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EP 98 - "Carry On My Wayward Son" 0
Dec 17, 2020
"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
* @lewishamilton - Wins his race!
* @dijahsdesigns - Local Black Business
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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
In this episode, Strav and Juan discuss why it is okay to not always be okay.
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"THE TALK" SEGMENT:
SpaceX shuttle launch... The "issue" with The Mandalorian... Moderna vaccine 94% effective... Twitter and "fleet"... Proud Boys and Trumper protest violently... First housing complex in Queen's for the trans community... Slay is coming to The CW... Candace Owens vs. Harry Styles fans... 
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
EP 94: "I'm Speaking!" 0
Nov 29, 2020
"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
* @blckbr360 - platform that explores blackness through the black male lens.
* Lakers win the title.
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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
In this episode, Strav and Juan discuss generalized sexism.
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"THE TALK" SEGMENT:
Melissa Benoist and Blake Jenner Domestic Violence story... Megan Thee Stallion SNL performance... Tory Lanez vs. The law... Donald Trump vs. COVID-19... California and reparations for black people... Drake dated SZA... Celebrities naked voting?... Lovecraft Country (spoilers: 43:30 - 01:00:19) #Vote #ProtectBlackWomen
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
EP 89 - Wakanda Forever (feat. Justen Davis) 0
Sep 10, 2020
BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
*Keke Palmer as first black woman to host the VMAs
*Vince Carter is officially an analyst for ESPN
*Rest In Power Chadwick Boseman
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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
In this episode, Strav and Juan are joined by Justen Davis, as they discuss an "Off My Chest" from a listener asking for more respect for this pandemic.
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"THE TALK" SEGMENT:
Toonami on #BlackLivesMatter ... Cliff Robinson ... John Thompson passing ... IG Influencers and bad clout ... NBA protest ... Adele appreciation or appropriation ... Bella Thorne vs. OnlyFans ... Saweetie on her success ... Lil Reese vs. Tekashi 69 ... Nick Cannon, Kanye West, and their effect on the black community right now ... Masika vs. R.O.S.E. Organization ... 
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JUAN'S "FORTUNE COOKIE": listen for gems!
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
EP 88 - Listener Letters & Chill VIII 0
Sep 5, 2020
"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
Henry Simmons @realhenrysimmons and KOBE DAY!
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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
Strav and Juan discuss the mental health behind Black Lives Matter vs. 2020 #JusticeForJacobBlake #ProtectMeganTheeStallion
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The rest of the episode is dedicated to you, the listeners, while we read your emails asking for advice.
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JUAN'S "FORTUNE COOKIE": listen for gems!
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
Ep 87- You Are Your Only Source Of Progression 0
Sep 3, 2020
"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
Nia DaCosta making history as first black woman to direct a Marvel Movie (Captain Marvel 2)... Lovecraft Country premieres on HBO...
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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
Strav and Juan discuss the mental health behind our expectations of people, and if it matches the reality of who they really are.
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"THE TALK" SEGMENT:
Biden!Harris... VOTE... covid-19 Vaccines free January 2021... Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reboot (Drama Series)... Cee-Lo Green vs. women... DaBaby and bad voting... Michelle Obama opens up about depression... Jason Wright hired as Washington football team president... Modells out of business... Drake's new single... Tianna Arata... Tiger Woods son is good at gold... 
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JUAN'S "FORTUNE COOKIE": listen for gems!
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
EP 86 - Got Too Much Anxiety 0
Aug 26, 2020
BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
Madu Anthony on his acceptance into @LeapofDanceAcademy
Cardi B. feat. Megan Thee Stallion new single, "WAP"
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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
Strav and Juan are joined by artist, Adam @kronowskiadam, as they discuss creating during this pandemic, and its impact on mental wellness.
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"THE TALK" SEGMENT:
Ellen DeGeneres Show story... Safaree remix to "W.A.P." (B.A.D.)... Big 10 and Mac shut down football season... We need more Umbrella Academy... 
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JUAN'S "FORTUNE COOKIE":
"Your heartbeat is your song, take the time out to listen to it."
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
 
