Shut Up! Podcast

366: Johnny Sack and Vernon Franklin

B. Black — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:43:57 +0000

In this episode, I discuss today’s quotable, no longer trying out Riverside, the list of things I will not be talking about, the anniversary of 2Pac’s death, the 48 hours and 3 minutes it took me to pick up book 6 of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Raygun’s new Netflix documentary, and my reaction to a white man’s erroneous assumption about my work experience.

365: Know Yourself

B. Black — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:05:29 +0000

In this episode, I talk about my ongoing trial run with Riverside, the shitty day at work that had me thinking about keeping it real, therapy and being the bigger person, enjoying my recent YouTube Music/AI-generated music playlist, Les Grands Lacs and comedian Michelle Wolf’s take on Trump’s trade war with Canada, the bigger conversation we should be having about these alpha male boot camp videos, and remembering that being Black means knowing who you are in a society that's constantly trying to tell you who you're not.

Quotables

Final Say

Soundtrack

364: Riverside Motherfucker!

B. Black — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:55:08 +0000

In this episode, I discuss a Frantz Fanon quote that felt a little too personal, trying out Riverside for the first time, part two of why I think my social media algorithm is fucking with me, a Dungeon Crawler Carl quote that had me thinking about Trump and that cognitive test he supposedly aced, how Bruno Mars set me up for failure, and getting older and wondering why I don’t enjoy things like I used to.

363: If I Wasn’t High

B. Black — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:45:17 +0000

In this episode, I discuss looking forward to reading the authorized biography of 2Pac, loving my last episode like a song, why I won’t be talking about Mark Carney’s decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States, a Jewish man’s perspective on the Confederate flag, a take on the passing of Dolly Parton, why I think the algorithm is fucking with me, and why being a Black podcaster doesn’t mean I always have to cover tragic current events involving Black people.

Quotables

Final Say

362: Pito Oualé

B. Black — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:54:28 +0000

In this episode, I discuss a quote about growth, why midweek recordings are basically bonus episodes, how food influences my mood, why I was angry at the new Spider-Man movie despite agreeing with everyone who enjoyed it, a song that was recently stuck in my head, a video that inspired me to keep fighting my inner critic, whether this religious chick is actually just horny, and a video that made me realize just how much I’ve grown.

361: F.Y.A.Y.C.A.J. (part 2)

B. Black — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:53:57 +0000

In this episode, I discuss not having an episode of House of the Dragon to watch tonight, loving yourself like Zambian lawyer Naomie Pilula, finishing Book 4 of Dungeon Crawler Carl, rewatching Juice while high, how The Odyssey was a great f*cking movie, and following up on my reaction to The Jasmine Garden’s New Ager vs. 20 Christians discussion by explaining the meaning of FYAYCAJ and why Jesus and I needed a divorce.

Links

360: F.Y.A.Y.C.A.J.

B. Black — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:59:47 +0000

In this episode, I start out with a Bible verse, explain my intention to keep this one short, discuss Trump vs. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a clip from Therapy Straight No Chaser that had me thinking about church folks, and how I had absolutely no intention of watching or talking about the viral exchange between Ebony Jasmine Harris, aka The Jasmine Garden, and 20 Christians.

Final Say related

359: I’ll Figure It Out

B. Black — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:34:12 +0000

In this episode, I discuss a quotable that made me relate to Daeron Targaryen, the wise words of an elder, something to put on my vision board, discovering the New Jack City soundtrack, jokes about the Haitian accent and trad wives, remembering the Montgomery Riverfront brawl, Tuskegee University’s new dress code policy, finishing Children of Blood and Bone, and whether it’s too late to make new connections.

Quotables

358: Addressing the Mad Public

B. Black — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:40:08 +0000

In this episode, I discuss growing up feeling like I was never enough, how much I've been enjoying the Dungeon Crawler Carl series and Children of Blood and Bone, the people upset at how AI is helping level the playing field for people like me, white nationalist masked protests and free speech, growing up curious and Christian, how Shut Up! Podcast stands with Ms. Rachel, and a thought provoking post by Tony Nagy that left me asking myself whether I'm truly being myself or just performing.

Quotables

357: Nothing To Say

B. Black — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:36:47 +0000

In this episode, I discuss a political example of the messenger mattering more than the message, why I didn't record last Wednesday, the films Masters of the Universe and Black Mass, a post about artificial femininity, disappointing my Christian parents, and why I sometimes feel like a white person who wants to say the N-word.

356: This Is My Confession [Corrected]

B. Black — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:42:55 +0000

In this episode, I revisit my thoughts on Jay-Z, explore what it means to have a nuanced opinion, and do something I've never done before by confessing a great shame.

Quotables

355: Life, Dating and Being Single

B. Black — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:25:16 +0000

In this episode, I discuss Dr. Rhea's take on the N-word, what made me go to therapy, Windows 11 being installed without my consent, how vibe coding fixed imposter syndrome, not wanting to defend Jay-Z, and the two videos that showed up on my timeline that inspired me to reflect on life, dating, and being single.

