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I Cant Afford To Quit

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Come check out the blue collar mindset of Bren’Tel, an Emcee, songwriter and producer and his quick witted, loose cannon, unapologetic friend Ashley who speaks fluent sarcasm as they embark on discussions ranging from dating advice to current events with their own comedic twist. You never know what you will hear when you get two long time friends going in on the media topics with a middle class mentality. Listen in, because “I can’t afford to quit.”

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Episodes

  1. J.O.R. Dick Date

    Bren'Tel and Janelle discuss the importance of knowing your self, masculinity in relationships, barriers in vulnerability, the importance of counseling, single parenting before and after marriage IS IT WRONG segment and more

  2. (Freemium Content) JOR Florida Trip Review

    Bren'Tel and Janelle Recap their trip to Florida

  3. JOR S2. EP1 COMFORT+TIME =BORING?

    Bren'Tel and Janelle are back!! On this episode they discuss The effects of a long road trip and how it can make or break your relationship, the importance of having each other’s back in sickness and health, establishing boundaries of advice for other peoples relationships, Is It Wrong segment…

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  4. (( J.O.R. Ep. 7)) You Cant Learn This In No Book

    Bren'Tel And Janelle discuss How Much Stress should a healthy relationship bring? Do You Have To Prove You Love Someone Everyday? Do We Underestimate What it Takes to Make a Healthy Relationship Work? Is Love and Happiness the Same Thing? Can you Move On Without Forgiveness? IS IT WRONG…

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  5. My Thoughts on the Protest

    On This Episode Bren'Tel went solo to talk about his thoughts on the police Brutality protest all across America and more ... Twitter @brentelligence Instagram @brentelligence

  6. Is Love Enough ? JOR Ep.5

    Bren'Tel and Janelle discuss Staying offended for long periods of time, Is Love enough?, Is It Wrong segment and more

  7. Vibe Revival JOR Ep.06

    Bren'Tel and Janelle Discuss Can you turn your Good person into a Great person? What makes a Good Relationship a Great Relationship? is it Wrong Segment and more

  8. Minding Your Business pt.1

    Bren'Tel and Melani j discuss Melani J's challenge to her self of giving up Social media, how it has affected her and what she has learned from this period, not being on social media during the covid 19 pandemic, the benefits from being absent from social media and more Twitter @brentelligence...

  9. Conflict Gems

    Bren'Tel and Janelle discuss conflict resolution, surviving the quarantine, "Is it Wrong" segment and more

  10. Journey Of a Relationship ep4. Balance

    Bren'Tel and Janelle discuss the different types of pressures in a relationship Is it wrong segment and more

  11. Small Talk series (Podcast Cousins)

    introducing Ava and Lanaé as they Discuss current events, common interest, and more in a podcast that was totally produced by them

  12. Journey Of A Relationship ep.2

    Bren'Tel and Janelle discuss the effects of social media in relationships, and introduce a new 'Is it Wrong" segment and more

  13. Journey Of A Relationship ep.1

    This was an experiment that turned into a Great idea! where the basis of this show is to be an outlet as well as an audio journal of the journey of a intimate relationship .. Bren'Tel and Janelle discuss the importance of communication in intimate relationships, the concept of the thirds and how...

  14. Self Reflection episode

    Bren'Tel And Stephanie Celie X Discuss Thoughts of the Pod, Album of the Pod JamesDavis - MasterPeace https://music.apple.com/us/album/masterpeace/1462234747 Mac Ayers - Drive slow https://music.apple.com/us/album/drive-slow/1267570000 Should you Segment and more... twitter @brentelligence...

