The Simply King Podcast

Episode 250 : Season Finale

This week is a milestone episode, I speak about the state of the podcast reflect on what has been accomplished in almost 9 years of content creation and I speak to what's next to come for Simply King Podcast...
 
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How to Be Wrong

This week I speak to something that I believe will spark thought, and that is How to be wrong because I perceive there is a natural aversion to being wrong and I believe that we shouldn't run from it but lean into it, so that we can grow. 
I also gave my overall take on the Kendrick Lamar Vs Drake rap beef, a lot of people still wrong about that but let me know what you think about my take on the matter 
 
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Lost Confessions ft. Koko

This week is the last part of my 4 part lyrical breakdown series Toxic Tracks, featuring the lovely and multitalented artist and content creative Koko. We wrapped up the compilation with breaking down two classics from two R&B icons Usher's "Confessions Pt. 2" and Jazmine Sullivan's "Lost Ones". These songs had us deep in our bag of poor choices in relationships, how we can be selfish, and the ever so necessary need to tap into your intuition. 
 
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As We Lay, Lonely ft. Koko

This week we continue with the third installment of the lyrical breakdown series that I call Toxic Tracks. I have back as a guest the multitalented artist and content creator Koko to help me analyze these songs. The songs featured are what some people would call "oldies or dusties" Shirley Murdock's As we Lay & Bobby Womack's If You Think You're Lonely Now 
These tracks make us touch on the previous generations' perception of infidelity, those post break up woes and so much more 
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Emo +Toxic ft. Koko

This week Koko and I continue on this journey to point out the level of toxicity within music. 
The songs analyzed for this episode are; The Weeknd's 2011 hit from his House Balloons EP "The Knowing" and Rihanna's 2006 track " Unfaithful" from her album titled A Girl Like Me 
These songs created so many rants about relationships, infidelity, and a 90s film of the same name of one of the tracks. 
 
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Where I Want to Waste Time ft. Koko

Its that season again to do another 4 part lyrical breakdown series, the theme for this year, is Toxic Tracks, an R&B subgenre that has been picking up more space throughout the industry,  Koko is lending me her voice to do all 4 parts of this series 
Part 1 focuses on two tracks from two different eras, Donnell Jones "Where I want to Be" & Brent Fiyaz "Wasting Time". Koko and I breakdown what makes these tracks so toxic but still enjoyable to so many of us. Tune in to all 4 parts 
 
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Adults Can't Complain

This is my first attempt at a mini-pod, I have been long-winded my whole lifetime to practice the virtue of conciseness, I give my opinions on the idea of Adults complaining, I think that we should be constructive with things that are unpleasant to us, I say adults can't complain we have Adult Grievances, listen now and enjoy 
 
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What About-ism

This week I give my takes on the strange phenomenon of black people, black men especially having this para-social relationship with wealthy black men who are brought up on various allegations, I speak to how we should react to these occurrences and speaking to the quiet part being said out loud, Diddy, Bill Cosby, R.Kelly, Russell Simmons, etc. do not need the protection of the black community because they weren't thinking about the black community when they caused harm. 
 
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Transparency

This week's episode is all about letting you all in to see through me, I talked about a lot of
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Emphasis on Ghetto

This week I discuss the controversy sparked from Cord Jefferson's Oscar speech, the recent expression of Amanda Seales not feeling accepted in Black Hollywood, is it a PR issue or is it her? I give my two cents on the controversial debate about "ghetto black people" 
Vibe Minute songs - Blueslides - Schoolboy Q , Smile - Ta-Ku, Karma - SiR 
 
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Overstayin the Comfort Zone

This week I speak on a 2017 episode titled "In my Zone", I spoke about the idea of "comfort zone", I expanded on that concept 7 years later with a new perspective around comfort zones and how they could be managed so that you can consistently expand your life, 
 
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Thriving After Trauma ft. Shari Botwin

