Just Drawz - The Podcast

Just Drawz
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Welcome to Just Drawz, the space where real conversations live and performative nonsense does not. This is a show hosted by two Black gay men who are smart, sometimes funny, and not afraid to say the quiet parts out loud. Daris and Jeff talk life, love, sex, culture, mental health, politics, pop culture, and everything in between from a Black queer lens that stays honest, unfiltered, and rooted in truth. Sometimes it is educational. Sometimes it can get a lil messy. Sometimes it is deep. But one thing it always is? Is real. You're in the right place!

  1. MAR 6

    Getting to Know DMC - The DMC Edit

    Note 3/14/2026: This version replaces the original that was uploaded on March 5, 2026. ----- DMC presents his Get to Know Me episode where it is all about him! You'll learn about who he is and what drives him day to day.  He talks about his family and how they've impacted his life. You'll find out what he loves and what he  does in his spare time.  Plus, there's a little Q and A at to wrap it up.  "Just... Get to Know DMC" ______________________________ Listen to Our Winter 2026 Playlist: YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzaf4yOmTty_XQzxa8iJSNr2iDb2kyDR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66GdLEJau4DiGHPoe30tVg?go=1&sp_cid=04d6e83b-a967-4d96-a8b2-11532f742fa8&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=512c2f0d538347b5 Apple Music:  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-just-drawz-podcast-presents-cheekz-beatz-vol-iv/pl.u-06oxD4aFJNjgJe _______________________________ Hosts: DMC: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kklothesminded/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/DMCureton⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/deeemcee Jeff: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.x.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/jefflevelsup _______________________________ Just Drawz on Social Media: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejustdrawzpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/JustDrawz _______________________________ Edited and produced by:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠_______________________________ Music: "Neptunes" - by Black Assassin - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/blk_assassin/⁠⁠ _______________________________ Keywords: preference, prejudice, dating, LGBTQ, attraction, bias, masculinity, trauma, connection, cultural influences, desire, social conditioning, conventionally attractive, Same gender loving, SGL, vulnerability, healing, self-discovery, Black and brown men, family, personal growth, masculinity, queerness, self reflections, self improvement, self love, success, influence,identity, self-perception, cultural differences queerness, support, legacy, relationships, identity, safe spaces, personal growth, LGBTQIA+,LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, gay, Black gay men _______________________________ #JustDrawz #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #spotify #applepodcasts #podcast #blackpodcaster #spotifypodcast #youtube #applepodcasts #youtubepodcast #gaypodcasts #LGBTpodcast #blackmen #blackgaymen #blackpodcastnetwork #gaymen #fypシ #fyp #fypシviralシfyp #selflove #success #masculinity #queerness #liberation #personalgrowth #healing #mentalhealth #lgbtq #LGBTQIA  #gayconversations #thirstrap #queerissues #masculinity #engagement #socialmedia  #gayconversations #samegenderloving #SGL #authenticity

    35 min

  2. FEB 20

    Season 4 Premiere : Are Dating Preferences Actually Prejudices? Is "No Fats No Fems" Keeping Gay Men Single?

    It's the Season 4 Premiere!  DMC and Jeff discuss Dating Preferences Versus Dating Prejudices,  focusing on the distinction between them. We explore how societal norms and personal experiences shape our attractions and biases. We talk about the impact of trauma on dating preferences, the cultural influences that affect attraction, and the importance of connection over superficial criteria in relationships. We also challenge  listeners to reflect on their own preferences and the underlying reasons for them. "Just... Preference Vs Prejudice" _______________________________ Takeaways:  Preference is a desire, while prejudice is exclusionary. Trauma can shape dating preferences and biases. Attraction should be based on connection, not conditioning. Cultural influences play a significant role in dating choices. Masculinity and body image affect attraction in the dating scene. People often use 'preference' as a shield for prejudice. It's important to interrogate why we have certain preferences. The LGBTQ community has the power to redefine love and attraction. ______________________________ Listen to Our Winter 2026 Playlist: Happy Holidaze - A Playlist from Just Drawz The Podcast YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzaf4yOmTty_XQzxa8iJSNr2iDb2kyDR Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66GdLEJau4DiGHPoe30tVg?go=1&sp_cid=04d6e83b-a967-4d96-a8b2-11532f742fa8&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=512c2f0d538347b5 Apple Music:  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-just-drawz-podcast-presents-cheekz-beatz-vol-iv/pl.u-06oxD4aFJNjgJe _______________________________ Hosts: DMC: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kklothesminded/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/DMCureton⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/deeemcee Jeff: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.x.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/jefflevelsup _______________________________ Just Drawz on Social Media: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejustdrawzpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/JustDrawz _______________________________ Edited and produced by:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠_______________________________ Music: "Neptunes" - by Black Assassin - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/blk_assassin/⁠⁠ _______________________________ Keywords: preference, prejudice, dating, LGBTQ, attraction, bias, masculinity, trauma, connection, cultural influences, desire, social conditioning, conventionally attractive, Same gender loving, SGL, vulnerability, healing, self-discovery, Black and brown men, family, personal growth, masculinity, queerness, self reflections, self improvement, self love, success, influence,identity, self-perception, cultural differences queerness, support, legacy, relationships, identity, safe spaces, personal growth, LGBTQIA+,LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, gay, Black gay men _______________________________ #JustDrawz #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #spotify #applepodcasts #podcast #blackpodcaster #spotifypodcast #youtube #applepodcasts #youtubepodcast #gaypodcasts #LGBTpodcast #blackmen #blackgaymen #blackpodcastnetwork #gaymen #fypシ #fyp #fypシviralシfyp #selflove #success #masculinity #queerness #liberation #personalgrowth #healing #mentalhealth #lgbtq #LGBTQIA  #gayconversations #thirstrap #queerissues #masculinity #engagement #socialmedia  #gayconversations #samegenderloving #SGL #authenticity

