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Shut Up! Podcast

This is a safe space for my thoughts—Black, unfiltered, unapologetic. A Black Canadian voice from Ottawa (Red Black) shaped by the Red, the Black, and the Green and the Red Blue (Rouge et Bleu). I don’t know exactly where this podcast is headed, but that’s the point. Like me, this podcast is a work in progress. It grows, shifts, and evolves as I do. Maybe it becomes a community, maybe it stays just me and this one mic. Either way, I’m here, and I’ve got something to say—so Shut Up!

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01:11:32

236: Ça ne marchera jamais !

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/01/30

In this episode, I share my initial thoughts on the audiobook "Ça ne marchera jamais !", the French edition of That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea. More than just a book review, this is about how it’s making me reflect on where I’ve been and where I am now. I also talk about why I chose to listen to it in French. Quotes You think you’re an introvert The best weight to lose Your relationship with yourself Randomness Mah bad for not

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01:11:32

236: Ça ne marchera jamais !

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/01/30

In this episode, I share my initial thoughts on the audiobook "Ça ne marchera jamais !", the French edition of That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea. More than just a book review, this is about how it’s making me reflect on where I’ve been and where I am now. I also talk about why I chose to listen to it in French. Quotes You think you’re an introvert The best weight to lose Your relationship with yourself Randomness Mah bad for not

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01:03:17

235: I Don’t Need To Be Here

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/01/23

In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing my three-phase response to the 3GO crew reading my letter—and what it all means to me. Quotes Stop being so sensitive To listen is to be awake in the present without running away from what’s actually here. Let them judge you Trauma says Randomness A tale of 2 producers and the 80/20 rule King Kimbit Seiiizi Luther Vandross - I'd Rather They say rap's changed/They wanna know how I feel about it Drake - BDS 545: Penis Veneers Nas - These

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01:03:17

235: I Don’t Need To Be Here

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/01/23

In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing my three-phase response to the 3GO crew reading my letter—and what it all means to me. Quotes Stop being so sensitive To listen is to be awake in the present without running away from what’s actually here. Let them judge you Trauma says Randomness A tale of 2 producers and the 80/20 rule King Kimbit Seiiizi Luther Vandross - I'd Rather They say rap's changed/They wanna know how I feel about it Drake - BDS 545: Penis Veneers Nas - These

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00:02:53

No episode for today

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/01/20

This man cold is kicking my a$$ —or maybe I’m just letting it. Either way, no episode today. As a reminder, I usually record on Sundays and Wednesdays, and pubish shortly after. I’ll be back at it soon! In the meantime, here are the lyrics to the theme song: If you’re a heckler (Shut up!)/If you’re a hater (Shut up!)If you ain’t holding the mic, then STFU Fuck boi (Shut up!)/ Fake Friends (Shut up!)If you ain’t about growth, then STFU! Negrophobic? (Shut up!) /All Lives Matter

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01:12:06

234: Woke Up Early On My Born Day

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/01/16

Birthday week officially ends today (yeah, I’m counting January 4 to January 15 as a week), and I’ve got a lot on my mind. One night in New Orleans, eight days on a cruise ship. In this episode, I talk about what went down, the thoughts that came up, and a little food for thought to chew on. Tune in and find out! Quotes & Skeets: Sitting alone Caring for myself Woke up early on my born day That means I’m chilling!

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01:00:06

233: Soon, I’ll Be 50 Years Old

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/01/02

In this episode, I reflect on my thoughts and emotions as I step into 2025 and approach the milestone of turning 50. Quotes Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right: ~Oprah Winfrey The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all “In overthrowing me, you have cut only the trunk of the tree of liberty. It will spring up again for its roots are numerous and deep!” ~Toussaint Louverture “We will break every tie that kept us in

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01:00:06

233: Soon, I’ll Be 50 Years Old

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/01/02

In this episode, I reflect on my thoughts and emotions as I step into 2025 and approach the milestone of turning 50. Quotes Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right: ~Oprah Winfrey The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all “In overthrowing me, you have cut only the trunk of the tree of liberty. It will spring up again for its roots are numerous and deep!” ~Toussaint Louverture “We will break every tie that kept us in

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01:11:29

232: Avant de finir l’année

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/01/01

In this episode, I wrap up the year with thoughts I felt were relevant to this podcast and the year 2024. I also just wanted to take a break from my vacation. Quotes "You won't be able to properly move past where you are now until you give thanks for it." “I have no special talent. I’m passionately curious” ~Albert Einstein I sincerely wish more people understood how much “willpower” is actually just dopamine regulation. That our in/ability to do everything we need to is

