POCAST: Cliff Huxtable vs Bill Cosby

For decades, Bill Cosby entertained millions of people and was once considered to be “America’s Dad”. He brought joy to many as “Dr. Cliff Huxtable” on the smash 80s sitcom “The Cosby Show”. In recent years, allegations and lawsuits that accused him of sexual assault has tarnished Cosby’s “squeaky clean” image.

On this edition of The 12kyle Podcast, I take a look at Cliff Huxtable and Bill Cosby. I reflect on my memories and thoughts on both. Take a listen to the podcast and let me know your thoughts!

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PODCAST: shout outs

On January 22, 2010...I launched The 12 Radio Show.

I remember it like it was yesterday.

I was working in Minneapolis at the time. I would work in Minneapolis during the week and fly home back to Atlanta on the weekends.

It was a Friday.

I flew home and got ready to do my first show. I was nervous. I didn't really know what I was doing. The "red light" came on to start the show and I proceeded to start a venture that I would grow to love. It took me about 30 mins to figure out how to take live calls on the air. I had no idea that I'd be here writing and reflecting on that show.

Over the years, there were a lot of people who would go to lend me their time, talent, and support for this show. Since the end of The 12 Radio Show in December 2015, I didn't get a chance to officially thank those who helped and co-hosted on my shows over the years.

In keeping with the 80s style, this podcast is the Shout Outs podcast...me giving shout outs to everybody who contributed to The 12 Radio Show.

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5 Career Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make in 2016

In my reading, I came across this article that I found on Inc (dot) com. I think you may find it useful.

Ever wonder why school teaches us everything except how to get the job? Do you ever feel like managing your career is really hard? You're not alone. Millions of people are struggling to build careers that are satisfying. Professional happiness eludes the majority of the working population. According to Gallup, only 13 percent of the work force is highly engaged, a.k.a. happy at work. It's not for lack of effort. Everyone is trying to figure out the path to greater career success on his or her own terms. Why then, aren't more people succeeding? Answer: They're going about it all wrong.

Want a Better Career? Start Unlearning Everything You Know About Building One.

Everything we've ever been taught or thought would help us in our career is outdated. For example, studies now prove a college degree does not guarantee you a better career. And, seeking full-time, long-term employment is a pipe dream. Why? Because every job today is temporary. We live in the gig economy now. The entire way we work has shifted. Yet people still try to approach their careers thinking if they can just find a job that makes them happy, they'll live happily ever after. It doesn't work that way. More important, some major shifts in business and the economy are going to make it even more important that you no longer keep approaching your career the wrong way. If you do, you could find yourself at the bottom of the talent spectrum, under-employed, and struggling to find any job to pay the bills. With that in mind, here are five career mistakes you don't want to make in 2016.

1. Assuming your job is secure.

Companies are now forced to change their business models very quickly. Your skills could be in-demand at the office one day, only to be useless the next. It doesn't mean you did anything wrong. It's just business. But, when it happens, you need to be ready to find a new employer fast.


2. Not having your career tools ready.

Besides an updated resume, you also need an optimized LinkedIn profile. It helps even more if you have a full-fledged personal brand too (i.e., blog posts you've written showcasing your expertise. Twitter account where you share timely industry info, etc.). You just never, ever know when you'll need to throw your job search into high-gear. Wasting days and weeks building your career tools when you could have had them ready to go is poor planning.

3. Not building an interview bucket list.

There are two types of people: those who look for work on a job board and try to fit themselves into a job opening they aren't really excited about, and those who create a list of companies they'd like to work for and keep an eye on them online in the event the right opportunity presents itself. Guess which one usually lands a job worth being excited about? Today, it's up to you to create a list of viable employers and start to networking with their employees. It's not only more effective (studies show 80 percent of all jobs today are gotten via referral); it's also more fun. Who doesn't like choosing whom they want to work for?

