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Freedom Cage Podcast
by FCP
Every 1st and 15th of the month take a audio ride with Shawn and Kenny as they lock-in to a free state of mind and exchange their thoughts and ideas on various topics, current concerns and other recent events!
Episodes
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Episode 100 | Good Impressions
This week Shawn and Kenny wrap up 2024 and celebrate a bit during their 100th episode by getting to know the often imitated but never duplicated FAMU alumni member behind the social media scenes at her alma mater, the Founder & CEO of CC Media & Marketing, LLC – Christina Compere Minor...
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Episode 99 | More than Thanks
This week Shawn and Kenny got the chance and privilege to take some time from the owner and operator of 'Simply Best Catering', Celebrity Chef Cheryl right before Thanksgiving to ask the tough questions on what support looks like in this current climate, society's conception about women in...
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Episode 98 (Bonus) | Court Squabble
This week Shawn and Kenny took a moment before the extended weekend to discuss how incoming packages should be delivered during this upcoming holiday season, a few oldies but goodies making a comeback on the home entertainment and fashion side of things, Kendrick Lamar dropping a surprise album...
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Episode 97 (Bonus) | Past Meets Present
This week Shawn and Kenny got a chance to sit down right before the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul boxing spectacle to discuss the pros and cons of seeing Iron Mike almost 60 years old hitting the ring. The FCP crew touch on unauthorized changes on app purchases, the motivational speaker Ryan Leak...
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Episode 96 | Another Four
This week Shawn and Kenny had a post-election discourse surrounding the recent presidential selection and spoke about their initial overall reactions to the outcome, the current effects of a GOP victory, a few other scenarios that may have swayed the vote and what they will do moving forward. The...
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Episode 95 (Bonus) | Bad Approvals
This week Shawn and Kenny drop a bonus episode at the top of the month to highlight the life and accomplishments of Rodolfo Franklin II better known worldwide as DJ Clark Kent who unfortunately passed away. The FCP crew also discuss potential Halloween plans, new flight mandates that will benefit...
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Episode 94 | Sins of the Father
This week Shawn and Kenny start the month off with a bit of reflection on fatherhood to discuss if they are passing on their bad deeds to their kids but also taking a moment to examine if some of these traits may have been passed onto them from their fathers. The FCP crew also speak on imbalances...
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Episode 93 | Tolerate vs. Appreciate
This week Shawn and Kenny get to the middle of the month with fall steadily approaching and find out that being right in the relationship means you are wrong unless evidence is provided, when unauthorized bank card notifications can cause panic and how a new film discussing equity within nursing...
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Episode 92 | Early Departures
This week Shawn and Kenny discuss a vast amount of topics at the top of the month from drink safety procedures and etiquette, when holding out from your partner can go wrong, wondering if you still got the juice with the opposite sex, Meek Mill living out his nightmares in real time, the worst...
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Episode 91 | Beyond Business
This week Shawn & Kenny got a chance to speak with a future mogul in the making that's forging a path for others to follow within the investment market. The FCP crew invited Mr. Ramel Lee to the show, who is the founder and managing partner of RD Lee Capital Partners, which is a private equity…
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Episode 90 (Bonus) | False Reads
This week Shawn & Kenny highlight a few of September's awareness and cultural recognition events for the month, they remember the life and bright light that Fat Man Scoop left behind, a tandem of 'This Can't Be Real Life' items from the wrong way to travel to demoted police superintendents and...
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Episode 89 (Bonus) | Fit Dads in Style
This week Shawn & Kenny dropped a bonus episode at the top of the month to continue their Fatherhood Series with a special guest who is not only a Dad but a personal trainer and wellness coach who works out of the Bronx in New York. The FCP crew got a chance to speak with Shaun Vernon better…
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Episode 88 | We Bare Arms
This week Shawn & Kenny go on to wish the summer of 2024 a slow goodbye with a recent family vacation recap, why venues and establishments should allow certain attire when the weather permits, the Democratic National Convention stand outs and rumors that circled this past week, New Jersey transit...
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Episode 87 | Pulling Threads
This week Shawn & Kenny for the middle of the month get some youthful advice on the better Michael Jackson video, how parents can tend to get emotional with each new school year for the kids, listening to vulgar music as an adult, the Kamala Harris and United Latin American Citizens connection...
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Episode 86 (Bonus) | New Levels
This week Shawn & Kenny discuss the huge stake in Rocafella Records set to go to auction later this month, New York City's Kips Bay future development woes, Donald Trump joining forces with Adin Ross on stream, the consequences of bringing someone home that the family does not like, retiring all...
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Episode 85 | Verified Sides
This week Shawn & Kenny talk about the possible backlash of forcing your favorite team on your kid, RD Lee Capital Partners shifting into the hotel investment business, dancehall and reggae legend Vybz Cartel being released from prison, Kamala Harris bringing out Meg the Stallion at a rally in...
