The Mind Pop Zone: Recent Episodes
The Mind Pop Zone
The free-spirited, weekly podcast that explores those random things that suddenly pop into your head at unexpected times. Join hosts, J.R., Shewana, and Trav as they discuss, debate, and try to make some sense out of the crazy things that are going on in our minds.
What's Poppin': The Mind Pop Zone crew is back! The crew share their takes on Katt Williams' interview with Shannon Sharpe. Johnathan Majors shares his side in an interview on Good Morning America. Taraji P. Henson speaks on pay disparities and bad working conditions on set. A university chancellor is fired after he and his wife are found to have appeared in pornographic videos. Taylor Swift and the KC Chief fans swag surfin.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew share what movies, television shows and music they are most looking forward to in 2024.
What's Poppin': Cassie files a lawsuit against her ex, P. Diddy, alleging he sexually assaulted her and physically abused her. Keke Palmer's mom goes off on Darius Jackson during a call secretly recorded by Jackson. Is Snoop really giving up smoke? Jordan Peele is remaking "People Under the Stairs."
Main Topic: It's all about Thanksgiving with the Mind Pop Zone crew
In the Zone: Garrett Johnson
What's Poppin': Jada Pinkett Smith clarifies she and Will Smith are working to reconcile after 7-year separation. Britney Spears' new book details her conservatorship and relationship with Justin Timberlake. Are Common and Jennifer Hudson dating? New California law creates Ebony Alert to find missing Black youth and women. What age is too young for a lace front wig?
Main Topic: In their latest episode, the Mind Pop Zone crew delve into the fascinating world of wedding etiquette. From navigating tricky invitation lists to the art of assigned seating, they explore the do's and don'ts of planning the big day. Tune in to discover how to keep your wedding day filled with joy and harmony. Whether you're a soon-to-be bride or groom or simply a curious listener, this episode is packed with insights and anecdotes that will leave you both informed and entertained.
In the Zone: Dorothy Hoffner
What's Poppin': Is there something wrong with going to the Cheesecake Factory for a first date? Sexy Red has a ridiculous take about Donald Trump. Was Bigfoot finally caught on camera? Is it too much Taylor Swift at the NFL games? Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco disagree about relationship bath etiquette?
Main Topic: What's going on with Will and Jada? The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss.
In the Zone: Jordyn Foster
What's Poppin': Trump allegedly discuss US nuclear sub with a foreign national. The House of Representatives is in disarray after Kevin McCarthy is ousted as Speaker of the House. Denver experimented with giving homeless individuals $1,000 a month. An arrest is finally made in Tupac’s murder case. Chris Rock to direct Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic.
Main Topic: J.R. leads a free for all with Shewana, Trav, and the Mind Poppers.
In the Zone: Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam
What's Poppin': The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is 25 years old, and the Fugees are reuniting. Police stop a Nebraska man for driving with a bull in the passenger's seat. A Chicago TV news team is robbed while doing a story on a string of robberies in the area. Volunteers come together to search for the Loch Ness Monster. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew talk about dealing with change and rejection. In the Zone: Shaq
What's Poppin': Trump mug shot made public by Fulton County Jail. Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100-meter world championship. Halle Berry is ordered to pay $8,000 a month in child support after finalizing her divorce. A baby is seen crowd surfing at a Flo-Rida concert. Rihanna and A$AP welcome their 2nd child. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew and callers share their spooky encounters. In the Zone:Janiyah Baker
What's Poppin': Trump has been indicted on his 4th case. A Texas threatens a federal judge in defense of Trump. Are Keke Palmer and her boyfriend still together? Britney Spears is getting a divorce after her ex alleges that she cheated with a house staff member. The group behind the college affirmative action case sues a Black Venture Fund. Main Topic: Calling In vs Calling Out. Which one is better? Are there certain scenarios in which people should be called in vs called out? In the Zone: Calvin Wilson
What's Poppin': R.I.P to Angus Cloud & Paul Reubens aka Pee-Wee Herman. Settlement reached with the family of the man who died in a bed-bug infested jail cell. Donald Trump indicted for his efforts to overturn the election results. AP Psychology banned in Florida due to lessons regarding gender identity and sexual orientation. Black North Carolina 16-year was sent home from her job at Chick-fil-a due to the colors of her braided hair. Kellogg introduces a new Icee flavored cereal. Lizzo accused by 3 former dancers of bullying and sexual harassment. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss work-place relationships. Is it ok to date someone you work with? Can you be friends at work? What are the benefits and dangers? Are workplace cliques okay? In the Zone:Taylor Swift
What's Poppin': Bronny James suffers cardiac arrest. An 11-year girl is arrested for falsely reporting a kidnapping. Former pastor arrested for sex offenses and peeping at a farmer's market. Dave Chappelle turned down the role of Bubba in the movie Forest Gump. People continue to slam Ron Desantis and the Florida Board of Education for its Black history curriculum. Sinead O'Connor passes away. Portland strippers want to unionize. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss strange stories from around the country. Is it fake news or the real deal? You make the decision. In the Zone:Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
What's Poppin': The Secret Service closes its investigation into the cocaine that was found in the White House. Naomi Osaka and Cordae welcome a baby girl. Gabby Douglas aims to make the 2024 Olympic team. TikTokers discuss, "What did the Karen see on the airplane?" Actors join writers on Hollywood strike against the studios. Disney World and Universal theme parks experience a slump in visitors. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss relationship etiquette. What are mistakes couples make? How should couples deal with conflict? How do couples compromise on socializing? And much more. In the Zone:JT of the City Girls
What's Poppin': Did Victor Wembanyama’s security slap Britney Spears? Does Michael Jordan approve of his son dating Larsa Pippen? Keke Palmer’s boyfriend disapproves of her dressing sexy and singing and dancing with Usher. Is Threads replacing Twitter? India Arie has some comments about Janelle Monae and Meg Thee Stallion.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss the Supreme Court’s recent rulings. The Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions. Supreme Court rules that web designer can deny services to same sex couples. The Supreme Court strikes down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.
In the Zone: Yusef Salaam
Main Topic: On today’s episode, the Mind Pop Zone crew celebrate graduates at every level.
In the Zone: Jeziyah Parker
Main Topic: On today’s episode, the Mind Pop Zone crew interview 3 women who are breaking down barriers in their own individual ways.
In the Zone: Dennis “Maliq” Barnes
What's Poppin': Ed Sheeran wins his copyright case in which he was accused of stealing Marvin Gaye’s, Let’s Get It On. Are Nelly and Ashanti getting back together after all these years? Hollywood Writers are on strike. What does this mean for our favorite tv shows and movies? Jordan Neely was killed by a 24-year-old Marine on a New York subway train. When he was 14-years-old, his mother was brutally murdered by her boyfriend.
Main Topic: Would you date a bus driver? Eboni K. Williams wouldn’t. The Mind Pop Zone crew share their opinions about Eboni’s comments to Iyanla Vanzant as well as her clapback after taking heat for her comments.
In the Zone: Ronald Nessman
What's Poppin' Jamie Foxx experiences a medical emergency. US authorities decide not to pursue charges in the death of Shanquella Robinson. Tennessee congressmen Justin Jones and Justin Pearson are reinstated. Family’s attorney says that inmate was eaten alive by bed bugs. Sperm shortage for black men and Hispanic men.
