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Society Episodes

Exploring the influence of societal issues and trends on individual lives and communities, this category delves into the intersection of society and culture.
What happens when Affluence meets Desire and Desperation? | Orientation
Jan. 17, 2024

What happens when Affluence meets Desire and Desperation? | Orientation

Welcome to orientation! For today's entry lesson Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine' discuss what Marvel's Jessica Jones and Zebadiah Killgrave have in common with the Jeffrey Epstein case. The topic is a bit heavy so viewer discretion is advised. Join the conversation by using #SocietyPC101 on your favorite social media platforms.

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An honest conversation about Sexual Harassment and Catcalling. Why Rho Bashe is NOT the problem.
Sept. 21, 2023

An honest conversation about Sexual Harassment and Catcalling. Why Rho Bashe is NOT the problem.

Rho Bashe was hit in the face with a brick after refusing to give a man her number. After posting her now viral, heart-wrenching video, the internet instantly chose sides and began to argue the validity of the claims she made. BK Spadez and Novacaine think the internet is focused on the wrong thing.

Sources:

https://www.rainn.org/articles/street-harassment

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/brickgate-revives-age-old-argument-black-men-women-rcna104423

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The Importance of Remaining Genuine in a Professional Career; Guest: Attorney Courtney Garrett
Aug. 10, 2023

The Importance of Remaining Genuine in a Professional Career; Guest: Attorney Courtney Garrett

Attorney Courtney Garrett (DJ 5 Esquire) says Hip-Hop saved his life, but after a friend
suggested he'd be good at being a lawyer, Courtney decided to go for it. Since then, he's added motivational speaker
and published author to his growing list of accomplishments. Later, he
joins BK Spadez and Novacaine's list of guests that dropped their
personal Top 5.

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Boxer Shaquille Cameron Talks About Career, Showmanship, and Motivations
July 27, 2023

Boxer Shaquille Cameron Talks About Career, Showmanship, and Motivations

Despite being from the small town of Gadsden, Alabama, Shaquille Cameron is carving a path in boxing with his animated personality. Whether he's dominating in the ring, sharing knowledge, or talking about problems in his hometown. Shaquille Cameron is a name you should get acquainted with.

Later, Shaq gives us his Hip-Hop Top 5.

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What is it Really Like Being in a Polyamorous (Polygynist) Relationship?
July 13, 2023

What is it Really Like Being in a Polyamorous (Polygynist) Relationship?

In the Season 8 Premiere, BK Spadez and Novacaine interview Dawu, Andrea, and Risha about their new relationship. The throuple takes time from their vacation to educate us about being in a Polygynist relationship.

Later, Find out who our guests are digging musically as TBKSS Hip Hop Top 5 makes its return.

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Did Society Fail To Protect A Young Justin Bieber
March 15, 2023

Did Society Fail To Protect A Young Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber at a young age exploded on the music scene to massive success. But, what we now know is it wasn't all roses and picnics due to the fact of public abuses he "allegedly" took at the hands of adult movie stars and tv show hosts. Why didn't anyone see the signs? Did society not care? Let's talk about it.

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How Is Police Brutality Still A Thing In 2023? | Special Guest, Damone Love
Feb. 21, 2023

How Is Police Brutality Still A Thing In 2023? | Special Guest, Damone Love

Are Police brutality and the looming police state still fresh in the minds of Americans? Are we now ignoring a coming crisis due to fatigue? Is there an end to this crisis?

On The BSide:

Chris Brown has been in the headlines since the Grammys. He's been vocal about how he feels about others coming for his past. Also, he has an upcoming song with Chloe Bailey find out how Twitter reacted to that.

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From Mental Wellness to Training Dogs - Interview w/Gerhome Wright
Feb. 14, 2023

From Mental Wellness to Training Dogs - Interview w/Gerhome Wright

When wanting to become healthier, Gerhome Wright used his experiences in life to forge a new path for his life. Looking inward and outward decided to go on a journey that would eventually lead him to the career he has today. He's the ultimate story for not letting your past define you.

On The B-Side: Jay Z tops Billboard's Top 50 Greatest Rappers list and fan reactions were all over the place. We also, jump into the debate about how many songs of 50 Cent belongs in the top …

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Season Seven Premiere | Men Lie ; Women Lie
Jan. 17, 2023

Season Seven Premiere | Men Lie ; Women Lie

After a challenging breaking up, it can be difficult to let go of the trauma you've accumulated over a relationship. Let's point out a few signs and pitfalls we all fall into while building the next relationship. Later, we will go through some significant events from 2022. Later in a new segment called, The B Side, the La Vergne Police Department's shocking extra-hour activities are put in the spotlight.

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S6 Finale: Are Black Men Under Siege?
Nov. 8, 2022

S6 Finale: Are Black Men Under Siege?

It's the season 6 finale! We are discussing the impact of Kanye West's recent viewpoints and how it has affected Kyrie's career.

Later, we talk about the internet's reaction to the loss of hip-hop star, Takeoff. Then we tell what music helps us get through depressing moments.