EP 85 - That Is Not My Job! 0
Aug 20, 2020
BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
"Black Is King" on Disney+ ... The Rock and Dany Garcia buying the XFL ... "The Lambda Lounge @lambdaloungeny ... and our co-host, Juan @don.juandisimo on body positivity.
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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
Strav and Juan discuss the mental health of body positivity, and cyberbullying. 
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"THE TALK" SEGMENT:
#ProtectMeganTheeStallion ... Logic on Depression ... LAPD officers charged with falsifying records ... Ed Sheeran on his battle with addiction ... MLB vs. COVID-19 ... NFL vs. COVID-19 ... Washington State "releasing" players for tweets ... Omaha protest ... Portland protest ... Trump won't accept election results ... Trump vs. TikTok ... #JusticeForBryonnaTaylor 
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JUAN'S "FORTUNE COOKIE":
"Your body is your temple, build it how you want to."
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!


— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
EP 84 - Listener Letters & Chill VII 0
Aug 19, 2020

BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
@kingjames and @wnba

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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
Today the guys discuss the importance of respecting women. (Please watch Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez most recent speech), and #JusticeForGloriaBambo ... Also, wear a mask, or stop going outside... Finally, R.I.P. Regis Philbin
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The rest of the episode is dedicated to you, the listeners, as we read some of your emails asking for advice! 
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JUAN'S "FORTUNE COOKIE":
"Be smart, be diligent, be grateful."
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
EP 83 - Protect Your Energy 0
Aug 19, 2020
BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
@yarashahidi and her mother open a new production studio. @devanteparker1 releases a new cartoon. @repjohnlewis R.I.P.
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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
Strav and Juan discuss the importance of voting (but don't vote for Kanye)...
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"THE TALK" SEGMENT:
#PrayForKanye ... Congrats Nicki Minaj on your pregnancy ... Travis Scott fell asleep in the studio with T-Pain ... Nick Cannon loses Wild'N'Out, Viacom, and everything ... Hollywood vs. Mental Health ...  Calling Out Someone vs. Tearing Someone Down ... The Smiths vs. August Alsina, Vol.2 ... "Entanglement", the single (unnecessary) ... Ray Mysterio loses an eye, professionally wrestling ... Megan Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez ... Protecting your energy ... Potential COV-19 Vaccine? ... Mo'Nique vs. Netflix, Vol.2 ... #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter
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JUAN'S "FORTUNE COOKIE":"Make mistakes and learn from them, because if you don't, you'll be the same as you were yesterday."
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
 
EP 82 - "Pick Your Entanglements Accordingly!" 0
Jul 16, 2020
"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
@javicia as new black "Catwoman". 
@badgalriri for donating tablets to students. 
@usman84kg the “Nigerian Nightmare” and his Welterweight champion.
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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
Strav and Juan discuss the difference between quitting a job, or quitting a boss... Juan also calls everyone to action to remember to vote, and has a special message for Chance The Rapper...

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"THE TALK" SEGMENT:
R.I.P. to Naya Rivera ... Anniversary of the passing of Cory Monteith ... Wayfair Child Trafficking ... Cuomo vs. COVID-19 ... The Smith's "Entanglement" at the Red Table Talk ... Epstein woman exposing government officials ... Halle Berry drops out of playing a Trans Man ... Hollywood vs. Representation ... Kanye West vs. Planned Parenthood (stop telling women what to do with their own bodies) ... YG won't work with Nicki Minaj because of 6ix9ine ... #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #JusticeForElijahMcClain #BlackLivesMatter
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JUAN'S "FORTUNE COOKIE":
"Life is 3 parts. 1 part how you start, 2 parts how you finish."
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
EP 81 - "Read The Room!" 0
Jul 16, 2020

"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
@iamtabithabrown and @patrickmahomes on Instagram
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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
The guys discuss the importance of unity at a time like this. #BlackLivesMatter

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"THE TALK" SEGMENT:
Racist couple vs. activists... The Smiths vs. August Alsina... Cannabis as a potential way to fight COVID-19... Tina Knowles-Lawson vs. Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, and his "coonery"... LAPD partners with peaceful responders for non-violent cases... Black celebrities ask Hollywood to make less cop content, and more anti-racist content... White voice actors no longer voicing Black characters... Human sized bats... Kanye announces presidential run... Lewis Hamilton kneels before Austrian open... Bubonic plague... Big Businesses as "allies"... Protests didn't stop, Black Lives STILL Matter... #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #JusticeForElijahMcClain #JusticeForVanessaGuillen
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso

EP 80 - Listener Letters & Chill VI (feat. Anthony Tantillo And Mallory Branca) 0
Jul 2, 2020

BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
@melted.kisses @cameron1newton @kaepernick7 @ava @msstate @hailstatefb @k.hill8 all on Instagram.

