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A Blerd's Intermission

144 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -

Welcome to "A Blerd's Intermission" podcast.  A place for the ratchet and righteousness. This podcast offers a series of unfiltered conversations.  Ranging from mental health and  everyday struggles to  everything in between.  Every week you can tune in for our weekly Blerd talk. We discuss music, literature, video games, and so much more! 

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Episodes

Get it off ya chest

January 28, 2022 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

On this episode, Joseph shares the aftermath of his recent date. Followed by that discussion is the Blerd talk. So get cozy, be prepared to laugh, and enjoy!

Dreams & Nightmares

January 20, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” - Martin Luther King Jr. In the spirit of MLK day, the guys  start the main show providing  a few snippets of the dreams they have for the communities . Followed by the main show, the usual Blerd talk comes with a lot of laughter  for this episode. SO get cozy, press play, and enjoy.

Dreams & Nightmares

January 20, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” - Martin Luther King Jr. In the spirit of MLK day, the guys  start the main show providing  a few snippets of the dreams they have for the communities . Followed by the main show, the usual Blerd talk comes with a lot of laughter  for this episode. SO get cozy, press play, and enjoy.

Wanna help?

January 14, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

No need for a description for today's episode. Listen, Help, & Share.

Happy New Year's!

January 05, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Happy New Year!  Can you all believe it? This is the 80th episode of A Blerd's Intermission podcast.  On today's show, the guys kick off the main show with a discussion on various topics. From tips to starting your year off strong, goals we have for the podcast, an update to Joseph's hunt for cougars/MILFs, and a peek into Joseph's latest campaign, What's in your collection? 

Happy New Year's Hoe!

January 05, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Happy New Year!  Can you all believe it? This is the 80th episode of A Blerd's Intermission podcast.  On today's show, the guys kick off the main show with a discussion on various topics. From tips to starting your year off strong, goals we have for the podcast, an update to Joseph's hunt for cougars/MILFs, and a peek into Joseph's latest campaign, What's in your collection? 

Before 2022

December 30, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.62 MB

Happy Holidays from the people of A Blerd's Intermission podcast.

Then vs Now

December 01, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

This week Joseph & Chauncey took a look back into their past and compared the visions they had then to the  visions they have now. Blerd talk…  In the world of music we talked about Classic Jazz and Young Dolph.  Books, we mentioned Karma by Jewell Anderson and  Mike Epp's Unsuccessful Thug: One Comedian's Journey from Naptown to Tinseltown. TV shows, we discussed Super Crooks, Hit-Monkey, and Hawkeye. News topics for this episode consist of  Ahmaud Arbery, NYC's first government-sanct...

Let's talk about..."Failure"

November 18, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Sorry for the absence, but the guys are back. This week, Joseph opens up on the What's Your November project. From their, the guys dive into the usual Blerd talk. Music; Kanye West x Donda Deluxe. Bruno Mars Present An Evening with Silk Sonic. TV shows: Movies: The Eternals.  JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass. Books: Their Eyes Were Watching God x Zora Neale Hurston. What’s next? Karma by Monique Jewell Anderson. Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds. The 1619 Project by Nikole H...

These are my confessions...

November 04, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

This week on the main show, the guys kickback and share some odd stories from their time in High School. Follow by the main show, the Blerd talk returns. Reminder, What's Your November? submissions close on 11/13/21. Send your stories to "[email protected]"

What's Your November

October 29, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MB

Episode 75 focuses on the announcement of a new project that's in the works. For those that's interested, here's the rundown; This project will give the participants an opportunity to share a memory, moment, person, and/or an object that provided a sense of joy while they were in a dark place.  There are no restrictions as to what you can and can’t say.  Your November recording should meet the minimum time of 30 seconds. There’s a 10 minute max for those who would like to take a deeper di...

Pussy Culture

October 16, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Ooops, did we offend you? This episode offers a conversation about the right to having a human experience. With Dave Chapelle's latest Netflix special, we dive into the controversy. 

The Time Stone

October 07, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

For today's main show, the guys provided tips on how to make the most of the time you're given in this universe. Followed by the main show, we give you all that usual Blerd talk. 

Dear White People...Thank you

September 30, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

On this week’s episode we celebrate the finale of Dear White People as they have concluded their Netflix series. Following the celebration, we provided that usual Blerd talk for you all. So get your chai tea & honey, a nice chair, and enjoy. 

