The Harsh Reality Podcast
On this podcast, we plan to provide educated social commentary on various topics including but not limited to Politics, Hip-Hop, Family, Life, Pop Culture, and any Recent News that affects our society and/or grabs our attention. By no means do we claim to be experts, just three conscious people sharing our unique life experience from a blue-collar urban professional perspective.
Episodes
72 episodes
THRP Ep.53 (Iran not f#cking around; "1-Drop rule" debate continues; Death of OJ)
• WWIII incoming? Iran supposedly attacks Israel and Biden says the US is staying out of it. Thoughts?https://www.axios.com/2024/04/14/bide... https://x.com/theblaze/status/1702706... • Hartenstein and now Creole lady...
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Episode 53
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THRP Ep.52 (WW3 incoming?; Maternity Wards closing; Carlee Russell sentenced; and more)
• Israel vs Palestine saga. Long story short, are we on the verge of a possible World War?https://x.com/PU28453638/status/1713609961496785284?s=20 https://x.com/Mavepodcast/status/1711529569457750215?s=20 • Three hospitals...
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Episode 52
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THRP Ep.51 (NYC Mayor vs Immigrants; Mexican Aliens; Diddy Royalties; and more)
•Mayor Eric Adams goes on speech about immigration. Chickens coming home to roost?https://x.com/nycphotog/status/1699607841483465122?s=20 https://x.com/theblaze/status/1702706936184017188?s=20 •Mexico unviels alien...
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Episode 51
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THRP Ep.50 (Melle Mel vs Eminem; RIP Caleb White; Ukraine Finesse Continues; Alabama Brawl)
1. Black AI instagram model. Harmless thirst traps or the dawn of a new age?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytwypa83xps 2. Melle Mel vs Eminem. Thoughts?https://twitter.com/MrCorrie/status/1687267446107893760?s=20 ...
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Episode 50
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THRP Ep.49 (Ja Morant caught again; NAACP vs Florida; Timbaland collabs with Biggie? and more)
•NAACP Issues warning for Black ppl to avoid Florida due to racism? Does anybody even listen to these organization anymore?https://twitter.com/charliekirk11/status/1660324354041978881?s=20 •Ja Morant facing more trouble after a...
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Episode 49
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THRP Ep.48 (Smoking that Carolyn-pack; Brittney Griner speaks; Tennessee Three Shenanigans and more)
• Carolyn Bryan Donham, Emmitt Till accuser is dead at 88yrs old. Time to celebrate with the Carrie-pack or shameful moment as she lived a full life?https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/27/us/carolyn-bryant-donham-emmett-till/index.html
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Episode 48
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THRP Ep.47 (King Randall vs Everybody; ANG leaker arrested; NYPD deploys robots-Terminator vibes?)
• King Randall 23 year old who opened up free boarding school for at risk kids currently being attacked for posting a Malcolm X quoted about doing for self with Yvette Carnell being the latest to pile on. Are these agents? Are Black ppl their o...
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Episode 47
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THRP Ep. 46 (Pearson Civil Rights Cosplay; Trump at UFC event; Freaknik Hulu Documentary; and more)
Show Topics• Dems go crazy for Tennessee politician civil rights era cosplay/revival. https://twitter.com/keithboykin/status/1644131570243227650?s=20 • Trump gets a shoutout and huge ovation at UFC event. Does ...
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The Harsh Reality Podcast Ep. 45 (Johnathan Majors Arrest; AI coming for your jobs; Lamar Jackson Contract Saga; and more)
Show Topics•Johnathan Majors arrested for domestic violence while claiming innocence. Should this “whoever gets the phone first, the other one’s going to jail” method of handling domestic violence be ended?https://www.msn.com/en-us/news...
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Episode 45
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THRP Ep.44 (Miami Spring Break Chaos; Ja Morant suspended; Protests in France; and more)
• Miami Beach in state of emergency after shootings during Spring Break. Is this new generation any worse than previous generations? Should this tradition be put away? Would you let your kids go on Spring Break?https://twitter.com/AntonioAq...
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Episode 44
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1:25:22
THRP Ep.43 (Train Derailments; Black National Anthem Controversy; Passport Bros and more)
(Ft. Guest Hosts JQ and Oni)Show Topics• Planes, trains, and automobiles: Are these recent news of train derailments and chemical spills a legit part of a nefarious agenda or is the media overhyping something that regularly occurs.&...
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Episode 43
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THRP Ep. 42 (Tyre Nichols; Egg Shortage; Young Thug Trial; and More)
Thoughts on the murder of Tyre Nichols by Memphis PD and the subsequent protests and think-pieces. The Biden economy continues it history of excellence with the great egg shortage/price hike. Is this country cooked?
