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Last Checked: 2025-10-22 14:33:38

Keith Miler Jr's "Pritty" Part 2

12 Aug 2025

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This is a two-part series on a coming-of-age story set in 2000 Savannah, Georgia, where Keith explor...

Keith Miller Jr's 'Pritty,' "What emotions do masculinity allow?"

04 Aug 2025

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This episode explores Keith Miller Jr's book "Pritty" A story in which the main character Jay, moves...

Truth in Every Syllable? – Dick Gregory’s “Nigger”

09 Jun 2025

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In this episode, Da Bruhs tackles Nigger: An Autobiography by comedian, civil rights activist, and t...

"The Midnight Library" Your life is. shaped by your decisions

19 May 2025

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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is a thought-provoking novel that explores the concept of alternat...

When childern are left on their own.. "Salvage The Bones" Jesmyn Ward

21 Apr 2025

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Da Bruhs Bookshelf tackles "Salvage the Bones "by Jesmyn Ward, a powerful, lyrical novel set in th...

"The Message" Ta-Nehisi Coates. Who told you?

18 Mar 2025

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Podcast Summary: The Message by Ta-Nehisi CoatesIn this podcast episode, Ta-Nehisi Coates delivers a...

"The Three Lives Of Cate Kay" Running from it will not save you

17 Feb 2025

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This Podcast, we’re exploring The Three Lives of Cate Kay by the brilliant Kate Fagan—an author ...

"Before I Let Go" Kennedy Ryan, Did she quit or was it depression?

13 Jan 2025

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This episode we are joined with special guests Ericka Thompson and Nikyya Smith. Da Bruhs are discus...

There is no Difference btw the Natural and the SuperNatural. Malidoma Some' "Of Water and Spirit"

16 Dec 2024

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Da Bruhs Bookshelf , along with a special guest, President and Chief People Strategist Paul James in...

"Fourth Wing" when sex, dragons, and death intersect

26 Nov 2024

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In this episode, we dive into Rebecca Yarros's smash-hit fantasy novel, Fourth Wing. Set in the brut...

"The Grift" An examination of black republicans

16 Sep 2024

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In *The Grift: The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to the Cult of Tru...

Did your parents get it right? Denene Millner "One Blood"

22 Jul 2024

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This is part 2 of our 2 part discussion on Denene Millner's "One Blood"

Are you owed Closure? "One Blood" Denene Millner

16 Jul 2024

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Join Da Bruhs Bookshelf episode as we explore the pages of "One Blood" by the acclaimed au...

Malcom Gladwell’s "Outliers" Examining the tacit truth behind mega successful people

07 May 2024

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Another banging Bruhs Bookshelf podcast as we explore Malcolm Gladwell's groundbreaking book &qu...

Kountry Wayne "Help Is On The Way" an interesting read on Kountry Wayne

08 Apr 2024

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In a world filled with laughter, where humor acts as a beacon of light even in the darkest of times,...

"Leave the World Behind" When Stereotypes are contridicted

04 Mar 2024

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"Leave the World Behind" follows a vacationing family whose idyllic getaway is disrupted w...

"The Other Black Girl" Relax your mind, untangle the culture spirals to cope with corporate America's stresses

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Da Bruhs bookshelf is back with another exciting addition: Zakiya Dalila Harris's 'The Other...

"The Lifestyle" by Taylor Hahn. When you thought sex and you get love, disappointment and self discovery

04 Dec 2023

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"Step into the captivating world of 'The Lifestyle' by Taylor Hahn, a story that trans...

"Eat Smarter" How what you eat can reverse diseases and boost your DNA

23 Oct 2023

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The "Eat Smarter" podcast is your portal into the insightful world of Shawn Stevenson, the...

"Anywhere you Run" by Wanda Morrison. You can't escape your pass

09 Oct 2023

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In the scorching summer of 1964, the Deep South of Mississippi is a battleground for civil rights, w...

"The Color Purple" How deep was your understanding of the story?

31 Jul 2023

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Da Bruhs has done it again with their discussion on Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" ...

"An American Marriage" Will your love wait on you?

24 Jul 2023

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"An American Marriage" by the talented author Tayari Jones. Set in the American South, th...

