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    <title>Born In Trouble - Episodes Tagged with “Politics”</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <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!  
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    <itunes:subtitle>Truth is All We Have</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>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!  
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      <itunes:name>John X</itunes:name>
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  <title>Chalking The Pavement</title>
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  <itunes:episode>189</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Chalking The Pavement</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Better Late?</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>58:57</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;John X hosts the third episode of “Born In Trouble” with guests Robert Brooks (in-studio) and Andrew Johnson (host of the Men Money and Marriage Podcast). The conversation ranges from reactions to a Spanish-language halftime performance and public discomfort with other cultures, to concerns that the U.S. is increasingly divided and “full of” contradictions. They discuss faith and the idea that there is only one God/Jesus, argue that protecting vulnerable children is a moral imperative, and condemn pedophilia while criticizing how high-profile cases and trials are drip-fed to distract the public. They talk about Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell’s alleged intelligence ties, and claim Epstein did not want Black people on the island, framing it as “white on white crime,” while cautioning against pulling Black people in as scapegoats. They revisit Michael Jackson, suggesting allegations were tied to power and music publishing, describing how he amassed catalogs (including the Beatles and Sony-related publishing) and used leverage in the industry, including returning Little Richard’s rights. The episode also covers immigration and business incentives to exploit undocumented labor, including avoiding taxes/benefits, and connects this to broader U.S. history and Manifest Destiny, arguing people are “coming back” to land taken from Mexico. They speculate about hidden history, restricted sites like parts of the Grand Canyon, and debates over identity, criticizing tribalism and the use of slurs within communities. Andrew shares concerns about his daughter’s future, rising costs, and the increasing age of first-time homebuyers; they discuss 50-year mortgages as “glorified renting” and how lack of equity could discourage divorce. They debate AI’s impact on jobs, suggesting timelines are exaggerated but warning about motives, and they argue screen-based schooling and phone dependence reduce creativity and critical thinking in Gen Z. They briefly mention hypocrisy around anti-LGBTQ rhetoric (including Grindr spikes during Republican conventions) and insist people should be judged by character rather than group identity. The episode closes with a warning about scapegoating, references to “ghetto loans” from mortgage work, commentary on hypocrisy in politics and culture, and a sign-off framing the episode as “Devil Worshipers,” with plans for future episodes and a possible one-on-one with Grant Lancaster.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Cold Open and Guests&lt;br&gt;
01:02 Valentine's Day Banter&lt;br&gt;
02:49 Welcome to Born In Trouble&lt;br&gt;
03:40 Super Bowl Halftime Debate&lt;br&gt;
05:47 Do We Stand for Anything&lt;br&gt;
06:19 Faith and Protecting Kids&lt;br&gt;
08:40 Immigration and Business Incentives&lt;br&gt;
10:57 Division and Distraction Politics&lt;br&gt;
12:35 Michael Jackson Revisited&lt;br&gt;
15:02 Publishing Power and Catalog Wars&lt;br&gt;
18:06 Epstein Network and Race&lt;br&gt;
23:01 Manifest Destiny and Hidden History&lt;br&gt;
25:34 Identity Tribalism and Language&lt;br&gt;
28:55 When Did It Get So Tribal&lt;br&gt;
29:16 Tribal Cities Talk&lt;br&gt;
31:18 Parenting and Housing Fears&lt;br&gt;
32:25 Looking Rich Economy&lt;br&gt;
33:22 Fifty Year Mortgages&lt;br&gt;
36:16 Aging Out the Demo&lt;br&gt;
37:32 AI Jobs Reality Check&lt;br&gt;
42:02 Screen Age Kids&lt;br&gt;
45:05 Tribalism and Community&lt;br&gt;
49:19 LGBTQ and Hypocrisy&lt;br&gt;
54:17 Closing Thoughts and Signoff&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>John X hosts the third episode of “Born In Trouble” with guests Robert Brooks (in-studio) and Andrew Johnson (host of the Men Money and Marriage Podcast). The conversation ranges from reactions to a Spanish-language halftime performance and public discomfort with other cultures, to concerns that the U.S. is increasingly divided and “full of” contradictions. They discuss faith and the idea that there is only one God/Jesus, argue that protecting vulnerable children is a moral imperative, and condemn pedophilia while criticizing how high-profile cases and trials are drip-fed to distract the public. They talk about Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell’s alleged intelligence ties, and claim Epstein did not want Black people on the island, framing it as “white on white crime,” while cautioning against pulling Black people in as scapegoats. They revisit Michael Jackson, suggesting allegations were tied to power and music publishing, describing how he amassed catalogs (including the Beatles and Sony-related publishing) and used leverage in the industry, including returning Little Richard’s rights. The episode also covers immigration and business incentives to exploit undocumented labor, including avoiding taxes/benefits, and connects this to broader U.S. history and Manifest Destiny, arguing people are “coming back” to land taken from Mexico. They speculate about hidden history, restricted sites like parts of the Grand Canyon, and debates over identity, criticizing tribalism and the use of slurs within communities. Andrew shares concerns about his daughter’s future, rising costs, and the increasing age of first-time homebuyers; they discuss 50-year mortgages as “glorified renting” and how lack of equity could discourage divorce. They debate AI’s impact on jobs, suggesting timelines are exaggerated but warning about motives, and they argue screen-based schooling and phone dependence reduce creativity and critical thinking in Gen Z. They briefly mention hypocrisy around anti-LGBTQ rhetoric (including Grindr spikes during Republican conventions) and insist people should be judged by character rather than group identity. The episode closes with a warning about scapegoating, references to “ghetto loans” from mortgage work, commentary on hypocrisy in politics and culture, and a sign-off framing the episode as “Devil Worshipers,” with plans for future episodes and a possible one-on-one with Grant Lancaster.</p>

<p>00:00 Cold Open and Guests<br>
01:02 Valentine&#39;s Day Banter<br>
02:49 Welcome to Born In Trouble<br>
03:40 Super Bowl Halftime Debate<br>
05:47 Do We Stand for Anything<br>
06:19 Faith and Protecting Kids<br>
08:40 Immigration and Business Incentives<br>
10:57 Division and Distraction Politics<br>
12:35 Michael Jackson Revisited<br>
15:02 Publishing Power and Catalog Wars<br>
18:06 Epstein Network and Race<br>
23:01 Manifest Destiny and Hidden History<br>
25:34 Identity Tribalism and Language<br>
28:55 When Did It Get So Tribal<br>
29:16 Tribal Cities Talk<br>
31:18 Parenting and Housing Fears<br>
32:25 Looking Rich Economy<br>
33:22 Fifty Year Mortgages<br>
36:16 Aging Out the Demo<br>
37:32 AI Jobs Reality Check<br>
42:02 Screen Age Kids<br>
45:05 Tribalism and Community<br>
49:19 LGBTQ and Hypocrisy<br>
54:17 Closing Thoughts and Signoff</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>John X hosts the third episode of “Born In Trouble” with guests Robert Brooks (in-studio) and Andrew Johnson (host of the Men Money and Marriage Podcast). The conversation ranges from reactions to a Spanish-language halftime performance and public discomfort with other cultures, to concerns that the U.S. is increasingly divided and “full of” contradictions. They discuss faith and the idea that there is only one God/Jesus, argue that protecting vulnerable children is a moral imperative, and condemn pedophilia while criticizing how high-profile cases and trials are drip-fed to distract the public. They talk about Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell’s alleged intelligence ties, and claim Epstein did not want Black people on the island, framing it as “white on white crime,” while cautioning against pulling Black people in as scapegoats. They revisit Michael Jackson, suggesting allegations were tied to power and music publishing, describing how he amassed catalogs (including the Beatles and Sony-related publishing) and used leverage in the industry, including returning Little Richard’s rights. The episode also covers immigration and business incentives to exploit undocumented labor, including avoiding taxes/benefits, and connects this to broader U.S. history and Manifest Destiny, arguing people are “coming back” to land taken from Mexico. They speculate about hidden history, restricted sites like parts of the Grand Canyon, and debates over identity, criticizing tribalism and the use of slurs within communities. Andrew shares concerns about his daughter’s future, rising costs, and the increasing age of first-time homebuyers; they discuss 50-year mortgages as “glorified renting” and how lack of equity could discourage divorce. They debate AI’s impact on jobs, suggesting timelines are exaggerated but warning about motives, and they argue screen-based schooling and phone dependence reduce creativity and critical thinking in Gen Z. They briefly mention hypocrisy around anti-LGBTQ rhetoric (including Grindr spikes during Republican conventions) and insist people should be judged by character rather than group identity. The episode closes with a warning about scapegoating, references to “ghetto loans” from mortgage work, commentary on hypocrisy in politics and culture, and a sign-off framing the episode as “Devil Worshipers,” with plans for future episodes and a possible one-on-one with Grant Lancaster.</p>

<p>00:00 Cold Open and Guests<br>
01:02 Valentine&#39;s Day Banter<br>
02:49 Welcome to Born In Trouble<br>
03:40 Super Bowl Halftime Debate<br>
05:47 Do We Stand for Anything<br>
06:19 Faith and Protecting Kids<br>
08:40 Immigration and Business Incentives<br>
10:57 Division and Distraction Politics<br>
12:35 Michael Jackson Revisited<br>
15:02 Publishing Power and Catalog Wars<br>
18:06 Epstein Network and Race<br>
23:01 Manifest Destiny and Hidden History<br>
25:34 Identity Tribalism and Language<br>
28:55 When Did It Get So Tribal<br>
29:16 Tribal Cities Talk<br>
31:18 Parenting and Housing Fears<br>
32:25 Looking Rich Economy<br>
33:22 Fifty Year Mortgages<br>
36:16 Aging Out the Demo<br>
37:32 AI Jobs Reality Check<br>
42:02 Screen Age Kids<br>
45:05 Tribalism and Community<br>
49:19 LGBTQ and Hypocrisy<br>
54:17 Closing Thoughts and Signoff</p>]]>
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  <title>What Happens Next?</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>188</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>What Happens Next?</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>We can Still say it.   </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>50:51</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In the first episode of 'Born In Trouble', host John X reunites with co-hosts Grant L and Andrew J. They engage in a light-hearted and personal conversation that covers various topics, including their experiences with cold weather, childhood memories, and personal loss. John reflects on the significant impact of his mother’s compassion and care for others. The discussion also delves into serious issues such as systemic racism, immigration, labor exploitation, and public perceptions. They critically examine the resurfacing controversies around comedian Corey Holcomb and the sociopolitical dynamics in the United States. The episode concludes with reflections on communal readiness, self-reliance, and the strategic non-participation of Black people in current social battles.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>In the first episode of &#39;Born In Trouble&#39;, host John X reunites with co-hosts Grant L and Andrew J. They engage in a light-hearted and personal conversation that covers various topics, including their experiences with cold weather, childhood memories, and personal loss. John reflects on the significant impact of his mother’s compassion and care for others. The discussion also delves into serious issues such as systemic racism, immigration, labor exploitation, and public perceptions. They critically examine the resurfacing controversies around comedian Corey Holcomb and the sociopolitical dynamics in the United States. The episode concludes with reflections on communal readiness, self-reliance, and the strategic non-participation of Black people in current social battles.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In the first episode of &#39;Born In Trouble&#39;, host John X reunites with co-hosts Grant L and Andrew J. They engage in a light-hearted and personal conversation that covers various topics, including their experiences with cold weather, childhood memories, and personal loss. John reflects on the significant impact of his mother’s compassion and care for others. The discussion also delves into serious issues such as systemic racism, immigration, labor exploitation, and public perceptions. They critically examine the resurfacing controversies around comedian Corey Holcomb and the sociopolitical dynamics in the United States. The episode concludes with reflections on communal readiness, self-reliance, and the strategic non-participation of Black people in current social battles.</p>]]>
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  <title>What To Do With An Afro?</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:title>What To Do With An Afro?</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle> In this heartfelt and candid episode, host John X. Suddenly internet, shares his incredible journey against extreme health challenges and what that means today.  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>35:44</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Unveiling the story behind his show's return, 'What to Do With An Afro,' John reflects on the importance of supportive friendships, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and finding peace amid adversity. He also gives insight into the shifting dynamics of online communities and the critical need for genuine relationships in a world overshadowed by superficial values. Tune in to hear John's powerful message of resilience, gratitude, and the enduring spirit of love.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Show Rebranding&lt;br&gt;
00:00 Introduction and Show Rebranding&lt;br&gt;
03:38 Health Struggles and Miraculous Recovery&lt;br&gt;
03:38 Health Struggles and Miraculous Recovery&lt;br&gt;
06:25 Support System and Friendships&lt;br&gt;
06:25 Support System and Friendships&lt;br&gt;
11:52 Reflections on Life and Personal Growth&lt;br&gt;
11:52 Reflections on Life and Personal Growth&lt;br&gt;
26:14 Views on Relationships and Society&lt;br&gt;
26:14 Views on Relationships and Society&lt;br&gt;
29:43 Political Commentary and Final Thoughts&lt;br&gt;
