The renaissance of Black television is here and we finally have something fun to talk about again. Get to know the story of how we all became close friends in college and what we see ahead for young Tariq St. Patrick on Power Book II. Keepin' it a buck, we may or may not have a new episode for you next Monday. But hit that subscribe button on Stitcher, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on the 'gram https://www.instagram.com/FRFRthePodcast to be the first to know when new episodes are live ..read more

Four years later and the NFL has yet to offer Colin Kaepernick anything other than a late apology. But we dive in on why that actually might be a good thing for Kaep, along with the similarities between his fight and Muhammad Ali's. Speaking of police reform and social injustices, was that settlement for the family of Breonna Taylor fair? And this isn't in the show, but remains a QTNA: Who had the job of taking that Grammy out of the toilet at Kanye's house?? As always, be sure to catch new episodes of The For Real For Real Podcast every Monday, and follow us on the 'gram https://www.instagra ..read more

In case 2020 hasn't caused enough confusion, Steve Nash just walked in off of the street to become Head Coach of the Brooklyn Nets. Nash acknowledged reaping the benefits of white privilege (put that somewhere in a history book), but also made sure everyone put some respect on his name as a two-time NBA MVP. (22:00) Then if that wasn't enough to digest,  we interview ex-con turned higher education staffer, Alexander DeVeau, for a deeper understanding of how white privilege really manifests itself. As always, be sure to catch new episodes of The For Real For Real Podcast every Monday, and ..read more

How can we save The Pynk? But more importantly, how can we protect LGBTQ+ lives in the Black community? Author and alternative hip-hop/spoken word artist, The IZM joins the discussion to provide personal perspective as we dive into P-Valley's love story between Lil' Murda and Uncle Clifford. As always, be sure to catch new episodes of The For Real For Real Podcast every Monday, and follow us on the 'gram or Twitter @FRFRthePodcast to keep up with us in the meantime. Photo & Audio Clip: P-Valley/STARZ Music: The IZM/Black Boy Wonderment ..read more

It's still Wakanda Forever, so this week we're grieving and celebrating together as a family in homage to the late, great, Chadwick Boseman. Questioning what a real-life superhero might be and trying our best to handle the loss of an actor who is equally, if not far more impressive of a man than the groundbreaking character he played.  (34:45) And because police refuse to stop shooting unarmed Black people, we get into Jacob Blake and mortality in 2020. Despite being a little late this week, we still promise to deliver new episodes of The For Real For Real Podcast every Monday, but follow ..read more

We take a deep dive into HBO's Lovecraft Country, Blerds, Trump flags, green books and sundown towns with Manhattan College's Director of Multicultural Affairs, Hayden Greene joining us a special guest. As always, be sure to catch new episodes of The For Real For Real Podcast every Monday, and follow us on the 'gram or Twitter @FRFRthePodcast to keep up with us in the meantime.  ..read more

Sometimes real life happens and we had to get real with y'all about what's been going on. But what we intended as a quick update on health statuses turned into a larger discussion on finding reliable healthcare, pre-disposed conditions, and medical malpractice. We're not experts on any of these subjects and hope this episode isn't nearly as boring for you as the description might sound, but we can't make any promises *Jordan shrug ..read more

Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. Plus Kanye West & Kim Kardashian, Meg The Stallion, Tory Lanez and Draya. Catch new episodes of The For Real For Real Podcast every Monday, and follow us on the 'gram or Twitter @FRFRthePodcast to keep up with us in the meantime ..read more

Arrest the killers of Breonna Taylor: Jonathan Mattingly, Myles Cosgrove, and Brett Hankinson.  Of course there's other stuff in this episode too, but that's all that matters right now IWKIAB. Word to Tobe Nwigwe ..read more

Former NFL player and Super Bowl champ Darian Barnes swings through to chop it up with the squad on Patrick Mahomes' record-setting contract, the long overdue recognition of the Black quarterback and what it's like to raise bi-racial children in this society.  ICYMI, we were just rated as one to the Top 25 Black Podcasts to follow in the World(!!!) -- so put some respect on our names pleighboi! As always, be sure to catch new episodes of The For Real For Real Podcast every Monday, and follow us on the 'gram or Twitter @FRFRthePodcast to keep up with us in the meantime. Love is love ..read more