Discussions With A Friend Podcast: Recent Episodes
Discussions With A Friend
To create an atmosphere where we can discuss any and everything, while learning from our guest experiences and obstacles. If we could aim to get anything out of this podcast, it would be to leave every conversation wiser or with a different perspective.
Hosts - Jay C, Rodney T & Jay A
0:00 – What is Pumpkin Spice?
0:25 – Intro
0:40 – Halloween Costumes 2022
2:30 –That's Unnecessary
9:00 – Halloween as a kid vs. Halloween as an adult
20:00 – Costumes, do's and don'ts
29:30 – Is Halloween a traditional Holiday?
43:00 – Be safe! Wrap - Up
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0:00 – Intro
0:40 – Can you live without your cell phone?
3:15 – "That's Unnecessary"
12:30 –The evolution of cell phones
21:45 – When is the right time for kids to get a phone?
36:00 – If you could call 3 people in the world, who would you call?
46:40 – Are people spending too much time on their phones?
51:45 – How to balance phone usage
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01:10 – "That's Unnecessary"
12:30 – What does it mean to be "Childish"
22:00 – Balancing your childhood and adulthood self
34:00 – Rod talks about "Codeswitching"
39:00 – How do you trust yourself?
47:30 – Wrap-Up
01:00 – "That's Unnecessary"
06:30 – Health Vs. Fitness
12:00 – Body Types/Somatotypes
14:00 – Rod talks about having "Body Dysmorphia"
18:00 – Jimmy talks about being skinny growing up
20:00 – The guys talk about knowing yourself, genetics etc.
28:00 – Rod talks about beauty standards for men
35:00 – Jimmy talks about his wake-up call
40:00 – Fitness influencers
48:00 –Beauty isn't all about fitness
54:00 – Wrap - Up
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00:00 – Introduction
02:00 – "That's Unnecessary"
07:30 – Recent Rise in Popularity of Anime
12:00 – Old Gen vs. New Gen
17:45 – "What's on Your Mind?"
23:00 – Top 5's in Anime
51:30 – Wrap up
00:00 – Introduction 02:11 – Who Is Sarena Abdallah? 06:15 – Do you feel like you're forced into choosing a lucrative career over your passion? 08:24 – Rodney asks do you think the reason you don't feel support in the medical field is because of the school? 13:33 – Jay C ask Sarena how she feels about the Ukrainian War? 18:45 – Jay A talks about risks and alternative career paths 28:00 – Rod asks how Sarena got into photography 42:00 – Jay C asks about the concept of Sarena's clothing line, the difference between photography shoots 1:07:00 - Advice
Good evening everyone. We know we have been MIA for a while. We felt like we needed a break. We discussed why we took a break, what we have coming, and much more during this episode! This is another episode from our "UNCUT" series. We are back with energy and ready to go. Thank you to everyone that reached out and wondered where we were.
00:00 – Introduction 03:35 – Where does Watson go from here? 5:40 – Can Watson come back from this? 7:25 – What would you guys do if you were in his position? 12:25 – Do you think the girls that falsely accuse guys should go to jail as well? 17:40 – Where do you think Watson will land? 22:30 – Who do you think is at fault for this entire situation? 29:45 - Should he settle these civil cases? 36:05 - If you were a business owner would you invest in Watson? 40:55 - Advice of the day
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00:00 – Introduction
02:35 – What is your morning hygiene routine?
13:27 – What is your night hygiene routine?
14:33 – How difficult of a personality do you have?
20:35 – Should you take girls advice on skincare and how do you find the best advice?
22:49 – How important is your diet and tips?
36:56 – What supplements should you take?
46:00 – How important is exercising?
55:24 - Advice of the day
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00:00 – Introduction
04:00 – How do you view yourself?
08:27 – How is the public you different from the private you?
14:33 – How difficult of a personality do you have?
20:46 – What conditions push you to be the best you and what brings the best out of you?
27:28 – 77 percent of all mid life crisis in men are a result of them following a plan that was mapped out for them in life.
30:38 – Can there be two of you in the same room?
38:00 – How do you handle public loss? 45:00 – Rodney expands on the topic of difficult personalities.
50:36 – What's something about you that you wish more people knew?
56:57 – How are you able to make a connection with so many different types of individuals?
