I’m No Brakes Nu’, host of A Pod Named Kickback. I spent 20 years as a rapper from DC who has appeared on 106 & Park, MTV’s Direct Effect and became a legend in DC and the DMV for selling my CD’s out of the trunk of my car and making fire music and music videos that watched like short movies. Never forget. I launched my internet radio show in April of 2012. The last few years I switched it to an official podcast and on this podcast I discuss the biggest stories in pop culture, politics, musi ...
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Ready for a health and wellness podcast that’s less about how you look and more about how you feel? Join host and celebrity health coach Erin Treloar as she takes you behind-the-highlight reel of the world’s biggest influencers and wellness experts to share transformational stories, tips and tools to help you feel the absolute best. Get ready for raw conversations about body image, diet culture, anxiety, depression, motherhood and self-care mixed in with a whole lot of self love. Now an insp ...
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Finish Strong: Stoicism, Snitches & the 4th Quarter Grind
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1:10:31This week on A Pod Named Kickback, Nu’ and Jacq bring the journey full circle. From breaking down the amygdala to choosing purpose over pleasure, it all leads to Stoicism—mastering your emotions, living in the now, and walking the steady path to becoming your best self. We also get into the wild “WTF Story” of Trump’s mysterious disappearance, the …
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Intuitive nudges and anxiety can often be confused for each other - so how can you really tell the difference? This has been a big challenge in my life, and I now feel that I’ve finally begun to truly feel the difference in my own body. So stick around, because you’ll walk away with some useful tips to help you differentiate between intuition and a…
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From Greece to Paris… and a Liquid Dessert 👀 w/ Heide B.| Kickback Travel Ep. 1
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1:31:37The inaugural episode of Kickback Travel kicks off with No Brakes Nu’ and special guest Heidi B as she takes us through her solo adventures across Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Milan, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Versailles, and Paris. From the party life of Mykonos to the postcard beauty of Santorini, Heidi paints the perfect picture …
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The Real Reason You Feel Fear & Anxiety.
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1:33:21On this week’s episode of A Pod Named Kickback, we dove deep into the amygdala—your brain’s biggest liar. Nu broke down how it tricks you into thinking you’re in danger when you’re not, and shared personal therapy lessons and mantras like “I am not in danger right now” and “I did the best I could with the information I had.” We talked about the pos…
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Addictive Behaviors are Alarms with Kim Shapira
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42:53Celebrity dietician Kim Shapira joins me today for a deep dive into the personal journey that led her to develop The Kim Shapira Method. The Kim Shapira Method is rooted in the truth that food is fuel, and she works diligently with her clients to focus on the basics of nutrition while overcoming food noise and challenging food triggers. She is dedi…
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Develop an Unbreakable Mindset with Natalie Buchoz
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53:58Natalie Buchoz was paralyzed in a skiing accident at age 15, but that has never stopped her from living her life to the fullest. Today, Natalie shares how she found the strength to turn her life’s toughest challenge into a legacy of resilience and hope. She’ll give you deep insights on what it takes to develop an unbreakable mindset that can drive …
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“Purpose Over Pleasure (and the World’s Best KFC)”
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3:55This week on A Pod Named Kickback, me and Jacq kicked things off with her Jamaican getaway—specifically, our fascination with why Jamaica’s KFC is hyped as the best in the world. From crispy chicken to secret seasoning theories, we had questions. We then dove deep into the difference between eudaimonic happiness—that purpose-driven, soul-aligned fu…
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Creating the Life You Want: An AMA with Erin
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35:13You asked, I answered! This week I explored all the health and wellness questions you had for me in this AMA episode with my dear friend Clio (and sweet baby Maverick!). Find out what I’d tell my twenty-year-old self in this quick and fearless deep dive into everything from the gut microbiome to parallel parking horror stories. You’ll hear about: O…
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Remember the Truth of Who You Are with Jacq Gould
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37:29Jacq Gould of Your Inner Babe is on a mission to help guide women back to the truth of who they are. After battling eating disorders and a lack of self-confidence all throughout her adolescence, Jacq found that she needed someone who knew exactly what she was going through, and someone who could support her on a journey toward self love. So, she be…
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Everybody don't deserve a Rest In Peace.