Trigger Warning: Abuse, Domestic and Sexual Violence was discussed. 
This week I sit with author, speaker, and clinician Shari Botwin, to discuss her story and her career in the mental health space especially assisting women and children traverse through their traumas. 
Stolen Childhoods,” coming out on May 7 worldwide in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook with Tantor Media, narrated by me!! Pre-order now at www.rowman.com and use discount code RLFANDF30 at checkout. 
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Here are several resources provided in the episode 
For immediate resources please visit - www.rainn.org 
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's CyberTipline
Hours: 24-Hours Hotline 
Learn more
800-843-5678
 
Dealing with depression text or call 988 available therapists 24/7 
 
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Your Last Roster

This week I give my opinions on the trending story of Reesa Teesa " Who TF did I Marry", Love is Blind Season 6 review, and does Tyler Perry's new erotic thriller Mea Culpa starring Kelly Rowland and Trevante Rhodes passes the Boomerang Effect Test. In addition, I give the people what I like to call your "Last Roster" strategy which is just a lofty way to say intentionally dating. 
 
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Living on Planeta Blu ft. Tem Blessed & Mike LaRiccia

This week I have on writer and musician Tem Blessed and illustrator Mike LaRiccia on to talk about their collaborative graphic novel, Planeta Blu: Rise of Agoo. We chatted about the process of getting the book published, how important the themes of environmental justice, racial justice and wealth equality in creative works today, plus we talked shop on the industries developing diversity initiatives 
 
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Social Media is Life ft. Tamay Shannon

This week I sit down with Social Media strategist Tamay Shannon, we chatted on the current trends of social media, breaking through the algorithm and the physiological impact of social media on our behavior and self-esteem. 
 
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Black Love Update

Welcome back to Simply King and if you're new Welcome Welcome. 
This week I speak to the phenomenon that is relationship podcast, referencing my 2018 episode titled "Black Love 1890 - Now", I consider this to be the update of that same analysis and highly suggest you listen to them both. I discuss the stats that I believe speak to the reasons for the divide between men and women and give suggestions for how we can come closer and try to love and build in a real way. 
 
Send it On(Call to Action): Respond to the question below by tapping this Braid link 
What type of partner do you want to be ?
 
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Special Delivery : E.O.D.: End of December

This week's episode is an end-of-the-year wrap-up episode I go over the first 6 months in my 30th year of life and what I have learned. I speak to the importance of having New Personal Projects over New Year's resolutions, I mentioned my new affiliate partnership with Notion use my link to sign up and organize your life better https://affiliate.notion.so/3pekjhbgtr8b . In addition, I spoke about my projects in 2024 and gave my overview of where the world is...
 
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The Work ft. Aaila Avani

This week I featured a new voice to the podcast, she is a child and family counselor and therapist, and she also produces the show "The Space We Create" ,
her name is Aaila Avani. We chatted about the taboos around therapy, therapy terms being used outside of therapy, a brief history of Freaknic and what "Doing the Work" actually looks like. 
 
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Devil’s Judicator ft. Alexa Heard & Marquise Davon

TRIGGER WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE SPEAKS ON VIOLENCE IN A SEXUAL NATURE
This week I had the great voices and minds of two former guest Alexa Heard and Marquise Davon, join me to discuss the current state of Sean "Diddy" Combs' developing assault cases as well as how the landscape of Hip-Hop has always had a predatory underlining that has never met its' reckoning but is the reckoning happening now.
 
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Is You Cuffin or Not???

This week I discuss how you can be intentional this Cuffin Season by taking a self-assessment on whether you need a new body or hobby. 
I get into the parallels of Cuffin Season and seasonal depression...
I mentioned a web-series that should be good to tune into this cuffing season here is the link "Cuddle Season" 
 
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I’m that and Some ft. Chels Sincerray

This week Chels Sincerray and I chatted about their journey to becoming more secure and productive creative professionals. We got deep into their roots and elements of their identity, hometown culture affecting outlook, and staying true to self through the process. 
 
