Tuff Talks Podcast

Tuff Talks Podcast

The Tuff Talks Podcast, hosted by Naiel Michael and Malik Yusufu, is the youth's safe space. We tackle everything from real-life dilemmas to raw, unfiltered discussions on relationships, sports, and the journey of navigating young adulthood. Each episode blends advice, humor, and inspiration to keep listeners motivated and ready for whatever life throws their way.

Episodes

World Cup Debates, Love Island Drama & Corporate Shenanigans l Ep. 36

July 10, 2026 • 48 mins

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Traditional Food Overrated, Cruise Stories, & Arby's Top 5

June 25, 2026 • 44 mins

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Knicks Winning It All?!, Iceman Reaction, No Fans l Ep. 34

May 28, 2026 • 41 mins

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Movies People Won't Admit Are Overrated l Ep. 33

May 13, 2026 • 49 mins

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Gambling Has Our Sports In A Full Nelson! l Ep. 32

April 29, 2026 • 44 mins

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Relationships, Red Flags, & Real Icks l Ep. 31

April 22, 2026 • 73 mins

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Cable Died… And So Did Our Cartoons l Ep. 30

April 8, 2026 • 49 mins

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Can You Be Best Friends With Co-Workers? l Ep. 29

March 26, 2026 • 58 mins

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Who TF Drinks Dasani, Sam’s Club Over Costco, Music Industry Washed, & More! l Ep. 28

March 4, 2026 • 47 mins

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As A Grown Man, You Shouldn't...😂 l Ep. 27

February 4, 2026 • 50 mins

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Is Kai Cenat Being Performative? l Ep. 26

January 21, 2026 • 64 mins

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As A Man, You Gotta Die l Ep.25

December 18, 2025 • 44 mins

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Can People Change, Ignoring Outside Noise, Overcoming Laziness l Ep. 24

December 12, 2025 • 49 mins

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Can Money Buy Happiness, Losing Passion In Your Passions & More l Ep. 23

November 26, 2025 • 36 mins

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What's Considered "Bro-Code", NBA Is Back, Wemby Talks l Ep. 22

November 12, 2025 • 59 mins

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How To Be Yourself, Being the ‘Black Sheep’, Finding Community l Ep. 21

October 29, 2025 • 41 mins

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Motivation Is a LIE! Here’s What Actually Works l Ep. 20

October 22, 2025 • 39 mins

ATOMIC HABITS Book: Amazon Link

- couldn't find reliable free source, sorry :/

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Babu On Basketball, Long Beach Life & Youth Ministry l Ep. 19

September 3, 2025 • 42 mins

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Is Love At First Sight Dead?!, Tattoos, Falling in Love l Ep. 18

August 20, 2025 • 32 mins

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Love Island Drama, NBA Finals Takes, & Is She "Really" A Homebody?! Ep. 17

June 26, 2025 • 54 mins

PSA: This was filmed before Ep. 18 On Love Island!! (RIP Jeremiah - come back)

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