1:01:22 – Advice of the day
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00:00 – Introduction
03:18 – Mental Health & African American Suicide Rates
12:34 – Jay C. asks the guys who do they think self-inflict more black boys or black girls and why?
24:09 – Jay C. gives the stats on African American boys/girl suicide rates and the guys discuss
32:40 – The group discusses parenting in the black community and the nuclear family
39:00 – What is the number one reason why black people are committing suicide?
41:35 – Jay C. ask the group if they have mentors and how that greatly affects the black community
44:53 – The group discusses Brian Flores, the NFL and us needing to provide and create for ourselves.
1:06:35 – Jay A ask the group about the Russian Olympic skater that tested positive vs Sha'Carri Richardson
1:15:20 – Purify me products sponsor
1:16:28 – BHM Jeopardy
1:30:11 – Rodney calls Jay C out about him saying there shouldn’t be a Black History Month
1:34:16 – Advice of the day
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0:00 - Intro & Walk In Faith Clothing sponsorship
1:40 - What's a hater?
6:00 - Describe a time someone hated on you & what are the signs?
19:30 - Jay C talks about how not everyone you assume is hating is a hater
22:00 - Jay A talks about self assessment and how you can hate without even knowing it/Rod talks about how hating is a choice.
30:28 - How do you deal with hate?
34:25 - Advice for the day?
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0:00 Sneak peak into the episode
0:04 Intro
2:52 Why do we party?
5:25 FOMO (Fear of missing out) on why people party.
10:26 Positives impacts of partying
21:47 Negative impacts of partying
25:00 Fights/arguing during a party
27:52 Jay C ask Jay A to name a party moment that made him feel like their friendship grew stronger.
32:48 What's your worst party experience?
56:01 Partying in different countries
1:00:57 Advice for the day.
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0:00 Sneak peak into the episode
1:43 Intro
1:56 Jay C. gives his definition and take on the American dream
5:14 Rod gives his definition and take on the American dream
9:35 Jay C. talks about equality of outcome vs equality of opportunity
13:10 Jay A gives his definition and take on the American dream
18:40 The group expands on the "American Dream"
39:24 Jay A asks the group if we feel like people are more entitled now
51:44 Advice for the day
55:58 Jay C gives Jay A and Rod their flowers.
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Sneak peak into the episode 0:34
Intro 2:35
What are the greatest assets in life? 33:22
You need to ask yourself what you truly want in life 41:53
What motivates you in life and what steps do you take? 55:44
Why you should get a whiteboard to regulate your life 1:04:13
When do you know when to hold them or fold them? 1:33:58
Book recommendations 1:37:30
Advice for the day
We are here to create an atmosphere where we can discuss any and everything, while also learning from our monthly guest.
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Introduction - 0:00
The group discusses their experiences of moving to another state/place - 2:40
Jessica asks the group if moving is necessary to grow in life? - 7:00
The group discuss alcohol and the reasons why Jay/Rodney are stopping/slowing down- 17:35
Jill asks the group if men and women can be friends? - 43:50
Jill asks Jay & Rodney what is something that we wished more women in our life knew about us? - 1:00:00
The group discusses ego - 1:13:00
Rapid fire questions – 1:26:46
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First date pet peeves
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Things that stand out on first dates
Advice for the day - 1:40:00
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Introduction - 0:00
The group gives their thoughts on Virgil Abloh - 1:05
What is something you wish young men cared more about or were more invested in? - 12:19
- Men should value themselves more. They should know that they are the "prize" too.
- Men should be more vulnerable and see other's perspective/wisdom.
- And more.
How do you handle tough times? - 49:45
- Jay A tells story about his most recent bodybuilding show.
- Jimmy G talks about opening up to others.
- And more.
Why does our generation believe in cancel culture? - 1:10:19
- Jimmy talks about how we purposely try to prove that celebrities aren't perfect.
- Rodney talks about how lazy & misinformed our generation is.
- And more.
Advice for the day - 1:43:30
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Jonathan details his education, and playing college basketball
What is Organizational Communications?
