Épisodes

  • ICE and America at a Crossroads

    ICE and America at a Crossroads
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode of The Unemployment Line, Larry P and The Dok go deep on one of the most charged and controversial issues facing America right now: the role and actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—and the national outrage ignited after an ICE agent fatally shot U.S. citizen Renée Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The brothers unpack what happened during the operation, the conflicting narratives from federal authorities and local witnesses, and why the shooting has sparked sustained protests, legal battles, and heated debate over immigration enforcement and civil rights.

    They also explore broader concerns about ICE enforcement tactics, including reports of controversial detentions and alleged racial profiling in the Twin Cities, and the political and cultural divides this has exposed in communities across the country.

    From there, the conversation shifts back to everyday life with the mix of humor and insight The Unemployment Line is known for, but always with a clear-eyed look at how these issues affect real people and communities. This episode is both a reflection and a call to think critically about power, policy, and personal freedom in America.

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    31 min
  • Unpacking Oversharing in the New Age of Communication

    Unpacking Oversharing in the New Age of Communication
    Jan 15 2026
    In this episode of The Unemployment Line, hosts Larry P. and Dok dive into the realities of modern communication and the dangers of oversharing in the digital age. The conversation explores how smartphones, social media, and constant connectivity have reshaped the way we communicate, impacted mental health, and blurred the lines between public and private life. With humor, honesty, and real-life perspective, the duo breaks down why boundaries matter, how oversharing can backfire, and what it means to find balance in an always-online world. This thought-provoking episode challenges listeners to rethink their digital habits and be more intentional about what they share online.

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    47 min
  • Terrible Classics: Waiting to Exhale

    Terrible Classics: Waiting to Exhale
    Jan 8 2026
    In this episode of The Unemployment Line: Terrible Classics, Larry P. and Dok take a deep dive into the cultural phenomenon Waiting to Exhale, one of the most talked-about films in Black cinema. The duo breaks down the movie’s portrayal of relationships, the pressures placed on women, and the questionable advice friends often give each other when it comes to love and heartbreak. Using a sharp, humorous, and unapologetically honest lens, they explore themes of desperation, self-worth, and romantic expectations while examining why the film still sparks debate decades later. Packed with laughs, real talk, and cultural commentary, this episode revisits a classic and asks whether it truly holds up today.

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    48 min
  • Family, Trauma Bonds, and the Holidays

    Family, Trauma Bonds, and the Holidays
    Dec 22 2025
    As 2025 wraps up, Larry P and The DOK kick off the last Unemployment Line recording of the year with a full-on millennial roll call—and a hard sell for the “Boys for Life Tour” hitting Charlotte on March 7, 2026. From Bow Wow and B2K to Crime Mob, Pretty Ricky, and more, they break down why this concert might be the grown-folks link-up of the year, why nostalgia is undefeated, and why supporting your old faves is sometimes the difference between “on tour” and “in the streets.”

    Then the convo goes everywhere in the best way: holiday-season frustrations (why do delivery boxes tell the kids what’s inside?), the art of minding your business in the neighborhood (and not calling the cops), Matt Barnes allegedly sending $61K to an AI IG model, and a real talk detour on money, dating, family boundaries, therapy, and why Christmas hits different when you’re grown. Funny, wild, and way too relatable—just how y’all like it.

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    47 min
  • The Diddy Documentary & 2025’s Cultural Villains

    The Diddy Documentary & 2025’s Cultural Villains
    Dec 18 2025
    Larry P and The DOK are back on The Unemployment Line, kicking things off with a hilarious (and messy) rundown of the current political/media circus—how Trump has everybody stressed in different directions, why MSNBC stays on 10, and why even the loudest supporters seem like they’re running out of patience. From there, they pivot into their 2025 “Mount Rushmore” conversation, where names like Trump, Cardi B, Diddy, and either 50 Cent or Katt Williams get tossed around as the faces that dominated the year’s headlines and culture.