  15. Music Appreciation Episode

    Bren'Tel and Stephanie Celie X discuss Thought of The Pod, Albums of the Pod Flee Lord Eto -Rocamerikka https://music.apple.com/us/album/rocamerikkka/1479453589 Summer Walker https://music.apple.com/us/album/over-it/1481606156 imposter syndrome, Suicide Attempts Among Black Teens Are…

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  16. He Believe He Can Fly

    Bren'Tel, Stephanie Celie X and special guest Ade' Adisa (@Kingadeadisa) discuss Thought of the pod,Texas Man Robs A Bank The Day Before His Wedding To Pay For Ring And Venue,Tyler Perry opens first fully black-owned multifaceted $250 million film studio in Atlanta,R. Kelly Accused Of…

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  17. Struggle Happy

    Bren'Tel, Melani J, Stephanie Celie X, discuss Thought Of The Pod, Album of The Pod Kemba - Gilda https://music.apple.com/us/album/gilda/1479726153 SiR - Chasing Summer https://music.apple.com/us/album/chasing-summer/1477649630 Issa Rae Is Reportedly Producing A ‘Set It Off’ Remake!, Ashton…

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  18. The Blueprint To Ghosting

    Bren'Tel, Melani J, and Stephanie Celie X, discuss the Thought of the Pod, Cyntoia Brown's Book Deal, Stephanie's Birthday vacation recap. Twitter @brentelligence @themelanijway @beautifulbee30 Instagram @brentelligence @j._melani @b_garvey_ Contact us at [email protected] ALSO Please...

  19. AKA BLACK RAGE

    Bren'Tel And Stephanie Celie x Discuss The Thought of the Week Album of the week Dawn Richards - New Breed Jim Jones - El Capo Of Crips & Bloods-Themed Beer After Receiving Backlash,Lena Waithe Admits Being Aware of Jason Mitchell Accusations, Regrets Letting HR Handle, Former R. Kelly Employee...

  20. Marinate That Thang

    Bren'Tel and Melani J Discuss The Thought Of The Pod, Album Of The Pod, https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/shea-butter-baby/1462482035 28-Year Old Mayor is Giving Low Income Residents in His City $500 a Month Stipends, Morehouse College grads are surprised by a billionaire's promise to pay off…

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  21. ONE LAST TIME

    Bren'Tel and Melani J Discuss the Final Episode of Game Of Thrones. Twitter @brentelligence @themelanijway Instagram @brentelligence @j._melani Contact us at [email protected] ALSO Please Leave a five star review and we will read it on the Show it helps out A lot So thank you in advance

  22. The Beyonce, Arya Stark Appreciation Episode

    Bren'Tel, Melani J, And Stephanie Celie X, Discuss the thought of the Podcast, Album of the Week Anderson .Paak - Ventura https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ventura/1456218234 Beyonce - Homecoming The Live Album https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/homecoming-the-live-album/1459930448 Game of Thrones...

  23. Right And Wrong Vs. Like And Dislike

    Bren'Tel and Leonidas The Gr8 turn a visit into a podcast where they discuss effective communication, managing relationships, the art of compromising, and Leonidas's New project "Exceptional Skills". and so much more Twitter @brentelligence @Leonidasthegr8 Instagram @brentelligence…

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  24. Small Talk ( Freemium Content) Captain Marvel Review

    Ava And Bren'Tel Recap the Captain Marvel film

  25. Feed The World

    Bren'Tel and Stephanie Celie X discuss Thought of The Week, Album Of The Week, Tennessee teacher converts bus into classroom to bring education to low-income areas,‘Hair Love’ Short Film Gets Picked Up By Sony Animation,Study Finds Racial Bias In Police Traffic Stops And Searches,Me Too Founder...

  26. The End Of the Age of Outrage Era

    Bren'Tel and Stephanie Celie X Discuss Thought of The Week, Album of The Week, Positive News, Whats Going On In The World of Bigotry, Should You Segment, This week they introduced The Asking For A friend Segment and More twitter @brentelligence @beautifulbee30 Instagram @brentelligence @b_garvey_...

  27. Diet Woke

    Bren'Tel and Stephanie Celie x discuss Thought of the week Solange's New album "When I Get Home",Fred Hampton Biopic,Ole Miss players Kneel in response to Confederacy rally, Lt. Gov Justin Fairfax compares himself to lynching victims, Should You Segment and more.... twitter @brentelligence...

