The AverageBro Show

All signs point to a Biden win. But if America chooses to vote for four more years of Trump, we deserve whatever happens as a result.

Every day we are hearing about some WH aide or personal valet testing positive. So how likely is it the president hasn’t already had it?

Biden’s VP pick is gonna be crucial. There’s only one good choice.

After a Super Tuesday trouncing and a poor show last night, Biden/Trump seems inevitable. What does this mean for Bernie Sanders and his supporters?

Schools are sending kids home. Sporting events with no fans. Containment zones in NY. Is this our new normal?

The pod is back.

The media narrative would have you believe that black folks don’t like Mayor Pete because he’s gay. The reality is far simpler.

After getting booed in DC and NYC, Trump will head down South to chase clout and the elusive cheer of fans. Also: is it time to cancel the Washington Nationals?

A whimsical media fueled phenomenon takes a very tragic turn.

The NCAA abruptly announced they’re giving players the right to make money off their own likenesses today. Is this a great first step towards finally paying players or a clever trick by the NCAA to end that debate altogether?

45 reached an entirely new low today.

The pod is back and so is one of Jay’s biggest pet peeves: recent events overshadowing a person’s entire life’s work when they pass.

Buy Nike stock because these shoes are wack and why spend money on ugly shoes when you could make money off ugly shoes?

Sometimes it’s better to just let your lawyers do the talking.

What happens when a highly regarded prospect decides he doesn’t wanna be exploited for his talent and takes his game another continent? If the NCAA is paying attention, probably nothing.

The end of the NBA season is here and Jay’s got his prediction.

What do you call a 18 months of stagnant market growth? The Trump Economy.

A case study in what happens when people just read the headline and don’t read the article.

You’re gonna have to wait another decade or so for those Tubmans.

A talented actor sexually harasses his co-star and gets fired. So what happens to the Chi in season 3 and does Jason Mitchell have a future?

After yet another embarrassing display in front of Congress, we gotta ask: is brain surgery really all that difficult?

Trump takes celebrity clout chasing to an all new low. Should Jay just rename this podcast “Everything Is Terrible”?!?

The Democrats’ rising star threw a curveball at everyone. What’s her next move?

Dress codes for kids? Sure. Fees codes for parents? Ionno.

Uncle Joe is officially in the race, Trump is all in his feelings and Jay tells you who the ideal running mate for Biden is.

Will the second time be the charm? Prolly not.

But nah, this country doesn’t have a white supremacy problem. No way.

If you come for the queen, you betta not miss.

Right Wing Pundit and racism denier Candace Owens went to the Hill yesterday. It didn’t go well.

A minor complaint about noise has triggered a discussion about whitewashing culture.

You’ve (prolly) got questions, I’ve got answers. Hit me up and your question will be answered on our upcoming mailbox episode.

Sometimes, it’s just destiny.

So after rampant speculation about “the government” and “Dr Sebi”, it turns out Nipsey Hussle got killed in the most basic of circumstances: neighborhood beef.

2 years. $25M. 20 lawyers. 40 FBI agents. 4 pages. Zero bump in the polls.

Another day, another woman. Joe Biden has a history of creepy behavior around women he doesn’t know. What’s the best way to get in front of this controversy? Jay gives Joe some free damage control advice.

Rapper dies... conspiracy theories live. [Correction: Dr Sebi died in 2016. I errantly stated otherwise.]

There, I said it. Someone had to. This ain’t great basketball, it’s just an American tradition that’s about everything other than the games themselves.

Joe Biden’s camp is mulling a very unconventional strategy to minimize concerns about his age and problematic past statements.

Running for President in 2020 takes a basic level of courage and willingness to state the obvious. Booker can’t do that.

The list of candidates is still growing.

Trump keeps repeating this dubious stat, long after the rate has gone up. HI y doesn’t anyone check him?

Fake SAT scores. Made up athletic achievements? Cheating on high school tests? All par for the course when you’re rich and wanna get your kids into a prestigious college. But Affirmative Action is the problem...

The Jazz and the NBA both did the right thing.

