ManUp Real Talk

It's been a while since we've uploaded audio we are back with more great conversation in this episode we invite Special guest Pastor Steven Gibson of greater works Church Ministries to join us as we start on a journey where we have a sit-down with pastors and discuss the various issues that plague men in their relationship with the church

Special guests Eddie Phillips joined me in a conversation regarding the significance of the green book for African American travels during the Jim Crow days. We also discussed how there may be a need for one even in 2023!! ...let's talk about it!

Greetings good people, This is the audio from our Friday live stream Phil and I discussed Chris Rock responds to the Oscar slap, Ja Morant being about that life...kind of and If Martin Lawrence as big as a star as we remember him!!

What's going on good people? This is the audio for my entire livestream on Friday. Phil and I we'll be discussing how Mississippi wants to reinstate Jim Crow laws also Michael b Jordan gets revenge on the red carpet, benefits for common law relationships and pornstars get no love!!  Note: we did not get to the Jim Crow conversation!    

Greetings good people, It's been a while since we uploaded an audio podcast because we've been really working on building our live fan base But we're back and from this point forward we will be uploading the audio from our live stream so that those you that didn't catch the video can enjoy the audio version. This episode is actually the audio from our live stream that we did this past Friday. We were joined by our special guest Sherard of the Sherard Show as we discussed cancel culture as a whole and also separating the art from the artist. so check it out

Here we go again... its an all to familiar scene.  Another black life taken by one who took an oath to serve and protect! In the midst of peaceful protest and violent riots Phil and I are joined by long time friend of ManUp Lennard Razor and special guest and host of Thee break room podcast Jesaun Sanders as we try to wrap our heads around whats really going on!

Greetings good people, On todays episode Phil and I was joined by long time friend of the podcast Mr. Jason parks as we explore the effects this pandemic has had on us and how its changed not only individual landscapes but also on a larger scale. The way we do things like: School, shop for groceries, work out, celebrate special occasions and even attend church....it has all been changed. Is it for the better or for the worst? SN: Please forgive the audio flubs we are working with a new program and still getting the kinks out! Intro/Outro: The food by Commmon produced by Kanye west

Greetings Good People, it's been a long time since I left you without a podcast to listen to...but ManUp is back!  In the midst of this pandemic there is quarentines and lock downs, Social distancing and make shift field hospitals constant reports of death flooding the television and our timelines. With all of what s going on its not surprising to hear about the mental strain that some are going through but its the mental strain that we dont hear about that should concern us more.

Greetings good people, Hopefully when this podcast reaches your ears, it finds you and your family in good spirits and in good health in the midst of this chaos caused by the caronavirus. I also want to encourage everyone in this time of fear, panic and confusion to be mind of your neighbors. Check in on them and let's be a help one to another in these crazy times. Now then..... Lets Talk Michael Vick and this country's inability to forgive the black man.  

Greetings good people,   On this episode Phil and I discuss D wade's newborn daughter Zaya!! OK I know that may come off as a little insensitive, but in all honesty I really don't understand a lot of this transgender stuff!... Before for you guys cancel me take a listen and hear me out!

Phil and I Talk Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in lieu of the tragic helicopter accident that took His and his young daughter's life along with 7 other passengers. This one hurt y'all... Special in house guest Lennard Razor

Greetings good people , The discussion about who is the goat is a conversation that will forever echo dorm rooms, barbershops and man caves everywhere. Names like Jordan, James. Woods, Nikolaus. 2Pac, Biggie. all are debated as the best within their respected profession. Even comedy has those that are recognized as the upper echelon of funny, names like Pryor and Carlin. There is also another name that is consistently on the list of top comics but  few view him as the goat. Today's episode Phil and I discuss why Eddie Murphy, in my opinion is.

Greetings good people, I have to admit that I'm not the biggest Tyler Perry fan, That being said I cant deny the boss moves he's making with the opening of his new studios. Phil and I talk about it on this episode of ManUp real talk. Its time to celebrate black excellence!

Greetings good people, In todays episode, Phil and I explore the differences between introverted and extroverted behavior. Do you enjoy big crowds or prefer small intimate get togethers? Do you like going out or do you prefer your fortress of solitude? Do you say whats on your mind or do you prefer to mind what you say? Discoveries will be made, and conclusions will be drawn all on this episode of the ManUp Real Talk Podcast!!    

Greetings good people, Good friends are hard to come by especially when you come into the realization that 50% of those who call themselves your friend dont even like you according to some studies.  Just goes to show everybody that call you friend really aren't Phil and I discuss this and the fact that maybe im not as social as I thought I was...who knew?!   Looks like my friend list is about to become a lot smaller!  

