Episodes

  • Grumpy Wizdom - On The Point - Episode 11

    Grumpy Wizdom - On The Point - Episode 11
    Jul 24 2025
    In this final episode of Season 1, Talib Jasir delivers a reflective testimony. From UPS trucks to purple pimp suits, from church cornerstones to Afros & Audio, Talib walks us through the moments that shaped him and the message that now grounds his life: fulfillment is the point. He shares raw truths about hitting emotional walls, wrestling with self-worth, redefining success on his own terms and beating life’s boss levels like a gamer on a mission, Talib calls in listeners with honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom. Season One closes with a deep bow to the people, the practice, and the pursuit of joy. Before heading into a creative pause to focus on the 7th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, Talib reminds us that the game of life is meant to be played with purpose, presence, and heart. If this season moved you, rate it, review it, and share it. For zines, videos, and bonus content, join the Inner Circle on Patreon. Until next season, Peace. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the Season Finale 00:30 Reflecting on Listener Feedback 00:46 The Journey of Afros & Audio 01:28 Lessons from UPS 03:56 The Cornerstone of Life 06:09 A Memorable 40th Birthday 09:04 Struggles and Realizations 13:59 Words of Wisdom from Family 15:46 The Importance of Awareness 16:53 The Problem of No Problems 17:57 Embracing Exploration and Adventure 18:17 Operating at Full Possibility 19:00 The Essence of Freedom 19:41 Navigating Life's Challenges 21:57 The Power of Nature and Adventure 23:48 The Importance of Fulfillment 26:36 Lessons from Gaming 32:12 The Main Story and Side Quests 33:28 Playing the Game of Life to Win 34:31 Final Thoughts and Farewell (for now) 📣 Want to connect with me? Hire me to speak, book a coaching session, or invite me on your podcast: 👉🏾talibjasir.com/work-with-me 🎙 Got something to say? Leave a message for the show: 👉🏾Speakpipe 🎧 Be part of the movement. Afros & Audio is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas. Donations are tax-deductible and directly support our mission to amplify diverse voices in podcasting. 👉 Fractured Atlas Campaign 📖 Access the first edition of the Grumpy Wizdom Zine— for free: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Zine - On Becoming 1-3 🎧 Tap into the Grumpy Wizdom Spotify playlist—mood music for reflection and rebellion: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Soundtrack 🙏🏾 Support the vision and join the community on Patreon: 👉🏾 patreon.com/grumpywizdom 📲 Follow: • @talibjasir • @afrosandaudio 🌀 Join us in Baltimore at the 7th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, Oct 16–19, 2025 Get involved as a Speaker, Sponsor: (sponsors@afrosandaudio.com), or Vendor Join our Affiliate Program and Facilitator Network for paid opportunities 🎟 Grab your tickets now: afrosandaudio.com
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    36 mins
  • Grumpy Wizdom - On The Journey - Episode 10

    Grumpy Wizdom - On The Journey - Episode 10
    Jul 17 2025
    “Life is the longest experience we’ll ever have.” What if we’ve never missed anything we thought we missed? What if every moment, every breath, every decision is part of the journey? In Episode 10, Talib Jasir steps fully into his role as an autoethnographer, examining his lived experience against socialized truths and inherited beliefs. He calls out the myth of missing the boat, questions the pressure to find a singular purpose, and reframes the journey as something we build in real time. This episode is a reminder to stay the course, even when the map don’t make sense. Sparked by a social thread from a friend, and grounded in quotes from Dr. Maya Angelou and the film Sinners, Talib reflects on what it means to live on your own terms, in your own rhythm, and without apology. Because the journey was never about arrival. It’s about making this life count. Timestamps: 00:00 – Mic on, record button off 01:08 – A friend’s post and the myth of missing your boat 03:44 – Consent, coaching, and why unsolicited advice ain’t it 06:32 – Gen X resistance, survival, and social scripts 09:20 – Preparing to get prepared to be prepared 12:06 – Maya Angelou and permission to reroute 15:58 – Stop reaching backward for a version of you that’s gone 18:00 – Forget purpose, what’s your point? 21:00 – We get to reinvent as many times as needed 24:00 – From paralysis to movement 28:05 – When the sun sets, will it feel like the best day of your life? 33:00 – Life is long. Make it count. 34:00 – Outro 📣 Want to connect with me? Hire me to speak, book a coaching session, or invite me on your podcast: 👉🏾talibjasir.com/work-with-me 🎙 Got something to say? Leave a message for the show: 👉🏾Speakpipe 🎧 Be part of the movement. Afros & Audio is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas. Donations are tax-deductible and directly support our mission to amplify diverse voices in podcasting. 👉 Fractured Atlas Campaign 📖 Access the first edition of the Grumpy Wizdom Zine— for free: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Zine - On Becoming 1-3 🎧 Tap into the Grumpy Wizdom Spotify playlist—mood music for reflection and rebellion: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Soundtrack 🙏🏾 Support the vision and join the community on Patreon: 👉🏾 patreon.com/grumpywizdom 📲 Follow: • @talibjasir • @afrosandaudio 🌀 Join us in Baltimore at the 7th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, Oct 16–19, 2025 Get involved as a Speaker, Sponsor: (sponsors@afrosandaudio.com), or Vendor Join our Affiliate Program and Facilitator Network for paid opportunities 🎟 Grab your tickets now: afrosandaudio.com
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    35 mins
  • Grumpy Wizdom - On You - Episode 9

