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Breaking The Machine
by Breaking The Machine
Breaking The Machine is a weekly podcast curated by @AhmadThePoet and @SpankDaBank, bringing insight and guidance to problems we all face in the age of the internet. Turning issues into opportunities while getting a different perspective on life and the culture. Follow us on Social Media: @BRTheMachine.
Episodes
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 97 "Playing Ball" ft McKinley Nelson
In this Episode, we sit down with the founder of Project Swish Chicago, McKinley Nelson, to discuss what it's like growing up in Chicago, overcoming depression, losing friends to suicide, balancing a busy work life and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 96 "It Ain't For You To Understand" ft Fit Gods
In this Episode, we sit back down with fitness trainer, Fit "Bake" Gods, to discuss Caitlin Clark's $5 Million offer from the Big 3, Diddy's Lawsuit, the value of a good reputation, the best times of the day to get work done and much more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 95 "Family Business" ft Los
In this Episode, we sit down with BedRock Co-Founder, Los, to discuss the music business, growing up in Flint Michigan, life lessons from the streets, Universal Income, Tupac's legacy in music and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 94 "Law & Order"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss Candace Owens Breakfast Club Interview, Florida eliminating homelessness, The "Quiet On Set" Documentary, March Madness and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 93 "Its All I Knew"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss Shannon Sharpe's rise in media, Andre Ward's Breakfast club interview on breaking generational curses, is NCAA women's basketball more entertaining than the NBA?, Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 92 "Tied Up" ft Manuel Amezcua
In this Episode, we sit down with celebrity wealth manager, Manuel Amezcua, to discuss balancing business & family, what is fatherhood outside of providing, habits of the wealthy, how poverty can motivate excellence and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 91 "Refuse To Be Defeated"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss mental health & sports, how athletes cope with emotions, Usher's Super Bowl half time performance, Shannon Sharpe & Mike Epps and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 90 "Winner Takes All”
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss the Grammys, how to deal with self sabotage, should you treat a girlfriend like a wife and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 89 "The Man You Don't See"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss the difference between isolation & solitude, when are they necessary, is working 50 years to retire a scam, will technology make us useless and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 88 "Clarity" ft Rick Williams
In this Episode, we sit down with legendary designer & artist, Rick Williams, to discuss how he got into the world of fashion design, the importance of relationship building vs networking, the law of least effort, the art of story telling, working with Shady Records and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 87 "Studying Film"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss porn addiction, procrastination, how to overcome anxiety and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 86 "In The Beginning" ft Jessica Care Moore
In this Episode, we sit down with legendary Def Jam poet, Jessica Care Moore, to discuss motherhood, the importance of having artists in positions of power, J Dilla’s legacy, her friendship with Talib Kweli, Top 5 poets of all-time, the weight of activism and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 85 "City of Champions"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss the Detroit Lions first playoff win in 32 years, Stephen A Smith's public beef with Jason Whitlock, thoughts on "The Book of Clarence" movie, can black people thrive without welfare and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 84 "The Twilight Zone"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss New Years Resolutions, Relationship Dependency, Taraji P Henson vs Hollywood, Sound of Freedom and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 83 "The Gentleman" ft Brandon T Jackson
In this Episode, we sit down with returning guest, Brandon T Jackson, to discuss Katt Williams comments on Club Shay Shay, Beverly Hills Cop 4, how we can change the narrative for black people in film, his family legacy and a lot more!!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 82 “The Journey Ahead”
In this Episode, we sit down to answer supporter questions and summarize our takeaways from this year (2023)!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 81 "Lovely Day" ft Red Grant
In this Episode, we sit down with legendary comedian, Red Grant, to discuss transitioning from comedy into politics, hosting BET Teen Summit, producing over 20 shows, his “Shoot Cameras” youth program, playing college football alongside Shannon Sharpe and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 80 "Left The Lights On"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss Charleston White’s interview with Cam Newton, the viral clip of lil James, the negative effects of pondering on the past and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 79 "Faith In A Fairytale" ft Adore Autum
In this Episode, we sit down with co-host of "Real Talk with Adore & Daisy Podcast", Adore Autumn, to discuss connecting with Pour Minds Podcast & Million Dollaz Worth of Game, should successful women be with unsuccessful men, finding love in college, what it takes to grow a podcast and a lot...
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 78 "Freedom is Ugly"
In this Episode, we sit down to unpack Jeezy's vulnerable conversation with Nia Long.
