The Mind Pop Zone
Welcome to the weird and wacky world of the Mind Pop Zone Podcast, where we explore the most fascinating and thought-provoking topics that will challenge the way you think and spark your curiosity. Each episode, we delve into a new topic, from the latest in pop culture to the most controversial social issues. Sometimes, we'll make you laugh. Other times, we'll make you cry. Whether you agree or disagree with us, we promise to take you on a journey of exploration and discovery that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the world around you. So join us on the Mind Pop Zone Podcast and let your mind be blown!"
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You Gotta Know When Fold'em
01/26/2024
You Gotta Know When Fold'em
What's Poppin' and Gambling
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We R Back
01/18/2024
We R Back
What's Poppin': The Mind Pop Zone crew is back! The crew share their takes on Katt Williams' interview with Shannon Sharpe. Johnathan Majors shares his side in an interview on Good Morning America. Taraji P. Henson speaks on pay disparities and bad working conditions on set. A university chancellor is fired after he and his wife are found to have appeared in pornographic videos. Taylor Swift and the KC Chief fans swag surfin. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew share what movies, television shows and music they are most looking forward to in 2024.
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It's Thanksgiving Ya'll
11/22/2023
It's Thanksgiving Ya'll
What's Poppin': Cassie files a lawsuit against her ex, P. Diddy, alleging he sexually assaulted her and physically abused her. Keke Palmer's mom goes off on Darius Jackson during a call secretly recorded by Jackson. Is Snoop really giving up smoke? Jordan Peele is remaking "People Under the Stairs." Main Topic: It's all about Thanksgiving with the Mind Pop Zone crew In the Zone: Garrett Johnson
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Wedding Do's and Don'ts
10/25/2023
Wedding Do's and Don'ts
What's Poppin': Jada Pinkett Smith clarifies she and Will Smith are working to reconcile after 7-year separation. Britney Spears' new book details her conservatorship and relationship with Justin Timberlake. Are Common and Jennifer Hudson dating? New California law creates Ebony Alert to find missing Black youth and women. What age is too young for a lace front wig? Main Topic: In their latest episode, the Mind Pop Zone crew delve into the fascinating world of wedding etiquette. From navigating tricky invitation lists to the art of assigned seating, they explore the do's and don'ts of planning the big day. Tune in to discover how to keep your wedding day filled with joy and harmony. Whether you're a soon-to-be bride or groom or simply a curious listener, this episode is packed with insights and anecdotes that will leave you both informed and entertained. In the Zone: Dorothy Hoffner
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Will & Jada. It's Complicated.
10/18/2023
Will & Jada. It's Complicated.
What's Poppin': Is there something wrong with going to the Cheesecake Factory for a first date? Sexy Red has a ridiculous take about Donald Trump. Was Bigfoot finally caught on camera? Is it too much Taylor Swift at the NFL games? Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco disagree about relationship bath etiquette? Main Topic: What's going on with Will and Jada? The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss. In the Zone: Jordyn Foster
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JR's Free For All
10/12/2023
JR's Free For All
What's Poppin': Trump allegedly discuss US nuclear sub with a foreign national. The House of Representatives is in disarray after Kevin McCarthy is ousted as Speaker of the House. Denver experimented with giving homeless individuals $1,000 a month. An arrest is finally made in Tupac’s murder case. Chris Rock to direct Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic. Main Topic: J.R. leads a free for all with Shewana, Trav, and the Mind Poppers. In the Zone: Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam
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Dealing with Change and Rejection
09/06/2023
Dealing with Change and Rejection
What's Poppin': The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is 25 years old, and the Fugees are reuniting. Police stop a Nebraska man for driving with a bull in the passenger's seat. A Chicago TV news team is robbed while doing a story on a string of robberies in the area. Volunteers come together to search for the Loch Ness Monster. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew talk about dealing with change and rejection. In the Zone: Shaq
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Spooky Encounters
08/30/2023
Spooky Encounters
What's Poppin': Trump mug shot made public by Fulton County Jail. Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100-meter world championship. Halle Berry is ordered to pay $8,000 a month in child support after finalizing her divorce. A baby is seen crowd surfing at a Flo-Rida concert. Rihanna and A$AP welcome their 2nd child. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew and callers share their spooky encounters. In the Zone: Janiyah Baker
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Calling In vs Calling Out
08/23/2023
Calling In vs Calling Out
What's Poppin': Trump has been indicted on his 4th case. A Texas threatens a federal judge in defense of Trump. Are Keke Palmer and her boyfriend still together? Britney Spears is getting a divorce after her ex alleges that she cheated with a house staff member. The group behind the college affirmative action case sues a Black Venture Fund. Main Topic: Calling In vs Calling Out. Which one is better? Are there certain scenarios in which people should be called in vs called out? In the Zone: Calvin Wilson
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Workplace Relationships
08/09/2023
Workplace Relationships
