This week on With The Grain Podcast, the crew is back with another unfiltered session We kick things off with a full Hookie Life recap—the vibes, the madness, and the unforgettable moments from the weekend.

Then we address the viral moment that sparked a Belize Apology and unpack the reactions. The team dives deep into Freedom of Speech vs Cultural Respect — where’s the line, and who gets to draw it?

And we wrap with the rawest segment of the night: “Truths Nobody Wants to Admit About Success” — from sacrifices to silent battles.

Kela B. is back! We kick things off with a heated convo about Trump’s recent comments and the idea of banning Caribbean immigrants — what’s fact, what’s fear, and how it hits home for our community. We then shift gears into the topic of mental fortitude — how to keep your mind strong and stay grounded when life feels chaotic. To close it out, we dive into some hilarious and thought-provoking Would You Rather scenarios that take the whole crew for a ride. Tap in for bold conversations, real insight, and unfiltered island energy — only on With the Grain.

This episode is a certified vibe. We link up with the one and only King Ponche to talk real talk—from wild ATL confessions to raw relationship truths, fake love, betrayal, and why living for yourself might be the realest move yet. Cas brings the heat, Chris gets clocked, and FaMail has us crying and cracking up. Whether it’s tasting moon rocks or debating horses vs ducks, we take you with the grain—unfiltered, unapologetic, and unforgettable.

📍Timestamps:

6:43 – Trigga reaction vid

8:00 – Why you gotta live for YOU

12:40 – Clocking Chris’ tea 👀

20:00 – Spencer’s sex store + DMV mall tales

23:00 – Cas talks Adobo & Racism

27:00 – Entrepreneurial grind begins

27:50 – FaMail: Why men lie??

38:00 – Take your rejection like a G

42:11 – WYM: Betrayal & Sacrifice

44:18 – How much for a G Man? 😂

48:00 – Stranger love hits different

50:32 – The Tart War begins

56:00 – Fight: 1 Horse vs 100 Ducks?!

58:00 – Merch drop talk 👕

🎵 MUSIC DISCLAIMER: This episode features the tracks “Link Up” and “Toxic Love” by King Ponche—used with permission. All rights reserved to the original artist.

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