Mouthpeace with Michael Bennett & Pele Bennett

Everything Happens: A Not-So Hallmark Christmas

Are you living your best life now? Not always? This is a podcast for you. Duke Professor Kate Bowler is an expert in the stories we tell about success and failure, suffering and happiness. She had Stage IV cancer. Then she didn’t. And since then, all she wants to do is talk to funny and wise people about how to live with the knowledge that, well, everything happens. The pandemic introduced many to living with uncertainty. But for some, uncertainty has always been their norm. In this episode, Kate speak to actress Nikki Deloach, who has starred in several Hallmark Christmas movies, but her life hasn’t matched the happily-ever-after plot-lines of her characters. Nikki’s dad was diagnosed with an aggressive form of dementia and her son was diagnosed with congenital heart defects in utero… all in the same week. In this conversation, Kate and Nikki discuss how to live with constant uncertainty, how to stay open to both the terror and the beauty of living close to the edge, and how to make Christmas meaningful when hope is hard to come by. CW: suicidal ideation, postpartum depression, a parent grappling with a child’s fragile diagnosis, dementia To hear more episodes of Everything Happens, follow wherever you get your podcasts, or head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/everythinghappensfdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael, Pele & Dr. Eddie Glaude (Listen Again)

Dr. Eddie Glaude has been everywhere on Twitter, MSNBC for his engaging responses to the haywire politics of the day. In this previously-aired episode, we first hear Pele and Michael reflect on the role of their very different religions in their family. Then, they are joined by Dr. Glaude, the chair of the African American Studies department at Princeton University and a religious scholar, to consider how religion and blues-soaked hope can influence their lives, their parenting, and their pursuit of a world filled with more justice and love. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: Sponsor LinksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mouthpeace Greatest Hits, Season 1

In the season finale, Michael and Pele look back at some of their favorite moments from 25 episodes, and give thanks to each one of their guests. They reminisce about their conversations with Chef Edouardo Jordan speaking about being a top chef and a Black man in the white-dominated restaurant industry, and former Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke telling America to “Wake the F*ck Up”. They look back on how inspired they were by their deep dive with Olympian and activist Dr. John Carlos about his experience protesting at the 1968 Olympics, and what it meant to them to record in person with their good friends Pro-Bowler Cliff Avril and his wife Tia Avril on lack of representation and advocacy for women in sports. And of course, a look back at Season 1 of Mouthpeace wouldn’t be complete without highligthing one of their many conversations about ... sex. This is the best (and probably only) post-game analysis you’ll hear for a while!Did you love Season 1? Rate and review us on Apple, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify… wherever you listen to Mouthpeace.Follow Pele on Instagram @PelePels and Michael on Instagram and Twitter @mosesbread72Check out our sponsors of this week’s episode: Raycon’s wireless earbuds are so comfortable — perfect for conference calls or bingeing podcasts like ours! Get 15-percent off your order at buyraycon.com/MOUTHPEACE Get the best sleep of your life with Helix Sleep! Helix has a 10 year warranty and you get to try it out for a hundred nights risk free. Get up to 200 dollars off and two free pillows at helixsleep.com/peace Make your face glow with the light of all natural ingredients. Get 15% off your True Botanicals order at truebotanicals.com/MOUTHPEACE with promo code MOUTHPEACE Keep your family safe — with First Alert! visit firstalert.com/beready for safety tips and a variety of home safety products.  To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/mouthpeace shortly after the air date.Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. ----See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reimagining Our Family and Ourselves

It’s been over 3 months since the pandemic started to deeply impact the United States. How has life changed for Michael, Pele and their three kids? In pretty much every way imaginable. Michael and Pele reflect on their “new normal” including school, their relationship, and family time. Through the conversation, they conclude that this is a time for radically reimagining everything about life. But, don’t forget to still have sex! Follow Pele on Instagram @PelePels and Michael on Instagram and Twitter @mosesbread72Check out our sponsors of this week’s episode: Raycon’s wireless earbuds are so comfortable — perfect for conference calls or bingeing podcasts like ours! Get 15-percent off your order at buyraycon.com/MOUTHPEACE Is there something preventing you from achieving your goals? BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Visit betterhelp.com/MOUTHPEACE and get a 10% discount with promo code MOUTHPEACE To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/mouthpeace shortly after the air date.Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. ----See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Redesign Every Damn Thing (with Frances Merrill)

Would you believe that Michael is an avid reader of Architectural Digest? Believe it. Today he and Pele speak with Frances Merrill, a revolutionary interior designer. They discuss Michael’s favorite textiles, how people now are spending their money with social activism in mind, and how Frances is talking to her kids about being a part of redesigning the world right now. Follow Pele on Instagram @PelePels and Michael on Instagram and Twitter @mosesbread72You can find Frances Merrill and Reath Design at reathdesign.comCheck out our sponsors of this week’s episode: Looking for the perfect mattress for YOU? They’ll match you to a customized mattress that will give you the best sleep of your life. Go to HelixSleep.com/PEACE Raycon’s wireless earbuds are so comfortable — perfect for conference calls or bingeing podcasts like ours! Get 15-percent off your order at buyraycon.com/MOUTHPEACE Make your face glow with the light of all natural ingredients. Get 15% off your True Botanicals order at truebotanicals.com/MOUTHPEACE with promo code MOUTHPEACE Is there something preventing you from achieving your goals? BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Visit betterhelp.com/MOUTHPEACE and get a 10% discount with promo code MOUTHPEACE To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/mouthpeace shortly after the air date.Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.