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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
Today the guys are joined by Mallory and Anthony to discuss allyship during these tough times.
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The rest of the episode is dedicated to you, the listeners, as we read some of your emails asking for advice! 
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
EP 79 - "Give It More Time." 0
Jun 25, 2020
"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
@smallcakesny on Instagram
 
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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
The guys discuss respecting everyone's form of quarantine, and not shaming.

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"THE TALK" SEGMENT:
DL Hugley, live shows, and COVID-19... Jersey Shore Family Vacation (what's your price for fame?)... The CW speaks up... Candice Patton advocating for black women... Jared Padalecki advocates for #BlackLivesMatter... CNN vs. Trump... Cancel Culture... J cole song & "No Names" reaction... Complex racial issues and call out... NBA test ring?... NASCAR... #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor 
 
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
 
EP 78 - "Awareness Is Key." 0
Jun 22, 2020
"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
@hubbard_rmn on Instagram
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"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
Juan discusses the importance of supporting your creative friends. And Strav discusses the mental health of men, and why some fear progress.
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"THE TALK" SEGMENT:
Birthday Shout outs... Lea Michele vs. Everyone... De Blasio on NYPD defund... #DefundThePolice... Dave Chappelle's new stand up comedy... Playstation 5 announcements... Epstein documentary... Baseball vs. 2020... NASCAR is woke?... B.Simone cancelled... Starbucks bans BLM support from employees... 
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
EP 77 - "My Malcolm X Moment" (feat. Kevin Murray) EXPLICIT 0
Jun 11, 2020

In this special episode today, we continue with our discussion on #BlackLivesMatter, and discuss pop culture topics like... Hartley Sawyer fired from "The Flash" for racist tweets... Mark Wahlberg racist past... Billy Porter on Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+... Protect John Boyega... NFL vs. Colin Kaepernick... Terry Crews should log off... and more...
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"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
@dijahsdesigns on Instagram 
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding wellness, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso

EP 76 - "Black Souls Matter" 0
Jun 4, 2020

Listener Letter" episode is dedicated to #BlackLivesMatter , as Strav and Juan discuss protests, riots, how to be a better ally, and reading emails for advice by you, the listeners.
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"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT:
@blklivesmatter on Instagram 
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Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding wellness, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!

— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso

EP 71 - Thinking Out Loud 0
May 1, 2020
"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
Strav and Juan discuss the coronavirus vs. Stay At Home Fitness
 
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"THE TALK" SEGMENT:
More updates on the Coronavirus on the "The Corna-Corner" ... Americans drinking disinfectant... AMC staying closed until the summer...  New COVID-19 Lawsuit for LA Jails... Tekashi 6ix9ine blames coronavirus for him being an absent father... 50 Cent vs. Teairra Mari... Matt Barnes public apology... Kim Jong Un dead?... Georgia opens back up? Why?... Racism on TikTok... Celebrities switching to OnlyFans now... 
 
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— Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding wellness, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!
 
— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
EP 70 - Locked out of Heaven 0
Apr 24, 2020
"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT:
Strav and Juan discuss the coronavirus vs. Americans who won't stay inside
 
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"THE TALK" Segment:
More updates on "The Corna-Corner" ... Dr. Blue Ivy Carter PSA ... Landlords exploiting tenants ... Amazon stocks rise due to the virus ... Deliver drivers coughing on packages ... Statistics report some upperclass not tipping delivery drivers ... Julie Bindel says "Karen" is a slur ... "Party of Five" deserves better than FreeForm ... Jordan Documentary released ... Gene Deitch, creator of "Tom and Gerry", passes away ... Racist TikTok's ... 
 
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— Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding wellness, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!
 
— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
TITLE: EP 69 - 2 Year Anniversary Listener Letters (feat. Jon Rivera) 0
Apr 16, 2020
Thank you to everyone for 2 amazing years! Here is to many more!

— Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding wellness, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk!
 
— NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso
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