Shut Up! Podcast

In this episode, I clarify a point I made about Christianity in the previous episode. I talk about how much I’m enjoying season 2 of Paradise, being feenin’ for more books like the Red Rising series, and re-reading Revolutionary Suicide, which has me thinking about how people get radicalized. I also get into the reality of promoting a podcast and why I struggle with it. And finally, I reflect on whether or not I love my podcast. Links Ralph Ellison quote Revolutionary Suicide Heckler gets kicked out of comedy show, embarrassing his date (mentioned during my tangent on Revolutionary Suicide)

In this episode, I walk back a take from last time about a recent purchase, revisit my thoughts on people who aren’t into politics after a Joshua Doss video made me realize I actually had a point, share a quick story about resisting obvious solutions, and talk about why a simple "Happy Easter" made me feel the need to reaffirm where I stand today. Quoteables "Your respect for yourself must be greater than your desire to feel loved." Stop being scared of being disliked by losers Most people are searching for happiness outside of themselves Links Joshua Doss addresses the Democrats were the party of the KKK Christianity is just a religion... by @heytherescottie

In this episode, I discuss my expired driver’s license, the end of Lent, a recent purchase that made me question my ability to speak on financial freedom like I initially intended, and how Darrow, the main character of the Red Rising series, got me thinking about people who aren’t into politics. (Warning: the last part contains spoilers.) LINKS Quoteables Your presence must have a touch of coldness... Self love is choosing yourself... Next time you think of something beautiful... Couldn’t talk about it... People who are financially free...

In this episode, I talk about the new changes to my podcast setup, how the movie Project Hail Mary got me thinking about the art of storytelling, why I didn’t hate Peaky Blinders: Immortal Man, how Democrats who sat out the last election reminded me of a scene from Titanic, and the train of thought I went down while listening to old 80s and 90s slow jams. Links Quotable I think it’s important to realize that no matter how good you are to people, it won’t make them good to you. Randomness Project Hail Mary Peaky Blinders: Immortal Man Scene from the Titanic I'm referring too

In this episode, I get back into the habit of recording on Wednesdays, explain why I’m pissed at Amazon (despite the long list of other reasons), talk about emotional intelligence, the problem with dumb people, and share some new thoughts since my last episode about Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere. Links Red Rising Saga Emotional intelligence starts with this question The problem with dumb people If revenge of the nerds was a documentary

In this episode, I discuss Pi Day, how TikTok recently pissed me off, the sound bite of the week, why I don’t trust people who discourage Black folks from voting, and my raw first thoughts after watching Louis Theroux’s latest documentary, Inside the Manosphere. Links Tendernism Coded A deal only makes sense if it’s better than what you would get with no deal by Doss.Discourse Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere

In this episode, I discuss a quote that got me thinking about boundaries, the passing of Jesse Jackson, why Elon Musk ain’t no Jesse Jackson, redoing my website, a message from TikTok creator @Iamsoulqueenwu, and the events that led me to finally get a physical after turning 40. Links "You'd have to understand how accessible I am not, to truly appreciate how accessible I am to you." I am somebody Iamsoulqueenwu - "“Saturate your mind with information that affirms the fact that you are worthy of the best love and the best life." KevOnStage - Annual Physical Soundtack The Ladies Rap Tape - Mixed By Eazy EL Dee

In this episode, I discuss the new ShutupPodcast site, how little I actually knew about credit cards and personal finance, something that bothers me after discovering a new podcast, the kind of book reviews I don’t like, what I’d do if I were on the U.S. hockey team, and my personal history with the N-word. Links “The b*tch a** hockey players...” by Drew Afualo “After reading John Davidson’s interview...” by Yuval too “The BAFTA’s and the BBC don’t want the smoke” by London Hughes

In today’s episode, I talk about the conflict of being a Black Canadian during the Canada–U.S. Olympic hockey finals, the wack-ass open mic show I sat through yesterday, and my reflections from Virtuous Con weekend. Links Quoteables Mankind invented the atomic bomb, but no mouse would ever construct a mousetrap Avoiding certain people to protect your emotional health is not a weakness. You’ve been criticising yourself ofr years and it hasn't worked. Randomness Jessie Owens Sarah Nurse Laila Edwards Final Say Virtuous Con The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter (book refereral) BIS Radio Show #1077 with Mark Flash (DTFA/Underground Resistance) - Mark Flash

In today’s episode, I talk about the latest improvements to my setup, this week’s soundclip courtesy of Zurich High School, reflections on the last episode, AI slop, Black History Month, and how finishing Light Bringer left me speechless. Links Quoteables You never understand they did it. Your mind doesn’t work like that. You’re not a demon One of the greatest cheat codes in life is assuming everything is happening in your favour. You’re going [to] piss a lot a people off when you start doing what’s best for you. Stop translating your soul for people who can’t read When something bad happens you have three choices. Randomness Viral video purportedly shows student holding pro-ICE sign getting punched by another student at Lake Zurich High School Ice Cube - My Summer Vacation (The Cinematic Visual) Zainatvofficial reciting Black Leaders AshleytheeBarroness on Viola Desmond Final Say Light Bringer (novel) Stories are like people

In today’s episode, I talk about Donald Trump disrespecting a female reporter, my journey into subscribing to the Grits & Eggs Podcast, hearing my email read on my favorite shows, and a journal entry I wrote about my biggest hater. Soundtrack Kendrick Lamar - Mother I Sober Kendrick Lamar - Euphoria Links “Every pattern in your life repeats until...” Trump disrespecting a female reporter

In today’s episode, I reflect on Day 1 of Black History Month 2026, what it meant to see my heroes on stamps, the mention of Jay-Z and Pusha T in the Epstein files, Jill Scott’s upcoming album, and my week of catsitting. Links Quotables No one talks about the lates 30s, 40s personality shift Free yourself this year Randomness Black History Month 2026 New stamp set pays tribute to Canada’s hip-hop trailblazers Congratulations Meastro Hov and Pusha T on the Epstein list Jill Scott Make Music for by Dangerfield Media