  28. The Post Round Table KickBack

    Bren'Tel Melani J, Stephanie Celie X Discuss the round table discussion recap BIG SHOUT OUT MR. AND MRS.DALLAS LEAKE AND MAE DELL LEAKE Twitter @brentelligence @themelanijway @beautifulbee30 Instagram @brentelligence @j._melani @b_garvey_ Contact us at [email protected] ALSO Please…

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  29. The Passenger Seat

    Bren'Tel and Stephanie Celie X Discuss The Thought of the week, Album of the week,Whats Going on in the World of Bigotry, The Should You segment, and more

  30. I Aint Fa Nun

    Bren'Tel And Stephanie Celie X Discuss the Thought Of The Week, Album of the Week, White Supremacist Who Harassed Vermont Lawmaker Crashes Her Press Conference, The Talk with your kids about Race, The Should you Segment and More Album Of The Week Elzhi - The Preface Summer Walker- Last Day Of The...

  31. Oh, So You Love Love

    Bren'Tel And Stephanie Celie X Discuss The Thought of the Week Album Of The Week Miguel - WildHeart https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wildheart-deluxe/1005171711 ATCQ -We Got It From Here Thank You 4 Your Service...

  32. Hold Your People Accountable

    Bren'Tel And Stephanie Celie X Discuss The Thought Of The Week, Album of The Week, Benny The Butcher - A Friend of Ours https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-friend-of-ours/1405124637 Rejjie Snow - Dear Annie https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dear-annie/1347414224 Woman Complaining of Stomach Pains...

  33. Your Heart Cant Be A Plus One

    Bren'Tel and Stephanie Discuss The Thought Of The Week, Album of The Week, Whats Going On In The World of Bigotry, Should you Segment, New Year Resolutions for the Black Social Media Community And more Twitter @brentelligence Instagram @brentelligence Contact us at [email protected]…

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  34. (Freemium Content) 2018-2019 NBA Predictions

    We Talkin Playoffs Podcast is Back for a New Season of NBA BasketBall! Bren'Tel And Kirsch discuss predictions such as Playoff seeding,Rookie of the Year Award, Defensive player, Most Improved, Comeback Player, Coach of the Year, and Mvp Twitter @brentelligence @beatsxsicario Instagram...

  35. The Reconciliation

    A Very special Episode about two family members who reconnected after 6 years of not speaking come together to Discuss holding grudges, break downs of communication, lost time, mending old wounds and more

  36. Atlanta Quick hit

    Bren'tel And Melani J discuss season two of Atlanta, Tennessee man being sent back to prison to complete a 35 year sentence, Queen Sugar season 3 is here, and new event announcements Twitter @brentelligence @themelanijway Instagram @brentelligence @j._melani Contact us at...

  37. Its Like Being Black Twice

    Bren'Tel And Stephanie Celie X Discuss Being From Chicago and having to Defend and or Explain For Kanye and R.Kelly, The Cop Calling Shenanigans, Dating Hoteps, Black Male Patriarchy, and More

  38. Small Talks FT. Jakai

    Introducing a new Show on the Feed Small Talks is a show that will feature reactions and perspective to and of current events from the Youth Bren'Tel and Jakai Discuss Jakai's Reaction to Childish Gambino - This Is America video

  39. It All Comes Back To Humanization

    Bren'Tel And Melani J Discuss Joy Reid getting Killer Mike Squared Away, Cook County Inmates Participate In First Jail-Wide, In-Person Voting Session,Teen Gets Decades In Prison For ‘Murder’ Of Someone Killed By A Cop and more Twitter @brentelligence @themelanijway Instagram @brentelligence...

  40. (Freemium Content) NBA First Round

    WE TALKIN PLAYOFFS Brentel And Mike discuss the playoffs beginning as well as match up predictions and a Rookie Of The Year discussion.

  41. (Freemium Content) Welcome To The DownBeat

    Bren'Tel and Kirsch Discuss the instagram algorithm and how to make it work for you, the reemergence of Vinyl Records, cloud sample and VST services, Harrison busmix,Reaper and more the link to the video about the instagram algorithm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPIZFelfEbs Twitter...

