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Welcome to 50Talk . This is Episode 116 and your hosts Cathy and Victor are glad to have you guys back. We need some advice from you guys this week right off the bat. We are having "grown kid issues" and we are stumped. This is a sign on how things are going to be in the episode. We have some things to talk about and we're glad you're here.
I posted on our 50Talk Facebook Page on Monday a question about the state of our Politics and are we where we are because of a black man that had lived in the White House. We got no response to the question and I'm cool with that. Cathy and I still talk about it. If you hear this episode and still want to comment send us an email at [email protected]
Last Tuesday was a pretty historical day. We had our first Debate with our Vice President and our Former President. It was quit the event. Do you have a clear winner? Are you okay with a candidate spreading lies about a group of people who just want to work and be left alone? Did you feel like each candidate put out their policies clearly in the Debate?
Quickly Cathy and I talk about the second assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Is there anything to it that it was less than a week after a poor debate performance and that he is clearly dropping in the polls? Don't get us wrong, we would never want anyone shot for any reason. Are we going to get the real information from the "shooter" and what his motivations were for doing this? We will keep you updated when we get information.
I North Carolina there has been a "potential" hanging that is trying to be hidden. In the town of Henderson, North Carolina. This story has holes all in it and us here at 50Talk will continue to update you guys when we get information.
We watched a couple different things this week that we enjoyed. The finale of Outlast on Netflix and Bye, Bye Barry on Amazon Prime Video. Both were great shows that we think you all should check out. We try not to spoil them, Yet! We will hold off from talking until next episode if we remember.
The News to end this episode is that 50Talk is now proud member of a brand new Network of Podcast called "The Cohort Network. We have a few different shows that will be announced and introduced later this fall so stay tuned. Myself and our former guest Amber have been busy getting this new Network running. Thank you all for joining us this week. We will see you next week for Episode 117 and getting close to our three year Anniversary. -
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Welcome back to 50Talk. This Episode 115 and Cathy and I are glad you decided to join us again this week. We have a lot to look forward to this week. The first Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is on Tuesday and this is what everyone has been waiting for. How will Kamala handle Trump and which Donald Trump is going to show up? This is going to be interesting.
So far the College Football season has had some great match-ups. Being an Ohio State fan I had a joy watching *ichigan get their butts kicked this past weekend by Texas. This is my weekend football fix these days. Thursday was the kick-off to the NFL season and I tried to take a peek in to see what was up but that changed really fast. When I turned it on I heard the song "Lift every voice and sing" and all I could think of is that the NFL is still trying to win over the black watchers. I'm not falling for it.
School is back in around the United States and we all know what that means, Mass shootings are happening. In rural Georgia there was a shooting and four people were killed. Two kids and two Teachers are dead and a dozen or so were injured. The shooter and his father have both been arrested and charged with this crime.
What makes a parent believe that their 14 year old child needs and AR-styled rifle? I don't believe most adults deserve to have an AR-styled rifle either. There is no need for weapons of war on our streets.
There is a lot of conversation on guns in America in the episode but has this shooting exposed the tragic hypocrisy of present day America? Ban books and gender affirming care and abortions and drag shows but don't ban automatic weapons. I don't understand where we are as a country.
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Hello and welcome back to 50Talk. This is Episode 114 and your hosts Cathy and Victor are happy that you all could join again this week. We have a few things to talk about and we have a "very special guest" joining us this week with an inside look at the goings on at the NABJ convention a few weeks ago in Chicago. We welcome once again one of our favorite listeners to the show. Kyla has a story to tell and she has waited to share it with 50Talk.
While we have Kyla with us I bring up a topic that she has talked about a couple different times on Social Media. "The Grits Debate", how do you eat your grits? It amazes me to this day that people actually put sugar on their grits. I also want to take the food conversation a little further and talk about "the Watermelon Debate" and what type of watermelon you guys prefer. Cathy and I got a delicious watermelon this weekend and it had seeds and you know how Victor's mind works.
Not only did Cathy and I have Covid a month ago but cases are on the rise in the United States. I heard on the News that at least 400 people a week are dying from Covid related issues. I know we have all heard this before but we still need to be safe out there. A new Vaccine dealing with the new strains is coming in early September. The CDC advice is to get Covid vaccine in September with your Flu shot.
There is an article that I found in the Independent that is headlined " Republican group cites notorious Dred Scott ruling as reason Kamala Harris can't be President". Yes it is real and yes I have heard this argument on a few different media outlets. You all have to look into this as well.
On Fox News the "new Tucker Carlson" made some sexists remarks about our Vice President. Jesse Watters is a piece of work an needs to be held accountable for this horrible disrespect. Fox News just doesn't get it even after the almost $1billion fine they had to pay for lying.
To end the show we hit Kyla with some fun questions but some question that get you to thinking for real. Thank you all for listening to Episode 114. We'll see you next week for another episode. Have a great Holiday weekend.
