A young NFL player is gone at 24, and we refuse to look away. We open with real talk about grief, diagnosis, and the pressure cooker of pro sports, then pull the lens wider to ask why so many young people—especially Black men—are still expected to “walk it off” when their mental health is on the line. The truth we face together: silence is still the norm, coping is poorly taught, and the consequences are devastating. We unpack how early mental health issues can go under-treated when talent i...
Remember when government cheese was a household staple? When kids rode bikes without helmets and dogs drank pot liquor instead of visiting pet urgent care? The Puffin Drink boys take you on a riotous journey through time as they tackle the burning question: Could today's generation survive if transported back to the 1990s? Rodney Q Love, Byron B, Jimmy Jefferson, and Dennis Cotton serve up straight talk alongside their cigars and spirits, dissecting the vast cultural canyon between then and ...
When a provocative barbershop question makes its way to our roundtable, sparks fly. "Does Tyler Perry help or hurt us?" becomes the catalyst for one of our most passionate debates yet about Black representation in media. The journey through Tyler Perry's career evolution reveals fascinating perspectives from each host. We trace his path from Christian-themed stage plays on the chitlin circuit to becoming Hollywood's first Black billionaire studio owner. What changed along the way? Dennis doe...
What happens when gender roles collide with wealth and opportunity? Can anyone truly marry up, or is this path primarily available to women? We're sipping Wolford Reserve Double Oated bourbon and enjoying Man O' War Abomination cigars while tackling society's double standards around relationships and economic status. Starting with Chris Rock's famous bit about beautiful women working at Burger King being able to marry millionaires, we explore why the reverse scenario seems so rare. Why do we...
Four friends gather around the microphone for a reunion episode that feels like walking into your favorite barbershop—comfortable, unfiltered, and full of wisdom hidden between laughs. When Dennis Cotton returns from his hiatus, the conversation flows organically from outrageous modern dating expectations to finding peace in unexpected places. The episode kicks off with a discussion about a viral video featuring a woman demanding a $1,000 deposit from potential suitors—money she keeps if the...
Ever wondered what happens when men gather beyond the stereotypes? Dive into the smoke-filled world of Puff and Drinks where three friends—Rodney Q Love, Byron B, and Jimmy Jefferson—are redefining male conversation one cigar and bourbon at a time. Born from the spirit of a 90s social club called "Drinkers and Things," our podcast creates a digital barbershop—that sacred sanctuary where men speak freely about everything from current events to mental health struggles. As Byron puts it, "Men w...
Welcome back to the smoke-filled sanctuary that is Puffin Drink! After a brief hiatus, Rodney Love, Byron B, and Jimmie Jefferson return with glasses raised and cigars lit, ready to reignite your passion for the perfect puff. This comeback episode features special guest DJ Qu4d (Akima Menaka), a remarkably versatile entrepreneur who embodies the hustle spirit with her impressive roster of talents. From her day job as a dedicated school counselor to her work as a DJ, photographer, photo booth...