Damn We Grown

What is up, y’all! Welcome back to another soulful, unfiltered, and hilarious episode of Damn We Grown with your favorite married duo, Mike and Tiff! It is officially Tiff’s favorite time of the year—Spooky Season! We’re in the studio rocking our low-key costumes (Tiff’s channeling her inner kitty cat and Mike is looking like an "O.N." on the run in his hoodie and shades) to bring you an episode packed with chills, laughs, and real-life adulting madness. For our main event, we’re turning the lights down low and diving into some spine-tingling horror stories and supernatural mysteries: Creepy Reddit Tales & Scenarios: What do you do when your mom calls at 3:17 AM begging you not to open your bedroom door because something pretending to be you is in the hallway? Plus, a chilling story about a girlfriend who suddenly craves raw steak and begs her boyfriend to check under the bed. Ghosts, Glitches & The Afterlife: Tiff recounts a real-life moment from her 20s when she watched her mom walk down the hallway—only to find out her mom was in the kitchen the whole time. Was it a spirit, or a glitch in the Matrix? Energy & Reincarnation: We get deep about the Law of Conservation of Energy, hospice stories of loved ones crossing over, out-of-body experiences, and what happens to our spirits when our time here is up. "Till Death Do Us Part" in the Digital Age: Inspired by the show Upload, Mike asks the ultimate marital question: If our consciousness gets uploaded to a virtual afterlife after we die, are we still married, or are we starting from scratch? Before we get into the spooky vibes, we catch you up on life and the internet streets: The Unspoken Rule of the Function: Why showing up right on time is code for "we’re leaving in an hour". Parenting & Date Night: Maddie heading to her first co-ed Halloween party as Foxy from Five Nights at Freddy's, while Mike and Tiff sneak away for shrimp empanadas and ice cream at Culichi Town. The Great Airbnb Crash Out: Why hosts are losing their minds online over guests refusing to do chores, why a $200+ cleaning fee shouldn't require you to strip beds and push a Roomba button, and why travelers are heading straight back to hotels. Grab your favorite drink, lock your bedroom door, check under the bed, and come vibe with us—because damn… we grown! Connect with the Show:Listen & Stream: Catch us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Deezer, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts. Watch: Check out the full visual episode on YouTube. Social Media: Follow the family on Instagram and TikTok @damnwegrown. Email Us: Got a spooky real-life story, a question, or a topic idea? Hit us up at [email protected]!

What is up, y’all! Welcome back to another soulful, honest, and laugh-out-loud episode of Damn We Grown with your favorites, Mike and Tiff! This week, we are diving into Part 2 of our deep-dive discussion on bullying—and keeping it 100% real about how the scars from the schoolyard follow us straight into adulthood. While kids today deal with group-chat exile and viral phone clips, bullying doesn’t magically end at graduation. From cliquish corporate offices to burner accounts and keyboard warriors online, we break down why unresolved pain turns people into bullies, why victims learn to self-isolate to feel safe, and how we can finally start doing the inner work to heal. Tiff shares personal stories of navigating conflict avoidance, how past trauma taught her to shut down, and the practical "extra caramel" exercise for flexing your self-advocacy muscle one small step at a time. Plus, we talk through the tough questions: What is a parent's role when their child is being bullied—or when their child is the bully? How do we teach our kids to have a voice without turning them into aggressors? Before the heavy talk, we catch you up on the weekend vibe: Tiff and Maddie hitting the Black Girl Shoots Too photo walk while Mike reconnected with his longtime homie, producer Teq Beats, in a downtown LA studio session. Maddi’s volleyball obsession and an epic Friday night USC match. The shock of fast-food economics: Why an In-N-Out manager pulling in $200K is well-deserved, and why every worker deserves a real, livable wage. Grab your coffee or your matcha green tea, settle into your favorite spot, and join the family as we unpack healing, confidence, and growing through the madness. Because damn… we grown! Connect with the Show:Listen & Stream: Catch us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Deezer, and wherever you stream your pods. Watch: Visual episodes and behind-the-scenes moments are live on YouTube. Social Media: Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @damnwegrown. Email Us: Send your questions, feedback, or show topic ideas to [email protected]!

