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Class Aftr Dark

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratings

A lively show featuring genuine conversations with experienced professionals discovering your passion and fulfilling your vision of success. In Class Aftr Dark, hosts, Chase Coleman & Chris Johnson interview professionals from all industries for in-depth conversations about Corporate America, hot topics in America, and much more. The show also includes fun topics like dating during COVID, traveling, restaurants and maybe even a debate on Flaming Hot Cheetos vs Cool Ranch Doritos.

Join us every Thursday on Class Aftr Dark. Make sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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Episodes

EP #031 - Craziness in America + Going Viral on TikTok

July 01, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

This week, Chase & Chris sit down to discuss:   - Chase's Sunburn from San Diego - Craziness in America - TikTok & How to Go Viral   Tune into this insightful conversation over a drink with Class Aftr Dark!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/class-aftr-dark?ref_id=22225   Pour up a drink + tune into this fun, engaging conversation with Chase + Chri...

EP #030 - Managing Stress (& De-Stressing) + COVID Update

June 17, 2021 10:05 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

This week, Chase & Chris sit down to discuss:   - Sweet Sweet Summer Time - Managing Stress (in and out of work) - How They De-Stress - COVID Update (Chase went to Vegas so....why not?)   Tune into this insightful conversation over a drink with Class Aftr Dark!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/class-aftr-dark?ref_id=22225   Pour up a drink + tun...

EP#029 - Being Unique w/ Courtney Gordon

June 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

This week, Chase & Chris sit down with their good friend and colleague, Courtney Gordon to chat about:   - Experience as a Student-Athlete at a Small D1 School - Small Division 1 Schools (The Good) - MBA's & What They Mean Today   Pour up that drink, sit back & relax.......it's that time of the week again.   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/class-aft...

EP#028 - Debunking Myths on HR + Being Yourself at Work w/ Raymond McCurty-Smith

June 03, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

This week, Chase & Chris sit down with their good friend and colleague, Raymond McCurty-Smith to chat about:   - Raymond's Amazing Hair (& did I hear someone say....Hennessee?!?) - Debunking Myths on Corporate HR - Being Yourself At Work - Celebrating PRIDE in the office - Black Fraternities (The Divine 9)   Pour up that drink, sit back & relax.......it's that time of the week again.   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to ...

EP#027 - Rethinking College + Retirement Careers

May 27, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

This week, Chase & Chris sit down to discuss:   - How they would do college differently..... - Different majors & where it would have lead them to - Careers they're passionate in - What they'd do after retirement (maybe....dreaming....)   Tune into this insightful conversation over a drink with Class Aftr Dark!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/cla...

EP #026 - America Is Opening + Skydiving + Aliens

May 20, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

This week, Chase & Chris sit down over a nice glass of Rouge Whiskey to discuss some recent events in the US:   - The Olympics - Cities around America opening back up (& masks) - Skydiving....... - Aliens (???)   Tune into this insightful conversation over a drink with Class Aftr Dark!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/class-aftr-dark?ref_id=22225 ...

EP #025 - Hosting a National Sales Summit

May 13, 2021 15:32 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

This week, Chase & Chris are hosting the Nestle Coffee Partners National Sales Summit.  Since they are hosting & MC'ing this event, they decided to dive into 3 topics surrounding the National Sales Summit:   - Keeping People Engaged During a Virtual Summit - Their Personal Growth as Speakers - Celebrities and Dealing w/ Fame   Tune into this insightful conversation over a drink with Class Aftr Dark!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug ...

EP #024 - MBAs Pt 2 + Guns in America

May 06, 2021 10:25 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Today Chase & Chris sit down to laugh about some wild adventure Chris had in Palm Springs last weekend, as well as:   - Chase's Thought Process on His MBA - Are MBAs worth it? - Guns in America   Tune into this insightful conversation over a drink with Class Aftr Dark!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/class-aftr-dark?ref_id=22225   Pour up a drin...

