Group Chat Is Best When Shared | EPISODE 124

The group discussed the future of BET, the Black Entertainment Television network. Some people felt that BET should continue to focus on Black programming, while others felt that it should expand its programming to include more diverse content. Seales argued that BET should focus on creating high-quality programming that appeals to a wide audience, regardless of race.

The group discussed the qualities of a real friend. Some people said that a real friend is someone who is always there for you, no matter what. Others said that a real friend is someone who challenges you to be a better person. Seales said that a real friend is someone who accepts you for who you are, flaws and all.

The group discussed a recent Facebook debate about whether or not the Disney movie The Little Mermaid is for boys. Some people said that the movie is not for boys because it is a “girly” movie. Others said that the movie is for everyone, regardless of gender. Seales said that the movie is for anyone who loves a good story and a catchy tune.

The group discussed a woman who gifted herself a year free of work for her 30th birthday. Some people said that they would travel the world. Others said that they would spend more time with their family and friends. Seales said that she would use her year of no work to focus on her creative projects.

FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER:

(03:25) Discussion On What Should Happen With BET

(07:23) How Has The Channel Reflected Us?

(11:42) What Can We Do To Get The Content We Want?

(16:12) Most Likely To….Jeremiah

(20:06) Some National Holidays For Today June 1st….We Kick Off Black Music Month International Children’s Day National Go Barefoot Day National Hazelnut Cake Day National Nail Polish Day, National Say Something Nice Day

(22:17) What Is A Real Friend?

(26:39) When Is There A Time Not To Tell A Friend The Truth?

(31:22) How Well Do You Receive The Truth?

(35:04) 60 Second Headlines 

• STORY 1: House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy Speaks Out On The Debt Ceiling Talks
• STORY 2: A 2020 Video Resurfaced Of Chick-Fil-A Boss Dan Cathy Shining The Shoes Of Rapper Lecrae During A Plea To Fight Racial Injustice
• STORY 3: Minnesota Becomes Another State To Pass A Bill Legalizing Recreational Weed
• Story 4: Three Former Amazon Drivers Including An Iraq VET, Sue Amazon For Inhumane Work Conditions
• Story 5: The Smear Campaign Over ‘The Little Mermaid’ Movie Is So Intense That IMDB Had To Revamp Its Rating System For The Movie

(36:38) On This Date June 1st 

• Napster, A File-Sharing Service That Lets Users Download Songs For Free, Goes Online 1999
• Ja Rule Releases His Debut Album, Venni Vetti Vecci 1999
• Mariah Carey Makes Her National TV Debut, Performing “Vision Of Love” On The Arsenio Hall Show 1990
• The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants Released In 2005
• Moulin Rouge Released In 2001
• June Is Black Music Month

(39:34) Facebook Debate On (Little Mermaid)

(44:58) What Are Some Things Parents Should Actually Be Worried About Teaching Their Sons? With @THESUPREMEEXPERIENCE

(50:18) What Are Some Things You Did As A Kid That Were “Not Allowed”? With @THESUPREMEEXPERIENCE

(55:21) Some Birthday Shout Outs – Born On June 1st:

• Model Heidi Klum (1973)
• Morgan Freeman (1937)
• Amy Schumer (1981)
• Mark Curry (1961)

(57:43) Woman Gifts Herself A Year Free Of Work For Her 30th BDAY

(61:01) HOW WOULD YOU SPEND YOUR YEAR OF NO WORK?

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