Episodes

  • Ep. 9 - Drastic Times, Drastic Measures
    Apr 16 2023

    Welcome back! We're glad to have you dine with us here at The Grown Table, where we aim to serve a healthy helping of food for thought. We have a delicious spread for you in Ep. 9! Join us, the hosts, Jerome & Darnell, two young adults as we sit down from time to time, and attempt to digest and react to current events, contemplate things going on in our lives, and examine the changing world around us.

    Follow and interact with us through our various social media channels and upcoming live stream events! We hope that you brought an appetite and enjoy your taste of what we’ll be serving.

    Welcome to our table.

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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Ep. 8 - Back at the Table
    Apr 5 2023

    Welcome back! We're glad to have you dine with us here at The Grown Table, where we aim to serve a healthy helping of food for thought. We have a delicious spread for you in this BONUS Episode (Recorded June 11, 2022)! Join us, the hosts, Jerome & Darnell, two young adults as we sit down from time to time, and attempt to digest and react to current events, contemplate things going on in our lives, and examine the changing world around us.

    On the menu is a hearty serving of home cooked political time talk, just in time for Thanksgiving! This one is compliments of Mama.

    Follow and interact with us through our various social media channels and upcoming live stream events! We hope that you brought an appetite and enjoy your taste of what we’ll be serving.

    Welcome BACK to our table.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Ep. 1 - Better Late than Never/2021 Review - Constructive Critique
    Jul 4 2022

    Finally edited and Pressed! We hope you enjoy the First Episode of the Constructive Critique Podcast. More notes at a later time.

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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • Ep. 7 - Case by Case (feat. Edison)
    Mar 23 2022

    We're glad to have you dine with us here at The Grown Table, where we aim to serve a healthy helping of food for thought. We have a delicious spread for you in Ep. 7! Join us, the hosts, Jerome & Darnell, some young adults as we sit down from time to time (sometimes with guests) to digest and react to current events, contemplate things going on in our lives, and examine the changing world around us.

    Follow and interact with us through our various social media channels and upcoming live stream events! We hope that you brought an appetite and enjoy your taste of what we’ll be serving.

    Welcome back to our table.

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    FULL SHOW NOTES WILL BE POSTED SOON!!

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    54 mins
  • Ep. 6 - “What do you Love?” (On CP Time)
    Feb 28 2022

    On real CP Time (If you know, you know), we've finally come back...with a "Black History" Month-heavy menu and ended up dropping this episode on the LAST DAY of the month (NOTE: This episode was recorded on Feb. 5, 2022). We're glad to have you dine with us here at The Grown Table, where we aim to serve a healthy helping of food for thought. We have a delicious spread for you in Ep. 6! Join us, the hosts, Jerome & Darnell, two young adults as we sit down from time to time, and attempt to digest and react to current events, contemplate things going on in our lives, and examine the changing world around us.

    Follow and interact with us through our various social media channels and upcoming live stream events! We hope that you brought an appetite and enjoy your taste of what we’ll be serving.

    Welcome back to our table.

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    FULL SHOW NOTES WILL BE POSTED SOON!!

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Ep. 5 - "Politricks" (Deep Dish Discussion #1)
    Nov 23 2021

    Welcome back! We're glad to have you dine with us here at The Grown Table, where we aim to serve a healthy helping of food for thought. We have a delicious spread for you in Ep. 5! Join us, the hosts, Jerome & Darnell, two young adults as we sit down from time to time, and attempt to digest and react to current events, contemplate things going on in our lives, and examine the changing world around us.

    On the menu is a hearty serving of home cooked political time talk, just in time for Thanksgiving! This one is compliments of Mama.

    Follow and interact with us through our various social media channels and upcoming live stream events! We hope that you brought an appetite and enjoy your taste of what we’ll be serving.

    Welcome to our table.

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    Episode References:

    Breakdown of the Political Spectrum:  

    -         CIVIX (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJA3EhyVPc0

    -         In-Depth Reading (Lumen): https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-politicalscience/chapter/political-ideology/

    Joe Biden Approval Rating:

    -         CBS News (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1trHxaHJI74

    -         FiveThirtyEight: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-approval-rating/

    -         The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/11/biden-approval-rating/620751/

    Inflation:

    -         Politico: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/11/10/soaring-inflation-stalks-bidens-economy-520613

    -         Rent Hikes: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/11/10/rent-inflation-biden-520642

    Argument Inflation is actually good (The Intercept): https://theintercept.com/2021/11/10/inflation-economy-debt-milk-prices/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=The%20Interce%20Newsletter

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    Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Bill:

    -         What’s in the Bill (Reuters):

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Ep. 4 - Just. Get. Married.
    Nov 16 2021

    Welcome back! We're glad to have you dine with us here at The Grown Table, where we aim to serve a healthy helping of food for thought. We have a delicious spread for you in Ep. 4! Join us, the hosts, Jerome & Darnell, two young adults as we sit down from time to time, and attempt to digest and react to current events, contemplate things going on in our lives, and examine the changing world around us.