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Welcome back to 50Talk. This is Episode 113 and Cathy and I are glad you all could join us again this week. We have a lot to talk about so let's get into it. We had our annual Family Reunion last week and would like to say it was a success. After being a part of the planning committee over the last year it was a great event. We had tons of family and food and great conversations. We had also went camping with all the Johnson Crew earlier in that same week, so we were very busy the entire week leading up to the family reunion.
I forgot to do this in the show soI will add it know. "Let's go into the mind of Cathy" and learn some things. We want to tell you all what it's like waking up on a Monday morning as retired people. While traveling back and forth from camping we had a revelation after being together for almost 30 years. This is crazy! You do know that your body is a vessel, right? When your born is that vessel empty? When you die what happens to that vessel or capsule as Cathy also calls it? Also in a relationship who makes who old? is it the older person in the relationship who is obviously aging or is it something else?
The Democratic National Convention starts this week and I for one am ready to see a real representation of America unlike the Republican National Convention. I'm anxious to see who the speakers will be and even some of the entertainment. Most of all I want to hear the uplifting message the party will bring to us. Hearing President Obama and Michelle speak should be uplifting. I can't wait to hear Kamala's acceptance speak. This is going to be an historical week and I can't wait.
Donald Trump said some crazy shit this past week. Can you freaking believe that? He actually spoke in front of real people and told them that the Presidential Medal of Freedom is more important than the Medal of Honor. As a Marine Corps veteran I am insulted. Any Veteran of any branch of service should be insulted by this man's words. Just another "stupid comment" to the long list of other "stupid comments" this man continues to say.
There was an interview on the Platform X and t was a complete mess. Elon Musk and Donald Trump together equals shit! Did someone forget to give Donnie his false teeth to put in or was he drunk or high or was it because it was past his bedtime and his words were slurring? Any way you put it, it was a terrible interview and an even worse reflection on our aging former President. He does love the Time magazines cover picture of Kamala though. He said she looked like a beautiful movie star and even a former 1st Lady named Melania Trump. Can you freaking believe this guy said that? Who is the "Old man running for President now"?
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Welcome back to 50Tallk. This is episode 112 and the host's Victor & Cathy are happy to be back with you all again. This episode is the call before the storm for the craziness of the week. The Kingdom is off to the woods this week and then topping it off with a Family Reunion for three days this weekend. We are so excited to see family and also to just go out into nature and enjoy some time with our immediate family. Beers and fire here we come!
Well let's et into some show topics right now. Our first topic this week is the Police Killing of Sonya Massey in Springfield, Illinois by a former Sheriff's Deputy named Sean Grayson. This piece of work has been fired (finally) and has been charged with three counts of 1st Degree murder and two other counts as well. The body camera footage was released about a week or so after the killing and it is very hard to watch and to listen to. I think the words this former police officer used were heartless and disgusting. This man should get everything he deserves for killing this woman. He is a heartless person and should have never been able to wear a police badge. Shame on the people who hired him and the people that kept him employed long enough to let this happen.
Next up we are talking about Kamala Harris, our new Presidential Candidate for the Democratic party. Damn that sounds nice. The race has totally changed since this happened but Donald Trump is still the same racists, narcissists that he has always been. This guy hand the actual balls to go in front of a room full of Black Reporters at the NABJ conference in Chicago last week and show his entire ass. I mean the entire damn thing. He got put on "front street" from the moment he sat is ass down and it was a wonderful thing to see.
There is a fabricated story coming out of the Paris Olympics having to do with a female boxer out of Algeria. Her name is Imane Khelif and her name is being dragged through the mud for no reason. It's a damn shame that people hear a story and they run with it. In this world of hate for anyone who isn't a certain race or looks a certain way or is anyway different from you people will disparage you. I'm not blaming the media I'm blaming hateful people because that's what it is. Keeping with the Olympics Cathy and I give the medal count as of Sunday evening and America is kicking ass. It's been a fun Olympic Games so far.
The final story out of Wichita, Kansas about the stolen Jackie Robinson Statue is out. The big reveal will be happening Monday August 5th and a star studded group of former MLB'ers will be in attendance for the reveal. The person that stole the statue has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and the Legend of Jackie Robinson is alive and well at McAdams Field for eternity.
Our last topic for the show is about Cathy and I going to see Deadpool & Wolverine in the theater. It was a great movie. It was very entertaining and that's all we will say until next week. I will be giving spoilers and you can't stop me. Y'all have a good week and we will see you next time for episode 113.
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Happy Friday and welcome to Episode 111 of 50Talk. The Hosts Victor and Cathy are glad you guys and gals are joining us again this week. Before we start the show we do have to let you guys know that we have been sick for the last ten days at least and our voices are not the best so please bear with us. Throughout the episode you will hear Victors voice do a lot of cracking and most of the time Cathy sounds like someone is holding her around her throat. We love you all so much, this is just what we do for you.
