Mr. Z & 5th

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross was on Michelle Obama's podcast talking about danger younger men and makes a statement that most men her age show traits of toxic masculinity. We discuss the double standards for age gap dating for men vs women.

Retired NFL legend and current sports analyst, co-host of ESPN's talk show First Take Shannon Sharpe is facing serious allegations.

Gospel artists Dr. Marvin Sapp is under scrutiny over a clip that went viral asking everyone in at a church conference to give a specific dollar amount to cover the cost of the event. Also actor Terrance Howard talks about his experience with Hollywood and not compromising.

Jess Hilarious of The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 airs out her grievances to her fellow cohost DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God on the air about her return to the show. Jess Hilarious also has her one on one conversation with Loren LoRosa about her role following her absence. We also discuss why personal issues being discussed for everyone to see instead of being done in private in a professional manner.

Wife wants her husband to sell his comic book collection that heinherited from his father who passed away.

We start season six by honoring Angie Stone and others we have lost. Also Tonight's Conversation podcast hosts correct a woman who is bragging about having an affair with a married man.

We address the arrest of Sean Diddy Combs and federal indictment's charges and details of the recent reports. Also we discuss the trauma's that effect the world of dating of poor examples equals poor results. And last, a woman divorced her husband after 15 years of marriage after claiming her husband was good man.

We talk about the obsessive behavior when someone is over possessive in a relationship. Also we acknowledge the surprising death of Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan.

We respond to the death of Hip Hop Legend DJ Fatman Scoop. Also we discuss a topic that was spoken about in an interview between Cam Newton and Dr. Cheyenne Bryant.

Tyrese Gibson speaks on grief and mental health related issues on his recent interview with The Breakfast Club on Power 105 NY. We speak on men's mental health and how it relates to Tyrese's interview.

Comedian Steve Harvey urges the Black Community to support Kamala Harris for President because she is a “black” woman for a historical moment. Tina Knowles has to pay Richard Lawson as part of their divorce settlement. New news report says there's a trend of women “dating down” in today's dating market. Also actress Garcelle Beauvais says she accidentally spent $6,000 on a dating app and regrets it because she didn't get a date from it.

We talk about the recent police encounter that took the life of Sonya Massey. Also How much should a man pay for the first date?

President Joe Biden has decided to step down from reelection and has now gave his endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place to represent the Democratic Party.

Man gets disqualified by female contestants on a dating show because of his pants, we give our take.

Bridget Kelly makes a statement about how black women can't be compromising and nice in a relationship with men because it hasn't benefited them.

A discussion about what the actual concept of a so-called “soulmate” is in the dating market.

When people leave current relationships for someone they think is better just to end up in a far worse situation. This episode was inspired by Tyler Perry's 2013 film Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor.

We react to the recent video hotel surveillance of Diddy's domestic assault on former girlfriend Cassie.

The biggest news in Hip Hop right now is the current rap beef between two rap giants of today's era Drake and Kendrick Lamar.

When past relationships try to circle back for the wrong reasons. Ray returns as our guest.

There's been a recent trend on Tiktok and Instagram of a group of male content creators speaking out against the sprinkle sprinkle movement and also the soft girl era trend.

Why does money for people in the dating world equate to a person quality of being a potential mate?

Researcher claims recent studies show that married women over 50% percent have an ex-boyfriend or another man as "back-up plan" if the marriage fails. And she states social media is the catalyst for such access to said back-up plan.

Iyanla Vanzant sat down with Nick Cannon in an interview and she spoke about how today Men are being devalued outside of provision in society.

Sean “Diddy” Combs homes was raided by Federal Agents this week. Also we give our reaction to the Francis Scott King Bridge in Baltimore, MD collapsed after a being hit by a Cargo Ship boat.

What makes people pick the wrong person in a relationship? And what are the consequences?

In this social media dating market era we see both women and men stating what there dating preferences are. So the question is, are men asking for too much when it comes to picking a mate.

When not communicating what you hope to receive in a relationship goes wrong.  

Do women get into marriages with an escape plan by not contributing financially to the marriage and family? Also we give our opinions on the Shannon Sharpe interview with Mo'Nique.

How dating your best friend's ex can be problematic. We discuss different scenarios for a case by case basis.

Ashley Burgos, daughter of former video vixen Bernice Burgos recently made headlines for say her and her mother are in the same dating pool of the selection of available guys who approach them. We also discuss are older women and younger women competing with each other in the dating market.  

The “Brick Lady” is finally getting held accountable for her GoFundMe scam. Husband gets disrespected by his wife's friends for not paying for all her friends at the table, wife defends her husband. We also react to Katt Williams' interview with Shannon Sharpe.  

Jonathan Majors was found guilty of two counts of assault and two counts of harassment against his ex-girlfriend.  

Men who have chosen to live a life without a female companion based there decisions off  their dating experience. These men believe there are no more eligible women to make there wives.  

Woman calls out Men on social media for flirting with women in the grocery store and not offering to pay for her groceries.

Cassie has publicly accused P. Diddy of offenses that are considered heinous, which the end result completed in lawsuit settlement agreement.  

On season 4 finale of Mr. Z & 5th we discuss what happens when older women gives advice that keeps other women single.

Billy Dee Williams once said that in the movie Mahogany “Success means nothing unless you have someone to share it with!”. We discuss this current narrative that having money makes you fit to be married to the right person. Also we discuss single motherhood versus single fatherhood.

Does today's economic inflation make it harder for average men to financially meet today's average women's spending demands?

Relationships are about healthy compromises. Question is when do you know it's time to settle? Settle for good or settle for nothing. Either way you're going to settle somehow, someway.

For so many years so-called love gurus have mislead people in the world of dating. Are women getting bad relationship advice?

The struggles of dating a women with kids who misbehave.

No federal charges will be pursued on the death of Shanquella Robinson. Also we discuss the condition of Ralph Yarl who was shot and hospitalized by an 84 year old man.

The covenant of marriage is under attack due to many different agendas being pushed on black culture. One of those agendas is single motherhood. We give our opinion on independent baby mama culture vs being wives and raising traditional families.

Are Women the prize in the marriage? We give our opinion on this subject.

R&B Singer Ciara wears a dress at the 2023 Oscars that has everyone talking. Also Pastor Keion Henderson gives relationship advice to a women who wants to be the dominate one in the marriage.

Woman wonders why so many college degree women are single.

Women says a man over 30 with no kids is a red flag. Megan Hall former officer is now claiming she was manipulated into having multiple affairs with those fellow police officers who involved in the scandal.

We talk about why it's so hard for men and women to start over with their life when relationships end.

We discuss the attack on the black male image.

We celebrate the 100th episode of the Mr. Z & 5th podcast. Our main topic on this episode is about why relationships end. What are some the reasons to cause a breakup or a divorce from a marriage.