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Happy New Year! Lessons and Continuations from Mama, We Made It!

Mama, We Made It! With DJ & Reg

Release Date: 01/07/2026

Celebrating 30 Years: The Iconic Hip Hop and R&B Albums of 1996 show art Celebrating 30 Years: The Iconic Hip Hop and R&B Albums of 1996

Mama, We Made It! With DJ & Reg

What does 1996 mean to you? Today on Mama, We Made It! with Dj and Reg, the hosts welcome Nakeia Medcalf for a nostalgic conversation celebrating one of the most iconic years in hip hop and R&B - 1996. The trio revisits the albums, artists, and moments from 1996 that shaped Black culture and creativity, 30 years later. From personal memories of growing up with the music to reflections on artists like Tupac, Aaliyah, Jay-Z, Outkast, De La Soul, and Foxy Brown, the conversation explores the sound, style, and impact of an unforgettable era. They also discuss representation, legacy, and...

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Mama, We Made It! With DJ & Reg

This episode on YouTube:    Is your child under 2 years old watching social media videos? Pew Research says: this is not uncommon.  On today's episode of Mama, We Made It!, Dj, Reg, and Nakeia discuss the 12 findings from 2025 that the Pew Research compiled in their annual report: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/12/09/striking-findings-from-2025/ The trio gives their own opinions on why some of these phenomena may be happening, and their own suscpicions on what is causing such shifts in society. What do you think about these Pew Research findings? Let us know in the...

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Navigating 2026 Trends, Color Debates, Rage Bait, and Black Excellence show art Navigating 2026 Trends, Color Debates, Rage Bait, and Black Excellence

Mama, We Made It! With DJ & Reg

This episode on YouTube:   How did you react to the big reveal of Pantone's color of the year for 2026?  Today on Mama, We Made It! with Dj and Reg, Dj and Reg welcome back Nakeia Medcalf, and the trio discuss some trends, events, and cultural conversations that are set to shape 2026. They begin with Pantone’s controversial “Cloud Dancer” as the Color of the Year, connecting it to themes of “rage bait,” cultural distraction, and deeper societal messages. They also reflect on creative innovation in the Black community, self-identity, and hopes for more meaningful...

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Happy New Year! Lessons and Continuations from Mama, We Made It! show art Happy New Year! Lessons and Continuations from Mama, We Made It!

Mama, We Made It! With DJ & Reg

This episode on YouTube:     Happy New Year! Do you have some New Year's resolutions, or do you have a different view on how to approach the next year? Today on Mama, We Made It!, Dj and Reg welcome Nakeia Medcalf to discuss their expectations, lessons, and hopes for 2026. None of them are fans of the classic resolutions; they reveal their systems. Practicing an introspective, continuous growth mindset, all three will give insight into personal rituals.

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Building Meaningful Lives: Rashanna Moss Discusses Spirituality, Sports, and Non-Negotiables show art Building Meaningful Lives: Rashanna Moss Discusses Spirituality, Sports, and Non-Negotiables

Mama, We Made It! With DJ & Reg

This episode on YouTube:      Curious about how Rashanna Moss started her tennis career?  In this part two of a two-part series, Rashanna Moss traces her love for tennis from childhood through her college years and highlighting the powerful influence of 1980s tennis icons. She opens up about the transitions in her athletic and professional life, the pull between passion and financial stability, and the sacrifices made in pursuit of purpose over a traditional career path. Dj, Reg, and Rashanna also explore the role of spirituality and morning routines as a way to maintain...

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Watch This episode on YouTube:   Today on Mama We Made It!, Reg and Dj welcome a fantastic guest and friend, Rashanna Moss, for an honest conversation about the meaning of flourishing and the nonlinear paths to peak performance. A long-time friend of Dj's, Rashanna joins to discuss her early days as an athlete and her time in business, and the role life’s detours play in shaping real growth. In this part one of a two-part episode, the team discusses how foundational values and self-alignment inform not just career moves, but also how you build relationships and navigate personal...

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Top 5 Albums of 2025 - Dj and Reg Share Their Favorites show art Top 5 Albums of 2025 - Dj and Reg Share Their Favorites

Mama, We Made It! With DJ & Reg

There is still good music being made. On this episode of Mama, We Made It!, Dj and Reg discuss their favorite albums of 2025.  The state of music has certainly changed throughout the decades, and whether today's music is better, worse, or just different from the past seems to be a topic of debate for many people. However, there is something to be said about the loss of live instruments in studios and the impact of streaming and various algorithms on discovery. All of that aside, Dj and Reg still managed to find and fall in love with the music of today, and on this episode, they share...

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Top 5 Album Covers - Dj and Reg Rank Their Favorites show art Top 5 Album Covers - Dj and Reg Rank Their Favorites

Mama, We Made It! With DJ & Reg

This episode on YouTube:   Out of literally hundreds, maybe thousands of albums, Reg and Dj picked out their top 5 covers.  The task was difficult, but enjoyable, as sitting with these covers also meant digging up cherished memories that have shaped their childhood and adolescence.  It's also possible that a single album cover made both of their lists.  In the age of physical media slowly disappearing, we should take the time to sit with the art that we have, the art that influenced our development, and helped us become the people we are today. Hang on to your physical...

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Sports Roundup by Dj and Reg: NBA, NFL, College Soccer, and Fantasy Wins show art Sports Roundup by Dj and Reg: NBA, NFL, College Soccer, and Fantasy Wins

Mama, We Made It! With DJ & Reg

This episode on YouTube:   Do you enjoy all sorts of sports? Having grown up in the life, Dj and Reg have all sorts of thoughts, and today they serve up an unfiltered roundup, covering NBA, NFL, and baseball headlines.  Personally, Dj has some fantasy football victories to share, and Reg reveals his focus shift from football to soccer (gasp!).  They discuss the Dallas Mavericks and Nico Harrison’s exit as GM, the challenges of professional sports leadership he's had to deal with and what his next chapter may be. Turning to baseball, they discuss Shohei Ohtani's impact as a...

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What Thanksgiving Means To Us: Happy Holiday Season from Dj and Reg show art What Thanksgiving Means To Us: Happy Holiday Season from Dj and Reg

Mama, We Made It! With DJ & Reg

Watch this episode on YouTube:   What does your ideal Thanksgiving plate look like? Dj and Reg get into their favorite Thanksgiving celebrations and what this holiday means to them. They get real specific about what is on their plate during that first Thanksgiving day meal. They also discuss the music vibes running through their homes, and what happens the next day (Thanksgiving dinner for breakfast crowd, rise up!) They both share stories about near-death experiences that shape the gratitude they have today. Through laughter, nostalgia, and downright spooky car accident stories, Dj and...

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Happy New Year! Do you have some New Year's resolutions, or do you have a different view on how to approach the next year?

Today on Mama, We Made It!, Dj and Reg welcome Nakeia Medcalf to discuss their expectations, lessons, and hopes for 2026. None of them are fans of the classic resolutions; they reveal their systems. Practicing an introspective, continuous growth mindset, all three will give insight into personal rituals.