The guys start the show with the weekly check in with the crew and see what’s good. The guys catch up on air conditioners, baking bread, upgrading the backyard and vacation planning in the middle of a pandemic. 

The major topic tackled this week is reparations in America with the help of scholar Dr. Ray Winbush. The topic of reparations has been gaining steam over the passing years and Dr. Winbush gives us a lesson on the history of the reparations movement, the current status and his thoughts on the future of the movement.

The crew also pays its respects to Congressman John Lewis and the Reverend C.T. Vivian who both transitioned on the same day.  These human rights pioneers both dedicated their lives for betterment of Black people in America and across the world. They will both be sorely missed, but their legacy is strong and enduring. 

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This week’s show starts off with the crew discussing their favorite snacks. Three of the fellas indulge in a variety of healthy snacks like mixed nuts and trail mix. Vin chooses to indulge in junk food like chips, cookies and cupcakes. Probably not a good look at 46, so hopefully Vin gets his wellness plan together sooner than later. 

We also discuss how much money is too much money? There is no shortage of rich people in America, one statistic shows that 80% of America’s wealth is controlled by less than 1% of the population. That 1% control’s 25 trillion dollars and we still suffer from social ills. 

Rolling with the topic of money we tackle the age old question: what is your magic number to to stop working? Is it 10 million or 100 million? We all in one form or another dream of hitting our magic number that will give us the power to say two words forever–I QUIT! 

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The crew is back with another dope episode. We start with The Check-In and discuss Mack’s D.I.Y. skills, Alaric’s home projects, L.O.’s low-key 4th of July weekend and Vin’s failed attempt to fix his fridge.

The main topic the crew tackles this week is the question: “Do Black lives matter only when a white person kills them?”.  We also tackle the messaging that continues to mar Disney’s storytelling. 

This week’s libation is whatever was on our shelves. From 1792 whiskey to 1800 tequila the fellas still sip on something nice. These topics and so much more on the latest episode of Decoding 40.

This week’s libation was brought to you by 1792, Uncle Nearest, Rowan’s Creek and 1800?

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Welcome back to another episode of Decoding 40.

On the Check-In, the guys discuss taking on DIY projects, summer day kid camps opening and afternoon dad naps, in addition, “planning” a birthday celebration for the wife in a world with COVID-19. 

The crew also goes through a myriad of subjects that includes the MAGAt clowns who don’t want to wear a mask because of their illusion of privilege, Tea time with Mack and the impending divorce of Dr. Dre and his wife. COVID-19 cases are spiking across the South and forcing the most resistant states to reconsider their reopening plans. We also tackle the gaggle of “Black” conservatives that are selling out our culture for some coins.

This week’s libation was brought to you by Elijah Craig, Uncle Nearest, Absolute Vodka. And, Poland Springs?

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Welcome to another episode in quarantine.  The curve is flattening in New York and New Jersey and the crew is keeping it safe. 

The crew starts off with the Check-In. Vin talks about his VinsDailyBread project where he showcases his love for cooking.  L.O. talks about his struggles with his Spectrum internet service. Now that homeschooling is coming to an end, Rick talks about what’s next for the summer. Mack has been laying low and like all of us, has been processing everything going on in the world from COVID-19 to racism.

This show also includes discussing the George Floyd case and the subsequent protest across the globe.  We also talk about accountability versus legacy.  Are Black artists who have committed egregious crimes or addicted to drugs at a greater risk of damaged legacies compared to their white counterparts? We introduce a new segment, F-ck Your Apology! This goes out to all of the white people called out for their racist and tone-deaf remarks who now wish to offer weak apologies in hopes of redemption.

This Week’s Libations are a collection of several different whiskeys including Uncle Nearest and Woodford Reserve. Remember, whether or not you are in the middle of a pandemic–always drink responsibly.

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We’re still under lock down with Covid-19. 

Alaric shares how his children are fairing through all of this and like most parents we’re just trying to maintain a sane household. L’s maintaining and paying it forward by teaching a class on how to start a podcast. Vin is still essential, and shares a story of how even on Xbox not only is racism alive but even with over 100k dead there are still non-believers when it comes to Covid-19. Mack shares his stories about how some of his white clients and counterparts have checked in with him to see how he’s doing. This leads to a frank and honest discussion on how we answer wellness checks from our white colleagues and friends. We also discuss the concept of white fragility and the circumstances under which white people wield their privilege to punish Black and Brown people they come in contact with. This leads into the now infamous story involving Amy Cooper, a white woman who called the police on Christian Cooper in New York City’s Central Park after he asked her to put her dog on a leash according to the park’s rules. 

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We’re back this week with another funny and informative episode of Decoding 40. 

The conversation starts off with our take on the latest Verzuz battle between Bounty Killer and Beenie Man. Listen to hear who we think won. We also discuss some of the footwear fashion of the late 80’s. Before Jordan’s and Timbs we had Travel Fox, Clark’s, Patrick Ewing Pony’s. The crew shares their opinion on their favorite groups from Tribe Called Quest to Mobb Deep. We also discuss Ice Cube and his influence on West Coast Hip Hop and the culture.

In the wake of multiple murders of Black people at the hands of law enforcement culminating weeks ago with the murder of George Floyd, protest across the planet have been picking up steam and have become organized with a list of demands. L.O. expresses his frustration towards organizations whose purported missions are to fight for the liberation of Black people. As he sees it, too many so-called “militant” organizations and gun toting gangsters are completely silent during this period of global protest and should be at the protests protecting the protestors. Finally, Mack is convinced that the FBI or another clandestine organization attacked his brand new Apple computer for speaking truth to power. 

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What’s good Decoding40 family? It’s been a minute since we’ve recorded and unless you live in a cave you know that the CoronaVirus, Covid-19 or the not so-tender Rona has changed our lives forever. 

We have all been affected by this pandemic and thankfully we are all here and healthy. Episode 50 is a run down of all of our experiences with the virus. Join us for this episode as we discuss Alaric recovering from the virus, L.O. and his adventures in remote learning, Vin dealing with the stress of being an essential worker in the belly of the beast and Mack dealing with the unfortunate loss of his father due to the virus.

On April 7th, Mack Burnett II succumbed to COVID-19 having lived 83 long and beautiful years. He was a father, brother, mentor and poet. A soft spoken man with a spirit full of fire. Please join us in extending our deepest condolences to Mack and his family.

This episode is dedicated to Mr. B and all of the loved ones we’ve lost during this surreal period of time.

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This week the guys talk about daddy duties, raising children in the 21st century, existential ski trip hookups, religious vaginas, random hand jobs on Greyhound buses, the alumnae of Mary Louis and Bishop Lochland in the 80s, and slaying social media trolls.

This Week’s Libation is Blackened whiskey.

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The guys cover a crazy range of topics including the Blackest Black History month EVER, computer viruses with audio warnings, our own mortality, the future of funeral services, parental porn histories, preferred porn search terms and our favorite “editing” rooms.

This Week’s Libation is Buffalo Trace and the crew gives it’s mixed review of this crafted bourbon.

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