Main Topic: The crew share things they would like to see make a comeback as well as things that need to stay gone forever.
In the Zone: Jarvis Green
What's Poppin' Controversy after Dr. Jill Biden invites the national champion, LSU, and the losing team, Iowa, to the White House. A psychology teacher is fired after giving students the assignment to write their own obituaries before a school shooting drill. Tennessee House GOP expels 2 Congressmen in retaliation over gun control protest.
Main Topic: A discussion about the power of positivity and if it truly works.
In the Zone: Drake University Students
What's Poppin' R.I.P to Bobby Caldwell. Ciara is criticized for wearing a see-through dress to an Oscar’s after party. South Korea considering a proposal of a 69 hour work week. Denzel Washington set to star in Gladiator sequel.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew play a game of This or That.
In the Zone: Andrea Joe
What's Poppin'? A diversity activist who claimed to be Latino, Arab and South Asian is outed by her mother as being white. Marjorie Taylor Greene believes African Americans should be proud when they see confederate statues. A man claims that the 2.04 billion dollar Power Ball ticket was stolen from him. Judge Mathis was cancelled then days later he announces his return to TV. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone ask the question, “Is monogamy natural or a social construct?” Does monogamy make sense in modern society or is it outdated? Can people truly be happy in long-term monogamous relationships? Should polygamy laws be reversed?
In the Zone: Jeff Reitz
What's Poppin'? Joe Biden says objects shot down over North America appear to not be related to China’s spy balloon. Governor Youngkin of Virginia is against shielding period tracking data from search warrants. A woman apologizes after grabbing Busta Rhymes’ butt. Is tipping getting out of control? Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew talk technology and romance. Is technology helping or hurting relationships? Do dating apps make it easier or harder to find connections with potential partners? Does technology increase or decrease trust in relationships? And much more.
In the Zone: Sultan Ahmed
What's Poppin' Britney Spears’ inner circle is reportedly concerned about her well-being. Philadelphia high school students are being investigated after making racist social media videos. North Carolina Senate passes a bill that requires teachers to out LGBTQ students to their parents. Netflix has started charging users for sharing their passwords with others outside of their home.
Main Topic: There are some strange laws still on the books in our country and in the world. The Mind Pop Zone crew talks about a few of them.
In the Zone: Malone Matthews
What's Poppin': Today is full episode of What’s Poppin. The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss the brutal murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers. T.I.’s lawsuit against the toymaker of the LOL Surprise OMG Dolls ends in a mistrial following testimony alleging cultural appropriation. The Earth’s inner core has stopped. Disney’s Splash Mountain is closing, and people are selling the water to super fans of the ride. The crew breaks down the Ed Reed and Bethune Cookman situation. The Glass Cliff is a real thing for underrepresented groups. Employees not happy with their employers engage in rage applying. Is remote work here to stay? The Oscar nominations are in.
In the Zone: Jude Nyame Yie Kofie
What's Poppin' Is Kanye West really married? Rest in peace to Lisa Presley. Prince Harry opens up in his new book. What’s the future for movie theaters?
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss Artificial Intelligence. Is it helpful, or is it harmful?
In the Zone: Eden Scott McLauchlin
What's Poppin' Newly elected representative George Santos accused of lying about his past. T.J. Holmes files for divorce from wife amid continued romance with Amy Robach. Kim Kardashian has a special dress code for her staff. 3 men in South Africa charged for racist attack at a swimming pool.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew offers advice for 2023.
In the Zone: Sha’Kyra Aughtry
What's Poppin' R.I.P to Stephen “Twitch” Boss. Diddy welcomes a new baby girl. Winston-Salem State University faces criticism over a student’s arrest in a classroom.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew is giving out Christmas gifts to a few well-known celebrities. Find out who’s getting what and why.
In the Zone: Kyrie Irving
What's Poppin' Brittney Griner is freed and back home in the USA. A new R. Kelly album, I Admit It, drops. In the new Netflix documentary, Meghan Markle shares that she was never treated like a black woman before becoming part of the royal family. Is Deion Sanders a sellout or to be celebrated after accepting the head coaching position at the University of Colorado.
Main Topic: What is your relationship with money? Does money really rule the world? Is financial education important? The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss this and much more.
In the Zone: Jaylen Smith
What's Poppin': A photo surfaces of Jerry Jones in 1957 with a mob of white students blocking 6 black students from entering the school in Little Rock, Arkansas. A man survives 20 hours in the ocean after falling overboard a cruise ship. Will Smith discusses his new movie and the infamous slap during the Oscars. Married Good Morning America anchors, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, are having an affair. Kanye West loves Hitler and Nazis.
Main Topic: Toning down your blackness. Is Code-Switching really a thing?
What's Poppin' R.I.P to Devin Chandler, D’Sean Perry & Lavele Davis Jr. R.I.P to Shanquella Robinson. Donald Trump announces he’s running for president again. Taylor Swift breaks Ticketmaster. Teen tells how she really feels about her dead father during the eulogy.
Main Topic: Celebrating black movies.
In the Zone: Chris Paul
What's Poppin' Today is a full episode of what’s poppin’. The Mind Pop Zone discuss the midterm election results. Lindsay Graham cries and begs for support for Herschel Walker. White Alabama Councilman arrested for sucker punching black mayor. Season 2 premiere of Abbott Elementary becomes highest-rated comedy telecast in three years. Chris Rock’s comedy special will be Netflix’s first ever livestream. Gisele Bundchen buys a Miami mansion next to Tom Brady. Elon Musk tells Twitter employees to get back to the office or quit.
In the Zone: Maxwell Alejandro Frost
What's Poppin' Giselle officially files for divorce from Tom Brady. RIP to Leslie Jordan. Quiet quitting and quiet firing are a thing. Kanye is being Kanye. Katy Perry’s eye malfunctions. A teaser for the new Christmas Story is released.
Main Topic: Shewana schools the fellas on menstruation.
In the Zone: Salt-N-Pepa
What's Poppin' Entire Youth League Football team is suspended from playoffs after it is revealed that a gifted 13-year is enrolled in high school. Netflix is going to start cracking down on password sharing next year. The family of George Floyd is suing Kanye West for spreading lies about Floyd’s death. A man is suing Texas Pete company after he learns that the hot sauce is made in Winston-Salem, NC and not in Texas.
Main Topic: Trav tells the world why he hates Halloween. Do you agree?
In the Zone: Iman Abuzeid
What's Poppin' Celebration and controversy over the first all-black dance team at USC. Are Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen headed for a divorce? President Biden to pardon all federal offenses of marijuana possession.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew have a conversation about the N-word and the B-word debate. Should black people still be using the N-Word? Should women use the B-word? Is it ever ok for non-black people to use the N-word? Can men use the B-word if it’s meant to be positive? Has Hip-Hop muddied the debate about using the N-word and B-word?
In the Zone: Aaron Judge and Solange
What's Poppin' Was Britney Spears fat shaming Christina Aguilera and her dancer? Ray J goes on a rant about how Kris Jenner was behind the release of him and Kim Kardashian’s sex tape. Nick Cannon welcomes baby number 9. A black woman wins a jackpot at a casino, but the bank will not let her deposit the check. People celebrate representation as the Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey drops its first teaser.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss capitalism, the good, the bad and the ugly. The crew also share their thoughts about Jay Z’s recent controversial comments about being called a capitalist.
