Decoding 40
231 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsDecoding 40 is a hilarious podcast series by three unapologetic Black men who delve into and decipher the intricate thoughts and issues of today's mature men. Join Vincent, Alaric, and Leon for an inside look into the unfiltered minds of men, with a drink in hand, of course! This podcast is not for the easily offended but is sure to have you laughing until it hurts. Consider this your TRIGGER warning. If you're looking for a Black men's podcast that fearlessly explores complex topics, Decoding 40 is the one for you.
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Making Noise [w/ Fatman Scoop] | Ep 126
February 04, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 187 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. L.O. starts the check-in with his first visit to McDonald's in years and realizes he may be too old to eat there. Vin is quickly finding out that driving for a ride service definitely requires some conversational skills. Rick returns back from West Virginia just in time for a major snowstorm in New York, and, apparently, he's going for the neighbor of the year award after shoveling the snow for his neighbors. Mack's daughter has started walking...
Quit Porn Forever? Ever?
January 28, 2022 11:16 - 1 hour - 160 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. This week, Mack sets off the check-in with a visit to a local auto service center where things get a little dicey with another customer. L.O. has a run-in with his postal carrier after he tries to play reindeer games with his mail. Vin calls on one of his friends to fix some electrical issues in his house. After spending last week in sunny Miami, Rick finds himself battling 7-degree temperatures In West Virginia while filming outdoors. Next...
Quit Porn Forever...Ever? | Ep 125
January 28, 2022 11:16 - 1 hour - 160 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. This week, Mack sets off the check-in with a visit to a local auto service center where things get a little dicey with another customer. L.O. has a run-in with his postal carrier after he tries to play reindeer games with his mail. Vin calls on one of his friends to fix some electrical issues in his house. After spending last week in sunny Miami, Rick finds himself battling 7-degree temperatures In West Virginia while filming outdoors. Next,...
You Fit the Description | Episode 124
January 21, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 142 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. This week Vin starts the check-in with some good news on his ice-cream dreams as he moves closer to building his consumer packaged goods empire. L spends time with family celebrating his niece's 10th birthday. Rick and his Ring camera have become the unofficial neighborhood watch. Mack has been bit by the watch bug as he is vigilant about investigating suspicious behaviors in his neighborhood. Next, we discuss the legislation starting next...
Birds Aren't Real | Episode 123
January 14, 2022 14:08 - 1 hour - 183 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. For this week's check-in, the guys cover topics including a holiday miracle, a new car, Omicron dominating the streets, and recharging over the break. This week's topics include careers as a conspiracy theorist writer, the genius of Majah Hype, what's annoying us these days, homelessness, and many other random things big and small that are having an impact on our lives. If you want to leave us a message or ask us a question, give us a cal...
Last Call for 2021 | Episode 122
December 31, 2021 14:50 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBWelcome to the final episode of the year. And, as we close the chapter on the 2,021st year, we wanted to share some of the best segments of the past 12 months. For those of you who might be new to the podcast, this is a great chance for you to hear some of the stories and opinionated thoughts that make our show the experience that it has become. Wishing you all of the health, wealth, and sanity that life can bring you! We'll see you next year! If you want to leave us a message or ask...
'21 Savage | Episode 121
December 24, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 213 MBWelcome to the last show of Decoding 40 for 2021. In this episode, the fellas take time to reminisce over their personal growth and some of the biggest stories that occurred in 2021. We would like to thank all of the guests that joined us this year to share their stories and provide some great conversation. We also want to thank all of you for tuning in every week and sharing our podcast to help us grow! We can’t wait to bring you more great content, interviews and events in 2022! We ...
Kuba Presents ... | Episode 120
December 17, 2021 13:50 - 40 minutes - 93.3 MBWelcome to a special episode of Decoding 40. This episode is a collection of some of the funniest clips and skits of 2021 put together and enhanced by Kuba, our editor gawd! Sit back and get ready to literally laugh out loud. If you want to leave us a message or ask us a question, give us a call at (608) 618-4040. Want to be our Whiskey Warrior of the Week? Or, do you have an event or product that you would like us to attend, sample, and promote? Then, send us an email at Decoding40@g...
