My decade-long relationship with BlogtalkRadio has been a blast, but has come to the end!  You can get new episodes of T2Q at the podcast hotspots below: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podbean Website: www.Talk2Q.com Subscribe at any of those locations to get brand new episodes of T2Q every week!

Fellas, how many times have you seen thirst trap posts on Facebook from women?  Ladies, how many times has that one dude sporadically sent you a DM just to stay in your conscious?  These are baiting and dating tactics or what some people call "breadcrumbing".  It's done primarily on social media and breadcrumbing is a tactic that people use to string you along until they can decide if and when they will ever actually ask you out.  It's basically leading someone on by sending them sporadic messages and/or commenting on social media posts in a way to keep you interested in them.  However, it's always vague and non-committal.  Tonight, we'll discuss how to recognize and not fall into that trap. Also on the show, Trump is back in the White House after a few days in the hospital.  There are a ton of theories on this and I know that my Show Legends will not have a shotage of opinons of their own.   the Talk 2 Q Radio Show!  "No experts.  Just opinions." Show #864 www.Talk2Q.com

Damarces and Lakivia Sharkey are the proud owners of a candle company.  But, not just any candle company.  These two had a plan to make their candle company stand out from the others and they created the perfect gift for any music and scent lover! Treble & Flame Co. not only gives you the relaxing ambiance to set the mood, but they also allow access to the music that will get you in the mood!  When you order from T&FC, you not only get an amazing-smelling candle, but also a playlist that will accompany the candle as well.   If you like 80's R&B, then the Purple Rain candle is definitely for you.  90's hip hop is your thing?  Maybe you should check out the Bonita Applebum candle.  This list goes on! Enjoy my interview with the Sharkeys and see how their love story turned into a business venture to some day pass on to their daughter. Website: www.TrebleAndFlame.com IG: @TrebleAndFlame Facebook: TrebleAndFlame Show #859 www.Talk2Q.com

This is the mantra for a lot of people who are tired of the unity movements going on across the country.  Is it fair or foul for them to feel this way?  Can you get "BLM fatigue" from the constant talk and signage that is almost everywhere you look in some cities? And speaking of "fatigue", yet another high profile case yields unsatisfactory results as the three cops who shot up Breonna Taylor's apartment and killed her escape serious charges.  I'll ask my Show Legends tonight about their opinions on another person of color who dies at the hands of police negligence. We'll discuss that and more on this live call-in edition of the Talk 2 Q Radio Show!  "No experts.  Just opinions." Show #858 www.Talk2Q.com

Darran Bruce is the executive producer for The DJ Sessions, which is a live streamed/podcast series featuring the hottest electronic music DJs with live mixes and interviews streamed worldwide.  He and I not only discuss his love for music and where the concept for the company originated, but also what they offer as well. From mobile DJ'ing services to silent discos with multiple listening options, The DJ Sessions is the place to tune in when you want to get your groove on locally in the Seattle underground or from any remote place in the world! https://www.thedjsessions.com/ https://www.facebook.com/itvlivethedjsessions https://www.youtube.com/thedjsessions https://www.instagram.com/thedjsessions/ Show #856 www.Talk2Q.com

Amaya Morris aka J.A.M. is an R&B artist residing in the Houston area who got her start in high school and never looked back.  She dropped her first music video when she was 16 years old and her classmates loved it!   With help from her mother, her career has started to blossom as she pursues her dreams of being a YouTube icon and a worldwide talent! Subscribe/follow her below! YouTube Channel: Amaya Morris Twitter: @ThtGirlAmaya IG: @ThtGirlAmaya Show #855 www.Talk2Q.com

Mr. Scott Hopkins started teaching in the California school system in the early 1970's.  The way schools are run now have evolved quite a bit since then.  And because of that, teaching strategies have evolved as well.   Did students change more or did the teachers do so?  We talk about the stress that teachers face daily from uncooperative parents and non-supportive administrators.  I also inquire about how he thinks the COVID-19 situation is being handled. It's a great conversation with someone, who is retired, that can give his unfiltered opinions without any worries of backlash from the school system.  You'll truly understand why teaching is important and why teaching is rewarding. Show #854 www.Talk2Q.com

Normally, it's a Skip Bayless tweet that upsets folks, but this time it was live and on the air on FOX Sports.  Dak Prescott, quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, recently revealed that he was depressed over his brother's suicide back in April.  A lot of people don't know what depression looks like.  Was Skip out of line when he questioned Dak Prescott's mental toughness because he chose to express himself publicly? Brandy J. Flynn is a mental health specialist as well as a mental health analyst in sports.  She was the first person who came to my mind when I wanted to discuss this topic.  So, I'm bringing to you professional's point of view on whether it was fair or foul for Skip to belittle Dak as the leader of his team because Dak showed vulerability. You can connect with Brandy at www.BrandyJFlynnCCS.com. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline contact phone number is (800) 273-8255. Show #853 www.Talk2Q.com

