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Firepit Conversations

Follow the journey of two biological brothers who were adopted separately shortly after birth. Join us as we reconnected and get to know one another after more than 30 years.

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64:38

Season 6 Finale

Firepit Conversations ·

2026/04/03

Join us at The Firepit for our Season 6 Finale! You already know how we do, it's burn up time. We asked, you delivered, and we are sharing some of the things that have burned yall up recently. From politics, the economy, and the foolish things that people do, WE share it all. Send us Fan Mail Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us: Instagram @firepitconversations TikTok @firepit_conversations Apple Podcast: Firepit Conversations Spotify: Firep...

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53:10

Adoption is Permanent

Firepit Conversations ·

2026/03/26

Parenting is a lifelong commitment, or at least it should be. Nevertheless, many adoptive parents abandon their adoptive children in adulthood. While estrangement might be common, the real question is can be done to prevent this from happen? Join us at the Firepit as we discuss this topic from our points of view. Send us Fan Mail Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us: Instagram @firepitconversations TikTok @firepit_conversations Apple Podcast...

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58:00

It Just Kinda Sucked

Firepit Conversations ·

2026/03/19

To continue the conversation around culture and adoption, we have invited a special guest to The Firepit. Rhiannon, a transracial adoptee, joins us at The Firepit to share her journey to adoption. Naviagating spaces where she was the only or one of few who looked like her, Rhiannon's story is one you won't want to miss. Send us Fan Mail Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us: Instagram @firepitconversations TikTok @firepit_conversations ...

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87:31

Culture is Not Optional

Firepit Conversations ·

2026/03/12

What happens when the child that you adopt is of a different ethnicity, race, or religion as you? Is maintaining an adoptee's cultural identity an option or is it a non-negotiable? On this epidsode of Firepit Conversations, we discuss some challenges that are faced and often times ignored when there are cultural, racial, and/or ethnical differences between the adoptee and adoptive parent(s). We know that everyone will have their own opinions on this topic, but on this episode, you get to hear...

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67:48

I Was A Family Rumor

Firepit Conversations ·

2026/03/05

Your favorite podcasting brothers welcome Tarcia back to the Firepit. Tarcia is our sister in the adoptee community, Host of The Adoption Journey Podcast, Cofounder of The Black Adoptee Meet Up, Wife, Mother, and apart of the Firepit Conversations family. Tarcia first joined us during our 2nd Season (episode 2, to be exact). Listen as she updates us on her search/reunion process. To including: connecting with her birth father, meeting her half sisters, and navigating reconciliation after fami...

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53:43

Love Doesn't Erase Loss

Firepit Conversations ·

2026/02/26

This season at The Firepit, we have been discussing things that adoptive parents should consider before adopting. While every adoption story is different, all share one common theme, loss. In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on whether love can either "erase" or "trump" loss. It's important to remember that no two adoption stories are the same, and we merely express our thoughts and opinions based on our lived experiences. As we discuss this topic, we share how self reflection, ownership...

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60:22

You Won't Believe Who My Daddy Is!

Firepit Conversations ·

2026/02/19

On this episode, we welcome our special guest Yolanda Hamilton, CEO of the Winning Circle Brand, to the Firepit. She shares her personal adoption story, the loss of her adopted family, and her AncestryDNA test experience. Through DNA testing, Yolanda connected with a half sister, was able to identify her biological father (a well known figure in the community), and a cousin who would help bridge some gaps. As Yolanda strives to continue building relationships with those open to it, there are ...

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55:14

Adoptees Grow Up

Firepit Conversations ·

2026/02/12

Welcome back to the Firepit. In this episode, our question from ChatGPT is based upon our deep beliefs about life, people and/or the world. We also continue with our discussion around things that potential adoptive parents should consider before deciding to adopt. To include finding your why, normalizing courageous conversations, and addressing one's own feelings about their choice to adopt. And of course we share the things that have burned us up! Send a text Grab your drink and/or something...

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58:26

From Fostering To Adopt

Firepit Conversations ·

2026/02/05

Deborah Farmer: the Media Maven, author, speaker, advocate, and Mother joins your favorite podcasting bearded brothers at The Firepit. Her passion and desire to inspire others to consider adoption as a pathway to parenthood has fueled her advocacy and mission to educate the others. Deborah shares her experience navigating the foster can licensure, adopting her son, and the intentional effort she has made to maintain his connections with his biological family. She discusses common barriers, fe...

