Best aGotDamnPHool & @the_alphamel Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 121: Sunday Night Funnies with Brian B | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:52:08

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On This Episode on The Jungle Is Hell Podcast we have the show runner of Sunday Night Funnies, one of Grand Rapids' longest running comedy shows Brian Borbot. We talk about the inception of the show, music, favorite comedians, and Brian shares a few stories about the past. Check out Sunday Night Funnies every Sunday night at 7:30 at Spectrum Entert…

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Ep. 120: Talkin Shit | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:56:51

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Darius and Mel chopping it up about Ja Morant, doing dumb things when we were young, not dropping as many episodes lol and more. TAP IN “Life is a Jungle…….and that Jungle is Hell!”By @aGotDamnPHool & @mel_fromthejungle

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Ep. 119: Tre Tilly “Using My Mind” | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 2:17:33

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On this episode of The Jungle is Hell Podcast we chop it up within independent artist & friend of the podcast Tre Tilly! We talking relationships, accountability, music, cheating, and MORE! Tap in with all his music on all streaming platforms at Linktr.ee/tilly0xx. All social media handles are the same as well @tilly0xx. “Life is a Jungle…….and tha…

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Ep. 118: Let's Talk Politics with Teresa Jones | The Jungle is Hell 1:30:39

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This episode we get into some politics and to help us out we have special guest Miss Teresa Jones. She idd as a former White House intern, former Deputy Executive Assistant for US Senate Democratic Leader, and soon to be Law School Graduate. We talk about her adventures in politics, current affairs in politics, current events, being a black woman i…

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Ep. 117: Shardaira Royale | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 2:14:07

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On this episode we had Grand Rapids recording artist Shardaira Royale! We had a blast discussing her latest EP “Assassin” which is a phenomenal project. We talk about how she got into the music industry, her inspirations, life, relationships, and MORE! Join us this Friday February 10th for the music video release to her single from the NEW EP….ENCH…

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Ep. 116: Lady Vanity Roux | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 3:02:22

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Been a long time coming. On this episode we have friend of the podcast Lady Vanity Roux! She is a Dallas based DJ by way of Mississippi and is not your ordinary DJ, she does late night RAVES! We talk in depth about becoming a Dj, experiences Djing at festivals, queerness, dating, parenting, sex and more! Y’all know the vibes! TAP IN! Follow her on …

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Ep.115: HAPPY NEW YEAR w/Cuu JoSama 2:58:53

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FIRST EPISODE OF THE YEAR!! We brought in the new year with former guest and artist Cuu JoSama. Super dope episode!! We talk New Year’s resolutions, poly relationships, anime, colognes, and MORE! “Life is a Jungle…….and that Jungle is Hell!”By @aGotDamnPHool & @mel_fromthejungle

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Ep. 114: Drink and Draw......NUDE with Lux Love 2:29:55

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This episode we have Abstract Painter & Creator of Drink & Draw Lux Love in the Jungle. We talk relationship issues, goin 50/50, doing what you love, Love’s event Drink and Draw, and more! TAP IN! Life is a Jungle and that Jungle is HELL! “Life is a Jungle…….and that Jungle is Hell!”By @aGotDamnPHool & @mel_fromthejungle

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Ep.113: Slexia Neal: Surviving the Church | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 2:04:05

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There’s no secret that a lot of people are leaving the church especially the younger generation. Well on this episode we have a first hand account of this happening with the homie Slexia Neal. Her experience left a sour taste in her mouth causing her to ask to be released from the church and she’s been telling her story. Tap in and see a few of the…

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Ep. 112: Hebrews to Negros, Kyrie, & RIP Shanquella Robinson | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:42:59

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BACK FROM A LITTLE BREAK! We jump right in and discuss a few hot button topics. Kyrie Irving suspension, Shanquella Robinson being tragically murdered while on a trip with her "friends", Kanye, searching for your roots, and MORE. THE JUNGLE IS HELL “Life is a Jungle…….and that Jungle is Hell!”By @aGotDamnPHool & @mel_fromthejungle