29:43 Political Commentary and Final Thoughts&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Unveiling the story behind his show&#39;s return, &#39;What to Do With An Afro,&#39; John reflects on the importance of supportive friendships, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and finding peace amid adversity. He also gives insight into the shifting dynamics of online communities and the critical need for genuine relationships in a world overshadowed by superficial values. Tune in to hear John&#39;s powerful message of resilience, gratitude, and the enduring spirit of love.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Show Rebranding<br>
00:00 Introduction and Show Rebranding<br>
03:38 Health Struggles and Miraculous Recovery<br>
03:38 Health Struggles and Miraculous Recovery<br>
06:25 Support System and Friendships<br>
06:25 Support System and Friendships<br>
11:52 Reflections on Life and Personal Growth<br>
11:52 Reflections on Life and Personal Growth<br>
26:14 Views on Relationships and Society<br>
26:14 Views on Relationships and Society<br>
29:43 Political Commentary and Final Thoughts<br>
29:43 Political Commentary and Final Thoughts</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Unveiling the story behind his show&#39;s return, &#39;What to Do With An Afro,&#39; John reflects on the importance of supportive friendships, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and finding peace amid adversity. He also gives insight into the shifting dynamics of online communities and the critical need for genuine relationships in a world overshadowed by superficial values. Tune in to hear John&#39;s powerful message of resilience, gratitude, and the enduring spirit of love.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Show Rebranding<br>
00:00 Introduction and Show Rebranding<br>
03:38 Health Struggles and Miraculous Recovery<br>
03:38 Health Struggles and Miraculous Recovery<br>
06:25 Support System and Friendships<br>
06:25 Support System and Friendships<br>
11:52 Reflections on Life and Personal Growth<br>
11:52 Reflections on Life and Personal Growth<br>
26:14 Views on Relationships and Society<br>
26:14 Views on Relationships and Society<br>
29:43 Political Commentary and Final Thoughts<br>
29:43 Political Commentary and Final Thoughts</p>]]>
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  <title>THE END</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>186</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>THE END</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>We can Still say it.   </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>48:00</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Transitioning Times: The Last Episode of 'Born in Trouble'&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this final episode of 'Born in Trouble,' the hosts reflect on their journey and share insights on various topics from the impact of global events to personal anecdotes. They discuss controversial subjects such as societal breakdowns, climate change, and politics while examining the evolving landscape of black identity and community challenges. They also delve into the intricacies of relationships, financial pitfalls, and the cultural significance of education. Join them for a deep, candid conversation as they bid farewell to 'Born in Trouble' and hint at a new beginning. Special appearances include Ms. Andrew Johnson and Big Chief Kohuna.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Changes to Born in Trouble&lt;br&gt;
00:29 Guest Introduction: Andrew Johnson&lt;br&gt;
00:33 Discussion on Georgia and Global Warming&lt;br&gt;
01:19 New Year Reflections and Personal Stories&lt;br&gt;
02:09 Media Consumption and Information Overload&lt;br&gt;
02:55 Public Fights and Aggression&lt;br&gt;
03:53 College Life and Changing Social Norms&lt;br&gt;
04:56 Political Commentary and Social Issues&lt;br&gt;
05:55 Trump's Influence and Public Reactions&lt;br&gt;
14:16 Crypto Investments and Financial Missteps&lt;br&gt;
20:29 Community and Education Challenges&lt;br&gt;
23:51 The State of Our Community&lt;br&gt;
24:36 Education and Its Challenges&lt;br&gt;
25:41 Temple University: A Case Study&lt;br&gt;
29:46 The Harsh Realities of Modern Dating&lt;br&gt;
32:27 Financial Prudence and Celebrity Lifestyle&lt;br&gt;
36:09 The Importance of Messaging&lt;br&gt;
43:34 Reflections and Future Directions &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Transitioning Times: The Last Episode of &#39;Born in Trouble&#39;</p>

<p>In this final episode of &#39;Born in Trouble,&#39; the hosts reflect on their journey and share insights on various topics from the impact of global events to personal anecdotes. They discuss controversial subjects such as societal breakdowns, climate change, and politics while examining the evolving landscape of black identity and community challenges. They also delve into the intricacies of relationships, financial pitfalls, and the cultural significance of education. Join them for a deep, candid conversation as they bid farewell to &#39;Born in Trouble&#39; and hint at a new beginning. Special appearances include Ms. Andrew Johnson and Big Chief Kohuna.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Changes to Born in Trouble<br>
00:29 Guest Introduction: Andrew Johnson<br>
00:33 Discussion on Georgia and Global Warming<br>
01:19 New Year Reflections and Personal Stories<br>
02:09 Media Consumption and Information Overload<br>
02:55 Public Fights and Aggression<br>
03:53 College Life and Changing Social Norms<br>
04:56 Political Commentary and Social Issues<br>
05:55 Trump&#39;s Influence and Public Reactions<br>
14:16 Crypto Investments and Financial Missteps<br>
20:29 Community and Education Challenges<br>
23:51 The State of Our Community<br>
24:36 Education and Its Challenges<br>
25:41 Temple University: A Case Study<br>
29:46 The Harsh Realities of Modern Dating<br>
32:27 Financial Prudence and Celebrity Lifestyle<br>
36:09 The Importance of Messaging<br>
43:34 Reflections and Future Directions</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Transitioning Times: The Last Episode of &#39;Born in Trouble&#39;</p>

<p>In this final episode of &#39;Born in Trouble,&#39; the hosts reflect on their journey and share insights on various topics from the impact of global events to personal anecdotes. They discuss controversial subjects such as societal breakdowns, climate change, and politics while examining the evolving landscape of black identity and community challenges. They also delve into the intricacies of relationships, financial pitfalls, and the cultural significance of education. Join them for a deep, candid conversation as they bid farewell to &#39;Born in Trouble&#39; and hint at a new beginning. Special appearances include Ms. Andrew Johnson and Big Chief Kohuna.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Changes to Born in Trouble<br>
00:29 Guest Introduction: Andrew Johnson<br>
00:33 Discussion on Georgia and Global Warming<br>
01:19 New Year Reflections and Personal Stories<br>
02:09 Media Consumption and Information Overload<br>
02:55 Public Fights and Aggression<br>
03:53 College Life and Changing Social Norms<br>
04:56 Political Commentary and Social Issues<br>
05:55 Trump&#39;s Influence and Public Reactions<br>
14:16 Crypto Investments and Financial Missteps<br>
20:29 Community and Education Challenges<br>
23:51 The State of Our Community<br>
24:36 Education and Its Challenges<br>
25:41 Temple University: A Case Study<br>
29:46 The Harsh Realities of Modern Dating<br>
32:27 Financial Prudence and Celebrity Lifestyle<br>
36:09 The Importance of Messaging<br>
43:34 Reflections and Future Directions</p>]]>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>185</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Table of Contents</itunes:title>
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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>
  <itunes:duration>1:06:30</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;'Born in Trouble' makes a comeback with host John X and guests Andrew Johnson and Robert Brooks after a long hiatus. In this heartfelt episode, they discuss personal struggles, recent losses, and pay tributes to close friends. The conversation takes various turns, touching on relationship challenges, the impact of fame, and the pervasive influence of social media. The hosts ponder over societal issues, economic disparities, and the future of middle-class America, all while emphasizing the importance of unity and understanding in navigating these pressing matters. Tune in for a raw and honest discussion delving into meaningful topics with depth and empathy.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Welcome&lt;br&gt;
00:52 Tributes and Shoutouts&lt;br&gt;
03:28 Relationship Dynamics and Public Scrutiny&lt;br&gt;
05:23 The Impact of Fame on Relationships&lt;br&gt;
14:15 Technology and Social Media Influence&lt;br&gt;
18:29 Economic Realities and Class Structures&lt;br&gt;
31:01 Marriage and Relationship Expectations&lt;br&gt;
35:23 Generational Differences and Technology&lt;br&gt;
36:37 Impact of the Biden Crime Bill&lt;br&gt;
37:01 Crack Epidemic and Its Aftermath&lt;br&gt;
39:47 Mandatory Sentencing Laws&lt;br&gt;
40:11 Challenges of Modern Communication&lt;br&gt;
44:00 Education System Failures&lt;br&gt;
47:19 Racial and Community Issues&lt;br&gt;
52:11 Global and Social Media Influences&lt;br&gt;
56:02 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Welcome<br>
00:52 Tributes and Shoutouts<br>
03:28 Relationship Dynamics and Public Scrutiny<br>
05:23 The Impact of Fame on Relationships<br>
14:15 Technology and Social Media Influence<br>
18:29 Economic Realities and Class Structures<br>
31:01 Marriage and Relationship Expectations<br>
35:23 Generational Differences and Technology<br>
36:37 Impact of the Biden Crime Bill<br>
37:01 Crack Epidemic and Its Aftermath<br>
39:47 Mandatory Sentencing Laws<br>
40:11 Challenges of Modern Communication<br>
44:00 Education System Failures<br>
47:19 Racial and Community Issues<br>
52:11 Global and Social Media Influences<br>
56:02 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections</p>]]>
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Welcome<br>
00:52 Tributes and Shoutouts<br>
03:28 Relationship Dynamics and Public Scrutiny<br>
05:23 The Impact of Fame on Relationships<br>
14:15 Technology and Social Media Influence<br>
18:29 Economic Realities and Class Structures<br>
31:01 Marriage and Relationship Expectations<br>
35:23 Generational Differences and Technology<br>
36:37 Impact of the Biden Crime Bill<br>
37:01 Crack Epidemic and Its Aftermath<br>
39:47 Mandatory Sentencing Laws<br>
40:11 Challenges of Modern Communication<br>
44:00 Education System Failures<br>
47:19 Racial and Community Issues<br>
52:11 Global and Social Media Influences<br>
56:02 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections</p>]]>
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  <title>Legal Things U can talk about!</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>184</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Legal Things U can talk about!</itunes:title>
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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>
  <itunes:duration>1:05:09</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of 'Word in Trouble,' host John X and his co-hosts dive deep into a range of topics, including the fate of the New York Giants' quarterback Daniel Jones, the highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, and the controversial political maneuvers surrounding Trump and his allies. The conversation gets heated with passionate discussions on NFL dynamics, political strategies, and the consequences of voting decisions. Additionally, they touch upon social issues and the unexpected effects of Trump's presidency on various demographic groups. Tune in for an engaging and unfiltered discussion!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks&lt;br&gt;
00:51 Discussing Daniel Jones and the Giants&lt;br&gt;
06:22 Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Hype&lt;br&gt;
15:59 Trump's Nomination of Matt Gaetz&lt;br&gt;
30:15 Russian Media's Attack on Melania&lt;br&gt;
31:35 Therapy Session Rant&lt;br&gt;
32:57 Kamala Harris and Gender Bias&lt;br&gt;
33:44 Women and the Matriarchy&lt;br&gt;
36:50 Trump's Female Voters&lt;br&gt;
37:33 Democrats' Strategy and Failures&lt;br&gt;
46:14 Veterans and Government Neglect&lt;br&gt;
57:45 Melania Trump and Public Perception&lt;br&gt;
01:02:35 Concluding Thoughts and Humor &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of &#39;Word in Trouble,&#39; host John X and his co-hosts dive deep into a range of topics, including the fate of the New York Giants&#39; quarterback Daniel Jones, the highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, and the controversial political maneuvers surrounding Trump and his allies. The conversation gets heated with passionate discussions on NFL dynamics, political strategies, and the consequences of voting decisions. Additionally, they touch upon social issues and the unexpected effects of Trump&#39;s presidency on various demographic groups. Tune in for an engaging and unfiltered discussion!</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks<br>
00:51 Discussing Daniel Jones and the Giants<br>
06:22 Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Hype<br>
15:59 Trump&#39;s Nomination of Matt Gaetz<br>
30:15 Russian Media&#39;s Attack on Melania<br>
31:35 Therapy Session Rant<br>
32:57 Kamala Harris and Gender Bias<br>
33:44 Women and the Matriarchy<br>
36:50 Trump&#39;s Female Voters<br>
37:33 Democrats&#39; Strategy and Failures<br>
46:14 Veterans and Government Neglect<br>
57:45 Melania Trump and Public Perception<br>
01:02:35 Concluding Thoughts and Humor</p>]]>
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks<br>
00:51 Discussing Daniel Jones and the Giants<br>
06:22 Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Hype<br>
15:59 Trump&#39;s Nomination of Matt Gaetz<br>
30:15 Russian Media&#39;s Attack on Melania<br>
31:35 Therapy Session Rant<br>
32:57 Kamala Harris and Gender Bias<br>
33:44 Women and the Matriarchy<br>
36:50 Trump&#39;s Female Voters<br>
37:33 Democrats&#39; Strategy and Failures<br>
46:14 Veterans and Government Neglect<br>
57:45 Melania Trump and Public Perception<br>
01:02:35 Concluding Thoughts and Humor</p>]]>
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  <title>Lucky Number 13</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>183</itunes:episode>
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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>
  <itunes:duration>1:23:19</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode titled 'Lucky Number 13,' John X hosts an intense and insightful discussion with panelists Andrew, Robert , and Grant. The crew dives deep into the impact and aftermath of the recent election, addressing Kamala Harris's loss. The conversation teeters between political satire and serious commentary, touching on subjects ranging from incel culture and Donald Trump's influence, to racial and gender dynamics within American society. John X robustly addresses the polarization of American voters, the anticipation of policy rollbacks, and societal disarray, all while maintaining a brutally honest and controversial tone. Tune in for a raw and unfiltered exchange that captures the essence of current affairs and their implications.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff&lt;br&gt;
