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I’m joined by Ezra, the Kickback’s political correspondent, and Torry, the Kickback’s PNW expert, to talk about the awakening that white folks and businesses have had over the past 2 weeks, the initial results of the countrywide protests and the how the Black Lives Matter movement has turned into a culture and what that means going forward. We talk about our experiences in dealing with racist dress codes at different establishments and a lot more.

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The season finale! The Insecure crew convenes for the last time to recap the final episode and bring an end to one of the better seasons of the show. I want to thank every member of the Insecure crew(Kaysia, Gabi, Raf, Tim, Shayna, Courtney) for being with me all season long. Oh and if you didn’t know……Molly is trash!

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Molly=Trash. The crew is back together to recap the latest Insecure episode and we give our predictions on what happens during next week’s finale.

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The episode we’ve all been waiting on. Lawrence and Issa reunite for a date night and the Insecure crew is here to recap and break it all down for yall. Check it out! And as always……Molly is trash!!!

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A couple of my closest friends join me on this episode to talk about how they feel with what’s been happening this past week. We talk about the nationwide protests and what they mean and so much more, This was a very therapeutic episode, Please listen

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We’re back! Took a little break but the “Insecure” crew is back to recap and review the last 2 episode of the show. There were a few technical difficulties while recording so keep that in mind as you listen. And please remember…..Molly is TRASH!

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Molly so trash!!!!!! The Insecure crew is back to recap the newest episode of Insecure.

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The crew is back and reviewing the latest episode of Insecure. Good show, good people and great conversation!

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The Kickback’s “insecure” crew reconvenes for our weekly recap of the newest episode of the HBO show “Insecure” .

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Some new faces join the Kickback as we recap song battle between Teddy Riley and Babyface that happened on IG Live on Monday night. The homies Courtney, Taylor, Cameron, Daria and Tim came through and we broke down every round and gave our commentary on the battle that showcased some of the best R&B songs of our time.

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We’re back and discussing the second episode of season 4 of the HBO show “Insecure”. Gabi and Tim (2 members of the original “Insecure” crew) join me as we cover episode 2 and a few other topics.

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We’re still quarantined and practicing social distancing but we’ve been blessed by the TV gods because Insecure is back and it picks up exactly where it left off! Friends of the show Gabi and Raf join me to recap the season 4 debut episode and give out thoughts on where this season will take us.

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The Coronavirus has taken over the world and we are talking about it. We touch on how we as a country are handling the Rona, on the NBA postponing its season and how this makes me dislike Rudy Gobert even more. We speak about the NCAA cancelling the NCAA Tournaments and everything else the Rona has had an impact on. We end the show my discussing this super disrespectful 90's R&B Male Groups bracket.

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We're back for 2020! In the first episode of this season, Roy and I discuss the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant, who lost his life in a helicopter crash on Sunday January 26. 

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We talk the holidays, the James Wiseman decision to leave the University of Memphis and Memphis fans reaction. The homie Kaysia drops by and we talk about her transition from the South to LA. Then the 3 of us discuss the top 5 Christmas songs of all time and we play a new game of  "Black Famous vs White Famous", where we figure out if white people know entertainers that are highly revered in black culture. Then we flip it to the white side!

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My guy Ezra a.k.a “Mr. Memphis Musicology” b.k.a "The Kickback’s political correspondent” kicks it with me and we talk about how the impeaching of 45 is going, the battle between the NCAA and the University of Memphis and how one should react if you were to get hit in the head with a football helmet. We touch on the farce the NFL tried to pull on Colin Kappanick and end with a discussion on the top 5 influential artists of the decade.

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J.O and Roy stop through to talk about our disappointments and surprises of the first 2 weeks of the NBA season. We touch on the Grizzlies and how this rookie class is living up to the hype and then spend a few minutes on the NFL. We end the show with our Social Media power rankings. Check it out!!

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Terez is back and we'll be talking about his journey to opening his very own State Farm Insurance branch. We talk about the ups and downs of being a small business owner, the process of opening a State Farm and get some advice on the insurance game.

