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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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00:51:34

291: Might Meet My Next Ex-Wife

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2025/08/13

In today’s episode, I open up about my inability to trust men, the impact of raising a Black child in a predominantly white environment, how trauma may have messed me up as an HSP,and an unexpected, unfamiliar feeling that surfaced during my last therapy session. Quotes What a privilege This year taught me that not everything deserves my energy Trauma says/Healing says Randomness The men who did me the most dirty in my life Having a Black child and

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00:51:34

291: Might Meet My Next Ex-Wife

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/08/13

In today’s episode, I open up about my inability to trust men, the impact of raising a Black child in a predominantly white environment, how trauma may have messed me up as an HSP,and an unexpected, unfamiliar feeling that surfaced during my last therapy session. Quotes What a privilege This year taught me that not everything deserves my energy Trauma says/Healing says Randomness The men who did me the most dirty in my life Having a Black child and

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00:39:24

290: Shining Shoes in Harlem

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2025/08/11

In today’s episode, I share a few moments from my week, the thoughts they sparked, and a passage from Sammy Davis Jr.’s book that got me thinking. Quotes Let it end, let is hurt Stop hoping they’ll understand Sometimes respecting yourself means walking away. Being desired strokes ego Randomness I felt better the day after publishing that last episode Dead Poets Society Disillusionment From Panic to Power Featured Thought “If I'd listened to

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00:49:06

289: Smile For Me Now

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2025/08/07

In today’s episode, I reflect on my day, the temptation to share personal truths with AI, being attracted to pretty women, kindness and the shame grenade someone recently threw my way. Quotes “Shame loses power when it is spoken.” ~Brené Brown “What do you regard as most humane? To spare someone shame.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche "No one heals himself by wounding another."- St. Ambrose Randomness How was your day? Imagine finding out AI was actually a human

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00:46:30

288: 'Til My Knuckles Turn Purple

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2025/08/04

In today’s episode, I get into how Sidney Sweeney and American Eagle had me thinking about Yakub, why it’s a great time to be the lowest white man, the notion that hurt people hurt people, how J.K. Rowling’s name really does sound like a man’s name, and the complicated letter I’ve been working on. Quotes Someone who loves you Just remember that what you put up with Saying how you feel will never ruin a true connection The guilt you feel for setting

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00:46:30

288: 'Til My Knuckles Turn Purple

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/08/04

In today’s episode, I get into how Sidney Sweeney and American Eagle had me thinking about Yakub, why it’s a great time to be the lowest white man, the notion that hurt people hurt people, how J.K. Rowling’s name really does sound like a man’s name, and the complicated letter I’ve been working on. Quotes Someone who loves you Just remember that what you put up with Saying how you feel will never ruin a true connection The guilt you feel for setting

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00:54:20

287: The Tap Dancing Negro

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2025/07/30

In today’s episode, I talk about knowing when to shut up, rap music, the bodyguard friend, those five acquitted hockey players, Joey Swoll and gym culture, plus Sammy Davis Jr.’s Yes I Can—and how it’s got me reflecting on my own fight with racism. Quotes Know your worth The entire point of life "You don’t get to tell Black people how to act when they’re called the N word" Jane Fonda Randomness Another opportunity to shut up Rap music Mother hen Lets

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00:54:20

287: The Tap Dancing Negro

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/07/30

In today’s episode, I talk about knowing when to shut up, rap music, the bodyguard friend, those five acquitted hockey players, Joey Swoll and gym culture, plus Sammy Davis Jr.’s Yes I Can—and how it’s got me reflecting on my own fight with racism. Quotes Know your worth The entire point of life "You don’t get to tell Black people how to act when they’re called the N word" Jane Fonda Randomness Another opportunity to shut up Rap music Mother hen Lets

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01:05:03

286: The Colour Violence (part 2)

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2025/07/28

In today’s episode, I talk about being the Black Don Draper, husbands who genuinely like their wives, the Clipse’s Let the Lord Sort ‘Em album (yes, again), the men celebrating the acquittal of the five hockey players, why we need to stand up for each other, finding common ground with Sammy Davis Jr., and wrestling with the question: “Am I being emotionally intelligent, or am I being a bitch?” Quotes Not every battle needs to be won Sometimes I just

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01:05:03

286: The Colour Violence (part 2)

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/07/28

In today’s episode, I talk about being the Black Don Draper, husbands who genuinely like their wives, the Clipse’s Let the Lord Sort ‘Em album (yes, again), the men celebrating the acquittal of the five hockey players, why we need to stand up for each other, finding common ground with Sammy Davis Jr., and wrestling with the question: “Am I being emotionally intelligent, or am I being a bitch?” Quotes Not every battle needs to be won Sometimes I just