    55 min

  3. JAN 11 · BONUS

    BONUS EPISODE: A look back with clips from Season 3 In Case You Missed It

    Subscribers new and old, welcome! We present to you moments from 2025 and our third season. If you've missed something, and want to go back, this is the bonus episode for you! 00:16 - Let's Talk About Sex - 00:38 - And Then There Were Two - 00:26 - Inauguration Aggravation - 01:11 - Tips for Navigating the Dating Scene - 01:29 - Infidelity and Dishonesty in Gay Relationships - 02:22 - International Gay Travel - 02:41 - A Matter of Faith - 03:18 - Infidelity and Dishonesty in Gay Relationships - 03:35 - Losing Our Same Sex Virginity - 03:56 - The Six Stages of Dating - 04:37 - Serving Vulnerability Realness - 05:27 - Performative Queerness - 05:57 - Unsolicited Advice 2 - 06:27 - Uncommon Common Sense - 07:37 - Bonus Questions and Answers - 08:14 - Gaying Over 40 - 08:47 - Unfriended - 09:53 - Thanksgiving 2025 Special - 10:39 - Christmas 2025 Special - We also have our Performative Blackness episode and DMC's solo episode from this season as well! ______________________________ Listen to Our Fall 2025 Playlist: The Just Drawz Podcast Presents: Cheekz & Beatz Vol. III [Fall 2025] ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠⁠ _______________________________ Hosts: DMC: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kklothesminded/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/DMCureton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/deeemcee⁠⁠⁠ Jeff: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.x.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/jefflevelsup⁠⁠⁠ _______________________________ Just Drawz on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejustdrawzpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/JustDrawz⁠⁠⁠ _______________________________ Edited and produced by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_______________________________ Music: "Neptunes" - by Black Assassin - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/blk_assassin/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________________ Keywords: Same gender loving, SGL, vulnerability, healing, self-discovery, authenticity, accountability, emotional strength, mental health, LGBTQ+, black and brown men, chosen family, personal growth, queerness, self reflections, self improvement, self love, success, influence, identity, childhood, platonic relationships, self-perception, chosen family, support, misunderstanding, peace, LGBTQIA, platonic, men and women, healing, protection, boundaries, guarding, heart to heart, _______________________________ #JustDrawz #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #spotify #applepodcasts #podcast #blackpodcaster #spotifypodcast #youtube #applepodcasts #youtubepodcast #gaypodcasts #LGBTpodcast #blackmen #blackgaymen #blackpodcastnetwork #gaymen #fypシ #fyp #fypシviralシfyp #selflove #success #masculinity #queerness #liberation #personalgrowth #healing #mentalhealth #lgbtq #LGBTQIA

    11 min

  4. TRAILER

    Welcome to Just Drawz!

