Cool, Calm and Cultured

Cool, Calm and Cultured

Cool, Calm and Cultured (coolcalmcultured.com) is where the hot takes meet the human ones. Each week, our host sits down with peers, pros, creatives, dreamers — and yes, even a few frenemies — to unpack the spirit (and the chaos) of 21st-century life. Some conversations will be chill. Some will be deep. Some might crack your brain open like a crab leg. But whatever the vibe, you’ll leave with a laugh, a lesson, or at least something to think about on the way to your next adventure. Keeping it cool, keeping it calm, keeping it cultured — even when life gets messy. New episodes and endorphins provided weekly. No gatekeeping.

Episodes

July 17, 2025 4 mins

Jason says farewell and shares intentions for Season 2.

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Jason and Jackie are back with the second installment of "Switching Shifts With Saint Peter." They revisit the stench of Tyler Perry, his most recent movie, Straw, matters of respect, weaponizing honesty, the need for immediate consequences when it comes to foolishness, getting comfortable with calling friends and loved ones in, and more.

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Jason chats with another bestie about "The List," Cancel Culture, the consequences of forgiving the wrong people, bringing back shame, selective support, calling people in and being left TF alone.  We are all exhausted.

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June 17, 2025 86 mins

¡Hola mi gente! In this bilingual edition of Cool, Calm and Cultured, Jason has a dynamic conversation with Mely (Charlemos In Spanish) about her journey to becoming a Spanish teacher, its challenges, the students she attracts, the importance of representation in this field, "papacito," Bad Bunny, No Sabo Kids, her book and an upcoming project you'll hear here first.  ¡Vamos ya!

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June 3, 2025 70 mins

Two burger lovers have a hilarious and perhaps vulgar conversation on veganism.

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May 27, 2025 90 mins

No shade, no tea. Is therapy whack? Is mental health a real thing? Do you know your attachment style? Are the kids alright? Beyoncé?! Babbbby, pass go, collect $200, and come on in! Ranging from coping skills, practicing gratitude, the power of perspective to the ill impacts of Tik Tok on our children, Jason and Ms. G (Certified School Psychologist and Licensed Profesional Counselor) have a dynamic and at times humorous conversatio...

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Jason and Peace of "Tell Me If I'm Wrong" podcast chop it up over 21st century cinema & reflect on the escapism of movies, the power of what if, not so live action films, movies you NEED to watch and more. From Denzel Washington to Halle Berry, the Academy Awards to snubs that cut deep - like some of the performances shared get them happy tears tissues. Also, "The Little Mermaid" is a terrible movie for...

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Jason and returning guest, style alchemist Keshia, reflect on the Met Gala, the rebellious origins of the black dandy, the significance of the moment and what they hope it all will inspire.  And of course, the fab, the bad and the dusty.

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April 29, 2025 103 mins

Have no fear, the queers are here!  **Listener discretion is advised** *clears throat* Jason and guest Nick discuss self love, the power of leading with authenticity, ways to protest, nightlife in Boston, Provincetown, online dating and more.  F bombs are dropped and you might leave gagged or gooped.  Rated E for Explicit and Everyone, but not just Anyone.

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April 22, 2025 17 mins

Jason confirms podcast schedule, introduces "Cool Interludes" and discusses why he created Cool, Calm and Cultured.

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April 13, 2025 30 mins

Alcohol consumption has risen overall, outside is open, but clubs are closing and more and more young adults are saying "nah" to drinking.  In this episode, Jason chats with an unexpected guest in an attempt to understand if Gen-Z is really living. 

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April 13, 2025 1 min

Your host, Jason, introduces the podcast, its intentions and teases the upcoming full length episode.

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April 13, 2025 100 mins

Jason and guest Keshia (style alchemist) discuss all things fashion from personal style and the magic of style alchemy to their current fashion forward faves plus their cautious excitement for the 2025 Met Gala.

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