MENSTRUCTION Podcast: Recent Episodes
Black Velvet
BE THE CHANGE THAT YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD! Welcome to the platform built to help the men of today create the structures of success for the men of tomorrow. This is a platform to eclipse the constant conversations amongst enlightened men as they learn from each other and the world around them. This is a place where we have chosen to overshadow and rectify the tenet of 'no more good men' instead of combat it. We won't fight the battle, we will fight a better war. Every discussion is to be used as a Beneficial Brick, a stress tested and certified concept, to be used in the building process for any man at any point in his development. Stay awhile and grab a stone. Rome wasn't built in a day and it wasn't done alone!
In this episode we are joined by Builder Waladi Ali to discuss the impending social and cultural shift driven by fringe commentators, social isolation and rapid changes in technology. We discuss how these shifts are reflected in the music and politics of today and how we can play a part in the next chapter of our world.
In this episode Black Velvet discusses the frustrations that come from an ever increasing gap between the financially well-off and the working class. We address how that influences the morale of young men, the exploitation of loneliness and the overall connection of technology's influence on humanity.
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Starting off the second season with some reflection and correction. Black Velvet addresses some of his changes in view of previously discussed topics including sex work, men vs women, the Manosphereand entitlement and the hypocrisy that those old views reflect.
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You have to end it with a BANG! In this episode we introduce Builder Cedric Beal along with hosts Mansa Aziz And Waladi Ali to discuss the impending, publicly declared 'loneliness epidemic', a generation of "sexlessness" and the privilege of genuine social connections.
TONY MONTANA! One thing to know about this devious duo of blessed brothers is that they gone review some films in search of universal truths. And when they do? Best believe these films gone be pre-21st century!
Join Mansa and Waladi in today's episode discussing the renowned, indubitably important, cautionary tale of power and riches, Scarface! Besides the obvious forewarning, they search to find semblances of integrity in the main character Tony Montana (played by Al Pacino), and the crowds of villains and innocents around him. Because everyone has a code. What's yours? What do you stand for? Please enjoy. (SPOILERS AHEAD).
The last stretch is here! These brothers are thorough, and that's a fasho-right-on!
Tune in as Mansa, and Waladi conclude the 90's heavy hitter film by John Singleton, Boyz 'N' Da Hood. This movie has broken down cultural barriers and portrayed, in pre-modern media, the possibilities of a black man in America (constructive and destructive) solely dependent on the company and brothers he keeps around himself.
Get your notepad out because these lessons and messages about brotherhood are universal. Please enjoy! (SPOILERS AHEAD).
Were we right, or were we right about these brothers needing to release a Part 4? The hosts Mansa and Waladi are back at the review of John Singleton's 90's cultural landmark film, Boyz 'N' The Hood.
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Quite pivotal entry points within the film, indeed! Tune in today as they (hopefully) close out the "Ties More Brotherly" series and the rest of the film's thematic choices in representing brotherhood in the hood. Please enjoy. (SPOILERS AHEAD).
We're back with a CLASSIC! In this episode of Menstruction, Mansa, and Waladi tackle the iconic film directed by John Singleton, Boyz 'N'The Hood. The film that is the father of all, if not most, African American coming-of-age stories in the hood?
These brothers thoroughly go through each scene, argument, speech, and shootout, still searching for the theme of brotherhood in pop culture media!
They might just need to go ahead and do a Part IV TMB episode. Please enjoy. (SPOILERS AHEAD).
Da Boyz are back!
In this episode of Menstruction, Mansa and Waladi introduce builders (and brothers) Bashir and Nadir as they all discuss movie clips from pop culture and analyze how accurately brotherhood is represented.
With the addition of their experiences, this is a conversation you absolutely won't want to miss! So stay tuned as we revisit classic movies, iconic moments in media history, and more!
In this final episode for the year, Mansa and Waladi introduce Builder Alvin Doss III, a recent Morehouse Grad and an expert in the language of financial literacy. We'll discuss the basics of financial literacy, why it matters, and recommended steps to take to increase your versatility in the field.
This episode is not just about money but your assets in the physical sense, as well as the educational sense. We'll see you in the discussion!