    Welcome to our channel! JustDrawz is a show for the section of the LGBTQIA space that sometimes feels overlooked by the current mainstream and influencer crowd. Hosted by two Black gay men, DMC and Jeff,, we have real conversations that matter. Sure, we talk about sex and dating, but there's more to our lives that that. Politics, personal growth, society, pop culture and more are all topics that we cover here. This is a Black queer lens that stays honest, unfiltered, and rooted in truth but we are rated E for Everybody because Black, Latino, Asian, female, straight, and every combination in between, our stories are relatable. We are real, regular guys who are proud to stand in our "unc" status!So, whether you are here to laugh, learn, heal, or just feel seen, you are in the right place! Hosts: DMC: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kklothesminded/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/DMCureton⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/deeemcee Jeff: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.x.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/jefflevelsup _______________________________ Just Drawz on Social Media: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejustdrawzpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/JustDrawz _______________________________ Edited and produced by:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠_______________________________ Music: "Neptunes" - by Black Assassin - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/blk_assassin/⁠⁠ _______________________________Keywords:Same gender loving, SGL, vulnerability, healing, self-discovery, toxic masculinity, emotional strength, mental health, LGBTQ+, black and brown men, chosen family, personal growth, masculinity, queerness, self reflections, self improvement, self love, success, influence, masculinity, vulnerability, identity, childhood, role models, shame, self-perception, cultural differences, mental health, family dynamics, colorism, queerness, support, legacy, relationships, identity, safe spaces, personal growth, LGBTQIA, aging, after 40, AARP, retirement_______________________________#JustDrawz#blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #spotify #applepodcasts #podcast #blackpodcaster #spotifypodcast #youtube #applepodcasts #youtubepodcast #gaypodcasts #LGBTpodcast #blackmen #blackgaymen #blackpodcastnetwork #gaymen #fypシ #fyp #fypシviralシfyp #selflove #success #masculinity #queerness #liberation #personalgrowth #healing #mentalhealth #lgbtq #LGBTQIA #gayingafter40 #after40 #aarp #retirement

    6 min

  5. 12/18/2025

    Celebrating Christmas and the Holidays: Family, Friends, and Fun

    Happy Holidaze!It's our third Christmas show and this year, we discuss some of our holiday traditions, the significance of gift-giving, and how we spend Christmas Day. What's the first decoration to go up? What are our favorite holiday themed movies and shows? And would we wear matching pajamas with our significant others? From food to what Christmas means to us, we talk about that and more! “Just… Deck The Drawz”______________________________ Listen to Our Christmas 2025 Playlist: Happy Holidaze - A Playlist from Just Drawz The Podcast YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzaf4yOmTtzbcOhWeiHAGEVtYuDLp7Nc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4J3SYvmGGS1vT4t7KhFGpf?si=jvNvNOFXRxCP8CmRNZjVHg Apple Music:  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-just-drawz-podcast-presents-happy-holidaze-vol-i-2025/pl.u-MDAWv8qTevJMem Spotify Exclusive Continuous Version: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1NdDczd0UySYCZAwz8kTN8?si=eb0b6b9527eb4fae _______________________________ Hosts: DMC: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kklothesminded/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/DMCureton⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/deeemcee Jeff: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.x.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/jefflevelsup _______________________________ Just Drawz on Social Media: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejustdrawzpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/JustDrawz _______________________________ Edited and produced by:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠_______________________________ Music: "Neptunes" - by Black Assassin - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/blk_assassin/⁠⁠ _______________________________ Keywords: Christmas, holiday traditions, gift giving, family time, Christmas movies, decorations, holiday spirit, Christmas gifts, Christmas activities, Christmas locations, Christmas, gifts, nostalgia, holiday traditions, music, food, family, reflections, regifting, adulting, relationships, identity, safe spaces, personal growth, LGBTQIA+,LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, gay, Black gay men _______________________________ #JustDrawz #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #spotify #applepodcasts #podcast #blackpodcaster #spotifypodcast #youtube #applepodcasts #youtubepodcast #gaypodcasts #LGBTpodcast #blackmen #blackgaymen #blackpodcastnetwork #gaymen #fypシ #fyp #fypシviralシfyp #personalgrowth #healing #mentalhealth #lgbtq #LGBTQIA #gayconversations #Christmas #holidaytraditions #giftgiving #familytime #Christmasmovies #decorations #holidayspirit #Christmasgifts #Christmasactivities #Christmaslocations #gifts #nostalgia #holidaytraditions #music #food #family #christmastime #holidaycheer #2025

    1h 35m

  6. 12/11/2025

    Exploring Performative Blackness and Black Identity Within Black LGBTQ and Same Gender Loving Spaces

