The Simply King Podcast

Seeking Life ft. Taylor Justin

This week on Simply King, I have the local Chicago blogger and cultural enthusiast , Taylor Justin. She is a native to the midwest and her platform The Haute Seeker (https://thehauteseeker.com/),is curated reference for Chicago food, social, & art scenes. In addition to her highlighting the latest fashion she connects with community organizers and non-profit reps speaking on the positive aspects of the Windy City. We spoke on the power of discovery & travel, ultimately speaking on stepping out on faith and making unknown spaces into familiar places... Listen, Comment, Share, & Review (I do not own music used in this production)

Black Aesthetic Redux

This week marks my 50th episode, so I decided to revisit my pilot episode "The Black Aesthetic". I was heavily inspired by Marvel's Black Panther trailer that dropped this week and already has the world in mass anticipation. I reiterated the importance and the value of the black aesthetic and what it means to me, also I addressed my theory on the black male identity crisis and black women celebrating their aesthetic but challenged for this global campaign of self love and empowerment... Listen, Comment, Share, Review (I do not own rights to music used in this production)

Expressions By King

This week I shared how much of an expressive guy I am and introduce a new themed episode titled Expressions by King or Expressions by Him. I spoke on idea of Men being the initiators as well as the catalyst to romance within relationships. Also spoke on being self aware while in a relationship it is very vital to a healthy union of souls. Gave a few tips on the dreaded "approach" when in the dating scene... Listen, Share, Comment, and Review (I do not own music used in this production)

My BennieRosevelt ft. Bennierosevelt

This week on Simply King I featured my long time friend and viral photographer Bennierosevelt, say it all no abbreviations, we spoke on several aspects of his work , the plight of a being a career artist, and the purpose of his work. Bennierosevelt has been featured on several web publications, such as BET.com, Buzzfeed, AfroPunk, & Huffington Post. Check out his work on IG @bennierose & @iamroseography, @roseography on twitter. He is accepting bookings in most major cities (I do not own music used for the making of this production)

Fake REAL News ft. Domo Sims

This week I reached back to my alma mater for this topic. Domo Sims, a published student journalist, gave me her opinion on the state of journalism today. We spoke on why she writes and how vital honest journalism will be in today's political climate. We spoke on the impact of viral content and click-baiting on today's culture of communication. Follow Domo @domowrites on IG & Twitter check out her published article in the Detroit News http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/detroit-auto-show/2017/01/19/mobility-efforts-leave-disabled-curb/96745918/ And her blog blackstudenttravel.wordpress.com (I do not own music used for this production)

D.N.A.(Developing New Attributes)

Off of hiatus and I am so inspired by Kendrick Lamar's latest album "Damn". It is also Spring which brings this sense of cleaning and renewing in the atmosphere. I speak on how this Spring I and everyone listening should Develop New Attributes, welcome change in your life for the better or just for the sake of progression in your own life/career. Follow on Facebook @The Simply King podcast and on IG @thesimplykingpod (I do not own rights to music used in this production)

Let Her Lead ft. Maura Chanz

Last day of Women's History Month, I have been on a wave of producing women centric content. The best way to end this series of episode was to feature a boss lady in her own right, Ms. Maura Chanz. Maura is a Spelman Alumna who proclaims herself a puppeteer of culture and entrepreneur. I spoke to her about women in leadership and plethora of other topics like her duality of being equal parts Cardi B and Coretta Scott King, she was a guest with so many gems... Listen, Share, Comment, and Review (I do not own rights to music used in this production

Be Better: Tips on Being an Ally

This week I had to get on my soapbox and speak to men about setting our privilege not only to the side but making it a thing of the past. I explained the significance of the prefix "man-" and the various terms that have grown to be common terms such as mansplaining or man-spreading. I offered 3 tips on how men can Be Better Allies to other oppressed people especially women. I have faith we can all Get Better, Be Better, just Get our Shit together. Listen, Comment, Share, & Review (I do not own rights to music used in production)