What's Poppin': R.I.P to Angus Cloud & Paul Reubens aka Pee-Wee Herman. Settlement reached with the family of the man who died in a bed-bug infested jail cell. Donald Trump indicted for his efforts to overturn the election results. AP Psychology banned in Florida due to lessons regarding gender identity and sexual orientation. Black North Carolina 16-year was sent home from her job at Chick-fil-a due to the colors of her braided hair. Kellogg introduces a new Icee flavored cereal. Lizzo accused by 3 former dancers of bullying and sexual harassment. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss work-place relationships. Is it ok to date someone you work with? Can you be friends at work? What are the benefits and dangers? Are workplace cliques okay? In the Zone: Taylor Swift
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Fake News or the Real Deal
08/02/2023
Fake News or the Real Deal
What's Poppin': Bronny James suffers cardiac arrest. An 11-year girl is arrested for falsely reporting a kidnapping. Former pastor arrested for sex offenses and peeping at a farmer's market. Dave Chappelle turned down the role of Bubba in the movie Forest Gump. People continue to slam Ron Desantis and the Florida Board of Education for its Black history curriculum. Sinead O'Connor passes away. Portland strippers want to unionize. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss strange stories from around the country. Is it fake news or the real deal? You make the decision. In the Zone: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
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Relationship Etiquette
07/19/2023
Relationship Etiquette
What's Poppin': The Secret Service closes its investigation into the cocaine that was found in the White House. Naomi Osaka and Cordae welcome a baby girl. Gabby Douglas aims to make the 2024 Olympic team. TikTokers discuss, "What did the Karen see on the airplane?" Actors join writers on Hollywood strike against the studios. Disney World and Universal theme parks experience a slump in visitors. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss relationship etiquette. What are mistakes couples make? How should couples deal with conflict? How do couples compromise on socializing? And much more. In the Zone: JT of the City Girls
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What's Poppin' and the Supreme Court
07/12/2023
What's Poppin' and the Supreme Court
What's Poppin': Did Victor Wembanyama’s security slap Britney Spears? Does Michael Jordan approve of his son dating Larsa Pippen? Keke Palmer’s boyfriend disapproves of her dressing sexy and singing and dancing with Usher. Is Threads replacing Twitter? India Arie has some comments about Janelle Monae and Meg Thee Stallion. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss the Supreme Court’s recent rulings. The Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions. Supreme Court rules that web designer can deny services to same sex couples. The Supreme Court strikes down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. In the Zone: Yusef Salaam
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Graduation Time
05/31/2023
Graduation Time
Main Topic: On today’s episode, the Mind Pop Zone crew celebrate graduates at every level. In the Zone: Jeziyah Parker
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Women Breaking Down Barriers
05/24/2023
Women Breaking Down Barriers
Main Topic: On today’s episode, the Mind Pop Zone crew interview 3 women who are breaking down barriers in their own individual ways. In the Zone: Dennis “Maliq” Barnes
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Protect Our Bus Drivers
05/10/2023
Protect Our Bus Drivers
What's Poppin': Ed Sheeran wins his copyright case in which he was accused of stealing Marvin Gaye’s, Let’s Get It On. Are Nelly and Ashanti getting back together after all these years? Hollywood Writers are on strike. What does this mean for our favorite tv shows and movies? Jordan Neely was killed by a 24-year-old Marine on a New York subway train. When he was 14-years-old, his mother was brutally murdered by her boyfriend. Main Topic: Would you date a bus driver? Eboni K. Williams wouldn’t. The Mind Pop Zone crew share their opinions about Eboni’s comments to Iyanla Vanzant as well as her clapback after taking heat for her comments. In the Zone: Ronald Nessman
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Let's Bring It Back
04/19/2023
Let's Bring It Back
What's Poppin' Jamie Foxx experiences a medical emergency. US authorities decide not to pursue charges in the death of Shanquella Robinson. Tennessee congressmen Justin Jones and Justin Pearson are reinstated. Family’s attorney says that inmate was eaten alive by bed bugs. Sperm shortage for black men and Hispanic men. Main Topic: The crew share things they would like to see make a comeback as well as things that need to stay gone forever. In the Zone: Jarvis Green
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The Power of Positivity
04/12/2023
The Power of Positivity
What's Poppin' Controversy after Dr. Jill Biden invites the national champion, LSU, and the losing team, Iowa, to the White House. A psychology teacher is fired after giving students the assignment to write their own obituaries before a school shooting drill. Tennessee House GOP expels 2 Congressmen in retaliation over gun control protest. Main Topic: A discussion about the power of positivity and if it truly works. In the Zone: Drake University Students
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This or That
03/22/2023
This or That
What's Poppin' R.I.P to Bobby Caldwell. Ciara is criticized for wearing a see-through dress to an Oscar’s after party. South Korea considering a proposal of a 69 hour work week. Denzel Washington set to star in Gladiator sequel. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew play a game of This or That. In the Zone: Andrea Joe
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Is Monogamy Natural?
03/01/2023
Is Monogamy Natural?