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Ep. 111: Rock Climbing, Sword Fighting Comedian Carl Sobel | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 2:01:11

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On this episode of The Jungle is Hell Podcast we have Comedian Carl Sobel. We get in to all kinds of shit talking on this one! Rock climbing, sword fighting, a battle with hemorrhoids, running a comedy room, joke writing, stray dogs, personal hygiene, and more! Catch Carl’s show at River City Saloon every Wednesday at 9pm in Grand Rapids, MI! “Life…

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Ep.110: “Get You a Chick That Got Kids Season” with Toxic Kenny of The Russian Roulette Podcast | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 2:43:35

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On this episode of The Jungle is Hell Podcast we had the homie from The Russian Roulette Podcast. We talking a lotta shit on this one! Dating women with kids, knowing your worth, how much do you spend on dates, Kanye West’s Drink Champs episode, cancel culture, and more! Check out the Russian Roulette Podcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UC8dNpJEmk…

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Ep.109: Dahmer & Ye | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:30:03

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The Jungle is HELL! We discussing watching Dahmer, Ye comments, and more. Tap in! “Life is a Jungle…….and that Jungle is Hell!”By @aGotDamnPHool & @mel_fromthejungle

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Ep.108: “If you want to lose weight, go thru my phone” with The KWEEN | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:51:13

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On this episode of The Jungle is Hell Podcast we got the KWEEN! She came thru to talk some shit with us. We talking about getting caught cheating, catching others cheating, how to react in those situations, cigars, college, and more! Follow my girl @FoxTheKween and @KweenCigars on IG “Life is a Jungle…….and that Jungle is Hell!”…

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Ep:107: The Hai-Cuu Experience with Cuu Josama | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:20:09

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On this episode we got the homie Cuu Josama in the building. Cuu is a music artist and poet that curates events all over Grand Rapids in an effort to creates safe spaces for local talent to thrive! Super Dope episode! Tap in! “Life is a Jungle…….and that Jungle is Hell!”By @aGotDamnPHool & @mel_fromthejungle

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Ep. 106: The Real Kenneth Cortez | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 2:00:46

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On this episode of The Jungle is Hell Podcast we got the homie Kenneth Cortez! Born in Flint and raised in Grand Rapids, MI he’s an entrepreneur, storyteller, and community builder dedicated to bringing underrepresented voices to the forefront of life. As Owner/CEO of Kenneth Cortez Productions, He curates live experiences and create stages for the…

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Ep. 105: Patria for President | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:55:49

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On this episode we had the homie Patria, a boss ass bih Born and raised in the inner city of GR. She’s a foodtrepreneur, Business Owner and professional shit talker.. She loves people just as much as she hates em. We talk student loan forgiveness, the Manti Te’o documentary, Catfishing, Dickfishing/Tittiefishing, Catering, Cooking, Dating, Marriage…

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Ep.104: THE CONCRETE JUNGLE IS HELL “Prison Stories” with Jadei, Charles, and Whitney Stylez | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:56:07

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We are not our worst mistake! On this episode of The Jungle is Hell Podcast our homie Jadei McPeak came through to talk about his worst mistake. At 18 Jadei went to prison and paid his debt to society for an armed robbery and as many of you may know, Darius worked as a correctional officer so the two of them share prison stories and lessons. Jadei’…

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Ep.103: The Two Sides of Sensual Reign with Samantha Bivins | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 2:16:46

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On today’s episode we had friend of the podcast and perfumer Samantha Bivins. Outside of her 9 to 5 Sam is the owner of SENSUAL REIGN, a small business with your favorite cologne inspired smells! With a true entrepreneurial spirit Sam also has other business ventures, one of which includes doing ONLY FANS. We talk in depth about those two businesse…

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Ep.102: Stop Recording People Having FUN! 1:03:11

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By our standards, this is a pretty short episode lol We just wanted to share dad updates and talk about online bullying, recording people while they’re having fun, judging people, and more. The conversation stemmed from Greek Shenanigans posting a freshman kissing a fraternity guy that she had just met and people in the comments just trashing her a…

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Ep.101: Why do people cheat? w/Tasha Monique 2:03:25

