Howdy! It's 2025 and the duo is happy to be back. In this hot topics episode, Blake and Chase explain the misguided stigma around the new DeepSeek AI model...which comes from a small startup in China for free. Please, the whole Threat To National Security shtick is getting old.

Next, the two weigh in on the sustainability of video games by examining GTA VI--one of the most expensive games ever produced. Are we ready for a world where not owning your purchases is the norm? Will these bigger games pay themselves off in longevity (and file size) fifteen years down the line? Honestly? Our heroes are content with a round of Mario Kart Wii any day.

Finally, it’s Black History Month! (A time for reflection that, under completely non-suspicious circumstances, just so happens to fall in the shortest month of the year.) This time, the brothers focus on Lonnie Johnson—the inventor of the Super Soaker, the Nerf Gun, and potentially a groundbreaking solution to the energy crisis. Trust us, he’s up to some seriously incredible things.

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1: DEEPEEK

• Kelly Ng, B. D. (2025).What is DeepSeek - and why is everyone talking about it? - BBC News
• Msv, J. (2025).All About DeepSeek — The Chinese AI Startup Challenging US Big Tech - Forbes
• Nature.com - How China Created AI Model DeepSeek and Shocked the World
• IBM (2024, December 23).Open Source - IBM
• Morrow, A. (2025).OpenAI Now Wants to Make DeepSeek Look Like the Villain - CNN

2: GTA 6 AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR GAMES

• Kingston.Why Games Are So Big (And Cost A Lot)
• Dring, C. (2024).The New Ubisoft+ and Getting Gamers Comfortable with Not Owning Their Games - GamesIndustry.biz
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3: Lonnie Johnson, The Super Soaker, and Solid State Batteries

• Lonnie Johnson’s Timeline - Lonnie Johnson Website
• Johnson Energy Storage - About Johnson Energy Storage
• AL.com.Alabama’s Innovate Alabama Invests in Lonnie Johnson’s All-Solid-State Battery Technology

In this episode of The Blake and Chase Show, investigative journalist Chris Joyner from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution sits down with Blake and Chase to discuss his career in journalism. Chris delves into his compelling book, The Three Death Sentences of Clarence Henderson, the story of a black sharecropper wrongfully convicted of murder in 1948, and the decades-long struggle to clear his name. Through meticulous research, Chris sheds light on the racial and legal challenges Henderson faced, the three separate trials that wrongly condemned him, and the how justice came to the Henderson name decades later.

In this engaging episode of The Blake and Chase Show, hosts Blake Alexander and Chase Carter welcome Tamika Jamison (formerly known as Tamika Newhouse), a renowned author, media entrepreneur, and founder of the African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC). Tamika shares her remarkable journey from a young mother overcoming adversity to becoming a successful writer and media visionary.

Tamika delves into the inspiration behind her acclaimed novel Cookie, a deeply personal narrative reflecting her own experiences. She offers valuable insights on navigating the publishing industry without an agent, provides advice for aspiring authors, and discusses the vital role of book clubs in promoting literary work.

Beyond writing, Tamika talks about her media company, Delphine Legacy Media, and her future ambitions, including producing motion pictures and unscripted content that highlight Black creatives. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone interested in the intersection of literature, media, and personal growth.

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