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Box No. 512 Podcast: Grown Black Trans Women TalkAin't No Feelin' Like Bein' Free with Jeremy Herte of Let's Talk Bruh PodcastIn this episode, Aeon and the Lioness are joined by Jeremy Herte the creator and principal host of Let's Talk Bruh Podcast and we discuss the importance of creating healing spaces for Black men to work through their ish.
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Let's Talk BruhShaan from Molly House Project on Sex Work Activism for Masculine of Center Sex WorkersIn today's episode we talk to Shaan Lashun, 1/2 of the Molly House Project. Molly House Project is a community of bois, men, and masculine-of-center* trans folk committed to changing the way we talk about sex work. We speak to Shaan about the they do with MHP, how they got started in sex work and sex work activism and discuss some of the issues that male and masculine of center sex workers experience. If you're like us this will be a learning experience so we challenge you to listen with an open mind, heart, and ear. Let's get free. Tap in...2021-07-2846 min
Let's Talk BruhAll Money Aint Good Money with Zach Nunn of Living CorporateIn today's episode we bring back an OG return guest of the show, Zach Nunn of Living Corporate. Living Corporate is a digital media network that amplifies the voices of Black and brown folks at work. In our conversation with Zach we talk about the recent performative uptick in corporate D&I initiatives during the pandemic and following the uprisings last summer. Zach talks about maintaining his values through this process as "all money aint good money". And in typical LTB fashion we bring it back to the personal and ask Zach how he's been balancing work, parenthood, being a h...2021-07-2137 min
Let's Talk BruhRyan Ken on Tik Tok Viral Fame and Using Comedy to Divest from PatriarchyIn today's episode we link up with Ryan Ken! If you've been on the internet at some point in the last year, you've probably seen their Tik Tok videos go viral and make it to your timeline at least once or twice. Ryan is extremely talented and their brilliance shines through by pulling off something very difficult in comedy. They're able to challenge and pushback against societal norms when it comes to masculinity, gender identity / performance, and race while still being very funny. Ryan humblebrags a bit in our conversation about how they've only been doing comedic writing and acting fo...2021-07-1450 min
Let's Talk BruhThe Cop Thought My Canes Were Rifles | a conversation w/ Neal CarterOn today's episode we link up with Neal Carter, Principal of Nu View Consulting, the only Black and disabled own general consulting firm in the country. During our conversation with Neal we talk to him about his article, "What Hearing Police Sirens Means to Me as Black Disabled Man" and his experience living with Spina Bifida. We discuss what it means to live at the intersection of being Black living with a disability and close the show with what divesting from patriarchy looks like for him. Check out the aforementioned article by Neal below as well his, "A Black Ma...2021-07-0739 min
Let's Talk BruhBlack Male Feminism with Mark Anthony NealThis week on Let's Talk Bruh we linked up with Mark Anthony Neal. Dr. Neal is a Distinguished Professor of Black Popular Culture in the Department of African and African-American at Duke University, author of several books including: The New Black Man and Looking for Leroy focusing on Black masculinity. In our conversation today we talk about what it means for him to be a feminist and what divesting from patriarchy looks like for him. This year our theme is, "Divesting from Patriarchy" so here's how you can get involved and have your opinion heard on the...2021-06-2326 min
Let's Talk BruhQuestioning Culture and Modeling Vulnerability w/ Richie Reseda and Indigo MateoThis week's episode is about 3 years in the making. If you remember in the early Let's Talk Bruh days, we reviewed a documentary called, "The Feminist on Cellblock Y" and in that episode we interviewed the producers of the film Contessa Gayles and Emma Bordeaux. Fast forward to now and we finally have the opportunity to link up with one of the central figures in the documentary, Richie Reseda, and talk about his experience leading the program featured in the documentary called Success Stories. On today's show, we also speak to Indigo Mateo, one of the co-founders of Question Cu...2021-06-161h 09
Let's Talk BruhBreaking up with Patriarchy | Paris Hatcher of Black Feminist FutureThis week we were joined by Paris Hatcher, founder and director, of Black Feminist Future. In today's episode we talked to Paris about Patriarchal Violence as a framework, what divesting from patriarchy or as Paris puts it, "breaking up with patriarchy" looks like for her and Paris gives us something to all think about when it comes to conversations and taking theory into practice. Check this out: What is Patriarchal Violence? A Working Definition from the Abolishing Patriarchal Violence Innovation Lab Black Feminist Future - Our Vision Keep up with Black Feminist Future Follow BF...2021-06-091h 00
