{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Born In Trouble","home_page_url":"http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm","feed_url":"http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/json","description":"People say change starts with a conversation, but are we having the right ones? From the mysteries of the music industry to the often misunderstood concept of sex, race and cultures. \"Meet us at the intersection of technology, entertainment, music, relationships and everything thought-provoking dialogue should be!. Dive deep into the realities of being Born in Trouble! ","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Truth is All We Have","pubdate":"2024-04-26T15:00:00.000-04:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2024 by bornintrouble.com","owner":"John X","image":"https://assets.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images/podcasts/images/1/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/cover.jpg?v=5"},"items":[{"id":"396fe873-3144-4400-aeee-77eb115f06ec","title":"Unseen Things U can't Prove","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/171","content_text":"A comprehensive dive into contentious and critical issues shaping today's dialogues. It covers a wide array of topics including the influence of figures like Reggie Jackson, the evolution of rap music, and wide-ranging societal and political challenges such as prison reform and racial dynamics in education. The Jenna Louisiana trial, underscoring the essence of activism and community. Through debates on freedom of speech, the media's influence, and interactive discussions with guests, the script fosters a platform for an enriching exchange of diverse viewpoints. It aims to highlight the importance of unity through disagreement, celebrating the vibrant tapestry of perspectives that contribute to meaningful conversation and understanding in the face of modern-day challenges.\n\n00:00 Kicking Off with Reggie Jackson and SCTV Nostalgia\n00:33 Diving into Reggie Jackson's Legacy and Anecdotes\n02:19 Introducing the Guests and Podcast Banter\n06:29 Exploring High School Name Changes and Community Reactions\n15:20 Debating the Impact of Trump's Policies and Media Influence\n38:10 Analyzing Crime Rates, Media Narratives, and Political Strategies\n43:16 The Impact of Tech Layoffs and Real Estate Collapse in San Francisco\n45:24 The Consequences of Automation and Job Displacement\n47:40 The Shift in Prison Populations and Societal Impacts\n55:54 Rap Music's Influence on Community and Accountability\n59:52 Debating Free Speech and Safety on College Campuses\n01:19:04 Closing Thoughts on Social Issues and Personal Responsibility","content_html":"

A comprehensive dive into contentious and critical issues shaping today's dialogues. It covers a wide array of topics including the influence of figures like Reggie Jackson, the evolution of rap music, and wide-ranging societal and political challenges such as prison reform and racial dynamics in education. The Jenna Louisiana trial, underscoring the essence of activism and community. Through debates on freedom of speech, the media's influence, and interactive discussions with guests, the script fosters a platform for an enriching exchange of diverse viewpoints. It aims to highlight the importance of unity through disagreement, celebrating the vibrant tapestry of perspectives that contribute to meaningful conversation and understanding in the face of modern-day challenges.

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00:00 Kicking Off with Reggie Jackson and SCTV Nostalgia
\n00:33 Diving into Reggie Jackson's Legacy and Anecdotes
\n02:19 Introducing the Guests and Podcast Banter
\n06:29 Exploring High School Name Changes and Community Reactions
\n15:20 Debating the Impact of Trump's Policies and Media Influence
\n38:10 Analyzing Crime Rates, Media Narratives, and Political Strategies
\n43:16 The Impact of Tech Layoffs and Real Estate Collapse in San Francisco
\n45:24 The Consequences of Automation and Job Displacement
\n47:40 The Shift in Prison Populations and Societal Impacts
\n55:54 Rap Music's Influence on Community and Accountability
\n59:52 Debating Free Speech and Safety on College Campuses
\n01:19:04 Closing Thoughts on Social Issues and Personal Responsibility

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In this 43rd episode of 'Born in Trouble,' host John X and guests discuss a myriad of topics ranging from the dynamics of using various broadcasting platforms, to societal issues, parenting, and the recent decisions of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry regarding their children's exposure to media scrutiny and racial bias. The impact of choices in relationships, the consequences of those choices on parenting styles, societal expectations, and the dynamics between men and women in modern society.

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00:00 Kickoff: The 43rd Episode Begins
\n00:27 Tech Troubles and Podcasting Insights
\n01:21 Introducing the Guests and Their Stories
\n01:46 The Beyonce Wars and Guest Introductions Continue
\n02:06 Sports Talk and Personal Updates
\n03:21 Reflecting on OJ Simpson's Legacy
\n05:56 Debating OJ's Innocence and Theories
\n08:50 Cultural Shifts: From OJ to Social Media Impact
\n14:52 The Evolution of Relationships and Social Norms
\n16:30 Modern Dating, OnlyFans, and Marriage Perspectives
\n24:54 The Mistress Mentality and Societal Changes
\n25:58 Economic Realities and Dating Dynamics
\n28:48 The Illusion of Wealth and Relationships
\n29:31 The Dynamics of Deception and Desire
\n30:21 The Air Force Anecdote: Lies for Attraction
\n31:50 Choosing Between Tyrone, the Bag, or Stability
\n32:41 The Modern Dilemma: Child Support vs. Presence
\n35:08 The Unrealistic Standards and Choices in Dating
\n37:41 The Financial and Emotional Costs of Modern Relationships
\n51:14 Parenting, Responsibility, and Societal Selfishness
\n52:47 Reflecting on Meghan Markle's Protective Maternal Instinct

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John X and guest Robert Brooks dive into a variety of topics, including one poll reflecting societal attitudes toward what dictates child support? The diminished value of two-parent households by feminist narratives impacts how to view personal responsibility. Modern relationships, the cultural pressures of maintaining appearances, and the challenges of single parenthood.

","summary":"Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! ","date_published":"2024-04-14T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/453ca9e2-b05c-43a2-9cd8-7ec70a11bb80.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63586342,"duration_in_seconds":3974}]},{"id":"5e618ef5-567a-42fd-8c1f-a7596cedaf6b","title":"Election for Dictators!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/168","content_text":"Missed us? Catch up on our YouTube Born in Trouble Channel! Where the last two episodes are! But this week? Guest Chocolate Yoddah joins the panel to discuss why Trump? Or why not. Diddy and the community conversations. Are they too little and too late? Is the entire game predatory? Born In Trouble tells it like it should be told. True. ","content_html":"

Missed us? Catch up on our YouTube Born in Trouble Channel! Where the last two episodes are! But this week? Guest Chocolate Yoddah joins the panel to discuss why Trump? Or why not. Diddy and the community conversations. Are they too little and too late? Is the entire game predatory? Born In Trouble tells it like it should be told. True.

","summary":"Missed us? Catch up on our YouTube Born in Trouble Channel! Where the last two episodes are! But this week? Guest Chocolate Yoddah joins the panel to discuss why Trump? Or why not. Diddy and the community conversations. Are they too little and too late? Is the entire game predatory? Is crime really up? Born In Trouble tells it like it should be told. True. ","date_published":"2024-04-04T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/5e618ef5-567a-42fd-8c1f-a7596cedaf6b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66135324,"duration_in_seconds":4133}]},{"id":"40424528-5db5-4ec7-aa30-f6a4c9299f1a","title":"Sports, Barbie, and Irrelevant Poo","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/167","content_text":"Host John X and guests from Detroit, New Jersey, and the South dive into discussions that traverse various themes including sports commentary, particularly the dynamics of football trades, criticisms of the educational and sports training systems, and broader social issues reflecting on politics, and the impact of corporate interests on society. They explore the disappearance of original thinking and the suppression of outliers in modern society, drawing parallels across sports, education, and entertainment. The episode delves into the role of money in these arenas, the diminishing of quality in pursuit of financial gain, and the consequences of a society focused on conformism over individualism. Despite the wide-ranging topics, the underlying theme is a critique of current societal trends that favor uniformity and profit over diversity and authenticity.\n\n00:00 Kicking Off with Episode 37: Introductions and Catching Up\n00:45 Diving into the Saquon Barkley Saga: Opinions and Analysis\n05:07 The Giants' Strategy and Fan Reactions: A Deep Dive\n08:37 Exploring the Impact of Analytics in Football\n18:14 Shifting Gears to the Oscars and the State of Cinema\n24:28 Unpacking the Complexities of Race, Caste, and Systems in Film\n29:44 The Impact of Management and Ownership on Sports Teams\n30:10 The Decline of Fundamentals in American Basketball\n30:54 The Influence of Wealth and Power in Sports and Society\n32:46 The Challenges of Rising Through the Ranks in Sports and Life\n35:14 The Shift in Youth Sports: From Passion to Profit\n38:13 The Broader Implications of Sports Culture on Society\n38:21 The Evolution of Media and Its Impact on Society\n38:51 The Deterioration of Quality in Pursuit of Profit\n39:42 The Consequences of a Money-Driven Society\n44:45 The Diminishing Role of Individuality and Creativity\n47:16 Navigating the Complex Landscape of Modern Society\n50:23 Reflections on Politics, Society, and the Future\n01:00:44 Closing Thoughts and Farewell","content_html":"

Host John X and guests from Detroit, New Jersey, and the South dive into discussions that traverse various themes including sports commentary, particularly the dynamics of football trades, criticisms of the educational and sports training systems, and broader social issues reflecting on politics, and the impact of corporate interests on society. They explore the disappearance of original thinking and the suppression of outliers in modern society, drawing parallels across sports, education, and entertainment. The episode delves into the role of money in these arenas, the diminishing of quality in pursuit of financial gain, and the consequences of a society focused on conformism over individualism. Despite the wide-ranging topics, the underlying theme is a critique of current societal trends that favor uniformity and profit over diversity and authenticity.

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00:00 Kicking Off with Episode 37: Introductions and Catching Up
\n00:45 Diving into the Saquon Barkley Saga: Opinions and Analysis
\n05:07 The Giants' Strategy and Fan Reactions: A Deep Dive
\n08:37 Exploring the Impact of Analytics in Football
\n18:14 Shifting Gears to the Oscars and the State of Cinema
\n24:28 Unpacking the Complexities of Race, Caste, and Systems in Film
\n29:44 The Impact of Management and Ownership on Sports Teams
\n30:10 The Decline of Fundamentals in American Basketball
\n30:54 The Influence of Wealth and Power in Sports and Society
\n32:46 The Challenges of Rising Through the Ranks in Sports and Life
\n35:14 The Shift in Youth Sports: From Passion to Profit
\n38:13 The Broader Implications of Sports Culture on Society
\n38:21 The Evolution of Media and Its Impact on Society
\n38:51 The Deterioration of Quality in Pursuit of Profit
\n39:42 The Consequences of a Money-Driven Society
\n44:45 The Diminishing Role of Individuality and Creativity
\n47:16 Navigating the Complex Landscape of Modern Society
\n50:23 Reflections on Politics, Society, and the Future
\n01:00:44 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

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Wendy Williams and the wear and tear of being everything and the culture of negative press. The gambling industry and the disrespect of Cam Newton brings Community service in question.

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00:00 Introduction and Caribbean Accent Anecdotes
\n00:43 Reminiscing About the Past
\n01:45 Introducing the Co-hosts
\n02:19 Discussing Health and Aging
\n02:52 Traveling and the Struggles of Airplanes
\n04:16 The Challenges of Modern Travel
\n07:11 The Impact of COVID on Health and Lifestyle
\n07:42 The Importance of Diet and Exercise
\n09:44 The Struggles of Aging and Physical Limitations
\n12:07 The Impact of Fame and the Downfall of Wendy Williams
\n15:17 The Dangers of Celebrity and the Price of Success
\n17:28 The Reality of Wendy Williams' Situation
\n22:09 Reflecting on Choices and the Consequences of Fame
\n23:32 The Impact of Negative Energy and Gossip
\n28:14 The Power of Negative Press and Social Media
\n30:05 The Dark Side of Fame and Success
\n31:03 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Society
\n31:22 The Importance of the Journey in Achieving Goals
\n35:03 The Impact of Sports and Gambling on Society
\n37:56 The Influence of Corporate Greed on Sports
\n41:14 The Dangers of Losing Sight of the Human Element in Sports
\n43:26 The Role of Politics in Sports
\n47:18 The Future of Sports and the Challenges Ahead
\n51:40 Reflections and Conclusions

","summary":"Wendy Williams and the wear and tear of being everything and the culture of negative press. Corporate greed and why the NBA must continue to grow. The gambling industry and the disrespect of Cam Newton brings Community service in question. Born in Trouble goes easy on em? ","date_published":"2024-02-29T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/308462e8-1bcc-4a0e-b83a-8b4a7c876c59.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53515589,"duration_in_seconds":3344}]},{"id":"f2128d89-ed75-4d2c-bd3f-b410d77879db","title":"The Colorblind Show!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/165","content_text":"The 36th episode of 'Born in Trouble' podcast features a engaging discussion about a multitude of topics ranging from racial tensions, social issues, colorblind society, popular culture, music industry to age-old social customs. The hosts also delve into controversial opinions of certain figures and events within pop culture, including Beyonce's country album, the work of a young controversial author questioning racial struggle, and the concept of 'reverse race hustling'. Furthermore, hosts also explore the reality of colorblindness in the society and how it affects views and understanding of contemporary pop culture, music, race, politics, and socio-economic class.","content_html":"

The 36th episode of 'Born in Trouble' podcast features a engaging discussion about a multitude of topics ranging from racial tensions, social issues, colorblind society, popular culture, music industry to age-old social customs. The hosts also delve into controversial opinions of certain figures and events within pop culture, including Beyonce's country album, the work of a young controversial author questioning racial struggle, and the concept of 'reverse race hustling'. Furthermore, hosts also explore the reality of colorblindness in the society and how it affects views and understanding of contemporary pop culture, music, race, politics, and socio-economic class.

","summary":"Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! ","date_published":"2024-02-22T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/f2128d89-ed75-4d2c-bd3f-b410d77879db.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62744129,"duration_in_seconds":3921}]},{"id":"3878955d-41c7-4c46-b6f3-b5cb163e8f39","title":"The Bulls Not Breeding But AI has Answers.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/164","content_text":"The 35th installment of Born in Trouble. The discussion gears towards societal issues and the potential implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on personal development and relationships, particularly in the African American community. Guest Andrew Johnson speaks at length about the challenges faced in present-day relationships, focusing on the changing dynamics due to evolving societal factors and technology. The conversation also invades the impression that younger generations have towards marriage, and the diminishing value of organic human interactions in the digital age. Sprinkled with some humor and personal anecdotes the discussion is thought-provoking and covers wide-ranging topics from the role a traditional marriage plays to the potential of AI in manipulating human thoughts and emotions.","content_html":"

The 35th installment of Born in Trouble. The discussion gears towards societal issues and the potential implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on personal development and relationships, particularly in the African American community. Guest Andrew Johnson speaks at length about the challenges faced in present-day relationships, focusing on the changing dynamics due to evolving societal factors and technology. The conversation also invades the impression that younger generations have towards marriage, and the diminishing value of organic human interactions in the digital age. Sprinkled with some humor and personal anecdotes the discussion is thought-provoking and covers wide-ranging topics from the role a traditional marriage plays to the potential of AI in manipulating human thoughts and emotions.

