And STILLL with Taurean Meacham

Taurean Meacham
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And STILLL. Stuff that I learned, lost, and loved. Hosted by Taurean Meacham. New episodes launch Feb 1st. Until then, enjoy the archived episodes of Cognac Stories.

  1. Finis Initium: The End Is The Beginning

    Jan 26

    Finis Initium: The End Is The Beginning

    On Today's show I am joined by C-Meach, Sadira, and longtime friend of  the show and professional grief counselor Drea Johnson. We discuss  dealing with grief, how we teach our young boys to process emotion, who  told us to "stay inside", Johnathan Majors and his bucking on masculine  standards, and much more. Here's the rundown. “Cats in the cradle” -The importance of keeping communication lines active. -Reconnecting with loved ones after years silence. -Overcoming familial indifference, -Strategies for addressing family trauma. “Papa Was A Playa” -An honest conversation about what we are teaching out boys about relationships and commitment. -The importance of a father telling "His Story" before is history. -“Self Sufficient vs Independent Women”: What is a father’s role in developing his daughter into a woman? “Stay Inside” -The truth about trying to be “tough”. -Education vs Incarceration, -Citizens vs Criminals: Code of the streets vs the code of civility and which one you should be following. -Jail: Welcome to the Booty House “Moving on Up” -Using negativity energy for your goals. -Self assessment and self improvement in a modern world. -Goal setting strategies and tips. Closing remarks for Season 2. Sound Track: "Thunderstruck" - AC/DC "Cat's in the Cradle" - Harry Chapin "Poppa was a Playa" - Nas "Stay Inside" - Digga D "Moving on Up" - Curtis Mayfield "With a Little Help From My Friends" - Joe Cocker YouTube - https://youtu.be/r1JWmTlmVX8

    3h 32m
  2. He Who Remains…

    Jan 26

    He Who Remains…

    On today's show I am joined by C-Meach and Dira. Here is the rundown on today's topics: Valentine’s Day/President’s Day/NBA All Star Recap Ant Man Review (Spoiler Alert) Dealing with rejection and disappointment in children -public support vs public rejection -participation trophies -generational differences in handling failure -how do you teach your children to deal with rejection and loss Six Figures and Struggling -64% of overall consumers are living check to check (less $600 in savings) -51% 100k or more, 66% 50-100k, 78% 50k or less are living check to check  -40% of consumers do not expect salaries to keep pace with inflation -effects of financial stress and how your relationship with money is killing you Raising Girls in the World of Today -my house my rules vs my experience my expectations -the birds and the bees 2.0 -FEARs… Closing Thoughts Soundtrack “Lazarus” - David Bowie “God Only Knows” - The Beach Boys “Money Trees” - Kendrick Lamar “Daughters” - John Mayer “The Chain” - Fleetwood Mac

    4h 4m
  3. The Art of Aging

    Jan 26

    The Art of Aging

    On today’s show I am joined by C-Meach (Happy Birthday), Sadira, and longtime friend and colleague Mike W. Here’s the rundown: Super Bowl recap 🏈 -where it ranks in Super Bowl games -last second penalty call -Mahomes place in history as QB1 Rihanna halftime show 💎 -big a** pregnancy reveal and baby shower -symbolism behind the show -ASAP Rocky the most potent man in America -favorite halftime shows and where this one ranks How to support a career woman 👩🏾‍🏫 -knowing your role as a supporter -how to be a “manager” of a career woman -learning how “not” to fix everything Movie Madness 🍿 -The Flash -John Wick 4 -GotG Vol 3 -Creed III 🤮 Art appreciation 🎨 -Pharrell named head of LV men -50 Cent signs broadcast deal with Fox -Eddie Murphy art work investment -Jay Z art work investment -artists you may want to pay attention Brotherly love 💪🏾 -blood vs bonded -how to how your brother accountable -where we are lacking (fraternity) -Fraternity, Family, Fellowship 2023 Dr. Robert McNair 🚀 Cognac Cuts 🎶 “Loose Pt. 2” - JAY1, Outcast Music, Ms. Banks “DAVE Flow” - Fredo “Walking With Your Head Down” - TTK And support Troop 6000 at https://www.girlscoutsnyc.org/en/whatgirlsdo/gs-troop-6000.html YouTube - https://youtu.be/_JFFe2Kh1m0 Audio - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4h7b921Xsxb