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Episode 84 (Bonus) | Priorities Baby
This week Shawn & Kenny talk about the unspoken rules of elevator travel, the amount of etiquette one must possess when the opposite sex is greeting your partner in the streets, the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a presidential rally in Pennsylvania, a SUNY Downstate executive caught...
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Episode 83 | Late Entry
This week Shawn & Kenny catch up after a busy middle of the month to discuss and shine some light on one of the oldest black owned design and construction businesses located in New York City, whether factions within teams are necessary for success, how quickly a corporate picnic can go wrong,...
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Episode 82 | Double Standards
This week Shawn & Kenny start the month off by understanding a few key differences between beginner and intermediate when it comes to dance lessons, the double standards for clothing etiquette at the kids pool, when keeping it real can go wrong when you see someone out without their partner, body...
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Episode 81 | Fatherly Thoughts
This week Shawn & Kenny shifted the needle a bit to drop this special episode on Father's Day to talk about a variety of topics that were discussed throughout their highly anticipated FCP Dad Series that takes place every 3rd week of the month. The FCP crew peel back more than a few layers to...
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Episode 80 (Bonus) | Tripp Summer
This week Shawn & Kenny got to catch up with the always busy and never not working Coach Redd of Bigger than Basketball just as Summer is getting going and all the events that he is tied too to begin to unfold from the Mayor's Cup 24' for Zayday at the Berry Homes to the Shoot Hoops/Not Guns High...
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Episode 79 | Cap & Gown Flow
This week Shawn & Kenny do it for the future graduates and the village that supports them by reflecting on their past ceremonies and discussing the big difference between walking the stage being celebrated as a kid vs. looking up onto the stage and cheering on as a parent now. Come lock in with…
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Episode 78 | Dear Mama
This week Shawn & Kenny pay some respect to a few women in their lives that mean the world to them by discussing a few fond memories, funny moments and the jewels shared from their mothers over the years as well as a few TV moms that deserve some praise as well. Come lock in with the FCP crew as...
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Episode 77 | That Awkward Moment
This week Shawn & Kenny start the month of May off by highlighting a few moments and various situations that sometimes cannot be avoided and must be faced no matter how weird or awkward the outcome may be. They discuss the downfalls of not having a proper escape plan when fire is the main…
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Episode 76 (Bonus) | South Dreams
This week Shawn & Kenny deliver a bonus episode to recap a few items from this past week with the unfortunate passing of Calvin LeBrun better known as DJ Mister Cee, Women's college basketball in the forefront with Dawn Staley's historical dominance being cemented in South Carolina, NBA play-in...
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Episode 75 | Forbes Bliss
This week Shawn & Kenny got the opportunity to speak with an up-and-coming legend in the Healthcare field, Jamie Forbes who is the Manager of People Operations in the Emergency Department at a never not busy hospital in the New York area. Kick back, relax and enjoy this episode as the FCP crew…
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Episode 74 | We Don't Talk About Autism Enough
This week Shawn & Kenny went into Autism Awareness month with a special and transparent conversation to discuss the spectrum disorder through the lenses of a caregiver and specialists' perspective. They welcome both Shemika Paul, an outstanding and experienced Autism Mom with many other hats and...
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Episode 73 (Bonus) | The Vital Debate
This week Shawn & Kenny take care of the people in the middle of the month and drop a bonus episode with John Cox and Ross Chadwick-Myers for a special rendition of the FCP Top Ten with a basketball v. football theme leading the forefront. Come lock in and join the discussion, laughs and memories...
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Episode 72 | Trust the Process
This week Shawn & Kenny got to take a moment before March Madness officially kicks off this weekend by discussing what the kids of today need to understand prior to getting to that point. For this episode the FCP crew have two special guests that work with the youth at these crucial stages of…
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Episode 71 | Setting Expectations
This week Shawn & Kenny lock in to discuss what they truly want for themselves and dissect the tasks they will need to execute in order to be more successful mentally, emotionally, financially and professionally while also understanding what they should and should not expect from others along the...
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Episode 70 | Love Costs Everything
This week Shawn & Kenny speak on the unofficial holiday after Valentines Day and discuss the different moments and milestones that occurred in their own lives involving the ones they love. The FCP crew also got a chance to speak with the wives of the show and obtained their personal Top 10 things...
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Episode 69 (Bonus) | Reel Relationships
This week Shawn & Kenny delivered a special Valentine's Day bonus episode to discuss the relationships that they have that are strictly social media based. The FCP crew talk about how many Reel connections they participate in and the best way to decipher a strong one versus a weak relationship…
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Episode 68 | Living in Color
This week Shawn & Kenny bring in Black History Month by discussing the often-overlooked exhaustion and maintenance required to keep up with the frequently changing social awareness ques, national holidays and education of being Black. The FCP crew talked about pay inequality, civil right…
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Episode 67 | Sneak Dissin'
This week Shawn & Kenny start the year off and get a chance to speak with Steve '@FabesSole' Davis to discuss sports, footwear, modern day window shopping, sneaker conventions, fashion brands, trending sneaker silhouettes in the current market and a ton of other news that caught there radar this...
