We're back! After a long hiatus Craig and Them is back with a new guest, author and blogger Paul A. Henderson. We discuss his upcoming book, Slave No More, his blog about fatherhood, and the importance of mentoring. "Through the sharing of true

LOL with Kyndra Crump

Apr 25th, 2021 34m 26s

Tune in for some laughter as Atlanta-based comedian Kyndra Crump joins us to share her thoughts about her favorite comedians and a lot of other things. Check her our on her social media to hear from this hilarious comedian.IG: @thekydracrumpsh

Documentary Filmmaker Alicia Aroche

Apr 16th, 2021 32m 16s

Michelle and I are joined by award winning documentary filmmaker, Alicia Aroche. Alicia talks about her beginnings, experience, and current and future projects. Follow her on IG @astoryteller5 and @three_ears_studio --- Send in a voice mes

Trauma Teachers

Mar 21st, 2021 38m 57s

Patrick and Aaron, hosts of the Trauma Teacher podcast, join me to discuss their great show. We also discuss travel, sports, and how to awkwardly go about making the world a better place.Podcast Links:Trauma Teachers on AppleTrauma Teachers

"The Talk"

Mar 13th, 2021 30m 20s

Professional counselor, Natasja Visser, joins us from South Africa to discuss the how and when of having the sex talk with your kids. Natasja is an experienced counselor and coach specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families

Dr. Megan, Certified Geek Therapist and Therapeutic Dungeon Master

Mar 6th, 2021 28m 30s

This week we have a conversation with psychologist Dr. Megan. She tells us about being and becoming a Geek Therapist and how she uses Dungeons and Dragons and a therapeutic tool to help her clients build confidence, learn social skills, and lea

The Rising Sisterhood

Feb 27th, 2021 22m 24s

In this week’s episode Michelle and Craig have a conversation with Amy Edge, an operations and project management expert for visionaries and change-makers in the online space.We talk to her about her own passion project, The Rising Sisterhood.

Insurrection and Origin Stories

Feb 21st, 2021 1h 2m

Marcus, Shawn, and Craig get back together after a couple month break to discuss the issues that have occurred since last we spoke. Beginning with current events, the conversation eventually turns to the guys discussing their own personal stori

Newbery Medal Winning Author Jerry Craft

Feb 5th, 2021 48m 59s

We are joined by the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal winning author, Jerry Craft. We discuss his graphic novel New Kid, which is only the second book to win both the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King award. Craft is also the

The School to Prison Pipeline

Jan 29th, 2021 54m 29s

Craig and Michelle are joined by Christoper Rashad Green, a community organizer and activist for New Virginia Majority's Criminal Justice Campaign. Christopher shares his emotional story of going from incarceration to activism and how what he b

Author Ericka K. F. Simpson

Jan 15th, 2021 33m 38s

We are joined by Author Ericka K. F. Simpson to discuss her new book, Fostered to Love: "After learning that there is a shortage of foster parents across the state of Georgia, Cheyenne sees an opportunity to not only help more children in th

Mz. Valentine

Jan 8th, 2021 29m 16s

Today's guest is Mz. Valentine, a published model, who has appeared at New York’s Fashion week and recently launched a perfume fragrance called, Unbreakable. We discuss her burgeoning career as a model, entrepreneur and check in to see what oth

Do More

Dec 11th, 2020 41m 41s

Aaron, Marcus, and Craig discuss their views on the election and what they expect (and don't expect) from the new administration. They talk about what it would take for someone like them to throw their hat into the political ring.Theme music:

Constant Hustle Comics

Nov 11th, 2020 46m 50s

The Founder and CEO of Constant Hustle Comics, Lawrence J. King joins me for a great conversation about his company and the titles he and his team are producing. He tells us the importance of all representation and inclusion in comics and medi

The Round (Episode 4) - You're in My Bubble

Nov 8th, 2020 1h 16m

In a conversation recorded before the election results were official, Shawn and Craig discuss their feelings about COVID restrictions, fears and concerns about the aftermath of the election, and just how close are we paying attention to the iss

Lara

Oct 19th, 2020 37m 11s

My wonderful, courageous friend Lara rejoins us to discuss her battle with cancer. She was my very first interview just over a year ago and returns to share and update on her story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c

The Round (Episode 3)

Oct 4th, 2020 1h 16m

In this next installment of the roundtable discussion with the fellas, we have a unedited, uncensored honest conversation about the responsibility of black men to be consistent, vulnerable, and supportive.--- Send in a voice message: https:

Sex and Living Orgasmicly (Pleasure is our Birthright)

Sep 18th, 2020 1h 2m

We invite on Erin Delp, LCSW, for a conversation about sex. In a wide ranging conversation we to touch on how sex and sexuality affects our everyday lives and how we can be more intentional about experiencing pleasure in the mundane and the pro

The Artist's Corner with Tommy_a.d

Sep 11th, 2020 29m 22s

We sit down and chat with visual artist, @tommy_a.d. He shares how he gets inspired to create his work and the messages he's trying to convey to his audience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-simmon

Drinks with Friends - The Bestie

Sep 4th, 2020 54m 58s

Michelle's old military buddy joins us to discuss, Chico Sticks, the 80's Saturday lineup, the neighborhood candy lady, and many of our 80's childhood memories. Inspired by my appearance on the Puzzled Minds Podcast. --- Send in a voice m

Protests and Boycotts

Aug 31st, 2020 1h 1m

The fellas pull up a chair to the round table to discuss the shooting of Jacob Blake and the unprecedented response of the sports world. We also discuss our own feelings about interactions with law enforcement and what we see as needing to happ

HBCU Chat

Aug 28th, 2020 46m 2s

Three friends join us to discuss their experiences as proud alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-simmons/message

Unapologetic Black Women

Aug 21st, 2020 1h 23m

Four intelligent and passionate black women join me to discuss a little bit of everything. As one guest posted, we discussed everything, "From orgasms, why men are angry w/protecting us, Kamala, WAP, sex positivity, hair, erasing servitude of B

Education in the Time of COVID

Aug 14th, 2020 45m 40s

We talk with a teacher and two school therapists about their thoughts, concerns, anxieties, and fears surrounding the back to school debate. With 40 combined years in field of education these professionals give us a glimpse into the minds of th

A Round Table Discussion

Aug 6th, 2020 47m 42s

We're back with Marcus and Shawn as we discuss our views on the return of sports and not getting drawn into the social media haze of fake news. We also introduce you to the new format of the show and if you stick around until the end you may be