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Special Delivery : Behind the Silk Podcast ”Men Do Face Masks Too”

Subscribe to the Behind the Silk Podcast hosted by my guest from last week Ericka Parker 
Men do self care too okay y’all! Today we have on Rodney Perry from the Simply King Podcast and he is here to break the stigma of self-care for men. We talk all about wellness from the water you drink to proper beard care, to the flawless skincare routine that works for everyone, men and women.In the episode we also cover: 
The importance of daily routines
Wellness Routines men vs. women 
How to pour more into your own cup and cultivate creativity. 
Send this episode to the men in your life who need a little bit of self care and TLC. (:

Simply Silkenn ft. Ericka Parker

This week I sat down to speak with the Founder & CEO of Silkenn Skincare, Ericka Parker. We spoke not only about her company Silkenn but we also got a comprehensive outlook on how Ericka's intelligence manifested this company as her world was drastically changing during the pandemic. We also spoke about the beauty standards of today, the female and male gaze and so much more. Stream everywhere podcasts are available 
 
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King Expresses Vol.2

This week I express a few heavy growing pains I am observing about my life. I spoke about the impact of transitions, how men aren't excited by the idea of being a patriarch, how dating on apps is weird but I'm optimistic about dating as a whole, and a few other things. 
 
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Lyrical Audacity Vol.3 ft. Skyler Harris

This week on Simply King, I'm back with another Lyrical Audacity episode, this time, I got a little help breaking down 2 songs. This week, my guest is Skyler Harris multi-hyphenate creative that could be showing a house in the Nashville area or singing to a ring light to her community. She brought her genius to the platform to assist me in breaking down two Myspace-era songs Tyra B's "Still in Love" and Lyfe Jennings' "Hypothetically". We give our takes on the song's lyrics and get into who Skyler is as a content creative. 
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Sydney’s Safe Space ft. Sydney Rosant

This week on the Simply King podcast I have on Brown University student and emerging content creator, Sydney Rosant. We chatted about the affirmative action supreme court case, being Black at an Ivy League school, and the real politics of black people...
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Words,Growth and Love ft. Kaya Nova

This week on Simply King, I have the multi-talented Kaya Nova back on the podcast. She currently heads the media company which she is the founder of called Grown Mag, in addition, she is still actively creating music under the Kaya Nova moniker so make sure you look out for what's new. I brought Kaya back to catch up about her personal and professional growth, we spoke about meeting the expectations of our younger selves, thriving through the process, and how the fuckboys now have podcasts. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe 
 
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Where’s the Bar Redux

This week's episode is dedicated to my new nephew Dae Dae, I love you. I brought the topic that everyone is tired of onto my platform to give my gems of productive takes on modern dating, for me it's easy because it's all about your mindset and keeping focused on what you can control. Stream the episode and make sure to follow it on all platforms, especially on YouTube. 
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Lyrical Audacity Vol. 2

In this episode of Simply King, I delve into the world of love songs and the stories they tell. Specifically, I explore the lyrics of J. Cozier's "She's All I Got", Mya's "Fallen", and Carl Thomas's "I Wish". While on the surface these songs may seem like simple love songs, I examine the themes of dependence, fear, and regret that they explore, while pointing out the oddest elements of the lyrics and visuals. Along the way, he shares interesting facts about the songs and the artists and plays clips from the music videos.  
 
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Joyous Three

In this episode of the Simply King Podcast, host Rodney Perry explores how our mood affects decision-making. Through research, Rodney delves into the benefits and drawbacks of making decisions in a positive mood. He also discusses the implications of this research on decision-making in everyday life and provides practical tips for optimizing your life for happiness. Tune in to learn more about the role of mood in decision-making and how you can use this knowledge to lead a happier life. 
articles referenced in the episode below
How Happiness Affects Choice 
Cherophobia 
Why African-Americans Are Happier, and Whites Aren't 
Should Happiness Be a Factor in Our Decisions? 
https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/happiness-isnt-everything/ 
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Peace and the Wild & Taylor Crenshaw 
Raven & Kissia 
Dev & Neek
Ria & Ashley 
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Special Delivery : Gossip vs. Journalism

