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
249 episodes
Selective Outrage, Black Voices, Family Obligation, and Protecting the Bloodline
In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie delivers an unfiltered, intelligent breakdown of what’s happening in America—and why Black Americans are being unfairly pressured to carry every st...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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48:01
Birthright Citizenship, Black Unity, and the Cost of Division
Sauce Mackenzie delivers a thoughtful, raw conversation about birthright citizenship and its impact on Black Americans. This episode explores identity, unity, immigration, respect, and why Black Americans must learn how to disagree without disr...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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23:39
Standards, Civility, and the Future of Our Kids | Concrete Genius Podcast
In this episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie speaks candidly about culture, parenting, community standards, and the responsibility adults have to the next generation.From celebrating Indiana Hoosiers football hi...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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46:02
Sean McDermott Fired, Bears Ahead of Schedule, Patriots Built for a Title Run
The Buffalo Bills finally made the move everyone saw coming — Sean McDermott is out.On this episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie breaks down why McDermott had to be the fall guy, why the Bills’ coaching d...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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29:38
Stop Babying Josh Allen: Buffalo’s Heartbreak, Media Hypocrisy, and the NFL’s Double Standard
Welcome back to the Concrete Genius Pod with Sauce Mackenzie.On this episode, Sauce opens with love and gratitude for the listeners, then dives headfirst into one of the most emotionally charged and honest NFL conversations you’ll...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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27:58
Mike Tomlin’s Exit, a Generational Texans Defense, and Why the Black Community Needs Real Standards
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie breaks down the news of Mike Tomlin stepping down after 19 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and what his legacy means for leader...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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45:08
You Can’t Fake It Every Day: Mental Health, Domestic Violence & Community Accountability
Welcome back to Concrete Genius Pod — I’m Sauce MacKenzie.Some days you’re up… some days you’re not. And I started thinking:All them days I forced myself to smile just to survive… was that good or bad?This episod...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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28:40
Do You Still Listen to R. Kelly? Art, Accountability, and Two Americas
In this episode of Concrete Genius Pod, Sauce Mackenzie asks a question the Black community doesn’t like to sit with:Do you still listen to artists who’ve been convicted of sexual crimes?From R. Kelly to My...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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22:37
Fans, Freedom & Politics: Why We Keep Letting Celebrities Shape Black Opinion
In this episode, Sauce Mackenzie breaks down the line between personal freedom and community impact when celebrities get political. We start with Nicki Minaj’s surprise appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest alongsid...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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49:39
NFL Playoff Chaos, Betting Philosophy & Why the Rams Are a Lock | ft. Walt Hen
On this episode of the Concrete Genius Pod, Sauce Mackenzie is joined by Walt Hen (@ShineAllSummer) for a raw breakdown of the NFL playoff landscape and betting strategy.We discuss:Why the Rams are unloading the...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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1:55:55
Black Love, Black Accountability & Hard Truths: Venus, Serena, Culture, and Healing the Community
DescriptionIn this powerful and unfiltered episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie reflects on the holidays, grief, fatherhood, and the responsibility we carry to the next generation. He dives deep into Blac...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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37:03
We Don’t Need More Trauma: Healing the Community + NFL Talk
Sauce Mackenzie is back with a heavy but necessary one: prayer, purpose, healing, mentorship, and why Black unity has to come before tribalism, classism, and division. Real talk on protecting kids, community standards, and leadership—plus NFL c...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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52:51
NFL Betting Sunday: Lions Lock, Ravens Dicey, 49ers vs Colts (Indy)
Entertainment only. Bet responsibly.Coach John links with betting guru Walt-Hen for a Sunday slate breakdown: Bears as legit contenders, NFL power rankings (AFC/NFC top 4), and a full conversation on trap spreads, moneylines, teasers, an...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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1:00:10
Peace Is Discipline: Trauma, Rage, and Staying Free
In this episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie breaks down the real side of being “built different”: trauma, rage, emotional ups and downs, and what it takes to stay disciplined when you know you’re capable of damage. This is a...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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48:46
If Diego Pavia Was Black, He’d Be Finished | 50 vs Dr. Umar | Whitlock Cooning
On this episode of The Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie cuts through the noise surrounding the 50 Cent vs. Diddy documentary backlash and calls out the uncomfortable truth nobody wants to say out loud:You cannot attack ...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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31:19
Rell G Talk: Discipline, Family, and Re-Entry Game
Sauce MacKenzie sits down with Rell G (@JUSRELL_G) for a real one—family, fatherhood, and the money-drain of competition cheer… then we pivot into discipline, power, accountability, and how undisciplined decisions can destroy oppo...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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42:08
Sherrone Moore: Audacity, Access & Accountability
In this episode of Concrete Genius Pod, Sauce Mackenzie goes all the way in—no fluff, no tap dancing.We talk about sexual discipline and power, and why Black men in high-visibility positions can’t afford sloppy boundaries. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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38:25
Kevin Stefanski Is Every Bias Coach in America — The Shedeur Sanders Truth
Big Sauce breaks down the truth behind the mistreatment of Shedeur Sanders — and why the outrage from fans, parents, and coaches is soaked in hypocrisy that nobody wants to confront.This isn’t just about the Browns, the NFL, or Kevin St...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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13:55
Why Puffy Combs Is The Worse Thing To Ever Happen To Hip Hop
In this episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, host Big Sauce delves into the controversial life and career of Puffy Combs, exploring his rise in the hip hop industry, the exploitation of artists like Craig Mack, and the impact of his ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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44:33
Neighborhood Pride, Real Gangster Ethics & Protecting Kids — The Truth Nobody Tells
@ConcreteGeniusPod — Sauce MackenzieIn this episode, Sauce breaks down the truth about neighborhood pride, street codes, childhood trauma, real gangster ethics, and why the hood stopped being a community and turned into chaos....
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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45:47
Highways, Crack & Busing: How America Broke Black Families On Purpose
Concrete Genius Podcast | Hosted by Sauce MacKenzie (@concretegeniuspod)In this episode, Sauce walks you straight through the blueprint that broke Black America on purpose — from highways cutting through Black neighborhoo...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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39:25
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