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00:52:42

285: The Colour Violence

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2025/07/23

In today’s episode, I talk about a smile that caught me off guard, the passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner, something Laverne Cox recently said, Stephen Colbert, The Clipse’s new album (yes, again), a follow-up to the last episode, and what I mean by “The Colour Violence.” Quotes You’re never going to learn The cheat code is to give people grace Trauma says/Healing says Randomness I smiled RIP Malcolm Jamal Warner Laverne Cox Stephen Colbert Tells Donald

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00:52:42

285: The Colour Violence

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/07/23

In today’s episode, I talk about a smile that caught me off guard, the passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner, something Laverne Cox recently said, Stephen Colbert, The Clipse’s new album (yes, again), a follow-up to the last episode, and what I mean by “The Colour Violence.” Quotes You’re never going to learn The cheat code is to give people grace Trauma says/Healing says Randomness I smiled RIP Malcolm Jamal Warner Laverne Cox Stephen Colbert Tells Donald

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00:58:41

284: My Life and this Podcast

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2025/07/21

In today’s episode, I talk about not spending any money today, realizing I didn’t know who Natalie Reynolds was when I mentioned her last episode, the new Superman movie, my dispensary weed strain explanation idea, being tired of white people with no sense, the meaning of nap boule, and how the Astronomer CEO cheating scandal had me reflecting on my boring life-and this podcast. Quotes You are not responsible “Being normal is boring!” ~ Marilyn Monroe “I

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00:58:41

284: My Life and this Podcast

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/07/21

In today’s episode, I talk about not spending any money today, realizing I didn’t know who Natalie Reynolds was when I mentioned her last episode, the new Superman movie, my dispensary weed strain explanation idea, being tired of white people with no sense, the meaning of nap boule, and how the Astronomer CEO cheating scandal had me reflecting on my boring life-and this podcast. Quotes You are not responsible “Being normal is boring!” ~ Marilyn Monroe “I

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00:48:44

283: Culturally Inappropriate

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2025/07/16

In today’s episode, I talk about not getting enough sleep, the art of shutting the hell up, an OnlyFans creator who was put on blast by a married woman, an answer to "Why Black people were conquered," religious trauma on children, not calling men monsters, how I finished reading Know My Name by Chanel Miller, and the list of tracks on Clipse’s latest album that I fell in love with after the first listen. Quotes Only focus on what empowers

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00:55:04

282: My Career as a Drug Dealer

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/07/13

In today’s episode, I dive into Clipse’s new album and explore my relationship with drug rap as both entertainment and a form of escapism. Quotes If an introvert talks a lot around you, just know that’s a big deal. “We don't create a fantasy world to escape reality. We create it to be able to stay.” ~Lynda Barry escapism isn't good or bad in itself. what is important is what you are escaping from and where you are escaping to. ~Terry Pratchett “Man,

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00:55:04

282: My Career as a Drug Dealer

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/07/13

In today’s episode, I dive into Clipse’s new album and explore my relationship with drug rap as both entertainment and a form of escapism. Quotes If an introvert talks a lot around you, just know that’s a big deal. “We don't create a fantasy world to escape reality. We create it to be able to stay.” ~Lynda Barry escapism isn't good or bad in itself. what is important is what you are escaping from and where you are escaping to. ~Terry Pratchett “Man,

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00:49:58

281: I'm Too Stuck In My Ways

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2025/07/10

In today’s episode, I talk about my attitude during my last therapy session. Quotes The peace that you feel without them Mentally I’ve cut everyone off “Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” ~Anne Lamott People who introduce you to new way of thinking Randomness I did it again Moment of panic A support group for men who read Know My Name and... Pretending to be an extrovert What’s the

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00:49:58

281: I'm Too Stuck In My Ways

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/07/10

In today’s episode, I talk about my attitude during my last therapy session. Quotes The peace that you feel without them Mentally I’ve cut everyone off “Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” ~Anne Lamott People who introduce you to new way of thinking Randomness I did it again Moment of panic A support group for men who read Know My Name and... Pretending to be an extrovert What’s the

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00:47:59

280: You Built This Wicked System

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2025/07/07

In today’s episode, I talk about an ailment I carry from growing up in white spaces Quotes You cannot heal You will always be too much Life is not easy Randomness Explaining being gay to a 6 year old 35 years ago: Heavy D and the Boyz - Somebody for Me Breaking the Silence: Healing Boys Kota the friend - NO RAP ON SUNDAY What I was trying to say about language on the last episode Chanel Miller, Know My Name: A Memoir excert The last episode Featured

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