This week we brought along a guest to join us and to talk about some serious stuff and also to have some fun as well. Welcome to the show our cousin Amber. We give a brief introduction of Amber and then we jump right into the tough questions and conversation. He first question is a tough one. In this world filled with guns and violence the question to Amber is " When you allow your kids to visit and sleepover other kids houses, do you ask the family if they have guns in the house and if so, how are they stored". Talk about an ice breaker, right?
Our next topic of discussion is a quick story out of Texas from way back in 1982 that led to Robert Morris, Pastor of a Megachurch in Texas to resign from his position. He is being charged with Inappropriate sexual behavior with a girl when she was twelve years old. The lawyer for Morris said " “It was your client,” wrote lawyer J. Shelby Sharpe, referring to Clemishire at age 12, “who initiated inappropriate behavior by coming into my client’s bedroom and getting in bed with him, which my client should not have allowed to happen.”
So let me ask you all this next question. Is Vice President Kamala Harris a D.E.I. hire? This has honestly been a actual topic of discussion on media outlets the last week of so. The comments are coming from U.S. Politicians too. When do we start holding people responsible for the idiotic shit that they say? Sometime you think things but you shouldn't say them out loud.
The 4th of July brought us another Nathan's Hot dog eating contest but this years contest was without Joey Chestnut. He decided he wanted to stuff his face with wings instead of hot dogs. Are you guys fans of eating competitions?
We end this week's show with Amber with a bunch of Fun Family questions. She is a trooper and does a great job answering them. Cathy and I also jump in and answer them as well.
We want to thank Amber for joining us this week and all you guys to for listening. We will see you next week for Episode 112.
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Welcome back to 50Talk, your Hosts Victor and Cathy are glad you all could join us again this week. So this Episode we are doing something different. Our fine co-host Cathy will be taking over the show this week. She put the "outline" together and everything. The one thing that goes along with running the show and the conversations is the work afterwards editing and doing the show notes. We got to get her doing that as well.
So our first topic brought to you all this evening is about "The Trump Train" in Lorain County Ohio and how we showed up and peeked at the festivities for a little while before the people took off to their trip around the county. Is was the typical Trump (crazies) as usual. You know people with there Trump flags and signs all over their vehicles. Nothing to epic happened at the Event but Victor got shocked by there being no "Rebel Flags" at all.
We talked in our next topic about the NBA Draft that happened last week and how some of my Duke players were drafted and where they went. Cathy got going good in this topic. She was actually asking me about sports. She really is a magical lady.
Next the Hosts talk about a New Documentary we watched las week called "The Brat Pack" on Hulu. This of course is based off movies and entertainers from our era back in the 1980's. Yes a really long time ago in a totally different world than todays. This documentary is fun because I even learned something's about then that I didn't know now. It really is a fun show. There are two documentaries that Victor watched this week with one of those referrals coming from Kyla (former guest). The other on is called "Tell them you love me". Give both a watch and tell us what you all think.
Back to politics for our last subject of the week. This one is about that crazy ass debate from last week. Victor got so affected by the Debate that anxiety set n and ruined most of his next day. He was and is so worried about the two people we have to vote for. It's a damn shame where we are today with everything.
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Welcome back to 50Talk This is episode 109 and your hosts Victor and Cathy are happy to be back with you guys after a little recovery and celebration time. This week we hope to get you guys involved with the conversation right off the back. Send me an email at [email protected] if you want to add anything to our conversation today or any past episodes to. We want to hear from you guys.
We start the show off with some serious talk about how important this election is this year and why don't people realize some of our freedoms are on the line. Do some people believe that these potential new laws and setbacks won't apply to them? Do you think if abortions are illegal all over the country that that doesn't apply to anyone in your family because you are a lawmaker, a rich person or maybe even just a white person? Are you all okay with one person being in charge and that one person staying as long as he or she wants?
I joined a Zoom meeting last night with my Uncle and his partner, My Uncle Dr. Byron Craig a past guest on the show and Dr. Steve Rahko both of Illinois State University and both co-editors of the book "Rupturing Rhetoric: The Politics of Race and Popular Culture since Ferguson. The topic of the talk was "Legitimacy Crisis" and it was the final part in a series of discussions they have had over time. They said that in order for a Democracy to work we need trust! As Americans as a whole their really isn't the same amount of trust in our government right now a it once had been. Why is that and how do we get that trust back to at least where it was?
Cathy and I have been watching some pretty serious Documentaries the past week or so. I watched most of Anthem, on Hulu and we also watched together The Sixth, on Amazon Prime video and they both led to some serious conversation in this episode as well. Does a new Anthem that recognizes every American make you feel better about our country? Will a new anthem continue to get you to stand and take off your hat and put your hand on your heart with honor? Or do we just keep it all the same and continue to use what we have that surely doesn't represent all Americans?
The Boston Celtics are NBA's new World Champions after crushing the Dallas Mavericks this week in the fifth game of the series this week. Is that who you guys pick to win it all? Caitlyn Clark is still at the top of the sports conversation since her WNBA career has started. She hadn't been playing the best early on and she also feels as if she was being targeted for some reason. Her team right now is on a four game winning streak and she is playing much better.
