Respect Me, Once The Dust Settles.

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  Jamaicans CAN make Mac & Cheese 29.07.2026 7min

  It starts with a joke about mac and cheese.It ends with a conversation about identity.In this episode, Brandon explores why we're so quick to reduce people to stereotypes, labels, and assumptions. From internet debates about who should cook what to the way we categorize entire cultures based on a single characteristic, this conversation challenges the idea that people can be understood through headlines and stereotypes alone.Because culture gives us context—but it never tells the whole story.Jamaicans CAN Make Mac & Cheese is a reminder that the best conversations begin where assumptions end. After all, culture is the doorway... but life is always the conversation.
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  Started with a barber, Now we're here. 28.07.2026 14min

  Growing older isn't one big moment—it happens quietly.One conversation with your barber. A few gray hairs. A different group chat. Calling your parents just to make sure they're okay. Realizing the adults you looked up to were figuring life out one day at a time, just like you are now.In Started With a Barber, Now We're Here, Brandon reflects on the invisible transition into adulthood, the responsibilities that slowly replace our childhood freedoms, and why peace, stability, and gratitude become the new definition of success. This isn't an episode about getting older—it's about becoming the person you spent your childhood watching.Because one day, without even realizing it...you look in the mirror and think:Started with a barber... now we're here.
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  Left Over Pizza . 27.07.2026 13min

  Leftover Pizza isn't about pizza.It's about the people who walk away from your life, disappear when you need them most, and somehow return months or years later expecting everything to be exactly the way they left it.In this episode, Brandon explores why people assume they still have access to us after time has passed. Through conversations about nostalgia, loneliness, guilt, curiosity, success, and entitlement, he examines the psychology behind why people come back—and why forgiveness doesn't automatically mean the door reopens.Because relationships don't have a microwave.Sometimes people don't miss you. They miss the comfort, the familiarity, or the access they once had. And sometimes, the version of you they left behind doesn't exist anymore.This episode isn't about holding grudges. It's about understanding the difference between forgiveness and access, recognizing how growth changes boundaries, and asking one difficult question:When someone comes back... are they reconnecting with you, or simply trying to reheat what they abandoned?
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  100 things grown men have to stop doing PT 2 22.07.2026 15min

  The list continues...In Part 2 of 100 Things Grown Men Gotta Stop Doing, we get back into the uncomfortable conversations, the jokes, and the moments where we have to look at ourselves and ask:"Bro... what are we doing?"From awkward workplace interactions, risking your life for Pokémon Go, hiding emotions from your woman, giving advice without supporting the journey, lying about your age and money, pretending you don't have emotions, bandwagon sports fandom, fake wisdom, and everything in between...this episode is about accountability, self-awareness, and growth.Because the goal isn't to be perfect.The goal is to recognize when it's time to tighten up.Some of these are jokes.Some of these are serious.But all of them come from the same place:Be honest with yourself.Be comfortable with who you are.Be willing to grow.Comment your own addition:What is something grown men need to stop doing?And if you enjoy the podcast, make sure you follow, subscribe, and share this episode with somebody who needs to hear it.Support Respect Me Once The Dust Settles through Patreon:$1/month — less than a coffee, helping build exclusive content and the next chapter of the podcast.Instagram: @ibeenhandsomeTrust the process.
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  The City Is Smiling Again ( Summer 26’) 21.07.2026 15min

  There are moments when it feels like everything is falling apart.Then there are seasons when everything starts falling into place.This episode is a celebration of one of those seasons.We talk about the New York Knicks bringing a championship back to the city, Jalen Brunson's rise as the new face of New York basketball, the New York Liberty continuing their championship standard with another Commissioner's Cup, and Sabrina Ionescu delivering another clutch moment on the biggest stage.We also reflect on Jay-Z's historic three-night run at Yankee Stadium, unforgettable appearances from Beyoncé, Nas, Rihanna, Usher, Jadakiss, Fat Joe, Memphis Bleek, and Blue Ivy, and why those moments meant so much to a generation that grew up on New York culture.From Raising Kanan paying homage to the Lo Life movement to Kai Cenat returning to the internet, this summer has felt like a love letter to the city.And somewhere in the middle of all of it...I found my own reason to smile.After months of unemployment, uncertainty, and rebuilding my life, I landed a new job, found my confidence again, and started a new chapter. This is an episode about restoration, gratitude, and recognizing when life finally starts moving in your favor.Special shout-out to Corey, the very first winner of our podcast giveaway. Thank you for being part of this growing community.If you've been rocking with Respect Me Once The Dust Settles from the beginning, thank you for believing in the vision. The best is still ahead.Trust the process.
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  Streamer University , changed the game . 20.07.2026 16min

