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Awkward Menage

Awkward Menage

By Nibor Smailliw

Welcome to Awkward Ménage, where the host are witty, the content is gritty, and quite frankly, a bit on the weird side. Are you a weirdo? Hip-Hop Head? Welcome Home as we discuss life in the black lane.
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Awkward Menage Jul 02, 2019

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Butch Brauds and Earpods EP4

Butch Brauds and Earpods EP4

Join us as we discuss our women and the 'clique' mentality, technology and social medias part on social awareness, and dude impressing other dudes? The sound of Detroit, is it really so one sided? We also listen to a song by the artist Big Country or That One Music Guys, "Exotic" off his upcoming album 'Narcissus'.
May 31, 202201:09:12
Facts, Conspiracy, Spirtuality?

Facts, Conspiracy, Spirtuality?

Join your Awkward MC Nibor with guest MC Nasha from Paperdollhouses and her friend Kelli! We had decided to finally just record a random show based on random topics we’ve discussed over the days. Covid, Spirtuality, politics, and how we see society changing. Track Info: America by Phoenix Pagliacci ft Cleve Thoughts
Sep 13, 202112:34
Male Perspective: Cheating

Male Perspective: Cheating

Join your Awkward MC Nibor with special MC CD The Conditioner as he gives the male perspective when it comes to cheating! A woman cheats after the husband has cheated multiple times….now he’s hurt and the marriage is over the only question is why did he leave?

Sep 12, 202137:30
Check Yo Self

Check Yo Self

Join your Awkward Master of Ceremonies Nibor and The Pod Father Vick Damone Jr. as we discuss our views on society and the things people do, the technology overload in our kids.....and how important looking inward is!


Track Info:

Artist - Ruben Alexander

Song: Check Yourself

Sep 12, 202139:45
You Gots To Chill

You Gots To Chill

Join your Awkward MC Nibor with special guest Casuan aka CD the Conditioner as we discuss what it means to be accountable for our own happiness and the power of positive energy!


Track Info:

Artist - Whisper Muzik

Song: Normalize

Sep 12, 202119:38
Unify or Die?

Unify or Die?

Just a few quick thoughts from Nibor
Jul 21, 202117:50
Love and Bullshit

Love and Bullshit

Join your Awkward MCs D-For and Awkward Menage Rolling Stone Father Uncle Vick of Uncle Vick Rants as we discuss Valentines Day, Pause Culture, Music Critiques and BHM....should we do away with it?
Feb 17, 202101:09:18
The Review

The Review

Join your Awkward MCs Nibor and D-For with previous Awkward MC and host of Life on Fuxk it Mode James Mic. In this episode we play a few artist submissions and discuss the tracks and hip hop.

Feb 11, 202158:27
Merry-Go-Round

Merry-Go-Round

On this previously recorded episode, you're Awkward MCs Nibor and Project Logic take a bit of a bout as we discuss DJ Vlad and where accountability needs to be held when it comes to the Vlads of the world; amongst the people.
Feb 09, 202134:36
Goals to Success

Goals to Success

Join Seth the Speaker, Poet Rae Money, and your Awkward MCs as we discuss goal setting and sets to success. We do not own the rights to the music played.

Feb 07, 202157:38
We Have A Dream
Feb 07, 202101:18:56
The Shit Show

The Shit Show

Join your Awkward MCs as we discuss the current state of COVID and the mess at Capitol Hill.
Feb 07, 202101:10:40
The Block is Hot

The Block is Hot

Join your Awkward MCs as we discuss some of the current affairs of Hip Hop. This is a previously recorded episode where we discuss Hip Hop MAGA rally, Lil Wayne selling his master's, and why some artist just can't seem to stay out of jail. We also play two tracks by the talented Detroit Hip Hop artist Dane Black.
Jan 14, 202101:02:01
the AWKward Hour

the AWKward Hour

Join your Awkward MC in an Awkward discussion....
Dec 11, 202044:52
And The Loser Is....
Nov 22, 202001:00:39
This Is America...