","summary":"Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! ","date_published":"2024-02-01T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/3878955d-41c7-4c46-b6f3-b5cb163e8f39.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63749681,"duration_in_seconds":3984}]},{"id":"e8270b09-770e-4828-80de-52d068e147fc","title":"Athlete? N. Please I work for UPS!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/163","content_text":"The state of education and labor force in America, particularly addressing the conditions leading to disparity. The gang debates about UPS wages and the overall economic situation in the country. The invitation of Kyle Rittenhouse to speak at East Tennessee State University. With a fresh take on the dating rumors about Jennifer Hudson and Common. Tune in for entertaining discussions filled with humor, insight, and thought-provoking opinions.\n\n00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guests\n00:39 Discussion on the 34th Episode and Personal Stories\n02:38 Insights on LeBron's School and Education System\n06:48 Reflections on the Impact of Pandemic on Jobs\n07:28 Debate on UPS Drivers' Salary and Value of Work\n32:39 Understanding the Dynamics of Labor Force\n37:10 Concluding Remarks and Personal Experiences\n38:48 The Reality of Job Security\n40:07 The Controversy of Kyle Rittenhouse's University Speech\n41:17 The Absurdity of American Mindset\n41:58 The Misrepresentation of BLM\n43:08 The Lack of Black Leadership\n45:37 The Question of White Leadership\n46:13 The Politics of Marriage\n48:37 The Struggle of the Younger Generation\n01:04:11 The Impact of Housing Market on Wealth\n01:10:20 The Love Life of Common","content_html":"

The state of education and labor force in America, particularly addressing the conditions leading to disparity. The gang debates about UPS wages and the overall economic situation in the country. The invitation of Kyle Rittenhouse to speak at East Tennessee State University. With a fresh take on the dating rumors about Jennifer Hudson and Common. Tune in for entertaining discussions filled with humor, insight, and thought-provoking opinions.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guests
\n00:39 Discussion on the 34th Episode and Personal Stories
\n02:38 Insights on LeBron's School and Education System
\n06:48 Reflections on the Impact of Pandemic on Jobs
\n07:28 Debate on UPS Drivers' Salary and Value of Work
\n32:39 Understanding the Dynamics of Labor Force
\n37:10 Concluding Remarks and Personal Experiences
\n38:48 The Reality of Job Security
\n40:07 The Controversy of Kyle Rittenhouse's University Speech
\n41:17 The Absurdity of American Mindset
\n41:58 The Misrepresentation of BLM
\n43:08 The Lack of Black Leadership
\n45:37 The Question of White Leadership
\n46:13 The Politics of Marriage
\n48:37 The Struggle of the Younger Generation
\n01:04:11 The Impact of Housing Market on Wealth
\n01:10:20 The Love Life of Common

","summary":"Join host John X and guests Grant Lancaster, Reggie Wood, and Robert Brooks for episode 34 of 'Born In Trouble'. The conversation kicks off with a humorous back and forth about the infamous number 34. The state of education and labor force in America, particularly addressing the conditions leading to disparity. The gang debates about UPS wages and the overall economic situation in the country. The invitation of Kyle Rittenhouse to speak at East Tennessee State University. With a fresh take on the dating rumors about Jennifer Hudson and Common. Tune in for entertaining discussions filled with humor, insight, and thought-provoking opinions.\r\n\r\n","date_published":"2024-01-25T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/e8270b09-770e-4828-80de-52d068e147fc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68550208,"duration_in_seconds":4284}]},{"id":"036dd88b-8878-4725-9f4c-0265491fcb97","title":"The Game is Sports and Relationships","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/162","content_text":"-John X and his crew engage in an eclectic discussion. The conversation opens with introductions and check-ins among the Boston-based group, followed by further banter about Martin Luther King Jr. Day and its significance evovling into a broader conversation about societal inequality and racial justice. Insights on media, analytics, and the role of power dynamics in relationships. \n\n00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Hosts\n00:44 Technical Issues and Introductions Continue\n02:52 Discussion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day\n03:06 Reflecting on Personal Contributions to MLK Day\n07:01 Debate on Palestinian Protests During MLK Day\n15:10 Transition to Sports: Discussing NFL and Teams\n28:20 Analyzing the Role of Analytics in Sports\n31:36 The Role of Analytics in Sports\n32:45 The Power of Probability in Predicting Outcomes\n33:11 The Impact of Credit and Recognition in Sports\n33:54 The Influence of Coaches in Player Performance\n34:28 The Culture of Taking Credit in Society\n34:57 The Role of Plagiarism in History\n35:23 The Cycle of Land Ownership and Conflict\n35:58 The Truth Behind Stephen A Smith's Basketball Career\n42:43 The Impact of Personal Relationships in the Workplace\n44:50 The Reality of Infidelity in Relationships\n50:15 The Influence of Power Dynamics in Relationships\n59:37 The State of American Politics","content_html":"

-John X and his crew engage in an eclectic discussion. The conversation opens with introductions and check-ins among the Boston-based group, followed by further banter about Martin Luther King Jr. Day and its significance evovling into a broader conversation about societal inequality and racial justice. Insights on media, analytics, and the role of power dynamics in relationships.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Hosts
\n00:44 Technical Issues and Introductions Continue
\n02:52 Discussion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
\n03:06 Reflecting on Personal Contributions to MLK Day
\n07:01 Debate on Palestinian Protests During MLK Day
\n15:10 Transition to Sports: Discussing NFL and Teams
\n28:20 Analyzing the Role of Analytics in Sports
\n31:36 The Role of Analytics in Sports
\n32:45 The Power of Probability in Predicting Outcomes
\n33:11 The Impact of Credit and Recognition in Sports
\n33:54 The Influence of Coaches in Player Performance
\n34:28 The Culture of Taking Credit in Society
\n34:57 The Role of Plagiarism in History
\n35:23 The Cycle of Land Ownership and Conflict
\n35:58 The Truth Behind Stephen A Smith's Basketball Career
\n42:43 The Impact of Personal Relationships in the Workplace
\n44:50 The Reality of Infidelity in Relationships
\n50:15 The Influence of Power Dynamics in Relationships
\n59:37 The State of American Politics

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In the 32nd episode, the hosts explore a hot topic and discuss comedian Kat Williams, his impact, and controversial statements he recently made about success and other comedians in the industry. They also delve into serious socio-political issues such as veterans' alienation, changing work dynamics, growing suicide rates, and the increasingly challenging American dream. Drawing from personal experiences, anecdotes and analogies, the hosts examine the current state of society and then question the future of the American way of life.

\n\n

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Remarks
\n01:11 Discussing the Importance of Self-Care
\n01:41 Reminiscing About City Wings
\n02:07 The Future of City Wings
\n03:18 The Impact of Self-Care on Performance
\n03:51 Debating Violence in the Black Community
\n04:09 Analyzing Cat Williams' Controversial Remarks
\n04:39 The Impact of Cat Williams' Remarks on the Comedy Industry
\n07:08 Discussing the Success Metrics in the Comedy Industry
\n24:34 Reflecting on the Impact of the Great Recession
\n28:15 Discussing the Upcoming Election Cycle
\n30:55 Understanding Victimhood and Society's Expectations
\n31:54 The Changing Nature of Work and Its Impact
\n32:25 The Role of Technology and Its Effects on Society
\n32:59 The Decline of Hard Work and Its Consequences
\n34:19 The Mental Health Crisis in Modern Society
\n35:15 The Impact of Constant Connectivity on Health
\n35:36 The State of American Life and Economy
\n36:50 The Impact of Celebrity Culture and Wealth
\n45:54 The Struggles of Veterans and the Lack of Support
\n51:33 The Reality of Modern Society and Its Challenges
\n58:21 The Influence of Sports and Entertainment
\n01:00:03 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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In this episode of 'Born in Trouble', The range of topics focus on the impact of social media and its power to dictate public conversations. How the internet and society can distort how we communicate and interact with each other. And questioning the increasing focus on relationships in the black community, especially on the internet. Striving for better financial education, exploring how to improve public discourse, and an interesting discussion about celebrity culture. All this is flavored with a good dose of humor and banter.

\n\n

00:00 Introduction and Episode Start
\n00:33 Introducing the Hosts
\n00:43 Discussing Ohio and Bears
\n02:40 New Year's Eve Experiences
\n06:55 Debate on Barbershop Conversations
\n22:44 Discussion on Relationships
\n25:15 Impact of Social Media on Relationships
\n31:48 The Power of Negative Comments and Social Media Detox
\n33:25 The Impact of Social Media on Personal Life
\n33:54 The Importance of Digital Detox and Real-life Experiences
\n34:42 The Influence of Social Media on Public Perception
\n35:41 The Misinterpretation of Online Comments
\n36:20 The Misconceptions about Race and History
\n36:45 The Dangers of Racial Stereotypes
\n38:16 The Influence of Social Media on Racial Stereotypes
\n38:39 The Misrepresentation of Wealth and Success
\n39:51 The Impact of Social Media on Critical Thinking
\n40:53 The Dangers of Black-Only Economic Strategies
\n45:28 The Challenges of Online Interactions and Miscommunication
\n47:33 The Importance of Humor in Difficult Conversations
\n49:52 The Impact of Economic Systems on Society
\n52:58 The Struggles of Communication in the Digital Age
\n54:28 The Nostalgia of Old Communication Methods
\n56:20 The Influence of Popular Culture on Society
\n59:25 The Importance of Supporting Black Businesses
\n59:49 The Challenges of Changing Society's Narratives
\n01:01:52 The Impact of Technology on Personal Relationships
\n01:03:21 The Influence of Telecommunication on Society

","summary":"In this episode of 'Born in Trouble', The range of topics focus on the impact of social media and its power to dictate public conversations. How the internet and society can distort how we communicate and interact with each other. And questioning the increasing focus on relationships in the black community, especially on the internet. Striving for better financial education, exploring how to improve public discourse, and an interesting discussion about celebrity culture. All this is flavored with a good dose of humor and banter.","date_published":"2024-01-04T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/3f4ca153-c81f-461b-85a8-ac94b1f1e188.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65027844,"duration_in_seconds":4064}]},{"id":"12666ded-b629-4de2-baae-8d9b9d01975d","title":"A Year in Equity, Entertainment, & Activism","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/159","content_text":"In this 30th episode of 'Born in Trouble', host John X leads a discussion on various cultural topics and societal issues. Covering everything from the cultural impact of celebrities, the state of global affairs, the dynamics of music and entertainment industries, to the modern dating sphere. The conversation revolves around various perspectives offered by the host and the guests, discussing an array of subjects such as the public perspective of Simone Biles' marriage, the socio-political dimensions of supporting Israel, and the transitioning dynamics of celebrity culture in the era of social media. This episode serves as a commentary on the current scenario, providing an introspective look at society's expectations, misconceptions, and judgements.","content_html":"

In this 30th episode of 'Born in Trouble', host John X leads a discussion on various cultural topics and societal issues. Covering everything from the cultural impact of celebrities, the state of global affairs, the dynamics of music and entertainment industries, to the modern dating sphere. The conversation revolves around various perspectives offered by the host and the guests, discussing an array of subjects such as the public perspective of Simone Biles' marriage, the socio-political dimensions of supporting Israel, and the transitioning dynamics of celebrity culture in the era of social media. This episode serves as a commentary on the current scenario, providing an introspective look at society's expectations, misconceptions, and judgements.

","summary":"In this 30th episode of 'Born in Trouble', host John X leads a discussion on various cultural topics and societal issues. Covering everything from the cultural impact of celebrities, the state of global affairs, the dynamics of music and entertainment industries, to the modern dating sphere. The conversation revolves around various perspectives offered by the host and the guests, discussing an array of subjects such as the public perspective of Simone Biles' marriage, the socio-political dimensions of supporting Israel, and the transitioning dynamics of celebrity culture in the era of social media. This episode serves as a commentary on the current scenario, providing an introspective look at society's expectations, misconceptions, and judgements.","date_published":"2023-12-28T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/12666ded-b629-4de2-baae-8d9b9d01975d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66004199,"duration_in_seconds":4125}]},{"id":"db50c19f-c224-4974-83ab-ba8ed4c061ab","title":"Running From Success","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/158","content_text":"John X., opens the discussion featuring guests named Rob, Reg, and Grant, along with John himself. The conversation revolves around a recent controversy surrounding Jonathan Majors. We dissect personal privacy, relationship dynamics, legal implications, and the racial aspect involved in the incident. They further delve into societal expectations for successful individuals and the concerns around a biased judiciary system.","content_html":"

John X., opens the discussion featuring guests named Rob, Reg, and Grant, along with John himself. The conversation revolves around a recent controversy surrounding Jonathan Majors. We dissect personal privacy, relationship dynamics, legal implications, and the racial aspect involved in the incident. They further delve into societal expectations for successful individuals and the concerns around a biased judiciary system.

","summary":"John X., opens the discussion featuring guests named Rob, Reg, and Grant, along with John himself. The conversation revolves around a recent controversy surrounding Jonathan Majors. We dissect personal privacy, relationship dynamics, legal implications, and the racial aspect involved in the incident. They further delve into societal expectations for successful individuals and the concerns around a biased judiciary system.","date_published":"2023-12-21T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/db50c19f-c224-4974-83ab-ba8ed4c061ab.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62061184,"duration_in_seconds":3878}]},{"id":"293e548e-514f-433d-a78d-43ff15306fe7","title":"As Much Free Speech as is Allowed","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/157","content_text":"\"As Much Free Speech As Is Allowed\". The speakers discuss a variety of topics including political correctness, power dynamics, the effect of social media on perceptions and biases, racial issues, and their takes on the entertainment industry. They particularly reflect on the ideas of perception and realities in society as they narrate different anecdotes and scenarios.","content_html":"

"As Much Free Speech As Is Allowed". The speakers discuss a variety of topics including political correctness, power dynamics, the effect of social media on perceptions and biases, racial issues, and their takes on the entertainment industry. They particularly reflect on the ideas of perception and realities in society as they narrate different anecdotes and scenarios.

","summary":" \"As Much Free Speech As Is Allowed\". The speakers discuss a variety of topics including political correctness, power dynamics, the effect of social media on perceptions and biases, racial issues, and their takes on the entertainment industry. They particularly reflect on the ideas of perception and realities in society as they narrate different anecdotes and scenarios.","date_published":"2023-12-14T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/293e548e-514f-433d-a78d-43ff15306fe7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64934248,"duration_in_seconds":4058}]},{"id":"8530d2f7-f727-432b-b9f8-8a7322c232ae","title":"Protecting It At All Costs!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/156","content_text":"The 27th episode of 'Born In Trouble', host John X is joined by guests Robert Brooks and Grant L. The discussion centers around cultural and societal issues, with topics ranging from the shift in perspectives of what is considered 'authentic', criticism of societal norms, the impact of commercial influence on creativity, and the controversial global incidents that tend to be overlooked. The problematic dynamics and expectations tied to racial identity and success, the constant need for controversy in media and public discourse. The episode further explores the repercussions of capitalism and the downside of seeking validation through popular appeal in today's society.\n\n00:00 Introduction and Hosts Greetings\n00:46 Thanksgiving Recap and Turkey Controversy\n02:26 Debate on 'Fucking for Food' and College Life\n05:41 Puff's Controversy and Public Perception\n16:12 Discussion on Democracy and Capitalism\n21:14 Feminism and Gender Equality\n29:24 The Impact of Identity Politics\n31:46 The World's Obsession with Finance\n32:32 The Struggles of Candice Owens\n33:02 The Humanitarian Crisis in Israel and Palestine\n33:48 The Consequences of Speaking Out\n34:04 The Desire to Disconnect from Society\n35:01 The Inhumanity of the World\n35:37 The Natural Progression of Aging and Empathy\n36:49 The Illusion of Popularity in Social Media\n38:48 The Authenticity of the Show\n41:53 The Struggle of Being Original\n44:01 The Problem with Modern Relationships\n48:12 The Conditioning to Hate Ourselves\n51:44 The Control of Music\n53:28 The Downfall of Society\n53:57 The Dichotomy of the Word 'Fuck'\n54:41 The Final Rant","content_html":"

The 27th episode of 'Born In Trouble', host John X is joined by guests Robert Brooks and Grant L. The discussion centers around cultural and societal issues, with topics ranging from the shift in perspectives of what is considered 'authentic', criticism of societal norms, the impact of commercial influence on creativity, and the controversial global incidents that tend to be overlooked. The problematic dynamics and expectations tied to racial identity and success, the constant need for controversy in media and public discourse. The episode further explores the repercussions of capitalism and the downside of seeking validation through popular appeal in today's society.

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00:00 Introduction and Hosts Greetings
\n00:46 Thanksgiving Recap and Turkey Controversy
\n02:26 Debate on 'Fucking for Food' and College Life
\n05:41 Puff's Controversy and Public Perception
\n16:12 Discussion on Democracy and Capitalism
\n21:14 Feminism and Gender Equality
\n29:24 The Impact of Identity Politics
\n31:46 The World's Obsession with Finance
\n32:32 The Struggles of Candice Owens
\n33:02 The Humanitarian Crisis in Israel and Palestine
\n33:48 The Consequences of Speaking Out
\n34:04 The Desire to Disconnect from Society
\n35:01 The Inhumanity of the World
\n35:37 The Natural Progression of Aging and Empathy
\n36:49 The Illusion of Popularity in Social Media
\n38:48 The Authenticity of the Show
\n41:53 The Struggle of Being Original
\n44:01 The Problem with Modern Relationships
\n48:12 The Conditioning to Hate Ourselves
\n51:44 The Control of Music
\n53:28 The Downfall of Society
\n53:57 The Dichotomy of the Word 'Fuck'
\n54:41 The Final Rant

","summary":"\"On this week's episode of our podcast, John X, Grant, and Rob shed light on today's most pressing issues - from identity to societal constructs. Prepare for a \r\n\"Who needs small talk when we can dive into the big stuff? 💡 Tune in to today's podcast episode where John X, Grant, and Rob have an honest discussion on life's hard questions. #RealTalk #Podcast\"\r\n\r\n","date_published":"2023-11-30T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/8530d2f7-f727-432b-b9f8-8a7322c232ae.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58698268,"duration_in_seconds":3668}]},{"id":"3feb3570-e2b7-44b9-9f78-f58b071be5aa","title":"The Music Industry is Safe Now! ","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/155","content_text":"Like everything else we now have safer spaces? Is nature predatory and eventual like a new President? Paying the cost to be the Boss in terms of lawsuits. Andree 3000 plays the flute but are their lyricists out there we missed? Born in Trouble shows why.","content_html":"

Like everything else we now have safer spaces? Is nature predatory and eventual like a new President? Paying the cost to be the Boss in terms of lawsuits. Andree 3000 plays the flute but are their lyricists out there we missed? Born in Trouble shows why.