    Grumpy Wizdom - On You - Episode 9
    Jul 10 2025
    They say the only constant in life is change—but that’s never been the whole truth. The only constant in your life is you. In this episode, Talib Jasir returns to the mic with grounded clarity, unpacking the lifelong work of choosing yourself. Through raw reflections from therapy, hard lessons in presence, and the quiet strength of emotional accountability, Talib speaks on the necessity of defining your standards, staying rooted in self-trust, and refusing to outsource your vision. Whether you're tending to old wounds or stepping into the life you’ve been calling in, this episode invites you to stop waiting for the world to shift and start becoming the axis it spins around. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: The Constant in Life 00:41 – The Externalization of Life 01:51 – Personal Growth and Anger Management 04:32 – The Power of Self-Awareness 08:34 – Defining Your 100% in Relationships 12:13 – The Journey of Self-Realization 19:31 – Manifesting Your Vision 23:42 – Conclusion: Embrace Your Power 24:11 – Outro and Call to Action 📣 Want to work with me? Hire me to speak, book a coaching session, or invite me on your podcast: 👉🏾talibjasir.com/work-with-me 🎙 Got something to say? Leave a message for the show: 👉🏾Speakpipe 🎧 Be part of the movement. Afros & Audio is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas. Donations are tax-deductible and directly support our mission to amplify diverse voices in podcasting. 👉 Fractured Atlas Campaign 📖 Access the first edition of the Grumpy Wizdom Zine— for free: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Zine - On Becoming 1-3 🎧 Tap into the Grumpy Wizdom Spotify playlist—mood music for reflection and rebellion: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Soundtrack 🙏🏾 Support the vision and join the community on Patreon: 👉🏾 patreon.com/grumpywizdom 📲 Follow: • @talibjasir • @afrosandaudio 🌀 Join us in Baltimore at the 7th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, Oct 16–19, 2025 Get involved as a Speaker, Sponsor: (sponsors@afrosandaudio.com), or Vendor Join our Affiliate Program and Facilitator Network for paid opportunities 🎟 Grab your tickets now: afrosandaudio.com
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    25 mins
  • Grumpy Wizdom - On Creativity - Episode 8

    Grumpy Wizdom - On Creativity - Episode 8
    Jul 3 2025
    What does it mean to claim yourself as a creative? In this episode, Talib Jasir breaks down the myth that creativity is only for artists or those with formal training. He takes us into his personal archive—from childhood rap crews and wack lyrics to coaching creative entrepreneurs, parenting young artists, and producing layered sonic worlds with Grumpy Wizdom. This one’s a meditation and a mirror. On the harm we’ve absorbed. The art we’ve buried. The courage it takes to be seen. Talib reminds us that creating is more than content—it's a way of life, a form of resistance, and an act of liberation. Whether you're holding a mic, a paintbrush, or a vision only you can see, this is a reminder: your ideas came to you for a reason. Honor them. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to Creativity 00:41 – Childhood Inspirations and Early Doubts 03:57 – The Struggle with Originality 04:47 – Influences and Cultural Reflections 08:57 – Supporting the Next Generation 10:54 – Embracing the Creative Identity 13:25 – The Creative Process and Challenges 22:10 – Principles of a Liberated Creator 27:05 – Final Thoughts and Encouragement 32:58 – Closing Remarks and Call to Action 📣 Want to work with me? Hire me to speak, book a coaching session, or invite me on your podcast: 👉🏾talibjasir.com/work-with-me 🎙 Got something to say? Leave a message for the show: 👉🏾Speakpipe 🎧 Be part of the movement. Afros & Audio is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas. Donations are tax-deductible and directly support our mission to amplify diverse voices in podcasting. 👉 Fractured Atlas Campaign 📖 Access the first edition of the Grumpy Wizdom Zine— for free: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Zine - On Becoming 1-3 🎧 Tap into the Grumpy Wizdom Spotify playlist—mood music for reflection and rebellion: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Soundtrack 🙏🏾 Support the vision and join the community on Patreon: 👉🏾 patreon.com/grumpywizdom 📲 Follow: • @talibjasir • @afrosandaudio 🌀 Join us in Baltimore at the 7th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, Oct 16–19, 2025 Get involved as a Speaker, Sponsor: (sponsors@afrosandaudio.com),or Vendor Join our Affiliate Program and Facilitator Network for paid opportunities 🎟 Grab your tickets now: afrosandaudio.com
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    34 mins
  • Grumpy Wizdom - On Resistance - Episode 7