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Today in the jungle we have the homie and Ole Miss Alum Tasha Monique. We talking a lotta shit and having a lot of fun. Natural beauty VS enhanced beauty, why people get in relationships, why people cheat, 911 calls, racism, Hunter Biden’s crackhead energy etc. FOLLOW | LIKE | SHARE | SUBSCRIBE “Life is a Jungle…….and that Jungle is Hell!”…

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Ep. 100: Stranger Things with Whitney Stylez 2:46:27

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THE ONE HUNDREDTH EPISODE IS HERE! And it might be our best episode yet! We had one of our favorite former guests in the jungle for this one, WHITNEY STYLEZ!!! She’s started a new web series since the last time, THE NEW CURRENCY CLUB! On this episode we go into detail about what that show is, we talk about real estate, suicide prevention, the show …

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Ep.99: Hire a Shooter w/ James Brown Jr | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 2:32:22

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This episode we have Grand Rapids comedy OG, James Brown Jr and we talkin a lotta shit! James is the owner of Ambrosia Theater, a venue that provides space for the arts as well as other various events. On this episode we talk about blended families, reasons to hire a shooter, child support, and a whole bunch of other randomness that we love so much…

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Ep. 98: Mel Always Has a Story | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:44:20

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The Dad talk is back! Darius and Mel share updates on their daughters, work, home, etc. We talk about white people saying the the “N Word” and do rappers hold a certain responsibility for using it in their music. We talk about the lessons in “Platform” a movie when the people at the top eat and the people at the bottom starve and kill each other to…

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Ep.97: Describe Your Heaven, All White Party or 72 Virgins? with Joseph Johnson | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 2:10:45

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The homie Joseph Johnson is back to talk more shit in the jungle! Religion, being single, dating, running a successful comedy room, and more! Joe is the host of Stolen Stool Comedy Night which is at Harmony Hall every Friday at 9pm. In addition to that him and his Dogs (Dog Comedy Productions) are hosting a show on August 27th at the wealthy theate…

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Ep.96: Get Pretty Toasted w/ Ambrosha 3:07:10

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LET'S GET PRETTY TOASTED!! We had the creator and owner of Pretty Toasted, Ambrosha Coleman, stop thru the Jungle to kick it with us. PRETTY TOASTED is a mobile bartending service that makes amazing drinks. We talk ownership, relationships, what goes into a great drink. http://www.instagram.com/prettytoasted_ http://www.getprettytoasted.com “Life i…

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Ep.95: Going Away Party for Dany Redwine 2:30:59

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Today we say Farewell to a great friend of the podcast, Dany Redwine, as she transitions to a new city to further her comedy career. She will be thoroughly missed in the Grand Rapids comedy scene. Thank you Dany for making The Jungle is Hell Podcast one of your last stops! “Life is a Jungle…….and that Jungle is Hell!”…

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Ep.94: The Funniest Person in Grand Rapids Winner Dalton Clifford | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:35:13

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WE ARE BACK! We took a little break but we assure you that we are still here to stay! On this episode we sat down with the homie Dalton Clifford who is the two time winner of the Funniest Person in Grand Rapids competition, 1 held by Dr Grins and the other held by The Grand Rapids Comedy Club. We talk about a canceled episode, comedy, dating in the…

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Ep.93: “Realizing We Old AF” with Comedian Ryan Brown | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:43:03

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On this episode we have Up and Coming comic Ryan Brown from Detroit. He's performed all over the country including the Laugh Factory in Chicago and Broadway Comedy Club in New York. He is a regular at the Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, Michigan. We talk getting old, divorce, comedy, the unfortunate Buffalo shooting, trauma, and more! Super dope conver…

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Ep.92: Penelope Spice “Single Again, Back on the Prowl” 2:29:05

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On this episode we had the homie Pam AKA “Penelope Spice” from the Dominican Republic come thru the jungle! We talk about school to prison comparisons, 1 night stands, dating, being newly single, sex, working out, and MORE! “Life is a Jungle…….and that Jungle is Hell!”By @aGotDamnPHool & @mel_fromthejungle

