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Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! Special Edition: State Rep. Candidate Lewis Nash Tells All On Running Against Malcolm Kenyatta, Being Ousted by Democratic City Committee, and Addressing RumorsSend us a textIn this special edition episode, Lewis Nash is an explosive interview with Ernest Owens about his hotly contested state rep race against incumbent Malcolm Kenyatta, addressing anti-LGBTQ rumors, his conflict with the local Democratic Party, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2024-04-161h 03Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! Special Edition: Lit Brothers Live at Hard Rock Cafe Philly!Send us a textIn this special edition episode, Lit Brothers Ernest Owens, Jamarcus Henderson, Josh Moore, and George Banks-Weston spill all the tea on the Philly food scene and more!Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2024-02-091h 46Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! Special Edition: The Horton Brothers Talk Exoneration, Fetterman Campaign, and Dr. Oz LiesSend us a textIn this special edition episode, Ernest interviews Lee and Dennis "Freedom" Horton -- two brothers who were exonerated in 2021 after serving 27 years for a crime they didn't commit. Now working on John Fetterman's U.S. Senate campaign, they tell their story in their own words. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-09-0758 minErnestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S3, Episode 8: Biden Unleashed, Disaster at Philadelphia Inquirer, and Jay-Z's Capitalistic IlliteracySend us a textIn this fast-forward episode, Ernest talks about Biden’s omen for MAGA supporters, trouble at Philly’s paper of public record, why Dr. Oz is targeting two innocent Black men who work for Fetterman, Stacey Dash’s “new” look, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-09-051h 38Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S3, Episode 7: Student Loan Debt Debate, Trouble for Talcum X , and Early Philly Mayor PredictionsSend us a textIn this good trouble episode, Ernest talks about Biden’s college loan forgiveness plan, how Irv Gotti became a total creep, who’s spending $500k of your donation money on legal fees, the wildness of the VMAs, why he thinks Trump could get indicted, who he thinks is actually going to run as Philly’s next mayor, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-08-292h 10Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S3, Episode 6: Surviving Dîner en Blanc, Campaign Crudités, and Liz Cheney's Reality CheckSend us a textIn this not-one-crumb-left episode, Ernest talks about pissing off a cult of all-white wearing partygoers, why Dr. Oz should just drop out now, Annie Leibovitz’s Black photography nightmares, some sage dating advice, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-08-222h 38Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S3, Episode 5: Trump Raided, Breakfast Club Breakup, CDC is Over It, and Gentrification in PhillySend us a textIn this shell-shocker episode, Ernest talks about the GOP now becoming the defund party, updates from that viral NABJ convention follow-up, Serena Williams retiring, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-08-152h 44Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S3, Episode 4: A Chaotic Convention, Justice for Brittney Griner, and Spotting Ne-Yo in TargetSend us a textIn this elusive episode, Ernest talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the NABJ Convention in Las Vegas, how the GOP is trying to play chess, how Beyoncé's new album continues to slay, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-08-081h 59Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S3, Episode 3: Beyoncé's RENAISSANCE is Here, Biden’s Double COVID Whammy, Fraud Pastors, Monkeypox ManiaSend us a textIn this unskippable episode, Ernest talks about the fun (and drama) surrounding the album of the summer, Will Smith’s (second) apology, gearing up for Las Vegas, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-08-012h 15Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S3, Episode 2: Checking White Progressives, Jan. 6th Hearing Outcomes, Philly’s Next Mayoral ShowdownSend us a textIn this very frank episode, Ernest talks about the recent failings of the progressive movement, Black neighborhoods being punished for gun violence, reviewing NOPE, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-07-252h 26Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S3, Episode 1: The Unbossed Season 3 Premiere!Send us a textIn this epic season premiere, Ernest talks about Philly’s gun violence hysteria, visiting NYC as a tourist, exposing The Shade Room, that ridiculous stunt pulled at Devon’s Seafood, Dr. Oz’s horrible tastes in cheesesteaks, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-07-183h 18Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 25: The Elusive Season 2 Finale!Send us a textIn this must-not-miss season finale, Ernest talks about the Fourth of Jamarcus, SCOTUS decisions, the surprise Jan 6th hearing guest, R. Kelly being sentenced, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-07-042h 17Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 24: Roe vs. Wade Overturned, Breaking Souls, An Awkward BET AwardsSend us a textIn this wake-up call episode, Ernest talks about how the Supreme Court is ruining everything, why Beyoncé’s new single came right on time, BET Awards is losing their mojo, the R&B boys are fighting, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-06-272h 05Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 23: Juneteenth Scams, Beyoncé is Back, Philly Ward Leader WarsSend us a textIn this woke AF episode, Ernest talks about how America is ruining Juneteenth, Herschel Walker's bombshell, why Pennsylvania democrats are fighting, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-06-192h 35Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 22: Lil Nas X vs. BET, Justice for Lori Harvey, and Dropping Out of Bitcoin AcademySend us a textIn this activated episode, Ernest talks about how BET keeps screwing up, why Nick Cannon needs to be stopped, Bitcoin scams, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-06-132h 14Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 21: Pride Capitalism, South St. Mass Shooting, and Pseudo Hollywood BreakupsSend us a textIn this too-hot-for-broadcast episode, Ernest talks about the continual “gay for pay” of Pride month, the mass shooting in Philly, reclaiming hoochie daddy shorts, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-06-062h 15Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 20: Uvalde, Guns, Juneteenth Ice Cream, and Joe Budden’s AnnoyanceSend us a textIn this no-chaser episode, Ernest talks about the failure of gun control in America, the forgotten second anniversary of George Floyd’s death, Isaiah Rashad’s interview, the problem with influencers, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-05-292h 10Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 19: Progressives Swept Democratic Establishment, BLM’s Sketchy Finances, Darius Crooks in Court, and A Nonprofit BreakupSend us a textIn this highly-anticipated episode, Ernest talks about the progressive smack down of the PA primaries, Black Lives Matter’s questionable money spending, Darius Crooks in hot water, the demise of From Privilege to Progress, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-05-211h 49Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 18: Primary Showdown, Kendrick Lamar’s Misstep, and More Shaun King ShenanigansSend us a textIn this blunt episode, Ernest talks about the final days of the PA primary races, K. Dot’s latest album, Lori Harvey’s fatphobic diet advice, a social justice grift convention, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-05-151h 56Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 17: Roe V. Wade Under Attack, Dave Chappelle’s Karma, and the End of Kevin SamuelsSend us a textIn this unfiltered episode, Ernest talks about the betrayal of SCOTUS on abortion rights, U.S. Senate primary getting real, the death of Kevin Samuels, Karine Jean-Pierre making history, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-05-081h 45Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 16: Student Debt Wars, Primary Collisions, Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover, and Gayborhood BombshellsSend us a textIn this straight-up episode, Ernest talks about political endorsement shake-ups, the new world of Twitter, Netflix’s diversity hypocrisy, updates on his debut book, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-05-012h 22Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 15: A Philly Political Mistrial, Primary Countdown, Disney’s GOP Clapback, and Netflix WoesSend us a textIn this too-hot-for-radio episode, Ernest talks about legal shakeups in Philly politics, corporate media meltdowns, rapper Benzino’s transphobia, and why shotgun dads at proms aren’t it.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-04-232h 03Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 14: Black Lives Matter’s $6 Million Problem, Lying Bloggers on Rihanna, and Potential Political ScandalsSend us a textIn this snappy episode, Ernest talks about the Brooklyn shooting disaster, being one month away from the PA Democratic primaries, Ed Buck is finally sentenced, and why the “emasculation of the Black man” is not a real thing. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-04-172h 00Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! Special Edition: The John Fetterman InterviewSend us a textIn this special edition episode, Ernest interviews Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman, who is currently the Democratic frontrunner in the upcoming U.S. Senate primary. Fetterman is gloves off on the criticism that his opponents have hurled at him throughout the campaign, and he makes the case for why he's the best option for voters in this important race. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-04-1649 minErnestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 13: The Candidates Are Fighting, SCOTUS Confirmation, and Reading the RoomSend us a textIn this straight up episode, Ernest talks about the mud slinging mess that’s become the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania, political symbolism, stupid bans – and yes, that desperate song by Jussie Smollett.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-04-101h 46Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 12: Big Willie Style, Grammy Predictions, Conor Lamb’s Big Mistake, and Darius Crooks InvestigatedSend us a textIn this no holds barred episode, Ernest talks about what’s next after “the slap,” Grammy predictions, Philly’s police spending problem, why Darius Crooks is back in the news, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-04-031h 43Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! Special Edition: Will Smith's Slap Reminded Chris Rock to Fu*k Around and Find OutSend us a textIn this special edition episode, Ernest unpacks why newly-minted Oscar winner Will Smith did what needed to be done when giving the slap heard 'round the world to Chris Rock. Violence isn't often the answer, but disrespecting Black women damn sure isn't either. That part.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-03-2842 minErnestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 11: SCOTUS Hearing Madness, Final Oscar Predictions, Philly’s Political Sh*tshow BeginsSend us a textIn this forecasting episode, Ernest talks about who he thinks will (and should) win at the Academy Awards, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS hearing, local political drama, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-03-271h 48Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 10: A Fierce Senate Race, Bad Boys Clubbing, Another City Council TrialSend us a textIn this straightforward episode, Ernest talks about why Malcolm Kenyatta should stay in his tough U.S. Senate Race, where the #FreeJussie movement went left, Bad Boys Club drama, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-03-201h 49Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 9: Surviving a Moderate Cult, Freeing Jussie Smollett, Please Say GaySend us a textIn this unflinching episode, Ernest talks about the bizarre cult of moderates on social media, the #FreeJussie movement, Russian bans gone too far, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-03-132h 29Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! S2, Episode 8: Biden’s SOTU Mess, Black Bloggers Decline, and Tyler Perry’s WigsSend us a textIn this feisty episode, Ernest talks about the disaster that was the State of the Union, how DJ Akademiks told on himself, racism during the Ukraine war, and why representation alone won’t save us.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-03-031h 57Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest OwensErnestly Speaking! Special Edition: PA Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate Austin Davis Tells AllSend us a textIn this special edition, PA State Representative Austin Davis tells Ernest why he's running to become Pennsylvania's next Lt. Gov, being Josh Shapiro's running mate, why Philly should choose him over Brian Sims, and much more!Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 2022-02-251h 02