In this season finale of May I Elaborate, JB Smoove and Miles are joined by comedian Amanda Seales (HBO’s Insecure). Together they explain why you need to keep the cynics away from your creativity. Finally, the guys wrap up with a special word of thanks to all you wonderful listeners out there. This Week’s Quote: “To innovate is to live in hope. Innovation is the first casualty of cynicism.” - Ocean Vuong (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing). Follow JB on Twitter. Follow Miles on Twitter ..read more

This week, JB Smoove and Miles remind you that attention is a muscle, and you need to hit the mental gym.   This Week’s Quote: “By giving full attention to one thing at a time, we can learn to direct attention where we choose.”  Eknath Easwaran (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing).   Follow JB on Twitter. Follow Miles on Twitter.   ..read more

This week, JB Smoove and Miles are joined by the great Kevin Hart! They want to know: why are you so afraid to ask the dumb questions? Plus Kevin, JB, and Miles offer advice on male friendship. This Week’s Quote: “Success comes to the individuals who ask the right questions.” – John Polanyi (Puh-lani) (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing).   Follow JB on Twitter. Follow Miles on Twitter ..read more

This week, JB Smoove and Miles are joined by the legendary George Wallace! Together, they explain why you need to start preparing for life’s curveballs. Plus George, JB, and Miles offer advice to a listener considering a move to Vegas.   This Week’s Quote: “When a thing’s done, it’s done, and if it’s not done right, do it differently next time.” – Arthur Ransome (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing).   Follow JB on Twitter. Follow Miles on Twitter.   ..read more

This week, JB Smoove and Miles challenge you to embrace life’s contradictions. Plus JB gives a listener advice about working from home. This Week’s Quote: “Across planes of consciousness, we have to live with the paradox that opposite things can be simultaneously true.” - Ram Dass (A Year Of Gratitude Calendar, Workman Publishing). Follow JB on Twitter. Follow Miles on Twitter.   ..read more

This week, JB Smoove and Miles remind you that optimism is a super power. Plus JB gives a listener some in-law advice.   This Week’s Quote: “Uncertainty is the refuge of hope.” - Henri Frederic Amiel (Keep Calm and Carry On, Workman Publishing). Follow JB on Twitter. Follow Miles on Twitter.   ..read more

This week, JB Smoove and Miles explain why you should stop stressing about your flaws and start doubling down on your assets. Plus JB speaks with our friend (and May I Elaborate’s #1 fan) David Morgan (@davidleemorgan on Twitter).   This Week’s Quote: “With patience and saliva the ant swallows the elephant.” - Columbian Proverb, Keep Calm And Carry On.   Follow JB on Twitter. Follow Miles on Twitter.   ..read more

This week, JB Smoove and Miles explain why you should be grateful for your humanity. Plus JB attempts to help out a listener stuck in the “Friend of the Friend” zone. This Week's Quote: “Having been born human beings, we must not waste this opportunity.” - Sri Anandamati Ma (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing). Follow JB on Twitter. Follow Miles on Twitter.   ..read more

This week, JB Smoove and Miles are joined by the one and only Tiffany Haddish! Together, they explain how you can find the perfect balance of skepticism and idealism.  Plus JB gives a listener some much-needed canine hygiene advice.   This Week’s Quote: “You see, you are an optimist and live on hope.  I am a pessimist and live on experience.” – Malcolm Bradbury, Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar.   Follow JB on Twitter. Follow Miles on Twitter.   ..read more

This week, JB Smoove and Miles remind you that every day is a fresh start. Plus JB offers advice to a listener struggling with their confidence! This Week's Quote: "Once every day the Earth would spin completely around and the same stars would rise again in the same place.” - Carl Sagan (A Year of Gratitude, Workman Publishing). Follow JB on Twitter. Follow Miles on Twitter.   ..read more