How freaky are you really? "Pleasure Activism" adrienne marie brown

12 Jun 2023

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Da Bruhs Bookshelf is joined with a special guest Kat, from the F.A.B podcast with another out-of-th...

All Boys Aren't Blue, how do you be yourself while hiding your freedom?

08 May 2023

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"All Boys Aren't Blue" is a memoir by George M Johnson, exploring their experiences gr...

How can you tap into the 40% precent Rule? "Can't Hurt Me" David Goggins

03 Apr 2023

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Da Bruhs Bookshelf is a unique podcast platform where we let the content of the book drive the discu...

"Kindred"by Octavia Butler

27 Feb 2023

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Octavia Butler's novel, Kindred, tells the story of Dana, a young Black woman living in 1970s Califo...

"America Made me a Black Man" Part 3 an Interview with the author

01 Feb 2023

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In this week's episode of the author interview series, we welcome Boyah J Farah, author of "America ...

"America Made Me a Black Man" Part 2

30 Jan 2023

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This is part 2 of our 3-part discussion, this podcast episode, we have Dr. Theresa Givens Joining us...

America Made Me a Black Man A Memoir Boyah J. Farah Pt 1

23 Jan 2023

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In this Podcast episode, we have two special guests, Kat from the F.A.B Podcast and Dr. Marc Hines, ...

"The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" Making a deal with the Devil is never a good idea

17 Jan 2023

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"The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" is a novel by V.E. Schwab, published in October 2020. The book t...

"Malibu Rising" Taylor Jenkins Reid. You can not run from your DNA

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Malibu Rising is a story about a family of four siblings that were drawn tight together by their par...

‘The Devil you Know’ Charles M.Blow Black people move back south and establish a political power

28 Nov 2022

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Join Da Bruhs as we examine Charles Blow’s ‘The Devil you Know’. In this book, Blow writes: "T...

"Where the Crawdads Sings" Delia Owens When Nature Parallels human life

17 Oct 2022

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What happens when a five yr is abandoned by her family to live alone in the marsh? Where the crawdad...

Who was the 2nd Amendment made for and why? Carl Anderson's "The Second"

12 Sep 2022

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Join Da Bruhs Bookshelf as we discuss Carol Anderson's The Second Race and Guns in a Fatally Unequal...

Trauma is passed down, a conversation with Brian Broome the author of "Punch Me up to the Gods"

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Da Bruhs Bookshelf as we have an intimate conservation with Brian Broome as he opens up about t...

"Punch Me up to the Gods" Part 2 What is a Real Man?

15 Aug 2022

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Join us as we continue to unpack Brian Broome's "Punch me up to the Gods" life as being black and qu...

Punch Me up to the Gods (What it’s like to pass as a straight man?)

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Da bruhs unpack the memoir of Brain Broome's life of a gay black male in an America where acceptance...

Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? The story of Reginald F. Lewis

01 Aug 2022

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Join us as we explore the life and the success of America's first black billionaire, Reginald Lewis....

Pt 4 “The Autobiography of Malcolm X as Told to Alex Haley” Notes from the missing chapters!

11 Jul 2022

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Dr Richard Benson II educate's us on hidden knowledge about the construction of the autobiography an...

Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley part 3 of 4 with Dr. Richard Benson

05 Jul 2022

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Tune in as Da bruhs continue to share their thoughts on the Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Al...

Part 2 of 4 on "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" his life as Da bruhs see it

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Please join us for our analysis of The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley

Malcolm X Autobiography as told to Alex Haley... Da bruhs thoughts

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy us as we explore the man who sparked a generation to the thought of self-love and awaken the m...

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo "You have to do what you have to do, to get where you want to be"

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We just provide our thoughts on the life of Evelyn Hugo and look in the mirror to ask ourselves, "wh...

How do you build an Iconic Brand? Just do it "Shoe Dog" by Phil Knight

09 May 2022

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Join Da Bruhs as we dive into Phil Knight’s journey in starting NIKE...

Finding Tamika (Is communicating with the dead a real thing?)

04 Apr 2022

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Join us as we explore Audible's new release "Finding Tamika" a story of a young lady that went missi...

