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Tyreek Hill DETAINED/ Kamala & Trump DEBATE/ Kendrick gets SUPER BOWL/ Diddy $100M Case

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Release Date: 09/16/2024

EP11: WE ARE BACK! Why We Took Time Off/ What We've Been Up To/ Looking Forward to 2026 show art EP11: WE ARE BACK! Why We Took Time Off/ What We've Been Up To/ Looking Forward to 2026

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We're Back! In our Season 2 premiere Ayati and The Black Thumb take their show on the road and get caught up on what's been going on since their last episode released in August 2025. They also discuss what they are looking forward to in 2026 while they hike the Oak, Yucca Ridge, Mountain Goat, Bobcat Meadow, and Santiago Creek trail in Orange, CA. Enjoy! #StayCasual 

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EP10: Red Dress Run NOLA Reactions- A Discussion About Black Masculinity and Sexuality show art EP10: Red Dress Run NOLA Reactions- A Discussion About Black Masculinity and Sexuality

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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 10 where they give their thoughts on life, food, entertainment, music, sports, fashion and so much more.   In episode 10, Ayati & The Black Thumb catch up on what’s been happening with them since the last episode. Ayati talks about rescuing 3 new frogs as well as being featured in UC Irvine's Sage Scholars Alumni Magazine. The Black Thumb celebrates 6 years of marriage. They spend the bulk of the episode giving their reactions to all the chatter around the recent Red Dress Run in New Orleans, LA where Black Men were spotted wearing red...

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EP9: Love Island USA Season 7 Recap & Reactions/ Ayati Goes Back To Work show art EP9: Love Island USA Season 7 Recap & Reactions/ Ayati Goes Back To Work

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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 9 where they will give their thoughts on life, food, entertainment, music, sports, fashion and so much more.   In episode 9, Ayati & The Black Thumb catch up on what’s been happening with them since the last episode. Ayati shares his thoughts on returning to work after having to take a leave of absence. They finish up the episode discussing all things Love Island USA season 7. Enjoy! #StayCasual 

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EP8: Oxtail Sushi Review/ Juneteenth Black Man Hike Recap/ Why Mental Health Matters/ Religion and Mental Health show art EP8: Oxtail Sushi Review/ Juneteenth Black Man Hike Recap/ Why Mental Health Matters/ Religion and Mental Health

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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 8 where they will give their thoughts on life, food, entertainment, music, sports, fashion and so much more.   In episode 8, Ayati & The Black Thumb catch up on the highlights of their week, but not before they give a review of their new creation, Oxtail Sushi. After reviewing their own culinary creation, they catch up on their experience at the Black Men Hike LA Juneteenth hike and celebration. They talk about what the Juneteenth holiday means to them. They finish up the episode celebrating Men's Mental Health Month by sharing personal...

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EP7: Who's Saying The N-word These Days/Target DEI Boycott/ YG Hollywood Song Review/ Frog Hunting in LA/ Pottery Class Review show art EP7: Who's Saying The N-word These Days/Target DEI Boycott/ YG Hollywood Song Review/ Frog Hunting in LA/ Pottery Class Review

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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 7 where they will give their thoughts on life, food, entertainment, music, sports, fashion, and so much more.   In episode 7, Ayati & The Black Thumb catch up on the highlights of their week (Ayati found a frog in the wild/The Black Thumb takes a pottery class). They give their reaction/review of the new hit song "Hollywood" by YG and Shoreline Mafia. They also have a candid conversation about the N-word and share personal experiences. They finish up the episode discussing the Target DEI boycott and come clean if they have shopped at...

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EP6: Kendrick SZA LA Concert Recap/ Netflix Forever Reaction/ Donut Tasting Review/ Black Man Hike Recap/ Reading vs. Audiobook show art EP6: Kendrick SZA LA Concert Recap/ Netflix Forever Reaction/ Donut Tasting Review/ Black Man Hike Recap/ Reading vs. Audiobook

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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 6 where they will give reactions to trending news, entertainment, music, sports, politics, and so much more.   In episode 6, Ayati & The Black Thumb give their first food review and do a donut tasting from Super Donuts in Long Beach, CA. Ayati brings another Random Love Show Report with his review and recap of the hit show "Forever" on Netflix. They also catch up from the previous week. Ayati discussed the impact of his most recent Black Men Hike LA camping trip. The Black Thumb shared his experience going to Kendrick Lamar and SZA concert...

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EP5: Death of The Diddy Update/Met Gala Fit Reactions/Lakers & Clippers Update/Pop The Balloon Reactions/More Hiking Reviews/Why Don't Men Say Bye show art EP5: Death of The Diddy Update/Met Gala Fit Reactions/Lakers & Clippers Update/Pop The Balloon Reactions/More Hiking Reviews/Why Don't Men Say Bye

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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 5 where they will give reactions to trending news, entertainment, music, sports, politics, and so much more.     In episode 5, Ayati & The Black Thumb discuss Diddy for the last time and explain why. They also give their reactions to some of the best and brightest fits at the recent Met Gala. The Black Thumb introduces a new segment centered around sports. Plus Ayati has another Random Love Show Report and Being Black Outside is Wild segment where he gives his reaction to the latest Pop the Balloon or Find Love episode and tells a...