Let's Talk BruhBlack boys don’t get taught how to use their bodies | a conversation w/ Joél LeonIn this conversation with storyteller, father, and recovering rapper, Joél Leon, we cover a little bit of everything. We talk about what divesting from patriarchy looks like for him including: being mindful of the ways his privilege shows up as his platform grows, the frustrations associated with trying to reach Black men, and how early childhood experiences with porn shaped our conceptions of sex and sexuality. We're grateful to have had Joel share his vulnerability and gifts with us on today's show. Tune in now and let us know what you think. Let's Talk about...2021-05-261h 06
Let's Talk BruhMarvin Toliver of Melanated Social Work talks about what Radical Therapy looks like + Black Men talk about Crying in TherapyThis week we talked to Marvin Toliver of Melanated Social Work and we continued Mental Health Awareness Month with a conversation about Marvin's work, what radical therapy looks like and we get into our crying in therapy bag a little bit near the end, inspired by an instagram post from Marvin. Tap in and let us know what you think. Join the LTB Book Club as we discuss My Grandmother's Hands on 5/19: http://bit.ly/LTBBookClub This year our theme is, "Divesting from Patriarchy" so here's how you can get involved and ha...2021-05-1955 min
Let's Talk BruhYolo Akili, Founder of BEAM, is Living in AlignmentThis week we connected with Yolo Akili, the founder of BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective). As May is Mental Health Awareness Month we talked to Yolo about all things mental health, but it didn't stop there. We dug into the radical framework, Social Justice Informed Mental Health Literacy, BEAM uses in their work and why this framework is important to the work they do in our communities. We also talk about Yolo, his story, and how he tries to live in alignment. Press play, tune in, and take out your notepad for this one. You don't wanna mis...2021-05-121h 28
Let's Talk BruhHealing While Black - The Road to Healing ain't LinearThis week on Let's Talk Bruh we linked up with Josh Odam aka Healing While Black. In today's show, Josh shares with us what his healing journey has looked like, how his divestment from patriarchy journey included a little tour as a hotep in training, and the number of services and programs he offers/supports with his platform. Tune in now. Follow him on IG to keep up with his work: @HealingWhileBlack Correction: In the show intro we incorrectly stated that Josh hosts the Sunday Survivor Series. The Sunday Survivor Series is actually hos...2021-05-0549 min
Let's Talk BruhBlack Men Divesting from PatriarchyIt's official. Let's Talk Bruh is back. Did ya miss us? Resources from today's show: Patriarchal Violence Framework - Black Feminist Future Understanding Patriarchy - bell hooks Undoing Patriarchy - A Syllabus Join the LTB Book Club: http://bit.ly/LTBBookClub We're looking for Black men / Black male socialized people in the DC area for an upcoming in person panel series. Interested? Follow this link: http://bit.ly/LTBCastingCall This year our theme is, "Divesting from Patriarchy" so here's how you can...2021-04-281h 46
Let's Talk BruhWhat Does Divesting from Patriarchy mean to you? - New Episodes in April!Let's Talk Bruh is FINALLY back and we want to hear from you! This year our theme is, "Divesting from Patriarchy" so here's how you can get involved and have your opinion heard on the show: 1. Record a 30 second message of what divesting from patriarchy means to you 2. Send your message to letstalkbruh@gmail.com OR call 708-320-3126 to leave a voicemail OR send us a voice text via Instagram DM 3. Tune in next month to hear your clip on the show! Let's Talk Bruh is hiring! We're looking for a Business Development Strategist. Apply here. ...2021-03-3102 min
Let's Talk BruhIt's Time for a BreakNot goodbye, just see ya later. Resources from today's show: Tricia Hersey on Rest as Resistance / 185 - For the Wild Podcast Undoing Patriarchy - A Syllabus relinquishing the patriarchy - adrienne maree brown Do you have any questions for us? Did you learn something during today's episode? Did you change your mind about a particular topic? Let us us know. Email us your questions/comments/feedback at letstalkbruh@gmail.com and we'll read and respond to your email on an upcoming episode. Follow...2020-07-0109 min
Let's Talk BruhDear Black Men, We are Failing Black WomenBlack men, we are failing Black women. RIP Oluwatoyin Salau J. Cole is perfect example of fragile masculinity in the presence of an intelligent Black woman Dave Chappelle, please stop erasing Black women. This week's resources: Black man organizing or leading spaces to unlearn patriarchal violence and misogyny. - Thread by @awkward_duck The Safe Black Girls Checklist - @BlackAmazon Do you have any questions for us? Did you learn something during today's episode? Did you change your mind about a particular topic? Let us us kno...2020-06-1828 min
