Keep Firing The Podcast

A life and culture podcast with a focus on black men. Hosted by D. Taylor (Content Producer) and Raven Ekundayo (Certified Life Coach). Here to provide you monthly, candid takes on important subjects rarely covered and most needed.

Ep. 30 | A New Beginning

Daryl & Raven recap their personal 2022 highlights and reveal why this is the last episode of Keep Firing The Podcast.

12-23
01:10:12

QuickFire 8-19-22 | Don't Take It Personal

A brief word on taking nothing personal.

08-19
04:13

QuickFire 8-12-22 | A Human Moment

A brief word on having a human moment.

08-12
05:34

QuickFire 8-5-22 | Standing Out

A brief word on "standing out".

08-05
04:27

Ep. 29 | Cracking The Code

Daryl and Raven discuss criticism within the black community, and if it's necessary from everyone to be on brand, on message, and on code, especially publicly.Keep Firing:  http://instagram.com/justkeepfiringD. Taylor:  http://instagram.com/dtaylorimagesRaven Ekundayo: http://instagram.com/ravenekundayo

07-29
01:08:17

QuickFire 7-22-22 | Feeling Seen

A brief word on "feeling seen".

07-22
04:06

QuickFire 7-15-22 | Expectations

A brief word on "expectations".

07-15
04:45

QuickFire 7-8-22 | Needs

A brief chat on the concept of "needs".

07-08
04:06

QuickFire 7-1-22 | Stonewalling

Breaking down "stonewalling".

07-01
06:44

Ep. 28 | Funny

In this episode, Daryl and Raven discuss comedians, offensiveness, limits, and audience responsibility.

06-24
57:33

QuickFire 6-17-22 | Sublimation

To wrap the series on defense mechanisms, D. Taylor discusses "sublimation".https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-sublimation-in-psychology-4172222

06-17
04:34

QuickFire 6-10-22 | Deflection

In this edition of QuickFire, D. Taylor talks about another defense mechanism, "deflection".https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/deflection/

06-10
04:20

QuickFire 6-3-22 | Mo'Nique, Mass Shootings, & Displacement

In this edition of QuickFire, D. Taylor talks about the concept of displacement and how it applies to recent events.Source:  https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-displacement-in-psychology-4587375

06-03
06:40

Ep. 27 | Parental Advisory

In this episode, Daryl and Raven discuss Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union's daughter Zaya (a transgender girl).  A photo of Zaya kissing her boyfriend was recently posted on Instagram.  Was this appropriate?  Should Dwyane and Gabrielle be more protective of her, or was the general public's reaction simply a case of transphobia?D. Taylor: http://www.instagram.com/dtaylorimagesD. Taylor Images:  http://www.dtaylorimages.comRaven:  http//www.instagram.com/ravenekundayo

04-29
01:11:55

Ep. 26 | Transitions

In this episode, Daryl & Raven discuss transitioning to new chapters in life, and provide tips on how to do it.D. Taylor: http://www.instagram.com/dtaylorimagesD. Taylor Images:  http://www.dtaylorimages.comRaven:  http//www.instagram.com/ravenekundayo

03-25
57:44

Ep. 25 | He Speaks So Well

Daryl and Raven are joined by artist, Nat Burnz, to discuss whether or not there's still value in black men being articulate.  They also discuss whether or not the "right" black male voices currently have the loudest microphones.D. Taylor: http://www.instagram.com/dtaylorimagesD. Taylor Images:  http://www.dtaylorimages.comRaven:  http//www.instagram.com/ravenekundayoNat Burnz:  http://www.instagram.com/natbizzy

02-25
01:02:20

Ep. 24 | Crucial Conflict

In this first episode of 2022, Daryl and Raven discuss how to deal with conflict.Source:  https://www.clarke.edu/campus-life/health-wellness/counseling/articles-advice/tips-for-managing-conflict/D. Taylor: http://www.instagram.com/dtaylorimagesD. Taylor Images:  http://www.dtaylorimages.comRaven:  http//www.instagram.com/ravenekundayo

01-28
01:02:03

Ep. 23 | Connecting The Dots

In this final episode of 2021, Daryl and Raven take time to reflect on lessons learned and recent revelations.D. Taylor: http://www.instagram.com/dtaylorimagesD. Taylor Images:  http://www.dtaylorimages.comRaven:  http//www.instagram.com/ravenekundayo

12-24
01:01:40

QuickFire 10-29-21 | Don't Take It Personal (w/ Dr. Henry Gregory)

In this latest installment of QuickFire, D. Taylor discusses how and why to not take things personally with Dr. Henry Gregory.D. Taylor: http://www.instagram.com/dtaylorimagesD. Taylor Images:  http://www.dtaylorimages.com

10-30
12:55

QuickFire 10-1-21 | Triggers (w/ Dr. Henry Gregory)

In the latest QuickFire installment, Daryl sits down with psychologist Dr. Henry Gregory to talk about triggers.

10-02
15:27

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