In the Zone: Sheryl Lee Ralph
What's Poppin' Stacey Dash cries on Tik-Tok after learning that DMX died over a year ago. Disney World makes a huge change involving alcohol at the Magic Kingdom. Kendrick Lamar and Taylour Paige release short film for the song, “We Cry Together.” Tiffany Haddish and Arie Spears being sued for child abuse. Pregnant woman in Texas gets 2nd ticket for driving in the HOV lane.
Main Topic: Let’s go to the movies with the Mind Pop Zone. The crew discuss the trailer for the new Winnie the Pooh horror movie. Milli Vanilli is the subject for an upcoming biopic. Shewana dislikes this one time about the new She-Hulk series. Warner Brothers decides not to release the Batgirl movie even though it is already completed. Peacock Streaming merges with Showtime.
In the Zone: Steph Curry
What's Poppin' The Mind Pop Zone is back!!!! Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, and the Republicans’ hypocritical response about debt forgiveness. The paddle is back in Missouri. A Missouri school district adopts a corporal punishment policy. Some people are upset as Mariah Carey is trying to trademark “Queen of Christmas.”
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew engage in a conversation about what is a “real man” and/or a “real woman. Are your definitions of a real man and/or a real woman attached to traditional gender roles? Should we make judgements about who is considered a real man and a real woman.
In the Zone: Antwan Hughes Jr.
What's Poppin'? Controversy at Sesame Place as a viral video shows 2 black girls being snubbed by one of the Rosita character. Beyoncé releases her tracklist and composer credits for her upcoming album, Renaissance. H.E.R. is set to star as Belle in ABC’s Beauty and the Beast.
Main Topic:The Mind Pop Zone crew invite listeners to the show as they have a conversation about to spank or not to spank when discipling children.
In the Zone:Metro Boomin’ & Bo Jackson
What's Poppin'? Controversy at Sesame Place as a viral video shows 2 black girls being snubbed by one of the Rosita character. Beyoncé releases her tracklist and composer credits for her upcoming album, Renaissance. H.E.R. is set to star as Belle in ABC’s Beauty and the Beast.
Main Topic:The Mind Pop Zone crew invite listeners to the show as they have a conversation about to spank or not to spank when discipling children.
In the Zone:Metro Boomin’ & Bo Jackson
What's Poppin'? Production company sues Kanye West for 7 million dollars. Khloe Kardashian expecting baby number 2 with ex Tristan Thompson via surrogate. Takeaways from the latest January 6 hearing. Elon Musk’s 76-year old dad is having another child with his 35-year old stepdaughter. 10-year old rape victim from Ohio has to travel to Indiana in order to have an abortion. Ads are officially coming to Netflix.
In the Zone:Alena Wicker
What's Poppin'? The Texas Board of Education strikes down call to refer to slavery as “involuntary relocation” in elementary schools. Nicki Minaj has a new snack, Barbie-Que chips. Did Nicki Minaj call Kanye West a clown during her Essence performance? 5 new movie/tv projects that are set to be filmed in North Carolina
Main Topic:A conversation from the Mind Pop Zone crew about the things that have shaped our lives.
In the Zone:Sandra Douglass Morgan
What's Poppin'? The Mind Pop Zone crew share their thoughts about a viral Tik Tok in which a woman becomes enraged that the child’s father only brought McDonald’s for his biological son. Texas educators propose a curriculum for 2nd graders that refers to slavery as involuntary relocation. Takeaways from testimony from Trump White House Aide Cassidy Hutchinson during the latest January 6 hearing.
Main Topic:The Mind Pop Zone Crew react to recent Supreme Court rulings on abortion, 2nd amendment rights, school prayer, the separation of church and state, and Native American law.
In the Zone:James A. Samuel Jr.
What's Poppin'? The Supreme Court has officially overturned Roe v Wade. Beyonce releases a new song, Break My Soul. Justin Timberlake apologizes for attempting to “Beat His Feet” during a festival performance in Washington DC. The Senate passes a bipartisan gun control bill. Is Netflix in trouble as the company lays off 300 employees?
Main Topic: The commercialization of holidays. Are holidays such as Juneteenth being too commercialized. Is the commercialization of holidays a bad thing?
In the Zone: Malika Andrews
What's Poppin'? Televised hearings on the January 6th Capitol insurrection. Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey break up. Britney Spears’ ex crashes her wedding. Geico ordered to pay 5.2 million dollars to a woman who contracted a STI in a car. Is Chris Brown more talented than Michael Jackson?
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew share their turn-ons & turn-offs.
In the Zone: Jada Wilson
What's Poppin'? NeNe Leakes being sued by her boyfriend’s wife. Judge rules that Amber Heard has to pay Johnny Depp 10.35 million in defamation case. Cash App Etiquette.
Main Topic: Life hacks that work and those that don’t.
In the Zone: Graduates of St. Augustine High School
What's Poppin'? R.I.P Ray Liotta. The Color Purple is being remade with a star-studded cast. Ellen Degeneres says goodbye to her daytime talk show. Justin Timberlake sells his music catalog for 100 million dollars. Kendall Jenner does not know how to cut a cucumber.
Main Topic: A conversation about mass shootings. Why are they happening? How should we deal with the problem? How should we talk to children about the shootings?
In the Zone: Pete Kadens
What's Poppin'? White supremacist, domestic terrorist murders 10 people in Buffalo. House republicans balk at bill to address domestic terrorism. Nine republicans vote against bill to help poor families during baby formula shortage. Congratulations to Rhianna and ASAP Rocky.
Main Topic: What’s the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation?
In the Zone: Macy’s & Kasper Group
What's Poppin'? Is Roe vs Wade about to be overturned? What to know about the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp Defamation Suit. Drake responds to troll by following and DM’ing his wife.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew is giving relationship advice to those in need.
In the Zone: Ashlyn Sanders
What's Poppin'? ESPN anchor, Sage Steele, alleges violation of free speech rights, sues ESPN and Disney. Harvard University details its ties to slavery and promises reparations. Viral video claims to show a real mermaid. Main Topic: Reminisce with the Mind Pop Zone crew as they talk about things we don’t do anymore.
In the Zone: Queen Latifah
What's Poppin'? Mike Tyson punches a man who was harassing him on the plane. Netflix loses subscribers and 50 billion dollars. Florida Governor, DeSantis, rejects math books because of “CRT”. Kindergarten student brings margarita to school and shares it with his classmates.
Main Topic: A conversation protecting black women: what does it mean, how do we do it, should we do it no matter what.
In the Zone: Ja’Niece Jenkins
What's Poppin'? The Mind Pop Zone crew finally share their thoughts about the slap heard around the world (Will Smith/Chris Rock Situation). Kirk Franklin’s estranged son arrested while driving the car of a missing woman. A federal jury awards man wrongly convicted a judgement of $6 million dollars, but the city of Durham will not pay him. Hampton University wipes out outstanding fees for students.
Main Topic: It’s a conversation all about superheroes.