How a Communications degree can be useful when coaching
Jonathan talks about coaching as a former college athlete/managing potential
Hardest thing about coaching
Thoughts on AstroWorld Incident
Henry Ruggs lll Accident
Growing up/Going to school in Gary, Indiana
Jonathan tells the story of when he Rod had a long detention in high school
Advice
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Intro/Sponsorship - 0:00
What is a Travel Nurse Interview like? - 4:40
Degrees/Multiple jobs in nursing - 5:50
Why a Travel Nurse? - 8:10
Relationships with patients - 12:00
Contracts and Pay - 14:00
Possible changes for travel nursing - 22:00
Having multiple RNLC's - 33:00
Advice - 45:00
Kristin Hampton Information
Email: KristinHampton26@icloud.com
Recruiter referral (Make sure to mention her name): Alex.Mina@medicalsolutions.com
The Ghetto Flower - https://theghettoflower.com/
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First off we would like to apologize for our audio issues. We were having zoom issues and didn't realize the lag was that bad. We are officially moving away from zoom
Kenny & Jalen introduce themselves - 2:00
The guys deep dive into the concept of "Money Vs Life" - 3:55
The guys deep dive into the "Missing white girl syndrome" - 25:45
White crime vs Black crime - 35:13
Rodney ask what can be done to stop black crime? Also, how can we fix our mindset? - 43:20
The guys deep dive into "Social Media" & Dopamine - 54:00
Jay ask how do you limit yourself on applications that are built to make you addicted? - 1:02:00
The guys give advice for the day - 1:07:00
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Vanessa introduces herself -0:25
What is a Civil Engineer? -0:45
Requirements for becoming a Civil Engineer -2:20
Rod asks Vanessa and Jay what class made them choose engineering -05:42
Rod asks the challenges faced as a minority in STEM -08:30
Jay asks the steps needed for minority involvement in STEM -11:20
Jay asks if Vanessa uses advanced math in her career -17:30
Rod asks about the Surfside Condiminium collapse in Florida -21:10
A day in the life of a Civil Engineer -25:50
Vanessa's dream job -29:20
Rod drops some college (NIU) advice -32:30
Vanessa's best moments at the University of Iowa -36:43
Advice -40:00
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Jay & Rodney discuss their absence – 0:00
Jessica introduces herself – 2:01
Jill introduces herself – 3:16
Jessica deep dives into occupational therapy – 5:36
Jay asks Jessica what’s the process of helping a child improve on their motor planning skills? – 10:10
Rodney asks Jessica what’s the hardest time you’ve had working with kids? - 12:30
Jay asks Jessica how do you handle a situation if a kid is screaming in your face? - 14:15
Jay asks Jessica what age range of kids she works with? – 16:10
Rodney asks Jessica if she must do observation hours? Also, what’s her end goal? – 16:40
Jay asks Jessica what made her want to become an OT? – 19:10
Jay asks Jill what made her want to create a business and how tough is it? - 20:50
Jay asks Jill how do you promote yourself & your business? – 28:10
Rodney asks Jill what are some skills that she learned from psychology that she implements in her business plan? – 30:10
Jay asks Jill why did she move to Haiti? – 33:50
Jay asks Jill if Haiti looks like what the media portrays? – 36:20
Rodney asks Jill about Haiti’s currency rate – 40:45
The crew discusses traveling, Haiti & Africa – 42:20
The crew discusses COVID19 and how it affected them – 48:01
Jill asks Jay & Rodney about how emotional men get when they are sick – 49:45
The crew discusses what men/women lack in our generation and more – 50:45 (Very Interesting)
Advice for the day - 1:23:05
Jill’s business Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jillicious.plates/
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Lizzy talks about her education - 1:25
Jay asks what it's like to be a special education aide - 4:15
Rod asks about grade placement for students -7:45
Rod asks the trajectory of special needs students after school -10:15
Jay asks if teachers still reach out to students after school -14:20
Rod asks Lizzy's stage name, how she was introduced to music - 16:25 (BUCKLE IN)
GRAB LIZZY'S NEW EP 'Ready to Fall' on September 4th!