Let's Talk BruhCreativity, Imagination and Mental Health in the Age of the Coronavirus (Live Show)During this time of lockdown, a lot of creativity can be possible. Maybe you're on the verge of starting a new project or maybe you just have an idea. Let's dive into the creative process and how imagination can be used for healing with artist and photographer Expressions Untold. And as it's important to talk about the creative process and knowing when you have a good idea, it's also important to acknowledge how terrifying it can be to release your creative project to the world. As Erykah once said, "Now keep in mind that I'm an...2020-06-101h 26
Let's Talk BruhFrom We Real Cool to We Just Real | What Makes Us Enough as Black Men? (Live Show)We Real Cool by Gwendolyn Brooks We real cool. We Left school. We Lurk late. We Strike straight. We Sing sin. We Thin gin. We Jazz June. We Die soon. “What’s cooler than being cool?” - Andre 3000 What does it mean to be cool? What does it mean to be you? They say the Black man is the coolest man on the planet. But how can we go from real cool...2020-06-031h 13
Let's Talk BruhQuarantine Kuts with Eric "KleanKut" Dixon (Live Show) Quarantine got you looking like RGIII? Say no more. We'll talk about haircare and how to maintain your shape up right now with some quick and easy tips in this virtual tutorial provided by Eric "KleanKut" Dixon. He's a barber that also specializes in providing mental health services for his clients. Watch this episode on our youtube channel: Quarantine Kuts with Eric "KleanKut" Dixon [Discussion + Virtual Shape Up Workshop] Keep up with Eric by following him on IG and Facebook Register to our virtual support group: Creating Freedom in Confinement [Virtual Support Group - Black Men Only] w/ Jarrick the Floating Yogi...2020-05-271h 24
Let's Talk BruhI Put My Lifetime In Between The Paper's Line's (Journaling Workshop Live Show)Writing and journaling can be a very healing, therapeutic, and self-reflective process, but sometimes it's hard just staring at 2 blank pieces of paper in your notebook. We'll get you started with Howard University English professor Kyr Mack in this masculinity and manhood journaling discussion + workshop. This week's show is a journaling workshop and throughout the episode we talk about the power of writing down our thoughts and processing our feelings through the exercise of journaling. What's the story you tell yourself about your life? Through journaling we're able to reflect on the past, meditate on t...2020-05-201h 42
Let's Talk BruhCan I Live: A Discussion on Mental Health During a Pandemic (Live Show)If you're experiencing bouts of exhaustion, despair, stress, or anxiety during this pandemic you are not alone. We got you. We talk about maintaining mental health and self care during this pandemic with friend of the show Dr. Justin Hopkins. In this week's show we discuss how to address the uncertainty of living during this pandemic. The anxiety that arises due to the fear of contracting COVID 19, navigating an uncertain job market and the strain of less physical connection with the ones we love. As men, we're groomed to always be in co...2020-05-131h 19
Let's Talk BruhLet's Talk Bruh Virtual Live Show Announcement! + Dil from Redefining Black Masculinity (Instagram Live Session)The Let's Talk Bruh Virtual Live Show is coming to a screen near you. We’re switching it up this month with something a bit different...starting next week on Monday the 11th, yall can now join us for a few Zoom Live Shows and Workshops! Register Today: Can I Live: A Discussion on Mental Health w/ Dr. Justin Hopkins - 5/11 @ 7PM EST I Put My Lifetime In Between The Paper's Line's [Discussion + Intro to Journaling Workshop] w/ Kyr Mack - 5/14 @ 7PM EST Quarantine Kuts with Eric "KleanKut" Dixon [Discussion + Virtual Shape Up Workshop] - 5/18 @ 7PM EST...2020-05-0649 min
Let's Talk BruhMasculinity, Staying Curious, & Creating Yourself w/ Nalo of Black Girl Masculine (Instagram Live Session)A few weeks ago (what is time at this point?) we did a series of Instagram Lives with friends of the podcast. Today's episode is the audio from our conversation with Nalo. Nalo is a friend of the show who first appeared on LTB back in August of 2019. We talked about everything from masculinity, the importance of asking questions and creating space for curiosity, allow folks to create themselves and her new podcast Black Water Rebellion (link below). If there's one thing you should know about Nalo is that she's someone that will make you think. Listen with an ope...2020-04-2954 min
Let's Talk BruhYo, Am I Wildin? | A Conversation with Black Men Feel"Yo, Am I Wildin?" This week's episode I catch up with Ben and Sam of Black Man Feel. Black Men Feel is a monthly support group in New York City for Black men. In our discussion with Ben and Sam they both shared their individual stories leading to the foundation of Black Men Feel. We also talked about the challenge of creating a safe space for ALL Black men and what accountability looks like within their space. Near the end of our conversation we dive into some things we've been doing to stay sane during Coronavirus social dis...2020-04-221h 06
