Breaking It Down with DJ & Courtney

By: David "DJ" Lloyd Jr. & Courtney Hinton
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  • David "DJ" Lloyd, Jr. and Courtney Hinton each week will discuss topics that inform, inspire, and make you laugh. Often their opinions differ, but in the end, it's all about love!
    David "DJ" Lloyd Jr. & Courtney Hinton
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Episodes
  • S1E15: Breaking Down Nikole Hannah-Jones Tenure Denial, COVID-19 Passports, & Drake's 3-Year-Old Show Stealing the Show
    May 31 2021

    On the Season One Finale, DJ and Courtney break down the controversy of Nikole Hannah-Jones being denied tenure at UNC and the possibility of COVID-19 Vaccine Passports.  They also discuss Drake’s 3-Year-Old stealing the show at the Billboard Music Awards and Jeff Besos stepping down as Amazon’s CEO.

    RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

    • Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon CEO on July 5: https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/26/tech/jeff-bezos-andy-jassy-amazon-ceo/index.html
    • PW special report: After conservative criticism, UNC backs down from offering acclaimed journalist tenured position: http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/2021/05/19/pw-special-report-after-conservative-criticism-unc-backs-down-from-offering-acclaimed-journalist-a-tenured-position/
    • Billboard Music Awards: Drake's son joins him to accept artist of the decade: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-57226309
    • As COVID restrictions loosen, the debate over "vaccine passports" intensifies: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-vaccine-passports-debate/
    • CNN reporter has unwelcome guest during live shot - CNN Video: https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2021/05/28/cnn-reporter-manu-raju-cicada-eg-orig.cnn
    • Convenience store owner finds trashed $1M lottery ticket, gives it back to customer: https://nypost.com/2021/05/24/woman-gets-back-1m-lottery-ticket-she-tried-to-throw-away/

    Stay Connected to DJ:

    Facebook: https://bit.ly/3yLkrWZ

    Instagram: https://bit.ly/34unGEl

    YouTube: https://bit.ly/3fRrqVW

    Stay Connected to Courtney:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneyhintonexperience/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyHintonMusic

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu-yRZDgkWg1sn3Y2gr-K6g


    Email us at breakingitdownshow[at]gmail.com

    Breaking It Down with DJ & Courtney is edited and produced by designsbycourtneyh.

    Music produced by Courtney Hinton.

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    45 mins
  • S1E14 Breaking Down "The Invisible Black Woman", The Welfare Queen, Naomi Campbell's Child Birth, & RIP Paul Mooney
    May 24 2021

    In the penultimate episode of season 1, DJ and Courtney break down The Invisible Black Woman and the myth of the Welfare Queen. They also discuss Naomi Campbell’s recent child birth, send condolences to Paul Mooney, and celebrate Billy Porter.

    RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

    • Oakland Officials Aim to Honor Paul Mooney with Hometown Tribute: https://www.tmz.com/2021/05/20/oakland-officials-plan-to-honor-paul-mooney/
    • Naomi Campbell welcomes her first child in surprise Instagram post: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/naomi-campbell-baby-announcement/index.html
    • Billy Porter reveals he’s been HIV-positive for over a decade: https://pagesix.com/2021/05/19/billy-porter-reveals-hes-hiv-positive/
    • Jada, Willow, and Gammy Break Down the 'Invisible Black Women Epidemic' on 'Red Table Talk': https://www.etonline.com/jada-willow-and-gammy-break-down-the-invisible-black-women-epidemic-on-red-table-talk-165620
    • The disturbing reason some African American patients may be undertreated for pain: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/04/04/do-blacks-feel-less-pain-than-whites-their-doctors-may-think-so/
    • Great-grandmother earns a college degree at 78: 'I really love learning': https://www.today.com/news/great-grandmother-earns-college-degree-78-i-really-love-learning-t218066
    • Analysis: Biden just dethroned the Welfare Queen: https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/16/politics/biden-welfare-queen-blake/index.html


    Email us at breakingitdownshow[at]gmail.com

    Breaking It Down with DJ & Courtney is edited and produced by designsbycourtneyh.

    Music produced by Courtney Hinton.

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    42 mins
  • S1E13: Breaking Down "Is America Racist?", Gas Shortage, Bennifer 2.0, Pizza Vending Machine
    May 17 2021

    On episode 13, DJ and Courtney break down the question that’s been on the lips of many, “Is America Racist?” They also discuss the gas shortage mayhem.  Other topics include Bennifer 2.0, GMO mosquitos, and a Pizza Vending Machine.

    RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

    • Florida releases genetically modified mosquitoes in hopes to reduce spread of disease: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/florida-releases-genetically-modified-mosquitoes-hopes-reduce-spread-disease-2021-05-10/
    • Jennifer Lopez Is Reportedly "Open" to Getting Back Together With Ben Affleck: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a36420032/jennifer-lopez-open-getting-back-together-with-ben-affleck/
    • Woman wakes days after surgery with different accent: https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2021/05/12/overnight-new-accent-moos-vpx.cnn/video/playlists/wacky-world-of-jeanne-moos/
    • Is America racist? Kamala Harris and Tim Scott say no.: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/05/04/opinion/is-america-racist-kamala-harris-tim-scott-say-no/?p1=SectionFront_Feed_AuthorQuery&p1=Article_Inline_Text_Link
    • US fuel pipeline hackers 'didn't mean to create problems': https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57050690
    • Fresh pizza vending machine prompts curiosity and horror in Rome: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/oddly-enough/fresh-pizza-vending-machine-prompts-curiosity-horror-rome-2021-05-06/
    • Tani Adewumi: Child Prodigy Chess Master: https://bit.ly/3fg1T8A
    • Tani's New Home (Book): https://amzn.to/33Jxry5

    Email us at breakingitdownshow[at]gmail.com

    Breaking It Down with DJ & Courtney is edited and produced by designsbycourtneyh.

    Music produced by Courtney Hinton.

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    48 mins

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When Courtney and I first began discussing this podcast a few months I could feel the tingles on the back of my neck. I knew then it would be a great idea to proceed forward. Now that we have the production up and running it feels like heaven!

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