My Depression's Got Jokes
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 53: Sorry to this Studio (with Marcus J.)
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we recorded our last show with Legacy Internet Radio. As of this posting, we are fully independent! With that said, we wanted this show to ...
Episode 52: Dem Holiday Blues (with Jess Snyder & Phoenix Jay)
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You know when friends drop by and all your plans go out the window? Consider this that type of episode. Support us by becoming a Patron! We have 3 tie...
Episode 51: What's Privilege Got to Do with It?!
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we are joined by Red Table Talk RVA creator and The Career Cheerleader herself Cara Pressley about privilege, group support, the importa...
Episode 50: Hotepolypse
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Somebody Get the Eye of Ra! This week we chat about the woke on woke crime that transpired between Shaun King and Deray McKesson, how "wokeness" is an...
Episode 49: If I Had One Elder
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about venturing back into church after time away and elders vs just being old.
Episode 48: Level Up
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode... whew chile.
Episode 47: The Amazing World of Basic Ball
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eeyore in Dior! This week, we balance light and heavy topics by stanning for the Basic Ball sketch on A Black Lady Sketch Show and tackling why mental...
Episode 46: Unfollow. Block. Report to Therapy
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We back! After a month's hiatus, we're back talking about how our mental health is affected by different social media sites. Support us by becoming a...
Episode 45: Dey Mine
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about the crisis in Sudan and demystify the blue Avis', remembering those we lost at Pulse, allyship, spoiler alerts an...
Episode 44: Take Me to the Machine
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Higuyswelcomebacktoourchannel This episode, we chat about the ups and downs of success from YouTube to Crispy Chicken commercials to entrepreneurial t...
Episode 43: F**ked Up, Yet Flexible
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we talk about hair and internalized racism in the workplace, all skinfolk not being your kinfolk, articles being posted, Uno rules, spoi...
Episode 42: The Coconut Academy
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we chat about our favorite genre of movies (S/O to The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast), Game of Thrones, coconuts and how, when and why to f...
Episode 41: Bombs Over Bag Dat
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a couple of weeks off, we returned to simply shoot the shit. Do you love us? Do you love our show? Do you love us and our show?! Join our Patre...
Episode 40: Give Yourself Thrones
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40! This episode we sit down with Dei Johnson: photographer, illustrator and, just added to the list, accomplished author of the self-care jou...
Episode 39: Man, Listen (with the cast of Man, Listen)
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with a few of the cast members of the new forthcoming documentary Man, Listen, a doc centered on the stories and journeys through mental ...
Episode 37 - Use Your Time Wisely, Bxtch (with Beatrice McCarroll & Shantell Chambliss)
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: even through laughs, this week's episode focuses on loss and grief, specifically infant and elder loss, infertility and coping with ...
Episode 38 - Stiff Arm Handshake (with Life Coach Ashley Staples)
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We went to church early this episode! While also learning how to set proper boundaries and stick to them. Much gratitude to Ashley Staples of Golden A...
Episode 38 - Stiff Arm Handshake (with Life Coach Ashley Staples)
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We went to church early this episode! While also learning how to set proper boundaries and stick to them. Much gratitude to Ashley Staples of Golden A...
Episode 37 - Use Your Time Wisely, Bxtch (with Beatrice McCarroll & Shantell Chambliss)
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: even through laughs, this week's episode focuses on loss and grief, specifically infant and elder loss, infertility and coping with mal an...
Episode 36 - GPS for the Soul (with Adrienne Warren & Kalyn Coghill)
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do healers and helpers become healers and helpers? Through a lot of hell. This week, we all speak on the journeys we're walking through tarot, anc...
Episode 35 - Hollow Earth (with Ricardo Woolfolk)
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joi & Montrell are joined at the table by friend of the show Ricardo Woolfolk! In this episode we discussed the art of conspiracy theories. Topics inc...
Episode 34 - The Kids are Alright
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
TW: candid talk of suicide, eating disorders and mental illness. A full house with lots of honesty and laughter. On this episode we talk about meat c...
Episode 33 - He Ain't Heavy (with Douglas Powell & Onaje Baldwin)
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joi is joined by two influential makers in RVA: Douglas Powell/Roscoe Burnems and Onaje Baldwin. During their conversation, they tackle the current st...
Episode 32 - For Colored Gxrls (with Kai Luna Moon, Sonya Staples & Kasi Loney)
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we had a full house of black womxn answering the tough questions: what are the joy and struggles of black womxnhood, how do you identify...
Episode 31 - MTV (Depression) Cribs
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the tv shows and movies that meant the most to us to black kids, the highs and lows of black content today, the daily f...
Episode 30 - Cancel of Future Past
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we talk about Canceling Culture. Who needs it, who wants it, who's still on the list. We also share the difference between canceling and...
Episode 29 - Surviving #SurvivingRKelly
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
TW: We talk in depth about personal sexual assault, manipulation and abuse instances surrounding the docuseries Surviving R. Kelly. If this is too clo...