4. Failing to know your workplace persona.

Nobody is a superhero at work. There are eight key workplace strengths (I call them personas and you can learn about them by taking this quiz). At best, you have two or three top workplace strengths. You need to know what they are and how they add value to the company. If you know how you save or make a company enough money to justify its paying your salary, then you know how to market that value to other companies if you need to.

5. Not investing in serving your network.

I can't stress this enough: Today, your network is your net worth. Your professional contacts are crucial to your getting the job opportunities you want and deserve. The best way to build a strong network is to serve it. Understanding how to help those you are connected to is vital. People remember when you help them. That social currency will come in handy. Someday, you may need their help. By building up trust and respect within your network, you'll be able to tap into their knowledge, expertise, and contacts when you need to. Waiting until you are out of a job and desperate for the help of your network is not the time to start thinking about what you've done to earn their assistance.

We Aren't Employees, We're Businesses-of-One.

If you really want a better career, you have to stop acting like a helpless employee held hostage by the golden handcuffs of employers. Instead, you need to take full ownership of your career and become a business-of-one who wants to partner with employers to serve them. Building a win-win situation between you and an employer is your job, not theirs. Why? You're the service provider and they're the customer. If you want their business, you need to build a brand that is in-demand. Something they will pay good money for. The sooner you realize this, the sooner you can get the professional respect you want and deserve. If you're ready to be in control, you can start by mastering these career moves. 

It's Not Rocket Science, But It Does Take This.

Don't let outdated approaches to your career set you back next year. Avoid the mistakes above and focus on building your career strength. There are plenty of resources out there to help you close your gap in knowledge so you can get the upper hand. But, it's up to you to take action. Nobody's going to do it for you. Failing to do so could lead to some serious professional regret in the future.

PODCAST : In our day (hip hop)

I recently joined my homie, ecelctik, on his podcast (Encyclopedia Hip Hop) to discuss the things we miss about Hip Hop from the 80s and 90s.

This is an open forum conversation

Take a listen and let us know what you think

If you agree or disagree...let us know in the comment section.

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PODCAST: head games

The game of football is not just a contact sport but a “collision sport”. Those who play the game are often regarded as modern day gladiators. Football is a game of strength. Man verses man…until the end. It’s the most popular sport in this country. Fame and glory is often associated with football. But football also has a darker side.

Because the sport is so violent, its participants feel the after effects of playing the game long after they are done playing.

Football is violent…but is it deadly?

The recent movie, Concussion, exposes the downfall from playing the game. In the movie, Will Smith plays Dr Bennet Omalu, a Nigerian forensic pathologist who fought against efforts by the National Football League to suppress his research on the brain damage suffered by professional football players. The movie is deep, entertaining…yet disturbing.

On this podcast, I briefly discuss the movie along with my story of playing football from the age of 8 through college. Can football cause long term cognitive damage? Are today’s current players susceptible to dementia, Alzheimer’s, and the brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

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7 Things a Daughter Needs from Her Father

This is a great article that I found on All Pro Dad (dot com). After reading the article, it made me reflect on the blossoming relationship that I have with my 4 yr old daughter, Skyler. She is my heart. We have a great relationship and I truly love being around her. I know that the relationship that we have will help mold many of her decisions later in life. It's a huge responsibility that I don't take lightly. This article hits home. Read below...

7 Things a Daughter Needs from Her Father

As a girl grows up, men will come in and out of her life, but the one man who will always be there is her father. A father plays a vital role in his daughter’s journey to adulthood, and below are seven things what a daughter needs from her dad. 

1. She needs you to be involved.

A daughter needs her father to be actively interested in her life. “Actively interested” does not refer to the second-long conversation that sometimes happens between a father and daughter when he asks how her day went and she replies with one word. A father should participate in his daughter’s hobbies and activities by displaying interest. For example, if she is interested in collecting coins, take her to coin shows. Use the Internet to learn about rare coins and talk about them. Is your daughter talented in the any sports, such as volleyball? Whether she wants to play or just enjoys watching the games, become an enthusiastic fan and supporter! Show your daughter that you are interested in her life by learning more about it and trying to become a part of it.