Terez Wilson State Farm Contact Info:

Website: Terezismyagent.com

IG: @Terezwilsonagency

Facebook: www.facebook.com/terezismyagent

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Kenny Fleming of Kenetix: Performance and Fitness and Wayne Williams of TrayneFit stop by the show to talk about the growing landscape of personal training in the city of Memphis. We talk about their journey, their own training styles, and the ups and downs of being a personal trainer. We get some tips on how to live a healthier lifestyle and the common mistakes that people make when starting to workout.

Get in touch with Kenny on Instagram at @justcallhim_coach or @kenetixpf. You can find Wayne on Instagram at @traynefit.

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The homies Jeremy Owens, Tim Jordan and Roy Mays join me and we hold the inaugural "R&B Super Group" draft. We'll be drafting 2 groups, one made up of singers who already in a group(ex: Jodeci, Boys to Men, Dru Hill, 112, New Edition, Jagged Edge, etc..) and a group with singers who have been solo the majority of their career.(Usher, Joe, Chris Brown, John Legend, etc.) Listen to the show and let us know who drafted the better group!

The-barnburner.com and The Barn Burner Podcast Network join me to talk all things Memphis sports. We talk about what to expect the rest of the season for the University of Memphis football team, the expectations for the U…" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/544b0123e4b0f2ea4e15ce32/1569387259815-P8QY6LMDUCAUCH1SEQLK/KICKEPBANNERpower2.png?format=1000w">

The homie Mason Massey from The-barnburner.com and The Barn Burner Podcast Network join me to talk all things Memphis sports. We talk about what to expect the rest of the season for the University of Memphis football team, the expectations for the U of M basketball team and their #1 recruiting class and what we would like to see from the Grizzlies this year, especially from Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson. We finish with some talk about the new NBC series “Bluff City Law” that was filmed in Memphis.

You can follow Mason on IG at MasonMassey and Twitter at @BarnBurnerSlim

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In the second episode of our series highlighting prominent black sports journalists in Memphis, Jason Smith, from the Jason and John Show on 92.9FM ESPN, joins the show to talk about his career in journalism. We talk about his start as a prep sports writer for the Commercial Appeal and the transition to covering the Tigers for the same paper. We also touch on the pressure of being the only black voice on the city's largest sports radio station.

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In the first of a series highlighting prominent black sports journalists in Memphis, we sit down with Grind City Media's Sr. Editor Mike Wallace. We talk about his beginning in journalism, his thoughts on the state of journalism today, what it was like to cover legends like Eddie Robinson at Grambling State, Bobby Bowden at Florida State and the Miami Heat's Big 3 when they formed in 2010. We talk about the inception and the future of Grind City Media and his favorite food spots in Memphis

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The homie Raf steps in and cohosts with me as we discuss the Russell Westbrook/CP3 trade and how crazy the NBA offseason has been. We talk about paying college athletes and catch up on the first half of the MLB season. We end the show reviewing the newest season of Stranger Things and our expectations of the live action Lion King.

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Game of Thrones really pissed us off! J.O and I discuss the series finale of GOT and take some calls from other disappointed fans to share in the disappointment!

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We’re back and recapping the end of the NBA season: The Finals, NBA Draft and the start of free agency. We talk about the difference between a retool and a rebuild and how teams can sell each one to their fanbase. We touch on the Brandon Webber situation here in Memphis and some fun local summer activities for kids.

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J.O is back and we are talking about the NBA Draft Lottery and the Grizzlies getting the #2 pick and who they should pick. We recap the NBA playoffs so far and discuss why I think its better for established stars to play for the Clippers instead of the Lakers RIGHT NOW. We touch on Penny Hardaway’s recruiting class at the University of Memphis and what to expect next season. We recap the final season of GOT and give our predictions for the finale!

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The Kickback's legal correspondent and GOT enthusiast Iris joins me to break down the latest episode of Game of Thrones, Episode 4 "The Last of the Starks". We review the episode and Iris rants about Jon Snow's treatment of Ghost and how lazy people keep asking for no spoilers! Check us out!

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Sherman and Jerry, from the SneakFest Sneaker Expo, join the show to talk about this year's event and what you can expect, the partnership with the AAF and Memphis Express and the sneaker head culture. We talk our favorite shoes, shoes that changed the game and JO and I recount some of favorite times working at the Nike store.Sneakfest Sneaker Expo: Go to sneakfest.org for all the information on this year's event!