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The Alternative Facts of Netflix's Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Oct. 4, 2022

The Alternative Facts of Netflix's Jeffrey Dahmer Story

There is no doubt that Jeffrey Dahmer -is considered by most- to be a monster?! Whatever your feelings, we question whether or not the world needs a new tv story in 2022. Today we discuss just that. We also discuss the inaccuracies of the true story and how the victim's family feels about reliving those horrific events.

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Mermaids Can't be Black
Sept. 20, 2022

Mermaids Can't be Black

Halle Bailey won over millions of people by singing and acting alongside her sister. Now she is venturing off to Princess territory, and r*cists people are sounding off everywhere.

Also, we discuss the latest in Ray J vs the Kardashians news.

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What Life is Like For A Trans Woman | Guest, Chae Cantrip
July 26, 2022

What Life is Like For A Trans Woman | Guest, Chae Cantrip

After listening to our show last week, Chae Cantrip (Gamer, Artist, Martial Artist) returns to the show to share her experience of being trans. When she knew she was trans. What were her friends and family's reactions to her? What she lost when opening up about it. Even her thoughts on Umbrella Acadamy. Plus, Her "Top 5 Hip-hop Artist of All-Time".

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Season 6 Premiere: Trans People in Sports + Umbrella Academy's New Trans Hero
July 19, 2022

Season 6 Premiere: Trans People in Sports + Umbrella Academy's New Trans Hero

Trans Women, their place in society, sports, our thoughts on Roe v Wade, and the weird happenings in the Musk family. #ElonMusk #RoeVWade #transrights #transsports #womenssports #mensports Just 2 Blerds explaining societal situations through the lens of pop culture. From movies and anime to politics and social issues, no topic is off-limits for BK Spadez and Novacaine. This is where society meets Pop Culture.

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Season 5 Finale: You Don't Make Enough To Date. + Massacre in Buffalo & the Naomi and Sasha Banks Walk Out
May 25, 2022

Season 5 Finale: You Don't Make Enough To Date. + Massacre in Buffalo & the Naomi and Sasha Banks Walk Out

BK and Novacaine explore whether or not you should date while only making $50K a year. Also, they give their opinions on Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out of WWE, the massacre in Buffalo, New York, the US Supreme Court climate martyr, and the commercialization of Juneteeth.

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Raising Special Needs Kids in Today's World
May 17, 2022

Raising Special Needs Kids in Today's World

Special guest Andrea Jones (Special Needs Advocate) is a mother of four children, three living with Autism. We also get into her advocate work and dig into her "Top 5 Hip-Hop Artists. If you or anyone has questions for her or would like to donate to her cause, email: Andrea Jones at Out Of School Time (ostadvocates@gmail.com) Follow us: Twitter|IG: @TheBKSpadezShow Email: thebkspadezshow@gmail.com Music By: Mr. B.O.W.T.I.E. Tag: #TheBKSpadezShow #TBKSS We will upload a new episode (audi…

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Minding Your Business *Live Episode Replay*
May 11, 2022

Minding Your Business *Live Episode Replay*

We invited Tiffany Red (Host of Youtube's Wisdom Over Feelings) to the show as we talked about the sudden death of Kevin Samuels. We also discussed the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Dave Chappelle's security turning his attacker into Mojo Jojo after chats with the PPG, and Drraaaakkkeeee being an IG savage.

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Frienemies
April 26, 2022

Frienemies

What happens when your friends become frienemies? Are you picking sides, or do you stay out of it? How do you handle mixing friends with business? Tap in and find out.

Follow us: Twitter|IG: @TheBKSpadezShow Email: thebkspadezshow@gmail.com Music By: Mr. B.O.W.T.I.E. Tag: #TheBKSpadezShow #TBKSS We will upload a new episode (audio and video) weekly.

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What Is Infidelity?
April 19, 2022

What Is Infidelity?

Infidelity is usually a challenging hurdle to pass in any relationship, no matter how old the relationship is. BK and Novacaine discuss infidelity and the best actions to take in the aftermath of cheating.

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Music By: Mr. B.O.W.T.I.E.

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The Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Effect
April 13, 2022

The Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Effect

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed for the Supreme Court. And with her confirmation, new opinions and challenges have followed. Some circles are saying black men are too weak for a strong, successful black woman? Others say that she should be married to a black man. At the same time, Republicans make the vote about a small portion of her past cases. This season of America is off to a rocky start, yall.

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Does Body Count Matter?
March 23, 2022

Does Body Count Matter?

BK and Novacaine explore the nature of the body count. The Duo also delivers their opinion on porn, the school system's poor sex education programs, and how parents could explain sex better.

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Why Men Cheat
Feb. 23, 2022

Why Men Cheat

BK and Novacaine explore a viral video of a man who gives his philosophical view on the reason men cheat.

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Balancing Friendships and Mental Health
Feb. 11, 2022

Balancing Friendships and Mental Health

With Novacaine taking the reigns of the conversation, She and BK discuss balancing mental health and friendships.

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Kids View: BK's Kids Invades the Show
Feb. 2, 2022

Kids View: BK's Kids Invades the Show

Payden and her younger brother Quinton have a lighthearted conversation about school, their teachers, the future, and their feelings on the pandemic. They even talk about the future and how BK owes them breakfast after the interview.

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