Topic: Nicknames

4 chapters across the catalog

81: Qincidence
49:50 - 52:17

81: Qincidence

Nicknames, Physical Traits, and the Third Rail of Comedy

The hosts discuss the culture of cruel nicknames among men and whether Chris Rock's "G.I. Jane" joke crossed a specific cultural boundary. Mo Facts argues that hair is the "third rail" for Black women and that Rock's joke was destined to cause a significant reaction regardless of the setting.

54: Lemonhead Delight
53:20 - 56:44

54: Lemonhead Delight

Associate Executive Producers, You Got Served Terminology

The hosts acknowledge donations from SirKaz, David Roll, and Darren Young. Darren Young suggests the phrase "You Got Served" for when a listener introduces someone new to the show. Another listener, Chris Bailey, points to US Code 5404 regarding the Human Capital Performance Fund, prompting a brief discussion on the "rabbit hole" of government codes.

52: Build Black Better
1:58:40 - 2:02:46

52: Build Black Better

No Agenda Vegas Meetup, Crunk City Nickname

A host recounts attending a "No Agenda" meetup in Las Vegas, described jokingly as a "super spreader event," where he met Dame Jennifer. Another listener proposes the "hood name" "Crunk City" for Adam Curry based on his high-energy performance on the No Agenda show. The hosts discuss the rules of nicknames, asserting they must be earned rather than simply given.

30: School of Thought
57:56 - 1:01:30

30: School of Thought

Sadhguru, Technology of Dominance and Naming

Sadhguru explains the "technology of dominance," where conquering forces change the names of people and places to strip them of their culture and tradition. He cites the renaming of Indian cities and the stripping of African names during the slave trade as examples of making a people "meaningless." The hosts connect this to Donald Trump’s use of nicknames to redefine his political opponents.