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What's it like being a Black Man in America? Hosts Mike B. and The Neighbor "Hood" Therapist explore this and more by answering those thought-provoking questions most shy away from. These two Black professionals speak about solutions and offer advice from

Mike B. and The Neighbor "Hood" Therapist


    • Nov 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
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    • 85 EPISODES


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    Mentorship: The Balancing Act w/ Pastor Forrest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 66:13


    Pastor Forrest Fleming of The Crossover Church sits down with Mike and Jus to discuss mentorship and what to look for in a mentor. The fellas address their thoughts on how mentorship has helped them and what can be done to continue mentorship throughout the Black community.

    Things We Don't Talk About: The Relocation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 58:19


    Mike and Jus discuss the respective moves to their homes and what came with it. They also go over the pros and cons of moving and what to look out for. Fears vs Nerves of moving, which is it? 

    90's babies: Intimacy Vs. Isolation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 93:30


    Mike and Jus discuss Erik Erikson’s stages of development and how it applies to the present day. Jus explains the stages and the “pill community” and how it affects the dating pool. The fellas dig deep into why people are alone and dating is how it is presently.

    The International Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 71:40


    The fellas dive into international travel, breaking down the pros and cons of traveling abroad. From the "passport bros" trend and flyouts to the experience of being an American in another country, they cover it all. They end with THE REAL QUESTION: Juici Patties, Tastee patties, or Mothers Patties. This half-educational, fully entertaining episode is a mix of insights and laughs.

    Be a Home Owner they said..

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 110:44


    The fellas dive into the ups and downs of being homeowners, comparing what it's like to own a home in Texas versus Florida. From neighbors and hurricanes to pools and roofs, they break down the key differences and challenges of living in these two states. Whether you're a homeowner or considering buying, this conversation is fun and insightful.

    Nah… I don't think I care w/ Jonathan Boone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 48:48


    Jon Boone with the How To Fail Podcast sits down with the fellas to chat about everything from toxic masculinity and femininity to the whole "woke" culture debate. They also dive into cancel culture, and Jon shares some cool stories about how amazing his grandfather is.   

    That one Random Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 81:41


    Mike and Jus are all over the place for this episode!

    Relationships and Marriage: Lost It ALL w/ DJ DAKster

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 100:15


    DJ DAKster returns to share the emotional journey of his breakup and how it nearly “lost it all”. Through his honest stories of heartbreak, healing, and self-forgiveness, we follow his path from deep pain to personal victory. This is a story of resilience and rising above life’s toughest moments.

    Relationships and Marriage: Double Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 82:32


    The fellas are back to business in everyone’s favorite series, Relationships and Marriage. When you’re ready to leave your relationship or marriage how do you double down and stay? Mike approaches it from a religious standpoint while Jus shows us why he is THE Neighbor “Hood” Therapist, there can only be one!

    The Ascension: The Prelude

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 40:10


    Mike B introduces us to his new show and tells us what we should expect from it. TNHT: “If you’re looking for a Mike B Christian-based podcast without the other guy cursing in the videos, then the time has finally come!

    Man in the Mirror w/ Chris Cuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 47:58


    Chris Cuff joins the fellas for a thought-provoking episode about addressing your flaws and making hard choices about your life.

    Episode 71: Adonis VS Damian: Survivor's Guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 71:18


    Do you owe the people who’ve helped you in your life? This question and more are answered as the fellas discuss Survivor’s guilt and how they handle it.

    Episode 70: 2 Guys One Gun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 95:08


    The fellas give their takes about the two nights where they could have lost their lives due to egos and gunplay. Mike B fills plot holes in the story while TNHT takes everyone down memory lane for the first time.

    Episode 69: Grief & Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 71:58


    The fellas discuss their first encounters with death and how they recovered from multiple traumatic experiences in their respective lives. Mike B gets vulnerable with TNHT about the passing of his mother and how it affected him in ways he didn’t fully understand.

