The world is watching. On this episode we talk about recent events from Ferguson and the killing of Mike Brown to the killing of the two NYPD officers, Liu and Ramos. But this is a different conversation. We talk with filmmaker Adam Butler and members of the conscious hip hop group, Negros Americanos, Bishop The Eastside Nappyhead and MC Enigma. All three men are Black and are school teachers. Our goal in the conversation is to come away with the beginning of a solution to the distrust between underrepresented people and communities of color as opposed to police and government systems, as well as our honest thoughts about how we, as Black people, view ourselves. #BlackLivesMatter indeed.  

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210 - 3 Teachers-3 Artists-3 Black Men: A Different Conversation about #BlackLivesMatter

Talk about a hot topic! Paternity and child support, according to our guest this week, is a $500 Billion 'industry' in the U.S. This week the Team talks with filmmaker, Al Greeze, about his new film Frustrated 2: Mama's Baby Daddy's Maybe, which is an exposé on child support and paternity rights in America. Needless to say there are times during the interview when Michelle and Al 'agree to disagree.' Tune in and weigh in!

209 - Frustrated 2: Mama's Baby Daddy's Maybe - Talking Child Support and Paternity with Al Greeze

Were you spanked as a kid? Do you believe in spanking your children? This highly debated topic is very personal and can not only impact your children, but can also impact your relationship if your parenting styles differ. The Team is joined by analyst and commentator, Anthony Nolen of What Is It With Anthony Nolen and Mommy extraordinaire, Stacy Carter aka Bailey's Mommy who weigh in with their very strong and sometimes opposing opinions on the topic. Are parents who spank bad parents? Is spanking and its effects culturally based? Tune in and weigh in! 

208 - Spare the Rod? A Conversation About Spanking with Anthony Nolen and Bailey's Mommy

Tommy 'Tiny' Lister is best known for his acting roles in movies like 'Friday' and the 'Fifth Element,' and even music videos such as Michael Jackson's, "Remember the Time." He's worked with everyone from Quentin Tarantino to Marlon Brando to the late Sir Peter O'Toole. But today he joins Team TMO to talk about his dedication to his faith and how what he grew up feeling that what was a curse ended up being his biggest blessing-well next to his wife, Felicia. And, he tells how he brought out the big guns to win her! That and so much more. We guarantee that this is a side of Tiny you've never seen before.

207 - Tommy 'Tiny' Lister: A Big Man with a HUGE Heart Opens Up Like Never Before

Would you date a guy who has cats? Can we create some new Man Laws? Never one to hold his tongue, Lincoln Anthony Blades of Relationships & Bullsh*t and This Is Your Conscience, stops by for a firey and engaging conversation about everything from women proposing to men to pop-up weddings (aka 'surprise this is OUR wedding') to street harassment to Kim K.'s latest, um, spread for Paper magazine and whatever else we can think up. Be sure to leave your comments below or by voicemail on our site or Facebook page!

206 - Relationships & Bullsh*t - Hot Topics with ThisIsYourConscience.com's Lincoln A. Blades

Do you feel intimidated by the "Tech" Community? Would you like to learn more about starting your own business? We've got you covered. Anthony Frasier and James Lopez, founders of The Phat Startup, stop by to talk about the power in our community, the power of five- to six-figure monthly income and why the hip hop generation is positioned to generate real wealth from our ideas. 

205 - Are you a Businessmaaaa [or womaaaaan]? - Talking Tech, Startups and Hip Hop with The Phat Startup

One of the most authentic and brave guests we've ever had the honor of interviewing, Ms. Terrie M. Williams. Terrie is not only a clinically trained social worker, but an űber agent to celebrities in every arena of entertainment and the arts. Her flagship clients? None other than Eddie Murphy and Miles Davis. She chats with Team TMO about parties at Eddie's house...which fascinate Ricardo, and more importantly her activism around depression. This is a can't miss episode if we do say so ourselves! Oh, and wait for it...Ricardo does something he's NEVER done on-air with a guest before (here's a hint, can't knock his #hustle). Tune in.

204 - Living Your Dream Working with Eddie Murphy and Miles Davis BUT Wanting to Die! Terrie M. Williams Talks Compassion and Depression

Do you read your horoscope? Whether you read it for fun or to guide your interactions we break down the ins and outs of astrology, sun signs and everything related with our guests, Ipori Lake and Heather Sarah. And a guest caller gets to ask our experts whether her burgeoning new relationship has a chance for romance.