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Episode 66 (Bonus) | Sports Edition - FCP Quickies
This week Shawn & Kenny discuss a crazy few days in the sports world leading up into the NFL Super Wildcard Playoff weekend. The FCP crew speak on Nick Saban's retirement, Pete Carroll & Mike Vrabel being relieved of their coaching duties, Bill Belichick and the Patriots parting ways, Black head...
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Episode 65 | When Snow Melts
This week Shawn & Kenny shift there focus onto the conversation and revealing dialogue that took place between Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins and Nia Long in the midst of Jeezy dropping a new double disc album titled 'I Might Forgive… But I Don't Forget'. The two cultural icons in their own respective…
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Episode 64 | The S.P.A. Discussion
This week Shawn & Kenny reflect on an impactful and informative conversation they had during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with Emerita Verdejo, a licensed psychotherapist based out of New York & New Jersey who is the CEO and owner of Pathways to Healing & Social Justice. With over…
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Episode 63 | Mid-Tier Careerist - Climbing the Corporate Ladder (Part II)
This week Shawn & Kenny step into the second phase of a three-part series focused on the path and potential stages one can endure while Climbing the Corporate Ladder with the assistance of two very special guests to explore this route through various lenses. Joining the FCP Crew for this series…
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Episode 62 | Early Careerist - Climbing the Corporate Ladder (Part I)
This week Shawn & Kenny begin the first phase of a three-part series focused on the path and potential stages one can endure while Climbing the Corporate Ladder with the assistance of two very special guests to explore this route through various lenses. Joining the FCP Crew for this series is…
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Episode 61 | School Daze
This week Shawn & Kenny get a chance to reflect on the 60th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech, the unfortunate news of yet another racially charged killing in Jacksonville Florida, Coco Gauff's US Open etiquette, the NFL & Spain making big changes to their rosters, Kanye getting…
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Episode 60 | Gaslighting Deconstructed
This week Shawn & Kenny revisit the topic of Gaslighting but this time around they are joined by Nola Ro of 'The Nola Ro Experience Podcast' and Katari Villanueva who specializes as an Executive in the Client Services division within the Healthcare field to fully deconstruct the purpose, ups…
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Episode 59 | UTOPIA Views
This week Shawn & Kenny get to discuss the long-awaited release of the Travi$ Scott album -UTOPIA. The FCP Crew dissect everything on the new body of work from their instant favorites, the regrets they did not need on the album, the amount of production that went into the project, the vast number...
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Episode 58 | We Just Friends
This week Shawn & Kenny discuss the delicate balance and consequences of liking someone but not wanting to be with them – The FCP crew get into understanding what a significant other may deal with, how the two can coexist positively and what actions may need to be taken when it's a good time to...
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Episode 57 | Hood Love
This week Shawn & Kenny discuss the immediate and swift aftermath of Carlisha Hood and her 14-year-old son during the melee that unfolded while ordering food within the South side of Chicago. They discuss the importance of having a registered firearm, the fear a parent can possibly experience…
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Episode 56 | Dad Goals
This week Shawn & Kenny are back for the summer to discuss this past Father's Day, the best types of gifts to receive as a dad, the upside and downsides of fatherhood and a few other gems that make being a role model to your own a job that is truly priceless during this episode! FCP Shop -...
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Episode 55 | Story from the Sole
This week Shawn & Kenny got the opportunity to speak with the owner and face of the #1 restoration powerhouse in the footwear market, Mr. Davis of Fabe's Sole. He gave us a sneak peek into the driving force and origin behind the brand and also let us know who in his life gave him the idea to turn...
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Episode 54 | Comparative Success
This week Shawn & Kenny discuss how constant competition from their youth translated to what success looks and feels like in today's climate, what motivates them to maintain their trajectory these days, a few valuable lessons learned from various peers throughout life that kept them humble, why a...
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Episode 53 | Loyalty vs. Self-Gratification
This week Shawn & Kenny dive into the many pros, cons and key differences on how being loyal or selfish can either help or hurt you in many different scenarios. The crew discussed Damian Lillard's loyalty stance in today's NBA atmosphere, whether current friends come before or after future love...
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Episode 52 | Community Ties
This week Shawn & Kenny got the prestige opportunity to sit down with Co-Owner & Co-Founder, Coach Redd of 'Bigger than Basketball' (@biggerthanbasketballl), which is a not-for profit youth program based out of Staten Island. They got to dive into the origin and purpose of the organization, the...
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Episode 51 | Lean on Me
This week Shawn & Kenny are back for the 1st and they discuss how Black History Month this year feels different within the current climate, if chasing your dreams should override your hearts intentions, the back story of the token guy, Power Slap competition thoughts, a few NYC sports figures...
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