Next week our first Presidential Debate is happening. They have some rules in play for the debate and the talk is "will Donald Trump show up"? The rules are funny and the way I see it is that rules are only made to be broken. Give it a listen and please, let us know your thoughts on the rules and if Trump will show up.
I have the Audio version of the Anthem: We Are America. Tell me what you think about it. See you all next week for Episode 110.
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Good Saturday morning and welcome back to 50Talk. This Episode 108 and we are glad you all decided to join Cathy and I again this week. Believe it or not but I was totally prepared for this episode this week with an outline but the more we got into the show the more I felt unprepared. This week has been one of the craziests in a long time.
I jump right into the news immediately with a sad story coming out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Officer Jamal Mitchell (28) an Officer of the Department for less than one year was ambushed and killed responding to the scene of a shooting. He was honored last year after only being on the job for three days for running into a burning building and rescuing an elderly couple.
Our first history making or history changing event of the week was The MLB finally allowing records from The Negro Leagues to be integrated into the Major Leagues records. The Negro Leagues records from the early 1920's to 1948 until Jackie Robinson integrated the sport. That change makes Josh Gibson te leading player in ML history with a batting average of .372 now ahead of Ty Cobb.
We also have to recognize our two listeners who responded to last weeks question about knowing if they knew I played video games before I mentioned it on Episode 107. My fellow podcaster and video game brother Josh Brown and our dear friend Julie responded. Thank you both for your response.
Cathy finally remembered what her and I talked about in the car two weeks ago. That's some "older people problems" we came to agree. This is a fun little segment to break up the show before we move on to the next story.
Our biggests History changing event of this week is by far Former President Trump being convicted of 34 Felony counts. I know I have a strong opinion on this history but it would have given me a huge smile if he was put in handcuffs and hauled off to jail like every other Felon but that didn't happen. My fingers are still crossed though. e try not to get to deep in the mud with this but it is a little lengthy!
Please, if you all listening could take the time to go to Vote.org and check the status of your voting registration. I know you are all hearing this a lot after thursdays conviction that "this is our most important election ever" but don't believe it is. I think it is and we need to show up at the polls like never before to keep this convicted felon out of the White House again.
In the NBA Finals starting next week are the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. Who you guys got winnin it? Send me your prediction at [email protected]
Finally to end the show we update everyone on the Florida county Sheriff who killed U.S. Airmen Roger Fortson has been fired after an investigation. One small step at a time for justice. Hopefully!
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Welcome back to 50Talk, this is episode 107 and Cathy and I are glad to be back with you guys again this week. This is three in a row and we are on a roll! We are us having a great time hanging out with you guys lately. This week we have some good stuff to talk about. We get a little Politics heavy so if you don't like that then sorry for that.
We have a little something special for you guys for our next episode. Just a little teaser to get y'all to come back next week. So stay tuned for that. Before we get into the meat of the show I have a show I think you all should watch if your a fan of music like me. It's on MAX and the name of the Documentary/series is Stax:Soulsville, USA. Let me know what you think about it.
Our first topic of the show takes us to the yard of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's and his upside down flag that has the Press in a frenzy! While we were recording we had some "Breaking News" that his beach home was seen flying a White Supremacists flag, Our Supreme Court is becoming more and more of an embarrassment daily.
We left you guys with a homework assignment last week for the show. I wanted someone to let me know what "A Domestic Dispute" is. I ended up doing the work myself so we will continue that conversation now.
Next we have a topic that Cathy has brought to the table. It's been a minute since she has brought something to the table that gets me all worked up. So enjoy this next topic from Cathy.
We have a couple sport stories up next on the lists. The New England Patriots have a new Coach and he is ready to speak up to the Owner on day one. I hope this new hire works out. He is a homegrown player/coach and I'm hoping for the best for him. Then we have to talk about the Kansas City Chiefs Kicker for his hate filled he gave at Benedictine College in Kansas.
On to one of the worst places in our country, Texas (in my opinion) to Governor Greg Abbott and him pardoning a convicted murderer at a lack Lives Matter Protest. Why did Abbott pardon the guy?
Our last topic is again sports related and one of my favorite hobbies and that is video games. After 14 years the NCAA has a football game coming out on July 5th and I'm all in. I can't wait to play as my Buckeyes and all that talent they have.
See you guys next week for Episode 108. Don't forget to go to Vote.gov to check your election status.
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Welcome back to 50Talk. Cathy and I are thrilled to be back with yo guys again for two consecutive weeks. I know you all think that's not a big deal but it is to me (Victor). We have been having some good numbers for the past month or so and that was no different last week. We really do appreciate you guys for supporting and listening to us.
Before we get to far into things I had to bring up the Trump trial and what happened today and also on Monday. These Senators and Congressmen and women showing up to support this career criminal con-man Donald Trump. I think it's disgusting and it has to be some kind of ethics violation for these people. I hate to be that guy but "what if it was Biden or Obama" who was on trial for whatever? Would it be okay for Democratic politicians to be there supporting the? We can't have it both ways.