00:16 Election Aftermath and Personal Reflections&lt;br&gt;
01:03 Panel Introductions and Banter&lt;br&gt;
03:54 Online Interactions and Social Commentary&lt;br&gt;
04:24 Debating 90s Hip-Hop&lt;br&gt;
08:59 Election Analysis and Voter Behavior&lt;br&gt;
26:21 Reparations and Societal Reflections&lt;br&gt;
38:32 The State of America: A Need for Change&lt;br&gt;
39:11 Social Media and Friendships in Modern Times&lt;br&gt;
40:44 The Root of America's Issues&lt;br&gt;
41:45 The Impact of Obama's Presidency&lt;br&gt;
42:39 Clearing Out Friends Lists: A Reaction to Trump&lt;br&gt;
44:06 Generational Differences and Education&lt;br&gt;
46:22 The Decline of Nuanced Conversations&lt;br&gt;
48:11 Identity and Historical Arguments&lt;br&gt;
54:07 The Role of the Department of Education&lt;br&gt;
57:33 Political Hypocrisy and Double Standards&lt;br&gt;
01:04:05 The Israel-Palestine Conflict and U.S. Politics&lt;br&gt;
01:09:46 Concluding Thoughts and Final Rants &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode titled &#39;Lucky Number 13,&#39; John X hosts an intense and insightful discussion with panelists Andrew, Robert , and Grant. The crew dives deep into the impact and aftermath of the recent election, addressing Kamala Harris&#39;s loss. The conversation teeters between political satire and serious commentary, touching on subjects ranging from incel culture and Donald Trump&#39;s influence, to racial and gender dynamics within American society. John X robustly addresses the polarization of American voters, the anticipation of policy rollbacks, and societal disarray, all while maintaining a brutally honest and controversial tone. Tune in for a raw and unfiltered exchange that captures the essence of current affairs and their implications.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff<br>
00:16 Election Aftermath and Personal Reflections<br>
01:03 Panel Introductions and Banter<br>
03:54 Online Interactions and Social Commentary<br>
04:24 Debating 90s Hip-Hop<br>
08:59 Election Analysis and Voter Behavior<br>
26:21 Reparations and Societal Reflections<br>
38:32 The State of America: A Need for Change<br>
39:11 Social Media and Friendships in Modern Times<br>
40:44 The Root of America&#39;s Issues<br>
41:45 The Impact of Obama&#39;s Presidency<br>
42:39 Clearing Out Friends Lists: A Reaction to Trump<br>
44:06 Generational Differences and Education<br>
46:22 The Decline of Nuanced Conversations<br>
48:11 Identity and Historical Arguments<br>
54:07 The Role of the Department of Education<br>
57:33 Political Hypocrisy and Double Standards<br>
01:04:05 The Israel-Palestine Conflict and U.S. Politics<br>
01:09:46 Concluding Thoughts and Final Rants</p>]]>
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff<br>
00:16 Election Aftermath and Personal Reflections<br>
01:03 Panel Introductions and Banter<br>
03:54 Online Interactions and Social Commentary<br>
04:24 Debating 90s Hip-Hop<br>
08:59 Election Analysis and Voter Behavior<br>
26:21 Reparations and Societal Reflections<br>
38:32 The State of America: A Need for Change<br>
39:11 Social Media and Friendships in Modern Times<br>
40:44 The Root of America&#39;s Issues<br>
41:45 The Impact of Obama&#39;s Presidency<br>
42:39 Clearing Out Friends Lists: A Reaction to Trump<br>
44:06 Generational Differences and Education<br>
46:22 The Decline of Nuanced Conversations<br>
48:11 Identity and Historical Arguments<br>
54:07 The Role of the Department of Education<br>
57:33 Political Hypocrisy and Double Standards<br>
01:04:05 The Israel-Palestine Conflict and U.S. Politics<br>
01:09:46 Concluding Thoughts and Final Rants</p>]]>
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  <title>Last Stop @The Free Speech Coral!</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>182</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Last Stop @The Free Speech Coral!</itunes:title>
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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>
  <itunes:duration>59:18</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;The 11th episode of 'Born in Trouble' for an intense, unfiltered conversation before the election. They discuss last-minute thoughts, baseball highlights, personal experiences with sports, and delve into deep political and social issues including free speech, colorism, low-information voters, and the impact of women's rights. Robust debates and candid opinions form the heart of this final pre-election discussion.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks&lt;br&gt;
00:43 Guest Introductions and Banter&lt;br&gt;
01:21 Baseball Talk and Personal Anecdotes&lt;br&gt;
02:18 Transition to Basketball and Personal Reflections&lt;br&gt;
06:42 Political Discussion: Trump and the Election&lt;br&gt;
07:41 Colorism and Voting Concerns&lt;br&gt;
10:29 Low Information Voters and Political Awareness&lt;br&gt;
14:40 Gender Dynamics and Misogyny&lt;br&gt;
18:00 Historical Perspectives and Modern Implications&lt;br&gt;
19:02 Trump's Popularity and Social Media Influence&lt;br&gt;
26:12 Polling and Election Predictions&lt;br&gt;
30:27 Accountability and Leadership&lt;br&gt;
31:18 Puerto Rican Voters and Respect&lt;br&gt;
32:14 Rally Insults and Voter Pride&lt;br&gt;
33:06 Friendship and Integrity&lt;br&gt;
34:40 Misogyny and Masculinity&lt;br&gt;
36:32 Political Speech and Empanadas&lt;br&gt;
38:59 Kamala Harris and Identity Politics&lt;br&gt;
41:15 Chuck D and Online Criticism&lt;br&gt;
50:25 Racism and Economic Impact&lt;br&gt;
52:15 Election Hopes and Reflections &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>The 11th episode of &#39;Born in Trouble&#39; for an intense, unfiltered conversation before the election. They discuss last-minute thoughts, baseball highlights, personal experiences with sports, and delve into deep political and social issues including free speech, colorism, low-information voters, and the impact of women&#39;s rights. Robust debates and candid opinions form the heart of this final pre-election discussion.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks<br>
00:43 Guest Introductions and Banter<br>
01:21 Baseball Talk and Personal Anecdotes<br>
02:18 Transition to Basketball and Personal Reflections<br>
06:42 Political Discussion: Trump and the Election<br>
07:41 Colorism and Voting Concerns<br>
10:29 Low Information Voters and Political Awareness<br>
14:40 Gender Dynamics and Misogyny<br>
18:00 Historical Perspectives and Modern Implications<br>
19:02 Trump&#39;s Popularity and Social Media Influence<br>
26:12 Polling and Election Predictions<br>
30:27 Accountability and Leadership<br>
31:18 Puerto Rican Voters and Respect<br>
32:14 Rally Insults and Voter Pride<br>
33:06 Friendship and Integrity<br>
34:40 Misogyny and Masculinity<br>
36:32 Political Speech and Empanadas<br>
38:59 Kamala Harris and Identity Politics<br>
41:15 Chuck D and Online Criticism<br>
50:25 Racism and Economic Impact<br>
52:15 Election Hopes and Reflections</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The 11th episode of &#39;Born in Trouble&#39; for an intense, unfiltered conversation before the election. They discuss last-minute thoughts, baseball highlights, personal experiences with sports, and delve into deep political and social issues including free speech, colorism, low-information voters, and the impact of women&#39;s rights. Robust debates and candid opinions form the heart of this final pre-election discussion.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks<br>
00:43 Guest Introductions and Banter<br>
01:21 Baseball Talk and Personal Anecdotes<br>
02:18 Transition to Basketball and Personal Reflections<br>
06:42 Political Discussion: Trump and the Election<br>
07:41 Colorism and Voting Concerns<br>
10:29 Low Information Voters and Political Awareness<br>
14:40 Gender Dynamics and Misogyny<br>
18:00 Historical Perspectives and Modern Implications<br>
19:02 Trump&#39;s Popularity and Social Media Influence<br>
26:12 Polling and Election Predictions<br>
30:27 Accountability and Leadership<br>
31:18 Puerto Rican Voters and Respect<br>
32:14 Rally Insults and Voter Pride<br>
33:06 Friendship and Integrity<br>
34:40 Misogyny and Masculinity<br>
36:32 Political Speech and Empanadas<br>
38:59 Kamala Harris and Identity Politics<br>
41:15 Chuck D and Online Criticism<br>
50:25 Racism and Economic Impact<br>
52:15 Election Hopes and Reflections</p>]]>
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  <title>To Catch a Pedator</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/181</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>181</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>To Catch a Pedator</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:12:43</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In this milestone 10th episode of 'Born in Trouble,' host John X and his guest, Grant Lancaster, aka 'The City Wing King,' engage in a candid conversation that navigates through personal life events, industry controversies, and societal issues. John shares his recent health scare and the poignant farewell to his Uncle Ed, celebrating the impactful legacy and lively spirit of 'Sweet Eddie.' The discussion takes a serious turn as they delve into the recent allegations against music mogul Sean 'Puffy' Combs, analyzing the complexities of fame, power, and morality in the entertainment industry. The episode also touches on broader societal issues, including the state of education in America and the economics of the NFL. Tune in for an episode that offers a mix of heartfelt storytelling, sharp social commentary, and unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Host's Health Update&lt;br&gt;
01:37 Remembering Uncle Ed&lt;br&gt;
04:42 Reflections on Mortality and Friendship&lt;br&gt;
08:15 Howard University Memories&lt;br&gt;
11:11 Puff Daddy Controversy&lt;br&gt;
13:01 Hollywood and Morality&lt;br&gt;
28:55 The Fall of Icons&lt;br&gt;
33:31 Kwame Kilpatrick and Puff Daddy: Parallels and Controversies&lt;br&gt;
34:55 Arrogance and Perception in the Black Community&lt;br&gt;
36:17 LGBTQ Community and Public Perception&lt;br&gt;
37:04 Societal Double Standards and Condemnation&lt;br&gt;
39:34 Common Sense and Empirical Data&lt;br&gt;
44:17 Parenting and Education System Failures&lt;br&gt;
44:58 The Future of the Department of Education&lt;br&gt;
46:15 Inequality in Education and Job Market Realities&lt;br&gt;
56:28 NFL Quarterbacks and Team Strategies&lt;br&gt;
57:31 Giants and Patriots: Draft Decisions and Player Evaluations&lt;br&gt;
01:06:47 The Value of Running Backs in Modern NFL&lt;br&gt;
01:10:54 Closing Thoughts and Final Remarks &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Host&#39;s Health Update<br>
01:37 Remembering Uncle Ed<br>
04:42 Reflections on Mortality and Friendship<br>
08:15 Howard University Memories<br>
11:11 Puff Daddy Controversy<br>
13:01 Hollywood and Morality<br>
28:55 The Fall of Icons<br>
33:31 Kwame Kilpatrick and Puff Daddy: Parallels and Controversies<br>
34:55 Arrogance and Perception in the Black Community<br>
36:17 LGBTQ Community and Public Perception<br>
37:04 Societal Double Standards and Condemnation<br>
39:34 Common Sense and Empirical Data<br>
44:17 Parenting and Education System Failures<br>
44:58 The Future of the Department of Education<br>
46:15 Inequality in Education and Job Market Realities<br>
56:28 NFL Quarterbacks and Team Strategies<br>
57:31 Giants and Patriots: Draft Decisions and Player Evaluations<br>
01:06:47 The Value of Running Backs in Modern NFL<br>
01:10:54 Closing Thoughts and Final Remarks</p>]]>
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Host&#39;s Health Update<br>
01:37 Remembering Uncle Ed<br>
04:42 Reflections on Mortality and Friendship<br>
08:15 Howard University Memories<br>
11:11 Puff Daddy Controversy<br>
13:01 Hollywood and Morality<br>
28:55 The Fall of Icons<br>
33:31 Kwame Kilpatrick and Puff Daddy: Parallels and Controversies<br>
34:55 Arrogance and Perception in the Black Community<br>
36:17 LGBTQ Community and Public Perception<br>
37:04 Societal Double Standards and Condemnation<br>
39:34 Common Sense and Empirical Data<br>
44:17 Parenting and Education System Failures<br>
44:58 The Future of the Department of Education<br>
46:15 Inequality in Education and Job Market Realities<br>
56:28 NFL Quarterbacks and Team Strategies<br>
57:31 Giants and Patriots: Draft Decisions and Player Evaluations<br>
01:06:47 The Value of Running Backs in Modern NFL<br>
01:10:54 Closing Thoughts and Final Remarks</p>]]>
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  <title>Are We Getting Through Yet?</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>180</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Are We Getting Through Yet?</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:00:27</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In the ninth episode of Born in Trouble, host John X and guests Grant Lancaster and Andrew Johnson delve into various topics ranging from relationship dynamics and societal expectations to the complexities of modern-day political figures. They discuss the unrealistic standards many people have in relationships, sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights about finding true partnership. The conversation also touches on the misuse of labels like 'homophobic' or 'racist', advocating for a deeper understanding beyond superficial judgments. The episode wraps up with a reflective conversation on the legacy of late rapper Craig Mack, cautioning against sensationalizing his life for monetary gain. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and societal norms.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Host's Mantra&lt;br&gt;
00:38 Meet the Guests&lt;br&gt;
01:19 Diving into Drama&lt;br&gt;
03:06 Relationship Expectations&lt;br&gt;
05:06 The 80% Rule in Relationships&lt;br&gt;
08:00 Realistic Partner Expectations&lt;br&gt;
09:12 Personal Stories and Experiences&lt;br&gt;
14:07 The Reality of High Standards&lt;br&gt;
17:17 Financial Realities and Relationship Dynamics&lt;br&gt;
24:32 The Unicorn Partner Myth&lt;br&gt;
28:55 Parental Influence and Societal Pressures&lt;br&gt;
29:58 Honest Conversations and Real-Life Experiences&lt;br&gt;
31:00 Addressing Misconceptions and Stereotypes&lt;br&gt;
32:36 Switching Gears: Remembering Craig Mack&lt;br&gt;
33:28 Controversies and Rumors Surrounding Craig Mack&lt;br&gt;
44:29 Political Hypocrisy and Social Issues&lt;br&gt;
57:15 Final Thoughts and Reflections &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Host&#39;s Mantra<br>
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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<p>00:00 Introduction and Host&#39;s Mantra<br>
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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  <title>Hidden Truth in Plain Sight.</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/179</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>179</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Hidden Truth in Plain Sight.</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>The hosts explore controversial topics, including LGBTQ+ hidden representation in politics, the nature of political loyalty, and the evolving role of social media influencers. The episode promises a blend of humor, criticism, and thought-provoking commentary on the state of American politics.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:09:48</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Join John X and his guests Andrew Johnson, Grant L, and Robert B as they dive into a spirited discussion during the eighth episode of Born in Trouble. Touching on political events, including Kamala Harris's nomination at the Democratic National Convention.  And comparisons to the RNC.  The hosts explore controversial topics, including LGBTQ+ hidden representation in politics, the nature of political loyalty, and the evolving role of social media influencers. The episode promises a blend of humor, criticism, and thought-provoking commentary on the state of American politics.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff&lt;br&gt;