This Is America...

Join your Awkward MCs Mercenary tha Don, Shu, Nibor and D-For as we discuss the American way. Murder, rape, homosexuality, pillaging, and making sure the poor stay poor so they can remain rich. what's not to love? Who's watching the watchers?
Nov 19, 202001:16:25
The Classics

The Classics

Join your Awkward MCs Nibor and Shu-Shu with special guest MC Savior Monroe as we discuss exactly what it takes before a project can be considered a classic. Is it the lyrics, the beat, production, or something else entirely. We also get into a discussion on the "black" behind our musical genres today that have been whitewashed.
Nov 04, 202052:18
The Vote

The Vote

We keep hearing we don’t know how it works. So we thought it only right that we discuss and make sure we’re all on the same page on how it all works!
Jul 21, 202004:15
The Politics of Pussy Vol. 2

The Politics of Pussy Vol. 2

Join Nibor, D4, and author and blowjob giving enthusiast, Headusa, as we discuss the politics of pussy. We talk about the power, the pleasure, and the mindset needed to not only have a powerful snatch, but to also have a powerful mouth. Headusa, author of 'The Official Blow Job Handbook' dares us to find the sexuality within by getting out of our own heads.

#blowjobsmandatory
May 31, 202001:02:04
Thoughts Become Things

Thoughts Become Things

Join your Awkward MCs as we discuss how thoughts become things. In this episode, we breakdown the ID, Ego, and SuperEgo, and discuss ways that people can not only change their outlook on life, but manifest the things they want out of life.

We're all capable of magic!
May 25, 202001:29:52
Make Black America Great Again

Make Black America Great Again

In this episode, your Awkward MCs Shuella DeVille, Project Logic, and Nibor discuss gentrification as it pertains to Black America, and ways we can Gentrify our own neighborhoods and minds. We discuss some common problems, and a few ways that we can try to work together to bring change among our people.

#mbaga
May 13, 202031:33
White Privilege?

White Privilege?

Join your resident Awkward MCs and guest host Frank Darby as we discuss white privilege in America. Frank is a white man who grew up in a predominately white neighborhood. He's well informed on the issue surrounding the world, and joined us for a chat. We couldn't have this discussion without at least one perspective from someone on the other side of the color spectrum. We hope you enjoy our discussion on trying to determine exactly what it is, what it looks like, and possible ways to change the way things are. If any at all. 


Bottom Line:

There is a privilege, we need those with such privilege to speak up too!

May 01, 202001:30:04
CoronaVirus: Money, Nutrition, Conspiracies

CoronaVirus: Money, Nutrition, Conspiracies

Well, this one went very long, but we had great dialog on the current CoronaVirus Epidemic as it pertains to blacks and our lively hood. Where does it steam from if anything. Is 5g really to blame? What does poverty, poor education, and your mentality have to do with it all? Who do we reach to try and begin a catalyst for change. 

Apr 09, 202002:10:32
The Minisode: Prayer

The Minisode: Prayer

Join your resident Awkward MC's and some dude in Mercenaries background, as we discuss how we pray and where we stand when it comes to religion and prayer.

Apr 07, 202012:47
CoronaVirus: Sit Yo Ass Down

CoronaVirus: Sit Yo Ass Down

Join your resident Awkward MC's as they discuss the CoronaVirus as it pertains to black folk. While we realize not everyone is following suggestions from the CDC and W.H.O, we are particularly appealed by the behavior of our fellow African Americans. With racial tension always being an issue, and our place in society on a Global scale; we believe that it's important we protect ourselves at all cost! As Enemy Number One in the world, it's easy to believe the conspiracy. But are those conspiracies worth more than our lives?

Protect yourself, your family, and your neighborhood! STAY AT HOME UNLESS YOU MUST GO OUT!
Apr 07, 202001:25:23
Too Fucked Up!

Too Fucked Up!

