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The guys are back starting off speaking on where Mike is at mentality dealing with a rough patch in the year and how he pushes through and still spread love regardless then the guys jump into how they are processing these recent massacres that have taking place all over the country and also raise a great question is the kids going to grow up numb to this nonsense because how frequent it's happening make sure you tap in listen and if you agree or disagree give us feedback we just trying enlighten the people but to also be enlightened WE HERE NOW so let's deal with it head on!!!!

It's Friday right?! Flower Fridays is a new segment of the shows new format listen as the fellas take a dive into what "Flower Fridays" are, what it should be, and what it shouldn't be! Rate, review, subscribe!! We Here Now!

We know it's usually gold, silver or bronze you can win, but this time around some Olympians deserve the medal of freedom. Mental health taking a toll on athletes it's only fair we cross that bridge and give some personal insights and thoughts of on the games your mind plays on you.

The fellas open up season 2 breaking down and expressing their thoughts about the "versus" battles that have been curated by producer Swizz beats & Timbaland for the HipHop, R&B/Soul genre. Co-Kings Eric and Mike see if the message in music plays vital roles in societal behaviors, as well, how much does rap music contribute to the continual rise in homicides we see in black communities. Follow us on instagram @weherenowpodcast, rate, review, subscribe and comment!

To end season 1, Guard opens up about him and G getting back into a regular routine of exercise. “If you're in a battle, you might as well fight” while talking about who he does it for, he elaborates on the importance of doing it. “When you focus on the past, that's your ego. ... When I focus on the future, that's my pride” quoting Giannis, the team shares their thoughts on the now. Giannis says life taught him the humbleness and humility of living in the moment. We Here Now. E shares why he thinks Beans would beat NORE in “Versus” and Guard agrees... check us out, let's us know yours thoughts. Subscribe, Review, Rate and soon watch us on another level, Season 2.

An invite to shoot the breeze turns into an episode of WeHereNow Podcast, featuring Shizz. Of course we discuss 2 things that he studies, God and Money. We open with fatherhood and parenting. Specifically how parents of toddlers want things to fast forward and parents with teenagers want things to rewind. The conversation goes into the importance of communication amongst men and having a Team to confide in. Shizz gives us a high level overview of his investing and it ain't all about money. He also shares some game on Debit consolidation. We share our opinions on the new BlackWallStreet. Jay, Diddy, Barack... have they done enough? Well we share our thoughts on that. We pose a question: Is your goal heaven or The Bag? You can grab the bag on the way to heaven but do you sacrifice heaven on the way to the bag?? We don't have all the answers nor do we have to agree on everything but we definitely need to have more of these conversations on and off mic. WeHereNow!

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On the 25th Co-Hosts Eric and Mike come back after a few weeks off and get right to it. Laughs, jokes, metaphors and entendres per usual the fellas speak on this being Mental Health awareness month and how important mental health is right now particularly for Black Men in America. The CDC granting the “no mask” rule for those vaccinated and governs offering lottery winnings for those that are vaccinated and for whom are willing to get vaccinated stirs up the pop. The hosts touch up on their previous conversation held with Culturally Bias Podcast during their latest visit about people not willing to have Uncomfortable Conversations. Great to have our guys back giving and they’re sounding better than tune it!

Guardian & E invite Shaheed to discuss life's trials and tribulations. WeHereNow experience is more than a Podcast and in this episode we discuss understanding the past to create a better future. As we tap into the traumatic current events, we chop it up about what we think should change. Shaheed shares who helped him change the games he was playing, which in turn made him a Game Changer! As Guard said "we start as a cell, if we end up in a Cell, then we gotta break it down to the molecules.... back to the beginning of the cell"!

EP 23: “The Greatest Man Alive” • WeHereNow invites Legendary Rap Artist/Song writer EST (Robert Waller) to their backyard. EST is a comrade, brother, friend, we’ve all been through a lot and We Here Now. He shares with us his thoughts on the peak of his rap career, HipHop vs Rap, what it was like to work with Beyoncé and some of his favorite collaborations. With the recent passing of DMX EST shares his DMX stories (RIP DMX). Guardian and E Give EST his flowers and EST just builds with the WeHereNow experience. As always we touch on NOW. EST announces a big event he has coming up “PHILLY vs Gun Violence • July 17”. You here now... lock in and let’s us know what you think!

Easter Special. Host Rece from the “Off The Rip” podcast and Co-Host Mike from the “We Here Now” podcast sit down and collaborate for a special episode after both shows previous hiatus over the past few weeks and have very open unfiltered talk about Easter, Sports, Music, Religion, Politics, Violence and Culture. Both hosts looking to get back in full motion within the upcoming week with their shows this collaboration was special indeed. Enjoy!

