The Afterparty: "Veterans Day" (Feat. Nickolas Gaines)

In this installment of The Afterparty, we discuss the importance of Veterans Day to us as military veterans, how we celebrate both ourselves and our fellow soldiers, and how we reconcile fighting for the same country that often mistreats and oppresses us.

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Episode 11: "You Good, Man?" (feat. Nickolas Gaines)

In this episode, fan favorite and National Suicide Prevention Program Director for the U.S. Department of Defense Nickolas Gaines joins us to discuss Kid Cudi’s statement about checking himself into rehab for depression and suicidal thoughts, the pervasiveness and treatment of mental health issues (among Black folks), and much more. Additionally, we discuss the renaissance of great Black television and the controversy around Nate Parker and “The Birth of a Nation.”

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Episode 10: "Put Some Respek On My Plate" (Featuring Trap Kitchen)

In this episode, we invite Los Angeles-bred celebrity chefs Chef Spanky, Bad News, & DJ Kevvy Kev of Trap Kitchen on to discuss their transition from the streets of Compton to sharing a stove with Martha Stewart, their goals and aspirations as blossoming entrepreneurs, and to finally put to rest if sugar and grits are destined for holy matrimony or doomed for divorce. Additionally, never put chitlins and Alex in the same room and Jay shares his opinion on the #TeacherBae scandal.

Join me on Saturday, October 22 in Maryland at “Let’s Get Uncomfortable: Mental Health Makeover,” a panel and workshop for mental health awareness, by Ashley D. Freeman’s Don’t Die Afraid and the Montgomery County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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I’ll be discussing my mental health journey alongside other awesome speakers and participating in the workshop that follows. Get tickets and info here.

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Episode 9: “Explore, Embrace, & Empower” (Feat. Kent Johnson & Eric Martin of Black & Abroad)

In our latest Blackstravaganza, we invited Black & Abroad co-founders Kent Johnson and Eric Martin on to discuss how they transformed their passion for international travel into a thriving clothing brand and cultural collective, how they use their use their platform to give back to our communities, some of their memorable experiences abroad, and the eerie resemblance between Kent and Omarion. Additionally, Jay spends way too much money on Supras and Alex adores carrots.

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Episode 8: "The Revolution Will Be Televised" (feat. Dennis Dortch & Numa Perrier of Black & Sexy TV)

In this episode, Dennis Dortch and Numa Perrier of Black & Sexy TV join us to discuss their groundbreaking television network, their refusal to exist within the Hollywood paradigm, and the ingredients necessary to construct the perfect $20 salad. Additionally, Alex reveals his sordid, poorly dressed past and Jay leaves no diaper unturned.

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Numa and Dennis’ Ebony.com feature: “The Coolest Black Family in America, No. 7: The Perrier-Dortches“

The Afterparty: Frank Ocean’s “Blond”

Apparently some guy named Frank Ocean finally released a new album, so in our inaugural edition of “The Afterparty” we decided to talk about it. Additionally, Alex shoots his shot at Frank, Nick demands that Maxwell take a paternity test, and Jay calls out that one Jay Electronica guy. So gather round the fire, children, and partake.

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Episode 7: "Awesomely Extraordinary" (feat. Luvvie Ajayi & Nick Gaines)

You’ve howled at her blogs, cackled at her tweets, and now you’ll hear her on our podcast. In this episode, we invite Luvvie Ajayi on to discuss her upcoming book I’m Judging You: The Do Better Manual, her ascension from humble MySpace beginnings to Internet dominance, and answers the question we’ve all be dying to know: Just what the hell does Oprah smells like? Also, Alex isn’t feeling Hispanics who ignore their Black ass heritages, Jay offers to roll Malia Obama a blunt, and fan favorite Nick had cab fare so we brought him along for the ride.

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