Invitation to the Cookout
by Cookout Entertainment
Invitation 2 The Cookout is where food, wellness, Black culture, and legacy meet at the table. Hosted by a food scientist and a health coach, the show brings the honesty, humor, and energy of a family cookout to conversations about what we eat, how we live, what we build, and what we leave behind. From food science, nutrition, and fitness to mental health, Black history, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, ownership, and community, we break down the issues shaping our everyday lives and make them engaging, relatable, and actionable. Some episodes dive into what is really happening behind the products on grocery store shelves. Others explore the conversations happening across Black communities around health, culture, identity, wealth, family, and legacy. Whether it is just the hosts at the table or a guest bringing expertise and perspective, the goal is simple: learn something, challenge assumptions, laugh a little, and leave with something wort
Episodes
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Black Fatherhood: What They Get Wrong
Black fatherhood is often reduced to stereotypes, statistics, and assumptions. But what does it really mean to be a present father? In this episode of Invitation 2 The Cookout, we challenge some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding Black fathers and open up about our own journeys through...
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Who Are You After the Game? | Marc Winston on Identity, Mental Health & Life After Sports
There comes a point when every athlete has to answer one difficult question: Who am I when the game is over? This week on Invitation 2 The Cookout, we sit down with former Arkansas Razorback and University of Central Arkansas standout Marc Winston to talk about the transition many athletes never...
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What Happened to the Village? The Black Community Then v. Now
This one is for everybody who grew up hearing “the whole neighborhood would help raise you.” TheeAlexMac and DapperDom are diving into a real one: What did the Black community used to feel like, and what does it feel like now? From being corrected by elders, to neighbors looking out, to having a...
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From Retail Executive to Entrepreneur | Supplier Diversity, Leadership & Business Gems
In this powerful episode, we sit down with a former retail executive turned entrepreneur to discuss supplier diversity, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and building opportunities beyond the traditional workplace. We break down: * What supplier diversity really means * How major companies...
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Black Farmers...What's Happened?
$300 Billion has been lost in black wealth from the loss of black farmland, but why? P.J. Haynie III, CEO of Arkansas River Rice and Past Chairman of the National Black Growers Council talk through that with the crew on this episode. Remember to like, share, comment, and subscribe to our page We...
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Not Real Doctors? The Truth About Chiropractors in the Black Community
American Black Chiropractic Association Doctor of the Year and the owner of the first only black owned multidisciplinary practice in the state of Arkansas, Dr. Bri joins the cookout and gets us right. From her origin story, to her heart of service and constant debunking of chiropractor myths this...
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Why Money is the #1 Reason Couples Break Up. Leah Collins from OWN's Maxxed Out shares the details
Financial Expert Leah Collins, host of the OWN's show Maxxed Out joins us at the cookout to talk all things finances. She gives us tips on what good savings strategies to implement, her own personal story of paying off $40k of debt in 18 months, and the bold decision she made to call off her...
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Thanksgiving" Flavor, Family, & Feelings
Welcome to our Thanksgiving special! In this episode, we’re diving into the heart of the holiday — the FLAVORS we love, the FAMILY moments that shape us, and the FEELINGS that make this season so meaningful. From comfort food and cultural traditions to the stories behind the dishes we pass around...
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Keep Ya Head Up
On this episode of Invitation 2 The Cookout DapperDom and TheeAlexMac get real about the silent battles too many of us fight alone. We’re talking faith, family, and mental health—unfiltered. From the pressure to “stay strong” to the stigma that keeps our people from getting help, this…
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When Healthy Ain't Handy
What happens when the cookout menu can’t even get started because the neighborhood grocery store doesn’t exist? In this episode, DapperDom and TheeAlexMac break down the reality of food deserts — communities where fresh fruit, produce, and meat is hard to find but fast food and convenience stores...
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From Pen 2 Premiere
“Hollywood needs these voices — and they’re telling their stories here.” DapperDome and TheeAlexMac sit down with an incredible lineup of Black screenwriters and producers at the Bentonville Film Festival to talk all things storytelling, representation, and creating space for diverse voices in...
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These Are Our Heroes
We are live from the Bentonville Film Festival with the cast and crew of The Paris 3 Documentary. Most people in our society know about the Martin Luther King Jr's , The Rosa Parks, The Harriet Tubmans and Malcom X's. But there are so many unnamed heroes in our culture that we are unaware of.…
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Behind The Fade
We taking it to the Barbershop for this episode with 4 special guests joining DapperDom and TheeAlex Mac to talk all things black mens mental health. We talk about what it was like growing up, the lessons we learned (and the ones we didn't). Being successful black men in corporate America, being…
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Bro-You Good?
It's Men Mental Health Month, something that we hold near and dear at the Cookout. Our Guest today is Lucien Isaac, Licensed Professional Counselor at The Joshua Center. He walks us through his journey to becoming a counselor and helps us navigate Identity vs. role dynamics as men, communicating...
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You Can't Erase Greatness!
DapperDom and TheeAlexMac bring that blacked out vibe on this episode with their latest guest Dr. Airic Hughes, founder of Visionari Studios that produces films, media and events with a mission to promote and preserve black culture. He walks us through his journey to find his identity, his…
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Breathe and Stop!
Its the midpoint of the year and DapperDom and TheeAlexMac talk the drop off in New Years Resolutions, dealing with rejection and failure, and going in a new life directions. Tap in with your favorite co-hosts!
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Life After Death S02 Ep11
DapperDom and TheeAlexMac are joined by Iffy Ibekwe, current VP of Business Development for Arvest Bank but also an expert on Estate Planning from her Law Career. Iffy drops the details on Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorneys, and the trauma and drama caused by not having an Estate Plan in place.