    This show, DMC and Jeff wrap up the “Performative” series with “Performative Blackness” having already covered Performative Masculinity and Performative Queerness.  We explore the concept of performative Blackness, discussing its historical roots, contemporary interpretations, and personal experiences with identity. Then delve into the expectations and stereotypes associated with being Black, the impact of social media, and the nuances of language within the Black community.  We touch on cultural appropriation and the challenges of explaining Black culture to others, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and reflection in navigating these complex topics. The dialogue also touches on interracial relationships and the societal expectations surrounding Black identity, ultimately emphasizing the importance of embracing one's authentic self without the need for performance. “Just… Acting Black” _______________________________ Takeaways:  Performative Blackness is a dynamic and socially constructed identity. Historical performances often relied on stereotypes and distorted representations. Contemporary Black performers use their art to resist racism and explore identity. Code-switching is a common experience for many black individuals in different spaces. Social media can amplify performative aspects of identity. Language and vernacular play a significant role in cultural expression. Cultural appropriation raises questions about appreciation versus exploitation. Proximity to Blackness can influence how individuals express their identity. Authenticity in Blackness can be a feeling rather than a definition. Navigating spaces of Blackness can vary based on comfort levels. Rejecting respectability politics is crucial for authenticity. Blackness is expansive and encompasses a wide range of experiences. Our Blackness does not need to be validated by others. ______________________________ Listen to Our Christmas 2025 Playlist: Happy Holidaze - A Playlist from Just Drawz The Podcast YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzaf4yOmTtzbcOhWeiHAGEVtYuDLp7Nc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4J3SYvmGGS1vT4t7KhFGpf?si=jvNvNOFXRxCP8CmRNZjVHg Apple Music:  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-just-drawz-podcast-presents-happy-holidaze-vol-i-2025/pl.u-MDAWv8qTevJMem Spotify Exclusive Continuous Version: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1NdDczd0UySYCZAwz8kTN8?si=eb0b6b9527eb4fae _______________________________ Hosts: DMC: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kklothesminded/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/DMCureton⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/deeemcee Jeff: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.x.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/jefflevelsup _______________________________ Just Drawz on Social Media: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejustdrawzpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/JustDrawz _______________________________ Edited and produced by:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠_______________________________ Music: "Neptunes" - by Black Assassin - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/blk_assassin/⁠⁠ _______________________________ Keywords: performative Blackness, identity, cultural appropriation, social media, Black culture, activism, stereotypes, language, personal experiences, historical context, Cultural Identity, Blackness, Interracial Relationships, Authenticity, Shared Experiences, Cultural Practices, Identity, Race, Community Same gender loving, SGL, , , se, family, personal growth, self reflections, identity, self-perception, cultural differences , identity, personal growth, LGBTQIA+,LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, gay, Black gay men _______________________________ #JustDrawz #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #spotify #applepodcasts #podcast #blackpodcaster #spotifypodcast #youtube #applepodcasts #youtubepodcast #gaypodcasts #LGBTpodcast #blackmen #blackgaymen #blackpodcastnetwork #gaymen #fypシ #selflove #personalgrowth #LGBTQIA  #gayconversations #queerissues #gayconversations #samegenderloving #SGL #authenticity

    1h 23m

  7. 11/26/2025

    Thanksgiving Super Sized Episode - Our Relationship with Food and Critiquing Social Media Motivation

    It’s Thanksgiving week, family! And we recorded an episode about food and our relationship with it. But the conversation took a little bit of a shift as we ended up talking about body image and social media. Let’s call it a ‘side’ to the entree of our main conversation.  This is an expanded show that runs a little bit longer than we normally go for one sitting but we think this dish is best served hot and complete.  _______________________________ Takeaways:  Social media can significantly impact self-image. Early food memories can affect what we like and don’t like as adults. Pound cake, peach cobbler, and banana pudding are soul food stables. Likes on social media can serve as a form of validation. There is a noticeable difference in engagement between innocent and provocative posts. People may seek motivation from the validation they receive online. Social media can create a cycle of seeking approval through likes. Understanding this dynamic is crucial for mental health awareness. Awareness of these patterns can lead to healthier social media habits. ______________________________ Listen to Our Summer 2025 Playlist: The Just Drawz Podcast Presents: Cheekz & Beatz Vol. I [Spring 2025] YouTube Music: ⁠https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzaf4yOmTtwLZ43_C5MK5NDZtu49A_mg&si=qclBkWFenao4M9gU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dkJDkB8ekDK1Rc4s8bZtw?si=aec470a275b2490d⁠ Apple Music:  ⁠https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-just-drawz-podcast-presents-cheekz-beatz-vol-i/pl.u-MDAWvo6uevJMem⁠ _______________________________ Hosts: DMC: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kklothesminded/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/DMCureton⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/deeemcee Jeff: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.x.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/jefflevelsup _______________________________ Just Drawz on Social Media: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejustdrawzpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/JustDrawz _______________________________ Edited and produced by:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠_______________________________ Music: "Neptunes" - by Black Assassin - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/blk_assassin/⁠⁠ _______________________________ Keywords: Same gender loving, SGL, vulnerability, healing, self-discovery, toxic masculinity, emotional strength, mental health, LGBTQ+, black and brown men, chosen family, personal growth, masculinity, queerness, self reflections, self improvement, self love, success, influence, masculinity, vulnerability, identity, childhood, role models, shame, self-perception, cultural differences, mental health, family dynamics, colorism, queerness, support, legacy, relationships, identity, safe spaces, personal growth, LGBTQIA _______________________________ #JustDrawz #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #spotify #applepodcasts #podcast #blackpodcaster #spotifypodcast #youtube #applepodcasts #youtubepodcast #gaypodcasts #LGBTpodcast #blackmen #blackgaymen #blackpodcastnetwork #gaymen #fypシ #fyp #fypシviralシfyp #selflove #success #masculinity #queerness #liberation #personalgrowth #healing #mentalhealth #lgbtq #LGBTQIA #gayfem #masc4masc #fem4fem #mascformasc #gayconversations #thirstrap #queerissues #masculinity #Thanksgiving #engagement #socialmedia #engagementfarming #gayconversations