    3h 27m

  4. Jan 26

    Planting Seeds

    On today's show I am joined by C-Meach, Sadira, and Skateboard-D and we take a deep dive into how much of us in in others, and how much of others in is us. Today's Topics Include: A look of the positive and negative traits that we pass down to not only are children but everyone that we interact with -nature vs nurture vs navigating -what are we doing to mitigate past trauma -how are we setting the next generation  Jay-Z News -$750 mill Bacardi buyout and still part ownership -is Hov the 🐐 -Beyoncé is now the 🐐 of the Grammy Awards -Hip Hop at 50 and how to age gracefully Tom Brady News - 2nd retirement -Huge Fox contract $275 million -thirst trapping and his midlife crisis Ja Morant vs Shannon Sharpe vs Accountability -millionaire thugs and we they never learn -friends risking the bag that isn't theirs Shannon Sharpe on why he didn't get married -teaching commitment at a young age vs playing the fields -work-life balance -when to call it quits Ant-Man final trailer reaction -my insanely accurate predictions -is Johnathan Majors a really big deal yet -AMC Theater doing seat based pricing and oh by the way, the NBA is going nuts right now. Of course we talk that talk as well. make sure to like, subscribe, and share. This podcast is powered by viewers like you. Cognac Cuts: -Trife ft. King Ramses "Get Ya Hate On" -GTex "Ghetto Life" -King Ramses ft. Trife & Inf Beam "Dirt Nap"

    2h 53m
  5. The View From The Bottom

    Jan 26

    The View From The Bottom

    On today’s show I am joined by C-Meach, Sadira, and Skateboard D. We kickoff the show with a segment about the importance of showing support and how it affects marketing for small business owners, creators, etc. We discuss the importance of fathers and highlight some recent losses. RIP segment for ​Tyre Nichols​Jay Briscoe​Randy Gonzalez​John Paul Dowler​Kobe BryantI explain how I’ve learned to shift perspective and take advantage of “the view from the bottom” ​Why perspective matters​How to shift “the bottom” and learning how you represent someone else’s ceiling​Understanding the importance of pulling up others to your level on the platformWe discuss the fallout from the Tyree Nichols murder ​More firings and indictments​George Floyd Justice ActRise of the Youth ​Bella Mir NIL deal​Women’s equity in sports​The pros and cons of monetizing your everyday lifestyleMarijuana MSO’s ​What are they and why should you care​The future of 420 legalization​The money behind the Mary JaneMusic selections ​Ice Spice “Princess Diana”​Tia Corrine “Freaky T”​Little Sims “No Merci”​Doechi ft. SZA “Persuasive”​Ice Spice “Actin’ a Smoochie”​Hot Boy ft. Offset “2 Live”​Offset ft. Moneybag Yo “Code”

    2h 43m
  6. Gotta Be Here To Be There.....

    Jan 26

    Gotta Be Here To Be There.....

    On today's show I am joined by C-Meach, Sadira, and special guest Rell. That's right "Free Rell" is now free so of curse I had to have my guy come on.  Today's Topics Include: -How people are jump-starting their health using Peptides and Ozempic -Testosterone and it's affects on men as we age -How to identify one of the "Great Ones" and how far are you willing to go for one -Lori Harvey x Damson Idris x Everyone Else -Naomi Osaka and Cordae pregnancy announcement -21 Savage is Rapper of the Year 2022 -The U.K. Music invasion -Welcome Home Rell Segment -and much much more.  Music Selections -"Martin's Sofa" -Headie One -"Guess Who's Back" - Sam Wise -"Daily Duppy (Dem Dead)" - Stefflon Don -"Cheaper Than Therapy" - Benjamin AD -"Champagne Riddim" - Tiggs Da Author and Potter Payper -"Sitting In My Car (Remix)", "Hey Young World" - Slick Rick

    2h 48m
  7. Stay in Your Lane

    Jan 26

    Stay in Your Lane

    On today's show I am joined by C-Meach, Sadira, Brother Bone and The  Master Chief Petty Officer Of The Rhianna Navy, Taurean Meacham. We  discuss Stephen A. Smith's comments about the Super Bowl Halftime Show,  Tom Brady's double losing season, Usain Bold getting scammed out of  millions, Ego Death - How men's ego's influence the top 10 health risks  to men, normalizing vocalizing your desire for assistance, the New  Valentine's Day, and much much more. Thank Me Later.

    2h 20m
  8. The Age Of Accountability

    Jan 26

    The Age Of Accountability

    On today's show, I am joined by C-Meach, Sadira, Skateboard-D, and long time friend of the show in podcast inspiration Nichole Meacham. Yes, my cousin had a podcast and that's one of the things that put the battery in my back. We discuss the new year and our upcoming goals and predictions. We cover the Torey Lanez verdict, Dana White's power slap league debut on his wife, men's sexual health statistics, mental health for men, how I went to the emergency room twice in two days, and much much more Listen, Enjoy, and Happy New Year.

    3h 46m
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And STILLL. Stuff that I learned, lost, and loved. Hosted by Taurean Meacham. New episodes launch Feb 1st. Until then, enjoy the archived episodes of Cognac Stories.

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