Get to NYC or Die Trying: Hollywood Legends to Fresh Grad

Our Old Black Men mentoring the next generation with unfiltered wisdom on acting, AI, economics, and life lessons. A few clips from the latest two hour episode of Old Black Men Sittin on the Porch Talkin Shit.Why fresh Tulane graduate Justin needs to leave New Orleans yesterday. The generational gap between old studio-system mentorship (when they invested in you) and today’s hustle culture (where you’re disposable). What happens when AI can generate performances and you’re still waiting tables in the wrong city.In The Full EpisodeBlack Animators Building Their Own InfrastructureBrilliant young Black creatives assembling custom render farms from scratch because the industry won’t give them access to tools. The innovation that happens when you’re locked out—and why that’s both inspiring and enraging.Surveillance Capitalism & The Coming CollapseDeep dive into the systems tracking your every move, the housing market crash these men see coming, and the real question: Will your money be worth anything by 2026? Not theory—predictions from people who’ve watched this movie before.The $700 Wagyu DebateWhat it means to spend deliberately when the economy’s crumbling. Harold’s luxury steak purchases versus the $200/year your fridge is stealing in vampire power drain. Should you be buying experiences now or hoarding debt? When is “treating yourself” actually survival strategy?AI’s Real Limitations (And Why You Should Still Panic)Beyond the hype: What AI actually can and can’t do in media production right now—and why the gap is closing faster than Justin has time to establish himself.Living Like You’ve Got a Decade LeftBucket lists, life fulfillment, and what actually matters when accomplished men stop playing nice. From NYC mayoral politics to sports betting analytics to whether Vietnam veterans and Hollywood actors see the endgame the same way.Sneak peek - The complete conversation releases soon for premium members and supporters.These aren’t your typical podcast conversations. Picture cultural archaeology performed through razor-sharp humor, lived experience, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from veteran storytellers who’ve seen it all. Every episode challenges what you think you know about history, culture, and truth.As always, expect humor, honesty, and the kind of unfiltered perspectives that only come from decades of lived experience. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tribalconnections.substack.com