Damn We Grown

Mike + Tiff
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A grown podcast for grown people. A real relationship, real bills, and real life convo. Damn...we grown!

  1. Sep 9

    The Death of FOMO: Embracing JOMO, Bedtime Curfews & Surviving Internet Warriors

    What is up, y’all! Welcome back to another soulful, unfiltered Damn We Grown Wednesday with your favorites, Mike and Tiff. Look, we gotta be honest—the older you get, the more adulting starts hitting different. Remember when getting ready for a night out didn't even start until 10:30 PM? Yeah… that season has officially left the building. In this episode, we’re breaking down the shift from FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) to full-blown JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out). Tiff explains the pure spiritual bliss of knocking out in your clothes while everyone else is at the movies, and Mike reflects on why anything happening past 9:00 PM feels like an extreme sport. Before we dive deep into the glory of early bedtimes, we keep it 100 on everything that went down this week: Tiff’s mountain hike with Inland Empire’s Melanin on the Trail—and why 45 minutes under the beating sun will make you turn right back around. Mike’s hunt for bargains at the Amazon bin store (and whether a $9 dashcam can actually capture crazy drivers). A chaotic birthday dinner at Japanese BBQ where eight grown folks had to fight over four slivers of wagyu on a strict 90-minute timer. Our candid take on the internet backlash surrounding Keith Lee’s viral highway scare, the messiness of social media keyboard warriors, and why we always choose to give God the glory and protect our peace. Finally, we send love and honor to Tiff’s dad on his heavenly birthday. Grab your tea, slip into your cozy clothes, and laugh with us—because damn, we grown! Connect with the Show: Listen & Stream: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts. Watch: Catch full visual episodes and laughs on YouTube. Socials: Follow our community on Instagram and TikTok @damnwegrown. Email Us: Send your questions, stories, and episode topic ideas to damnwegrown@gmail.com.

  2. Sep 2

    The Social Media Trap, Gary’s Storm & Keeping It Real

    What is up, y’all! What is UP! We are back in the house to slap some more soul to you on this brand-new episode of Damn We Grown! This week, we’re getting all the way real about the silent dream killer: the social media comparison trap. Between highlight reels, recycled vacation photos from two years ago, and people swiping credit cards just to flex for the timeline, it’s easy to look at someone else's curated feed and wonder, "Where am I falling behind?" We’re breaking down the myth of internet perfection, the beauty of private milestones, and why living below your means will always beat faking it for the 'Gram. We also have some heartfelt community real talk on our minds. Mike’s family roots run deep in Gary, Indiana, and with the brutal storm damage, 90 mph winds, and prolonged power outages tearing through the city, we’re sending love to the G.I., checking in on family, and calling on folks to make their voices heard. Plus, we’re sharing laughs about the daily grind—dealing with teenage daughters who treat your expensive lotion like community property, paying tribute to legends like Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, and reclaiming the cultural joy of good watermelon and fried chicken without the stereotypes. In this episode, we’re getting into: The Highlight Reel Illusion: Why you shouldn't compare your behind-the-scenes to somebody else’s curated internet flex—and why real wealth doesn't need an audience. Living Private vs. Living Online: Finding the balance between being proud of your family and keeping your sacred moments off the timeline. Gary, Indiana Strong: Shining a spotlight on the severe storms, neighborhood damage, and utility struggles facing family and community members in Northern Indiana. Remembering the Icons: Paying homage to the legendary Tim Curry, reflecting on Dolly Parton’s quiet philanthropy, and the reminder that life is too short to skip your health screenings. Real-Time Grown Folk Humor: The skyrocketing price of fast food, why our AC bills are through the roof, and why raising teenagers means your own bathroom supplies will mysteriously vanish. Pull up a chair, get comfortable, and tap in with us for some grounded laughs and grown-folk truth. Connect With Us: Socials: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube [@DamnWeGrown] Email: Got a thought on comparison culture or a topic idea? Hit us up at damnwegrown@gmail.com Stream: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your favorite pods! If you felt this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave us a review. Keep choosing joy, y’all! Deuces! ✌️