Every Rep You Take (I'll Be Watching You) | Episode 119
December 10, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 163 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. After a week of rubbing elbows with some great artists at Miami’s Art Basel, Rick is on his way to Pennsylvania to work on the show Barnwood Builders. Vin takes a trip to the gun range with some old friends and finds out that he may just be a gun nut. Mack is still adjusting to life in New Jersey and is having a hard time finding some good restaurants. L.O. catches up with an old friend from his college days and learns it's never ok to offer o...
Trial & Error | Episode 118
December 03, 2021 12:36 - 1 hour - 139 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. Vin learns that having one more drink before you leave Thanksgiving dinner is a recipe for waking up in your drawers the next day. After a spotless no road rage record, L finds himself in a verbal altercation with an MTA bus driver. Rick is down in South Beach setting up for The Fearless Artist gallery at Art Basel. Mack has a call from hell with a software salesperson and his daughter has a special milestone this week. Next, we discuss t...
Lyrics to Go [f/ Danny Castro & Ant Marshall] | Episode 117
November 19, 2021 13:09 - 1 hour - 122 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. Vin is about to take the world by storm with his latest product in his Coquito empire--Coquito ice cream. L.O runs into two crackheads smoking at his subway stop and poses a question to the crew on when to say something when you see something. Mack and his family are settling into their new home and his daughter is crawling everywhere which means it's time to babyproof EVERYTHING. Rick is back on the road and wonders why his hotel room tempera...
The Help Center | Episode 116
November 12, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. In this week’s Check-In, we find out that Vin has been busy getting his coffee business (Teresita’s Cafe) up-and-running in honor of his late mother. L.O. has had a quiet week and took time to enjoy some good T.V. only to find that Y: The Last Man Standing has been canceled prior to the completion of the first season. Rick celebrated his daughter's 5th birthday and gripes about drivers in NYC who block the intersections. Look out for his new se...
Ratchet Air | Episode 115
November 05, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 146 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. We start this week’s Check-In with L.O. and his first "Ken" encounter of 2021 at Whole Foods. Vin is celebrating his 48th birthday and continues his journey in comedy. Alaric finds himself at a Halloween costume party with no costume, but apparently makes a new best friend that offers him Booker's whiskey. Mack is fitting into parenthood quite nicely as he talks about his time at the Bronx Zoo with his wife and daughter for the annual Hallowe...
No Jab, No Job | Episode 114
October 29, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 147 MBL.O. begins the Check-In sharing the real-life viciousness of the elderly in his co-op when it comes to the Board’s politics. Vin has a wish-a-ni**a-would moment when he thought someone was attempting to break into his home. Alaric shares his frustration with the local police department after his neighbor’s daughter was missing for a couple of hours. And, Mack is about to go postal on the UPS driver that’s been knocking and ringing his bell as if they’re the police. Next, we discuss the l...
Scat Daddy | Episode 113
October 22, 2021 10:35 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week Rick is at the end of a very long business trip in the South. His body has taken a beating and he's missing the creature comforts of home. L.O has a Covid scare at his son's school, luckily he's negative. Mack has been in a bit of a rut, but after meeting with some of his like-minded business friends he realizes he needs to raise his personal bar to achieve new heights. Vin is having a quiet week, dealing with some health concerns but overall things are looking up Next, we di...
Dave's Transgression | Episode 112
October 15, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 115 MBVin starts off this week’s Check-In with some great news about his new show dates at Broadway Comedy (details below). Alaric is on the road again and this time he’s in Black Mountain N.C. Mack talks about speaking at a RocNation sports conference at Long Island University. And, it was a quiet week for L.O. as he continues to develop his CBD-based company, DRZL. Next, the crew breaks down The Closer, Dave Chappelle's latest comedy special on Netflix. Dave is no stranger to controversy es...
