No Apology

This week's episode features Shaquille's dad again, Demetrius Robinson and childhood friend/brother Nafi Davis from Camden, NJ. The guys unpack and discuss the Stock Market Frenzy over the past week. Along with the notion of COVID-19 changing us, the lessons we are learning and what lessons we will learn post-pandemic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

The guys open up with Shaquille talking about his latest binge-watch called "Married At First Sight" as well as things he's learned from watching the show. Chris talks about his reality of dating referencing an old college research paper he wrote called "The Hook-Up Phenomenon” (8:29), what signs they take in spotting a broken female that's pretending to be healed? (15:00), their process of healing (17:10), the importance of staying connected to yourself and being an individual within relationships (18:48), if you could give other men relationship advice, what would it be? (29:00) Are camera filters helping or hurting? (32:18), and 2021 with a new president (45:48) and expectations for the new year (48:38).   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

The guys open up this episode with their reactions to the #BussItChallenge that took over social media this past week. An update on the political side of things with Donald Trump being impeached.......AGAIN (8:01), Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan (9:16), Censorship of free and hate speech on social platforms (12:47), article about jobless women on OnlyFans that are struggling to pay their bills (24:33), NBA update with the Brooklyn Nets acquiring James Harden (35:12) and the Covid-19 spread causing games to be canceled (39:40).  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

First episode of 2021 with a VERY special guest: we welcome Shaq’s father, Demetrius Robinson! Supporters of US President Donald Trump riot inside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Rioters breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. This episode they unpack their thoughts on the event. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

THE ORIGINAL NO APOLOGY CREW MAKES A VERY RARE APPEARANCE THIS EPISODE!!! Shaquille is joined with old cohosts Stephen Allen and Tyler Brown opening about their experiences thus far during COVID, how are people having sex during COVID? (7:15), and should you do business with your friends? (19:40) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

The guys bring a Covid update with a vaccine being cleared by the FDA, Christmas and their most wanted gifts past or present (10:28), Buying your daughter a black doll vs. a white doll (13:55), The importance of fathers to set an example for their daughters (25:53) and importance of male figures for males (33:12), Rapper T.I. referred to time spent with his daughter as “Thot Prevention Hours” on his podcast (34:21), What is this new Clubhouse app? (37:05), NBA is back and preseason has begun (40:10), Kyrie Irving made headlines saying he was boycotting media interviews this season (42:18). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

A COVID-19 update with restrictions getter tighter for the states. An article where airlines are discussing requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccine for passengers (4:46), possible proposals to give stimulus checks in exchange for taking COVID-19 vaccine (7:30), Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton volunteering to get vaccines on camera to promote the public's confidence to take it (11:57), Dallas restaurant owner Kevin Kelley of True Kitchen goes on viral anti-twerking rant towards a group of black women for twerking in his restaurant (17:35), ARE BLACK PEOPLE TOO COMFORTABLE? (30:00) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

This episode begins with the guys sharing a recap of their Thanksgiving this year, along with the food they look forward to seeing on Thanksgiving. What are you most thankful for? (4:04) NBA updates (8:34), Lavar Ball recently reveals on a podcast he told his sons they’ll never meet a nice woman or anybody like their mom due to their status (12:11), Kelsey Nicole (female involved in the Meg Thee Stallion/Tory Lanez incident) drops a diss record towards Meg called “Bussin Back” (18:55). How is self-control important to you? (31:15), self-control in friendships (34:17), self control in careers (43:45), and self-control in relationships (52:01). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

This episode features extended family to No Apology, Tyler Brown. The guys begin talking about the new updates with Instagram and Twitter. Instagram introduced their Marketplace for consumers, and Twitter introduced a story feature called “Fleets” to compete with Instagram. Mark Zuckerberg's recent thoughts on whether social media is addictive (8:29), a recap from the last episode (17:57), would you compromise your happiness for the success of your relationship? (21:57), how long will you wait for you significant other to get their life together before you call it quits (32:15), Gucci & Jeezy Verzuz battle (46:28), Jeezy’s Recession 2 album (49:30), Meg Thee Stallion’s debut album (53:38). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

COVID FREE AND CHRIS IS BACK! Chris introduces topics addressing how do you know when to make things official during a social media era, if we have been catfished (9:25), how do you manage having a girl that's popular on social media (12:02), people that you know liking your significant other's pictures (14:00), having the approval from your significant other's friends (21:17), being shown off on social media vs. not (25:54), cheating in relationships (28:46). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

Shaquille introduces the podcast along with making the announcement of testing positive for Covid-19, as well as talking about his experience thus far with the virus. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris winning the election (3:36), a review of "The Social Dilemma" documentary on Netflix and his views on tech and social media companies (19:51). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

The guys start by talking about Covid-19 cases beginning to rise again in the US and the effects it still has on people this year, the untimely death of Walter Wallace Jr. of Philadelphia (19:12), and their experience/point of view of police (31:10). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

Switching from current events occurring within the culture, the guys decided to tackle the weaponization of sex. Within this episode, they define weaponization, how men and women may weaponize things in their relationships, and then the weaponization of sex. Enjoy!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

The guys open up addressing the short hiatus. A brief Tory Lanez and Meg Thee Stallion update (1:29), Shaq and Chris talk about their weekend trip to Miami (5:36), Los Angeles Lakers winning the NBA Finals (15:30), Apple finally announcing 6 products including the new iPhones at the recent Apple Event (30:25), Cardi B accidentally posting nude photo on IG (37:15), and Ice Cube catching heat from the public for working with Trump administration (53:00). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

On today’s episode, the guys briefly opened up with the verdict of Breonna Taylor’s case. LeBron James’s son posting and deleting himself smoking on IG (3:28), Cardi B addressed divorce rumors (5:10), Ox shared a post from a woman sharing 3 ways to keep a man (11:28), we shared 3 ways to keep a woman from our prespective (24:30), 50/50 on bills? (28:26), CEO of Wells Fargo Charles Scharf made some controversial statements towards the black community while on a business Zoom call (40:34). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

Tory Lanez has finally responded to the allegations...............BUT WITH AN ALBUM. Some people were excited some people felt turned off by it. We are here to give an OBJECTIVE PERSPECTIVE on the situation thus far. Don't be afraid to think for yourself and go against popular opinions. ENTER AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

On this episode, Shaquille starts with the news of Breonna Taylor’s family reportedly winning multimillion dollar settlement. Then the guys talk about Kanye’s latest Twitter rant (6:12), national suicide prevention awareness month and a mental health check-in (17:12), “Cuties” film on Netflix and the controversy surrounding it (37:49), NBA Playoffs update (50:08), NJ residents being about to vote on marijuana legislation this election (53:45). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

The guys start off talking about how their Labor Day weekend went. Then they anxiously dive into the topic of Companionships vs. Partnerships (4:30), expanding on the conversation of sex and problems that come with it (12:42), Gender reveal party goes wrong in California (24:00), pros and cons with "Black Capitalism" (28:27), Forbes put out a suspect headline about the stimulus checks (36:50). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

Before introducing the new cohosts, Shaquille briefly spoke about the long break from the podcast. Then the guys pay their respects to Chadwick Boseman (4:39), The story of Daniel Prude (9:32), Kanye West interview on Nick Cannon’s podcast (20:25), Joe Budden Podcast leaving Spotify (29:00), Bella Thorne makes $2 million on OnlyFans in a week (41:48). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support

In this episode the crew weighs in on Ayesha Curry's appearance on The Red Table. A discussion also begins about what men feel when in a relationship with a desired woman and how they should be treated. The guys also go into their own personal challenges and battles with self throughout life and how they overcame. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noapology/support