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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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00:54:51

325: Don’t Call Me N****r

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2026/03/02

In this episode, I discuss the new ShutupPodcast site, how little I actually knew about credit cards and personal finance, something that bothers me after discovering a new podcast, the kind of book reviews I don’t like, what I’d do if I were on the U.S. hockey team, and my personal history with the N-word. Links “The b*tch a** hockey players...” by Drew Afualo “After reading John Davidson’s interview...” by Yuval too “The BAFTA’s and the BBC don’t want

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01:05:02

324: Virtuous Con Weekend

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2026/02/23

In today’s episode, I talk about the conflict of being a Black Canadian during the Canada–U.S. Olympic hockey finals, the wack-ass open mic show I sat through yesterday, and my reflections from Virtuous Con weekend. Links Quoteables Mankind invented the atomic bomb, but no mouse would ever construct a mousetrap Avoiding certain people to protect your emotional health is not a weakness. You’ve been criticising yourself ofr years and it hasn't

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01:05:02

324: Virtuous Con Weekend

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2026/02/23

In today’s episode, I talk about the conflict of being a Black Canadian during the Canada–U.S. Olympic hockey finals, the wack-ass open mic show I sat through yesterday, and my reflections from Virtuous Con weekend. Links Quoteables Mankind invented the atomic bomb, but no mouse would ever construct a mousetrap Avoiding certain people to protect your emotional health is not a weakness. You’ve been criticising yourself ofr years and it hasn't

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01:04:38

323: Speechless

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2026/02/16

In today’s episode, I talk about the latest improvements to my setup, this week’s soundclip courtesy of Zurich High School, reflections on the last episode, AI slop, Black History Month, and how finishing Light Bringer left me speechless. Links Quoteables You never understand they did it. Your mind doesn’t work like that. You’re not a demon One of the greatest cheat codes in life is assuming everything is happening in your favour. You’re going [to]

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01:04:38

323: Speechless

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2026/02/16

In today’s episode, I talk about the latest improvements to my setup, this week’s soundclip courtesy of Zurich High School, reflections on the last episode, AI slop, Black History Month, and how finishing Light Bringer left me speechless. Links Quoteables You never understand they did it. Your mind doesn’t work like that. You’re not a demon One of the greatest cheat codes in life is assuming everything is happening in your favour. You’re going [to]

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01:00:44

322: The Biggest Hater

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2026/02/09

In today’s episode, I talk about Donald Trump disrespecting a female reporter, my journey into subscribing to the Grits & Eggs Podcast, hearing my email read on my favorite shows, and a journal entry I wrote about my biggest hater. Soundtrack Kendrick Lamar - Mother I Sober Kendrick Lamar - Euphoria Links “Every pattern in your life repeats until...” Trump disrespecting a female reporter

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01:00:44

322: The Biggest Hater

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2026/02/09

In today’s episode, I talk about Donald Trump disrespecting a female reporter, my journey into subscribing to the Grits & Eggs Podcast, hearing my email read on my favorite shows, and a journal entry I wrote about my biggest hater. Soundtrack Kendrick Lamar - Mother I Sober Kendrick Lamar - Euphoria Links “Every pattern in your life repeats until...” Trump disrespecting a female reporter

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00:36:29

321: Maestro, Michie Mee and Muzion

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2026/02/02

In today’s episode, I reflect on Day 1 of Black History Month 2026, what it meant to see my heroes on stamps, the mention of Jay-Z and Pusha T in the Epstein files, Jill Scott’s upcoming album, and my week of catsitting. Links Quotables No one talks about the lates 30s, 40s personality shift Free yourself this year Randomness Black History Month 2026 New stamp set pays tribute to Canada’s hip-hop trailblazers Congratulations Meastro Hov and Pusha T on

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00:36:29

321: Maestro, Michie Mee and Muzion

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2026/02/02

In today’s episode, I reflect on Day 1 of Black History Month 2026, what it meant to see my heroes on stamps, the mention of Jay-Z and Pusha T in the Epstein files, Jill Scott’s upcoming album, and my week of catsitting. Links Quotables No one talks about the lates 30s, 40s personality shift Free yourself this year Randomness Black History Month 2026 New stamp set pays tribute to Canada’s hip-hop trailblazers Congratulations Meastro Hov and Pusha T on

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00:49:17

320: Nightclub Economics

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2026/01/26

In today’s episode, I reflect on a viral video from a Miami nightclub that stuck with me more than I expected and sent me down a personal rabbit hole about club culture, status, and masculinity. It brought back memories of how I used to feel in those spaces and made me realize that The Roots and Little Brother were saying something I wasn’t ready to hear back then. I also share a separate reminder to check in on your mental health. Soundtrack: The Roots