Crack Pipe Cozy | Episode 111
October 08, 2021 10:38 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBL.O. checks in with a long-time favorite Subway Series story where he finds a topless crackhead making herself very comfortable. Mack spends a night out party-hopping where he finds out that Decoding40 has a lot of love in these streets. Alaric is back from a business trip in L.A. where he also caught a taping of Slink Johnson’s Pimps and Kinfolks. Vin enjoys a birthday date with his eldest with a trip to the gun range and Cheesecake Factory. He's still on the grind doing comedy and is p...
Disrespectful Cooperation | Episode 110
October 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 210 MBRobert Sylvester Kelly is found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Now that we have a verdict, what should we do about separating his artistic legacy from his heinous crimes? For the check-in, Vin talks about this comedy club grind and reconnecting with old friends. Rick is gearing up for a work trip to LA. L.O. was feeling a little under the weather after having an allergic reaction to something proving that the older you get the more sensitive your body becomes. And, ...
Be A Father to Your Child | Episode 109
September 24, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 120 MBWe’re back! And, school is fully back in session after a year and a half of distance learning and it's safe to say the crew is very happy. Alaric’s son gets suited and booted up for his day of Pre-k. He and his wife hire a new babysitter to help manage the day-to-day operations at home. Vin's youngest starts High School and he's super proud of her. Life has its ups and downs but he's learning how to navigate in this new phase of life. Like all of us, L.O. is happy that his sons are back ...
Tomorrow's War Today | Episode 108
September 17, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 122 MBVin has a new neighbor that doesn't believe in curbing their dog. Or, is it actually the dog that doesn’t believe in curbing their human? Alaric shares a story of an accident in his neighborhood and he thinks the NYPD has given up. Mack shares a similar story with a twist, where he gets into a high-speed chase as a self-deputized crimefighter. L.O. celebrates his eldest son going to high school while his youngest has a new obsession with Hamilton the musical. Mack orders some toys online and...
Curry Rolls & Antiguan Tacos | Episode 107
September 10, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 148 MBAfter a nice summer vacation break, Decoding40 is back. Alaric shares his Antiguan vacation experience, unfortunately, the food at the resort was less than desirable. L.O. heads to Pennsylvania to enjoy some white river rafting with the family where he's the captain now. Vin realizes that when you ask for something, God gives exactly what you want even if you're not ready. Mack takes a business trip to Panama where despite the language difference there are several similarities to America....
Colostomy Bag Boogie | Episode 106
July 30, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe Check-In starts off with an uneventful week for Mack. Somehow, the conversation takes a left turn we end up talking about colostomy bags. L.O. heads out to Fire Island to visit his sons at camp and has a close encounter with a deer. Vin is getting ready for his colonoscopy, something every man dreads but is totally necessary over the age of 45. Rick shares another installment of Trash Wars: Flatbush Addition. Apparently one of his neighbors is allowing their dog to relieve themselves ...
Nobody Beats the Biz | Episode 105
July 23, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBRick starts this week’s check-in by wishing his wife a happy birthday! Vin is at work and its business as usual. L.O. drops his kids off for sleepaway camp, but nothing is ever easy when he takes an Uber. Mack spends time with his brothers and surprises his wife with a brand new appliance. This week we take time to remember the legendary hip hop pioneer, Biz Markie, who succumbed to his health issues on July 16, 2021. Biz represented our culture to the fullest and was an intrical par...
Delta Variant Express | Episode 104
July 16, 2021 11:19 - 1 hour - 101 MBLeon's son start summer camp which can only mean one thing in the Cauthen household. Que up the slow music and light some candles. Vin has a grateful week off and takes a trip to the range with Rick. As the world open back up more and more Rick finds himself back to work. His most recent job trip finds him in the middle of Virginia where thankfully everyone was on their best behavior. Lastly Mack shares his tale of his flooded parking garage. Recently NYC was hit with some serious flas...
The Clarence Thomas Strain | Episode 103
July 09, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this week’s episode, Vin starts the check-in this week celebrating his 16th wedding anniversary. He and his wife take a trip to the city to enjoy some Korean BBQ and drinks. Leon has a run-in with a junior Karen while at his Godsons memorial. Apparently, there's no chill when it comes to a know-it-all Nancy. Rick celebrated his 8th wedding anniversary with a much-needed staycation at the Standard Hotel in the city. Nothing like two days of no kids and doing absolutely NOTHING! Mack finish...