The thief who took part in the stealing and dismantling of the Jackie Robinson Trophy in Wichita, Kansas was in court last week. The Prosecutor's are looking at charging him with 15 years in prison and $42,000 in restitution. Hopefully my next update will be him being sent to prison for his crime.
In Shenandoah County,Virginia (close to Charlottesville) two schools in the area have changed their mind about taking former Confederate soldiers names off of those schools. Almost three years after the change and almost $1m of taxpayer money they are bringing those Confederate Soldiers names back to those schools. Why you ask? Good question, I'm still trying to figure it out to.
The piece of crap kid from Ole Miss last week who shouted down an African American woman with monkey sounds got what he is due. James (JP) Staples has been removed from school and from his fraternity. Good for him!
Our main topic of the week is the Police killing of U.S. Airmen Roger Fortson (23) in his apartment, which may have been the wrong apartment the police responded to the family is saying. He did come to the dor with a gun in his hand aimed down towards the ground and his finger was not on the trigger. This sparked a lot of emotion in both of us and we are still wondering why this had to happen. Just seems like black people aren't supposed to have guns or something. Listen to the discussion and tell me your thoughts. Please let me know what a "domestic dispute" really is.
Please go to: Vote.org and check the status of your voter registration. Their is so much you can do their and please check it monthly leading up to the election. People are being removed daily from the voter roles so keep an eye on it leading up to the election.
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Welcome back to 50Talk. We ae glad you guys decided to join us this week after our two week hiatus. So much has been going on the past two weeks so Cathy and I are going to jump right into it. We have a lot of stuff to talk about.
So within the last two weeks I was able to put in for retirement and to actually sign my retirement papers all in that time frame. While we were out West with the help of some great technology I was able to sign those papers as well and make May 1st my 1st official day of retirement. It feels good to be retired and stress free from the job that I had. I'm going to work on getting my body healthy after these two back surgeries before I figure out what I want to do. I have a couple ideas in mind.
So, yes we went out west for a visit to Colorado to visit with family and to take in some sites. My Aunt Thelma had a surprise Birthday Party for my Uncle and it was the best. I seen family that I hadn't seen in over 8 years at least and some longer than that. It was great reconnecting with everyone over the week. Hopefully we can all be together again sooner than later.
Next, Cathy gets into 8 things for adjusting to being retired. That made me feel old actually thinking about staying on some type of routine when we have kind of had a routine for years already. Great advice though and thank you Cathy for the topic.
Cathy and I give another update to the Jackie Robinson story from I think January or February about the stealing of his statue in Wichita, Kansas. I really hope this guy get's sentence on Jackie Robinson Day in the MLB. That's karma...bitch!
The University of Alabama Birmingham is stealing body parts from dead prisoners and giving their bodies back to the families with stuff missing. This is similar to a story Cathy and I discussed earlier this year to. How a City in Mississippi was just burying dead prisoners if no one received their bodies after they died. The city would just bury them i unmarked graves. To some, black bodies just aren't as important as others.
Our main topic of the show this week is another Police killing of a black man in Canton, Ohio. Canton is about 30-40 minutes from us here in Elyria. Watching the police body camera video of this killing brought me back to the George Floyd killing and the emotions that I felt. I really think this Canton murder is worse. I'm so sick of this happening, when is it going to stop? When are the police going to listen when a black person says "they can't breathe", the police just expect you to stop resisting when they continuously repeat "stop resisting" and they aren't even resisting.
Cathy and I went to see Civil War a couple weeks ago and it is quit the rollercoaster of a movie. I had all kinds of emotions and feelings about it. I didn't hate it and I can't say that enjoyed it either but it is a must see movie. It just has so many messages coming from todays America.
There is a viral video out on the interwebs with a Black woman confronting white counter protesters at the Ole Miss University in Mississippi. It's very disturbing and it also lets me know that blatant racism still exists in this country. Don't be fooled!
Thanks for joining us this week. I'm gonna sit down for a minute and get this knee right and hope to be back on the road real soon. See y'all next week for Episode 106.
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Welcome back to 50Talk, this is Episode 104 and myself and Cathy are glad you guys decided to join us again this episode. We have a big week coming up and just finished up a busy conversation worthy week as well. Tomorrow the "Hush Money" trial for Donald Trump begins so I will label this week as " Trump is going to prison Week", This should be interesting to hear about. Jury selection starts and should take anywhere from two weeks to a month to find sixteen jurors.
So far this month of April has been full of craziness and sadness and were only two weeks in. Listen up to all the things that happened just this week around Johnson Kingdom. It seems never ending but it is at a standstill right now as we go into another week. Real quick I would like to thank you guys for listening to us and spreading the word about 50Talk. Our last few weeks number wise have been great and we can't thank you enough.
We've had a couple more police shootings around the country this past couple weeks. One in Chicago where a twenty-six year old man was shot and killed and in Akron,Ohio where a fifteen year old boy was shot once in the hand. We talk about these stories to much. When are they going to stop? The stories behind these shootings are all disgusting. Thank you Kyla for the Akron story.