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EP4: Diddy Prepares for Trial/ Trump's Tariffs/ Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Illegal Deportation/Sinner's Movie Review/Pop The Balloon Live Reactions/Best Plants to Propagate/Good Vibes Report show art EP4: Diddy Prepares for Trial/ Trump's Tariffs/ Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Illegal Deportation/Sinner's Movie Review/Pop The Balloon Live Reactions/Best Plants to Propagate/Good Vibes Report

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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 4 where they will give reactions to trending news, entertainment, music, sports, politics, and so much more.     In episode 4, Ayati & The Black Thumb discuss the latest Diddy news, give their thoughts on Trump’s tariffs and the recent wave of deportations including reactions to the illegal deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Plus Ayati has another Random Love Show Report and Being Black Outside is Wild segment where he gives his reaction to the latest Pop the Balloon or Find Love episode and gives his review of the new Sinners...

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EP3: Ayati's Book Release/Diddy Update/Southern University Hazing Reaction/Skims Nike Collab Reaction/PopThe Ballon or Find Love Recap/Coulda Been Love Recap/Being Black Outside Is Wild show art EP3: Ayati's Book Release/Diddy Update/Southern University Hazing Reaction/Skims Nike Collab Reaction/PopThe Ballon or Find Love Recap/Coulda Been Love Recap/Being Black Outside Is Wild

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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 2 where they will give reactions to trending news, entertainment, music, sports, politics, and so much more.     In episode 3, Ayati & The Black Thumb Celebrate Ayati’s debut book release (see link below for book details), discuss the latest Diddy news, give their thoughts on the hazing tragedy at Southern University, and discuss the upcoming Nike/Skims collab. They also debut a new segment called “Is it Trauma or is it Funny” plus Ayati gives his reaction to Pop the Balloon or Find Love episode 46 and Coulda Been Luv with...

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EP2: Diddy Update/ Luigi Update/ Ayati Rants/ Dating Reality Show Reactions/ Black Outside/Plant Corner/Good Vibes Report show art EP2: Diddy Update/ Luigi Update/ Ayati Rants/ Dating Reality Show Reactions/ Black Outside/Plant Corner/Good Vibes Report

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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 2 where they will give reactions to trending news, entertainment, music, sports, politics, and so much more.     In episode 2, Ayati & The Black Thumb discuss the recent Diddy and Luigi news and Ayati gives his thoughts on the current state of our Federal government. Ayati and The Black Thumb also introduce new segments centered around dating reality TV shows, being Black outside, their shared love for plants, and finish up the episode delivering some good news.  Enjoy! #StayCasual

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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back for another off-season episode! In this limited series, they will expand their horizons and cover wide ranging trending topics centered around culture, music, fashion, & drama. Plus they will throw in some basketball from time to time as well.

In the third off-season episode, Ayati and The Black Thumb discuss the recent detainment of Tyreek Hill by Miami-Dade Police and give their thoughts on Policing in America. They also discuss the recent debate between Kamala Harris & Donald Trump (no dogs or cats were harmed in the making of this episode). Ayati and The Black Thumb finish up episode 3 discussing Kendrick getting tapped for this year’s Super Bowl halftime show and give a quick update on the P. Diddy situation. See episode table of contents below to jump around to your favorite topics. Enjoy! #StayCasual

 

Table of Contents:

-Intro 0:00 

-“Wild Sh*t” Stick update 0:56

 

 

1st Quarter: Tyreek Hill Detained by Miami-Dade Police 1:33

-The Black Thumb gives his take on Tyreek Hill being detained 2:34

-Police brutality is about power 3:20

-Being young, Black, & rich in America is a trip 3:35

-Black men are still being dehumanized by the Police 5:11

-Ayati gives his take on Tyreek situation & the double standard that exist with ow Police treat Black people compared to their other groups of people 5:35

-Why are we paying taxes for this type of treatment from the Police? 6:29

-What is White Supremacy? 7:06

-The Black Thumb’s 1st Half Timeout: The Policing System is doing what it was created to do 7:27 -Let’s talk about professionalism 8:43

-Ayati’s 1st Half Timeout: Ayati tells a scary story about his experience with the Police 9:57

-This situation was triggering for a lot of people 13:19

 

 

2nd Quarter: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump Debate 14:50

-Ayati gives his take on Kamala vs. Trump 16:09

-Ayati is not f*cking with Trump 18:11

-The Black Thumb gives his take on Kamala vs. Trump 19:52

-The Black Thumb ain’t voting for Trump either 21:14

 

 

Halftime Show brought to you by “Wild sh*t! Because you need a little bit in your life. But, not too much.” 21:30

 

 

3rd Quarter: Kendrick Lamar gets tapped for Super Bowl Halftime Performance 22:10

-The Black Thumb is here for Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance 23:06

-The Jay-Z angle 23:25

-Will there be surprise performers with Kendrick? 23:47

-The Black Thumb comments on the Kendrick vs. Drake beef 24:29

-The genius of Kendrick 24:58

-Ayati gives his take on Kendrick situation 25:29

-Folks, go listen to “Spiteful Chant” by Kendrick 26:23

-Drake new stuff ain’t really been hitting since “Not Like Us” dropped 26:55

-Ayati has his concerns about Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance 27:20

-Will Kendrick use his Super Bowl performance to be more petty 27:44

-Since when did Nicki Minaj have beef with Jay-Z? 28:05

-Is Jay-Z responsible for tapping Kendrick for the Super Bowl or the Execs 28:23

-Could Kendrick facilitate a Cash Money reunion at the Super Bowl? 29:13

 

 

4th Quarter: P. Diddy Accusers Keep Coming Forward 30:16

-Ayati gives his take on the Diddy situation 31:48

-Diddy been ruining lives 33:00

-The Black Thumb gives his take on the Diddy situation 34:33

-This feels a little like the Deshaun Watson situation 34:55

-Diddy is at a tipping point in this situation 35:18

-The Black Thumb gives Ayati his flowers 36:45

-Outro 37:06