Welcome back you lucky listeners, it’s episode 20 of the “Not Your Common Conversation Podcast" featuring Chris Downing and Omar Henderson, and the guys are back from a mini hiatus with an explosive installment just in time for Independence Day here in the land of the free and home of the brave. Recording outside with our good friend Dominic and our main man Brandon. Chris and Omar kick things off catching us up and diving right into our thoughts on the first presidential debate of the year between President Biden and former President Trump. From there we discuss the recent airing of the Bet Awards and the overwhelming support through messaging and marketing for the Democratic Party, and if it’s a big deal or not. Polarizing hip hop artist Sexyy Red triggers a debate on music and social medias new role and heavy influence on the consumer both young and old. Begs the question, who’s paying for all of this, and does the positive outweigh the negatives when it comes to our community. Not Your Common Conversation is a Bi-Weekly podcast hosted by Chris Downing & Omar Henderson, where we talk about everything inside and outside of our heads. Visuals of the NYCC Podcast now available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod (https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod)

Welcome back to the “Not Your Common Conversation Podcast" featuring Chris Downing and Omar Henderson, on this week’s episode, the guys are enjoying that great warm spring weather and decided to chat real quick about a few things. Omar kicks it off by telling us about his new route home from work avoiding that terrible traffic. Work then leads to Chris and his workout routine and what’s been changing. Later Chris mentions how he did audio for a wrestling match and was intrigued how all the wrestlers were talking and hanging out backstage. Even after those “brutal” matches. We all know wrestling is fake but the conversation expands to the theatrical illusion of true competition in the political realm and from there, things get interesting. Enjoy! Not Your Common Conversation is a Bi-Weekly podcast hosted by Chris Downing & Omar Henderson, where we talk about everything inside and outside of our heads. Visuals of the NYCC Podcast now available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod

In this amazing 18th installment of Not Your Common Conversation Podcast" featuring Chris Downing and Omar Henderson, we invite special guest Latif Rashid long time friend of Omar and mental health/behavioral health specialist. Mental health and wellness has been a theme lately and we take it to the next level on this one. We start by discussing the uptick in reckless crime, especially among the youth, the trauma causing these events and how the “body keeps score” meaning what you go through accumulates stress and may cause you to succumb to negative stimuli. From there we talk about the lack of direction, education and development especially when it comes to mental health issues to and how we think they may remedy that and be better equipped for the future. And how “not having home training” these days leads to far worse outcomes than the days of old. A jam packed and insightful episode coming your way, thanks to our lucky listeners! odcast hosted by Chris Downing & Omar Henderson, where we talk about everything inside and outside of our heads. Visuals of the NYCC Podcast now available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@NYCCPod