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Pops and Son ConversationsWhat If Protection Is Mostly EmotionalSend us Fan MailProviding is not just paying bills, and protection is not just being tough. We sit down as Pops and Sun and get honest about what fatherhood demands when you take the job seriously: building real safety systems, thinking ahead for your family, and showing up with steadiness when you are tired, stressed, or unsure. If you have ever felt the weight of “no days off” as a dad, this conversation is for you.We dig into how being a provider expands beyond finances into guardianship. That means emotional presence for your chil...
2026-07-1129 minPops and Son ConversationsDivorce Can Close A Marriage Without Ending A FamilySend us Fan MailDivorce can feel like a demolition, but the truth is harder and more hopeful: it can end a marriage without ending a family. I go solo for a straight, no-fluff talk about what divorce really changes, what it doesn’t, and why kids are the reason we have to stop treating separation like the finish line. If you’ve been triggered by divorce conversations before, consider this a calmer, clearer space to think and plan instead of react.I share my own experience being married twice and divorced twice, including what I le...
2026-07-0333 minPops and Son ConversationsWhat If “I’m Proud Of You” Is The Legacy?Send us Fan MailFather’s Day is coming up, and we start where a lot of families start: socks, ties, and the jokes about low expectations. Then we get into what’s underneath the humor, because fatherhood is not a punchline. As a father and son, we talk candidly about what it feels like to carry provision and protection, and why dads often do the most while getting talked about the least.We also dig into the father you have versus the father you want to be, especially through the lens of a Black fami...
2026-06-2731 minPops and Son ConversationsFatherhood, Responsibility, And Showing UpSend us Fan MailFatherhood hits different when you stop treating it like a label and start treating it like a life assignment. We come back in the lab for Men’s Health Month and go straight to the question that doesn’t have a clean, universal answer: what does it really mean to be a father? From “dad” to “pops” to “father,” we talk about how the words can feel, why some of them sound too formal, and what matters more than any title, consistent responsibility and real presence.We also widen the frame beyond a man and...
2026-06-2025 minPops and Son ConversationsMen’s Health Is 24-7Send us Fan MailMen’s health doesn’t usually fall apart in one dramatic moment. It slips through the cracks with skipped checkups, “I’m fine” energy, fast food convenience, and weeks where we never move our bodies on purpose. We open with a real question: is all the talk around men’s mental health and men’s health awareness actually true concern, or is it just trending online? Then we bring it home to fatherhood. We get into what changes when you become a dad, how it flips your mindset from selfish plans to a clear miss...
2026-06-1333 minPops and Son ConversationsIf Your Chest Hurts, Don’t Turn Up The RadioSend us Fan MailThe warning signs usually aren’t subtle. A headache every day. Getting winded doing normal things. Snapping at people you love. Still, a lot of us handle our health the same way we handle a car we’re trying to push past its limits: we ignore the noise, assume the light will go away, and turn up the radio. For Men’s Health Month, I’m going solo to talk plainly about why that mindset is so common and why it’s costing men more than we want to admit.We dig into t...
2026-06-0525 minPops and Son ConversationsThe Fashion Show That Turned Into A Mental Health MovementSend us Fan MailA sold-out fashion show sounds like lights, music, and runway moments but what happens when it turns into a mental health movement? With Pops away filming, I take the mic solo to recap the GentSlee fashion experience and why it hit harder than I expected. Between the packed venue, the energy in the room, and the speakers who brought real testimony, it felt like more than entertainment. It felt like community care, built around mental health awareness that actually sticks. From there, I go deeper on something we say a lot b...
2026-05-2937 minPops and Son ConversationsMen’s Mental Health And The Cost Of Staying QuietSend us Fan MailSilence can look like strength, but it often feels like pressure. We’re Rob and Jay, and we sit down during Mental Health Awareness Month to talk about men’s mental health in plain language: the kind of stress you carry quietly, the emotions you swallow, and the exhaustion you can’t “push through” forever. Mental health isn’t just about diagnosis, it’s about daily well-being, and a lot of us were never taught how to name what’s happening in our heads.We dig into silent pressure and emotional suppression, esp...
2026-05-2222 minPops and Son ConversationsMen's Mental Health Shapes How We LoveSend us Fan MailA lot of people say men need to “open up,” but almost nobody talks about what it costs when your openness gets misunderstood, weaponized, or repeated. We start with a simple vibe check and then get straight into men’s mental health, especially from a Black male perspective, and how coping skills can look like coldness in a relationship when they’re really about protecting peace.We dig into the hard relationship stuff: why “I don’t want to talk right now” can trigger offense, how partners create stories when they don’t know the...