Join your Awkward MCs Shuella Deville and Mercenary for a discussion on the dumb shit people do when they're fucked up, and the fucked up shit we've done.
Mar 31, 202057:59
Awkward Smoke

Awkward Smoke

Listen to Nibor the General aka R Diggy Wiggys first ever track! She always said she wanted to make a song and a mixtape! So sit back, press play, and enjoy the tunes!!!
Mar 24, 202004:21
Pandemic 2020

Pandemic 2020

What seemed to start out as a great year, had quickly turned into a nightmare for the world. Join your Awkward MCs as we discuss the current COVID-19/SARS-COV-2 Pandemic.

Keep yo ass at home!
Mar 24, 202029:33
Black Myths: #organize and #unify

Black Myths: #organize and #unify

Join your Awkward Menage resident MCs as we discuss the myths surrounding black women and men, and what we can do to change the stigma. We also discuss politics, the current presidential election and our views on reparations; and how we go about getting them. Overall, we are tired of talking, and not walking. 


Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk all 2020


Mar 15, 202001:37:39
Black Women Myths

Black Women Myths

Join your resident Awkward MCs, Mercenary tha Don, Shuella DeVille, and Nibor the General as they discuss the myths so heavily surrounding black women! Are we truly not able to get along? Do we only value our worth based on the physical? Are we all angry!? We say NO! Tune in to listen as we discuss some of the myths we dislike the most, and what we can do to bring more of the positive aspects of our being to light!

Happy International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month!!! #blackwomenaregods
Mar 11, 202045:37
Passion of the Mic

Passion of the Mic

Join resident Awkward MCs, and our guest MCs Savior Monroe and Vinnie LaRocksta (for the time we had him,) and discuss our love for Hip Hop and how we see the game today. As well as talking about what it really takes to be an MC and the making of music.


Hip Hop is more than music!

Mar 07, 202002:31:47
Keep Ya Crown UP: Loc'd Edition

Keep Ya Crown UP: Loc'd Edition

Join your hosts Nibor and Mercenary The Don for a discussion about Black hair and the stigma that surrounds it in society, as well as the more positive aspects. From being discriminated against for our hair, to the things we've learned when it comes to caring for our hair and a lot of funny memories. 


SUBSCRIBE!! to our YouTube Channel: Awkward Menage to stay up to date with new episodes and live Broadcast!!!

Mar 07, 202001:06:11
Make The Dream Work

Make The Dream Work

Join your host Mercenary the Don and Nibor on this wonderfully funny and informative episode! The topics? The CounterIntelligence of Blacks, Social Media Scams, and Teamwork! As always like, subscribe, comment, share!

It all starts with loving and understanding self.
Jan 25, 202056:20
Accidental Oddity

Accidental Oddity

Join your host Project Logic, Nibor, and Mercenary as we have no particular topic for this show. We decided to just go for it with no direction in site. A lot of interesting banter by two drunkards and a dude at work! Hope y’all enjoy!

I HANDLE MY BIDNESS SO I DESERVE TO GET THOW’d
Jan 02, 202048:08
SSDD: Same Shit Different Day

SSDD: Same Shit Different Day

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Join your hosts Mercenary, Project Logic, and Nibor as they discuss bringing about solutions in the new year and putting less focus on our issues. We talk life, sensibility, and music as we celebrate the New Year Awkward Ménage style!

Make a MISSION STATEMENT AND SET GOALS!
Jan 02, 202001:13:53
Black Beauty: Teenage View

Black Beauty: Teenage View

Join host Mercenary as he interviews his niece on the standard of beauty as defined by her. A young black woman in the hood.
Jan 01, 202009:24
Girl Talk

Girl Talk

Join the ladies of Awkward Ménage and guest host Poet Rae Monet as we have a little girl talk. The topic was BDSM, but it evolved into just banter between girlfriends. We discuss sex, love, sex, sex, the male female dynamic, and tender dicks! Press play, like, subscribe, and share!