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Mo Money, Mo Problems
The Finance Doctor, Dr. Clement Ogunyemi joins us today to talk health-financial health. He is a published author, entrepreneur, and renowned speaker on financial management for businesses, non-profits and athletes. Your favorite host duo get into budgeting, NIL, and if its true that the more…
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Olympic Glory to Entrepreneurial Success
The dynamic duo is back and this time we have Olympic Medalist Dominique Blake back with us for a full sit-down. You will remember her from our episode at the BlackOwned Expo. It was such an honor to sit down with her we brought her back to talk, her upbringing, when she realized she had a…
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They Do Exist!
Your favorite co-hosts keep showing love for Women's History Month with Charity Howard, executive at PepsiCo. Her story of pivoting from dreams of being a pharmacist, to redirecting to food science and learning along the way is a must watch. We are proud to showcase women who continue to...
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HERstory
Dapper Dom and TheeAlexMac celebrate Women's History Month with retail legend Twilla Brooks. They talk about her upbringing as an accomplished softball player, career beginnings, journey from Macy's to Walmart and ascension to VP at the world's largest retailer. A true piece of Women's History,...
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Cookout at the BlackOwned Expo
We kick it off LIVE from the BlackOwned Expo with an impressive lineup of guests talking about their paths to entrepreneurship, life lessons learned, and even what they need on their to-go plate at the cookout! You will need multiple to-go boxes to pack up everything from this episode. Please go...
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Legacy....What is Yours?
Legacy- The long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person's life. That's ho wWebster defines it. With it being Black History Month TheeAlexMac and DapperDom dive into what they want their legacies to be with the podcast, in life, as husband…
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Living a Limitless Life Part 2
DapperDom finishes his conversation on his role as a Life Coach. He shares the stages of working with new clients, writing down your goals as a way to push towards success, and enjoying the journey of progression in life. Remember to like, share, and engage!
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Living a Limitless Life
We get a chance to put DapperDom on the hot seat today as he takes us through his journey and passion as a Life Coach. We talk about the differences between, therapists and life coaches, his journey to becoming one and his yearn yo help the youth out in his work. Remember to like, share, and engage!
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Acting Brand New Part 2
New Year, same cookout....We back at it! Part 2 of the discussion is here as we talk about the behind the scenes of bring food products to life, the product lifecycle, and the tense conversations that take place in deciding what products are released. Remember to like, share, and engage! For…
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Acting Brand New S02 Ep01
New Year, same cookout....We back at it! Season 2 is here with your favorite hosts TheeAlexMac & DapperDom. They come straight out the gate discussing New Years Resolutions, themes, and words for the year before getting into TheeAlexMac's history as a product developer. They talk about the Viral...
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It's A Party, It's A Party, It's A Party!!! Season 1 Holiday Special
apperDon and TheeAlexMac bring on their first special guest of the show, Chief Merchant and Co-Founder of Black Paper Party Jasmine Hudson. They cover her roots in retail at Corporate 1, her transition into entrepreneurship, love for her community as well as learn some of her holiday favorite…
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The Big MiSteak
The crew gets into steak today chopping it up about their favorite steakhouses, cuts of steak, and even a Fabolous name drop. Do you still get your steak cooked well done like a kid? We dive into all the cooking temperatures for steaks and explain why that liquid from steak is not blood (We said...
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Maybe It's the Dog in Me
Your favorite hosts dive into the history of hot dogs, breaking down the ingredients, doing some myth busting, and letting you know how they like their hot dogs.
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Cultivating Confidence at the Cookout Pt. 2
The conversation was so good we decided to have a Part 2! These are topics and spaces that don't get enough coverage and intention within our communities. TheeAlexMac and Dapper Dom expand to talking about two key areas, mental health as fathers, and mental health as husbands. Remember to like,...
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Cultivating Confidence at the Cookout
With it being Men's Mental Health Month TheeAlexMAc and Dapper Dom focus on the health in our minds vs our waistline. They cover sizeism, the effects teasing and bullying have at a young age, how they navigated those insults to become secure and thriving men, and how they use those early life...
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Big Back Chronicles
Thee Alex Mac and Dapper Dom discuss obesity and the determining factors that play into it, as well as body acceptance within the black community, mistrust within the healthcare system and doctors, overeating, training and how your diet affects that. For Video formats visit our Youtube Channel…
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Wings & Things
Thee.Alex.Mac and Dapper Dom spend some time catching up before getting into the history of chicken wings and its affinity to the Black community.
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Food Stamps to Filet Mignon
Our Hosts Thee Alex Mac and Dapper Dom discuss their food experiences growing up as kids, to now adults and fathers and how that has affected the way they think about food.
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First Flames
Welcome to the premiere episode of “Invitation 2 The Cookout,” where your hosts dive into the rich tapestry of food history, entertainment, health, fitness, and Black culture. In this introductory episode, get to know the diverse backgrounds and passions of our engaging hosts, as they set the…
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About this show
Invitation 2 The Cookout is where food, wellness, Black culture, and legacy meet at the table.
Hosted by a food scientist and a health coach, the show brings the honesty, humor, and energy of a family cookout to conversations about what we eat, how we live, what we build, and what we leave behind.
From food science, nutrition, and fitness to mental health, Black history, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, ownership, and community, we break down the issues shaping our everyday lives and make them engaging, relatable, and actionable.
Some episodes dive into what is really happening behind the products on grocery store shelves. Others explore the conversations happening across Black communities around health, culture, identity, wealth, family, and legacy.
Whether it is just the hosts at the table or a guest bringing expertise and perspective, the goal is simple: learn something, challenge assumptions, laugh a little, and leave with something wort
Hosted by
Cookout Entertainment