    Grumpy Wizdom - On Resistance - Episode 7
    Jun 26 2025
    In this raw and reflective episode of Grumpy Wizdom, Talib Jasir walks us through his personal history of protest. From high school to New York City street, each story becomes a time capsule of resistance. With conviction and clarity, Talib revisits early moments—his first silent protest, discovering Nation of Islam's newspaper The Final Call, and the energy of D.C.’s political awakenings. He shares memories from May Day to the Million Man March, reminding us how the struggle evolves and how we pass on rebellion as a birthright. Whether challenging police brutality or standing firm against injsutice anywhere, Talib calls us to intentional, strategic resistance—and to atonement not as guilt, but as a lifelong responsibility to ourselves and the people. Timestamps: 00:00 — Poetic Introduction: Strength and Resilience 00:56 — Early Activism: A Silent Protest 02:19 — Discovering a Cause: Final Call and Farrakhan 04:27 — Protesting in DC: From Marion Barry to Sharon Pratt Kelly 06:41 — Protests Across America: From Rodney King to Housing Rights 07:59 — Introducing the Next Generation: Mayday with My Daughter 13:48 — Reflecting on Resistance: From Million Man March to Invisible Man 21:51 — The Ongoing Struggle: A Call to Resist 27:23 — Outro 📣 Want to work with me? Hire me to speak, book a coaching session, or invite me on your podcast: 👉🏾talibjasir.com/work-with-me 🎙 Got something to say? Leave a message for the show: 👉🏾Speakpipe 🎧 Be part of the movement. Afros & Audio is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas. Donations are tax-deductible and directly support our mission to amplify diverse voices in podcasting. 👉 Fractured Atlas Campaign 📖 Access the first edition of the Grumpy Wizdom Zine— for free: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Zine - On Becoming 1-3 🎧 Tap into the Grumpy Wizdom Spotify playlist—mood music for reflection and rebellion: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Soundtrack 🙏🏾 Support the vision and join the community on Patreon: 👉🏾 patreon.com/grumpywizdom 📲 Follow: • @talibjasir • @afrosandaudio 🌀 Join us in Baltimore at the 7th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, Oct 16–19, 2025 Get involved as a Speaker, Sponsor: (sponsors@afrosandaudio.com),or Vendor Join our Affiliate Program and Facilitator Network for paid opportunities 🎟 Grab your tickets now: afrosandaudio.com
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    28 mins
  • Grumpy Wizdom - On Odds - Episode 6

    Grumpy Wizdom - On Odds - Episode 6
    Jun 26 2025

    Against All Odds: The Pool Game That Changed My Mind

    In this episode of Grumpy Wizdom, Talib Jasir shares a vivid memory from his early New York days—facing off with a pool shark in a downtown bar. What starts as a casual night out becomes a soulful metaphor for life, doubt, and reclaiming power. Talib takes us through the tension of the game, the psychological weight he carried at the time, and the deeper meaning behind an unexpected win. Sometimes, you just gotta get in the game.

    Timestamp

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Theme
    00:09 A Night Out in the East Village
    01:40 Facing the Pool Shark
    03:18 The Unexpected Victory
    10:52 Reflecting on the Win
    16:32 Beating the Odds
    18:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    📣 Want to work with me?
    Hire me to speak, book a coaching session, or invite me on your podcast: 👉🏾talibjasir.com/work-with-me

    🎙 Got something to say?
    Leave a message for the show: 👉🏾Speakpipe

    🎧 Be part of the movement.
    Afros & Audio is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas. Donations are tax-deductible and directly support our mission to amplify diverse voices in podcasting. 👉 Fractured Atlas Campaign

    📖 Access the first edition of the Grumpy Wizdom Zine— for free:
    👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Zine - On Becoming 1-3

    🎧 Tap into the Grumpy Wizdom Spotify playlist—mood music for reflection and rebellion:
    👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Soundtrack

    🙏🏾 Support the vision and join the community on Patreon:
    👉🏾 patreon.com/grumpywizdom

    📲 Follow:
    • @talibjasir
    • @afrosandaudio

    🌀 Join us in Baltimore at the 7th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, Oct 16–19, 2025
    Get involved as a Speaker, Sponsor: (sponsors@afrosandaudio.com),or Vendor

