Damn We Grown

What is up, y’all! Welcome back to another soulful, candid, and hilarious episode of Damn We Grown with your favorite hosts, Mike and Tiff! Look, adulting already comes with enough bills, rent, and taxes to make you question everything—but what happens when you realize the game isn’t even played on an even field? This week, we are diving deep into the crazy world of double standards and breaking down how life treats us differently depending on gender, race, and tax brackets. From the parenting divide—where dads get standing ovations for doing basic grocery runs while moms carry the entire invisible mental load—to the corporate ladder where assertive men are praised as "leaders" while women get labeled "difficult" or "aggressive", we’re laying it all out on the table. We also tackle the financial double standard: why a corporate bailout is celebrated as a "strategic stimulus," but everyday families seeking assistance get judged, and how the wealthy legally leverage tax loopholes while the rest of us just try to keep up. Before we get into the heavy stuff, we catch you up on real life: Celebrating Maddi officially becoming a teenager (and Mike prepping for "the talk" about teenage boys). Inflation woes: Surviving $6 gas in California and dropping major coins for a few cans of beans at Aldi. Wild news headlines, including the viral story of a woman secretly living in a 24-hour gym for two years, and an endurance athlete who took the phrase "finishing the race at all costs" entirely too far. Mike reminisces about meeting Tiff’s family for the first time 25 years ago—and how being late almost got him karate-chopped on Christmas! Listen & Stream: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you stream your podcasts. Watch: Catch our visual episodes and behind-the-scenes moments on YouTube. Social Media: Follow the family on Instagram and TikTok @damnwegrown. Email Us: Got a crazy double standard story or topic idea? Send it to [email protected] Grab your favorite drink, settle into your cozy spot, and join the conversation as we talk truth, navigate the system, and build generational wealth for our kids. Because damn… we grown!

What is up, y’all! Welcome back to another soulful, unfiltered Damn We Grown Wednesday with your favorites, Mike and Tiff. Look, we gotta be honest—the older you get, the more adulting starts hitting different. Remember when getting ready for a night out didn't even start until 10:30 PM? Yeah… that season has officially left the building. In this episode, we’re breaking down the shift from FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) to full-blown JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out). Tiff explains the pure spiritual bliss of knocking out in your clothes while everyone else is at the movies, and Mike reflects on why anything happening past 9:00 PM feels like an extreme sport. Before we dive deep into the glory of early bedtimes, we keep it 100 on everything that went down this week: Tiff’s mountain hike with Inland Empire’s Melanin on the Trail—and why 45 minutes under the beating sun will make you turn right back around. Mike’s hunt for bargains at the Amazon bin store (and whether a $9 dashcam can actually capture crazy drivers). A chaotic birthday dinner at Japanese BBQ where eight grown folks had to fight over four slivers of wagyu on a strict 90-minute timer. Our candid take on the internet backlash surrounding Keith Lee’s viral highway scare, the messiness of social media keyboard warriors, and why we always choose to give God the glory and protect our peace. Finally, we send love and honor to Tiff’s dad on his heavenly birthday. Grab your tea, slip into your cozy clothes, and laugh with us—because damn, we grown! Connect with the Show: Listen & Stream: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts. Watch: Catch full visual episodes and laughs on YouTube. Socials: Follow our community on Instagram and TikTok @damnwegrown. Email Us: Send your questions, stories, and episode topic ideas to [email protected].

