Scott Box joins Dom Lamore to explore the unexpected journey of his recent hand injury and the profound questions it's raised about identity, purpose, and faith. Scott shares his raw emotional response to being sidelined from performing – the initial depression, the frustration of everyday tasks taking twice as long, and the struggle to find meaning in forced stil...
Send us a text "Song bird singing in the night. Hoping that the lyrics will make everything right. People are cheering, people are moving. Everyone is surrounded by the song birds light. Song bird does this three times a week. Always excited but ends the night weak. Tired body, tired voice, tire of the normal life outside. Outside is the truth, but the stage is just a phase. No one could make that a living, god willing you meet the right person. Song bird talks about this all the time, ...
Send us a text "Will you go away with me I never thought about the simple things Smiling in sync , feeling the wind I want to do this again and again Will you go away with me My curiousity is loudly pleading Wondering do you see what I see Can you see you and me Every day is another day Seeing folks just past my way But today I stop and turn to you My truth Green grass will change it's shape Blue skys can turn to grey Love is hard and not for play Yet, I'll be willing to say...
Send us a text "My favorite part of a camp fire is when the wood begins to glow It's things like this that I think about more each day that I grow older The calm, the crackle. The smell, the smile on my face. It's magical. When I was younger I didn't look out the window and see. I saw a bunch of nothing. Now I see the trees, the sky, the water, the life that's happening in front of me. I enjoy just how rare it is to see and hear how beautiful those things are. Our society is stuck in bo...
Send us a text "Time. 6/27/24 12:49pm. Location Poem was written. Sharpsburg GA. Home, Saint Louis Doesn’t matter where I live in the world! Chicago. My home is saint louis. Los Angeles. My home in saint Louis No matter where I visit in the world Nassau. My home is Saint Louis Dublin. My home is saint louis. It doesn’t matter. Will you support the Atlanta braves? If the cardinals aren’t playing…maybe You must love living in a town with a football team. You live the falcons right. My foo...
Send us a text Have you ever wondered if our hyper-connected world is actually making us more disconnected from what truly matters? In this profoundly human conversation, host Dom L'Amour sits down with musician Jacob Zengerling to explore the spaces between digital noise and genuine human connection. The pair navigate through deceptively simple questions with far-reaching implications: Why do we cling to arbitrary New Year's resolutions when ancient civilizations followed natural cycles? Ho...
Send us a text When happiness breaks through anxiety, do you grab it with both hands? That precious moment of joy becomes something to savor, especially when the mind constantly works against you. In this soulful conversation, Shane Murphy opens up about the internal battle between finding creative fulfillment and maintaining financial security. Shane's journey from self-described loner to partner reveals how love transforms perspective. "Everything is so much freer and I feel so much more c...
Send us a text "When kids draw to you, they see your heart." This simple but profound observation sets the tone for a rich conversation between Dom L’Amour and his best friend Chris Bates about what truly matters in our relationships with family, work, and ourselves. The episode begins with Chris sharing his unexpected joy in working from home while raising his daughter Jaide. Rather than feeling the guilt that many parents experience when balancing careers and childcare, he's discovered a r...
Send us a text Take a seat and get ready to test your knowledge alongside Dom and Bates as they face off in an electrifying game of Black Jeopardy on this special episode of the Black Man Talking Emotions podcast. What starts with a simple rock-paper-scissors showdown quickly evolves into a riveting battle of wits across five categories: Black TV shows, music, pop culture, Black history, and movie quotes. The chemistry between Dom and Bates drives this episode, as they navigate questions ran...
Send us a text "If you weren't so damn nice, you'd be successful." These words, spoken to Dom L’Amour years ago, sparked a profound journey of self-discovery that unfolds throughout this intimate conversation with Cleveland Jones. For artists navigating the music industry, establishing your value doesn't come with a handbook. Cleveland openly shares the moment someone told him he was "like a hoe that people can pimp out" because he didn't recognize his own worth—a brutal assessment tha...
Send us a text When everything feels overwhelming—from global conflicts to personal struggles—how do we find clarity and peace? This raw mental check-in episode explores the powerful intersection between worldwide chaos and individual challenges that many of us are silently navigating. Sharing my personal journey toward an 8.5/10 mental state, I reveal how removing social media apps from my phone transformed my ability to think clearly, connect meaningfully, and rediscover creative focus. Th...
Send us a text Dom L'Amour speaks with Christopher Shank about our creative process, being more organized, working on ourselves and so much more. What if the secret to creativity isn't waiting for inspiration to strike, but simply showing up consistently? In this thoughtful conversation with screenwriter and friend of the show Christopher Shank, we dive deep into the mechanics of the creative process and challenge the notion that artists need to wait for the perfect moment of insp...
Send us a text Dom L'Amour speaks with my girl Maria Bartolotta about Her 10 years of being sober, struggles with moving, Relationships with family and friends, and so much more. Grateful drunks never drink." These six words have carried Maria Bartolotta through a decade of sobriety—a journey that began in a world almost unrecognizable from today. Think: Blockbuster stores still open, Netflix mailing DVDs, BlackBerry phones, and Ebola dominating health headlines. Dom Lamour and Maria dive de...
Send us a text Dom L'Amour speaks with Larry Rodriguez aka @larryrodgram about Expectations around the holidays, GNX, The State of Cinema and so much more! "Why are these girls twerking? Why do I see movies everywhere? Why is it constantly showing me stuff I show no interest in?" These aren't just random questions—they're part of a deeper reflection on how we consume digital content versus how carefully we once selected what went into our bodies. In this thought-provoking episode, Dom L’Amou...
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