The Curated Culture

This week, Rob reflects on his time in the industry, spurred on by the recent discovery of the Grits and Eggs podcast.

Vince McMahon is at the center of a sex trafficking and abuse lawsuit that could change the future of WWE. In this episode, we examine the timeline, key players like John Laurinaitis and Janel Grant, and the Trump connection that could lead to a presidential pardon.

We caught up with TJ Sterling, the innovative artist behind RAE Comics, live from Motor City Comic Con! Hear how he’s carving out space for indie Black creators, the origin of Okemus, and why storytelling still matters in a world of reboots and sequels.

Art. Culture. Hustle. This one’s for the real ones.

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We sat down with Marcus at Motor City Comic Con and learned about his journey through the world of animation and character design. We dove into everything from his early start at Cartoon Network to venturing off on his own to create the Tuskegee Heirs. Marcus has a wealth of knowledge on what it takes to be successful while also staying true to your creative direction.

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In this episode of The Curated Culture, I’m breaking down two major headlines that say a lot about where we’re headed—culturally, economically, and creatively.

First up: Donald Trump’s executive order targeting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Yup, he’s trying to defund PBS and NPR—again. We’ll dig into the decades-long Republican obsession with killing public media, how Congress (and Mister Rogers!) have stopped it before, and why they keep coming for your l /episode/index/show/ef30dae5-ebfb-480a-8f88-69cf7989cd76/id/37769370

These tariffs are messing up everything y'all.

Also, what is Nintendo smoking with the pricing of the Switch 2 and the GAMES for it?!

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I recently stopped by Cleveland, OH to attend Fan Expo Cleveland. The comic con itself was dope, but the trip turned into something much more than my typical weekend at a con.

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Welcome back to another episode of The Curated Culture, and today we’re diving deep into something near and dear to my heart: the evolution of the Black nerd—aka, the legendary, the revolutionary, the one-and-only...Blerd.

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Hot on the heels (see what we did there?) of John Cena's villainous turn after the Elimination Chamber, we figured we'd smarten you guys up on exactly what a heel is, why they're so necessary, and who our favorite heels of all time are!

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In this episode, we break down why doing the right thing can feel so difficult, why people prioritize themselves over the greater good, and why some folks even vote against their own best interests. But before you throw in the towel and embrace full-on selfish mode, we’ll also dive into how small acts of kindness actually create ripple effects that can change lives.

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In 1921, one of the most prosperous Black communities in America—Greenwood, also known as "Black Wall Street"—was reduced to ashes in a violent, racially motivated attack. Yet, for decades, this horrifying event was erased from history. In this episode, we uncover the truth behind the Greenwood Massacre, exploring how a thriving Black neighborhood was targeted, destroyed, and silenced.

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Today's episode features friend of the show, Andrea Love! We discussed life in LA, getting to work on Kendrick Lamar's halftime show stage, the merits of faking it until you make it, and the complexities of building a rock-inspired DJ set.

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This week, we recap the latest madness from the Trump White House, the prolonged Playstation outage, and the Philadelphia Eagles and Kendrick Lamar dropping some HEAVY beatdowns during the Superbowl!

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This week is a throwback! But it's a timely one... Mike and Nick Nazarian from the Realistic Sustainability podcast join us as we chop up the dangers of misinformation, and how to manage it within our circles!

Nintendo officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2 and gave us absolutely NO details about it, WILD rumors about the future of the Xbox also started circulating online, and after his inauguration, Donald Trump went on the offensive against any and everything DEI.

This week, I'm joined by a lifelong friend, Brandon Bell as we reflect on the bittersweet irony of Trump's second inauguration taking place on MLK Day. Together, they examine what this moment reveals about the nation's values, and how they directly contrast with Dr. King's vision.

Happy New Year everybody!

This week, we sit down with Mental Health Counselor George Conway II to discuss mental health in modern times. We talk about the stigma associated with mental health struggles, and why it's so hard to give yourself credit when you're struggling. We also discuss small things we can do to break those habits and improve our mental health. So if you're ready to take control of your mental health, press play and join the conversation.

In honor of passing 600 subs on Youtube and to promote the upcoming King Of The Wing event, we FINALLY get to sit down with chief chicken wing connoisseur Randall Wilburn.

120 new charges are about to be filed against Diddy and his case is suddenly looking even more dire than ever before.

Welcome back! We made a couple of tweaks here and there, don't mind the dust.

Part 2 of our recap of a recent trip to Disney is now available! In this episode, we debate whether our trip was worth it, and whether we'll ever go back.

We recently went to Disney World, and a time was HAD! Check out part one of our (mis)adventures at the most magical place on earth!!!

Basically... We're back

This week, we explore the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump and why it could shift voting momentum in his favor.