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The Sparring Minds Podcast

The Sparring Minds Podcast dives into pop culture weekly taking on the topics that others run from. Everything is fair game. Nothing is off-limits.

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  1. 183

    Episode 200 | Black Card Revoked (Season Finale)

    The boys celebrate their milestone 200th episode with a flash back to some of the lies favorite moments.The boys wrap the show with a discussion on the coveted black card.

  2. 182

    Episode 199 | Cough & Coffee

    A discussion on the value of therapy for black men. Value of self. Value of isolation.

  3. 181

    Episode 198 | Same Ol' Song

    The boys discuss a tale as old as time... and where to point the finger when infidelity arises.

  4. 180

    Episode 197 | Code Switching

    The everyday mentality of a black man in a corporate world where its needed and called a skill to get where they want in life, professionally. Is it really? Is this a choice? How does it make you feel to change up in certain environments?

  5. 179

    Episode 196 | Platonic

    A man has a female best friend that he ONLY talks to when the wife is not around. The concept and success of platonic relationships. Division of emotions. Secrecy? Benefits? Pitfalls?

  6. 178

    Episode 195 | Transparency

    How honest are men expected to be with their women? Men vs men honesty. What good can come from true transparency? Do they outweigh the bad? Ongoing joke about women lying about body counts. Acceptable lies? Does it really make for a great relationship?

  7. 177

    Episode 194 | Passport Bros

    Dudes who travel to other countries for love. Is this rooted in a hatred for black women? Are they searching for respect or enlightenment? How should our community treat these types of men? What role do black women play in this phenomenon?

  8. 176

    Episode 193 | Single Forever

    Women who proudly hate men. A discussion on how men feel about women who alienate themselves due to their own traumas.

  9. 175

    Episode 192 | The Catch Up (Season Debut)

    The boys kick off Season 13, by catching up on a few polarizing topics: Girls with shovels. Black "IT" girls in love. Black content awarded (Kendrick, Coogler, Teyana). Hall of Fame Snubs. The emergence of AI. Epstein Files. White washing. Mr. Tendernism debate.

  10. 174

    Episode 191 | Block Party (Season Finale)

    The fellas have some fun in the season finale, challenging friends of the show to a game of This or That.

  11. 173

    Episode 190 | Keys to the Kingdom

    The fellas take a look at homeownership in the black community. The pros the cons and the grays are discussed with an industry professional.

  12. 172

    Episode 189 | Black Liberation

    The fellas discuss homosexuality and does liberation include everyone.

  13. 171

    Episode 188 | In God We Trust

    4000 religions blanket the world we live in. The fellas discuss the age-old battle of religion vs spirituality and the concept of a higher power.

  14. 170

    Episode 187 | Emasculated

    The guys chat about how the wrong woman can change how a man moves. Leadership. Male functionality. Protection. Women taking on masculine roles in a relationship.

  15. 169

    Episode 186 | Resurrection

    The guys talk about the path of finding new love after a long period of unhappiness.

  16. 168

    Episode 185 | Photoshoot Fresh

    Fashion is one of the core yet often overlooked elements of Hip Hop. The fellas dive into a lighthearted episode reviewing the past, present and future of the fashion landscape.Meanwhile, Payne brings up a wild Painfully Honest and Hu$tle brings back tales from New Orleans.

  17. 167

    Episode 184 | Problem Resolution

    The fellas discuss the right and wrong ways to solve problems in the relationship. Worst ways to solve a problem: social media posts, talks with an ex, Calling the police, single friends.

  18. 166

    Episode 183 | Power Cypher

    The team welcome some of Boston's best rappers to discuss the best verses of all time.

  19. 165

    Episode 182 | Gatekeepers

    Is the approval from the community a positive or a negative. The fellas discuss this along with a brand new Painfully Honest and People's Court.

  20. 164

    Episode 181 | Life After Death

    The fellas discuss death and how we navigate the darkest path in the journey of life.

  21. 163

    Episode 180 | Supreme Clientele

    The fellas get back into the groove to celebrate summer 2025 In Boston.

  22. 162

    Episode 179 | Late Bloomers

    The boys talk to Rufus Falk about achieving success after 40.

  23. 161

    Episode 178 | Walk on By

    The gang discuss when to walk away and take a deeper dive into understanding when to leave a situation that no longer serves you.

  24. 160

    Episode 177 | Prime - The Remix

    The boys talk about why 40 year old men seek 20 year old women for company.

  25. 159

    Episode 176 | Black Men Lead

    The boys welcome Frank to the show to talk about his experience with working with the black men in our community and their common challenges

  26. 158

    Episode 175 | Air Force Ones

    The fellas discuss how travel can reignite their prime. They discuss how new cultures can help define their purpose and rejuvenate daily life.