  3. Aug 19

    90s Nostalgia, $5 Footlongs & Grown Folk Realities

    What is up, y’all! What is UP! We are back in the house to slap some more soul to you on this brand-new episode of Damn We Grown! This week, we’re taking a hilarious and heartfelt trip down memory lane to the golden era: the 1990s and early 2000s. Was the music really better back then, or were we just stress-free kids with no real bills and zero adult responsibilities? We’re diving into the days of recording songs off the radio onto cassette tapes, custom voicemail skits, MTV music videos, and the magic of TGIF lineups. Plus, we’re balancing the nostalgia with some real-time grown folk business—from teaching our teen to drive in empty parking lots without losing our cool, to the wild cost of raising kids today (seriously, why is special lotion $17?!), and surviving the soaring prices of fast food. In this episode, we’re getting into: The Magic of '90s Nostalgia: Rewinding to the days of In Living Color, Def Comedy Jam, Saved by the Bell, Martin, and why appointment TV hit different before streaming took over. Music & Culture Wars: Comparing classic R&B supergroups and Hip-Hop legends to today’s streaming era—and why you had to put in real work to buy an album on tape or CD. Adulting & Raising Teens: Navigating second driving lessons, letting our kids face their fears, and the high financial cost of teenage style upgrades. Fast Food Inflation: Remembering 25-cent hamburgers, 99-cent Whoppers, and singing the blues over the death of the real $5 Footlong. Then vs. Now: The contrast between hanging out in the moment without cell phones versus navigating today's curated social media world. Take a break from adulting, grab your favorite snack, and vibe out with us as we celebrate the times that made us who we are! Connect With Us: Socials: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube [@DamnWeGrown] Email: Got a funny '90s memory, a question, or a topic idea? Hit us up at damnwegrown@gmail.com Stream: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your favorite pods! If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review. Keep choosing joy, y’all! Deuces! ✌️

  4. Aug 12

    R&B Supergroups, Unc Energy & Birthday Vibes

    What is up, y’all! What is UP! We are back in the house for another episode of Damn We Grown! This week, we are slapping some fresh soul into your speakers as we celebrate Mike’s big 46th birthday! From emotional photo books that almost got the ice-cold birthday boy teary-eyed, to grilling on his own big day and officially stepping into full "Unc" status, we are leaning all the way into the joy of growing older. We’re also getting into a fiery debate over the ultimate R&B supergroups and Hip-Hop duos. You know we had to break it all down—soulful style! In this episode, we’re talking: Birthday Real Talk & Unc Energy: The difference between an "Uncle" and an "Unc," surviving birthday allergies, and why Mike ended up behind the grill for his own celebration. Building the Ultimate R&B Supergroup: We break down four stacked lineups featuring icons like Beyoncé, Prince, Jill Scott, Usher, Erica Badu, and D'Angelo. Who takes the crown when it comes to raw vocals versus pure stage presence? First-Week Album Sales—Hip-Hop Duos: Jay-Z & Kanye, Drake & Lil Wayne, 50 Cent & Eminem, or TI & Jeezy? We argue who is really shutting down the charts in today’s game. Adulting & Real Life Humor: From setting up record shelves eight months late, to the pain of auto insurance, and why girl trips hit way different than guy trips. Grab your favorite drink, sit back, and vibe out with us! Connect With Us: Socials: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and X [@DamnWeGrown] Email: Got a question or a topic you want us to touch on? Hit us up at damnwegrown@gmail.com Stream: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your favorite pods! If you’re loving the show, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave us a review. Keep choosing joy, y’all! Deuces! ✌️

