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Dear Michelle

45 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Voiced as an e-book, this podcast is a series of heart-felt letters addressed to Michelle Obama. In the letters, I discuss my past; from my rise out of poverty and abuse to the hallowed halls of academia and beyond. Along the way, I make history and encounter a number of celebrities. Join me on adventures that promise to be both heartbreaking and hilarious. Oh! Don't forget to check out, "Ep. Afterthoughts."

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Episodes

Ep. 35 Three Little Push Ups

July 18, 2021 13:41 - 17 minutes - 19.1 MB

I was where I was supposed to be. 

Ep. 34 Dear Michelle

July 11, 2021 14:17 - 16 minutes - 24.9 MB

Maybe I shouldn't have said THAT.

Ep. 33 He Change Me

June 28, 2021 21:25 - 10 minutes - 15.9 MB

Water Boy demands changes. I recommit to snatching his soul.

Ep. 32 Black Moma Syndrome

June 21, 2021 15:30 - 15 minutes - 23.4 MB

In this episode, I grapple with statements made by Water Boy's Moma! 

Ep. 31 Black Girl Stop

June 17, 2021 13:43 - 12 minutes - 28.1 MB

In this episode, I teach Big Bird a lesson she never forgets. 

Ep. 30 Brain Dead Dance

June 11, 2021 11:36 - 10 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this episode, I confront an uncomfortable truth about my decision to hide my academic talents in plain sight. 

Ep. 29 Hoop Dreams

January 25, 2021 14:01 - 17 minutes - 41.5 MB

In this episode, Water Boy AND Basketball make startling revelations.

2021 Inauguration Episode 1.0

January 25, 2021 13:34 - 9 minutes - 22.2 MB

I share my thoughts on the 2021 Inauguration and discuss Michelle Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Ep. 28 University Blues

January 17, 2021 13:56 - 14 minutes - 33.3 MB

Oasis makes a change that makes me question whether I should remain at the college and Basketball hides a secret.

Ep. 27 Where I Belong

January 11, 2021 03:53 - 15 minutes - 36.1 MB

I attend Oasis. There, I meet my two best friends and a boy who makes me want to scoop out sand with a fork. If only he wanted me back.

Ep. 26 I Fight for This

November 23, 2020 19:14 - 17 minutes - 40.2 MB

In this episode, "Ep. 26, "I Fight for This," a sinister plan makes it nearly impossible for me to graduate from high school and my brother and I board a bus and see a familiar face. 

Ep. 25 Thanks Bill Cosby

November 16, 2020 02:40 - 23 minutes - 54.1 MB

In this episode titled, "Ep. 25 Thanks, Bill Cosby," I experience fame in a way few people ever encounter and I am introduced to a King.

Ep. 24 Shrek v. Satan

November 08, 2020 11:20 - 17 minutes - 41.2 MB

The encounters between Shrek and Junior Satan finally come to an end, I explain the process for loving ourselves and I recite a spoken word poem. 

Ep. 23 The Devil's Secret

October 25, 2020 12:34 - 13 minutes - 30.4 MB

In Ep. 23 titled, "The Devil's Secret," I discuss how a secret kept by Junior Satan leads to a showdown between us. 

Ep. 22 I Wrestle With Monsters

October 18, 2020 15:48 - 15 minutes - 36.5 MB

Ep. 22, "I Wrestle with Monsters." A confrontation with Black Shrek leads to a startling series of coincidences.

Ep. 22 I Wrestle With Monsters Clean

October 18, 2020 15:04 - 15 minutes - 36.5 MB

In this episode, I confront Black Shrek. This confrontation leads to a series of unexpected events.

Ep. 21 No Way Out

October 11, 2020 12:42 - 15 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode, a difficult decision must be made and my relationship with my mother takes an unfortunate turn and I fear that we may never recover.

Ep. 20 The Castle

October 04, 2020 14:20 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MB

In this episode, I enroll in The Castle, Black Mecca's high school and my relationship with Junior Satan takes an unexpected turn.

Ep. 19 Trailer Park Part 3

September 28, 2020 13:30 - 19 minutes - 45.1 MB

In this episode, I discuss how a mistake nearly costs me my life and I come to terms with the fact that my Daddy may never be the man I need him to be. 

Trailer Park Part 2

September 21, 2020 12:35 - 19 minutes - 44.6 MB

In this episode, I discuss an encounter with an African-American classmate it takes us 20 years to resolve and I introduce you to Trash Mouth. 

Ep. 18 Trailer Park Part 2

September 21, 2020 12:35 - 19 minutes - 44.6 MB

In this episode, I discuss an encounter with an African-American classmate it takes us 20 years to resolve and I introduce you to Trash Mouth. 

