The Wine Night Podcast

Ok Winers, it is that time of the year again. We don't want to have to do this but we must because we wanna be outside this summer too! Join the Head Winers in Charge as we discuss mental health, plans for the summer, and what we are looking forward to during the break. We hope you have enjoyed the season, but don't worry because we won't be gone for long…

Listen Winers, we didn't wanna have to yell at you this week but we did it for your own good. This week the Head Winers in Charge spoke about the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V Wade, how it's time to start paying attention to the ballot again, and MikeyBarxxx gets y'all together about your opinions on freedom of speech. So pull up a seat, get your glasses ready, and turn the volume up because you don't want to miss it!

Hello. Are you the child of a Black parent? Have you been told to stay in a child's place or that they have brought you in this world and can take you out? If so, then you may be entitled to Black healing! Haha, Winers, did you like our joke? Join us this episode as we talk about our families, some of the trauma we have experienced, and how to hold them accountable. I hope your glasses need filling because we came with a full bottle this week. Enjoy!

Hey Winers! Did you miss us? Well no worries, we are back with a good one. This week Our Head Winers in Charge discuss the importance of holding your friends accountable. You know, like the ones always leaving because their man called or the one who always lies to you? Yeah thoooose friends. So tune into your favorite podcast with a glass of wine because we are getting to the bottom of things this week and you won't want to miss it!

Hey Winers! We back with another one; you already know how we do! This week our Head Winers in Charge talk about the Oscar's backlash, who's getting canceled, the government actually being productive, and dead beat baby fathers. So get a glass, pour it up high, and get comfortable because you know we got you!

Hey Winers, we have a joke for you all. What did the 5 fingers say to the face? Actually never mind…Come and get into this episode with the Head Winers in Charge as they break down what happened at the Oscars and how this conversation should be for the Black Community only. Pull out your glasses Winers and get comfortable because we got a good one for you!

Hey Winers we know we haven't given you an episode this week or last, buuuuutttttt, we do have some content for to to catch up on, including Episode 53 by The Kick City Podcast that featured our controversial host Mikey Barxxx back in January! If you didn't catch it, we have it for you here and now! Thank you Kick City for having Mr. Barxxx. Check it out Winers! "This week the crew welcomes Mike Louis aka Mikey Barxxx, Co-Host of The Wine Night Podcast, Fitness Trainer, and Blaze's Fraternity Brother (Omega Psi Phi) to the show. We wrap with him about some of his favorite sneakers, what sneakers mean to him, and he even bounces a few questions off of us. Of course we round out the show with GFTS!! Enjoy!!"

We know you missed us so we are back this week for another crazy episode. This week our Head Winers in Charge didn't even get to a Wine Down because of all of the mess. Nia.Bia discusses the racial injustice targeting Black people in Ukraine, and MikeyBarxxx gets things heated debating gender roles in relationships. Tune into your favorite podcast with a glass of wine because we are getting to the bottom of things this week and you don't want to miss it!

Welcome back Winers! As some of you may know, March is Women's History Month so shout out to all of the strong, beautiful queens out there holding it down. As the gracious and thoughtful man that he is, MikeyBarxxx has promised to not gaslight women until the end of Lent. Pray for him ya. But in the mean time, check out our new episode in which the Head Winers in Charge talk about the divide (and sometimes conflict) between the old and new generation in a variety of areas including family, sports, and Greek life. Grab your glass and pour up!

Winers, here's a scenario for you: Let's say someone offered you your dream home. The catch is (because obviously there's a catch), you're required to have a roommate. On top of that, you have to share a room with that roommate. We're going to assume that when you read that, your face screwed up. Why? Because nobody really wants a roommate! This week on the WNP, the Head Winers in Charge discuss whether or not it makes sense to live with your significant other and the public outrage that occurs whenever someone suggests doing otherwise. Also, special guest appearance from the FatMan himself! Grab a glass, tune in, and let us know if your forever home includes a forever roommate!

Chiiiiiiiile…The Head Winers in Charge done did it again. On this week's “short” episode, MikeyBarxxx decided to express his opinion on Black women being overbearing and playing a motherly role in their relationships with men. Nia.Bia of course had to give her two cents and as you might expect, the conversation took off. Pour a glass and let us know what you think!

