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We're all Gxds in our own right, nothing goes unnoticed. Here we discuss what we deem important to us, and share our views of socioeconomic issues, social issues, politics, Hip-Hop, pop-culture, video games and various other topics. The Gxds Are Always Watching.
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STREAMS ep. 29 'Factionism'

TheGxdsAreWatching PodcastsFeb 07, 2024

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STREAMS ep. 29 'Factionism'

STREAMS ep. 29 'Factionism'

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Feb 07, 202423:48
STREAMS ep. 28 "We Fucked Ourselves"

STREAMS ep. 28 "We Fucked Ourselves"

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Dec 25, 202352:51
STREAMS ep. 27 “Social Media Is Ruining Us”

STREAMS ep. 27 “Social Media Is Ruining Us”

The more we tear down the barriers of communication and bring us closer together technologically, the further apart we feel spiritually. why is that?

Dec 05, 202345:10
STREAMS ep. 26 'Different World'

STREAMS ep. 26 'Different World'

The world today doesn't FEEL the way the world felt when I was growing up. What changed?

Nov 25, 202348:45
STREAMS ep. 25 - “Fame over Substance”

STREAMS ep. 25 - “Fame over Substance”

Rappers of the modern era all seem to value fame over actual connections with their fanbases or substance in their art. Why is that? why are the sales in hip hop down 40%? Is it because of the economy or is it because of the massive failure of today's artist to aim for timelessness in their music?

Nov 17, 202342:33
STREAMS ep. 24 "How do we sustain"

STREAMS ep. 24 "How do we sustain"

People all over America are feeling the pressure of what is almost surely a recession. Inflation through the roof, stagnant wages and a vanishing middleclass. How do we sustain? What gives? Do we just work harder? Impending revolt? Implode as a country?
Nov 10, 202350:08
STREAMs ep. 23 "Systematic Systemic System"

STREAMs ep. 23 "Systematic Systemic System"

My personal breakdown and analysis of the Breakfast Club Larry Elder interview. Covering systematic racism, democrats vs republicans, the epidemic of the fatherlessness and more.
Aug 26, 202301:25:14
STREAMS ep. 22 “equality or advantage”

STREAMS ep. 22 “equality or advantage”

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Aug 20, 202301:06:32
STREAMS ep. 21 "realism in rap"

STREAMS ep. 21 "realism in rap"

From the early days of rap, to now, where we over-glorify street culture and rat on ourselves on nationally syndicated radio stations. smh. How did we get here?


(sorry for the late publish for anyone who may have been looking for it. I scheduled the release of this audio episode and came back to check the numbers only to find that the auto-publish never went through. Might've been user error or platform error. Not Sure. But it's here now, nonetheless.)

Aug 19, 202301:09:33
STREAMS ep. 20 "live like a man who is dead already"

STREAMS ep. 20 "live like a man who is dead already"

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Jul 31, 202356:46
STREAMS ep. 19 "diplomacy means nothing"

STREAMS ep. 19 "diplomacy means nothing"

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Jul 19, 202351:41
STREAMS ep. 18 'i'm a leader too'

STREAMS ep. 18 'i'm a leader too'

I don’t believe that the only way to lead a nation or a community is through radicalism or strictly militant methods. Sometimes subtlety is just as effective as an overarching display of protest. Raising our families properly as black men and women is just as effective and just as positive for our overall health as a people as anything else, maybe even more.
Jul 03, 202350:01
STREAMS ep. 17 "oversaturation of the arts"

STREAMS ep. 17 "oversaturation of the arts"

There are many of us practicing expression in many different fields. Music, Painting, Podcasts, etc. It's hard to cut through all of the noise but my philosophy is that the noise is what gives value to the masterpieces. For every one great work of work there are dozens of others that aren't so great. The not-so-great work proves how difficult and special the great work is. My point is that there are upsides as well as downsides to there being so much clutter in art.