    Join our Affiliate Program and Facilitator Network for paid opportunities
    🎟 Grab your tickets now: afrosandaudio.com
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    20 mins
  • Grumpy Wizdom - On Belonging - Episode 5

    Grumpy Wizdom - On Belonging - Episode 5
    Jun 12 2025
    In this episode of Grumpy Wizdom, Talib Jasir steps into the heat—literally and figuratively—to reflect on a life lived for others. From the sweat-soaked platforms of Fulton Street to the internal interrogation sparked by a single voice asking, “Why are we doing this?”, Talib walks us through the moment he began reclaiming his freedom. He doesn’t just talk belonging—he deconstructs it. What does it mean to belong to yourself in a world that socializes you to serve others first? What happens when we live like we owe our time, talent, and truth to everyone but ourselves? Through personal narrative, spiritual insight, and hard-earned clarity, Talib challenges us to name the invisible contracts we've signed and invites us to tear them up. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Host Background 00:29 The Daily Grind: Commuting in NYC 01:03 The Struggle for Employment and Education 02:46 The Heat of Fulton Street Platform 04:07 Questioning Life Choices 05:09 Realization of Self-Belonging 07:59 The Journey of Writing 'Spirit of the Movement' 11:14 Living Authentically and Breaking Free 12:56 The Importance of Courage and Self-Liberation 21:03 Conclusion and Call to Action 📣 Want to work with me? Hire me to speak, book a coaching session, or invite me on your podcast: 👉🏾talibjasir.com/work-with-me 🎙 Got something to say? Leave a message for the show: 👉🏾Speakpipe 🎧 Be part of the movement. Afros & Audio is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas. Donations are tax-deductible and directly support our mission to amplify diverse voices in podcasting. 👉 Fractured Atlas Campaign 📖 Access the first edition of the Grumpy Wizdom Zine— for free: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Zine - On Becoming 1-3 🎧 Tap into the Grumpy Wizdom Spotify playlist—mood music for reflection and rebellion: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Soundtrack 🙏🏾 Support the vision and join the community on Patreon: 👉🏾 patreon.com/grumpywizdom 📲 Follow: • @talibjasir • @afrosandaudio 🌀 Join us in Baltimore at the 7th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, Oct 16–19, 2025 Get involved as a Speaker, Sponsor: (sponsors@afrosandaudio.com),or Vendor Join our Affiliate Program and Facilitator Network for paid opportunities 🎟 Grab your tickets now: afrosandaudio.com
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    24 mins
  • Grumpy Wizdom - On Risk - Episode 4

    Grumpy Wizdom - On Risk - Episode 4
    Jun 9 2025
    What would it take for you to finally say: enough? In this raw and revelatory episode of Grumpy Wizdom, host Talib Jasir steps into a pivotal moment—when grief, reflection, and truth cracked open a path to liberation. What begins as an ordinary workday becomes a defining shift, one that challenges him to risk familiarity for freedom. This isn’t a how-to. It’s a meditation on what risk actually costs... and what it opens up when you're bold enough to move without a blueprint. Talib shares the intimate story of losing his grandfather, facing workplace apathy, and standing at the edge of one of the biggest decisions of his life. Through memory, momentum, and a deck of affirmation cards, he reminds us what it means to say yes to yourself—even when you're not sure how. If you've ever questioned your timing, your boldness, or your next move—this one's for you. Listen, feel, reflect—and maybe, choose. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Grumpy Wizdom 00:09 The Concept of Risk 01:19 Personal Story: Career and Family 04:33 The Turning Point: Resignation 06:33 Affirmation and Decision 12:29 Reflection on Risk and Liberation 17:16 Conclusion and Call to Action 📣 Want to work with me? Hire me to speak, book a coaching session, or invite me on your podcast: 👉🏾talibjasir.com/work-with-me 🎙 Got something to say? Leave a message for the show: 👉🏾Speakpipe 🎧 Be part of the movement. Afros & Audio is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas. Donations are tax-deductible and directly support our mission to amplify diverse voices in podcasting. 👉 Fractured Atlas Campaign 📖 Access the first edition of the Grumpy Wizdom Zine— for free: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Zine - On Becoming 1-3 🎧 Tap into the Grumpy Wizdom Spotify playlist—mood music for reflection and rebellion: 👉🏾Grumpy Wizdom Soundtrack 🙏🏾 Support the vision and join the community on Patreon: 👉🏾 patreon.com/grumpywizdom 📲 Follow: • @talibjasir • @afrosandaudio 🌀 Join us in Baltimore at the 7th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, Oct 16–19, 2025 Get involved as a Speaker, Sponsor: (sponsors@afrosandaudio.com),or Vendor Join our Affiliate Program and Facilitator Network for paid opportunities 🎟 Grab your tickets now: afrosandaudio.com
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    18 mins