THA BROTHERS
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThis New York based podcast features two brothers sharing their perspectives in dialogue with the world. So sit back and listen as they carefully dissect all the things impacting Black America and shaping the Global Zeitgeist!
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Episodes
Unelectable_The Story of George Santos or Whoever He is
January 18, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBShawn P and Big Rupe return after a long hiatus due to family ups and downs with a topic and episode crucial to democracy itself. Discussing the story of the fraudulently elected George Santos, the electoral system and ethics of the United States Congress is brought into question as the brothers along with other Americans seek out the right answers.
Killer TV
October 11, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBShawn P and Big Rupe take on the Netflix series Dahmer and question its current value on society, and even consider it as promotional element of violence in society.
PayDay!
August 24, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBTha Brothers are back after a brief Summer hiatus! Shawn P and Big Rupe analyze the current Inflation and it's apparent lack of impact on Consumer Spending, with some sharp critiques about our financial future.
The King of New York
May 25, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBShawn P and Big Rupe drop an episode honoring the life and legacy of the late Great Notorious B.I.G. and all of the celebrations for what would have been his 50th Birthday. His impacts may be bigger now than ever. RIP to the lyrical Frank White!
Are We Broken
December 20, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBShawn P and Big Rupe discuss the possibility that the current state of America is exactly where it was supposed to be, broken. With so many different views of democracy, can the single functioning society last, or was it always destined to reach this point?
SHOTS FIRED
October 05, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBShawn P and Big Rupe take on the topic of workers refusing the vaccine shot at the cost of losing their job. Is this the lingering fear of taking this new vaccine or something more dangerous, leading individuals to place their own interests over the greater good?
I Quit
September 23, 2021 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBShawn P and Big Rupe discuss the sudden shortage in the labor market and question whether millions of Americans have simply given up on working and the economy.
What is a Superstar
August 26, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBShawn P and Big Rupe review the legend of Kobe Bryant and use it to define to the nature of Superstardom. Kobe and others like him transcend their sports by performing at mythological levels showing the rest of us what is possible with a focus on the highest achievement.
A Race Against Time
July 21, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBShawn P and Big Rupe return to the topic of Covid 19 and the race to get vaccines in as many arms as possible before America gets hit with another wave of the Pandemic from the Delta variant or something much worse!
Game Changes
June 30, 2021 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBShawn P and Big Rupe review the current and potential changes effecting all of us in a Post-Covid world. New ways to work, go to school, vote, and deal with the rising crime rates are facing our society, but who should be making the decisions?
Enforcing the Law
May 06, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBShawn P and Big Rupe interview Big Brother H, a long time friend standing at the intersection of Policing in America. Big Brother H shares his perspectives as a former Law Enforcement Officer and Black Man helping to provide frameworks for our society to move forward. Very thought proving episode!
No Money No Problems
March 04, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBShawn P and Big Rupe wrestle with America's largest debt segment college student loans and the possible solutions to tackle this deepening problem. Could student debt be the next financial crisis?
Fair and Balanced
February 19, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBShawn P and Big Rupe present a case for Main Stream media and news outlets living up to the standards they express for providing unbiased, accurate and purposeful information that will professionally inform their audiences.
The Christian Left
February 11, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBShawn P and Big Rupe cover the topic of Christianity in America and how it is often misrepresented by those on the Christian Right with messages that directly oppose the Gospel, contrasted by the Christian Left traditions of the Rev. Dr. King and Rev. Al Sharpton march for true moral justice.
And Safety For All
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBShawn P and Big Rupe cover the meaning of feeling safe in America and how the most secure nation on Earth has fallen to a point where every aspect of life now feels fragile, and the steps needed to rebuild the protections we all seek.
What We Want
January 27, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBShawn P and Big Rupe present an agenda and outline for Black America in 2021 to define the goals, tools, and measurements that will lead to immediate actions that will put us on a path for success and American Equity.
