Keep Firing The Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A life and culture podcast with a focus on black men. Hosted by D. Taylor (Content Producer) and Raven Ekundayo (Certified Life Coach).
Here to provide you monthly, candid takes on important subjects rarely covered and most needed.
Daryl & Raven recap their personal 2022 highlights and reveal why this is the last episode of Keep Firing The Podcast.
Daryl and Raven discuss criticism within the black community, and if it's necessary from everyone to be on brand, on message, and on code, especially publicly.
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In this episode, Daryl and Raven discuss comedians, offensiveness, limits, and audience responsibility.
To wrap the series on defense mechanisms, D. Taylor discusses "sublimation".
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-sublimation-in-psychology-4172222
In this edition of QuickFire, D. Taylor talks about another defense mechanism, "deflection".
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/deflection/
In this edition of QuickFire, D. Taylor talks about the concept of displacement and how it applies to recent events.
Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-displacement-in-psychology-4587375
In this episode, Daryl and Raven discuss Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union's daughter Zaya (a transgender girl). A photo of Zaya kissing her boyfriend was recently posted on Instagram. Was this appropriate? Should Dwyane and Gabrielle be more protective of her, or was the general public's reaction simply a case of transphobia?
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In this episode, Daryl & Raven discuss transitioning to new chapters in life, and provide tips on how to do it.
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Daryl and Raven are joined by artist, Nat Burnz, to discuss whether or not there's still value in black men being articulate. They also discuss whether or not the "right" black male voices currently have the loudest microphones.
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In this first episode of 2022, Daryl and Raven discuss how to deal with conflict.
Source: https://www.clarke.edu/campus-life/health-wellness/counseling/articles-advice/tips-for-managing-conflict/
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In this final episode of 2021, Daryl and Raven take time to reflect on lessons learned and recent revelations.
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In this latest installment of QuickFire, D. Taylor discusses how and why to not take things personally with Dr. Henry Gregory.
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In the latest QuickFire installment, Daryl sits down with psychologist Dr. Henry Gregory to talk about triggers.
In this episode, Daryl and Raven discuss Naomi Osaka, her recent emotional struggles, and the concept of "chasing happiness".
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In this episode, Daryl & Raven discuss roles in relationships! Are they necessary? Should they be strict? Do they ever change?
Article from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/compassion-matters/201710/what-is-your-role-in-your-relationship
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The guys welcome filmmaker Thomas Huggins to the show as they discuss both he and Quentin welcoming new daughters into the world during the pandemic.
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In this episode Daryl and Raven check in on each other in light of recent police brutality, and later have a discussion about black men's health.
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In episode 17, the guys talk about what healing looks like for black men.
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In episode 16, the guys discuss the barbershop as a safe space for black men. Later in the episode, they discuss Raven's assertion that black men are terrible communicators.
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D. Taylor and Raven are joined by men's fashion guru Robert Pauley III (aka The Welthe Guy) as they discuss authenticity as black men.
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In this episode, Daryl and Raven take a break from the serious topics and discuss their favorite albums from the early 2000s.
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In this special anniversary episode, Daryl & Raven reflect on the past year. In the second half of the episode, Daryl and Q have a brother-to-brother conversation about Q's unexpected reaction to episode 12.
10:31 - Favorite Episodes!
31:23 - Thank You's
49:41 - Brandy vs. Monica Preview
1:05:14 - Black Men Talk w/ Q
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The brothers welcome guest Michael Ward as they discuss the onslaught of criticisms of straight black men.
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In this episode, the guys discuss how they are using their platforms in the wake of global uprising following the murder of George Floyd.
Later, they step aside to give space to the trans community by airing a portion of the latest episode of The Healing Space (Raven's primary podcast). In that episode, Raven gave the floor to three black trans women. The portion you will hear features Nia Clark, who took over as host in Raven's place.
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In this episode of KFTP, the guys discuss the latest hot topics, including the recent #verzuz battles (8:32), the Ahmaud Arbery case (29:42), and black voters challenging Joe Biden (1:25:01). They also do a special pick 3, focusing on their favorite years (56:49).
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In Episode 9, D. Taylor, Raven Ekundayo, & NEW CO-HOST Quentin Vennie discuss their latest quarantine updates (2:05), Teddy Riley vs. Babyface (22:22), Kenya Barris' Black AF (32:29), give their Pick 3's for this month (1:05:28), and later tackle black people's ability to be happy (1:33:54).
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In this episode, Quentin Vennie once again joins Daryl and Raven to catch up on life in the wake of the Coronavirus quarantine. Later, they have an open, honest discussion about anxiety in black men.
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Daryl & Raven sit down with author Quentin Vennie to take on the topic of "softness" in men and little boys.
In this episode, Raven and Daryl catch-up as he returns from a brief break he took for his 40th birthday. Then, Daryl shares his interview with international photographer, Jermaine Gibbs, as he shares his journey in discovering his passion for traveling to Africa.
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Episode 5 is TWO PARTS! Daryl sits down with the ladies and fellas of "Stop To Love", a movement spearheaded by 3 loving, married couples.
In part 2, the fellas (Jonathan, Churchill, and Darius) share their thoughts, experiences, and perspectives on their influences, gender roles, communication, and sex.
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Episode 5 is TWO PARTS! Daryl sits down with the ladies and fellas of "Stop To Love", a movement spearheaded by 3 loving, married couples.
In part 1, the ladies (Tameika, Dawn, and Erica) shares their thoughts, experiences, and perspectives on rebuilding a marriage.
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In this episode Daryl and Raven connect with author Jewel Guy to discuss her book, "Dear Black Men". They also chop it up on the "controversy" surrounding Tank's appearance on Angela Yee's podcast, as well as Gucci Mane and the ramifications of "struggle love".
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In this episode, Daryl and Raven discuss the ongoing tension between white women and black women, in response to a viral video of an incident that took place in a Brooklyn Target. Later, they jump into a deeper discussion about navigating different personality types.
Pick 3 - 9:59
Black Women vs. White Women - 40:03
Navigating Personality Types - 1:02:00
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In the second official episode of Keep Firing The Podcast, Daryl and Raven follow-up on the Malik Yoba situation and later discuss the concept of "supporting black business", in connection to the criticism surrounding the Popeyes vs. Chick-Fil-A phenomenon.
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D. Taylor shares brief comments on honoring your truth, in response to actor Malik Yoba sharing his.
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Guest Jason Jones (from the cast of the documentary short film "BMASD") joins Daryl and Raven as they tackle recent news regarding Jay Z and the NFL, and Marshawn Lynch cursing at children. They then jump into a deeper discussion regarding the different methods of disciplining children.
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