Greetings good people,   Football pre-season is in full swing and fans of the ol' gridiron already have their fantasy teams picked and superbowl predictions made. The big news surrounding the NFL is music mogul and now publicly ordained "sellout" Jay Z along with Roger Goddell had a meeting of the minds to discuss, music, money and social Injustice. Phil and I talk about it right here on this speciall edition of ManUp!

Greetings good people. Here we are again reeling from the affects of tragedy as families from Ohio and Texas morn the loss of loved ones due to the violent acts of individuals driven by hatred with no regards for human life What could be to blame for these atrocities you ask...according to our government its the access to Violent video games, not the access to automic tools of destruction.  Phil And I discuss what we believe some of the real issues are.   Audio clip owned by MSNBC and its affiliates

Greetings Good People, Unfortunately because of the climate that we live in I am not surprised at the backlash that Disney has received because of their casting choice for The Little Mermaid.  The people that are primarily upset are saying it is not because of the race, it's just because it goes against the tradition of the story. Well, this episode Phil and I talk about the faults of tradition and the REAL story that inspired The little Mermaid... if you have daughters or someone like a daughter to you in your life you may want to check this one out!! Truth incoming

Greetings Good People,   The truth can be a hard pill to swallow sometimes especially when you're to busy choking on denial. but every now and again we have to take a look at things and see them the way they are.  One of the biggest conflicts i have within myself is how i really feel about my people and how my people feel about me and on todays episode i discuss that inner conflict with phil as we explore when we see us!!

Greetings good people On this episode Phil and I discuss if indeed mom needs to be celebrated on Fathers day...single moms in particular. Ladies...you already have every other holiday on the calendar...cant we have one?!?...lol Empty restaurants, ugly ties and power tools inbound this weekend as we plead our case to let us have our day!   PS. To all the single moms out there we understand how hard it can get raising a child/children by yourself and we just want to let you know that we celebrate and appreciate how yall hold it down!

Greetings good people In this episode Phil and myself had a facebook live discussion about the Netflix special -When They See Us- Directed Ava Duvernay.  Its a 4 part mini-series that exposes the breakdown of our justice system during the trial of five young african amercans also known as the central park five who were wrongfully convicted of the rape and beating of a white female jogger in 1989. I was an emotional mess after watching but its absolutely worth it I highly recommend it if you havent seen it. This is the audio from our Facebook live broadcast (forgive the audio) SN: Lemme know if you like the new intro music?!

Greetings good people!! As promised here is the audio from our live recording we did April 26th on Voices Rising Up Jason joined Phil and Myself as we discuss 5 common problems that frustrate men in their relationship. Ladies I encourage you to listen with an open mind. 

Greetings good people, In light of the tragic killing of Nipsey Hustle, it really got me to thinking about how i feel about my commuity. As much as i love my people and want to see us progress and exceed...there are times when a tragedy such as this really have me questioning how i feel about the hood and how the hood feels about me... Also Kofi Kingston is the new WWE Champion!! Phil and I talk about it on this episode.... R.I.P Nip

Greetings good people!,   On this edition of ManUp, Phil and I were Joined by Kendra Wiley (My beautiful wife) Jackie Hines (Phil's wondeful wife) Quinethel Brown and Stephanie Barkley Of Faith hope and Charity ministries Church here in Chicago to talk about H.E.L.P. (Healing Every Little Piece) an awesome outreach ministry reaching women both young and old! We definitely enjoyed having the ladies on and look forward to future collaborations! Ladies you definitely want to check this one out! check out their face book page Here

Greetings good people, On this edition of ManUp, we go back and explore why men dont like going to church and discuss some unfortunate truths. I'm joined by Phil, Jason and our special guest Chaun Pritchett the co-host of MP3 with the Pritichetts which airs live every Wednesday @ 6:45PM on christfamilyradio.com Trust when I tell you, its' not just because men want to stay home and watch the game.

Greetings good people! On this episode Phil and I will be discussing Colorism: The hidden racism amongst blacks. Its bad enough when other races judge you based on the color of your skin. Its even worse when your own people do it!! If you ever used the term "She pretty for a dark skinned girl" or "All light skinned guys are stuck up" you just may be....A colorist!! (im coining that phrase   Truth Incoming!!

Greetings good people!!   On todays episode, Phil and I chime in on the Jussie Smollet case (Note: at the time of this recording Jussie had not been charged with lying yet...needless to say we kinda called it!) also we talk about Gucci and their blackface sweater shinanigans and dive into the hurtful history of blackface. And....little known black history facts All on today's show!! (SN:Please excuse the sound quality as we were recording from remote locations)

Greetings good people, Its a new year and a new season of the ManUp real talk podcast!! We're excited to bring our first episode of the year to you guys. This is actually audio from our first Facebook live broadcast. We got some tweaking to do, audio gets a lil shoddy towards the end but I hope you guys still enjoy it! Phil and I were joined by jason as we prepared for the Superbowl (Which sucked) we talked about sports, the polor vortex and I dropped some much needed black history knowledge!