In the Zone: Marcus Bullock
What's Poppin'? Hampton University receives backlash for offering free tuition to Ukraine students. Get your glasses ready. It’s The Mind Pop Zone’s 100th episode.
Main Topic: This is not a conversation about the Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. The Mind Pop Zone are sharing their Mt. Rushmores (the 4 greatests) in various categories including; Comedians, Talk Show Hosts, Rappers, Fast Food Restaurants, Candy Bars, Movie Twists and more.
In the Zone: Howard University
What's Poppin'? Howard University faculty threaten to strike over wages and working conditions. School apologizes after middle school students participate in a mock slave auction. Everything you need to know about the upcoming Oscars.
Main Topic: A conversation about red flags. The Mind Pop Zone crew share their red flags when visiting a restaurant, going to a club, on a first date, staying at a hotel, and much more.
What's Poppin'? The door/wheel debate. Director Ryan Coogler mistaken for a bank robber. A Florida teacher is beat up by a 5-year student. Daniel Kaluuya fires his team and is allegedly taking advice from a Crystal Guru. Nick Cannon’s talk show canceled. White Men Can’t Jump remake. I Am Legend sequel starring Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew are talking nasty songs today.
In the Zone: Hampton University
What's Poppin'? Putin and Russia invade Ukraine. Biden nominates Kentaji Brown Jackson as the first black woman to sit on the Supreme Court. The other 3 police officers found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
Main Topic: A conversation about burn out.
In the Zone: Triad Restaurants
Main Topic: It’s a full episode of What’s Poppin’ on today’s show. Update on the Lodge Hualapai story. Viral video of police pinning down and handcuffing a black teen while the white teen involved in the fight if left alone. Preschool teacher teaches a Black History lesson by letting toddlers make blackface masks. Stranger Things renewed for 5th and final season. Oscar Hosts are announced.
In the Zone: Ms. Hodges 1st Grade Class
What's Poppin'? DaBaby involved in a fight with Danileigh’s brother at a bowling alley. Las Vegas bartender forced to repay money after he was robbed at gunpoint. Dolly Parton is paying 100% of tuition for Dollywood employees who attend college. Mark Cuban launches a discount pharmacy.
Main Topic: Black History with the Mind Pop Zone.
In the Zone: Black People Making History
What's Poppin'? Rihanna is expecting her first baby. Several HBCUs receive bomb threats. HBCUs leaving behind rivalries in pursuit of more revenue. An ancestry test reveals an IVF nightmare for a family.
Main Topic: A conversation about suicide with the Mind Pop Zone crew. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-723-8255
In the Zone: Archie Green
What's Poppin'? Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty raises 125 million dollars in funding as her retail stores open. Conservatives are mad that President Biden has vowed to select a black woman as the next Supreme Court justice. D.A.R.E criticizes HBO’s Euphoria for glamorizing drug use, sex and violence. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew have a conversation about African Americans and infertility. The crew discuss the Eggs Over Easy documentary, and J.R. and Shewana share their fertility journey.
In the Zone: Kimberly Wilson
What's Poppin'? It’s a full episode of what’s poppin’. Elon Musk’s hiring strategy. Fashion icon, Andre Leon Talley dies. A reporter hit by a car while filming. Social media star with rare disorder passes away. Website to order free Covid tests is up. A sequel to A Christmas Story is in the works. NCAA adopts new policy for transgender athletes. Mitch McConnell thinks Black voters are different from Americans.
In the Zone: Willie O’Ree
What's Poppin'? Judge Michelle Odinet finally resigns after video of her saying the N-word. Tristan Thompson admits to being the father and apologizes to Khloe Kardashian. Jason Derulo gets into a fight in Las Vegas. University of Richmond Fraternity is suspended after racist video emerges.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew hand out awards for the best and the worst of 2021.
In the Zone: Dana White
What's Poppin'? The Can We Talk Challenge becomes the wave. A cocktail bar rips Patrick Mohomes’ brother, Jackson, after he complains about the service he received. Louisiana Judge caught using the N-word says her medication is to blame.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew give out gifts for Christmas. Recipients include: R. Kelly, the Moms of Liberty, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Lil Boosie, Lil Nas X, Joel Olsteen and Cam Newton, just to name a few.
In the Zone: Travis Hunter
What's Poppin'? Better.com CEO fires 900 employees via Zoom. Job openings are at an all-time high during the Great Resignation. Charlamagne tha God interviews Travis Scott about the Astroworld tragedy. The Cobra Kai Season 4 Trailer is released.
Main Topic: Moral dilemmas. What would you do?
In the Zone: Issa Rae and Glow Up Games
What's Poppin'? Trav recaps the Three 6 Mafia, Bone Thugz-N-Harmony Verzuz Battle. Tyra Banks called out on Twitter over the treatment of 'America's Next Top Model' contestants. The Mom’s of Liberty Group protest elementary students learning about Dr. Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement. You can rent the Home Alone mansion.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew share some strange and unusual things they have discovered.
In the Zone: Elle Smith, Breanna Myles & Destiny Wagner
What's Poppin'?Young Dolph shot and killed in Memphis. Drama online with DaBaby and DaniLeigh. Tami Roman talks about allowing her husband to have a child with another woman.
Main Topic: It’s the Mind Pop Zone Celebrity Thanksgiving Dinner.
In the Zone: Will Smith
What's Poppin'?Is Nick Cannon copying the Mind Pop Zone? Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers reunite. Will Smith bares all in his new book. The crew review Netflix’s Colin in Black and White. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to star in the Wicked movie.
Main Topic: It’s a conversation about hair. The crew discuss their own hair journeys then engage in a conversation about the idea of black people conforming to Eurocentric standards of beauty when it comes to their hair.
In the Zone: Dawn Staley
What's Poppin'? Kanye West interviewed by the Drink Champs’ Podcast. Capitol rioter sentenced to jail after tweeting that she’s not going to jail because she is blonde and white. BET is getting into the business of making more holiday movies. Man who filmed viral video of rats in D.C. Popeyes is now suspended. Newly hired black diversity specialist fired for being ‘too sensitive about race issues’
Main Topic: Go behind the scenes with the Mind Pop Zone crew.
In the Zone: Missy Elliott & Regina King
What's Poppin'? Facebook Inc., is rebranding itself as Meta. Some are outraged at suggestive shirts worn by guests at Disney. Kentucky high school staff members get lap dances from students at a homecoming celebration. Influencer poses for Instagram photo in front of her dead father’s open casket. Megan Thee Stallion preparing to graduate college this year.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss Reality TV. They share their favorite reality shows and talk about what makes good reality TV. The crew then debate whether Reality TV has a negative impact on society and if it causes more harm than good.
In the Zone: Jesse Hairston Jr.
What's Poppin'?Alec Bladwin’s accidental shooting on movie set. Howard University students protest housing conditions. Donald Trump’s new social media network.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew talk about friendship.
In the Zone: Jasen Bracy
What's Poppin'?Comparing Drake’s new album to Kanye’s new album. No charges filed against Britney Spears. Woman arrested for using fake “Maderna” vaccine card. Woman charged for selling fake vaccine cards. Prosecutor charged in the Ahmaud Arbery Case. Tragic news involves Instagram influencer Mercedes Moore.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew give advice.