Apr 19, 202341:47
STREAMS ep. 16 "focus & appreciation"

STREAMS ep. 16 "focus & appreciation"

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Apr 01, 202343:12
Streams ep. 15 "change your heroes"

Streams ep. 15 "change your heroes"

As a community, black people's priorities have long been misplaced. We worship things that are detrimental to us and talk down about upstanding men and women and label them as "corny". We must change our heroes.

Mar 25, 202301:07:11
STREAMS ep. 14 "the quality of our service to others"

STREAMS ep. 14 "the quality of our service to others"

"The quality of our service to others determines the kind of life you'll live" was a quote given to me by my father. I don't know it's origins, but it inspired me nonetheless. All of our contributions to the world, big and small, lend to the kind of "karma" we might have.  


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Mar 17, 202301:00:44
STREAMS ep. 13 'why is life worth living?"

STREAMS ep. 13 'why is life worth living?"

Moment of silence for the foreword: Less than 24 hours after recording this episode I had a pretty realistic dream. In the dream I watched my first born son die in my arms. I have an idea of what might've caused the dream but I'm not sure. This dream almost served as an answer or a direct response to some of the things i spoke about in this episode.   


Love your people while they're here.


Life is a mystery to us all. None of us truly have the answers as to what we're doing here. We live our lives serving what we assume to be our purposes or we assign purpose to our own lives for the sake of fulfillment or personal satisfaction. The truth is I don't even know if we will ever know what this actually is. Some believe it will be revealed at some later time or simply after we experience death. Who knows?  


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Mar 08, 202301:02:28
STREAMS ep. 12 "do for self"

STREAMS ep. 12 "do for self"

More things are in our control than we think there are. The reality is we have the ability to change a lot of our circumstances but we simply choose not to. That's something I had to learn over time and take risks to try. Change and improving our circumstances is not always easy, but is sometimes possible nonetheless.  


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Feb 28, 202301:05:19
STREAMS ep. 11 “the no days off mentality is dumb”

STREAMS ep. 11 “the no days off mentality is dumb”

I’ve heard the mantra “no days off” and “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” all my life. After working many hours in my day, losing loved ones without saying goodbye and missing out on key moments in my loved ones lives, I whole heartedly disagree with both of those sayings. There is not achievement in life worth letting it all pass by in a blur. Rich people sleep and rich people take plenty of days off. Don’t let a catchy saying fool you. LIVE your life before it’s too late. STREAMS episode 11 live now on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & Google. Instagram.com/thegxdsarewatching Youtube.com/thegxdsarewatching
Feb 21, 202301:04:47
STREAMs ep. 10 "parenthood"

STREAMs ep. 10 "parenthood"

Raising kids is the hardest thing I've ever done and probably ever will do. The amount of sacrificing that it requires on a daily basis is something that nothing else in life has ever required of me. It has tested all of my limits, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. The important part is that I continue to show up and I continue to TRY. Listen to episode 10 as I attempt to organize my thoughts on the subject and struggles of parenting.

Feb 13, 202355:47
STREAMS ep. 9 "time and the poverty mindset"

STREAMS ep. 9 "time and the poverty mindset"

When you're in survival mode you view money as less than a tool to simplify your life and more like an ever-elusive resource that is to blame for all of our problems. Sometimes peace is more expensive. In my personal experience, I changed barbershops at the cost of more expensive service only to save more time in the process which is invaluable to me. This same example can translate to all of our lives in lots of ways. You pay more up front to have a more streamlined experience: Travel agents, bell hops, chauffeurs, restaurants or personal chefs. Money is a tool to be used. Not to be used irresponsibly or to be viewed as a scarce resource that we spend in fear either. There is a balance that lies between those two extremes. Be smart with your money but also don't let your past poor relationship with money hold you back from improving your life and experiencing a better alternative.

Feb 06, 202336:40
STREAMS ep. 8 "my life as an engineer pt. 2"
Jan 30, 202301:09:02
STREAMS ep. 7 “my life as an engineer“
Jan 24, 202301:04:56
STREAMS ep. 5 "choosing partners & cheating"

STREAMS ep. 5 "choosing partners & cheating"

Low self esteem leads a lot of us to poor relationships with others because of the poor relationship we have with ourselves. Sometimes we subconsciously seek reiterations of past traumas because we are addicted to the feelings it invokes in us or we believe it is all we deserve. We suffer habitually. Cheating is tied to the way we feel about ourselves as well. If you knew better you'd do better.  