Episode 28 - Church Hurt
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The hotly-anticipated Church Hurt episode is here!
Episode 27 - Burlington Nope Factory
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The kerfuffle of John Gray's comments about women being too-big coats, coverings and lids make it to the show. We tear into why it's so very toxic to ...
Episode 26 - Choosin' Fam (with Paula Gillison)
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 2, we go deeper into how to choose our family members/friends to be there through our most difficult times.
Episode 25 - Is the Mac & Cheese Worth Your Sanity? (with Paula Gillison)
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our episode delves into cousins stealing CDs, drunkles, lobster mac & cheese and getting through the holidays when you ain't got it emot...
Episode 24 - Alexa, Speak the Truth (with Kályn Coghill & Jess Snyder)
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kályn Coghill joins in as we dive into emotional labor. How to recognize it in ourselves, how to acknowledge it, how to set boundaries and how to bec...
Episode 23 - Living Our Best Lives (with Leo, Atari & Cara)
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part II
Episode 22 - Leftover Slave Shit (with Leo, Atari & Cara)
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Leonina Arismendi joins studio regs Atari and Cara for part I of our discussion on mental health, outdated ideologies, religion and parenthood.
Episode 21 - Shondo 4 da Imposter (with Montrell White)
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The N-Bombs abound and I'm glad about it.
Episode 20 - This N**** Got Imposter Syndrome (with Montrell White)
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome our new permanent co-host, Montrell! Montrell opens our part I conversation about Imposter Syndrome, why crying hurts so bad and how dual heal...
Episode 19 - Dope Friends (with Atari Irata & Cara Pressley)
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part II of why yall mad? Because being made with friends is so much better than being mad alone.
Episode 18 - What Yall Mad About Today? (with Atari Irata, Cara Pressley & John Blake)
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John wasn't actually in the studio with us - he just added so many gems to the conversation we couldn't not include him as a cohost.
Episode 17 - Don't Speak Ill of Beyonce' (with Imani Bailey & Jess Snyder)
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part two where Imani almost gets written out of Jess' will.
Episode 16 - Equal Rightist (with Imani Bailey)
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The babies must fly the nest. Our original #StormChaser Imani Bailey joins us in the studio before she heads off to college.
Episode 15 - When's the Last Time I Cried on the A Train? (with Tan Carter & Mimi Monet)
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of my hilarious chat with Tan and Mimi!
Episode 14 - DNS (with Tan Carter & Mimi Monet)
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tan Carter and Milinya Monet join me in the studio for part one of our discussion on healing, wearing crystals in your bra, Michael B. Jordan milk pre...
MDGJ Announcement
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So we're back... from outer space! We have a new co-host who will be joining us on Sundays along with the episodes that aired lived but hadn't been up...
Episode 13 - Do It For Her (with Shawnda Harper)
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part two and it feels like sitting on the porch having a good time. I know we said we weren't going to go deep but uhhh... thank us later.
Episode 12 - Auntie Shit (with Shawnda Harper)
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shawnda and I literally shoot the shit while wondering if we're too young to be aunties. Then we pull some cards, dive into Gen X vs Millenial and lau...
MDGJ Bonus: I Stan a Glitter (with Monica Bailey & Jess Snyder)
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beyonce had Carmen. Mariah had Glitter. All was right with the world. We go down a gloriously random rabbit hole of fave musicals, pop culture and Jas...
Episode 10 - Suddenly Grease 2 (with Monica Bailey)
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Educator and Wonder Woman herself, Monica Bailey, stops by the studio to discuss relating to her students, what she would do to disrupt the current te...
Episode 9 - For the Emojis that Smile When We Can't (with Cara Pressley)
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cara joins me in the studio where we talk about navigating MH with kids, The Tower Cards and how emojis speak for us when we can't. lol but with a str...
MDGJ Bonus - Therapy Note #1
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Unedited thoughts on my way to therapy :)
Episode 8 - Battle Fatigue (with Atari Gems, KT Washington & Zuri the Artist)
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We made it to episode 2, mic mishaps and all! This episode we discuss social justice battle fatigue, daring to make a living wage, iHOB and ways to re...
Episode 7 - Take Off Your Cape Sis (with Naquetta Mitchell)
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our debut episode on our new home at Legacy Internet Radio! This episode, we welcome Naquetta Mitchell into the guest chair where we discuss being ope...
MDGJ Bonus: Truth Serum for My Pancakes
18 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
MDGJ Bonus: Truth Serum for My Pancakes by Joi Donaldson
Episode 3 - Thin Line Between This & Create pt. 1 (with Derek Light)
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My brother Derek and I sit down as family, creatives and soldiers on the battle of wits against mental illness. Follow, share, and like My Depression'...
Episode 2 - STFU Jerry (with Dei Johnson)
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we talk about protecting our peace from Jerry. Follow Joi Donaldson on FB, i\_the\_abstract in IG and elemental\_jah on Twitter.