The biggest story of the week has to be the death of OJ Simpson. He died this week at the age of seventy-six from complications of Prostate Cancer. Everyone know the history of OJ Simpson and it all came flooding back this week with his passing. This has been a continuous topic of contention for Cathy and I for years and this death doesn't make it any different. We are having disagreements like a mother!
Last but not least for this week's episode we talk about the Documentary Stormy on Peacock. With the Trump trial starting what better story to talk about and get familiar with again. So you guys enjoy "the week of Trump is going to jail" and we will see you all back here next week for Episode 105.
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Welcome to a special Roundtable Conversation tonight where we will be talking about How Black Athletes Could Upset March Madness and End Attacks on D.E.I. Cathy and I are glad to join you all for this special episode. We have some guests along for the ride as well tonight. Our Uncle Bob, who is a regular listener and frequently sends us email question and comments. Also Our Uncle Michael who is a big sports fan and an awesome Uncle. We also have our Cousin Corey who was a former professional football player and Student Athlete as well.
We start the discussion off talking about all the money the NCAA will be making throughout March Madness. Also we throw out some statistics from Colleges all across the country from 2018. So the African American student athlete has a lot of power if they decide to take a stand for D.E.I. and how important is is for everyone.
Word around The University of Florida a couple of weeks ago is Administrators sent an email out announcing the elimination of D.E.I. They are also telling any athlete who plans to go to U. of F to take their talents to another school who still has D.E.I.
Are African American Athletes prepared to do something like make a public stance for D.E.I. while this tournament is still going on? What type of public stance could they do? Do these young athletes know about Colin Kaepernick and the sacrifice he made when he took a public stance on Equality? Unlike the Kaepernick situation could these athletes all unite to do something to make an impact on the situation? Is it already to deep into the tournament for anything to even matter at this point?
Why is D.E.I. important not just in schools but also in the work place? Please enjoy this special episode of 50Talk and if you have any comments or want to add anything to it please send us an email at [email protected]
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Welcome back to 50Talk. This is Episode 103 and the hosts of the show are glad you all have decided to join us again this week. We also hope you all had a great Easter Sunday and enjoyed the time with family and friends or however you choose to recognize the day. Cathy and I start the show of talking about our ever changing holiday experiences with our kids getting older.
This Easter for most of the day it was just Cathy and I and our son Max and his girlfriend. Our oldest decided to stay at his house and celebrate with his little family and Griffin decided to stay in Columbus. We did pretty good considering all these changes. Our cousin Kyla posted on Facebook what everyone's dinner menu was. We tell ours but we want to know what you guys did. Did you have a traditional dinner or just a regular Sunday dinner? Did you go out and have an Easter Brunch or just go out to eat at a nice restaurant? Let us know what you did, hit me at our email [email protected]
The music world was all a buzz on friday with the release of Cowboy Carter. Beyonce's new album whis is supposedly a "Country Album. Cathy and I give our opinions on the album and some of our favorite songs. Their are 27 songs but only about an hour and a half long. What really makes an album a country album? Is it talking about your truck, your booze or a horrible break-up? Who is "allowed" to put out a country album? Are only certain people allowed too?
Next we talk about the horrible boating accident that happened last week in Baltimore, Maryland. An entire bridge was destroyed and a community was handcuffed by the accident and the only thing some Republican politicians could say is "this is what happens with DEI, when illegal immigrant's get into this country. Yeah, I know it sounds stupid but this is where our country is these days. They are calling the African American Mayor of Baltimore the DEI Mayor. I'm not kidding!
March Madness is still going on and last week at the girls tournament the Utah girls program had an incident where race played a part in a city and state that has a long history of racism. Also a State political figure in Michigan decided to post a picture on X saying illegal immigrants are invading the area. Turns out those busses were filled with basketball players. People tried to correct him but he doubled down on his racist comments.
We want to do a round table discussion on Black Athletes and March Madness and the Impact they could have on DEI. We are planning to do this on Wednesday at 7:00pm est. We will stream it live on Facebook and also record on Zoom. Please come and join in on the discussion. I will post on our 50Talk Facebook page on Tuesday sometime.
Last topic for the week is a talk on the documentary Quiet on the Set: The Darkside of Kids TV. This is on MAX and there are four episodes about an hour each and they are chilling. The stuff that went on is just terrible and knowing that our kids watched these shows makes it even more chilling.
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Welcome back to 50Talk, this is Episode 102 and Cathy and I are glad that you all have come back to join us again this week. The past week or so has been some interesting time. We got together with our Contest winner Marc and his lovely wife Julie last night and gave him his $25 Amazon Card and we hung out all evening drinking and hanging out. It was a good time with the both of them. We do want everyone to continue listening to the show for more contest and also the chance to possibly win something different.