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Cynthia Daniels stops by to talk about the upcoming Memphis Black Restaurant Week and Soulful Food Truck Sunday and all the other events she has coming this year. We talk about lessons learned from doing events and how it feels to receive all the love she's been getting throughout the city.

Sponsor: Diamond in the Bluff Productions- Changing the bar entertainment and trivia landscape in Memphis. Check them out on Facebook for trivia topics and locations: www.facebook.com/DiamondintheBluff

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Terez joins Jamal and J.O as Kosha Irby, the Team President for the Memphis Express in the new American Allegiance of Football league, stops by to talk his career path, what it was like to work in the WWE and what we can expect from the Express and the league in general in this inaugural AAF season. We talk about what sets the AAF apart from other start up football leagues.Sponsor: Diamond in the Bluff Productions- Changing the bar entertainment and trivia landscape in Memphis. Check them out on Facebook for trivia topics and locations: www.facebook.com/DiamondintheBluff

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Jamal and J.O talk about the NBA all star starters announcement and do our own draft. Then we talk about the possibility that the Grizzlies trade the remaining members of the Core 4 and start from scratch. The show ends with random conversation about rap beefs and Jamal's recap of the first 3 seasons of Game of Thrones.

Sponsor: Diamond in the Bluff Productions- Changing the bar entertainment and trivia landscape in Memphis. Check them out on Facebook for trivia topics and locations: www.facebook.com/DiamondintheBluff

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First show of the new year! We talk about the backlash around R. Kelly and the "Surviving R.Kelly" series and take a few calls on that subject as well. We then jump into 45 serving the Clemson football team the finest of the fast foods in the White House. We talk about the current NBA storylines and our Super Bowl predictions. 

Sponsor: Diamond in the Bluff Productions- Changing the bar entertainment and trivia landscape in Memphis. Check them out on Facebook for trivia topics and locations: www.facebook.com/DiamondintheBluff

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Last show of 2018! We talk some current and past NBA storylines and then hop into our year-end recap for movies, music, and tv shows. We end the show talking about how many songs Drake has on the all time top 100 hip hop songs of all time. Many thanks to the listeners and supporters of the show in 2018. We love yall and can't wait for yall to see(listen) what we have in store for 2019. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 

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The crew is back together to discuss the burning topic of the "King of R&B" but we do it with a twist. Terez, J.O and myself talk about the history of R&B music and then give our individual Mount Rushmore for Kings of R&B. Then we do a Mount for male R&B groups and a Mount that included the best from every decade. 

Sponsor: Diamond in the Bluff Productions- Changing the bar entertainment and trivia landscape in Memphis. Check them out on Facebook for trivia topics and locations: www.facebook.com/DiamondintheBluff  

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The big homie Darrell Brooks joins the myself and The Kickback's Almanac J.O. to discuss the upcoming College Football Bowls and major NCAA storylines. We open up with a recap of how the 14 black head coaches of FBS teams fared this season and then we go through and pick every game! 

Make sure you join our Capital One Bowl Challenge Group on ESPN for a chance to win $50 and a guest spot on a future Kickback episode. Join here: http://fantasy.espn.com/college-bowl-mania/2018/en/?ex_cid=2018_email_invite&

Sponsor: Diamond in the Bluff Productions- Changing the bar entertainment and trivia landscape in Memphis. Check them out on Facebook for trivia topics and locations: www.facebook.com/DiamondintheBluff

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J.O joins the show as we break down the major storylines for this college basketball season. We talk about the star freshman and which teams to watch out for.  We spend a good amount of time talking about the Memphis Tigers and new coach Penny Hardaway and where expectations should be for this current team and the future. We end the show testing J.O's knowledge of TV show theme songs and songs from Disney movies.

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Andrea Fitzgerald, aka The Dorky Jock" stops by the show to talk about how she became a self help coach/motivational speaker and how her career in sports that led up to it. She tells us how she came up with "Mental Push-up Mondays" YouTube videos and how that sparked her into doing more.  We discuss the importance of mental health in the black community and she gives each of us a 5 minute motivational talk. We end the show talking about the current NBA season and the never ending argument Lebron vs Kobe vs Jordan.