2. She needs you to demonstrate a healthy marriage.
The first relationship a daughter experiences is the one between her mother and father. If her father disrespects his wife with physical or emotional abuse, a daughter might come to believe that is the expected relationship with a husband. However, a father that displays physical affection, respect, and a true partnership with his wife provides an incredible example that his daughter will want to mirror in her own life.

3. She needs you to support her.

Even though a father may not always agree with his daughter, she needs to know you will support her. When a father fully and wholeheartedly supports his daughter, she will develop strong self-esteem and a positive self-image. This doesn’t mean that you always have to agree with her, but show her that while you might not agree with a choice she is making, you will always believe in her as a person and have confidence in her abilities.

4. She needs to trust you as a confidante.

When your daughter does come to you and discusses personal issues and problems, she needs to know that you will treat them with respect and confidence. They shouldn’t become dinner-table conversation with the rest of the family.

5. She needs your unconditional love.

Just as our Father in Heaven demonstrates unconditional love, fathers on earth need to display this as well. Unconditional love requires that a daughter knows no matter how badly she messes up, her father will be there, not to ridicule and demean but to forgive.

6. She needs a strong spiritual leader.

A father should be the spiritual head of a household and should take charge of his children’s religious education. Pray with your daughter! Don’t be shy about bringing the Lord into your conversations with her.

7. She needs a positive role model.

Many daughters today lack a positive male role model in their life. A father is the first man in a girl’s life that she will intimately know. Her father sets the standard for all other men in her life, and a positive role model will help her choose a good husband in the future. Take a moment for some self-reflection. Are there any habits you need to break? Are there some areas of your own life that could use a “spiritual overhaul” and prayer? When your daughter sees that you are willing to examine your own life and make changes when necessary, you provide the best example she could ever have of accepting responsibility for her actions.

PODCAST : not Top 5

When it comes to making a “Top 5 list” for any category, it can be extremely subjective. Quite often, our personal preferences get in the way of us making a sound case for someone/something being worthy of a “Top 5” status. It can be tricky. But Top 5 lists are fun…and if nothing else…good for conversations and debates

On this podcast, I will discuss hip hop and some of its most beloved and respected MCs. However, instead of naming a Top 5 of the greatest MCs, I will examine the MCs who are quite often placed in many people’s Top 5…but I don’t think their lyrical prowess should be considered for the honor. Listen closely. I may drop some names that may surprise you. Am I right? Or am I wrong. Listen and tell me what you think!


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2015 Year in Review Pictures

My year in review (sorta)...in pictures

January 

January was cold. That is all. LOL

February

My first "little man"..my godson, LaKell turned 18. He's a freshman at Clemson now. Where did the time go?

On the set for a Dead End Sports shoot. Dead End Sports got BIGGER in 2015. I'm proud of that!

March

Drinks! Why not?

Sherice got a little older. hehehe

April

Cold chillin after the comedy show. I laughed SO hard that night! Great times with our friends

May

Skyler playing the piano at Grandpa's house

Crushing it at the Sundresses and Searsuckers event here in Atlanta with my partner in crime, Moe. Incredible weekend

Skyler's first dance recital. She's joined by her brothers...Kameron, Deion, and Brandon

June

My Atlanta Hawks make it to the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs

July

It's the 4th and Skyler is helping me with the hamburgers and hot dogs

It was sooooooo hot that day. Damn! Just thinking about it makes me sweat!

The annual crew golf outing. It had to be at least 105. My game sucked. But we had a ball

August

Deion turns 16 and Kameron turns 13. We had their birthday parties at our house...at separate times that day. I loved it

Kameron

Deion

August

First day of school for the kids!

