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Sauce Mackenzie is the voice where street wisdom meets divine purpose. Born in Gary, Indiana, his early recklessness cost him freedom—but also forged the clarity and resilience that define his journey today. What began as struggle became strategy. What began as loss became legacy. Now a family man, author of The Game Changer, entrepreneur, mentor, and host of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce delivers raw truth and powerful insight that inspire both the trenches and the boardrooms. His story is proof that transformation is real, peace is possible, and purpose is non-negotiable. Step into the mind of a strategist. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement.

  1. 2D AGO

    NFL Betting Sunday: Lions Lock, Ravens Dicey, 49ers vs Colts (Indy)

    Send us a text Entertainment only. Bet responsibly. Coach John links with betting guru Walt-Hen for a Sunday slate breakdown: Bears as legit contenders, NFL power rankings (AFC/NFC top 4), and a full conversation on trap spreads, moneylines, teasers, and why you can’t keep betting reputation over reality. Key themes: trust your eyes, coaching matters, motivation matters, and why certain lines feel “fishy.” 🎙️ Follow @concretegeniuspod on all platforms. Support the show 🔗 Follow & Support: 📖 Read the book: https://a.co/d/1tqncVs 🎙️ Podcast: https://concretegenius.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@concretegeniuspod 📸 Instagram/TikTok: @concretegeniuspod 🐦 X (Twitter): @concretegenius6 🌐 Website: ConcreteGeniusMedia.com

    1 hr
  2. Peace Is Discipline: Trauma, Rage, and Staying Free

    5D AGO

    Peace Is Discipline: Trauma, Rage, and Staying Free

    Send us a text In this episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie breaks down the real side of being “built different”: trauma, rage, emotional ups and downs, and what it takes to stay disciplined when you know you’re capable of damage. This is about protecting your peace, protecting your family, and refusing to go backward. He also speaks directly on the Black community: respect, hygiene, structure, leadership — and how too many adults fail kids before the streets ever touch them. 🎙️ Follow: @concretegeniuspod 📘 The Game Changer: 8 Tips for Men to Find Peace → https://a.co/d/6BhchTc 🌐 ConcreteGeniusMedia.com 💰 Support: Cash App / Apple Pay $NWAINC The truth about “war scars” and why great podcasters carry pain How self-control becomes survival when you’ve lived violence Protecting your peace for your wife, kids, and future Why the most dangerous men often move the most respectful Respect, hygiene, and structure: what we must restore in our homes How adults/leadership fail kids long before the streets do Why discipline isn’t old-school — it’s protection Support the show 🔗 Follow & Support: 📖 Read the book: https://a.co/d/1tqncVs 🎙️ Podcast: https://concretegenius.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@concretegeniuspod 📸 Instagram/TikTok: @concretegeniuspod 🐦 X (Twitter): @concretegenius6 🌐 Website: ConcreteGeniusMedia.com

    49 min
  3. If Diego Pavia Was Black, He’d Be Finished | 50 vs Dr. Umar | Whitlock Cooning

    6D AGO

    If Diego Pavia Was Black, He’d Be Finished | 50 vs Dr. Umar | Whitlock Cooning

    Send us a text On this episode of The Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie cuts through the noise surrounding the 50 Cent vs. Diddy documentary backlash and calls out the uncomfortable truth nobody wants to say out loud: You cannot attack 50 Cent without defending Diddy — there is no gray area. This episode breaks down: Why selective outrage is destroying moral clarity in our cultureHow “fake gangster” narratives thrive when real ones surviveThe jealousy aimed at men who outlive street expectationsDr. Umar’s fall from accountability to excuse-makingWhy we must police our own before pointing at white institutionsThe double standards in sports media (Shadour Sanders vs. Diego Pavia)Jason Whitlock, cooning, and who actually gets graceA raw conversation on whether enemies deserve compassion when they fallThis isn’t about clicks. This is about principle, protection, and truth. If you believe accountability matters more than popularity — this episode is for you. 🎙 Follow: @ConcreteGeniusPod 📘 Book: The Game Changer: 8 Tips for Men to Find Peace 🛒 Stan Store: stan.store/concretegeniuspod Support the show 🔗 Follow & Support: 📖 Read the book: https://a.co/d/1tqncVs 🎙️ Podcast: https://concretegenius.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@concretegeniuspod 📸 Instagram/TikTok: @concretegeniuspod 🐦 X (Twitter): @concretegenius6 🌐 Website: ConcreteGeniusMedia.com