The Dorky Jock Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC813Iv9DuwplVYpYN_j7nFA/featured

Dorky Job Twitter: @thedorkyjock

Show Sponsor: Diamond in the Bluff Productions- Changing the bar entertainment and trivia landscape in Memphis. Check them out on Facebook for trivia topics and locations: www.facebook.com/DiamondintheBluff

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The Kickback's Political Correspondent Ezra and the Kickback's Almanac J.O join the show to talk about the results of midterm elections, nationally and locally, and the we discuss the political climate in this country. We take a few calls from some long time listeners and then talk about the first month of the NBA season and the college basketball season openers. 

Show Sponsor: Diamond in the Bluff Productions- Changing the bar entertainment and trivia landscape in Memphis. Check them out on Facebook for trivia topics and locations: www.facebook.com/DiamondintheBluff

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The "Insecure" crew reunites to break down this past season of Insecure. After we discuss our thoughts on the season as a whole, we dive deep into all the storylines, major plot points, character development, and predictions for season 4. We even tell some personal stories about being "ghosted", becoming cordial with an ex and the craziest things we've done under the influence. Check it out!

Show Sponsor: Diamond in the Bluff Productions- Changing the bar entertainment and trivia landscape in Memphis. Check them out on Facebook for trivia topics and locations: www.facebook.com/DiamondintheBluff

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On this episode, Martin Cunningham,Marcus Freeman and Kelvin Jones to talk to me about their pork rind business, Papa Bear Skins. We talk about the start of the business, the ups and downs of running your own business and we shed some light on what's like to be an entrepreneur in the city of Memphis. I do my best Food Network impersonation with a live taste test of all the flavors(The ranch is FIRE!!). Check it out!!

Papa Bear Skins:

Website: Papabearskins.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/papebearskintn

IG: @PapabearskinsIn Memphis, you can find them at Crosstown Brewery and at the Shop N Save located at 1499 S. Third St. 38106

Show Sponsor: Diamond in the Bluff Productions- Changing the bar entertainment and trivia landscape in Memphis. Check them out on Facebook for trivia topics and locations: www.facebook.com/DiamondintheBluff

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Greek Organizations and Hazing

Botham Jean Shooting in Dallas

Police Shooting in Memphis and what, if anything, we can do to stop them

Jimmy Butler wants a trade from the TWolves

Was Rudy Gay ever a Top 30 NBA player

Which college basketball program produced the most busts

The Kickback's Best of Memphis(Best Hot Wings, Best Fried Chicken, Best BBQ, Best Doughnuts)

Sponsor: Diamond in the Bluff Productions- Changing the bar entertainment and trivia landscape in Memphis. Check them out on Facebook for trivia topics and locations: www.facebook.com/DiamondintheBluff

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The homies Shayna, J.O and Kickback newcomer Kirstin join me to talk about the TV show "Love Is __". We discuss EVERYTHING about the show and the feelings that it brought up in men and women throughout the country. We touch on how this love story would be told in 2018, the holes in the plot, the soundtrack, EVERYTHING. 

Sponsor: Diamond in the Bluff Productions- Changing the bar entertainment and trivia landscape in Memphis. Check them out on Facebook for trivia topics and locations: www.facebook.com/DiamondintheBluff

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We're talking about the last 2 episodes(Episodes 3 and 4) of Power on this installment of The Kickback Reviews. The homie Roy stops by to help break down the last 2 episodes and discuss the progression of all the story lines and what he thinks about the season so far. We discuss the implications of the relationship between Tate, Dre and Ghost and the pressure Mak is putting on Proctor and how it effects all the characters. We give our "I Really Want This Person Dead" Power Rankings and much more!

Check us out on all our social medias: 

Facebook- www.facebook.com/KickbackPod/

IG: @The_Kickback_Podcast

Twitter: @TheKickback901

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We're introducing a new extension to The Kickback Podcast series called "The Kickback Reviews" and we're going to start with this newest season of Power. I'm joined by a very special guest to recap the latest episode of Season 5 called "Damage Control". We talk about what we think is going to happen, characters we hate, story lines we hate and everything in between. Check it out!