WSH RadioReactions to 'The Last Dance' Night One with Jeremy Herte (Ep. 40)WSH lead creative Larry J. Sanders and Let’s Talk Bruh’s Jeremy Herte connect to recap the first two episodes of ESPN’s new Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance, sharing memories of watching Jordan’s final years and new discoveries brought to surface on Night One.2020-04-211h 12
Let's Talk BruhRe-Imagining Mental Health With The Confess Project"We gotta re-imagine the way mental health is being done You gotta reach people where they're at. You gotta be personal." This is one the lines that stuck out during this episode. I spoke to Lorenzo Lewis, founder of The Confess Project. In our discussion, he talked about the importance of imagination and creativity when it comes to mental health services. In order to reach our people we have to think outside the box. And Lorenzo is someone who knows from experience. He spent 10 years working in the mental health before founding The Confess Project so he know...2020-04-1558 min
Let's Talk BruhWhat It's Like to Be a Black Man Living With HerpesSomeone you should know: Courtney Brame. He's the founder of the platform Something Positive for Positive People. He's also open about his experience living with Herpes. So we dive in and talk about why herpes is still the butt of the all the jokes, what he felt after receiving his diagnosis, what successful disclosure looks like and the work he does to remove the stigma around STIs. Tune in now. Do you have any questions for us? Did you learn something during today's episode? Did you change your mind about a particular topic? Let us us...2020-04-081h 14
Let's Talk BruhWhat Does it Mean if I'm Attracted to Trans Women? Lex Numan Breaks It DownThis week we were joined by Lex Numan, the host of Numan Talks. We discuss his platform and what it means to be "Trans Attracted". He breaks down why it's important to distinguish between attraction and fetish. Lex Numan is someone you should know because his platform creates a space for Black men to discuss sexuality and attraction in a way that doesn't put the emotional labor on Trans women. In our episode he also discusses how he came to realize his attraction to Trans women. Tune in now. Follow Lex Numan on IG on Twitter Subs...2020-04-011h 27
Let's Talk BruhP.O.P: Pleasure Over Performance | The Road to Sexual Healing + A Coronavirus Check-InDoes it feel good? That's the question we're answering today. For many us, we've been taught that we can only express our sexuality in a very limited way. Today we talk about why sexual exploration and curiosity is important when it comes to achieving the most pleasure possible. We discuss that exploring your sexuality does NOT diminish your masculinity or manhood. Tune in now! About our guest Nick Gaines: Nickolas Gaines (he, him, his) is a veteran, national speaker, and educator. Nickolas is a prominent scholar-practitioner who has a wealth of experience, expanding over 10 years of s...2020-03-251h 11
Let's Talk BruhThe State of Black Masculinity Pt. 1Watch this episode on the Let's Talk Bruh YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nzkzJ8oFTg Some say everyone gets to define Black masculinity except for Black men, so today we ask a few friends of Let's Talk Bruh their definitions of Black masculinity, their personal relationship with masculinity from childhood to adulthood, and the current state of Black masculinity as its presented in pop culture, media, and current events. We also discuss what accountability looks like among Black men and the future of Black masculinity. As many of us come to grasp...2020-03-111h 44
Let's Talk BruhActing While Black with Tom Williamson of The Fosters & VFWWhen it comes to Black tv & film, there's often a conversation of who is allowed to tell what stories. Can Black folks from the UK tell stories about Black americans? Can Black folks with privilege tell stories about folks growing up in the hood? Can straight folks tell stories about queer Black folks? This week I talked to actor, founder of Rise and Thrive, and performance based transformation coach Tom Williamson. You may know Tom from The Fosters, VFW, Running Wild and All Cheerleaders Must Die. We talked about his life growing up in DC, becoming an acto...2020-03-041h 01
Let's Talk Bruh2 Black Men Talking About Love Pt. 2 w/ Brandon Alexander WilliamsThis week I was joined by author, artist, teacher, DJ, and speaker Brandon Alexander Williams to talk about his book The BLK Love Mixtape, loving black women, loving ourselves and his top 5 MCs. Tune in for our discussion. Follow Brandon on IG and Twitter. Check out his book The BLK Love Mixtape -the BLK love mixtape is an anthology of contemporary literature dedicated to the BLK woman. We created this body of work to uplift HER and to teach young BLK men how to identify love based on our examples so that they...2020-02-261h 08
Let's Talk BruhAn Email from a Listener About How to Deal With RejectionLate last year we received an email from a listener about his challenges dealing with rejection from women. He mentioned that he's not entitled to a woman's time or attention, but would like to find positive ways of dealing with, understanding, and accepting from rejection. So today, joined by friend of the podcast, Larry J. Sanders of What Suits Him, we dive all the way in and tackle all things rejection and even how rejection highlights our insecurities. Follow Larry on IG and Twitter and visit the WHATSUITSHIM website for his professional consulting services today. Fo...2020-02-191h 01
