Best Tabari Podcasts (2024)

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 093 - Hannah Roeschlein, Pt. II: Not for the Offended 50:28

9h ago50:28

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Hannah Roeschlein pulls no punches on stage or off, a fact which has spurred the Indiana native to new heights across the country. She's also got a lot on her mind – and her return to A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy is the place where you can find out all she has to say! In just seven years of comedy, Hannah has achieved quite a bit: Her debut album, …

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 92 – Mia Jackson, Part Deux 52:16

4d ago52:16

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There are three things you should know about Mia Jackson: (1) She's a funny (2) She's tall ... and now, (3) She's a two-time guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! A New Face by the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and Atlanta's Creative Loafing's Critic's Choice Best Stand-Up in the city in 2017, Jackson has toured nationally with Amy Schumer and i…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 091 - Cy Amundson 50:12

1M ago50:12

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Cy Amundson is a very funny native of Minnesota with a litany of achievements to his credit. This includes appearances on CONAN, Comedy Central's This is Not Happening and Adam Devine's House Party as well Family Guy and American Dad!, all of which cemented his work on stage as a top stand-up comedian with appearances on The Bob & Tom Show and the …

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 090 - Luke Capasso 50:12

2M ago50:12

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Luke Capasso is a renaissance man. Funny on stage, he has been seen on MTV, heard on BBC Radio, Provided Content and Performed for Channel 5's Furious and Funny as well as a few failed TV pilots for Dave and ITV. Off stage, he is a very skilled craftsman whose work with hands should have landed him a PBS or HGTV show by now. But while he waits for …

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 089 - Robert Jenkins 47:52

2M ago47:52

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Robert Jenkins not only passed the bar as a comedian, he actually also passed the bar as a lawyer. Now, he combines both talents to leave his clients happy and audiences in stitches. And now, he's the latest guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! Beginning his comedy career in 2012, Robert has quickly established himself as a comedic force througho…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 088 - Rachel Gallagher of Avail Comedy 46:04

2M ago46:04

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Rachel Gallager knows two things: Comedy and talent. Now that she's part of the Avail Comedy team, she's combining her two loves into a career while helping her clients laugh all the way to the ... Well, why not let her tell you on the latest episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! A lifelong fan of stand-up comedy who got hooked on live performan…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 087 - Kyle Grooms 58:36

3M ago58:36

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In 2019, Kyle Grooms was just cruising along, doing his thing. Then, he endured a challenging health setback leading to emergency brain surgery, leaving the comedian to do the only thing he could: Turn it into comedy. Now, the veteran stand-up is simply enjoying his time on and off stage every day by finding the humor in life and joy in simply bein…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 086 – Allison Summers 58:52

3M ago58:52

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She's no Southern belle ... She's just very, very talented. "She" is Allison Summers – and she's the next guest on this episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! An actress and filmmaker who can be seen in both commercials and performing in sketches and with improv groups, Allison Summers is also an accomplished stand-up comedian. Earning her BFA fr…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 085 - Lee Michael Kimbrell 50:09

3M ago50:09

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Lee Michael Kimbrell traded in classrooms for comedy clubs ... And he's been teaching people to laugh along ever since. A humble Southern gentleman who likes to make every show a chill party full of good times and great vibes, Lexington, KY native Lee Kimbrell is making waves - and plenty of fans - nationwide. Often seen performing in comedy clubs …

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 084 – Elise Jesse of Sports Illustrated 51:34

4M ago51:34

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So ... Did you miss me??? There's been a sabbatical in between episodes ... But after 13 months, A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy is back – and Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Elise Jesse is the guest! A Tight 45 specializes in chatting with people who have interesting careers/hobbies/habits/insight into this thing we call life ... And Jesse has a…

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17- A Proof of Concept: the Life of Ibn Ajeeba Part 2 1:01:29

1y ago1:01:29

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What does it look like when a person successfully purifies his or her heart? The famous Moroccan scholar Ibn Ajeeba is one such “proof of concept.” In this episode, Ustadh Tabari continues his biography, from Ibn Ajeeba’s marriage to finding his shaykh and beginning his spiritual development. For more episodes like this, visit here Tayba Foundation…

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16- A Proof of Concept: The Life of Ibn Ajeeba (Part 1) 56:47

1y ago56:47

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We’ve been discussing a lot of theory on this podcast: the importance of purifying the heart and the various diseases that it could have. But is it even possible to do that? What does it look like when a person successfully purifies his or her heart? In this episode, Ustadh Tabari presents us with one such “proof of concept” - the life of a famous …

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15- Who are the awliya? 52:04