 *Excuse the sound quality on parts of this episode. Its the first time recording in the home studio and we're still figuring some things out. *

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Local High School Football Preview with Leroy Watson

Older Hip Hop Fans and their expectations of young (starts around the 32:00) 

Why do white people think all fictional characters should be white? (56:00)

Overrated, Underrated, Properly rated- Food edition (1:16:00)

The Best Thing I've Read This Week:(1:37:00)

Jamal- http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/baltimore-insider-blog/bs-fe-sisqo-thong-song-wedding-20180821-story,amp.html   AND   https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/budget-and-spending/2018/08/10/average-cost-of-date-in-each-state/37292105/

J.O.- http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24393541/jackie-macmullan-complex-issue-mental-health-nba-african-american-community

Leroy-  https://www.basketballnetwork.net/an-interesting-story-about-magic-johnson-and-wilt-chamberlain/

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J.O is back and Terez makes his return as we talk about the petty war between Terrell Owens and the NFL Hall of Fame and go into a T.O vs. Moss debate. We talk about Lebron's GOAT status and other story lines around the NBA. We then talk about John Gray and other black clergy meeting with President 45 and the backlash they received and question was it worth it. We end the show with a short tribute to Aretha Franklin and discuss which dead celebrities we would like to have dinner with and where we would go.  

The Best Thing I've Read This Week

Jamal- https://patch.com/new-york/prospectheights/calling-911-black-people-may-be-hate-crime-under-proposed-law

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J.O.stop by to talk about the NBA Over/Under win totals that Vegas released earlier this week. Then we jump into a college football preview where discuss t…" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/544b0123e4b0f2ea4e15ce32/1534443246066-E83M6X19NFSIDXKM911G/KICKEPBANNERs2e15g.png?format=1000w">

WE'RE BACK!!!!  Our college football expert/enthusiast Ainsley Willis and the homie J.O.stop by to talk about the NBA Over/Under win totals that Vegas released earlier this week. Then we jump into a college football preview where discuss this seasons major storylines before the season kicks off.  We end the show with with a new segment called "The Best Thing I've Read This Week" and since we recorded on Whitney Houston's birthday, we give our top 3 Whitney songs. 

The Best Thing I've Read This Week:

Jamal- https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/gilbert-arenas-javaris-crittenton-guns-gambling-wizards-showdown-locker-room-booray

J.O-  https://www.theshadowleague.com/story/n-w-a-s-straight-outta-compton-changed-the-game

Ainsley- Any article about the Paul Manafort trial

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We recorded this show as the NBA Draft was happening so the homies JO and Big Joe stop by to give instant analysis of the draft. We talk about the picks and basically break down the draft as it happens.

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Members from the host committee for the "A Night at the Lorraine" fundraising event for the National Civil Rights Museum stop by enlighten us on the event. Committee members Terrence Reed, Nicole Thomas, Sherica Hymes, Kyle Gallon and Terez Wilson share the vision behind the idea, what to expect on June 9th, how it helps the museum and the overall significance of this event. We then touch on the NFL's new National Anthem policy and the "wokeness" of young athletes. 

"A Night at the Lorraine" June 9th  7:00pm-11:00pm @ The National Civil Rights Museum

Get your tickets here:  https://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/night-at-the-lorraine

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Jamal and the Voice sit down to catch up on the NBA playoffs and weigh in on the Jordan/Lebron/GOAT convo. We drop some gems we've learned over the years about college, starting a family and everything else....

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Ezra, Torry and Roy stop by to talk about whats been in the news the last few weeks. We talk about why Kanye, R. Kelly and Bill Cosby are in the news and how we as a society deal with this "reteaching" of men that is needed for progress. We talk about how hard it is for some to separate the art from the artist and how the artist's actions affect your view of the art. We end the show begging white people to stop calling the cops on black people for being black. 

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Terez and Ezra join the show to talk the Tennessee Senate passing a bill punishing Memphis for removing confederate statues, the Starbucks fiasco, 45's continually crazy time as our President and so much more. We end the show talking about the NBA Playoffs, NFL Draft and of course Penny and the Memphis Tigers. 

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The fellas from The Urbane collective on to talk about their brunch/day party "Indulge, But First, Let's Brunch" on April 21. We talk about their backgrounds and how they collective was formed and what the look to bring to entertainment scene. We spend time on the plight of black young professionals in Memphis and what the party scene looks like currently and talk about our thoughts and expectations for new University of Memphis head coach, Penny Hardaway.