  What happens when a creator stops chasing moments and starts creating opportunities for other people?In this episode of Respect Me Once The Dust Settles, we talk about Kai Cenat's evolution from one of the biggest streamers in the world into something bigger: a creator building culture, community, and opportunities for the next generation.We break down Streamer University and why this moment represents a shift in entertainment, attention, and the creator economy. From Kai Cenat's return after stepping away, to his commitment to creating experiences for others, this episode explores what happens when you stop thinking only about yourself and start thinking about the ceiling and the people.We also dive into the story of Suburb Baby — a creator whose journey represents everyone trying to figure it out. After stepping away, returning, staying consistent, learning the game, and respecting the process, he found himself in a moment where the world started paying attention.This episode is about more than streaming.It's about preparation meeting opportunity.It's about staying committed when nobody is watching.It's about understanding that the opportunity doesn't create you — it reveals the work you were already putting in.If you're building something, chasing a dream, or trying to find your lane, this episode is for you.Support the podcast through Patreon:$1/month — less than a coffee, helping build exclusive content and the next chapter of Respect Me Once The Dust Settles.Follow, subscribe, comment, and join the conversation.Instagram: @ibeenhandsomeTrust the process.
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  Lo life crew . 16.07.2026 11min

  I recently had a debate about fashion with someone from atlanta. He said to me Atlanta’s “ white boy “ swag , or “preppy” boy swag should be credited for why Ralph Lauren is Ralph Lauren. I had to remind him of who Ralph Rueben Lifshitz was , and how he’s a Bronx legend. I then mentioned the lo life crew , and that same Friday night lo life crew was being depicted in Raising Kanan The pod episode goes much further than my debate , we dive a bit into hip hop history. #spotifypodcasts🎙️ #applepodcasts📱📻🎙🎧 #iheartradiopodcasts #blackpodcastsupport #patreonpodcasts
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  106th & Park. 15.07.2026 6min

  Before algorithms decided what we watched, before every moment became a clip, before music became something we consumed in seconds...there was a time when culture had a destination.In this episode, I take a trip back to the era of 106th & Park, BET, MTV, music videos, and the moments that shaped a generation.We talk about a time when artists didn't just drop songs — they created experiences. When music videos had creativity, storytelling, and anticipation. When kids wanted to be Allen Iverson or Bow Wow, when Bow Wow and Romeo debates were everywhere, and when movies like Like Mike showed how sports, hip-hop, and childhood dreams could all collide.We revisit what made 106th & Park special: Freestyle Friday, legendary performances, artists addressing rumors, beefs becoming public, groups breaking up in real time, and fans feeling connected to the culture.We also talk about how music television changed. MTV was once the place where you discovered music, but somewhere along the way the "music" became secondary.This episode isn't just nostalgia.It's about how we consume culture, what we lost when everything became instant, and why some moments felt bigger because we all experienced them together.Because there was a time when music wasn't just something you heard...it was something you lived.
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  The Food Is Killing Us . 14.07.2026 9min

  We talk about food every day, but how often do we actually question what we're putting into our bodies?In this episode, I dive into America's complicated relationship with food: oversized portions, convenience culture, ultra-processed foods, changing food systems, and why so many of us have normalized feeling tired, sluggish, and disconnected from our health.This isn't about fear or pretending there is a perfect diet.It's about awareness.I talk about my own journey with the gym, losing weight, building discipline, and realizing that respecting yourself also means respecting what you consume.From understanding where our food comes from, to recognizing the importance of whole foods, hydration, and better habits, this episode is a reminder that health starts with the choices we make every day.The goal isn't perfection.The goal is paying attention.Because the body carrying you through your dreams deserves better.
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  90s Fine Essentials . 13.07.2026 13min

  What does it actually mean when someone says, "She 90s fine"?This episode isn't about ranking women or comparing generations. It's about the qualities that made certain women feel timeless. I reflect on the quiet confidence, grace, intelligence, mystery, femininity, style, and presence that defined an era through women like Nia Long, Clair Huxtable, Regina King, Sanaa Lathan, Taraji P. Henson, and Moesha.Some women never had to tell the world they were the prize—they carried themselves like it was already understood.This is a conversation about presence over performance, substance over attention, and why some qualities never go out of style.What made someone "90s fine" wasn't just beauty.It was everything that came with it.
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  100 things us men have to stop doing . 09.07.2026 9min

  Fellas... relax.This episode is comedy.Welcome to Part 1 of 100 Things Us Men Have to Stop Doing, where I call out some of the funniest, most random, and most unnecessary habits we've somehow normalized as men. From showing up to the cookout with hot dogs, to arguing about Drake for an hour, to having purple LED lights in your apartment, nothing is safe.Some of these are jokes. Some have a little truth behind them. All of them are up for debate.If you laugh, we did our job.If you get offended... you probably made the list.This is only 1 through 25.We still have 75 more to clean up.
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  We are in a sitcom drought. 08.07.2026 10min

  This episode starts with a casual conversation about Power, character theories, and the depth of long-form storytelling—and ends with a bigger realization about what’s missing in modern television.I break down how we went from sitcoms that felt lived-in and familiar to a landscape where comedy feels less consistent, less character-driven, and more focused on speed than longevity. I talk about shows like The Bernie Mac Show, Friends, King of Queens, and Smart Guy, and why those worlds still stick in memory years later.This isn’t just nostalgia. It’s a reflection on storytelling, culture, and why it feels harder to find shows you actually grow with over time.We also touch on modern universes like Power and even Grand Theft Auto, and how those worlds still prove audiences will commit deeply when the writing and characters are strong enough.At its core, this is about one question:what happened to sitcoms that felt like home?
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  I’m done revisiting this version of you. 07.07.2026 5min

