My Momma Told Me – "What's Wrong with These Kids" (with Keon Polee)
Released: Jan 13, 2026
Host(s): Langston Kerman, David Gborie
Guest: Keon Polee
Episode Overview
This episode of “My Momma Told Me” explores intergenerational divides, the evolution of pop culture, Black conspiracy theories, and the comedic and cultural forces that shape our perception of family, community, and even ourselves. Hosts Langston Kerman and David Gborie are joined by comedian Keon Polee, who brings his signature warmth and wit to a flowing, laughter-filled conversation touching on everything from Rush Hour 4 and the genetics of being funny, to why today’s kids seem so different (and so big), and how weird it is that your auntie might know your secrets via your podcast.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. The “Divorce is Never a Win” Bit (01:46–02:26)
- Humorous take on why men rarely come out ahead after a divorce.
- Langston: "I don't know a lot of dudes who won the divorce in general." (01:46)
- Group consensus: Staying with your “baby boo” is easier than hitting the dating market again.
- Food ordering is a metaphor: If you like what you have, why risk something new?
2. The Spirit of the Podcast (03:08–04:10)
- Langston & Keon playfully defend their unscripted, unrehearsed ramblings about conspiracies and Black culture.
- “We don't try to prove a motherfucking thing anymore.” – Langston (03:17)
- The truth? They’re making it up as they go, and the fact-checkers can relax.
3. Tech Paranoia & Data Privacy is a Scam (04:45–06:34)
- Langston questions the legitimacy of data-erasure companies:
- “I think that these companies who offer to erase all your data…that’s the newest major financial scam.” (04:46)
- David and Keon agree: “Most things we're paying for, we just don't feel like doing it.”
- Surveillance is inevitable; you can’t truly erase yourself online, especially when everyone you know is tracked too.
- Government as nosy girlfriend metaphor: “I look at the government like a woman trying to find their man cheating. They're gonna find what they want.” – David (06:36)
4. Generational Exposure and Podcast Oversharing (07:35–08:55)
- Langston relates anxiety about family hearing his racy podcast takes.
- “Now you know what I think about certain strip clubs in Houston, and then we just gotta have dinner. That's tough.” – Langston (08:17)
- David: The beauty of marriage is sharing your darkest, weirdest jokes and thoughts with someone who “gets it.”
- The group riffs on censorship and letting their true selves leak out at home.
5. Comedy, Accents, and “Who Ruined the Bit?” (09:01–13:02)
- Keon muses: Making fun of different people is a universal trait, but “white man’s devildom” demands you do it publicly and with anger, which ruins the fun.
- “All I want to do is have a good time at a Japanese restaurant…I’m not a monster.” – Langston (11:02)
- The group discusses “Rush Hour” and playful racial stereotypes.
- Langston’s conspiracy: “You know why we didn't get a Rush Hour four? That's the white man's biggest fear. Us and the Asians get together.” (13:07)
6. Rush Hour 4, Chris Tucker’s Meteoric Rise, and the Power of Representation (13:07–19:00)
- The bit blurs into a conspiracy/meme: Trump forced “Rush Hour 4” to be made.
- Chris Tucker’s wild ascent is discussed seriously:
- “He went from 15 minutes to $20 million a movie.” – Langston (18:52)
- Keon: “He was gorgeous, funny, and brought energy that connected with white and Black audiences.”
7. Old People, Scams, and Generational Gaps (20:28–23:37)
- Notable quote:
- “Old people are really—It don't even take that long. Once you get past, like, a 10 year gap, it is worlds apart.” – David (21:04)
- How every generation feels lightyears from the next, and viral videos are a minefield for the unaware.
8. Gen Alpha vs. Gen Z vs. Millennials (23:14–24:39)
- David: His kids (Gen Alpha) are “old souls” who surprise him with preferences for Motown and 90s sitcoms.
- Millennials are distinct from Gen Z, often getting wrongly grouped together.
- Keon: “What makes me laugh is how offended millennials get when they get lumped in with Gen Z.” (24:14)
- Generational divides grow sharper, even as the chronological gaps shrink.
9. Nepotism, Genetics, and Parenting (26:52–36:44)
- What happens if your kid comes out dumb?
- “I'm not taking blame for this.” – David (28:53)
- Keon: “I call my children investments.”
- Debate over whether it’s “nature vs. nurture” for traits—especially being funny or successful.