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64:54

Your Child's Story Is Not Yours To Own

Firepit Conversations ·

2026/01/29

Hey Yall! Welcome back to the Firepit! Your favorite podcasting, bearded, and adopted brothers are back with a brand new season. Join us at The Firepit this season as we discuss our ChatGPT questions, our thoughts/views on what those looking to adopt should consider before adopting, and of course those things that have burned us up! Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us: Instagram @firepitconversations TikTok @firepit_conversations A...

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61:25

Fuck The Streets

Firepit Conversations ·

2025/12/25

Ronnie Jacobs and Aaron Norfleet, the co-hosts of "Firepit Conversations," celebrated their season five finale by discussing 2025 highlights, including trips taken and milestones that the podcast has achieved. In full Firepit Conversations tradition, our finale consists of sharing burnups from some of our listeners. Come join us at The Firepit to hear some of things that have burned you all up. Happy Holidays from our families to yours! Stay tuned for Season 6! Send us a text Grab...

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74:07

Fuck Around & Find Out

Firepit Conversations ·

2025/12/11

Welcome back to Firepit Conversations! Tonight at "The Pit", we discuss how we would resolve conflict and some things going on in the world today. We chat about some new trends in social media, a new law that may hold parents/guardians more accountable for the actions of the children, people who FAFO (if you know, you know), and of course our views of the Netflix documentary on Sean P. Diddy Combs. Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Fol...

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94:30

Checking, Not Chasing!

Firepit Conversations ·

2025/11/27

Your favorite podcasting brothers are back and we are welcoming our special guest, Precious, to the Firepit! Precious shares her journey to adoption, including her time in kinship care, foster care, and finally adoption. From trauma to triumph, she details the lows and highs of her story from the very beginning to her search and reunion process. Listen as her story unfolds, and prepare yourself for a roller coaster of emotions. You can follow Precious on IG @theadopteefoster Send us a t...

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77:35

Not With The Bullshit

Firepit Conversations ·

2025/11/13

This week at The Firepit, we discussed inherited values, agreeing upon shared traits like introversion/extroversion balance, non-materialism, and a dislike for "bullshit." We debated celebrity accountability and trust in the context of Antonio Brown's legal issues, financial boundaries, and the importance of having genuine friends, while also sharing excitement and analysis regarding the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, including family history and casting choices. We also addressed serious c...

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82:55

Sipping Some AdopTea

Firepit Conversations ·

2025/10/30

Your favorite podcasting brothers welcome our guest to the Firepit! Koko aka The Black AdopTea, shares her adoption story including her search and reunion journey, discovering her true heritage, and learning the truth about her conception. We discuss how adoption has shaped her as a mother, the power of healing, and the importance of reciprocity in relationships. And you are definitely going to want to hear what has burned us up recently! Connect with Koko on IG: &n...

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59:58

Let Them, Let Me

Firepit Conversations ·

2025/10/16

In tonight's episode of Firepit Conversations we shaer another great question from ChatGPT, Mel Robbins Let Them Theory, the climate of our government, and the many things going on in today's society. We even recap our amazing weekend in Chicago with the Black Adoptee Meet Up! Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us: Instagram @firepitconversations TikTok @firepit_conversations Apple Podcast: Firepit Conversations Spotify: Firepi...

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72:06

Call A Thing A Thing!

Firepit Conversations ·

2025/10/03

From the Government shut down, to Diddy's trial, we talk about it all. Meet us at the Firepit as we add our two cents about what is happening in the world today! Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us: Instagram @firepitconversations TikTok @firepit_conversations Apple Podcast: Firepit Conversations Spotify: Firepit Conversations And all other major podcast platforms

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50:04

Wilson at the Pit

Firepit Conversations ·

2025/09/18

Imagine being a transracial, transcultual adoptee! Our guest and brother in the adoptee work is none other than Wilson! An adoptee that from Haiti, living in the US with with his new family. Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us: Instagram @firepitconversations TikTok @firepit_conversations Apple Podcast: Firepit Conversations Spotify: Firepit Conversations And all other major podcast platforms

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70:28

Crying in Your Drawers

Firepit Conversations ·

2025/09/10

We are so excited to be in our 5th Season of Firepit Conversations. We have more guests, deeper connections, and exciting topics to share. In this episode, we discuss what we have been up to, current events, and of course the things that have burned us up! Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us: Instagram @firepitconversations TikTok @firepit_conversations Apple Podcast: Firepit Conversations Spotify: Firepit Conversations And all ot...

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69:08

Black Girl Magic

Firepit Conversations ·

2025/09/04

In this episode of Firepit Conversations, we discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal updates, sportsmanship in tennis, to the complexities of celebrity trials and the challenges of parenting in today's world. We reflect on the importance of relationships, the impact of social media on celebrity children, and the societal issues surrounding adoption and foster care. Send us a text Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us: Instagram @fire...

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