    Episode 68: Things We Don't Talk About: The Miscarriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 65:00


    Justice (The Neighbor “Hood” Therapist) Payne-Tyson and Michael (Mike B.) Bennett starts a new season of The Black Man Misunderstood with a gut-wrenching episode about miscarriages and their effects on people. TNHT gets extremely vulnerable with Mike with the hope that someone can be helped by his experiences. No apologies will be given, he said what he said. Welcome back to The Black Man Misunderstood!  

    Episode 67: March Madness: 90's & 00's R&B Pt. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 54:53


    Episode 4 of our R&B March Madness Bracket Challenge is here! We welcome back Charmaine and Jasmine from  @Stay_mentallydope  for a Sweet Sixteen round filled with hard-fought decisions. It's down to the wire now! Dive deep into the heart of 90's & 00's R&B and join the debate. Who do you think will make it out on top? We want YOU to be part of the action too! Fill out your own bracket and let your voice be heard as we relive the golden era of music! #90sBabies #MarchMadness #ThrowbackVibes

    Episode 66: March Madness: 90's & 00's R&B Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 79:14


    Jasmine and Charmaine of @Stay_mentallydope join us for Episode 2 of our R&B March Madness bracket challenge! From the smooth grooves of the 90s to the sexy beats of the 00s, we're diving deep into the heart of the Golden era of R&B

    Episode 65: Nobody Does it Better: The Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 67:32


    “How far have we grown as a show and as men?” It's the final episode of Season 3! Mike B and The Neighbor “Hood” Therapist leave it all on the microphone for this one. The fellas reflect on the show's beginning and what's to come. Some questions answered are what has the show done for you, what's different between them, what services they offer, and more. All good things must come to an End. You as a listener are APPRECIATED!

    Episode 64 :Listener Appreciation II w/ David Floyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 69:41


    Join us for our second listener appreciation episode as we welcome special guest David Floyd to the show. Listen in as we discuss the importance of listener feedback and engagement, and how it shapes the content and direction of the podcast. David will also share his own experiences and insights as a podcast listener and fan. Don't miss this exciting episode packed with valuable information for both listeners and creators alike!

    Episode 63:Relationships and Marriage: The Wedding w/ Mrs. Bennett & Jenny C.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 79:14


    “I think that's one moment during the ceremony I'll never forget…”Mike B's now Wife, Stephanie, and her Maid of Honor, Jenny join TNHT in being guests for the show. They relive Mike B's wedding and address questions many people have about weddings in general. Congratulations to Mr & Mrs. Bennett!!!

    Episode 62: Relationships and Marriage: Before I say I do

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 33:17


    “If I have jitters about anything it's about…” The night before Mike B is set to get married, TNHT decides it's a great time to record an episode. What ensues is Mike's truest feelings about his big day and if he has “jitters” or not. Huge shout out to Mike B for stepping up to the challenge of recording right before his life-changing event

    Episode 61: Life of the Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 40:57


    “We're in Tampa right now… why!?” It's a recap of Mike B's Bachelor party! Sacrifice, brotherhood, reflection, and appreciation… it was worth it for this moment right here. This episode is raw, uncut, and high in profanity, you have been warned

    Episode 60: Bridging the Gap w/ The Relationship Coach Pro: Leonard “Len” Sturdivant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 62:36


    “Spousification is just emotional incest” Len Sturdivant joins the fellas for a masterclass on the division and similarities between the different generations of Black Men. He wastes no time expressing himself; believe us, he does not disappoint!

    Episode 59:The Legacy of the Black Panther

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 58:22


    “Mike you too Noble man you too noble dog!” The fellas discuss Chadwick Boseman and his legacy. They give their thoughts on the Black Panther movies and address their views on heroes, antiheroes, and villains. If you have not seen both Black Panther movies, please skip this episode

    Episode 58: Unwritten Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 66:48


    “If we don't do these unwritten rules, the world will be more chaotic than what it is today” The fellas discuss what an unwritten rule is and dig deeper into why people follow these rules. What ensues is an introduction into the mind of Mike B and The Neighborhood Therapist and why they do what they do in life.