Streams is what I call a 'solocast' focused on any given topic, mostly philosophy, cultural perspectives, creative struggles and/or personal social issues. Streams of consciousness is something I've practiced most of my life and I think it's where I stumble on some of my greatest ideas. This is a peering into my mind. An invitation to my inner-most thoughts. Nothing more, nothing less.  


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Jan 09, 202345:16
STREAMS ep. 4 "overly masculine men"

STREAMS ep. 4 "overly masculine men"

Some of us have been taught incorrectly what defines us as men. It stifles our growth and it narrows our perspective so much so that it hinders us in our development. Learn to challenge your ideas and comforts in the name of being fluid in your application.  


Streams is what I call a 'solocast' focused on any given topic, mostly philosophy, cultural perspectives, creative struggles and/or personal social issues. Streams of consciousness is something I've practiced most of my life and I think it's where I stumble on some of my greatest ideas. This is a peering into my mind. An invitation to my inner-most thoughts. Nothing more, nothing less.  


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Jan 03, 202348:16
STREAMS ep. 3 "can money buy happiness?"

STREAMS ep. 3 "can money buy happiness?"

Can money buy YOUR happiness? It's really up to our own personal philosophies and perspectives. I'm sure money would solve lots of peoples' problems, but for many others money is not necessarily the solution because their battles are more internal than anything. Listen to my perspective and give your own in the comments.  


Streams is what I call a 'solocast' focused on any given topic, mostly philosophy, cultural perspectives, creative struggles and/or personal social issues. Streams of consciousness is something I've practiced most of my life and I think it's where I stumble on some of my greatest ideas. This is a peering into my mind. An invitation to my inner-most thoughts. Nothing more, nothing less.  


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Dec 27, 202238:36
STREAMS ep. 2 "your ideas are good enough"

STREAMS ep. 2 "your ideas are good enough"

"Your ideas are good enough" is self explanatory. We often times doubt that our ideas can be executed or that the idea itself is worthy of exploring.  


Streams is what I call a 'solocast' focused on any given topic, mostly philosophy, cultural perspectives, creative struggles and/or personal social issues. Streams of consciousness is something I've practiced most of my life and I think it's where I stumble on some of my greatest ideas. This is a peering into my mind. An invitation to my inner-most thoughts. Nothing more, nothing less.  


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Dec 27, 202223:57
Ep. 56 "Printed Up"

Ep. 56 "Printed Up"

00:08:19 The 'poke' & Kyrie Irving

00:33:04 Being hit on by girls

00:43:14 Wu-Tang show

00:56:23 Squid Games, Language and the art of Mastery

01:19:38 Fury vs Wilder III

01:32:13 Robert Pattinson Batman

01:39:30 IGN's Best Video Game Of All Time Bracket

02:05:03 The U.S./Federal Reserve running out of money

02:08:57 TheGxdsInvest, Crypto, Alt Coins & NFTs

Oct 26, 202102:21:18
Ep. 55 "Kash Doll Tiddies"

Ep. 55 "Kash Doll Tiddies"

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Oct 06, 202102:12:37
Ep. 54 "Certified Donda Boy"

Ep. 54 "Certified Donda Boy"

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Sep 14, 202102:37:56
Ep. 49 "Who do you vent to?"

Ep. 49 "Who do you vent to?"