As we all continue to celebrate “Queens History Month” hosts Eric and Mike sit down at a live event with Queen Christa and Queen Sheena having some “dope” dialogue to say the least. We chop it all the way up and break it all the way down with the science on their journeys in the farming business. Queen Christa better known as MotherEarth (@farmerjawnphilly) & Queen Sheena better known as “Olivia Pope of Dope” (@cannabis_noire) tell us where they are from, where they are heading and as always where they are right now! We Here Now is a lifestyle just not a podcast, rate, review and subscribe!

We kick off women’s history month by introducing Taylor Baldwin, the owner of mama.photog. She creates the unique and powerful framework that embodies the visual quintessence of black women. Pictures are worth a thousands words and we share just that many and more as we explore Taylor’s artistry and gifts capturing the beautiful eloquence of black women just as they are. We also had the pleasure of hearing first hand about her growth from her father. Ron Baldwin is a mentor to many and a powerful speaker. Listen in as the CoKings give them their flowers and receive their gems.

Tough question. We discuss what we feel like are some answers. After viewing some of the most impactful movies of our time: “One Night In Miami”, “American Skin” and “Judas and the Black Messiah” Now What? In a time we should be building each other up, Beans and Oschino ended their war. Meek beef with a Rapper turns into beef with Wack 100? Where are our leaders... now what? We talking about building with our brothers and holding each other accountable. Now what? We think love is one of the answers... what’s your answer? We Here Now!

We invite King Bruce on to talk health and share his vegan journey. How better to follow up last weeks mental health episode, ep 18 Black Thought? We know veganism ain't for everybody but being healthy should be. Chef Bruce shares how he didn't even go into the kitchen until he started this journey and now you can't get him out the kitchen. Bruce is a friend and this conversation is about us building. It's a important conversation and we have to change this generational decline in our health. Health is wealth... let's all be wealthy. And of course Guardian takes us home as only he can, with his masterful word play! WeHereNow! ”

On this special episode: WeHereNow Podcast CoKings Guardian and Eric team up with “As I Plant This Seed” Founder Ryan Harris as they invite DeHaven (DaHeadache) and Coach Coffee to The TreeHouse. We discuss the film “Marcy Made” (available on Amazon), how saving lives is imperative for our people and culture. We chat a little about lyrics mattering and how much they matter for artist in the music game. Most importantly DeHaven delivers the importance on forgiveness, healing and loving yourself. Live from the tree house with a live audience we have some super dope talent that chimes in and asks a few questions to the hosts and quests. Check out both young artists @badjawnentertainment & @youngmajjy they have something they need us to hear!

Listen in as we build with King David and explore the mind of black men. The mind can be a powerful tool, a tool that in our communities needs to be repaired. Dave being one of those tools is the very reason our community continues to break the cycle that has threatened our mental genocide. CoKings Guard and Eric share their thoughts and experiences during their upbringings as they listen in on Dave elucidate trauma properly, how it is caused and through juggernauts like himself how trauma is healed therapeutically and psychologically. Quote: “Real ones seek guidance”. Born and raised in Hunting Park, Philadelphia King Dave is the change he wants to see. We Here Now!

“The healing is done under the pain and ugliness of our wounds, until the scab is removed in which it reveals not a scar of weakness but unveils a mark strength” Word To Guardian The Barbershop is a fixture in Urban Culture. Listen as 2 Kings, Joshua @empoweringcuts_ and Mike (No IG), Masters of their craft share where they are now, how they got here, and where their going. Cutting is a small piece of their Power, the relationship, the therapy, and the love are also pivotal elements in their essence. Josh uses his power to give life, dignity and humanity. Mike uses his power to Offer Game and wisdom and personify what a true OG is. They both have used their craft to becoming true entrepreneur which is amazing! We Building, We Here Now!

Episode 16: “For The Culture” as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday. CoKing Mike helps us remember why and what we should be mindful of regarding Dr. Kings movement and what his last attempt toward society was before his departure from us all. We are also talking to our brothers as we celebrate their 100th episode of their Culturally Bias Podcast;  CoHost (O) @Hpsveryown & (Mont) @MontMitch break down some science about culture and what it means to them and why it is pivotal we all embody and redefine culture itself. Mike stirs up the pot about how nobody being able to guard him on the basketball court aka “BlackTop” and how that brought them together as young men and the importance of the walk home from the court was to them. Culture, Life, Love, Joy and Pain we get into at all!! For The Culture. By the Culture. We Here Now!

Special special episode Here!! Man, what perfect timing with the climate right now, Episode 15 “Black Cop” masterful, beautiful, grown man authentic dialogue

CoFounder and President, Al Harris runs the team through how he got here. Being the only Black Owned, 501 C3 Non- Profit, Cancer Care Center. Al explains not just how he helps Cancer patients and their caretakers, but he also explains why he does this work that truly isn’t work at all. Unfortunately, chances are we’ve known someone that has had this deadly disease. Fortunately now we know someone that can help us through every step of the process. We Here Now!

