We're all Gxds in our own right, nothing goes unnoticed. Here we discuss what we deem important to us, and share our views of socioeconomic issues, social issues, politics, Hip-Hop, pop-culture, video games and various other topics. The Gxds Are Always Watching. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegxdsarewatching/support
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STREAMS ep. 38 'Dr. Umar says Hip Hop has not benefited Black America in 50 YEARS'
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Dr. Umar sat with Mouse Jones and discussed a vast array of topics, one being the effects of Hip-Hop on Black America and whether or not we have benefited from it as a whole. Mouse Jones' response seemed disjointed and inadequate to not fault of his own. He was asked on the spot and had not time to really prepare for such a loaded question or think…
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STREAMs ep. 37 ' IDGAF about a racist'
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STREAMs ep. 36 'You Am I'
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Something I needed to hear from myself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegxdsarewatching/support
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STREAMS ep. 35 'Young Blessed Souls'
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Some people got it, and others don't. Some people are born and advance at a much faster rate than the rest of us. Some people are blessed with abilities and perspectives that it takes most of us many more years to develop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegxdsarewatching/support…
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STREAMS ep. 34 ' Love is the Gift of Free Will'
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We were all given free will, whether by our parents or by God. Who are we to think that we can impose our will onto someone else? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegxdsarewatching/support
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STREAMS ep. 33 'Do it Scared'
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Will Smith said if you can't overcome the fear then just "do it scared". I loved that saying so much, I committed it to memory. Sometimes I repeat that to myself and I've used it to help my children through scary situations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegxdsarewatching/support…
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STREAMS ep. 32 'Luck, Blessings or Intention'
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Are our paths chosen for us? Is destiny real? Is it luck? Or is it simply Intentions begets intentional results? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegxdsarewatching/support
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STREAMS ep. 31 'You Followin Through This Time'
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STREAMS ep. 29 'Factionism'
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STREAMS ep. 28 "We Fucked Ourselves"
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STREAMS ep. 27 “Social Media Is Ruining Us”
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The more we tear down the barriers of communication and bring us closer together technologically, the further apart we feel spiritually. why is that? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegxdsarewatching/support
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STREAMS ep. 26 'Different World'
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The world today doesn't FEEL the way the world felt when I was growing up. What changed? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegxdsarewatching/support
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STREAMS ep. 25 - “Fame over Substance”
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Rappers of the modern era all seem to value fame over actual connections with their fanbases or substance in their art. Why is that? why are the sales in hip hop down 40%? Is it because of the economy or is it because of the massive failure of today's artist to aim for timelessness in their music? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…
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STREAMS ep. 24 "How do we sustain"
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People all over America are feeling the pressure of what is almost surely a recession. Inflation through the roof, stagnant wages and a vanishing middleclass. How do we sustain? What gives? Do we just work harder? Impending revolt? Implode as a country?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegxdsarewatching/support…
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STREAMs ep. 23 "Systematic Systemic System"
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My personal breakdown and analysis of the Breakfast Club Larry Elder interview. Covering systematic racism, democrats vs republicans, the epidemic of the fatherlessness and more.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegxdsarewatching/support
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STREAMS ep. 22 “equality or advantage”
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STREAMS ep. 21 "realism in rap"
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From the early days of rap, to now, where we over-glorify street culture and rat on ourselves on nationally syndicated radio stations. smh. How did we get here? (sorry for the late publish for anyone who may have been looking for it. I scheduled the release of this audio episode and came back to check the numbers only to find that the auto-publish …
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STREAMS ep. 20 "live like a man who is dead already"
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STREAMS ep. 19 "diplomacy means nothing"
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STREAMS ep. 18 'i'm a leader too'
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I don’t believe that the only way to lead a nation or a community is through radicalism or strictly militant methods. Sometimes subtlety is just as effective as an overarching display of protest. Raising our families properly as black men and women is just as effective and just as positive for our overall health as a people as anything else, maybe …
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STREAMS ep. 17 "oversaturation of the arts"
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There are many of us practicing expression in many different fields. Music, Painting, Podcasts, etc. It's hard to cut through all of the noise but my philosophy is that the noise is what gives value to the masterpieces. For every one great work of work there are dozens of others that aren't so great. The not-so-great work proves how difficult and s…
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STREAMS ep. 16 "focus & appreciation"
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Streams ep. 15 "change your heroes"
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As a community, black people's priorities have long been misplaced. We worship things that are detrimental to us and talk down about upstanding men and women and label them as "corny". We must change our heroes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegxdsarewatching/support…
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STREAMS ep. 14 "the quality of our service to others"
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"The quality of our service to others determines the kind of life you'll live" was a quote given to me by my father. I don't know it's origins, but it inspired me nonetheless. All of our contributions to the world, big and small, lend to the kind of "karma" we might have. Instagram.com/TheGxdsAreWatching Youtube.com/TheGxdsAreWatching --- Support t…
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STREAMS ep. 13 'why is life worth living?"
