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Pops and Son ConversationsA Personal Tribute To Women In Our LivesSend a textMarch 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 who each br...
2026-03-1316 minPops and Son ConversationsFrom Harriet To Hidden Figures: Women Who Built The WorldSend a textStart 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 steady le...
2026-03-0634 minPops and Son ConversationsFrom Survival To Choice: How Relationships Evolved And What Works NowSend a textWhat 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 con...
2026-02-2738 minPops and Son ConversationsCupid Can’t Save Capitalism, But Community MightSend a textWhat 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 into w...
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 a textSkip 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 ask: ca...
2026-02-1335 minPops and Son ConversationsLegacy In Focus: Black History, Community, And LoveSend a textThe 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 the hea...
2026-02-0637 minPops and Son ConversationsCelebrating A Year Of Podcasts While Owning The Hard Work Behind Creativity, Leadership, And Mental HealthSend a textYear 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 higher...
2026-01-2232 minPops and Son ConversationsAccountability Over Blame: Choosing Growth After HeartbreakSend a textThe 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 those habits...
2026-01-1540 minPops and Son ConversationsBuild Your Year On Patterns, Not HypeSend a textNew 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 ideas...
2026-01-0833 minPops and Son ConversationsDear Santa, Please Pay Off My Credit CardSend a textThe lights are bright, the inbox is full of “limited time offers,” and the pressure to make magic can crush the joy right out of the season. We slow the pace to talk honestly about presence over presents, how to honor grief without dimming celebration, and why grace is the best gift you can give yourself and others. From the awkward New Year text that might reopen a door to the quiet courage it takes to accept an olive branch, we frame the holidays as a chance to reconnect with what matters.Mone...
2025-12-2534 minPops and Son ConversationsWhat If The Best Gift Is BoundariesSend a textHoliday magic shouldn’t require a meltdown—or a maxed-out card. We open up about the pressure fathers feel to deliver a “big Christmas,” and how that weight can turn joy into anxiety if nobody sets the boundaries. From kids’ scroll-length wish lists to subtle guilt from comparison and social feeds, we dig into what drives December stress and how to redirect it into something healthier and more meaningful.We get practical fast. You’ll hear why choosing one standout gift beats chasing twenty forgettable ones, how to talk with kids about money withou...
2025-12-1832 minPops and Son ConversationsBlack Santa, Hot Girl Summer, And That Office Party You Should Probably SkipSend a textDecember can turn a light vibe into a high‑stakes situation fast. We dive into the real dynamics of dating during the holidays—why the season pushes labels, how gift pressure skews judgment, and where family and office invites send signals you might not intend. From Pops’ mission-first “Santa season” schedule to Javen’s parent-first priorities, we map out sane boundaries you can borrow to keep your joy, your budget, and your peace.We get honest about the pre‑holiday breakup phenomenon and the expectation trap that follows when December arrives. You’ll hear practica...
2025-12-1139 minPops and Son ConversationsHoliday Pressure, Fatherly BalanceSend a textThe holidays can feel like a high-wire act: keep the magic alive for the kids, honor family traditions, and somehow protect January from December’s receipts. We open our hearts about the pressure fathers carry this time of year and share the practical ways we stay grounded—so joy wins and debt doesn’t.We talk about the early hit of Black Friday, the second budget that sneaks in for Christmas, and how easy it is to blur wants and needs when the cart is full and the lights are bright. From decor...
2025-12-0429 minPops and Son ConversationsFamily Day Over Feast DaySend a textThe best memories don’t come from perfect pies; they come from people who feel seen. We take a fresh run at Thanksgiving by reframing it as Family Day—an open door for those who love the gathering but not the old narrative. That small shift brings big wins: earlier meals so no one is hangry by 4 pm, gratitude circles that ground the room, and traditions that respect elders while giving kids a clear rite of passage from the kid table to the grown-up side.We dig into fatherhood rituals that carry weig...
2025-11-2746 minPops and Son ConversationsGrandma Had A Better Wi‑Fi: It Was Family - Throwback ThursdaySend a textYou can advertise with PNS today Support the showPlease follow Pops and Son Conversations on the website, popsandsonconversations.com, and social media @popsandsonconversations
2025-11-2039 minPops and Son ConversationsWho Serves, Who Sacrifices, And What We OweSend a textEver thank a living veteran on Memorial Day? We start by drawing a bright line between honoring the fallen and celebrating those still with us, then dive into what service really looks like beyond the holiday hashtags. From PTSD that ripples through families to the slow grind of the VA system, we keep it frank, respectful, and practical—because respect without access isn’t enough.We swap stories across generations: a draft-era Navy dad, an Air Force combat medic who learned to stabilize trauma and then pivoted into labor and delivery at 19, and...