Women - The Original Muse ft. Corey Fells

This week I featured Corey Fells, a Milwaukee photographer, that completed a campaign that is a tribute to his mother as well as a piece of work that propels women to the pedestal they deserve. We spoke on his inspirations and his appreciation of women and the importance of being an ally of women in these times... Follow him @dcoreyf on IG (*I don't own rights to music used in production)

Praise Women ft. Sydnei Jarman

This week I featured a millennial independent blogger that I connected with through Twitter, Sydnei Jarman (@syddarling). She reached out to me to have a timely and significant topic that being the involvement of Black men and women within today's feminist movement. We had much to say about the controversy around the Women's March, race relations within the movement, and how men can be better allies to the movement. Follow Sydnei @syddarling on all platforms and read her blog Hermodernlife.com Listen, Comment, Share, & Review (I do not own music used in this production)

Black In America Ft. Kendell Greer

This week I featured Kendell Greer, a young black millennial who I thought was perfect on a conversation on the the connotation of being "a black guy that acts white". He loves country music, has many white friends, and his sensibilities are not always traditionally viewed as apart of black culture. I speak to him on view of his own self identity and we unpack common assumptions of black men who appeal to white culture.... Listen, Comment, Share, & Review (I do not own music used in this production)

History Hidden Behind Fences ft. Alexa Heard

This week I thought to wrap up Black History Month with a conversation on unfamiliar black history facts. I had to ask my friend and first guest to the simply king podcast Alexa Heard to join me and grace us all with her extensive knowledge of Black history. Listen closely to this one and I encourage you to read more on all of the things spoken... Listen, Comment, Share, and Review *I do not own rights to music used in this production*

Death To Situationships ft. Ty Coleman

The new viral video #Hurtbae featuring two AUC alums inspired me to have a deep conversation on black love and relationships. Ty Coleman (@tyistyping ) gives a personal heart-felt opinion on dealing with difficult relationships. We unpack some of the reasons why so many of us find ourselves in "situationships", its time to put this to rest Listen, Comment, Share,& Review (I do not own music used in this production)

Go Back To Africa

This week I dive deep on the mistreatment of immigrants since the founding of this country. Debunking the idea of American Dream that has been promoted for decades. I explain my opinion on the current state of immigration and how it can be resisted and we can assist our neighbors within this country that we have no true claim to Listen, Comment, Share, and Review (I do not own any music used in this production.)

Life Like Whoa ft. Fennella Like Whoa

This week on Simply King I featured an amazing creative by the name of Fennella Like Whoa. A Sierra Leone American, alumnae of the great Spelman College and creative businesswoman. I spoke with Fennella about her inspirations to create, How she is already giving back to her alma mater, and how to become a self starter and accept your purpose. Follow Fennella's work at www.fennellalikewhoa.com... Listen, Comment, Share, & Review (*I do not own the music used in this production)

How To Resist

This week I give tips I collected on how to be apart of the new Resist Trump movement. No matter who you are you can be apart in your own way, I split the methods to three categories Money, Action, Create & Collaborate, the last one are together. I mentioned my views on the current Women's March and the celebrity endorsements of Trump's presidency. I also mentioned several links during this episode you can find them all below: Boycott Trump App -https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/boycotttrump/id1171663655?mt=8 Huff Post article- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/lgbtq-organizations-to-support-trump_us_58338176e4b058ce7aacab76?v4gtris0aafua6ecdi§ion=us_queer-voices #Grabyourwallet Directory- https://grabyourwallet.org/Boycott%20These%20Companies.html Listen, Comment, Share, and Review (I do not own rights to music used in this production)

Don't Touch My Hair: Analyzing Microagressions

This is a vital message explaining what Microagressions are and how they affect us everyday. I referenced Psychology Today to give examples of common microagressions pertaining to sexuality, race, and gender. Join the conversation on Facebook @The Simply King Podcast Listen, Comment, Share, and Review * I do not own the music used in this production*

