Fatherhood: The $#!* they didn't tell you.

Fatherhood: as awesome as it can be, the $#!* ain't easy...sometimes it's not even fun. And it's OK to say it.

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Bittersweet

This is how I listen to music. Actually, y'all listen to music. I feel it.

In this episode, I go a bit rogue, and highlight 6 songs that I FEEL on a different level.

  1. James Blake - A Case of You.

2. Donny Hathaway - I love you (more than you'll ever know)

3. Amy Winehouse -  Take the Box

4. Tweet - Beautiful

5. Jazmine Sullivan - I'm in love with another man

6. Beyonce - Sandcastles

  The Idea of Manhood Podcast - It's just different. 

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The Deception is Televised

This week's fist bump is some "advice" for folks in new relationships; engagements, marriages, friendships, colleagues, etc. It pretty much revolves about investing in your authentic connections.

Primarily, this episode circles around in my thoughts about the ramifications of this Jussie Smollett fiasco. Less about Jussie, and more about you and me and what "they" are doing to us.

Thanks for tuning in.

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There's a Limit to My Strength

Fist Bump - Nikki Giovanni Quote

Barber Shop - The Whole30 almost done

Mr. Logan's Corner - JID

I hate the PTA - Quick rant: In short - American schools are racist.

Roti - There's a . Limit to My Strength... When I'm not there...

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Brother to Brother: A Call to Action ft. Brandon Brown

On a very special episode of The Idea of Manhood, I sat with Brandon Brown, of On That Note Podcast to discuss the recent disgusting hate crime against Jussie Smollett. Specifically, we discuss the responsibility of straight black men to be allies for our LGBTQ brothers and sisters and how men. This exchange is an example of how men, regardless of their difference can come together, have a conversations, challenge one another, and show love during a difficult discussion.

We're not perfect, but we're hoping that this exchange can be an example of when you operate out of love, not fear, we are all better as a result.

Thanks for tuning in!

Be sure to subscribe to On That Note Podcast to hear more from Brandon. 

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Appreciation: through it all

Another tough one today. With the brutal, racially and homophobic near lynching of Jussie Smollet, it was really challenging to be appreciative; but I tried.

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Indignant Virbrations

I don't even know what to tell you. It just came out...

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The World Was Wide Enough

The Idea of Manhood Season 4 Episode 3

Fist Bump - Quote by Lin Manuel Miranda

Barber Shop - Facebook Age Challenge haters

Mr. Logan - The beauty of celebrating music in Puerto Rico

Roti - The Hamilton Episode. The convergence of my celebrating my birthday in Puerto Rico and seeing Hamilton, played by Lin Manuel Miranda led me to think about how our stories are so uniquely and intricately intertwined. 

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Legend of our Falls

Fist Bump - Quote from Dame Dash

The Barber Shop - R. Kelly...

Mr. Logan's Corner - New Music Alert

Roti - Legends of our Falls. How are the mistakes of our past impacting the success of other around us right now!

Tune in and spread the word!

I recognize that I said "Anthony" Hamilton...I meant to say ALEXANDER HAMILTON. My baaaaaad!!!

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Big shout to #DCCAP for hosting First Lady Michelle Obama. What an amazing speech about the constant balance of struggle and success!!

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Special 8 year old shout out to our wonderful son. An honor roll, soccer star, and baseball struggler (lol). He's a kind hearted boy and strives to be the best at everything he does. We are so proud of him and so excited to see him grow up. @diggin2u

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This kid is something else. The fact that he's starting to look like a little preteen is alarming. He reps the #Heat hard!

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#tbt young Mikey in Brooklyn. Clothes donated by Busta rhymes. No foreal.

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The boy got his #brownbelt today! He did an awesome job.

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If this ain't the dog gone truth.