Wow That's Deep Podcast

Wow... I'm gonna be someone's dad. Well, I better start gathering information huh? Where do I start? Who should I talk to? WHAT DO I NEED TO ADD TO A BABY SHOWER REGISTRY?! So many questions and time is clearly on crack. I have to admit.. My first emotion was not excitement, but fear: about significant changes of plans, of my abilities to provide for a baby, and the challenge of co-parenting. Thankfully, I know a couple of young Black fathers to drop some insight as I embark upon this new chapter in my life. ---- "Hands-On": Daddy's hands are oftentimes supposed to be there to guide, to shape, the fix when possible, and to support. This series is a compilation of conversations with Millennial Black fathers on the challenges, joys, early lessons learned, confidences, and insecurities about their journies as proactive, hands-on fathers. Amongst these men are single fathers, husbands, co-parents, and dads currently trying to work things out with mom. This series will put a megaphone behind voices that go unheard often. This is "Hands-On". Reckommendations Parenting Apps: Huckleberry, What to Expect Books: "With Parents: The new dad's guide to the baby's first year" Good Ass Art Song: “I remember 09": by Feel Good Spud Listen to this track and more dope music from the show by adding the "Good Ass Playlist [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wow-thats-deep-podcast-good-ass-playlist/pl.u-2aoqpAatkX5o5K?ls]" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wow-thats-deep-podcast-good-ass-playlist/pl.u-2aoqpAatkX5o5K?ls Follow @wowthatsdeeppodcast [https://instagram.com/wowthatsdeeppodcast] on IG for visuals and updates --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wowthatsdeep/message

A perfect example of code-switching intraculturally amongst Black folks. Enjoy Big Mouth on Adult Swim! Follow @wowthatsdeeppodcast on IG! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wowthatsdeep/message

Word of The Day: Ignominious (adj) - deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. Presented By: @thetristenjohnsonllc [//instagram.com/thetristenjohnsonllc] Friends and fans of the podcast... our favorite unpredictable G-ma, Christine is in need of your affirmations, prayers, and positive vibrations. She is currently in the hospital after suffering from a number of major health issues for the past few months (hence my hiatus and no Convo with Christine segment). Keep her lifted for us. <3 ------------------ The top of episode 17 is blessed with some home-cooked music straight outta Chicago, coming from Freddie Old Soul (add this song from the Good Ass Playlist found in the description below!) This week, I'm joined by the newly hooded, DOCTA TRISTEN BRENAÉ JOHNSON, for a discussion about how code-switching and European-influenced standards of [life?] mitigate how we are allowed to present our Blackness in a given space (11:50).  Then, the importance and historical significance of "Black names", code-switching within different personal groups, and other scenarios. Dr. Johnson introduces our 10-dollar word of the day while discussing the challenge of understanding what Blackness is. We chat through Megan Markle 'nem and how that relates to the experiences of Black women throughout western society (28:02), and then... we get into the deep stuff: fear of death (33:50) and if/how we can overcome that fear, and challenge ourselves to still live while acknowledging that fear. At closing, I make an announcement that you're not going to want to miss. :) Good Ass Art (48:23) Song: “Shorty Fine AF on 63rd": by Freddie Old SOUL Listen to this track and more dope music from the show by adding the "Good Ass Playlist [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wow-thats-deep-podcast-good-ass-playlist/pl.u-2aoqpAatkX5o5K?ls]" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wow-thats-deep-podcast-good-ass-playlist/pl.u-2aoqpAatkX5o5K?ls Reckommendations * Pray for Christine... Follow @wowthatsdeeppodcast [https://instagram.com/wowthatsdeeppodcast] on IG for visuals and updates <3U4 Listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wowthatsdeep/message