    On the menu is an NFL-curated charcuterie board to awake the palette, followed by a slow-cooked filet of the Astroworld Festival, accompanied with a serving of marinated "after dark" conversation, compliments of the Chef.

    Follow and interact with us through our various social media channels and upcoming live stream events! We hope that you brought an appetite and enjoy your taste of what we’ll be serving.

    Welcome to our table.

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    Episode References:

    Henry Ruggs accident (NBC News): https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ex-raiders-henry-ruggs-iii-faces-additional-charges-related-fatal-n1283400

    Additional Reading: https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/lists/henry-ruggs-car-crash-raiders-dui-report-details/

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    Dalvin Cook Allegations (CBS News): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2021-nfl-midseason-predictions-repicking-the-super-bowl-playoff-teams-and-final-standings-for-all-32-teams/

    Cook’s Attorney Response (SB Nation): https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2021/11/10/22774402/dalvin-cook-domestic-violence-allegations-vikings-nfl 

    Additional Reading (Lawsuit Info & Photos): https://www.the-sun.com/news/4039232/dalvin-cook-ex-gracelyn-trimble-domestic-abuse-claims-lawsuit/

    3 and Out with John Middlekauff Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-and-out-with-john-middlekauff/id1352730623

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    Travis Scott Tragedy (Vulture): https://www.vulture.com/2021/11/astroworld-festival-tragedy-travis-scott-explainer.html 

    Woodstock ‘99 Documentary: https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYRVK5Q2yAGGsngEAAAEY:type:feature?camp=googleHBOMAX

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    Dave Portnoy Controversy: https://www.thecut.com/2021/11/women-say-sex-with-dave-portnoy-was-violent-and-humiliating.html

    Thots Next Door - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=thots+next+door+podcast

    Matt Walsh Tweets -

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    2 hrs and 35 mins
  • Ep. 3 - Slave for Who?
    Oct 25 2021

    Welcome back! We're glad to have you dine with us here at The Grown Table, where we aim to serve a healthy helping of food for thought. We have a delicious spread for you in Ep. 3! Join us, the hosts, Jerome & Darnell, two young adults as we sit down from time to time, and attempt to digest and react to current events, contemplate things going on in our lives, and examine the changing world around us.

    On the menu is a “twist-and-taste” from our serving of Jon Jones and R. Kelly portions, followed by a well-marinated conversation about the Dave Chappelle Special, and for dessert, we have a slice of media humble pie topped with Brittney’s Freedom, coupled with a deep glass of NFL controversy, compliments of the Chef.

    Follow and interact with us through our various social media channels and upcoming live stream events! We hope that you brought an appetite and enjoy your taste of what we’ll be serving.

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    Episode References:

    Bible Verse (Matthew 6:21): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6&version=NIV

    Jon Jones New Details: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/jon-jones-domestic-violence-case-how-ufc-should-handle-it

    MMA Community Reactions: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/jon-jones-arrest-twitter-reactions-colby-covington-rips-scumbag-ufc-hall-of-famer

    Connor McGregor Punched a DJ: https://okmagazine.com/p/conor-mcgregor-attends-christening-son-hours-before-breaking-italian-dj-nose/

    R. Kelly Sales Jump: https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.65075/title.r-kelly-gets-500-percent-sales-bump-weeks-after-sex-crimes-conviction

    - Same thing in 2018: https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.46976/title.r-kellys-streams-go-up-following-spotifys-hateful-conduct-policy

    Jacksonville Gang War/Beef (Trap Lore Ross): https://youtu.be/DyIO3B5EFpM

    Jesse Gender - Dave Chapelle Commentary: https://youtu.be/jiJQV378F5A

    Brittney Spears Conservatorship Details: https://pagesix.com/2021/07/28/britney-spears-ex-manager-leaks-voicemails-about-conservatorship/

    Urban Meyer/Jacksonville Jaguars Saga: https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2021/10/6/22710988/urban-meyer-jaguars-timeline-nfl

    Jon Gruden/NFL Debacle: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/11/sports/football/what-did-jon-gruden-say.html

    Explanation YouTube video: https://youtu.be/NA6a0ackcao

    Recent Comments from Gruden: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jon-gruden-offers-cryptic-statement-in-first-comments-since-losing-raiders-job-over-controversial-emails/

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    2 hrs and 14 mins