    Episode 57: Information Overload

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 39:10


    “Yoooo Mind blown! That's crazy!” The fellas discuss the impact of overloading the brain with information and misinformation. This episode just needs to be experienced, Enjoy.

    Episode 56: Where do we go from here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 47:10


    “I may not talk to him as much as I should, but I'm not as hesitant to call.” The brothers discuss life after making amends with their fathers as adults. They get extremely candid about their feelings now that they have a newfound relationship with their respective fathers.

    Episode 55: What's my purpose?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 35:22


    “Everybody shouldn't know their purpose” Mike B and the Neighbor “Hood” Therapist are strictly spiritual for this episode. They discuss discovering your purpose and walking in your truth. This episode is not for the timid, you've been warned

    Episode 54:Where you from? w/ Jordan Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 55:40


    “My Family was 1 of 3 of the Black families in the entire area” Jordan Brown joins the fellas to discuss his views and upbringing about being Black and raised in the Suburbs. They discuss the similarities and differences between the suburbs opposed to growing up in poverty and more affluent communities

    Episode 53: So Fresh and So Clean Clean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 65:30


    “Fellas how many of ya had the jeans that rip at the inner thighs!? The fellas discuss self-care routines and their takes on grooming yourself. If you're struggling to take care of yourself, PAY attention.

    Episode 52: Black Men Don't cheat... or do they?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 63:54


    “It's a certain loyalty that comes with that… but I had an event” It's time to address infidelity and cheating in the community. The brothers discuss what each term means to them and if they have ever been a part of the “cheating community”. Things get deeper once TNHT starts educating on the different types of infidelities.

    Episode 51 : Life as a single Black Man w/ Jaris Rousseau

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 58:38


    “What does Single Mike look like in 2022?” The fellas are joined by Jarius Rosseau, a single black man in America. They all discuss the realities of the pros and cons of being a single Black Man in this generation. Of course, Mike B and TNHT find a reason to disagree about the single life, when neither of them is single.

    Episode 50: You from the Islands… You not Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 35:24


    “Don't lump me in with those Black folks, I'm…” It's finally time for the fellas to address their Caribbean and African family. They discuss the similarities and differences of being 1st generation, 2nd generation, and American-born. Trust us… this gets real!

    Episode 49: Wer… The power of Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 59:19


    “Why do his words still have power… That's because he planted a seed” The fellas finally dedicate an episode to a topic they allude to in every season… the power of words. They discuss the pros and cons of what you say and how you say it.

    Episode 48: What is Black Culture?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 42:39


    “The Brown paper bag test was so effective, that it's still in our Psyche today” It's finally time to define Black culture and the fellas do not disappoint. Gatekeepers and marketing are focal points for this episode, but the much-needed fire questions are answered as well!

    Episode 47: 90s babies and R&B w/ The Mentally Dope Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 79:32


    “Jasmine, why you ain't ask me if I had bars!?” Charmaine and Jasmine of The Mentally Dope Podcast join the fellas for another classic 90's babies episode. They discuss the definition of R&B and the accomplishments that came with it from the 40s and beyond.

    Episode 46: Outgrowing people you care about

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 54:34


    “If we didn't resolve that, would we be here today?” The fellas address how it feels to outgrow people you truly care about and explain what setting boundaries look like to them.

    Episode 45: Forgive, but I won't forget

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 47:18


    “Where's the anti-cop killing Black Men law?” Mike B wants everyone put on notice that he forgives but he hasn't forgotten. What ensues is a civil conversation around the topic… until he asks TNHT do you forgive “them” for slavery?