Since the last episode we've missed some things but we have an update and some added news to something we talked about in Episode 101. Don Lemon is back to work on his new YouTube/Podcast show. The shows name is The Don Lemon Show and his first guest was Elon Musk and it was a doozie of a first episode. This thing hit the mainstream media like a hurricane after it was recorded. I'll say that I was afraid of that guy (Elon Musk) after watching the episode. Dude had my anxiety on full tilt for a while afterwards.
Monday is pay-up day for our favorite former President Donald Trump. He owes the State of New York $466m and if he isn't paid up tomorrow they will start taking his assets. This going to get fun over the next little bit of time to see how it plays out.
Cathy is bringing a good topic to the show this week. "Men and Women, who ages faster and better"? This turns out to be a fun conversation and she has some numbers to go along with the topic too.
March Madness is now in full affect right now. It's been an entire weekend of basketball at JohnsonKingdom. How is your Bracket doing after the first four days? Do you do a bracket or do you just watch for the hell of it? I'm going with Duke University to be the National Champion of 2024 but if not I think Houston will win it.
The John Lewis Voting Rights Bill is once again trying to make its way through our Congress as we approach the 2024 election. A few different Senators are leading the charge this time around due to all the changes is red states the last couple election cycles. This has to get passed so everyone has the chance to equally get out there and vote. States are putting to many barricades in the way for some people in some communities.
To close the show I have a P.S.A. for all the listeners. Be careful of what your doing on your computers, there are all kinds of different scams out there to get access to your most important information. If you get caught up in something that needs attention and you need help, if it doesn't feel right to you then don't do it. Stay Safe and keep your information safe as well.
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Welcome to 50Talk, this is Episode 101 and as we move ahead to Episode 200 we are really glad that you guys decided to join us again. We have had quit a week and some good things to talk about in this episode. Before we get going let's mention that we did have a give-away in Episode 100 and all you had to do was tell us our Best Episode and how many downloads did it have. Well, we have a winner but your gonna have to listen to find out who it is.
We wanted to start the show off with a question for everyone. Why don't men today remove their hats when they're at the dinner table or at a restaurant? I know back in the day and while I was in the military, when men walked into a building they removed their hat or cover. Cathy and I were out to breakfast on Sunday and after I sat down and took off my hat I looked around to see tons of men, even older men sitting with their families with there lids on. What's up with that?
I've been reading so many books this week. I'm working on book number three as we speak. I've finished "Can't Hurt Me and Oath and Honor" a couple days ago. My Physical Therapist referred me to Can't Hurt Me because I think she could tell my motivation was down. Cathy got me Oath and Honor for Christmas an it was outstanding as well. We do get into a little conversation about A Fatherless Curiosity and what I have read so far and Cathy ask a couple of questions asked on the back of the book.
Next up we pose the question "What is DEI and why is it dividing America"? If you pay any attention to the News you will see that a bunch of Southern States are getting rid of DEI. Why do you think that is? They (The Courts) have gotten rid of Affirmative Action a few years back so why go after DEI?
The State of the Union was last week and off course we have our thoughts on that and the rebuttal from the Republican Party's Katti Britt. It just cracks me up how fear mongering has become such and important part of politics these days. This is what you have to do to win elections and stay in power?
The Oscars were last night but I didn't watch but I have 20 of the best and worse dressed stars from the events night. Also with Oscar night Jimmie Kimmel made the news as the Host with a crazy dig on our former President after he got a review from Trump.
To end the show we end with TikTok on the verge of being banned in America and our Kitchen wok is almost done. We will say 90% done and its like a new house and we love it.
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Welcome to our 100th Episode of 50Talk. Cathy and I would like to mark this momentous occasion with a great show and also some great conversation. We thank each and everyone of you for taking this journey with us over the last 100 episodes. We look forward to continuing to bring you a entertaining and unscripted podcast for at least another 100 episodes. We're sorry we couldn't get out a show last week but you all know what it is. Life just hits you sometime and changes your schedule.
W do have some interesting things to talk about in this episode so please, enjoy this 100th episode.First we'll start off with some good and bad statistics from our last 10 episodes. Also the top listening device for 50Talk and Top locations around the world. Yes,I said around the world. I was just as surprised as you all were to. Your also gonna be shocked at the top territories as well.
My first question to Cathy in the show is "What have we/you/I learned about ourselves since the podcast started. This has definitely been a learning process the last two years. I know I use this show as therapy. I love sitting down with Cathy and asking her these questions and hearing her response. I'm learning more and more about her as the show goes on.
I proclaimed that the rest of 2024, until the election I will use this platform to get people out to vote. Get them registered to vote and to get them to realize how truly important it is to vote in this election. I know that's been said about elections before but this time it's the real deal.
I was sitting down on the couch yesterday morning having coffee and this border issue just popped into my head. Why are so many people upset about this "border problem" and our own Lawmakers are playing politics with it. If they don't give a shit then why do you? This is the part in the show when I start getting loud and my passion starts to flow.
We talk a little bit about "Forgiveness", is getting good at forgiveness good marriage advice? That's a great question right? I would love to hear from other married or committed people. Please send me an email at [email protected] I would love to hear from you guys about this.