New Kids On The Blockchain | Episode 102
July 02, 2021 11:19 - 1 hour - 113 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. This week the fellas discuss each of their Father’s Day celebrations. Plus, Vin, Leon, and Rick all reflect on having graduates at home heading to the next level in their education. The guys are also talking about cryptocurrency with a young up-and-coming expert in the space, Joshua Taylor, of breakingcrypto.com. He breaks down some of the ins and outs of what is happening with digital currency. This and so much more on this episode of ...
This is BL'AMERICA! | Episode 101
June 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBLeon starts off the check-in with his review of the classic 5 Deadly Venoms. Does it still hold up as a childhood classic? In keeping with nostalgic movies, Rick discusses one of his favorites Smokey and the Bandit. While it wasn't the greatest movie of all time, the Firebird is still a beloved car. Vin discusses the results of his physical and the realization that his diet will have to drastically change to live healthily. Mack's baby girl turns 6 months and shares some highlights of this...
This is BL'AMERICA!
June 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBLeon starts off the check-in with his review of the classic 5 Deadly Venoms. Does it still hold up as a childhood classic? In keeping with nostalgic movies, Rick discusses one of his favorites Smokey and the Bandit. While it wasn't the greatest movie of all time, the Firebird is still a beloved car. Vin discusses the results of his physical and the realization that his diet will have to drastically change to live healthily. Mack's baby girl turns 6 months and shares some highlights of this...
100 | Episode 100
June 18, 2021 10:12 - 1 hour - 243 MBThis is the 100th episode! The podcast has gone through several evolutions including the format, personnel, and of course the locations in which it’s recorded. It started in the small hot box studio in a WeWork, then the guys eventually began recording at Gotham Podcast Studios. And, today, due to the pandemic, they are recording from their homes. But, the show has only gotten better over time. In this episode, the guys celebrate this milestone by strolling down memory lane and talking ...
Allegedly! | Episode 99
June 11, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 168 MBAfter a little over a year in the making, L discusses his new business venture olive oil infused with CBD called DRZL. Alaric joins us from L.A. but his Apple laptop seems to have a worm in it. Meanwhile, Vin is having a pretty uneventful week except for refinancing his home. Lastly, Mack is listening to the universe to learn patience and acceptance. Are we living in the “upside down”? Left is right. Right is left. Wrong is right. Football players, basketball players, and YouTubers are ...
The Audacity of Caucacity | Episode 98
June 04, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 171 MBThis week’s Check-In begins with Mack and his chirping fire alarm. He talks about his trip to a shopping outlet and finds it empty, but manages to find a pair of Air Force Ones. For Vin, it's back to work and business as usual. Alaric has a visit from father time when he wakes up with aches and pains. Lastly, Leon shares some unfortunate news of his godson, Zion Rogers, untimely passing. May God bless his spirit and his soul Rest in Power. Back in the news, is the trash bag known as Amy...
Let Me Get A No. 10 Billion | Episode 97
May 28, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 113 MBL starts the episode talking about his new quilty pleasure on MTV called How Far is Tattoo Far; Vin's vacation is winding down and he and his wife and their dog enjoy a nature hike; Alaric and his wife have their first adult outing since the pandemic, and Mack is resolving some infrastructure problems at home in the midst of paying $45 in smoothies?! Next, we discuss Byron Allen and his lawsuit filed against McDonald's. McDonald's spends a measly $5M of their $1.6 billion advertising bu...
Ain't the Devil Happy | Episode 96
May 21, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 133 MBWe’re back with another episode of Decoding40. Vin is still basking in the energy of his relaxing vacation in Aruba; Leon forgets his wallet and is thankful for modern technology; Mack spends the weekend in the Hamptons for some much-needed rest and relaxation; and, Alaric reflects on his Mother's Day gift to his wife with an embedded secret. Next, we discuss one of the BLM founders, Patrisse Khan-Cullors, who’s real estate portfolio was put under a cloud of suspicion by a NY Post st...