In the Zone:Deion Sanders & Michael Strahan
What's Poppin'?Dell Curry and wife Sonya Curry are getting a divorce, and it’s getting messy. Showtime orders a Pilot for the Wood tv series. Only Fans’ ban on porn is over for now. The Milk Crate Challenge has gone viral. Michigan court rules that chalked tires violates rights of woman with 14 parking tickets.
Main Topic: It’s a conversation about Enneagram Personality types. Take the test here to discover your type. The Enneagram Personality Test (truity.com)
In the Zone:Brittany Starks
Fundraiser by Brittany Starks : Help with supplies to braid kids hair (gofundme.com)
What's Poppin'?Britney Spears being investigated for striking for her housekeeper. Only Fans says it will ban sexually-explicit content. Amber Rose’s partner admits to cheating on her with 12 different women. The Taliban take over Afghanistan.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone debate which decade was the best for music, movies/television and lifestyle.
In the Zone: Educators & students
What's Poppin'?Britney Spears’ dad agrees to step down as conservator. Alcoholic Mountain Dew is coming. Florida Governor threatens to withhold salaries of school officials who issue mask mandates. Future’s baby mama blasts him for text message to their son. Celebrities admit to not bathing regularly.
Main Topic: It’s a conversation about apologizing. The crew discuss what makes a good or bad apology, how to tell if an apology is sincere or not, why apologizing is so hard, and the things you should never apologize for. The crew also offer their opinions about apologies for white privilege. The crew then critique various celebrity apologies.
In the Zone:J.R. Smith
What's Poppin'?Rihanna enters the billionaire club. Dr. Dre’s 38-year old daughter is homeless. Coco Austin breastfeeds her 5-year old daughter. Financial advisor fired for “no Blacks” comment. Paris Hilton has a new cooking show. Alphonso Ribeiro feels shunned by black community.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew talk Karens and how to survive an encounter with one.
In the Zone:Hayli Martinez
What's Poppin'?Scarlett Johansson sues Disney. Will Smith’s King Richard trailer is released. Lakeith Stanfield and Tiffany Haddish to star in Haunted Mansion remake. Arthur, the longest running kids animated series, is set to end. MTV turns 40.
Main Topic: The crew discuss and debate Simone Biles withdrawing from the Olympics and the overall pressure of sports.
In the Zone:The NBA and Terrence Clarke
What's Poppin'? Nikole Hannah-Jones chooses Howard University. Controversy at ESPN over Rachel Nichols’ leaked comments about Maria Taylor. A black Wonder Years reboot is coming.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone celebrate black authors:
Kelsey Armstrong - The Path To My Purpose - The Loveliness Network,
Tanya Terry -
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Shermaine Perry-Knights - Social Emotional Learning | Amazingly Shermaine
In the Zone: Zaila Avant-garde
What's Poppin'?Sentencing for a father who killed his son over slice of Father's Day cake. Bill Cosby released on a technicality. Judge denies Britney Spears’ request to remove father from conservatorship. Black creators go on strike on Tik-Tok. White Instagram star identifies as and transitions to Korean. An invisible sculpture sells for $18,000. Sha’carri Richardson is suspended and will not participate in the Olympics. Cardi B is pregnant.
In the Zone:Chris Paul
What's Poppin'? Free Britney Spears from her conservatorship. Actor Michael B Jordan asked to rename J'Ouvert rum after criticism of cultural appropriation. Popeye’s offers ‘I Don’t Know Meal’ for the undecided diners.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss and debate recent Supreme Court decisions. Cheerleader’s right to cuss out school on Snapchat. Cops entering homes without warrants. Nestle slavery lawsuit. An epic Supreme Court showdown over religion and LGBTQ rights
In the Zone:Allyson Felix
What's Poppin'?The crew share their thoughts about the end of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Kanye West has a new girl. Trina Verzuz Eve announced. NC starts cash drawings for COVID vaccine. Trav reviews The Encore on BET.
Main Topic: The Introvert Extrovert Debate. The crew reveal what they are and what they believe their family and friends think they are. They have a conversation about who makes for better leaders. The crew also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of being an introvert and an extrovert. They learn a new term; ambivert, which probably is closer to what they really are.
In the Zone:Mikel Gomez
What's Poppin'? A black Oklahoma man faces 1st-degree murder charge after killing white alleged burglar. A bride dies during wedding and the family offers up sister instead. A teen dog owner saves her dogs from a bear. Tiffany Haddish to play legendary Olympic track & field star Florence Griffith Joyner in upcoming biopic. Fewer people are naming their daughters Karen.
Main Topic: Life After Covid: The crew discuss their feelings about vaccination commercials being targeting towards blacks. The crew share their thoughts about masks coming off and the country opening back up. They also talk about employees having to go back to the office.
In the Zone:The Morant Family, the Utah Jazz Organization & the majority of Utah fans
What's Poppin'?A Florida high school alters girls’ yearbook pictures to hide their cleavage. Amy Cooper sues her former employer for discrimination. Guy Fieri signs a new deal that makes him one of television’s highest paid hosts. This leads to a huge debate between Shewana, J.R. and Trav. New DMX album is released.
Main Topic: Do ghosts exist? The crew discuss and share their own experiences with the paranormal.
In the Zone:Kashe Quest
What's Poppin'?Shewana surprises J.R. No charges for the police who shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr. Microsoft retiring Internet Explorer in 2022. 1987 Movies. BET announces new reality show with old R&B stars. Ellen, Judge Judy and Blackish TV shows coming to an end. R.I.P. Paul Mooney
Main Topic: With the recent news about UFO sightings, the crew discuss aliens and whether or not they believe they exist.
In the Zone:11-year old Alyssa Bonal
What's Poppin'?Shewana tells the Mind Poppers about her ordeal. The DarkSide Hackers hack the Colonial Pipeline causing a gas shortage. There’s also a shortage in Chick-fil-A sauces. Jeff Bezos purchases mysterious super-yacht. J- Cole releases a dope album. Nicki Minaj reissues her mixtape. Shewana gives her reality TV update.
Main Topic: A conversation about racism.
In the Zone:College Graduates
What's Poppin'? DJ Khaled releases a new album. Elizabeth City judge rejects bid for the public release of police bodycam videos in the Andrew Brown Jr. killing. Senator Tim Scott and Madam Vice President Kamala Harris agree that America is not a racist country. Shewana schools the fellas on the drama involving a couple on the hit reality show, Sister Wives. The crew share their thoughts about polygamy.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew invites Antonio “Tiny” Stevenson, motivational speaker and President of My Brother’s Second Chance, for a conversation about saving our youth.
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In the Zone: Lily Adeleye
What's Poppin'? Shewana is running late so Trav and J.R. review the Oscars from the fashion to the actual show.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone becomes a debate club. The crew debate various issues including:
- Should parents use spanking to discipline their kids?
- Are single sex schools more effective than co-ed schools?
- Do school uniforms make school a more effective place to learn?
- Should public prayer be allowed in schools.
- Should the death penalty be abolished?
- Should prostitution be legalized?
- Should snitches get stitches?
- Can friends with benefits be remain just friends?