T2Q starts its 9th season with current event topics and more!  We'll discuss quite a few things on this live-call in show starting with controversy during a virtual learning class.  Should a teacher be restricted from having a #BLM poster on camera in her virtual classroom?   Also, We've heard of a WAP, but have you heard of a MAP?  MAP is an acronym for "Minor Attracted Person" and they are trying to get established as a sexual orientation. These things and more on the Talk 2 Q Radio Show!  "No experts.  Just opinions." Show #852 www.Talk2Q.com

Sofija gives her two cents on why mental health is important to maintain.  What do people mean exactly when they say that they have "anxieties"?  I also ask her the difference in men that she's met from the many places she's traveled.  Are the men in Greece more shy than the men in the United States?  Sofija spills the tea on that question.  We also talk about the difficulties people experience with trying to move on from a stagnant relationship. It's an insightful and fun discussion with Sofija!  Check out her podcast at Soph Rants! Website: https://anchor.fm/soph-rants/ Show #851 www.Talk2Q.com

The hardest working dude in the South was able to squeeze in some time for the show while playing with his daughter.  I brought him on to discuss not only what he does for his own children, but what he does for the children of many different communites. We discuss the following: A book that he wrote for his son and why he did it.His business venture with CBD and CBG.The different ways he's given back to different communities. All of this and more on this Q-on-1 edition of the Talk 2 Q Radio Show. IG: @Black_2_Life Website: www.BabaHolistics.com Book: "Dez The Swimmer" Show #850 www.Talk2Q.com Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, and more!

I'm joined by Natasha, better known as Complex Angel.  She's the author of the book No Apologies and she the host of a podcast called Self-Love Is My Rehab.  She talks with me about how she moved to another state with a man who consistently abused her physically, verbally, and emotionally.  She was willing to answer all of my questions, such as: What were some of the things he did to physically abuse her?Was there something that she saw during her childhood that made her think abuse was normal in relationships?How do you break the generational curse of domestic violence? The domestic abuse hotline is: (800) 799-7233. Complex Angel's podcast: Self-Love Is My Rehab Complex Angel's book: No Apologies Show #849 *excuse the disjointed audio.  I had techinical difficulties while recording. *this show is dedicated to my late friend, Carmen Hendrix, who lost her life to domestic abuse in 2018. www.Talk2Q.com

What does a publicist do exactly?  A lot of people may not know because the job is a thankless position.  Steven sheds light on what his life is like being the middle man for actors, directors, authors, models, and more who look to boost their careers. We'll discuss how he got started in the business and some of the people he's met along the way.  We'll also discuss what his plans are for the future. Some of my past guests like Jack O'Halloran, Scott Silverman, Artie Hoffman, and more have been directed my way by Steve.  I appreciate him being a friend to the Talk 2 Q Radio Show! Website: www.s-j-network.com Facebook group: S.J. Network Show #847 www.Talk2Q.com

I think that it's sad that we need to have a day to remind us the importance of patronizing black-owned businesses.  There are many guidelines on what is/isn't to be done on a Blackout Day, but one of them is to keep our dollars in our community.  Although I think that's an important thing to ask, I hate that it has to be asked in the first place. Why do black people not support their own?  As many of us that have the entrepreneur spirit, it's very difficult to get traction within our own community from people who look like us.  Chinatown seems to thrive.  Little Italy seems to thrive.  There should be a black community that attracts tourists in most major cities across the countries.  A community that not only thrives from outside dollars, but is sustained by local dollars. It doesn't take long for me to get to my point in most of my soap box rants and this episode is no different.  I hope that you enjoy it and receive something from it.  If you disagree then please use the comments below to offer some feedback. And please don't forget to support me by listening to the show on Apple or Google! Show #8:46 www.Talk2Q.com

This podcast series is designed to allow men to have a opinionated platform unchallenged by the ladies.  I'm joined by Yahnathan Immanuel (www.RightToRealLove.com) and JeVaughn Martin (@JeVaughn Show). What Men Think below:  Part I (28 mins)  Part II (24 mins)  What does it take for one to call himself "a man"?  Although some came to be just on the basis of their birth certificate, there's a lot more that has to be done to lay claim to that moniker.  There are six components to being a man and my guests will tell you why each and every last one is important and essential to manhood. Ladies, if you're listening then go get your guy, your son, your brother, or whomever and make them listen to this as well.  They'll be better for it.  It takes a man to build a man and I have two dropping verbal gems on this podcast. the Talk 2 Q Radio Show - "No experts. Just opinions."  Show #844 www.Talk2Q.com