    The episode really takes off when they dig into 50 Cent’s next-level pettiness and the Diddy documentary—what “too petty” even means, how diss-track energy translates into real-life takedowns, and why 50’s approach is basically “finish him” every single round. Then it turns deeper: how fast we forget major events, how the news cycle desensitizes everybody, and why staying relentless (even when it looks petty) is sometimes the only way truth sticks. They close reflecting on how wild 2025 has been, the uneasy feeling about what’s coming next, and that running theory that keeps popping up: ever since Kobe died, life just hasn’t been the same.

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    45 min
  • Surviving Family Gatherings This Thanksgiving

    Surviving Family Gatherings This Thanksgiving
    Nov 20 2025
    On this episode of The Unemployment Line, Dok and Larry P are getting you mentally and emotionally prepared for Thanksgiving season—Black family edition.

    They start with why Southern winter is elite, ranking seasons, hoodie culture, and how cold it has to get before Black folks collectively say, “Yeah, I’ma just stay in the house.” From there, they dive into holiday house politics: who really gets invited, the art of not including certain cousins, dealing with in-laws that kill the vibe, and why some people mysteriously never hear about the after-party.

    The fellas also get into SNAP benefits getting cut, people missing checks, and what that really means when Thanksgiving is around the corner. They break down family drama as unprocessed childhood trauma, how “you done changed” really means “you won’t let me drain you no more,” and why sometimes you gotta love folks from a distance. Plus: showing up early vs. late to functions, why helping people move is the worst favor ever, and the politics of borrowing money—including the audacity of asking for $2,000 and the science of only lending what you’re already prepared to lose.

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    44 min
  • The Unemployment Line Terrible Classics: Boyz N Da Hood

    The Unemployment Line Terrible Classics: Boyz N Da Hood
    Nov 13 2025
    Dok and Larry P are back with another edition of Terrible Classics, and this time they’re diving into one of the most iconic films in Black cinema: Boyz N the Hood. But is it actually a good movie… or just a classic that doesn’t hold up?

    The fellas break down everything—from why Grand Theft Auto 6 shouldn’t be announced years in advance, to the wild realism (and unrealistic moments) of John Singleton’s semi-autobiographical masterpiece. They debate whether Ricky was a low-key liability, whether Doughboy was the true heart of the film, and why Trey’s mom might’ve been more of a hater than a parent.

    Dok goes in on Cuba Gooding Jr.’s acting choices (“Was young Trey a better actor than grown Trey?”), while Larry P praises Ice Cube for being irreplaceable in the role of Doughboy. They roast the questionable decision-making, the instant funeral arrangements, the villainy of the Bulls-hat dude, and how fast Doughboy supposedly got killed after Ricky’s funeral.

    From colorism in casting, to Nia Long deserving more screen time, to which actors could’ve replaced Cuba, to the legendary Furious Styles—this episode is equal parts nostalgia, comedy, and cultural critique.Finally, Dok and Larry render their verdict: Is Boyz N the Hood terrible, a classic, or the ultimate terrible classic? Tune in to find out.

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    50 min
  • Should Gambling Be Legal Everywhere? Chauncey Billups, Casinos vs. Mansion Games & the Government Cut

    Should Gambling Be Legal Everywhere? Chauncey Billups, Casinos vs. Mansion Games & the Government Cut
    Nov 6 2025
    In this episode Larry P and Dok wander from birthday plans and whether 2026 can possibly be worse than 2025, into a full-on breakdown of the Chauncey Billups / Terry Rozier gambling scandal, what organized crime actually looks like in 2025, and why illegal poker games feel like a relic of Prohibition with better lighting.

    Larry and Dok unpack the mechanics of a rigged high-stakes game (x-rays, crooked shufflers, and house cuts), debate who’s really getting punished versus who’s getting off with a slap, and ask the big questions: if casinos exist, why are people still risking million-dollar losses in mansion games? They riff on legalization vs. regulation, drug policy, and how government “cuts” turned vice into licensed industry — plus the dangerous incentives that drive street-level operators to lace, escalate, and hide.

    As usual there’s wandering riffing too: presidents who could throw hands, George Washington takes and splinters, whether leadership needs to be able to fight, and how modern crises (internet outages, Amazon problems) remind us how brittle our systems are. Expect laughs, hot takes, wild hypotheticals, and the kind of “truths” you can only get on
    The Unemployment Line.

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    48 min