  Some relationships don’t end loudly—they end in repetition.In this episode, I reflect on a long-standing connection from my past and what it means to finally accept that history doesn’t always equal alignment. I talk about emotional cycles, miscommunication patterns, forgiveness, boundaries, and the moment you realize peace requires distance.This isn’t about resentment. It’s about clarity. It’s about learning when access to you becomes something you can no longer afford to keep granting.Sometimes growth doesn’t look like a conversation.Sometimes it looks like not going back.
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  Unemployment built everything. 06.07.2026 16min

  Nine months without a job changed more than my income—it changed my entire identity.In this episode, I reflect on being laid off twice, burnout I ignored while I was still working, and what it really meant to sit in silence with myself for the first time in years. What looked like loss on the surface became a forced reset I didn’t know I needed.I talk about routine, survival mode living, faith, discipline, removing distractions, the gym, the Bible, and how this season shaped the man who eventually walked back into employment—not the same, but rebuilt.This isn’t a story about unemployment. It’s a story about what gets built when everything else is stripped away.
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  Throwing Rocks & Hiding Hands, a Caitlin Clark story 01.07.2026 9min

  Is Caitlin Clark the WNBA savior the media claims ? Today I’m direct about the flopping , the technicals, the turnovers and narratives vs the facts - including A’ja Wilson’s dominance and the fevers performance without Clark. Once the dust settles the truth is overly clear.
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  The Kobe disrespect has to stop. 27.06.2026 8min

  The more time passes, the more it bothers me.We keep quoting Kobe Bryant and Nipsey Hussle… but are we actually honoring the full weight of who they were?In this episode I break down how legends like Kobe five time champion, Mamba Mentality personified and Nipsey Hussle The man who built real ownership in Crenshaw are slowly being reduced to quick clips, slogans, and debate fodder.From the media frenzy right after their deaths (the Gayle King interview, the rushed attempts to “complicate” their legacies) to the way social media flattens everything into easy takes. I explore the psychology behind legacy compression. Why does 80% of the conversation only focus on 20% of the real story?We talk Mamba Mentality, Atomic Habits, the slow grind that actually created greatness, and why we’re losing patience for the invisible work that made these men legends.No highlights. No glorification. Just the process, the setbacks, and what it really means to respect greatness beyond the quotes.Mamba out… & The Marathon Continues.The lessons remain.
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  Not everyone’s feelings are valid. 24.06.2026 5min

  We live in a time where feelings are often treated like facts, and disagreement is mistaken for disrespect. In this episode, I explore a simple but uncomfortable truth: just because something feels true doesn't automatically make it true.From relationships and friendships to accountability and personal growth, we talk about the difference between reacting to a situation and understanding it. How many opportunities have been lost because assumptions were treated as reality? How many conversations ended before someone stopped to ask, "What else could be true?"This isn't an attack on emotions. It's a conversation about maturity, self-awareness, and learning how to separate what we feel from what's actually happening.Because sometimes the biggest obstacle to growth isn't what happened.It's the story we told ourselves about it.
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  Name 5 DDG songs. 24.06.2026 5min

  Name 5 DDG Songs?That's the joke the internet can't seem to let go of. In this episode, I unpack why that question says more about us than it does about DDG.After watching his journey from the YouTube grind to music, business, fatherhood, Fashion Week appearances, Netflix opportunities, and life-changing success, I've never understood why people are so quick to dismiss what they've watched happen with their own eyes.This isn't about agreeing with every decision or loving every song. It's about recognizing work, respecting the process, and understanding why some people struggle to give credit when they've had a front-row seat to someone's rise.At what point does a joke become a refusal to acknowledge reality? And what can DDG's story teach the rest of us about betting on ourselves, building in public, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them?Let's talk about it.
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  Your job doesn’t go with you to heaven. 24.06.2026 6min

  We’ve been conditioned to introduce ourselves by what we do for work, but what happens when the career ends? In this episode, I unpack identity, ambition, unemployment, purpose, and why the things we spend most of our lives chasing may not be the things that matter most in the end.Hit follow , Subcribe , Comment !
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  I’m cancelling Dash Pass. 24.06.2026 9min

  Somewhere along the way, convenience stopped being a tool and became a lifestyle.What started as a simple thought about cancelling DashPass turned into a bigger conversation about comfort, discipline, and the hidden cost of avoiding inconvenience. In this episode, I unpack why the things that change our lives are usually the things we resist the most. From food delivery and instant gratification to fitness, business, faith, and personal growth, I explore how comfort quietly convinces us to delay the very things we're praying for.Maybe the opportunities we're waiting on aren't being withheld. Maybe they're hiding behind the inconveniences we've been avoiding.If you've ever delayed a goal, postponed a dream, justified staying comfortable, or found yourself paying a premium to avoid minor discomfort, this conversation is for you.Because comfort doesn't usually ruin your life all at once.It whispers.And before you know it, a year has gone by.Follow, rate, and share the podcast. New episodes every week.