The Up & Down Show

S2E1: WE MADE IT TO SEASON TWO - LET'S CELEBRATE

Upendo and Daniel celebrate their birthdays and the launching of Season 2 of The Up & Down Show. The hosts celebrate this new chapter by revisiting some of the highlights and unanswered questions from their first season of episodes, including: Did Upendo ever watch a movie musical, and did she ever purchase a gun? And, what television show did the hosts predict would sweep this year's Emmy Awards? The hosts also discuss their new commitment to find love this year, sharing their truths about dating during COVID-19, and what they each are looking for in a mate. Ups for this episode include a new album by a hot Texas duo, and a special new beauty product.

S1E10: YOU ARE NOT A PIECE OF MEAT

Daniel and Upendo discuss Daniel's new plant-based diet, including why he has started changing the way he eats, and some new fun recipes he has been trying. The hosts also compare two criminal justice stories recently in our headlines, debating what role racism had in the final verdicts. They compare the documentary "Filthy Rich" (about white billionaire Jeffery Epstein's crimes against young women) to the movie "Just Mercy" (about black lawyer/activist Bryan Stevenson's career defending poor inmates wrongly convicted). Ups include a new black movie and a self-help book. (Recorded June 13, 2020)

 

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S1E9: UP SCHITT’S CREEK

Daniel & Upendo visit one of Upendo's new favorite restaurants as businesses start to reopen post COVID-19. They also discuss the cult classic sitcom, Schitt's Creek. A "MUST-LISTEN-TO" FOR ANY SCHITT'S CREEK FAN! (We promise, no spoilers in this episode if you haven't watched the final season). And, finally, the hosts celebrate the allies in their lives who have helped promote diversity, equity and inclusion in this world.  

 

#schittscreek #LGBT #sexinthecity #danlevy #frenchrestaurant #moira #ladygaga #beautysecrets #spascriptions

 

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S1E8: FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS NOT VOTE!

Upendo and Daniel have a robust conversation on the 2020 Presidential election including who will be Joe Biden's Vice President pick. The hosts share key tips on how to get ready to vote in 2020. And the two reflect on the beauty of friendship. Ups include a current, growing media mogul and a new YouTube show.

 

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S1E7: ELIMINATE THE RI$K AND FEAR OF MAKING MONEY (our first guest interview)

Daniel and Upendo reach another milestone in this new frontier, interviewing their first in-studio guest, Larry Patrick, a well-respected, successful investment banker and partner with PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited). Learn how this South Florida native overcame personal life challenges to become one of the most successful men that Upendo knows. Larry's inspirational life story covers the importance of leadership, family, resiliency, dreaming and trusting your gut. And he shares his top professional tips for how we can all make our money make money for us.

#stockmarket, #mba, #entrepreneurs, #westpalmbeach, #investmentbanking, #larrypatrick, #investinyourself

S1E6: CANCELED?.....FRANKLY MY DEAR, WE DO GIVE A DAMN

Daniel and Upendo unpack the impact of the "Cancel Culture" in today's social and political climate. Where do you stand on this movement? How is this movement impacting our community? RIP to the TV show "Cops". The two also discuss their summer plans which include, traveling, budgeting, visiting family and watching musicals. And Daniel starts a new diet. Ups include a new album and beverage for the summer.

S1E5: WHERE AM I GOING NEXT? (aka the "Greg Speaks" episode)

Lovers of traveling and free airline-perks, Upendo and Daniel bemoan the impact of COVID-19 on their personal and professional traveling plans. We get a little insight into the traveling, learning and networking agendas of professional social workers who work on developing systemic-change initiatives. They also remember their first experiences dining at Michelin Star restaurants oversee. Upendo and Daniel dream about where they will travel post-COVID. And Greg speaks for the first time!

S1E4: DON'T BE AFRAID OF LIFE LESSONS

Daniel and Upendo both commit to learning foreign languages. The hosts remember their high school and college senior years, comparing their experiences to this year's virtual graduations and proms, including their reactions to former President Barack Obama's virtual commencement speech. Upendo and Daniel also flirt with the idea of talking about relationships, and ponder what others might think of their new show.

S1E3: USE YOUR VOICE & ACT UP

Daniel & Upendo confront racism head on, reflecting on George Floyd's death, police brutality, justice reform and how we as a society are responding. The show also pays tribute to gay icon and activist trailblazer, Larry Kramer. The hosts discuss life during the first stages of COVID-19 recovery. And they introduce a new segment - "What's Up." Each episode, both hosts will recommend one special, current "Up" in their life. This episode, the hosts recommend a new favorite restaurant and a celebrity's secret recipe.

 

SPECIAL NOTE: This episode was taped May 29, 2020, four days after George Floyd's death and at the very beginning of what has since become this generation's greatest social movement toward equity and justice. Though we don't know where 2020 will lead us, we do know that we cannot go backwards. This episode is dedicated to every George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Corey Jones, Trayvon Martin (the list goes on), any one who has lost their lives at the hands of a broken criminal justice system. We must use our voices for good. We can't be silent anymore. We must be the change we desire in this world.

#theupanddownshow #blacklivesmatter #saytheirnames #endracism #iamgeorgefloyd

S1E2: UPENDO IS PACKING SOME HEAT

Daniel & Upendo discuss the recent shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, and the justice system's slow response to his death. Upendo considers getting a license to carry. And both hosts reminisce about some of the highlights of being a member of the Generation X.