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Society is brimming with hypocrisy, indignation and opinions—the Selective Ignorance podcast will dare to challenge the complexities behind internet reaction and the public’s beliefs by unpacking trending topics with comedic education and outlandish hot takes. Each week, Mandii B engages guests from the worlds of media, comedy and entertainment, as well as cultural and topical experts, to tackle everything from current events to the latest scandals in order to confront biases, embrace the un ...
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A Rock's Thoughts is a show about Mental Health, Mental Injury, and Mental Illness, featuring Insights from an Exceptionally-Gifted Psychopathic Dean of Nursing with ADHD, ODD, MDD, and OCD. Dean R. Jon Rock, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, BSN-PMH, BS-BSH-P, BS-S-A, STTI, a board-certified psychiatric/mental health nurse, shares his thoughts and perspectives from 15+ years of clinical experience in mental and behavioral healthcare, as a professor and Dean of Nursing of undergraduate and graduate nursing s ...
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Ep. 16 | Diddy aka Did He or Did She feat. Jason "Jah" Lee
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In this powerful and necessary conversation on Selective Ignorance, Mandii B joined by special guest Jason "Jah" Lee (Bossip, CNN) alongside A-King and Jayson Rodriguez take a close look at the ongoing Diddy trial and the broader conversations it has sparked around consent, abuse, and accountability—especially when wealth and celebrity are involved…
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Ep. 15 | Black Conspiracies & Public Secrets (Allegedly)
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In this week's episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B sits down with her producers A-King and Jayson Rodriguez for a thought-provoking and often humorous conversation that ventures into the world of conspiracy theories, cultural mistrust, and the broader impact of cancel culture. Kicking things off with reflections from the audience and personal …
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Ep. 14 | Are We Racing Against Our Own Biological Clock feat. Lex P, KikiSaidSo & KillahBee
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On this week's episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B leads a candid, insightful conversation that tackles the persistent myths and societal pressures women face as they approach and cross the age of 30 (00:00). Joined by joined by special guests Lex P (Pour Minds), KikiSaidSo, and KillahBee, who speak from both personal experience and cultural o…
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EP. 13 | Reimagining The American Dream feat. Dometi Pongo
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On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by journalist and cultural commentator Dometi Pongo for a thoughtful and timely conversation about the shifting meaning of the American Dream (00:00). Together, they examine how societal promises of success have evolved—especially for younger generations—and how factors like student debt, e…
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Ep.12 | A Way Too Ignorant Quarter One 2025 Review
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In this episode, Mandii B and the Selective Ignorance crew recap the first quarter of 2025 with reflections on her upcoming book tour for 'No Holes Barred' (00:00), listener feedback, and key cultural and political moments from January through March. She discusses the fallout from Trump’s inauguration and the widespread impact of the LA fires (20:0…
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Ep.11 | Why Aren't We Financially Literate feat. Ish
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Mandii B and special guest Ish (Joe Budden Podcast) dive into generational wealth, Black consumerism, and the ethical side of building and managing money (00:00). The host and guest unpack the pros and cons of home ownership vs. renting (02:50), the importance of financial literacy (06:03), and the potential impact of reparations on wealth distribu…
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Ep. 10 | The Elements Of Privilege feat. Syd & Reeezy
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On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandi B and special guests Syd and Reeezy (MESS Podcast) the hosts sit down for a layered conversation about privilege—what it looks like, who has it, and how it shows up in ways we may not always notice. From the jump, they offer a fresh perspective on privilege (02:51) and unpack the hierarchy of privilege …
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Is marriage still the goal—or has the goal changed? In this thought-provoking episode of Selective Igonorance, Mandii B sits down with seasoned dating and relationship coach Alison (Align With Alison) to unpack how modern views on marriage are shifting, especially for successful women. Kicking things off at [00:00 – The Evolution of Marriage], they…
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Ep. 8 | Can We Enjoy Sports Without Racism?
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Ep. 7 | Corporate Work Culture feat. Raqi Thunda
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On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandi B and co joined by special guest Raqi Thunda (NYT Times Best Seller, Armed With Good Intentions), dive into the realities of navigating corporate dynamics (03:09), particularly for women in media. They unpack the challenges of imposter syndrome and insecurities (09:05), the weight of entitlement in corp…
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Ep. 6 | Should We Dismantle The Patriarchy feat. Passport Cutty, Ish & Mouse Jones
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On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B and the crew joined by special guests Passport Cutty (The M In Man Is For Money), Mouse Jones (Dead Ass Comedy Show, Trap Karoke) and Ish (That Ish, The Joe Budden Podcast) tackle the idea of defining patriarchy and its impact (00:00), exploring how it shapes gender roles, relationships, and societal…
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Ep. 5 | Can Fat People Fat Shame feat. Mero, Lizbell Ortiz & Rainey Ovalle
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On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B and co. welcome special guests Mero (7PM In Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony, Victory Light Podcast), Lizbell Ortiz, and Rainey Ovalle (Victory Light Podcast) for an open, honest, and thoughtful conversation about body image, fat shaming, and the pressures of society’s expectations around weight. The di…
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Ep. 4 | Is There Accountability In The Justice System feat. Selena Hill & Kenneth Montgomery, ESQ
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On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B takes a deep dive into accountability and justice within the Black community and the criminal justice system. Joined by special guests Selena Hill (Black Enterprise) and criminal defense attorney Kenneth J. Montgomery, the conversation unpacks sentencing disparities, performative activism, and the ro…
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Ep. 3 | Can You Separate The Art From The Artist feat. Rory Farrell
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On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B with special guest and fellow podcaster Rory Farrell dive into the ongoing debate of separating art from the artist (00:00), tackling the hypocrisy in music and how controversial figures are celebrated (02:50). Mandii B and Rory Farrell break down the influence of social media on artist perception (0…
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Society is brimming with hypocrisy, indignation and opinions—the Selective Ignorance Podcast will dare to challenge the complexities behind internet reaction and the public’s beliefs by unpacking trending topics with educational comedy and quick wit hot takes. Each week, Mandii B engages guests from the worlds of media, comedy and entertainment, as…
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Ep. 1 | The Nuance About Supporting Black Business
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On this debut episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandi B reflects on her recent move to Atlanta, the end of a partnership in podcasting and her new solo venture, 'Selective Ignorance’ (1:00). Mandii discusses the importance of success, freedom, and the power of discourse (4:24), while also addressing criticism and the realities of the podcasting indus…
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Ep. 2 | Should We Be Conscious Consumers feat. Antoinette Lee
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Mandi B, joined by special guest Antoinette from the Around The Way Curls podcast, take a deep dive into capitalism, corporate culture, and the challenges of conscious consumerism. They kick things off by examining the tug-of-war between personal values and consumer choices (2:54) before breaking down the real impact of boycotts and collective acti…
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Part 1B of the very first episode of the A Rock's Thoughts podcast, in which I spend 20 minutes talking about myself. Some stuff I like, some school and jobs I've done, some tidbits from my youth. Definitely a skippable show/segment, which is why it is marked as a "Bonus" episode, though, technically, I suppose I consider it an adjunct companion to…
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Part 1A - the inaugural half of the initial episode of the A Rock's Thoughts podcast. It's not terrible - you should probably take the time to listen. There's actually some useful stuff in here, wherein I discus the concept of "mental health," what it is and isn't, why it matters, where it comes from and what we can do with it. Some stuff like that…
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