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01:02:46

231: Another Flu Shot

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2024/12/23

After the usual mix of quotes and randomness, I dive into how I got another "flu shot"—the same kind I first talked about in episode 229: Never No More/Flu Shot. Quotes You’ll never build a kingdom Once you understand Stop for a minute, breath To the girl I once was... "Always stick to what makes you weird, odd, strange, different. That’s your source of power." - #robertgreene Randomness But I’m the one in therapy Damn Trudeau Jamie Fox’s boots Cooking With Kya Now I know

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01:02:46

231: Another Flu Shot

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2024/12/23

After the usual mix of quotes and randomness, I dive into how I got another "flu shot"—the same kind I first talked about in episode 229: Never No More/Flu Shot. Quotes You’ll never build a kingdom Once you understand Stop for a minute, breath To the girl I once was... "Always stick to what makes you weird, odd, strange, different. That’s your source of power." - #robertgreene Randomness But I’m the one in therapy Damn Trudeau Jamie Fox’s boots Cooking With Kya Now I know

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00:43:16

230: No More White Opinions

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2024/12/19

After my usual mix of quotes and randomness, I explore why the words, “No More White Opinions” deeply resonated and inspired the title of today’s episode. Quotes "The audience doesn't come to see you. They come to see themselves." Smart people learn from everything and everyone “You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant.” ― Harlan Ellison “The irony of the Information Age is that it has given new

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00:43:16

230: No More White Opinions

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2024/12/19

After my usual mix of quotes and randomness, I explore why the words, “No More White Opinions” deeply resonated and inspired the title of today’s episode. Quotes "The audience doesn't come to see you. They come to see themselves." Smart people learn from everything and everyone “You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant.” ― Harlan Ellison “The irony of the Information Age is that it has given new

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00:55:58

229: Never No More/Flu Shot

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2024/12/16

After the usual mix of quotes and randomness, I share a curious tale about losing $10. Along the way, I explore the connections between a reflective moment in my healing journey, my recent flu shot experience, and a timeless track by Souls of Mischief, “Never No More.” How do they all tie together? Tune in to find out. Quotes A great man is hard on himself The thing you say about others You glow differently when your confidence is fueled by a belief in yourself instead of

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00:55:58

229: Never No More/Flu Shot

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2024/12/16

After the usual mix of quotes and randomness, I share a curious tale about losing $10. Along the way, I explore the connections between a reflective moment in my healing journey, my recent flu shot experience, and a timeless track by Souls of Mischief, “Never No More.” How do they all tie together? Tune in to find out. Quotes A great man is hard on himself The thing you say about others You glow differently when your confidence is fueled by a belief in yourself instead of

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00:58:24

228: Supporter of Chesimard

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2024/12/12

In this episode, after sharing quotes and randomness, I celebrate the fact that I finished the book Assata: An Autobiography. Quotes A wise man once said Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to the error that counts. ~Nikki Giovanni RIP - Nikki Giovanni (June 7, 1943 – December 9, 2024) “No one is going to give you the education you need to overthrow them. Nobody is going to teach you your true history, teach you your true heroes, if they know that that knowledge

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00:58:24

228: Supporter of Chesimard

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2024/12/12

In this episode, after sharing quotes and randomness, I celebrate the fact that I finished the book Assata: An Autobiography. Quotes A wise man once said Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to the error that counts. ~Nikki Giovanni RIP - Nikki Giovanni (June 7, 1943 – December 9, 2024) “No one is going to give you the education you need to overthrow them. Nobody is going to teach you your true history, teach you your true heroes, if they know that that knowledge

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01:01:49

227: Constant State of Aggravation

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2024/12/09

In this episode, after sharing quotes and randomness, I unpack my frustration with a viral video where Kendrick Lamar’s verse—"Don't let no white comedian talk about no Black woman, that's law"—is deliberately distorted for entertainment. Reflecting on Michael Kiwanuka’s "Black Man in a White World," I explore the disheartening reality that some comedians profit from twisting Black voices for an audience that rewards them, leaving little room for accountability or

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01:01:49

227: Constant State of Aggravation

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2024/12/09

In this episode, after sharing quotes and randomness, I unpack my frustration with a viral video where Kendrick Lamar’s verse—"Don't let no white comedian talk about no Black woman, that's law"—is deliberately distorted for entertainment. Reflecting on Michael Kiwanuka’s "Black Man in a White World," I explore the disheartening reality that some comedians profit from twisting Black voices for an audience that rewards them, leaving little room for accountability or

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00:57:38

226: Why Didn’t I Take The Blue Pill?

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2024/12/05

After sharing some memorable quotes and a dose of randomness, I reflect on a thought-provoking moment inspired by Assata: An Autobiography. It led me to draw a connection to the iconic scene in The Matrix where Cypher wonders, "Why, oh, why didn't I take the blue pill?" Quotes “I arrived the same day Fred Hampton died” What you lose as a result of expressing your most authentic self "We are our choices." - Jean-Paul Sartre Randomness I think I’m gonna go on a cruise for my

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