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The Black Minds Matter Podcast

The Black Minds Matter Podcast

By maK & Rev

the N.I.L.E. presents the BLACK MINDS MATTER PODCAST where lifelong friends maK & Rev provide a black perspective on a variety of topics ranging from education, music, religion, chivalry, finances and more. Contact us: (E) thenile.est1981@gmail.com (IG) thenile.est1981
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Season 6 Chapter 27: The Last Chapter

The Black Minds Matter PodcastJan 14, 2024

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Season 6 Chapter 27: The Last Chapter

Season 6 Chapter 27: The Last Chapter

The family ends the podcast

Jan 14, 202430:43
Season 6 Chapter 26: The List

Season 6 Chapter 26: The List

Rev, maK and Kie talk about building the ideal mate.

Jan 10, 202443:50
Season 6 Chapter 25: 2023 Recap

Season 6 Chapter 25: 2023 Recap

The crew recap their 2023 year and what they are looking for in 2024.

Dec 29, 202329:48
Season 6 Chapter 24: Forgot about Dray

Season 6 Chapter 24: Forgot about Dray

The crew discusses the emotion of sports.

Dec 22, 202336:23
Season 6 Chapter 23: maK & Rev

Season 6 Chapter 23: maK & Rev

Rapid fire questions from Kie to the guys.. enjoy!

Dec 14, 202316:39
Season 6 Chapter 22: Suspect

Season 6 Chapter 22: Suspect

The crew goes through a list of things manly men should not do... the list is absurd but do maK & Rev agree with it?

Dec 11, 202329:13
Season 6 Chapter 21: Stuntin' Like My Daddy

Season 6 Chapter 21: Stuntin' Like My Daddy

The crew discusses famous kids trying to be thugs.

Dec 06, 202312:42
Season 6 Chapter 20: Drawls in the Street

Season 6 Chapter 20: Drawls in the Street

The crew discusses the idea of black media types' harsh criticism of other black stars.

Dec 04, 202320:50
Season 6 Chapter 19: Stay Safe Out There (PSA)

Season 6 Chapter 19: Stay Safe Out There (PSA)

Happy SAFE Thanksgiving 2023 y'all.

Nov 21, 202328:35
Season 6 Chapter 18: Protection Expectations

Season 6 Chapter 18: Protection Expectations

The family discusses the idea of men being expected to protect women.. ....they do not agree

Nov 17, 202352:30
Season 6 Chapter 17: It's More Than A Game

Season 6 Chapter 17: It's More Than A Game

The family discusses rather sports are "just a game" or if they can be so much more.

Nov 14, 202337:44
Season 6 Chapter 16: Do Condoms go with Lobster?

Season 6 Chapter 16: Do Condoms go with Lobster?

The crew discusses first dates and first-date dating expectations.


Laugh with us...

Nov 09, 202336:02
Season 6 Chapter 15: Joe Smiff

Season 6 Chapter 15: Joe Smiff

Sooo, yeaa... the Joe Smith situation... nuff said.

Nov 07, 202337:12
Season 6 Chapter 14: Low White Bar

Season 6 Chapter 14: Low White Bar

The family talks about Taylor Swift and her uncanny popularity based on her skill level. Is the bar lower for white people; meaning, are they able to be less skilled and go further. If this is the case, then why are some black people on the same level as whites?


Its a fun conversation, check it out!

Nov 03, 202335:04
Season 6 Chapter 13: Real Friends Don't Suck

Season 6 Chapter 13: Real Friends Don't Suck

maK & Rev discuss a sucky situation.

Oct 26, 202315:08
Season 6 Chapter 12: Vampire in Bro-Oklahoma????

Season 6 Chapter 12: Vampire in Bro-Oklahoma????

maK has a Vampire story.

Oct 23, 202316:41
Season 6 Chapter 11: One Song, One Album, One Artist w/ a Bonus Question

Season 6 Chapter 11: One Song, One Album, One Artist w/ a Bonus Question

maK & Rev discuss how music shaped their lives.

Oct 19, 202332:17
Season 6 Chapter 10: Kast & The N.I.L.E.

Season 6 Chapter 10: Kast & The N.I.L.E.

maK and Rev celebrate Outkast

Oct 16, 202318:20
Season 6 Chapter 9: Rev in Review

Season 6 Chapter 9: Rev in Review

the crew discusses Rev's birthday

Oct 13, 202326:27
Season 6 Chapter 8: It's Just Entertainment

Season 6 Chapter 8: It's Just Entertainment

maK & Rev talk about programming

Oct 11, 202319:06
Season 6 Chapter 7: I Want My Money Back

Season 6 Chapter 7: I Want My Money Back

maK & Rev talk about the gov't shutdown.

Oct 09, 202319:16
Season 6 Chapter 6: The Love of Money

Season 6 Chapter 6: The Love of Money

maK & Rev talk about the chase and pursuit of the All Mighty Dollar.

Oct 05, 202321:05
Season 6 Chapter 5: 311 East Park St.

Season 6 Chapter 5: 311 East Park St.

maK & Rev walk down memory land of a house than no longer stands.

Oct 02, 202317:17
Season 6 Chapter 4: Pride Recap

Season 6 Chapter 4: Pride Recap

maK & Rev discuss Rev's verse on The REVELSations Podcast.

Sep 28, 202324:04
Season 6 Chapter 3: They Hatin' (Coach Prime)

Season 6 Chapter 3: They Hatin' (Coach Prime)

mak and Rev are back, diving into the the topic of "why people hatin' on Coach Prime?"

