For Tha Love Of

FTLO dives deep into uncertainty that is currently happening in the "land of the free". From continuous black lives matter statements to injustice on college campuses. Does anyone ever really get a break in this day in age?

At what point is a person considered "grown"? Were your parents throwing that word in every single sentence in your childhood? Your favorite two educators and FTLO team give their thoughts on adults and parents feeling entitled because of their age. This episode might give you the reasons why your parents act the way that they do. 

In a short timeframe, the vaccine for COVID-19 has been created and now available to certain groups of people. But is this vaccine for us or against us? Why isn't there any vaccines for other illnesses and diseases that's been around for years? For Tha Love Of gives their opinion and thoughts about this abruptly made vaccine. 

We're back and have reunited like we never left, and now in the year 2021. We have endured one full year of progressing through COVID-19 and we're still standing. FTLO gets down to the nitty gritty with new beginnings, trends, and moves. 

It's voting time in the great land of the free. But what's going to come out of this year election? Here is our input on this controversial time of the year. 

Who would've known that in the year of 2020 we would be living during a pandemic. Let us tell you our experiences of the pandemic life. 

We're back like we never left.  It's funny how things happen in life and just like that our world changes and we ultimately adapt to the new "normal".  Seven months Later and your favorite two black educators are back and better with new content. 

With all that's going on in the world, the least we need are children becoming more aware of self identifying themselves. Recently, Dwayne Wade's family has been trending all over his 12 year old daughter, Zaya Wade. She would like to be identified as a woman instead of being born a male. Do you completely agree with D Wade's way of addressing the situation as a parent?

These past couple of weeks we've been losing people left and right. From Kobe Bryant to Pop Smoke and everyone in between. Life is short and very meaningful in which we sometimes take for granted. We often speak about wanting to create a legacy. But, do you really know the meaning of the word legacy? In this episode, we discuss the meaning behind legacy and what it means to us. As you listen, please think about if you were to die today, what do you want people to remember you for?

In this episode, we discuss the dynamic behind black excellence and the meaning of Black History Month.

What does Valentine's Day really mean to you?

It's been a minute .. and boy have we missed you. Can you believe we're in SZN 3? Yea, neither can we. We're back and ready to spill our thoughts on all that's been going on in the media. In this episode, we'll be discussing our winter break festivities and the recent loss of our brother, Kobe Bryant. The devastating news has touched the lives of many. For us, it was more than just watching him play for the Lakers all these years. It was about his motivation, mantras and his powerful 'Mamba' mentality. From the court to his kitchen table, he was an overall family man. 

What does the holiday season mean to you? Do you prefer the gift of giving or receiving? In this episode, we will discuss our take on the holidays and the true values of being with your loved ones.

Mental Health has recently become a popularity contest with recognizing that it's evident in the African American community. Oftentimes we succumb the emotional feeling of dealing with our toxic traits when things get too rough. Is it a bad to not want to speak on things that trigger a sensitive time from your past? This week we touch on Mental Health issues amongst our team and how you can overcome what you're going through. We highlight the importance of speaking with others, seeking help and thinking about going to therapy. If you are going through something, we at FTLO, advise you to go out and find the help you need.

We've been talking about it for 3 years now, but where is KAEPERNICK? Couple weeks ago, he received a letter about getting a workout going so scouts can see his performance since being out of the game. There was a lot of controversy surfacing the internet and we're here to talk about it. In this episode, we dissect and discuss the on-going issue of Colin Kaepernick and the NFL.

Part 1 was filled with several different view points on the phrase 'Black Men Don't Cheat'. However, we had to hear from our ladies. In this episode, we sit and discuss with a few 'femhitters' on campus and their take on black men cheating. They speak on the constant battle of double standards, the lack of maturity some men face when dealing women and more. 

We've seen Lil Duval and Charlamagne tha God highlight the trending phrase 'Black Men Don't Cheat'. Over the years' men have gone down as being dogs and whores because of their infidelities of cheating. For some, it started at an early age due to environmental spaces and parental guidances. And for others, they find interest in cheating. In this part 1 of #BMDC, we sit down with a group of young men to tackle the stigmas and myths about cheating. They are given a series of questions to the justify their own personal views at hand.

We see it, we hear about it and we read about it. So, why do we ignore it? This week, we tackle the ongoing conversation about mental health and its effect. People like Charlamagne tha God, Gucci Mane and Kanye West have been shining light on this hidden truth, that we as black and brown people deal with mental health issues. From seeing someone get shot on the block, to seeing a parent or loved one get beaten, these things have a drastic impact to someone and their way of thinking.

What school do you rep during Homecoming season? What are some things that you and your friends do to get pumped up about the weekend filled event? On this episode, we highlight key components for a successful homecoming weekend with family and friends. We share our own experiences dealing with our own college experiences as well as our opinions on Buffalo State's past homecomings. We are giving you the good, the bad and the ugly truth.

Who is your favorite rapper or artist? Jay Z or Kanye? Beyonce or Mariah? We are often debating whether or not a musician is better than someone else. In this episode, we touch on our opinion of the top dogs in the industry. From the way they spit their bars to how they sound on a hook, we're tackling it all.