The price of admission to an NBA game doesn’t entitle you to heckle players with racial slurs. One Utah Jazz Fan almost found out the hard way.

Something about this just ain’t right.

Economic populism or smart policy?

This President is like school on a Sunday. No class.

Thank God it’s March 1st.

Racism will die when racists either die or get tired of facing the ramifications of being racist... but mostly when racists die.

The shoe explosion heard around the world has everyone asking: is it best for Zion Williamson to come back or should he just shut it down?

Asking for a raise is one of the most anxiety laden conversations for any employee, and Jussie Smollett went about it the absolute worst way possible.

In what felt like a personal conversation broadcast worldwide, two comedians squared off on an ongoing feud. Who won?

The story unraveled but we still have questions.

All 3 of Virginia’s top elected officials are embroiled in some sort of racist or sexual scandal. Maybe the state should just govern itself for awhile.

Hollywood just can’t leave well enough alone.

Last night’s boring 13-3 snoozefest was further proof that the NFL is behind the times and is gonna be second fiddle to the NBA someday very soon.

VA Governor Ralph Northam is under fire for a yearbook photo that (allegedly) shows him donning either blackface or KKK regalia. He’s not stepping down. Jay tells you why his excuse is BS and how this is actually a good thing in the long term.

In a “you can’t make this sh*t up” move, the Polk County Iowa Democratic Party wants Cardi B to stop by and talk politics. Jay muses on the ridiculousness of this all and a few other long shots who just joined the race.

Lifestyle guru B. Smith once owned an empire of restaurants and clothing lines. Now she has Alzheimer’s and her husband has a live-in white girlfriend. Black Twitter is blasting him, but is there more to the story?

Something about this story just ain’t right...

The Clintons just won’t go away.

Harris is running and Black Twitter’s already on the case, facts optional.

IRS workers aren’t showing up. Planes are grounded. The economy is slipping. Is it finally time for this pissing match, also known as a government shutdown, to mercifully end?

Pro Tip: If you’re gonna dress up in blackface, be smart enough to not post it online.

There’s always more to the story. But sometimes “more” makes the initial story even worse. Some Covington Catholic High School students are learning this lesson in real time.

I had more time to think so I got more thoughts on Trump feeding the Clemson football team like a bunch of side chicks. Forgive the audio quality.

Is there literally anything this awkward, cheap, horrible man can’t mess up?

Dear Robert Sylvester Kelly Apologists, STOP!

A Rochester, NY weatherman uttered a racial epithet on air and got fired. But according to him, it was just a slip of the tongue. Jay tells you what really happened and why Jeremy Kappell actually got fired.

Day 19 is here and the shutdown is showing no end for those expecting paychecks this Friday. What’s Trump gonna do?

Freshman congresswoman Rashida Tlaib called the President an expletive and the right wing is clutching its collective pearls. Jay weights in and points out the obvious hypocrisy at play here.

Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is eyeing a 2020 run, but is on her second marriage and not (yet) a mom. Corey Booker is a bachelor. Do Presidential candidates need to be married with kids, and will voters judge them differently if they can’t relate on that level?

You can use it, but here’s a simple analogy explaining why you really shouldn’t.

Some numbnut named Jacquees went online and proclaimed himself The King Of R&B and Black Twitter got all in its feelings. But who’s the real heir to MJ’s throne? Jay goes in.

Kevin Hart sorry/not sorry apology is a case study in bad PR and why you should hire smart people to manage crises and get out of their way. Jay explains what went down and what shoulda went down.

I like TV. These were my favorite shows in 2018.

I watch a lot of TV. Here are some shows that totally sucked in 2018.

Something about the way the media is covering the death and burial of GHW Bush just seems a bit off. Jay goes in.

The Redskins starting and backup QBs are now gone for the season. With their playoff hopes dwindling, is it time to call in a familiar name? Jay tells you why it should, but won’t happen.

The NFL has a fresh controversy on its hands as video of Chiefs star running back Kareem Hunt beating a woman emerges online. Should Hunt get a second chance? If so, what does that say about the NFL’s stance on domestic abuse?