WSH RadioAn NBA All-Star Free-for-All with Jeremy Herte + Kyr Rashad Mack (Ep. 38)WSH lead creative Larry J. Sanders reconvenes with friends of the project Kyr Rashad Mack and Let's Talk Bruh's Jeremy Herte to recap the first two-thirds of the 2019-20 NBA season and ruminate on potential developments for this spring and summer.LINKSLet’s Talk Bruh: A Podcast on Black MasculinityWHATSUITSHIM.com • Instagram • Twitter2020-02-141h 36
Let's Talk BruhMasculinity in the UK vs the US | Same Issues, Different Accent w/ Daniel EdmundIn this week's episode we call up our first international guest! You'll be hearing a conversation with Daniel Edmund, the Co-Founder of Milk For Tea. Daniel is a speaker and coach who is passionate about serving the male community in the UK and seeing men transformed from the inside out. This conversation is important for a number of reasons: 1) Jeremy and Daniel both went to Hampton University together, but this is their first time speaking 2) Daniel talks about his experiences growing up in Maryland and the differences if any between masculinity in the UK vs the US 3) We talk...2020-02-121h 17
Let's Talk BruhInterracial Dating, Love, & Redefining Black MasculinityThere's a stat from the Pew Research Center stating that 24% of Black men marry interacially whereas only 12% of Black women marry interacially. Today we talk about why. Later in the conversation we also ask Dil of Redefining Black Masculinity (RBM) how and why he started RBM. A few resources used in this week's episode: Trends and patterns in intermarriage - Pew Research Center An Interracial Fix for Black Marriage - Wall Street Journal Myth Busting the Black Marriage Crisis - The Root Don't forget to follow Dil and Genesis on Instagram as well as...2020-02-051h 01
Let's Talk BruhWhy Do You Love Black Women?Why do you love Black women? How do you support Black women? How do you protect Black women? A few simple questions with not so simple answers? This week I was joined by my good friend Taylor. Tune in for our discussion. A few resources used in this week's episode: Bystander Intervention - Collective Action for Safe Spaces DC You can follow Taylor on Twitter & IG Visit her website here: Love & Light Intuitive Readings with Taylor Follow Let's Talk Bruh on Twitter & Instagram Join our Men's Facebook Grou...2020-01-291h 11
Let's Talk BruhLet's Talk Bruh Teaser Episode 2020Let's Talk Bruh is going to sound a bit different as we get deeper into 2020. Send this episode to your friends & family to spread the word. 2020-01-2203 min
WSH RadioAlbums of the Decade, Pt. VIII with Jeremy Herte (Ep. 34)For part eight of the Albums of the Decade series, WSH lead creative Larry J. Sanders welcomes back friend of the project + host of Let’s Talk Bruh: A Podcast on Black Masculinity Jeremy Herte to analyze his selection, Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.LinksUse code HIBERNATE at checkout to save on a new Allswell mattressSONGS of the YEAR 2019 presented by WSH | RADIO2020-01-151h 38
Albums of the DecadeMy Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy with Jeremy Herte | ALBUMS of the DECADEFor part eight, WSH lead creative Larry J. Sanders welcomes back friend of the project + host of Let’s Talk Bruh: A Podcast on Black Masculinity Jeremy Herte to analyze his selection, Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.LINKSUse code HIBERNATE at checkout to save on a new Allswell mattressSONGS of the YEAR 2019 presented by WSH | RADIO2020-01-151h 38
Let's Talk BruhFellas, What Makes You Feel Sexy? | Sex Positivity for Men w/ David WraithFellas, what makes you feel sexy? I mean, we all love having sex and the feeling that comes from that experience, but how often do we think about whether or not we feel sexy or not? There's a ton of emphasis on women to be and feel sexy, but what does that look like for us? This week I was joined by David Wraith, Co-founder of Sex Positive STL to discuss sex positivity for men, the reason leaked nudes of Da Baby, Steph Curry, and ASAP Rocky and much more. Tune in now. Follow Let's T...2020-01-151h 05
Let's Talk BruhPull Up On The Homies, It Might Save Your Life | Male Isolation & LonelinessHappy new year LTB fam! We're back and hitting yall with another episode. This time we're talking about the silent epidemic considered to be the biggest threat to public health over heavyweights like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. We're talking about loneliness. It's something that impacts many of us, but few of us are openly talking about it, and why would we? As a man, we're forced to follow the "rules of masculinity" which forbade deep emotional connections with other men. And technology these days has made it so easy to stay in contact digitally with folks tha...2020-01-081h 00