One Night in Miami
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBShawn P and Big Rupe review the movie One Night in Miami about based on the real meeting between Malcolm X, Jim Brown, Sam Cooke, and Cassius Clay celebrating his winning the Heavy Weight belt and discussing all the possibilities to come. Tha Brothers follow this theme in discussing what could've been.
Yes Blue Lives Matter
January 13, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBShawn P and Big Rupe question how can so called Police Supporters attack them in the Nation's Capitol with the very symbol that supposedly represents their support and admiration?
They Are Who We Thought They Were
January 07, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBShawn P and Big Rupe start the year 2021 by reflecting on the unpatriotic citizens who stormed the U.S. Capitol Building today. Tha Brothers question what led these people to choosing this leader over their country, and the long held values of American Democracy in this act of insurrection.
The World Isn't Flat
December 27, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBShawn P and Big Rupe encourage their listeners to consider how all the advancements our society has made has led to this moment of taking the Covid-19 vaccine as a statement of science over dogma.
Trickle Up Economics
December 16, 2020 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBShawn P and Big Rupe discuss a new economic principle of select government funding and financing with stipulations, that will hopefully help President-Elect Biden consider and set policies that will point America in the right direction for years to come.
Guiding President Biden
December 03, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBShawn P and Big Rupe welcome the President-Elect and offer suggestions for his new administration, while encouraging listeners to consider their own needs and wants from the incoming 46th President.
Ready For The Vacs
November 21, 2020 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBShawn P and Big Rupe question whether the world is ready for the Covid 19 Vaccine, and all the factors of change it might bring. Will it work, will it hurt, or will it cause more division in the American people.
The Want of the People
November 10, 2020 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBShawn P and Big Rupe take the 2020 Presidential Election results as a measurement of the American People's believe in democracy and the type of leader they want to represent their "wants."
For The People
November 03, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBShawn P and Big Rupe cover the upcoming Election and the meanings of representative democracy. The question whether this government has represented the majority of Americans in the past and more importantly will it be representative in the future.
Cast Your Vote
October 24, 2020 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBShawn P and Big Rupe jump into the heart of election season, just as early voting comes to New York, and invite their first guest ever, Christine Walker, a Pollworker to explain the Dos and Don'ts of the possible Most Important Election ever! Listen in and don't forget to vote!!!
King of L.A.
October 15, 2020 02:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBShawn P and Big Rupe share their insights about the 2020 NBA Finals, aka Bubble-ship and Lebron James' anointing as the King of the L.A.
Divide and Conquer
October 09, 2020 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBShawn P and Big Rupe ponder the divisiveness in the United States of America, and the elements that may be pulling it apart instead of keeping it together. Race, class, and technology weigh into this conversation.
Say Her Name
September 30, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBShawn P and Big Rupe compare the tragic in home killings of Breonna Taylor and Botham Jean, and detail the subtle yet important differences in their cases for those truly committed to truth and fairness.
TrumpTown
September 22, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBShawn P and Big Rupe question the sitting President's indoctrination of his followers into accepting his distortions reality and his harmful decisions that continue to threaten American Society.
Where is Kap
September 12, 2020 02:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBShawn P and Big Rupe open the question where is Colin Kaepernick? The former NFL Quarterback who's knee started a national movement that previewed the Black Lives Matter protest and fight against racism, is surprisingly silent during a moment he seemed destined for.
Rules of Engagement
September 03, 2020 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBShawn P and Big Rupe compare the lack of Rules of Engagement allowing Police Officers to use deadly force in civil communities, while appropriately restraining American armed forces in dangerous war zones. This lack of protocol is literally killing citizens on the streets they live.
Qualified Immunity
August 29, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBShawn P and Big Rupe introduce the topic of Qualified Immunity protecting Police Officers from all civil liabilities and responsibilities when hurting others. Instead they are shielded behind the departments they work for.
New Collar Jobs
August 18, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBShawn P and Big Rupe share the conversation on New Collar Jobs and the potential boom in non-traditional learning pathways to a potential $100 Trillion marketplace. Parents need to partner with their children in learning to work with Artificial Intelligence.