","summary":"Like everything else we now have safer spaces? Is nature predatory and eventual like a new President? Paying the cost to be the Boss in terms of lawsuits. Andree 3000 plays the flute but are their lyricists out there we missed? Born in Trouble shows why.","date_published":"2023-11-23T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/3feb3570-e2b7-44b9-9f78-f58b071be5aa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60611267,"duration_in_seconds":3788}]},{"id":"1c9c760c-f282-4197-afff-024753ed0d34","title":"Relationshiplaining","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/154","content_text":"Do we date? How do you go about finding a mate to share your life as well as your bank account? Is it possible? What about Financially feasible? Do we understand what it takes to choose partners in the modern world? Gen X lets you know with this Born in Trouble conversation! ","content_html":"

Do we date? How do you go about finding a mate to share your life as well as your bank account? Is it possible? What about Financially feasible? Do we understand what it takes to choose partners in the modern world? Gen X lets you know with this Born in Trouble conversation!

","summary":"Do we date? How do you go about finding a mate to share your life as well as your bank account? Is it possible? What about Financially feasible? Do we understand what it takes to choose partners in the modern world? Gen X lets you know with this Born in Trouble conversation! ","date_published":"2023-11-15T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/1c9c760c-f282-4197-afff-024753ed0d34.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59301814,"duration_in_seconds":3706}]},{"id":"eb43a364-4c10-4e5e-b551-d05c095132bb","title":"Black Tie Masculinity Affair","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/153","content_text":"An Evening of Distinguished Gentlemen proving we still talking the same mess! Appropriate to sell sex for clothes/food/ shelter/ everything but not talk about it as men? Who gets more love \"good or \"bad\" boys? Superiority complexes from Race to Religion to a region of land near you! Watching how groups deal with tradgedy is a blueprint and playbook. Pay attention and demand the same treatment. What can be learned from the Middle East is how to be inhumane boldly.. The changing landscape of sports, TV and mostly, money. And why we don't lack testosterone. Possibly inappropriate? Born In Trouble walks the line.","content_html":"

An Evening of Distinguished Gentlemen proving we still talking the same mess! Appropriate to sell sex for clothes/food/ shelter/ everything but not talk about it as men? Who gets more love "good or "bad" boys? Superiority complexes from Race to Religion to a region of land near you! Watching how groups deal with tradgedy is a blueprint and playbook. Pay attention and demand the same treatment. What can be learned from the Middle East is how to be inhumane boldly.. The changing landscape of sports, TV and mostly, money. And why we don't lack testosterone. Possibly inappropriate? Born In Trouble walks the line.

","summary":"An Evening of Distinguished Gentlemen proving we still talking the same mess! Appropriate to sell sex for clothes/food/ shelter/ everything but not talk about it as men? Who gets more love \"good or \"bad\" boys? Superiority complexes from Race to Religion to a region of land near you! Watching how groups deal with tragedy is a blueprint and playbook. Pay attention and demand the same treatment. What can be learned from the Middle East is how to be inhumane boldly.. The changing landscape of sports, TV and mostly, money. And why we don't lack testosterone. Possibly inappropriate? Born In Trouble walks the line.","date_published":"2023-11-08T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/eb43a364-4c10-4e5e-b551-d05c095132bb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61425034,"duration_in_seconds":3839}]},{"id":"4401aad5-11bc-4966-b87e-0be404b486d4","title":"What we Deserve is Inevitable!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/152","content_text":"Born In Trouble Comes Back looking at the collective conciousness in times o'Trouble! When Fight the Power sings a song of Freedom is it Actual or Financial? Is this the promise of BBQ'ing with Bobby realized? Tell me what you have so we can asses your Freedom ratio. Classism. The real American Dream. One man, one vote, but noa muffled voice. Why do people feel powerless, invisible and angry? ","content_html":"

Born In Trouble Comes Back looking at the collective conciousness in times o'Trouble! When Fight the Power sings a song of Freedom is it Actual or Financial? Is this the promise of BBQ'ing with Bobby realized? Tell me what you have so we can asses your Freedom ratio. Classism. The real American Dream. One man, one vote, but noa muffled voice. Why do people feel powerless, invisible and angry?

","summary":"Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! ","date_published":"2023-11-01T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/4401aad5-11bc-4966-b87e-0be404b486d4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62150259,"duration_in_seconds":3851}]},{"id":"8badc01d-2e6c-43c6-8e71-7171563a0b33","title":"The Game Changes Everything","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/151","content_text":"Conflict in the Middle East or conflicts in the city streets? Which matters more? Do you have to choose a side? How a young lady made her fortune in a man's world decades ago only to victimized by modern internet perspectives of the patriarchy. Victims become victimizers for money. Back to Africa? Born in Trouble returns! ","content_html":"

Conflict in the Middle East or conflicts in the city streets? Which matters more? Do you have to choose a side? How a young lady made her fortune in a man's world decades ago only to victimized by modern internet perspectives of the patriarchy. Victims become victimizers for money. Back to Africa? Born in Trouble returns!

","summary":"Conflict in the Middle East or conflicts in the city streets? Which matters more? Do you have to choose? How a young lady made her fortune in a man's world decades ago only to victimized by modern internet perspectives of the patriarchy. Victims become victimizers for money. Back to Africa? Born in Trouble returns! ","date_published":"2023-10-25T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/8badc01d-2e6c-43c6-8e71-7171563a0b33.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61301318,"duration_in_seconds":3831}]},{"id":"397a49ca-50f2-48cf-a603-e0256071d80d","title":"We Should Be Making Love","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/150","content_text":"Deion got em tight but is it him or what he represents for the future? What is the cost of dating and why are people still unhappy? Born in Trouble gets into it. ","content_html":"

Deion got em tight but is it him or what he represents for the future? What is the cost of dating and why are people still unhappy? Born in Trouble gets into it.

","summary":" Deion got em tight but is it him or what he represents for the future? What is the cost of dating and why are people unhappy and finding it possible to build real relationships! Born in Trouble gets into it. ","date_published":"2023-09-28T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/397a49ca-50f2-48cf-a603-e0256071d80d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60068123,"duration_in_seconds":3709}]},{"id":"ab060f0b-28ae-4d66-818f-c609b83cf156","title":"The Weight of Opinions, Pain, and Honesty is Relative","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/149","content_text":"How much is the value of an opinion? The world waits for Deion to stop making them wrong. Can we be allies usurping and comparing hardships? The City of Shreveport loses a good one. Keeps the rest. Born in Trouble gets it in. ","content_html":"

How much is the value of an opinion? The world waits for Deion to stop making them wrong. Can we be allies usurping and comparing hardships? The City of Shreveport loses a good one. Keeps the rest. Born in Trouble gets it in.

","summary":"How much is the value of an opinion? The world waits for Deion to stop making them wrong. Can we be allies usurping and comparing hardships? The City of Shreveport loses a good one. Keeps the rest. Born in Trouble gets it in. ","date_published":"2023-09-20T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/ab060f0b-28ae-4d66-818f-c609b83cf156.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58974957,"duration_in_seconds":3685}]},{"id":"3a664c90-851a-4af3-8dfa-502bdbdeba34","title":"Birthday Justice & Saving Lives","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/148","content_text":"Born in Trouble explains part of the name? Remembering 9/11 and what it's like being a Firefighter. Black-on-Black crime with words. Are you doing their job? Tario gets sentenced. Consistently. Deion does it again! Born in Trouble makes it uncomfortable.","content_html":"

Born in Trouble explains part of the name? Remembering 9/11 and what it's like being a Firefighter. Black-on-Black crime with words. Are you doing their job? Tario gets sentenced. Consistently. Deion does it again! Born in Trouble makes it uncomfortable.

","summary":"Born in Trouble explains part of the name? Remembering 9/11 and what it's like being a Firefighter. Black-on-Black crime with words. Are you doing their job? Tario gets sentenced. Consistently. Deion does it again! Born in Trouble makes it uncomfortable.","date_published":"2023-09-14T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/3a664c90-851a-4af3-8dfa-502bdbdeba34.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64866928,"duration_in_seconds":4054}]},{"id":"f9483c17-07c4-4fe8-8af1-5c14e747f37c","title":"Poor Africa? Investigating Oprah?","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/147","content_text":"Born in Trouble jumps right in asking Are wildfires in Hawaii on Oprah? Or is she the succesful scapegoat? Is Hawaiin land ownership going down the same path as New Orleans after Katrina? Africa is in play. Who will win the richest continent on earth? The US, China or Russia? Or will Africa set itself up to stand alone like Gaddafia wanted? When will the US take millitary action on the continent? And are the French going to have to pay their own bills from now on? Is the future for American blacks African? Stay ahead of the curve with Born In Trouble! ","content_html":"

Born in Trouble jumps right in asking Are wildfires in Hawaii on Oprah? Or is she the succesful scapegoat? Is Hawaiin land ownership going down the same path as New Orleans after Katrina? Africa is in play. Who will win the richest continent on earth? The US, China or Russia? Or will Africa set itself up to stand alone like Gaddafia wanted? When will the US take millitary action on the continent? And are the French going to have to pay their own bills from now on? Is the future for American blacks African? Stay ahead of the curve with Born In Trouble!

","summary":"Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! ","date_published":"2023-08-23T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/f9483c17-07c4-4fe8-8af1-5c14e747f37c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58175085,"duration_in_seconds":3602}]},{"id":"7bc24677-68a5-45e6-97ec-93ebe012966a","title":"Speaking of Biz...","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/146","content_text":"Remembering Biz in spades and the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop from the unique Brentwood perspective. The earth is on fire so Buy Real Estate! Florida's Elephant king punked by a cartoon mouse. Being a productive member of society till the end. Born In Trouble speaks on our friends proudly.","content_html":"

Remembering Biz in spades and the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop from the unique Brentwood perspective. The earth is on fire so Buy Real Estate! Florida's Elephant king punked by a cartoon mouse. Being a productive member of society till the end. Born In Trouble speaks on our friends proudly.

","summary":"Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! ","date_published":"2023-08-16T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/7bc24677-68a5-45e6-97ec-93ebe012966a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59765310,"duration_in_seconds":3702}]},{"id":"0bdb504b-7f01-472a-b818-80abab855c06","title":"Pontoon Pugilism in Montgomery","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/145","content_text":"Born in Trouble host John X gets into it about Fight Night on the water. Should they have tried that in a small town? Should August 5th now become a National Holiday replacing Juneteenth? The messages from \"They Cloned Tyrone\" and the Militia's in Africa get ready to keep their resources. Born in Trouble gets it all in! ","content_html":"

Born in Trouble host John X gets into it about Fight Night on the water. Should they have tried that in a small town? Should August 5th now become a National Holiday replacing Juneteenth? The messages from "They Cloned Tyrone" and the Militia's in Africa get ready to keep their resources. Born in Trouble gets it all in!

","summary":"Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! ","date_published":"2023-08-09T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/0bdb504b-7f01-472a-b818-80abab855c06.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52957181,"duration_in_seconds":3309}]},{"id":"f6b3ebf8-4e47-43af-b61b-a2bb7598eead","title":"Using Slavery Skill Sets","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/144","content_text":"Born in Trouble delves into the great training program that was slavery! What did you get from your ancestors and why we should be grateful for Ron DeSantis! Is the NFL Plantation for Running Backsthe way the actual job market treats black employees? Pee Wee Herman, Large Marge and Larry Fishbune. Born in Trouble gets the time in! Better late than never!","content_html":"

Born in Trouble delves into the great training program that was slavery! What did you get from your ancestors and why we should be grateful for Ron DeSantis! Is the NFL Plantation for Running Backsthe way the actual job market treats black employees? Pee Wee Herman, Large Marge and Larry Fishbune. Born in Trouble gets the time in! Better late than never!

","summary":"Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! ","date_published":"2023-08-03T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/f6b3ebf8-4e47-43af-b61b-a2bb7598eead.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64448551,"duration_in_seconds":4028}]},{"id":"ef277e38-07c4-4701-8773-153d72ee97f7","title":"Anti-Woke=Black.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/143","content_text":"Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! ","content_html":"

Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!

","summary":"Born In Trouble hears woke as Black. When does that apply to and to whom. The connotations depends on the user. Why all skin folk ain't supposed to be involved in reparations conversations. Hands up, Dogs loose. The trouble with some movies that made us laugh. And the context of travel in the 60's till today. ","date_published":"2023-07-26T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/ef277e38-07c4-4701-8773-153d72ee97f7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67059960,"duration_in_seconds":4191}]},{"id":"96881363-f0e0-4c23-bf5c-83629bb872c5","title":"Public Relationships. Private Results","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/142","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"Born in Trouble tells you what it's like at a Beyonce concert. Halle and Hallie Berry dating issues. RFK. Jr The Conspiracy theories and why the Murderers in our neighborhoods looking like us is normal. Sports as a mathematical equation the same as your value to your employer? Born in Trouble at it again! ","date_published":"2023-07-19T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/96881363-f0e0-4c23-bf5c-83629bb872c5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59581000,"duration_in_seconds":3723}]},{"id":"9f46fb85-da22-4ba9-a2d7-da31926ac5a6","title":"AF","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/141","content_text":"A stands for As, Affirmative, Action, African, American, Action, one A we can't describe and F stands for Family, Florida, Fun, F-ckery and a lot of other stuff. Is that all? Is it ever? How education dollars are getting siphoned and why there are no winners ever Born in Trouble! ","content_html":"

A stands for As, Affirmative, Action, African, American, Action, one A we can't describe and F stands for Family, Florida, Fun, F-ckery and a lot of other stuff. Is that all? Is it ever? How education dollars are getting siphoned and why there are no winners ever Born in Trouble!

","summary":"Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! A stands for As, Affirmative, Action, African, American, Action, one A we can't describe and F stands for Family, Florida, Fun, F-ckery and a lot of other stuff. Is that all? Is it ever? How education dollars are getting siphoned and why there are no winners ever Born in Trouble!","date_published":"2023-07-12T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/9f46fb85-da22-4ba9-a2d7-da31926ac5a6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56322586,"duration_in_seconds":3520}]},{"id":"0a0c60cc-d3f2-4b1f-8d2f-7c426bdaa5d5","title":"Education, YouTube and Good Company!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/140","content_text":"Back after an unscheduled absence and why? Because things went terribly wrong last week with our You Tube Born In Trouble Channel Live launch! But we are ok and ready to talk about it! How can we conversate, communicate and educate without violence! The price of an experience is Titanic in scope. But as puzzling as a Rubik's cube. Born in Trouble hits it again! Check us out on You Tube!","content_html":"

Back after an unscheduled absence and why? Because things went terribly wrong last week with our You Tube Born In Trouble Channel Live launch! But we are ok and ready to talk about it! How can we conversate, communicate and educate without violence! The price of an experience is Titanic in scope. But as puzzling as a Rubik's cube. Born in Trouble hits it again! Check us out on You Tube!

","summary":"Back after an unscheduled absence and why? Because things went terribly wrong last week with our You Tube Born In Trouble Channel Live launch! But we are ok and ready to talk about it! How can we conversate, communicate and educate without violence! The price of an experience is Titanic in scope. But as puzzling as a Rubik's cube. Born in Trouble hits it again! ","date_published":"2023-06-28T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/0a0c60cc-d3f2-4b1f-8d2f-7c426bdaa5d5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65934394,"duration_in_seconds":4120}]},{"id":"ae83867c-27ad-453d-b577-b2bb0d632189","title":"A Family Show. No Filter. No Politics.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/139","content_text":"Born in Trouble comes back from hiatus with an honest humorous discussion about Politics? Just kidding. Scapegoating as a way of cultural life as a minority. How racial slurs get normalized. And the redefining the redefined high value man. Born In Trouble goes at it again. ","content_html":"

Born in Trouble comes back from hiatus with an honest humorous discussion about Politics? Just kidding. Scapegoating as a way of cultural life as a minority. How racial slurs get normalized. And the redefining the redefined high value man. Born In Trouble goes at it again.

","summary":"Why we won't waste our time with Politics today. The definition of high value man takes a beating. Sexual coercion and money manipulation utilizing sex. And Family. The money is spent but there are no Guarantees! Born In Trouble makes another episode for the archives!","date_published":"2023-06-14T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/ae83867c-27ad-453d-b577-b2bb0d632189.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59752777,"duration_in_seconds":3734}]},{"id":"63884f2d-360d-4c54-8375-71ed852f6bfd","title":"Cowboys, Indians, and Free Love","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/138","content_text":"Host John X brings a personal discussion abt Mascots national. Should school districts be forced to change racially offensive mascots? How the workforce has change generational perspectives for life expectations. Africa's value to the world is more than Dollars and cents. Do you think these people are just unfortunate? Born In Trouble says some shyt! ","content_html":"

Host John X brings a personal discussion abt Mascots national. Should school districts be forced to change racially offensive mascots? How the workforce has change generational perspectives for life expectations. Africa's value to the world is more than Dollars and cents. Do you think these people are just unfortunate? Born In Trouble says some shyt!

","summary":"Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! ","date_published":"2023-05-31T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/63884f2d-360d-4c54-8375-71ed852f6bfd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65204642,"duration_in_seconds":4075}]},{"id":"4e5abc10-dca9-46e3-8fac-e7b596c14a55","title":"Short Ride Till the End","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/137","content_text":"Vigilante Justice Lives! Born in Trouble hits the subway looking for a ride to better places. Hoping we get their alive. What will justice look like for a Policeman's son? How many people will be victims of mass shootings this year? And Trump gets a Boost from a Rape Verdict. Despite losing. Born In Trouble says it's not fair but it is True! ","content_html":"

Vigilante Justice Lives! Born in Trouble hits the subway looking for a ride to better places. Hoping we get their alive. What will justice look like for a Policeman's son? How many people will be victims of mass shootings this year? And Trump gets a Boost from a Rape Verdict. Despite losing. Born In Trouble says it's not fair but it is True!