Let's Talk BruhGoal Setting & Vision Mapping: How to Win in 2020It's the end of the year, the end of the decade so it's time to rest up and plan for a new year. There's enough W's for all of us, but it starts with a solid foundation and goals in place to achieve the wins we have in our sight. This week we catch up with Mike Powell of the Powell Consulting Group to break down his vision mapping process. It's helped him, his clients, and it can help us too. Tune in for the gems. Follow Let's Talk Bruh on Twitter & Instagram Join ou...2019-12-2640 min
Let's Talk BruhA 2019 Recap: This Year in MasculinityIt's the end of the year so we're breaking from our regularly scheduled format to talk about all the wild events that have happened in 2019 regarding masculinity. We cover everything from John Legend being named the sexiest man alive, Tank's comments on sexuality, Malik Yoba speaking about being attracted to trans women, GQ's "new masculinity" with Pharrell, T.I.'s terrible parenting, Billy Dee William's misinterpreted comments on gender fluidity, The Wade/Union family, Male birth control, men finally embracing paternity leave, Jay-Z & Colin Kaepernick and much more. Not to mention we didn't even cover th...2019-12-181h 19
Let's Talk BruhRape Culture 101 & A Black Man's Role in the Me Too MovementTrigger Warning: sexual assault, sexual abuse, rape culture What should a man's role be in the Me Too Movement? How are we defining consent? What is rape culture? If you're like us, these are questions you may have been asking yourself the past few years. To get a few answers, we invite Ricky Pulley, the Underserved Survivor Outreach Coordinator at the Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands in Columbia, SC to chop it up about how rape culture has showed up in our lives, ways we have participated in it, the Black community's response to the...2019-12-111h 07
Let's Talk BruhYes, We're Talking About Black Male Privilege AgainThis. Is. The. Remix. You can also consider this a sequel to last year's episode on the same topic. Either way, it's that time again and we're talking about Black Male Privilege. Last year we dropped an episode called, "Black Male What? | The Black Male Privilege Episode" and it received a ton of feedback. So this year we're dropping part 2 of that conversation featuring our guest Bemo Brown who had very strong feelings towards the episode. So we get into what Black Male Privilege is, a definition of it from L'Heureux Lewis and why t...2019-12-041h 08
Let's Talk BruhBrotherly Love | What Does it Mean To Love Your Fellow Black Man?Black man to Black man. What does it mean to love each other? On this week's episode I was joined by Jay Barnett, former NFL Player, Current Family Therapist, Founder of We Build Projects, The Kings' Program and 2019 Black Enterprise Modern Man of the Year. Today we talk about the importance of Black men loving each other, how trauma, jealousy, and fear prevents us from loving one another, why we have anxiety around saying, "I Love You" and at the end of the episode Jay talks about the most important aspect behind loving each other. ...2019-11-2744 min
WSH RadioThe First Month of the '19-'20 NBA Season with Jeremy Herte + Kyr Rashad Mack (Ep. 31)WSH lead creative Larry J. Sanders links with friends of the project Kyr Rashad Mack and Let's Talk Bruh's Jeremy Herte to break down the first fifteen-plus games of the NBA season.Thoughts on their favorite teams (4:45)Hottest hot takes for the remainder of the season (21:45)MELO GOT A JOB, plus more Trail Blazers (23:40)Do triple-doubles automatically equal stat padding? Is load management legitimate? (29:45)Rookies being more ready for the pros than ever before (41:15)Dwight Howard, first-ballot Hall-of-Famer (1:01:45)League Pass guilty pleasures, surprises + disappointments (1:06:40)2019-11-261h 27
Let's Talk BruhMen Like Affection Too | Desire & Intimate Photoshoots w/ Expressions UntoldWhen it comes to intimacy, how far are you willing to go? How open could you get? Would you bare it all with your partner on camera? Maybe that's not your cup of tea. But for many it is. Today my guest, Aaron aka Expressions Untold, is someone who captures those intimate moments on camera for a living and he joins us to talk about his beautiful art as well as how intimacy plays a major role in his work. We also discuss how as men, we often want to feel desired by our partners, be...2019-11-2053 min
Let's Talk BruhNo Fap, No Nut November? No Problem.The Few. The Proud. The Nutless. Some may say, it takes an insane person or insanely willed person (depending how you look at it) to go 30 days without sexual pleasure, but that's what a group of men do every November. It's called No Fap or No Nut November and every November millions of men take this 30 day journey. But why you may ask? The No Fap community on reddit lists a few benefits of No Fapping including: better sex, increased libido, self control, mental libido and much more. And yes while, all that's good and well, others a...2019-11-1340 min