Can your estranged child love you after being apart? "Parable of the Talents" Octavia Butler

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Will your children love you after being stripped away from you at birth and indoctrinated into a rel...

It Ends with Us Part 2 "Colleen Hoover" Is Better for the Child If We Stay or Divorce?

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is part two of our discussion on Collen Hoover's It Ends with US

"It Ends With Us" Colleen Hoover. Do women expect some level of abuse when entering a relationship?

07 Feb 2022

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What happens when love reminds you of your dark past? Do you move forward or sacrifice and brea...

James Clear "Atomic Habits" a conversation with Brad Holmes

24 Jan 2022

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We are what we most commonly do. The best way to change yourself is to change your habits. James Cle...

What if God's relevance has expired? Octavia Butler's 'Parable of the Sower'

17 Jan 2022

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In a world of a collapsed economy, drug addiction and illiteracy are at an all-time high, a 15 yr ol...

Bernie Mack "Maybe You Never Cry Again"

10 Jan 2022

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In this episode through Bernie Mack's autobiography, we explore the different approaches on how to p...

Ta-Nehisi Coats "The Water Dancer" part 2

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a continuation of last week's discussion on "The Water Dancer"

TA-Nehisi Coates 'The Water Dancer' PT 1 Your Intelligence and Memory Will Free You🌊🕺🏿🧠

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage. When his mother was sold away, Hiram was robbed of all mem...

“The Sweetness of Water” Are you willing to risk it all to help black folk?

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sweetness of Water – At the end of the American Civil War, the war waged by Whites in Southern...

Are Thots Winning? When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost Pt 2

01 Nov 2021

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This podcast episode is part2 of our coverage of Joan Morgan's When Chickheads Come Home to Roost

What Does It Mean to Be a Black Feminist? When ChickenHeads Come Home To Roost Joan Morgan🐤👱🏾‍♀️

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join the bruhs as we explore this masterpiece by Joan Morgan, "When ChickenHeads Come Home to Roost"...

Rick Ross's "The Perfect Day to Boss UP" A Hustler's Guide to Building Your Empire

11 Oct 2021

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Rick Ross, a music mogul, has written a blueprint/self-help book to help young aspiring achievers re...

The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl "Embracing your Difference"

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up black, smart, half American, and half African in America's black culture and at the edge ...

You Are Your Best Thing Pt 4 "Could it just be that you are soft?"

27 Sep 2021

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This is the final episode in Tarana Burke and Brene Brown's "You Are Your Best Thing". We wrap up th...

You Are Your Best Thing PT 3 "Are black men a huge part of the problem?"

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are reviewing essays 11-15 from authors Kaia Naadira, Deran Young, Sonya Renee Taylor, Irene Anto...

You Are Your Best Thing PT 2 "What is a man?"

13 Sep 2021

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Join the da bruhs bookshelf as we give our thoughts on Tarana Burke and Brene' Brown's You are Your ...

You Are Your Best Thing

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of a series of parts on this anthology about vulnerability, shame resilience, and the black e...

Gucci Mane, From PTSD/BAN to the ATL Mount Rushmore

23 Aug 2021

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Gucci is a true example of what second changes, personal accountability, change can do for changing ...

Assata Shakur an Autobiography.... Was it all worth it?

06 Aug 2021

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This episode the bruhs discuss Assata, an Autobiography. The memoir details her journey from communi...

Stay with Me "A Nigerian Entanglement"

06 Jul 2021

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Stay With Me - Some marry love. Some marry for money. But when the locus of your marriage's purpose ...

From#BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberations...👮‍♂️👦🏿💰Capitalism?

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode the bruhs discuss From #blacklivesmatter to Black Liberation by Keeanga-Yamata Taylor. ...

The Black Tax "The Cost of Being Black"👦🏿

15 Jan 2021

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On this episode, the Da Bruhs explore Shawn D. Rochester’s “The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Bla...

Rick Ross’Hurricanes a Memoir🌪🔥🔥 “It’s Cinematic like a Movie”

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Da Bruhs take on “Hurricanes,” a memoir of Rick Ross. Ross chronicles his life growing up as a m...