Rod asks what Lizzy's favorite part of making music is -31:15
Rod asks how long Lizzy's music making process takes -34:35
Jay asks who are Lizzy's favorite artists -37:35
LIVE PERFORMANCE -41:45
Rod asks how Lizzy manages her time -51:00
Advice/Wrap-up -58:30
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James Introduces himself - 0:30
James talks about his experience in the police academy - 0:50
Explain the process of arresting a civilian? - 3:09
Rodney asks James what does compliance look like by law? - 5:34
Jay asks James what made him want to become an officer and what steps did he take to get there? - 7:43
Jay asks James what do you learn in college when studying criminal justice? -9:10
What is day in the life of an officer/recruit? - 12:45
How many recruits are minorities? - 14:30
Rodney asks James about George Floyd - 16:10
Jay asks James what he would do if he was one of the officers there at the scene - 18:35
The crew talks about Breanna Taylor and Rodney asks about warrants – 20:40
Should we defund police officers? – 25:00
Why aren’t certain certificates mandatory for officers? – 31:30
Jay asks James if he were working a protest would he be terrified? - 33:40
Jay asks James would he volunteer to go? 34:55
Have you ever experienced an officer’s death? - 37:50
Does being a police officer really make you feel like it is a brotherhood? 39:50
Advice for the week - 42:56
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Steven's Education -1:00
Beginning of Voice-Acting Career -12:04
Optimus Prime Voiceover -20:30
Bane Voiceover -25:18
Jay asks how to practice Voicevers -27:00
Rod asks Steven's Dream opportunity -28:00
Anime talk -37:00
Jay asks job outlook of working in radio 43:00
Why not Audiobooks -50:00
Non-competes in radio -52:00
Advice: 54:00
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Michael Introduces Himself - 0:41
Michael talks about what made him want to start his fashion line - 2:00
What made you want to choose Ghetto Flower? 4:10
How do you create products? - 5:10
Whats the easiest thing to make? How do you go about unisex products? - 7:40
Custom apparel tags - 10:21
How has covid affected pop up shops and your business? - 13:00
Michael talks about his ghetto flower podcast and how to stream on all platforms using Anchor FM - 15:30
Michael ask, what made us want to start a podcast? - 20:00
Michael goes over a day in the life as a Cyber Security Analyst - 25:10
What happens when your team gets hacked? - 29:25
Does your company hire penetration testers? - 34:30
How did you go from digital marketing, IT project mangement to cyber security? - 36:15
How do you balance everything you do? 80/20 Rule - 39:00
Michael ask what are our podcast goals are - 43:30
How do we as black men change the perspection of what other races think of us? - 47:40
Advice for the day - 52:40
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Jay A introduces himself – 1:10
Jay talks about his wrestling Career – 1:55
The guys discuss bodybuilding – 6:25
What goes into being a bodybuilder? – 9:13
What do you do with your off days? 11:00
What steps do you take to “lock in” – 16:15
How do you look good all year round? – 19:00
How are you able to build a fitness plan for someone else? -21:20
How do you make yourself eat more/less? – 25:00
Who is your most challenging client? 30:20
What is the proper way to do a 2/3 a day workout? 33:30
Jay talks about his new podcast, his business and app – 39:12
The guys talk about Jay A controversial snap post - 42:30
The guys talk about do you owe your friends respect/Joe Budden podcast? 54:00
Advice for the week – 1:02:00
Jays Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCsTHeDCoa_cdYOJAFHpD_w
Jays IG - https://www.instagram.com/jay.allen___/
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Tron Gives an introduction about himself - 0:34
How did you hear about real estate trading? - 2:10
What is Bayview foundation? (https://bayviewfoundationdreamers.com/) – 3:47
What is the career outlook for a portfolio transaction manager? – 5:55
Tron talks about the differences of operational & client facing roles – 7:45
Tron talks about pushing your career forward and how to talk to any/everyone – 8:50
How do you get into the real estate industry and how competitive is it? – 14:20
How did SQL help you with your job? – 18:18
What is a day to day like? - 20:50
What exactly is a trade? – 24:40
Jay talks about Tron’s Character – 29:15
Jay talks about Tron’s anticipation comment and how important preparation is – 30:56
Trons talks about always being of use – 32:00
Tron talks about creating your own brand – 32:50
The guys talk about how it’s so crazy to think 60-70k isn’t really money anymore and jay ask how much money would make them feel like they are actually making money – 39:40
The guys talk about globalization – 48:15
Tron talks about needing to make 6 figures by 30 – 54:00
Jay asks Rodney about his take on money/lifestyle – 59: 17
The guys talk about dating expenses, lifestyle expenses etc. – 1:08:00
The guys talk about settling- 1:13:14
How do you tell your friends they should push it to the next level? 1:18:33
Advice for the day – 1:22:29
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1:00 - Rod talks about successful interview, Derek Chauvin Verdict
5:45 - Jay talks about starting new job/moving
9:00 - The guys talk about Current police brutality cases
27:30 - Should we defund the police?