What is up, y’all! Welcome back to another soulful, candid, and hilarious Wednesday drop of Damn We Grown with your favorite duo, Mike and Tiff! This week, the studio gets real, raw, and just a little bit petty as we dive headfirst into listener mail. After a listener reached out asking us to talk about the lasting scars of schoolyard harassment, we had to lay it all on the table: bullying, childhood trauma, and why some folks carry that mean-girl and mean-boy energy straight into their adult careers. Before we get heavy, Mike and Tiff recap their rainy LA weekend hitting the Soulnic Block Party, scarfing down hot dogs at Earle’s on Crenshaw, and taking in the culture at the Pomona Art Walk with the African American Advisory Alliance (4AAS). Plus, Mike addresses the internet comment section blowing up our previous episode—because you know the red-pill brigade was crying about accountability and common sense! Then, we unpack:The High School Homecoming Queen Trap: Tiff opens up about being an awkward, tall girl dealing with covert bullying, nasty rumors, and how winning a school crown unleashed high school jealousy that followed her for years. 4th Grade Bathroom Brawls: Mike shares his one and only childhood bully encounter—nearly getting tossed into an 80s toilet until his big brother stepped in. "Hurt People Hurt People": Breaking down where bullies are made, why broken homes breed schoolyard monsters, and how modern cyberbullying and social media have made youth mental health ten times harder. Gentle Parenting with an Edge: Why teaching our kids to stand on business, speak their minds respectfully, and protect their inner fire is essential to surviving today’s world. Grown-Ass Bullies in the Workplace: The moment Mike’s 6'5" frame met corporate disrespect, the poodle-versus-grizzly-bear dynamic, and learning how to protect your peace without losing your bag! Grab your coffee, settle into your commute, and hit play. Keep choosing joy, and stop bullying people out here! Email: [email protected] Instagram & All Socials: @DamnWeGrown Visual Podcast: Watch every full episode on Spotify & YouTube Audio Feed: Streaming across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts live Shoutouts:Pomona Art Walk & African American Advisory Alliance: IG @pomona4as Legal Dope Streetwear (Victorville, CA): IG @legal_dope_ | everythinglegal.bigcartel.com Sean Cross & the Afro Boy Comic Series Connect & Support the Show

Welcome back to another soulful, unfiltered session of Damn We Grown with your favorites, Tiff & Mike! This week, we’re peeling back the curtain on a hot-button conversation shaking up the culture: Are couples oversharing on social media, or are we just not used to seeing real transparency? Sparked by recent viral conversations around Marc Lamont Hill and Dr. Melissa Valle sharing intimate marital vulnerabilities—and the internet's loud reactions—Tiff and Mike dive headfirst into the delicate balance between keeping it authentic and protecting your peace. From navigating aging in the public eye to breaking generational stigmas where everything stays “in the house,” we’re asking the hard questions: Why does vulnerability make people so uncomfortable? Where do you draw the boundary between your sacred private life and your public platform? Plus, you know we never keep it purely theoretical—we’re putting our own business on the table, from real-life miscommunications and post-game debriefs to the unspoken, raw truths of postpartum life that nobody warns you about. Grab your tea, settle in, and let's get into the beauty, the mess, and the comedy of growing together. Timestamps & HighlightsConnect with Damn We Grown00:00 – Slapping Some Soul: Welcome Back to Damn We Grown 03:45 – Weekend Rewind: Volleyball Mom Duties & College Rivalries 07:20 – "Are We Broke?" Parenting, Budgeting & Generational Upbringing 12:10 – The Hot Topic: Marc Lamont Hill, Dr. Melissa & the "Oversharing" Debate 16:45 – Breaking Generational Silence: Privacy vs. Community Healing 21:30 – The Raw Truth: Vulnerability in Childbirth & Marriage Moments 26:15 – When Hypotheticals Go Viral: Navigating Skits, Internet Rage & Troll Comments 31:00 – Building the Marital Muscle: Working Through Disagreements 35:40 – Final Words: Choosing Joy & Protecting the Foundation Listen Everywhere: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you catch your favorite pods! Join the Conversation: Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Email Us: Drop your thoughts, questions, or show topics to [email protected]

What is up, y’all! Welcome back to another soulful, candid, and hilarious Wednesday with your favorites, Mike and Tiff, on Damn We Grown! You know you’ve reached a “certain age” when bills aren’t just arriving every month—they feel like the opps waiting to jump you the moment you check the mail. But this week, we’re setting aside the everyday grind to talk about things that simply should be common sense, even though society insists on doing the exact opposite. We’re breaking down a viral list of everyday rules that just make sense: Hospital Parking: Why charging people to park while visiting sick family or giving birth is straight-up diabolical. The 18-Year-Old Myth: Why expecting an 18-year-old to have life figured out is wild when their prefrontal cortex isn't even done cooking until 25! The Parenting "License": A spicy debate on whether raising the next generation should require a certification—or at least some skin in the game. The Domestic Violence Offender List & Dating Background Checks: Mike and Tiff pitch a million-dollar app idea: TSA PreCheck for dating! Hotel Checkout Shenanigans: Why check-in is at 3:00 PM but they’re kicking you out by 10:00 AM. Who Gets Paid What: The real reason teachers, nurses, and firefighters deserve the big bags over entertainers. Before diving into the debate, we catch you up on the weekend vibe: Tiff’s creative journey with her new photography page (@teatodd2photos), our 85mil photo walk through Gardena with Zay Monae, Maddi’s growing eye behind the lens, and how a quick craving at the Domo Cafe turned into an accidental $81 bill for three burgers! Grab your green tea, get comfortable, and laugh with us through the madness. Because damn… we grown! Connect with the Show:Listen & Stream: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you catch your favorite pods. Watch: Tune in on YouTube for visual episodes and behind-the-scenes moments. Social Media: Follow the conversation on TikTok and Instagram @damnwegrown. Email Us: Send your thoughts, stories, and episode topic ideas to [email protected]!