Black Men Unlearning

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  Unsh*ttify Your Life 06.08.2026 1ó 7p

  Turn off autopilot, big dog, we got things to do.More Perfect Union's Bowlero BreakdownMore Perfect Union on Dynamic Pricing in Grocery StoresEnshittification by Corey Doctorow
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  Dear Realists... 09.07.2026 1ó 10p

  I guess nobody ever told youAll you must hold on toIs you
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  E.I. 11.06.2026 1ó 11p

  Insecure references... John Mayer... Nelly... we in our Millennial bag. Emotional Intelligence by Peter Salovey and John D. MayerHoward Gardener's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
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  Sunshine & Rain 28.05.2026 1ó 15p

  Afraid to die... afraid to live. Gotta be a better way.*"Bryan Johnson Has Spent Millions Trying Not To Die" by Dominique Mosbergen*"Two research teams reverse signs of aging in mice" by Catherine Offord*The Spirituals and the Blues by James Cone*"Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley
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  Beyond Patriarchy (with Dr. J.T. Snipes and Dr. Christopher Travers) 07.05.2026 1ó 47p

  Abolition without imagination is incomplete. Happy 5 years, BMU! Episode Links:The Communion CollectiveHere's the Story (Part of the Student Affairs Now Podcast)Blacktivism in the AcademyHow to Think Constellationally (TEDx Talk by Alex C. Lange)Prentis Hemphill's IG post on building community with traitors to patriarchy.How Europe Underdeveloped AfricaChris and JT's paper on rest
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  Something Stank... 23.04.2026 1ó 9p

  The problem is patriarchy. We need to break it.Brittney Cooper's article in The Cut
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  Comfortable 09.04.2026 1ó 8p

  We're not saying this to shake you up... We're just saying this to wake you up...
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  The Black Excellence Episode 12.03.2026 1ó 8p

  We're back. We're Black. The pod? Excellent. Show Notes:The Compromise of 1877 Black Reconstruction by W.E.B. Du BoisPrivate Equity and Jersey Mikes
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  Duality 19.12.2025 1ó 16p

  The guys are back with another episode of BMU. Reject the binary. Respect duality. Control thyself.
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  The Message 02.10.2025 1ó 15p

  On this episode of BMU, the guys discuss Ta-Nehisi Coates' The Message, highlighting its themes of storytelling, the narratives we're given, and what we decide to do with them, collectively.Discussion between Ezra Klein and Ta-Nehisi CoatesThe Case for Reparations by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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  Eyes Wide Open 18.09.2025 1ó 5p

  On this episode of BMU, the guys discuss tolerance, delusion, being nice versus being kind, and much more. Stay woke.
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  Heterofatalism 01.08.2025 1ó 13p

  On this episode of BMU, the guys unpack their reaction to heterofatalism (a pessimistic view of heterosexual relationships). The discussion unpacks the oversimplification of the problems with dating, how the meaning of our rhetoric shifts, all the dating apps being owned by the same company, Shannon Sharpe paying what he owes, and much more!2nd Annual BMU Summer Book Club:We're reading The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates this year. Be sure to complete the book in time for our special episode on August 28th! Touré on Heterofatalism “Nearly all of the big dating apps are now owned by the same company” “You Don’t Cook” by Solomon Fox Shannon Sharpe Fired by ESPN
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  Stepping Back to Move Forward 17.07.2025 1ó 2p

  On this episode of BMU, the guys explore the interconnectionsbetween our identities within and investments in community and our relationships with our friends. In an expansion of their TEDx Conversation, “Communal Change from the Inside Out,” they identify March 2020 as an inflection point for our understanding of how to be together and be present for and with each other. The conversation emphasizes our collective need to commit to the maintenance of our intimate relationships through good practice with people we aren’t close to. They also highlight the hard work of rejecting false peace and fleeting convenience in favor of lasting peace through honesty. “They Asked an A.I. Chatbot Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling.” BMU TEDx from October 2024: “Communal Change from the Inside Out”
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  Post-Human Humanity 23.06.2025 1ó 18p

  On this episode of BMU, the guys discuss the issues with thebroad adoption of generative AI. The discussion questions technology’s ability to deliver us from oppression, the daily use of generative AI’s effect on our ability to think and learn, and the idea of ushering in an era of post-human humanity. The guys end the episode with a discussion of the Supreme Court’s ruling on gender affirming care for trans youth.References from today’s show: Matteo Wong’s “The Entire Internet is Reverting to Beta” https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/06/ai-janky-web/683228/Shaolei Ren’s “How much water does AI consume? The publicdeserves to know” https://oecd.ai/en/wonk/how-much-water-does-ai-consume “Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt whenUsing an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task” https://arxiv.org/pdf/2506.08872  Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman Giant Steps played by a Robot
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  Showing Up for the Youth (with Dr. Greg Alfred & Dr. Chanté Meadows) 22.05.2025 1ó 20p

  ***Content warning***Discussions on self-harm are included within this episode. Please feel free to not engage with if this subject matter is not in alignment with where you are in your journey right now. It’s ok to take care of yourself.**********************On this episode of BMU, the guys welcome Dr. Greg Alfred and Dr. Chanté Meadows to the pod for a discussion on Black young people's mental health and how we can actively love them through life's most difficult moments. The episode finds its inspiration in the story of Kyren Lacy.Kyren Lacy's untimely death in April got us thinking about the potential of one wrong choice to shift the trajectory of someone's entire life, and how difficult it is for someone that young to see past circumstances that seem hopeless. The episode aims to see Kyren as fully human, and to remind us all that even when problems are bigger than we can conceive solutions for, we're still each other's business. We hope to honor Kyren with our discussion.**********************For more on Kyren's story see the following:ESPN: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44664128/former-lsu-wr-kyren-lacy-died-apparent-suicide-police-chase-authorities-sayThe Pivot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD1cXTHzK3Y Malik Nabors on 7PM in Brooklyn w/ Carmelo Anthony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGVxiGHKOiw Kyren in his element: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C87nOdVPye8/?igsh=MWNobzFjYTE0eWk4eg%3D%3D **********************Mental Health Resources:If you are considering self-harm or are in emotional distress,consider using the National Suicide Lifeline: Dial 988 or 1-800-784-2433.talkspace.com: Talkspace users have access to licensed therapists through the website or mobile app on iOS and Android.betterhelp.com: BetterHelp is a mental health platform that provides direct online counseling and therapy services via web or phone text communication.**********************Dr. Greg Alfred graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1996, and served in various Army leadership positions until his honorable discharge in 2007. He earned a master’s degree in counseling from Indiana University in 2003, and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Missouri in 2011. After earning his doctorate, Greg worked as a psychologist at Ohio State University, where he focused on graduate/  professional students, nontraditional students, and military veterans.  His passion for veterans led him to the Columbus VA, where he has served combat and sexual trauma survivors since 2015. Greg has been married for twenty years to his wife, Dr. Dorienna Alfred, also a psychologist. They have two sons, Brandon (17), and Jalen (15). In his free time, Greg likes to cook, watch his sons play lacrosse, spend time with his wife, and listen to jazz music.Dr. Chanté Meadows, LISW-S, is a licensed clinical social worker, executive coach, and educator with 20+ years of experience in mental health, leadership, and wellness. She is CEO of Meadows Counseling Group and an adjunct professor at The Ohio State University College of Social Work. Dr. Meadows specializes in trauma-informed care, burnout prevention, and empowering leaders to lead with purpose, resilience, and authenticity. She is a wife and a mother of 4 boys.
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  A Zebra Moment 01.05.2025 1ó 17p

  On this episode of BMU, the guys discuss Shedeur Sanders' fall in the 2025 NFL Draft and the circumstances that created the outcome. They highlight several themes and question why analysts covering the fallout have been so apt to eliminate one particular factor. Two more NFL stars get some smoke in "Really, Bruh?"
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  Dearly Beloved... (4th Anniversary Show) 17.04.2025 1ó 3p

  On this episode of BMU, the guys commemorate the 4th anniversary of the pod by fumbling Prince lyrics! They also discuss our collective need for celebration, societal norms around men celebrating (birthdays, milestones, etc.), adopting consistent joy practices, and our need to be seen by each other.
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  Marvin Pendergrass 28.03.2025 1ó 3p

  On this episode of BMU, the guys discuss Marvin Sapp closing the doors of the church to raise a significant offering. The conversation considers the consequences of broadcasting church to the masses, how nuance can be lost in increasingly larger contexts, and what we mean by "authority" in the Christian context.Today's episode references an excellent book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, by Neil Postman.
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  Avoidance 13.03.2025 1ó 2p

  On this episode of BMU, the guys discuss their experiences with patterns of avoidance. The episode deals with how our rapidly changing world can push us toward avoidance behaviors, the links between avoidance and control, and avoidance as manipulation. The episode ends with a tribute to their late friend, Ernest Levert, Jr. The Royal Oak InitiativePlant the Power
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  Press Play 12.12.2024 1ó 8p

  On this episode of BMU, the guys shake off the blues to talk about play. They highlight the pressures they faced in childhood to abandon play for fear of being seen as childish or not properly growing toward manhood. Their discussion considers their lack of examples of adults at play, the difference between play and escapism, and our general need for recreation.