A podcast with your host Shawn aka ShOtime and featured guests, discussing the Black perspective, positivity, general issues, culture, hot topics, and trying to answer those unanswered questions you have. Always a few laughs, and of course incredible conversations.
Episode 17: People STILL don’t understand what PRIVILEGE is …
It’s crazy but true. When it comes to the word “privilege”, some people still think it means your biggest problem is choosing which Ferrari you’ll drive today. We get right to the real definition with examples, specifically about white privilege and socio-economic privilege - and ask, “Why is it so hard for so many people to comprehend?”
7 Jul 2021
Episode 16: Relationships: What Do MEN Really Want?
It might be a lot different than what you think ... There seems to be a lot of info out there about what women want, but we thought there probably wasn't enough on what men really want in a relationship. There's a lot of common things that guys are looking for, so we thought we'd get right into it and cover what we can in about 20 minutes. Let us know, are we way off or are we on point with this one? Check it out!
2 Jun 2021
Episode 15: It's the MEDIA! Who and What is the Big Bad Media?
There's a lot said about the media lately. But what is the media? Should we be happy, sad, afraid, or mad at them? Who is "them" anyway? We talk all about it in this episode and we both have some very interesting thoughts on this one ...
24 May 2021
Episode 13.2 / 14 (Continued) : Hip Hop Music - Old School vs. New School & the Music Biz
Continued from Episode 13.1 - This episode features our special guest and friend since back in the day - Jay Boogie (@jayboogz_ ), host of The Lounge Presents on IGTV (@theloungepresents) - who knows his music inside and out. We laugh, reminisce, and laugh more. We talk old school vs. new school, and we get more into what the differences with music now and then are, and how artists navigate the business.
24 May 2021
Episode 13.1: Hip Hop Music - Old School vs. New School & The Music Biz
This episode features our special guest and friend since back in the day - Jay Boogie (@jayboogz_ ), host of The Lounge Presents on IGTV (@theloungepresents) - who knows his music inside and out. We laugh, reminisce, and laugh more. We talk old school vs. new school, what’s happening in music, talent and the music biz and more. This was a LOT of fun, enjoy it!
15 May 2021
Episode 12: Money Mindset
We don't talk about the glitz and how many Bugattis we own (zero!), but instead we talk about what it means to have that state of mind where you can achieve your goals, whatever they are. And what about those “passive income” gurus? We get into how we were brought up to think about money, saving, spending and being successful vs what we know now. Get ready for some motivating conversation as we get into the money talk.
9 May 2021
Episode 11: After the Derek Chauvin Verdict and George Floyd - What Now?
So, in 2020, the world watched as a police officer put a knee to George Floyd's neck and slowly took his life. In 2021, Derek Chauvin was found guilty of multiple charges of murder and manslaughter. But what exactly does this mean going forward? What does this change? We take a look at these questions and more on this episode and break it down for you.
28 Apr 2021
Episode 10 Part 2: Serious Talk (and Doubles)
In part 2 (continued from our previous episode) we get into some serious talk about the Daunte Wright shooting that happened in the midst of the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd. Whew! We talk about COVID and the mental health effects, and on a lighter note, we get into some food talk, as Natasha’s family historically are the inventors of DOUBLES, a delicious Trinidadian food.
28 Apr 2021
Episode 9/10 Part 1: Men & Women, Winnipeg & Toronto: Experiences & Differences
In this part 1 of 2 episodes with our special guest Natasha Deen, we talk about a few age old questions about relationships - Are men and women taught how to treat each other? Can men and women be just friends? And that's just the beginning. And with 2 of 3 people on this episode having lived in Winnipeg and now Toronto, we talk differences and experiences.
16 Apr 2021
Episode 8: The “N” Word - Let’s Talk About It.
Straight to the point. We felt we needed to discuss the use of this word, why people choose to use it and what the ramifications are. We have strong opinions on this one ...
9 Apr 2021
Episode 7: Gateway Friends - Who and What Are They?
In this episode we have a special guest, David Elias, talking to us from waaay up north. He’s a long time friend of Kwamatron’s with a lot of insight about relationships with Black people and other people of colour - through the eyes of someone who isn’t considered a visible minority (Caucasian). The term “Gateway friend” starts off the show, and we find out exactly what that is. Of course we get each other laughing. Listen in and find out if you’re a gateway friend, or if you have one ...
2 Apr 2021
Episode 6: COVID Lovin’ AKA Relationships during the pandemic
We had too much fun during this episode. We have some real talk and lots of laughs with our first guests ever to join us, Kashima Williams, Toronto realtor, and Emerson Brewster, clothing designer and entrepreneur of YWG 204 in Winnipeg.
27 Mar 2021
Episode 5: Roles in Relationships
People have been requesting this topic for a while, so in this episode we get right into relationships between men and women - specifically the roles each person has. As usual, we both have some different thoughts on this, but take a listen. We don’t hold back, so get ready ...
14 Mar 2021
Episode 4: Is it Cancel Culture, Scandal Culture, or Consequences?
In this episode we start with recent news and break down the details of what’s been called “Cancel Culture”, and try to find some answers for how we as society can deal with it.
14 Feb 2021
Episode 3: Karens and Kens - What’s really up with that behaviour?
First off, we had a few minor technical issues with this one, so please forgive a few spots where audio cuts out for a second. In this episode we talk about the infamous Karens/Kens, our own personal experiences, and ask what we can do to stop this from happening.
26 Jan 2021
Episode 2: Experiences Growing up Black in Canada
In our second published but first recorded episode - soon after the George Floyd tragedy - we reflect on growing up in Canada as young Black boys, and a few of our different experiences.
25 Jan 2021
Episode 1: Can we have a (respectful) talk about COVID and the theories or truth that’s out there?
We talk maturely with two completely different points of view of what’s really going on with the info about COVID-19 that’s out there. We promise not to get out of hand ...
24 Jan 2021
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