Indulge: "But First Brunch" purchase link: 

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We sit down with 4 dynamic women who work in the sports industry to discuss their career paths, the ups and downs of being double minorities in their industry, lessons learned throughout their career and they give advice for young ladies who might be interested in pursuing a career in sports. 

Guests:

Tiffani Morrow- Sr. Manager, TEAM Mentor Program- Memphis Grizzlies Foundation 

Akoya Nelson- Assistant to the Director of Recruiting- University of Memphis Football

Asianna Fuqua-Bey- Intern, Community Engagement, Memphis Grizzlies; 

Shayla Yon- Athletic Academic Advisor- University of Georgia

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Two of the three minds behind the SneakFest Sneaker Expo, Sherman Harper and Jerry Kannavong, join the show to talk all things sneakers. We learn about the motivation to start a sneaker convention and how SneakFest has grown into Tennessee's premier sneaker expo. We talk about hypebeasts, our favorite shoes, shoe culture in Memphis and everything in between. 

Details: SneakFest Sneaker Expo- March 31st 1pm-6pm at FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN.For tickets visit: www.sneakfest.org. Tickets are $20 and include a ticket to the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings on April 6th.

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Justice Bolden of "Talk Back Live" on AM730 joins the show to contribute to the discussion about the University of Memphis and Tubby Smith parting ways. We talk about how Tubby's tenure played out and what to expect from new coach Penny Hardaway when he takes the job. Are fans expectations too high? We then analyze every game of the NCAA tournament and make our picks.  

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Cynthia Daniels of Cynthia Daniels & Co. drops by the show again to talk to Jamal and Ezra about the 3rd annual Memphis Black Restaurant Week(March 5-11) and Soulful Food Truck Sunday(March 11) and the impact that it has on black owned business in Memphis. We talk about she has helped  helped create a new energy in the way young professionals enjoy the city. We talk about Black Panther and its importance to our culture and break down our favorite Outkast songs. 

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Ryan M. Jones, the Museum Educator and Historian for the National Civil Rights Museum here in Memphis, TN joins the show to talk about the local and national events that led up to assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We discuss different theories surrounding his death and touch on little known civil rights events and figures. We talk about the parallels between the civil rights movements of the 60's to those of today and the importance of having the Civil Rights Museum in the city of Memphis. 

This episode is in partnership with the National Civil Rights Museum. 

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This week Terez and I discuss the Shelby County Schools/ Yo Gotti billboard fiasco and how it sparked so much conversation in Memphis about appropriate role models. We talk about our anticipation and excitement for Marvel's Black Panther to come in the theaters and the public reaction thereafter. We touch on the NBA All-Star game and argue about our top 4 Super Bowl snacks. 

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The Kickback’s local basketball expert Leroy Watson Jr. joins the show to discuss everything that’s happening at all levels of basketball in the city of Memphis: high school, college and the NBA. 

In a new segment called “The Kickback Introduces”, we introduce the audience to a new up and comer on the music scene by the name of Nichola J. She just dropped her debut EP called “Conclusions” last week and it’s really good. Check the EP and the accompanying videos here: http://www.notesyndicate.com/sounds

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We start year of with two new additions to the Kickback crew, Tall Tim and Intern Joe. We talk about Alabama winning another National Championship, Tall Tim's random day trip to Vegas and Jamal shares one of his many crazy Las Vegas stories. We end the show with our condiment power rankings and some special shout outs.

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Last show of 2017! What a year it’s been. Ezra and Tim join Jamal to recap the top 3 moments, sports moments, movies  and tv shows, albums and songs from this past year. See y’all in 2018!

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Terez and Ezra drop by the show to talk about the outcome of the election in Alabama and what that could mean for the country. We talk about the Keaton Jones/bullying fiasco and talk about growing up in a world where you had to "check" to survive. We end the show by naming what we think are the definitive Christmas songs. 

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The homie Roy and the Kickback's College Football Expert/Enthusiast Ainsley Willis returns to the show to talk about the season that UT Knox has had, on the field and off the field. We also go through 41 bowl games and pick who we think is gonna win and introduce the College Bowl Pick 'Em challenge.

