Citizen Athlete | EP. 42 | The DCMWG Show

Mona kicks things off by addressing the comments surrounding her take on Chrisean Rock and CPS, and she’s doubling down (1:55)! She recaps her Long Beach show (6:30) before diving into Chrisean and Blueface’s engagement and their awkward double date (9:40). Next, she discusses the violence surrounding Zeus Network’s Baddies and the tragic death of a security guard (11:55), followed by a hilarious critique of UK soul food with Phelps (14:45). They react to newly released bodycam footage involving a six-year-old who shot his teacher (16:30), the disturbing Sandra Birchmore case and troubling police culture (22:15). Then it’s Snaggletooth, the massive 800-pound alligator (29:15), Sheek Louch meeting the Jackson 5 (33:00), Atlanta’s eviction crisis (35:15), and Philly’s ARP gang targeting alleged predators (36:45). Mona also covers Philly’s parallel parking competition (39:20), a round of What Would Mona Do? (45:05), a viral security officer assault (47:55), an American Airlines passenger’s mid-flight inappropriate behavior (51:15), and closes with some interesting developments involving ChatGPT and bots (53:15).

This week, Mona kicks things off with a conversation about actor Da’Vinchi’s recent appearance on Cam Newton’s podcast, where his comments about Black Americans and the broader Black diaspora spark a deeper discussion about stereotypes, cultural divides, and the perception that Black Americans are lazy or somehow less accomplished than other groups within the diaspora (1:10). The conversation then shifts to Da’Vinchi’s perspective on why BMF came to an end (23:10) before Mona gets into the latest reports surrounding Diddy’s life behind bars, including alleged fights, special treatment, and what his day-to-day experience in prison has reportedly been like (27:00). Next, she turns to Dwight Howard and his estranged wife, who says the two have reconciled despite previously making serious allegations about his behavior and alleged drug use (35:54). From there, Mona discusses the situation involving Chrisean Rock and Blueface after someone reportedly contacted CPS in an attempt to have their son, Chrisean Jr., removed from Chrisean’s care (37:40)—a conversation that leads Mona to share her own experience with the SPCA being called on her (46:00) and a much larger discussion about the realities of the foster care system (47:55), the trauma children can experience within it, and why removing a child from their home doesn’t automatically guarantee them a better life. She then gets into the Christa Pike case and the controversy surrounding her failed execution (48:50) before discussing B.O.G. Vonnie and producer Mykel, who was reportedly arrested following allegations that he knowingly exposed her to HIV (55:40). Mona also weighs in on the latest tragedy connected to Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the reported death of her husband (1:02:15), before a conversation about protecting yourself at home leads into what Mona says she would do if an intruder ever entered hers (1:06:50). Next up is Chris Rock’s revelation about a friend who spent nearly 19 years in prison before being exonerated and Rock’s personal rule about not paying legal fees for incarcerated friends (1:13:35). Then it’s Kai Cenat and Gorgeous Doll, whose recent allegations include a claim that she received $200,000 from Kai to terminate a pregnancy involving twins (1:17:50). Mona follows that with Charleston White’s latest arrest (1:20:40) before a special round of What Would Damona Do? Featuring a story from the podcast Our2Gens (1:26:15). To close out the episode, she leaves the women listening with an important warning about recognizing red flags before it’s too late (1:34:06).

This week on DCMWG, Mona opens the show by checking in with the cousins and responding to some of their recent thoughts on guests joining the podcast (0:55). From there, she gets into Shaquille O’Neal’s latest honorary law enforcement badge and his long-running collection of honorary titles from departments across the country (3:20). Next up, Nicki Minaj’s conversation with Lara Trump sparks a discussion about the rapper’s increasingly vocal embrace of Republican politics (9:35). Mona then turns to streamer Reggie and a deeply personal viral moment that divided the internet, leading to a broader conversation about vulnerability, trauma, and the space Black men have to openly share their experiences (13:15). Back in Philly, rapper Kur finds himself in a messy dispute over a paid feature (21:45), before Mona breaks down the latest developments surrounding the Cornell Seven and the possibility of charges stemming from a grand jury investigation (30:05). She also gets into the Philadelphia teacher accused of falsely presenting herself as Black and Palestinian for years (39:00), followed by the latest on Sidney Starr (43:50). Things then move to podcast drama as JBP’s Queenz Flip and former co-host Rory cross paths at Girls Love Karaoke, resulting in an altercation that quickly became a topic online (45:41). Mona and Phelps switch gears with a debate over AI, its growing influence, and what the technology could mean for society moving forward (51:15), before discussing a new Florida law and how publicly claiming gang affiliations online could potentially come back to haunt you (55:15). Later, Mona gets into Kwanzaa and the very different ways her family and Zack’s family grew up celebrating the holiday (56:45). She wraps the episode with upcoming show dates before closing things out with Nail Cam (1:00:35).

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