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Phone Tap Podcast

Phone Tap Podcast

By Phone Tap

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Episode 10: Male Insecurity

Phone Tap Podcast Aug 06, 2020

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Episode 15: The Plight of Somali Youth In Canada

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.

Jan 02, 202139:33
Episode 14: Western Mindset

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.

Nov 11, 202035:41
Episode 13: She said he's just a friend

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.

Nov 02, 202041:34
Episode 12: Ultra Black

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.

Sep 14, 202041:09
Episode 11: Window Shoppers

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.

Sep 14, 202049:20
Episode 10: Male Insecurity

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.

Aug 06, 202001:15:03
Episode 9: Dark Knight Falls

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.

Jul 26, 202054:37
Episode 8: Is This Yall King?

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.

Jul 21, 202057:56
Episode 7: The Immigrant Experience

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.

Jul 14, 202046:32
Episode 6: What These Sistas Want from A Brotha

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.

Jul 05, 202001:42:22
Episode 5: Part II - Mental Health Discussion

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.

Jun 27, 202038:09
Episode 4: Mental Health Discussion

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.

Jun 23, 202056:13
Episode 3: 50 Shades of Black

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. 

Jun 16, 202042:58
Episode 2: Black Dollars Matter

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.

Jun 09, 202031:13
Episode 1: BOYS II MEN

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.

Jun 09, 202029:06