EP8: Oxtail Sushi Review/ Juneteenth Black Man Hike Recap/ Why Mental Health Matters/ Religion and Mental Health

EP12: The Black Thumb is Featured in The Smithsonian! He Reflects on this Accomplishment

What's good folks! In Ep 12 Ayati and The Black Thumb are live from Washington, DC where they are celebrating The Black Thumb being featured in The National Museum of African American History and Culture for his work with orchids. The Black Thumb reflects on the significance of this milestone and shares how this opportunity landed in his lap. Enjoy! #StayCasual For more information on the exhibit, follow the link: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/more-flower

EP11: WE ARE BACK! Why We Took Time Off/ What We've Been Up To/ Looking Forward to 2026

We're Back! In our Season 2 premiere Ayati and The Black Thumb take their show on the road and get caught up on what's been going on since their last episode released in August 2025. They also discuss what they are looking forward to in 2026 while they hike the Oak, Yucca Ridge, Mountain Goat, Bobcat Meadow, and Santiago Creek trail in Orange, CA. Enjoy! #StayCasual

EP10: Red Dress Run NOLA Reactions- A Discussion About Black Masculinity and Sexuality

Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 10 where they give their thoughts on life, food, entertainment, music, sports, fashion and so much more. In episode 10, Ayati & The Black Thumb catch up on what's been happening with them since the last episode. Ayati talks about rescuing 3 new frogs as well as being featured in UC Irvine's Sage Scholars Alumni Magazine. The Black Thumb celebrates 6 years of marriage. They spend the bulk of the episode giving their reactions to all the chatter around the recent Red Dress Run in New Orleans, LA where Black Men were spotted wearing red dresses for a charity run and some wifeys were not happy when they found out. Ayati & The Black Thumb will use this recent event to dig deeper on the idea of Black masculinity, sexuality, and how that may want to be defined by others in the real world. Enjoy! #StayCasual

EP9: Love Island USA Season 7 Recap & Reactions/ Ayati Goes Back To Work

Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 9 where they will give their thoughts on life, food, entertainment, music, sports, fashion and so much more. In episode 9, Ayati & The Black Thumb catch up on what's been happening with them since the last episode. Ayati shares his thoughts on returning to work after having to take a leave of absence. They finish up the episode discussing all things Love Island USA season 7. Enjoy! #StayCasual

EP8: Oxtail Sushi Review/ Juneteenth Black Man Hike Recap/ Why Mental Health Matters/ Religion and Mental Health

Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 8 where they will give their thoughts on life, food, entertainment, music, sports, fashion and so much more. In episode 8, Ayati & The Black Thumb catch up on the highlights of their week, but not before they give a review of their new creation, Oxtail Sushi. After reviewing their own culinary creation, they catch up on their experience at the Black Men Hike LA Juneteenth hike and celebration. They talk about what the Juneteenth holiday means to them. They finish up the episode celebrating Men's Mental Health Month by sharing personal experiences of their mental health journey and why mental health matters. Enjoy! #StayCasual