Today’s Election Day in Mississippi. Will voters choose to make history or just repeat it?

Jay gets a personal gripe about guilting you into buying off his chest.

Too many topics for one pod, so I’m combining all into one today.

Houses destroyed. Acres burned. Hundreds dead. Millions in losses. But Trump’s got a good plan to fix California’s wildfires... RAKES!

The gubernatorial races in FL and GA seem to be nearing a conclusion. What’s next for the losing candidates?

Cindy Hyde-Smith is an actual sitting US Senator from the state of Mississippi. 2 weeks ago she made some reprehensible public remarks about lynching. She’s in a run-off in 2 weeks from now vs a black man.

“Hotep Howard Hewitt” and “Rotisserie Martin” got into it over whether or not to vote. Jay goes IN on hoteps and conscious brothas and the lunacy of a “black agenda”.

Gillum lost. Abrams may have. Everything is awful. Or is it? Jay analyzes last nights midterm election results and finds the silver lining in two very disappointing outcomes.

Today’s the day. Vote. Please.

Go (early) vote. Just do it already.

Kanye West through black conservatives under the bus yesterday. But is he still on the Trump Train? Jay breaks down what’s really happening here.

Every year someone dresses up in blackface for Halloween. Every year someone loses their job. Rinse & repeat.

How soon is too soon to introduce your kid to the world of alcoholic beverages? Jay ponders this and other mysteries of parenting.

After a week full of tragedy, Jay comes to an epiphany about the President. He can’t be expected to behave like a human being. So stop complaining and just go vote.

Jay breaks down Hollywood’s knee jerk reaction and how it’s playing out in the most unlikely of places: The CW’s “SuperGirl”.

Do you really believe a 47 year old former lawyer who has worked in news agencies for decades didn’t know blackface was offensive until yesterday? Of course not. Jay explains Megyn Kelly’s poorly veiled ratings hustle.

How does the GOP keep an iron fist on its base despite continually taking things away from that base? An LBJ quote explains it all. Jay discusses voting against economic self interests, Trump’s imaginary Muslims and more.

A disturbing incident at the barbershop this weekend made me wonder how much we as a community care about the safety of our women. Note: Foul language and content. Parental discretion is advised.

In a teaser video for his upcoming album, rapper TI used the First Lady to make a political statement. Jay Really Doesn’t Care, Do U?

Two stories in the news today were a case study in how the GOP fools its blue collar base while making its white collar donors rich. Jay breaks it down to the very last compound.

Can anyone upset the Warriors or can you just ignore the league until May? Jay tells you why the Western Conference is still must watch basketball and makes a fearless prediction about the Lakers playoff hopes with Lebron James in tow.

Yep, the greatest sports league on Earth is back! Jay’s got his preview of the Lebron-Less Eastern Conference and some bold predictions.

Remember during the Obama years when the GOP continually hounded him about exploding the deficit and debt? Well, Trump’s tax cut is causing more of the same. Jay explains the hypocrisy and how the Democrats can benefit next month.

Jay checks in on the races of three black candidates for governor. Who’s got a chance? Who needs to dust off his resume?

Kanye meets Trump in the White House and the predictable idiocy ensues. Jay breaks down this atrocity and makes a tragic prediction.

Maybe I live in a bubble, but damn bruh, I just don’t know any of these mythical dead beat black fathers and I’m wondering if this epidemic is really as bad as people say it is.

Don’t cry about the Kavanaugh nomination. That milk been spilled. This is what happens when people don’t vote. Elections have consequences. Sometimes those consequences are life long.

Kanye West has gone from rap superstar to full time Twitter troll. Should we just ignore him? What’s this New Ye’ doing to his musical legacy? Jay goes in on this and more.

Was it just me, or did this season of Insecure feel like it was running in place instead of getting better?

The Supreme Court hearings yesterday were a made-for-TV spectacle and probably will go down as one of the weirdest moments in American political history. Jay’s got the rundown in case you missed it, and a prediction on what’s next for Kavanaugh.

President Trump spoke to the press solo for only the 4th time Wednesday night. The results were predictably batsh*t crazy.