  42. (FREEMIUM CONTENT) John Wall Getting Traded IDC

    The Crew Discuss The NCAA Basketball Tournament analysis and predictions, NFL free agency recap And NFL draft analysis, the possible NBA playoff picture, NBA draft prospects and more

  43. Celie X Was In the Building

    Bren'Tel and Stephanie Discuss The Chi, Atlanta, Two Students suspended for being called the N Word, interracial Dating, ICATQ Round Tables discussions and More.... Twitter @brentelligence Instagram @brentelligence @b_garvey Contact us at [email protected] ALSO Please Leave a five star...

  44. Recappington

    Bren'Tel and Melani J Recap the Health Awareness Workshop, Local NAACP Race Relations Forum, and a Brief overview of Black Panther this was a second recording since the computer crashed!!! But where there is a will there is a way. Twitter @brentelligence @themelanijway Instagram @brentelligence...

  45. Valentine's not Valentimes

    Bren'Tel and Melani J Discuss Health Awareness Workshop, Charging your phone overnight, Idris Elba's Engagement,Fake doctor spreading HIV, Stacey Dash Running For Congress, Supreme Court approving Pennsylvania to redraw congressional map, and more Twitter @brentelligence @themelanijway Instagram...

  46. When Its Over Its Over

    Bren'Tel and Melani J discuss What to Eat and Drink when you have the Flu, The Death of Muhiyidin Elamin Moye, The Timeline Backlash of the Richard Pryor news, the Correlation between Homophobia and Racism, How to Know when Your Relationship is over, and More Twitter @brentelligence…

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  47. Buy Your Coat Back

    Bren'Tel and Melani J Discuss Hanif Johnson being the Youngest Judge in Pennsylvania, San Francisco decriminalizing Marijuana and Clearing Convictions, facebooks using Bots to generate trending Topics, Monique vs Netflix, Iowa Man accused of stealing his own Coat, questions to ask on a First date...

  48. Sexual Consent in 2018

    Bren'Tel and Melani J Discuss Black Panther Presale Tickets, Ex Nfl Player Turned teacher Raises money to keep freezing students warm, MSU uses 1.5 million Foundation Grant to build massive slave trade database,University of Alabama student Expelled after posting a Racist Rant on Social media,...

  49. From Sports To Politics To Racism

    Finally got my Dad in To a Podcast , We Discussed, The Future of the OKC Thunder and Paul George, Rookie of the year, Kyrie doing work in Boston, the media protecting Micheal Jordan's legacy,Thibs minutes management of the T'Wolves starters,The NFL Payout, Lomachenko vs Rigondeaux, The Future Of...

  50. (Freemium Content) Top Five BasketBall Movies

    The Fellas Discuss the Lonzo Ball Vs. John Wall Face Off, The Oklahoma City Thunder Team Plane Accident, Markelle Fultz injury update, the Boston Celtics being granted the Disabled Player Exception, Orlando Magic having the best record in the east, Bob Mcnair's inmates Statement, Penn State…

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About this show

Come check out the blue collar mindset of Bren’Tel, an Emcee, songwriter and producer and his quick witted, loose cannon, unapologetic friend Ashley who speaks fluent sarcasm as they embark on discussions ranging from dating advice to current events with their own comedic twist. You never know what you will hear when you get two long time friends going in on the media topics with a middle class mentality. Listen in, because “I can’t afford to quit.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does I Cant Afford To Quit have?

I Cant Afford To Quit has 92 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 31, 2020.

What is I Cant Afford To Quit about?

Come check out the blue collar mindset of Bren’Tel, an Emcee, songwriter and producer and his quick witted, loose cannon, unapologetic friend Ashley who speaks fluent sarcasm as they embark on discussions ranging from dating advice to current events with their own comedic twist. You never know what...

How often does I Cant Afford To Quit release new episodes?

I Cant Afford To Quit publishes every two weeks, based on its 92 episodes since October 2016.

Who hosts I Cant Afford To Quit?

I Cant Afford To Quit is created and hosted by BlackListed.
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