RECENT EPISODES
Listening Without Being Defensive (Part 1): Why We React Before We Hear
In this season-ending episode of Past Present Pushback , we start a necessary two-part conversation on listening without being defensive —and why, in so many Black families, correction feels like disrespect. Before we talk ab...
The Origin of Hanukkah: Faith, Resistance, and the Power of Remembrance
In this special episode of Past Present Pushback , XO, AZ, & CDA sit down for a powerful, educational conversation on the true origin of Hanukkah —far beyond the candles, gifts, and traditions most people recognize today. We ...
NFL Week 15 Recap, Prohibition’s Real Lesson, & Co-Parenting When Values Clash
n this episode of Past Present Pushback , XO, AZ, and CDA bring together sports, history, and real-life family conversations that matter. XO kicks things off with a detailed recap of NFL Week 15 Sunday games , breaking down f...
The Origin of Kwanzaa: Culture, Purpose, and Meaning
In this episode of Past Present Pushback , XO, AZ, and CDA break down the origin of Kwanzaa —where it came from, why it was created, and what it was meant to restore within the Black community. We take it back to the late 196...
The Origin of Christmas: Truth, Tradition, and the Stories We Were Never ToldThe Origin of Christmas: Truth, Tradition, and the Stories We Were Never Told
In this week’s open-discussion episode of Past Present Pushback, XO, AZ, and CDA dive deep into the true origins of Christmas—far beyond the traditions, decorations, and stories most of us grew up with. We explore where the h...
The Therapy Taboo: Unpacking Why Black Families Avoided Healing
For decades, therapy was treated like a secret, a weakness, or something “Black folks don’t do.” But why? In this powerful Monday open-discussion episode, we break down the real reasons therapy became taboo in Black families ...
Past, Present, Pushback: Why Black Leadership Isn’t What It Used to Be
In this episode of SAUNAIE, “Past, Present, Pushback,” XO, AZ, and CDA dive into one of the most important conversations happening within the Black community today — Where are our leaders? We take a powerful look at the giant...
Week 12 Chaos: Overtime Shockers, Standings Shakeups & Holiday Pressure
This week on the show, nothing went according to plan — and that’s exactly why we’re breaking it all down. XO recaps a wild NFL Week 12 , featuring the Steelers grinding out a win against the Bears, the Colts and Chiefs going...
Week 12 Showdowns • The 16th Amendment Explained • Breaking Family Curses for Good
In this episode of Past, Present, Pushback , XO breaks down the biggest matchups of NFL Week 12 , including Steelers vs Bears, Colts vs Chiefs, Vikings vs Packers, Eagles vs Cowboys, and Rams vs Buccaneers. From playoff impli...
From the Field to the Family Table: NFL Week 11 & the Power of the 15th Amendment
In this episode of Uncut Conversations , the crew breaks down NFL Week 11’s biggest matchups — from the Steelers vs Bengals rivalry to the Lions vs Eagles Sunday night clash. Expect bold predictions, key player insights, and ...
Upsets & Underdogs: NFL Week 10 Gets Wild, NBA Rivalries Heat Up
In today’s episode of Past, Present, Pushback , XO breaks down an action-packed sports slate — key NBA match-ups tomorrow night and NBA Tuesday highlights — and the major NFL Week 10 games you can’t miss (Steelers vs Chargers...
Breaking Chains That Never Left: What the 13th Amendment Didn’t Fix
In this week’s episode, we dive deep into NFL Week 9 — from the Steelers outlasting the Colts to the Panthers’ shocking upset over the Packers, and the Dodgers clinching the World Series in a Game 7 thriller against the Blue ...
Chaos on the Court & Capitol: NBA Drama, Week 9 Battles, and the Family Cost of a Shutdown
In this week’s Past, Present, Pushback , we break down the Week 9 NFL preview with key matchups like Steelers vs Colts, Bears vs Bengals, Vikings vs Lions, and Chiefs vs Bills — plus the NBA’s biggest storylines from October,...
When Winning Isn’t Enough: NBA Scandals, NFL Week 8 Chaos, & Families Falling Apart
In this episode of Past, Present, Pushback , the crew dives into a wild week in sports and society. We start with the NBA’s opening week and the growing NBA gambling scandal shaking up the league — plus early reactions to the...
The Truth About Power: NFL Letdowns, the 10th Amendment’s Misuse & Why ‘No Kings’ Exists
In this week’s episode of Past, Present, Pushback , XO breaks down the biggest storylines heading into NFL Week 8 , including matchups like Vikings vs Chargers , Bears vs Ravens , Cowboys vs Broncos , and Steelers vs Packers ...
Holiday Chaos, Forgotten Rights, and NFL Misfires — What Went Wrong This Week
In this episode of Past, Present, Pushback, XO, Az, and CDA bring you a powerful mix: we break down Week 7 in the NFL — the Bengals' thriller over the Steelers, the Eagles holding off the Vikings, Bears taking care of busines...
EP. 12: NFL Week 7 Preview • The 8th Amendment Explained • Breaking Generational Financial Boundaries
In this week’s episode of Past, Present, Pushback , XO, AZ, and CDA dive deep into the Week 7 NFL matchups — exploring key storylines, playoff implications, and standout players to watch. AZ unpacks the 8th Amendment , breaki...
EP. 11: Week 6 Recap: Walk-Off Wins, Legal Rights & Family Wealth Boundaries
In this episode of Uncut Conversations , XO, AZ, and CDA break down an intense Week 6 of NFL action — from the Panthers’ walk-off thriller over the Cowboys to the Chargers’ last-second victory against the Dolphins, plus the S...
EP. 10: Gridiron, Justice & Legacy: NFL Week 6, The Sixth Amendment, and Protecting Family Futures
This week’s episode dives into three powerful topics shaping our world today. We kick things off with an NFL Week 6 preview — key matchups, standout players, and early playoff implications. Then we break down The Sixth Amendm...
EP. 9: NFL Week 5 Recap • Aces Dominate Game 2 • MLB Division Tensions • 5th Amendment & Family Communicatio
In this week’s episode, the crew breaks down the biggest headlines across sports, politics, and family life. We kick things off with a deep dive into NFL Week 5 , analyzing the standout performances, shocking upsets, and earl...
EP. 8: NFL Week 5 Recap, WNBA Playoffs, Warriors Signings, MLB Playoff Matchups, the 4th Amendment & Blended Families
In this week’s episode, we break down NFL Week 5 with all the biggest highlights and surprises from around the league. We also dive into the WNBA Playoffs , analyzing the latest matchups and standout performances, plus discus...
EP. 7: 🏈 NFL Week 4 Recap in Dublin, The 3rd Amendment Explained, & Redefining What Family Means
🏈 NFL Week 4 Recap in Dublin, The 3rd Amendment Explained, & Redefining What Family Means Description: In this week’s episode of Past, Present, Pushback , XO, Az, and CDA bring you a powerful three-part conversation: NFL Week...
EP. 6: 🔒 Boundaries, Football & Freedom: NFL Week 4, the 2nd Amendment Explained, and Family Lessons
In this week’s Past, Present, Pushback Podcast , XO, AZ, and CDA break down the biggest highlights from NFL Week 4 — from clutch performances to tough losses. Then, we continue our U.S. Constitution series with AZ leading a d...
EP. 5: NFL Week 3 Recap, First Amendment Explained Simply, & Family Balance During Back-to-School
This week on the Past, Present, Pushback Podcast, XO, AZ, and CDA deliver another powerful conversation you won’t want to miss. 🏈 Sports: XO breaks down NFL Week 3 with highlights from the closest games, including the Steeler...