I'm a Creative ft. RK Jackson

This week I featured RK Jackson a true creative using his skills promote his own personal brand and visual marketing consulting business. I spoke to RK about the trendiness of claiming to be a creative for financial gain. This trend has led to the over saturation of millennials claiming professions within the creative industry without a true passion for the artistry, hear what a true working creative has to say about this phenomena. Follow RK Jackson on Twitter, @theerkj, and Instagram, @therkj, Inquiring his services go to www.therkj.com Listen, Comment, Share, & Review (* I do not own music used in this production*)

Silver Screens & Black Faces Pt.1

Last week of 2016 I called on a Chicago transplant and Improv performer, Ian Williams to join me for another positive conversation about the current state of TV & Film.We both shared our critiques on some of our favorite films and shows such as, HBO's Insecure, Westworld, & the critically acclaimed Moonlight. We also dove deeper into how diversity shapes these industries. See Ian perform at the Playground Theater, Wednesdays at 8, He is also apart of the cast "Trash Boy" at the Annoyance Theater every Friday till February at 8 also. Follow him on Facebook at Ian Smailliw. He also produces music under the name Thane Thinna on Soundcloud Listen, Comment, Share, & Review *I do not own the rights to the music used in this production*

Silver Screens & Black Faces Pt. 2

Last week of 2016 I called on a Chicago transplant and Improv performer, Ian Williams to join me for another positive conversation about the current state of TV & Film.We both shared our critiques on some of our favorite films and shows such as, HBO's Insecure, Westworld, & the critically acclaimed Moonlight. We also dove deeper into how diversity shapes these industries. See Ian perform at the Playground Theater, Wednesdays at 8, He is also apart of the cast "Trash Boy" at the Annoyance Theater every Friday till February at 8 also. Follow him on Facebook at Ian Smailliw. He also produces music under the name Thane Thinna on Soundcloud Listen, Comment, Share, & Review *I do not own the rights to the music used in this production*

Adversity Fuels Passion

This week I catch everyone up on my plans for 2017, Highlight individuals within the arts of today who have accepted the #TrumpChallenge and are exceeding in spite of the times we live in find the positivity in times of negativity and allow Adversity Fuel your Passion... Listen, Comment, Share, & Review *I do not own rights to music used in this production*

Love, Age, & Happiness ft. Vianca Fuster & Josef Neri

This episode highlights one of my favorite couples Vianca & Josef joined me and Lena to speak on their relationship the pros and cons of maintaining a relationship with a 12 year age difference. We spoke Love, Trump, and becoming emotionally available. This couple is an example of finding love with people you would have never guessed... Listen, Comment, Share, & Review *I do not own any rights to music used in this production*

#TrumpChallenge

Hopefully this will become the newest viral craze #TrumpChallenge I challenge all who listen to create a plan that brings you out of your election funk and use that energy to be the change you want to see if you feel personally affected don't stand idle get up and do something about it... Listen, Comment, Share and REVIEW Like my Facebook page @ The Simply King Podcast Follow me on IG & Twitter @kings_memoirs *I own no rights to all music and additional sounds used in this production*

Millennial Discourse - Election 2016 ft. Stretch Green

Election 2016 is coming to a close, and word on the street is that young black voters aren't really interested here what two young black males living today have to say about the most theatrical election year in American history. I asked my brother Stretch (@drk.tones) to impart his perspective on the topic... Join the conversation on The Simply King Facebook page Listen, Comment, Review, and Share *I own no rights to no music used in this production*

Culture Not Costume- Do's and Don'ts of Halloween

Its Halloween, so its only a matter of time till some ignorant person paints their face to a different complexion so I decided to give my opinion on the matter as well as give a do's and don't to dressing up for Halloween. Follow my list and trust you will have a great time, look great, and not offend a single soul... Listen, Comment, Review, and Share *I own no rights to the music used in this production*

DeBunking Jungle Fever ft. Lena Loso

This week I was inspired by my most recent episode "Coffey Cream", My girlfriend Lena gave a few comments on the topic of interracial dating specifically Black Men dating White Women. I thought there are a lot of layers to unpack with this topic why not dig deeper. We dove into the historical significance as well as the current state of the phenomenon we call Jungle Fever... Listen, Comment, Review, and Share *All music and additional audio used in this production I own no rights to*

