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    <title>Born In Trouble - Episodes Tagged with “Entertainment”</title>
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    <itunes:subtitle>Truth is All We Have</itunes:subtitle>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
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00:00 Introduction and Host's Mantra
00:38 Meet the Guests
01:19 Diving into Drama
03:06 Relationship Expectations
05:06 The 80% Rule in Relationships
08:00 Realistic Partner Expectations
09:12 Personal Stories and Experiences
14:07 The Reality of High Standards
17:17 Financial Realities and Relationship Dynamics
24:32 The Unicorn Partner Myth
28:55 Parental Influence and Societal Pressures
29:58 Honest Conversations and Real-Life Experiences
31:00 Addressing Misconceptions and Stereotypes
32:36 Switching Gears: Remembering Craig Mack
33:28 Controversies and Rumors Surrounding Craig Mack
44:29 Political Hypocrisy and Social Issues
57:15 Final Thoughts and Reflections 
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00:38 Meet the Guests<br>
01:19 Diving into Drama<br>
03:06 Relationship Expectations<br>
05:06 The 80% Rule in Relationships<br>
08:00 Realistic Partner Expectations<br>
09:12 Personal Stories and Experiences<br>
14:07 The Reality of High Standards<br>
17:17 Financial Realities and Relationship Dynamics<br>
24:32 The Unicorn Partner Myth<br>
28:55 Parental Influence and Societal Pressures<br>
29:58 Honest Conversations and Real-Life Experiences<br>
31:00 Addressing Misconceptions and Stereotypes<br>
32:36 Switching Gears: Remembering Craig Mack<br>
33:28 Controversies and Rumors Surrounding Craig Mack<br>
44:29 Political Hypocrisy and Social Issues<br>
57:15 Final Thoughts and Reflections</p>]]>
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00:38 Meet the Guests<br>
01:19 Diving into Drama<br>
03:06 Relationship Expectations<br>
05:06 The 80% Rule in Relationships<br>
08:00 Realistic Partner Expectations<br>
09:12 Personal Stories and Experiences<br>
14:07 The Reality of High Standards<br>
17:17 Financial Realities and Relationship Dynamics<br>
24:32 The Unicorn Partner Myth<br>
28:55 Parental Influence and Societal Pressures<br>
29:58 Honest Conversations and Real-Life Experiences<br>
31:00 Addressing Misconceptions and Stereotypes<br>
32:36 Switching Gears: Remembering Craig Mack<br>
33:28 Controversies and Rumors Surrounding Craig Mack<br>
44:29 Political Hypocrisy and Social Issues<br>
57:15 Final Thoughts and Reflections</p>]]>
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