September

Although my SC State crew came together for the homegoing service for my boy Bobby's dad...we had a great time together. Even in the most somber moments...you can still laugh

Skyler said "let's take some silly pictures." So...we did

Skyler turned 4! Can't believe my princess is growing up

October

Deion made the marching band at his school. He took a second to break away to pose with his baby sister

November

SC State's Homecoming! We had the chance to take Deion with us so that he could see what our school was like. Phenomenal weekend

Sherice, Deion, and me

Big smiles from Deion, me, and my college coach...Willie Jeffries

December

I turned 43...and became the coolest and illest 43 year old that you know

Brandon turned 9 the day after me

Skyler enjoyed the 80 degree weather on Christmas Day

2015 was a year that had it's ups and downs...highs and lows. Ultimately, it was a great year...because we ALL got to see it. And that is more than enough to be thankful for!!!

May 2016 be filled with blessings and prosperity for you and yours!!!

PODCAST : the last time that I got drunk

Do you remember the LAST time that you got drunk? 

Did you do something crazy or stupid? 

Did you get sick? 

Did you embarrass yourself? 

Do you even REMEMBER what happened???

Do you know what happens when you mix lifelong friends, liquor, a bachelor party, strippers, food, and a wedding together??? Shenanigans!!! Listen to this podcast and get my comical version about the last time that I got drunk! Let me know what you think. Also, share your story about the last time that you got drunk.


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12kyle does Proust...

I came across this questionnaire from my homegirl, The Skinny Black Girl.  I decided to steal borrow it.

The Proust Questionnaire is a questionnaire about one’s personality. Its name and modern popularity as a form of interview is owed to the responses given by the French writer Marcel Proust.


1. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Standing on a grass field and tossing a football with my sons. The simplistic aspect of playing catch with your sons is priceless. 

2. What is your greatest fear? My biggest fear is for something to happen to one of my kids. I would never want to see them hurt or in any danger. 

3. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? I'm a perfectionist at times. I'm extremely hard on myself so I want things to be perfect when I know that most things CAN'T be perfect. It's the gift and the curse

4. What is the trait you most deplore in others? Liars. I really can't stand to be around people who can't tell the truth

5. Which living person do you most admire? My parents

6. What is your greatest extravagance? None

7. What is your current state of mind? Progressive. I'm always thinking ahead. Sometimes I'm so focused on what's ahead that I don't enjoy the moment

8. What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Beauty. They weren't lying when they said it was only skin deep. I know a lot of people who are beautiful on the outside but ugly on the inside.

9. On what occasion do you lie? Anytime I start a sentence with..."Back in my day..." Nah...just kidding. I don't lie

10. What do you most dislike about your appearance? Those pesky little gray hairs. It seems like I will get rid of one of them and then 3 more will show up. *sigh*

11. Which living person do you most despise? There's no one person that I despise. I don't put that much effort into people...especially ones that I don't like. 

12. What is the quality you most like in a man? Loyalty is a character trait that must be present in a man. I can respect a man that is loyal to his fellow man. Men tend to bond based on levels of loyalty. 

13. What is the quality you most like in a woman? A woman with drive. There's nothing more sexier and impressive. Who wants a lazy woman? 

14. Which words or phrases do you most overuse? "Are you kidding me??" -- I use this too much but it's only when I'm watching sports and trying NOT to cuss in front of the kids

15. What or who is the greatest love of your life? My kids. They are my heartbeat

16. When and where were you happiest? Freshman year in college. I don't think you could be THAT broke and have THAT much fun! They say that you learn more between birth and the age of 6 than you learn your life. Well, I think I learned more that year...being on my own and away from home...than I've learned at any other time in my life. 

17. Which talent would you most like to have? I wish that I could play the piano. I'd be dope. What's cooler than a dude playing the piano? Nothing.

The entire questionnaire is thirty-five questions. I’ll post 18 – 35 later this week.

PODCAST : ask 12kyle...