2025-11-1351 minPops and Son ConversationsPoliticking With Pops And SonSend a textPolitics can feel like noise until you realize the decisions shaping your block are made in rooms most of us never enter. We pull that door open and walk through what really moves change: local elections, the roles nobody explains, and the everyday actions that turn your vote into visible results on your street.We start by naming the discomfort around politics in Black communities and where it comes from—history, broken promises, and real barriers. Then we shift to power you can use: how city councils decide budgets, how mayors set pr...
2025-11-0532 minPops and Son ConversationsFrom Friendship To Love: Building Bonds That Last - Part 1 and Part 2Send a textDating shouldn’t feel like guesswork, and reinvention doesn’t have to feel like failure. We unpack what it means to date with purpose beyond the usual destination of marriage—healing, confidence, and clarity count too—and why friendship first is the underrated foundation for honest love. You’ll hear how skipping the friendship stage fuels situationships, how to run progress checks in a relationship without turning it into a report card, and why identity work is the real glue that keeps two people moving in the same direction.From a father-son lens, we g...
2025-10-301h 02Pops and Son ConversationsLibra Season, Family, And BalanceSend a textWhat does balance really look like when life gets loud? We open October with birthdays, family energy, and a grounded nod to awareness month causes, then get honest about what 31 and 50 have taught us about growth, legacy, and being present. Jay frames his early 30s as a rediscovery—testing old beliefs, owning creativity as a public craft, and building a father’s toolkit that goes beyond money into mindset and resilience. Pops answers with gratitude and focus at 50: honoring a brilliant mind without scattering it, acting on vision before doubt creeps in, and protecting rela...
2025-10-2341 minPops and Son ConversationsWhen Life Keeps Lifin': Finding Your Way Back to Your GoalsSend a textThe world doesn't pause at the halfway mark of your journey. Goals don't care that we're only in July. But perhaps we should—because that mid-year checkpoint might be exactly what we need to realign, refocus, and rediscover our purpose.In this reflective solo episode, I take you through the importance of mid-year check-ins and why pausing to acknowledge both your progress and your process matters. When was the last time you asked yourself if you're still chasing the same dreams you set out for in January? Have your priorities shifted? What wi...
2025-08-1423 minPops and Son ConversationsReconnecting Generations: Family Bonds in Modern TimesSend a textWhat happens when we disconnect from our family roots and lose the multi-generational wisdom that once flowed naturally through our households? In this heartfelt exploration of family dynamics, Rob "Sylvan Fox" Malloy and Javan "Check Three Times" dive deep into what it truly means to build a home that nurtures both individuals and communities.The conversation begins with a provocative comparison between role models and mentors. While today's youth have unlimited access to inspirational figures through social media, they often lack the personalized guidance that comes from dedicated mentorship. As Rob eloquently...
2025-08-0739 minPops and Son ConversationsCommunity Power: Why Your Vote Matters More Than You ThinkSend a textThe struggle for voting rights in America forms the backbone of our democracy, yet many of us fail to exercise this hard-won privilege. In this eye-opening conversation, Rob and Jay examine why voting matters far beyond simply checking a box every four years.Have you ever noticed how affluent neighborhoods proudly display political yard signs while other communities keep their political leanings hidden? This striking contrast reveals a fundamental understanding about collective power - when communities visibly rally behind issues and candidates, they create pressure that demands attention from leaders. The silence...
2025-07-3142 minPops and Son ConversationsWhat They Didn't Teach Us About June 19, 1865Send a textFreedom delayed is not freedom denied. This powerful truth lies at the heart of Juneteenth, a holiday that only recently gained federal recognition but carries centuries of profound significance for Black Americans and our shared national story.On this special solo episode, I dive deep into the complex history of Juneteenth, tracing its origins to that momentous day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas with General Order Number Three—finally bringing freedom to enslaved people a full two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This isn't just Black history hi...
2025-06-2642 minPops and Son ConversationsThe Man in the Mirror: Finding Your Way When No One's LookingSend a textEver felt like you're supposed to have it all figured out but secretly you're drowning in doubt and uncertainty? You're not alone. In this raw, unfiltered solo episode, Rob "Pops" Malloy steps up to deliver a message straight from the heart to men everywhere who are silently struggling. With his son taking the day off, Rob seizes this moment during Men's Health Awareness Month to speak directly to those carrying burdens they've never been taught to process."Dear Son, you're not lost, you're just becoming," he writes in a powerful l...
2025-06-1926 minPops and Son ConversationsThe Silver Fox and the Poet: A Candid Conversation on Mental Wellness for Modern MenSend a textWhat happens when you put health on the backburner? As Rob "Silver Fox" Malloy eloquently puts it: "If you don't make time for your body, your body will make time." This powerful statement anchors our Men's Health Awareness Month conversation, where we dive into the critical yet often overlooked aspects of male wellness.Remember when you could eat a whole pizza, wake up the next morning, and still have abs? Those days fade as we get "more seasoned," requiring us to adapt our health approaches. Beyond the physical changes, we explore how...
2025-06-1243 min