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A (0:00)

Wake up, wake up, wake up. It's the flow show, no filter. Back for another crazy episode. Who we got in here? I see people coming in already. Before we get into this craziness, let me cover my thoughts. No Diddy. The thoughts, views and opinions shared on the flow show, no filter. For educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a professional. I'm just good. Let's get this thing started.

B (1:10)

Yes, the flow show, no Filter. 8:30am Eastern Time. Tap in. Yeah, it's the flow show, no Filter. 8:30am Eastern Time, tap in. Yes, the flow show, no Filter. 8:30am Eastern Time. Tap in. Yeah, it's the flow show, no Filter. 8:30am Eastern Time, tap in. Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up.

C (1:40)

It's the flow show, baby.

B (1:41)

Giving you these thoughts, views and opinions. Making sure backsides covered. No Diddy. Shout out to the waking bakers and the coffee crew. From YouTube to Spotify. I love all my subscribers. Can't forget about the trolls in the comments. Comments. Thank you for putting extra eyes on the content. Yes, the flow show, no Filter. 8:30am Eastern Time, tap in. Yeah, it's the flow show, no Filter. 8:30am Eastern Time, tap in. Yes, the flow show, no Filter. 8:30am Eastern Time, tap in. Yes, the flow show, no Filter. 8:30am Eastern Time, tap in.

A (2:39)

Ah. What's going on, y'? All? Let's do a quick roll call before we get into all the craziness that been going on. What's up, Grandma Kathy? Enoch in the building. Much love. Who else we got here? Lazy baby. What up, Desi? What's going on? See Tuck, Elise. Renee. Who is it? Via linda. Oh, man. Oh, linda. I'm gonna just say linda. Linda. What's going on? Definitely a lot going on. Good morning, everybody. As we get going, Johnny Gonzalez, my boy. What's up, Johnny? Desi, what time is it where you are? If I'm not mistaken, it's night time where Desi is. Okay, thank you. Hold on for that. Renee. Thank you so much. Renee said she already sent a nice email to Kimberly Collins on your on my behalf. Thank you so much, Renee. Anybody else, if you put your. If you sent your email, let me know in the chat so I can thank you right now because I really, really, really, really appreciate it. Y' all got my back more than anybody, I'm telling y'.

C (4:21)

All.

A (4:23)

It's funny how something. Something could be so important to you and people who don't know you know it more than sometimes when people around you crazy. I really enjoyed those. Let I read somebody's letter. Who? Cc me. I can't remember who it was. Enoch sent the email. Thank you so much, Enoch. I didn't know. Enoch, I didn't know you were born in Africa. You know, I love Africa. Thank you so much, Enoch. Anybody else send a letter or anybody planning on doing it today? I seen a few of them were sent into my email. I guess I was cc'd on it. Good morning, Denise. Oh, shoot, it's halfway before. Oh, yeah, you at midnight. No, you don't have to forward it. I was just saying some people did. Renee. That's how. That's. That's how I know some people that sent it. But you don't have to or you can afford it if you want to. Because I may. I may take hard copies into court when I go. I may take hard copies in. Oh, Sherry. Okay, hold on. I'll tell you. Sherry, hold on one second. Let me get. See, Tuck up here, though. Wait a minute. See, Tuck you in here. Right? There you go.

Summary

The Flo Show, No Filter

Episode: Check Your Gas, Send The Letter and We Discuss Druski vs Erika Kirk

Date: March 27, 2026
Host: Flo | Guest: C. Tuck

Episode Overview

Main Theme:
This episode is a community-driven, candid conversation centered on three pillars: updates on Flo’s guardianship case for his son, cautionary real-life news (including a gasoline scandal and a high-profile Cleveland crime case), and an unfiltered, nuanced debate about recent internet controversy involving comedian Druski and commentator Erika Kirk. Underneath the banter and hot takes is a recurring call for collective support and truth-seeking, peppered with local flavor, cultural commentary, and heartfelt moments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Community Support for Guardianship Case