Quotables

354: The Cursed Woman

B. Black — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:53:45 +0000

In this episode, I discuss the main message behind my podcast, feeling better since having my molar removed, the books currently cluttering my desk, people who spend their lives being heartless yet expect compassion when they die, boycotting the U.S. as a travel destination, and why I believe the church played a significant role in teaching me to be ashamed of being Haitian as a child.

Quotables

353: We All We Got

B. Black — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:50:24 +0000

In this episode, I discuss finally getting my Evan Winter books from a local bookstore, a remix of the American national anthem for Black Americans, white people's PR team, the contradiction at the heart of anti-Black racism , Voodoo's role in the Haitian Revolution, and how a white woman's racist rant unexpectedly reminded me why I love being Haitian.

Quotables

Soundtrack

352: Love The Journey

B. Black — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:10:02 +0000

In this episode, I discuss a quote by Marcus Aurelius, provide an update on my recovery, share how an early paycheck turned Canada Day into an unexpected spreadsheet debugging session, explain why your friend's introversion isn't the problem, and offer some advice to fellow podcasters.

Quotable

You will be forgotten either way

351: No Mistakes Allowed

B. Black — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:16:55 +0000

In this episode, I discuss dealing with the pain of a molar extraction, what I like about House of the Dragon #DemDragonsYall, the movie Pressure, and a recent observation about how I deal with mistakes.

Quotables

The greatest mistake a man can make is to be afraid of making one. ~Elbert Hubbard
No man fails who does his best... ~Orison Swett Marden
Sometimes we may learn more from a man's errors, than from his virtues. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

350: Gangbang These Books

B. Black — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:02:54 +0000

In this episode, I talk about Father's Day, donating to Wikipedia, how Elon Musk proved Biggie right, the dilemma of buying books locally instead of from Amazon, The Devoted Wife by Sarah A. Denzil, finishing The Fires of Vengeance, and why I'm enjoying The Burning series by Evan Winter.

Quotables

349: Living Single

B. Black — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:11:32 +0000

In this episode, I discuss a thought that came to me while watching porn, why I watched Haiti take on Scotland in French, why the murder of Cyrus Carmack-Belton felt personal, and the moment I realized I was onto something with the topic from the previous episode.

Quotables

Liens

Un chum par Like-Moi

348: Jody Watley Had a Point

B. Black — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:06:56 +0000

In this episode, I discuss why I don't trust quotes when Facebook is the only source, the weather, this episode's hype song, a poem by Wesley Frazier-Keys, the name Cyrus Carmack-Belton, a TikTok message that ties into today's Final Say, and my reluctance to make new friends or any other meaningful connections.

Quoteables

Soundtrack

347: Yesterday Was D-Day

B. Black — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:00:38 +0000

In this episode, I talk about a clip that lived rent-free in my mind all week, vibe coding as a hobby, recent changes to the website, remembering that yesterday was D-Day, why I agree that men are killing themselves because of men, my well wishes to queer folks during Pride Month, and how I came to realize that my view of people was shaped by toxic individuals.

Quotables

346: We’re The Mothaf*ckers 2

B. Black — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:15:35 +0000

In this episode, I talk about being kind to yourself, Keke Palmer's words about believing in yourself, getting paid in full, being that guy, that picture of Jay-Z sitting at a table with members of Trump's family, and return to the topic of "We're the Mothaf*ckers" to share the thoughts that were still rattling around in my head after the last episode.

345: We’re The Mothaf*ckers

B. Black — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:48:55 +0000

In this episode, I talk about borrowing a physical copy of Rage of Dragons, how I use AI to help shape my thoughts, 3GO's freeloaders, and what I mean when I say, "We're the Mothaf*ckers."

Quotables

344: Crying and Humiliation

B. Black — Thu, 28 May 2026 03:00:53 +0000

In this episode, I talk about my thoughts after finishing season 3 of Invincible, the nightmare I had the night before, conflict resolution, and how I wasn’t going to talk about Cheyenne Bryant.

Quotables

343: Growing up Haitian

B. Black — Mon, 25 May 2026 02:36:59 +0000

In this episode, I talk about self-love, my limited time on this planet, Toni Morrison’s quote about racism, reaffirming how much I enjoyed The Rage of Dragons and how I’m trying to get it like Tau Solarin, a white guy repeatedly yelling the N-word from his car, small talk, and how @adivunsolicitated’s video about the Great Replacement had me reflecting on growing up in Ottawa as the child of Haitian immigrants.

Quotables

Links

342: Be A Man

B. Black — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:06:19 +0000

In this episode, I talk about how I can support the message “Ban All Male Podcasts” while being a male podcaster, shining according to TheDivergentHood, being both an introvert and an artist, and being disliked by people with ugly spirits.

In the Final Say segment, I attempt to answer the question: “How do you stay soft-hearted in a world that measures manhood by emotional numbness?”