Be sure to join the show's group in the Capital One Bowl Mania group on ESPN.com. Just search "Kickback Podcast Fans" and type the password: kickinit. First prize is a $50 Visa gift card. 

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Jamal and Terez discuss all the recent coaching moves in the NCAA and the NBA and what means for certain programs. Fendi Onobun joins the show to talk about his new book "Transition: One Kid's Bank Shot to the NFL". In the book, Fendi talks about what it took to  go from being a college basketball player at the University of Arizona to being drafted in the NFL. We learn about his motivation to get his story out and what he wants the public to get from it. We end the interview with asking Fendi about the toughest players he played against in both the NCAA and the NFL.

You can buy the book "Transition: One Kid's Bank Shot to the NFL"" at Fendionobun.com or on Amazon.com. Just search "Fendi Onobun"

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We had a mini White Station reunion this week. The homies Whitney, Channa and Big Joe stopped through to talk about our favorite memories from high school and how WSHS prepared us for the real world. We touched on a few current events and how the Memphis and the world have changed since we graduated in 2005. 

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The Kickback Game Night series continues as we get a crew together to play a version of "Name that Tune" with some current and classic hip hop and R&B songs. It gets heated between the two sexes as we test their musical memories! 

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 Cynthia Daniels of Cynthia Daniels and Co. joins the Kickback to talk the Top 40 Under 40 Urban Professionals Gala and Afterparty they are presenting this weekend and about the other events and experiences that she's brought to the Memphis Urban Entertainment (Memphis Black Restaurant Week, Elixir, MLK Concert series, etc..) We ask for her Mount Rushmore of recognizable brands, black sitcom dads, and hip-hop artists.

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The original Kickback crew gets back together to give their thoughts on the eventful first week of the NBA. We touch on everything from Gordon Hayward's injury, Chandler Parsons vs. the Grizzlies fans, Lavar/Lonzo Ball vs. every other NBA PG and give our updated predictions for the end of the season awards. 

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WildcatAuthority.com joins Jamal and the crew to talk about whats been going on with the FBI investigation of grassroots and college basketball and the effect the results can have on the entire system. We also talk about the NBA pres…" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/544b0123e4b0f2ea4e15ce32/1507514893754-USMMP24W9VJXJEMA4G49/KICK.EPBANNER19.png?format=1000w">

Jason Scheer of WildcatAuthority.com joins Jamal and the crew to talk about whats been going on with the FBI investigation of grassroots and college basketball and the effect the results can have on the entire system. We also talk about the NBA preseason and what we think about the new All-Star game format. 

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So much stuff happened since we last got together. Terez and Ezra join the Kickback to talk about all that happened this past weekend with President 45 picking battles with the NFL and the NBA. We talk about how the "anthem" protests have co-opted and what white supremacy looks like. We also quickly touch on moves made in the NBA.

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 The homies stop by The Kickback to play trivia centered around classic black entertainment tv shows and movies like Martin, The Best Man, Love and Basketball, The Wood, Brown Sugar and Love Jones.

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This show is dedicated to the HBO show "Insecure". C.J and Shayna return to the show and are joined by Kickback newcomers Courtney, Gabby and Tim at the round table. We talk everything about the show: Issa/Lawrence's dynamic and relationship, Molly's work, family and dating life and how the friendships on the show helped shaped the main characters. We touch on how the show deals with race in the workplace and talk about our favorite characters and favorite moments.

J.P.Prince stops by the Kickback to talk about his memories of playing high school basketball for White Station and the competitive mindset of players from Memphis. We discuss his college career a…" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/544b0123e4b0f2ea4e15ce32/1504881997023-EHW2YWDD819TGUP547QS/KICK.EPBANNERs1e15.png?format=1000w">

Former White Station High School and UT Vol standout J.P.Prince stops by the Kickback to talk about his memories of playing high school basketball for White Station and the competitive mindset of players from Memphis. We discuss his college career at UT Knoxville and what it felt like to play against #1 ranked Memphis when they were #2 in the country and leading UT to its first ever Elite 8. We spend time on his professional basketball career and how it felt to be personally affected by the President's travel ban earlier this year. 

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The Kickback's College Football expert/enthusiast Ainsley Willis stops by to preview the upcoming college football season. We talk about the top 25, the Pac 12 & SEC and our we have the way too early Heisman and National Championship predictions. Ezra then joins the discussion about the morality of being a football fan and how fans justify supporting institutions that continue to turn a blind eye at best to the issues that face our society?