Sep 26, 202318:24
Season 6 Chapter 2: It Was A Black Summer

Season 6 Chapter 2: It Was A Black Summer

the crew talks about the happenings over the summer and how black it actually was. Annnd of course, Lizzo. hahaha

Sep 15, 202329:54
Season 6 Chapter 1: Summer Time

Season 6 Chapter 1: Summer Time

The crew is back for Season 6 with the intro episode. The three tell you what they have been up to this past summer and what you can look forward to this season.

Sep 11, 202327:38
Season 5 Chapter 27: No Real Topic

Season 5 Chapter 27: No Real Topic

maK, Rev & Kie wrap up season 5; no real topic, just the three talking and chilling.

Jul 24, 202301:09:51
Season 5 Chapter 26 (Pt 2): Family (Let's talk about Family)

Season 5 Chapter 26 (Pt 2): Family (Let's talk about Family)

The three are back with Kanitra Branch to talk about the family structure. What is family? Why is family important? Do we have a duty to make a family?

All these topics and more are discussed here. thenile.est1981@gmail.com

Jul 20, 202339:01
Season 5 Chapter 26 (Pt 1): Family (What is the Value of Marriage in Modern Times?)
Jul 17, 202301:11:50
Season 5 Chapter 25: Detox

Season 5 Chapter 25: Detox

Detox.... nuff said!

Jul 14, 202322:40
Season 5 Chapter 24: The Actions are Affirmed

Season 5 Chapter 24: The Actions are Affirmed

The family takes a swing at the supreme court ruling to overturn affirmative action. The three agree (shockingly), so this will be a new type of conversation. Enjoy.

Jul 11, 202330:01
Season 5 Chapter 23: Tippin' Tips

Season 5 Chapter 23: Tippin' Tips

maK and Rev discuss tipping. Do you tip? Do you tip on take out orders? What about when the tip is included in the bill? Let us know!

Jul 06, 202319:50
Season 5 Chapter 22: Mike Check

Season 5 Chapter 22: Mike Check

Rev and maK try something a little different on this one. They grew up on hip-hop music so they are trying their hands at am album review. Which album? The New Killer Mike Album called "Michael" which dropped June 16th 2023. Check out the guy spin on an album review

Jul 03, 202349:10
Season 5 Chapter 21: Big Truss

Season 5 Chapter 21: Big Truss

We dive into how we as humans decide who we trust based on appearance. Not trust like you might think. Crack open this book and see what we are talking about....it's all about Big Truss!
Jun 26, 202301:24:38
Season 5 Chapter 20: Spoats (Sports)

Season 5 Chapter 20: Spoats (Sports)

Kie's not here So the guys go back to their roots and talk about the NBA finals.... Of course they put the black mines matter spin on it. Check it out and let us know what you think!
Jun 22, 202331:09
Season 5 Chapter 19: Anti-Blackness

Season 5 Chapter 19: Anti-Blackness

Okay this one gets a little deep. We're talking about anti-blackness, and understanding the concept of the hate/disdain we are conditioned to have toward blackness...
We leave you all with a little homework after this one. Let us know what you think.
Jun 19, 202352:26
Season 5 Chapter 18: Flippin' Sides

Season 5 Chapter 18: Flippin' Sides

maK & Rev discuss how the narrative of social issues are potentially affecting their mind when it comes to political issues. Can different polarizing social topics affect how you vote at the polls? Let us know! Subscribe, Rate, Review and SHARE!!! Connect with us on IG @thenile.est1981 or email us thenile.est1981@gmail.com and episode on YouTube by searching The N.I.L.E.
Jun 15, 202342:51
Season 5 Chapter 17: Dang maK, where you been?
Jun 12, 202321:52
Season 5 Chapter 16: Doper (Happy Mother's Day)
May 11, 202322:03
Season 5 Chapter 15: The Person or The Life
May 08, 202330:22
Season 5 Chapter 14: Kids Can Catch These Hands Too (knuck if you buck)
May 04, 202324:54
Season 5 Chapter 13: Fast Sin, Slow Penance
May 01, 202330:23
Season 5 Chapter 12: 4 quarters or 2 halves

Season 5 Chapter 12: 4 quarters or 2 halves

And finally it's game time... What the crew has been trying to get to for two episodes finally culminates in the third!
Apr 26, 202341:57
Season 5 Chapter 11: The Layup Line

Season 5 Chapter 11: The Layup Line

We are continuing the conversation about equalizing the sexes.....
Apr 25, 202317:02
Season 5 Chapter 10: Pre Game

Season 5 Chapter 10: Pre Game

We discuss women participating in sports with men.....
Apr 24, 202334:13
Season 5 Chapter 9: Parking Lot Karen
Apr 19, 202338:40
Season 5 Chapter 8: Same Ole Story

Season 5 Chapter 8: Same Ole Story

maK & Rev discuss all the mass shootings that happened in the United States. Crazy thing is, 2 days after they recorded this, there was another one in Alabama. How is it that a country that is so sophisticated can't get its gun problem solved.....
Apr 17, 202339:23
The REVELSations Podcast. Season 1 Verse 1: The Pick and Stick Philosophy

The REVELSations Podcast. Season 1 Verse 1: The Pick and Stick Philosophy

Welcome to the REVELSation podcast, where Rev, one-half of the Black Mind Matter Podcast discusses topics that will challenge your beliefs systems and help you grow. In this first episode, Rev invited his friend Shawn Bailey to the show to discuss what it takes to make healthy romantic relationships last. Check it out and let us know what you think!


Find Shawn at

Holiday props on Instagram

Bailey-care-homes.com 

Poochie Trucking 


Apr 07, 202349:01
Season 5 Extra Credit 4: Timing, Environment, Approach

Season 5 Extra Credit 4: Timing, Environment, Approach

Kie asks about nagging and how a woman can ask a questions and it not be seen as nagging.

Apr 07, 202308:13