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1:42:48On this episode, No Brakes Nu and Jacq pay tribute to the late, great Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who tragically passed in a drowning accident in Costa Rica. Nu opens up about his own near-death experience on a capsized boat during his recent trip—and the blessing of surviving when someone so impactful didn’t. The crew reflects on Warner’s legacy as a go…
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Erin Update: Walking Through the Messy Middle of Change
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29:54This is a time of change in my outlook and business, and I am in the messy middle. So, today I’m inviting you in to bring you into the loop of all of the transitions that I’m currently navigating within my professional life, in hope that it will help you traverse the messy middle of change on your own life! You’ll hear about: The shift that has occ…
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On this emotionally unfiltered episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu’ delivers his most vulnerable session to date. Inspired by the haunting chorus from Clipse’s new track “Birds Don’t Sing”—“they scream in pain”—Nu confronts some of his deepest wounds in real time, shedding real tears on camera for the first time in the podcast’s history. …
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Clean Beauty and Skin Confidence with True Botanicals
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51:56Hillary Peterson is a pioneer in the world of clean beauty. After experiencing a cancer diagnosis in her 30s, Hillary began to examine all of the ways that toxins and chemicals found their way into her body. She was especially shocked to learn about the many harmful chemicals in traditional skincare. Thus, True Botanicals was born. Today, Hillary w…
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Women want to be F*ck boys so bad: Dr. Bryant, Accountability, & The RG3 Clown Show.
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1:10:44No Brakes Nu’ is on fire in this raw, unfiltered episode of A Pod Named Kickback. From Dr. Cheyenne Bryant preaching accountability while playing a man for five years, to RG3 disrespecting Angel Reese with a racist meme—Nu’ holds everybody accountable. This ain’t no gender war—it’s truth time. Why do women defend wrong behavior when they criticize …
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How to Help Your Children Have a Healthy Relationship with Food with Abbey Sharp
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1:01:17What if your well meaning food rules for your family are actually doing more harm than good? Registered dietitian Abbey Sharp joins me today to unpack the sneaky ways that diet culture shows up in parenting and she’ll give her expert advice on how we can begin to do better. This topic can be so overwhelming to navigate in a world with so many diffe…
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This week, No Brakes Nu’ and GetFitWithJacq dive into a heavy but necessary conversation. The tragic passing of Young Noble from Tupac’s group, The Outlawz, hit close to home—especially for Nu, who reflects on the pain of losing someone who once inspired him not to give up. From that raw emotion, they shift into a powerful dialogue on mental health…
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Your Best Summer Skin and Hair with Dr. Trevor Cates
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52:54Naturopathic Physician Dr. Trevor Cates joins me today for an in depth talk about how to take care of our bodies in a way that benefits our skin, hair and nails! With over 25 years of experience under her belt, Dr. Cates is a legend in the world of naturopathic medicine. She is the author of Clean Skin from Within and The Natural Beauty Reset. She’…
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Nu' was a panelist with Sip & Spill podcast discussing all things love. It was a great event and we wanted to share a snippet with you. Nu' was joined by returning guest Whitney IG: @whitnichole86 and Kimberly @sassykrb , Carlton IG: @Carlton_Management _Group , Tee @TeeBaby24 (Instagram) Michelle @whoo_ome and a full audience that participated! En…
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How to Have a Sober Summer (and Still Have Fun!)
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29:54Summer can feel like it is drenched in alcohol, but it doesn’t have to be that way! If you’re sober curious, or wanting to cut back on your drinking this summer, this episode is for you. I’ll share a bit about my own journey with sobriety, and why I think it is a great idea to give yourself a chance to experience a summer with less or no alcohol. W…
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What No One Tells You About Self-Love with Megan Sherar
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58:44Holistic therapist, somatic practitioner and author Megan Sherer joins me today for a calming and grounding conversation about what self love and self care truly are. If you struggle with self love, this conversation will help you release shame and identify supportive practices in the pursuit of deeper self love, self trust and self care. Megan wil…
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Men’s mental health month and manifestation!
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1:13:10On this powerful episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu and GetFitWithJack hold space for a raw and unfiltered conversation in honor of Men’s Mental Health Month. Nu opens up about personal betrayals, mental health struggles, and what it means when your so-called “bros” move funny during your darkest hours. The convo widens into a deep dive …
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For so much of my life I’ve focused on controlling and managing outcomes. I’ve hustled and strategized in order to get from point A to point B as efficiently as I could, and I always thought that this approach would eventually bring ease into my life. So, it was a big surprise when I found that this wasn’t the case at all. I’ve come to realize that…
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Love, Law & Lunacy: From Postpartum to Power Games.