Host Eric and Mike sit down and have a year review on 2020 from the presidency campaign, the presidency itself, untimely deaths of some of stars and civilians from bad policing, social injustice, hiphop, and the biggest trend of 2020 we probably all heard and saw “culture.” The reality is we are still in a pandemic, still fighting racism, still fighting for gender and women equality. Yes, 2020 has been a ride but with the unity, love and practicing humanism we can all hear the cries of change waiting to happen by listening with hearts of compassion and understanding. Last episode of the year you don’t want to miss. We here now is not a show but a lifestyle, let’s all be here together, let’s all be here forever.

The team takes a roadtrip to top of the TreeHouse. “As I plant this seed” Founder Ryan Harris receives a Surprise video intro from Chuck Fisher. Listen in as Ryan discusses why he’s here and introduces some dynamic, fairly new partners that are helping one another innovate, cultivate, and compensate the communities in Philadelphia. Our quests equally are disabling the stigmas that have crippled the dreams and aspirations of the youth today. Knocking down the doors of the narratives that have plagued our communities, schools and people we can proudly say it with authority to the world “We Here Now!”

Episode 11: “Gods Plan” Listen in as Rich is welcomed to the show and he helps give Mike his flowers. We discuss what was written, evolving, fatherhood, failing, not minimizing your greatness and so much more. Lock in as we discuss some of the ways we all got here... Gods Plan! We Here Now.

On this weeks episode Listen in as Eric and Mike give Big Rube the stage, he opens up about Mitchell & Ness Throwback Jerseys and Jersey Dresses, Knowledge of Self, The Greatest, Jay Z, photography, Diddy, Prince, Rick James, Soul Food vs Black Folks Cooking and everything in between. You Do Not Want To Miss This One!

On this episode of We Here Now we interview Dan Krause from Hopeworks. Dan grew up in Cheltenham and has lived in Philly for 20 years. He started his professional career as a teacher in the Philadelphia School District. Now at Hopeworks, he helps support young people from underserved communities through a trauma informed approach. We discuss how Dan's formative experiences with people of diverse backgrounds have impacted his personal and professional trajectory. We also cover working with youth who, despite being impacted by trauma, have excelled.

Host Mike & Eric welcome Howard University Grad Janell to the show. They touch on her fellow HU grad, VP Kamala Harris. While Black Girl Magic is the title trauma, parenting, the bag and humanity are also topics in this in-depth discussion.

Am I my brothers keeper; not only now but forever. The Hosts sit down and unearth some deep and thoughtful conversation with their brother Rece who is younger brother to Eric and older brother to mike. In this episode Mike and Eric digest the past of Rece, explore the future, and appreciate the present. Rece opens up about some personal experiences, professions and successes he has had thus far in his journey we call all call life. Hosts Eric and Mike get a chance to tap into the blueprint his has for his network alongside his already thriving podcast “Off The Rip.” There is a lot in this episode unraveled that brings forth laughs, love and synergy. Please rate, review and subscribe, we hear now, so, We Here Now!

This episode hosts Eric and Mike sit down with their long time friend who is a brother truly and they converse about his life that started with struggle, pain, and trauma that he has transcended to success in his real estate and investing journey. This episode is uncut and raw as it gets, they all take a deep dive during the course of this dialogue that includes the importance of fatherhood, relationship with your wife, integrity and belief one must have within their-self. Becoming a successor of your ambition is not an easy road, tolls of true sacrifice must be paid during your travels toward purpose and prosperity. Take a listen, rate, comment and subscribe, We Here Now!

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Hosts Eric and Mike converse about balance in their lives and the importance balance plays in all of our lives. “Do all things In moderation; even moderation” is one of today’s cultural mantras the guys examine and explore in this episode and how it plays a pivotal part to someone and themselves curating an even keel. Balance plays a huge part from a societal aspect for all humanity especially today with the ongoing fight for gender, racial and religious equality. This week sadly and untimely America lost supreme court judge the “Notorious RBG” on the good side we celebrated the birthday of Rube Foster the father of African American baseball, together they both through their fight for equality created balance in America for racial & gender equality. Give these guys a listen, comment, rate and subscribe. We Here Now!

on this 3rd episode host Eric and Mike talk about the challenges Ms Ruby Bridges faces in 1960 and how we are still facing them  today both give there views on school and how it should be used in todays times.

“We Here Now”... Episode 2 “Mortal Man”. On this episode hosts Eric & Mike sit down and have a great conversation about the people who influenced their lives the most growing up. They also discuss exactly who they are, where they are from and exactly where they are now in Life. The hosts examine the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman, John Thompson, and Cliff Robinson as they all played unique roles in our lives. Eric and Mike are diving into their personal lives while having great dialogue about culture, politics, sports and a plethora of other topics! Please comment, share, rate & subscribe, We Here Now!

Eric and Mike Talks about father hood speak there fathers and them as fathers and parent hood in general