EP #023 - The Narratives Around Blacks in America w/ Dionne Baker

April 29, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Today, Chase + Chris were fresh off of a panel for the National Urban League with their colleague & friend, Dionne Baker - so they decided to keep it rolling on Class Aftr Dark to discuss:   - The Panel w/ National Urban League - The Narrative Around Black Men & Women - Being a Black Woman in Corporate America   Tune into this insightful conversation over a drink with Class Aftr Dark!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to s...

EP022 - George Floyd Case Reaction + Las Vegas Raiders Tweet

April 22, 2021 15:58 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Today, Chase + Chris sit down to discuss what the George Floyd trial case meant to them and:   - Reactions to the overall trial - What it means to be black in America during this time - Why the hell the Raiders tweeted out something so insensitive   Tune into this insightful conversation over a drink with Class Aftr Dark!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://www.teepublic.com/...

EP #022 - George Floyd Case Reaction + Las Vegas Raiders Tweet

April 22, 2021 15:58 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Today, Chase + Chris sit down to discuss what the George Floyd trial case meant to them and:   - Reactions to the overall trial - What it means to be black in America during this time - Why the hell the Raiders tweeted out something so insensitive   Tune into this insightful conversation over a drink with Class Aftr Dark!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://www.teepublic.com/...

EP #021 - Moving + Starting Fresh w/ Eddie Cabase

April 09, 2021 16:05 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Today, Chase + Chris bring back Eddie Cabase to discuss:   - Moving from place to place because of your job - Creating new friendships / relationships - Maintaining old friendships / relationships   Tune into this insightful conversation over a drink with Class Aftr Dark!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/class-aftr-dark?ref_id=22225   Pour up a d...

EP021 - Moving + Starting Fresh w/ Eddie Cabase

April 09, 2021 16:05 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Today, Chase + Chris bring back Eddie Cabase to discuss:   - Moving from place to place because of your job - Creating new friendships / relationships - Maintaining old friendships / relationships   Tune into this insightful conversation over a drink with Class Aftr Dark!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/class-aftr-dark?ref_id=22225   Pour up a d...

EP #020 - COVID Changed Everything + Overcoming Being Overwhelmed

April 01, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Today, Chase + Chris sit down over a cup of coffee (wait...no alcohol??) to discuss:   - How Masks and COVID have changed our lives (....well and everything) - Being Overwhelmed - Overcoming Overwhelmed-ness (is that a word?)   Tune into this intriguing and insightful conversation over a drink with Class Aftr Dark!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/...

EP #019 - How Do You Define Wealth? w/ Tamar Washington

March 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Today, Chase + Chris bring on their good friend, Tamar Washington, to discuss how each of them define wealth.  You'll be surprised how these guys are close friends, but each of them define wealth in different ways due to the experience they had growing up.   Tune into this intriguing and insightful conversation over a drink with Class Aftr Dark!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https:...

EP #018 - St. Patty's Day Special

March 18, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

This is the Class Aftr Dark St. Patty's Day Special! Today, Chase + Chris sit down to discuss:   - Guinness Beer (.....duh, it's St. Patty's Day) - Their Favorite St. Patty's Day Cities - People of Color in America - Asian Hate Crimes   Grab a glass and come enjoy this insightful conversation!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/class-aftr-dark?ref_i...

EP #017 - Interview w/ Rich Cherry on Long-Term Friendships + Navigating COVID

March 11, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Tonight, Chase + Chris open up with Chris' good friend, Rich Cherry, on navigating two topics:   - Friendships (sustaining long-term friendships // having tough skin // and more...) - COVID (you just have to listen in to hear this story...)   Tune into this hilarious, yet insightful episode of Class Aftr Dark and share it with your friends.   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://...

EP #016 - Celebrating Women in Sports

March 04, 2021 16:15 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Today, Chase (assisted by Jerrell Lanos) interviews a panel of amazing women who work in sports to celebrate them (& all women!).  This panel discussion was hosted on Locker Room featuring Taylor Baird and Jill Gearin, two women who work in the sports industry and were willing to share their stories with us.   Tune into today's engaging & insightful conversation between Chase, Taylor, Jill and others in the Locker Room community!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favori...