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 77 "Save Some For Yourself" ft Abriana
In this Episode, we're joined by guest host Abriana aka "BriFromTheD" to discuss her journey of self discovery, the list of 30 first date no-gos, the 75 soft movement, how fast life changes in your 20s and a lot more!!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 76 "From Boys To Men" ft Courtney Bell
In this Episode, we sit down with artist, Courtney Bell, to discuss his growth as an artist, what is manhood, leaving the streets, working with Royce Da 5'9", his new album and a lot more!!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 75 "The Mother Wound" ft Prince Yosef & Elyahmen
In this Episode, we sit down with Prince Yosef & his brother Elyahmen to discuss reconnecting with Africa, do politics matter in 2023, the importance of strong families and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 74 "Results Take Time"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss where we've been, is hip-hop dead, drake's new album, who had the most impactful year, do we value money over time as a culture and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 73 "It Takes A Village" ft Jerjuan Howard
In this Episode, we sit down with community organizer, Jerjuan Howard, to discuss the Umoja village, Invest Fest, black farmers in Detroit, gentrification and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 72 "War & Peace" ft MySoulsTherapy
In this Episode, we sit down with poet, MySoulsTherapy, to discuss spiritual warfare, being highly sensitive, what respect looks like in a relationship, childhood trauma and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 71 "Mission Impossible" ft Fit Gods
In this Episode, we sit down with fitness trainer, Fit Gods, to discuss gym therapy, how to know when someone is giving their all, processing grief, the controversy around Dwight Howard pushing his son to workout and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 70 "The Good King"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss The Montgomery Brawl incident, what's more important: Great leaders or Great followers, can we express our pain and still make progress, and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 69 "Me & The Mirror" ft TYKI
In this Episode, we sit down with Flint artist, TYKI, to discuss growing up in Flint Michigan, family trauma, sex and porn addiction, being shameless and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 68 "The Climb" ft Demetrius Harmon
In this Episode, we sit down with Demetrius Harmon to discuss the struggles of success, pain tolerance, setting boundaries in the middle of a relationship, the power of an individual's story and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 67 "Addicted To The Trenches"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss where we've been at, our new studio, the difficulty of losing people at a young age, emotionless men, overextending support and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 66 "Young & Turnt"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss what's been going on in our lives, how struggle can be positive, Ja Morant vs. the NBA, the importance of male leadership and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 65 "Happily Ever After"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss what is the best form of encouragement, how admiration can be a drug, Adidas declining sales after their departure with Kanye (Ye), NBA YoungBoy's BillBoard interview, answer supporter questions and a lot more!!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 64 "Will of The Future" ft Will.i.am
In this Episode, we sit down with Black Eyed Peas, Will.i.am, to discuss AI, what the world will look like by 2030, web 3.0, his i am angel Foundation & STEM schools, how smart phones learn their users, and a lot more!!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 63 "The Game Winning Shot"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss the dangers of an idle mind, is self love selfish, the power of reassurance, and a lot more!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 62 "I'm Better Than That"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss the difficulties of facing yourself, how to speak to yourself properly, the lack of privacy with family business, meeting a woman's father, and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 61 "Stuck In The Moment"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss the passing of Dj Twitch, not being able to forgive & regulate emotions, boycotting balenciaga, and a lot more!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 60 "Father Time"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss the importance of fatherhood, what's been going on in our lives and more!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 59 "Moving Forward"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss what's been going on in our lives lately.
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 58 "Ain't No Peace"
In this Episode, we breakdown Will Smith’s video address to Chris Rock, his fans, and his critics!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 57 "Love Yours" ***Virtual
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss what's been going on in our lives, the importance of cherishing what is for you, healing childhood trauma, why today's youth has it so hard and a lot more!!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 56 "Gotta Love Patience" ft Leek Hustle
In this Episode, Spank sits down with Detroit artist, Leek Hustle, to discuss his music career, being incarcerated, changing his mindset toward the streets, developing a faith in a higher power and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 55 "Training Day" ft Justin Martin
In this Episode, we sit down with legendary child actor, Justin Martin, to discuss getting mentored by Denzel Washington, Working with Jamie Foxx, Growing up in front of the camera, Getting Incarcerated, Mental Health & a lot more!!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 54 "Aunty's Porch" ft Courtney Bell
In this Episode, Spank sits down with Courtney Bell to discuss suicidal thoughts, battling drinking issues, performance anxiety, practicing semen retention, and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 53 "We All Can Relate" ***Virtual
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss near death experiences, the Omari Hardwick episode of the Pivot Podcast, what another recession will look like, how sports unite different people, and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 52 "Energy in Motion" ***Virtual
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss NORE's comments on celebrities and black media outlets, the controversy over Lebron's son's prom date, are dark skin women underrepresented? and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 51 "Follow The Instructions" ***Virtual
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss our break from the podcast and what it's like losing a parent.
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 50 "Emotional Versatility" ft Kamau & TK Coleman
In this Episode, we sit down w/ communication coach ,TK Coleman, and his partner, Kamau, to discuss overcoming self doubt, embracing negative emotions in order to grow, why people are opting out of college, why it's hard for men to accept love and a lot more!!!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 49 "Kill Your Fantasies"
In this Episode, we sit down to discuss last week's break from the podcast, why things from the past can still bother you, how fantasies kill dreams, we answer supporter questions and a lot more!!!
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Breaking The Machine Ep. 48 "Make The Hood Healthy Again" ft Rafa Wright
In this Episode, we sit down with Detroit entrepreneur, Rafa Wright, to discuss his black owned grocery store, the importance of group economics, agribusiness, balancing egos and a lot more!!!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Breaking The Machine is a weekly podcast curated by @AhmadThePoet and @SpankDaBank, bringing insight and guidance to problems we all face in the age of the internet. Turning issues into opportunities while getting a different perspective on life and the culture. Follow us on Social Media: @BRTheMachine.
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