203 - Zodiac Lovers - Astrology for fun and science with Ipori Lake and Heather Sarah

No guests tonight, just Michelle and Ricardo chatting about decisions we've all made in love. The good, the permanent and the bad. Monyetta Shaw, ex-fiance of artist Ne-Yo shared that while engaged she tied her tubes thinking that her family was set. Then she and Ne-Yo broke up. Social media went wild with accusations that he'd forced her to tie her tubes and then left her. Now, should she meet Mr. Right they will not be able to have children. That got us to thinking about tattoos, cross-country moves and other "sacrifices" and decisions that we make for love. Tune in and share your thoughts about what you would do for love!

202 - What Would You Do for Love? Permanent Decisions in Temporary Times

In this first episode of the second season, the Team talks with social worker and couples counselor, Renee Ambush Rucker of Out Tha Box, LLC. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month and Ms. Rucker shares a fresh perspective on the Ray and Janay Rice elevator incident, as well as her insight on emotional abuse from her over 20 year career in counselling. Also, in the time of '50 Shades of Grey' and what appears to be an awakening of dominant behaviors in the bedroom, are there indicators of domestic violence that we can glean during sex and intimate moments? That and much more, as Team TMO gives that good TMI.

201 - Under the Covers: A Conversation about Domestic Violence with Renee Ambush Rucker

Mother's Day is a lovely time for many and a not so happy time for others. On this episode Michelle and Ricardo speak with LaTasha Rowe, a successful attorney, who had her first son at 15 years old, then attended college and law school while her son remained in his grandparents's care primarily. Then Tori Hodge, a substance abuse and mental health counselor talks about her journey and decision to have her ex-husband raise her sons. Finally, Ginger Miller, a Navy veteran and founder of Women Veterans Interactive talks about the battle moms who have been deployed face while they are gone and upon their return. Finally, Christine St. Vil, founder of http://momsncharge.com/ stops by to talk about how mom can take charge of their lives after motherhood. It's a little longer than an hour but oh so worth it! 

50 - Mother's Days Missed - Talking with Moms who have spent extended periods apart from their children

Creator of FantasyDatingGame.com, Suzanne Casamento and Amazon Best-Selling author and founder of Code Red Flag, Dena Reid, Esq. join Michelle and Ricardo to talk about shaking things up in your dating life by doing something differently. Ricardo gets completely intrigued by their advice for approaching a woman who is out with her friends. 

49 - Wait did this just become a pick up artist tutorial? Code Red Flag and Fantasy Dating Game founders explore doing things differently

For our last live episode, Team TMO is rejoined by our Founding Social Media Strategist and TMO Team Member, L. Martin Johnson Pratt, social media guru, founder of the internationally recognized brand, ILuvBlackWomen and most recently named as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Blacks on Social Media. Also joining the Team, marketing and social media strategist, Mr. Mike Street, who has provided strategy as members of Gary Vaynerchuk of VaynerMedia, Oprah's OWNTV social media teams. And of course, the sisters are well-represented also, as Blogger and Founder of Black Bloggers Connect and BloggerWeek, Jessica Ann Mitchell shares her thoughts, on leveraging a blog for business and story-telling, as well. A great conversation about the role of social media in our lives--personally and professionally. If you even have an inkling of using social media to advance any portion of your life, tune in to this episode, because like Ricardo says we talk about, "Tweeter." Pray for him! LOL

48 - This Episode Brought to You by the Letters 'B' and 'M' - Talking Blogs and Monetization with Mike Street, Jessica Ann Mitchell and L. Martin Johnson Pratt

Anthony Nolen and guest, 'Shango,' join the Team to have a quite lively debate about the various facets of marijuana on our religious, sociopolitical and interpersonal relationships. Does pot make you lazy? Does it impact your exercise and sex life? Anthony and our other guests definitely have strong opinions...which thankfully they share.

47 - 420 - What is the deal with Marijuana?

Money is the main reason marriages fail within the first five years. Madam Money, Tarra Jackson and relationship strategist, Jay Hurt join Team TMO to talk 'money fornicators' and selfless joint money management. And this show is for singles too! The Team also has a great chat about love and business with Oprah's favorite matchmaker, Paul C. Brunson. 

46 - In God we trust. All others pay cash. Love and Money.

They met online, they dated, they broke up. Really. Now, Michelle and Ricardo focus on YOU, that sexy urban man or woman who is ready to have the relationship YOU desire. You can hear interviews with best-selling authors, speakers, and others (from professionals in the field to everyday people who have learned from the school of life) who share their knowledge and life experiences so you can live and love on your terms. Each episode is raw, honest and provides information to add value to your life. If you're thinking about it, they’re talking about it...with a twist!

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