Easy Like Sunday Morning
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03/10/22 • 50 min
So many crazes, changes, and showbiz criticisms to discuss! Jay and Kay are back to go over hot topics in the arts industry, the practices that have to go away, ridiculous happenings in the government, and mental health. We all have our own ways to feel okay and for some, maybe it’s watching teenage rom coms... even in our 40s. On a more serious note, the pair highlight the importance of reaching out to people when the blues or depression hit us and why we have to take it easy on ourselves sometimes. A talk about everything under the sun is the perfect way to spice up this easy Sunday morning.
Key Takeaways:
[02:47]
Khalilah and Jamal call out the arts industry and the questionable recognition of black people
[05:41]
The crazy Wordle craze: fifteen minutes of torture, when the paywall is built, and apparently, H-E-A-R-D-L-E
[09:48]
The comfort of re-watching shows, being in your 40s enjoying teenage rom coms
[17:26]
Questioning ourselves - Have we had COVID-19? Maybe, probably?
[18:21]
The government on gender-affirming care and the "don’t say gay” bill in Florida
[24:50]
The Music Man on Broadway criticisms & Broadway shows that maybe shouldn’t happen; James Earl Jones has a theater named in his honor
[35:34]
Mental health and tragic ends - Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst and more significant individuals; creating a system with your circle to help support you through tough times
[39:35]
What "making it" really means!
[41:13]
The detainment of Brittney Griner in Russia and the dangers of operating in ambiguity
[45:50]
Prince's Estate + Morris Day controversy
[47:58]
This week’s For the Culture Shout Out!
Resources Mentioned
- Abbott Elementary by Quinta Brunson
- Fannie Lou Hamer’s America
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-8255
Key Quote
“Create a system so people will know what your boundaries are, what you're comfortable with so they know how best to help you. Because a lot of times, the issue is people don't know what to do.” - Khalilah Elliott
Connect with us
Follow Jamal on Instagram @jamalgibransterling
Connect with Khalilah on Instagram @kayasinlilah
Follow the show!
FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions
Twitter: @chiefdisrupprod
LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who loves all things BLACK LIFE + POP CULTURE. Keep up with the times and listen to previous episodes on Spotify,
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So many crazes, changes, and showbiz criticisms to discuss! Jay and Kay are back to go over hot topics in the arts industry, the practices that have to go away, ridiculous happenings in the government, and mental health. We all have our own ways to feel okay and for some, maybe it’s watching teenage rom coms... even in our 40s. On a more serious note, the pair highlight the importance of reaching out to people when the blues or depression hit us and why we have to take it easy on ourselves sometimes. A talk about everything under the sun is the perfect way to spice up this easy Sunday morning.
Key Takeaways:
[02:47]
Khalilah and Jamal call out the arts industry and the questionable recognition of black people
[05:41]
The crazy Wordle craze: fifteen minutes of torture, when the paywall is built, and apparently, H-E-A-R-D-L-E
[09:48]
The comfort of re-watching shows, being in your 40s enjoying teenage rom coms
[17:26]
Questioning ourselves - Have we had COVID-19? Maybe, probably?
[18:21]
The government on gender-affirming care and the "don’t say gay” bill in Florida
[24:50]
The Music Man on Broadway criticisms & Broadway shows that maybe shouldn’t happen; James Earl Jones has a theater named in his honor
[35:34]
Mental health and tragic ends - Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst and more significant individuals; creating a system with your circle to help support you through tough times
[39:35]
What "making it" really means!
[41:13]
The detainment of Brittney Griner in Russia and the dangers of operating in ambiguity
[45:50]
Prince's Estate + Morris Day controversy
[47:58]
This week’s For the Culture Shout Out!
Resources Mentioned
- Abbott Elementary by Quinta Brunson
- Fannie Lou Hamer’s America
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-8255
Key Quote
“Create a system so people will know what your boundaries are, what you're comfortable with so they know how best to help you. Because a lot of times, the issue is people don't know what to do.” - Khalilah Elliott
Connect with us
Follow Jamal on Instagram @jamalgibransterling
Connect with Khalilah on Instagram @kayasinlilah
Follow the show!
FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions
Twitter: @chiefdisrupprod
LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who loves all things BLACK LIFE + POP CULTURE. Keep up with the times and listen to previous episodes on Spotify,
Follow the show!
YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions
IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions
FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions
Previous Episode
Back in Full Effect
Whatever We Wantwith Jay & Kay co-hosts Jamal Sterling and Khalilah Elliot are back in the place to be, discussing the latest news and events happening in Black life + pop culture.
Jay and Kay get caught up this week on everything that's gone down so far in 2022 - discussing the historic news of the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the controversial casting for a Bob Marley biopic, and debating whether ethnicity should be a deciding factor in casting. The pair also get caught up on Joe Rogan, the ongoing war in Ukraine, the NFL, Kanye West and so much more.
Key Takeaways:
[01:11]
Wrapping up Our Town and Jamal’s experience doing a theatrical performance in a pandemic
[03:09]
Khalilah’s experience promoting On Sugarland, running until March 20 in New York Theatre Workshop
[03:50]
Supreme Court prospect Ketanji Brown Jackson and why that’s a HUGE win
[06:39]
The controversy on Kingsley Ben-Adir being cast as Bob Marley in new biopic
[14:34]
How abusive partners are using Apple Airtags for stalking
[16:43]
An update on the Joe Rogan Podcast and Spotify; With more artists boycotting, will Spotify do anything?
[24:53]
Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine
[26:11]
What’s going on in the Winter Olympics?
[30:19]
Our thoughts on the controversy around Brian Flores suing the NFL
[36:02]
Khalilah’s thoughts on Mary J. Blige’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
[40:06]
Kanye West; Mental health and why people need to stop sensationalizing his controversy
[44:54]
This week’s For the Culture Shout Out!
Resources Mentioned
- On Sugarland By Aleshea Harris
- Supreme Court Prospect Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed
- Brian Flores Files Federal Lawsuit and the NFL Contending with Racism During Super Bowl
Connect with us
Follow Jamal on Instagram @jamalgibransterling
Connect with Khalilah on Instagram @kayasinlilah
Follow the show!
FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions
Twitter: @chiefdisrupprod
LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who loves all things BLACK LIFE + POP CULTURE. Keep up with the times and listen to previous episodes on Spotify,
Follow the show!
YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions
IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions
FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions
Next Episode
Robbing Banks & HBCUs
Jay and Kay are back at it again - bringing the heat and the latest news: Ryan Coogler’s ridiculous police encounter, Jussie Smollett's been sentenced, Nas is being sued over a post, and Kim Kardashian’s disastrous advice... Come on, no advice about working hard and hustling from the privileged, please. Well, with the many things happening around here, Kay points out the virtue of taking a step back, acting responsibly, and staying quiet for a while.
Key Takeaways:
[01:23]
Getting paid for what teachers are telling you to stop doing - talking
[03:44]
Before and after pandemic - how’s life? Drinking, housework, and now the dog’s going crazy
[05:33]
The lamest story of how Ryan Coogler, the director of Black Panther, almost got detained in Atlanta... a classic example of racism
[09:13]
Kim Kardashian’s disastrous quote for Women’s Day: “Get off your a** and fu**ing work.”
[12:25]
The grind for attention and relevance - sex tapes, “look at me” mindset, pre-meditated controversies
[15:24]
Jussie Smollett’s acting roles and now being sentenced to 150 days
[18:36]
Taking responsibility and staying quiet because being self-righteous pushes people away
[21:35]
New York City's Child Protection Agency’s move in avoiding foster families taking advantage of funding
[28:10]
Getting called out about Wordle and how listeners listen to this podcast... is oversharing possible?
[31:08]
Jamal shares his audion experience - when the brain goes blank
[34:18]
What’s going with Nas? Getting sued over a photo?
[36:06]
Let’s talk NFTs - the beanie babies without anything physical
[37:26]
Bomb threats, #racism, HBCUs on being cheated out of billions of dollars, Stacey Abrams on her candidacy, and the passing of William Hurt
[45:55]
This week’s For the Culture Shout Out!
Resources Mentioned
Key Quote
“Anytime you see a black person...we have this conversation all the time about respectability, politics, this idea that you have to be dressed a certain way” - Khalilah Elliott
Connect with us
Follow Jamal on Instagram @jamalgibransterling
Connect with Khalilah on Instagram @kayasinlilah
Follow the show!
FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions
Twitter: @chiefdisrupprod
LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who loves all things BLACK LIFE + POP CULTURE. Keep up
Follow the show!
YouTube: @ChiefDisruptorProductions
IG:@chiefdisruptorproductions
FB: @chiefdisruptorproductions
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