Coffy & Cream ft. Bri Baker & Nicole Nola

This week I have two interesting humans join me for a conversation about the commonalities of Black & Caucasian women. We spoke on interracial dating, Amber Rose's Slut Walk, Body Shaming, and living lives where your that black...or White friend Listen, Review, Comment, Share *I own no rights to music used in this production*

GAZE ft. Orlando Holloway

This is a Millennial special featuring Orlando Holloway (IG - @ohollow) , a young, proud, black and gay man, who I felt was the best example of modern human intersectionality. We discussed misconceptions of gay culture and shared personal opinions societies heteronormativity. Join the conversation, Go to Simply King Facebook page to keep the dialogue going Listen, Comment, Review and Share *I own no rights to instrumental and outro music used in this episode*

Take A Knee, America ft. Albert Egbo & Jacob Sandoval

Since the media machine seems to have calmed down, slightly on covering the Colin Kaepernick anthem protest, I felt that it would be best to create a space for dialogue on this polarizing event and the reactions of various Americans. I called on the opinions of two friends of mine Albert Egbo(@loveandalchemy), speaking as a serious sports fanatic, and Jacob Sandoval(@Jacob_88), speaking from the p.o.v of a veteran, What do you believe about this type of protest... Listen, Comment, Review, and Share Business spotlight- Cupcakes by Rita @cupcakesbyritaa, Use KING when ordering... Outro Song- Austin Fillmore - P.V.O (Positive Vibes Only) No rights owned to other intellectual properties featured in this media

A Year Of Simply King

The 1st Anniversary Episode, I included 5 of my favorite moments in this last year of producing a podcast, I also included what's to come from Simply King and how I plan to grow the brand. Listen, Comment, Review, and Share, Here is the title of the book Vei mentioned "In The Meantime" by Iyanla Vanzant also here is the link to my Facebook Podcast page www.facebook.com/SimplyKingPodcast --- I do not own any rights to music used within this production--

Freestyle Episode

 This week I was graced with a few minor change in plans but still had to deliver an episode to those who have subscribed... This episode features several of my closest Chicago acquaintances we sat around drank and discussed the random occurrences within pop culture. We tapped into Frank Ocean (obviously), Kim Kardashian, and current hot issues within the world that affect us everyday... Listen, Comment, Review, and Share Music featuring, Austin Fillmore(outro) and Frank Ocean - White & At your Best Cover

Generation Of Savages: Tips for Living Single

 This week I was inspired by the black twitter wave of Arthur Memes to talk about the common practices of dating in 2016. I noticed how being "savage" is very glorified now. So I give tips on the way to get the most out of your time in the single life...Listen, Comment, Review, Share

Black Culture, White World ft. Bradley Dietrich

This week I called on my friend Bradley Dietrich to bring my guest list a new level of diversity within background and opinion. We weighed in on the contrast of our lives based from our polar opposite upbringings. The conversation highlighted mass incarceration, race relations, the history of American treatment to people of color.... Listen, Comment, and Share

Black Lives...Living ft. Brother Jaraad

  Coming off of one of the most traumatic weeks within American History as race relations are concern. I asked my brother Jaraad(@danuklan) to join me to talk about a new perspective on the occurrences that have plagued our community as well as introspective way to react and produce change...Listen,Comment, Review, Share Peace to All

Done Saying Enough

 Listen and I hope you gain perspective in this time of hate. Lets get it together during this time and make a everlasting difference in our community. Share , Build, and Act in your community

Men In Bright Colors ft. Aldo Hernandez

 This episode was in the works for quite sometime, I asked my good friend Aldo Hernandez to join me in a conversation about masculinity and sexuality. We conversed on how he is living in today's society just asking to be left alone because he is being his truest self and suggest you to try it...Listen, Comment, Share.

