Grits and Eggs Podcast: Episode 50 - The Chitlin Circuit
Host: Deante’ Kyle
Release Date: February 7, 2025
Description: Deante’ Kyle offers raw and unfiltered discussions on pop culture, current events, conspiracies, and a myriad of other topics.
Introduction and Episode Context
The episode begins with a lively exchange between Deontay and Kyle about the correct episode number, highlighting their dynamic camaraderie. [00:05] Deontay humorously sings a verse that sets an energetic tone for the podcast. The hosts clarify the episode number, emphasizing their connection and enthusiasm for engaging with their audience.
Black History Month and Cultural Empowerment
Deontay underscores the significance of Black History Month, asserting the importance of celebrating and reinforcing positive messages within the Black community. [04:24] He emphasizes the need for self-love as a cornerstone of empowerment, contrasting it with historical movements like the Black Panther Party.
"Happy Black History Month. We got new merch. We done got rid of some old merch." [03:56]
"The antithesis of the Black Panther Party is self-love." [12:27]
Education and Representation:
Deontay discusses the critical role of Black educators in fostering an environment where Black boys feel understood and supported. He recounts personal anecdotes about impactful Black teachers who inspired his love for subjects like science.
"They have to be more studious about the people that came before us and not just, like, knowing the quotes." [14:37]
Community and Empowerment vs. Stereotypes
Deontay delves into the systemic challenges faced by Black communities, particularly focusing on the disparities in education and policing. He advocates for embracing trades and vocational skills as viable and empowering alternatives to traditional academic or entertainment careers.
"We go with them where the at. Is that places like Jackson, Mississippi, Montgomery, Alabama, South Bend, Indiana. Okay, we gonna go where the niggas at?" [05:22]
"Black power mean empowerment. And white power mean hatred." [19:24]
Critique of Rapping as a Path:
The hosts critique the portrayal of rapping and materialism within the Black community, arguing that it often perpetuates stereotypes rather than fostering genuine empowerment.
"Rapping got to stop being a way of getting out the hood, because you can get out the hood by being a truck driver. You can get out the hood being a plumber." [50:10]
Listener Emails and Advice Segments
Encouraging Young Black Men to Engage with Literature:
Responding to a listener’s query about fostering a love for reading among young Black men, Deontay passionately advocates for the integration of literature and self-education. He recommends starting with autobiographies of respected figures and utilizing accessible platforms like audiobooks to make reading more appealing.
"Reading, you already gotta, you already, you already bilingual, you already speak AAVE. Brush up on the English language for real and then books will be more appealing to you." [76:42]
Navigating Personal Challenges in Dating:
Another caller seeks advice on handling the impact of epilepsy on his dating life. Deontay suggests practical solutions such as using ride-sharing services to regain confidence and even contemplating relocating to environments more conducive to his personal circumstances.
"You go to prison, you gotta learn how to hustle. Stop calling, stressing your mom out. Stop trying to make that girl hold you down." [43:17]
"You in college, you feed yourself. I think that we conflate these things. We're not going back to warming up the beds." [42:53]
Music Review: "Not Rappers"
The hosts review a track titled "Not Rappers," produced by Leonard. They commend the song for its authenticity and the producer's genuine approach to music-making, distinguishing it from fabricated personas often prevalent in the industry.
"It's actually pretty good." [95:01]
"I hate he probably good at everything. This he not a dog." [96:37]
Top Five Black Wrestlers of All Time
In a lighter segment, Deontay and Kyle compile their list of the top five Black wrestlers, celebrating influential figures who have made significant impacts in the wrestling world.
- Mark Henry
- Farouk
- Shelton Benjamin
- (Not Specified)
- Booker T
"Booker T was doing a front flip leg drop off the top turnbuckle. That is different, man." [101:39]
Conclusion
The episode closes with the hosts reflecting on the importance of genuine empowerment over superficial success. They reiterate the need for collective effort within the Black community to embrace education, trades, and self-love as pathways to true liberation and prosperity.
"We doing it wrong, guys. Yeah, we're doing it wrong." [48:56]
"We got all the examples at this point. You're forcing it. It's 2025." [57:45]
Notable Quotes with Timestamps:
- Deontay: "Black power mean empowerment. And white power mean hatred." [19:24]
- Deontay: "Reading, you already gotta... Brush up on the English language for real and then books will be more appealing to you." [76:42]
- Deontay: "Rapping got to stop being a way of getting out the hood, because you can get out the hood by being a truck driver." [50:10]
- Kyle: "If the gram didn't exist, you wouldn't scam. Go get you in the booth." [52:05]
- Deontay: "We got culture. Yeah, y'all got a culture I hate and just realized, oh, you ain't even in the driver's seat of that." [35:37]
Final Thoughts:
Episode 50 of the Grits and Eggs Podcast is a fervent exploration of Black culture, community empowerment, and the societal structures that impact the Black community. Through candid discussions, personal anecdotes, and listener interactions, Deontay and Kyle paint a vivid picture of the challenges and opportunities within their community. They advocate for education, vocational training, and self-love as tools for genuine empowerment, while critiquing materialism and superficial success. This episode serves as both a motivational and instructional guide for listeners seeking to navigate and uplift their own lives within the broader societal context.