Michelle Obama is out here doing stadium tours living her best life. Fox News’ Tomi Lahren wants her to “sit down”.

A boorish, immature man with no sense of decorum addressing the United Nations? What could possibly go wrong?

On the eve of an eventful day of testimony, Jay looks into the numbers and shows that even sexual assault is something people are willing to overlook as long as their team wins.

After 8 years of a president who knew exactly what to say and do at all times, it’s jarring how bad Trump is at basic social interaction. An incident in North Carolina just drove this point home.

In perhaps one of the oddest examples of fear mongering ever witnessed, an NRA TV host recently accused Thomas And Friends of being racist for trying to integrate more female characters? Does that make any sense? Jay breaks down this not-so-clever sleight of hand.

Has Trump sunk to an official all new low? If trafficking in conspiracy theories about dead Puerto Ricans doesn’t prove this man’s unfit for office, what else will?

At some point any protest needs to shift its focus. Actions by players this weekend seem to indicate that such a time is nearing. Jay weighs in on what’s next.

White cop kills black man in his own home in what appears to be a pretty cut & dry case. Is there any chance Amber Guyger gets a plea deal for less time?

A majority of NFL and NBA players are in financial trouble within a few years of retirement, and Kevin Garnett, who made nearly $350M over the course of his career is the latest casualty. Jay tells you how it happened and how players might avoid this all-too-common fate.

Given all its controversies, is the NFL on the verge of being overtaken by the NBA? It sounds ridiculous, but there’s plenty of data to suggest the NBA will be America’s Sport in another generation. Jay has the numbers to back it up.

Instead of taking her negotiations public, Wanda Sykes let her agents and managers do their job and get her an offer she wanted. Does this prove that Mo’Nique was a victim of racism/sexism, or merely that her tactics for getting the number she wanted were poorly executed? Jay weighs in with his analysis.

Did you love “Sons Of Anarchy”? Do you prefer your TV shows with sex, guns, drugs and complex anti-heroes? Then Jay’s got the show for you.

Another Tuesday night, another Black Candidate pulls off an upset. Ayanna Pressley blew out a 10 term incumbent in Massachusetts. With black candidates in the running for big wins come November, is there really any valid excuse for being black and not voting anymore? Jay goes in.

Kaepernick Supporters insist that the way to stick it to Trump and police brutality is buying more shoes. Jay tells you why that strategy is shortsighted and what you should buy instead.

The Florida gubernatorial race is already off to a roaring racial start.

Michael Jordan once infamously said “Republicans buy shoes too”. But after the announcement that Nike signed Colin Kaepernick to a new deal for their “Just Do It” campaign, many who decry the anthem protests are doing something quintessentially American: burning their Nike gear. Jay explains the folly on both sides of this debate.

What’s The Only Thing Worse Than Being Famous? Being No-Longer-Famous. Jay talks about the curious case of Elvin from The Cosby Show bagging groceries at Trader Joe’s.

Remember 2016 when Donald Trump called Ted Cruz’ wife ugly and his father an aspiring JFK murderer? Of course you do. But when you’re desperate, suddenly old slights don’t matter as much as keeping your seat. So Trump’s goin’ to Texas.

Jack Ryan tries to pass off Jim from The Office as an international spy/badass. But can you buy Pam’s husband as a stone cold killing machine? Jay tells you if this is even worth a look with his review.

The Tribalism Is Real. Trump continues to get high approval ratings from Republican voters, but does that really mean they approve of him or are they just unwilling to tell the “fake news media” they don’t?

One day after calling his black opponent a monkey, Ron DeSantis was the administrator for a pretty racist Facebook. Seems like his Florida gubernatorial race is off to a very Trumpian start.

Can black folks swim? Ever been to a “pool party” and wondered why everyone was just standing about in Timbs? There’s some truth to every stereotype. After a recent tragedy in the DC Metro Area, Jay goes in deep (pun intended) on this topic.

Why do you need yet another podcast in your rotation? Jay tells you.

HBO tries to commoditize black barbershop conversations with Lebron James’ talk show “The Shop”. Is it worth a look?