Ep. 17 Trailer Park Part 1

September 14, 2020 19:18 - 18 minutes - 42.8 MB

In this episode, I enter Hell School and meet both the Black Unicorn and Franglish. I also uncover something strange about the white girls with whom I attend school.   

Ep. 16 Va Va Va Jay Jay

September 07, 2020 15:35 - 18 minutes - 42.5 MB

In this episode,  hunting "Wee Little" helps me rise through the ranks in my family.  

Ep. 15 The Beautiful One

August 30, 2020 13:06 - 13 minutes - 31.9 MB

In this episode, I discuss how the life of my childhood friend aka 'The Beautiful One' is cut short in a heinous act of violence that devastates Black Mecca. Note: This episode may trigger some people. 

Ep. 14 Liars Thieves and Junior Satan

August 24, 2020 04:50 - 12 minutes - 28.8 MB

In this episode I discuss how a lie I tell wounds my mother. I kind of meet two celebrities and I introduce Junior Satan for the first time.

Ep. 13 Hello Again 2

August 15, 2020 02:45 - 7 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this episode, I reintroduce Dear Michelle Obama the Podcast aka, "Dear Michelle." I explain why I went on hiatus and share exciting news about Ep. 4 titled, "Bread Crumbs."

Ep. 13 Hello Again

August 15, 2020 02:45 - 7 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this episode, I reintroduce Dear Michelle Obama the Podcast aka, "Dear Michelle." I explain why I went on hiatus and share exciting news about Ep. 4 titled, "Bread Crumbs."

Ep. 12 The Incredible Mr. C

April 06, 2020 16:43 - 19 minutes - 27.9 MB

Our landlord gives our family an incredible gift. 

Ep. 11 Spit Trick

March 03, 2020 13:56 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MB

My Momma and life step in to defend me from my arch nemesis and someone in our neighborhood has a secret. 

Ep. 10 Boom! Boom! Boom!

February 22, 2020 16:58 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

The "boom" at the front door is unmistakable: my father returns. My mother's booms echo throughout my life for decades.

Ep. 9 The Projects

February 11, 2020 00:40 - 19 minutes - 22.7 MB

Life in government funded housing known as, "The Projects," can be tricky. 

Ep. 8 Trees

February 05, 2020 00:19 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MB

My extended family teaches me valuable lessons. My mother surprises me and I define what it means to have a relationship.

Ep. 7 Broken and Crazy

February 04, 2020 23:22 - 7 minutes - 7.93 MB

Rides on the city bus to my grandmother's house are funny and interesting. 

Ep. 6 Vanishing

January 26, 2020 23:24 - 11 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode, I discuss all the people and things that "vanish" in my father's absence. 

Vanishing

January 26, 2020 23:24 - 11 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode, I discuss all the people and things that "vanish" in my father's absence. 

Ep. 5 Welfare, Welfare

January 20, 2020 15:35

Find the connection between "welfare" and, "Slave Daddy!" 

Ep. 5 Welfare, Welfare

January 20, 2020 15:35

Find the connection between "welfare" and, "Slave Daddy!" 

Ep. 4 Bread Crumbs

January 12, 2020 20:29 - 7 minutes - 12.9 MB

The bread crumbs my father drops causes everything he loves to become broken, torn, scattered and shattered.

Ep. 3 Cat Milk

January 06, 2020 21:42 - 10 minutes - 26.4 MB

Join me on a funny and serious look at four (4) different categories of fathers, or are there six (6)??? Hmmm. Here. Take a listen.

Ep. 2 Normal

January 06, 2020 21:34 - 12 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this episode I discuss what "normal" looks like in the days before I-N-sanity won the race. Here. Take a listen.

Ep. 1 Portraits and Recipes

January 06, 2020 21:23 - 10 minutes - 25.4 MB

Welcome to the first episode of, "Dear Michelle." This episode explains why I chose to podcast, the influence of Michelle Obama, and why portraits AND recipes are so important! It also contains some pretty funny Administrative Notes you don't want to miss. Here. Take a listen.

Broken and Crazy Trailer

December 29, 2019 20:03 - 2 minutes - 5.31 MB

I pay homage to the people I met on the city bus; each of them; broken, crazy and beautiful.

Left Eye Him, Sis Trailer

December 29, 2019 19:57 - 2 minutes - 4.9 MB

This episode appears early in Season 2. It is a taste of things to come......

Vanishing Trailer

December 29, 2019 19:37 - 2 minutes - 5.24 MB

Dear Michelle Podcast Trailer 3

December 18, 2019 18:13 - 1 minute - 2.6 MB

Welcome to Dear Michelle! This podcast sample gives a taste of things to come! If you like what you hear come back on Jan. 2nd. when the first four (4) full episodes will be available! In the meantime, take a listen and discover why there is a fire that BURNS!