  5. Aug 5

    Fine Wine, Poppin’ Knees & Aging Gracefully

    What is up, y’all! We are BACK in the house for another episode of Damn We Grown! This week, we’re celebrating a big milestone—17 years of marriage and a whole quarter-century of being together! Between romantic sunset date nights on Signal Hill, Cutwater cocktails, and Uncle Nunu getting snitched on for spoiling the little ones with massive ice cream cones, we are diving deep into a topic none of us can outrun: Aging Gracefully. Look, the mind might tell you you’re still 25, but the knees? Yeah, they’re playing by a whole different set of rules now! We’re keeping it 100 on the real, the comedic, and the soulful side of getting older: Silver Strands & Poppin’ Knees: Embracing the gray hair, laughing at physical changes, and why morning stretches are no longer optional. Wisdom, Peace & Zero Cares Left: The beauty of having a little more disposable income, cutting out negative energy, and stepping fully into your confidence. The Taboo Reality of Getting Older: Keeping the bedroom alive, throwing out society’s "rules" on how grown folks should dress, and choosing comfort over 8-hour stiletto heels. Memories & Real Talk: Reflecting on lost loved ones, navigating back-to-school shoe prices, and learning to love on your people while they’re here. Grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and tap in with us as we talk about celebrating every year, every laugh line, and every gray hair. Connect With Us: Socials: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube [@DamnWeGrown] Email: Send us your questions or episode topic ideas at damnwegrown@gmail.com Listen Anywhere: Stream us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review. Keep choosing joy, y'all! Peace! ✌️

  6. Jul 24

    Raising Free Thinkers Without Losing Your Mind

    Remember back in the day when the golden rule of the house was "Children should be seen and not heard"? Yeah… well, those days are officially gone! In this episode of Damn We Grown, Mike and Tiff dive deep into the hilarious, heart-wrenching, and daily reality of raising strong-willed, outspoken kids. From Tiff’s daughter clapping back with "Why don't you just get another job?" to navigating those boundary-pushing moments as modern parents, we’re keeping it 100% real about the shift from old-school discipline to modern parenting. We’re kicking things off with a soulful weekend recap—talking about summer date nights with junk food feasts, Y2K flea market trips (and why our kids are paying $30 for stuff we threw away), and our latest binge-watches, including Is God Is and The Polygamist. Then, we get into the heavy stuff: how childhood silence impacts adult self-expression, unlearning the need for our kids to "fear" us, and finding the sweet spot between enforcing boundaries and encouraging our kids to speak their minds. Whether you're trying to break generational cycles, navigating teen attitude with a smile, or just figuring out how you ended up eating sherbet in 90-degree SoCal heat, grab your favorite snack and kick back with us. In this episode, we cover: Weekend Realness: Date night food splurges, giant ice cream tubs, and nostalgic Y2K fashion. Movie & TV Reviews: Quick takes on Is God Is, Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters, and Netflix’s The Polygamist. Modern vs. Old-School Parenting: Why raising a "quick-witted" child is both a blessing and a test of patience. Breaking Generational Cycles: Moving from "kids are seen, not heard" to raising confident, outspoken adults. Setting Healthy Boundaries: How to balance freedom, respect, and parenting discipline without instilling fear. Instagram & TikTok: @DamnWeGrown Email: DamnWeGrown@gmail.com Watch & Listen: Available on YouTube, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts! Connect & Follow Us:

  7. Jul 16

    Respect the Bonnet: Personal Growth, Cultural Pride, and Why Your Partner Can't Control Your Style