00:15 Discussing the Democratic National Convention&lt;br&gt;
01:26 JD Vance and Political Controversies&lt;br&gt;
03:43 Peter Thiel and Social Media Censorship&lt;br&gt;
09:23 Marriage, Power, and Social Dynamics&lt;br&gt;
29:12 Homosexuality and Political Hypocrisy&lt;br&gt;
34:31 The Search for Trump Supporters&lt;br&gt;
35:02 The Role of Black Voters&lt;br&gt;
35:30 Disenfranchisement and Incremental Change&lt;br&gt;
37:54 Reliance on the System&lt;br&gt;
40:06 Trump's Influence and Future&lt;br&gt;
45:49 The Role of Character in Politics&lt;br&gt;
49:20 Capitalism and Morality&lt;br&gt;
54:57 Political Figures and Influence&lt;br&gt;
01:00:45 Concluding Thoughts &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Join John X and his guests Andrew Johnson, Grant L, and Robert B as they dive into a spirited discussion during the eighth episode of Born in Trouble. Touching on political events, including Kamala Harris&#39;s nomination at the Democratic National Convention.  And comparisons to the RNC.  The hosts explore controversial topics, including LGBTQ+ hidden representation in politics, the nature of political loyalty, and the evolving role of social media influencers. The episode promises a blend of humor, criticism, and thought-provoking commentary on the state of American politics.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff<br>
00:15 Discussing the Democratic National Convention<br>
01:26 JD Vance and Political Controversies<br>
03:43 Peter Thiel and Social Media Censorship<br>
09:23 Marriage, Power, and Social Dynamics<br>
29:12 Homosexuality and Political Hypocrisy<br>
34:31 The Search for Trump Supporters<br>
35:02 The Role of Black Voters<br>
35:30 Disenfranchisement and Incremental Change<br>
37:54 Reliance on the System<br>
40:06 Trump&#39;s Influence and Future<br>
45:49 The Role of Character in Politics<br>
49:20 Capitalism and Morality<br>
54:57 Political Figures and Influence<br>
01:00:45 Concluding Thoughts</p>]]>
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff<br>
00:15 Discussing the Democratic National Convention<br>
01:26 JD Vance and Political Controversies<br>
03:43 Peter Thiel and Social Media Censorship<br>
09:23 Marriage, Power, and Social Dynamics<br>
29:12 Homosexuality and Political Hypocrisy<br>
34:31 The Search for Trump Supporters<br>
35:02 The Role of Black Voters<br>
35:30 Disenfranchisement and Incremental Change<br>
37:54 Reliance on the System<br>
40:06 Trump&#39;s Influence and Future<br>
45:49 The Role of Character in Politics<br>
49:20 Capitalism and Morality<br>
54:57 Political Figures and Influence<br>
01:00:45 Concluding Thoughts</p>]]>
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  <title>Break Dancing to My Own Music</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/178</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>178</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Break Dancing to My Own Music</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:08:59</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/1/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/episodes/6/65827010-e944-489c-9e54-97a9cea1e393/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;In the seventh episode of 'Born in Trouble,' John X hosts a lively discussion with Grant, Rob and Mr. Gene H, touching on topics like female leadership, societal issues, and the intricate dynamics of the hip hop culture and history. The group delves into current events, including the latest political climate and the Olympics, reflecting on how these elements influence perceptions and attitudes. The conversation is filled with anecdotes, laughter, and candid opinions, making it an engaging listen.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff&lt;br&gt;
00:26 Welcoming the Guests&lt;br&gt;
01:49 Shoutouts and Updates&lt;br&gt;
02:42 Political Commentary&lt;br&gt;
04:50 Female Leadership Discussion&lt;br&gt;
07:20 Workplace Dynamics and Gender&lt;br&gt;
10:29 Cultural Reflections and Personal Stories&lt;br&gt;
27:12 Hip Hop and Cultural Appropriation&lt;br&gt;
38:27 Popping and Locking in Movies&lt;br&gt;
38:42 Breaking 1: A Nostalgic Critique&lt;br&gt;
39:26 The Cultural Impact of Hip Hop Movies&lt;br&gt;
41:07 Breaking at the Olympics: A Controversial Topic&lt;br&gt;
44:10 The Origins and Evolution of Hip Hop&lt;br&gt;
47:12 The Role of Jamaican Influence in Hip Hop&lt;br&gt;
53:24 Political Implications in Hip Hop&lt;br&gt;
01:02:00 Olympic Highlights and Reflections&lt;br&gt;
01:07:42 Closing Remarks and Future Topics &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>In the seventh episode of &#39;Born in Trouble,&#39; John X hosts a lively discussion with Grant, Rob and Mr. Gene H, touching on topics like female leadership, societal issues, and the intricate dynamics of the hip hop culture and history. The group delves into current events, including the latest political climate and the Olympics, reflecting on how these elements influence perceptions and attitudes. The conversation is filled with anecdotes, laughter, and candid opinions, making it an engaging listen.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff<br>
00:26 Welcoming the Guests<br>
01:49 Shoutouts and Updates<br>
02:42 Political Commentary<br>
04:50 Female Leadership Discussion<br>
07:20 Workplace Dynamics and Gender<br>
10:29 Cultural Reflections and Personal Stories<br>
27:12 Hip Hop and Cultural Appropriation<br>
38:27 Popping and Locking in Movies<br>
38:42 Breaking 1: A Nostalgic Critique<br>
39:26 The Cultural Impact of Hip Hop Movies<br>
41:07 Breaking at the Olympics: A Controversial Topic<br>
44:10 The Origins and Evolution of Hip Hop<br>
47:12 The Role of Jamaican Influence in Hip Hop<br>
53:24 Political Implications in Hip Hop<br>
01:02:00 Olympic Highlights and Reflections<br>
01:07:42 Closing Remarks and Future Topics</p>]]>
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff<br>
00:26 Welcoming the Guests<br>
01:49 Shoutouts and Updates<br>
02:42 Political Commentary<br>
04:50 Female Leadership Discussion<br>
07:20 Workplace Dynamics and Gender<br>
10:29 Cultural Reflections and Personal Stories<br>
27:12 Hip Hop and Cultural Appropriation<br>
38:27 Popping and Locking in Movies<br>
38:42 Breaking 1: A Nostalgic Critique<br>
39:26 The Cultural Impact of Hip Hop Movies<br>
41:07 Breaking at the Olympics: A Controversial Topic<br>
44:10 The Origins and Evolution of Hip Hop<br>
47:12 The Role of Jamaican Influence in Hip Hop<br>
53:24 Political Implications in Hip Hop<br>
01:02:00 Olympic Highlights and Reflections<br>
01:07:42 Closing Remarks and Future Topics</p>]]>
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  <title>Politics Ain't Goin Nowhere!</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>177</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Politics Ain't Goin Nowhere!</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:01:31</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;'Born in Trouble,' hosts John X and Grant Lancaster discuss the complexities of politics, social issues, and personal experiences. They reflect on the anxiety surrounding upcoming elections, the impact of corporate greed, and societal changes over the years. The episode highlights the differences between corporate and free-market systems, the use of insider trading, and challenges in today's interactions facilitated by AI and social media. The conversation also delves into their personal lives, touching on lifestyle choices and health, and ends with their reflections on the American Dream and community dynamics.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview&lt;br&gt;
00:34 Discussing Show Schedule Changes&lt;br&gt;
01:48 Politics and Current Events&lt;br&gt;
03:02 Economic Concerns and Market Manipulation&lt;br&gt;
14:15 Immigration and Social Dynamics&lt;br&gt;
26:07 Technology and Society's Future&lt;br&gt;
33:29 The Impact of Algorithms on Our Lives&lt;br&gt;
34:32 Disconnecting from Technology for Better Health&lt;br&gt;
36:11 Personal Health Monitoring and Technology&lt;br&gt;
37:45 The Influence of Lifestyle on Health&lt;br&gt;
39:01 Generational Changes and Dependency&lt;br&gt;
46:09 Cultural Identity and Respect&lt;br&gt;
53:54 The Reality of Wealth and Happiness&lt;br&gt;
59:13 Final Thoughts and Reflections &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview<br>
00:34 Discussing Show Schedule Changes<br>
01:48 Politics and Current Events<br>
03:02 Economic Concerns and Market Manipulation<br>
14:15 Immigration and Social Dynamics<br>
26:07 Technology and Society&#39;s Future<br>
33:29 The Impact of Algorithms on Our Lives<br>
34:32 Disconnecting from Technology for Better Health<br>
36:11 Personal Health Monitoring and Technology<br>
37:45 The Influence of Lifestyle on Health<br>
39:01 Generational Changes and Dependency<br>
46:09 Cultural Identity and Respect<br>
53:54 The Reality of Wealth and Happiness<br>
59:13 Final Thoughts and Reflections</p>]]>
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview<br>
00:34 Discussing Show Schedule Changes<br>
01:48 Politics and Current Events<br>
03:02 Economic Concerns and Market Manipulation<br>
14:15 Immigration and Social Dynamics<br>
26:07 Technology and Society&#39;s Future<br>
33:29 The Impact of Algorithms on Our Lives<br>
34:32 Disconnecting from Technology for Better Health<br>
36:11 Personal Health Monitoring and Technology<br>
37:45 The Influence of Lifestyle on Health<br>
39:01 Generational Changes and Dependency<br>
46:09 Cultural Identity and Respect<br>
53:54 The Reality of Wealth and Happiness<br>
59:13 Final Thoughts and Reflections</p>]]>
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  <title>Handshakes and Deep Fakes</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/176</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>176</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Handshakes and Deep Fakes</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:00:40</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;John X and his panel dive into a conversation about race and politics, sparked by the potential election of Kamala Harris as both the first black and female president. They discuss societal views on race, black identity, the diaspora, and the perception of blackness in American politics. The dialogue moves through various topics such as the implications of Kamala Harris's mixed heritage, her tenure as a prosecutor, comparisons to other black figures like Obama and Drake, and the intricate social discussions within the black community. The hosts also touch upon related issues like the credibility of convicts working in civil services post-incarceration, especially in fire fighting. They critique the sensationalist political climate, the hypocrisy in American judgment toward sexuality, and the influence of elite benefactors in politics. The episode also addresses the handling of black opinions on social media and the broader impact of political rhetoric on societal behavior. Near the end, John X shares a personal health update, highlighting his recovery journey and future plans for more health-focused content. &lt;/p&gt;
</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>John X and his panel dive into a conversation about race and politics, sparked by the potential election of Kamala Harris as both the first black and female president. They discuss societal views on race, black identity, the diaspora, and the perception of blackness in American politics. The dialogue moves through various topics such as the implications of Kamala Harris&#39;s mixed heritage, her tenure as a prosecutor, comparisons to other black figures like Obama and Drake, and the intricate social discussions within the black community. The hosts also touch upon related issues like the credibility of convicts working in civil services post-incarceration, especially in fire fighting. They critique the sensationalist political climate, the hypocrisy in American judgment toward sexuality, and the influence of elite benefactors in politics. The episode also addresses the handling of black opinions on social media and the broader impact of political rhetoric on societal behavior. Near the end, John X shares a personal health update, highlighting his recovery journey and future plans for more health-focused content.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>John X and his panel dive into a conversation about race and politics, sparked by the potential election of Kamala Harris as both the first black and female president. They discuss societal views on race, black identity, the diaspora, and the perception of blackness in American politics. The dialogue moves through various topics such as the implications of Kamala Harris&#39;s mixed heritage, her tenure as a prosecutor, comparisons to other black figures like Obama and Drake, and the intricate social discussions within the black community. The hosts also touch upon related issues like the credibility of convicts working in civil services post-incarceration, especially in fire fighting. They critique the sensationalist political climate, the hypocrisy in American judgment toward sexuality, and the influence of elite benefactors in politics. The episode also addresses the handling of black opinions on social media and the broader impact of political rhetoric on societal behavior. Near the end, John X shares a personal health update, highlighting his recovery journey and future plans for more health-focused content.</p>]]>
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  <title>In Effect Mode</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>175</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>In Effect Mode</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Host John X and co-host Grant Lancaster discuss various issues surrounding life and societal changes. Reflecting on a recent near-death experience and its impact on perspective. The complexities of relationships, societal expectations, the historical impact of the crack epidemic, and contemporary political issues. Andrew Johnson joins the conversation to weigh in on these topics, highlighting generational shifts and the political landscape. The episode underscores the significance of life, relationships, and the broader societal context in which these personal experiences occur.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>56:45</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Host John X and co-host Grant Lancaster discuss various issues surrounding life and societal changes. Reflecting on a recent near-death experience and its impact on perspective. The complexities of relationships, societal expectations, the historical impact of the crack epidemic, and contemporary political issues. Andrew Johnson joins the conversation to weigh in on these topics, highlighting generational shifts and the political landscape. The episode underscores the significance of life, relationships, and the broader societal context in which these personal experiences occur. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Host John X and co-host Grant Lancaster discuss various issues surrounding life and societal changes. Reflecting on a recent near-death experience and its impact on perspective. The complexities of relationships, societal expectations, the historical impact of the crack epidemic, and contemporary political issues. Andrew Johnson joins the conversation to weigh in on these topics, highlighting generational shifts and the political landscape. The episode underscores the significance of life, relationships, and the broader societal context in which these personal experiences occur.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Host John X and co-host Grant Lancaster discuss various issues surrounding life and societal changes. Reflecting on a recent near-death experience and its impact on perspective. The complexities of relationships, societal expectations, the historical impact of the crack epidemic, and contemporary political issues. Andrew Johnson joins the conversation to weigh in on these topics, highlighting generational shifts and the political landscape. The episode underscores the significance of life, relationships, and the broader societal context in which these personal experiences occur.</p>]]>