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53:54In this week’s episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu' and Get Fit with Jacq take a deep dive into the viral Haley Bailey & DDG situation—specifically unpacking the controversial topic of postpartum depression. Nu' breaks down his viral social media post and the firestorm that followed: men vs. women, assumptions vs. empathy, and what it rea…
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On today’s episode of A Pod Named Kickback, we dive into a powerful Kickback Conversation about becoming your highest self—not by faking it, but by living like the person you want to be right now. This ain’t manifestation talk with no action—this is about shifting your mindset, your decisions, and your energy to match the version of you that’s alre…
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Are You Malnourished? How to Know and What to Do About It with Yasmin Prol
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47:08Let this episode be an invitation to nourish your body. Holistic nutritionist Yasmin Prol joins me to highlight the misconceptions that so many women have around how to fuel their bodies in a healthy and sustainable way. You’ll learn how to tell if you’re malnourished, under-eating, or struggling with inflammation. Even better - you’ll learn what t…
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Knowing When To Say Goodbye (ft. Heide B.)
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1:22:12On this powerful new episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu’ is joined by co-host Jacq and special guest Heidi B — whose insight, presence, and perspective elevate the energy in a way that can only be described as a fresh new beginning for the show. This week’s conversation centers around the importance of knowing when to say goodbye — to pe…
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When Botox Goes Wrong with ALL Method Founder Katie McKenzie
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1:03:48Katie McKenzie is the co-founder and lead educator of the ALL Method, a unique methodology of movement that encompasses accessibility, inclusivity, nervous system aware language, anatomy, breath and Pilates. Today Katie joins me for a vulnerable and raw conversation about her work, her growth, and her personal challenges around aging and self love.…
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This weeks episode was explosive!! Someone was fired live on the air!! We discuss polyamory and ethical non monogamy, the Rodney Hinton Jr. trial, Mother's day for those without mothers and so much more! This is a legendary episode!! Transistor says this is our actual 300th FULL episode so please enjoy!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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Kickback Sports: episode 2: We apologize Tyrese Haliburton.
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1:02:50This week we discuss in our inaugural episode of the 1st full season, The Cowboys trade for George Pickens what does that mean for them and the NFC East? NBA Playoffs and apologies to Tyrese Haliburton, are the Celtics still the favorites? Is the LeBron, KD, Steph days over? Why did Sheduer Sanders drop? Our finals predictions and much more!! ★ Sup…
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The Power of Belief and Sheduer, Shannon, Tracee and Kickbacks!
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1:54:31The podcast is BIKE!!! This week our Kickback Conversation was based on the power of belief. Ask, Believe, Receive. We also speak on Shedeur Sanders' draft drop, Shannon Sharpe's controversary, and Tracee Eliss Ross enters the group chat, plus Target suffers at the hands of the boycott a lot of y’all didn’t even believe in. Plus a special visit fro…
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The Four Types of Intuition with Courtney Thomas of The Bodhi Effect
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1:07:15Intuitive mindfulness coach Courtney Thomas wants you to know: you have intuitive gifts. You just need to learn how to listen. Courtney joins me today for a magical conversation about all things intuition. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of what intuition is, how to differentiate it from ego and anxiety, and exercises you can do to bet…
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Understanding Ozempic and GLP-1s with Dr. Sue Stock
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1:02:15Ozempic and GLP-1 agonists are such a hot button topic in the health and wellness space, and I have a lot of questions. Today endocrinologist and functional medicine specialist Dr. Sue Stock is taking us on a deep dive to better understand GLP-1s from a medical lens! Dr. Sue is the medical director of Lifespan Medical, a cutting edge private health…
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Motherhood, Besties & A Unique Birth Story with Clio
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1:01:05My family and my friend Clio’s family have shared an incredible experience over the past few months. We’ve all lived together as Clio and her husband Adam welcomed their son Maverick into the world. It has been a rollercoaster experience filled with joy, laughter, challenges and deep bonding. Today Clio (and sweet sleeping Maverick!) join me to sha…
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13 years. That’s not just time—it’s a legacy. On this special anniversary episode, No Brakes Nu is joined by Randy T, GetFitWithJacq, and surprise appearances from past hosts and day-one kickbackers for a celebration that hits the soul. We reflect on the journey—from the pain to the purpose, the frustrations to the funny moments, the losses, the gr…
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The key to a successful morning is starting the night before. There are so many benefits to having a consistent evening routine, but it can be incredibly hard to implement one. Trust me, I know! Until recently, my nighttime routine was nonexistent. It was really starting to show the next day through fatigue, stress and just an overall sense that I …
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Struggle with Consistency? Here’s Why & What To Do About It
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42:12Why do we set goals for ourselves and then not follow through? It’s not because we’re lazy or because we lack discipline, and it’s not because we don’t care. The all or nothing mindset that we approach goals with can set us up for failure. So today we’re going to explore a different way to create consistency around a new goal - one that is focused …