Let's Talk BruhLiving Non #Bi nary with Gerrard DavisThis week on Let's Talk Bruh, I catch up with Gerrard Davis. If you've been keeping up with the show, then that name might sound familiar. Gerrard joined me for a mini episode last month because Gerrard was the one who set our facebook group on fire with a conversation on whether or not it was gay for two men to cuddle. And without going down that rabbit role today, feel free to check that episode out for yourself. Now if you thought that was an interesting episode, you're in for a real treat today. G...2019-10-301h 46
Let's Talk BruhMen Are Trash. Not Me Though. Yes, Definitely You.We've all seen the phrase, #MenAreTrash, so need for a long introduction. And for many of us men folk, we have a tendency to either 1) dismiss the phrase completely or 2) assume those tweets ain't talking about us because we know we ain't trash. And if that's your response? We're challenging you to change your perspective. Today I was joined by my good friend Backpack Matt from the Over The Shoulder Podcast to tackle all things related to the men are trash movement, where it stems from, why we can't resort to, "Not all Men" or "Not...2019-10-231h 09
Let's Talk BruhHealthy Manhood, Toxic Masculinity & Ray Rice's Accountability with Tony PorterTony Porter is what we call an OG when it comes to the work of healthy manhood. He's been doing #thework of breaking out of the "The Man Box" with A Call to Men for decades. Tony also speaks about his personal journey of being called out for his sexism while in his career of anti-racism work and how those moments propelled him to become passionate about the work of healthy manhood and anti-sexism. We also talk about our differing perspectives about toxic masculinity and have a great conversation on accountability. It's rare to see public...2019-10-161h 12
Let's Talk BruhLiving Your Best Life: Self-Actualization with Jason RosarioLiving your best life is more than just a song by Lil Duval. It's a real thing. But how exactly do we get there? Yeah sure we all want to get the bag and level up, but what does that really look like? How do we become our best and most authentic self in a world that constantly tells us as Black men what we are and what we aren't? Jason Rosario believes it's through something called: Self-Actualization This week on Let's Talk Bruh I was joined by Jason, Founder of The Lives of Men t...2019-10-0956 min
Let's Talk BruhBeing a Black Man is a Stressful Job With No Days Off | How to Manage StressWe all know what it's like to feel like you have the weight of the world on the your shoulders. But what if that stress has become so commonplace that you've forgotten what it's like to feel normal? What happens when we've become so disconnected from our norm that our normal is stressed out? Today we're joined by Arron Muller, a Social Work Therapist to discuss how we can identify the stressors in our life as well as manage the stress we experience in our lives. Arron also breaks down how stress causes an...2019-10-0247 min
Let's Talk BruhHow Black Men can Navigate Corporate America While Maintaining our Mental HealthBeing a Black man and working in corporate environments can exhausting to say the least. Racism. Microaggressions. Stereotyping. And all that can happen before you even make it to your desk. The struggle to bring your full self to work is real. Not to mention, we know that toxic masculinity in the workplace is usually the expected and preferred type of masculinity. Domination. Win at all costs. Talking over people. Not taking breaks. Where does healthy masculinity fit in corporate america? This week we linked up with Zach of the Living Corporate Podcast to a...2019-09-251h 02
Let's Talk BruhA Black Man's Journey to Embracing VulnerabilityWhat does vulnerability look like for you? Are you in tune with your feelings? Are these questions already too much for you? We feel you, but today I'm joined by my good friend Nomad the Native of talented supergroup Not Alone and we break down what it means to be vulnerable, how difficult vulnerability can be for us as Black men as well as the shame associated with acknowledging our insecurities. However as difficult as it can be to open up, we also talk about the benefits of being vulnerable leading us to a deeper and more int...2019-09-181h 07
Let's Talk BruhIntimacy, Attraction, & Cuddling | Let's Talk Bruh Podcast Group ConversationsThis week we're giving yall a one time pass into the Let's Talk Bruh Facebook Group on for a particular discussion that set the group on fire last week. One of our members, who you'll be hearing from shortly, posed the following questions shared from an Instagram story: Is two guys cuddling gay? Is two girls cuddling gay?" So we break down the differences between intimacy and attraction as well as the importance of platonic touch in our lives. The conversation produced several different sides and angles and what better way to include y...2019-09-1138 min
Let's Talk BruhPorn & Masturbation: How Much is Too Much?We live in a culture where porn is only a smartphone and a couple taps away. It's literally at our fingertips. It's never been this accessible. And for many of us, we've had access to an unlimited supply of porn since the age of 10 so where do we draw the line between healthy habit and addiction? Today we try to find some answers. On previous episodes, you may have heard us say that masturbating is a good form of self care, which it is. However it's important to be aware of when that self love we rightfully ow...2019-09-041h 19