    31 min
  4. Rell G Talk: Discipline, Family, and Re-Entry Game

    DEC 16

    Rell G Talk: Discipline, Family, and Re-Entry Game

    Send us a text Sauce MacKenzie sits down with Rell G (@JUSRELL_G) for a real one—family, fatherhood, and the money-drain of competition cheer… then we pivot into discipline, power, accountability, and how undisciplined decisions can destroy opportunities. They talk real re-entry: mindset, expungement awareness, faith, self-esteem, and building something that lasts after incarceration. No excuses. No victim talk. Just iron sharpening iron for men trying to level up and stay free. 📲 Follow @concretegeniuspod on IG | TikTok | YouTube | X 🛒 Stan Store: https://stan.store/concretegeniuspod 📘 The Game Changer: 8 Tips for Men to Find Peace 👉 https://a.co/d/6BhchTc 🤝 Tap in with Rell G: @JUSRELL_G Support the show 🔗 Follow & Support: 📖 Read the book: https://a.co/d/1tqncVs 🎙️ Podcast: https://concretegenius.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@concretegeniuspod 📸 Instagram/TikTok: @concretegeniuspod 🐦 X (Twitter): @concretegenius6 🌐 Website: ConcreteGeniusMedia.com

    42 min
  5. Sherrone Moore: Audacity, Access & Accountability

    DEC 14

    Sherrone Moore: Audacity, Access & Accountability

    Send us a text In this episode of Concrete Genius Pod, Sauce Mackenzie goes all the way in—no fluff, no tap dancing. We talk about sexual discipline and power, and why Black men in high-visibility positions can’t afford sloppy boundaries. From the Michigan coaching situation to the way scandals get handled differently depending on who you are, we break down the real-world consequences of impulse, ego, and “I’m untouchable” thinking. Then we shift to the NFL and media narratives—why a white quarterback’s frustration gets framed as “honest” and “human,” while a Black quarterback saying the same thing gets labeled “ungrateful.” We also talk relationships, access, audacity, and why understanding the rules is more important than being emotional about them. If you’re trying to build wealth, protect your name, and move smarter in a world that doesn’t grade everybody equally—this one’s for you. 🎙 Follow: @concretegeniuspod 📘 The Game Changer: 8 Tips for Men to Find Peace → https://concretegeniusmedia.com Why sexual discipline is priority #1 for talented Black menThe difference between being horny and lacking disciplinePower + access + “invincibility mindset” = a predictable crash-outWhy certain scandals get “handled quietly” while others explode publiclyGenerational wealth: how one sloppy decision can erase itThe NFL feels fairer than it used to—but power still moves the sameAudacity as privilege: relationships vs merit in decision-makingJoe Burrow vs Lamar Jackson: same message, different media framingPreference vs racism vs comfort—how the line gets blurredHow to maneuver smarter without assuming everybody is racistWhy independence appeals to confident men (boss dynamics + respect)Ending message: protect peace at home, build discipline, move with dignitySupport the show 🔗 Follow & Support: 📖 Read the book: https://a.co/d/1tqncVs 🎙️ Podcast: https://concretegenius.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@concretegeniuspod 📸 Instagram/TikTok: @concretegeniuspod 🐦 X (Twitter): @concretegenius6 🌐 Website: ConcreteGeniusMedia.com

    38 min
  6. Kevin Stefanski Is Every Bias Coach in America — The Shedeur Sanders Truth

    DEC 9

    Kevin Stefanski Is Every Bias Coach in America — The Shedeur Sanders Truth

    Send us a text Big Sauce breaks down the truth behind the mistreatment of Shedeur Sanders — and why the outrage from fans, parents, and coaches is soaked in hypocrisy that nobody wants to confront. This isn’t just about the Browns, the NFL, or Kevin Stefanski. This is about AAU coaches, high school coaches, middle school coaches, youth coaches, ADs, principals, math teachers pretending to coach, and grown men playing politics with other people’s kids. Sauce explains: Why Kevin Stefanski’s decision-making is personal, petty, and ego-driven How Shedeur reflects every kid punished because adults hate their father Why Black folks pick and choose which injustice they care about How favoritism, bedroom politics, fraternities, sororities, and cliques ruin kids’ opportunities How some coaches mirror the SAME behavior they criticize in Stefanski Why Shedeur’s peace, discipline, and faith are keeping him afloat How youth sports is FULL of “Kevin Stefanskis” destroying confidence and futures This episode is about accountability, fairness, and calling out the gatekeepers who cry for Shedeur while sabotaging the kids they coach. If you’ve ever seen a child get mistreated because of a parent’s reputation, jealousy, or politics — you’ll understand this message. Concrete Genius Pod Real talk. Real culture. Real sports. Zero hypocrisy. Follow everywhere: @ConcreteGeniusPod Read the book: The Game Changer — 8 Tips for Men to Find Peace Support the show 🔗 Follow & Support: 📖 Read the book: https://a.co/d/1tqncVs 🎙️ Podcast: https://concretegenius.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@concretegeniuspod 📸 Instagram/TikTok: @concretegeniuspod 🐦 X (Twitter): @concretegenius6 🌐 Website: ConcreteGeniusMedia.com