","summary":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?Vigilante Justice Lives! Born in Trouble hits the subway looking for a ride to better places. Hoping we get their alive. What will justice look like for a Policeman's son? How many people will be victims of mass shootings this year? And Trump gets a Boost from a Rape Verdict. Despite losing. Born In Trouble says it's not fair but it is True! ","date_published":"2023-05-10T07:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/4e5abc10-dca9-46e3-8fac-e7b596c14a55.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":50729875,"duration_in_seconds":3170}]},{"id":"75019789-ab91-4e69-966b-e81953a057c4","title":"Mysogynistic or Realistic","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/136","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

","summary":"Egypt isn't African in Africa and some don't like it. Is this like the Dilbert Blacks hate poll for Arabs? Comedy is dead if you have no sense of humor. But what's funny? May/December romance and what are the rules financially? And dating outside the country. Is it the wave of the future? Born In Trouble again.","date_published":"2023-05-03T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/75019789-ab91-4e69-966b-e81953a057c4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59514124,"duration_in_seconds":3719}]},{"id":"d51618d5-171a-4b39-a2fd-1677b1a9c51d","title":"All Dressed Up/No Place to go. ","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/135","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

","summary":"Born in Trouble? Sure. Watch your back this week. Nikki Haley makes an impact and starts an honest conversation. Who knew that was possible? Coalition building in the modern age. Sammy Davis Jr. talk. Don Lemon proves gay and misogynist can be packaged together for a purpose. Spare the books. Burn the video. And sex in the park. ","date_published":"2023-04-26T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/d51618d5-171a-4b39-a2fd-1677b1a9c51d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59917036,"duration_in_seconds":3744}]},{"id":"8cab891e-a857-48bd-8724-ebade3f2c39a","title":"Frreknik. Don't Be Scurred!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/134","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

","summary":"Were you in Freeknik footage? Maybe? Well what is done is done so we dive into the lawsuits and controversy of young hormones grown old. My contemporaries concern unpacked. How one act can define who u are even if you aren't. Do you have the courage of your convictions? Born in Trouble gets in another good one! ","date_published":"2023-04-19T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/8cab891e-a857-48bd-8724-ebade3f2c39a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57718989,"duration_in_seconds":3607}]},{"id":"4a162389-8a46-4c49-a619-64789068726e","title":"Only you can prevent Fires","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/133","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

","summary":"When the results don't match the expectations what are the other options for resolution besides guns? The system is not built for you to be happy. You have to do that yourself! The Economics of Baby Making. Your leaders are still going through puberty. And Born In Trouble staying alive! ","date_published":"2023-04-12T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/4a162389-8a46-4c49-a619-64789068726e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56906897,"duration_in_seconds":3556}]},{"id":"d482d06d-1cbf-4e77-8581-e5f65baaf533","title":"Different. Can you tell how?","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/132","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

","summary":"Can you discern the differences between a school shooter with a political agenda or social one? Do the bullets hit different? Tik Tok knows everything but so does Zuckerberg. Is one better than the other? Everything is money so is it the most that matters? Validating people. Is their a wrong way to do so? Born In Trouble speaks truth again. ","date_published":"2023-03-29T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/d482d06d-1cbf-4e77-8581-e5f65baaf533.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56679944,"duration_in_seconds":3542}]},{"id":"6ace819f-4abe-4ae2-b3e4-5ff3ee15b140","title":"What you Don't Know is Information! ","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/131","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

","summary":"The Banks represent Financial Socialism and the end of the Free Market. A Bi-partisan position. College sports is minor leagues complete with MIL checks. Word origins are all bad. No need to apologize for it. The American Dream starts with Multi-Level Marketing. Some other stuff abt Ciara","date_published":"2023-03-22T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/6ace819f-4abe-4ae2-b3e4-5ff3ee15b140.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56643165,"duration_in_seconds":3540}]},{"id":"6ffeb991-79c1-48e3-8c7c-981c4a814929","title":"Too Big to Fail/By Design","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/130","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

","summary":"New Season Greetings from Born In Trouble! Banks failing for risky investments but bailouts make risks a thing of the past. The system filing is the system working. Ja Morant and the future of the NBA. And Africa feeds the world it's wealth. Born In Trouble starts a new season!","date_published":"2023-03-15T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/6ffeb991-79c1-48e3-8c7c-981c4a814929.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57787118,"duration_in_seconds":3611}]},{"id":"c81558ba-2338-4629-a136-d70271c1b57a","title":"Not An Episode. Rock vs. Dilbert","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/129","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

","summary":"The 1st Not an Episode discusses Chris Rock sounding like he listens to Born In Trouble. Why it's gonna all work out and who cares abt Dilbert and their fake poll? Our new Not an Episodes debuts!","date_published":"2023-03-10T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/c81558ba-2338-4629-a136-d70271c1b57a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29979038,"duration_in_seconds":1873}]},{"id":"9c17f1ec-f0eb-4c6d-be3e-666677df977c","title":"Information Artificial and Official.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/128","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

","summary":"Born In Trouble Season Finale! AI is the information Highway but where does the road lead to? Unemployment for most? The unification against the woke and why it's the same as it ever was. Anti-Black. Reverse Racism at Howard Law? Or a provacative argument meant to divide and confuse the nature of HBCU's? ","date_published":"2023-03-01T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/9c17f1ec-f0eb-4c6d-be3e-666677df977c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58998369,"duration_in_seconds":3687}]},{"id":"13ad1667-7102-46ac-b582-e556f5f8392b","title":"Valentine's Day with Cosby!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/127","content_text":"Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! ","content_html":"

Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!

","summary":"Born In Trouble goes back to it's controversial roots! Can we have a in depth conversation about the Times of Cosby? Is there a lesson to be learned or many? What about Dick Gregory? Is it ok for Hollywood to overlook a star's issues if they have invested enough? Ezra Miller says yes. How are we legislating the margins? Born in Trouble.","date_published":"2023-02-15T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/13ad1667-7102-46ac-b582-e556f5f8392b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64836833,"duration_in_seconds":4052}]},{"id":"c69f4c69-c8ce-405b-8704-ee42d6a61c7f","title":"Don't Do Too Much Good!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/126","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

","summary":"What is it about being a strong black man that will make them buy you a Bullseye shirt? Don't give back and you won't have issues? Is there a big difference in climbing the Capitalist and Communist ladders today? Perception is Reality! Born In Trouble speaks about it!","date_published":"2023-02-08T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/c69f4c69-c8ce-405b-8704-ee42d6a61c7f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65917257,"duration_in_seconds":4119}]},{"id":"bada2e55-8df9-489c-a23c-c5b7a25d0e33","title":"America As Advertised","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/125","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

","summary":"Former Officer Gene and current Firefighter Grant get into why Tyre Nichols didn't have to die and what were the Police and ENT's doing?. And why and how America always views these things along racial lines. The panel discusses is the system Broken or working perfectly? Should we be changing the parameters of society to match the new realities? Born in Trouble gets it in! ","date_published":"2023-02-01T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/bada2e55-8df9-489c-a23c-c5b7a25d0e33.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62969400,"duration_in_seconds":3935}]},{"id":"f82e713c-a057-49dc-ac37-ce5386125eab","title":"The Math of 1/2 always Lies","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/124","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

","summary":"1/2 of Everything is the truth or a lie. It's what you get in a split. It's what compromise brings. It's where half of a conversation leaves you and where half of the population wants to be. On the other side. Can we talk abt future jobs and immigration. Past race identities and curren financial realities? On Born in Trouble we can! Check out the unbiased! ","date_published":"2023-01-25T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/f82e713c-a057-49dc-ac37-ce5386125eab.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68426693,"duration_in_seconds":4276}]},{"id":"e9b7e83a-d524-4382-b203-c26416c88b43","title":"IF MLK Was Woke!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/123","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features friends from the same place now spread out across the Country! Voices that can't be cancelled because it didn't exist and still doesn't! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. Where Popular Culture conditioning goes to die! Born In Trouble can and will get into it all! All are welcome but, none are safe. If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

","summary":"John, Gene, Rob and Grant record this MLK Day spectacular wondering if MLK woke up today, what would he say? Is Twitter going to die on the vine or continue to lose money? The cannabis game is different today but what do I know? Find out. Including 50k in your backyard. Born In Trouble gets it going Video style!","date_published":"2023-01-18T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/e9b7e83a-d524-4382-b203-c26416c88b43.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57012671,"duration_in_seconds":3563}]},{"id":"bf0f213b-6916-4967-8c5d-6b3244c0e564","title":"Prizes of Unspeakable Value! ","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/122","content_text":"Define Covid related? Giving it that old Congressional College try everywhere! Giving me a heart attack took on a new meaning for the NFL. But at least they secured his bag? Sports and perception. The price of Gladiators and escaping poverty as a circular door. Can we get past the games? Not this week on Born in Trouble! And next week? Video! ","content_html":"

Define Covid related? Giving it that old Congressional College try everywhere! Giving me a heart attack took on a new meaning for the NFL. But at least they secured his bag? Sports and perception. The price of Gladiators and escaping poverty as a circular door. Can we get past the games? Not this week on Born in Trouble! And next week? Video!

","summary":"Define Covid related? Giving it that old Congressional College try everywhere! Giving me a heart attack took on a new meaning for the NFL. But at least they secured his bag? Sports and perception. The price of Gladiators and escaping poverty as a circular door. Can we get past the games? Not this week on Born in Trouble! ","date_published":"2023-01-11T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/bf0f213b-6916-4967-8c5d-6b3244c0e564.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70681164,"duration_in_seconds":4417}]},{"id":"f02c6d61-76ca-4304-918e-b6643da0fdb0","title":"2022...Is It Over Yet?","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/121","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?\n\nTuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet! \n\nSome say Born in Trouble is Provacative\". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

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Tuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet!

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Some say Born in Trouble is Provacative". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!

","summary":"End of the Calendar Year? Get ready for John X and Born in Trouble to laugh you out! Is HBCU Football better off with Ed Reed Vs. Coach Prime? Should Cosby money be used for community good? Has your year been everything you wanted it to be? Born In Trouble takes the year out!","date_published":"2022-12-30T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/f02c6d61-76ca-4304-918e-b6643da0fdb0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56314227,"duration_in_seconds":3519}]},{"id":"b6e2cbf8-ff3d-4391-9b5b-3bc8a49020a4","title":"Influencer Positions Available!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/120","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?\n\nTuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet! \n\nSome say Born in Trouble is Provacative\". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

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Tuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet!

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Some say Born in Trouble is Provacative". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!

","summary":"Born in Trouble defines a Merry Xmas as a social influence position? Interracial dating and relationships for sellouts? What does that mean? We are all watching and doing the same things so is there such a thing as commonality? And the growing NFT market that no one asked for. John and Rob bring more Born In Trouble! ","date_published":"2022-12-16T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/b6e2cbf8-ff3d-4391-9b5b-3bc8a49020a4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53247662,"duration_in_seconds":3327}]},{"id":"d2b4e09d-02d0-4dc4-867f-b5bc4c707416","title":"Good For the Goose?","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/119","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?\n\nTuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet! \n\nSome say Born in Trouble is Provacative\". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

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Tuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet!

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Some say Born in Trouble is Provacative". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!

","summary":"Born In Trouble comes back wondering if Equal is attainable? They are giving out 20-yr sentences in DC. Is that enough? Can LBJ ask reporters what they should be asking him about after games? People speak with confidence but lack context? There is a reason they prefer you silent. Don't let Herschel Walker be that reason! Born In Trouble swings again!","date_published":"2022-12-02T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/d2b4e09d-02d0-4dc4-867f-b5bc4c707416.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60780539,"duration_in_seconds":3798}]},{"id":"8659aa41-c568-4fcb-8c32-2a6831caa7bb","title":"Tyrone 4 President!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/118","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?\n\nTuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet! \n\nSome say Born in Trouble is Provacative\". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

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Tuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet!

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Some say Born in Trouble is Provacative". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!

","summary":"Host John X and Born in Trouble are second guessing whether you will get it? Nope! What is the easiest way to avoid a Fed charge? Run for office! Can or should we talk about race? We did anyway. Indigenous peoples Day or can we talk about a rebrand of the T word? Shouldn't but, did. Born In Trouble. Liquid courage for sober minds. ","date_published":"2022-11-18T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/8659aa41-c568-4fcb-8c32-2a6831caa7bb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61991367,"duration_in_seconds":3874}]},{"id":"5ea21a0e-3421-4a31-879a-2d53a06a9616","title":"Who's Inciting Who?","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/117","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?\n\nTuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet! \n\nSome say Born in Trouble is Provacative\". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

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Tuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet!

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Some say Born in Trouble is Provacative". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!

","summary":"Born in Trouble back with a full panel discussing Kyrie's identity and Farrakhan's presence. Is corruption in America better than everywhere else? A man redefines White Privlege. And when a false narrative is pushed who is actually put in Danger? Born in Trouble talks about what most are afraid to!","date_published":"2022-11-11T19:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/5ea21a0e-3421-4a31-879a-2d53a06a9616.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68065985,"duration_in_seconds":4254}]},{"id":"2226d41a-f9dd-48c8-b4ee-4637092b3812","title":"Leather Hats and Yamulkes Side By Side","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/115","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?\n\nTuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet! \n\nSome say Born in Trouble is Provacative\". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

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Tuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet!

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Some say Born in Trouble is Provacative". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!

","summary":"Host John X and Grant L discuss the recent controversies about Kyrie Irving and the Film from Hebrews to Negroes. Is conversation dangerous? Is it easier to accept and not think about life? Another dead Rapper over fact or fiction? Is social media a reflection of you or the World you are supposed to portray? Born in Trouble at it again!","date_published":"2022-11-04T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/2226d41a-f9dd-48c8-b4ee-4637092b3812.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59420918,"duration_in_seconds":3713}]},{"id":"b56d6cbe-4945-410a-852d-72685fd7055b","title":"Cancellation Guidelines For Dummies","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/114","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?\n\nTuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet! \n\nSome say Born in Trouble is Provacative\". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

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Tuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet!

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Some say Born in Trouble is Provacative". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!

","summary":"We started Born in Trouble to talk about what you can't. But you must. Kanye cancelling is all the rage because what he said is Controversial. Can we talk about why or should we just take your word? The standards are not Universal and we wonder why? Accepting is the 1st step to giving it up. Born In Trouble lives up to it's name.","date_published":"2022-10-28T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/b56d6cbe-4945-410a-852d-72685fd7055b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59202325,"duration_in_seconds":3700}]},{"id":"a6f0e44f-9c5d-4254-bd41-64f735d83c5b","title":"Innapropriate 2","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/113","content_text":"Born in Trouble was on one! Yikes. If you need a good laugh this episode is for you! Sports, media, R.Kelly and the Pied Piper fable. Georgia the Peach state. Twitter and the rest of social media. This episode is just wrong! But funny. Born in Trouble! ","content_html":"

Born in Trouble was on one! Yikes. If you need a good laugh this episode is for you! Sports, media, R.Kelly and the Pied Piper fable. Georgia the Peach state. Twitter and the rest of social media. This episode is just wrong! But funny. Born in Trouble!

","summary":"Born in Trouble was on one! Yikes. If you need a good laugh this episode is for you! Sports, media, R.Kelly and the Pied Piper fable. Georgia the Peach state. Twitter and the rest of social media. This episode is just wrong! But funny. Born in Trouble! ","date_published":"2022-10-14T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/a6f0e44f-9c5d-4254-bd41-64f735d83c5b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70360581,"duration_in_seconds":4397}]},{"id":"d71dba4e-a7d7-4e42-9624-ea781cfbad9e","title":"New Education Marketing For Life!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/112","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?\n\nTuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet! \n\nSome say Born in Trouble is Provacative\". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

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Tuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet!

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Some say Born in Trouble is Provacative". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!

","summary":"Born In Trouble welcomes Marc Childs! Internet Marketing expert and brand specialist to the Podcast to discuss Branding as a way of Life! How commerce effects the way people behave on social media. The value of a high-grade university education. And Baseball! Born in Trouble hits the road running! ","date_published":"2022-10-07T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/d71dba4e-a7d7-4e42-9624-ea781cfbad9e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58544039,"duration_in_seconds":3658}]},{"id":"557134ab-21c1-44e7-8cdc-46576ef90812","title":"Checks, Cultivation, Identification, Bargains and Gummy Bears!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/111","content_text":"Born In Trouble returns with our weekly Black Man Therapy? Why do you cut the Arts and than complain when Artists do what they do? Are check-ins a good thing culturally? Politics shifts from Issues to Identification because it works. And why hallucenigenics are the next political currency! Born In Trouble once more!","content_html":"

Born In Trouble returns with our weekly Black Man Therapy? Why do you cut the Arts and than complain when Artists do what they do? Are check-ins a good thing culturally? Politics shifts from Issues to Identification because it works. And why hallucenigenics are the next political currency! Born In Trouble once more!