In this episode, Mansa and Waladi introduce Builder Chris Jackson to discuss the intersections between Black people and Asian culture. This is an episode connoisseurs of historical influence, Kung-Fu movies, or anime will not want to miss!
In this episode, Mansa and Waladi introduce Builder Donovan Bailey (professionally known as CruelSunLive) to discuss the intersection between video games and mental health.
As a regular Twitch streamer and mental health advocate (also retired President of the C.H.I.L.L. organization at Morehouse College), Donovan will walk us through his relationships with the aforementioned topics and give tips and recommendations to listeners on how to create a solid mental and recreational balance.
You won't want to miss this one!
In this episode, Mansa and Waladi introduce Builder Alexis Crawford to discuss what establishing a routine can do for the mind, body, and soul.
In this episode of Menstruction, Mansa and Waladi discuss the socially accepted definition of brotherhood and the realistic application between their individual lived experiences and perspectives.
In this episode we introduce Builder Vicki Lucciano to represent the female perspective in this discussion to diminish this modern gender debate. We debate the detriment of "pretty girls syndrome", the challenges of modern beauty standards and male validation of unaccountable female behavior.
In this episode we continue our conversation with Builder Mansa Aziz and discuss the wider ramifications of not having healthy relationships with yourself and the opposite sex when embarking on your college career.
In this episode we introduce Builder Mansa Aziz to discuss life as a black baccalaureate, the contradictions of HBCUs and considering the necessity of post-secondary education for young men today.
A Beneficial Brick from Builder Mansa Aziz. For the whole episode check your platform for Episode 13: Bachelor's Degree, But A Master of None
Digital Diary is a series where Black Velvet shares a journal entry in a storytelling fashion to share the more vulnerable, sensitive and inquisitive moments in life with the men of today.
In this episode we introduce Builder Dominique Maxey to discuss the increased confusion and hypocrisy bred from the manosphere and women's empowerment reactionary movements, the increased desire for structure and exemplary leadership and the presence of faith to retain hope for the future.
In this episode we discuss the less addressed major challenge to the modern man: the unaccountability of women and the hypocrisy behind the current feminism movement that has stabilized the image of the infallible women.
In this episode we introduce Builder Alex Abner to discuss the battle between financial stability and personal security in your 20s, the challenges of mental burnout from hustling to establish yourself, and how your passions distinguish your identity from your purpose and your opportunities for success.
In this episode Black Velvet discusses the effects of the social engineering instated by the generations of yesterday at the expense of the lives of the men of today. He addresses how MENSTRUCTION aims to change the culture of modern men by transforming their lives from a case study to an intentional critique of male culture.
In this episode we discuss the effects of the communication breakdown between young men and women and how we can fix our approach moving forward.
Glossary for metaphor:
Agriculture/horticulture: healthy developing relationship
Plant/flower: love inside someone, general affection
Garden/field of flowers: population of people with hopeful love in heart
Dead flower: lost souls, giving up on love
White rose: a whole individual, the most ideal other half
In the segment of Notable Quotables we take everyone's favorite and the most noteworthy records and analyze the truths conveyed in them that have the material for Beneficial Bricks.
In this episode we take on Outkast's Hey Ya! to discuss the lessons learned from turbulent relationships that challenge your understanding of yourself and the people you connect with.
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In this episode we discuss the troubles young men face when we prioritize women over personal growth, the people who influence and pressure unnecessary relationships and the power of delayed gratification.
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In this episode we cover the minimization of Black History Month, the dark side of dividing dark skin, and the part that state and social media play in its existence.
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In this episode we introduce Builder Larry Bettis to discuss the effects an unstable upbringing has on a man's developing confidence, the cycles of pain we create within our circles and the necessity of learning from each other's shortcomings.
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In this episode we discuss how to break through the subliminal materialism of Valentine's Day, how to show love to significant others and loved ones in memorable ways and how it connects to the principles a man stands on.
In this episode we cover the foundations of building male bonds and mutual respect through transparency and expression of positive and negative emotion.
Do you have what it takes to become to be better than the rest and pass the vibe test? Neither do we, that why we're here. We learn from each other to build up our brothers. Stay awhile and grab a stone. Rome wasn't built in a day and it wasn't done alone!
In this episode we introduce Builder Ladarrius King and discuss stress testing, demystifying gym visits, and the importance of self-image.