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  <title>Ressurection</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/174</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>174</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Ressurection</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Surviving Near-Death: A Life-Altering Experience | Born in Trouble
John X, host of the show 'Born in Trouble', returns after a hiatus caused by a severe medical emergency  Recounting the experience of nearly dying, the clarity it brought to his life, and the importance of family. John reflects on societal issues, including racism, political division, and cultural challenges. Emphasizing the value of love, respect, and true connections over material and superficial gains. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>42:02</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;John X, host of the show 'Born in Trouble', returns after a hiatus caused by a severe medical emergency  Recounting the experience of nearly dying, the clarity it brought to his life, and the importance of family. John reflects on societal issues, including racism, political division, and cultural challenges. Emphasizing the value of love, respect, and true connections over material and superficial gains. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Host's Return&lt;br&gt;
01:16 Near-Death Experience&lt;br&gt;
03:38 Reflections on Life and Family&lt;br&gt;
08:47 Cultural and Social Commentary&lt;br&gt;
14:00 Political Views and Personal Experiences&lt;br&gt;
25:46 Healthcare and Human Connections&lt;br&gt;
34:41 Final Thoughts and Future Plans &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>John X, host of the show &#39;Born in Trouble&#39;, returns after a hiatus caused by a severe medical emergency  Recounting the experience of nearly dying, the clarity it brought to his life, and the importance of family. John reflects on societal issues, including racism, political division, and cultural challenges. Emphasizing the value of love, respect, and true connections over material and superficial gains. </p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Host&#39;s Return<br>
01:16 Near-Death Experience<br>
03:38 Reflections on Life and Family<br>
08:47 Cultural and Social Commentary<br>
14:00 Political Views and Personal Experiences<br>
25:46 Healthcare and Human Connections<br>
34:41 Final Thoughts and Future Plans</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>John X, host of the show &#39;Born in Trouble&#39;, returns after a hiatus caused by a severe medical emergency  Recounting the experience of nearly dying, the clarity it brought to his life, and the importance of family. John reflects on societal issues, including racism, political division, and cultural challenges. Emphasizing the value of love, respect, and true connections over material and superficial gains. </p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Host&#39;s Return<br>
01:16 Near-Death Experience<br>
03:38 Reflections on Life and Family<br>
08:47 Cultural and Social Commentary<br>
14:00 Political Views and Personal Experiences<br>
25:46 Healthcare and Human Connections<br>
34:41 Final Thoughts and Future Plans</p>]]>
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  <title>Just The Facts</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/173</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>173</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Just The Facts</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:00:06</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Host John X and guests Garant L and Andrew Johnson cover a spectrum of topics including politics, cultural influences from celebrities like Puff Daddy, experiences of racial discrimination, and sports predictions. How identifying with Presidential candidates is this year's odd phenomenom. Media's prioritization of scandals and  misrepresentations of African Americans for ratings. Personal encounters with prejudice, and the importance of critical thinking in political engagement. RIP Craig Mack.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Opening Banter and Catching Up&lt;br&gt;
00:45 Technical Difficulties and Going Live&lt;br&gt;
01:12 Inside Jokes and Celebrity Gossip&lt;br&gt;
04:20 Discussion on Media and Celebrity Culture&lt;br&gt;
05:33 Election Coverage and Political Commentary&lt;br&gt;
09:34 Reflecting on American Identity and Change&lt;br&gt;
14:18 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in America&lt;br&gt;
22:36 Personal Experiences with Stereotyping and Discrimination&lt;br&gt;
25:04 Generational Perspectives and Political Insights&lt;br&gt;
31:57 Decoding Political Allegiances and Celebrity Influence&lt;br&gt;
32:35 Exploring DEI and Political Biases&lt;br&gt;
33:20 The Strategy of Targeting Black Male Voters&lt;br&gt;
34:02 Celebrity Endorsements and Political Opinions&lt;br&gt;
37:13 The Disconnect Between Wealthy Rappers and Average Voters&lt;br&gt;
38:42 Personal Reflections on Black Trump Supporters&lt;br&gt;
39:24 Family History and Political Skepticism&lt;br&gt;
45:42 Basketball Insights and Playoff Predictions&lt;br&gt;
52:44 Craig Mack's Legacy and Personal Anecdotes&lt;br&gt;
56:46 Navigating Personal and Professional Relationships&lt;br&gt;
58:44 Closing Thoughts and Podcast Promotions &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>00:00 Opening Banter and Catching Up<br>
00:45 Technical Difficulties and Going Live<br>
01:12 Inside Jokes and Celebrity Gossip<br>
04:20 Discussion on Media and Celebrity Culture<br>
05:33 Election Coverage and Political Commentary<br>
09:34 Reflecting on American Identity and Change<br>
14:18 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in America<br>
22:36 Personal Experiences with Stereotyping and Discrimination<br>
25:04 Generational Perspectives and Political Insights<br>
31:57 Decoding Political Allegiances and Celebrity Influence<br>
32:35 Exploring DEI and Political Biases<br>
33:20 The Strategy of Targeting Black Male Voters<br>
34:02 Celebrity Endorsements and Political Opinions<br>
37:13 The Disconnect Between Wealthy Rappers and Average Voters<br>
38:42 Personal Reflections on Black Trump Supporters<br>
39:24 Family History and Political Skepticism<br>
45:42 Basketball Insights and Playoff Predictions<br>
52:44 Craig Mack&#39;s Legacy and Personal Anecdotes<br>
56:46 Navigating Personal and Professional Relationships<br>
58:44 Closing Thoughts and Podcast Promotions</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Host John X and guests Garant L and Andrew Johnson cover a spectrum of topics including politics, cultural influences from celebrities like Puff Daddy, experiences of racial discrimination, and sports predictions. How identifying with Presidential candidates is this year&#39;s odd phenomenom. Media&#39;s prioritization of scandals and  misrepresentations of African Americans for ratings. Personal encounters with prejudice, and the importance of critical thinking in political engagement. RIP Craig Mack.  </p>

<p>00:00 Opening Banter and Catching Up<br>
00:45 Technical Difficulties and Going Live<br>
01:12 Inside Jokes and Celebrity Gossip<br>
04:20 Discussion on Media and Celebrity Culture<br>
05:33 Election Coverage and Political Commentary<br>
09:34 Reflecting on American Identity and Change<br>
14:18 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in America<br>
22:36 Personal Experiences with Stereotyping and Discrimination<br>
25:04 Generational Perspectives and Political Insights<br>
31:57 Decoding Political Allegiances and Celebrity Influence<br>
32:35 Exploring DEI and Political Biases<br>
33:20 The Strategy of Targeting Black Male Voters<br>
34:02 Celebrity Endorsements and Political Opinions<br>
37:13 The Disconnect Between Wealthy Rappers and Average Voters<br>
38:42 Personal Reflections on Black Trump Supporters<br>
39:24 Family History and Political Skepticism<br>
45:42 Basketball Insights and Playoff Predictions<br>
52:44 Craig Mack&#39;s Legacy and Personal Anecdotes<br>
56:46 Navigating Personal and Professional Relationships<br>
58:44 Closing Thoughts and Podcast Promotions</p>]]>
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  <title>Solo Dolo</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/172</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/1eb62caf-c11d-45c3-80fd-5199a75100fb.mp3" length="55710907" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>172</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Solo Dolo</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;The fourth season of 'Born in Trouble' features reflections on societal issues and personal responsibility. John X delves into personal prediction and views on the Middle East conflict.  Real estate and Banking ethics and impacts on society and the Economy. Censorship, internet culture, and music industry dynamics. The narrative also addresses topics like gender roles, corporate accountability, economic changes, and the importance of self-awareness and adaptation in a rapidly evolving world.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>The fourth season of &#39;Born in Trouble&#39; features reflections on societal issues and personal responsibility. John X delves into personal prediction and views on the Middle East conflict.  Real estate and Banking ethics and impacts on society and the Economy. Censorship, internet culture, and music industry dynamics. The narrative also addresses topics like gender roles, corporate accountability, economic changes, and the importance of self-awareness and adaptation in a rapidly evolving world.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The fourth season of &#39;Born in Trouble&#39; features reflections on societal issues and personal responsibility. John X delves into personal prediction and views on the Middle East conflict.  Real estate and Banking ethics and impacts on society and the Economy. Censorship, internet culture, and music industry dynamics. The narrative also addresses topics like gender roles, corporate accountability, economic changes, and the importance of self-awareness and adaptation in a rapidly evolving world.</p>]]>
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  <title>Unseen Things U can't Prove</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/171</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>171</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Unseen Things U can't Prove</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:21:34</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Kicking Off with Reggie Jackson and SCTV Nostalgia&lt;br&gt;
00:33 Diving into Reggie Jackson's Legacy and Anecdotes&lt;br&gt;
02:19 Introducing the Guests and Podcast Banter&lt;br&gt;
06:29 Exploring High School Name Changes and Community Reactions&lt;br&gt;
15:20 Debating the Impact of Trump's Policies and Media Influence&lt;br&gt;
38:10 Analyzing Crime Rates, Media Narratives, and Political Strategies&lt;br&gt;
43:16 The Impact of Tech Layoffs and Real Estate Collapse in San Francisco&lt;br&gt;
45:24 The Consequences of Automation and Job Displacement&lt;br&gt;
47:40 The Shift in Prison Populations and Societal Impacts&lt;br&gt;
55:54 Rap Music's Influence on Community and Accountability&lt;br&gt;
59:52 Debating Free Speech and Safety on College Campuses&lt;br&gt;
01:19:04 Closing Thoughts on Social Issues and Personal Responsibility &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>00:00 Kicking Off with Reggie Jackson and SCTV Nostalgia<br>
00:33 Diving into Reggie Jackson&#39;s Legacy and Anecdotes<br>
02:19 Introducing the Guests and Podcast Banter<br>
06:29 Exploring High School Name Changes and Community Reactions<br>
15:20 Debating the Impact of Trump&#39;s Policies and Media Influence<br>
38:10 Analyzing Crime Rates, Media Narratives, and Political Strategies<br>
43:16 The Impact of Tech Layoffs and Real Estate Collapse in San Francisco<br>
45:24 The Consequences of Automation and Job Displacement<br>
47:40 The Shift in Prison Populations and Societal Impacts<br>
55:54 Rap Music&#39;s Influence on Community and Accountability<br>
59:52 Debating Free Speech and Safety on College Campuses<br>
01:19:04 Closing Thoughts on Social Issues and Personal Responsibility</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>A comprehensive dive into contentious and critical issues shaping today&#39;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&#39;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.</p>

<p>00:00 Kicking Off with Reggie Jackson and SCTV Nostalgia<br>
00:33 Diving into Reggie Jackson&#39;s Legacy and Anecdotes<br>
02:19 Introducing the Guests and Podcast Banter<br>
06:29 Exploring High School Name Changes and Community Reactions<br>
15:20 Debating the Impact of Trump&#39;s Policies and Media Influence<br>
38:10 Analyzing Crime Rates, Media Narratives, and Political Strategies<br>
43:16 The Impact of Tech Layoffs and Real Estate Collapse in San Francisco<br>
45:24 The Consequences of Automation and Job Displacement<br>
47:40 The Shift in Prison Populations and Societal Impacts<br>
55:54 Rap Music&#39;s Influence on Community and Accountability<br>
59:52 Debating Free Speech and Safety on College Campuses<br>
01:19:04 Closing Thoughts on Social Issues and Personal Responsibility</p>]]>
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  <title>OJ Has Left The Dating Scene</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>170</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>OJ Has Left The Dating Scene</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>'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. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>58:36</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Kickoff: The 43rd Episode Begins&lt;br&gt;
00:27 Tech Troubles and Podcasting Insights&lt;br&gt;
01:21 Introducing the Guests and Their Stories&lt;br&gt;
01:46 The Beyonce Wars and Guest Introductions Continue&lt;br&gt;
02:06 Sports Talk and Personal Updates&lt;br&gt;
03:21 Reflecting on OJ Simpson's Legacy&lt;br&gt;
05:56 Debating OJ's Innocence and Theories&lt;br&gt;