Don Lemon formerly of CNN just got paid from being fired three and a half years early. My guy is walking away with some fat ass pockets. I know he was controversial at CNN but I personally liked his interview style.
The killers of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay have been sentenced, finally. After 22 years they are on their way to the Big House. What took so freaking long? Was this mans life not important enough to look into and convict the people who did this to him?
Cathy has 20 things that people in their 50's have to worry about. I'm sure there are some over 50 people who don't have to deal with these but it is good fun conversation. Cathy and I sat down and put all these together, can you believe that?
What in the hell is going on again in Alabama with this IVF ruling? Our Judges and Politicians need to get their heads out there assess and clear up what they mean by this ruling. We can't have our young daughters and granddaughters with less rights then what we have. All this shit is getting out of control. It's almost scary to even go south any more with all this religious craziness going on.
Thank you all for joining us this week for our 100th Episode. Make sure you listen to episode 101 next week too. See you all next week.
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Welcome to Episode 99 of 50Talk. Cathy and I are glad you guys could all join us again this week. We really do appreciate you guys giving us your time. Y'all need to brace yourselves for a crazy episode this week. This is one that could/should be scrapped! Their really is good content but just a little unorganized or erratic. My son was having some kind of issue upstairs while we were recording and Cathy just thought she could get up and go check on a 22 year old.
Well, back to the subject at hand and that being Episode 99. This week we start off with a couple stories that carried over from Super Bowl weekend. Our halftime performer Usher tied the knot the same evening after performing the "Big Show", he married his longtime sweetheart Jennifer Goicoechea in a pretty private event. So congratulation to the happy couple.
Also on Superbowl Sunday the "Black National Anthem" also Lift Every Voice and Sing was performed and racists Twitter/X or whatever it's going by these days went into a complete uproar. I seen State Representatives saying "Why do we need two National Anthems. All this does is further separate the country! I also seen some very mean comments from random people as well. Please do me a favor a look up the lyrics of The Star Spangled Banner, the actual National Anthem and pay attention to the words and get back to me.
One more update on the stealing of the Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita, Kansas, finally someone has been arrested after almost three weeks. I hope to see some charges and see a conviction soon.
The Nominees for induction into The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame have been announced and it's a great list. I love seeing musicians that I grew up on making it into the Hall of Fame. It makes me feel old but in a good way.
I have to talk about the week Donald Trump had last week. I thought is was great for him and long overdue. He is finally being held accountable for his actions. Also he has a trial date of March 25th for his campaign finances violation in New York. He thought he was going to further drag that case on as long as he could but the judge has other plans.
To close the show we mention the death of Alexi Navalny in a Russian prison. This was Putin's biggest and most outspoken rival. That why he had him put in prison. Old Donnie Boy hadn't mentioned the death until today by saying that "Biden is treating him just like Putin did Navalny". Once again I call bullshit on that to.
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Welcome to 50Talk. This is Episode 98 and your host Cathy and Victor are super happy to be back with you guys again this week. The big game was Sunday night and of course we have to talk about it. I know I personally didn't watch a bunch of NFL football this season but I have to jump in on all this Taylor Swift stuff. What did you guys think of the Usher halftime show? Was it everything you thought "The KIng Of Pop" would bring you? We have a review of all that. Enjoy this episode.
With the Super Bowl being over now, we have to talk about the price for a ticket to be in the building. This event is no longer for the diehard fan. As a matter of fact I don't even think its for the casual fan. It has become a "Rich people social Event". If you don't have throw away cash your not getting in. I'm sorry to say that but that is just how it is today. The ticket prices are going up higher and higher every year and this year is no different. No, we can't blame Joe Biden for this, we look right to the big guy of the NFL.
With it still being Black History Month we talk a little bit about Ruby Bridges. The little girl who was 6 years old and was the 1st black girl to break the color barrier in Louisiana back in 1960. I have an article with a reporter interviewing her about what it's like living black history.
This weekend our former President put his foot completely in his mouth, or at least he should have before he let out the words he said about Captain Haley and where is he also about his ongoing love for Putin and his hatred for N.A.T.O. and those countries who he thinks don't pay enough. I'm not shocked that dummy says the things he does but damn bro. He just don't give a shit anymore. He just knows that his crazies will still support him.
I want someone to come on the show and please debate me and make me understand that what Trump said is okay. Please send me an email at [email protected] if your interested. I need this, I got a lot of stuff to get off my chest about all of this.
We had another shooting out west in the "Great State of Texas" at a Super Church. Please don't let this situation be the new way these Terrorists do there mass shootings. I'll keep saying it until we get common sense gun legislation. No one should be able to walk into a church carrying a weapon of war in the United States of America. This has to stop!
We end the show like we have the last few episodes with some fun questions. I continue to stump Cathy with these questions. That's why I like ending the show like this lately. One of my questions is "Do you believe in Heaven". Guess what each of us said.
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