CUZ I'M BLACK YA, I'M BLACK YA, AND I'M BLIGGITY BLACK, CUZ I'M Black YA! HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH WINERS!! You know the Head Winers in Charge had to start the month off with a full episode of all your favorite segments. At (14:17), Nia.Bia starts us off telling us about celebrity reactions to Spotify refusing to remove Joe Rogan's podcast from their platform, at (47:22) MikeyBarxxx empathizes with the pressure Black women may feel to “be a Black woman”, Nia.Bia SNATCHES another Black card (56:40), and the Head Winers in Charge reflect on their newfound Tik Tok fame (or notoriety) for the Wine Down (1:05:40). We hope you all enjoy this episode and remember: Black History is not just a month, it's everyday!

What's a wedding if there is no drama? Don't worry, the Head Winners in Charge are here to let you know. This episode they get into the expectations that plague weddings and how they will be requesting donations. We came with big bottles to fill your cups this week so sit back and relax because we got you!

Guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's backkkkk! You already know the vibes, your favorite podcast has returned and we are ready! This week the Head Winers jumped right into the mess and talked about their winter break hiatus, the CDC basically saying Covid no longer exists, and arguing about Black women's relationships with White men. Go ahead and pour yourself a drink and get comfortable because we are getting into it this episode!

Here it is folks: The last episode before winter break and you know the Head Winers in Charge had to give you something good to listen to on your way to see family. This week the show starts off with MikeyBarxxx draws a connection between Black women's parenting and Black men's inability/reluctance to express themselves (15:40). Nia.Bia decided that wasn't spicy enough and really gets the party started by leading a discussion on Black people's love for capitalism and “Rise and Grind” culture (35:17). As always, thank you to everyone who tunes in and supports the WNP and we look forward to sharing a glass with you in the new year!

Winers, we wasted no time with this one. At (1:48) Nia.Bia let's us know what her ideal sugar daddy/momma situation would be, the Head Winers circle back to the previous conversation about men not liking women and Greek men's homosexual tendencies (15:14), and then proceeds to blindside his co-host with a question she was not ready for (21:47)! Grab your glass, pour up, and tune in for another great episode with your Head Winers in Charge.

Alright Winers we are back with the mess because if not us then who!?? This week we jump right into it with how the Head Winers holiday went (0:25), MikeyBarxxx starts us off with The Aftertaste because Lebron is fighting (8:00), and our favorite duo talk about how men don't really like their significant others (29:09). Tune into your favorite podcast with a glass of wine because you know we chatting and you won't want it miss it!

Summer Walker has spoken y'all we are OVER IT! Over these men, over these women, we are just not here for the games anymore! This episode the Head Winers in Charge discussed situationships, what dating looks like today, and why everyone is so mad at each other. It seems like situationships are blowing up everywhere and the Head Winers in Charge are here to guide you through. So pull up a seat, get your glasses ready and turn the volume up, because you won't want to miss it!

We don't know how but Nia.Bia was able to do it...WE HAVE A FULL EPISODE FOR YA TODAY WINERS! Grapevine, Aftertaste, How Black is Your Berry, Wine Down, greens, beans, tomatoes…Okay, you get it. Nia.Bia starts off the conversation with some dialogue on the tragedy that occurred at Travis Scott's most recent event (5:27), MikeyBarxxx explains why your podcast won't last (21:34), Nia.Bia goes on a rant about her recent shopping woes (33:24), and the Head Winers in Charge finish off the show discussing how important it is to have representation in the process of defining one's self. We hope you enjoy and let us know if you missed having a full episode!

Sorry for the wait Winers but your faves are back! We hope you had a great Halloween weekend with your family and friends. This week the Head Winers in Charge take the conversation to the gym and discuss whether or not there is a double standard in how men and women are critiqued about their gym attire (13:47), what a gym “pick-me” looks like (24:01), and share some advice on how they've grown through their fitness journeys respectively (35:02). Grab your glass and tune in Winers!

You know we had to do this ish back to back! Not only is Nia.bia back in action but we have another guest for y'all Winers. This week, the Head Winers are joined by Comedian Kyndra Crump (@thekyndracrumpshow) and she did not come to play with us. Tune in as we discuss sex before marriage (:30), Nicki Minaj's rants (12:25) and even a sneak peak into how a comedian views the Dave Chapelle special (41:16). So pull up a seat, get your glasses ready and turn the volume up, because you won't want to miss it!