Rascally Babbitt | Episode 95
May 14, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis week we discuss a bunch of stuff including Mack finding his chi; Alaric shares his gratitude for being able to celebrate this Mother’s Day with his mother and wife; Vin is off to Aruba for a much-needed family vacation; and, L continues to get into hiking on upstate with his family. We discuss the Amazon original movie Without Remorse with Michael B. Jordan. Was Jodie Turner-Smith miscast in this role? We also talk about the shift in thinking about compensating college athletes. W...
Look At God! | Episode 94
May 07, 2021 10:42 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBWelcome to another episode of Decoding 40! Spring is in full swing and Alaric's regular gardener is too busy to take care of his garden. He finds a replacement and finds some ancestral justice. Vin discusses his nature walk with Mike and Leon finding out the hard way how three miles can turn into six miles. L.O. discusses his perspective of the hike and his weird commute via the PATH to N.J. Mack is trying to finalize his plans for his second wedding anniversary and his wife's first Moth...
Lost Innocence | Episode 93
April 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding40. We are all present and physically safe, but the ever-present threat of law enforcement and the subsequent PTSD that we all carry is weighing heavy on us all. The Check-In this week includes L watching Netflix and Verzuz to escape; Mack totally burying his head into his work; Alaric decided to take a harmless trip to the park with his family until he finds himself caught in the DMX funeral procession and an unfortunate incident occurs; and, Vin...
Vaccine & Vodka Shots | Episode 92
April 23, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 112 MBWelcome to another episode of Decoding40. On this week’s check-in, Alaric gets gifted a few Cubans; Mack has a weekend filled with shots: vaccines and vodka with potential side effects from Friday’s wings and soup; Vin’s new fence is giving his neighbor some issues; and, L is talking guilty TV pleasures with Married at First Sight. Next, we discuss whether or not to boycott Georgia over the new voting laws intended to disenfranchise mostly Democratic and Black voters. We all agree that ...
Better Call Kareem | Episode 91
April 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. Mack starts off with his home shopping woes; Vin finally got his fence installed and a refund from Lowes; Leon received his first Covid vaccine shot; and, Alaric checks in with some sad news, his father-in-law succumbing to cancer after a long fight. Since this is our 91st episode, we decided to talk about the significance of that number as it was the year we all pretty much started on our journey of adulthood. The fellas reminisce on prom...
Sh*tty Wages | Episode 90
April 09, 2021 19:28 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis episode is was recorded before and released after the news of the untimely death of DMX was released. We are praying for all of his family, friends, and fans. Rest in Power brother! Welcome to another episode of Decoding40. The Check-In starts with Alaric who received his first COVID shot without incident; Vin has one of the worst customer experiences with Lowes; Leon takes a much needed R&R trip to a serene and very white town in upstate New York; Mack is back to house hunting aft...
You've Been Cancelled! | Episode 89
April 02, 2021 10:31 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn this week’s check-in, Mack’s eyes have been giving him trouble and it may be time to trade in the iPhone for a Jitterbug. Mack and Vin have taken their first vaccine shot without any side effects. L is heading out of town with the family for a change of scenery and some much needed R&R. He also shares his weekly movie review of the laugh-out-loud reality comedy Bad Trip. Alaric is gearing up for two weeks alone with his kids, we're all praying for him. If anyone would like to help him o...
Black Prophet, Black Profit | Episode 88
March 26, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding40. On this week’s check-in, Alari has installed a front door camera to solve the mystery of the dog shit in front of his house. L has an uneventful week but was forced to block the first person on Clubhouse. Mack has started house hunting with the wife and the experience is leaving him underwhelmed. Vin is winding up his vacation and is in the process of looking for someone to install a fence in his backyard. Next, we discuss the latest story i...
Q.G.T.M.S.: Queens Get the Money Shot | Episode 87
March 19, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding40. This is a very special show because we are celebrating Alaric's Birthday and the two-year anniversary of the podcast. Birthday Boy Alaric starts off by sharing how he enjoyed his day; L is preparing for his secret business endeavor to become a reality; Vin talks about a bad restaurant trip and his weekend trip to Maryland; Mack rounds out the check-in with a life hack on how to zero out your emails. Next, we discuss the Black Male Privileg...