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00:49:17

320: Nightclub Economics

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2026/01/26

In today’s episode, I reflect on a viral video from a Miami nightclub that stuck with me more than I expected and sent me down a personal rabbit hole about club culture, status, and masculinity. It brought back memories of how I used to feel in those spaces and made me realize that The Roots and Little Brother were saying something I wasn’t ready to hear back then. I also share a separate reminder to check in on your mental health. Soundtrack: The Roots

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01:06:55

319: Because Quitting is Too Easy

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2026/01/19

In today’s episode I talk about my recent birthday trip to Playa Del Carmen Mexico. Soundtrack thegremlinlibrarian - Desensitization, ignorance, and apathy 2Pac - Lost Souls Kendrick Lamar - wacced out murals Londrelle - Solitude Lefttizzle & Fuse ODG - Kiki Don Omar - King of Kings Bad Bunny & Daddy Yankee - La Santa

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00:26:51

318: Future Me’s Problem

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2026/01/01

In this episode, I close out the year with my usual randomness: the episode I meant to record last Sunday but didn’t, family gatherings, reflections sparked by my upcoming trip and one thing I’m proud of from 2025, and what to expect in 2026 for this podcast. Links I’ve been enjoying seeing the defeated look on the faces of Andrew Tate and Jake Paul. Rather be drunk on Christmas Applaude yourself

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00:26:51

318: Future Me’s Problem

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2026/01/01

In this episode, I close out the year with my usual randomness: the episode I meant to record last Sunday but didn’t, family gatherings, reflections sparked by my upcoming trip and one thing I’m proud of from 2025, and what to expect in 2026 for this podcast. Links I’ve been enjoying seeing the defeated look on the faces of Andrew Tate and Jake Paul. Rather be drunk on Christmas Applaude yourself

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00:46:54

317: Ain’t Getting Younger

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2025/12/23

In today’s episode, I discuss what I like about this time of year, why I enjoy watching YouTube documentaries about D-Day, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the Battle of the Bulge, The Running Man (2025), and Neil deGrasse Tyson’s thoughts about getting older. Links A great man is hard on himself;a small man is hard on others. Confucius Running Man 2025 What Oprah Knows for Sure About Getting Older Neil deGrasse Tyson Reflects on Getting Older

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00:46:54

317: Ain’t Getting Younger

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/12/23

In today’s episode, I discuss what I like about this time of year, why I enjoy watching YouTube documentaries about D-Day, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the Battle of the Bulge, The Running Man (2025), and Neil deGrasse Tyson’s thoughts about getting older. Links A great man is hard on himself;a small man is hard on others. Confucius Running Man 2025 What Oprah Knows for Sure About Getting Older Neil deGrasse Tyson Reflects on Getting Older

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00:43:03

316: Just Be Yourself

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2025/12/18

In today’s episode, I don’t talk about Sherrone Moore. Instead, I talk about being in therapy while the world isn’t, mental rumination, and why Kendrick’s line “Long life battle with yourself” came to mind during my last session. Quoteables "Most people would rather be certain they’re miserable, than risk being happy." "Be isolated, be ignored, be attacked, be in doubt, be frightened, but do not be silenced." Links Song I played at the

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00:43:03

316: Just Be Yourself

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/12/18

In today’s episode, I don’t talk about Sherrone Moore. Instead, I talk about being in therapy while the world isn’t, mental rumination, and why Kendrick’s line “Long life battle with yourself” came to mind during my last session. Quoteables "Most people would rather be certain they’re miserable, than risk being happy." "Be isolated, be ignored, be attacked, be in doubt, be frightened, but do not be silenced." Links Song I played at the

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00:57:19

315: At Church's With Pirelli's Skirting

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2025/12/15

In today’s episode, I talk about two incidents that had me thinking about gender roles, Nas and DJ Premier’s new album, and how I ended up with Pirelli all-weather tires. Links "I forgive people by forgetting them." "Don't try to be understood. It is futile. Be.” Proposal Gone Wrong Columbian Mugging: Woman Fights Off Knife Wielding Attacker Light-Years (Nas and DJ Premier album) Money Trees ~Kendrick Lamar

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00:57:19

315: At Church's With Pirelli's Skirting

Shut Up! Podcast ·

2025/12/15

In today’s episode, I talk about two incidents that had me thinking about gender roles, Nas and DJ Premier’s new album, and how I ended up with Pirelli all-weather tires. Links "I forgive people by forgetting them." "Don't try to be understood. It is futile. Be.” Proposal Gone Wrong Columbian Mugging: Woman Fights Off Knife Wielding Attacker Light-Years (Nas and DJ Premier album) Money Trees ~Kendrick Lamar

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