My Mic Sounds Nice
Three Black Men who have been friends/brothers for over 30 years have decided to turn their mics on to discuss life through the lenses of health, relationships and culture. Collectively these brothers have more than 150 years of life experiences consisting of 60+ years of marriage and 120+ years of Hip-Hop. The dialogue will be insightful, intellectual and inspirational.
Episodes
59 episodes
The FBA, NBA, and the ONLY WAY!
Foundational Black Americans. Who are they, what does it mean, what do they want, and how do their beliefs affect the black diaspora in America? MMSN digs in on this controversial, potentially divisive stan...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:10:23
No Diddy Talk Here!
Sean "Diddy" Combs federal arrest has broken the internet. In response, the content creation world - both professional and public, has unleashed thousands of videos commenting on the voracity of his guilt, and even worse, creators are also asso...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:08:38
The Vulnerability Episode
It is season 4 ya'll! The men of My Mic Sounds Nice are back and ready tp lean in. Ready to Die turns thirty; we take a second look at the classic release and offer our current thoughts about the album and its impact. The brothers got together ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:25:22
AARP Lyrics, Olympics, and Politricks
Kamala Harris has taken the political world by storm, Biden's been sent home, and Trump thinks it's 2016. We discuss the perputually morphing presidential race MMSN style. The Olympics set the world on fire, and MMSN had a box...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:25:49
Conflict: College Protests, K-Dot and Drake.
Student protesters have faced the wrath of police, media, and public outrage in the last few weeks. Has it been justified, partially justified, or is it an example of a view that will age poorly over time? MMSN weighs in. <...
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1:05:30
The JMJ Trial and Club Shay Shay's Cultural Impact
My Mic Sounds Nice takes a saddened journey examining and even attending the Jam Master Jay murder trial. And after seeing some of it play out before our eyes, we share our thoughts from an up close and personal perspecti...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:14:22
Drake V. Mos Def - Pop Music Or Hip Hop?
My Mic Sounds Nice has a banger this week! We dig into Nikki Haley and her unique ideas on American history. We examine her thoughts and share ours! Then we really have some fun, as we discuss Drake and Mos Def. Was Mos right? Is Drake hip-hop,...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:11:31
Flutes, Oboe's, and Oh No...Did You Really Say That?
My Mic Sounds Nice is back with an episode about all the things that can't be discussed! Why is nuance discussion lost to our public discourse when it is most needed? The brothers investigate. Also, we discuss creativity and a...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:03:05
The Midnight Marauders Black Reign of the 36 Chambers!
My Mic Sounds Nice is back! The crew celebrates the 30th anniversary of three seminal albums released in November 1993. Queen Latifah's Black Reign with the mega-hit U.N.I.T.Y, released 11/16/93, A Tribe Called Qu...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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50:42
My Mic Sounds Nice Celebrates Hip Hop Turned 50!
My Mic Sounds Nice celebrated hip hop, turning 50 on August 11th. Attending various shows, basketball games, and, as a highlight, returning to the Mecca - the birthplace of hip hop - 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, Bronx, NY, to at...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:04:04
Can I Live? - Jay-Z vs. A.I.
This week My Mic Sounds Nice discusses Jay Z vs. Artificial Intelligence and the Tennesee legislative body vs. the constituents! Computers are out in these streets impersonating stars. What's an artist to do? My Mic ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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56:56
Buy, Borrow or Burn ?!
It Takes A Nation of Millions vs. Illmatic vs. Black On Both Sides! If you could only own one? Which would you keep/ If you had to borrow or destroy one of the remaining classics, what would you do? What could you live with...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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7:52
Black QBs and a NBA YoungBoy
Two black QBs in the Super Bowl for the very first time. Have we finally crossed to a true meritocracy, or does black QB bias still live in the NFL? We discuss, debate and direct the situation.And NBA YoungBoy has a change of hear...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:22:52
The Tyre Nichols Tragedy
Here we are once again! Sadly, MMSN is forced to deal with another police brutality tragedy. In Memphis the tragic and brutal murder of Tyre Nichols mere feet from his home compelled us to bare our hearts, voice our frustrations, thought...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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29:01
Who Won The Trade?
Deion Sanders left, Brittney Griner came home, and the holidays are here! This season is a time for joy, sadness, and reflection, and MMSN is here for it all!While the holidays are typically a celebration, they c...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:06:34
Brittney Griner Comes Home!
The US government negotiated Brittney Griner's release after ten months of Russian captivity. But of course, in America, even this happy story had distractors. But Brittney is home, and MMSN celebrates her return. We examine the larger politica...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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14:54
Deion leaves Jackson St. for "Greener" Pastures - Was the Backlash Warranted?
Deion Sanders moves on from Jackson St. to the University of Colorado. Was it the right move at the right time? Should he have waited? Were there better opportunities available for him out there? Does this hurt Jackson St.? MMSN gets int...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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16:57
MENTAL HEALTH AND THE HOLIDAYS A.K.A CHECK ON YOUR PEOPLE!
The Holidays can be a great time for most, but not for everyone. Mental health issues can be real during the holidays! So check out this snippet of MMSN's latest podcast as we tackle the holidays and mental health issues. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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9:41
What the Price?
Kyrie Irving's recent NBA suspension and the tragic death of Migos member Takeoff have MMSN asking questions about what is going on and why? Are Irving's obvious mistakes missteps, or is he actually anti-semitic? Another rapper dead by gun viol...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:02:59
Supreme Crazy!!!
Tom Foolery in the Supreme Court! Roe V. Wade is dead, and open carry comes to New York State? A state in which most citizens want more gun reform laws, not less. The Court obviously isn't in touch with the people its rulings affect. My Mic ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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17:31
Rap is Outta Control.. Part Deux - From Lyrical to Penitentiary Bars
Who decides what music is true hip hop? Who determines who can write books about hip hop culture? And who decides that lyrics are factual statements suitable for usage in a court of law. Well this week we delve into three separate situations th...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:06:25
BDP VS. BLACKSTAR VS.THE ROOTS: BUY, BORROW 0R BURN!
My Mic Sounds Nice has turned our love for music into fun, short episodes where we argue over 3 random great albums and where they stack up in comparison to each other! Which is worthy of buying, which is good enough to borro...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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9:22
Banking While Black- And Other Crimes and Misdemeanors
Ryan Coogler wanted into a bank, and experienced the phenomenon "banking while black." Almost arrested for trying to withdraw his own money, Coogler became the latest victim of this underreported yet common occurrence....
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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53:59
The Slap Heard Around the World!
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock Sunday night and the world stopped spinning and the internet broke! Folks have come to Will's defense, some have taken him to task, and few have expressed concern for Chris Rock. MMSN has some strong thoughts...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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