What happens when you take Nia.Bia away from the podcast and give MikeyBarxxx a whole hour to do what he wants? OBVIOUSLY HE TALKS ABOUT BASKETBALL. This week on the show MikeyBarxxx is joined by basketball skills developer Mark Williams of @TeamFootprintz Elite Basketball Training. Based out of the mecca of basketball New York City, Mark is well known worldwide for his training concepts centered on fundamentals and game relevance. Players that have trained with Mark have gone on to play in the NBA, overseas, Division I universities such as Kentucky, Howard, Indiana, Notre Dame, UCLA, and UCONN. Most importantly, Team Footprintz has played a role in saving families over $2 million in scholarships over the years. Tune in as Mark talks to us about transitioning to life after playing basketball and building a business (9:25), the commercialization of youth basketball and it's implications (27:51), student-athletes building a brand to take advantage of their new-found ability to get paid (38:22), and whether or not the overall quality of basketball has improved or gotten worse over time (47:44). This week put your glass down, pick up your basketball, and let's play!

Ok Winers, this episode the Head Winers in Charge got right to it and talked about what it means to take credit for something your significant other didn't ask for. It can be a little tricky but we did the best we could to provide you with the jewels and some laughs too. So sit back and relax with us as we fill your cup…

OK Winers, we heard you so we are running it back for this episode. The Head Winers in Charge revisit their conversation on Karen Civil, assault and harassment victims, and what it means to be an ally to Black women. Tune into your favorite podcast with a glass of wine because we are getting to the bottom of things this week and you won't want to miss it!

Alright Winers we are back with the mess because if not us then who!?? This week we jump right into it with the grapevine and Nia.Bia shares the mess that is going on with Karen Civil and MikeyBarxxx discusses why supporting social movements can be dangerous (10:48), then our favorite duo talk about how important it is to be the man you want to be in the age of toxic masculinity (43:03). Tune into your favorite podcast with a glass of wine because you know we chatting and you won't want it miss it!

Do ya'll remember when Sheila broke that bottle over Mike's head? I am sure she was asking herself why she got married too. It's always someone named Mike isn't it?? But no worries, the Head Winers in Charge are here to answer that question for you and we came with big bottles to fill your cups this week so sit back and relax because we got you!

AND WE BACK! Ohhhh man y'all didn't think we wouldn't be here to end your summer did you? The Head Winers in Charge got back together and it feels better than ever. Nia.Bia spills the glass on Boosie, Sha'carri and the #cratechallenge (09:14) and Mikey Barxxx is getting y'all together about being outside honey! (43:09) We came with big bottles to fill your cups this week so sit back and relax because we got you!

“If you haven't found a new stream of income in the past year, you was wasting time”…”I go to bed at 2am and wake up at 5am because there's somebody working hard while I'm sleeping”…“Look at all the billionaires in this picture and none of them have on any Gucci or Louis”. If you've come across ny of these or similar statements on your timeline or news feed, you've probably stumbled into “Rise and Grind” Twitter/Instagram. In the past several years, there has been a growing movement to create “generational wealth” through multiple streams of income to achieve “Black Excellence”. On this episode, the Head Winers in Charge give their opinions on this movement and the impact it has on our overall well-being as young people. Grab your glass, tune in, and let us know what you think about this movement!

Even though it is our last episode of the season we couldn't leave without giving the Winers what they need. The Head Winers in Charge got back together after being apart for 2 weeks to wrap up the season and of course argue about a few topics discussed during ladies night. As a podcast we want to thank you all for riding with us this season and we are excited to return after the summer. Pull out your glass Winers and get comfortable one last time before we're all outside!

After the men did it, you knew we were on our way to come do it right…RIGHT? We told you we were choosing violence and here we are. The best half of the Wine Night pod, Nia.Bia, carries the show on her own this week with a ladies night. We talk about the struggles of friendship (05:40), The struggle Olympics with black men (23:40), and gold digging(39:40)! We came with big bottles to fill your cups this week so sit back and relax because we got you!

As some of you may know, Saniyya Dennis has been missing from Buffalo State College for some time now. As current higher education professionals, we are going to give you some tips and tricks on how to be as safe as you can on a college campus, how to determine if a prospective college or university has the appropriate safety measures to keep you or anyone you know who is looking to choose a new school, and how to document and report information from a suspicious incident. Please don't hesitate to ask us any questions. We love you all and we hope this helps.