08:50 Cultural Shifts: From OJ to Social Media Impact&lt;br&gt;
14:52 The Evolution of Relationships and Social Norms&lt;br&gt;
16:30 Modern Dating, OnlyFans, and Marriage Perspectives&lt;br&gt;
24:54 The Mistress Mentality and Societal Changes&lt;br&gt;
25:58 Economic Realities and Dating Dynamics&lt;br&gt;
28:48 The Illusion of Wealth and Relationships&lt;br&gt;
29:31 The Dynamics of Deception and Desire&lt;br&gt;
30:21 The Air Force Anecdote: Lies for Attraction&lt;br&gt;
31:50 Choosing Between Tyrone, the Bag, or Stability&lt;br&gt;
32:41 The Modern Dilemma: Child Support vs. Presence&lt;br&gt;
35:08 The Unrealistic Standards and Choices in Dating&lt;br&gt;
37:41 The Financial and Emotional Costs of Modern Relationships&lt;br&gt;
51:14 Parenting, Responsibility, and Societal Selfishness&lt;br&gt;
52:47 Reflecting on Meghan Markle's Protective Maternal Instinct &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>00:00 Kickoff: The 43rd Episode Begins<br>
00:27 Tech Troubles and Podcasting Insights<br>
01:21 Introducing the Guests and Their Stories<br>
01:46 The Beyonce Wars and Guest Introductions Continue<br>
02:06 Sports Talk and Personal Updates<br>
03:21 Reflecting on OJ Simpson&#39;s Legacy<br>
05:56 Debating OJ&#39;s Innocence and Theories<br>
08:50 Cultural Shifts: From OJ to Social Media Impact<br>
14:52 The Evolution of Relationships and Social Norms<br>
16:30 Modern Dating, OnlyFans, and Marriage Perspectives<br>
24:54 The Mistress Mentality and Societal Changes<br>
25:58 Economic Realities and Dating Dynamics<br>
28:48 The Illusion of Wealth and Relationships<br>
29:31 The Dynamics of Deception and Desire<br>
30:21 The Air Force Anecdote: Lies for Attraction<br>
31:50 Choosing Between Tyrone, the Bag, or Stability<br>
32:41 The Modern Dilemma: Child Support vs. Presence<br>
35:08 The Unrealistic Standards and Choices in Dating<br>
37:41 The Financial and Emotional Costs of Modern Relationships<br>
51:14 Parenting, Responsibility, and Societal Selfishness<br>
52:47 Reflecting on Meghan Markle&#39;s Protective Maternal Instinct</p>]]>
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<p>00:00 Kickoff: The 43rd Episode Begins<br>
00:27 Tech Troubles and Podcasting Insights<br>
01:21 Introducing the Guests and Their Stories<br>
01:46 The Beyonce Wars and Guest Introductions Continue<br>
02:06 Sports Talk and Personal Updates<br>
03:21 Reflecting on OJ Simpson&#39;s Legacy<br>
05:56 Debating OJ&#39;s Innocence and Theories<br>
08:50 Cultural Shifts: From OJ to Social Media Impact<br>
14:52 The Evolution of Relationships and Social Norms<br>
16:30 Modern Dating, OnlyFans, and Marriage Perspectives<br>
24:54 The Mistress Mentality and Societal Changes<br>
25:58 Economic Realities and Dating Dynamics<br>
28:48 The Illusion of Wealth and Relationships<br>
29:31 The Dynamics of Deception and Desire<br>
30:21 The Air Force Anecdote: Lies for Attraction<br>
31:50 Choosing Between Tyrone, the Bag, or Stability<br>
32:41 The Modern Dilemma: Child Support vs. Presence<br>
35:08 The Unrealistic Standards and Choices in Dating<br>
37:41 The Financial and Emotional Costs of Modern Relationships<br>
51:14 Parenting, Responsibility, and Societal Selfishness<br>
52:47 Reflecting on Meghan Markle&#39;s Protective Maternal Instinct</p>]]>
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  <title>Rewriting the Script.  Cultural Complexities.</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>169</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Rewriting the Script.  Cultural Complexities.</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:06:14</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.  &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>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. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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. </p>]]>
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  <title>Election for Dictators!</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/168</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/5e618ef5-567a-42fd-8c1f-a7596cedaf6b.mp3" length="66135324" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>168</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Election for Dictators!</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:08:53</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.  &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>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. </p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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. </p>]]>
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  <title>Sports, Barbie, and Irrelevant Poo</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/40424528-5db5-4ec7-aa30-f6a4c9299f1a.mp3" length="59567660" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>167</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Sports, Barbie, and Irrelevant Poo</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:02:02</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Kicking Off with Episode 37: Introductions and Catching Up&lt;br&gt;
00:45 Diving into the Saquon Barkley Saga: Opinions and Analysis&lt;br&gt;
05:07 The Giants' Strategy and Fan Reactions: A Deep Dive&lt;br&gt;
08:37 Exploring the Impact of Analytics in Football&lt;br&gt;
18:14 Shifting Gears to the Oscars and the State of Cinema&lt;br&gt;
24:28 Unpacking the Complexities of Race, Caste, and Systems in Film&lt;br&gt;
29:44 The Impact of Management and Ownership on Sports Teams&lt;br&gt;
30:10 The Decline of Fundamentals in American Basketball&lt;br&gt;
30:54 The Influence of Wealth and Power in Sports and Society&lt;br&gt;
32:46 The Challenges of Rising Through the Ranks in Sports and Life&lt;br&gt;
35:14 The Shift in Youth Sports: From Passion to Profit&lt;br&gt;
38:13 The Broader Implications of Sports Culture on Society&lt;br&gt;
38:21 The Evolution of Media and Its Impact on Society&lt;br&gt;
38:51 The Deterioration of Quality in Pursuit of Profit&lt;br&gt;
39:42 The Consequences of a Money-Driven Society&lt;br&gt;
44:45 The Diminishing Role of Individuality and Creativity&lt;br&gt;
47:16 Navigating the Complex Landscape of Modern Society&lt;br&gt;
50:23 Reflections on Politics, Society, and the Future&lt;br&gt;
01:00:44 Closing Thoughts and Farewell &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>00:00 Kicking Off with Episode 37: Introductions and Catching Up<br>
00:45 Diving into the Saquon Barkley Saga: Opinions and Analysis<br>
05:07 The Giants&#39; Strategy and Fan Reactions: A Deep Dive<br>
08:37 Exploring the Impact of Analytics in Football<br>
18:14 Shifting Gears to the Oscars and the State of Cinema<br>
24:28 Unpacking the Complexities of Race, Caste, and Systems in Film<br>
29:44 The Impact of Management and Ownership on Sports Teams<br>
30:10 The Decline of Fundamentals in American Basketball<br>
30:54 The Influence of Wealth and Power in Sports and Society<br>
32:46 The Challenges of Rising Through the Ranks in Sports and Life<br>
35:14 The Shift in Youth Sports: From Passion to Profit<br>
38:13 The Broader Implications of Sports Culture on Society<br>
38:21 The Evolution of Media and Its Impact on Society<br>
38:51 The Deterioration of Quality in Pursuit of Profit<br>
39:42 The Consequences of a Money-Driven Society<br>
44:45 The Diminishing Role of Individuality and Creativity<br>
47:16 Navigating the Complex Landscape of Modern Society<br>
50:23 Reflections on Politics, Society, and the Future<br>
01:00:44 Closing Thoughts and Farewell</p>]]>
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<p>00:00 Kicking Off with Episode 37: Introductions and Catching Up<br>
00:45 Diving into the Saquon Barkley Saga: Opinions and Analysis<br>
05:07 The Giants&#39; Strategy and Fan Reactions: A Deep Dive<br>
08:37 Exploring the Impact of Analytics in Football<br>
18:14 Shifting Gears to the Oscars and the State of Cinema<br>
24:28 Unpacking the Complexities of Race, Caste, and Systems in Film<br>
29:44 The Impact of Management and Ownership on Sports Teams<br>
30:10 The Decline of Fundamentals in American Basketball<br>
30:54 The Influence of Wealth and Power in Sports and Society<br>
32:46 The Challenges of Rising Through the Ranks in Sports and Life<br>
35:14 The Shift in Youth Sports: From Passion to Profit<br>
38:13 The Broader Implications of Sports Culture on Society<br>
38:21 The Evolution of Media and Its Impact on Society<br>
38:51 The Deterioration of Quality in Pursuit of Profit<br>
39:42 The Consequences of a Money-Driven Society<br>
44:45 The Diminishing Role of Individuality and Creativity<br>
47:16 Navigating the Complex Landscape of Modern Society<br>
50:23 Reflections on Politics, Society, and the Future<br>
01:00:44 Closing Thoughts and Farewell</p>]]>
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  <title>The Price of Gossip</title>
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  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>166</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Price of Gossip</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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? </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>55:44</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/1/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/episodes/3/308462e8-1bcc-4a0e-b83a-8b4a7c876c59/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Caribbean Accent Anecdotes&lt;br&gt;
00:43 Reminiscing About the Past&lt;br&gt;
01:45 Introducing the Co-hosts&lt;br&gt;
02:19 Discussing Health and Aging&lt;br&gt;
02:52 Traveling and the Struggles of Airplanes&lt;br&gt;
04:16 The Challenges of Modern Travel&lt;br&gt;
07:11 The Impact of COVID on Health and Lifestyle&lt;br&gt;
07:42 The Importance of Diet and Exercise&lt;br&gt;
09:44 The Struggles of Aging and Physical Limitations&lt;br&gt;
12:07 The Impact of Fame and the Downfall of Wendy Williams&lt;br&gt;
15:17 The Dangers of Celebrity and the Price of Success&lt;br&gt;
17:28 The Reality of Wendy Williams' Situation&lt;br&gt;
22:09 Reflecting on Choices and the Consequences of Fame&lt;br&gt;
23:32 The Impact of Negative Energy and Gossip&lt;br&gt;
28:14 The Power of Negative Press and Social Media&lt;br&gt;
30:05 The Dark Side of Fame and Success&lt;br&gt;
31:03 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Society&lt;br&gt;
31:22 The Importance of the Journey in Achieving Goals&lt;br&gt;
35:03 The Impact of Sports and Gambling on Society&lt;br&gt;
37:56 The Influence of Corporate Greed on Sports&lt;br&gt;
41:14 The Dangers of Losing Sight of the Human Element in Sports&lt;br&gt;
43:26 The Role of Politics in Sports&lt;br&gt;
47:18 The Future of Sports and the Challenges Ahead&lt;br&gt;
51:40 Reflections and Conclusions &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Caribbean Accent Anecdotes<br>
00:43 Reminiscing About the Past<br>
01:45 Introducing the Co-hosts<br>
02:19 Discussing Health and Aging<br>
02:52 Traveling and the Struggles of Airplanes<br>
04:16 The Challenges of Modern Travel<br>
07:11 The Impact of COVID on Health and Lifestyle<br>
07:42 The Importance of Diet and Exercise<br>
09:44 The Struggles of Aging and Physical Limitations<br>
12:07 The Impact of Fame and the Downfall of Wendy Williams<br>
15:17 The Dangers of Celebrity and the Price of Success<br>
17:28 The Reality of Wendy Williams&#39; Situation<br>
22:09 Reflecting on Choices and the Consequences of Fame<br>
23:32 The Impact of Negative Energy and Gossip<br>
28:14 The Power of Negative Press and Social Media<br>
30:05 The Dark Side of Fame and Success<br>
31:03 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Society<br>
31:22 The Importance of the Journey in Achieving Goals<br>
35:03 The Impact of Sports and Gambling on Society<br>
37:56 The Influence of Corporate Greed on Sports<br>
41:14 The Dangers of Losing Sight of the Human Element in Sports<br>
43:26 The Role of Politics in Sports<br>
47:18 The Future of Sports and the Challenges Ahead<br>
51:40 Reflections and Conclusions</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Caribbean Accent Anecdotes<br>
00:43 Reminiscing About the Past<br>
01:45 Introducing the Co-hosts<br>
02:19 Discussing Health and Aging<br>
02:52 Traveling and the Struggles of Airplanes<br>
04:16 The Challenges of Modern Travel<br>
07:11 The Impact of COVID on Health and Lifestyle<br>
07:42 The Importance of Diet and Exercise<br>
09:44 The Struggles of Aging and Physical Limitations<br>
12:07 The Impact of Fame and the Downfall of Wendy Williams<br>
15:17 The Dangers of Celebrity and the Price of Success<br>
17:28 The Reality of Wendy Williams&#39; Situation<br>
22:09 Reflecting on Choices and the Consequences of Fame<br>
23:32 The Impact of Negative Energy and Gossip<br>
28:14 The Power of Negative Press and Social Media<br>
30:05 The Dark Side of Fame and Success<br>
31:03 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Society<br>
31:22 The Importance of the Journey in Achieving Goals<br>
35:03 The Impact of Sports and Gambling on Society<br>
37:56 The Influence of Corporate Greed on Sports<br>
41:14 The Dangers of Losing Sight of the Human Element in Sports<br>
43:26 The Role of Politics in Sports<br>
47:18 The Future of Sports and the Challenges Ahead<br>
51:40 Reflections and Conclusions</p>]]>
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  <title>The Colorblind Show!</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/165</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>165</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Colorblind Show!</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:05:21</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Born in Trouble, culture, black, money, politics, music, society, comedy, reality, education, popular, relationships, dating, trending, money, finances, Beyonce, country music, John Schneider, race-hustling, reverse race hustling</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The 36th episode of &#39;Born in Trouble&#39; 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&#39;s country album, the work of a young controversial author questioning racial struggle, and the concept of &#39;reverse race hustling&#39;. 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.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The 36th episode of &#39;Born in Trouble&#39; 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&#39;s country album, the work of a young controversial author questioning racial struggle, and the concept of &#39;reverse race hustling&#39;. 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.</p>]]>
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  <title>The Bulls Not Breeding But AI has Answers.</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/164</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>164</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Bulls Not Breeding But AI has Answers.</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:06:24</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/1/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/episodes/3/3878955d-41c7-4c46-b6f3-b5cb163e8f39/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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  <title>Athlete? N. Please I work for UPS!</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/163</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>163</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Athlete? N. Please I work for UPS!</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.