","summary":"Born In Trouble returns with our weekly Black Man Therapy? Why do you cut the Arts and than complain when Artists do what they do? Are check-ins a good thing culturally? Politics shifts from Issues to Identification because it works. And why hallucenigenics are the next political currency! Born In Trouble once more!","date_published":"2022-09-30T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/557134ab-21c1-44e7-8cdc-46576ef90812.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62057822,"duration_in_seconds":3878}]},{"id":"6fe31121-3401-4439-9f92-50e19b46a11b","title":"Walker Can't Win.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/110","content_text":"Why Herschel Walker being nominated for Senate is the end of Black excellence. Mississippi poor means you won't miss millions you never had. Relations in the work place and the litigious nature of consequence even for the most Beautiful. This is all about culture.","content_html":"

Why Herschel Walker being nominated for Senate is the end of Black excellence. Mississippi poor means you won't miss millions you never had. Relations in the work place and the litigious nature of consequence even for the most Beautiful. This is all about culture.

","summary":"Why Herschel Walker being nominated for Senate is the end of Black excellence. Mississippi poor means you won't miss millions you never had. Relations in the work place and the litigious nature of consequence even for the most Beautiful. This is all about culture.","date_published":"2022-09-23T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/6fe31121-3401-4439-9f92-50e19b46a11b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61340638,"duration_in_seconds":3707}]},{"id":"8db3af78-1246-4d60-bb18-4326b1413fcf","title":"New Math. No Change and Ho Consequences","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/109","content_text":"The culture is on fire with Born In Trouble! Mermaids and elves with melanin. The price of every person and the value of baubles and how crime doesn't pay enough. Trafficking immigrants and underage girls and why is it so easy to do? And maybe this system isn't meant to make you healthy, wealthy or wise. But how do you make it make sense? Born in Trouble tries it! ","content_html":"

The culture is on fire with Born In Trouble! Mermaids and elves with melanin. The price of every person and the value of baubles and how crime doesn't pay enough. Trafficking immigrants and underage girls and why is it so easy to do? And maybe this system isn't meant to make you healthy, wealthy or wise. But how do you make it make sense? Born in Trouble tries it!

","summary":"The culture is on fire with Born In Trouble! Mermaids and elves with melanin. The price of every person and the value of baubles and how crime doesn't pay enough. Trafficking immigrants and underage girls and why is it so easy to do? And maybe this system isn't meant to make you healthy, wealthy or wise. But how do you make it make sense? Born in Trouble tries it! ","date_published":"2022-09-16T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/8db3af78-1246-4d60-bb18-4326b1413fcf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60934766,"duration_in_seconds":3808}]},{"id":"4accc4f3-8b63-4a2b-a86b-7632c9480335","title":"The Queen is Dead. The House Maintains.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/108","content_text":"Born in Trouble returns on a solemn day when America mourns with the Monarchy for some reason. The Queen is dead but do the Empire's payments ever stop? Is it Good to Be the King Always? How messaging defines who you are more than you. Your choices aren't yours. Every group looks and acts the same. Where American and radicals meet. Born in Trouble keeps it up! ","content_html":"

Born in Trouble returns on a solemn day when America mourns with the Monarchy for some reason. The Queen is dead but do the Empire's payments ever stop? Is it Good to Be the King Always? How messaging defines who you are more than you. Your choices aren't yours. Every group looks and acts the same. Where American and radicals meet. Born in Trouble keeps it up!

","summary":"Born in Trouble returns on a solemn day when America mourns with the Monarchy for some reason. The Queen is dead but do the Empire's payments ever stop? Is it Good to Be the King Always? How messaging defines who you are more than you. Your choices aren't yours. Every group looks and acts the same. Where American and radicals meet. Born in Trouble keeps it up! ","date_published":"2022-09-09T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/4accc4f3-8b63-4a2b-a86b-7632c9480335.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56683145,"duration_in_seconds":3415}]},{"id":"3a179c88-b776-4ec9-9263-144e5cb49286","title":"Taxation, Inflation, Representation and Sesame Street. ","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/107","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?\n\nTuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet! \n\nSome say Born in Trouble is Provacative\". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

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Tuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet!

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Some say Born in Trouble is Provacative". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!

","summary":"Born In Trouble goes on hiatus for a week after stirring the pot like a good Podcast should! Debt and consequences. Sesame Street redacted. Politics as two wings of the same bird. Like chicken. And global warming makes dinosaurs hip! Born In Trouble says see you after Labor Day! ","date_published":"2022-08-26T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/3a179c88-b776-4ec9-9263-144e5cb49286.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55037088,"duration_in_seconds":3313}]},{"id":"004137ec-2e7b-4643-87d0-f4fb6d118c6a","title":"Playing Games for 1/4th of Cloth","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/106","content_text":"Born in Trouble is back with a two man panel! Charlottesville Police reform falls flat. Why don't Police replace bad Officers who resign instead of firing the Chief? When the stewards of black children once were black children who grew up to be just like them. What chance do they have to avoid the Preschool to prison pipeline? Materialism and negative interactions go hand. But do you have to participate? And Deshaun Watson. Does the punishment fit the circumstance? Born In Trouble says it again!","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is back with a two man panel! Charlottesville Police reform falls flat. Why don't Police replace bad Officers who resign instead of firing the Chief? When the stewards of black children once were black children who grew up to be just like them. What chance do they have to avoid the Preschool to prison pipeline? Materialism and negative interactions go hand. But do you have to participate? And Deshaun Watson. Does the punishment fit the circumstance? Born In Trouble says it again!

","summary":"Born in Trouble is back with a two man panel! Charlottesville Police reform falls flat. Why don't Police replace bad Officers who resign instead of firing the Chief? When the stewards of black children once were black children who grew up to be just like them. What chance do they have to avoid the Preschool to prison pipeline? Materialism and negative interactions go hand. But do you have to participate? And Deshaun Watson. Does the punishment fit the circumstance? Born In Trouble says it again!","date_published":"2022-08-19T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/004137ec-2e7b-4643-87d0-f4fb6d118c6a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58590433,"duration_in_seconds":3661}]},{"id":"b6e9a4c9-2c8e-461e-b5dd-cb23719ebfa9","title":"Your Friendly Anarchy Guide. What to Look for and Where!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/105","content_text":"Happy Birthday Grant! What we are talking about? The IRS is coming for you and evryone made sure it passed! Are you sure that obe side isn't both sides? Bum rushing the FBI. How not to make that happen! Independent states until it's about Immigration. Lebron James makes you mad? What color are you and how to define you by name. And breaking down the End of the world as we know it. Born in Trouble turns 21! ","content_html":"

Happy Birthday Grant! What we are talking about? The IRS is coming for you and evryone made sure it passed! Are you sure that obe side isn't both sides? Bum rushing the FBI. How not to make that happen! Independent states until it's about Immigration. Lebron James makes you mad? What color are you and how to define you by name. And breaking down the End of the world as we know it. Born in Trouble turns 21!

","summary":"Happy Birthday Grant! What we are talking about? The IRS is coming for you and evryone made sure it passed! Are you sure that obe side isn't both sides? Bum rushing the FBI. How not to make that happen! Independent states until it's about Immigration. Lebron James makes you mad? What color are you and how to define you by name. And breaking down the End of the world as we know it. Born in Trouble turns 21! ","date_published":"2022-08-12T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/b6e9a4c9-2c8e-461e-b5dd-cb23719ebfa9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":71409127,"duration_in_seconds":4336}]},{"id":"b7c8ac7c-b987-4f11-9d51-ede3e4748b9c","title":"Kick In the Door. Get Me a Drink and Free Brittney! ","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/104","content_text":"Are we about to see justice for Breonna Taylor and what does that look like? Burning books as a means of fighting oppression? Can it make sense? Mexico and International Chicken wings with Colorism for an All-inclusive experience. Brittney Griner convicted for what we used to call medicine when we didn't know any better. Why people who feel she isn't American enough to care don't get it. And the commerce of Cannabis traditionally. Born in Trouble brings it back! ","content_html":"

Are we about to see justice for Breonna Taylor and what does that look like? Burning books as a means of fighting oppression? Can it make sense? Mexico and International Chicken wings with Colorism for an All-inclusive experience. Brittney Griner convicted for what we used to call medicine when we didn't know any better. Why people who feel she isn't American enough to care don't get it. And the commerce of Cannabis traditionally. Born in Trouble brings it back!

","summary":"Are we about to see justice for Breonna Taylor and what does that look like? Burning books as a means of fighting oppression? Can it make sense? Mexico and International Chicken wings with Colorism for an All-inclusive experience. Brittney Griner convicted for what we used to call medicine when we didn't know any better. Why people who feel she isn't American enough to care don't get it. Born in Trouble brings it back! ","date_published":"2022-08-05T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/b7c8ac7c-b987-4f11-9d51-ede3e4748b9c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68108199,"duration_in_seconds":4256}]},{"id":"8a007174-f1b7-4421-a088-040fece9083a","title":"Cookout Invitations Pending","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/103","content_text":"Born In Trouble returns to talk about more problematic stuff while considering expanding the Cookout. What do real heroes look and sound like? Is there room for raisin inundated potato salad because everyone loves ribs? Metaphorically speaking. Which R. Kelly songs to ban. The private conversation made public for likes. And Chris Rock is my hero. Born In Trouble opens the door for the conversation. ","content_html":"

Born In Trouble returns to talk about more problematic stuff while considering expanding the Cookout. What do real heroes look and sound like? Is there room for raisin inundated potato salad because everyone loves ribs? Metaphorically speaking. Which R. Kelly songs to ban. The private conversation made public for likes. And Chris Rock is my hero. Born In Trouble opens the door for the conversation.

","summary":"Born In Trouble returns to talk about more problematic stuff while considering expanding the Cookout. What do real heroes look and sound like? Is there room for raisin inundated potato salad because everyone loves ribs? Metaphorically speaking. Which R. Kelly songs to ban. The private conversation made public for likes. And Chris Rock is my hero. Born In Trouble opens the door for the conversation. ","date_published":"2022-07-29T22:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/8a007174-f1b7-4421-a088-040fece9083a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74709865,"duration_in_seconds":4669}]},{"id":"51366eb1-89cc-495b-b873-758e78b85818","title":"Pre-School Open Carry and Retirement Planning For the Generations","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/102","content_text":"Born In Trouble is back this week dissecting the shootings from every angle! Is there a minimum age for open carry? The message of a 4 yr old aiming and shooting at Police. Who are the bad guys anyway? Perspectives on banning Comedians or Books look the same. Are selective bans killing passion in people? Sugar Daddies and Cougars. The wave of the financial future? Is it important to teach High Financial literacy of a decaying system? Born In Trouble at it again! \n\nSome say Born in Trouble is Provacative\". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!","content_html":"

Born In Trouble is back this week dissecting the shootings from every angle! Is there a minimum age for open carry? The message of a 4 yr old aiming and shooting at Police. Who are the bad guys anyway? Perspectives on banning Comedians or Books look the same. Are selective bans killing passion in people? Sugar Daddies and Cougars. The wave of the financial future? Is it important to teach High Financial literacy of a decaying system? Born In Trouble at it again!

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Some say Born in Trouble is Provacative". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!

","summary":"Born In Trouble is back this week dissecting the shootings from every angle! Is there a minimum age for open carry? The message of a 4 yr old aiming and shooting at Police. Who are the bad guys anyway? Perspectives on banning Comedians or Books look the same. Are selective bans killing passion in people? Sugar Daddies and Cougars. The wave of the financial future? Is it important to teach High Financial literacy of a decaying system? Born In Trouble at it again! ","date_published":"2022-07-22T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/51366eb1-89cc-495b-b873-758e78b85818.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57502067,"duration_in_seconds":3593}]},{"id":"7ab2b315-b202-4591-8285-1ccc1802e19a","title":"Making Love and Country Music in Soft Italian Loafers.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/101","content_text":"The single parent dating dilemma. How or who do you choose to bring around your kids and how do those choices effect your life. Why are politicians involved in sex scandals allowed to question the veracity of statutory rape claims? \n Mansplain it with us. Roe v. Wade repeal. Is it about declining birth rates of white women and power dynamics? Does it mean Democracy is dead? Crypto and Elon. How manipulating currency only works if you want European loafers. Being a Republican politician and just saying no is the key to job security. And who is running for President who doesn't need Depends? Born In Trouble as inappropriate as ever. ","content_html":"

The single parent dating dilemma. How or who do you choose to bring around your kids and how do those choices effect your life. Why are politicians involved in sex scandals allowed to question the veracity of statutory rape claims?
\n Mansplain it with us. Roe v. Wade repeal. Is it about declining birth rates of white women and power dynamics? Does it mean Democracy is dead? Crypto and Elon. How manipulating currency only works if you want European loafers. Being a Republican politician and just saying no is the key to job security. And who is running for President who doesn't need Depends? Born In Trouble as inappropriate as ever.

","summary":"The single parent dating dilemma. How or who do you choose to bring around your kids and how do those choices effect your life. Why are politicians involved in sex scandals allowed to question the veracity of statutory rape claims? \r\n Mansplain it with us. Roe v. Wade repeal. Is it about declining birth rates of white women and power dynamics? Does it mean Democracy is dead? Crypto and Elon. How manipulating currency only works if you want European loafers. Being a Republican politician and just saying no is the key to job security. And who is running for President who doesn't need Depends? Born In Trouble as inappropriate as ever. ","date_published":"2022-07-15T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/7ab2b315-b202-4591-8285-1ccc1802e19a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59687084,"duration_in_seconds":3688}]},{"id":"2441e502-fed9-46ac-981f-0fd42999564f","title":"Consistent Like Violence!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/100","content_text":"Is the World Bringing you down man? Is it so bad out here that you can't put it all into proper context? Perfect! Now come listen and celebrate with us our 100th Episode of Born in Trouble and maybe get an inappropriate but true perspective on things like...Shootings. Brittney Griner in the Russian Rotisserie League. Shootings. Abortion from a man's perspective(so). Racism. Sugar Daddy's and Pookie. Slavery past, present, and even white. And just laughing through madness. 100 Episodes. Over 9000 Downloads and climbing. Born in Trouble thanks you for Hearing the real stuff! ","content_html":"

Is the World Bringing you down man? Is it so bad out here that you can't put it all into proper context? Perfect! Now come listen and celebrate with us our 100th Episode of Born in Trouble and maybe get an inappropriate but true perspective on things like...Shootings. Brittney Griner in the Russian Rotisserie League. Shootings. Abortion from a man's perspective(so). Racism. Sugar Daddy's and Pookie. Slavery past, present, and even white. And just laughing through madness. 100 Episodes. Over 9000 Downloads and climbing. Born in Trouble thanks you for Hearing the real stuff!

","summary":"Is the World Bringing you down man? Is it so bad out here that you can't put it all into proper context? Perfect! Now come listen and celebrate with us our 100th Episode of Born in Trouble and maybe get an inappropriate but true perspective on things like...Shootings. Brittney Griner in the Russian Rotisserie League. Shootings. Abortion from a man's perspective(so). Racism. Sugar Daddy's and Pookie. Slavery past, present, and even white. And just laughing through madness. 100 Episodes. Over 9000 Downloads and climbing. Born in Trouble thanks you for Hearing the real stuff! ","date_published":"2022-07-08T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/2441e502-fed9-46ac-981f-0fd42999564f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76036886,"duration_in_seconds":4752}]},{"id":"b12c203c-6b58-4188-ba7a-419da8210616","title":"As It is Written...It Actually Is.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/99","content_text":"Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?\n\nTuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet! \n\nSome say Born in Trouble is Provacative\". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!","content_html":"

Born in Trouble is John X and Guests speaking and sharing our voices! The roundtable features contributors from the same place now spread across the Country! These voices that like yours, can't be cancelled! Though you re welcome to try! This is the one Podcast that you don't need permission to listen to! Money, Politics, Black Culture which is all Culture. Music. Society. The Popular Culture of conditioning you may or may not recognize. Even World Dynamics when it all threatens to touch home. Born In Trouble can and will get into it! All are welcome because none are safe. Just like the real world. On Born in Trouble you can expect any conversation to go right, left, or wrong but still be honest and true. Where else can you find that? If you can't laugh at it? Or don't want to know how to? We got you?

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Tuesday Talk features guests with emphasis in who they are and what they Represent! Education. Investing. Science Literature, Cannabis and Activism. John X one on one with the experts and interesting people of the Planet!

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Some say Born in Trouble is Provacative". Others Crazy! But we always speak our truth. So until they come get your boy? Come check out ya boy on any and all platforms!

