Lunchbreak Podcast

Episode 29 | Strange Bedfellows

Stew and Zan sit down together at Sparq Studios to talk about fertility, recent guys' trip misadventures, the circle of life, and more.   This pod is bookended by the boys discussing their viewing habits on very different sides of the media spectrum. It’s good to the last drop 🧃 We must warn you, this one has a wee bit of raunch to it. Minimal raunch for maximal laughs.  Topics 00:54 — “Filth Flarn Filth” Hotel-room rental question and media consumption setup 02:57 — “Shoot The Cup Up” Fertility journey story begins with Zan’s sample experience 13:20 — “Strange Bedfellows” Super Bowl barracks incident setup and headline reveal 31:28 — “One Yourself” Langston turning one and reflections on parenting year one 48:24 — “The Learning Channel” Cultural reality TV discussion leading into 90 Day Fiancé Word of the day: Senesce [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senesce] - To grow old Wardrobe:  Zan's Hat [https://shop.truluckcharms.com/products/worth-over-wealth-signature-baseball-cap-black]

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

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 American * 11:25 - No Condom for the Heart * 16:09 - Dude Compliments * 34:27 - Silent Suffering * 50:57 - Pallbearers v Emergency Contacts Word of the day - Perfunctory [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfunctory] Intro Song: You Got a Friend in Me [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hG-2tQtdlE] - Randy Newman Outro Song:  Lean on Me [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOZ-MySzAac] - Bill Withers Wardrobe Zan's  "Don't Rest on Riches" Half-Zip Sweater [https://shop.truluckcharms.com/products/dont-rest-on-riches-quarter-zip-sweater]

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 Day * 41:00 - Put Hands on Em  * 59:00 - Trickin on Treats  Word of the day - Sesquipedalian [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sesquipedalian] Intro Song: Homecoming [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzU0ofo3jOs] (ft. Chris Martin) - Ye Outro Song:  I Keep Forgettin [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gbQVj4MR3M]' - Michael McDonald Wardrobe Zan's Hoodie [https://shop.truluckcharms.com/collections/all] Shoutouts Rohan Barrett Photography [https://rohbarrett.com/]

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 [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bequeath] Special shoutout to Phil (@ovo_pj [https://www.instagram.com/ovo_pj/]) from @blkmenneedhugs! [https://www.instagram.com/blkmenneedhugs/] Topics * 6:39 Lashes, Leave-outs, and Locs, Oh My! * 18:30 Baby Bottle Pop * 21:03 Conceiving Cold Cuts * 34:00 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 [https://shop.truluckcharms.com/products/dont-rest-on-riches-quarter-zip-sweater]