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Your Guide to Getting Wealthy and Healthy with Jessica Moorhouse
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47:02Money expert, financial counsellor, and best selling author Jessica Moorhouse joins me today to share her insight on overcoming the hidden barriers that can stand in the way of financial freedom. You’ll walk away from this conversation with a better understanding of your personal relationship with money so that you can break down your current money…
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Timeline Jumping, Embracing Transition, and the Mother Wound with Krista Williams
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1:07:51Your Spiritual Bestie, Krista Williams, is here today for a conversation about harnessing the beauty that can blossom from times of transition. Krista is an author, coach, and co-host of the Almost 30 Podcast. Her new book Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond is debuting this summer. In today’s episode, we…
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Find the Courage to Change Your Life with Alencia Johnson
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44:14Political powerhouse and author Alencia Johnson joins me today for an illuminating conversation about finding the courage to change. Alencia has worked on campaigns with Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Elizabeth Warren. She has sat on the board of Planned Parenthood, and she is the founder of the social impact consultancy 1063 West Broa…
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“This last decade has been deeply healing for me. Not through ease, but through lessons.” Today is my 40th birthday! I awoke today with so much gratitude for where I am on this journey of life. One of the things I am most grateful for is YOU! And today I feel called to share a message of hope and reflection to remind you: The self work you’re doing…
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This week we discuss what Trump's latest moves mean to the country, lot of cheating in the public eye when polyamory is an option, Kegel exercises for women and men, Alabama police corruption and white house suppression, a few good shows and a few good songs. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Nile Tariq Nu'Man
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This week we discuss Kendrick's Superbowl performance and that weak ass game, NBA Allstar weekend, Drake is back asking for hugs and asserting his dominance, Trump's political blunders and how it effects us all. We all share Valentine's Day stories new and old, Our weekly Black Facts for BHM, Ye gets shut down once and for all, RIP Irv Gotti, Jay Z…
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Navigating Change, Letting Go & Trusting In Flow
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21:58“Perhaps if I stop swimming frantically trying to find the way, the way will find me.” If there is one universal truth, it is that things are going to change. Nothing ever stays the same. Whether that change is big or small, internal or external, quick or short, it can make you feel unmoored. For so long I fought and struggled to control the experi…
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The Paris Girls Trip Recap! (with my Besties)
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43:39I just got back from an incredible trip to Paris with my best friends for my 40th! There was so much laughter, so many good cathartic tears, and so much incredible food and shopping and connection. My besties - Kat, Jill and Shayna - have joined me on the pod today to tell you all about it! You’ll hear about: The unique beauty of a girl’s trip The …
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This week we bring the cast from A Pod Named Kickback and Kickback Sports together to discuss the Luka and AD trade, Trump's first 2 weeks in office which include cancelling and reinstating Black History month, and other atrocities against Black people. Our official Super Bowl preview, and so much more! This episode was jam packed and full of good …
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Five Ways to Turn Down the Volume on Food Noise
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28:17Are you tired of thinking about food all the time? What to eat, when to eat, or whether you should eat? Maybe you’re counting macros or calories or you’re thinking about how each food is impacting your body? Then, this episode is for you! This constant inner chatter can take up so much mental capacity. It’s exhausting! I completely understand, I’ve…
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Kickback Sports Episode 3| Mahommes is more Jordan than LeBron
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51:03This week Nu' shares his Mahommes is more Jordan than LeBron theory which is sure to get folks talking. We preview the Superbowl and discuss how this game will be historic no matter who wins! Also we debate if any team in the NBA western conference can beat OKC. NBA Free agency and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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This week we go over Trump's first week in office and his agenda to erase Black history and marginalize our contributions to America. Starting with destroying DEI and ending Black History month, and removing pillars like The Tuskegee Airmen from military records. We also discuss thriving during Trump's presidency and not succumbing to his BS. TV sh…
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Navigating Miscarriages, IVF and Fertility with Katherine Watchorn
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53:43I am so honored to have one of my very best friends, Katherine Watchorn, on the show today for a beautiful and vulnerable conversation about her fertility journey. Katherine is no stranger to miscarriage and IVF. Today she opens up about her experience in a way that will make you feel supported, seen, and inspired. We’ll talk about: The emotional e…
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This week we introduce Kickback Sports, discuss Drake vs LeBron and UMG, Cam vs Jim Jones and what it means to be a real man and carry yourself like one. They all failed. Goals and resolutions for 2025, Cali wild fires, the old rapper renaissance and much more!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Nile Tariq Nu'Man
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