- Keon and Langston agree that genetics explain some things, but chance, hard work, and environment do too.
- “So much of my life has truly just been me going full throttle on some shit…” – Keon (30:34)
10. Black Family, War, and Wars That Aren’t ‘In Vogue’ (37:00–38:46)
- Langston shares about growing up with no extended family due to fleeing war.
- Explains there are “wars that aren’t in vogue,” i.e., some conflicts don’t get international attention or sympathy.
- “There’s wars that are in vogue.” – Langston (37:26)
11. The Science and Circumstance of Humor (39:41–40:39)
- How much is funny “genetic” and how much is “circumstance”?
- David: “It's gotta be genetic because they're not even in an environment [for comedy].”
- Keon: “People who are born funny are born funny, but it requires the right combination cocktail of shit around you to really activate that power.”
12. Artistic Pursuits: Poetry vs. Comedy (44:44–48:49)
- Keon describes his former life as a serious poet, never writing a “funny poem.”
- “I was in the wrong space. It's why I wasn't ever gonna be great.” – Keon (48:41)
- Contrasts the sincerity of poetry with the constant, ironic detachment of comedy.
13. The Comfort of Comedy vs. Stand-Up Anxiety (51:23–52:25)
- David is in his element on stage; Keon and Langston less so.
- “I'm so comfortable on stage. It's offstage where I'm uncomfortable.” – David (52:30)
Listener Voicemail: “Why Are Kids So Big?” (57:06–61:31)
- Devana, a self-identified tall woman, asks whether the rise in giant children is a government plot (“second round of slavery”) or just something in the food.
- Panel’s take:
- Height increases are real, but all groups are getting bigger (not just Black kids).
- David jokes it’s about “dominating sports” and keeping up Olympic golds.
- Langston: The U.S. is losing dominance in pop culture, especially with the rise of K-pop and international media.
Notable Quotes & Moments
- David (06:36): “I look at the government like a woman trying to find their man cheating. You feel me? Like they're gonna find what they want.”
- Langston (08:17): “Now you know what I think about certain strip clubs in Houston, and then we just gotta have dinner. That's tough.”
- Keon (09:01): “It really speaks to the unreasonable nature of the White man... The white man and his devildom demands that you have to do it out loud.”
- Langston (13:07): “You know why we didn't get a Rush Hour four? That's the white man's biggest fear. Us and the Asians get together.”
- David (18:52): “He went from 15 minutes to $20 million a movie.”
- Keon (30:34): “So much of my life has truly just been me putting—going full throttle on some shit that... should have made me fucking flip my car, and somehow I landed on my feet...”
- Langston (37:26): “There’s wars that are in vogue.”
- Keon (48:41): “I was in the wrong space. It’s why I wasn’t ever gonna be great.”
Key Timestamps (approximate):
- 01:46 – Divorce jokes and why men never “win”
- 04:45 – Data privacy skepticism, surveillance culture
- 07:35 – Family hearing podcast confessions
- 09:01-13:02 – Comedy accents, “Rush Hour 4,” and white people ruining racial comedy
- 17:09–18:56 – Chris Tucker’s career explosion
- 23:14–24:14 – Gen Alpha, Gen Z, millennials and generational divides
- 26:52–36:44 – Debate: Nepotism, nature vs. nurture, genetics of being funny/smart
- 37:00 – Growing up as a war refugee, “wars out of vogue”
- 39:41–40:39 – Is funny genetic, environmental, or both?
- 44:44–48:49 – Keon’s serious poetry era vs. comedy
- 52:25 – Keon introduces his conspiracy theory
- 57:06–61:31 – Listener voicemail: Big kids conspiracy, Olympics, cultural decline
Tone & Style
- Conversational, fast-moving, riff-driven—a classic hangout pod.
- Self-deprecating, irreverent, but thoughtful about race, culture, and generations.
- Combines genuine insight with playful, sometimes absurd conspiracy theories.
Where to Find More
- Keon Polee’s special “Why Can’t I Say That?” on YouTube and Prime.
- Tour info and clips: keonpoli.com / all socials @KeonP0LEE
- Follow Langston: @LangstonKerman
- Follow podcast/submit conspiracy theories: mymamapodmail@gmail.com / 844-LIL-MOMS
This episode epitomizes the loose, smart, and hilarious energy of "My Momma Told Me," mixing honest generational anxieties with sharp comedy, all filtered through the unique perspectives of three Black comedians.