2026-05-1527 minPops and Son ConversationsDivorce Forces You To Meet Yourself AgainSend us Fan MailDivorce is one of those words people whisper, joke about, or avoid, but it changes real lives in loud ways. We sit down and talk straight about what divorce can do to your identity, your parenting, your money, your peace, and your future plans, especially when you realize the reasons people marry can be the same reasons they later split.We dig into the hidden drivers behind divorce and separation: marrying out of comfort, trauma, or “it only makes sense” because kids are already here, then realizing you don’t share goals...
2026-05-0824 minPops and Son ConversationsA Father And Son On Marriage ValuesSend us Fan MailMarriage can be the strongest structure in a family or the most confusing source of tension, and the difference often comes down to alignment. We sit down as Pops and Sun and get honest about what marriage can provide when it’s healthy: stability, emotional safety, and a clear foundation that kids naturally copy. We also talk about what happens when people build life in reverse order, like moving in together, having children, and only later thinking about commitment, and why that can quietly turn love into obligation.We dig into ho...
2026-05-0124 minPops and Son ConversationsReal AccountabilitySend us Fan MailAccountability sounds simple until you have to say, clearly and without excuses, “Here’s what I did, here’s what caused it, and here’s what I’m changing.” While Pops is away filming, I take the lead and talk directly to the fellas about the gap between talking about accountability and actually practicing it. If you’ve ever felt attacked by the “men need to do better” conversation or secretly validated by it, this is a grounded place to sort through what’s real and what’s performative.We get specific about why “so...
2026-04-2425 minPops and Son ConversationsLemon Pepper Season And Dad AdviceSend us Fan MailA lot of people call it “father son issues,” but what we’re really seeing is a childhood foundation that never got the time, guidance, and communication it needed. We jump into the conversation so many of you asked for: the real ups and downs between fathers and sons, why misunderstandings happen, and how family patterns can repeat across generations when nobody slows down to talk.We unpack presence vs absence in a practical way, from military life to long work hours to the quiet kind of distance that happens when a dad...
2026-04-0927 minPops and Son ConversationsWe Talk Faith And Family Across GenerationsSend us Fan MailWe opened with an April Fools joke, but the conversation turns honest fast because Good Friday does that. When Easter weekend shows up, it brings back the visuals and the feelings: pastel suits, packed churches, egg hunts, and family members pulling up even if they have not been getting along. We talk about why Resurrection Sunday still hits deeper than the clothes and candy, and how faith and family traditions can anchor you when everything else feels loud. We also break down the “then versus now” gap between generations. Pops remembers life...
2026-04-0322 minPops and Son ConversationsFather And Son TruthsSend us Fan MailYou can advertise with PNS today Support the showPlease follow Pops and Son Conversations on the website, popsandsonconversations.com, and social media @popsandsonconversations
2026-03-2729 minPops and Son ConversationsWhat If “Immature” Really Means Unfinished ChildhoodSend us Fan MailA kid shouldn’t have to audition for adulthood, but a lot of boys do and the world calls it “being the man of the house.” We start with love for Women’s History Month and the real power women have to build confidence and stability, then we get into the hard side of family dynamics that doesn’t get talked about enough: what happens when a son is expected to protect, provide, and carry adult stress before he’s even a teenager.We unpack why single mother households can feel especially c...
2026-03-2028 minPops and Son ConversationsA Personal Tribute To Women In Our LivesSend us Fan MailMarch hits different when you stop and really look at who’s been holding you together. I’m flying solo as your favorite silver fox, Rob Malloy, and I’m dedicating this conversation to women because the truth is simple: women make the world go round, and too many of them are carrying more than we ever see. I start close to home with the women who shaped me most, my mom’s quiet wisdom and steady love, my sisters’ very different strengths and the standards they set, and my three daughters w...
2026-03-1316 minPops and Son ConversationsFrom Harriet To Hidden Figures: Women Who Built The WorldSend us Fan MailStart with a question: who is the woman who changed your life? We set out to honor Women’s History Month by pulling together the names you know, the names history buried, and the names you carry at your kitchen table. From Harriet Tubman’s precision under fire to Ida B. Wells’s fearless reporting, we trace the blueprint of courage that built movements and made room for the rest of us.We widen the frame with Claudette Colvin’s first stand, Rosa Parks’s trained resolve, and Dorothy Height’s decades of s...
