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Conscious Approach

JV Wins & Dogon SS

Welcome to the Conscious Approach podcast, your garden variety of social commentary. Whether the topic is sports, music, relationships, society and culture, or how it is all interrelated, we have fun giving big opinions on social issues. Join JVWins and Dogon SS in the discussion. Thanks for listening!

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All Episodes

149:28

2/17/26: Wedding Ring vs. Super Bowl Ring; Racial...

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2026/02/18

We chop it over Russell Wilson eating a super-spicy hot wing instead of answering which ring is most important between his super bowl ring and engagement ring, Nick Wright suggesting that the way to fix the NBA all-star game is to put black guys on a team vs. white guys, and Cam Newton lamenting feeling equal to white people once he got to college. Plus, we discuss DJ Vlad clearing the air on a supposed joke that leaned into theories that Jay-Z had a hand in the Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion

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172:30

2/10/26: Trump’s Jungle Video; Super Bowl Halftime...

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2026/02/11

We discuss the lively conversation surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show, the video that was released, and then pulled down, by the Trump administration which depicted the Obamas as apes, and whether Giannis Antetokounmpo becoming a shareholder of futures market Kalshi represents a slippery slope for sports integrity. We also discuss Lindsey Vonn fracturing her leg at the Winter Olympics after deciding to compete despite a torn ACL, sports reporter Janerika Owens being criticized for her choice

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156:43

2/3/26: No Timeless Music; Texas Spends the Most on...

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2026/02/04

We’re back with a fresh new stream to talk about Bow Wow’s assertion that there is a lack of timeless music due to a lack of substance, the state of Texas reportedly spending nearly $250 million on Onlyfans, and A$Ap Rocky defending the ‘F*ck the Streets’ movement because, according to him, rappers and the industry have been selling lies to the fans. We also get into content creator Khaby Lame’s massive rights deal, Allen Iverson being called out for a low-energy meet-and-greet with children in

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159:32

1/27/26: Lil Durk’s Lyrics as Evidence; Kanye Insists...

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2026/01/29

We are back with another stream to discuss Kanye West attempting to make amends after alienating a lot of people with antisemitic remarks and letting the Black community down. He also wants everyone to know that he means this sincerely, and that him making amends is not a PR move. We also have Lil Durk’s legal team lobbying for the removal of his rap lyrics as evidence in his trial, and Nas’ Harvard fellowship gearing up for new applicants. We also discuss iShowSpeed being attacked in the Ivory

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160:40

1/20/26: Don Lemon Vs. Nicki Minaj; LeBron's Job...

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2026/01/23

In this episode, we touch on Don Lemon suggesting Nicki Minaj should be deported after the latter called him out of his name, LeBron James' Family Foundation collaborating on a job fair in Akron, and Onlyfans creator Anya Lacey calling BS on a proposed sin tax from Florida gubernatorial hopeful James Fishback. We also discuss Tyrese hopping onto social media to urge people to put themselves first, 50 Cent clowning T.I.'s standup comedy, and Wiz Khalifa learning of his enslaved ancestor and his

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159:58

1/13/26: Fetty Wap Won’t Do Prison Music; Cardi B...

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2026/01/15

We are back and better than ever, looking forward to talking about Fetty Wap being a free man and commenting that he will not be discussing prison in his future music, preferring to move on and keep it in the past, Cardi B saying that she hates men and would rob them again, and Mal claiming that Andre 3000 is the most overrated rapper of all time. We also discuss blogger Curtis Bashar yearning for the old days of hip-hop and claiming that it needs a bully like Eminem was, Zion Williamson dealing

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162:01

12/30/25: "Pick Me" Keke Palmer; Bassmaster Ben...

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2025/12/31

We kick it on this stream while talking about Keke Palmer's behavior towards Blueface during a livestream and the subsequent idea that she is a "pick me" for flirting despite his sketchy history, Ben Simmons becoming the owner of a professional sport fishing franchise and whether the move could signal a more ideal route for his career moving forward, and Jake Paul jokingly suggesting that had he beaten Anthony Joshua in their recent bout, people would have called him racist. We also discuss Ciara

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157:09

12/22/25: Retiring “Pause”; Musically Profiled in...

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2025/12/24

Seasons greetings to all Conscious Approach-ians out there! We return for another interesting stream to discuss Ghostface Killah’s views on ‘pause’ and why he thinks it needs to go, Ryan Clark detailing being musically profiled in Ubers and why it needs to stop, and Rick Ross’ adult daughter urging the 49-year-old to act his age. We also get into Ice Spice catching some heat for her wardrobe choice at a premier event for the SpongeBob movie, an old video of Charlie Kirk expressing his views on Nicki

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151:07

12/16/25: Sheronne Moore; Snitch Culture Enabled...

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2025/12/21

This week, we discuss the Sheronne Moore debacle, including Ryan Clark and Jemele Hill’s belief that he could potentially ruin future opportunities for Black coaches, 50 Cent’s belief that the stigma of snitching in hip-hop enabled Diddy to operate unimpeded for as long as he did, and The Game suggesting that barring a few lines that shouldn’t be crossed, dating a friend’s ex is fair game. We also discuss Onlyfans superstar Sohpie Rain saying her regular job was more physically demanding than being

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163:55

12/9/25: Dr. Bryant Vs. Shay Shay; Artist Wants...