1y ago52:04

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“I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask [something] of Me, I would surely give it to him…” Hadith Qudsi related by Bukhari Who are these special people? And how can we become one of them? In today’s special episode, Ustadh Tabari touches up…

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14- The foundation of spiritual development 53:26

1y ago53:26

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The Prophet ﷺ said, “Say ‘I believe in Allah’ — and then be steadfast.’” If the past episodes have inspired you to start working on yourself, you might be asking, “There’s so much to do, so where do I start?” In this episode, Ustadh Tabari takes a look at the foundation of spiritual development. Without these 2 elements, you will be unable to progr…

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13- A prophetic prayer for overcoming the self 58:31

1y ago58:31

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Even Abu Bakr (may God be pleased with him) - the man whose strong faith was confirmed by the Prophet ﷺ - was told to pray overcome his self. So how about ourselves? In today’s episode, Ustadh Tabari covers an amazing prophetic du’a from Imam Bukhari’s Adab al Mufrad to add to your spiritual arsenal. From purification of the heart to asking for Div…

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12- The prophetic understanding of truthfulness 57:49

1y ago57:49

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Last week’s episode focused on Qur’anic ayat related to the Islamic concept of “intellect.” This week, it is time for hadith. Who did the Prophet ﷺ say are the lowest of the low on the Day of Judgement? And who did he ﷺ say is safe from all fears and has realized every hope? Ustadh Tabari shares these and many other ahadith one of intellect’s great…

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11- When the intellect goes wrong 55:30

1y ago55:30

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In English, when we say “intellect,” it’s all about the brain. But the Islamic concept is much deeper than that. And in the Islamic concept of the intellect, it can be a cause of many of the worst sins a human being can commit. So what is the Islamic concept of the intellect? How can it go wrong? What does the Qur’an tell us about it? In this week’…

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10- One of the greatest spiritual dangers 45:55

1y ago45:55

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There’s a great danger that our intellect can make us fall into. One of the worst sins we could commit.That sin is hypocrisy.In today’s lesson, Ustadh Tabari discusses this disease of the heart and what it entails. For more episodes like this, visit here Tayba Foundation’s work in over 500 prisons in 47 states is only possible thanks to your sadaqa…

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9- Prophetic wisdom on desire 47:34

1y ago47:34

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Last week, Ustadh Tabari discussed desire and some of the diseases of the heart that result from it. In this week’s lesson, he brings us hadith from the Prophet ﷺ on the importance of controlling our desires and the insights we can gain from these narrations. For more episodes like this, visit here Tayba Foundation’s work in over 500 prisons in 47 …

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8- Desire: the good and the bad of it 1:00:38

1+ y ago1:00:38

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Without desire, we wouldn’t eat or drink. We need desires to live. But what happens when desires get out of control? And what does a person fully in control of their desires looks like? In this episode, Ustadh Tabari brings us examples from the Prophet ﷺ and his companions to help us understand the role of desire in the life of a Muslim. For more e…

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7- Prophetic cures for anger 1:05:34

1+ y ago1:05:34

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“Don’t get angry” was the advice the Prophet gave to a companion. ﷺBut for those of us struggling with anger - or with some of its related diseases - how do we do that?In this episode, Ustadh Tabari brings us advice from the Qur’an, the Prophet ﷺ, and Muslim scholars on how we can start to control our anger. For more episodes like this, visit here …

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6- Balancing out our anger 1:01:46

1+ y ago1:01:46

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We all have the faculty of anger, and that faculty can get out of whack. What happens when you don’t have enough? And what happens when you have too much? In this episode, Ustadh Tabari begins the discussion on anger, when it’s needed and when it’s not, and how it can go wrong. Lecture Diagram For more episodes like this, visit here Tayba Foundatio…

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5- Where do diseases of the heart come from? 1:01:08

1+ y ago1:01:08

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Allah Most High warns us in the Qur’an that only those will be saved who come to Him with a sound heart (26:88-89). To have a sound heart, we must cleanse it. But if that’s the case, where does the dirt come from? In this episode, Ustadh Tabari covers the 3 “powers” that are at the root of spiritual diseases. Understanding these give you the ammuni…

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4- The people whose prayers are answered 57:58

1+ y ago57:58

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In an authentic hadith, the Prophet ﷺ tells us of Allah’s promise to a certain type of people that He will answer their prayers. Who are these people? How can we become them? And what examples of them can we find in our deen’s history? Listen to this episode to find out. For more episodes like this, visit here Tayba Foundation’s work in over 500 pr…

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3- What is the heart? 51:38

1+ y ago51:38

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When we’re talking about “purifying the heart,” do we mean the physical organ beating inside our chest? And if not, then what is it? What happens when the heart is purified - or left to be polluted? For more episodes like this, visit here Tayba Foundation’s work in over 500 prisons in 47 states is only possible thanks to your sadaqa and zakat. Plea…

