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It is what it is

It is what it is

By Matt Castilla & Amanda Howard

What happens when a young attorney passionate about sports and a musician that works in tech get together? Anything from a mutual love for the saints, food. Politics, and religion is bound to come up. Nothing is off topic. That’s because, it is what it is.
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Episode 13: Supreme Court, NFL, and Wildin Out

It is what it isAug 12, 2022

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Episode 13: Supreme Court, NFL, and Wildin Out

Episode 13: Supreme Court, NFL, and Wildin Out

In this episode Amanda and Matt discuss the Supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade, Deshaun Watson versus the NFL, and Monkeypox. 

Aug 12, 202250:48
Episode 12: We're back folks!

Episode 12: We're back folks!

Matt and Amanda are back and are ready to chat. Join us as we kick off the newest season. We talk about Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets, Elon Musk buying Twitter, Joe Biden's student loan bait, and Kevin Samuels opinion of unmarried women over 35. 

May 01, 202252:03
Juneteenth is cool and all, but about these reparations though.

Juneteenth is cool and all, but about these reparations though.

We are back from a hiatus, and we have lots to discus. We talk soda, infrastructure, Miami, and Juneteenth.
Jun 29, 202155:56
Let's talk NFL trades, being submissive in Marriage, and Only Fans.

Let's talk NFL trades, being submissive in Marriage, and Only Fans.

Welcome to Season 2!

Segments include:

Our Podcast of the Week: I am athlete podcast 

Relationships: Submission and Genetics in Marriage

Politics: Texas removing the requirements of Mask

Sports: Quarterback Trade Rumors

Lifestyle and Entertainment: Only fans account

Mar 07, 202101:12:20
Being your best self through COVID-19 with Tahari Castilla
Aug 28, 202033:38
Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

This was an emergency episode in response to the slaying of George Floyd. Here we discuss the uprisings formerly known as Riots, what it means to be a "Karen", Police Brutality, and the systematic deconstruction of black establishments. 

May 30, 202054:58
Staying Socially Distant

Staying Socially Distant

Quarantine, opening the country, social distancing, NCAA, and role sports play in this country
Apr 30, 202045:45
Quarantine and Chill

Quarantine and Chill

We’re back! Where did we go? Listen and find out. We talk about Covid-19, being on house arrest, what we hope comes of the Stimulus Package, and what we hope comes out of this situation. Lastly, we talk about stress despite a rocky start to a year.
Mar 26, 202049:59
Was it really worth it Popeyes? How to safely eat a chicken sandwich

Was it really worth it Popeyes? How to safely eat a chicken sandwich

In this episode Amanda and Matt talk about their experience with the chicken sandwich from Popeyes and if it was worth it. Stephen A. Smith made a list, and so did we- our top 5 leaders in sports. MVP picks in the NFL. And trump apparently really would like his African Americans to vote for him in Atlanta.
Nov 16, 201942:02
Privilege be like that sometimes

Privilege be like that sometimes

In this episode we discuss the murder of Atatiana Jefferson at the hands of a police officer in Fort Worth, Texas. White privilege and its complexities. And Race within the current white house administration.

Oct 26, 201933:13
Gravity, is what it is. We think.

Gravity, is what it is. We think.

In this episode we discuss NFL yet again, Terrance Howard and his “interesting” interview at the Emmy’s, Trump and his flirtation with impeachment, and the Amber Guyger Trial (pre-conviction).
Oct 03, 201946:05
What does the NFL and Kanye have in common? Not much - Episode 2

What does the NFL and Kanye have in common? Not much - Episode 2

In our second episode we talk about more NFL action from our hopes for the NFC South,  to Kaepernick, and the drama surrounding Antonio Brown. We also touch on Kanye West and his Sunday Services. 

Sep 19, 201944:56
It is, what it is... Episode 1: NFL, NBA, (annnnd you guessed it) Trump

It is, what it is... Episode 1: NFL, NBA, (annnnd you guessed it) Trump

In this first episode Amanda and Matt discuss when the NFL should get involved in investigations for off-the-field issues. Super Bowl and NBA title picks. MVP picks. And Trump attacks women/immigrants/people of color that are congresswomen again... so a regular Tuesday. Puerto Rico made it in this one too.
Aug 11, 201952:07
Welcome to “It is, What it is”...

Welcome to “It is, What it is”...

It’s hard enough balancing the random difficulties of life, without taking a moment to talk out the things happening in the world with your bestie. From Sports, to Politics (Sort of), religion, and movies/romance/music we cover it all. Between an attorney with a diehard love for the Saints and all things Texas, and an Atlanta native that is all things business and Steph Curry. What can we say... “It is. What it is.”...
Aug 11, 201908:06