In the Zone: Abdullah Abdulhafedh
It’s a full show of “What’s Poppin” on this week’s episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast. Topics include:
- Is Trav a Trader Joe’s guy?
- Another mass shooting
- Police officer kills Daunte Wright
- A teacher killed in a shootout with a Mexican Drug Cartel
- A brawl at a girl’s AAU basketball game
- Husband saves wife from bobcat attack
- Woman conceives baby while already pregnant
- Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announce breakup
- Michael Jordan inducting Kobe Bryant into NBA hall of fame
- WNBA draft
- Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair make history
- Most stressed states
In the Zone: Mickey Guyton
What's Poppin'? R.I.P. DMX. Lebron James is remaking House Party. Tyler Perry is creating a Madea prequel called Mabel. Police pepper spray a black Army officer. The Jamie Foxx/Will Smith debate.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew have a conversation about following your dreams. They talk about why it’s important to follow your dreams. Should you play it safe or take risks when following your dreams? When should you stop pursuing your dreams? Is it selfish to pursue your dreams? What are things that discourage people from following their dreams?
In the Zone: The Fletcher Street Riders
What's Poppin'? Prayers for DMX and his family. The Earth Wind and Fire/Isley Brothers Verzuz battle. Regé-Jean Page not returning for season 2 of Bridgerton. Lil Nas X embraces Satan.
Main Topic: Gender inequality in our homes.
In the Zone: Roy Williams
What's Poppin'?Georgia Governor, Brian Kemp, signs voter restrictions bill that will be sure to disenfranchise many black voters. Relationship guru, Derrick Jaxn, caught cheating on his wife. Bagel Karen calls a black bagel store worker the n-word.
Main Topic: Amidst the backlash for the disparity in amenities at the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments, the crew discuss inequality in the sports world. They also have a conversation about transgender athletes competing in women’s sports.
In the Zone:Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel
What's Poppin'?J.R. breaks down the Twitter battle between Cardi B and Candace Owens. Our home city of Winston-Salem considering reparations for its Black residents. An announcer calls a high school girls’ basketball team the n-word when they kneel for the national anthem.
Main Topic: Forget about the Oscars. We’re giving awards in the movie categories that people care about: The Scariest Movie of all time, The Most Overrated Movie, Movie with the Best Twist, Saddest Movie, Funniest Movie, just to name a few.
What's Poppin'?Shewana and J.R. get their first Covid vaccine shots. Shewana reacts to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s tell-all interview with Oprah. Netflix is cracking down on password sharing. Stacey Dash apologizes for past political statements.
Main Topic: The crew engage in a conversation about colorism in the black community.
In the Zone:Evanston, Illinois
What's Poppin'?Mike Tyson wants us to boycott Hulu. K-Michelle has a booty mishap. Shewana shares her opinion about Chris and Paige’s drama on Married at First Sight. Kim Kardashian divorces Kanye.
Main Topic: The crew go behind the music and share their feelings about white artists who crossover and perform traditional black music. They ask and answer the question, “Does Hip-Hop promote toxic masculinity?” Should black artists have more responsibility to the community and use their art form to address social issues. The crew also talk about controversial lyrics in songs and much much more.
In the Zone:Nicole Hannah-Jones
What's Poppin'?It’s J.R.’s birthday. Shewana hips the fellas to the crazy new trend of wearing mesh masks. Thoughts and prayers go out to those dealing with the aftermath of the winter storm in Texas. Ted Cruz can kick rocks. Donald Glover signs a multimillionaire deal with Amazon studios.
Main Topic: The crew talk about their experiences growing up in the church. They have a conversation about church hurt. They debate whether people should dress up when going to church. The crew share what they love and dislike about the church.
In the Zone:All those helping out in Texas
What's Poppin'? Trump’s impeachment hearing is over and the verdict is... The crew share their thoughts. The crew discuss the situation involving Tessica Brown aka the Gorilla Glue Girl. Shewana, J.R. and Trav then open up and tell stories about some stupid things they have done in the past. In other news, The Best Man series is coming to Peacock.
Main Topic: The crew offer their opinions about cancel culture and its role in today’s society. J.R. then hosts a game show, To Cancel or Not to Cancel. Play along with Travis and Shewana as they decide who should and shouldn’t be cancelled.
In the Zone: Marley Yvonne
What's Poppin'? The crew share their opinions about Cardi B's new song, Up. The Frasier reboot is happening. Does anyone care? The crew talk about Wendy Williams Lifetime documentary and biopic.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone dedicates today's conversation to mental health. Special guest, Andrea Clary comes on to the show and discusses a holistic approach to wellness and mental health.
In the Zone: Henry Darby
What's Poppin'? R.I.P Cicely Tyson. The crew give their Super Bowl predictions along with a forecast about the commercials this year. Shewana shares the juicy details about a salacious story involving former police Chief, Jason Collier, who was caught cheating on his wife after both of his mistresses called him out on the police department's Facebook page. In J.R.’s “piss you off” news, is Subway’s Tuna really tuna?
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone becomes a microcosm of the issues women face in our society. Shewana calls out J.R. and Trav for their mansplaining, their bias, their disrespect and their overall micro-aggressions in the context of producing and hosting the podcast. The conversation gets real.
In the Zone: Darnell Rogers
What's Poppin: R.I.P Hank Aaron. Trav gives a rundown of the Ashanti/Keyshia Cole Verzuz battle. The crew debate Shaq's criticism of Donovan Mitchell during an awkward post-game interview. Shewana schools the fellas on Tik-Tok's latest viral trend: sea shanties. They discuss the White House's massive cleanup bill.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew recap the inauguration. They discuss who were the best and worst dressed. They also share their thoughts about poet laureate Amanda Gorman, Joe Biden's speech and Bible, and other highlights. And of course, the episode would not be complete without talking about Bernie Sanders.
In the Zone: Kyrie Irving
What's Poppin'? Shewana shares her expert opinion about the James Harden trade to the Brooklyn Nets. The crew talk about Insecure and The Have & Have Nots coming to an end. They also discuss the report that Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner did not allow their Secret Services members to use their bathrooms.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew have a conversation about the positives & negatives of social media. Should free speech be allowed on social media sites? Is our country better or worse off with social media? Should employers be able to check your social media sites? How is social media affecting our young people. All this and more.
In the Zone: Eugene Goodman
On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, the crew share their thoughts about the Capitol Riots. They also discuss the Michael B. Jordan/Lori Harvey romance and the Kanye/Kim Kardashian rumored divorce.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone talk about the outlook for 2021. Shewana schools the fellas on Bridgerton. The crew also share some of their most anticipated movies, tv shows and music for 2021. They then share their feelings about New Year's resolutions and the power of manifesting. The crew also engage in a discussion about Covid 19 and the vaccine.
On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, the crew recap 2020. Awards go out to....
- The biggest villain of 2020
- Best feel good moment
- Favorite Viral Moment
- Best music of 2020
- Best movie
- Best tv show/series
- Social Justice Warrior
- 2020 MVP
- A food item that describes 2020
- Who would you want to narrate a film about 2020
- Other than Covid, what will 2020 be remembered for
- Lessons learned from 2020
- Most popular sayings of 2020
- One word to describe how you feel about 2021
- Prediction for 2021
It’s all about Christmas on this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast. What’s your favorite Christmas tradition? White Lights or Multi-color Lights? Fake tree or Real tree? What’s your favorite Christmas movie and Christmas song? Are you for or against Secret Santa? What’s the best and worst gift you’ve ever received? The crew talks about this and much more on this festive episode. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the Mind Poppers.