EP #015 - Interview w/ Eddie Cabase on Friendships + Navigating COVID

February 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

Tonight, Chase + Chris open up with Chris' good friend, Eddie Cabase, on navigating two topics:   - Friendships (friends v. acquaintances // real friends hold you accountable // and more...) - COVID (Eddie shares a personal story about his family & how they've remained strong throughout)   Tune into this inspiring episode of Class Aftr Dark and share it with your friends.   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of ...

EP #014 - Chase Is A Decent Dog Uncle & MBAs Pt. 1

February 18, 2021 12:15 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Today, Chase + Chris dive into the adventures Chase and Team Mascot Otis had over the past week, while Chris vacationed in Hawaii.  Did Otis see snow for the first time? Yes. How did he react? Stay tuned....   After the adventures, Chase + Chris switch gears to talk about MBAs and what Chase's motivation is to continue his education.  This is only part 1 of a deep conversation that will be continued next week!   Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coff...

EP #013 - Dealing w/ Quarantine, Super Bowl, Reddit Stock Drama

February 11, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Today, Chase + Chris chat about dealing with quarantine and how they have pivoted their lifestyles to better enjoy quarantine, the Super Bowl (ughhhh Tom Brady!!), and the Reddit Stock Drama that went haywire last week! Make sure you stay tuned in at the end - I think Chase pitches Chris on why AMC could be a decent stock? How much did they have to drink? Pour up a drink + tune into this fun, engaging conversation with Chase + Chris! Check us out online! ClassAftrDark.com @ClassAftrDark o...

EP #012 - Interview with Megan Thompson, Financial Expert on Finance Planning Tips

February 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Today, Chase and Chris sit down with Megan Thompson, financial expert, to discuss financial planning, what young professionals should focus on, and much more!   Tune into this fun, engaging conversation to hear Megan's top tips on being financially free!   Check us out online! ClassAftrDark.com @ClassAftrDark on Instagram + Twitter facebook.com/ClassAftrDark https://bit.ly/3bxw20M (YouTube)

EP #011 - Class Aftr Dark 2020 Catch-up!

January 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

The guys are back! Chase and Chris had a very busy end of 2020, so to start off the year, they recap the end of 2020, the beginning of 2021, and all the fun they had despite being amid a global pandemic.  Tune in to this fun, engaging episode to catch up with Chase + Chris and all of the endeavors they have taken on during COVID!   Check us out online! ClassAftrDark.com @ClassAftrDark on Instagram + Twitter facebook.com/ClassAftrDark https://bit.ly/3bxw20M (YouTube)

EP #010 - Top Sitcoms Live Debate w/ Max Millington

November 12, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

WIth how much fun we had on the last episode, Chase & Chris hosted Class Aftr Dark on the Locker Room app (an app for live audio conversations on sports + now culturally relevant topics thanks to Class Aftr Dark) to discuss and debate the top sitcoms with guest, Max Millington!   This debate is hilarious and frankly - insightful to hear what everyone's top sitcoms are.  Chase + Chris welcome up some awesome friends and fans to discuss this fun topic.   Come join us on Class Aftr Dark on ...

EP #009 - Top Halloween Candy Debate!!

October 29, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

Finally - a debate we can enjoy! With Halloween right around the corner, Chase & Chris hosted Class Aftr Dark on the Locker Room app (an app for live audio conversations on sports + now culturally relevant topics thanks to Class Aftr Dark) to discuss and debate the top Halloween candies!   This debate is hilarious and frankly - insightful to hear what everyone's top candies are for the Halloween season.  Chase + Chris welcome up some awesome friends and fans to discuss this fun topic.   ...