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  <itunes:duration>1:11:24</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guests&lt;br&gt;
00:39 Discussion on the 34th Episode and Personal Stories&lt;br&gt;
02:38 Insights on LeBron's School and Education System&lt;br&gt;
06:48 Reflections on the Impact of Pandemic on Jobs&lt;br&gt;
07:28 Debate on UPS Drivers' Salary and Value of Work&lt;br&gt;
32:39 Understanding the Dynamics of Labor Force&lt;br&gt;
37:10 Concluding Remarks and Personal Experiences&lt;br&gt;
38:48 The Reality of Job Security&lt;br&gt;
40:07 The Controversy of Kyle Rittenhouse's University Speech&lt;br&gt;
41:17 The Absurdity of American Mindset&lt;br&gt;
41:58 The Misrepresentation of BLM&lt;br&gt;
43:08 The Lack of Black Leadership&lt;br&gt;
45:37 The Question of White Leadership&lt;br&gt;
46:13 The Politics of Marriage&lt;br&gt;
48:37 The Struggle of the Younger Generation&lt;br&gt;
01:04:11 The Impact of Housing Market on Wealth&lt;br&gt;
01:10:20 The Love Life of Common &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Born in Trouble, culture, black, money, politics, music, society, comedy, reality, education, popular, relationships, dating, trending, money, finances, Rittenhouse, Leaders. Leadership. Common, BLM, UPS, unions, right to work, NFL</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guests<br>
00:39 Discussion on the 34th Episode and Personal Stories<br>
02:38 Insights on LeBron&#39;s School and Education System<br>
06:48 Reflections on the Impact of Pandemic on Jobs<br>
07:28 Debate on UPS Drivers&#39; Salary and Value of Work<br>
32:39 Understanding the Dynamics of Labor Force<br>
37:10 Concluding Remarks and Personal Experiences<br>
38:48 The Reality of Job Security<br>
40:07 The Controversy of Kyle Rittenhouse&#39;s University Speech<br>
41:17 The Absurdity of American Mindset<br>
41:58 The Misrepresentation of BLM<br>
43:08 The Lack of Black Leadership<br>
45:37 The Question of White Leadership<br>
46:13 The Politics of Marriage<br>
48:37 The Struggle of the Younger Generation<br>
01:04:11 The Impact of Housing Market on Wealth<br>
01:10:20 The Love Life of Common</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guests<br>
00:39 Discussion on the 34th Episode and Personal Stories<br>
02:38 Insights on LeBron&#39;s School and Education System<br>
06:48 Reflections on the Impact of Pandemic on Jobs<br>
07:28 Debate on UPS Drivers&#39; Salary and Value of Work<br>
32:39 Understanding the Dynamics of Labor Force<br>
37:10 Concluding Remarks and Personal Experiences<br>
38:48 The Reality of Job Security<br>
40:07 The Controversy of Kyle Rittenhouse&#39;s University Speech<br>
41:17 The Absurdity of American Mindset<br>
41:58 The Misrepresentation of BLM<br>
43:08 The Lack of Black Leadership<br>
45:37 The Question of White Leadership<br>
46:13 The Politics of Marriage<br>
48:37 The Struggle of the Younger Generation<br>
01:04:11 The Impact of Housing Market on Wealth<br>
01:10:20 The Love Life of Common</p>]]>
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  <title>The Game is Sports and Relationships</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/162</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/036dd88b-8878-4725-9f4c-0265491fcb97.mp3" length="62323260" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>162</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Game is Sports and Relationships</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:04:55</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/1/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/episodes/0/036dd88b-8878-4725-9f4c-0265491fcb97/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;-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. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Hosts&lt;br&gt;
00:44 Technical Issues and Introductions Continue&lt;br&gt;
02:52 Discussion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day&lt;br&gt;
03:06 Reflecting on Personal Contributions to MLK Day&lt;br&gt;
07:01 Debate on Palestinian Protests During MLK Day&lt;br&gt;
15:10 Transition to Sports: Discussing NFL and Teams&lt;br&gt;
28:20 Analyzing the Role of Analytics in Sports&lt;br&gt;
31:36 The Role of Analytics in Sports&lt;br&gt;
32:45 The Power of Probability in Predicting Outcomes&lt;br&gt;
33:11 The Impact of Credit and Recognition in Sports&lt;br&gt;
33:54 The Influence of Coaches in Player Performance&lt;br&gt;
34:28 The Culture of Taking Credit in Society&lt;br&gt;
34:57 The Role of Plagiarism in History&lt;br&gt;
35:23 The Cycle of Land Ownership and Conflict&lt;br&gt;
35:58 The Truth Behind Stephen A Smith's Basketball Career&lt;br&gt;
42:43 The Impact of Personal Relationships in the Workplace&lt;br&gt;
44:50 The Reality of Infidelity in Relationships&lt;br&gt;
50:15 The Influence of Power Dynamics in Relationships&lt;br&gt;
59:37 The State of American Politics &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Born in Trouble, culture, NFL, Dak Prescott, work relationships, black, money, politics, music, society, comedy, reality, education, popular, relationships, dating, trending, money, finances, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>-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. </p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Hosts<br>
00:44 Technical Issues and Introductions Continue<br>
02:52 Discussion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day<br>
03:06 Reflecting on Personal Contributions to MLK Day<br>
07:01 Debate on Palestinian Protests During MLK Day<br>
15:10 Transition to Sports: Discussing NFL and Teams<br>
28:20 Analyzing the Role of Analytics in Sports<br>
31:36 The Role of Analytics in Sports<br>
32:45 The Power of Probability in Predicting Outcomes<br>
33:11 The Impact of Credit and Recognition in Sports<br>
33:54 The Influence of Coaches in Player Performance<br>
34:28 The Culture of Taking Credit in Society<br>
34:57 The Role of Plagiarism in History<br>
35:23 The Cycle of Land Ownership and Conflict<br>
35:58 The Truth Behind Stephen A Smith&#39;s Basketball Career<br>
42:43 The Impact of Personal Relationships in the Workplace<br>
44:50 The Reality of Infidelity in Relationships<br>
50:15 The Influence of Power Dynamics in Relationships<br>
59:37 The State of American Politics</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>-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. </p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Hosts<br>
00:44 Technical Issues and Introductions Continue<br>
02:52 Discussion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day<br>
03:06 Reflecting on Personal Contributions to MLK Day<br>
07:01 Debate on Palestinian Protests During MLK Day<br>
15:10 Transition to Sports: Discussing NFL and Teams<br>
28:20 Analyzing the Role of Analytics in Sports<br>
31:36 The Role of Analytics in Sports<br>
32:45 The Power of Probability in Predicting Outcomes<br>
33:11 The Impact of Credit and Recognition in Sports<br>
33:54 The Influence of Coaches in Player Performance<br>
34:28 The Culture of Taking Credit in Society<br>
34:57 The Role of Plagiarism in History<br>
35:23 The Cycle of Land Ownership and Conflict<br>
35:58 The Truth Behind Stephen A Smith&#39;s Basketball Career<br>
42:43 The Impact of Personal Relationships in the Workplace<br>
44:50 The Reality of Infidelity in Relationships<br>
50:15 The Influence of Power Dynamics in Relationships<br>
59:37 The State of American Politics</p>]]>
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  <title>Truth, Levels, and Dresses for Success!</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/161</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/f4cc1055-c1cb-40db-8436-4c2cf8fb9f12.mp3" length="60288187" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>161</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Truth, Levels, and Dresses for Success!</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>
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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:02:48</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Remarks&lt;br&gt;
01:11 Discussing the Importance of Self-Care&lt;br&gt;
01:41 Reminiscing About City Wings&lt;br&gt;
02:07 The Future of City Wings&lt;br&gt;
03:18 The Impact of Self-Care on Performance&lt;br&gt;
03:51 Debating Violence in the Black Community&lt;br&gt;
04:09 Analyzing Cat Williams' Controversial Remarks&lt;br&gt;
04:39 The Impact of Cat Williams' Remarks on the Comedy Industry&lt;br&gt;
07:08 Discussing the Success Metrics in the Comedy Industry&lt;br&gt;
24:34 Reflecting on the Impact of the Great Recession&lt;br&gt;
28:15 Discussing the Upcoming Election Cycle&lt;br&gt;
30:55 Understanding Victimhood and Society's Expectations&lt;br&gt;
31:54 The Changing Nature of Work and Its Impact&lt;br&gt;
32:25 The Role of Technology and Its Effects on Society&lt;br&gt;
32:59 The Decline of Hard Work and Its Consequences&lt;br&gt;
34:19 The Mental Health Crisis in Modern Society&lt;br&gt;
35:15 The Impact of Constant Connectivity on Health&lt;br&gt;
35:36 The State of American Life and Economy&lt;br&gt;
36:50 The Impact of Celebrity Culture and Wealth&lt;br&gt;
45:54 The Struggles of Veterans and the Lack of Support&lt;br&gt;
51:33 The Reality of Modern Society and Its Challenges&lt;br&gt;
58:21 The Influence of Sports and Entertainment&lt;br&gt;
01:00:03 Final Thoughts and Reflections &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Remarks<br>
01:11 Discussing the Importance of Self-Care<br>
01:41 Reminiscing About City Wings<br>
02:07 The Future of City Wings<br>
03:18 The Impact of Self-Care on Performance<br>
03:51 Debating Violence in the Black Community<br>
04:09 Analyzing Cat Williams&#39; Controversial Remarks<br>
04:39 The Impact of Cat Williams&#39; Remarks on the Comedy Industry<br>
07:08 Discussing the Success Metrics in the Comedy Industry<br>
24:34 Reflecting on the Impact of the Great Recession<br>
28:15 Discussing the Upcoming Election Cycle<br>
30:55 Understanding Victimhood and Society&#39;s Expectations<br>
31:54 The Changing Nature of Work and Its Impact<br>
32:25 The Role of Technology and Its Effects on Society<br>
32:59 The Decline of Hard Work and Its Consequences<br>
34:19 The Mental Health Crisis in Modern Society<br>
35:15 The Impact of Constant Connectivity on Health<br>
35:36 The State of American Life and Economy<br>
36:50 The Impact of Celebrity Culture and Wealth<br>
45:54 The Struggles of Veterans and the Lack of Support<br>
51:33 The Reality of Modern Society and Its Challenges<br>
58:21 The Influence of Sports and Entertainment<br>
01:00:03 Final Thoughts and Reflections</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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&#39; 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.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Remarks<br>
01:11 Discussing the Importance of Self-Care<br>
01:41 Reminiscing About City Wings<br>
02:07 The Future of City Wings<br>
03:18 The Impact of Self-Care on Performance<br>
03:51 Debating Violence in the Black Community<br>
04:09 Analyzing Cat Williams&#39; Controversial Remarks<br>
04:39 The Impact of Cat Williams&#39; Remarks on the Comedy Industry<br>
07:08 Discussing the Success Metrics in the Comedy Industry<br>
24:34 Reflecting on the Impact of the Great Recession<br>
28:15 Discussing the Upcoming Election Cycle<br>
30:55 Understanding Victimhood and Society&#39;s Expectations<br>
31:54 The Changing Nature of Work and Its Impact<br>
32:25 The Role of Technology and Its Effects on Society<br>
32:59 The Decline of Hard Work and Its Consequences<br>
34:19 The Mental Health Crisis in Modern Society<br>
35:15 The Impact of Constant Connectivity on Health<br>
35:36 The State of American Life and Economy<br>
36:50 The Impact of Celebrity Culture and Wealth<br>
45:54 The Struggles of Veterans and the Lack of Support<br>
51:33 The Reality of Modern Society and Its Challenges<br>
58:21 The Influence of Sports and Entertainment<br>
01:00:03 Final Thoughts and Reflections</p>]]>
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  <title>Taking Back the Barbershops!</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/160</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>160</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Taking Back the Barbershops!</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:07:44</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/1/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/episodes/3/3f4ca153-c81f-461b-85a8-ac94b1f1e188/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Episode Start&lt;br&gt;
00:33 Introducing the Hosts&lt;br&gt;
00:43 Discussing Ohio and Bears&lt;br&gt;
02:40 New Year's Eve Experiences&lt;br&gt;
06:55 Debate on Barbershop Conversations&lt;br&gt;
22:44 Discussion on Relationships&lt;br&gt;
25:15 Impact of Social Media on Relationships&lt;br&gt;
31:48 The Power of Negative Comments and Social Media Detox&lt;br&gt;
33:25 The Impact of Social Media on Personal Life&lt;br&gt;
33:54 The Importance of Digital Detox and Real-life Experiences&lt;br&gt;
34:42 The Influence of Social Media on Public Perception&lt;br&gt;
35:41 The Misinterpretation of Online Comments&lt;br&gt;
36:20 The Misconceptions about Race and History&lt;br&gt;
36:45 The Dangers of Racial Stereotypes&lt;br&gt;
38:16 The Influence of Social Media on Racial Stereotypes&lt;br&gt;
38:39 The Misrepresentation of Wealth and Success&lt;br&gt;
39:51 The Impact of Social Media on Critical Thinking&lt;br&gt;
40:53 The Dangers of Black-Only Economic Strategies&lt;br&gt;
45:28 The Challenges of Online Interactions and Miscommunication&lt;br&gt;
47:33 The Importance of Humor in Difficult Conversations&lt;br&gt;
49:52 The Impact of Economic Systems on Society&lt;br&gt;
52:58 The Struggles of Communication in the Digital Age&lt;br&gt;
54:28 The Nostalgia of Old Communication Methods&lt;br&gt;
56:20 The Influence of Popular Culture on Society&lt;br&gt;
59:25 The Importance of Supporting Black Businesses&lt;br&gt;
59:49 The Challenges of Changing Society's Narratives&lt;br&gt;
01:01:52 The Impact of Technology on Personal Relationships&lt;br&gt;
01:03:21 The Influence of Telecommunication on Society &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Start<br>
00:33 Introducing the Hosts<br>
00:43 Discussing Ohio and Bears<br>
02:40 New Year&#39;s Eve Experiences<br>
06:55 Debate on Barbershop Conversations<br>
22:44 Discussion on Relationships<br>
25:15 Impact of Social Media on Relationships<br>
31:48 The Power of Negative Comments and Social Media Detox<br>
33:25 The Impact of Social Media on Personal Life<br>
33:54 The Importance of Digital Detox and Real-life Experiences<br>
34:42 The Influence of Social Media on Public Perception<br>
35:41 The Misinterpretation of Online Comments<br>
36:20 The Misconceptions about Race and History<br>
36:45 The Dangers of Racial Stereotypes<br>
38:16 The Influence of Social Media on Racial Stereotypes<br>
38:39 The Misrepresentation of Wealth and Success<br>
39:51 The Impact of Social Media on Critical Thinking<br>
40:53 The Dangers of Black-Only Economic Strategies<br>
45:28 The Challenges of Online Interactions and Miscommunication<br>
47:33 The Importance of Humor in Difficult Conversations<br>
49:52 The Impact of Economic Systems on Society<br>
52:58 The Struggles of Communication in the Digital Age<br>
54:28 The Nostalgia of Old Communication Methods<br>
56:20 The Influence of Popular Culture on Society<br>
59:25 The Importance of Supporting Black Businesses<br>
59:49 The Challenges of Changing Society&#39;s Narratives<br>
01:01:52 The Impact of Technology on Personal Relationships<br>
01:03:21 The Influence of Telecommunication on Society</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of &#39;Born in Trouble&#39;, 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.</p>

<p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Start<br>
00:33 Introducing the Hosts<br>
00:43 Discussing Ohio and Bears<br>
02:40 New Year&#39;s Eve Experiences<br>
06:55 Debate on Barbershop Conversations<br>
22:44 Discussion on Relationships<br>
25:15 Impact of Social Media on Relationships<br>
31:48 The Power of Negative Comments and Social Media Detox<br>
33:25 The Impact of Social Media on Personal Life<br>
33:54 The Importance of Digital Detox and Real-life Experiences<br>
34:42 The Influence of Social Media on Public Perception<br>
35:41 The Misinterpretation of Online Comments<br>
36:20 The Misconceptions about Race and History<br>
36:45 The Dangers of Racial Stereotypes<br>
38:16 The Influence of Social Media on Racial Stereotypes<br>
38:39 The Misrepresentation of Wealth and Success<br>
39:51 The Impact of Social Media on Critical Thinking<br>
40:53 The Dangers of Black-Only Economic Strategies<br>
45:28 The Challenges of Online Interactions and Miscommunication<br>
47:33 The Importance of Humor in Difficult Conversations<br>
49:52 The Impact of Economic Systems on Society<br>
52:58 The Struggles of Communication in the Digital Age<br>
54:28 The Nostalgia of Old Communication Methods<br>
56:20 The Influence of Popular Culture on Society<br>
59:25 The Importance of Supporting Black Businesses<br>
59:49 The Challenges of Changing Society&#39;s Narratives<br>
01:01:52 The Impact of Technology on Personal Relationships<br>
01:03:21 The Influence of Telecommunication on Society</p>]]>
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  <title>A Year in Equity, Entertainment, &amp; Activism</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/159</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>159</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>A Year in Equity, Entertainment, &amp; Activism</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:08:45</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Born in Trouble, culture, black, money, Simone Biles, internet, social media, music, politics, music, society, comedy, reality, education, popular, relationships, dating, trending, money, finances, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this 30th episode of &#39;Born in Trouble&#39;, 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&#39; 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&#39;s expectations, misconceptions, and judgements.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this 30th episode of &#39;Born in Trouble&#39;, 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&#39; 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&#39;s expectations, misconceptions, and judgements.</p>]]>
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<item>
  <title>Running From Success</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/158</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/db50c19f-c224-4974-83ab-ba8ed4c061ab.mp3" length="62061184" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>158</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Running From Success</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:04:38</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/1/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/episodes/d/db50c19f-c224-4974-83ab-ba8ed4c061ab/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Born in Trouble, culture, black, money, politics, music, society, comedy, reality, education, humor, comedy, family, high value men, Jonathan Majors, Ivy League, popular, black culture, interracial, dating, verdict,  </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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<item>