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On this bonus episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, the crew has a conversation about the viral video of Dallas restaurant owner, Kevin Kelley, reprimanding his customers for twerking in his True Kitchen + Kocktails restaurant.
The crew also engage in a conversation about another viral moment in which YouTube Relationship Coach, Kevin Samuels, makes the argument that modern women are not actually victims when it comes to relationships.
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It's Shewana's birthday week! On this episode, J.R., Shewana and Trav open the show with a little sports talk (i.e., the NBA Draft). The crew also recap the Jeezy verzuz Gucci Mane battle, and Shewana shares information about cities paying people to move to their city.
Main Topic: The crew invites black business owners and entrepreneurs to the show to talk about their businesses.
On today's episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R., Shewana and Trav open the show by discussing the release of the PlayStation 5. The crew also discusses Chris Brown joining Only Fans, the ongoing dispute between Britney Spears and her father, and The Weeknd performing the halftime show at the Super Bowl
Main Topic: The crew talk about some of the things they look forward to getting back to now that the election is over.
On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R., Shewana and Trav share their thoughts about the election and what needs to happen moving forward. The crew also invites several callers to share their thoughts and opinions.
On today's episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R., Shewana & Trav open the show discussing the Saved By The Bell Reboot, the Selena Netflix Series, Lil Wayne endorsing Donald Trump, and monkey labor.
Main Topic: The crew chats about whirlwind romances and debate whether or not they actually work. The crew then invites to the show a couple who turned their whirlwind romance into a wonderful marriage.
Remembering and celebrating the life of the great Bernie Mac with special guest, his daughter, Je'Niece McCullough.
On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R., Shewana and Trav recap the vice-presidential debate. The crew also discuss Trump and his Covid Rallies, jail employees torturing inmates with the Baby Shark song, Yelp flagging racist businesses and promoting black-owned businesses, and Spotify employees threatening to protest Joe Rogan.
The crew also talks about the Blackish voting episode, a new Obama-produced cartoon coming to Netflix, Schitt’s Creek. The Mind Pop Zone also celebrates Travis Scott for paying the tuition of 5 students attending an HBCU, 3 black authors winning the MacArthur Foundation Genius Awards, and Killer Mike for opening a black-owned online bank.
On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, the crew opens the show discussing Donald Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis.
The crew then invites guests to share their experiences of love, dating and marriage during Covid-19.
On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R., Shewana and Trav open the show discussing the Breonna Taylor grand jury decision. They then turn the conversation to discuss the CEO of Palmetto Pimento Cheese calling BLM a terrorist organization. The crew also talks about Tory Lanez being lame.
Main topic: It's all about positivity. The crew shares some of their positives of 2020 including:
- Bad Boys for Life
- Tiger King
- Beyonce’s Black is King
- Hamilton
- Music of 2020
- Spending time with family
- Working from home
- Sports
- And more...
On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R., Shewana and Trav open the show debating a Missy Elliott and Janet Jackson Verzuz battle. The crew also discusses the Cardi B and Offset divorce.
Main Topic:The crew picks their favorite celebrity for various situations.
- Celebrity you would like to be friends with
- Celebrity you would want on your side during the zombie apocalypse
- Celebrity you would want to party with
- Celebrity guy/girls trip..(what 3 celebs would you bring)
- Celebrity one night stand
- Celebrity karaoke partner
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And more.....
On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R., Shewana and Travis remember 9/11. The crew also discusses Will Smith and Janet Hubert coming together for the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion. Shewana shares her frustration with Disney Plus and Mulan. The crew also talk about the start of the NFL. Main Topic: Are you ready to go back to college with The Mind Pop Zone? The crew share their thoughts about having to go to college during Covid-19. The conversation then turns to whether or not the crew would go back and change anything about their college experience if they could and whether it is truly worth it nowadays to go to college. The crew then has the HBCU vs PWI debate.
On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, the crew takes a trip down memory lane and reminisces about some of the great things from the past. Listen and find out whatever happened to...
- Macaulay Culkin
- The Great R&B & Rap Groups
- Jon B.
- Saturday Morning Cartoons
- Sega
- Going to the Mall
- And more...
On today's episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R., Shewana and Travis talk about yet another police shooting of an unarmed black man. The crew share their thoughts about Jacob Blake, police brutality, the protests in Kenosha and murder suspect, Kyle Rittenhouse. The crew speaks about how blackness is seen as a threat. They also discuss police training, athletes becoming activists, and they debate how to facilitate change in America. The conversation then turns to examine the history of civil unrest in America. The crew also discusses how they handle racism. We want to hear from you: Email us: info@mindpopzone.com Phone: 336.422.7793
This is a replay of episode 11 which originally aired on February 19, 2020. On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R., Shewana and Travis open the show discussing a story about a Kansas City man who is offering $25,000 to the person who can find him a girlfriend. Tired of online dating, the 47-year entrepreneur launched his own dating website in hope of finding love. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew keeps it 100 about a variety of topics even when their opinions are unpopular. Topics include: * Trader Joe's is overrated * The Kardashians are overrated * There are only 3 holidays you should care about * Get rid of the news * Donald Trump is entertaining (in a moronic way) * Society needs to treat women better * And much more...…..
On this bonus episode of The Mind Pop Zone, the crew introduces Abby the Intern to the Mind Poppers.
On today's episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R., Shewana and Travis open the show discussing Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's video for their new WAP song. Shewana shares some strong opinions regarding the song and video. The crew then discusses the new romance of Common and Tiffany Haddish. The crew also share their opinions about Jamie Foxx's new Netflix film, Project Power, and Travis recaps the 2 Chainz Rick Ross verzuz battle.
Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew talks to guests about their feelings and concerns with schools reopening during Covid-19.
On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R., Shewana and Travis pay tribute to Congressman John Lewis. The crew also share their thoughts about the drama going on with the Ellen Show. The conversation then turns to Donald Trump's promotion of the demon sperm doctor, Stella Immanuel. Main Topic: Are you able to decipher between fake news and real news? Play along as J.R. provides the headlines, and Shewana and Travis try to figure out whether it's fake news or real news. Phone: 336.422.7793
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On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R., Shewana and Travis discuss a few hot topics for the week: * Getting rid of the penny * Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. * Washington Football Team * Start of baseball and basketball * Baseball players kneel * Trump cancels Jacksonville GOP convention * Grim Reaper patrolling beaches * Man discovers a house in his attic * Strip clubs opening up during Covid-19 * 13 Reasons Why on Netflix * Kanye West and Kim Kardashian * Virtual Comic Con
On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone, the crew opens the show discussing the incident involving Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez. The crew also talks about the apparent suicide attempt of Tamar Braxton and the drama involving Nick Cannon. Main Topic: It's all about wine with the ladies of Wine Spencer. Sisters, Shaunna Cooper and Shayla Smith, join the show and share how they turned their passion into a wine tasting and wine consulting business. The two sommeliers then have some fun educating J.R., Shewana and Travis about wine before taking them on a virtual wine tasting. email: info@mindpopzone.com Instagram @mindpopzone
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On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone, the crew opens the show discussing the tragedy involving Naya Rivera. J.R. also admits to Shewana and Trav that he is officially a fan of the Hamilton Musical. The crew also discusses the boycott of Goya foods, Disney's partnership with Colin Kaepernick and Cam Newton signing with the New England Patriots. Main Topic: The Mind Poppers sent in questions for the "ask men anything" segment. Shewana moderates as Trav and J.R. keep it real and answer all of their questions.