The Vanishing Half (I have some insecurities🤣😂🤣)

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The bruh’s review Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half, a tale of twin sisters who now live very di...

James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room "Not your typical Love story"

13 Sep 2020

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On this podcast episode, the Bruhs discuss James Baldwin’s “Giovanni’s Room.” This tragic lo...

Black Privilege "What did he just say?"🙏🏿🐱🧟‍♀️👽

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Another episode where we delve into the content of a popular book by a popular radio host who has ma...

The Black and The Blue "How policing is done in Chicago"👀👦🏿👮🏿‍♂️👮🏻‍♂️🥊💯🔥🔥

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brother Don a Chicago Police Sergeant walks the host Bro. Lennon Givens and Dr. Harvey Hinton III on...

Tara Westover's "Educated" 👩🏻‍🎓🌏 I have to love you from a distance

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An American memoir of a young  Mormon girl growing up in a survivalist family on a salvage yard iso...

Born a Crime Pt 2 🔥🔥🔥That’s YOUR boogie man not ours

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes Born a Crime Pt 2 Chapter 9 Read pages 118 and 120 Color Discuss Colorism in Apartheid an...

Born a Crime Pt.1 (Do it with the Click!!😂😂😂)

04 May 2020

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Chapter 1 Run Was the author being honest or was he pandering to an audience to increase his ratings...

5 Love Languages Cheating, Confusion and Manipulation

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the final episode of Dr. Chapman's 5 Love Languages. Love is a Choice:  Cheating and redisc...

5 Love Languages (Acts of Service and Physical Touch)

02 Apr 2020

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The 5 Love Languages The Secret to Love That Lasts  Act Services: Summarize the story of Dave a...

The 5 Love Languages (Quality Time and Receiving Gifts)

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are rejoined by my wife Dr. Theresa Givens and the Da Bruhs, myself Lennon Givens, Walter Atkins,...

The 5 Love Languages Episode 1

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today DA Bruhs Bookshelf is joined by Lennon's wife Dr. Theresa Givens, Walter Atkins, Dr. Harvey Hi...

Mis-Education Final episode

10 Mar 2020

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Intro: Introduce the next book:  Lennon Givens and Dr. Harvey Hinton III Chapter 9 Political Ed...

Mis-Education of the Negro pt 2

21 Feb 2020

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Host Lennon Givens, Walter Atkins, Dr. Harvey Hinton and Donovan Snype Intro: Chapter 5 The Failure...

The Father of Black History Dr. Carter G Woodson Mis-Education of the Negro pt1

13 Feb 2020

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Lennon Givens, Walter Atkins and Dr. Harvey Hinton III will break down a book that was published alm...

Wait... North Carolina A&T is leaving the MEAC?

08 Feb 2020

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Today Brother Dr. Harvey Hinton III will join the podcast to discusses his thoughts on the move and ...

"Heavy" Kiese Laymon Final Episode

03 Feb 2020

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Greens: Jimmy Earl We will discuss the scene where the doctor took the grandmother in the room and g...

Pt 2 "Heavy" by Kiese Laymon Patrick Ewing/HBCU/Pizza Party

26 Jan 2020

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Contraction’ the various experience that makes us feel small We are going to discuss Kiese’s mot...

Heavy by Kiese Laymon Pt 1

16 Jan 2020

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Train How black males' shelf life is so short that we were taught warped relationship values from bi...

Final wrap up on the Forty Million Dollar Slaves

20 Dec 2019

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Chpt 8. The River Jordan: The Dilemma of Neutrality Michael Jordan · We will discuss how it is hard...

The Conveyor Belt

27 Nov 2019

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How can an elite talent who is so far out of the peripheral of the such a university….who normally...

Pt 2. "Forty Million Dollar Slaves"

13 Nov 2019

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The Jockey Syndrome: Chpt 3 · Isaac Murphy and how the black jockey were wealthy and afforded privi...

Pt 1. " Forty Million Dollar Slaves" Chapter 1-2 reviewed by Da Bruhs Bookshelf

04 Nov 2019

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The Race Begins: Chpt1 · Setting the stage of the author’s point of view and up bring · What the...