What's Poppin'? A diversity activist who claimed to be Latino, Arab and South Asian is outed by her mother as being white. Marjorie Taylor Greene believes African Americans should be proud when they see confederate statues. A man claims that the 2.04 billion dollar Power Ball ticket was stolen from him. Judge Mathis was cancelled then days later he announces his return to TV. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone ask the question, “Is monogamy natural or a social construct?” Does monogamy make sense in modern society or is it outdated? Can people truly be happy in long-term monogamous relationships? Should polygamy laws be reversed? In the Zone: Jeff Reitz
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Love and Technology
02/22/2023
Love and Technology
What's Poppin'? Joe Biden says objects shot down over North America appear to not be related to China’s spy balloon. Governor Youngkin of Virginia is against shielding period tracking data from search warrants. A woman apologizes after grabbing Busta Rhymes’ butt. Is tipping getting out of control? Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew talk technology and romance. Is technology helping or hurting relationships? Do dating apps make it easier or harder to find connections with potential partners? Does technology increase or decrease trust in relationships? And much more. In the Zone: Sultan Ahmed
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Is That Really a Law?
02/15/2023
Is That Really a Law?
What's Poppin' Britney Spears’ inner circle is reportedly concerned about her well-being. Philadelphia high school students are being investigated after making racist social media videos. North Carolina Senate passes a bill that requires teachers to out LGBTQ students to their parents. Netflix has started charging users for sharing their passwords with others outside of their home. Main Topic: There are some strange laws still on the books in our country and in the world. The Mind Pop Zone crew talks about a few of them. In the Zone: Malone Matthews
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What's Poppin?
02/01/2023
What's Poppin?
What's Poppin': Today is full episode of What’s Poppin. The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss the brutal murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers. T.I.’s lawsuit against the toymaker of the LOL Surprise OMG Dolls ends in a mistrial following testimony alleging cultural appropriation. The Earth’s inner core has stopped. Disney’s Splash Mountain is closing, and people are selling the water to super fans of the ride. The crew breaks down the Ed Reed and Bethune Cookman situation. The Glass Cliff is a real thing for underrepresented groups. Employees not happy with their employers engage in rage applying. Is remote work here to stay? The Oscar nominations are in. In the Zone: Jude Nyame Yie Kofie
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Artificial Intelligence
01/18/2023
Artificial Intelligence
What's Poppin' Is Kanye West really married? Rest in peace to Lisa Presley. Prince Harry opens up in his new book. What’s the future for movie theaters? Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss Artificial Intelligence. Is it helpful, or is it harmful? In the Zone: Eden Scott McLauchlin
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Advice for 2023
01/04/2023
Advice for 2023
What's Poppin' Newly elected representative George Santos accused of lying about his past. T.J. Holmes files for divorce from wife amid continued romance with Amy Robach. Kim Kardashian has a special dress code for her staff. 3 men in South Africa charged for racist attack at a swimming pool. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew offers advice for 2023. In the Zone: Sha’Kyra Aughtry
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Tis the Season
12/21/2022
Tis the Season
What's Poppin' R.I.P to Stephen “Twitch” Boss. Diddy welcomes a new baby girl. Winston-Salem State University faces criticism over a student’s arrest in a classroom. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew is giving out Christmas gifts to a few well-known celebrities. Find out who’s getting what and why. In the Zone: Kyrie Irving
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What's Your Relationship with Money
12/14/2022
What's Your Relationship with Money
What's Poppin' Brittney Griner is freed and back home in the USA. A new R. Kelly album, I Admit It, drops. In the new Netflix documentary, Meghan Markle shares that she was never treated like a black woman before becoming part of the royal family. Is Deion Sanders a sellout or to be celebrated after accepting the head coaching position at the University of Colorado. Main Topic: What is your relationship with money? Does money really rule the world? Is financial education important? The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss this and much more. In the Zone: Jaylen Smith
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Toning Down Your Blackness
12/07/2022
Toning Down Your Blackness
What's Poppin': A photo surfaces of Jerry Jones in 1957 with a mob of white students blocking 6 black students from entering the school in Little Rock, Arkansas. A man survives 20 hours in the ocean after falling overboard a cruise ship. Will Smith discusses his new movie and the infamous slap during the Oscars. Married Good Morning America anchors, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, are having an affair. Kanye West loves Hitler and Nazis. Main Topic: Toning down your blackness. Is Code-Switching really a thing?
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Celebrating Black Movies
11/23/2022
Celebrating Black Movies
What's Poppin' R.I.P to Devin Chandler, D’Sean Perry & Lavele Davis Jr. R.I.P to Shanquella Robinson. Donald Trump announces he’s running for president again. Taylor Swift breaks Ticketmaster. Teen tells how she really feels about her dead father during the eulogy. Main Topic: Celebrating black movies. In the Zone: Chris Paul
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What's Poppin? Midterm Edition
11/16/2022
What's Poppin? Midterm Edition
What's Poppin' Today is a full episode of what’s poppin’. The Mind Pop Zone discuss the midterm election results. Lindsay Graham cries and begs for support for Herschel Walker. White Alabama Councilman arrested for sucker punching black mayor. Season 2 premiere of Abbott Elementary becomes highest-rated comedy telecast in three years. Chris Rock’s comedy special will be Netflix’s first ever livestream. Gisele Bundchen buys a Miami mansion next to Tom Brady. Elon Musk tells Twitter employees to get back to the office or quit. In the Zone: Maxwell Alejandro Frost
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