We Really Thought This Was Cool? | The Stuff We Thought Was Cool Growing Up

Why Didn't Anybody Teach Us About Juneteenth?

Two retired Army veterans, fathers, and Black men ask a simple question: How did we grow up in America and barely know anything about Juneteenth? In this episode, Tommie and Lance talk about growing up Black in America in the Midwest...and neither of us remembers being taught much about Juneteenth. Not in school. Not in church. Not in everyday conversations. Years later, after discovering Juneteenth for ourselves, we started asking questions about what we knew, what we didn’t know, and why some parts of Black history seemed to receive far less attention than others. In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, we discuss our personal experiences learning about Juneteenth, what the holiday means to us today, how becoming a federal holiday changed public awareness, and why conversations about history still matter. This isn’t a history lesson. It’s an honest conversation between two Black men, fathers, husbands, veterans, and lifelong learners trying to understand a part of American history they wish they had known sooner. In This Episode: * Our first memories of hearing about Juneteenth * Why neither of us learned much about it growing up * Black history topics we remember being taught * What changed after Juneteenth became a federal holiday * Patriotism, service, and understanding history * Why some stories are remembered and others forgotten Juneteenth, Juneteenth history, Black history, Black history month, African American history, Black culture, American history, history education, race in America, Black fathers, Black men, military veterans, veteran podcast, fatherhood podcast, husband podcast, Four Titles One Truth, Tommie Jones, Lance Taylor, Juneteenth federal holiday, Black community, civil rights history, freedom day, emancipation, Black voices, cultural history, history conversation, podcast for men, military leadership, Black perspectives, Juneteenth discussion

We Really Thought This Was Cool? | The Stuff We Thought Was Cool Growing Up

Remember backward hats, giant shorts, loud bass systems, tube socks, and movies we thought were classics? Yeah…we need to talk about it. In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, Tommie and Lance take a break from heavy conversations and look back at the trends, styles, habits, and moments we were convinced made us cool growing up…that now make absolutely no sense. From backward hats, baggy shorts, loud bass systems, and tube socks…to old movies, TV shows, and “old man habits” we used to laugh at, this conversation is full of nostalgia, laughter, and the realization that aging slowly turns all of us into our parents. The guys also talk about things today’s generation would never understand, trends they secretly wish would come back, and why every generation eventually looks back and wonders: “What were we thinking?” If you grew up in the 80s or 90s… this episode is for you. four titles one truth, nostalgia podcast, 80s nostalgia, 90s nostalgia, growing up in the 90s, black podcast, funny podcast, generational podcast, old school trends, things we thought were cool, 90s fashion, old school memories, black culture podcast, lifestyle podcast, military veterans podcast, fathers podcast, husbands podcast, funny conversation podcast, backward hats, loud bass systems, old man habits, Gen X podcast, aging humor, comedy conversation podcast, tube socks, 90s culture, growing up black in the 80s and 90s

When Military Service Ends… the Battle Doesn’t Always End With It

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, retired Army leaders Tommie Jones and Lance Taylor sit down with Navy Chaplain Dr. Larry Brant to talk about the difficult reality of suicide in the military, mental health, leadership guilt, trauma after deployment, and the emotional weight carried by service members long after they return home. Tommie opens up about losing Soldiers under his leadership to suicide and tragic circumstances after combat deployments, while Dr. Brant brings insight from years of counseling and supporting military members through some of their darkest moments. This is not a clinical discussion. This is a real conversation about pain, leadership, trauma, accountability, faith, and the questions many veterans and families still struggle to answer. 🔥 What’s Covered: * Military suicide and life after combat * PTSD, trauma, and emotional isolation * Leadership guilt after losing soldiers * Why some veterans struggle after returning home * Mental health in the military * Faith, grief, and personal responsibility * The emotional toll on leaders and families * Why suicide is more complex than many people realize 📘 About Dr. Larry Brant New Book Available Now: Restoring the Broken 🌐 Website: Restoring the Broken 🎧 Audiobook Available On: Amazon & Audible 📧 Contact: chapsbrant@yahoo.com [chapsbrant@yahoo.com] 🎙️ Four Titles, One Truth is a real-talk podcast for Black men, fathers, husbands, veterans, and anyone navigating life, identity, leadership, and growth through honest conversation and lived experience. military suicide, veteran mental health, PTSD, military PTSD, suicide awareness, veterans podcast, army leadership, military trauma, combat trauma, life after deployment, chaplain interview, military mental health, black veterans, Army veterans, Navy chaplain, leadership and loss, suicide prevention, veterans after war, military life, four titles one truth, Tommie Jones, Lance Taylor, military podcast, mental health conversation, trauma and leadership, surviving war, military transition, depression in veterans, grief and leadership, veteran suicide awareness

Politics Feels Different When You’re Black

What happens when politics stops feeling political… and starts feeling personal? There are moments when politics stop feeling distant… and start feeling personal. In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, Tommie and Lance have an honest conversation about what the current political climate feels like through their lens as Black men, fathers, husbands, and veterans. This isn’t a debate about parties. It’s a conversation about identity, race, representation, patriotism, frustration, responsibility, and the emotional weight many Black Americans feel in today’s America. The conversation explores questions surrounding racism, political division, DEI, voting rights, leadership, family conversations, and what it means to stay informed without becoming consumed by anger. If you’ve ever felt like politics impacts your life differently depending on who you are...this conversation is for you. What’s Covered * Why politics feels personal for many Black Americans * Serving America while questioning how America sees you * Why some people believe racism no longer exists * DEI, race conversations, and political frustration * The emotional impact of modern politics on Black families * Staying informed without becoming consumed by anger * Leadership, identity, and protecting the next generation black men black culture politics race in america dei racism black fathers black veterans social issues voting rights american politics black voices leadership current events four titles one truth mental health black families identity patriotism real conversations

Success Isn't Enough...Now What? | The Truth About Achievement & Emptiness

What happens when you do everything right… build the career, provide for your family, and become the man you said you’d be… and it still doesn’t feel like enough? In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, Tommie and Lance sit down with Albert Butler (CPA, author, father, and leader) for a real conversation about success, identity, and the quiet tension many men carry but rarely talk about. This isn’t about money, titles, or status. It’s about what happens after you achieve those things—and realize something still feels off. Through lived experience, the conversation explores: • The moment success stops feeling like success • The pressure to achieve and who we’re really doing it for • What success actually costs behind the scenes • Identity beyond titles, roles, and accomplishments • The shift from leaving something to your children…to leaving something in them This is not advice. This is perspective real thoughts, real experiences, and honest reflection from three men navigating life, purpose, and what it truly means to feel fulfilled. If you’ve ever questioned whether success alone is enough…this conversation is for you. success, purpose, identity, masculinity, fatherhood, leadership, personal growth, black men, generational wealth, legacy, mental health for men, life after success, fulfillment, entrepreneurship mindset