The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D, Jay) talk about their favorite sitcoms, and sitcom intros of the golden 90’s. Also the guys open up about dealing with depression and/or stress and past traumas after D asks “who do men vent to?”. That and much much more on this episode of the TGAW.
Mar 05, 202002:15:36
Ep. 48 "Snack Pack"

Ep. 48 "Snack Pack"

The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D, Jay) meet up for this 48th episode to discuss the ‘Who Killed Malcolm X” docu-series and their theories and feelings about it. They also discuss Zaya Wade and her identification as a girl, the Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder fight, the Lit AF comedy tour and much more. Dont forget to follow the podcast on instagram at @TheGxdsAreWatching and also like share and subscribe to the podcast on your chosen streaming platform. Thank you.
Feb 28, 202002:56:40
Ep. 47 "81 Points"

Ep. 47 "81 Points"

The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) open the show with a hour long tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna as well as the other 7 passengers of their helicopter that lost their lives, Sunday Jan 26th, 2020. R.I.P. The Gxds continue the show discussing their favorite movies, as well as their favorite sitcoms, comparing The Fresh Prince and The Martin Show, drawing comparisons between those later shows and earlier ones like the Cosby show. That and more. Be sure to like share and subscribe on your favorite streaming platform, and also give us a follow in Instagram at @TheGxdsAreWatching. Thank you! 🙏🏽
Feb 03, 202002:26:02
Ep. 46 "Accuser of the fuckin brethren!"

Ep. 46 "Accuser of the fuckin brethren!"

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Jan 23, 202001:14:08
TheGxdsInvest Ep. 5

TheGxdsInvest Ep. 5

The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) invite a guest (Martell) for the first time to dicsuss investment strategies and give advice to a first time investor.
Jan 22, 202001:12:46
Ep. 45 “How Many Queens?”

Ep. 45 “How Many Queens?”

The Gxds (Red, Ojo, Jay, D) finish their discussion on the strange documentary “Dont Fuck With Cats”, “Breaking Bad” and “You” from last week. Also they discuss the fraudulent structure of insurance companies and the morality behind robbing an establishment for a sick child you may or may not have at home, ie, “John Q”. Red and Jay list their top 10 albums and artists from the last decade. Also, they discuss “Real Kings” and “Real Queens” in a discussion about entitlement and what a man or woman is SUPPOSED to do for one another. (🤦🏽‍♂️). Lol. That and much more on the 45th episode of the podcast.
Jan 15, 202003:04:21
Ep. 44 "Peace, Kings"

Ep. 44 "Peace, Kings"

The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D, Jay) are BACK for the new year, 2020! Happy New Year to all our listeners. This week the Gxds discuss Tom Brady’s unexpected loss and Ojo’s hatred for him. Vince Carter’s long tenure as a pro baller. They also talk about Kevin Hart’s “Don’t Fuck This Up” docu-series and the dangers of “Cancel Culture”. The Gxds briefly discuss their investments and the new year and their hopes for new endeavors. That and much more on the first episode of TGAW for the year 2020. Don’t forget to like share and subscribe to the pod on your chosen streaming platform and also follow us on IG at @TheGxdsAreWatching and @BabylonStudiosDetroit for more info. Thank you.
Jan 06, 202002:29:54
Ep. 43 “Shinola Coke”

Ep. 43 “Shinola Coke”

Listen to episode 42 FIRST!
Dec 13, 201902:34:39
Ep. 42 "Julia Roberts as Harriet Tubman"

Ep. 42 "Julia Roberts as Harriet Tubman"

The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) are back again and this time they're ignorantly attempting to game and pod at the same time. They are playing several rounds of apex Legends on their Playstation 4's while trying to stay focused on the topics at hand LMAO. They managed to talk briefly about T.I. and his reneging on his hymen checks, A father who has decided he hates his family, including his children, and a father who made a horrible choice against one of his children in an attempt to avenge another. The Gxds discuss the moral implications of that and how they would have handled the same situation had they been placed in that position. That and much more, including Harriet Tubman being played by Julia Roberts on this 42nd episode of TheGxdsAreWatching. Thank you to all of the returning listeners and also to the first time listeners week after week. Please do not forget to Like, Share and Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite streaming platform. Also follow us on the gram at @TheGxdsAreWatching and @BabylonStudiosDetroit. 