","summary":"The new way of living in a Box and the Born In Trouble Movie suggestion of the week. Be careful not to become your oppressor while moving up the social Food Chain. Do De-escalation and conversation mean the same thing or require the other in an Open Carry state? How to become an example of choosing what not to do as a way of life. Being Original is no longer interesting? And Chaps. ","date_published":"2022-06-24T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/b12c203c-6b58-4188-ba7a-419da8210616.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63869675,"duration_in_seconds":3991}]},{"id":"c0fd682f-7a74-4860-9a42-d4034ead33fe","title":"Pride No Predudice!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/98","content_text":"Born in trouble ittysits down with long time friend and LGBTQ mainstay Carlos \"Charlie\" Lopez to celebrate Gay Pride Month! Listen as Rob and John discuss with Carlos his experiences interacting with others. Activism in the Gay Community and just living a true life! This episode is one human should be listening to! ","content_html":"

Born in trouble ittysits down with long time friend and LGBTQ mainstay Carlos "Charlie" Lopez to celebrate Gay Pride Month! Listen as Rob and John discuss with Carlos his experiences interacting with others. Activism in the Gay Community and just living a true life! This episode is one human should be listening to!

","summary":"Born in trouble ittysits down with long time friend and LGBTQ mainstay Carlos \"Charlie\" Lopez to celebrate Gay Pride Month! Listen as Rob and John discuss with Carlos his experiences interacting with others. Activism in the Gay Community and just living a true life! This episode is one human should be listening to! ","date_published":"2022-06-15T11:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/c0fd682f-7a74-4860-9a42-d4034ead33fe.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54457659,"duration_in_seconds":3403}]},{"id":"86684ae4-4b4a-4bad-98d6-d597cab1645f","title":"Rolling Stones. Shaman Chaps. And Icon Pricing!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/97","content_text":"Born in Trouble gets into National Insurrection Trial Day? Talks about the Rolling Stone Best Rap album of All-Time list. Wonders how much it would cost to hire Johnny Depp for an ad campaign. Does BET have a problem with LGBTQ or mediocre music? How much money they shill out to Artist in the music Biz today and why they have to spin underdeveloped talent. Shootings as American as Apple pie and Rap. And what does success taste like? Born in Trouble gets in trouble. Sorry?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble gets into National Insurrection Trial Day? Talks about the Rolling Stone Best Rap album of All-Time list. Wonders how much it would cost to hire Johnny Depp for an ad campaign. Does BET have a problem with LGBTQ or mediocre music? How much money they shill out to Artist in the music Biz today and why they have to spin underdeveloped talent. Shootings as American as Apple pie and Rap. And what does success taste like? Born in Trouble gets in trouble. Sorry?

","summary":"Born in Trouble gets into National Insurrection Trial Day? Talks about the Rolling Stone Best Rap album of All-Time list. Wonders how much it would cost to hire Johnny Depp for an ad campaign. Does BET have a problem with LGBTQ or mediocre music? How much money they shill out to Artist in the music Biz today and why they have to spin underdeveloped talent. Shootings as American as Apple pie and Rap. And what does success taste like? Born in Trouble gets in trouble. Sorry?","date_published":"2022-06-10T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/86684ae4-4b4a-4bad-98d6-d597cab1645f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62724468,"duration_in_seconds":3920}]},{"id":"c4bd1b57-efde-4da2-b264-d320c21ebd21","title":"The Stigma Behind Men's Mental Health","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/96","content_text":"Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis. Founder of 365 Diversity joins John X and Rob B to discuss the stigma associated with Men's mental health and why Black men should not be afraid to seek mental assistance. Trauma doesn't have to be a continuing phase that effects you and your family. Breaking the cycle with Born In Trouble. ","content_html":"

Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis. Founder of 365 Diversity joins John X and Rob B to discuss the stigma associated with Men's mental health and why Black men should not be afraid to seek mental assistance. Trauma doesn't have to be a continuing phase that effects you and your family. Breaking the cycle with Born In Trouble.

","summary":"Dr. Kimya Neru Dennis. Founder of 365 Diversity joins John X and Rob B to discuss the stigma associated with Men's mental health and why Black men should not be afraid to seek mental assistance. Trauma doesn't have to be a continuing phase that effects you and your family. Breaking the cycle with Born In Trouble. ","date_published":"2022-06-08T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/c4bd1b57-efde-4da2-b264-d320c21ebd21.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46288234,"duration_in_seconds":2893}]},{"id":"d8495c78-defa-4666-8094-d4d1a95a22b4","title":"Episode 95: The Open Road and Wild West Show!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/95","content_text":"Born In Trouble returns with a shoutout to the Fine Art of Audiobooks and Americana. It ain't no joke when the Supreme Court allows open carry in NYC. Applications and Benefits packages together? A trip to 90's employment. And can Waldo find Kamala Harris? The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of the Environmental Movement. And how most people are the same. Born in Trouble returns to full strength!","content_html":"

Born In Trouble returns with a shoutout to the Fine Art of Audiobooks and Americana. It ain't no joke when the Supreme Court allows open carry in NYC. Applications and Benefits packages together? A trip to 90's employment. And can Waldo find Kamala Harris? The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of the Environmental Movement. And how most people are the same. Born in Trouble returns to full strength!

","summary":"Born In Trouble returns with a shoutout to the Fine Art of Audiobooks and Americana. It ain't no joke when the Supreme Court allows open carry in NYC. Applications and Benefits packages together? A trip to 90's employment. And can Waldo find Kamala Harris? The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of the Environmental Movement. And how most people are the same. Born in Trouble returns to full strength!","date_published":"2022-06-05T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/d8495c78-defa-4666-8094-d4d1a95a22b4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57216183,"duration_in_seconds":3576}]},{"id":"SD8uDaYqhk","title":"Episode 94: What Bad People Look Like","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/94","content_text":"The Truth Is All We Have.Born in Trouble comes back from a one week hiatus with an episode about the worst possible almost normalized conversations. And other things. Afterwards we discuss how we can discern good from bad? By the way that they look? By the groups that they belong to? The people that like and know them or how famous they are? What are you paying attention to that makes you feel you are protecting your agency? All about looking deeper past the surface of things. Born In Trouble appreciates the open minded listener. It isn't personal unless, it is. ","content_html":"

The Truth Is All We Have.


Born in Trouble comes back from a one week hiatus with an episode about the worst possible almost normalized conversations. And other things.


Afterwards we discuss how we can discern good from bad? By the way that they look? By the groups that they belong to? The people that like and know them or how famous they are? What are you paying attention to that makes you feel you are protecting your agency? All about looking deeper past the surface of things.


Born In Trouble appreciates the open minded listener. It isn't personal unless, it is.

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-05-27T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/05ee3ef8-23a7-481e-9b1d-c5817fc624e1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61193390,"duration_in_seconds":3697}]},{"id":"KLY7hcVDF","title":"Episode 93: Uncle Timmy's Feminism Jamboree!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/93","content_text":"Born in Trouble gets into Feminism and Abortion movements. Uncle Timmy's take on what being a single black mother and abortion means to his existence. A sniper shoots a journalist and no one notices. Not even us. The Original Sin vs. Feminism, LGBTQ and all the other issues we fight for and against each other. Why are we fighting against each other for attention? The soul of Black America buried with Kevin Samuels and how one Ivy League woman shows the will of the systems is stronger than we can see. Until it happens. Born In Trouble swings into hiatus! ","content_html":"

Born in Trouble gets into Feminism and Abortion movements. Uncle Timmy's take on what being a single black mother and abortion means to his existence. A sniper shoots a journalist and no one notices. Not even us. The Original Sin vs. Feminism, LGBTQ and all the other issues we fight for and against each other. Why are we fighting against each other for attention? The soul of Black America buried with Kevin Samuels and how one Ivy League woman shows the will of the systems is stronger than we can see. Until it happens. Born In Trouble swings into hiatus!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2022-05-13T18:50:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/5231e05d-17ca-4ed2-9177-0b693975d5b7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":71121685,"duration_in_seconds":4445}]},{"id":"edCh1HPUX","title":"Episode 92: Celebrating When we Should Know Better!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/92","content_text":"Are you happy someone passed away? Democrat? Republican? Black? White? Illegal? Vaxxed or unvaxxed? Kevin Samuels? Congratulations! You are now fully American! How has rooting for the death of those we dislike has become the most American of traits! Why we won't be Mansplaining Roe v. Wade upcoming repeal women made possible. The attack on Dave Chappelle and how culture makes it ok to attack Black men. And how a Corporation is soon to own your home. Born In Trouble gets into it all and more! ","content_html":"

Are you happy someone passed away? Democrat? Republican? Black? White? Illegal? Vaxxed or unvaxxed? Kevin Samuels? Congratulations! You are now fully American! How has rooting for the death of those we dislike has become the most American of traits! Why we won't be Mansplaining Roe v. Wade upcoming repeal women made possible. The attack on Dave Chappelle and how culture makes it ok to attack Black men. And how a Corporation is soon to own your home. Born In Trouble gets into it all and more!

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-05-06T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/f2668e9d-806b-49d1-b25d-f175fd3d41a3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60225908,"duration_in_seconds":3764}]},{"id":"cOHBMMqTh","title":"Episode 91: Rules of Human Depravity Doctrine","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/91","content_text":"The Concept of Human Depravity has been debated for Centuries. Humanity with all of it's advantages and understandings of Spirituality and Science will still do it's worst. And only an Act of Religion, God, or Spirituality can intercede from our worse selves doing their worst. Is the concept of Evolution a test or Burden. Are all things ok if no things matter? Which way makes more sense? Doing as we want or what we should? Born In Trouble has a great conversation where Twitter, Russia, and dating all are explored within the Concept. ","content_html":"

The Concept of Human Depravity has been debated for Centuries. Humanity with all of it's advantages and understandings of Spirituality and Science will still do it's worst. And only an Act of Religion, God, or Spirituality can intercede from our worse selves doing their worst. Is the concept of Evolution a test or Burden. Are all things ok if no things matter? Which way makes more sense? Doing as we want or what we should? Born In Trouble has a great conversation where Twitter, Russia, and dating all are explored within the Concept.

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-04-29T15:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/ad696992-3523-49d4-a316-4019d3ac0ea1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69778371,"duration_in_seconds":4361}]},{"id":"SX7xQgNeN","title":"Episode 90: Feelings! N Rooting For Biff.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/90","content_text":"Born in Trouble gets into Trouble with this conversation about Feelings. Why as selfish people groups today feel the only right answer is my answer and perspective and what that means for consensus and things like the future of female competition. Why hatred of people resonates more than whatever the things we enjoy. Is rooting for Biff the answer to your financial and personal issues? Are public people ok to harass because they make money being famous? Born in Trouble discusses this, insurrectionists and a different type of Chap apparel! ","content_html":"

Born in Trouble gets into Trouble with this conversation about Feelings. Why as selfish people groups today feel the only right answer is my answer and perspective and what that means for consensus and things like the future of female competition. Why hatred of people resonates more than whatever the things we enjoy. Is rooting for Biff the answer to your financial and personal issues? Are public people ok to harass because they make money being famous? Born in Trouble discusses this, insurrectionists and a different type of Chap apparel!

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-04-22T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/2f5697b7-4fee-4121-ab5c-becd79e3fd37.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60457038,"duration_in_seconds":3778}]},{"id":"yyoaQdcVb","title":"Episode 89: Trying to Beat the Rap and One Shot Justice","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/89","content_text":"The insurrection Trials are 0 for 3 or 3 for 3. Depending on your perspective. Is one shot to the head justified to stop resisting arrest? The Slap has no changed the Magic Mike franchise and why? No one knows. Shooting civilians resisting arrest. Good training or bad decisions? Libraries in Kentucky opt out of a full spectrum of learning. And a Usurper tries to buy Twitter. Born in Trouble brings it to the table again! ","content_html":"

The insurrection Trials are 0 for 3 or 3 for 3. Depending on your perspective. Is one shot to the head justified to stop resisting arrest? The Slap has no changed the Magic Mike franchise and why? No one knows. Shooting civilians resisting arrest. Good training or bad decisions? Libraries in Kentucky opt out of a full spectrum of learning. And a Usurper tries to buy Twitter. Born in Trouble brings it to the table again!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2022-04-17T11:09:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/117086c8-c346-4a93-978f-d55dea3c6f52.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61334752,"duration_in_seconds":3833}]},{"id":"he5RtVA1Gp","title":"Episode 88: Open Mics. Green Land. And The Law.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/88","content_text":"The episode starts off problematic and ends up talking the Green Spaces. Both of them. And remains consistently problematic. In between? Everything else that is happening too. From a new Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and the Emergency Supreme Court hearings that will never be explained? Why walking out on the most educated group in America may come back to bite you if you care. Plastic surgery by necessity vs, Vanity or both? And why one slap has ruined our free time. You may laugh like we laugh at ourselves at Born In Trouble! ","content_html":"

The episode starts off problematic and ends up talking the Green Spaces. Both of them. And remains consistently problematic. In between? Everything else that is happening too. From a new Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and the Emergency Supreme Court hearings that will never be explained? Why walking out on the most educated group in America may come back to bite you if you care. Plastic surgery by necessity vs, Vanity or both? And why one slap has ruined our free time. You may laugh like we laugh at ourselves at Born In Trouble!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2022-04-08T17:29:53.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/ff9d188a-01e4-44fd-9496-9c75da56b440.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67293178,"duration_in_seconds":4205}]},{"id":"Zk-HqVf6l","title":"Episode 87: It's Not Supposed to be All That!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/87","content_text":"Why did I not want to talk abt the Entanglement Show and still ended up talking abt it? The difference between now and then when Beef is on the menu. When is the music industry more responsible for shootings than the shooters? A Black Coach slips in the back door. And is there still a War going on outside no one is safe from? Born in Trouble hits the levers!","content_html":"

Why did I not want to talk abt the Entanglement Show and still ended up talking abt it? The difference between now and then when Beef is on the menu. When is the music industry more responsible for shootings than the shooters? A Black Coach slips in the back door. And is there still a War going on outside no one is safe from? Born in Trouble hits the levers!

","summary":"

Why did I not want to talk abt the Entanglement Show and still ended up talking abt it? The difference between now and then when Beef is on the menu. When is the music industry more responsible for shootings than the shooters? A Black Coach slips in the back door. And is there still a War going on outside no one is safe from? Born in Trouble hits the levers","date_published":"2022-04-01T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/50e87e47-409b-411b-a382-603e9f664d48.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61983842,"duration_in_seconds":3873}]},{"id":"B-_fPO1Ar","title":"Episode 86: Smoke For All & Divine Clarity","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/86","content_text":"Answers the question is God good all of the time? Does the divine have a sense of humor? Is it fair for biological women to lose to trans competitors? Vantage points and Emmit Till told from an ally's lens. Samuel Jackson twice. And with all you and yours have said to me. Why do only your feelings matter? We can take it! Why can't you? Perhaps the funniest episode ever. But very Born in Trouble!","content_html":"

Answers the question is God good all of the time? Does the divine have a sense of humor? Is it fair for biological women to lose to trans competitors? Vantage points and Emmit Till told from an ally's lens. Samuel Jackson twice. And with all you and yours have said to me. Why do only your feelings matter? We can take it! Why can't you? Perhaps the funniest episode ever. But very Born in Trouble!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2022-03-25T16:29:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/9a0a8e0e-3d50-432e-bcc4-7a8dcb614a45.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67704447,"duration_in_seconds":4231}]},{"id":"dzw0CZ5Iu","title":"Episode 85: Publicity/Politics & Free Brittney Too","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/85","content_text":"What is it about Brittney Griner that people aren't talking about her abduction by a foreign country? Can anyone stop the US from entering the War in Ukraine? How Political labels hold back practical solutions. Because we are distracted. Reality. The greatest distraction is a continuing Ed class. And why I am as ashamed to know about Ryan Coogler as I am proud to watch Trevor Noah. Born In Trouble 3rd episode! #freeBrittneytoo","content_html":"

What is it about Brittney Griner that people aren't talking about her abduction by a foreign country? Can anyone stop the US from entering the War in Ukraine? How Political labels hold back practical solutions. Because we are distracted. Reality. The greatest distraction is a continuing Ed class. And why I am as ashamed to know about Ryan Coogler as I am proud to watch Trevor Noah. Born In Trouble 3rd episode! #freeBrittneytoo

","summary":null,"date_published":"2022-03-18T14:49:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/cf93b9fb-a9a7-4de5-9b20-84bc7f6a5caf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82147027,"duration_in_seconds":5134}]},{"id":"XY4hjd7J6","title":"Episode 84: Tales That Amuse but, Explain Little.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/84","content_text":"Born In Trouble. The second episode of this season talks language. The N word and the \"Pass\". How common goals trump social sickness in Winners. Were we perceiving the same things differently in the 80's and 90's? How opportunity dictates perception. Regional v. National v. International. Jessie goes to County. And why Wakanda is not a place for everyone who looks like T;challa. Born in Trouble makes the absurd sound...absurd.","content_html":"

Born In Trouble. The second episode of this season talks language. The N word and the \"Pass\". How common goals trump social sickness in Winners. Were we perceiving the same things differently in the 80's and 90's? How opportunity dictates perception. Regional v. National v. International. Jessie goes to County. And why Wakanda is not a place for everyone who looks like T;challa. Born in Trouble makes the absurd sound...absurd.