EP #008 - The Bachelorette, Florida, Presidential Election & Work From Home Fashion

October 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

This week on Class Aftr Dark:   In current events, Chase and Chris discuss the NFL, Chase's debatable polls on his Instagram which is currently on candy, the bachelorette and Florida....   For business casual, the guys discuss the presidential election and dating in COVID....   This week’s night cap ends off with a conversation around Work From Home attire and then Chris roasts Arnold....for no reason!! Why, Chris?!   Tune in to today’s lively show to join the discussion.   Check u...

EP #007 - From Education to Corporate, Working the NFL Combine, Becoming a Mom + #Vanlife w/ Melanie Zell

October 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

This week on Class Aftr Dark:   Chase and Chris discuss many hot topics in the country today to start off the show like Breonna Taylor + car buying during COVID.  Then the fun starts when they bring on Melanie Zell who has had a wide variety of experiences.   Melanie started off her career in education, then switched to corporate life after that.  Not to mention, she's gotten to do some amazing things like be at the NFL combine....   Not only has Melanie's career been a journey, but sh...

EP #006 - COVID (NFL, Trump) + Interview w/ Devon Garnett, "Shoot The Puck" Guy

October 08, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Devon Garnett had the police called on him during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals....why? Because he continued to yell "SHOOT" as he was cheering on his team.  Devon ended up going viral and has turned his fame into a great cause by now selling shirts to help combat domestic violence in Tampa Bay.  (Purchase one of Devon's shirts on TampaDG.com)   Today, Chase + Chris interview Devon to talk through some fantasy football, how his encounter with the police went viral, and combating domesti...

EP #005 - The Art of Conversation in COVID + Roommates

October 01, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

This week on Class Aftr Dark:   In current events, Chase and Chris dive into the smoke in Seattle and some of their travels.   For business casual, the guys dive into the art of conversation and while getting side tracked maybe 30 times....they bring up some great points on how to converse, especially during COVID.   This week’s night cap ends with Chase & Chris discussing roommates...Chris is married, so his roommate = his wife and ummmm...just tune in to hear what they both have to s...

EP #004 - Booing Unity, Mental Health, Beards + Balding & Tattoos

September 24, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

This week on Class Aftr Dark:   In current events, Chase and Chris get straight to the point on the NFL....excitement about the season and fantasy being back, but booing unity in Week 1? Let's discuss...   For business casual, the guys dive into mental health in the workplace and how journaling can be an avenue to help with mental health.   This week’s night cap ends with Chase & Chris discussing beards and going bald.  Well, both of the hosts are bald - so let's find out why they deci...

EP #003 - Career Goals, New Working Styles + Being Single during COVID

September 17, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

This week on Class Aftr Dark: In business updates, Chase and Chris discuss some meaty topics about how companies are testing out new working styles.  Microsoft tested the 4 day work week, a Swedish company tested the 6 hour work day….do we see some changes coming to the States?! Layering onto this, they also discuss mental health in the United States and how millennials are dealing with their mental health. For business casual, the guys dive into sharing your career goals and who to share ...

EP #002 - Side Hustles + Traveling During COVID w/ Chase & Chris

September 10, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

This week on Class Aftr Dark, Chase and Chris dive into their three topics that will continue to be touched on in Class Aftr Dark - business updates, business casual, and happy hour….with passion. In business updates, this week’s discussion is on Apple + Tesla’s stock splits (...wow!), Keke Palmer being the first black women to host the VMAs in over 33 years, and Walmart has a lot going on down in Bentonville, Arkansas! For business casual, Chase dives into Chris’ adventures on the side of...

EP #001 - Welcome to Class Aftr Dark

September 07, 2020 18:41 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Welcome to Class Aftr Dark! The lively show on discovering your passions and fulfilling your vision of success. Join our co-hosts Chase Coleman and Chris Johnson as they discuss:   How they met and came to starting Class Aftr Dark Their current jobs + side hustles What’s in store for the future (did they say debate on flaming hot cheetos vs cool ranch doritos?)   Chase & Chris will discuss a wide variety of topics over a drink every Thursday on Class Aftr Dark.  Join us every Thursday ...