Leafs, Bullets, and Trauma.

September 23, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Finally! Fall is here. On this episode Joseph and Chauncey discussed what they're looking forward to this Fall. From International travels to Daddy & Daughter dates, the guys have a lot to look forward to. Nonetheless, with all the madness that's taking place in the city, they also spent a good amount of time discussing the recent incidents that had DC feeling like the 90s.

Last Days of Summer

September 20, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

Back from a two week vacancy, we are hitting the ground running. This week’s episode is a recap of the good, the bad, and the WTF of this summer. Following the main show, we dive into the usual Blerd talk. As always, we hope you enjoy and continue to support the podcast. 

A Intermission

September 15, 2021 23:00 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MB

A quick update for those that’s wondering where’s the new content. 

69 baby! 😛😶‍🌫️

September 01, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

As promise, this week on the show, the guys opened up about their sexual experiences they've had with their partners in recent years. Some are good, some are funny, and some are regrettable.  Nonetheless, we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did when telling these stories.   Disclaimer: All names used in this episode have been changed to protect the identity of those individuals involved. We don't tell these stories for clout nor will we disrespect the women we've had experienc...

What If...? Hip Hop Edition Part 2

August 27, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Part two of the What If..? Hip Hop edition! 

What If...? Hip Hop Edition

August 20, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if certain situations happened or didn’t happened ? I know we have. And that's what this episode is about. The What ifs of Hip Hop. For example what if Biggie & Tupac beef was the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement in the late 90s/early 2000s? What if Outkast was based out of DC instead of ATL? What if Go-go originated in Baltimore instead of DC? and What if Bodak Yellow had a remix featuring Nicki Minaj ? There are plenty more of What if ...

Back to The Trap aka College

August 13, 2021 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

As students make their return to college campuses, the crew of A Blerd's Intermission podcast decided to come up with some tips & tricks for the young people as they embark on their journeys. 

What If...?

August 06, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

On this episode, Joseph takes a deep dive into Marvel's "What If...?" series. Sharing personal what if scenarios, answering the question on if  we are  expanding into the MCMU (Marvel Cinematic Multi Universe), and much more...

Y'all know we still in a pandemic, right?

July 29, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

This week Joseph & Chauncey discussed college, what it means to be a sapiosexual, and religion. In the world of music we shared snippets of Kanye's albums Yandhi and DONDA. For books, we briefly talked about Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson and Batman, Endgame. TV shows, Rick & Morty.  Lastly, for News we discussed the COVID surge that’s taking place in the country.

Embracing who You are

July 23, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 63 MB

Have you ever reached a point in your life where you felt like what you were doing wasn't enough?  This week Joseph & Chauncey starts the show on the topic of embracing who you are. Along with that, Joseph shares his experience at Blerdcon and all of the wonderful adventures that took place. From there the show proceeds with its usual Blerd talk. Episode 5 of Rick & Morty, Space Jam A New Legacy, the recent killing of a 6 year-old girl in DC, and the shooting that took place at Nats Park to ...

Trauma, Acceptance, and Solutions

July 17, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

A conversation, an outlet, and a moment of peace is what this episode provides. And as usual, the Blerd talk is feature after the main show.

Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Programming

July 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

Back from "vacation"  the podcast is trying a new format for the show. Normally the show  starts with the Blerd Talk, from there we transition to the Skrull & Marathon Winners of the week, followed by the Main Show, and we  close out with a quote. This week we take a new approach. With that being said, we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Feel free to provide some feedback on the new format on social media @ Rockstar_Joe_13 or via email @ [email protected]

60s...It's a Marathon

June 24, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

This week Joseph & Chauncey discussed the usual Blerd talk.  In the world of music we talked about the new releases from HER, GoldLink, and Gucci Mane. For books, we briefly spoke on Tamika Mallory's State of Emergency. TV shows, we discussed the season 5 premiere of Rick & Morty, and Loki. News, we focused on two stories. Carl Nassib and The White House response to curbing gun violence. For the main show, we shared some tips for surviving the heat this summer. So get comfortable, be prepare...

60s...It's a Marathon

June 24, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

This week Joseph & Chauncey discussed the usual Blerd talk.  In the world of music we talked about the new releases from HER, GoldLink, and Gucci Mane. For books, we briefly spoke on Tamika Mallory's State of Emergency. TV shows, we discussed the season 5 premiere of Rick & Morty, and Loki. News, we focused on two stories. Carl Nassib and The White House response to curbing gun violence. For the main show, we shared some tips for surviving the heat this summer. So get comfortable, be prepare...

