Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest Owens

Send us a textIn this “VIP Gold pass” (lol) episode, Ernest analyzes Trump's high-profile Black pardons, why it's time to move on from Biden, the policy clusterfuck of Philly Democrats, putting respect on Audra McDonald's name, Miley Cyrus' fabulous new album, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this special edition episode, Ernest gives a very sobering (read: brutally honest) telling of the first day of Roots Picnic 2025. Listener discretion is advised. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “don't say I didn't warn ya” episode, Ernest analyzes Trump's slashing $1.7 trillion in government spending, lessons learned 5 years after George Floyd protests, the real future of Philly's Democratic Party, the new reality of exposing DL men in 2025, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “anything goes” episode, Ernest analyzes Trump's potential conflict of interests, inside the fight between David Hogg vs. DNC, what Tuesday's primaries say about the state of Philly politics, how to reckon with the continual failure of men in hip-hop, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “pop off” episode, Ernest analyzes Trump's 23rd Fox News hire, how AI is already ruining college campuses, bigotry in Philly's bar scene, what's not being said about the recent MET Gala, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “respect for the office” (lol) episode, Ernest breaks down Trump's underreported bait-and-switches, another Philly progressive scandal, about the Eagles visiting the White House, the major shockers of this year's Tony nominations, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “you get what you give” episode, Ernest breaks down the latest White House eruptions, a contested papal conclave, dissension within Philly's City Council, what's really wrong with Shannon Sharpe, reviewing the autobiography of Tina Knowles, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “for what it's worth” episode, Ernest breaks down the ongoing deportation crisis at the White House, David Hogg's bold plan to buck against the Democratic establishment, an interesting revelation from the Philly Sheriff's Office, the cinematic genius for the "Sinners" film, about that awful "Pop the Balloon" remake on Netflix, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “pay it” episode, Ernest breaks down the ongoing tariffs conflict, Kamala Harris's potential next move, updates in the contentious Philly District Attorney race, what people get wrong about the “Let Them” theory, about that Keri Hilson interview, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this special edition episode, Ernest shares the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding the controversial D.A. backing out of a televised debate -- and what it says about his political future.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “told you so” episode, Ernest breaks down President Trump's historic tariffs, Cory Booker making good (performative) trouble, interesting endorsements in the Philly DA race, how to be strategically fortunate, why Michael B. Jordan might have finally learned how to act, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “big business” episode, Ernest breaks down President Trump's political whiplash, that Signal group chat security breach, Philly's Working Families Party tax plan challenge, how to love people from a distance, why it was worth $921 to see Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on Broadway, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “straight to the business” episode, Ernest breaks down President Trump's Department of Education fallout, what's wrong with Philly's new budgetary priorities, his take on what it truly means to be in community, moving on from Kanye West, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “clock that tea” episode, Ernest breaks down the reversal of DOGE fortune, the failure of Senator Chuck Schumer, Philly's new budget, his viral spat with a Philly influencer, 5 years since the pandemic, and more.Why Should I Trust You?Bold, unfiltered, and uncompromisingly honest, Why Should I Trust...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyErnestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “front and center” episode, Ernest breaks down the flips and flops from that Congressional circus, unpacks the cowardice of the Democratic Party, Philly's liberal contradictions, why the straights should reconsider their use of “partner,” why Gaga's new album is a pop revival, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “everything's coming up roses” episode, Ernest gives dispatches from Broadway, unpacks that messy foreign affairs debacle in the Oval Office, Philly D.A. Krasner's response to his recent political controversy, why the Black shopping boycotts need more strategy, the hits and misses at the 97th Academy Awards, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “it's only up from here” episode, Ernest returns from the United Kingdom with hot British tea to spill, Black History Month with Trump, Krasner declares a third-term DA run, MSNBC's massive shake-up, why the Chubby Chicks buzz is a case study, unpacking the SAG Awards, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this British tea spilling special edition, Ernest shares his entire first-time experience in the United Kingdom. From the interesting dining experiences and cultural shock to his show-stopping closing argument in favor of cancel culture at Oxford University -- prepare for him to clock that high tea!Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “money is nice, championships are better” episode, Ernest feels all the love in the air, the deplorable compromise of Eric Adams, PA Governor suing the Trump administration, why Jay-Z's case was dismissed, Uber vs. Doordash, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “so that's what y'all wanted to see, huh” episode, Ernest spots a bizarre pattern in the first weeks of the new White House “administration,” the laziness in City Council, an interesting move from D.A. Krasner, an interesting Oscar race shake-up, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “I'm rooting for everyone Black” episode, Ernest advises on how to emotionally prepare for a Trump executive order, about that DNC election, why debating with racists online is wasting time, Cowboy Carter on tour, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this tea-spilling special edition, Ernest gives us an exclusive on his history-making Grammys weekend in Los Angeles.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “go E-L-G-S-E-S” episode, Ernest discusses the return of state-sanctioned debauchery, a Philly City Council that's squeamish, the complex of progressives right now, Oscar nominations heartbreak, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “here comes the B.S.” episode, Ernest discusses the inauguration we're all skipping, the unraveling of the 76ers Arena blowback, a social media cultural reset, how awards season is unraveling, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this season premiere, Ernest returns to a new year that's already filled with political, social, and pop culture suspense.