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

In today’s episode, I reflect on a viral video from a Miami nightclub that stuck with me more than I expected and sent me down a personal rabbit hole about club culture, status, and masculinity. It brought back memories of how I used to feel in those spaces and made me realize that The Roots and Little Brother were saying something I wasn’t ready to hear back then. I also share a separate reminder to check in on your mental health. Soundtrack: The Roots - What They Do Little Brother - After The Party Quotables There’s so much power in believing that Loneliness Link Attracted to teenagers It ain't right

In today’s episode I talk about my recent birthday trip to Playa Del Carmen Mexico. Soundtrack thegremlinlibrarian - Desensitization, ignorance, and apathy 2Pac - Lost Souls Kendrick Lamar - wacced out murals Londrelle - Solitude Lefttizzle & Fuse ODG - Kiki Don Omar - King of Kings Bad Bunny & Daddy Yankee - La Santa

In this episode, I close out the year with my usual randomness: the episode I meant to record last Sunday but didn’t, family gatherings, reflections sparked by my upcoming trip and one thing I’m proud of from 2025, and what to expect in 2026 for this podcast. Links I’ve been enjoying seeing the defeated look on the faces of Andrew Tate and Jake Paul. Rather be drunk on Christmas Applaude yourself

In today’s episode, I discuss what I like about this time of year, why I enjoy watching YouTube documentaries about D-Day, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the Battle of the Bulge, The Running Man (2025), and Neil deGrasse Tyson’s thoughts about getting older. Links A great man is hard on himself;a small man is hard on others. Confucius Running Man 2025 What Oprah Knows for Sure About Getting Older Neil deGrasse Tyson Reflects on Getting Older

In today’s episode, I don’t talk about Sherrone Moore. Instead, I talk about being in therapy while the world isn’t, mental rumination, and why Kendrick’s line “Long life battle with yourself” came to mind during my last session. Quoteables "Most people would rather be certain they’re miserable, than risk being happy." "Be isolated, be ignored, be attacked, be in doubt, be frightened, but do not be silenced." Links Song I played at the beginning Director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer stabbed to death in their LA home, sources say Mental Rumination Everyday Normal Guy

In today’s episode, I talk about two incidents that had me thinking about gender roles, Nas and DJ Premier’s new album, and how I ended up with Pirelli all-weather tires. Links "I forgive people by forgetting them." "Don't try to be understood. It is futile. Be.” Proposal Gone Wrong Columbian Mugging: Woman Fights Off Knife Wielding Attacker Light-Years (Nas and DJ Premier album) Money Trees ~Kendrick Lamar

In today’s episode, I get into finishing the book Project Hail Mary, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s new ad, how I’m in therapy because other people refuse to be, and the possibility that I might not hate people as much as I think I do. Links 2pac - F**k The World Project Hail Mary - Official Trailer Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s new ad Son of ex-OSU football director gets probation for rape, sparks protests How would you describe narcissistic abuse to someone who's never experienced it? You don’t hate people

In today’s episode, I talk about Kamala’s perspective on Trump supporters, the new Netflix documentary about Sean Combs and the realization that I don’t want to be like him, along with some thoughts on life beyond work. Links Mohamed Amin Ahmed is a Somali immigrant, Republican for 25 years speaks on his support for Trump Jane Elliot was correct about how Trump was the white backlash towards Obama Sean Combs: The Reckoning Idle hands are the devil's workshop

In today’s episode, all about fear, I share a little humble brag, discuss the recent updates to H-Mart-gate, talk about a moment at work that had me shook, and admit how I know I’m bullsh*tting myself. Links Comin’ From Where I’m From (remix) - Anthony Hamilton Regrets - Jay Z Fear - Kendrick Lamar Parachute Drop Scene - Band of Brothers "Day of Days" Episode 02 "Never back down never what" - Madelaine

In today’s episode, I talk about the two audiobooks I’m listening to — spoiler alert, they’re science fiction — why I tend to put content creators on a pedestal and forget they’re human, and what I mean by "kissing AI on the lips." Links Red Rising Saga Project Hail Mary J Cole - False Prophets NWA - Gangsta Gangsta Kiera Breaugh - This happened to me at a club

In today’s episode, I get into a topic I’m saving for next time, the two guys in Texas who allegedly plotted to take over Haiti, and a workshop I recently attended on Black men’s mental health. Links 2Pac - It Ain’t Easy "Friendship is unnecessary like philosophy, like art, like the universe itself..." - C.S. Lewis "It’s challenging to talk about how you’re doing mentally since it’s an invisible injury..." - Simone Biles My thoughts on those guys from Texas trying to “invade” Haiti by @teecheriestyle Two Texas Men Tried to Invade Haiti by Xevi Texas men indicted in plot to take over Haitian island and enslave women and children Warship in the west, hurricane in the east by @jade_tha_gemini