Parables from the Projects
Gordy and Mia connect with another Dad and Daughter—Brother Da'ee and Akiya McKnight! Brother Da’ee was formerly incarcerated and is now a Criminal Justice Advocate. Akiya McKnight is an award-winning producer and writer, changing the landscape in Hollywood.
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Too many names of Black men and women to count have been murdered at the hands of police at disproportionate rates. These facts have an averse effect on the minds of Black people when they interact with any type of law enforcement.
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Mia and Gordy address the largest issues at hand - the unjust treatment and killing of Black people that we all have had enough of.
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In the Season 3 premiere - Mia and Gordy share stories of struggle and triumph in front of a live online audience. We hear not only about their time in the 90s, but also a larger clip from our Bonus episode where we played a selection of Mike Tyson speaking about Gordy’s pickpocketing prowess.
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In this bonus session, you'll hear a preview of what Iron Mike Tyson thought of Gordy growing up...
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As season 2 comes to a close, Gordy and Mia celebrate Gordy's 55th birthday! Gordy shares updates on his standup comedy tour, and Mia shares how she hung out with Oprah for a day.
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One day changed Mia's life forever; it just so happens that it has a lot to do with her and Gordy's favorite basketball team. Mia describes her transition from Brooklyn to Queens and what opened her eyes to freedom.
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Today, Gordy gives a recap of how his resurgence into the world of stand-up comedy - and how Nipsey Hussle's words, helped him to overcome his fears.
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The news of the untimely death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 of their close family friends’ death hit the world hard. Kobe’s story of how he would have five more girls because he is a ‘Girl Dad’ went viral, and Mia and Gordy can’t help but relate.
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They're back! This week, Gordy and Mia discuss the power of putting in work and of course - taking care of what you have and being given even more. From 1995 - now, this has been reining true in both of their lives.
info_outlineIn this episode we hear Mia and Gordy decide on music, Gordy talks about growing up in the 70s and this week's parable is 'Kick the Nightstand.'
The nightstand represents mistakes in our life and the kick represents us addressing them head on (literally). We all make mistakes, but instead of just beating ourself up, we need to address (kick) the mistake, look for the lesson in it, and move on.