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-03-11T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/aa08b5e2-8b9f-44a0-9f1e-8f87cc9a6d69.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70541340,"duration_in_seconds":4408}]},{"id":"MyQ_M5ldZ","title":"Episode 83: Are You Responsible for Anything?","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/83","content_text":"The Parenting Dynamic. When do you stop being responsible and when do you start? Dating stories and what is to be expected. Is Kevin Samuels right about women? Are his detractors right about men and what is going on in Ukraine? How much does it matter and why? Is Putin like Kanye at all or not? Do Billionaires goals take the masses into account? Born in Trouble may not tell it right but, always tells it true!","content_html":"

The Parenting Dynamic. When do you stop being responsible and when do you start? Dating stories and what is to be expected. Is Kevin Samuels right about women? Are his detractors right about men and what is going on in Ukraine? How much does it matter and why? Is Putin like Kanye at all or not? Do Billionaires goals take the masses into account? Born in Trouble may not tell it right but, always tells it true!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2022-03-04T14:44:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/44e6f707-db6e-4f7f-9d67-87324984a57e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68646956,"duration_in_seconds":4290}]},{"id":"6ArT58p7B","title":"Episode 81: Open Secrets.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/81","content_text":"Are the conversations about to change? Born in Trouble delves into the extremes that make the middle sound reasonable. And how it all gets pulled together or won't be. Truck boycotts of Canada and Robots. How passing can be accidental. And the farm system that allows Billionaire owners to be themselves.","content_html":"

Are the conversations about to change? Born in Trouble delves into the extremes that make the middle sound reasonable. And how it all gets pulled together or won't be. Truck boycotts of Canada and Robots. How passing can be accidental. And the farm system that allows Billionaire owners to be themselves.

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-02-11T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/afb6da7e-ddeb-498f-bc8a-9ee78ebae21a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77869596,"duration_in_seconds":4866}]},{"id":"2U0WJLMcn","title":"Episode 80: The Value of Our Values!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/80","content_text":"Born in Trouble takes a step back and looks at the View? Nah! But selective high standards is part of what we are talking about! Is censorship shrinking possibilities and dulling understanding? The proper way to cancel Joe Rogan? Is this Democracy merit based? Is it ok to discriminate and be worse for it? And what happened to Antifa?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble takes a step back and looks at the View? Nah! But selective high standards is part of what we are talking about! Is censorship shrinking possibilities and dulling understanding? The proper way to cancel Joe Rogan? Is this Democracy merit based? Is it ok to discriminate and be worse for it? And what happened to Antifa?

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-02-04T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/8d5cdbe3-afbf-4b7f-985e-2c0c2767ea63.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59683819,"duration_in_seconds":3730}]},{"id":"lDqE5MXY8","title":"Episode 79: Explaining \"The Game\"","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/79","content_text":"Miss Merrilee of Solana writer of the Book and Teacher of the philosophy \"The Game\" joins Host John X for an hour of Love and Energy explanation and exploration! God and energy come together with the common sense of treating yourself to what you deserve! Are we a conduit for Love? Or distraction and distortion? And how can we change it? Born In Trouble once more in uncharted waters!","content_html":"

Miss Merrilee of Solana writer of the Book and Teacher of the philosophy \"The Game\" joins Host John X for an hour of Love and Energy explanation and exploration! God and energy come together with the common sense of treating yourself to what you deserve! Are we a conduit for Love? Or distraction and distortion? And how can we change it? Born In Trouble once more in uncharted waters!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2022-02-01T09:52:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/93b4b2f7-4b04-4bd8-aa0f-b13e6c9290a1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55481238,"duration_in_seconds":3467}]},{"id":"yhNmfUDjI","title":"Episode 78: Systems, Culture, Revisions, Feelings, Change, James Madison, and You.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/78","content_text":"Born in Trouble starts off Friday with the picture of James Madison and ends with a walk through the Park! Relating cultural experiences to cultural bonds and cultural responses to a collective with varying perspectives. A raw conversation that may trigger a response with its honesty. So you have to hear the whole thing! Otherwise? TRIGGER WARNING! And the Collegiate network or net worth. Manufacturing American and the subcultures within. Is it an actual thing? Metaverse relationships. Different or the same thing?","content_html":"

Born in Trouble starts off Friday with the picture of James Madison and ends with a walk through the Park! Relating cultural experiences to cultural bonds and cultural responses to a collective with varying perspectives. A raw conversation that may trigger a response with its honesty. So you have to hear the whole thing! Otherwise? TRIGGER WARNING! And the Collegiate network or net worth. Manufacturing American and the subcultures within. Is it an actual thing? Metaverse relationships. Different or the same thing?

","summary":null,"date_published":"2022-01-28T10:59:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/0a96c953-e862-4cae-a372-f9fa00b8e9fc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67257241,"duration_in_seconds":4203}]},{"id":"eQ9bItJ2S","title":"Episode 77: Black Women And Justice!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/77","content_text":"Born in Trouble host John X and guests Melissa, Gene, and Grant crack open the code of continued Law and Order being protected and presided over by Black Women! From Letitia James to Carolyn Mosby. Black women willing to sacrifice themselves to protect a system that often despises their very presence within it! Why do they get the unenviable task of going after system wide corruption? And why they are best equipped to handle it. Also, is Trial by Fire a thing anymore? Or abuse? Fitting today's narratives against yesterday's realities. Is diversity an issue now because someone says it is? And of course, plenty jokes. Born In Trouble therapy!","content_html":"

Born in Trouble host John X and guests Melissa, Gene, and Grant crack open the code of continued Law and Order being protected and presided over by Black Women! From Letitia James to Carolyn Mosby. Black women willing to sacrifice themselves to protect a system that often despises their very presence within it! Why do they get the unenviable task of going after system wide corruption? And why they are best equipped to handle it. Also, is Trial by Fire a thing anymore? Or abuse? Fitting today's narratives against yesterday's realities. Is diversity an issue now because someone says it is? And of course, plenty jokes. Born In Trouble therapy!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2022-01-21T12:39:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/1bbc063d-9b20-49c5-954a-bc0cb0db954f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56889760,"duration_in_seconds":3555}]},{"id":"eaAfx3_oY","title":"Episode 76: Kyrie Clip","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/76","content_text":"For Nets Nation!","content_html":"

For Nets Nation!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2022-01-20T12:21:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/bddbb15c-25db-4eaa-a4e3-96df6c0ae3d0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5437735,"duration_in_seconds":339}]},{"id":"LJuXXfDl1","title":"Episode 75: What can Greens Do for You?","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/75","content_text":"Khalil reps the under 30! Chemical Engineer and Plant based health advocate as well as Founder/Owner of Greenora.org joins host John X for a Tuesday Talk about the younger generations focused plant based life solutions! What is Kratom and how can it help fight the opioid crisis in the US? What is CBD/CBG and why don't pharmaceutical companies and Corporations use more natural plant based remedies? The history of Hemp as an industrial product. And why is the world moving towards Doing Delta? And coffee!","content_html":"

Khalil reps the under 30! Chemical Engineer and Plant based health advocate as well as Founder/Owner of Greenora.org joins host John X for a Tuesday Talk about the younger generations focused plant based life solutions! What is Kratom and how can it help fight the opioid crisis in the US? What is CBD/CBG and why don't pharmaceutical companies and Corporations use more natural plant based remedies? The history of Hemp as an industrial product. And why is the world moving towards Doing Delta? And coffee!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2022-01-18T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/90fd45b3-f24a-44db-a0dd-0beb2b924aaa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61292125,"duration_in_seconds":3830}]},{"id":"VeluVevD_P","title":"Episode 74: What we said","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/74","content_text":"Just a regular old Thursday Night with Grant, Rob and your host John X! A heartfelt apology and the Chronicles of Omarion, the singer. Should we just call it comedy? Amish Cheesesteaks and the Nike in Australia. Born In Trouble does it again!","content_html":"

Just a regular old Thursday Night with Grant, Rob and your host John X! A heartfelt apology and the Chronicles of Omarion, the singer. Should we just call it comedy? Amish Cheesesteaks and the Nike in Australia. Born In Trouble does it again!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2022-01-14T12:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/6dd0570c-493d-41f6-a319-c7790aab18a2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66639082,"duration_in_seconds":4164}]},{"id":"lsCO4rz_H","title":"Episode 73: Happy Insurrection Day","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/73","content_text":"We know it's not a Holiday! Yet. Born In Trouble gets into the 1-yr Anniversary of the Attack on the Capitol. Why some people feel nothing happened and why one day the History books may reflect that. Suicide rates of the youth and the Metaverse. Why demographics say Born In Trouble is teetering on the edge of irrelevancy. How everyone has issues and need therapy. Antonio Brown strips and dips and is CTE a part of that? And how black media sells out as soon as they can! Kyrie triumphantly returns!","content_html":"

We know it's not a Holiday! Yet. Born In Trouble gets into the 1-yr Anniversary of the Attack on the Capitol. Why some people feel nothing happened and why one day the History books may reflect that. Suicide rates of the youth and the Metaverse. Why demographics say Born In Trouble is teetering on the edge of irrelevancy. How everyone has issues and need therapy. Antonio Brown strips and dips and is CTE a part of that? And how black media sells out as soon as they can! Kyrie triumphantly returns!

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-01-07T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/f58af467-bdff-4ebc-85d9-59ab540f7c32.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72039523,"duration_in_seconds":4502}]},{"id":"SdNBJhGLs","title":"Episode 72: Why I Watched the Waltons","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/72","content_text":"New Year's Eve! Once more Born in Trouble wraps up a year with the Original Guest investment Guru Orlando Walters! It's a New Year as we laugh about all things Born In Trouble! The Waltons and the Jeffersons. The cancel culture concepts. The stock market and Covid. Mansplaining Ghislaine. Politics and perceptions and what we want for you in the New Year! Thank you for your consistent support!","content_html":"

New Year's Eve! Once more Born in Trouble wraps up a year with the Original Guest investment Guru Orlando Walters! It's a New Year as we laugh about all things Born In Trouble! The Waltons and the Jeffersons. The cancel culture concepts. The stock market and Covid. Mansplaining Ghislaine. Politics and perceptions and what we want for you in the New Year! Thank you for your consistent support!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2021-12-31T14:57:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/598e54c9-65ec-487f-8786-1c117a29e42c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68346022,"duration_in_seconds":4271}]},{"id":"HoMxc6wXd","title":"Episode 71: Is Justice Without Protest The Future?","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/71","content_text":"Born In Trouble Host John X along with Gene and Grant get into the Kim Potter conviction. Does this mean change in the behavior of Police is next? Are communities around the country going to factoring the overall cost of Bad Police and rejecting the premise of the Blue Wall? What role does social media play in the conviction of Potter? And will DA's start convicting bad Police without protests? Also, NIL's changing the landscape of recruiting and the future of graduating HS athletes? Will they create more parity across the College Football landscape? Will it help graduation rates? And is this good or bad for smaller schools and HBCU's? And was Xmas cancelled by problems in the supply chain or the current state of the economy? BIT gets it started!","content_html":"

Born In Trouble Host John X along with Gene and Grant get into the Kim Potter conviction. Does this mean change in the behavior of Police is next? Are communities around the country going to factoring the overall cost of Bad Police and rejecting the premise of the Blue Wall? What role does social media play in the conviction of Potter? And will DA's start convicting bad Police without protests? Also, NIL's changing the landscape of recruiting and the future of graduating HS athletes? Will they create more parity across the College Football landscape? Will it help graduation rates? And is this good or bad for smaller schools and HBCU's? And was Xmas cancelled by problems in the supply chain or the current state of the economy? BIT gets it started!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2021-12-26T13:09:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/cdc74d70-dced-4dba-af85-4ad7d3319b0b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66701349,"duration_in_seconds":4168}]},{"id":"LjQ2pjKnN","title":"Episode 70: Science Questions What we Already Know!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/70","content_text":"This Tuesday talk featuring Winston Meikkle as a return guest focuses upon COVID and what is going on with Omicron. As a Nurse who ran a Covid ward and experienced the pandemic up close and personal. To his refusal to take the shot and exit from that position. On his previous visit? He predicted the current \"wave of the vaccinated\" around now that cannot be disguised or dismissed. But how did he know? Winston discusses what he sees as flaws in the logic and science of using our own natural messaging system to fight against COVID which is how these shots work. And why he feels for most people boosting your own immune system is the best course of action. Born In Trouble does not tell you whether or not. We just want you to understand that Science is Questioning what we already know!","content_html":"

This Tuesday talk featuring Winston Meikkle as a return guest focuses upon COVID and what is going on with Omicron. As a Nurse who ran a Covid ward and experienced the pandemic up close and personal. To his refusal to take the shot and exit from that position. On his previous visit?


He predicted the current \"wave of the vaccinated\" around now that cannot be disguised or dismissed. But how did he know? Winston discusses what he sees as flaws in the logic and science of using our own natural messaging system to fight against COVID which is how these shots work. And why he feels for most people boosting your own immune system is the best course of action. Born In Trouble does not tell you whether or not. We just want you to understand that Science is Questioning what we already know!

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BIT gets into the Marshmallow Experiment. Ever heard of it? Find out how this one study impacted the last 50 years! How does it impact the present and the future? Economics? Education? And how we relate to one another or are taught to? And what is Coach Sanders doing to change the Landscape of College Football.

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BIT is back! Giving advice on Modern Relations using our own experiences. And should the US Boycott the China Olympics? How is modern dating different and are the things you thought you knew sometimes problematic today? Born In Trouble returns with a Bang!

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Born In Trouble returns from Hiatus with a Tuesday Talk! Sociologist Dr. Kimye Neru Dennis and John X discuss programming the masses. Charter schools and reperations. Black Health, wealth and prosperity. The charter school same as the public school but, better? And the source of your education and pride! BIT on the move!

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Due to travel we didn't record this week. So,..... I am rebroadcasting a interview with my Elder Cousin and former Vietnam POW survivor Pilot family Alexander Exum. From economics to music to just living life. The unique perspectives of a man who earned his daily perspectives sometimes at a cost. This is the second episode ever of Born In Trouble. But will forever be the Best!

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Host John X and guests talk new product ideas for incarcerated insurrectionists. The chummy trial in Wisconsin. Why the outcome was never in doubt. America experiencing violence and crime in strange places. And Delta8 and Kratom as the next big things in treatment? Born in Trouble.

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I'm sorry? BIT ranges from serious to hardcore comedy. This episode which was more off the top of the dome than anything else is well? Born in Trouble. I enjoyed it.

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Host John X and BIT discusses decisions and consequences during this funny hour of conversation. Taking Delta 8 responsibly. Drinking and the consequences of the turn up! Equal Opportunity Exploitation sexual, financial, and other. And the environment of Netflix going to the court of public opinion. Born In Trouble.

","summary":null,"date_published":"2021-11-05T15:55:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/9ff1deac-210c-4f4f-9c3d-c1434f9dc3b1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74908394,"duration_in_seconds":4681}]},{"id":"TMlscduRj","title":"Episode 62: Carpe Diem. And The Profits!","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/62","content_text":"John X wonders aloud have you been pulled out of your vehicle while Paralyzed lately? And what makes this appropriate? Money! How the middle class exists in an imaginary bubble that sounds the same way it used to but, looks completely different. And how music went from soul therapy to the soundtrack of your sales. Born In Trouble pulls no punches again!","content_html":"

John X wonders aloud have you been pulled out of your vehicle while Paralyzed lately? And what makes this appropriate? Money! How the middle class exists in an imaginary bubble that sounds the same way it used to but, looks completely different. And how music went from soul therapy to the soundtrack of your sales. Born In Trouble pulls no punches again!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2021-10-29T12:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/fb0d70fe-0e97-4190-8392-be7d05876437.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67390563,"duration_in_seconds":4211}]},{"id":"PT1Y_taBq","title":"Episode 61: Intersecting Impasses and I","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/61","content_text":"Host John X and panel Rob B and Grant L get into why the Intersection where hard discussions and harsh reality meet are creating impasses to moving forward. The cost of one way conversation. The Final Chappelle Chapter and making Dave richer in the process. How opinions sometimes affect finance. Players playing the same game different(Ben Simmons). Delta 8. Scandals then vs. Now. Jokes and Basketball. A Born In Trouble Smorgasbord!","content_html":"

Host John X and panel Rob B and Grant L get into why the Intersection where hard discussions and harsh reality meet are creating impasses to moving forward. The cost of one way conversation. The Final Chappelle Chapter and making Dave richer in the process. How opinions sometimes affect finance. Players playing the same game different(Ben Simmons). Delta 8. Scandals then vs. Now. Jokes and Basketball. A Born In Trouble Smorgasbord!

","summary":"","date_published":"2021-10-22T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/1c479f1d-e3b4-436c-b5a9-762c9c75ac52.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48501542,"duration_in_seconds":4038}]},{"id":"bf4Yvdsnx","title":"Episode 60: Exposed to the Greater Good.","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/60","content_text":"Channeling Dave Chappelle mic dropping. COVID information in conversation and why are you in my pocket? Why your opinion and POV is only important to you and why no one cares? Hint:The answer is in the question. And the Great Replacement in reality. BIT again! And again.","content_html":"

Channeling Dave Chappelle mic dropping. COVID information in conversation and why are you in my pocket? Why your opinion and POV is only important to you and why no one cares? Hint:The answer is in the question. And the Great Replacement in reality. BIT again! And again.

