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Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 70, reflecting on the year and sharing our favorite topics and guests from Cycle 3. We also discuss what we're looking forward to in 2024. What were your favorite bulletins from Cycle 3?   Who was your favorite guest from Cycle 3?   Which topic was your favorite from Cycle 3?   Which was your favorite Do It For The Culture?   Join the conversation below  Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio!

Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 69 joined by a special guest, Keisha Felix, better known as @KeishaCharmaine on social media. She is a prominent loc influencer who has created some amazing products. We also discuss the hottest topics of the week and end the show praising Davon and Tavon Woods for raising awareness for children in foster care in our Do It For The Culture segment. Shout out to the Howard football team for playing FAMU in the Celebration Bowl!   How do you feel about Reggie Ray's punishment for participating in the Alabama Boat Brawl?   What are your thoughts on the crimes Barbara Furlow-Smiles committed?   Were you shocked to hear about Draymond Green's indefinite suspension?   Shout out to Davon and Tavon Woods!  Follow and support @keishacharmaine!  Join the conversation below!   Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio!

Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 68 and our second entrant into our "You Don't Know What You Don't Know" series. This is part two of our interview with the all stars of true crime themselves, hosts of the Fruitloops Serial killers of Color Podcast, Beth & Wendy. But first, we have an update about Amy Robach and TJ Holmes, more information regarding Jonathan Major's case, and an arson attempt on Martin Luther King Jr's house. We end the show praising Lily Adeleye, the youngest CEO with products in Target, and Declan Lopez, the youngest member of Mensa, in our Do It For The Culture segment.   How do you feel about Amy and TJ's new podcast?   What are your thoughts on Jonathan Major's case so far?   Were you shocked to hear about the attempted arson at Martin Luther King Jr's house?   Shout out to Lily Adeleye and Declan Lopez!   Will you be listening to the Fruitloops podcast?   Join the conversation below  Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio! Check out Fruitloops Serial killers of Color Podcast here: fruitloopspod.com

Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 67 and first episode in our "You Don't Know What You Don't Know" series. Where we highlight achievements and spotlight different and lesser known spaces where "the Culture" thrives. In this first offering we chat with two very special guests, Beth and Wendy, the hosts of the Fruitloops Serial Killers of Color Podcast joining us to discuss, what else but serial killers of color. But first, we have a conversation regarding a racially driven fight at a high school in Kansas, Derek Chauvin stabbed in prison, and a Taco Bell holiday party gone wild. We end the show praising The Aux, a fan-inclusive commercial real estate investment group, and Ujamaa Construction for building a wellness hub dedicated to healing, wellness, and racial equality in our Do It For The Culture segment.   How do you feel about Derek Chauvin’s attack in prison?   What are your thoughts regarding the fight at Shawnee Mission East High School?   Do you think Alana Bechiom should sue Taco Bell?   Shout out to The Aux and Ujamaa Construction! Did you know that there were black serial killers?   Will you be listening to the Fruitloops podcast?   Join the conversation below  Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio! Checkout the Fruitloops Serial Killers of Color Podcast here: fruitloopspod.com

Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 66 and have two special guests, Sean V. Baker and McGregory Frederique, joining us to discuss their new short film Double Dealings. But first, we have a conversation regarding the six-year-old student who shot his teacher in Virginia, Tiffany Haddish facing a DUI and lawsuit, and a woman threatening to pee herself on a plane. We end the show praising Kara Branch, founder of Black Girls Do Engineer, in our Do It For The Culture segment. Do you think Deja Taylor should serve time in prison?   What are your thoughts about Tiffany Haddish and her second DUI charge?   How do you feel about the woman threatening to pee in the aisle of the plane?   Shout out to Kara Branch for Black Girls Do Engineer!  Are you excited to watch Double Dealings?   Join the conversation below  Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0UIQdwLqIY/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==

Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 65 and have a special guest, Nigel Norfleet, joining us to discuss his transition out of the U.S. Army. We also have T.I.'s affordable housing, the lawsuit Cassie filed against Diddy, and marijuana being detrimental to our elders. We end the show praising Alejandro Buxton, founder of Smell of Love Candles, in our Do It For The Culture segment.   Congratulations to T.I. and Mayor Andre Dickens for their affordable housing in Atlanta.   What are your thoughts about the Cassie and Diddy lawsuit?  Do you think people should be wary about smoking marijuana?   Shout out to Alejandro Buxton for Smell of Love Candles!  Have you ever served in the military? If so, how was your experience?   Join the conversation below  Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio!

Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 64 and have a special guest, Nigel Norfleet, joining us to discuss his transition out of the U.S. Army. We also discuss the end of the actor strike, some historical election results, and the terrible situation between Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson. We end the show praising Miriam Haregot for turning an abandoned church into a homeless shelter in our Do It For The Culture segment. How do you feel about the actor strike finally ending?   Congratulations to Yusef Salaam for winning a New York City Council seat!   What are your thoughts about the Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson situation?   Shout out to Miriam Haregot for turning an abandoned church into a homeless shelter! ️ Have you ever served in the military? If so, how was your experience?   Join the conversation below  Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio! Also check out his Pops podcast "Inside Sports From The Drier's Seat" here:https://open.spotify.com/show/4e1jOedvLjYJBJZNixAG8G?si=UzBzS5YTQoqI5V_6I8GXKw

Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 63, continuing our conversation with Justin Parsons, the Equity and Inclusion Coordinator for the City of Austin Economic Development Office. Justin discusses the importance of small business grants in the black community and how we should use them to further our entrepreneurial endeavors. We also discuss a terrible death caused by the Panera Bread Supercharged Lemonade, and a trip to a luxurious space station in 2025. We end the show praising students at Howard for creating an intercollegiate figure skating team in our Do It For The Culture segment. Congratulations to the Texas Rangers for winning the World Series!   Do you think Panera Bread should be held responsible for the death of Sarah Katz?   Would you stay at one of the luxury hotels in space?   Have you ever applied for a grant? If so, how was your experience?   Shout out to the students at Howard for creating an intercollegiate figure skating team!   Join the conversation below!   Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio! Looking for a grant? Check out these links! https://www.austintexas.gov/small-business-resources?title=&field_business_type_value=Grants&field_location_value=All  https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/small-business-grants

Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 62, with a special guest, Justin Parsons. Justin is the Equity and Inclusion Coordinator for the City of Austin Economic Development Office. Justin informs us on the importance of small business grants in the black community and how we should use them to further our entrepreneurial endeavors. We also discuss the pending sexual assault case against Dwight Howard and the possible damage Meta is doing to children around the world. We end the show praising Matthew and Jon'll Boyd, the Founders of Boyd Cru Wines, in our Do It For The Culture segment. RIP Richard Roundtree!   Do you think Meta is endangering our youth?   What are your thoughts on Dwight Howard's case?   Have you ever applied for a grant? If so, how was your experience?   Shout out to Boyd Cru Wines!   Join the conversation below   Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio!

Hey, Y'all and Happy Halloween!  It's Tubi Tuesday! We're dropping our 9th Tubi review, and we chose a horror film to celebrate Halloween. In this movie, a detective falls victim to a trap house full of twisted gadgets made to dismember intruders as he hunts the meth lord who killed his brother. Join us as we discuss Trap House in-depth, provide our thoughts, and give our overall rating. Let us know which movies you love or hate and what we should watch next! What did you think of Trap House?   Would you recommend it to others?   How would you rate it overall?   Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio!

Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 61, and today's conversation is about the importance of friendships and how they may change as we age. We also discuss the viral grocery delivery altercation, Brian McKnight changing his name, and changes Alderman Ray Lopez wants to implement in Chicago. We end the show praising Jessica Taylor, the founder of Ezra Coffee Company, in our Do It For The Culture segment. What are your thoughts on Alderman Ray Lopez seeking to hold parents accountable for their unruly children?   Are customers required to tip delivery drivers?   What are your thoughts on Brian McKnight changing his name from his oldest son to his youngest son?   Congratulations to Jessica Taylor!   How do you differentiate friends from associates?   Share your thoughts on friendship below  Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio!

Hey, Y'all 👋🏽 We're back with episode 60, and today we discuss expectations in dating and some of the viral moments from this week. We also provide an update about Carlee Russell and discuss the banning of relaxers. We end the show praising Robair Smith, the CEO of Bug Strike, in our Do It For The Culture segment. What are your thoughts on James Weems Jr. being released on house arrest while his wife serves four years in prison? 🚔 Do you think Carlee Russell should serve time? 👮🏽 What are your thoughts on banning relaxers and other harmful hair straightening products? 💇🏾‍♀️ Congratulations to Robair Smith! What are your dating expectations? 👩🏽‍❤️‍👨🏽 Share your best and worst dating experiences below 👇🏽 Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio!

Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 59, and today we discuss the horrific shooting that took place on Morgan State University's campus, celebrity boundaries, and a police officer with OnlyFans. We also break down girl vs. boy math, black math, and even work math. We end the show praising Fred Richard and Khoi Young in our Do It For The Culture segment. Keep Morgan State University students and faculty in your prayers   Would you respect a police officer you subscribe to on OnlyFans?   What are your thoughts about respecting celebrities and their boundaries?   What would you add to our math conversation?   Congratulations to Fred Richard & Khoi Young   Join the conversation and let us know what you think below!  Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio!

Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 58, recapping the second day of the 2023 Blk Pod Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. We enjoyed learning from other creators and industry leaders and look forward to collaborating with the amazing creators we met. Have you attended a podcast festival?   Do you have a podcast?   Are you interested in collaborating?   Join the conversation and let us know what you think below!   Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio!

Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 57, our very first in-person episode! We attended the 2023 Blk Pod Festival over the weekend in Atlanta and recapped each day. We recorded in the Connoisseur Media Group Production Studio, owned and operated by our friend and season one guest, Terrance Williams. We discussed each session we attended and the insight we gained. We shoutout the creators and fellow podcasters we met and look forward to collaborating with. Have you attended a podcast festival?   Do you have a podcast?   Are you interested in collaborating?   Share some of your personal development this year below.   Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio! Contact Terrance Williams: Info@connoisseur-media.com  Connoisseur-media.com