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Ep.91: It’s the Freedom for Me! | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:09:13

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On this BONUS episode! We sit down on this episode to discuss the recent shootings and the anxiety they cause, Walmart’s Juneteenth fiasco and a few other things. www.touchofdluxe.com “Life is a Jungle…….and that Jungle is Hell!”By @aGotDamnPHool & @mel_fromthejungle

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Ep.90: Black ‘n’ Blue with Officer Michael Lee “Servin’ Our Community in Uniform and Out” 1:03:17

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Michael lee born and raised in Helena AR Attended Mississippi Valley State initiated Spring 2006 into the Zeta Phi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Graduated 2009 with honors and a major of criminal justice after graduation He joined the Greenwood Police Department. After two years he was then picked up by a Narcotics task force and was undercover for tw…

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Ep.89: Realtor Cecily Hendrickson l Happy 1 Year Jungleversary to The Jungle Is Hell Podcast 2:33:58

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Today is a special episode! We are celebrating 1 year of The Jungle is Hell Podcast! One year ago today two friends went on a journey to curate a space to talk about any and everything. Thank you so much for all of the listens, downloads, guest appearances, and more! On this special episode we have Realtor Cecily Hendrickson. She is a Chicago nativ…

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Ep.88: Life is a Jungle with Leroy Cobb | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:57:56

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Today we had the homie Leroy come through & he is the host of the Bruce Leroy Bar Report where they kick it and chop it up with dope creatives! Enjoy the greatness on all platforms available. Media | Interviews | Dope Convos | 574 Community | Podcast On this episode we talk about people minding they own business, serving staff, fragrances, terrible…

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Ep.87: JoiAshley Johnson "Life is a Competition and That Competition is Hell" Part1 | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 2:44:39

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Today's guest is JoiAshley Johnson AKA Darius' girlfriend and this episode is full of great dialogue and shit talking. We have these discussions often but finally we captured it on the Podcast! The origin of the relationship, competition, cheating, checking phones, and the prelude to part two! PART TWO COMING SOON http://www.instagram.com/touch_of_…

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Ep.86: Hunter Miles of "Where is This Going Podcast?" | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 2:21:07

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On this episode we have local Grand Rapids comedian and podcaster Hunter Miles. We talk about having children, paternity tests, growing up mixed, White Hot: The Rise and Fall of Abercrombie and Fitch, police brutality, Patrick Lyoya, and more. https://instagram.com/the_huntermiles?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/whereisthisgoingpod?igshid…

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Ep.85: Simpin' Aint Easy "Russell VS Future" | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:32:39

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On today's episode we tackle the question of "Why are you considered a SIMP for treating your lady right?" Doing cute shit with your girl shouldn't be as frowned up on as it is. We also talk about having multiple baby mamas outside the household, abortions, marriage, pre-nups, DNA tests and more. http://www.instagram.com/thejungleishellpodcast http…

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Ep.84: Pole Fitness with Alee'a Cherry | THE JUNGLE IS HELL 1:35:34

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Alee'a Cherry is a 27-year old marketing professional, editorial photographer, pole artist, sports writer for the NBA G League and all-around creative. She earned a bachelor's of applied arts in Integrative Public Relations from Central Michigan University and has worked for well-known organizations within West Michigan, and beyond, including Celeb…

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Ep.83: “I’m in Love with a Stripper” w/Big Kenz 2:42:28

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Today’s episode is with the homie Big Kenz. She’s an exotic dancer from Grand Rapids that we met and quickly became super cool with. Crazy dope conversation about stripping, the industry, sex work, scamming, and just LIFE in general! Follow her on all social media @BigKenz__ http://www.instagram.com/bigkenz__ http://www.instagram.com/thejungleishel…

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Ep.82: The Slap Heard Around the World w/ Ladii Jai’s Vicious Mouth 3:18:11

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We sat down with comedian and actress Ladii Jai. We talked about the infamous slap heard around the world from Will Smith, comedy, learning, domestic violence, her vicious mouth and more! As seen on a previous episode Ladii Jai was a part of DECLINED the movie! Tap in! We also begin our new segment: “Everybody got a price!” www.declinedthemovie.com…