Seasons Greetings Good People, The holiday season is in full swing and instead of me perfecting my letter to santa, I find myself with Phil addressing some growing concerns. What concerns you may ask? How about the fact that my favorite holiday tv special has for years, promoted racism, bigotry, bullying and child abuse! Not to mention one of my favorite christmas songs has been an advocate for rape!! Am I crazy?...no, but those who have ponted out these things definitely are. Also...Peta wants you to watch what you say?!? All on todays show!!

Greetings good people!   Happy Halloween faithful listeners,  Do you remember how difficult it was to pick out the perfect costume To go trick or treating...Do i go as Optimus? or Megatron?, He-man or Skeletor?, Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader?...now imagine adding the weight of picking the costume thats racially appropiate?!? This is what seems to be the new narrative for today's social climate. We also discuss Meagyn Kelly and what she said about what some considered to be a racially sensitive costume that led to her being fired from NBC All that on this special episode of ManUp, so lets go!! Music: Thriller by Michael Jackson

Greetings good people!!   In todays episode phillip and myself talk about White Women! White Woman and their uncanny ability to call the Police on black people after catching them in nefarious acts such as, Barbecuing, selling bottles of water and worst of all...napping!! Join us as we discuss what seems to be a growing trend in this day age.   Intro: Cant Get Enough - J Cole Theme buy Dotan Negrin and Prismatic Mantis Original version https://youtu.be/NdX9zhprNJM Original Article by David de las Morenas.

Greetings good people, So after a small hiatus your boys are back with another episode!! September had so much jumping off from Eminem beefing with his younger self, the controversy surrounding Serena and her french open loss to Tiger winning his first major in 5 years, it was hard to pick subjects. However, In light of the recent Brett Kavanaugh BS we decided to talk a bit about that and my mixed feelings about Bill Cosby. We also talk about Kanye's recent stint on SNL and keeping the crazy theme alive we talk on Katt Williams and his unapologetic hate for Kevin Hart!! All right here on the ManUp Real Talk Podcast!!

Greetings good people,   With school not being in session for more than a few weeks, there has been more than enough stories about bullying. Some of these incidents have involved instances of violence and has even resulted in a death. This is something I cannot wrap my head around. As parents it is ever so important to know whats going on in our kids lives as it may help us help our children deal with situations that they may be facing.   Intro by Dotan Negrin and Prismatic Mantis Original version https://youtu.be/NdX9zhprNJM

Greetings good people!!   In today's episode Phil and I talk about how to stop seeking the approval of others.Too often many of us are worried about what other people think when the only real validation you need is your own.   Time for some real talk!   Intro buy Dotan Negrin and Prismatic Mantis Original version https://youtu.be/NdX9zhprNJM Original Article by David de las Morenas.

Greetings good people!! We got a fun one for you guys today. On this episode Jason joins Phil and Myself as we share our favorite top ten remixed/remade songs  Which songs took the number one spot on our lists?!?....well you'll have to listen and find out! So if you're ready, come along and ride on this fantastic voyage...right here on the ManUp Real Talk podcast.   The Podcast for the people!

Greetings good people!! As promised we got part 2 to episode 43 ready to go. Phil, Jason and Myself continue our  discussion about the struggles of the black female entertainer and also the consequences of not believing enough not only in our brothers and sisters but in ourselves as individuals. No soapbox was harmed during the recording of this episode! u7t9rhpr

Greetings good people!! On todays episode our friend Jason joins in on the conversation with Phil and I. Dr Boyce Watkins believes that Tiffany Haddish is the personification of the Black woman stereotype...I believe he's being a bit harsh, but sadly we seem to be our own worst critics...also...Is Lee Daniels the culture vulture people claim him to be?!?...we talk about that and a lot more...so if you're ready...Lets Go!!

Greetings good people!! Hope you guys celebrated Dad this past weekend, and I hope you all enjoyed Juneteenth!!...what is Juneteenth you may be asking? only one of the most underrated dates in this country's history. It marks the day that we got our independence!!!...wait a minute...I thought that was July 4th!?...Phil and I discuss this important date on this edition of ManUP.... lets Go! Background track Willy Wonka Pure Imagination trap remix

Greetings good people!   The talk of who is the Goat will be a debate that will go on for ever. but when we are making our case for someones greatness should their moral makeup be part of the formula? Is there a time when we should seperate the art from the artist, the music from the musician, the man from the profession? Phil and I discuss that on today's show so if you're ready....LETS GO! 

