Kevin Ross The Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kevin Ross
You know him as the compassionate daytime TV host for over a decade on
America’s Court with Judge Ross. Here, Kevin “Boss” Ross sheds his robe to
tackle the week's dust-ups and takedowns fans of TheGrio want dissected from a
perspective only he can provide. Fiery, fresh, and funny, Boss Ross promises
straight, no chaser, bite-size talk segments covering an array of subjects. No
topic is off limits.
Make sure you catch Kevin Ross The Podcast twice weekly, exclusively on TheGrio.
The concept of "giving someone their flowers while alive" is typically something men don't think or talk about. In preparing for his mother's funeral, Kevin "Boss" Ross examines the true meaning behind the words, and challenges guys to start actually doing it.
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Getting rid of clutter is never easy. It's even more daunting when the "stuff" belongs to someone else. Still grieving the loss of his mother, Kevin "Boss" Ross is now charged with going through her material things and making decisions about items that don't even belong to him. This is his irreverent take on the process and what he's learning along the way.
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After a vigorous workout, Kevin "Boss" Ross makes a sauna stop before the gym closes. That's where he has a chance encounter with a guy desperately seeking out advice about his girlfriend. Boss later comes to understand that the person who needs to be schooled about following one's intuition, is Boss himself.
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Sharing what he experienced immediately before and after finding out his mother had passed away, Kevin "Boss" Ross takes his listeners on a journey in this very personal episode that may leave you thinking about your loved ones and those that provide or have provided care for them.
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While the Hollywood labor union standoff remains at an impasse, Kevin "Boss" Ross questions whether it was wise for actress Drew Barrymore to pause her talk show as more daytime syndicated television programs like hers struggle to get and stay on the air.
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In following the ongoing Hollywood labor union standoff, Kevin "Boss" Ross adds his two cents to what he sees is the unfair scapegoating and "cancelling" of actress turned syndicated television host Drew Barrymore over her decision to continue airing her daytime talk show absent her striking WGA writers.
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As a new season approaches, Kevin "Boss" Ross discusses his feeling about the other television judges and court shows on the air, and what it's like to be in competition with them.
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Clueless about what Artificial Intelligence is and what it is actually used for, Kevin "Boss" Ross sets out to understand AI through its benefits as well as shortcomings for Black Americans. His findings just may surprise you.
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After returning from a fraternity gathering, Kevin "Boss" Ross needed to do a professional photo session for his show America's Court. Here, he talks about the discipline required to be ready to do his job, as well as a new, young fraternity brother whom he met who inquired as to how Ross prepared himself for success.
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As the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated gather in Tampa, Florida this week for their Grand Chapter meeting, Kevin "Boss" Ross discusses his history with the Greek organization, why the Divine Nine (the dominate black fraternities and sororities) matter and the state of African-American men in college.
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After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, entertainment studios, networks and music companies tried to meet the moment by pronouncing solidarity and pledging millions of dollars to support social justice programs. Three years later, those efforts have not only seemingly stalled, but many feel ground is being lost. Has Hollywood simply checked out? Kevin "Boss" Ross gives his thoughts and perspective on the issue.
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In continuing the conversation about dads from the previous episode, Kevin "Boss" Ross talks about the stepdad he never wanted and how the relationship ultimately played out with his biological father. It's a message more men need to have with themselves, and each other.
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Most teenage boys (86.6%) intend to have a child and 62 percent of all males ages 15 and older are in fact dads. Post Fathers Day, Kevin "Boss" Ross reveals his thoughts about being among them. Which leads to a discussion about the relationship he had with his own father in Part 1, and the one with his stepfather in Part 2. It's a conversation more men need to have with themselves, and each other.
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Procrastination is one of these things that's hard to pin down. While Kevin "Boss" Ross has had moments where he was focused, driven and motivated, he too struggles with not staying on task or putting things off. This episode allows for him to be transparent about a character flaw he wants to change from within. And by talking about it, hopefully you're inspired to tackle procrastination in your own life as well.