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Moment of silence for the foreword: Less than 24 hours after recording this episode I had a pretty realistic dream. In the dream I watched my first born son die in my arms. I have an idea of what might've caused the dream but I'm not sure. This dream almost served as an answer or a direct response to some of the things i spoke about in this episode…
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STREAMS ep. 12 "do for self"
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More things are in our control than we think there are. The reality is we have the ability to change a lot of our circumstances but we simply choose not to. That's something I had to learn over time and take risks to try. Change and improving our circumstances is not always easy, but is sometimes possible nonetheless. instagram.com/thegxdsarewatchi…
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STREAMS ep. 11 “the no days off mentality is dumb”
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I’ve heard the mantra “no days off” and “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” all my life. After working many hours in my day, losing loved ones without saying goodbye and missing out on key moments in my loved ones lives, I whole heartedly disagree with both of those sayings. There is not achievement in life worth letting it all pass by in a blur. Rich peopl…
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STREAMs ep. 10 "parenthood"
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Raising kids is the hardest thing I've ever done and probably ever will do. The amount of sacrificing that it requires on a daily basis is something that nothing else in life has ever required of me. It has tested all of my limits, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. The important part is that I continue to show up and I continue to TRY. Listen …
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STREAMS ep. 9 "time and the poverty mindset"
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When you're in survival mode you view money as less than a tool to simplify your life and more like an ever-elusive resource that is to blame for all of our problems. Sometimes peace is more expensive. In my personal experience, I changed barbershops at the cost of more expensive service only to save more time in the process which is invaluable to …
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STREAMS ep. 8 "my life as an engineer pt. 2"
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A continuation of the discussion had in STREAMS episode 7. Detailing my experiences, good and bad, as an engineer.Streams is what I call a 'solocast' focused on any given topic, mostly philosophy, cultural perspectives, creative struggles and/or personal social issues. Streams of consciousness is something I've practiced most of my life and I think…
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STREAMS ep. 7 “my life as an engineer“
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Being an engineer was my dream. I’m living my dream. But like any other profession it comes with its cons and annoyances that you only discover when knee-deep in it. I’ve had many interesting encounters with clients and potential clients. Some that almost soured me completely to the idea of this kind of work. Other that were just funny or disappoin…
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STREAMS ep. 5 "choosing partners & cheating"
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Low self esteem leads a lot of us to poor relationships with others because of the poor relationship we have with ourselves. Sometimes we subconsciously seek reiterations of past traumas because we are addicted to the feelings it invokes in us or we believe it is all we deserve. We suffer habitually. Cheating is tied to the way we feel about oursel…
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STREAMS ep. 4 "overly masculine men"
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Some of us have been taught incorrectly what defines us as men. It stifles our growth and it narrows our perspective so much so that it hinders us in our development. Learn to challenge your ideas and comforts in the name of being fluid in your application. Streams is what I call a 'solocast' focused on any given topic, mostly philosophy, cultural …
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STREAMS ep. 3 "can money buy happiness?"