E3 Baby!

June 20, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

This week Joseph discussed the announcements that were made at E3. From Guardians of The Galaxy, Outer Worlds 2, Marvel Avengers Black Panther DLC, and much more. Joseph also shares his top 10 games of all time... so far. As a tease, here are some of the games that made the list.   1. GTA San Andreas. 2. GTA 4/The Ballard of Gay Tony. 3. Mass Effect 3. 4. Skate 2.

E3

June 19, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

This week Joseph discussed the announcements that were made at E3. From Guardians of The Galaxy, Outer Worlds 2, Marvel Avengers Black Panther DLC, and much more. Joseph also shares his top 10 games of all time... so far. As a tease, here are some of the games that made the list.   1. GTA San Andreas. 2. GTA 4/The Ballard of Gay Tony. 3. Mass Effect 3. 4. Skate 2.

Adventure Time

June 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

This week Joseph and Chauncey kickoff  the show with the usual Blerd talk. Followed by a discussion about local Movie theaters, possible new locations for the First 48, the state of Washington offering free weed if you get vaccinated , and  much more!  We also show some love to the UK and their art! 

Adventure Time

June 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

This week Joseph and Chauncey kickoff  the show with the usual Blerd talk. Followed by a discussion about local Movie theaters, possible new locations for the First 48, the state of Washington offering free weed if you get vaccinated , and  much more!  We also show some love to the UK and their art! 

Rainbow Community

June 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

On this week’s episode Joseph & Chauncey had a lot to discussed; From DMX's Exodus album, Nas's Biopic and who'll play a young Nas, and the aftermath of Memorial Weekend  in Houston & Miami. From there, they take a deep dive into Pride Month and it’s significance.  Lastly, the show closes with expectations from Loki which debuts on June 9 and season 5 of Rick & Morty, which also debuts on June 20.

Rainbow 🌈✌❤

June 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

On this week’s episode Joseph & Chauncey had a lot to discussed; From DMX's Exodus album, Nas's Biopic and who'll play a young Nas, and the aftermath of Memorial Weekend  in Houston & Miami. From there, they take a deep dive into Pride Month and it’s significance.  Lastly, the show closes with expectations from Loki which debuts on June 9 and season 5 of Rick & Morty, which also debuts on June 20.

May = A time of healing, growth, and reflection.

May 27, 2021 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

This week on the show Joseph & Chauncey discuss the usual Blerd talk along with a host of other topics. These topics range from Fast & Furious 9 (NO SPOILERS), the risk of taking shrooms, and what the month (Mental Health Awareness) of May has provided us.

One Year Anniversary

May 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Today is a celebration and that’s how we treated this episode. On May 21, 2020, A Blerd's Intermission launched its first episode. A year later we've managed to have 55 episodes uploaded,  512 downloads, establish a presences in two continents (North America & Europe), and provided endless opportunities for growth & entertainment. With year one being completed, there's plenty more to come as we grow. But for now, enjoy the celebration with us.

One Year Anniversary

May 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Today is a celebration and that’s how we treated this episode. On May 21, 2020, A Blerd's Intermission launched its first episode. A year later we've managed to have 55 episodes uploaded,  512 downloads, establish a presences in two continents (North America & Europe), and provided endless opportunities for growth & entertainment. With year one being completed, there's plenty more to come as we grow. But for now, enjoy the celebration with us.

BMW = Buses, Metro, & Walking.

May 14, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

This week’ Joseph & Chauncey spent some time reminiscing  on the early days of the come up  and relying on them BMWs. There’s alot of laughter to hear. With the hosts sharing their crazy adventures along that system, it’s only fair that we make this one of  the longest episodes to date.  We hope you enjoy and look forward to celebrating with you all next Friday.  What are we celebrating you ask? It’s the one-year anniversary of A Blerd's Intermission podcast.

Mental Health Awareness Month

May 07, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

This week Joseph & Chauncey discussed a lot. From the Blerd talk discussion on whether DJ Khaled needs anotha one? To The Wire, Without Remorse, and what we would do if we were blessed with a body like Michael B. Jordan. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we shared some of the challenges that we deal with in the world of mental health. Anxiety, Depression, and OCD to name a few. From there we dive into our youth and some of the crazy experiences we had. 