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Episode 42
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THRP Ep.41 (Shanquella Robinson; Chris Brown Tribute Cancelled; Trump announcement; Wakanda Forever)
Show Topics1.Shanquella Robinson’s death… murder or manslaughter?https://sabulaug.com/shaquella-robinson-death-biography-what-happened/ https://nypost.com/2022/11/19/shanquella-robinsons-father-says-attack-that-killed-h...
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THRP Ep.40THRP Ep.40 (Backtracking on Kyrie, Jalen Rose doubles-down, Chappelle SNL and more)
TopicsBlack media pundits and athletes now backtracking on intial Kyrie criticism. Are their sentiments genuine or did they feel the backlash from Black community?Jalen Rose doubles down.Dave Chappelle drops truth ...
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Episode 40
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THRP Ep.39 (Kyrie suspension; Jalen Rose apologizes; Stacey Abrams prepping for loss?; and more)
Topics• The persecution of Kyrie continues with 5 game suspension and list of demands made by Nets before he can play again. Does the punishment fit the crime? Shaq and Charles Barkely pile on, are Black celebs completely useless sell-outs?...
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Episode 39
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THRP Ep.38 (Lupita teams with De Beers, Kyrie vs the media and more)
Show Topics1. Lupita named as global ambassador of De Beers. A win for Africans, or a sell-out move given the history of De Beers and the blood diamond?-https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/De-beers-names-lupita-nyong-o-as-global-ambassad...
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Episode 38
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1:26:28
THRP: Canceled Culture Ep.1- Off-duty firefighter shot & killed by woman in defense of boyfriend declared self-defense; 2A win? and more
Featuring DeeWeb and Rhonda Mary• Shooting of off-duty firefighter by black woman in defense of boyfriend. Win for 2A advocates?https://www.kmbc.com/article/independence-missouri-shooting-kcmo-firefighter-anthony-santi-charges/41693...
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Episode 1
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The Harsh Reality Presents: Ep.19 (Ahmad Lathan)
• Introduction: Background info (upbringing, interests, rising influence, what made you get into podcasting, etc.)• Young Black man stigma. Is there still a societal pressure to “fall-in-line” or is there a growing population of black men p...
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Episode 19
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The Harsh Reality Podcast Ep.37 (No voting/No vlucking, Sleepy Joe vs Weed, The Kanye Chronicles)
Show Topics• No voting no vucking? Another low-class play at black voters with song, dance, and oversexualization. Have black ppl finally had enough?• Biden proposes dropping Fed law against marijuana possession and blue-checked black c...
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Episode 37
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1:39:51
The Harsh Reality Presents: Ep.18 (Hotep Virgin Mary)
Introduction: Background info (upbringing, affiliation with the Hotep Nation movement, military, etc.)• The gender/diaspora wars. Real things or Twitter nonsense. What to do to combat it.• Can black unity be possible across multip...
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Episode 18
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The Harsh Reality Podcast Ep.36 (Ukraine/Russia Saga, Uvalde lawsuit, Dahmer, Student Loans)
• Ukraine applies for expedited membership into NATO as Russia annexes territory. Good time to invest in a bomb shelter?• Uvalde school shooting parents file lawsuit against city and others including gun store and manufacturer citing th...
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Episode 36
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1:25:10
The Harsh Reality Podcast Ep. 35 (Ime Udoka/Nia Long, Stacy Abrams fetal heartbeat, Brett Farve Scandal)
• Ime Udoka and Nia Long scandal. Boston Coach suspended for season for what has been reported as a consensual relationship. Fair? Why are people so invested in the relationship of celebrities? The myth that beautiful celebrities are incapable ...
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Episode 35
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The Harsh Reality Presents: Ep.17 (Ahmaad aka MAADY)
• Introduction: Background info (upbringing, interest in music, RnB and the industry, photography, #Represent, etc.)• Is New York Hip-Hop resurging?• The Great Puerto Ricans/Caribbeans in early hip-hop debate; Thoughts? Legit or manufacture...
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Episode 17
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The Harsh Reality Podcast Ep. 34 (PNB Rock, Little Mermaid Controvery, The Woman King Boycott)
• Rapper PNB Rock Tragically murdered in LA? Thoughts? Was anyone at fault? Sparks debate about “checking-in.”Little Mermaid Trailer debuts and internet goes crazy with think pieces. Are ppl overblowing the “black mermaid” controversy? ...
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Episode 34
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The Harsh Reality Presents: Ep.16 (Starr)
Featuring Starr• Introduction: Background info (upbringing, interest in holistic healing, fitness, spirituality, etc.)• The whole-body concept: balancing mind, body, and spirit• Tips and practices to stay healthy and ready for t...
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Episode 16
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