The Simply King Podcast

Its that season again to do another 4 part lyrical breakdown series, the theme for this year, is Toxic Tracks, an R&B subgenre that has been picking up more space throughout the industry,  Koko is lending me her voice to do all 4 parts of this series 

Part 1 focuses on two tracks from two different eras, Donnell Jones "Where I want to Be" & Brent Fiyaz "Wasting Time". Koko and I breakdown what makes these tracks so toxic bu...

This is my first attempt at a mini-pod, I have been long-winded my whole lifetime to practice the virtue of conciseness, I give my opinions on the idea of Adults complaining, I think that we should be constructive with things that are unpleasant to us, I say adults can't complain we have Adult Grievances, listen now and enjoy 

Send it On (call to action) : Reply to this Braid prompt : What is your Adult Grievance?

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This week I give my takes on the strange phenomenon of black people, black men especially having this para-social relationship with wealthy black men who are brought up on various allegations, I speak to how we should react to these occurrences and speaking to the quiet part being said out loud, Diddy, Bill Cosby, R.Kelly, Russell Simmons, etc. do not need the protection of the black community because they weren't thinking about th...

This week I discuss the controversy sparked from Cord Jefferson's Oscar speech, the recent expression of Amanda Seales not feeling accepted in Black Hollywood, is it a PR issue or is it her? I give my two cents on the controversial debate about "ghetto black people" 

Vibe Minute songs - Blueslides - Schoolboy Q , Smile - Ta-Ku, Karma - SiR 

Send it On Call to Action: https://link.braidit.com/pUJYz9zH4Hb 

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This week I speak on a 2017 episode titled "In my Zone", I spoke about the idea of "comfort zone", I expanded on that concept 7 years later with a new perspective around comfort zones and how they could be managed so that you can consistently expand your life, 

Send it On: How do yo know when you have overstayed your comfort zone? 

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Braid - Long form to short-form content sourcin...

Trigger Warning: Abuse, Domestic and Sexual Violence was discussed. 

This week I sit with author, speaker, and clinician Shari Botwin, to discuss her story and her career in the mental health space especially assisting women and children traverse through their traumas. 

Stolen Childhoods,” coming out on May 7 worldwide in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook with Tantor Media, narrated by me!! Pre-order now at www.rowman.com and use dis...

This week I give my opinions on the trending story of Reesa Teesa " Who TF did I Marry", Love is Blind Season 6 review, and does Tyler Perry's new erotic thriller Mea Culpa starring Kelly Rowland and Trevante Rhodes passes the Boomerang Effect Test. In addition, I give the people what I like to call your "Last Roster" strategy which is just a lofty way to say intentionally dating. 

Send It On Call to Action: Do you believe that y...

This week I have on writer and musician Tem Blessed and illustrator Mike LaRiccia on to talk about their collaborative graphic novel, Planeta Blu: Rise of Agoo. We chatted about the process of getting the book published, how important the themes of environmental justice, racial justice and wealth equality in creative works today, plus we talked shop on the industries developing diversity initiatives 

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This week I sit down with Social Media strategist Tamay Shannon, we chatted on the current trends of social media, breaking through the algorithm and the physiological impact of social media on our behavior and self-esteem. 

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Vibe Minute songs : Liana Banks "Eat" & Infinity Song "Slow Burn" 

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This week I speak to the phenomenon that is relationship podcast, referencing my 2018 episode titled "Black Love 1890 - Now", I consider this to be the update of that same analysis and highly suggest you listen to them both. I discuss the stats that I believe speak to the reasons for the divide between men and women and give suggestions for how we can come closer and t...

This week's episode is an end-of-the-year wrap-up episode I go over the first 6 months in my 30th year of life and what I have learned. I speak to the importance of having New Personal Projects over New Year's resolutions, I mentioned my new affiliate partnership with Notion use my link to sign up and organize your life better https://affiliate.notion.so/3pekjhbgtr8b . In addition, I spoke about my projects in 2024 and gave my over...

This week I featured a new voice to the podcast, she is a child and family counselor and therapist, and she also produces the show "The Space We Create" ,

her name is Aaila Avani. We chatted about the taboos around therapy, therapy terms being used outside of therapy, a brief history of Freaknic and what "Doing the Work" actually looks like. 

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Vibe Minute Songs: You've Got a Friend by Donny Hathaway, Beady Ey...

TRIGGER WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE SPEAKS ON VIOLENCE IN A SEXUAL NATURE

This week I had the great voices and minds of two former guest Alexa Heard and Marquise Davon, join me to discuss the current state of Sean "Diddy" Combs' developing assault cases as well as how the landscape of Hip-Hop has always had a predatory underlining that has never met its' reckoning but is the reckoning happening now.

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This week I discuss how you can be intentional this Cuffin Season by taking a self-assessment on whether you need a new body or hobby. 

I get into the parallels of Cuffin Season and seasonal depression...

I mentioned a web-series that should be good to tune into this cuffing season here is the link "Cuddle Season" 

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This week Chels Sincerray and I chatted about their journey to becoming more secure and productive creative professionals. We got deep into their roots and elements of their identity, hometown culture affecting outlook, and staying true to self through the process. 

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Men do self care too okay y’all! Today we have on Rodney Perry from the Simply King Podcast and he is here to break the stigma of self-care for men. We talk all about wellness from the water you drink to proper beard care, to the flawless skincare routine that works for everyone, men and women. In the episode we also cover: 

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This week I sat down to speak with the Founder & CEO of Silkenn Skincare, Ericka Parker. We spoke not only about her company Silkenn but we also got a comprehensive outlook on how Ericka's intelligence manifested this company as her world was drastically changing during the pandemic. We also spoke about the beauty standards of today, the female and male gaze and so much more. Stream everywhere podcasts are available 

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This week I express a few heavy growing pains I am observing about my life. I spoke about the impact of transitions, how men aren't excited by the idea of being a patriarch, how dating on apps is weird but I'm optimistic about dating as a whole, and a few other things. 

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