","summary":null,"date_published":"2021-10-08T11:40:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/831acc20-3d06-4c92-b3e5-c45ffb819e66.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61431719,"duration_in_seconds":3839}]},{"id":"izDdz7Gkr","title":"Episode 59: Rocked To Sleep","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/59","content_text":"Well, its honest. Inappropriate, but true. Triggering and funny. You may get pissed. And you may die laughing. Something for everyone or about everyone? All the elements of a great conversation that was so real? You can't hear it all! Born in Trouble does it again!","content_html":"

Well, its honest. Inappropriate, but true. Triggering and funny. You may get pissed. And you may die laughing. Something for everyone or about everyone? All the elements of a great conversation that was so real? You can't hear it all! Born in Trouble does it again!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2021-10-01T11:42:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/f7e9db12-ac69-4318-b610-21cd1adeaf6b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54947305,"duration_in_seconds":4576}]},{"id":"mBjGTGwohJ","title":"Episode 58: All's Fair in Murder and Capitalism","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/58","content_text":"The hurt of Haitian migrants seeking America's compassion. And getting it. The head start Race provides the accused. Being a consumer by race. And at home sex work as an option. Lively talk!","content_html":"

The hurt of Haitian migrants seeking America's compassion. And getting it. The head start Race provides the accused. Being a consumer by race. And at home sex work as an option. Lively talk!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2021-09-24T12:40:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/a0f803be-4e51-46e6-9f83-9938f8871964.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42378934,"duration_in_seconds":3528}]},{"id":"9UiMFn5Xu","title":"Episode 57: Reading Beijing Tea Leaves","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/57","content_text":"Chancellor Jackson. Amazon Bestselling Author of \"14 Days in Beijing\" joins us to discuss his journey from Collegiate Athlete to teaching in the Land of the Sun! After spending 14 Days in a foreign jail and returning to the States. Chancellor describes turning that negative into a personal positive. And the top spot on the Amazon Book list! Find out more about the Author and inspirational young man whose journey is just Beginning!","content_html":"

Chancellor Jackson. Amazon Bestselling Author of \"14 Days in Beijing\" joins us to discuss his journey from Collegiate Athlete to teaching in the Land of the Sun! After spending 14 Days in a foreign jail and returning to the States. Chancellor describes turning that negative into a personal positive. And the top spot on the Amazon Book list! Find out more about the Author and inspirational young man whose journey is just Beginning!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2021-09-21T09:06:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/05a8636f-43ce-4f7a-847d-43c20c5bd096.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54562988,"duration_in_seconds":3410}]},{"id":"CAB9WEjuB","title":"Episode 56: Not an Episode","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/56","content_text":"An hour long conversation with Mr. Brooks about not recording this week. And other important stuff.","content_html":"

An hour long conversation with Mr. Brooks about not recording this week. And other important stuff.

","summary":null,"date_published":"2021-09-17T17:46:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/c48d21a2-6f8e-4bca-b1b5-fbd5b8a03b26.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61817926,"duration_in_seconds":3863}]},{"id":"kSbc95Go1","title":"Episode 55: Sometimes it gets Messy","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/55","content_text":"John X and Gen H talk Afghanistan. The Great Bargain and Price of being a soldier and what that means in a \"Free\" society. A murder in Florida. \"Vaccines\" and the continuing divide that is or isn't a Communal responsibility. As well as the selectivity of community. The sacrifices and trade -offs people make in order to make a living and conform to today's expectations. And Police collecting Social Media in LA.","content_html":"

John X and Gen H talk Afghanistan. The Great Bargain and Price of being a soldier and what that means in a \"Free\" society. A murder in Florida. \"Vaccines\" and the continuing divide that is or isn't a Communal responsibility. As well as the selectivity of community. The sacrifices and trade -offs people make in order to make a living and conform to today's expectations. And Police collecting Social Media in LA.

","summary":"","date_published":"2021-09-10T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/c4890293-e7c9-4a02-8370-5093e7ba3c8b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52203847,"duration_in_seconds":4346}]},{"id":"GGRoToJO1","title":"Episode 54: Here Comes The Judge","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/54","content_text":"Hon. Alonzo G. Jacobs. Newly elected District Court Judge in Suffolk, NY and longtime friend of host John X stops by to discuss his challenging upbringing. Educational experiences which included crash courses in street life. Being a single father. And his path leading to Election on the Bench. For anyone who still uses can't in their vocabulary. Great things may still be within your reach! Inspiring Tuesday talk with Judge Jacobs!","content_html":"

Hon. Alonzo G. Jacobs. Newly elected District Court Judge in Suffolk, NY and longtime friend of host John X stops by to discuss his challenging upbringing. Educational experiences which included crash courses in street life. Being a single father. And his path leading to Election on the Bench. For anyone who still uses can't in their vocabulary. Great things may still be within your reach! Inspiring Tuesday talk with Judge Jacobs!

","summary":null,"date_published":"2021-09-07T07:11:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/a61a21b8-4aac-4bce-86d6-299375b2c7fa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52141455,"duration_in_seconds":4342}]},{"id":"wJmBaFCO6","title":"Episode 53: Mansplaining Texas Law","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/53","content_text":"Excuse us Ladies! But the 4 men have to discuss this Texas Law which is a direct attack on Roe v. Wade! The implications of changing dynamics of the Family and Free Will. The origins and role of Planned Parenthood. And why Congress doesn't want their phones tapped. Born in Trouble takes private points public!","content_html":"

Excuse us Ladies! But the 4 men have to discuss this Texas Law which is a direct attack on Roe v. Wade! The implications of changing dynamics of the Family and Free Will. The origins and role of Planned Parenthood. And why Congress doesn't want their phones tapped. Born in Trouble takes private points public!

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The Price of Everything and the Value of Nothing. What does it profit a man to gain the world if he loses everything else in pursuit? The systems that teach and assign value and what it means in today's world. Everything free costs. Check out this great Born In Trouble conversation!

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What happens when our Leaders guess wrong? We break down ideology vs. Financial Reality and how this Grand Experiment requiring Unity may not be attainable within our current collective mindsets. A show 20 years in the making!

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No One is Spared this week.


No Comment.


John X

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Host John X and Rob B welcome back Sociologist Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis to discuss LGBTQI anti-bias in the world and music industry. And how Black entertainers opinions effect our community and the world as a whole.

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Host John X, Gene H, Rob B, and Grant L talk about selective Olympic Pride and Freedom. The Evolution of Music. The finances of Forbearance and the potential future impact. And LI Hip Hop with Biz Markie's and our Brother Diamond Shell! Do you remember me from Noble Street Chief? Well rounded table as usual.

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John X, Rob B, Melissa M and Grant L discuss the reaction to Simone Biles decision to do her. The New Covid Wars and Letters from an Insurrectionist Cell.

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Host John X and Educator/Activist Sonia Lewis get together to discuss the realities of navigating a \"broke\" system that works exactly how it was designed to. Why it is important to you? And how the Cradle to Prison Pipeline impacts communities and culture today.

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X, Rob, Gene, Melissa and Grant talk about the passing of our old friend Biz Markie. Celebrating the stories of a childhood influenced by the trailblazing Pioneer. One of the great people along the journey who made the journey better. Listen to the Celebration of Biz.

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X, Gene and Grant talk about the Olympics recent controversies and wonder are the Olympics a personal or national pursuit? And how is it while the Marijuana Industry is poised to make Billions? Dreams are still being Deferred. And why talking truth isn't as brave as it seems.

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Tuesday Talk jumps right back into the mix with this 4th of July conversation with Crumb the Master Student. Owner and Producer of CrumbTV. One of the most informative sources on the Internet of Black History and Culture and Activism!

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This episode discusses Bill Cosby's release from prison in terms of Law v. Justice. The implications for society of the 70's till today as well a Penn State and why America's economic woes are Colorblind. Even when the people are not.

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Host John X talks and Guests Grant L. Rob B and Gene H talk about some things like Housing and personal perception. Redneck Raves. Music Festival or Killing Fields? Michael B. Jordan and a NY Yankee. And Free Brittney, sort of. But mostly, it's just jokes.

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And Tobacco. Back from hiatus host John X and guest Rob B and Gene H discuss Juneteenth being made a National Holiday. Quickly. James Baldwin Interviews being rediscovered. And why solution less conversation is useless.

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Host John X and frequent contributors Rob B and Grant L welcome Dr. Kimya Neru Dennis to discuss Memorial Day Shenanigan's. Race and Gender identity. Community conversations and social perspectives. No guests were permanently harmed in the making of this recording!

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Host John X along with Rob, Grant, and Gene welcome Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis to discuss social action in the midst of George Floyd's martyrdom. Solutions. Suggestions. Action and inaction. Where does coalition building begin?

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This edited Bonus Tuesday Talk is the beginning of Thursday's aborted Podcast featuring Grant L and myself discussing amongst other things Modern Dating Problems(your problems). Basketball Player Perceptions. And our lived Mack Experience. Too good to throw away.

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This edited Bonus Tuesday Talk is the beginning of Thursday's aborted Podcast featuring Grant L and myself discussing amongst other things Modern Dating Problems(your problems). Basketball Player Perceptions. And our lived Mack Experience. Too good to throw away","date_published":"2021-05-25T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/b62d9a71-c6f1-4a95-b572-55ab69589189.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24821963,"duration_in_seconds":2065}]},{"id":"ej5URMG0R","title":"Episode 36: Candid Covid","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/36","content_text":"Host John X and Rob B welcome Winston M. Medical Nurse who was involved in running a Covid ward as well as a deep diver of alternate views and what some call Conspiracies. Why there is good reason to pause and ask questions. Make informed decisions because what about you?","content_html":"

Host John X and Rob B welcome Winston M. Medical Nurse who was involved in running a Covid ward as well as a deep diver of alternate views and what some call Conspiracies. Why there is good reason to pause and ask questions. Make informed decisions because what about you?

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Dr. Kimye Neru Dennis. Sociologist, Author, and Diversity trainer joins Host John X for a honest one-on-one conversation about her experiences teaching Diversity training to Police, Private and public educational institutions. Speaking truth to power. Defunding the police. Religion and social structures of learning in the Black community! Is the accepted agenda and narrative your own? Listen to Born In Trouble's 1st bi-weekly interview segment about the Culture!

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Host John X welcomes long time friend of the show Melissa M to the discussion as our 1st Female co-panelist! Will she regret it as much as vaccine takers or holdouts will? Do we need to take sides in the Middle East and will BBQ's be banned? Listen as we laugh through it all!

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The Good. The Bad. And the honest. Asian hate vs. African American hate. Which is more valuable? How are Bills passed and why did Blacks vote for Trump? Born in Trouble takes on the issues you won't dare discuss again after Cinco De Mayo.

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Race? Politics? Sexual Identity? And laughs? We have it all from Caitlyn to Come ups!

","summary":"Tim Scott says what every Black man shouldn't unless you are getting paid. And other stuff.","date_published":"2021-04-30T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/40d09cbb-1137-4e42-a12e-fbcc67b216f2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45623192,"duration_in_seconds":3798}]},{"id":"mvXcddmch","title":"Episode 31: Guerilla","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/31","content_text":"The reasone that we're here","content_html":"

The reasone that we're here

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At the moment Chauvin was being convicted in a court of law. 16 year old Ma'khia Bryant was losing her life. When can we collectively get this right?

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Free Markets behave differently than ours. But Fascist ones? We are right on target!


The Hypocrisy of those that are sure. For good reason!

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Medical, Financial, Personal. All roads lead to legalization as a solution. So why are people making it a Problem?

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Pushing forward. A working man's angle on the Asian attack in NYC. What is your level of \"tolerance\" of others and why do you have a level of \"tolerance\" for others. And of course. Jokes?

","summary":null,"date_published":"2021-04-09T12:08:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/d25e4ec7-ae76-4e10-9cca-c99a31413baf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53634508,"duration_in_seconds":4466}]},{"id":"ZmqWLHXhp","title":"Episode 26: crazy-people-stuff","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/26","content_text":"The trial is hard to watch but is putting different cultures on trial the new path to get your way? Did Chauvin kill a co-worker? Crazy people attack Asian women but, why? .Being Deshaun Watson. Are we missing something?","content_html":"

The trial is hard to watch but is putting different cultures on trial the new path to get your way? Did Chauvin kill a co-worker? Crazy people attack Asian women but, why? .Being Deshaun Watson. Are we missing something?

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Internet love gurus. Are they helping you or themselves to get off? And Red pill, Blue Pill or New pill? What makes the most sense as my panel gets at me again! The bad jokes stop? after the 1st chapter.

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The four of us discuss the ridiculous nature of Public Opinion. Popular culture and how we fix it.

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Friday's Conversation continues abt how Race is used against us. The perceptions we buy into. And Everything else!

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Race is a part of everything we do but today? We discuss it directly as only we do. With insight and humor.


Part II this weekend!

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Making mistakes and living up to them!

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Season 2!


All about the ism's! Rob, Grant, and Winston talk the Pursuit of Happiness and the Rules of the Road! Happy Birthday Mom!

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Truth is often redefined as Conspiracy to protect a version of reality. This episode focuses on facts that shake Reality. From Presidental murder plots to vaccines.

","summary":null,"date_published":"2021-02-26T11:39:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/f12ccdae-ae10-4901-9882-0b3c5d7731c2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72930160,"duration_in_seconds":4558}]},{"id":"Jzm359gwsE","title":"Episode 18: Free Lunch and Free Thought","url":"https://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"The impact of Free Lunch program is undeniable. But was there more in the message we all missed? Discussing \"Judas and the Black Messiah\". The messages about American Justice and inclusion and how far we have All Americans come while standing in place. 1st on Spreaker!","content_html":"

The impact of Free Lunch program is undeniable. But was there more in the message we all missed? Discussing \"Judas and the Black Messiah\". The messages about American Justice and inclusion and how far we have All Americans come while standing in place. 1st on Spreaker!

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Host John X and Rob B and guests Grant L.  and Gene H get at a number of topical conversations from Radio to the Deion Sanders and Jackson State's bold challenge to the NCAA!  

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Holiday Bonus Episode!  Host John X and Rob B welcome new guest Mankwasi H to the Podcast to discuss views on the Presidential Trial we witnessed.  Religion and the moral parallels between the two!

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Host John X and Rob Brooks welcome guests Gene H and Grant L for a healthy conversation about systems we are exposed and participate in America.  Do we become better or worse versions of our oppressors?  And how can we be helpful in assisting the next...

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Host John X and Rob B welcome back W. Orlando Walters!  Native New Yorker and Investment Advisor Savant!  This is a long one broken into two segments.    Our 1st Friday Podcast where F is the word!  All topics and sentiments reflect words that begin...

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Hosts Hohn X and Rob B say goodbye to Wednesday in this intended to be short Podcast covering Literary greats.  Political positions and the usual topics of today.Check us out Fridays from here on in for new perspectives!

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Host John X with a Friday Edition talking about Thursday Stock Positions, Sedition, and getting it in with or without proper permission!  We talking about money!  This melodic episode is co hosted by Rob B, Gene Hopkins from the West Coast, and Grant...

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Host John X and co-hosts/guest Rob B. and Gene H. discuss Martin Luther King Jr's unspoken legacy and what such a campaign would mean today.And as an Era changes, the ramifications of crashing Congress.  The future and the present a;; in a Ball..  

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Host John X and Co Hosts Rob B and Gene H discuss the events leading up to and the storming of Congress January 7, 2021 and the subsequent fallout.    What was the reasoning and will there be ramifications?  What comes next?    

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Host John X and Co-Host Rob B talk with Frontline Nurse Winston M. who lets it be known what it is like to experience and treat Covid patients on the frontlines.  The path and life journey that brought him to this time and place.  And, the Vaccine and...

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New Year's Eve for the Born in Trouble Crew?  Uh-oh!  Host John X and Co-hosts Rob B, Orlando W, and of course...Gene H wrap up the Year with a hilarious take on this year and the year to come!  Adult Conversation with men of a certain age!

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Host John X and Co-host Rob B discuss the uproar over August Wilson's Fences being taught in a predominately white Private school. People just being people.  How the people are doing with the challenge of Covid under the current regime.  And whatever...

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Host John X w/Orlando W and Rob B discuss the life or death scenario we are all facing to get shot voluntarily?  This is Part 1 of a much longer conversation with Part 2 being posted this weekend?  Enjoy the show!  

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We discuss building a website and dealing with the expectations of cancel culture

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Grant L.  CityWings of Detroit owner and longtime member of Detroit's Bravest as well as friend of host John X discusses his life journey.  Starting a successful business from the bottom up. The challenges of adapting through COVID to survive and the...

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Alexander Exum.  Musician, Pilot.  POW. Developer, Researcher, writer  and survivor shares stories of a Life lived in with passion, excess and humility.  Detailing his Black Experiences and wisdom in his own words.  With Guest host Robert Brooks. ...

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Guest W. Orlando Walters discusses the stock market during Covid and the history of Black Investing in the Markets.  We also discuss Integration and its effect on the Black Community.  

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Is the 94 Crime Bill and its author a cause for concern for Melanated People today?

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