  <title>As Much Free Speech as is Allowed</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/157</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/293e548e-514f-433d-a78d-43ff15306fe7.mp3" length="64934248" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>157</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>As Much Free Speech as is Allowed</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle> "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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:07:38</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/1/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/episodes/2/293e548e-514f-433d-a78d-43ff15306fe7/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;"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. &lt;/p&gt;
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Born in Trouble, culture, black, money, politics, music, society, comedy, reality, education, humor, comedy, family, high value men, Palestine, Israel, freedom, </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>&quot;As Much Free Speech As Is Allowed&quot;. 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.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>&quot;As Much Free Speech As Is Allowed&quot;. 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.</p>]]>
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  <title>Protecting It At All Costs!</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/156</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/8530d2f7-f727-432b-b9f8-8a7322c232ae.mp3" length="58698268" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>156</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Protecting It At All Costs!</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>"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 
"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"

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  <itunes:duration>1:01:08</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Hosts Greetings&lt;br&gt;
00:46 Thanksgiving Recap and Turkey Controversy&lt;br&gt;
02:26 Debate on 'Fucking for Food' and College Life&lt;br&gt;
05:41 Puff's Controversy and Public Perception&lt;br&gt;
16:12 Discussion on Democracy and Capitalism&lt;br&gt;
21:14 Feminism and Gender Equality&lt;br&gt;
29:24 The Impact of Identity Politics&lt;br&gt;
31:46 The World's Obsession with Finance&lt;br&gt;
32:32 The Struggles of Candice Owens&lt;br&gt;
33:02 The Humanitarian Crisis in Israel and Palestine&lt;br&gt;
33:48 The Consequences of Speaking Out&lt;br&gt;
34:04 The Desire to Disconnect from Society&lt;br&gt;
35:01 The Inhumanity of the World&lt;br&gt;
35:37 The Natural Progression of Aging and Empathy&lt;br&gt;
36:49 The Illusion of Popularity in Social Media&lt;br&gt;
38:48 The Authenticity of the Show&lt;br&gt;
41:53 The Struggle of Being Original&lt;br&gt;
44:01 The Problem with Modern Relationships&lt;br&gt;
48:12 The Conditioning to Hate Ourselves&lt;br&gt;
51:44 The Control of Music&lt;br&gt;
53:28 The Downfall of Society&lt;br&gt;
53:57 The Dichotomy of the Word 'Fuck'&lt;br&gt;
54:41 The Final Rant &lt;/p&gt;
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00:46 Thanksgiving Recap and Turkey Controversy<br>
02:26 Debate on &#39;Fucking for Food&#39; and College Life<br>
05:41 Puff&#39;s Controversy and Public Perception<br>
16:12 Discussion on Democracy and Capitalism<br>
21:14 Feminism and Gender Equality<br>
29:24 The Impact of Identity Politics<br>
31:46 The World&#39;s Obsession with Finance<br>
32:32 The Struggles of Candice Owens<br>
33:02 The Humanitarian Crisis in Israel and Palestine<br>
33:48 The Consequences of Speaking Out<br>
34:04 The Desire to Disconnect from Society<br>
35:01 The Inhumanity of the World<br>
35:37 The Natural Progression of Aging and Empathy<br>
36:49 The Illusion of Popularity in Social Media<br>
38:48 The Authenticity of the Show<br>
41:53 The Struggle of Being Original<br>
44:01 The Problem with Modern Relationships<br>
48:12 The Conditioning to Hate Ourselves<br>
51:44 The Control of Music<br>
53:28 The Downfall of Society<br>
53:57 The Dichotomy of the Word &#39;Fuck&#39;<br>
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<p>00:00 Introduction and Hosts Greetings<br>
00:46 Thanksgiving Recap and Turkey Controversy<br>
02:26 Debate on &#39;Fucking for Food&#39; and College Life<br>
05:41 Puff&#39;s Controversy and Public Perception<br>
16:12 Discussion on Democracy and Capitalism<br>
21:14 Feminism and Gender Equality<br>
29:24 The Impact of Identity Politics<br>
31:46 The World&#39;s Obsession with Finance<br>
32:32 The Struggles of Candice Owens<br>
33:02 The Humanitarian Crisis in Israel and Palestine<br>
33:48 The Consequences of Speaking Out<br>
34:04 The Desire to Disconnect from Society<br>
35:01 The Inhumanity of the World<br>
35:37 The Natural Progression of Aging and Empathy<br>
36:49 The Illusion of Popularity in Social Media<br>
38:48 The Authenticity of the Show<br>
41:53 The Struggle of Being Original<br>
44:01 The Problem with Modern Relationships<br>
48:12 The Conditioning to Hate Ourselves<br>
51:44 The Control of Music<br>
53:28 The Downfall of Society<br>
53:57 The Dichotomy of the Word &#39;Fuck&#39;<br>
54:41 The Final Rant</p>]]>
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  <title>The Music Industry is Safe Now!  </title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:03:08</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Relationshiplaining</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/1c9c760c-f282-4197-afff-024753ed0d34.mp3" length="59301814" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>154</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:01:46</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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!  </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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!  </p>]]>
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  <title>Black Tie Masculinity Affair</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/eb43a364-4c10-4e5e-b551-d05c095132bb.mp3" length="61425034" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>153</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Black Tie Masculinity Affair</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:03:59</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>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 &quot;good or &quot;bad&quot; 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&#39;t lack testosterone.  Possibly inappropriate?  Born In Trouble walks the line.</p>]]>
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  <title>What we Deserve is Inevitable!</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/152</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>152</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>What we Deserve is Inevitable!</itunes:title>
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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>
  <itunes:duration>1:04:11</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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?       &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>The Game Changes Everything</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>151</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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! </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:03:51</itunes:duration>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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&#39;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! </p>]]>
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  <title>We Should Be Making Love</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>150</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle> 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. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:01:49</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.  &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>The Weight of Opinions, Pain, and Honesty is Relative</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/ab060f0b-28ae-4d66-818f-c609b83cf156.mp3" length="58974957" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>149</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Weight of Opinions, Pain, and Honesty is Relative</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>John X</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:01:25</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.   &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Born in Trouble, Deion Sanders, Robert Johnson, HBCU, popular, Nas, Russell Brand, culture, black, money, politics, music, society, comedy, reality, education, activism, Discrimination, LGBTQ, government, Shreveport, Rolling Stone</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.  </p>]]>
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  <title>Birthday Justice &amp; Saving Lives</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>148</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Birthday Justice &amp; Saving Lives</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <title>Poor Africa?  Investigating Oprah?</title>
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  <title>Pontoon Pugilism in Montgomery</title>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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!   &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Using Slavery Skill Sets</title>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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! &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Anti-Woke=Black.</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.  </itunes:subtitle>
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  <title>Public Relationships.  Private Results</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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! </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:02:03</itunes:duration>
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  <title>AF</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>141</itunes:episode>
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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! 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!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>58:40</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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!  &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Education,  YouTube and Good Company!</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!   </itunes:subtitle>
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  <title>A Family Show.  No Filter.  No Politics.</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:02:14</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Cowboys, Indians, and Free Love</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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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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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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!   &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Short Ride Till the End</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 07:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>137</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>52:50</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Mysogynistic or Realistic</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>136</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:01:59</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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?&lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>All Dressed Up/No Place to go.   </title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.    </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:02:24</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Frreknik.  Don't Be Scurred!</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:00:07</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Only you can prevent Fires</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>133</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>59:16</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Different.  Can you tell how?</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>132</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>59:02</itunes:duration>
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  <title>What you Don't Know is Information!  </title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>59:00</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Too Big to Fail/By Design</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>130</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Too Big to Fail/By Design</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:00:11</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Not An Episode. Rock vs. Dilbert</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>129</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>31:13</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Information Artificial and Official.</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>128</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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?  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:01:27</itunes:duration>
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  <title>Valentine's Day with Cosby!</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>127</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:07:32</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters!  Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!  &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Don't Do Too Much Good!</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/126</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/c69f4c69-c8ce-405b-8704-ee42d6a61c7f.mp3" length="65917257" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>126</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Don't Do Too Much Good!</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:08:39</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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?&lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>America As Advertised</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>125</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>America As Advertised</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:05:35</itunes:duration>
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  <title>The Math of 1/2 always Lies</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>124</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Math of 1/2 always Lies</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:11:16</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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?&lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>IF MLK Was Woke!</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:title>IF MLK Was Woke!</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>59:23</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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?&lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Leather Hats and Yamulkes Side By Side</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Leather Hats and Yamulkes Side By Side</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:01:53</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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!  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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! &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>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!  </p>

<p>Some say Born in Trouble is Provacative&quot;. 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!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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&#39;t be cancelled!  Though you re welcome to try!  This is the one Podcast that you don&#39;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&#39;t laugh at it?  Or don&#39;t want to know how to?  We got you?</p>

<p>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!  </p>

<p>Some say Born in Trouble is Provacative&quot;. 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!</p>]]>
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  <title>Innapropriate 2</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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! </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:13:17</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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!  &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Walker Can't Win.</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/110</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>110</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Walker Can't Win.</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:01:47</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Why Herschel Walker being nominated for Senate is the end of Black excellence.    Mississippi poor means you won&#39;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.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Why Herschel Walker being nominated for Senate is the end of Black excellence.    Mississippi poor means you won&#39;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.</p>]]>
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  <title>The Queen is Dead.  The House Maintains.</title>
  <link>http://bornintrouble.fireside.fm/108</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/166ed801-f77f-4256-833f-cb1caa13ac08/4accc4f3-8b63-4a2b-a86b-7632c9480335.mp3" length="56683145" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Queen is Dead.  The House Maintains.</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!  </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>56:55</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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!  &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>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&#39;s payments ever stop?  Is it Good to Be the King Always?  How messaging defines who you are more than you.  Your choices aren&#39;t yours.  Every group looks and acts the same.  Where American and radicals meet. Born in Trouble keeps it up!  </p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 95: The Open Road and Wild West Show!</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>John X</author>
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  <itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Open Road and Wild West Show!</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>59:36</itunes:duration>
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