    14 min
  7. Why Puffy Combs Is The Worse Thing To Ever Happen To Hip Hop

    DEC 7

    Why Puffy Combs Is The Worse Thing To Ever Happen To Hip Hop

    Send us a text In this episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, host Big Sauce delves into the controversial life and career of Puffy Combs, exploring his rise in the hip hop industry, the exploitation of artists like Craig Mack, and the impact of his actions on the genre. The conversation highlights the complexities of Puffy's character, his relationships with other artists, and the consequences of envy and manipulation in the music industry. The episode calls for accountability within the hip hop community and challenges listeners to reflect on the legacy of figures like Puffy Combs. Takeaways Puffy Combs is often seen as a controversial figure in hip hop. Craig Mack's contributions to Bad Boy Records were overshadowed by Puffy's actions. Kurt Burrows played a crucial role in the success of Bad Boy Records. Tupac's influence on Biggie and Puffy was significant and complex. Puffy's manipulation of artists raises questions about exploitation in the music industry. The rivalry between East Coast and West Coast hip hop was fueled by jealousy and envy. Puffy's relationships with women reflect narcissistic tendencies. The making of the band showcased the exploitation of artists by Puffy. Puffy's legacy in hip hop is marred by controversy and exploitation. The hip hop community must hold its members accountable for their actions. Support the show 🔗 Follow & Support: 📖 Read the book: https://a.co/d/1tqncVs 🎙️ Podcast: https://concretegenius.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@concretegeniuspod 📸 Instagram/TikTok: @concretegeniuspod 🐦 X (Twitter): @concretegenius6 🌐 Website: ConcreteGeniusMedia.com

    45 min

  8. DEC 5

    Neighborhood Pride, Real Gangster Ethics & Protecting Kids — The Truth Nobody Tells

    Send us a text @ConcreteGeniusPod — Sauce Mackenzie In this episode, Sauce breaks down the truth about neighborhood pride, street codes, childhood trauma, real gangster ethics, and why the hood stopped being a community and turned into chaos. Sauce covers: – What “repping your hood” used to mean – Why today’s hoods don’t protect kids or elders – The real OGs vs. the fake OG era – Stories from Gary, Indiana that shaped him – Childhood fights, alliances, protection, loyalty – Why pedophiles get protected more than kids – Why bullying your own neighborhood makes you a coward – How trauma shapes manhood and violence – Why gangsters used to have morals – Why Sauce fought to protect kids—in the hood and in prison If you love raw truth, psychology, street history, storytelling, and real accountability… This is one of those episodes. 🔗 Follow everywhere: @ConcreteGeniusPod 📘 The Game Changer on Amazon ConcreteGeniusMedia.com Support the show 🔗 Follow & Support: 📖 Read the book: https://a.co/d/1tqncVs 🎙️ Podcast: https://concretegenius.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@concretegeniuspod 📸 Instagram/TikTok: @concretegeniuspod 🐦 X (Twitter): @concretegenius6 🌐 Website: ConcreteGeniusMedia.com

    46 min
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Sauce Mackenzie is the voice where street wisdom meets divine purpose. Born in Gary, Indiana, his early recklessness cost him freedom—but also forged the clarity and resilience that define his journey today. What began as struggle became strategy. What began as loss became legacy. Now a family man, author of The Game Changer, entrepreneur, mentor, and host of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce delivers raw truth and powerful insight that inspire both the trenches and the boardrooms. His story is proof that transformation is real, peace is possible, and purpose is non-negotiable. Step into the mind of a strategist. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement.

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  • Creator
    Sauce Mackenzie
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    237
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Concrete Genius Media
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    Concrete Genius Media