Shades of Banter

Steven Portillo and Jay Coles
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In this podcast, hosts Steven Portillo and Jay Coles talk about current events, hobbies, sports, and have some good-natured fun along the way and witty banter. Join Steven and Jay as they explore the lighter side of the news and daily life as black and brown men in America.

  1. Mar 23

    Books & More

    In this episode, the hosts share funny and comical moments from their lives, highlighting the humor in everyday experiences. They also discuss the power of reading and the impact it has on their lives, exploring the themes of community, belonging, and personal growth through literature. The conversation delves into the impact of community and relationships on personal experiences, as well as the power of literature to evoke emotional responses and challenge perspectives. It explores themes of nostalgia, book club selections, the impact of literature, shifting perspectives, and reflections on the podcast. Takeaways Life's Funny MomentsThe Power of Reading Exploring the impact of community and relationships on personal experiences.The power of literature to evoke emotional responses and challenge perspectives. Chapters 00:00 Life's Funny Moments05:06 The Power of Reading24:20 Nostalgia and Community31:02 Perspectives on War36:06 Reading and Community42:13 Reflections on the Podcast

    45 min

  2. Feb 4

    Back at it!

    The conversation kicks off with a recap of Season 3 and the excitement for Season 4. The hosts reflect on the past year, sharing their experiences and feelings about 2025. They also express their hopes and plans for the new year, setting the stage for a season of new beginnings and reflection.

    42 min

  3. 09/04/2025

    Special Guest for a Special Return Episode

    We return with a special guest on the show, and we do it all from a boat!

    28 min

  4. 01/22/2025

    2024 Top 10 Wrap-Up (Part 2)

    We wrap up our Top 10 lists of 2024!

    1h 16m

  5. 12/07/2024

    2024 Top 10 Wrap-Up (Part 1)

    We're back with the highly anticipated top 10 wrap-up for the year. We dive into our top 5 in this episode as we come near the end of 2024!

    1h 42m

  6. 09/21/2024

    New Era, Friendships, and More!

    This week we give a few updates on what we've been up to the past couple of months. We end the episode by having a discussion on friendship that you won't want to miss!

    1h 25m

  7. 07/18/2024

    A Life of Assimilating

    This week we do a deep dive into how our desire for acceptance led us to a life of confusion. Join us as we share how growing up in the Midwest has shaped us.

    1h 16m

  8. 06/26/2024

    What we like and more!

    This week we talk AI Implants, Basketball, Must Watch/Listen/Read recs, and Muncie.

    1h 2m
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In this podcast, hosts Steven Portillo and Jay Coles talk about current events, hobbies, sports, and have some good-natured fun along the way and witty banter. Join Steven and Jay as they explore the lighter side of the news and daily life as black and brown men in America.

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  • Creator
    Steven Portillo and Jay Coles
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Steven Portillo and Jay Coles
  • Show Website
    Shades of Banter