Just Being Brothers
From Crypto- to racism to crime. Real life brothers Mike and Steve, and their guests lead discussions on all topics all the time, from a realistic black free thinking perspective. The brothers bring “comedy through news and news through comedy.” The “Afro Boomers” admit they don’t understand much of the social media goings on, but they’re talking about with you, in studio with guests and by call-in. They bicker with each other, but that’s what brothers do. They don’t always know what they’re talking about, but it doesn’t stop them. Join them.
Episodes
What happens when an African-American fifth-grade social studies teacher brings an ambitious Black History Month project to a predominantly white school? In our much-anticipated return to "Just Being Brothers," we sit down with Katie, a dedicated educator and advocate for education reform, who shares her compelling journey and the unexpected resistance she faced. Her story not only highlights the intricaci...
What happens when you mix billionaire bravado, unyielding political ambition, and an unprecedented media presence? We unravel the intricate mystique of Donald J. Trump, dissecting his controversial presidency and his refusal to concede the 2020 election. We dig deep into his personality traits - especially his defiance against loss and the status quo - to understand why so many remain magnetized by his polarizing ye...
Did you know that African-American men are at a higher risk for prostate cancer, with an expected 299,000 new cases in 2024 alone? Join us for a crucial conversation on Just Being Brothers as we return from our hiatus with our associate producer, Deuce, to shine a light on prostate cancer awareness and prevention. We share our personal experiences and highlight the importance of regular physical exams and early dete...
Ever pondered the distinction between being a 'father' and a 'dad'? Not just semantics, we believe there's a difference, and we spill the tea in our candid chat about fatherhood. As two brothers and fathers ourselves, we're lifting the lid on personal experiences that highlight the pivotal role dads play. From instilling morals and values to preparing children for the world, navigate wi...
Are morals ingrained or learned? What is Right and wrong? It's the burning question at the center of our lively discussion in this podcast episode. Your hosts, Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve, break down this intriguing debate, investigating how our interactions, experiences, and maybe even our genes form our moral compass.
Steve presents 21 morals and values necessary for a positive life.
What is morality? Where do we derive our morals. What are values? Brothers Mike and Steve are back and looking at what morality meas. This conversation is casual and full of examples that we all face day to day. Can our morals be our worst enemy?
Tune in and set what the guys have to say. Listen. Laugh. Learn
Picture this: You're seated in a pew, a hushed congregation around you, and the pastor's sermon is weaving a spiritual web. A familiar scenario for many, isn't it? But did you ever stop to wonder why we do it? Why do we go to church? My brother Steve and I scratched beneath the surface of this life-long habit in our latest episode. We dove into the varied reasons that pull people to church, from guilt...
THE OPRAH PHENONMENON
Remember The Book of the Month Club? The Little red wagon of fat? Steadman Graham? How about “you get a car, and you get a car…”?
Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve want to know:
How strong is the influence of Oprah? After emerging as a tv show host in Chicago, Oprah became a force in the world of television. Within ten years, she had become a force in the lives of people all over the worl...
We hate to hear it said. The D-word! Strikes fear not the hearts of married people the world around. DIVORCE. Half of the first-time marriages in the United States end in divorce. If that is not your story, take a bow!
In this episode, Tampa-based attorney Seth Nelson joins Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve to discuss divorce. Nelson is also the host of How to Split a Toaster, a podcast for those who need t...
Jordans. Adidas. Puma. Nike. Our episode on sneakers drew such a wide audience that we jumped at the chance to hear from a self-proclaimed Sneakerhead. Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve talk with Mike D, owner of over 200 pairs of sneakers. Whether you call them sneakers, gym shoes, athletic shoes or just tennis, you may still be a sneakerhead. Listen as Mike takes the brothers on a trip through the mind of ...
Mike and Steve continue their conversation on mental illness continues with guest Mat Van Wahi.
LISTEN. LAUGH. LEARN.
Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve look at the topic of mental health in America. Along with guest Matt, the brothers take a cursory look at what is becoming a term used more often. It appears that no matter what the situation -murder, drug overdoses, fits of rage, or just poor work performance- mental health challenges seems to be the "go-to" explanation. How much do we understand the human mind? ...
UNCLE TOMS
When Harriett Beecher Stowe penned the classic novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin in 1851, she had no idea who here hero, Tom, would become one of the most hurtful epithet of any short of the N word. The term has changed the concept of the slave who risked his life to protect two enslaved women who had fled their owners.
Mike and Steve look at how the term morphed into a derisive from the pages of the storied novel.
Th...
BLACK REPUBLICANS
Since the mid 1960’s the Democratic Party has been the “party of choice” for the majority. Those who are bold enough and/or free thinking enough to align with the Republican Party are seen as traitorous or naïve when it comes to the realties or race and class. Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve examine the Black Republicans in the United States today. Who are they? What attracts them to a par...
THE RACE CARD
It had to happen. The Brothers are talking about race. This episode is about The Race Card. What is it? Who plays it? When? How? Is it effective? In the era where the discussion of race is begrudgingly being discussed, this episode is about how we look at any discussion of race. Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve toss in some of their own stories about race and the RACE CARD. We also take a shor...
Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve continue their look into mistakes. In Part Two we continue with the discussion of mistakes. Now they look at mistakes that every human makes at some point in their time on the planet. Are you mistake prone? Do you have dreams, and do nothing to make them come true? Give a listen to this rowdy, entertaining second look at mistakes.
LISTEN. LEARN. LAUGH.
What is the big deal about sneakers. Athletes. Rappers. Hollywood stars. Everyone seems to be wearing sneakers. Why? How have the rubber-bottomed, previously athletic shoes crossed over to main culture. Why do people line up for days to get the first pair of new Jordans? What happened to Adidas? Remember Run DMC? And what are Red Ball Jets? Join Evan Easterling, Sr., along with Big Brother Mike and Little Brother ...
Nothing is more a part of daily living than mistakes. Used the wrong word here. Took a wrong turn there. Called someone Bill whose name is Phil. We all make mistakes. The conversation in this podcast features Steve and Mike discussing how even the brightest among us can still make simple mistakes. You will find out the four types of mistakes, and who makes them.
Little Brother Steve struggles with a simple math...
LOIS HOLLIS
We all struggle with guilt. Many of us may have had to deal with a certain amount of shame. Big Brother Mike and Little Brother Steve tell of their bouts with guilt and shame with North Carolina-based “guilt shame expert”- Lois Hollis. Lois is a proponent of the theory that guilt and shame are one entity. Listen to her explain how to get rid of them both. Listen closely because there are unique thoughts...
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