Respect The Connect
The Respect The Connect Podcast with Johnny James is the perfect blend of discussing music, real life, cinema, comedy, and what’s going on in the world. Nothing is off limits so buckle up and get comfortable.
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The Lindsay Clancy Story Exposed the Modern Family Crisis (opens the original)
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What do the case and our reactions to it reveal about parenting, marriage, mental health, and the modern family? In this episode, we go beyond the usual guilt-vs-innocence argument because, you know— c’mon bro. We get into parental responsibility, postpartum mental health, marriage, fatherhood, motherhood, healthcare failure, gender war, and what happens when families lose trust in each other and the systems around them. The bigger question: Hey ladies, you good? #Parenting #ModernParenting #Fam
Triple Crowned (opens the original)
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Who said a kid from a 700-person town in Dexter, New Mexico can’t win Triple Crowns? Meet horse racing's LeBron — Mike Smith — who did it at 52 and is still winning at 60.Finesse over force. That's how Mike turned 44 years, 29 Kentucky Derbys, and 2 Hall of Fame careers into a masterclass in longevity, hustle, and beating Father Time when he tries to count you out. The Hall of Famer reveals why you have to learn to lose 80% of the time, why New Mexico's "disadvantage" was his advantage, and how
It's In You, Not On You The Hustler That Built A Chicken & Waffle Empire (opens the original)
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On Episode 157 of Respect the Connect, we sit down with Frank Willis — the man who turned $150 and a hustle into a chicken & waffle empire. Frank opens up about being broke and living with his sister, delivering chicken & waffles out of that same house at any hour for $100 an order, and the $10,000 seed from his cousin that almost never happened when an arrest nearly derailed everything.We get into what "the hustle" actually means — why it's in you, not on you, and why nobody can motivate you bu
Back That Vax Up (opens the original)
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On Episode 156 of Respect the Connect, we dive into one of the most controversial stories in recent memory as we discuss Dr. Fauci pleading the Fifth, revisit the COVID-19 vaccine debate, and break down the questions, narratives, and lasting impact that continue to divide people years later. From there, the conversation takes a deeper turn as we explore spiritual awakening, consciousness, and the personal experiences that can completely change the way we see the world. We also head into the unex
Broken Records (opens the original)
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On Episode 155 of Respect the Connect, we sit down with Vinny Venom for a deep dive into hip-hop history, culture, and everything shaping the game today. We break down JAY-Z’s legendary, record-breaking shows at Yankee Stadium, what they meant for the culture, and why those moments resonate. We also get into the roots of battle rap, the importance of preserving hip-hop traditions, and how the competitive spirit of the culture compares to today’s scene—including the lasting impact of the Drake vs
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