Flo’s Call for Letters: Flo opens by thanking listeners who have already sent letters to support his upcoming guardianship court hearing for his son, Harold ("Little Harold"), who is 18 and facing mental health challenges (04:21, 35:04).
- "It's funny how something. Something could be so important to you and people who don't know you know it more than sometimes when people around you. Crazy." – Flo (04:23)
- Specifics: Letters are to be character references or supportive comments addressed to the court investigator, Kimberly Collins: kacollins@cuyahogacounty.gov (08:36).
- Purpose: Letters support Flo gaining guardianship, which is especially crucial as his son is 18 but not ready for full independence due to mental health issues (46:36–48:24).
Explaining Guardianship:
- At 18, parents lose many rights to intervene medically or legally unless guardianship is established. “If the child run away or want to run away... the police just say, I can't do nothing about it. And you just gotta go about your business and your child can go wherever they ... want to go." – Flo (47:33)
- Community members encouraged to continue sending letters; direct appeals made to listeners and specific fans.

2. News Roundup: Local & National Stories

a. Gas Station Scandal (10:19)

Incident: Water found in gas at a local Sunoco on 222nd. Possible damage to vehicles confirmed; investigation ongoing.
- "Be careful. Could be water in your gas..." – Flo (12:04)
- C. Tuck also discusses why he avoids that station, preferring to use fuel perks at Speedway (11:35).

b. Cleveland Crime Update: Suitcase Girls Case (12:22)

Overview: Recap of the high-profile case where two young girls' bodies were found in suitcases. Their mother remains in jail, pending investigation.
- "One thing about Cleveland—whatever people try to say, Cleveland gonna come together for a good cause." – C. Tuck (12:32)
- Huge community turnout at the funeral, including motorcycle, car, and Jeep clubs (12:32–13:05).

c. War and Global Tensions (37:28)

Iran & U.S. Tensions: Discussion about war escalation, Trump’s threats to Iran’s power grid, Iranian propaganda videos, increased U.S. military enlistment age (to 42), and relaxing drug offense restrictions for enlistment.
- "They raised the enlistment ages. Now you can be 40... up to 42..." – C. Tuck (39:04)
- Concerns raised about the direction and potential for economic fallout.

d. Celebrity Updates: Diddy, 50 Cent, and Christian Combs (42:14)

50 Cent Donates: Fulfilling his promise, 50 Cent donates $500,000 from his Diddy documentary proceeds to nonprofits, including domestic violence survivors.
- "Go 50. No, that's dope. You can't do nothing but applaud that." – C. Tuck (43:00)
Diddy Problems: Impending state charges; home of Christian Combs (Diddy’s son) burglarized.

3. Druski vs. Erika Kirk: Social Commentary & Comedy’s Boundaries

Controversy Summary (14:08):
- Druski, a Black comedian, faces social media backlash over a recent skit some saw as racially provocative. Erika Kirk responds, saying if she did similar, she would be canceled as a racist.
Flo’s Take:
- Discusses context/history for why blackface and racial tropes are not equivalent.
- Nuanced take on cancel culture and shifting comedic lines (16:55, 19:16).
- "If a white person does blackface, they get canceled. Because the history of blackface was made to literally... degrade us even more... We coming from slavery, we coming from segregation, we coming from all of that." – Flo (16:55)
- "It ain’t apples to apples. We just not being real..." – Flo (19:16)
C. Tuck’s Take:
- Adds context about comedic boundaries and cross-dressing in comedy.
- "I'm tired of having to put on wigs and dresses just to try to be funny. Especially black men." – C. Tuck (20:17)
- Shared concern about comedians going too far for laughs and the dangers of only relying on controversial material (28:39).
Cancel Culture & Comedy:
- The podcast analyzes the career risks comedians face. References to DaBaby (rapper) losing bookings after a homophobic rant as a cautionary tale (29:23–31:03).
- "It's a dangerous line... you could do the wrong one, it really can be canceled..." – Flo (29:23)
Druski’s Career Arc:
- Observations of Druski’s move from ordinary skits to highly controversial, attention-grabbing content after mainstream success (commercials, more visibility).
- "He probably the hottest comedian right now." – Flo (33:19)
Social Media & Clout-Chasing in Church/Commentary Spaces:
- Erika Kirk critiqued for being “performative” and using controversy for clout, with references to additional analysis by Candace Owens (22:17–23:23).