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2- Know Your Enemy 1:04:26

1+ y ago1:04:26

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If purifying the heart is so important… how do we do it? It all starts with knowing your inner enemies: desires and diseases you must fight against to gain a pure heart. This is also your game plan: over the course of the podcast, we’ll go over each of these enemies and how you can triumph over them> For more episodes like this, visit here Tayba Fo…

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1- Prophetic guidance for self transformation 47:44

1+ y ago47:44

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In a famous hadith, the Prophet ﷺ told us it’s one of the four key aspects of our deen. So why is it that we almost never talk about it? In today’s episode, Ustadh Tabari introduces the Islamic science of self transformation and what the Qur’an and the Prophet ﷺ say about it. What is it, why is it important, and how do we get started? Listen to thi…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 083 – DJ Shortee 50:38

1+ y ago50:38

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She's got credits a mile (OK, at least a quarter-mile long, but you get the point!) long, is recognized as one of the top artists in her field ... Not to mention an actress, record label owner, wife and teacher to boot. "She" is DJ Shortee ... And now, she's the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! Dubbed “Queen of the Scratch World” by DJ T…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 082 - Billy D. Washington 50:04

1+ y ago50:04

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He's an award-winning comedian, accomplished musician, playwright and director. "He" is Billy D. Washington (no, NOT that one), the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! Once described by The Denver Post as possessing “Low-key intensity and dead on humor,” Billy has been a steady presence in the world of stand-up comedy since 1991. His long l…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 081 - The Big Album/Special Recording Week featuring Feature Act Shanda Sung 50:33

1+ y ago50:33

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This is a big week for your host Tabari McCoy as he prepares to headline a benefit show for the Cincinnati Police Department's Real Men Wear Pink organization benefitting the American Cancer Society ... And then headlines the club where it all started, Go Bananas, for the first time all weekend as he records his third album and first streaming spec…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 080 – Former NFL Linebacker Reggie Williams 50:14

1+ y ago50:14

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On the field, Reggie Williams was an ever-present force of nature, proudly wearing no. 57 for 14 seasons as a member of Tabari's hometown Cincinnati Bengals. And now, the renaissance man that is the former NFL player/politician/businessman/author is the featured guest on the 80th episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! A native of Flint, MI, Willi…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 079 – Scott Smith, the "SI King" 51:16

1+ y ago51:16

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Like many kids in America, Scott Smith grew up loving sports. Then, his grandmother gifted him a subscription to Sports Illustrated - and his life was forever changed. For while she may not have known it at the time, she had just laid the seed to create the man who would grow up to simply be known as "the SI King." Smith is the curator of the "SI K…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 078 – Lauren Bishop of the Cincinnati Rollergirls 51:56

1+ y ago51:56

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In a former life, Lauren Bishop was a simple journalist at a then top newspaper, often covering pop culture to the masses. Then, one day, she saw a sport on TV she had never seen before, becoming so enthralled that it became a major part of her life. And that what led her to now be the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! Bishop is the owner…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 077 – Spark Tabor 53:10

1+ y ago53:10

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With apologies to DJ Khaled, all Spark Tabor does is win. After all, what else can you say to a man who was named the funniest person in Cincinnati not once but twice, the funniest person in Columbus, the funniest amateur comedian in Ohio, Chicago and most recently, Philadelphia? You can say hes's the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! See…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 076 – Hatty Preston 50:03

2y ago50:03

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Don't let her pretty face – or cockney accent – fool you: Hatty Preston may be only 4 years into her stand-up comedy career, but she's a captivating, funny presence when she is on stage. And that makes her a perfect guest for the next episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! A London-born, Chicago-built comedian, Preston is a regular at comedy club…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 075 – I'm Back! 43:52

2y ago43:52

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"I'm back." OK, so maybe it doesn't quite have the big Michael Jordan returning to the NBA after that terrible experiment with baseball feel to it, but considering it's been 2+ months since the last episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy dropped, it will have to suffice! On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022), Tab…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 074 – The "Where Have You Been?!" Update Episode 15:16

2y ago15:16

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So ... There hasn't been an episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy in a while ... And on this episode, Tabari himself gets personal and explains just why that is. On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, May 25, 2022), Tabari gives an update on his recent trip to Oregon, some highs and lows of the last few weeks and other tidbits …

