It's Always Personal

Wood

I just got tired of the random redefining of what it is to be Black, or who's a real Black man. It's Always Personal is an attempt to expand on the most widely accepted examples, and stand alone (probably) as a new archetype to be considered. The mission of this podcast is to hold conversations that question what the masses seem disinterested in challenging, to illuminate the Black entertainment that often goes unnoticed, and to interview guests who can assist with completing IAP's said mission. Life just simply isn't about being entertained at all costs.

  1. Jun 3

    Is The Person Who Called You "House N***a" Successful?

    Ransom recently spit on the opening track, "Amazing Graces", of his DJ Premier collaboration EP, "I realized the emptiest of minds make the most noise." I'm willing to bet not a second goes by online, daily, that a Black person of a certain level of achievement isn't being hit with a "House N***a" by a lesser achieving Black person. I'd even question one's pragmatism, towards the most serious areas of life, if you're not called a "House N***a" at least... once a week.

    56 min

  2. Jun 1

    The Forge Movie Review & Black Conflict on Socials is Wild

    Netflix's The Forge (Aug 2024) was a poignant look at just how great Black mentorship between men could be great. If it wasn't for social media a lot more could really be possible.

    1h 19m

  3. May 27

    Might Delete Later: NEMESIS, Black Men, and Black Men & Black Women

    This isn't a podcast episode.

    2h 18m

  4. Apr 1

    Fake Feuds: Cam and Whitlock vs Stephen A., Black Hatred of Success (Jay-Z Returns)

    I knew Black people wouldn't go on for long without the next battle after SINNERS received its Oscars' results. Immediately the community got to focus on some usual content suspects in Cam Newton, Jason Whitlock, and Stephen A.; plus the return of a celebrity, Jay-Z, who usually limits access to him at all costs. Turns out Black America isn't too keen on 'billionaire Hov' per the reactions to his latest sitdown with GQ.

    1h 48m

  5. Feb 26

    The Constant Crash Out Age, Highly Combustible Folks, and Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2

    Summary In this conversation, the speaker delves into various themes surrounding race, personal struggles, and societal perceptions. Starting with the controversy surrounding Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, the discussion transitions into broader topics of race and privilege, personal resilience in the face of grief, and the importance of community support. The speaker shares personal anecdotes, including the sale of a truck, to illustrate the challenges faced during difficult times. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media, colorism, and the representation of interracial relationships in media, ultimately reflecting on the complexities of racial dynamics and identity in contemporary society. Chapters 00:00 The Tyson Fury Controversy 03:11 Race and Perception in Society 06:00 Personal Struggles and Resilience 08:56 Navigating Grief and Moving Forward 11:50 Community and Support Systems 15:09 Selling the Truck: A Personal Journey 18:13 Social Media and Public Reactions 20:47 Interracial Relationships in Media 23:48 The Impact of Colorism 26:58 Crashing Out: Emotional Responses 29:51 The Role of Media in Racial Dynamics 32:59 Confronting Misunderstandings 35:47 The Deontay Wilder Situation 39:10 Reflections on Race and Identity 42:00 Cultural Expectations and Media Representation 44:52 The Future of Racial Discourse 47:56 Final Thoughts on Community and Support Keywords Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, race, personal struggles, community support, social media, colorism, emotional responses, media representation, cultural expectations

    1h 7m

  6. Feb 18

    Relationship Goals Movie, HYSAs and 'Do People Want to Be Happy?'

    Do people on social media, of which some are actually real people, truly want to be happy? Host Wood discusses another week of productive soc media interactions, and then delves into a little financial literacy talk centered on High Yield Savings Accounts (HYSA). Are you leaving "free" (easy) money on the table, or are you even just flat out losing your money sitting in bank accounts due to shrinkage?

    1h 44m

  7. Feb 4

    Jason Whitlock's Reply to My Tomlin Email; NFL Head Coach Hiring (I Love the Game)

    Wood took the time to email Fearless with Jason Whitlock host Jason Whitlock to biblically confront him about his episode where he recklessly alleged former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stepped down due to swirling rumors of infidelity. Unexpectedly, Whitlock replied. Additionally, Black social media undergoes, well reacts to, another round of head coach hiring by the racist NFL. Wood offers some keys to helping with being able how to accurately predict how these coach searches are going to end for Black candidates. So in the future, there won't be any need to be upset, and threaten to boycott, when the Black candidates, that you can't even name, don't get jobs that they really weren't ready to fill.

    59 min

  8. Jan 22

    Jason Whitlock Alleges Tomlin Stepped Down Due To Infidelity; Nas' 3rd Childhood

    Jason Whitlock is fearless in offering no proof that former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin resigned over problems in his marriage. Whitlock, and his Christian worldview, dances around accusations of infidelity, speaking vaguely about Tomlin ending his 19-year tenure as being 'bizarre' and that the lack of a press conference raises 'serious red flags.' With reckless saints like Whitlock, who needs to worry about sinners and enemies?

    1 hr
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I just got tired of the random redefining of what it is to be Black, or who's a real Black man. It's Always Personal is an attempt to expand on the most widely accepted examples, and stand alone (probably) as a new archetype to be considered. The mission of this podcast is to hold conversations that question what the masses seem disinterested in challenging, to illuminate the Black entertainment that often goes unnoticed, and to interview guests who can assist with completing IAP's said mission. Life just simply isn't about being entertained at all costs.

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  • Creator
    Wood
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    198
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Wood
  • Show Website
    It's Always Personal