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Singer Lizzo has let it be known that she's done with the hateful online chatter about her weight and is considering quitting music. Having spent many years in the public eye and weathering all types of criticisms, Kevin "Boss" Ross shares his thoughts, including a special message for the Grammy Award winning artist.
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Blow up the balloons, cut the cake and pop the cork! Boss Ross is celebrating a milestone birthday and you're invited to hear his musings on what life, at this age, means to him. No presents, just your presence is being requested. Don't be tardy to the party!
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Most of us are quick to embrace our positive life experiences. And yet the learning, the growth, often comes from painful situations and circumstances that must be overcome. In the second of this 2-part episode, Kevin "Boss" Ross reveals more details on what it took for him to land his dream job, hosting America's Court with Judge Ross, and what you can do to be your best self.
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Most of us are quick to embrace our positive life experiences. And yet the learning, the growth, often comes from the painful experiences that we must also endure. In the first of this 2-part episode, Kevin "Boss" Ross reveals what it took for him to land his dream job, hosting America's Court with Judge Ross.
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If we get out of our own way, life will propel us forward. Sometimes under less than ideal circumstances, but the results are usually what we wanted all along. In this episode, Kevin "Boss" Ross reveals how showing up to a Hollywood event he wanted to pull a no-show on was just what he needed to recharge his creative battery.
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Whether it's a spouse, a close friend, or in this case, a family member, when that person dies, it's healthy to dissect the relationship and confront unspoken truths. Kevin "Boss" Ross does just that as he shares his experience over losing his brother.
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Have you ever wanted something badly that simply was not intended for you? What happened when you didn't get it? Kevin "Boss" Ross reveals a lesson he learned in high school about the value of losing and how what life has in store for you, no one else can claim.
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After speaking with various people facing challenges and adversity, Boss Ross shares about an early period in his life where he sought out inspiration to succeed. Through his message, discover how your test can also ultimately become your testimonial.
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On Friday April 14, 2023, the battle of the competing federal abortion pill rulings will continue to rage on. What's going to happen next? Boss Ross weighs in, providing legal analysis on this hot button issue where the political stakes couldn't be higher.
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Donald Trump is making history again, this time as the first former President to ever be indicted. Why does he continue to lead the 2024 GOP Presidential candidate field? Because his supporters believe in him, even when the man sometimes comes up short. Boss Ross can relate, as he shares his own struggle with the recent conviction of a local public servant he admires.
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Dreamgirls, The Mighty Quinn, It's A Living, Moesha, and now Abbott Elementary. Sheryl Lee Ralph has conquered Broadway, film and television. But with a new book out, Lee Ralph is spilling details about the highs and lows of her career, including an alleged sexual assault from a daytime TV court personality who she won't name. Boss Ross is on the case with his opinion on just who it might be!
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The deaths of white R&B vocalist Bobby Caldwell provided a perfect opportunity to celebrate great blue-eyed soul artists. But with Donald Trump's announcement that he's going to soon be criminally indicted, Boss Ross merges his love for music and politics into a show covering both bases.
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With awards season officially over after the 95th Academy Awards, do consumers of Black film, TV and streaming content, as well as those who create it, have reason to be happy? Boss Ross has the answer.
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Rather than deciding between a discussion about the Motion Picture Academy's ongoing diversity problem, or the latest Chris Rock, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith drama, Boss Ross combines both topics in a way that just might surprise you.
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On his February 17, 2023 podcast, Kevin Ross asked that the NFL hire more Black coaches and proposed a 3-prong approach to achieve this goal. This time he's not asking, going all in as to why his uncompromising strategy must be implemented... right now!
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After dispensing with the post Super Bowl pleasantries, Kevin “Boss” Ross ponders why there’s a lack of Black coaches in the N.F.L., and offers up three solutions that can definitely change the game.
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This year’s Super Bowl will bring Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts face to face in a much anticipated battle. Boss Ross gives his take on what it means for him to see these two incredible African-American athletes center stage during Black History Month.
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The debut topic, "Tyre Nichols and The Disappearing Acts of Black Cops” discusses the death of Tyre at the hands of police officers who looked like him, the history of Blacks in law enforcement, and where we as a society go from here.
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