OOOOOOOOOOOMEGA...CALLING ALL QUES TO THE FLOOR! Winers, we told you we had a good one for you and it is finally here. Mikey Barxxx has brought together some of his fellow Sons of Omega to answer questions that you have been dying to have answered by an Omega Man. We kick things off at (22:38) discussing what it means to build generational wealth and leaving a legacy. Then we got spicy! We answered the question, “Why do Bruhz hate Black women/ Deltas?” (44:52), “When does a Que become an Omega Man?” (54:23), “Why is abuse considered a right of passage in D9 Organizations?” (56:50), and so much more! Grab your chicken and brew, get comfy in your chair, and come fellowship with the Ques! Panelists: George Kilpatrick: @georgekilpatrickjr Fred Gilbert: @your_favorite_campusuncle Nicholas Irion: @nicholasirion Andre Santibanez: @_jumpmandre Tahshea Hollington: @th.ollington Tyler Rolle: @mars_lyriq **Disclaimer**: The statements and thoughts expressed by the speakers on this podcast do not represent the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Listen Winers, here's the thing: We know this is another short episode but we swear it's worth it. This episode the Head Winers in charge got right to it and talked about how to approach a woman, especially when she isn't in the mood to talk. It can be a little tricky but we did the best we could to provide you with the jewels. So sit back and relax with us as we fill your cup…

Ok Winers we are in the mood to drop some gems. Everyone always says that you should date your partner but let's be honest...that is hard as hell. Since we are in love or whateva, the head Winers in Charge have decided to chat about how to keep the magic alive (8:45). So pull up a seat, get your glasses ready and turn the volume up, because you won't want to miss it!

Winers, have you ever gotten advice from someone that wasn't qualified to give you that advice? Or maybe that person said it in a way that didn't sit right with you? Do you still use that advice? Let's be honest; you probably don't want to hear from Nia Bia that you don't need a man to be happy. Or you probably don't want to hear from MikeyBarxxx that if you're patient enough, one day you'll get an opportunity to join your dream fraternity. This week the Head Winers in Charge discuss whether or not our generation takes social identity and lived experiences into consideration so much that we end up limiting our opportunities to succeed. Tune in and let us know what you think!

Yes it's April Fools Day but this episode is NOT a joke. We got a very special guest on the show. The Black excellence don't get any better than this. Beyonce and Jay ain't got nothing on him. Shit, he taught Diddy how to dance. The Head Winers in Charge also shared their thoughts on the Quavo/Saweetie altercation (7:18) and Lil' Nas X's new video (36:44). Pour up and tune in Winers!

Winers we have such a special treat for you all this week. As you know it is Women's History Month so it was only right that we provide y'all with a powerful black woman ok! Listen she a business man, not a business mannnn so we are going to put some respect on her name! Our guest Latoya took the time to meet with us and take about her brand Heritage1933 and how she is killing it as a black woman providing natural hair products in the beauty industry (1:40). And because you know we never disappoint, we added a little spice and talked about Mr. Derrick Jaxn himself (30:27). So pour a large glass and kick your feet up as we get into the good stuff cause you won't want to miss this!

Ok Ok Ok we know that it's women's month but we had to give you some free gems this episode. This week we invited Daequan who is a Criminal Defense Investigator and he sat down with us and explained what it is like to be a black man working in the Criminal Justice System. We talked about what a Criminal Defense Investigator does, Bobby Shmurda's situation and some tips for us everyday folk when encountering law enforcement. So pour a glass, sit back and get ready because we came with a full bottle this week!

Happy Hump Day! The Head Winers are here with their first ever medium-length episode. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you feel about this person) there will be no Aftertaste or Berries being taken. Nia Bia kicks off the show telling us great news about Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, a new voting bill, and Eddie Murphy's plans post-pandemic (13:34). The dynamic duo brings it home with a wine-down that asks a question a lot of us will have to answer soon in life: Is it worth it to marry into a family that's drastically different from yours (35:59)? Tune in and let us know what you think!

Winers, we've got a question for you: if two crabs are placed in a barrel, do either of them have an obligation to save each other? A reoccurring debate in the POC community is whether or not Black people should be actively helping the Asian community which has been the victim of numerous hate crimes as of late. Naturally, MikeyBarxxx and Nia.Bia could barely get into the conversation before they disagreed on the definition of allyship. Tune in and let us know what role you think Black people should take in allyship!

Ok everyone get your Fitteds and ya Butters ready because this is not a drill! This week our mans Bobby Shmurda is free so you know we're celebrating. The head Winers in charge jump right into black excellence with the release of our guy Bobby (12:11), MikeyBarxxx shares why it is important to appreciate where you are in life right now (29:32) and our favorite duo goes back and forth about Lori Harvey and sexual liberation (47:52). So sit back and get ready because we came with a full bottle this week!