2026-03-0634 minPops and Son ConversationsFrom Survival To Choice: How Relationships Evolved And What Works NowSend us Fan MailWhat if the problem isn’t dating itself, but how we choose? We sit down as father and son to trace the arc from survival-era marriages to the swipe economy, and we get honest about why “more options” often leads to less fulfillment. Our starting point is legacy: older generations built families around protection, purpose, and reputation. That clarity made commitment simpler, not easier. Today, with social media amplifying aesthetics and status, many of us overvalue the look of love and undervalue character, conflict skills, and the ability to weather seasons together.We...
2026-02-2738 minPops and Son ConversationsCupid Can’t Save Capitalism, But Community MightSend us Fan MailWhat if love month wasn’t about roses and receipts, but about how we show up for each other when no one is watching? We open with an honest take on Valentine’s Day—the marketing noise, the pressure to perform, and the relief that comes when you write your own rules. From there, we carry that energy to Harlem, where creative history still hums in the streets. Working a gig amid that legacy, we talk about how art, poetry, and presence seed community pride and pass down memory.The conversation widens...
2026-02-2033 min
Locked On Badgers - Daily Podcast On Wisconsin Badgers Football & BasketballIMPACT MOVE: Can Marvin Burks TRANSFORM the Wisconsin Badgers’ Defensive Backfield This Season?Wisconsin Badgers revamp their secondary with SEC transfer Marvin Burks Jr.—but is this defensive backfield ready to excel, or will lingering concerns about safety roles and coverage versatility hold them back? Ryan Harings and Coach Anderson scrutinize Burks’ fit, Matt Jung's evolution, and whether the Badgers have finally found the rangy defensive presence they’ve lacked. The discussion spotlights key additions like Javan Robinson and Bryce West, plus a complete overhaul at cornerback that could redefine Wisconsin’s coverage game. Get expert takes on Liam Danitz’s lottery-ticket potential at linebacker, the challenge of replacing run-stopping stalwarts and expectatio...
2026-02-1933 minPops and Son ConversationsFrom Valentine Vibes To Black History GiantsSend us Fan MailSkip the glitter and get to the heart. We open with a lush, garden-themed event that set a high bar for elegance and intention, then use that energy to explore what actually makes love feel real in February. Some people live for Valentine’s; others roll their eyes at the price tags and pressure. We meet both sides where they are, digging into compromise, love languages, and the danger of letting one date define a whole relationship.From comparison traps to balloon-filled hotel rooms, we ask the question too few couples as...
2026-02-1335 minPops and Son ConversationsLegacy In Focus: Black History, Community, And LoveSend us Fan MailThe calendar says February, but we’re after something that lasts longer than a month. We open with a candid look at what it really takes for Black-owned businesses to endure: not just pride and patronage, but grants, lines of credit, and practical support that turns survival into scale. From Atlanta’s rich landscape of legacy to memories of North Florida’s sparse storefronts, we map the hard choices families face—do you keep the shop with your grandfather’s name or accept the buyout that finally clears the books?Education sits at th...
2026-02-0637 minPops and Son ConversationsCelebrating A Year Of Podcasts While Owning The Hard Work Behind Creativity, Leadership, And Mental HealthSend us Fan MailYear one wasn’t luck—it was repetition, accountability, and a stubborn belief that our voices matter. We celebrate the milestone and tell the truth about the work: the late edits, the topic droughts, and the decision to keep publishing when novelty wore off. That honesty sets the stage for what changed our pace—delegation, better systems, and a CEO mindset that puts mission and team above ego.We get specific about the craft. Acting sharpened discipline and feedback loops. Poetry moved from open mics to headlining sets with real audiences and hi...
2026-01-2232 minPops and Son ConversationsAccountability Over Blame: Choosing Growth After HeartbreakSend us Fan MailThe hardest part isn’t the goodbye—it’s knowing when the relationship actually ended. We crack open the emotional mechanics of breakups, from the first “canon event” heartbreak many men face in their 20s to the subtle signals that a partnership has quietly expired. Along the way, we talk openly about accountability, effort, and why revenge cheating only deepens the wound you’re trying to close.We start with intention. If love is the game, practice matters: consistent communication, repair after conflict, respect in daily choices, and alignment on goals. Without thos...
2026-01-1540 minPops and Son ConversationsBuild Your Year On Patterns, Not HypeSend us Fan MailNew Year energy is loud, but real progress is quiet and steady. We’re stepping into 2026 without a hard reset—just focused momentum, smarter habits, and a plan that respects time, health, and the people who keep us honest. If you’ve ever felt torn between announcing your goals and moving in silence, this conversation gives you a balanced way forward.We break down the habits that actually move the needle: using calendars and reminders to protect prime hours, replacing energy drinks with gentler focus, and carving out time to think so ide...
2026-01-0833 min