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this season finale, Ernest reviews the best (and worst) of 2024 and gives us a sneak peak of the new year ahead.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this season finale, Ernest reviews the best (and worst) of 2024 and gives us a sneak peak of the new year ahead.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “let the chips fall” episode, Ernest talks about the latest in the congressional GOP division, the conclusion of the 76ers Arena vote in Philly, the privilege of the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, and why Tyler Perry's new film is better, yet still bad.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “you break it, you buy it” episode, Ernest talks about the latest in the White House return of Trump, the 76ers Arena vote in Philly, the obsession of the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, and why these Jay-Z allegations are questionable.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “change, change, change” episode, Ernest talks about the latest in the Trump transition, the 76ers Arena vote in Philly, media transitions, and why the Beyoncé vs. Taylor Swift stan war is pointless.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “you better tell them before I do” episode, Ernest unpacks how influencing hasn't really gone full Trumper, the latest in Philly politics, and why the Drake lawsuit is more complex than what's being covered. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “I don't really care, do you?” episode, Ernest unpacks the latest shake-ups in the Trump appointments, Philly 76ers Arena battle, and music industry.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “don't act surprised” episode, Ernest unpacks the latest shake-ups in the White House, Philadelphia City Council, and Hollywood.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “harsh reality” episode, Ernest confesses what went wrong in Philly during the 2024 Presidential Election.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this special edition episode, Ernest unpacks the re-election of Donald Trump as president and the lessons that can be learned in what happens next.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “counting down the hours” episode, Ernest shares his final presidential election campaign thoughts before we cast our votes – things he's been waiting to finally say until now.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “counting down the days” episode, Ernest unpacks all of the latest presidential campaign drama as the media, surrogates, and political parties begin to lose their minds.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “get it TF together” episode, Ernest unpacks all of the latest presidential campaign drama both nationally and locally as we head into the final two weeks before Election Day.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “one time for the birthday boss” episode, Ernest celebrates a notable year around the sun, the latest uproar on the presidential campaign trail, the instant (and wise) dismissal of Jaguar Wright, the rising Philly yuppie support of SEPTA, why Crumbl cookies are trash, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “Black famous” episode, Ernest talks up (and down) the VP debate, notable GOP leaders backing the Harris/Walz ticket, a wacky figure emerging in Diddy's scandal, why the new Joker sequel is dividing audiences, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “fall is here” episode, Ernest gears up for the VP debate, the fire of NYC politics, the latest in Philly's 76ers Arena proposal drama, the exploitation of Diddy's fall, what y'all didn't see during his unforgettable appearance on Dr. Phil Primetime, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “anticipation builds” episode, Ernest examines the shifting tides in the presidential race, the national political scandals, how Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker made an interesting power move regarding the  76ers Arena proposal, the ongoing fall of Diddy, the return of better TV this fall, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “oh my gosh” episode, Ernest follows the aftermath of the ABC News Presidential Debate, the consequences of Trump's Haitian pet-eating lie, what Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker should do regarding the 76ers Arena proposal, justice for Dawn Richard, recapping the VMAs and Emmys, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this special edition episode, Ernest spills the tea on his exclusive access at the ABC News Presidential Debate in Philly. From being in the spin room where he encountered Donald Trump and JD Vance to other surprises, it was definitely a night to remember.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “watch and see” episode, Ernest predicts how the Presidential debate will go, measuring all these GOP endorsements for Harris, how diversity saved the Philly biker movement, award show blitz, advice on how to move on, and much more.  Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “until then, I'm speaking” episode, Ernest evaluates that CNN presidential interview went, the myth about undecided voters, what that terrible Chinatown Sixers arena report means, the problem with planning weddings nowadays, an Oscar season preview, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a Text Message.In this “all of the vibes” episode, Ernest digs deep into the highs and lows of the Democratic National Convention, that wacky endorsement by RFK Jr., Beyoncé new product for sale, the Hollywood divorce we all saw coming, relationship advice, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a Text Message.In this “very demure” episode, Ernest forecasts what to expect at the upcoming Democratic National Convention, why some of Trump's campaign is in crisis mode, how to mind the business that pays you on someone else's sexuality, the pleasant return of Bel-Air, the tired return of Katy Perry, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a Text Message.In this “I'm speaking” episode, Ernest discusses the pleasant surprise of VP candidate Tim Walz, why some of Trump's biggest supporters are now turning on him, how to deal with terminally-online trolls, Martha's Vineyard revisited, the problem with the “It Ends With Us” film adaptation, and more.    Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a Text Message.In this “place all bets” episode, Ernest discusses how the VP bid is Josh Shapiro's to lose, the current confusion shaping progressives during this election, how media confirmation bias is rearing its ugly head, why Drake's planned comeback is a mess, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a Text Message.In this special edition episode, Ernest shares his uncensored thoughts on a nationally embarrassing moment for Black journalists in America and lessons learned from a profile courage, resilience, and exoneration.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.