The Takeaway Podcast

Episode 69! This week, we spent some time discussing Twitter’s recent decision to ban President Trump from their platform.  When then go into a talk about free speech and if it should truly allow us to say anything that we want.  We also talk about fears and share stories about overcoming them! Tune in! Timestamps00:30 - Inauguration talk03:30 - Trump’s Twitter ban & free speech debate24:45 - Our fears and fear in general44:10 - Pixar movies debate Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/2nd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4RzTrYPOb76QNtm7fz7SQ Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-takeaway-podcast/id1466896479Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZeGiUkBsdePFykiOhXxDkGoogle

Episode 68! First episode of the new year, it feels good to be back! This week we spent time reflecting on the ups and down of 2020 and what we learned through the year.  We also shared what we’re looking forward to in the new year! Tune in! Timestamps01:30 - Christmas/New Years talk09:15 - Reflecting on 202025:50 - What did last year teach us?31:30 - What we want from 2021 Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/2nd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4RzTrYPOb76QNtm7fz7SQ Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-takeaway-podcast/id1466896479Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZeGiUkBsdePFykiOhXxDkGoogle Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ieboykbt6s6nkoy52wmv3rxehlq?t=The_Takeaw

Episode 67! This week, we talk about college sports and how our favorite teams are doing so far this season.  We also have a conversation about different things that we have noticed while working in the workplace, and how some people overshare their personal business way too much.  Tune in!  Timestamps03:15 - College sports & NBA talk24:10 - Workplace environment discussion37:10 - Coworkers that overshare personal business42:30 - Getting comfortable with what you really want Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/2nd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4RzTrYPOb76QNtm7fz7SQ Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-takeaway-podcast/id1466896479Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4

Episode 66! We’re back in the studio! We recap the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr boxing showcase over the weekend, and of course talk about what happened to Nate Robinson.  We also discuss the positives and negatives of being friendzoned, as well as share our personal experiences. The question of the week for this episode is: what is the worst advice you’ve ever gotten? Tune in! Timestamps00:15 - Thanksgiving talk08:10 - Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones recap19:10 - Being in the friendzone32:45 - Question of the Week Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/2nd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4RzTrYPOb76QNtm7fz7SQ Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-takeaway-podcast/id1466896479Spotify - http

Episode 65! This week, we’re joined by the head coach of East Kentwood’s track team, Coach David Emeott. He joins us to talk about the x-factors that makes people great, how his upbringing shaped who he is today, and his personal philosophy on how to be a great leader.  Tune in! Timestamps03:45 - Show & guest introduction04:40 - Coach Emeott’s upbringing & career journey15:30 - The importance of building relationships25:50 - “On time is late, early is on time”27:20 - Attitude & Effort37:45 - “Winning is an expectation”45:25 - Why Coach doesn’t want to coach a college team55:00 - Learning what kind of push people need1:00:00 - Question(s) of the week Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/2nd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtu

Episode 64! This week, we debate what the most boring sports are and which ones we want to try and play.  We also talk about other current sports topics, Drake’s upcoming album, and what the most impactful books we’ve read are. Tune in! Timestamps03:00 - Weekend recap10:30 - What sports are the most boring to watch?15:45 - LeBron’s recruiting advantage21:00 - Puma signs LaMelo Ball27:30 - Drake’s latest album trailer29:30 - Favorite concerts we’ve been to41:15 - Question of the Week Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/2nd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4RzTrYPOb76QNtm7fz7SQ Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-takeaway-podcast/id1466896479Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/sh

Episode 63! This week, we drank a bit to celebrate 10 episodes together! We talked about bar culture and how our attitudes towards it have changed, and of course we talk music and more! Tune in!Timestamps01:15 - Drinking episode introduction03:30 - Alcohol talk and drinking stories06:05 - How going to the bar changes as you get older13:00 - Back to alcohol talk and stories22:20 - Top 5 Halloween Candy?29:30 - Music talk36:50 - Benny The Butcher album review46:00 - Back to general music talk53:45 - iPhone & Apple debate1:10:00 - Show wrap up Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/2nd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4RzTrYPOb76QNtm7fz7SQ Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tak

Episode 62! This week, we talk about Halloween and what the best costumes are, if trick or treating will happen this year, and people who wear blackface every year. Of course we talk about the NBA finals and LeBron. We also dive into a conversation about what year has been the most impactful in our lives.  Tune in! Timestamps00:14 - Spike Lee’s filmography03:35 - Halloween talk17:00 - NBA Finals recap & LeBron talk44:30 - Quavo’s DM to Saweetie47:50 - Question of the Week Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/2nd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4RzTrYPOb76QNtm7fz7SQ Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-takeaway-podcast/id1466896479Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZeG

Episode 61! This week, we review Bryson Tiller’s latest album, 21 Savage & Metro Boomin’s collab, and all of the other music we’ve been listening to. This episode is perfect if you’re looking for new music to add to your playlists, tune in! Timestamps00:14 - Movie Theaters are opening up03:45 - NBA finals talk10:15 - 21 Savage & Metro Boomin ‘Savage Mode 2’ Album Review21:15 - Bryson Tiller ‘Anniversary’ Album Review27:30 - Giveon ‘When It’s All Said And Done’ EP Review31:30 - Other music we’ve been playing36:45 - Jonathan Price, election, voting conversation Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/2nd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4RzTrYPOb76QNtm7fz7SQ Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple

Episode 60! This week, we return to the studio and Sam shares his experience with having COVID.  We also give our predictions for the NBA finals, and share our biggest lies that eventually got us exposed. Timestamps03:15 - Sam’s experience with COVID17:30 - The current state of the pandemic25:15 - NBA talk51:00 - NFL and college football1:01:50 - Music we’ve been listening to1:06:30 - Question of the Week Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/2nd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4RzTrYPOb76QNtm7fz7SQ Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-takeaway-podcast/id1466896479Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZeGiUkBsdePFykiOhXxDkGoogle Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ieboykbt

Episode 59! This week, we review Big Sean’s latest album, Bryson Tiller announcing he has an album on the way, and give our opinions on Travis Scott’s collaboration with McDonald’s.  As always, we give updates on how our NBA playoff picks are going, and it’s rough. This is the first week of our new regular series: Question of the Week.  Each week, we will pick one hot topic or brutally honest question to debate back and forth. This time, the question is about what our toxic traits are.  Tune in!  Timestamps00:15 - Labor Day recap06:20 - Big Sean: Detroit 2 album review18:35 - Bryson Tiller is dropping an album soon22:45 - Travis Scott McDonalds collab24:40 - Carole Baskin is going on Dancing With The Stars29:15 - Steve Nash joins the Nets as head coach37:10 - Reaction to the Bucks losing to the Heat41:30 - NFL talk48:30 - What are our toxic traits? (Question of the Week) Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitt

Episode 58! This week, we express our emotions about the recent passing of Chadwick Boseman at the age of 43. We also discuss if we could ever get into country music, more NBA talk, and if the Black Lives Matter movement is dividing America. Tune in! Timestamps00:15 - Country music conversation03:50 - RIP Chadwick Boseman16:30 - NBA playoffs talk25:10 - College football might happen?31:10 - Talking about the NBA shutdown & Jacob Blake35:00 - Is Black Lives Matter separating black & white people?41:00 - Music talk (Big Sean, Lil Wayne, Nas)46:45 - Show wrap up Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/2nd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4RzTrYPOb76QNtm7fz7SQ Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple

Episode 57! This week, we spend most of the show discussing the recent events in Wisconsin, we also update everyone on our NBA picks and how they are going so far.  The discussion about the Jacob Blake shooting does get very emotionally charged, please keep that in mind when listening to that part.  Tune in! Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/2nd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4RzTrYPOb76QNtm7fz7SQ

Episode 56! This week, we react to Drake and Lil Durk’s latest single, the recently released 2020 XXL Freshman hip hop list, and we give our predictions for the upcoming NBA playoffs.  Tune in!  Timestamps:01:45 - Drake & Lil Durk’s new single08:45 - 2020 XXL Freshman list reaction19:00 - New music we’re listening to21:00 - NBA playoff predictions (long)47:50 - Who do you want to see in a Marvel role?50:20 - Show wrap up Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/2nd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4RzTrYPOb76QNtm7fz7SQ

Episode 55! This week, we react to the recent announcements that college football is going to be canceled due to COVID-19, the destructive Chicago riots, Jake Paul’s home getting raided by the FBI, fighting Mike Tyson, and more! Tune in!  Timestamps:00:15 - Are you okay with never having kids? (Discussion)06:15 - College football is slowly getting canceled18:15 - NBA talk22:10 - What’s going on in Chicago?29:55 - Why do car dealerships leave keys in cars?32:30 - Jake Paul’s home got raided by the FBI34:40 - How much money for you to fight Mike Tyson?42:00 - Could you marry a UFC fighter?45:20 - The Rock bought the XFL53:05 - Rick Ross vs 2 Chainz57:50 - Amazon is looking into buying old JC Penny’s and Sears buildings1:03:00 - Show wrap up Follow the hosts! Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https