Word of The Day: Deleterious (adj) - causing harm or damage. Presented By: [https://instagram.com/wowthatsdeeppodcast]@3ALove [//instagram.com/3ALove] On Monday, Feb. 16, the seemingly invincible state of Texas had one of its biggest strengths, its self-independence, show up as a major weakness.  Thanks to having its own power grid system, the unprecedented ice storm completely incapacitated millions of Texans (and many citizens throughout the south).  Without power and clean water, dozens of Texans suffered hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning, physical injuries, and even death in the days following.  This episode was recorded during this statewide situation as a way to distract ourselves with fun conversation and bond through the very serious situation at hand (Overview in Intro). ------------ I'm officially in Astroworld (Houston) and guess what? Making friends as an adult is hard as F***! However, thanks to Al Gore's internet, I've come across a dope new friend "Moriah" that shall be referred to as Mo' The Stallion (2:19).  During the power outage, Mo' came by to stay as her water and power were out at her spot so we figured we minus whale record for the pod, right? In this Open Space (4:43), we start by providing a succinct list of 10 spots to hit during your next trip to the city (check Reckommendations section below) discuss the differences in how racial identity impacts Black Houstonians compared to Black Chicagoans (18:40).  As a Houston native, Mo' explains what the Houston Rodeo is (or would have been) like this year along with the differences between NOLA crawfish and Houston crawfish boils (21:33).  Then, we dive into some of the reasons who I chose to come, and why Mo' has chosen to stay in H-Town so long. Later, we discuss the pandora what that means for summertime activities--comparing Chicago's scene to Houston.  We close out by discussing the experience of virtual counseling sessions (36:05) and flood zones (pro-tip if you're thinking about moving here). Good Ass Art (48:23) Song: “Time": by Kiiing (Sebastian Mikael) Listen to this track and more dope music from the show by adding the "Good Ass Playlist [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wow-thats-deep-podcast-good-ass-playlist/pl.u-2aoqpAatkX5o5K?ls]" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wow-thats-deep-podcast-good-ass-playlist/pl.u-2aoqpAatkX5o5K?ls Reckommendations * Amarino Gelato [//instagram.com/amarinogelato][https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buy-back-the-block-virtual-pop-up-shop-tickets-133292813393?aff=erelexpmlt] * Krab Queenz [https://www.krabqueenz.com/] - Houston Seafood * Live Oak - Wings * North Italia - Italian Restaurant * Prospect Park - Black-owned Bar/Lounge * Grooves - .75 Happy Hour/Hookah * Kamp Houston - Indoor/Outdoor Restaurant * The Address - Club * Turkey Leg Hut - (crawfish mac n cheese leg highly recommended) * The Breakfast Klub - Breakfast * Ray's BBQ - Black-owned Follow @wowthatsdeeppodcast [https://instagram.com/wowthatsdeeppodcast] on IG for visuals and updates <3U4 Listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wowthatsdeep/message

Word of The Day: Tenacious (adj) - persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired Presented By: @WowThatsDeepPodcast [https://instagram.com/wowthatsdeeppodcast] Valerie: Entrepreneur. Artist. Singer. Dancer. Nail Tech. Servant. Daughter. Sister. My Mother. Auntie Joyce “Pumba”  joins Sean “Scoot-a-Boot” in Open Space ( to attempt to paint a vivid picture of her sister, my mother, Valerie. In this episode, we laugh, we cry, and we explore her life from childhood to adolescence, adulthood, and parenthood.  We recount lessons we have learned directly through her words, and indirectly by observing her actions. While the impact of Val cannot be in a singular podcast episode, this one hour + episode attempts to provide a glimpse of her personhood. Of course, there's a tangential sidebar debate on the meaning of “mixed chicken” from Popeye’s (mild/spicy or white/dark meat lmao) 4:37 , and a Commercial with G-ma Christine for her all-time favorite department store, Carson Prairie Scott (lol) 47:02. But, the REST of this episode is about the life and times of my OG. I hope it's enlightening and brings warm feelings to family and friends of hers that may be listening. P.S. Let me know if you’re feeling this lofi hip-hop rendition of “Steven Universe” I have as the background theme this go around.. I thought the vibe was fitting. Just might keep it. Good Ass Art (66:30) Song: “Enough is Enough”: by Kiiing (@blackiiingout [//instagram.com/blackiiingout]), a Chicago hip-hop artist Listen to this track and more dope music from the show by adding the "Good Ass Playlist [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wow-thats-deep-podcast-good-ass-playlist/pl.u-2aoqpAatkX5o5K?ls]" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/wow-thats-deep-podcast-good-ass-playlist/pl.u-2aoqpAatkX5o5K?ls Reckommendations * “Buy Back The Block” Virtual Pop-Up Shop on Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buy-back-the-block-virtual-pop-up-shop-tickets-133292813393?aff=erelexpmlt][https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buy-back-the-block-virtual-pop-up-shop-tickets-133292813393?aff=erelexpmlt] * Call to Action: Support a Black Nail Technician in your area. * Schedule your mammogram! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wowthatsdeep/message