Lunchbreak Podcast

Stew Cornelius & Zan Truluck

Join the congenial pragmatist (Stew) and the misanthropic altruist bestie (Zan) as they sit together at lunch to discuss life as “successful” educated Black men on the other side of free and reduced lunch…and the softer side of 30.

  1. SEP 29

    Episode 28 | Sloppy Seconds

    The only thing constant is change. Stew and Zan sit down to reflect on the nine months since their last pod and how rapid change is reshaping the way they see themselves, fatherhood, marriage, and the world around them.  In between the heavy, you’ll also get the bachelor party + Detroit wedding recap, an almost-too-vivid doctor’s office story, sobriety talk, catcalling from both men and women, and even a Russian bathhouse adventure.  We had a lot to cover. Pull back the covers, grab your beverage of choice, and join us unfiltered 🧃 this is Lunchbreak After Dark.  Ok fine, it’s the same brown-bag Lunchbreak you know and love. “Peanut butter and jelly, again?! Gee thanks! 🥹”  📍 Topics (00:00) — Sloppy Seconds & New Beginnings Back in the studio after 9 months, why the episode title is clickbait, and how life’s been lifing.(19:26) — Detroit Weddings & Russian Bathhouses From bachelor party brotherhood to spa adventures — Detroit gave the guys stories for days.(25:30) — The “All-Man Orgy” Accusation When you turn down a wild proposition in Detroit, and suddenly your whole crew gets labeled.(30:36) — Fatherhood = Beautiful Chaos Stew reflects on paternity leave, bonding with Langston, and learning to balance being a husband and a dad.(42:48) — Sobriety & Identity Shifts Zan talks quitting drinking, spiritual growth, and learning to love the new version of himself.(51:37) — Vulnerability & Hotel Intruders The bathroom gets ambushed mid-scroll — a too-real reminder to always latch the door. Words of the Day: Petrichor — that earthy, fresh smell after rain when water hits soil and releases natural oils.Eleemosynary — related to charity or giving; being generous for the sake of others.Avuncular — like an uncle; friendly, kind, or supportive in that “wise uncle” way.Intro Song: Common Man - David Ruffin Outro Song:  Changes - Charles Bradley

    1h 1m

  2. 12/20/2024

    Episode 27 | A Friend in Need

    Ahead of the holidays, Stew and Zan discuss the male loneliness epidemic and being there for your friends in the context of a purported “friendship recession” over the last 30 years.  This is where we’d put a hotline number if this was the end of a 90s ABC sitcom that just aired an episode with a serious slant.  This episode IS serious although it starts very unserious. We just don’t know who you should call besides Stew, Ghostbusters, or the Lord.  Enjoy responsibly and PLEASE take care of yourselves. You don’t have to suffer in silence.  🧃🫂 Topics 2:55 - Bushel of American11:25 - No Condom for the Heart16:09 - Dude Compliments34:27 - Silent Suffering50:57 - Pallbearers v Emergency Contacts Word of the day - Perfunctory Intro Song: You Got a Friend in Me - Randy Newman Outro Song:  Lean on Me - Bill Withers Wardrobe Zan's  "Don't Rest on Riches" Half-Zip Sweater

    1h 7m

  3. 11/04/2024

    Episode 26 | Akwaaba

    You know how some episodes of your favorite TV show aren’t as robust as others but it bridges the storyline? This is one of those perhaps. We recap 2 events over the last 4 weeks, celebrating 15 years of adulthood, in one hour.  Next episode will be like the second to last episode of a “Game of Thrones” season. Just watch!  Topics 2:00 - Radical Acts 17:20 - Convos with Crazy Legs 38:04 - Word of the Day41:00 - Put Hands on Em 59:00 - Trickin on Treats Word of the day - Sesquipedalian Intro Song: Homecoming (ft. Chris Martin) - Ye Outro Song:  I Keep Forgettin' - Michael McDonald Wardrobe Zan's Hoodie Shoutouts Rohan Barrett Photography

    1h 5m

  4. 09/23/2024

    Episode 25 | 1,000 Bottles of Baby Formula

    “You’re born looking like your parents but you die looking like your decisions.” Recorded live from Decatur, GA, Stew and Zan talk about dapping people with wet hands, the value of mentoring, balancing your emotional checkbook, the role of a father, old and young Black men who look alike, finding your purpose, dimensions of identity and lace front wigs on 20 year olds. None of these topics make sense separately but together they make for a great lunch break 🧃 Bonus points if you can guess the answer to the question in the final minute of the pod without cheating 🐊 Word of the day - Bequeathed Special shoutout to Phil (@ovo_pj) from @blkmenneedhugs! Topics 6:39 Lashes, Leave-outs, and Locs, Oh My!18:30 Baby Bottle Pop21:03 Conceiving Cold Cuts34:00 Who’s Who?43:09 Accidentally on Purpose 55:53 Black Men Needs Hugs Intro song: “I Wonder”- Kanye West Outro song: “Sara Smile”- Hall & Oates Wardrobe Zan's Quarter Zip -  https://shop.truluckcharms.com/products/dont-rest-on-riches-quarter-zip-sweater

    1h 3m

  5. 06/17/2024

    Episode 24 | Ecclesiastes 3 Is Just a Construct?