Episode 54! This week, we recap the opening weekend of the NBA regular season. We also talk about some events in the music game, including the potential release of Bobby Shmurda.  Tune in!  Timestamps:00:45 - Is living in a city worth the risk? (Discussion)04:30 - New Lil Uzi & Future single07:30 - The different styles of making rap music09:30 - The NBA returns16:15 - “We just watched history”29:15 - Xavier Tillman is headed to the NBA draft32:00 - Return to NBA talk35:40 - The NFL could be coming back38:40 - Should online classes cost the same in college?40:30 - Bobby Shmurda could be released from prison soon42:50 - Boldly James joins Griselda Records46:15 - Soulja Boy turns 30 Follow the hosts!  Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ AC:Twitter - https://twitter.com/11_ACInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/11acarter/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/

Episode 53! We recorded twice for this episode, so be sure to stick around for both!  Timestamps:02:25 - Show start, AC introduction03:40 - The return of the NBA09:35 - Can the NFL return?11:20 - Will college sports even happen this year?13:45 - AC shares how he balanced college & sports16:20 - College athletes STILL aren’t being paid20:30 - NBA talk continued27:15 - Breonna Taylor & BLM conversation36:15 - We aren’t allowed to be wrong in 202039:30 - Nick Cannon & Wild ’n Out42:30 - Jada Pinkett Smith has an ‘entanglement’48:15 - Future’s DS2: 5 years later51:45 - J. Cole new tracks (reviewed in the second half)53:20 - Logic is retiring from rap, signed deal with Twitch56:15 - Kanye West conversation1:08:30 - Drake’s new music w/ DJ Khaled & Headie One1:16:40 - Joey Bada$$ new music1:19:00 - Part 1 wrap up1:20:00 - Mike Tyson coming out of retirement1:24:50 - Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson1:30:30 - J. Cole’s new songs Review1:39:15 - Logic - No Pressure Album Review1:53:15 - Episode wrap up Follo

Episode 52! This week, we talk about the drama that's happening to the Smith family, if we could be in an open relationship, our opinions on Kanye running for president, and share our latest music recommendations. Tune in! Timestamps00:05 - How social media has changed sports04:30 - Is the world going to start opening soon?11:30 - Make your own opinion15:00 - Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina28:55 - Could we do an open marriage? (debate)39:10 - Could you marry a celebrity as a non-celebrity?42:45 - Kanye West for President54:00 - Music recommendations1:03:10 - Freddie Gibbs vs DJ Akademics Follow the hosts! Vincent:Twitter - https://www.instagram.com/vinnyirie_/Instagram - https://twitter.com/vinnyirie Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeawaypodcast/

Episode 51! This week, we discuss life as a trophy husband, being too old for night life, how dating strategy changes over time, ideal relationships, and why some customers are disrespectful. Tune in!  Timestamps:00:10 - Paying off debt as a doctor02:30 - Being a medical specialist05:40 - Being a trophy husband10:30 - Moving away from Grand Rapids17:00 - Comparing the top US cities23:15 - Small cities as stepping stones27:15 - Enjoying night life, being too old for it29:20 - Being an old parent33:30 - The dating age-brackets37:10 - How dating strategies change over time39:45 - Finding someone who fits into your life42:30 - Being friends first, then dating45:55 - "She needs someone to do ___"48:30 - Being a stay at home dad51:00 - Entrepreneurs are lazy52:45 - Being a disrespectful customer56:30 - IRIE Kitchen Update1:00:15 - Chappelle's latest special Follow the hosts! Vincent:Twitter - https://www.instagram.com/vinnyirie_/Instagram - https://twitter.com/vinnyirie Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldt

Episode 50! This week, we discuss what happened to Vince's restaurant, the state of the BLM movement, and how social media is responding.  Tune in! Timestamps:01:00 - 2 things we learned in quarantine07:30 - People who ruin your mood10:00 - The NiNi's Deli controversy19:00 - Do all lives matter?25:50 - Giving people the benefit of the doubt27:50 - Terry Crews and Gabrielle Union32:10 - How social media is responding to Black Lives Matter35:10 - The power of guilt40:50 - Drew Brees's comments46:30 - We need to be honest about slavery52:20 - Supporting black businesses56:50 - What happened to Vince's restaurant? (story)1:15:10 - "It's sometimes the people who you didnt expect"1:22:15 - Episode wrap up Follow the hosts! Vincent:Twitter - https://www.instagram.com/vinnyirie_/Instagram - https://twitter.com/vinnyirie Sam:Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamHerwaldtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/SamHerwaldt/ Our Socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTakeawayPod/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetakeaw