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What was on your bedroom wall growing up? Before social media profiles and curated feeds, our bedroom walls showed people what we loved—and who we wanted to become. In this episode of The 12Kyle Podcast, 12Kyle revisits his childhood bedroom in Florence, South Carolina, remembering his Michael Jordan poster, pictures cut from Sports Illustrated, Prince’s Purple Rain, Janet Jackson, and the hip-hop artists who earned space on his walls. From the 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest to buying records and protecting your personal space, this conversation explores the sports, music, and dreams that helped shape a generation. Was your bedroom wall covered with athletes, musicians, celebrity crushes, or places you wanted to live? Listen, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who remembers when choosing a poster was a statement.

Remember waiting for your favorite song on the radio, getting pictures developed, and checking the mailbox for your report card? Growing up Gen X meant waiting for things we now get instantly. In “We Had to Wait,” 12Kyle revisits life before smartphones, streaming, and on-demand convenience. From answering the house phone without caller ID to slow internet downloads and long family road trips, these memories reveal how much everyday life has changed. With humor and personal stories, 12Kyle explores whether waiting helped us develop patience, creativity, and appreciation—and whether today’s technology has made us more impatient. What did you have to wait for growing up? Subscribe to The 12Kyle Podcast for new episodes every Thursday. https://the12kylepodcast.riverside.com

12Kyle was ranked the #1 richest podcaster—and he has questions. 😂 In this bonus episode of The 12Kyle Podcast, 12Kyle reacts to King Jerm’s hilarious richest-podcasters list and responds to the claims behind his supposed fortune. From hosting The 12Kyle Podcast and The Rap Soul Podcast to allegedly owning the Lakers and Seahawks, the imaginary empire gets bigger with every accusation. The reality? Marriage, four kids, and sports-team ownership that only happened in video games. Listen for friendly roasting, family humor, HBCU pride, and 12Kyle’s case for why eclectik belongs above him on the list. Check out King Jerm’s original ranking on Poddin’ Saved Our Marriage Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Rz5HUMz55NObA8KD5GZvP?si=80b882eec8d34c0e Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/poddin-saved-our-marriage/id1689473530?i=1000787794414 then follow The 12Kyle Podcast and share this bonus episode with a friend.

What does going home teach you about who you’ve become? In “Just a Kid from Florence,” 12Kyle reflects on returning to Florence, South Carolina, for Wilson High School’s homecoming. From reconnecting with classmates to remembering his confident 18-year-old self, he explores how hometown roots, friendship, and life experience shape our identity. He also shares why success goes beyond a job title, why showing up matters, and what it means to represent your family, your school, and your city wherever life takes you. What part of your hometown will always be part of you? Listen, share this episode with an old classmate, and subscribe to The 12Kyle Podcast. https://the12kylepodcast.riverside.com

Where have you been—and which places left a lasting impression? In this episode of The 12Kyle Podcast, 12Kyle works through a list of 25 American cities, sharing where he’s traveled, where he wants to go, and the one city he’s probably never visiting. From his first Miami trip at 53 to a surprising Disney food bill, unforgettable Minneapolis winters, and nearly three decades of calling Atlanta home, every stop comes with a story. Follow The 12Kyle Podcast for new episodes every Thursday. How many cities on the list have you visited, and which destination belongs on your bucket list? 🎧 Check out “Where Have You Been” on The 12Kyle Podcast wherever you listen, or watch on YouTube.

Sherice and 12Kyle travel to Miami for the Orange Blossom Classic, where their alma mater, South Carolina State University, faces longtime rival Florida A&M. In this bonus episode, 12Kyle shares the surprises along the way: FAMU’s football team staying at their hotel, an alumni party with a rain-soaked VIP section, lightning delays at Hard Rock Stadium, and a South Carolina State win. It’s a personal story about HBCU football, alumni pride, Miami weather, and the price of a weekend getaway.

If you grew up Gen X, you already know. 😂 We had to be home when the streetlights came on. You ate what your parents cooked—or you didn’t eat. Your bicycle was your transportation, GPS, and freedom. You NEVER touched the thermostat. And whenever you asked “WHY?” there was one answer that ended the entire conversation… “BECAUSE I SAID SO.” No smartphones. No Life360. No texting your parents every five minutes. We went outside, figured it out, and somehow… WE SURVIVED. 😂 🎙️ The 12Kyle Podcast — “We Survived” What’s one childhood rule that would NEVER work with kids today? 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify 📺 Watch on YouTube https://the12kylepodcast.riverside.com

There are certain colors I’ll wear…and certain colors you’ll NEVER catch me in. 😂 On this bonus episode of The 12Kyle Podcast, I’m talking about COLORS — the colors I avoided growing up, the ones I eventually learned to rock, and how high school rivalries, college life, fashion, and personal style shaped what ended up in my closet. Why didn’t I wear green for years? Why am I never wearing pink? And why will blue, black, and gray always be undefeated? 🎙️ COLORS — a bonus episode of The 12Kyle Podcast What’s ONE color you refuse to wear? Listen. Watch. Subscribe. #The12KylePodcast #COLORS #Podcast #FashionTalk #90sNostalgia #PersonalStyle #HBCU #SouthCarolinaState #BonusEpisode

⏰ YOU MUST HAVE A RESPECT FOR TIME. Time is one of the few things in life you can’t replace. You can make more money. You can buy another car. You can find another job. But you can’t get yesterday back. On this episode of The 12Kyle Podcast, I’m talking about my relationship with time—why I hate being late, why being on time is really about respecting other people, what Atlanta traffic taught me about planning ahead, and some wisdom that has stayed with me for years: “You must have a respect for time.” As I get older, that statement means even more. How well do YOU respect your time? 🎙️ TIME — The 12Kyle Podcast ▶️ Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify #The12KylePodcast #Time #RespectTime #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth #Podcast #GenX

What did a typical Tuesday look like for a college student and football player in 1993? 12Kyle takes listeners back to South Carolina State University for a nostalgic, funny and honest look at one ordinary day on campus. From “sleeping in” until 7:30 and eating at Truth Dining Hall to surviving microeconomics, watching football film and enduring the longest practice of the week, every part of the day came with a story. Then practice ended—and the real decision began: study, sleep or chase? This episode captures HBCU life, college-football discipline, campus relationships and the unforgettable experience of being young on the yard during the 1990s.

Your heroes can lose. Your favorite rapper can lose a battle. Your favorite athlete can lose the championship. Your favorite celebrity can make a bad decision. And guess what? You don't have to take it personally. Kobe took L's. Tom Brady took L's. Jay-Z took L's. Drake took L's. None of those losses erase what they accomplished. But somewhere along the way, fandom became so personal that people started fighting strangers online to defend people they've never even met. On this episode of The 12Kyle Podcast, I'm asking a simple question: Why do we take our heroes' losses so personally? Because your heroes can lose. Just don't lose yourself in the L that your hero took. 🎙️ Your Heroes Can Lose The 12Kyle Podcast Listen/watch now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube. https://the12kylepodcast.riverside.com

If you're headed to an HBCU—or sending someone you love to one—this episode is for you. I spent 5½ years at South Carolina State University, and those years helped shape the person I became. So I'm giving you 12 things every HBCU student should know. Go to class. Find mentors. Choose your friends wisely. Learn how to network. Manage your money. Enjoy Homecoming. Make memories. And understand just how special the HBCU experience really is. Because college isn't just about getting a degree. It's about discovering who you're going to become. 🎙️ 12 Things Every HBCU Student Should Know New episode of The 12Kyle Podcast available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube. #The12KylePodcast #HBCU #HBCULife #HBCUExperience #CollegeAdvice #HBCUAlumni

College grads expect to make $80K after graduation. But what happens when the real world says otherwise? 👀 When I moved to Atlanta in 1997, my first real job paid me $22,500 a year—and I thought I was doing something! 😂 Times have definitely changed. The cost of living has changed. Expectations have changed. But some things haven't. You still have to build experience. You still have to learn how to manage money. You still have to work your way up. And sometimes you have to take the entry-level job before you get the dream job. There's NOTHING wrong with wanting $80K. Just understand that a degree doesn't automatically guarantee it. 🎙️ $80K After College??? Welcome to the Real World New episode of The 12Kyle Podcast. 🎧 Listen/watch on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube.

Remember when getting in trouble at school REALLY meant something? 😂 No recess. Writing sentences on the chalkboard. Silent lunch. ISS. And yes…some of us actually got PADDLED. 😳😂 On this episode of The 12Kyle Podcast, I’m taking it back to the school punishments we grew up with. I wasn’t necessarily a bad kid…but I definitely knew how to find just enough trouble. 😂 And when I was given the choice between ISS or two licks with the paddle? I took the two licks. Why? Because ISS meant MY MAMA WAS GONNA FIND OUT! 😂😂😂 School punishment hit different back then. 🎙️ NEW EPISODE: SCHOOL PUNISHMENTS Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube 👇🏾 What was the WORST punishment you ever got in school?

In a world where everyone expects immediate access through texts, calls, email, and social media, this episode reminds listeners that their time, energy, and peace are valuable. Boundaries aren't about pushing people away—they're about teaching people how to respect you.