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 073 – Mark Chalifoux 52:02

2y ago52:02

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He's a dad. He's a husband. He's a comic. He's Mark Chalifoux – and the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! Hailed as a “hilarious up-and-comer” by College Humor, Mark been featured on both FOX and IFC as well as on the Bob and Tom national radio show. His Midwestern upbringing contributes to the laid-back, relatable style that belies a sha…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 072 – Greg Morton 1:00:39

2y ago1:00:39

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Despite what Wikipedia says, Greg Morton is not a former NFL player. That is a different Greg Morton with the same spelling, but no relation. And once you see him live, there is no mistaking Greg Morton for anyone else – because he's a one-of-a-kind entertainer that delivers a show unlike any other. Getting his first job as a store P.A. announcer i…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 071 – Ben Baby 1:14:54

2y ago1:14:54

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A native of Grapevine, Texas, Ben Baby grew up wanting to be a sportswriter, so much so that he once made a crazy ... Well, why give away that story when you can hear it for yourself on the latest episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! Joining the ESPN, "The Worldwide Leader in Sports," in July 2019, Ben covers the Cincinnati Bengals as its beat …

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 070 – Jen Forti of Bellagram Telegrams 58:06

2y ago58:06

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What is a musical art form that is classic in its nature but often overlooked for the skill and talent it takes to pull off, especially when 99.9% of the people you do it for have next to no idea it's about to happen? If you said the singing telegram, you'd be correct – but if you happen to be in the market for one, Jen Forti, owner and operator of…

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Episode #2 - You...You got what I need....(Biz Markie, Just a Friend) 46:10

2y ago46:10

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Hey Loves! Episode 2 is here! In this episode, we share our origin story. Do you remember the first time you met your partner? Like, the very first moment? We do, and we wrote a letter about it! Listen to our beginning, our perspectives on our beginning, and our philosophies! Have a couple of laughs, and (hopefully) a couple of "ah-ha" moments with…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 069 – Jackie Kashian 1:05:24

2y ago1:05:24

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In addition to being a prominent tour de force in the stand-up comedy industry, Jackie Kashian is an actress, voice-over talent and podcaster. So what else did she recently fit into her schedule? The time to be the latest guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy! A working standup for 35+ years who has been heard and seen on the likes of NPR, Comedy C…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy - Episode 068 – Natalie Raitano 59:00

2y ago59:00

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She was just a small town girl ... Then she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a music career ... Only to inadvertently get an audition when she was, by her own admission, "terrible" at acting. Then she got a second chance – and the rest as they say (who are "they," by the way?!) is history. Known best to the world for her role as the spunky spitfire N…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 067 – Cartoonist Kevin Necessary 1:03:52

2y ago1:03:52

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Tabari first met Kevin Necessary when they both worked at The Cincinnati Enquirer ... And then they both got laid off. Then, they both went their respective ways on their own unique career paths, the latter having drawn a new path to happiness - literally. For you see, Kevin is now an award-winning editorial cartoonist whose work can once again be …

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Episode #1 - Allow me to reintroduce myself....(Jay-Z, Public Service Announcement) 26:19

2+ y ago26:19

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Hey Loves! Today's the day! Our first episode is finally here! In this episode, we will share who we are, why we're starting this podcast, and where we hope to travel with you! You know a bit about DaJoie and some about Tabari. Now, get to know us together! Love is a journey. Your journey is what builds the love. Join us as we share our journey wit…

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 066 – Super Bowl LVI Remix featuring Ken Anderson & Ryan Leaf 1:03:36

2+ y ago1:03:36

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The Cincinnati Bengals are in the Super Bowl – and Tabari could not be more excited! So, as opposed to having a new guest on this week, this seems like the perfect time to talk football with former A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy guests – and former NFL quarterbacks – Ken Anderson and Ryan Leaf! On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday…

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Hey Loves! Get to Know Tabari! 2:34

2+ y ago2:34

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Introducing Hey Love, an audio chronicle dedicated to highlighting the journeys that couples embark upon to build their unique love stories. In this mini-episode, we are introducing you to Tabari, the other half of the Baker couple! Stay tuned for more!By Tabari and DaJoie

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Hey Loves! Get to Know DaJoie! 2:33

2+ y ago2:33

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Introducing Hey Love, an audio chronicle dedicated to highlighting the journeys that couples embark upon to build their unique love stories. In this mini-episode, we are introducing you to DaJoie, the better half of the Baker couple! Stay tuned for more!By Tabari and DaJoie

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A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy – Episode 065 – Matt Bergman 59:38

2+ y ago59:38

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Matt Bergman is a very funny fellow who just dropped his latest album, Between You & Me, who also has a love of sports like A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy's namesake host. I guess that makes them kindred spirits in a way that connects thier shared love of cracking jokes and hear the crack of a baseball bat. Matt realized his love for comedy in his la…

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