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2025/12/16

Join us as we discuss Dr. Cheyenne Bryant psychoanalyzing Shannon Sharpe on his own show, calling for him to grow up and become more mature, hip-hop artist Dijon calling for music critics to be harsher because music critiquing has become too soft, and Kai Cenat expressing the importance of streamers to take care of their mental health. We also discuss DJ Akademiks' criticism of older rapper's behavior, citing Maino, Jim Jones and Fabolous - this stemming from an initial critique of the way that they

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168:01

12/2/25: Reading is Overrated; 3D Meat; Gay Son or...

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2025/12/03

Did you miss us?! Well, have no fret because we are back with a fresh stream to talk about Kevin Hart dodging the question of whether he prefers a gay son or thot daughter, Juelz Santana suggesting that kids don’t need to learn to read, and Joy Taylor saying that having children to preserve legacy is stupid. Plus, we get into Campbell’s engaging in damage control after audio from a fired executive Ieaks in which he says Campbell’s meat comes from a 3D printer, a former America’s Next Top Model going

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167:54

11/18/25: Deadbeat Pusha T; Mike Epps is Anti Food...

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2025/11/19

We kick it over Pusha T catching some internet heat for thanking his pregnant wife for him not having to change diapers, prep a. meal, or perform any other homely parenting duties, Mike Epps being grateful that food stamps were cut, suggesting that the food purchased with them is linked to communities remaining in an oppressed state, and a bettor confronting Jimmy Butler in New Orleans over a failed bet because Jimmy Butler didn't fulfill a prop. Plus, we discuss Rory Farrell trying to clean up past

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173:40

11/4/25: Racial Bias at NBA YoungBoy Shows; Superhead...

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2025/11/05

Join us as we discuss whether increased staffing at an Oklahoma County jail in anticipation of an NBA YoungBoy show is indicative of racial bias as some have suggested, Karrine “Superhead” Steffans suggesting that despite the social taboo attached to such an idea, men should marry the slut instead of the good woman, and DDG’s assertion that music is in a bad place and has been surpassed by content creation in terms of viability and earning potential. We also talk more A.I. stuff with the threat of

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170:36

10/28/25: NBA Scandal; Taylor Rooks’ Quiet Marriage;...

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2025/10/29

This week, we discuss the NBA’s gambling scandal involving Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups and the Mafia, Keke Palmer coming under fire for producing a show about an Asian student who enrolls in an HBCU, and Taylor Rooks describing the process of planning her wedding and her desire to keep it under wraps, saying that making sure it remained private was a good exercise in determining who her real friends were. We also discuss Gilbert Arenas questioning the media coverage of the NBA gambling, asking

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176:15

10/21/25: Cold Approach is Dead; Knowing Body Counts;...

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2025/10/23

Did you miss us?! We’re back to talk about Willow Smith suggesting that the cold approach is dead and no one asks anyone out on dates anymore, Cam Newton sharing the fact that he asks for his girlfriend’s body count so that he could known whether she has slept with anyone he knows, and Joy Taylor being unapologetic about dressing sexy as a sports anchor. We also discuss Tyler The Creator’s current controversy surrounding the intersection of his fanbase and his love of black art, how Gucci Mane’s

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163:39

10/7/25: Dave Chappelle Blasts American Free Speech;...

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2025/10/21

We’re back for another stream to discuss Dave Chappelle criticizing American free speech during his appearance at a comedy festival in Saudi Arabia, Ace Hood discussing having the control to stay loyal in his marriage, and ex-WNBA player Liz Cambage talking about how Onlyfans pays more than WNBA salaries and how nice it is to see women embracing their sexuality as a way to supplement income. We also discuss the Mark Sanchez and Kyren Lacy controversies, and Benny the Butcher going off about how bad

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162:35

9/30/25: Live Nation Claims Concerts are Cheap; No...

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2025/10/02

We kick it for this stream by talking about backlash that Live Nation’s CEO has taken for his claim that concert tickets are underpriced, Hip-hop hitting a new low for performances at next year’s Coachella, and Kai Cenat discussing turning down certain deals he deems not good for him and his belief that not all money is good money. Plus, we discuss EA going private, Barack Obama’s remarks that all of the world’s problems stem from old men who don’t want to relinquish power, and Tyrese up against it

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184:17

9/23/25: Steve Harvey & Lori Harvey’s Exes; Disney+...

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2025/09/24

As the world continues to singe around fallout from Charlie Kirk commentary, She-Hulk actress Tatiana Maslany called for people to cancel their Disney+ plus subscriptions in response to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Even though the show has been reinstated, we discuss the efficacy of people banding together to take some of the power back via subscription cancellations of powerful entities such as Disney. On the other side, we also touch on Steve Harvey’s remarks for how he deals with the exes

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155:03

9/16/25: $1K to Date a Tennis Player; 1-on-1 NBA...

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2025/09/19

We give our societal takes on American tennis player Sachia Vickery going to Onlyfans, plus her statement that she “no longer dates for free due to the behavior of men” and now charges $1,000 for a date that has to be paid via a pre-date deposit to her Cash App, Tracy McGrady letting it slip that the NBA may be trying out a 1-on-1 competition to NBA All-Star Weekend, and Cam’ron kicking Adrien Broner off the set of their podcast for repeatedly trying to flirt with their cohost while her boyfriend

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163:33

9/9/25: Future Wilson; Charleston White Storms Off...

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2025/09/10

Welcome back to another stream! For this episode, we will talk about the implications of Ciara officially adding Wilson to the name of her son with Future, Charleston White storming off of a panel at HBCU Tougaloo College, and Warren G becoming partial owner of a minor league baseball team that will play in his hometown of Long Beach, California. We also get into K. Michelle commenting that she was once barred from making country music because her former record label told her she couldn’t make said

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