This week is a Special Delivery episode, Where I analyze the current state of black media personalities and the content they create, there has been a proliferation of lifting up problematic media pundits to a height where they can garner attention from a global stage to promote misogyny, political incorrectness, and too many phobias to list. I juxtapose the journalists reporting the best content of the times but aren't being lifted as fast. I gave a list of people you should replace some of the top media platforms with better people 
 
Complex Hip Hop Media Power Ranking 
The Black culture platforms that push right-wing extremism
 
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Red, Yellow, Green

This week I am talking about relationships and dating, specifically the concept of red, yellow, and green flags in a relationship. This was inspired by a debriefing conversation with my best friend Emily when her therapist suggested she write down her flags and allow that to guide her discernment when dating. I suggest the same to the listeners in this episode giving examples of each flag and why this is an effective method of healthy dating if you stand your ground on those red flags you should find your "lil baby that's gonna listen" quicker than you know it.
 
This episode has bonus content only available on Patreon, I highly suggest you subscribe...
 
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Limited but Limitless ft. Royal Royale CEO

This week on Simply King I have on certified life coach and motivational speaker, Royal Royale CEO. We spoke about the current state of Tiktok as we know it's potentially going to be banned in the U.S. Royal shared her story of how she went from Jersey City to Life Coach. The importance of awareness and grace when desiring to improve, and why we all need therapy 
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As told By Khadeeja ft. Khadeeja Zee

This week I have on Atlanta native creative professional Khadeeja Zee. We discussed so much about her journey how life created challenges for her mental health, how she overcame them, collaborating with creatives, and staying true to her path of building self and community. Follow Khadeeja on IG @khadeejazee
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Morals on Ice

In our March 25, 2019 episode titled "Separate?", we explore the cultural dilemma of separating the artist from the art, drawing on an article from Vox and highlighting the careers of polarizing figures like Bill Cosby, Kanye West, and R. Kelly. 
We examine the cases of other controversial artists like Chris Brown & Tory Lanez, consider the impact of the "Soul on Ice" generation, and urge listeners to consider individual values and beliefs when deciding to support these artists. Join the conversation on this complex topic by listening to our thought-provoking episode. Articles mentioned - 
https://www.vox.com/What do we do when the art we love was created by a monster? https://www.nytimes.com/EldridgeCleaverPanthertoRepublican 
https://people.com/Chris Brown History of Violence 
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Colors of Crime ft. Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis

In this episode of the Simply King podcast, host King sits down with special guest Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis, a renowned sociologist, and criminologist. Join them as they delve into the complex relationship between race and crime in today's society. With Dr. Dennis's expertise and unique perspective, this conversation promises to be a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of a critical issue.
Please tune in to learn more about the ways in which race intersects with crime and what it means for our justice system and communities. Don't miss this enlightening episode of the Simply King podcast. 
 
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As a Man Why ?

Happy Black History Month, This is the first episode of the year and we are starting out with yet again addressing another trend that mends have found themselves the focal point of.
The phrase "As a Man Why..." haunted our timelines with jokes and honest opinions. I think that there is truth in every joke and that's what I break down in this episode plus stick around till the end for this week's SenditOn I'm giving you 10 tips/ideas for a last-minute V-day gift for your person. 
 
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Life the Izzi Way ft. Izzi Jaiyesimi

This week I have on Private yoga instructor and Atlanta Realtor, Izzi Jaiyesimi. We spoke about her Atlanta roots and how that impacted her journey, her serendipitous story of finding yoga as a medium for her purpose in life and so much more about prioritizing self to manifest the life you truly deserve...
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Adulting Vol. 2

This week we acknowlege the evergreen elephant in all of our rooms, we are the "Adults" now, many have gotten this wake-up call by becoming parents, their parents transitioning, getting married, etc. I wanted to give perspective on what we need to prioritize and what I have learned to create more space for as I progress as a healthy adult in the life 
I talked about "icks" in my Twitter Check-IN and I gave 3 gift ideas for him or them for this holiday season check out my amazon storefront 
 
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Cancellation of Kanye West

This week I am back with a solo episode analyzing the developing events of Kanye West's Anti-blackness and his newly expressed opinions of Anti-Semitism...
 