Im Bi...Racial ft. Safia Jackson

 This week I was joined by Safia Jackson all the way from NY to speak to me about her experience being multicultural from her East Oakland upbringing being from a mixed stock of White Australian and African American listen to what we had to talk about... Here is the link for what inspired this episode http://proof.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/17/visualizing-change/ Listen, Comment, Share, and Review

Grad Caps And Insta

 I came to the conclusion that I have a true angst towards the Kardashian/Jenner gimmick. I discussed my experience going to a Black graduation as a Black Grad giving "regal" advice on what to do with your life after school...Listen, comment, Share

What's At Steak

RePublish: I called on one of my most intelligent lil brothers to join me and discuss his change in lifestyle choosing to become a Vegan. I had to hear his views on todays culture of fast food and the average American diet and ask for tips on starting a journey of your own...Listen,Comment, Share

White Friday ft. Aisha Danzy

RePublish: In the spirit of holiday season I brought on Aisha Danzy(@ladydanzy) to come speak about economics and making better choices with their money pointing out the plight of the Black community from a socio-economic stand point... Listen, Comment, and Share

SMPN(Social Media Programming Network) ft. Safia Jackson

 RePublish: I called all the way to the East Coast to one of the smartest women I know Safia Jackson. At the time a Senior at Columbia University now in law school at Fordham University. We discussed the overconsumption and the epidemic behavior towards social media and how it affects us... Listen, Comment, Share

Generation Us ft. Stretch

 ReUpload: So this week my brother Stretch (@the_cool_is_dead) joined me to speak on our generation, and why the Millennial generation is so analyzed by the media and society as a whole for the good and bad. We spoke on 90s babies love for their childhood and why we live in nostalgia... Listen, Comment and Share.

Chilvary, Deceased Or Obsolete

 ReUploaded: This week I featured my first guest, Alexa Heard. She joined me to talk about the long aged assumption that "Chilvary is Dead", I say maybe its obsolete. Also what are the social dating rules governing gay and lesbian couples... Listen, Comment, Share

The Black Aesthetic

 RE-Upload: Here is the first, the pilot, the commencement of the Simply King podcast, In this solo episode I wanted to establish myself as an unapologetically, proud, black man. I spoke of the Black Aesthetic, from a historical and social viewpoint using facts to exert my point that we should love the skin we have and the hair on our head and for every human to love the qualities their ethnicities bring to the world... Listen, Vibe, and Share

Millennial Discourse - The Sandoval Episode

 This is another addition to me linking with dope Millennials discussing all of the intersectionality that occurs in their lives. Jacob Sandoval,(follow @jacob_88), joins me bringing a diverse opinion from a man of the U.S. Marines, a Mexican American, and Hip Hop Fanatic. *I mentioned Andy Cohen in this episode I meant Austin Kleon author of "Show Your Work" Listen , Comment, Share, and Leave a review on what you believe we may have missed or overlooked...

Gemini Cinematic

 I was joined by the founding filmakers of the Indie film production company The House of June. Ebony and Amber gave me their take on several aspects of the industry the good, bad, and Just Why. Follow them on IG @thehouseofjune, and look out for any new projects they have coming to a screen near you

Balls and Chains

 This week I was joined by Albert Egbo, former Tumblr influencer,fashion,music writer and critic of culture we weigh in on the racial underlinings of sports. The subjects of NCAA policy of athletes not being paid to the views and treatment of minority athletes in pro sports.

Politically Incorrect

 This episode me and my brother Stretch who seems to be representing his perspective all my political episodes, but we weigh in on the notion of the world becoming too "politically correct" Subscribe, Repost, & Share

Claim Your Baggage

 Happy New Year to all, This episode weighs in on dealing with emotional baggage as a millennial. I asked my great friend Vei ( @veitopia ) to come and converse with me on the subject matter. Share with your friends a lot of great things were said, Comment and just keep listening

Im Spirtual

 This episode I asked my mentor Cafabian Heard, a native of Memphis, TN and community leader, to answer a few questions on the new stigma that Millennials are less religious. Tell me what you think of the Q and A. Share with friends and repost on your page if you like what you heard