What's up Winers! Your Head Winers in Charge are here to talk about what a lot of us are thinking: “Michaela couldn't even get a nomination?”. As you may know, the Golden Globes recently released the nominations and several prominent Black actors/actresses were left off of the list. Can we really say we're surprised though? Tune in and let us know why you think our Black heroes keep getting snubbed!

It is Black History Month and we are so excited Winers! As usual, we jump right into it the grapevine and Nia.Bia shares some great news about our girl Stacy Abrams (11:18), MikeyBarxx talks about why he is ready to quit his 9-5 job in The Aftertaste (27:36), and our favorite duo gives a Winer some advice on how to handle her man telling her who she should and shouldn't be talking to during The Wine Down (51:04). So pour a large glass and kick your feet up as we get into the good stuff cause you won't want to miss this!

What's up Winers! This week we have a short episode for you all but we're touching on a great topic: Why is our generation so unwilling to settle down? MikeyBarxxx explains how moving from house to house throughout his childhood makes him reluctant to live in one place for too long (7:35) and Nia.Bia talks about how never seeing a healthy relationship made her skeptical of getting married (11:45). Like we always say: we do not have the answers, but we do have the wine! Pour up and enjoy Winers!

Alright Winers we are back with the mess because if not us then who!?? This week we jump right into it with the grapevine and Nia.Bia shares which singer has broken her heart (9:48), MikeyBarxx starts yelling about African American Mac and Cheese during the Aftertaste (29:07) and our favorite duo talk about how they are able to be in a relationship and still successfully work together despite being opposites (54:40). Tune into your favorite podcast with a glass of wine because you know we chatting and you won't want it miss it!

Happy New Year Winers! Thank you for being patient with us but the wait is over; the first episode of 2021 is here! The Head Winers in Charge jumped right in, giving us their thoughts on how to self-care in 2021 (12:00), a recap of what happened at the U.S. Capitol (19:15), and revisited Jemele Hill's tweets about Trump and protesting from just over three years ago and debated whether or not she made the right decision. You know what to do: sit down, pour up, and tune in!

Happy Holidays ya filthy animals! The Head Winers are back with a full episode with almost all of your favorite segments (sorry, Nia Bia won't be checking anyone's berry this episode). This week Nia Bia starts the Grapevine off celebrating the lives of two Black heroes (R.I.P. to Thomas “Tiny” Lister and Natalie Deselle-Reid), MikeyBarxxx explains why you shouldn't waste people's time (39:06), and we wrapped things up with a submission from one of our Kings that asks why do men get treated worse than women when they cheat? Pour up and tune in Winers!

Hey Winers! We are back and we are talking about our favorite topic, Mental Health! We are figuring out what makes us tick and we are taking our power back (11:50). Not only did we get into mental health, but we also tackled relationships and the idea that you should always be dating your partner (25:00). What is love without the chase right? Well you are about to find out. So pour a large glass and kick your feet up as we get into the good stuff cause you won't want to miss this!

Happy Holidays Winers! According to Nia.Bia, MikeyBarxxx ruined the episode before it even started with his song choice but we'll let you decide. Tune in to hear the Head Winers in Charge give their take on the new, all-female White House Communication team (10:45), MikeyBarxxx's experiences buying a car as a young professional (39:56), Nia.Bia's reason for questioning the color of Kevin Hart's berry (51:50), and why MikeyBarxxx believes white people should be allowed in Black Greek Letter Organizations. Warm up some leftovers and pour your glass, it's about to be lit!

All right, all right all right! Who is ready for some healing and confidence? I hope it's you Winers, because we brought Cassies Cure on the show to give you just that!This week we talk about the President and Vice President elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and critique their views on policy (20:39 ), Nia.Biaa drags herself for a bias that she had last week (53:49), and MikeyBarxx gets us all the way together while discussing Summer Walker during the Wine Down (64:00). I hope your glasses need filling because we came with a full bottle this week!

Sistas how ya'll feel? Bruthas ya'll alright? Winers I know things are crazy, but we are here with Episode 10 to provide some clarity to this wild election. Nia.Biaa and MikeyBarxxx jump right into the results so far (3:00), what counts as a real news outlet (14:40) and what your 3 party vote means (22:30). Winers make sure you pour yourself a big one and stay safe out there. We got a good one for you, check it out!