The Mind Pop Zone discusses Hamilton on Disney Plus, college prospects choosing HBCUs, and the drama involving Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina.
The Mind Pop Zone also believes in supporting black owned businesses. On this episode, the crew highlights a few of those businesses:
Nicole Williams - Nic Knacks Gifts & More
Andrea Clary - Saging Grace
Estella Jones - Stella Public Relations
Stephen Charles - Charles Media Consulting
Shahara Wright - - The Wright Firm
The Mind Pop Zone believes there is a perfect song for every situation and every mood. On today's episode, the crew reveals their best songs for each situation:
- Best song to get your day started
- Best song to sing along with
- Best breakup song
- Best love song
- Song that you hate that everyone else loves
- Theme song.... and more
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On today's episode of The Mind Pop Zone, the crew invites some of its listeners to take part in on the conversation about parenting.
Some of the topics covered include:
- How should you discipline your child?
- When should you talk to your child about sex?
- When should you talk to your child about societal issues such as racial injustice?
- What have been the biggest surprises of being a parent?
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On today's episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast the crew discusses:
- White people being called out for racist comments
- Companies releasing statements in support of Black Lives Matter
- Supporting black businesses
- Killer Mike for president
- The new PS5
- Kelly Clarkson getting divorced
- Covid eviction law
On today's episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, the crew shares some recent letters they have received from their white friends regarding the current climate in America.
The crew also discusses what life after Covid will look like.
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On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R., Shewana and Trav share their opinions of Michael Jordan's Last Dance Documentary.
The crew also talks about:
The Rosie Ruiz Boston Marathon Scandal
The Michael Phelps Golden Touch Conspiracy
The 2013 Super Bowl Power Outage Conspiracy
The Cal Ripken Jr, & Kevin Costner Conspiracy
The Richard Petty 200th Victory Conspiracy
The Tonya Hardin, Nancy Kerrigan Scandal
On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone Podcast, J.R. talks about how his nieces and nephew recently made him feel old.
The crew then asks the question; is Donald Trump a stable genius? J.R., Shewana, and Trav examine some of Trump's quotes and comments in order to try to figure it out.
On this episode of the Mind Pop Zone, the crew has a conversation with business amd professional development consultant, Tiffany Williams of Organized Energy. Tiffany shares the steps to becoming a successful entrepreneur, how to help your business survive during Covid-19, and how you can support other small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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On this episode, the Mind Pop Zone crew shares their opinions about some age old questions. Like:
Should you kiss on the first date?
Was it Adam or Eve's fault that they were expelled from the garden of Eden?
Do you think people should stick to the traditional roles of men and women?
Is Old Town Road a country song?
Would you rather be very attractive, a genius, or powerful?
Should college athletes be paid?
On today's episode of the Mind Pop Zone, the crew discusses some trending topics that are going on around the world. Topics covered include:
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disciplining a bad child
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staying fit during the quarantine
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Target sickout
-Ruth Chris and small business loans
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celebrity images during quarantine
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Michael Jordan's Last Dance
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Carole Baskin
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States opening back up
On this episode of the Mind Pop Zone, the crew offers their opinions about those who are protesting the shelter-in-place orders around the country.
The Mind Pop Zone crew then shares some interesting random facts that you can use to win a bar bet.
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Is it true that men are from Mars and women are from Venus? On this episode of the Mind Pop Zone, the crew engages in a battle of the sexes. Who's right? Who's wrong? Is there any meeting in the middle?
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On today's episode, the crew has some fun choosing between this or that.
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On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone, the crew share stories about some of their "firsts."
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On today's episode of The Mind Pop Zone, the crew provides a checklist of things you can do while you're quarantined and social distancing.
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On today's episode of The Mind Pop Zone, the crew is presented with various real life scenarios across the internet and are asked to discuss how they would deal with each situation.
Let the crew know if you agree with their advice and then share your thoughts about the different scenarios.
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On today's episode, the crew talks about the Coronavirus, and they also open up about some of their own fears.
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On today's episode of the Mind Pop Zone, the crew discusses some of the things that are hot in the streets right now.
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Let's face it. It's hard being a grownup. On today's episode of the Mind Pop Zone, the crew discusses some of their experiences growing up and some of the best and worst parts of being an adult.
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On today's episode of the Mind Pop Zone, hosts, J.R., Shewana, and Trav are keeping it 100 whether you like it or not.
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On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone, the crew tackles trending topics from the past week.
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On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone, it's all about love. J.R., Shewana, and Trav answer relationship questions from some of the show's listeners.
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Bonus Episode: Join the Mind Pop Zone crew as they discuss their favorite TV sitcoms of the past and present. Do you agree with their fab 5?
If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self?
On today's episode of The Mind Pop Zone, the crew shares some of words of wisdom for their younger selves.
Let's be real. There's some things in this world that we need to just get rid of. Join hosts, J.R., Shewana, and Trav as they discuss a few of the things we should flush down the toilet and get rid of forever.
Everyone in the world is weird.
On this episode, hosts J.R., Shewana, and Trav embrace their weirdness and open up about some of their quirks and idiosyncrasies. Don't judge them.
On this episode of The Mind Pop Zone, hosts, J.R., Shewana, and Trav welcome in a new year.
The crew takes a look back over the last 10 years and discuss some of the highlights and memorable moments of the decade.
It's all about Christmas on this episode of the Mind Pop Zone.
Hosts, J.R., Shewana, and Trav discuss their favorite Christmas movies and Christmas songs. And of course, they get into a debate about whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie. The crew also share their thoughts about what they love most about the Christmas season and what they hate about it.
Let's be real. There are some things that men just don't understand about women, and there are also some things that women just don't understand about men.
On today's episode, hosts J.R., Shewana, and Trav discuss some of these things.
You have the chance of going to see one concert of anyone dead or alive. Who are you going to see?
On today's episode, J.R., Shewana, and Trav debate the greatest all-time performers, and discuss the best and worst parts of going to a live concert.
Have you ever been in a situation where you were trying to decide if you should leave a tip or not?
On today's episode, J.R., Shewana, and Trav discuss tipping etiquette, and one of the hosts has strong opinions about tipping that may not be very popular.
You're hanging out with your friends at a bar, and a random guy approaches you with the line, "Your name must be Google because you've got everything I've been searching for." How do you respond?
On today's episode, J.R., Shewana, and Trav share some of the best pickup lines that they've heard and/or used. The squad also debates whether or not pickup lines actually work then argue over their greatest pickup line artists from television shows of the past and present.
Coming Soon: This is the podcast where we discuss, debate, and try to make some sense out of all of the crazy things that pop into our heads.