4. Parenting, Community, & Life Lessons

Changing Generations (59:39):
- Both hosts discuss the need to adapt parenting styles for today’s kids, acknowledging technology, changing morals, and balance between oversight and independence.
- "You can't, like, you can bring a lot of the morals and stuff until, like, the newer generation, you gotta appeal to that generation..." – C. Tuck (59:39)
- Noted that schools don't teach cursive anymore (60:22).
Mental Health & Support Systems:
- Guardianship is about helping navigate adulthood for those not ready because of mental health.
- Need for flexible, empathetic, and persistent support, and for the surrounding community to understand the difference between physical and mental health interventions.
- "Your only hope for help is other people... your decision making is affected." – Flo (64:00)
Natural Remedies vs. Meds:
- Flo intends to research natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals prescribed for mental health, reflecting skepticism toward overmedication.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

"It's funny how something...could be so important to you and people who don't know you know it more than sometimes when people around you. Crazy." – Flo (04:23)
"One thing about Cleveland, they gonna come together for a good cause." – C. Tuck (12:32)
"If a white person does blackface, they get canceled... because the history of blackface was made to...degrade us even more than we were being degraded." – Flo (16:55)
"Comedians, oh, no, be funny...But one thing about comedians, whatever you trying to be funny about, you got to stand on whatever with it." – C. Tuck (16:20)
"I'm tired of having to put on wigs and dresses just to try to be funny...especially black men." – C. Tuck (20:17)
"If that was the case, I wouldn't even be...getting courts stepping in like that." – Flo (50:39)
"I don't know why Trump play. They raised the enlistment ages. Now you can be 42 and enlist in the army." – C. Tuck (39:04)
"Go 50...[he] makes good on his promise, donates $500,000...to domestic violence survivors." – Flo (42:14)

Timestamps for Key Segments

00:00–02:39: Show intro, community roll call
04:23–10:16: Call for letters, explanation of Flo’s guardianship case, and how listeners can help
10:19–12:04: Water-in-gas scandal at Sunoco
12:22–13:38: Recap and community response to suitcase girls Cleveland crime case
14:08–19:16: Druski vs. Erika Kirk controversy. Social media, history, race, comedy
20:17–22:17: Black male comedians, wigs/dresses tropes, boundaries in comedy
22:17–23:23: Erika Kirk/Charlie Kirk, Candace Owens’ analysis, performativity debate
29:23–31:03: Dangers of controversy, DaBaby’s career fallout, cancel culture
32:35–33:19: Druski’s shift to commercial/mainstream
37:28–41:23: War news, Iran tensions, army age limits, enlistment changes
42:14–43:09: 50 Cent charitable donation, Diddy’s legal problems, Combs home break-in
46:36–51:16: Flo and C. Tuck discuss the challenges of parenting newly-adult children, especially with mental health considerations, and specifics about guardianship
59:39–62:07: Raising kids in a new era, balancing old-school values with modern realities, cursive in schools
63:23–64:52: The reality of mental health, community support, and growing out of challenges

Tone and Style

True to the “No Filter” banner, the tone is unflinchingly direct, sometimes raw, yet always compassionate and community-centered. There’s humor, vulnerability, and plenty of camaraderie between Flo, C. Tuck, and the ever-present live chat and subscriber community.

Useful Takeaways (For Those Who Haven’t Listened)

To support Flo’s guardianship: Listeners can email character reference letters to kacollins@cuyahogacounty.gov, addressed to the court for Harold White Sr.
Local news takeaways: Be wary of where you get your gas, and note the power of communities pulling together after tragedy.
Comedy/culture insight: The episode offers a thoughtful, multi-angled look at how identity, power, and history shape what’s considered offensive in comedy—and why not all things are “apples to apples.”
Parenting and empathy: The realities of transitioning teens with mental health concerns into adulthood; the power of communal support, and the importance of adapting parenting to modern issues.

Closing Remarks

Flo and C. Tuck close with gratitude for community support, reminders to stay safe, and well-wishes for the weekend—and, of course, cues for more letters of support. The episode is an unvarnished slice of real life, mixing hard truths, laughs, and love.