Gang Related

April 29, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

This week on the show Joseph and Chauncey discussed the usual Blerd talk along with some great topics. From new books ( Pregnant Girl by Nicole Lynn Lewis), to the killing of a teen mom, and MPD drag racing within the city. For the main show, we took a deep dive into gang culture and its significance.

N.W.A

April 24, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Part 2 of the celebration for achieving 50 episodes of A Blerd's Intermission podcast. This episode continues with my co-host Chauncey as we pickup with the discussion of Legacies, Makhia Bryant, and other real world topics.  As a side note, thank you to all the listeners of this podcast.     ████████████████████████████████████████ ████████████████████████████████████████ ██████▀░░░░░░░░▀████████▀▀░░░░░░░▀██████ ████▀░░░░░░░░░░░░▀████▀░░░░░░░░░░░░▀████ ██▀░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░▀▀░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░...

#OneDownHundredsToGo

April 22, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Ladies & Gentlemen we have reached another milestone! This episode is part one of the celebration for achieving 50 episodes of A Blerd's Intermission podcast. I had a special guest to celebrate this milestone. Cici Felton is a Poet, Social worker, and a Mentor. Our conversation today included the usual Blerd talk along with the harsh realities of this week. From the reparation bill being passed,  to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin case, and the recent killing of Mahkia Byrant by Cops. Traum...

MARVEL

April 15, 2021 22:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

This week Joseph finally got the opportunity to geek out on some Marvel (Phase 4) content . Before getting to the main show, Joseph unpacks a lot within the Blerd talk. New readings, The passing of DMX, Duante Wright, and the recent acts of violence within the city.

Bro Vibes #2

April 08, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

This week Joseph & Chauncey discussed alot. What was originally planned as a Marvel episode turned into another great open discussion. This episode spent most of its time in the Blerd talk segment; Marvin Gaye, The Tina Turner documentary, Dear White People season 5, Queen of The South season 5, White people using the N-word in the workplace, and The Walking Dead foreshadowing Amerikkkaa's future. For the news, we discussed the trial of Derek Chauvin (George Floyd's Killer) and briefly touch...

A Letter for The Hood

April 02, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

This week Joseph discussed the usual Blerd talk along with his thoughts on the recent crimes within the city.  With the senseless violence and killings of innocent folks, it’s time for  a change. A change in the way we see ourselves , treat ourselves, and love ourselves.  This can apply for any "race" but for this episode, we're acknowledging what’s going down in the hood. If y'all want peace, seek it. Fuck the guns, settle your differences like they did back in the old days, and y'all learn...

Truth, Grief, & Acceptance.

March 25, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

This week Joseph discussed the importance of processing grief in dark times along with providing truth to the "ignorant." From the 7 mass shootings that  had taken place within 7 days to the passing of a loved one via cancer.  This week has been dark but with the belief of things getting better and the right tools for healing, we'll get through this.

Who runs the world?

March 20, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

This week Joseph celebrates Women's History Month by highlighting  various women in different fields. He also shares a beautiful moment that transpired with his daughter. As always, the show kickoffs with the usual Blerd talk. With this week’s news, Joseph discussed the shooting in ATL to Joe Biden trippin, and more. Hope you enjoy! 

"We just some motherfuckin' kids"

March 13, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

This week Joseph, Chauncey, and Marques discussed Coming 2 America, Tax season, Stimulus checks, and a few other topics on the show. This episode is filled with a lot of laughter so kick back and enjoy the session we had.  

Anxiety + L's = Opportunities to grow

March 05, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

This week Joseph discussed  his challenges with anxiety, the encounter with  the Police, and his "addiction" to social media.  As always, that Blerd talk sets the tone for the show. Skrull of the week goes to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, while the Marathon winners of this week goes to you, the listeners!  Be sure to follow A Blerd's Intermission on Twitter & Instagram @ PLP_Meraki.

Let's talk about...Sex

February 26, 2021 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

This week Joseph & Chauncey discussed  a few different topics in the world of Sex. Some of these questions were, how many sexual partners are too many ? and  Why are Men so insecure about a Women's past? just to name a few. We also discussed ways to expand this podcast.  So this episode is a bit ratchet, but also righteous. If you want to fast-forward straight to the action, click on the 20 minute mark. Hope you enjoy!