What is up, y’all! What is UP! We are back in the house to slap some more soul to you on this brand-new episode of Damn We Grown! This week, we’re getting all the way real about the silent dream killer: the social media comparison trap. Between highlight reels, recycled vacation photos from two years ago, and people swiping credit cards just to flex for the timeline, it’s easy to look at someone else's curated feed and wonder, "Where am I falling behind?" We’re breaking down the myth of internet perfection, the beauty of private milestones, and why living below your means will always beat faking it for the 'Gram. We also have some heartfelt community real talk on our minds. Mike’s family roots run deep in Gary, Indiana, and with the brutal storm damage, 90 mph winds, and prolonged power outages tearing through the city, we’re sending love to the G.I., checking in on family, and calling on folks to make their voices heard. Plus, we’re sharing laughs about the daily grind—dealing with teenage daughters who treat your expensive lotion like community property, paying tribute to legends like Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, and reclaiming the cultural joy of good watermelon and fried chicken without the stereotypes. In this episode, we’re getting into: The Highlight Reel Illusion: Why you shouldn't compare your behind-the-scenes to somebody else’s curated internet flex—and why real wealth doesn't need an audience. Living Private vs. Living Online: Finding the balance between being proud of your family and keeping your sacred moments off the timeline. Gary, Indiana Strong: Shining a spotlight on the severe storms, neighborhood damage, and utility struggles facing family and community members in Northern Indiana. Remembering the Icons: Paying homage to the legendary Tim Curry, reflecting on Dolly Parton’s quiet philanthropy, and the reminder that life is too short to skip your health screenings. Real-Time Grown Folk Humor: The skyrocketing price of fast food, why our AC bills are through the roof, and why raising teenagers means your own bathroom supplies will mysteriously vanish. Pull up a chair, get comfortable, and tap in with us for some grounded laughs and grown-folk truth. Connect With Us: Socials: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube [@DamnWeGrown] Email: Got a thought on comparison culture or a topic idea? Hit us up at [email protected] Stream: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your favorite pods! If you felt this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave us a review. Keep choosing joy, y’all! Deuces! ✌️

What is up, y’all! What is UP! We are back in the house to slap some more soul to you on this brand-new episode of Damn We Grown! This week, we’re taking a hilarious and heartfelt trip down memory lane to the golden era: the 1990s and early 2000s. Was the music really better back then, or were we just stress-free kids with no real bills and zero adult responsibilities? We’re diving into the days of recording songs off the radio onto cassette tapes, custom voicemail skits, MTV music videos, and the magic of TGIF lineups. Plus, we’re balancing the nostalgia with some real-time grown folk business—from teaching our teen to drive in empty parking lots without losing our cool, to the wild cost of raising kids today (seriously, why is special lotion $17?!), and surviving the soaring prices of fast food. In this episode, we’re getting into: The Magic of '90s Nostalgia: Rewinding to the days of In Living Color, Def Comedy Jam, Saved by the Bell, Martin, and why appointment TV hit different before streaming took over. Music & Culture Wars: Comparing classic R&B supergroups and Hip-Hop legends to today’s streaming era—and why you had to put in real work to buy an album on tape or CD. Adulting & Raising Teens: Navigating second driving lessons, letting our kids face their fears, and the high financial cost of teenage style upgrades. Fast Food Inflation: Remembering 25-cent hamburgers, 99-cent Whoppers, and singing the blues over the death of the real $5 Footlong. Then vs. Now: The contrast between hanging out in the moment without cell phones versus navigating today's curated social media world. Take a break from adulting, grab your favorite snack, and vibe out with us as we celebrate the times that made us who we are! Connect With Us: Socials: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube [@DamnWeGrown] Email: Got a funny '90s memory, a question, or a topic idea? Hit us up at [email protected] Stream: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your favorite pods! If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review. Keep choosing joy, y’all! Deuces! ✌️

What is up, y’all! What is UP! We are back in the house for another episode of Damn We Grown! This week, we are slapping some fresh soul into your speakers as we celebrate Mike’s big 46th birthday! From emotional photo books that almost got the ice-cold birthday boy teary-eyed, to grilling on his own big day and officially stepping into full "Unc" status, we are leaning all the way into the joy of growing older. We’re also getting into a fiery debate over the ultimate R&B supergroups and Hip-Hop duos. You know we had to break it all down—soulful style! In this episode, we’re talking: Birthday Real Talk & Unc Energy: The difference between an "Uncle" and an "Unc," surviving birthday allergies, and why Mike ended up behind the grill for his own celebration. Building the Ultimate R&B Supergroup: We break down four stacked lineups featuring icons like Beyoncé, Prince, Jill Scott, Usher, Erica Badu, and D'Angelo. Who takes the crown when it comes to raw vocals versus pure stage presence? First-Week Album Sales—Hip-Hop Duos: Jay-Z & Kanye, Drake & Lil Wayne, 50 Cent & Eminem, or TI & Jeezy? We argue who is really shutting down the charts in today’s game. Adulting & Real Life Humor: From setting up record shelves eight months late, to the pain of auto insurance, and why girl trips hit way different than guy trips. Grab your favorite drink, sit back, and vibe out with us! Connect With Us: Socials: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and X [@DamnWeGrown] Email: Got a question or a topic you want us to touch on? Hit us up at [email protected] Stream: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your favorite pods! If you’re loving the show, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave us a review. Keep choosing joy, y’all! Deuces! ✌️