After School Talk Podcast
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsRepresnting HBCUs, educators and black love, each week Melvin and ShaRon talk about it all on this high energy podcast. This couple brings in the lauhgter while keepin‘ it real.
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Lovecraft Chronicles: Light Skin Leti
October 22, 2023 20:07 - 23 minutes - 28 MBOne thing our students need a safe space to speak about is body insecurities. On this episode, we are going to see how skin complexion and size can be addressed using Lovecraft Country.
Lovecraft Chronicles: Daddy Issues
October 15, 2023 22:03 - 19 minutes - 24.4 MBDaddy issues ... this topic is one for the books! Let's discuss your students and their daddy issues and how we can apply is to our Green Book initiative.
Lovecraft Country in the Curriculum
October 10, 2023 00:17 - 15 minutes - 19.8 MBIf you have not watched Lovecraft Country on HBO Max, then GET TO IT! On this episode, we are going to discuss how to add this tv series into your programming curriculum
7th Grade but on a 4th Grade Level
September 24, 2023 19:08 - 13 minutes - 23.8 MBOn this episode we discuss a teacher's frustration with trying to get his 7th grade class to perform on grade level and how no one is talking about it
Students Using Doordash
September 17, 2023 18:50 - 14 minutes - 26.1 MBA parent filed a complaint with the board because her student could not order Doordash at the school. She believes if teachers can do it, so can the students. Let's discuss!
Teachers Be Doing Too Much
September 04, 2023 00:44 - 14 minutes - 26.1 MBOn this episode, we discuss how the teacher work load is STILL out of hand.
Orientation - The Rite Way
August 27, 2023 18:01 - 16 minutes - 30.8 MBOn this episode, we are going back to Freshman Orientation ... but HBCU style.
Act Bad
August 20, 2023 16:10 - 19 minutes - 36.4 MBWith the recent school shooting, we had to take a pivot to discuss the current needs of the school system. Because, the last few weeks have been WILD!
Once Upon a Time
August 14, 2023 00:42 - 14 minutes - 26.7 MBLet's talk about what is NEW with After School Talk and how we are helping educators be innovative
If You Buck, We Buck Back
May 07, 2023 23:16 - 12 minutes - 22 MBOn this episode, we discuss fights in the classroom. These teachers are fighting for their lives and it's ridiculous!
Prom Season - Being Intentional
April 16, 2023 16:37 - 6 minutes - 11.9 MBHigh school educators are either preparing for prom and signing up for chaperone duty. Let's discuss the intentions around prom. What are we doing all of this for?
Angel Reese: A Safe Space
April 10, 2023 00:37 - 6 minutes - 12.8 MBOn this episode, let's discuss the recent media's depiction of the National Championship winner, Angel Reese.
Spring Break Me Permanently
April 03, 2023 17:10 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MBYes! We made it to Spring Break. But what if you need longer than one week?
3rd Grade Sucks!
March 26, 2023 20:00 - 4 minutes - 8.6 MBOn this episode, let's discuss how my daughter's third grade year almost turned me into an elementary school drop out.
Hills, Plains & Valleys: What is Your School Environment?
March 19, 2023 16:05 - 8 minutes - 15.1 MBOn this episode, let's discuss your school environment. Which category do you fit in?
Where Have We Been?
March 12, 2023 17:09 - 3 minutes - 6.19 MBWe are back baby!!!! Tune in to learn more about what to expect from the After School Talk podcast.
Relationship Goals - Will and Jada
December 12, 2021 17:01 - 31 minutes - 28.3 MBSo ya'll want to talk about Jada ... let's go
When I Think of Home - Family Drama
December 05, 2021 20:22 - 33 minutes - 32.4 MBWhen I think, I think of place ... according to the lyrics, love was overflowing in Diana Ross' home. But what if it's not. Listen to Melvin and ShaRon discuss family drama during the holidays.
Paid in Full - A Million or a Billion
November 14, 2021 16:25 - 46 minutes - 44.5 MBAfter watching Drink Champs with Kanye West, Melvin and ShaRon sit down to discuss what does financial freedom really look like.
You Can‘t Win - I am STUCK
November 07, 2021 16:14 - 34 minutes - 34.9 MBUnhappy at the job? Unhappy with being single? Unhappy with your health? Let's talk about how Michael Jackson in The Wiz highlights the feeling of being stuck.
Emerald City: Don‘t Follow the Crowd
October 31, 2021 22:24 - 30 minutes - 32.3 MBThis episode turned into a WHOLE SERMON! Check out Melvin and ShaRon's take on The Wiz's Emerald City scene and people's need to follow the trend.
Dont Bring Me No Bad News
October 24, 2021 17:44 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBBruh! Some folks just love to complain. Listen to Melvin and ShaRon talk about getting those people out of your life.
Prime Time and Protest
October 17, 2021 19:30 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOn this episode, Melvin and ShaRon get a chance to check out the food at Prime Time Bar and Grill while discussing the student protest at Howard University. Dig in!
Business Talk & OneMusic Fest Review
October 11, 2021 20:52 - 28 minutes - 30.6 MBWe have alot to catch up on this week. Let's talk business then tell you about OneMusic Fest in Atlanta.