Dec 09, 201902:40:52
Ep. 41 "Porn Heroes"

Ep. 41 "Porn Heroes"

The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) meet again to talk about PORN STARS! 😭 They begin their talks with Disney Plus and their first day’s numbers and their new Star Wars series “Mandalorian”. Red details his journey to opening his own studio by request from a listener of the show. Also, The Gxds detail their favorite pornstars over the years in a game of “desert island”. That and MUCH much more. Be sure to like, share and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite streaming platform. Also follow us on Instagram at @TheGxdsAreWatching.
Nov 22, 201902:49:51
TheGxdsInvest Ep. 4 "CashApp"

TheGxdsInvest Ep. 4 "CashApp"

The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) discuss the launch of Disney+, and their first day subscription numbers, the sudden boom of Tesla stock over the month of October 2019, Cash App’s new stock investing feature, and the Big 3 auto companies latest developments. That and much more. Remember to like share and subscribe on your preferred streaming platform and follow us on Instagram at @TheGxdsAreWatching.
Nov 22, 201956:14
Ep. 40 "Hymen Wars"

Ep. 40 "Hymen Wars"

On this milestone 40th episode, The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) gather at almost midnight and open the episode talking briefly about NBA injuries and kids being dangerous. All the hosts have officially had Popeyes chicken sandwiches and they recall their incident in the Popeyes dining room in Westland, MI. They also discuss everything from a video of a mom beating her child in the middle of his school, the launch of Disney+ and also T.I.’s admitted imposing on his daughter’s chastity. That and much more. Please remember to LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE on your chosen streaming platform. Also, follow us on Instagram at @TheGxdsAreWatching.
Nov 13, 201902:28:45
Ep. 39 “Chicken Titties”

Ep. 39 “Chicken Titties”

On this episode, the Gxds (Red, Jay, D) welcome a new/old guest to the show. Martell, aka Tellzking (from the previous Red Room series) and celebrate his bew found freedom from the slave plantation. Also, Jay details his rare chance to perform on stage with I.D.K. And Kemba. They also talk about Eddie Murphy’s Dolemite remake on Netflix, trying the newly returned Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, half way through the show the Gxd Ojo shows up and they continue their discussion about women comedians, doubling back and dating a woman your friend had first, providing money to your BM who also has other children outside of yours, and much more. Dont forget to like, share and subscribe to TheGxdsAreWatching podcast on your chosen streaming platform and also follow us at @TheGxdsAreWatching on Instagram 🙏🏽.
Nov 07, 201902:44:52
Ep. 37 "Jihad Mixtape"

Ep. 37 "Jihad Mixtape"

This week the Gxds (Red, Jay & Ojo) introduce a new guest to the show. Cecily, a.k.a. Lux from the Lux Talk Podcast for their first official interview of sorts. They discuss her aspirations as an actress, her history with make-believe radio hosting and her indie record label she started at the age of 12, delivering the song “Bin Laden” about their tumultuous friendship with Osama Bin Laden (LMAO). Also joining the Gxds for the first time in the second season, The Red Ghost returns and discuss a listening party he attended for the monumental forthcoming Apollo Brown album, “Sincerely, Detroit” and his career as a photographer. This and much more. Dont forget to share, like and subscribe to our show on your preferred streaming platform and follow us on Instagram at @TheGxdsAreWatching.
Oct 22, 201901:58:09
TheGxdsInvest Ep. 3

TheGxdsInvest Ep. 3

On this episode, the Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) talk about Robinhood's new "Cash Management" account & associated card and the benefits of it. They also discuss the future predictions of lithium production and the clean energy movement, as well as the power of changing our mindset as a people and taking matters into our own hands and changing the things we have access to as a community. The Gxds also discuss their October investments and the stocks they have received free for referrals and sign-up, as well as the dividends they've received from their previous investments. Don't forget to subscribe to us on Instagram at @TheGxdsAreWatching and also like share and subscribe on your chosen streaming platform.

Oct 16, 201946:08
Ep. 36 “Alright, I guess...”

Ep. 36 “Alright, I guess...”