Black Wallstreet
August 10, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBShawn P and Big Rupe use the incredible story of Black WallStreet as the foundation for a new economic revival and framework that African-Americans can use to build a self-sustaining society generating the wealth and prosperity they deserve.
The Boy From Troy
July 30, 2020 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBShawn P and Big Rupe celebrate the life and legacy of the Late Great John Lewis and discuss his passing of the torch to Black Lives Matter and all young activists working to make the world a better place and equal for all.
Are You Ready For The Cure
July 23, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBShawn P and Big Rupe question whether American Society is ready for a Coronavirus cure, and how many people would actually take it. As the virus continues to spread around the Nation, Tha Brothers share a range of opinions and facts about vaccines and standard medical treatments, for the benefits of every listener.
Birth Of A Lie
July 14, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBShawn P and Big Rupe question Early American Cinema and all subsequent Media's intention of manipulating audiences to absorb the evil myth of white supremacy. Whether subliminal or otherwise the evidence of audience tampering must be recognized.
Generation Now
June 30, 2020 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBShawn P and Big Rupe consider the impacts of the Get It Done Now attitude of the younger generations including Millennials and beyond. In just one month they have challenged American politics, corporate giants, offensive monuments, and racism itself. Tha Brothers question are they speeding to a better world, or destroying the one we have.
Stereotypes
June 17, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBShawn P and Big Rupe challenge society to recognize our use of stereotypes and the urgency of shattering them. Prejudice and false mythologies force us to not see people or things as they are with deadly consequences.
Past The Knee
May 31, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBShawn P and Big Rupe review the heartbreaking Police Murder of George Floyd and call out the immorality of anyone who has seen the video and not felt a part of their soul moved by this act of evil and the System that perpetuates it!
The Right To Assemble
May 22, 2020 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBShawn P and Big Rupe return with this episode challenging the demands of many Americans to gather together despite the fact the U.S. has by far the most Coronavirus infections in the world, and these gatherings could make matters worse.
Jordan's Dance
May 22, 2020 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBShawn P and Big Rupe review the ESPN documentary highlighting the ups and downs of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, including his formative years right up through his final shot winning his Sixth NBA title!
The Scientific Method
May 22, 2020 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBShawn P and Big Rupe dive into modern American society's desire to the ignore the facts or engage in any meaningful analysis of clearly observable events.
Flatten The Curve
March 23, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBShawn P and Big Rupe explore the topic of social distancing and other tactics needed to slow the dangerous spread of the Coronavirus, before it shuts down the American Healthcare system. Tha Brothers encourage every single person to fight for their lives and those around them.
Catching Coronavirus
March 14, 2020 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBShawn P and Big Rupe challenge the accuracy of President Trump's Coronavirus strategy, including the radical shift this week to suddenly take it serious, after a month of convincing Americans there was no serious threat. This most recent example of his poor leadership may sadly cost American lives.
When Is Too Young
February 29, 2020 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBShawn P and Big Rupe return with an episode about gender identification and age appropriate behaviors and lessons. Is society pushing kids too far, too soon? If so, what should parents do about it? Listen in as the process dissect and deliver a possible antidote.
Best Life Now
February 07, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBShawn P and Big Rupe started this episode remembering the Late Great Kobe Bryant and the impacts of his life and legacy on all those he left behind, paying special attention to his Mamba Mentality of attacking life goals and making every moment count. Shawn P and Big Rupe received a call about their mother in the hospital mid episode, learning that she passed away! Tha Brothers vowed to complete the episode as a way of honoring their Mother Blanche I. Walker and the awesome legacy of love t...
Time and Money
January 18, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBShawn P and Big Rupe explore the topic of time management and return on time investment. In an age of digital distractions, internet intrusions, excess video on demand, Tha Brothers encourage listeners to value and allocate time for maximum return of value.
Black Rage - Promo
January 11, 2020 14:00 - 33 seconds - 446 KBShawn P and Big Rupe explore the roots and outcomes of Black Rage in America.