Check Your Crew - I got the Juice
September 26, 2021 15:15 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBListen! Somebody in The Crew has got to. Is your Crew helping you or is it time to switch it up? Check out Melvin and ShaRon's review of the classic film Juice.
GA Vibe with a NY Grind: Entrepreneur
September 19, 2021 16:25 - 38 minutes - 38.5 MBFrom ShaRon's birthday surprise to the real struggle of leading this hustler life, tune in to the new episode for a DOPE conversation
I‘m a Hustler Baby - Excellence
September 12, 2021 15:54 - 34 minutes - 35.3 MBWe are officially entering our hustle season. Let'd discuss what excellence looks like in 2021
Gospel Sweet 16
September 05, 2021 16:32 - 39 minutes - 36 MBAs two church kids, we've had our days of choir practices and performances. On this episode, we go through our top gospel songs from back in the day
I Know What Prayer Can Do ... I Think
August 23, 2021 23:27 - 41 minutes - 42.3 MBJust pray about it ... and then what?
Never Would Have Made It - Making it Look Easy
August 15, 2021 22:20 - 32 minutes - 31.3 MBOn this episode, ShaRon taps into her real struggle ...
Get Ya Mind Right - You're Making Excuses
August 08, 2021 14:36 - 34 minutes - 35.1 MBYou're lacking the mental discipline and it shows
DaBaby and DaProblem
August 01, 2021 12:46 - 38 minutes - 38 MBWell everyone is discussing DaBaby and his comments at Rolling Loud. Let's get into it
Imma Do Me - Thigh Meat and All
July 18, 2021 18:04 - 34 minutes - 34.2 MBOn this episode, Melvin and ShaRon discuss their recent 10year wedding anniversary photo shoot and the fear of respectability politics
Get Yo Ish Together: What are we working on
July 05, 2021 14:38 - 26 minutes - 25.5 MBInspired by the ratchetness of Wendy and the blessings of Tabitha. How are you getting your life together?
I'm Better: Friends that Need to Go
June 26, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 27.4 MBAfter the age of 30, friendships may shift. What does friendship look like in adulthood?
In My Bed - Laying with a Narcissit
June 19, 2021 17:15 - 35 minutes - 36.7 MBLet's dig into Part II of narcissim.
College Drop Out
May 31, 2021 15:52 - 36 minutes - 38 MBCollege is not for everyone but baby you better have a Plan B.
Parents Just Don't Understand: Parenting
May 23, 2021 15:52 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBYou can't iron on Sunday? You can't listen to that music? Listen to Melvin and ShaRon discuss parenting a childhood questions.
It's All About Me: Narcissism
May 16, 2021 15:26 - 41 minutes - 37.3 MBYou read the title ... go listen!
Crossroads: Should I Stay or Go
May 01, 2021 17:40 - 36 minutes - 35.9 MBSummer brings about transitions. On this episode, we discuss how to determine whether you should stick to what you are doing or try something else.
I Keep on Falling: Making Bad Decisions
April 25, 2021 13:50 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBThere is no way to escape it. You did it to yourself. Listen to Melvin and ShaRon's take on making bad decisions
Bloody Shoes: What's Your Identity
April 17, 2021 19:49 - 38 minutes - 38.7 MBYou can't walk in everyone's shoes. Listen to Melvin and ShaRon discuss identity and how trying to be like other people can be painful.
Heaux Why is You Here: What's Your Purpose
April 03, 2021 14:25 - 41 minutes - 39.7 MBMelvin and ShaRon tap into knowing your gift, using your talent and walking in your purpose.
Teacher Spills the Tea
March 13, 2021 20:13 - 46 minutes - 51.4 MBA teacher puts a prinicpal on blasts, a students fails all of his classes and folks are still using the N-word
Heaux Tales & Lemonade
February 20, 2021 18:04 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBWe still on the R&B vibe this weekend. Black feminism and the vulnerabitly of Jazmine Sullivan's new album mixed with Beyonce's Lemonade.
Black R&B Groups and Black Love
February 13, 2021 16:51 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBListen to Melvin and ShaRon battle it out for who is their favorite male R&B Group
Not During Black History Month
February 06, 2021 20:49 - 34 minutes - 32 MBA prinicpal declaring an "All Lives Matter" theme for Black History Month ... let's talk about it
For the Culture in 2021: Part 2
January 30, 2021 16:57 - 44 minutes - 39.9 MBLet's continue this conversation ...
For the Culture in 2021: Part 1
January 23, 2021 17:27 - 29 minutes - 26.3 MBOn this episode, the Dukes are joined by Black Cultural Center Director, Mr. Sean Palmer to disscuss the necessity of black history programs in K-12 and higher edu. Listen at your own risk because this is straight up, no chaser.
Where the Money Reside
January 17, 2021 17:31 - 36 minutes - 38.4 MBLiving pay check to check. Low credit score. High debt. UGH! Melvin and ShaRon discuss the lack of financial literacy in their community & how a Kanye West song became an eye opening moment.