    Episode 44: The Family Business w/ A*R*T JIUS Enterprises

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 83:28


    “Aye listen, just fire them questions, Mike!” Real Estate Moguls & Philtranopists Janet “The Cash Flow Diva ” Tonkins *formally the Baltimore Real Estate Diva* and A*R*T JIUS Enterprises, join the fellas to discuss generating wealth and flourishing with family in business together. They discuss the ups and downs of conducting business with family, give insight into becoming the best real estate investors possible, and more! *This is a Gem-heavy episode, have paper and pen ready*

    Episode 43: Christianity... Outdated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 65:25


    “Read the lines before and after the verse you choose to use” The fellas have a healthy back and forth about Christianity and their life views. *If you are not open to highly controversial topics please skip this one*

    Episode 42: Blessings in Broken Places w/ Mel Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 79:11


    “I was sitting in the section of the club lit, but still… having conversations about God” The fellas are joined by Author Mel Jackson (CEO of M.E.L, inc) to discuss what it truly means to find Blessings in Broken Places.

    Episode 41: I'm Not Your Punching Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 32:38


    “Stop taking advantage of my loyalty!” The fellas address respecting other people's time and not abusing your “venting power”. Mike B brings his own fire session… of course, TNHT has a rebuttal.

    Episode 40: Women, are you Listening?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 42:59


    “Concubines and Wives, know the difference” The fellas get real with men listening about keeping it 100 with themselves and their counterparts. They speak about submission & alignment and what's needed from men in this day and age. Shout out to Ce Anderson for her words of wisdom from episode 26 “Men, are you listening?

    Episode 39: I Am Not Okay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 51:45


    “Black men are the greatest actors in the world…take the mask off” The fellas speak about the stress, expectations, and stereotypes placed on Black Men. They then expose their truest feelings about the joy and pain of being Black men.*TNHT is on one this episode, please avoid it if you're sensitive*

    Episode 38: Somebody That I Used To Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 53:47


    “If you still miss your ex you haven't completely healed!” Mike B and TNHT speak their minds in regards to their feelings about their exes. The fellas go blow for blow with “those” questions about individuals from their past that people don't like to answer.

    Episode 37: This isn't normal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 48:56


    "Why is the pervy uncle still invited to the cookout?” The fellas discuss the difference between molestation and rape while sharing their experiences with the topics. They address their views on molestation in the community and then Mike B is shocked when he finds out new information about TNHT.

    Episode 36: What is a Man?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 50:50


    “Did you realize that there were more male personalities than Alpha and Beta?” The fellas discuss the 6 different male personalities of men and what their definitions are of being a man. Things turn up when the fellas ask each other where do they stand on their personalities.

    Episode 35: The Black Woman Misunderstood II w/ Momma Lily (BMM Anniversary)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 67:59


    “All you did was repeat what Justice just said!” Mama Lily joins this episode as she airs out her grievances with the fellas and her perceived mistreatment from previous episodes. With it being the 2-year anniversary of BMM, the fellas decide to end the “Paterson Saga” with Mama Lily's blessing.

    Episode 34: The Black Man Misunderstood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 34:37


    “You over here giving a life lesson over a fly trap”. TNHT kicks off the episode by bringing back the fan-favorite “Fire Session”. The fellas discuss PTSD and growing up in poverty and how it feels to be misunderstood as Black Men in America.

    Episode 33: You Sold Out... You Fake!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 53:16


    “Can you be business-minded and be a sell-out?” After almost a year, Mike B. and The Neighbor “Hood” Therapist (TNHT) return! They discuss being called sellouts & fake by their peers and give their perspectives on the matter.

    Episode 32: The BrotherHood (BMM Anniversary)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 106:42


    *Season Finale* The fellas have a lot going on. It's 2 days after TNHT's bday, it's the BMM 1 year Anniversary, and they are joined by BrotherHood members JP and Wayne. They hash out their differences and ask those thought-provoking questions.... "how are you trusting your kids around us alone?" Oh yeah, this will be a season finale to remember!

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