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The Talk It Out Podcast

The Talk It Out Podcast

By Neal Bailey-Harper

This podcast is for grown-up people who wish to respectfully agree or disagree about grown-up life. Real conversations may tend to be uncomfortable. Many times we talk around life.This podcast we want to talk through life, love and just talk it out.
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Off the Cuff //. Smile Please

The Talk It Out PodcastApr 06, 2024

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Off the Cuff //. Smile Please

Off the Cuff //. Smile Please

Life is not a stress test, if you really believe you are blessed.
Apr 06, 202418:44
Off the Cuff. // Smile Please

Off the Cuff. // Smile Please

Life is not a stress test, if you really believe you are blessed
Apr 06, 202418:44
Playing on Purpose / Fun in Your Sandbox

Playing on Purpose / Fun in Your Sandbox

Unless you get off on confusion, spontaneous plans, or just gotta have it,… play on purpose.
Mar 24, 202419:41
In Focus// What’s On The Table

In Focus// What’s On The Table

Fasting, my birthday week, Super Bowl, stuff, and Valentine’s Day
Feb 21, 202427:03
Presidents Day// Where You Wanna Be?

Presidents Day// Where You Wanna Be?

Understand, I am not asking you who do you like, I am asking you how do you wish to live?
Feb 19, 202426:31
In Focus. // What’s On The Table

In Focus. // What’s On The Table

Fasting, my birthday week, Super Bowl, stuff, and Valentine’s Day.
Jan 26, 202427:03
Off the Cuff. //. Sex for the Fun of It

Off the Cuff. //. Sex for the Fun of It

Whatever you do that gets you into your sandbox, have fun at the beach.😊
Jan 07, 202418:29
In Focus // Hope from Christmas Day

In Focus // Hope from Christmas Day

Whatever your reason to enjoy the season, here, to hoping the season last lifetime. Also, I talked to Tubby.
Dec 27, 202324:48
In Focus// Let’s Get This Holiday Thing Started

In Focus// Let’s Get This Holiday Thing Started

For me, it can begin with Thanksgiving, and I let that flow and feeling carry me through the rest of the year.
Nov 30, 202322:25
In Focus // Learning Is Uncomfortable

In Focus // Learning Is Uncomfortable

Like it, or not, the biggest fears some of us have is learning about ourselves.
Nov 19, 202327:31
Off the Cuff. //. Way Pass Stupid

Off the Cuff. //. Way Pass Stupid

A trip to my alma mater has me truly thankful for the things I got away with.
Nov 13, 202325:20
In Focus // Signs of Life

In Focus // Signs of Life

The House, The War, The Office,… and The Wedding.
Oct 23, 202328:59
Off the Cuff // “White Liquor in the Summertime “

Off the Cuff // “White Liquor in the Summertime “

A short story about the village of my childhood, and something my mom told me.
Oct 06, 202329:49
In Focus // All About the Show

In Focus // All About the Show

Is everything for entertainment? Lying as a reflex, and much too much medication.
Sep 28, 202326:12
Sunday Morning// The Ground Rules

Sunday Morning// The Ground Rules

My point of reference. I’m not going to tell you my business. I will tell you my journey.
Sep 17, 202328:12
Off the Cuff // Aches on a Plane

Off the Cuff // Aches on a Plane

In a civil society, we must stand up for civility.
Sep 12, 202319:41
Sunday Night // The Myth of the Angry Black Woman

Sunday Night // The Myth of the Angry Black Woman

Myths and stereotypes, like smoke and mirrors are just cloudy reflections of something else.
Sep 04, 202323:00
In Focus // Painkillers

In Focus // Painkillers

Using a tried and true formula, help make this family, America’s biggest drug dealers.
Aug 27, 202322:24
In Focus // The Joy of Doing Absolutely Nothing

In Focus // The Joy of Doing Absolutely Nothing

You would be surprised when you do absolutely nothing, how full your day can be.
Aug 18, 202342:39
In Focus. // Moods Over Miami

In Focus. // Moods Over Miami

Great week in a southern state, and a great conversation about the state of our union. And oh yeah, Alabama. Lol
Aug 14, 202325:18
In Focus // Adventures in Guest Parenting

In Focus // Adventures in Guest Parenting

Joy begins at the beginning of the visit, and with the knowledge of the expiration date.
Jul 24, 202321:33
Off the Cuff // No Filter

Off the Cuff // No Filter

If you pride yourself, and speaking, without a filter, all I ask, is why?
Jul 09, 202323:59
In Focus // Catch Me If You Can

In Focus // Catch Me If You Can

Watching 45 and the Ballwashers club in full sprint. How knowing your triggers turns bullets into blanks.
Jun 20, 202326:11
Sunday Morning// What I Know About Movies

Sunday Morning// What I Know About Movies

No, I am not a movie expert. I am however a movie influencer. Let’s match wits.
Jun 04, 202327:35
In Focus//. How Do You Love?