This was recorded on 10/28/22. 
 
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Allow Me to Reintroduce ft. Elijah Green Bey

This week I have on now a 4-time featured guest on Simply King Podcast Elijah Green Bey, formerly known as Stretch, we sat down to catch up at the legendary Peters Street Station, in Atlanta, GA to speak about namesake, identity, and self-evolution. 
This was a very deep and whimsical conversation I believe you all will enjoy, 
 
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7 years 7 confessions

This week on this day of September 13th I celebrate 7 years of podcasting and I felt so many different ways and I felt like being in a vulnerable mood so I'm like let me let yall in on me more. So I shared 7 confessions, now tell me yall business. I'm playing but enjoy and share this episode everywhere 
 
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Mary’s Pain ft. Koko

This week is the final installment of my lyrical breakdown series featuring the talented vocalist and content creator Koko. We both broke down two of Mary J. Blige's classic tracks, why a whole Mary episode, you ask? we know who the queen of heartbreak is. 
We analyzed Not Gon Cry and Be Without You and this was such a joy to make, see what we unearth from the lyrics make sure you check out all of the former volumes. 
 
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Sad Boys

This week on Simply King I present the 3rd installment of my lyrical breakdown series, #WeCryTogether. Check out the first 2 volumes. 
I break down two heartbreak tracks this episode giving my best analysis of the lyrics and how the songs relate to us real-world application 
Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More 
SiR - Wires in the Way 
 
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WeGottaGetFree ft. Franchesca Lamarre

This week I present to you a conversation I had with a multi-hyphenate creator and a tech professional, Franchesca Lamarre. This Detroit native sat with me to talk about the "why" gender war conversations are still prevalent, how technology affects how we communicate,also we spoke about what communal healing looks like, how the manosphere is affecting dialogue, and more 
 
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Self Care is Life ft. Anngelica-Marie Eshesimua

This week I'm sharing with you all a conversation I had with Self-Care Specialist and founder of Omekwa Organics. We spoke about how painful self-discovery can lead you to your self-care journey, what's real self-care, and the difference in the ways men and women practice self-care.  
Due to life circumstances, Anngelica has decided to discontinue Omekwa, and focus on fostering community and healing through her creative works. You can follow her journey at www.anngelicaalways.com 
For herbalist consultations with trusted herbalist Sydney Elms, visit “link”
 
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Clouds, Aliens, and Mics, ft. Everyone’s a Critic Reel Podcast & Pat Cliff of Washed Up Podcast

This week I was joined by 2 podcast 3 great guys, Jose and Jon B. of Everyone's a Reel Critic Podcast and Patt Cliff, a third of the Washed Up Podcast. We all went to see Jordan Peele's Nope and had to get a crossover podcast in talking about diversity in film, Peele's impact, and so much more enjoy and make sure you subscribe to all our podcast links below.
 
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Jammin Sadly

This week I am back with the 2nd installment of #WeCryTogether. 
The two songs being analyzed are 
- Torn by Letoya Luckett 
- Swim Good by Frank Ocean 
 
Enjoy all parts of this installment throughout the month of June 
 
 
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Burning Ex-Factor

This week is the first installment of the new music series called #WeCryTogether, a lyrical breakdown of only heartbreak R&B songs, 
The songs featured are Usher's "Burn" and Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor"
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I Can ft. Afenya Montgomery

This week I have on Chicago native, entrepreneur, health care professional, and so much more Afenya Montgomery. Afenya is the founder of ICan Collective, a creative coworking space, event venue & content creation studio, based in Chicago, IL.
I brought her on to discuss the power of networking and collaboration, why a city's culture can affect collaboration, and why Chicago is a true first-hand experience can't believe your screens. 
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