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Ezra Wheeler, Terez Wilson and Q join the Kickback to discuss all aspects of  the events that happened in Charlottesville recently. We talk everything from the response from the nation and the President to the deeper meaning of what it all means for us and how it even plays into the National Anthem protests in the NFL.  

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The little homies Derrick, Will, Justin and Victor drop by the Kickback to talk about their freshman year of college and all the lessons they learned and also give some advice to this new freshman class on what to expect as they start their college experience. We finish up the conversation discussing the Colin Kaepernick situation and the Kyrie/Lebron fiasco. 

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Last show in the old studio!! We had a lot of visitors stop by the show to kick it. Marisha S. Scott talks about her bout with Endometriosis and the effect it has on her body and her relationships. After a break, the homies Courtney and Shayna join to talk about the season premiere of Insecure and discuss whose team they are on and why. Are you #TeamIssa or #TeamLawrence?

R.Kelly runs a cult and the Juice is Loose!! The homie Ezra stops by again to discuss OJ Simpsons getting paroled and Mike Vick's comments about Colin Kaepernick's hair and job status. We check in on President Trump and his dumpster fir…" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/544b0123e4b0f2ea4e15ce32/1500991984140-T97N5TLG0381BSRULI06/image-asset.png?format=1000w">

What a week! R.Kelly runs a cult and the Juice is Loose!! The homie Ezra stops by again to discuss OJ Simpsons getting paroled and Mike Vick's comments about Colin Kaepernick's hair and job status. We check in on President Trump and his dumpster fire of an administration and discuss the BuzzFeed article about R.Kelly and how he lives his life. 

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The old crew is back as Q and Ricky(aka DJ Cooking in the kitchen) join Jamal to talk about the Mayweather/McGregor superfight, NBA free agency and all other types of random stuff. We introduce a new segment called "The Cleanup" where each person gets a minute to rant about whatever the hell they want. 

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This episode Ezra Wheeler, the Kickback's political correspondent, stops by to talk about the job our President is doing and the effect his term will have on the direction of the country, the the history of Memphis music, and we touch on the beginning of this wild off season in the NBA. We also recap the BET Awards and talk about memories from THE White Station High School. 

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Terez Wilson, host of the web series "The Mount", stops by the Kickback to talk about the Warriors winning the NBA championship and their legacy, what's next for Lebron and the NBA, and the upcoming NBA draft. We also talk about the shift in culture where the only thing that matters in winning the championship and who should and who shouldn't be considered a super team.

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Former Ridgeway High School and Vanderbilt University star Derrick Byars stops by The Kickback to talk about his professional basketball career, memories of playing high school basketball in Memphis and his involvement in the newly formed Big3 league. We also talk about the NBA Finals and with the draft approaching, give our thoughts on the One and Done rule in the NBA. 

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Jamal is joined by the Nerdy Mcfly crew, who are in town to celebrate Jamal's 30th birthday. The conversation spans many topics including the state of hip hop, favorite college memories, and thoughts on working in sports. Big brother Justin makes an appearance as well and so does Uncle Jack.......Daniels.   

*This episode contains some explicit language that some might find offensive*

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Maurice Burton drops by show to join the conversation on all things about the NBA playoffs. We discuss the playoff competion that Jordan and Lebron has faced and why are the 2008 Boston Celtics so damn petty. We end it with our thoughts on Lavar Ball and the Big Baller Brand.

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Terez Wilson stops by the Kickback and joins in the discussion about the NBA playoffs, the NFL draft and participates in the inaugural Kickback 3 on 3 NBA player draft. We also discuss the our favorite songs from movie soundtracks and end the night with a discussion on race in America and the Jordan Edwards situation in Texas. 

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On National Sibling Day, my brother Justin Boddie sits in for Q and we discuss the recent happenings of the University of Memphis basketball team, growing up in Memphis, and the future we see for the city. We also talk about the NBA MVP and our favorite bad movies.

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And we back! In this episode, we talk about the both Men's and Women's NCAA tournaments, the NBA MVP race and the playoffs. We also discuss if we would bench our best player in a championship game to prove a point.