Black women are the Goddess of the earth!
Dec 19, 201901:12:47
Black Bidness

Black Bidness

In this episode things get really Awkward. With Shu, Project Logic, Mercenary, Nibor and our guest FrontRunnaz Ent; we discuss business. Not just any business but black business. Advice we’ve learned over the years on our own personal ventures, most important things to consider when starting a business, and the music industry are the topics of discussion. Very informative and funny.

Make sure you subscribe and support a black business TODAY!!!
Dec 13, 201955:58
Well, That Didn't go as Planned: EP 1

Well, That Didn't go as Planned: EP 1

The official first episode of Awkward Mènage! Well, we just decided to wing it with this one. Ya host Mercenary had some shit on his chest, so we let him get it out....but the nigga had some awkward shit to say. Welcome to Awkward Menage.

Dec 13, 201925:50
Traditionally Black #2

Traditionally Black #2

Join Awkward Ménage as we end the discussion on Black Traditions we want to begin. Ok, well, we start off defining a good man and how women only raise what they perceive a man to be. We also discuss some new traditions that need to begin for 2020!

SUPPORT BLACK ENTERPRISE!
Dec 01, 201941:01
Traditionally Black

Traditionally Black

Join Awkward Ménage as we discuss the traditions of black folk? Are there any? If so, what’s a way we can celebrate them in modern times. Mercenary, Nibor, Shu Shu, Terrance (the original Logic,) and India have a discussion that leads us to black business, black manhood, black womanhood, and black love. Keep a look out for the part two of this discussion as well.

Let’s start some new BLACK traditions
Dec 01, 201959:16
A.I = Artistic Independence

A.I = Artistic Independence

Join your host Nibor and James Mic with guest Project Logic as we discuss the Independence of black artist. Most specifically in the genre of rap. The question posed was, "Is it naive for artist to think the only way to make it in the music biz is by the backing of a label?" Some great insight was shed by all parties! There's also an After the Podcast segment with host Mercenary tha Don who wasn't able to make the show.
Nov 17, 201901:14:07
Social inSecurity

Social inSecurity

Join your host Mecenary and Nibor as we're joined by an up and coming Podcaster D4 to discuss the inSecurities of society for our main topic. Two questions were asked, Why do people work so hard to keep up with the Joneses; and what makes people so insecure? Listen in as we discuss this and other topics this episode.
D4 can be heard soon on Social inSecurity Podcast. Make sure y'all stay tuned!!!
Nov 10, 201901:16:53
misEducation of the Negro

misEducation of the Negro

In this episode, we pay homage to the classic book, Miseducation of the Negro by Carter G. Woodson! It's all about education in "urban" communities, or the lack there of. Join your host and our special guest (black educators,) as we discuss the topic at hand. The MISeducation of the black race.
Sep 15, 201901:50:35
Energy Transference and Sex

Energy Transference and Sex

Join your host Mercenary and Nibor as we discuss how we transfer our energy good and bad via sex. We welcome guest and author Rae Monet to discuss the subject with us.
Sep 08, 201953:06
Season 2 Teaser #3

Season 2 Teaser #3

Join Nibor and Ed as we discuss Drugs in the Hood. An upcoming episode for the next season of Awkward Mènage.
Jul 22, 201933:02
To Catch A Predator

To Catch A Predator

Join us as Nibor and guest Whitnee discuss the steps to take when it comes to getting justice for your child! God forbid molestation or rape were to happen....but if it does, we want to make sure every parent is informed on the steps to take process that will take place!!!
Jul 11, 201920:19
Season 2 Teaser 2

Season 2 Teaser 2

Season 2 Teaser
Jul 08, 201928:31
Season 2 Teaser

Season 2 Teaser

Season 2 Teaser
Jul 02, 201917:01
Fatherhood

Fatherhood

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!! Join us as we discuss life as a black father. Our host tell us their most valuable lesson learned as a father. We also discuss the lesson of other fathers who took the time to record their experience. Tired of the narrative black fathers get, and want to do what we can to promote change!
Jun 17, 201901:34:01