Happy Memorial Day weekend good people, In today's episode Phil and myself discuss the utter disregard of the first amendment by the NFL..now to be honest they didnt say the players couldn't protest...they just cant do it on the field...you know where the protest would be the most effective!.....Its the old out of sight out of mind trick.

Greetings good people,   Jack Nicklaus Vs. Tiger Woods...Boyonce' Vs Michael Jackson...Lebron James Vs. Michael Jordan....who is really the G>O>A>T....Truthfully its a conversation im tired of having and I explain why also I kinda go into a rant about Childish gambino and Kanye (Thanks Phil!!!) all on todays show so if your ready...LETS GO!!   Side note: I have to apologize,there were some audio flubs in this weeks recording so... i just wanted to let you guys know..(Im just being real) hope you still enjoy!

Greetings good people! Question....What does a Coffee shop, A fitness center and a Golf Clubhouse all have in common?....give up?...they ALL had incidents where the police were called and people of color was escorted off the property for no apparent reason!! Hard to believe i know I'm joined by Phil and a guest long time friend Mr Fred Latham as we talk about these incidents and a little bit more all on todays show.   So if you're ready....LETS GO!

Greetings good people, Question...Do you have a fovorite child? No?...chances are you're lying...to ya self and your children because studies have shown that a large percentage of parents have a favorite child or shows preferential treatment towards one child!... SURPRISE you're a terrible parent??...smh also i come out the closet this week all on today's episode so if you're ready....LETS GO!!

Greetings good people, Im joined by Phil and Jason as we discuss some of the anxieties I have about what direction I should send my kids as they prepare for that next step in their life. Is college the only choice or is seeking certification a better alternative? or should i just say screw it and help them launch a youtube channel?!?!....all that and a lil more on today's episode so if you ready....LETS GO!   Opening : School Spirit Skit 1; Kanye West (from the College Drop out album)

Greetings good people, Today, Mr classic and myself talk about the significance of the continued success of The Black Panther film...also we speak on the sinceless violence that happened in Florida. All this and a lil bit more all on today's episode...so if you're ready..LETS GO!!   Spoken word: 'White Elephant' by Larita Razor Theme by: Michael Wiley Track provided by: BKNAPP

The release of Black Panther has come and gone and it was an awesome experience...but unfortunately shade was thrown at a fever pithch at the success of the film. Also 17 lives were lost due to the fact a 19 year old... who cant purchase a beer... was able to purchase an automatic rifle and shoot up a school!!....let the rant begin.   Spoken word: " Black American" Smokey Robinson Theme track provided by: BKNAPP

Greetings good people!! Black history is in full swing and we are celebratiing this month by featuring some awesome spoken word by some well known poets and some you may not know!! Todays episode we are recovering from an awesome super bowl and we are going to discuss if Brady really is the GOAT?!? also, Justin Timberlake performed at half time and no Janet..smh and Racism is yet alive..we're gonna talk about that and a lil more all on an extra large episode of today's show. SPoken Word : Danez SMith "Dear White America" Intro By: Michael Wiley Track by: BKNAPP

Greetings good people!! Today Im Joined by Phillip Hines aka Mr Classic as we discuss Mo'nique and her call to boycott netflix! we also discuss Bill Gates paying off a Seventy six million debt for Nigeria! and if you thought 'Bluetiful' was a bad name for a crayon wait til you here some names of some crayons I found...all on todays show so LETS GO!!   Intro by: Michael Wiley Track by : BKNAPP

Greetings good people! A Utah art teacher gets fired for showing his students...wait for it...ART!! H&M came under fire for what some thought was a racially insensitive add and some inevitable changes are coming to your local grocery all that on  a midweek edition of the show!!   Intro: Michael Wiley Track provided by: BKNAPP

Greetings and salutations good people!! On behalf of the guys and myelf we just want to thank each and every one of you our faithful listeners for an awesome 2017. We have truly been humbled by the support and we look forward to 2018 with heightened excitement and please know we dont take for granted the time you spend with us listening in every week. The New year is upon us and me and the fellas reflect back over 2017: personal highlights, what we want to leave in 2017 and also what we want to take into 2018. We get a chance to update our BBQ invite list as well!! all on todays new episode....LETS GO!   Intro By Michael Wiley Track Provided : BKNAPP

Greetings good people, On today's episode we discuss Crayola's plan to dumb down America's youth. We also discuss Omarosa's sudden but not surprising exit from the white house. The FCC repeals Net neutrality, how does that affect us as consumers and i confess my love for Sweet Tea...all that on today's show...LETS GO   Intro by: Michael Wiley Track provided by : BkNAPP