In this powerful and reflective episode 61 of We’re Not Experts Podcast, the crew dives into some real and often uncomfortable truths about life as a Black man in America. Tez, Mac, and special guest B from Detroit share raw and personal experiences, offering both cautionary tales and street-savvy wisdom to the younger generation.

🔑 Major Discussion Points:

🧠 Self-Awareness & Public Perception

✅Growing up and realizing the world may view you as a threat, especially as a Black man. ✅Early life experiences with racial profiling and automatic bias.

✅The psychological weight of being seen as a “shark” in public spaces.

🤝 Brotherhood & Social Navigation

✅Navigating interactions with other Black men—respect, energy-checking, and mutual acknowledgment.

✅How Black men often feel the need to avoid confrontation due to how situations can escalate quickly.

✅Learning how to “swim among sharks” with grace and intelligence.

🥳 Club & Party Survival Etiquette Clubbing and party safety tips for young men:

✅Always check the energy when new people enter a room.

✅Stay clear of the angry dude in the corner not getting attention.

✅Know when to leave—trust your gut and read the room.

✅Bringing proper security if needed and always having an exit plan.

👏 "Valid or F*** Outta Here" Segment

✅Fun but real segment analyzing wild public behavior.

✅Debated scenarios like grabbing a woman’s ponytail at a game or getting humped in sports celebrations.

✅Drew lines between clown behavior and what’s considered valid.

💭 Parenting, Masculinity & Strength

✅Real talk on parenting young boys, recognizing when they start to test strength. ✅Respecting physical limits and teaching discipline and boundaries.

✅Discussions around aggressive teen behavior, including a story of daughters chasing their mom with knives.

😔 Abuse & Adoption Scandal

✅Heavy commentary on a case involving a white couple adopting Black children and reportedly forcing them into slave-like conditions.

✅Compared to personal childhood experiences in abusive households.

✅Call for stricter adoption screening and harsh punishment for abusers.

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