This series is designed to allow men to have a opinionated platform unchallenged by the ladies.   I'm joined by Yahnathan Immanuel (www.RightToRealLove.com) and JeVaughn Martin (@JeVaughn Show). What Men Think below:  Part I (28 mins)  Part III (24 mins)  What does it take for one to call himself "a man"?  Although some came to be just on the basis of their birth certificate, there's a lot more that has to be done to lay claim to that moniker.  There are six components to being a man and my guests will tell you why each and every last one is important and essential to manhood. Ladies, if you're listening then go get your guy, your son, your brother, or whomever and make them listen to this as well.  They'll be better for it.  It takes a man to build a man and I have two dropping verbal gems on this podcast. The WMT series will continue in the future on different topics. I always encourage the guys to speak freely and get everything they want to say out on these podcasts.  the Talk 2 Q Radio Show - "No experts. Just opinions."  Show #843 www.Talk2Q.com

This podcast series is designed to allow men to have a opinionated platform unchallenged by women.  This volume discusses what it takes to earn the title of a "man". What Men Think below:  Part II (28 mins)  Part III (24 mins)  What does it take for one to call himself "a man"?  Although some came to be just on the basis of their birth certificate, there's a lot more that has to be done to lay claim to that moniker.  There are six components to being a man: protect, provide, cultivate, teach, be a visionary, and lead.  I'm joined by Yahnathan Immanuel (www.RightToRealLove.com) and JeVaughn Martin (@JeVaughn Show on Facebook). They will tell you why each and every last one is important and essential to manhood. Ladies, if you're listening then go get your guy, your son, your brother, or whomever and make them listen to this as well.  They'll be better for it.  It takes a man to build a man and I have two dropping verbal gems on this podcast. This volume is so good that I should be charging you all to listen! I always encourage the guys to speak freely and get everything they want to say out on these podcasts.  Please be sure to support my guests by visiting their sites!  the Talk 2 Q Radio Show - "No experts. Just opinions."  Show #842 www.Talk2Q.com

Question: What do you get when you cross a group of ladies who are passionate about true crime stories?   Answer: The Good Wives Guide to True Crime. A lot of people ask: what is a true crime podcast?   A true crime podcast is a nonfiction podcast in which the host(s) examines an actual crime and details the actions of real people.  It's very popular on Apple Podcasts. So many ladies around the world have a true crime obsession and I just had to know why.  I was joined by 3/4 of The Good Wives (Fancy, Colleen, and Tori) to talk about how their podcast started and how they decide which case to dive into each time.  From the Michelle Carter texts to Gypsy Rose's boyfriend, they cover it all.  They have even discussed a case close to my neck of the woods involving the disappearance of Natalee Holloway. It's a very fun discussion and I highly recommend that you check these ladies out at their podcast and at their YouTube channel, Murder By Design.  If you're one of those "Investigation Discovery" types then they are definitely the people to be added to your podcast playlist. Visit https://linktr.ee/truecrimewives for ways to listen! Show #841 www.Talk2Q.com

This podcast series is designed to allow women to have a opinionated platform unchallenged by men.  I'm joined by three brilliant ladies who discuss why some women unconsciously sabotage good relationships. Part I (18 mins) Part II (14 mins) For the men, this is an opportunity for men to understand what's going on in a woman's mind. These ladies do a great job of expressing themselves about why certain things happen in relationships that confuses men.  If you pay attention the you may know how to approach the situation if it ever occurs. For the women, this is a chance for you to hear stories from ladies who have suffered through some of the trials and tribulations of trying to "find themselves" while dating. This can help you recognize certain things within yourself that will help you navigate through troubled times and land your ideal mate. This series will continue in the future on different topics. I encourage the ladies to speak freely and get everything they wanted to say out on this podcast. Participants: Debra Cole, Kiah Mims, and Patrice Randle. the Talk 2 Q Radio Show - "No experts. Just opinions." Show #840 www.Talk2Q.com

This podcast series is designed to allow women to have a opinionated platform unchallenged by men.  I'm joined by three brilliant ladies who discuss why some women unconsciously sabotage good relationships. Part I (18 mins) Part III (25 mins) For the men, this is an opportunity for men to understand what's going on in a woman's mind. These ladies do a great job of expressing themselves about why certain things happen in relationships that confuses men.  If you pay attention the you may know how to approach the situation if it ever occurs. For the women, this is a chance for you to hear stories from ladies who have suffered through some of the trials and tribulations of trying to "find themselves" while dating. This can help you recognize certain things within yourself that will help you navigate through troubled times and land your ideal mate. This series will continue in the future on different topics. I encourage the ladies to speak freely and get everything they wanted to say out on this podcast. Participants: Debra Cole, Kiah Mims, and Patrice Randle. the Talk 2 Q Radio Show - "No experts. Just opinions." Show #839 www.Talk2Q.com