This episode of the GxdsAreWatching, the Gxds (Red, Ojo, D, Jay) talk about the Wu Tang series, whether Chris Tucker is a sale-out for not returning to his roots and doing another Friday movie, Tekashi and his Fed case wnd whether he can come home and be safe and successful. They also discuss the Amber Guyger case and the trend of minor punishments for murder by cops and white people, plus the phenomenon of women proposing to men to marry them. That and much more. Be sure to like share and subscribe to the podcast on your chosen streaming platform. @TheGxdsAreWatching on Instagram.
Oct 14, 201902:55:16
TheGxdsInvest Ep. 2

TheGxdsInvest Ep. 2

This week on the TheGxdsInvest, The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) discuss some of their successful investments, the performance of their portfolios since the last meeting and their plan for this months pot (August 2019). If you would like to begin your investment journey with an advantage, you can use our referral link for WeBull, or Robinhood and you could receive a free stock.
(WeBull invite: https://act.webull.com/promotion/invitation/share.html?inviteCode=RfVrjjJGAogn) (Robinhood invite:
http://share.robinhood.com/geraldp47). Thanks to everyone who continues to tune it to our show. As always, dont forget to hit subscribe and tell a friend about us.
Sep 15, 201952:24
Ep. 35 "Celebration, Bitches!"

Ep. 35 "Celebration, Bitches!"

The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) have returned for SEASON 2!! We are as excited to be back as we hope you are. Much thanks to all returning listeners and welcome to first time listeners. This first week of season 2, the Gxds talk about a $120k bank mistake, Dave Chapelle's and Bill Burr's Stand up and their attacks on 'Cancel Culture', women's maternity rights and the effect they have on men, child support money and how it's spent, the Theory of Evolution and much more. Make sure to follow or subscribe to us on your chosen platform to receive notifications of each episode being uploaded. also be sure to follow us on Instagram at @TheGxdsAreWatching and the studio at @BabylonStudiosDetroit.

Sep 13, 201902:57:42
TheGxdsInvest Ep. 1 "In The Beginning"

TheGxdsInvest Ep. 1 "In The Beginning"

The Gxds (Red, Ojo, D) Are Investing Now! This sub-series is about the financial journey of three normal men and their menial investments, starting with just a few spare dollars, pooling it together and choosing stocks to buy and tracking how much they can grow their pool. These are not trained financiers and have little experience with investing, but this podcast is to allow the listeners to follow as they prove that the average person can build a portfolio too. Not every investor has to be rich to make a dent in the stock market. Welcome to the TheGxdsInvest! Be sure to hit the follow/subscribe key on your chosen streaming platform to receive a notification each time we upload a new episode. Also, follow us on social media at @TheGxdsAreWatching.
Aug 28, 201938:08
Ep. 32 "Fuzzy Titty Channel / Top 5"

Ep. 32 "Fuzzy Titty Channel / Top 5"

In this party episode of TGAW, things got a bit crowded as The Gxds (Red, Ojo, Jay, D, Lio, Hiryu) do a bit of reminiscing since this is the first time the 3 cousins Red, D and Hiryu were able to gather in years. The flavor "Arctic sun" by Faygo has been a long-time favorite of the cousins and the flavor was recently re-released. They also discuss the casting of Mahershala Ali as Blade in the upcoming Phase 5 of Marvel films.  The Gxds also discuss the severity of the waging of the Data Wars and how we are all being used as pawns in the war, being bought and sold by the companies we trust with our information daily. This, paired with the speed of technological developments over the last three decades and it's impact on us as a people, the conversation gets a bit deep. The second half of this episode became a bit of a Hip-hop debate while the Gxds discuss their personal  Top 5's and the reasoning behind their choices. That and much more on episode 32 of TGAW. Thank you for all the listeners that have contributed to our growth as a platform and we hope to continue to grow and trend upward over the coming months. Don't forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button on your chosen streaming platform and also, follow us on Instagram @TheGxdsAreWatching, @TheGxdsAreWatchingPodcast & @BabylonStudiosDetroit!

Aug 12, 201903:20:57