Sometimes when you have a burning question…you need to ask someone who will tell you what you NEED to hear…not what you WANT to hear. It’s good to seek the advice of someone who knows what they are talking about and will be impartial in their response.

That’s what host 12kyle does on this edition of The 12kyle Podcast. A few months ago, we gave our readers a chance to open up to us about any problems or issues that they were having and we would address them on the podcast. On this edition, 12kyle fields a wide range of questions from choosing a major in college, dating and relationship problems, giving money to a church…and MUCH MORE! Listen to the podcast and let us know what you think. 

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PODCAST : You're too Old..

PODCAST : You're too Old...

Have you ever stopped and realized that you're TOO OLD to do certain things? Age is a part of the growth process. Then...reality kicks in! Check out the latest episode from The 12kyle Podcast as I comically takes a look at things that I am TOO OLD for.

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PODCAST : I Think I Need Some Space

PODCAST : I Think I Need Some Space

Have you ever had a mate utter these words to you?

Have you ever said it to someone else?

Is "space" necessary in a relationship?

Listen to the latest podcast as I address this topic and share a few stories about how I got "space" from someone. 

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Beautillion Scholar (update)

Greetings family and friends.

My name is Deion Dowling, son of Kyle and Sherice Dowling. I have been selected to participate in the 2015-16 Cotillion~Beautillion, sponsored by the Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Fortitude Foundation, Inc.
I am a junior attending Arabia Mountain High School in Lithonia, Georgia.

I need your help. My goal is raise $3,000 by March 1st, 2016. The money that is raised is going towards a potential scholarship presented to me if the goal is met and an even bigger scholarship if the goal is exceeded. Please visit the LINK BELOW and share it with your family and friends. Donate as much as you can.

I appreciate all donations in advance.

Thank you for your support and wish me luck.


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off tha dome

random thoughts...

who is President Obama's barber? I mean...the prez always has a fresh cut. you can't have a busted head when you're the leader of the free world. I would imagine he gets his haircut every other day

cheap hand sanitizer will make your hands ashy

have you ever noticed that the Tambourine lady at your church is almost NEVER on beat...but nobody says anything to her about it

my girlfriend is back!

i'm not sure how people drink coffee past 10am

Groove Theory was so dope. They should come back with another album

it ain't about what you're worth...it's about what you can negotiate

major props to Viola Davis for winning an Emmy. I'll be honest, prior to watching her on How To Get Away With Murder (one of my favorite tv shows), I had never heard of her. But I love watching her. Incredibly talented and beautiful.

I've never had a weak shoe game...never

not sure how I feel about McDonald's serving breakfast all day...

why do people get in the "10 Items or Less" line at the grocery store...with 20 items in their cart?

i had to remind my sons that these silly dances that they do will mean they will be the generation of boys who don't know how to dance with girls...

ever notice how when you're in a store and you NEED help finding something...there's never anybody around

there will NEVER be somebody this cool in the White House. Never!

the best hour on tv? The Blacklist.

i've been successful at almost everything i've tried in my life...except growing a beard. but after a month and a half...it's looking good

when you're waiting at a traffic light, there's always somebody who you have to blow your horn at...because they are looking at their phone.

don't get it twisted...Rick Pitino knew his players were getting strippers and hookers

sometimes...i'm the dude that you have to blow your horn at while sitting at that traffic light

Sherice and I hit our 15 yr anniversary (Sept 23rd). that's pretty impressive...if i do say so myself.

there should really be a third day added to the weekend

a year ago, the prospective front runners for the Republican ticket were Chris Christy and Jeb Bush. let that marinate for a second

now the front runners are Donald Trump and Ben Carson. somewhere...Mitt Romney is pissed off. he could have beaten all of these clowns. lol

favorite pizza spot here in Atlanta...Felini's. if you're ever here...get yourself some

i updated my phone to the iOS 9.1...can't say I noticed any differences

saw a car with spinning rims on it the other day. i didn't know they still did that