In Focus//. How Do You Love?

Not asking about your business. Just talking about your journey, and how conditional your love is.
May 28, 202325:50
In Focus // Short Attention Span Theater

In Focus // Short Attention Span Theater

Things my mom would say, the reality of sports, taking people like medicine and being addicted to attention.
May 16, 202325:14
In Focus // Sweet Home Alabama

In Focus // Sweet Home Alabama

Celebrating the joy of one year, knowing my brother, and processing my visit to the Legacy Museum.
Apr 24, 202323:29
Processing Vulnerabilities / Silence

Processing Vulnerabilities / Silence

If it is not a matter of life or death, then dot let it kill you or your spirit.
Apr 17, 202325:50
In Focus /// The Swinging Sixties

In Focus /// The Swinging Sixties

More than a generational thing, is my present state of mind
Mar 30, 202325:36
Off the Cuff. // The Swinging Sixties

Off the Cuff. // The Swinging Sixties

More than just a generational thing. It is my present state of mind.
Mar 12, 202326:13
In Focus ///. I Got the News

In Focus ///. I Got the News

As I’ve discussed before, there is the news, and there are opinions. Then there’s the music of Burt Bacharach.
Feb 23, 202323:11
In Focus// Age is Just a Number

In Focus// Age is Just a Number

Until it isn’t. Plus, bad cops, childish politicians, and a flock of Eagles.
Feb 10, 202325:07
Musicians I Love // Songbirds 2, Touch a Nerve

Musicians I Love // Songbirds 2, Touch a Nerve

Too many Songbirds for just one episode. And why some Songbirds tend to leave a mark.
Jan 27, 202325:07
Musicians I Love // Songbirds 2, Touch a Nerve

Musicians I Love // Songbirds 2, Touch a Nerve

They were just too many Songbirds for one episode. And how some Songbirds became mood makers to me.
Jan 19, 202321:19
In Focus // Talk Less,… Do More

In Focus // Talk Less,… Do More

Strange thing to say for a man with a podcast. Apply this theory to every day life.
Jan 05, 202324:42
Musicians I Love. //. Songbirds

Musicians I Love. //. Songbirds

I am talking about some of my favorite female singers. And according to your list sent to me, some of yours.
Jan 05, 202325:34
In Focus// Things I’ll Say Out Loud

In Focus// Things I’ll Say Out Loud

The cycle of what about ism, motives and motivations, no secret code for black people.
Dec 07, 202219:59
Sunday Night // Things I Like to Do

Sunday Night // Things I Like to Do

Thanksgiving, sharing some good food, friends, family, and good conversation.
Nov 21, 202222:29
In Focus // State of Our Reunion

In Focus // State of Our Reunion

Homecomings, election cycles, the sports fan grand slam and a salute to service.
Nov 14, 202221:17
In Focus // State of Our Reunion

In Focus // State of Our Reunion

Homecomings, election cycles, the sports fan grand slam and a salute to service
Nov 01, 202221:17
In Focus // Open Secrets

In Focus // Open Secrets

It doesn’t have to be about pain, but it always follows a process,
Oct 31, 202229:36
In Focus // The Problems with Indifference

In Focus // The Problems with Indifference

Assuming, as an art form. Technology as an add on. Then there is Herschel,…
Oct 16, 202229:36
In Focus // Connect the Dots

In Focus // Connect the Dots

A Duck is still a Duck. Football, and race relations. Taking our children back to the future.
Sep 05, 202226:12
In Focus //. Your Point of Reference,… Big Picture

In Focus //. Your Point of Reference,… Big Picture

I speak on what I know. Ask about what I don’t know. And push the things I want and need to know more about. What say you?
Aug 29, 202227:46
In Focus. //. What Turns You On?

In Focus. //. What Turns You On?

Not asking you to tell me your business, just sharing some thoughts on the matter.
Aug 23, 202225:16
Sunday Night // Talking Around Dionne

Sunday Night // Talking Around Dionne

A few thoughts on arguments, for your breakout rooms. In the mood that is Dionne.
Aug 14, 202222:34
Sunday Morning/// Cards on the Table

Sunday Morning/// Cards on the Table

The hypocrisy of the NFL, and other “mistakes” made in sports. And finally we really are draining the swamp.
Aug 07, 202226:55
Off the Cuff // Processing Vulnerabilities

Off the Cuff // Processing Vulnerabilities

In celebration of life every day, celebrate life every day! And all new music from Messenger.
Jul 23, 202223:45
In Focus // It’s a Duck!!

In Focus // It’s a Duck!!

If it walks like a,… and it talks like a,.. what else can it possibly be?
Jul 18, 202226:45
In Focus. // Accidentally on Purpose

In Focus. // Accidentally on Purpose

Getting to know oneself is practical. Accepting oneself is pragmatic. Everything else is probably smoke and mirrors.
Jul 18, 202226:27