Phone Tap Podcast
By Phone Tap
Phone Tap Podcast Jun 09, 2020
Episode 15: The Plight of Somali Youth In Canada
On this episode we discussed the challenges facing our young brothers and the role the community has from enabling to empowering.
Episode 14: Western Mindset
In this episode, we discussed the American election, the blessings of living in a 1st world country, and what life is like back east.
Episode 13: She said he's just a friend
In this episode, we discuss whether men and women can be friends with the opposite sex once they get married.
Episode 12: Ultra Black
On this episode, we discussed the NBA boycott, whether or not the NBA is the enemy of progress for black people, and a new culture vulture.
Episode 11: Window Shoppers
We're back for season 2 with a new format. Instead of doing one topic per episode, we decided to switch it up and tackle multiple topics ranging from sports, pop culture, and relationships.
Episode 10: Male Insecurity
In this episode, we discuss some of the insecurities our brothers face in society. There are some real insecurities and some that are just not real.
Episode 9: Dark Knight Falls
In this episode we discuss our favourite movies broken down by different genres, Hood Classics, Comedies, Organized crime movies, and why Batman is the worst superhero ever.
Episode 8: Is This Yall King?
This episode we dove into the world of sports. We discussed the suspension of Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA restart, Lebron's refusal to participate in the Jersey message, and the NFL and one insensitive QB.
Episode 7: The Immigrant Experience
We had our uncle come on to share his story on immigrating to a new country on his own, and the obstacles he faced and how he persevered.
Episode 6: What These Sistas Want from A Brotha
A candid conversation with our sisters about subjects relating to men and women in our community from gender roles, relationships, balancing career and home, etc.
Episode 5: Part II - Mental Health Discussion
This is part two of our mental health discussion focusing on the turf war within psychology and expanding on East African experiences in the mental health/illness paradigm.
Episode 4: Mental Health Discussion
Very Insightful conversation with Ramla about mental health and how it affects our community. It's imperative that we all discuss these matters amongst our circle, you never know you could be saving a life.
Episode 3: 50 Shades of Black
Colorism, a topic in which the Somali Community for decades has ignored and labelled as nothing more than Western phenomenon. If this was the case, why are many people back home literally killing themselves in order to lighten their skin.
Episode 2: Black Dollars Matter
After the protest, and the hashtags, and the outcry, then what? What are the solutions needed for the Black Community to progress? Hear our thoughts.
Episode 1: BOYS II MEN
The Difference Between A Man & A Grown Male. Too many of our brothers are masquerading around like men. We identify some of the characteristics and why more men are needed to step up in our community.