Concrete Genius Media
Sauce Mackenzie is the voice where street wisdom meets divine purpose. Born in Gary, Indiana, his early recklessness cost him freedom—but also forged the clarity and resilience that define his journey today. What began as struggle became strategy. What began as loss became legacy.
Now a family man, author of The Game Changer, entrepreneur, mentor, and host of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce delivers raw truth and powerful insight that inspire both the trenches and the boardrooms. His story is proof that transformation is real, peace is possible, and purpose is non-negotiable.
Step into the mind of a strategist. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement.
Episodes
228 episodes
Ass Whoopings, Consequences & Why Kids Changed
In this episode of Concrete Genius Pod, Sauce breaks down the viral Alabama story of the “Teacher of the Year” caught whooping her son on camera — and the internet fallout that followed.Sauce digs into the REAL conversation:
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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18:07
From Prison to Purpose: Real G on Faith, Freedom & Protecting Our Young Kings
On this episode of Concrete Genius Pod, Sauce sits down with his brother Real G (Terrell) for a raw conversation about God, growth, prison, manhood, and saving young Black boys from throwing their lives away.They sta...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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43:03
Protect Your Kids: Fake Coaches, Non-Profits & the Black Athlete Trap
On this episode of @ConcreteGeniusPod, Sauce Mackenzie goes deep on what it really means to protect your kids in 2025—especially Black boys with athletic gifts.Sauce breaks down how schools, coaches, non-profits and “community ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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47:27
Do Women Like Well-Groomed Men? Masculinity, Hair Units, and Real Grooming Rules
Sauce Mackenzie keeps it all the way real about men, women, and grooming. No performative “internet gender wars”—just grown conversation. We start with why bashing women online is weak, then flip it into a real question for the ladies: do you a...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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35:23
Packers Exposed, Kill the Parlays, and Why LeBron’s Legacy Is Bigger Than Hoops
Packers Exposed, Kill the Parlays, and Why LeBron’s Legacy Is Bigger Than Hoops | @ConcreteGeniusPodDescription:Concrete Genius Pod — Sauce Mackenzie breaks down everything from Monday Night Football to manhood and mindset. He calle...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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33:35
Protect Black Wealth | Browns Rant, Colts, Rams/Seahawks, Caleb Williams, Tyreek
ConcreteGeniusMedia.com | Hosted by Sauce Mackenzie.Today: Why Cleveland must bench Dillon Gabriel and give Shedeur a real shot, why the Colts are quietly for real, why Sean McVay’s Rams and the Seahawks are true NFC threats, and why the St...
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45:35
Bryan Crawford: KD in Houston? Knicks with Mike Brown? Real or Mirage. Plus Cavs, Bears & Hip-Hop’s Slide
We back—ConcreteGeniusMedia.com. Sauce Mackenzie & NBA writer Bryan Crawford chop it up on who really finishes the season where, why the Cavs still feel “too small,” whether KD to the Rockets hits for real, and if the Knicks can thrive unde...
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1:02:15
Veteran NBA Journalist Bryan Crawford on Integrity, Prop Bets & the Future
Host Sauce Mackenzie sits down with veteran NBA writer Bryan Crawford to dig into the dark side of the league: gambling scandals, integrity concerns, prop-bets, and how this affects what we watch.They also break down the rise of the young p...
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21:04
Mental Reset, Book Drive, NBA West Preview & Giannis Media Smoke | Concrete Genius
ConcreteGeniusMedia.com | It’s Sauce Mackenzie.Took a step back to reset, breathe, and protect my peace—then came back with game for anybody carrying heavy. This one covers mental resets, why men overthink, learning to forgive yourself, and...
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20:33
The Tisa Jay Show PREMIERE | Breaking Glass Ceilings, Love & Boss Moves | Concrete Genius
Premieres Friday, Oct 10 @ 7PM ET — set your reminder!From corporate tech to entrepreneurship, elegance, and resilience—Tisa Jay opens up about breaking glass ceilings, betting on herself, real love, loss, single-mom strength,...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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50:26
Sheduer Sanders Media Bias, Athlete Confidence & Why Chick-fil-A Might Be Just as Bad as Lean
Feeling good, looking good — back in rhythm. Today I’m breaking down the Sheduer Sanders media coverage, why some athletes get called “confident” while others get labeled “cocky,” and a quick hit on health, Chick-fil-A, and habits that hold us ...
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Season 1
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Episode 131
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15:11
Nicki vs Cardi B Saddest Day in NYC Hip Hop Since Biggie Died...
"Saddest day in NYC Hip Hop since Biggie died."New York used to be the mecca of hip hop — Nas, Hov, 50, Wu-Tang, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, DMX, The LOX, Dipset. But now? Headlines are driven by Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj gossip, not bars, not ori...
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Season 1
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Episode 130
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24:25
Why We Hate Each Other: Phones, Pride & The Collapse of Black Courtesy
ConcreteGeniusMedia.com — it’s your boy Sauce McKenzie (ConcreteGeniusPod). In this episode I break down something that’s been eating at me: why black people have gotten so mean to each other — from customer service and the block to social medi...
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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22:33
Why Our Kids Are the Target | Crime & Culture Hypocrisy- Concrete Genius Pod
The FBI is shifting focus toward charging juveniles—especially poor and minority kids—with federal crimes that can ruin their future. At the same time, America glamorizes crime for entertainment while criminalizing poverty.In this episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 128
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33:14
Loss, Lessons & Legacy: Black Men, Health, and Healing in America
On this episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce McKenzie opens up about losing his cousin Denise and what that loss means for family, love, and perspective. He shares raw lessons on:Grieving while carrying the weight of...
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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41:08
Prison Pipeline Alert: Why Black Kids Are at Risk Right Now
7 minutes worth of game ⏳ … The FBI + local police locking in on Black youth. These prison beds gotta be filled. Parents, protect your kids before the system swallows them whole. Stop ignoring the signs, stop giving ‘em free weekends, stop lett...
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Season 1
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Episode 126
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7:13
Betting Guru Walt Hen Joins Sauce Mackenzie to Break Down NFL Lines, Moneylines, and Smart Plays for the Week
NFL betting talk you can’t miss 🎯Walt Hen joins @concretegeniuspod to break down spreads, moneylines, player props, and which games are traps vs. safe bets. From Broncos-Colts to Cowboys, Bengals, Steelers, and more — we cover it all with s...
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Season 1
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Episode 125
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35:24
Racism, Respect & Responsibility: The Truth
When a viral video showed a racist man disrespecting young Black kids selling candy, the internet was outraged — and rightfully so. In this raw and powerful episode, Sauce Mackenzie breaks down why racists prey on the weak, how young kings show...
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Season 1
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Episode 124
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12:26
Sauce Speaks: Black QBs, Coaching Failures & The Whitewashing of Black Struggle
On this episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie taps in with raw truth and unfiltered perspective:Why the Chicago Bears wasted a year of Justin Fields’ career with bad coachingWhy JJ ...
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Season 1
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Episode 123
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0:44
NFL Week 1 Breakdown: Colts vs Dolphins, Josh Allen vs Lamar, Geno Smith
Welcome back to the Concrete Genius Podcast with Sauce McKenzie. Week 1 of the NFL was pure chaos — and I’ve got the raw breakdown you need:🏈 Colts Dominant Win – Conditioning, coaching, and total control.🐬 Dolphins Disaster – Flat,...
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Season 6
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Episode 122
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28:20
Jody McFly: Fatherhood, Eagles–Cowboys, Steelers Outlook, Media Double Standards, & PJ Washington vs. Brittany Renner Episode Description
On today’s Concrete Genius Pod, Sauce Mackenzie sits down with Jody McFly—one of the sharpest voices in sports talk and Black manhood—to keep it all the way real. We tap in on fatherhood and mental balance, the Eagle...
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Season 6
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Episode 121
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1:01:49
Black Athletes, Legacy & the Missing Black Grandmother
On this week’s episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie gets straight to the truth:Shoutout to Gary, Indiana & Mayor Milton for the Michael Jackson celebrationThe difference between pride and low-I...
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Season 6
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Episode 120
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33:24
The Black Mans Responsibity To His Community
In this conversation, Sauce MacKenzie shares a personal encounter where he intervened to protect a young black woman from an aggressive man in an AT&T store. He reflects on the moral responsibility of men to protect women, especially in pub...
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Season 6
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Episode 119
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22:34
Navigating Controversy and Community: A Conversation with Sauce
Description: Join Sauce McKenzie as he dives into the complexities of societal norms, community dynamics, and personal rights. This episode tackles controversial topics with a focus on understanding and healing.Key Topics:Snoop ...
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Season 6
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Episode 118
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35:52