You Hear Me, Though?

Joel and Kip

Two friends. Different backgrounds. And conversations that don't always go where you'd expect. Joel from Baltimore and Kip from Texas come together for real, unfiltered conversations about life, relationships, culture, current events, and everything in between. Sometimes we agree. Sometimes we challenge each other. And sometimes the conversation takes a turn neither of us saw coming. No rehearsed opinions. No forced arguments. Just genuine friendship, different perspectives, and conversations worth having. Different backgrounds. Real conversations. No script. You hear me, though?

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 2: Are We Getting Too Soft? | Honesty, Accountability & Faith

    Are we getting too sensitive, or have we forgotten how to tell the truth respectfully? Joel and Kip are back, tackling hard truths, participation trophies, changing expectations, and whether technology is making life easier while leaving us less prepared. Then the conversation gets personal, exploring accountability, spiritual growth, and the difference between practicing faith and using religion to hurt others. Plus, why forgiveness doesn't always mean giving someone access to your life. Different backgrounds. Real conversations. No script. You hear me, though?

  2. Oct 18

    Hard Truths, Different Perspectives & Real Conversations | Episode 1

    Can two friends disagree on almost everything and still walk away understanding each other better? Welcome to the very first episode of You Hear Me, Though?, where Joel from Baltimore and Kip from Texas bring different backgrounds, different personalities, and plenty of opinions to the same conversation. We kick things off with the story of our friendship, some hilarious first impressions, and the differences between growing up in Baltimore and Texas. But things get deeper pretty quickly. From whether you should still be friends with your exes to loyalty versus honesty, Black Lives Matter, racial inequality, community accountability, parenting, and the importance of knowing your history, nothing is off the table. And here's the thing: we're not always going to agree. That's not the goal. Sometimes the most important part of a conversation isn't proving your point. It's being willing to hear someone else's. In this episode, a disagreement actually leads to a changed perspective, and that's exactly what this podcast is about. No rehearsed opinions. No forced arguments. Just two friends having real conversations, sharing laughs, challenging each other, and figuring things out along the way. Different backgrounds. Real conversations. No script. You hear me, though? EPISODE CHAPTERS (00:00) Welcome to You Hear Me, Though?(01:38) First Impressions: What People Get Wrong About Us(04:58) How Joel and Kip Really Met(09:46) Texas Roots, Family and Growing Up(15:16) Baltimore, Crab Cakes and Ravens Football(18:57) Why Our Generation's Music Hits Different(22:27) Can You Still Be Friends With an Ex?(34:20) Opinions People Push Back On(36:51) Black Lives Matter: Two Different Perspectives(47:47) Unequal Justice and Media Narratives(51:26) Who Gets to Tell Our History?(52:37) Environment vs. Opportunity: What Shapes Us?(59:00) Code-Switching and Expectations(1:05:30) It Takes a Village: Community and Raising Kids(1:07:00) Free Will, Accountability and Personal Growth(1:10:07) Loyalty vs. Telling the Hard Truth(1:15:50) Giving the Next Generation More Opportunities(1:20:35) Standards, Respect and Loving Your Neighbor(1:23:27) What We Learned from Each Other

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About

Two friends. Different backgrounds. And conversations that don't always go where you'd expect. Joel from Baltimore and Kip from Texas come together for real, unfiltered conversations about life, relationships, culture, current events, and everything in between. Sometimes we agree. Sometimes we challenge each other. And sometimes the conversation takes a turn neither of us saw coming. No rehearsed opinions. No forced arguments. Just genuine friendship, different perspectives, and conversations worth having. Different backgrounds. Real conversations. No script. You hear me, though?

Information

  • Creator
    Joel and Kip
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joel and Kip
  • Show Website
    You Hear Me, Though?