Skyler just turned 4 a few weeks ago. and i'm beginning to realize how funny she is. she cracks me up each day. you know where she got her sense of humor from...

i need a piano

the NBA is back. i think LeBron and his crew wins the title this year. but i wouldn't bet against Steph Curry and the Warriors

the summer came and went...and i didn't make it to NYC. i'm not happy about that

i remember when i was in college, i would schedule my classes around the Young and the Restless. nowadays, you couldn't pay me to watch it.

it's jeans, hoodies, and Timbs weather

i couldn't find the remote control the other day to turn my tv on. so, i walked around for 10 mins looking for it. i didn't turn the tv on until i found it.

i'm making some major changes to the 12 Radio Show. stay tuned

all i need is a new album from the Roots and NaS and i'll be happy

my crew cracks me up every day. i really think they would still treat me the same if i won a 300M lottery tomorrow.

this is my 900th post. wow. i've had this blog since 2007. i'd be lying if i told you i thought i'd have it this long. but this is my baby. long before there was a 12 Radio Show. long before i was a host on Dead End Sports. long before some came to know me as 12kyle...there was the 12th Planet. this is my outlet. more people read now more than ever. i really don't care about that. i write for me. just glad and thankful that y'all read and rock to what i write. i appreciate the love.

gays in church

It's rare for me to go downtown on Saturdays. There is always so much happening out in the 'burbs where I live during the fall that I don't get downtown as much as I used to. When I do, I enjoy downtown Atlanta because I think it's beautiful. I've been living here since ' 97 so this is my home. I love my city.

Yesterday, I had a chance to get downtown to run some errands. As I was sliding down Peachtree Street, I came to a red light. To my left, I noticed the North Avenue Presbyterian Church. I've seen the church thousands of times. You can't miss it because it sits on the corner and is 2 blocks down from the famous, Fox Theater.

What caught my eye wasn't the church...it was the rainbow flags draped on the outside of the church. The sign in front of the church said "WELCOME GAY PRIDE WEEKEND. WORSHIP WITH US"

I thought Gay Pride Weekend was Labor Day weekend...as it is every year. But someone later told me that the Labor Day weekend was BLACK Gay Pride Weekend. I didn't know there was a separate one...but I digress.

Nonetheless, when I saw the flags...I paused for a second. Then I said..."Interesting" out loud to myself while sitting alone in the car. I found it interesting because when you mention the word gay in church...people have a HUGE problem with it. Some "sanctified church folks" will tell you that the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community has no business in the church because of their "sinful actions".

Welp. Aren't we all sinners? I thought the church was a place where you could "come as you are because all of God's kids are welcome." Maybe it's just me. If they aren't welcomed in church...where are they welcomed???

People have strong opinions about this. Who am I to tell you if they are right or wrong?

I find it all interesting. And it's definitely something to talk about...

PODCAST : 12 vs 27

True friendships are rare.

Friends that become brothers are even more rare

How did two young men meet in college on a football field and become brothers?

Two young men who grew up just 9 miles apart for more than 13 yrs but didn’t know each other until they met at South Carolina State University.

Listen to their story as they talk about various topics spanning from…attending South Carolina State, playing football, being a student athlete, music, college life, playing practical jokes on each other and various topics.

Be prepared to be entertained and be prepared to laugh as they share stories that will crack you up.

co-hosted by Moe

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12 vs 27


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True friendships are rare.

Friends that become brothers are even more rare

How did two young men meet in college on a football field and become brothers? 

Two young men who grew up just 9 miles apart for more than 13 yrs but didn’t know each other until they met at South Carolina State University.

Listen to their story as they talk about various topics spanning from…attending South Carolina State, football, being a student athlete, music, life, and various topics. 

Be prepared to be entertained and be prepared to laugh as they share stories that will crack you up. 

Check out the 12 Radio Show tonight!!

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Co-hosted by SloMoetion

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