And STILLL. Stuff that I learned, lost, and loved. Hosted by Taurean Meacham.
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On Today's show I am joined by C-Meach, Sadira, and longtime friend of the show and professional grief counselor Drea Johnson. We discuss dealing with grief, how we teach our young boys to process emotion, who told us to "stay inside", Johnathan Majors and his bucking on masculine standards, and much more. Here's the rundown.
“Cats in the cradle”
-The importance of keeping communication lines active.
-Reconnecting with loved ones after years silence.
-Overcoming familial indifference,
-Strategies for addressing family trauma.
“Papa Was A Playa”
-An honest conversation about what we are teaching out boys about relationships and commitment.
-The importance of a father telling "His Story" before is history.
-“Self Sufficient vs Independent Women”: What is a father’s role in developing his daughter into a woman?
“Stay Inside”
-The truth about trying to be “tough”.
-Education vs Incarceration,
-Citizens vs Criminals: Code of the streets vs the code of civility and which one you should be following.
-Jail: Welcome to the Booty House
“Moving on Up”
-Using negativity energy for your goals.
-Self assessment and self improvement in a modern world.
-Goal setting strategies and tips.
Closing remarks for Season 2.
Sound Track:
"Thunderstruck" - AC/DC
"Cat's in the Cradle" - Harry Chapin
"Poppa was a Playa" - Nas
"Stay Inside" - Digga D
"Moving on Up" - Curtis Mayfield
"With a Little Help From My Friends" - Joe Cocker
YouTube - https://youtu.be/r1JWmTlmVX8
26 Jan 2026
He Who Remains…
On today's show I am joined by C-Meach and Dira. Here is the rundown on today's topics:
Valentine’s Day/President’s Day/NBA All Star Recap
Ant Man Review (Spoiler Alert)
Dealing with rejection and disappointment in children
-public support vs public rejection
-participation trophies
-generational differences in handling failure
-how do you teach your children to deal with rejection and loss
Six Figures and Struggling
-64% of overall consumers are living check to check (less $600 in savings)
-51% 100k or more, 66% 50-100k, 78% 50k or less are living check to check
-40% of consumers do not expect salaries to keep pace with inflation
-effects of financial stress and how your relationship with money is killing you
Raising Girls in the World of Today
-my house my rules vs my experience my expectations
-the birds and the bees 2.0
-FEARs…
Closing Thoughts
Soundtrack
“Lazarus” - David Bowie
“God Only Knows” - The Beach Boys
“Money Trees” - Kendrick Lamar
“Daughters” - John Mayer
“The Chain” - Fleetwood Mac
26 Jan 2026
The Art of Aging
On today’s show I am joined by C-Meach (Happy Birthday), Sadira, and longtime friend and colleague Mike W. Here’s the rundown:
Super Bowl recap 🏈
-where it ranks in Super Bowl games
-last second penalty call
-Mahomes place in history as QB1
Rihanna halftime show 💎
-big a** pregnancy reveal and baby shower
-symbolism behind the show
-ASAP Rocky the most potent man in America
-favorite halftime shows and where this one ranks
How to support a career woman 👩🏾🏫
-knowing your role as a supporter
-how to be a “manager” of a career woman
-learning how “not” to fix everything
Movie Madness 🍿
-The Flash
-John Wick 4
-GotG Vol 3
-Creed III 🤮
Art appreciation 🎨
-Pharrell named head of LV men
-50 Cent signs broadcast deal with Fox
-Eddie Murphy art work investment
-Jay Z art work investment
-artists you may want to pay attention
Brotherly love 💪🏾
-blood vs bonded
-how to how your brother accountable
-where we are lacking (fraternity)
-Fraternity, Family, Fellowship 2023
Dr. Robert McNair 🚀
Cognac Cuts 🎶
“Loose Pt. 2” - JAY1, Outcast Music, Ms. Banks
“DAVE Flow” - Fredo
“Walking With Your Head Down” - TTK
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