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Ep.81: Comedian Shay Clemons “Jailhouse Braids but No Grape Jelly” 1:49:58

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On this episode we had the hilarious Stand-Up Comedian Shay Clemons from Jacksonville, Florida, 10 year veteran, active military currently on the #DDTOUR14 Comedy Tour…..military comedians getting jokes off live! Super dope conversation about comedy, fatherhood, terrible cooking from our ole ladies, and more! Follow Shay on all platforms @ShayClemo…

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Ep.80: Jessica Austin "Rich Smoke" 1:56:12

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Jessica Austin (https://linktr.ee/jessicaaustin_) is a Grand Rapids Native. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Management. She brings her Safety Skills to the Cannabis Industry. She will use her experience and platform to provide educational resources that will help create opportunities for social equity applicants. H…

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Ep.79: LONG ASS EPISODE with Comedian James Jump 3:25:25

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Classic LONG ASS EPISODE with fellow comedian James Jump and it's a wild one! Funny Robbery stories, porn, how long to wait for sex, comedy, being bad ass kids, Kanye west and Skete, Reddit, and a gang of other funny shit! Follow James on IG @iamjamesjump www.touchofdluxe.com “Life is a Jungle…….and that Jungle is Hell!”…

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Ep.78: Declined the Movie with Anthony Williams (Thousandnaire C Quel), Darryl Jackson (Thousandnaire D Lyte), and Vaughn Davis Jr. (Thousandnaire Cali) 1:35:54

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Today we have the good brothers from Declined the Movie Written And Directed By Anthony Williams , Darryl Jackson, Vaughn Davis Jr. The movie is about two best friends get in debt and have to figure out the fastest way to make some money to pay it off. Credit card scamming doesn’t sound bad until everything goes wrong. While this podcast was to hig…

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Ep.77: Joseph Johnson “Shitty Stories About My Life” 1:37:30

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We had one of our favorite white guys, Joe Johnson, come thru the Jungle on this episode! We taught Joe about Dr Umar and how to properly use Reddit. He in turn taught us about white society and told us some super fun stories about his family. Joe is a Stand up comic based out of Grand Rapids. Runs The Stolen Stool Comedy Night at Harmony Hall on F…

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Ep.76: Tips and Guidelines for Online Dating with Chardé Perry 2:02:21

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We had friend of the podcast and published author Chardé Perry on to talk about navigating the online dating scene. She recently wrote a book entitled “The Good, The Bad, and he ugly?” in which she lays out in full detail tips and guidelines to online dating. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did You can purchase the book here: https://www.…

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Ep.75: Are you where you thought you would be in life? 2:05:38

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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! As we come up on our 75th episode we can not thank the listeners enough. We are so appreciative of all of you whether you've listened to 1 episode, 30 episodes, or all 75. In this episode we discussed goals, the podcast community, where we thought we would be at this point in life and in podcasting, and more. http:/…

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Ep.74: Smart Shooters with Daryle Rostic 1:56:14

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Daryle Rostic is a Grand Rapids native who has a passion for training and protecting others. In 2020, the world got crazy, and Daryle decided it was time to help more people protect themselves in such uncertain times. Smart Shooters LLC, a firearms instruction business, was created summer of 2020 and has trained over 600 people since creation. In 2…

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Ep.73: Dr. Emmitt Riley III on Black Politics in America 1:55:38

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This episode we had on one of the great minds in America, Dr. Emmitt Riley III. Dr. Riley is Director and Associate Professor of Africana Studies at DePauw University. He is also the President Elect of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists. We talked about black politics in America as it pertains to the importance of the black vote,…

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Ep.72: The Best of Both Worlds with Jeeah & Angioly 2:35:29

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One of our Favorite guests, Angioly came back and this time she brought her best friend Jeeah and we had a blast. We talked about interracial dating, relationships, WHORE-er stories, Angioly getting her page stolen, and more. We even got a special drop in from the Blasphemass Debate show. TAP IN! “Life is a Jungle…….and that Jungle is Hell!”…

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