    1h 39m

  8. 11/20/2025

    Reconnecting, Rebuilding, and Remaining Friends After 40 Years

    Darius and Nikki continue their revealing conversation about their decades long friendship. Witness recovery and healing in action through their conversation with heartfelt moments, laughter, and new understanding of each other. "Just... Unfriended: Part 2" _______________________________ Takeaways:  Friendships can endure long periods of silence and still reconnect. Consistency in communication is vital for maintaining friendships. Life changes can impact friendships significantly. Understanding each other's perspectives can lead to healing. Mourning the loss of friendships is a natural process. Self-reflection helps in recognizing one's role in relationships. Family dynamics can shape how we approach friendships. It's important to express love and appreciation regularly. Time spent with friends creates lasting memories. Vulnerability can strengthen the bond between friends. It's important to gauge situations based on individuals, not past experiences. Communication is key to understanding expectations in friendships. Expressing love and appreciation is crucial for maintaining relationships. Self-discovery is a vital part of personal growth and healing. Quality of friendships matters more than quantity as we age. Men often struggle to express vulnerability and emotions. Losing friends can be a painful experience that isn't often discussed. ______________________________ Listen to Our Fall 2025 Playlist: The Just Drawz Podcast Presents: Cheekz & Beatz Vol. III [Fall 2025] ⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠ _______________________________ Guest: Nikki: https://www.instagram.com/nikkinicole78/ Hosts: DMC: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kklothesminded/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/DMCureton⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/deeemcee⁠⁠ Jeff: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.x.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/jefflevelsup⁠⁠ _______________________________ Just Drawz on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejustdrawzpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/JustDrawz⁠⁠ _______________________________ Edited and produced by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jefflevelsup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_______________________________ Music: "Neptunes" - by Black Assassin - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/blk_assassin/⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________________ Keywords: Same gender loving, SGL, vulnerability, healing, self-discovery, authenticity, accountability, emotional strength, mental health, LGBTQ+, black and brown men, chosen family, personal growth, queerness, self reflections, self improvement, self love, success, influence, identity, childhood, platonic relationships, self-perception, chosen family, support, misunderstanding, peace, LGBTQIA, platonic, men and women, healing, protection, boundaries, guarding, heart to heart, _______________________________ #JustDrawz #blackpodcast #blackpodcasters #spotify #applepodcasts #podcast #blackpodcaster #spotifypodcast #youtube #applepodcasts #youtubepodcast #gaypodcasts #LGBTpodcast #blackmen #blackgaymen #blackpodcastnetwork #gaymen #fypシ #fyp #fypシviralシfyp #selflove #success #masculinity #queerness #liberation #personalgrowth #healing #mentalhealth #lgbtq #LGBTQIA

    1h 4m
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Welcome to Just Drawz, the space where real conversations live and performative nonsense does not. This is a show hosted by two Black gay men who are smart, sometimes funny, and not afraid to say the quiet parts out loud. Daris and Jeff talk life, love, sex, culture, mental health, politics, pop culture, and everything in between from a Black queer lens that stays honest, unfiltered, and rooted in truth. Sometimes it is educational. Sometimes it can get a lil messy. Sometimes it is deep. But one thing it always is? Is real. You're in the right place!

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  • Creator
    Just Drawz
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Just Drawz
  • Show Website
    Just Drawz - The Podcast

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