  27. 157

    Episode 174 | Time Capsule

    The boys have a nostaligic discussion on what they've learned over the years. A hindsite look at their 20s, 30s and 40s with a future outlook on their 50s

  28. 156

    Episode 173 | Legacy

    The gang welcomes Khari, the founder of the Father Empowerment Circle, to talk about fatherhood and its importance in developing our legacy.

  29. 155

    Episode 172 | One Wish

    The fellas get together to discuss once in a lifetime ideas to celebrate being in their prime. Toot Whalen joins the conversation.

  30. 154

    Episode 171 | Growing Pains

    The guys discuss coping with setbacks during years when they're supposed to be in peak moments. Riq Havoc joins the conversation.

  31. 153

    Episode 170 | Power of a Dollar

    The boys bring in financial specialist James Leveqeue & Daniel Laurent to discuss the power of the dollar in our community

  32. 152

    Episode 169 | Love & Partnerships

    The boys discuss love and partnerships in your prime years. A deep dive into relationships as couples grow into their prime.

  33. 151

    Episode 168 | Prime (Season Debut)

    The gang discuss tips for strengthening social bonds and building meaningful connections in adulthood.

  34. 150

    Episode 165 | Fight or Flight

    Boston seemingly has its share of issues as it relates to violence in the communities. Can these issues be resolved or should we start to consider living elsewhere for peace of mind.

  35. 149

    Episode 163 | Bloodline

    The world is full of stories of families being torn apart. Should bloodlines be boundary less? The fellas discuss.

  36. 148

    Episode 167 | The Network (Season Finale)

    The boys take sour to a whole different level as they embark on the season ten finale. Later, the gang welcome a group of dynamic podcasters who will be the face of the upcoming TSMP Network. You will NOT want to miss this season ender.

  37. 147

    Episode 164 | Roughneck

    The women of Boston have dealt with unique circumstances. How are men expected to manage a relationship with women with darker pasts?

  38. 146

    Episode 162 | Poetry in Motion

    The fellas welcome some of Boston's best wordsmiths to the platform. Two wild Peoples Courts are in play as well as poetry reading from the boys. This will be a show for the ages.

  39. 145

    Episode 166 | The Round Table

    The fellas discuss what men are supposed to bring to the table as it relates to relationships.

  40. 144

    Episode 160 | First of the Month

    As money and finances becomes the key driver in relationships, the fellas discuss the adverse effects on marriage.

  41. 143

    Episode 159 | Post It!

    A bogus Missouri governor tops the news chart along with former NFL QB Brett Favre. Then, the boys get a fiery inbox from a listener regarding his wife's social media use.

  42. 142

    Episode 158 | Children of the Corn

    With adoption rates skyrocketing over the past 10 years, the question of race rears its head as the boys discuss the alternate journey of parenthood.

  43. 141

    Episode 157 | Born Again

    In a difficult discussion, the fellas discuss outgrowing a relationship. How is a man supposed to move when things just aren't the same. Listener favorite, Man Law makes its season ten debut.

  44. 140

    Episode 156 I Malice at the Palace (Season Debut)

    TSMP kicks off the season ten slate with an explosive Maine Topic. Peoples Court. TSMP Forgives and Mirror Time all come back into the fold as the boys bring Boston back into the Podcast Spotlight

  45. 139

    Episode 155 | Men Lie. Women Lie. (Season 9 Finale)

    In the season 9 finale, the fellas welcome Tori, Remy and Poca to the show to discuss the biggest lies told from a gender perspective. This the one.

  46. 138

    Episode 154 | First Person Shooter

    The fellas welcome firearms instructor Nolan Howard to the show to help educate the hood on the basics of gun ownership and safety.

  47. 137

    Episode 153 | Heel Turn

    The fellas discuss unpopular opinions that they are willing to stand on.

  48. 136

    Episode 152 | All Love

    TSMP welcomes actors Henry Wigfall, William Daughtry and Roxbury's Riq Havoc to the show as the summer premiere of All Love creeps closer. The fellas discuss the official trailer for the project, their time on set and much, much more.

  49. 135

    Episode 151 | It's a Celebration...Bitch

    The fellas pop bottles and dive into celebratory moments in life.

  50. 134

    The Sparring Minds Podcast Presents | Ladies Night

    We’ve got not one, not two, but three guest hosts lined up for this podcast episode. You don't wanna miss this!

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The Sparring Minds Podcast dives into pop culture weekly taking on the topics that others run from. Everything is fair game. Nothing is off-limits.

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