Make Coming 2 America Great Again | Ep 86
March 12, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 102 MBAfter two weeks off, this could have easily been called the EPMD episode, because we’re Back In Business. We start off by discussing our post-Covid plans and how hard we’re going to celebrate. Mack talks daddy duty; Vin maintains an uneventful couple of weeks and is awaiting the next American saga; L has an issue with his Sprint contract; and, Rick rounds off the check-in with him happily back to work. SPOILER ALERT: We discuss Coming 2 America, the sequel to the original Eddie Murphy clas...
Make Coming 2 America Great Again
March 12, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 102 MBAfter two weeks off, this could have easily been called the EPMD episode, because we’re Back In Business. We start off by discussing our post-Covid plans and how hard we’re going to celebrate. Mack talks daddy duty; Vin maintains an uneventful couple of weeks and is awaiting the next American saga; L has an issue with his Sprint contract; and, Rick rounds off the check-in with him happily back to work. SPOILER ALERT: We discuss Coming 2 America, the sequel to the original Eddie Murphy cla...
Freedom of Speech Ain't Free | Episode 85
February 19, 2021 10:48 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBThis week’s Check-In starts off with L.O.’s hostile encounter with a stockboy at Whole Foods; Vin is increasing his role as Fire Marshall Vin on the job; Alaric is taking his umpteenth COVID-19 test to work on a new production; and, Mack reunites with the girl next door. Next, the guys discuss the concept of freedom of speech. Is it really free or is it as Ice T once said: “Free Speech is free, just watch what you say.” We have Mack’s Top Ten, What Did We Learn Today?, and This Week’s L...
Prime Suspect | Episode 84
February 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBWelcome to another episode of Decoding40. Alaric's living the same day over and over in his version of Groundhog Day; Leon finds out that one of his accounts has been compromised; Vin battles his first track fire; and, Mack takes his baby girl for her vaccination. This week the guys discuss the movie Malcolm & Marie and give their thoughts on the film and its depiction of love. The guys also discuss the nuances between a “Black movie” and Black cinema. You’ll hear all of this and mo...
The Bukake Machine | Episode 83
February 05, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBMack starts off with the Check-In by sharing his computer building skills. L spends his weekend watching the Lord of the Rings and The Little Things starring Denzel Washington. Vin checks in with the blizzard report in the NYC area and a serious health warning about the risks associated with shoveling snow. Finally, Alaric discusses his recent colonoscopy and how everything checked out fine. If you’re over 40, and especially if you’re a Black man, we encourage you to undergo all of the he...
Mediocrity: The Other White Meat | Episode 82
January 29, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 92 MBWelcome back to another episode of Decoding40. It's been one week since the Inauguration and the country hasn't gone up in smoke. This Week’s Check-In includes gratitude from Mack for all of the people who reached out to extend their condolences for his mother's passing; L.O. finally takes a Covid test; Vin has a quiet week, and Rick some unfortunate news. Next up, we discuss how racism and white privilege allows for white mediocrity and why Black people have to work twice as hard to g...
A Conscious Dreamer | Episode 81
January 22, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 115 MBThe episode starts off with the crew clowning Mack on his compromised infrastructure. Is it too much porn? Or, does his Apple computer just have a worm? L starts off with a review of his latest binge-worthy show and lets us in on the new podcast he's producing Authentically Me by Annette Gregory McArthur. Vin shares his apprehension about the upcoming change of power on the 20th after the Jan 6th insurrection. He also shares his opinion on the out of control homeless situation plaguing t...
Money, Power, Respect | Episode 80
January 15, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBWelcome to another episode of Decoding40. The crew starts off with the Check-In touching on topics including Vin taking some time off from work; Mack's baby girl is finally home and his journey of sleepless nights has begun; L is dealing with fatherhood in the cyber age, and Rick gets ready for his upcoming colonoscopy. Next, we address the failed coup by Vanilla Isis/Al Cracker across the country. The Trumptards attempted an insurrection on the Capitol building with the intent of sto...