34:00 - Black on Black crime: why isn't their more outrage?
43:20 - What can be done to decrease the amount of mass shootings in the U.S.?
51:00 - Advice
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0:40 - Update on the Deshaun Watson Allegations.
4:50 - Kenny explains his day to day being a Supply Chain Buyer.
6:50 - How did you become a supply chain buyer?
12:15 - What is the environment like in the office? (Diversity and Inclusion)
14:50 - Do you think minorities do not want certain jobs or is it because they are not giving the opportunity?
19:00 - Should jobs be forced to hire minorities?
25:20 - Kenny discusses his college time.
29:00 - Is college worth it?
43:20 - Rodney talks about the importance of joining a club.
45:20 - Kenny talks about being engaged and his wedding.
47:50 - How do you know when you are done with everyone else/experiences?
48:50 - What do you say to people who say they are not ready? Is it an excuse?
57:00 - Jay Ask’s Kenny if he is excited for his bachelor’s party.
58:00 - Advice for everyone and book recommendations
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Introduction - 1:00
How has it been teaching kids from 14-20 at a alternative school? - 1:45
Bryce talks about his education at ISU - 4:25
Plans to open his own school or become a superintendent - 6:35
Rodney talks about unrealistic goals - 8:35
Society and Fear - 11:15
How many minorities teachers are at your school? - 19:20
Bryce tells the story about how he got his job - 21:55
Do things just line up with no explanation - 23:15
What’s the hardest thing about teaching - 27:00
What is important in teachers? 29:40
Bryce talks about winning a championship as a basketball coach - 42:28
Business of the day Spices with Bari – 48:24
Deshaun Watson Allegations – 49:05
Advice for the day – 1:44:37
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Keum talks education and changing majors -2:00
Keum explains 'Find Your Fit' -4:30
How important is sleep? -22:00
Starting a health and fitness business during a pandemic/Thoughs on a Women's gym -26:00
Coping with failure -38:00
Jay's question about appreciation -47:30
Can everyone pursue their passion? -57:00
Advice for the week - 1:07:00
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Howie discusses his role as an 8th grade resource teacher – 1:50
What made you choose special education? – 3:10
Quick discussion about Jay’s trip to Las Vegas – 6:30
Full backstory on Howie’s wrestling career - 7:45
How wrestling/work ethic translates to his career now - 14:20
Have you felt the teacher burn out? – 16:10
How is COVID-19 for the students and you? – 18:25
Social Justice Group/Gamers Guild – 21:20
The struggles of becoming a teacher/How he was able to get connected with CRMS – 25:30
What questions do they ask you in a teacher’s interview? – 29:20
What is a man? -32:00
Do you think our generation of men are too emotional? – 40:00
Deciphering when to be emotional – 47:00
Is it harder to be a woman or a man? – 56:00
Advice for the week – 1:03:10
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Rod discusses his experience with the snowstorm in Texas - 0:44
What motivates you? - 26:55
Jay talks about the discussion he had with his uncles in prison – 28:42
Family & Friends being bad influences and holding ourselves accountable – 30:22
Do you think our generation fears change and fears fear? – 40:19
Living a lie, Instagram & Depression – 49:22
OnlyFans – 58:43
Rappers objectifying women – 1:04:25
Meek Mill and Kobe – 1:14:24
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How did you get to where you are now? – 2:20
Questions on Covid-19(Should we take it?) – 7:52
Questions on Covid-19(How does the vaccine work?) – 10:00
Questions on Covid-19(Covid-19 Resoureces?) – 11:40
Questions on Covid-19(Has there ever been a vaccine developed this fast? How is it?) – 13:14
Questions on Covid-19(Do you think Covid is politicalized?) – 23:49
Where did you go for your masters and how did you get connected with Rush/Korea? – 30:41
Newlywed talk – 35:22
Recent Homebuyer – 39:52
What do you like about being black? - 46:22
Do you think we should have black history month? - 48:00
What advice do you have for anyone out there/book recommendation? – 57:30
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Intro - 0:00
Get to know us – 2:38
What do we think about college? – 9:48
What are our personal goals for 2021? – 14:28
Do we think there should be a black history month? – 22:14
What do we like about being black? – 29:05
What do we dislike about being black? 32: 51
What advice do you have for anyone out there? – 41:41
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