Born In Trouble

People say change starts with a conversation, but are we having the right ones? From the mysteries of the music industry to the often misunderstood concept of sex, race and cultures. "Meet us at the intersection of technology, entertainment, music, relationships and everything thought-provoking dialogue should be!. Dive deep into the realities of being Born in Trouble!

Born In Trouble is a society podcast hosted by John X, with 189 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John X hosts Born In Trouble, a society show with 189 episodes published.

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  Episode #192

  Message Delivery System Open.

  Aug 13, 20261 hour

  Born in Trouble we can't quit ya if we wanted!. Masculinity as compassion, responsibility, and family connection rather than “alpha/beta” posturing. Manosphere grifters and who are the “sigma males,”? Dating regret, and learning from relationships and dating people with children. Online identity politics and racial/ethnic infighting as distractions that don't benefit. Is war about commerce and contractors? 00:00 Cold Open and Roll Call 01:20 Mic Check Chaos 01:59 Family Scares and Heimlich Story 04:17 Beyond the Manosphere 06:41 Alpha Beta Sigma Debate 08:31 Dating Lessons and Regret 10:13 Respecting Kids and Co Parenting 20:16 Identity Politics and No Leaders 29:49 Assimilation Then vs Now 30:38 ICE and Assimilation 31:14 Power and Racism 32:19 Podcast Truth Talk 35:30 Prices and Identity Wars 37:23 Internet Critics Clapback 40:09 Media Control and Costly Racism 43:13 Elites Hoard Wealth 46:28 Allies Over Enemies 48:03 Resources and Data Centers 49:45 Reagan Era Divide 51:04 Middle East War Machine 55:02 Outliers and Indoctrination 57:31 Closing Banter and Farewell

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  Episode #191

  What We Not Gon Do Is...

  Jul 24, 20261h 6m

  Born in Trouble (July Ep. 1): Race Politics, DEI Myths, Social Media Brain Rot & the Future of Power Host John X reunites with Grant “City Wing King” Lancaster and Andrew Johnson (Men, Money and Marriage) for the first July episode of Born in Trouble, ranging from humor to a wide discussion on racism, Argentina’s history and demographics, and how race narratives play out in the U.S. They debate backlash to casting Black actors in fictional and historical roles, argue that DEI is scapegoated while “white entitlement incompetence” is ignored, and share personal experiences with hiring and promotions. The conversation criticizes social media for amplifying poorly processed information, links declining literacy and screen-based schooling to reduced recall and conversation skills, and touches on voting challenges in rural Black communities in states like Mississippi amid demographic shifts. 00:00 July Episode Kickoff 01:39 Afro Banter Reunion 03:18 Argentina Race Talk 06:40 History Of Erasure 09:47 Casting Culture Wars 11:44 Jaylen Brown And Control 17:13 Umar And Interracial Fears 23:46 Social Media Brain Rot 27:20 DEI Myths And Reality 30:56 White Entitlement Incompetence 33:02 Degrees Aren’t Intelligence 33:50 Illiteracy and Screen Learning 35:07 Phones and Keeping Kids Smart 36:31 Free Speech Shelf Life 37:34 Mississippi Justice and Racism 40:17 Demographics and Voting Power 44:25 Politics Bought and Sold 47:22 Jobs, AI, and K Economy 49:57 Near Death and No Patience 54:16 Youth Must Lead Change 56:58 Indoctrination and Culture Wars 01:01:21 Conversation and Closing Out 01:02:42 Stop Fearing Being Smart 01:05:06 Empathy as a Nation’s Test

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  Episode #190

  The Conflation Conversation

  May 13, 20261h 8mS0

  <p>The Conflation Conversation: C Comeback, Community Survival & Relationship Reality Talk | Born in Trouble</p> <p>Host John X returns to Born in Trouble with Grant Lancaster, They reflect on aging, being “elders,” and why lived, immersive experiences and community history matter more than today’s phone-driven culture. The conversation critiques money as the central measure of “success,” compareing systems where needs were met without money, and warns that current politics and economic trends—including AI-driven job loss and rising foreclosures—threaten everyone while eroding community. They discuss race as an American construct tied to slavery, expressing a belief Black people have be...

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  Episode #189

  Chalking The Pavement

  Feb 24, 202659 minS0

  <p>John X hosts the third episode of “Born In Trouble” with guests Robert Brooks (in-studio) and Andrew Johnson (host of the Men Money and Marriage Podcast). The conversation ranges from reactions to a Spanish-language halftime performance and public discomfort with other cultures, to concerns that the U.S. is increasingly divided and “full of” contradictions. They discuss faith and the idea that there is only one God/Jesus, argue that protecting vulnerable children is a moral imperative, and condemn pedophilia while criticizing how high-profile cases and trials are drip-fed to distract the public. They talk about Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell’...

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  Episode #188

  What Happens Next?

  Jan 30, 202651 minS0

  <p>In the first episode of 'Born In Trouble', host John X reunites with co-hosts Grant L and Andrew J. They engage in a light-hearted and personal conversation that covers various topics, including their experiences with cold weather, childhood memories, and personal loss. John reflects on the significant impact of his mother’s compassion and care for others. The discussion also delves into serious issues such as systemic racism, immigration, labor exploitation, and public perceptions. They critically examine the resurfacing controversies around comedian Corey Holcomb and the sociopolitical dynamics in the United States. The episode concludes with reflections on communal re...

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