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Can money buy YOUR happiness? It's really up to our own personal philosophies and perspectives. I'm sure money would solve lots of peoples' problems, but for many others money is not necessarily the solution because their battles are more internal than anything. Listen to my perspective and give your own in the comments. Streams is what I call a 's…
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STREAMS ep. 2 "your ideas are good enough"
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"Your ideas are good enough" is self explanatory. We often times doubt that our ideas can be executed or that the idea itself is worthy of exploring. Streams is what I call a 'solocast' focused on any given topic, mostly philosophy, cultural perspectives, creative struggles and/or personal social issues. Streams of consciousness is something I've p…
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Ep. 56 "Printed Up"
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00:08:19 The 'poke' & Kyrie Irving 00:33:04 Being hit on by girls 00:43:14 Wu-Tang show 00:56:23 Squid Games, Language and the art of Mastery 01:19:38 Fury vs Wilder III 01:32:13 Robert Pattinson Batman 01:39:30 IGN's Best Video Game Of All Time Bracket 02:05:03 The U.S./Federal Reserve running out of money 02:08:57 TheGxdsInvest, Crypto, Alt Coins…
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Ep. 55 "Kash Doll Tiddies"
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Ep. 54 "Certified Donda Boy"
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Ep. 49 "Who do you vent to?"
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The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D, Jay) talk about their favorite sitcoms, and sitcom intros of the golden 90’s. Also the guys open up about dealing with depression and/or stress and past traumas after D asks “who do men vent to?”. That and much much more on this episode of the TGAW.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegxdsarewa…
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Ep. 48 "Snack Pack"
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The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D, Jay) meet up for this 48th episode to discuss the ‘Who Killed Malcolm X” docu-series and their theories and feelings about it. They also discuss Zaya Wade and her identification as a girl, the Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder fight, the Lit AF comedy tour and much more. Dont forget to follow the podcast on instagram at @TheGxdsAr…
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The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) open the show with a hour long tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna as well as the other 7 passengers of their helicopter that lost their lives, Sunday Jan 26th, 2020. R.I.P. The Gxds continue the show discussing their favorite movies, as well as their favorite sitcoms, comparing The Fresh Prince and The Martin Show…
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Ep. 46 "Accuser of the fuckin brethren!"
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TheGxdsInvest Ep. 5
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The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) invite a guest (Martell) for the first time to dicsuss investment strategies and give advice to a first time investor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegxdsarewatching/support
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Ep. 45 “How Many Queens?”
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The Gxds (Red, Ojo, Jay, D) finish their discussion on the strange documentary “Dont Fuck With Cats”, “Breaking Bad” and “You” from last week. Also they discuss the fraudulent structure of insurance companies and the morality behind robbing an establishment for a sick child you may or may not have at home, ie, “John Q”. Red and Jay list their top 1…
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Ep. 44 "Peace, Kings"
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The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D, Jay) are BACK for the new year, 2020! Happy New Year to all our listeners. This week the Gxds discuss Tom Brady’s unexpected loss and Ojo’s hatred for him. Vince Carter’s long tenure as a pro baller. They also talk about Kevin Hart’s “Don’t Fuck This Up” docu-series and the dangers of “Cancel Culture”. The Gxds briefly discus…
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Ep. 43 “Shinola Coke”
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Ep. 42 "Julia Roberts as Harriet Tubman"
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The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) are back again and this time they're ignorantly attempting to game and pod at the same time. They are playing several rounds of apex Legends on their Playstation 4's while trying to stay focused on the topics at hand LMAO. They managed to talk briefly about T.I. and his reneging on his hymen checks, A father who has decided h…
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Ep. 41 "Porn Heroes"
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The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) meet again to talk about PORN STARS! 😭 They begin their talks with Disney Plus and their first day’s numbers and their new Star Wars series “Mandalorian”. Red details his journey to opening his own studio by request from a listener of the show. Also, The Gxds detail their favorite pornstars over the years in a game of “desert…
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TheGxdsInvest Ep. 4 "CashApp"
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The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) discuss the launch of Disney+, and their first day subscription numbers, the sudden boom of Tesla stock over the month of October 2019, Cash App’s new stock investing feature, and the Big 3 auto companies latest developments. That and much more. Remember to like share and subscribe on your preferred streaming platform and fol…
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Ep. 40 "Hymen Wars"
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On this milestone 40th episode, The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) gather at almost midnight and open the episode talking briefly about NBA injuries and kids being dangerous. All the hosts have officially had Popeyes chicken sandwiches and they recall their incident in the Popeyes dining room in Westland, MI. They also discuss everything from a video of a mom …
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