    In 2019, Stewart was interviewed by the New York Times and in the interview, he talked about his concept of time. In 2024 we travel back to the future and revisit it for the first time. Time is a construct. In NY, Timbs are called “Constructs”. That has nothing to do with anything but who has time to write cohesive copy while trying to construct walls around our pain? Lunchtime won’t heal all wounds but maybe it’s enough time to hear about a few of ours and how we’ve been spending our hours since the last pod. Enjoy responsibly, this one is a trip🧃 Words of the day - Panacea Topics: 4:02 - Stewlyweds27:51 - Before the Streetlight Science50:45 - Throw That Time in a Circle (Reincarnation)69:25 - Stop Bringing up the Past (Corporate Time Travel)83:37 - Healium Balloons Intro -  “Time” - Snoh Aalegra Outro - “One More Time” - Daft Punk Wardrobe Zan's Shirt - https://shop.truluckcharms.com/products/bart-freedman

    1h 26m

  6. 01/29/2024

    Episode 23 | Eating Gabagool with Rene

    Zan’s former work bestie turned real-life buddy, Rene, joins live from Dallas to talk travel stories, corporate activism, multiculturalism, Sopranos, and best/worst eats.  Including real-life stories about a high school lunchroom in Poland.  Honestly, the episode is all over the place in the best ways, and you just need to listen.  You’ll also need to have an opinion on alligator’s place in the pescatarian food pyramid. 🐊  Have a nice lunch!  Topics: 3:15  - Joe Goomars 15:20 - Happy Wife, Expensive Life 25:25 - International Lunchbreaks/Mayonnaise Travels30:05 - Truluck-Macklemore Scam48:41 - Valet Victories & Victims Words of the day - Comare (Goomar) and Gastropod. Intro -  Man of the Year - Schoolboy Q Outro - Eye Know - De La Soul Wardrobe Zan's sweatshirt - https://shop.truluckcharms.com/collections/frontpage

    56 min

  7. 01/15/2024

    Episode 22 | 9AM in Dallas

    10 episodes ago we turned the lunchroom into the visitation room as Riyan joined us via phone from a Maryland state correctional facility, ahead of his release from prison.  Now we pick up the conversation during Riyan’s first visit to Zan’s home in Dallas.  Look at this as an expansion of episode 12. After all, everything is bigger in Texas. Except Zantoine. He’s undersized in that state.  Topics: “The Feds” - 0:45Newport News - 13:43Royal with Riyan and Randy - 28:00 Travel Goals - 51:49 Prison Palate: The Cookbook - 62:00 Words of the day: Commodious and Itinerant

    1h 5m

  8. 07/10/2023

    Episode 21 | Detroit: The Musical

    Season 2 kicks off with our new format and our first woman guest, Candace P., affectionately known as Turmeric (1/2 of the Spice Rack).  The Lunchbreakers sit with Candace and draft the stage play to the wildest musical you’ve ever seen as they revisit their recent trip to Detroit. We talk Detroit community policing, old player Detroit fashion, and Zan’s baby shower.  This season is all about our travels with friends and family. What better way than to start with our most recent trip. Think of it like Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, and our first stop is Motor City.  Pack your lunch and juice box we’re on the road this season! 🧃 Topics: Detroit vs. Everybody - 4:55Motor City Madness - 18:39Metal Detectors Can't Detect Vibranium - 21:40Couple Pairs of Girbauds (Detroit Fashion Pt 2) - 24:59The Buffs - 59:13 Word of the day - Anachronistic Intro - Welcome 2 Detroit - J. Dilla Outro - Funkin' For Jamaica - Tom Browne Wardrobe Zan's Shirt - https://shop.truluckcharms.com/collections/frontpage Stew's Hat - https://www.godspeednewyork.com/products/godspeed-x-the-lox?_pos=1&_sid=a306aa9e5&_ss=r

    1h 8m
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Join the congenial pragmatist (Stew) and the misanthropic altruist bestie (Zan) as they sit together at lunch to discuss life as “successful” educated Black men on the other side of free and reduced lunch…and the softer side of 30.

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  • Creator
    Stew Cornelius & Zan Truluck
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 We Own Culture Studios, LLC
  • Show Website
    Lunchbreak Podcast