    What is up, y’all! Grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and get ready to slide some serious soul into your Wednesday. Mike and Tiff are back in the home studio on this brand-new episode of Damn We Grown, and yes—the “Beyoncé fan” is officially blowing to keep the vibes immaculate. This week, the couple kicks things off by breaking down their weekend adulting hustle. From pulling an “audible” on a local date night at Lazy Dog (where Tiff was highly suspicious of the patio dog-rules) to negotiating child labor in the backyard garden so their daughter can learn the value of a dollar, they’re keeping it 100% real. The backyard garden is officially underway with tomatoes and bell peppers, because in 2026, paying $1.50 for a single bunch of cilantro is just downright disrespectful to the bank account! Later, they dive into a hilarious debate about learning new languages, with Tiff bragging about her 172-day Spanish Duolingo streak—even if she only knows three words and has to mimic a cartoon voice to pass the app's speaking test. But the real heat comes when Mike and Tiff unpack a viral video of a woman confronting a younger sister in public for wearing a satin bonnet at the grocery store. Is wearing a bonnet in public an issue of "putting your best foot forward" and maintaining self-respect, or is the backlash rooted in respectability politics and a deep-seated desire to appease the white gaze? With their signature humor, empathy, and candor, Mike and Tiff get into: Cultural Pride vs. Presentation: How we treat our hair, our clothes, and our personal style out in the wild. The Double Standard: Why cultural staples like bonnets, durags, braids, and gold chains are labeled "ghetto" until they're co-opted by mainstream media and suddenly branded as "chic." Relationship Compromise: Why Mike flat-out refuses to let his partner control his style—even if he chooses to wear a durag on a date. Putting Yourself First: Why loving yourself has to come before pleasing anybody else, including your spouse. This episode is packed with hilarious tangents, deep cultural insights, and the kind of marital banter only these two can deliver. Hit that play button, lock in, and remember—keep choosing joy! Connect with the Grown Family!Got some strong thoughts on the bonnet debate? Or maybe a secret Duolingo hack? We want to hear from you! Email us: DamnWeGrown@gmail.com Instagram/TikTok: @DamnWeGrown Listen & Subscribe: Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please leave us a review to help the family grow! The Meat & Potatoes: The Great Bonnet Debate

  8. Jul 8

    Three Wishes, Travel Hacks, and Bad Tattoos

    What would you do if you were handed three life-changing wishes on a silver platter? In this episode, Mike and Tiff play a high-stakes game of "Pick Three," breaking down a viral list of options—from $20k a month for life to perfect health until age 90. But watch out, because as the hosts uncover, every dream wish has a hilarious, unintended catch.Later, the couple takes you deep into the heart of their recent family vacation, sharing must-know Southeast Asian travel hacks, like why you definitely need to set up your eSIM before you leave the US. They also recount a magical, muddy encounter bathing with rescue elephants in Phuket, an unexpected beachfront meeting with a friendly horse, and why a certain 12-year-old will absolutely not be getting a Hellcat for her first car.Grab your neck fan, pour a drink, and hit play on a hilarious recap of life, travel lessons, and why you should always double-check the sunscreen.Key Moments in This Episode:The Living Room Pivot: The hosts talk returning to the home studio and getting the "Beyoncé fan" blowing.The Ultimate "Pick Three": $20k a month for life, zero bills, or retiring at 50? Mike and Tiff weigh their options and uncover the hidden fine print.Phuket & Singapore Highlights: Getting down and dirty in a mud bath with elephants, exploring night markets, and navigating Singapore's ultra-efficient MRT transit system.The Southeast Asia Travel Guide: Essential advice on eSIM data, using the Grab app, and trying to smuggle local KFC onto an international flight.Movie Review: A spoiler-free discussion of Obsession, the suspense thriller that had the hosts talking.Connect with the Grown Family!Got your own "Pick Three" combination or a wild travel story to share? We want to hear it!Email us: DamnWeGrown@gmail.comInstagram: @DamnWeGrownTikTok: @DamnWeGrownWatch in 4K: Find full video episodes on YouTube and Spotify!If you love the show, support the movement and help us get to first class by sharing this episode with a friend!

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A grown podcast for grown people. A real relationship, real bills, and real life convo. Damn...we grown!

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  • Creator
    Mike + Tiff
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mike + Tiff
  • Show Website
    Damn We Grown