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Parables from the Projects

Parables from the projects inspires hope in the hood. 

Jun 11, 2020

Too many names of Black men and women to count have been murdered at the hands of police at disproportionate rates. These facts have an adverse effect on the minds of Black people when they interact with any type of law enforcement. 

In this episode, Gordy and Mia both speak about their encounters with police, the state...


May 22, 2020

In the Season 3 premiere - Mia and Gordy share stories of struggle and triumph in front of a live online audience. We hear not only about their time in the 90s, but also a larger clip from our Bonus episode where we played a selection of Mike Tyson speaking about Gordy’s pickpocketing prowess.

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Feb 11, 2020

Today, Gordy gives a recap of how his resurgence into the world of stand-up comedy - and how Nipsey Hussle's words, helped him to overcome his fears. 

Mia shares her origin story and pays homage her mom, aunt and grandmother who built a strong foundation for her love for learning. 

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Aug 5, 2019

In this episode, Gordy and Mia share more about their first live event in NYC on August 19th at Brooklyn Blew Smoke! 

Mia shares what she's learning from David Goggins and realizes the similarities of his stories and her dad's. Gordy continues to share how shock changed his life but how Jesus not only saved his life but...


Jul 28, 2019

In this episode, Mia dreams BIG.

Also, Gordy speaks about second chances - which he has had 70 times over. He speaks on the unusual events that led him to go to SHOCK, a program/bootcamp that was given to him as a first-time felon as an alternative to a long prison sentence. 

See how this program leads him from being an...