Let's Talk Bruh2 Black Men Talking About LoveWhen's the last time you sat down and talked about love? When's the last time you talked about love more than the romantic type? Today we dive deep into love and relationships and we do so with a little help from licensed therapist Bashea Williams. This week on Let's Talk Bruh we talk about love, relationships and what all this means for us as men in both romantic and platonic relationships. Most of the time, girls are socialized to think about love at a much earlier age than boys so by the time we are of age...2019-08-281h 19
Let's Talk BruhWellness & Yoga Talk w/ Jarrick the Floating Yogi"Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth." So that's the textbook definition thanks to UC Davis, but what does it actually look like to be well? to feel well? How can we put this into everyday practice? This week on the show we talk about wellness and other ways to live a healthier life. I invited Jarrick the Floating Yogi to join me for today's episode and if...2019-08-2146 min
Let's Talk BruhBlack Girl Masculine | Masculinity & WomanhoodWhen you think of masculinity what comes to mind? Men. Manhood. Manliness? Typically as a society, we conflate masculinity and manhood as interchangeable terms. We've done it many times on this very podcast. But what does masculinity look like for women who identify as masculine? On today's episode we talk with Nalo Zidan, founder of Black Girl Masculine, about what masculinity means for her as a queer Black woman. Nalo breaks down why we shouldn't conflate masculinity with manhood and we also talk about some commonalities between both men and women who identify as masculine Mas...2019-08-141h 09
Let's Talk BruhBlack, Male, & Trans | Masculinity as a Black Trans ManThis episode is important because for 52 episodes we've talked about masculinity from primarily a cisgender perspective. Today, thanks to our guest, Geronimo Collins aka Geronimo Knows, we are able to learn about the experiences of a Black transgender man and what masculinity means for him in particular. Geronimo is a former blogger, podcast host, urban culture + lifestyle enthusiast and full-time conversationalist. On this episode we talk about his navigation through life before and after his transition, what masculinity means for him, gender identity, black male sexuality, the meaning of behind his name, and much more. He...2019-08-071h 30
Let's Talk BruhChanges, Transitions, & New ChaptersThey say change inevitable. They say life is gonna throw you curveballs. They say when life gives you lemons...ight enough of the cliches. Today we're talking all about the various changes and transitions that we experience throughout life. From breakups, to entering and exiting college to even the current cultural change in discussions of masculinity, we're tackling it all today. With the help of a little internet research and personal experiences, we also cover how to handle or better yet embrace life's changes. Lastly, we discuss a very real and somewhat unexpected chang...2019-07-311h 31
Let's Talk BruhLet's Talk About Healthy MasculinityThey say everyone gets the define Black masculinity except for the Black man. And well, historically this has been largely true. However as true as it has been, we have not only the power, but the responsibility to redefine what a healthy masculinity looks like for us. But before we get there, it's important to talk about toxic masculinity and hold ourselves accountable for the ways in which we've ALL at one point participated in this toxic culture of manhood. We can't get to a place of healthier manhood or masculinity without acknowledging the work and time by...2019-07-2459 min
Let's Talk BruhLet's Talk About Toxic MasculinityNowadays it seems that everyone is talking about two words: toxic masculinity. There are endless articles, tweets, IG posts, and now podcast episodes on the subject. But what is it really? And if you're a man/masculine identifying person it can feel like your masculinity is under attack with the recent attention on toxic masculinity. Today we break down what toxic masculinity is, our experiences embodying toxic masculinity and we talk to a couple guys about their opinions on toxic masculinity. A list of resources used for this week's episode: The Difference betw...2019-07-171h 06
Let's Talk BruhYou're More Than Your Dick Pt. 2 | Black Male Body ImageThis week on Let's Talk Bruh we're talking all about dick. *awkward silence* We're bringing yall the sequel to an episode we dropped in February titled, "You're More Than Your Dick | The Fetishization Episode". Only this time we're expanding the conversation to discuss our close relationship with our penis, why for many of us our dick = our manhood and the pressure to live up the BBC. In order to have this conversation we invited our extremely talented artist friend TJDDN to the show who is very comfortable with his body. Just how comfortable? T...2019-07-031h 06
Let's Talk BruhInside the Black Barbershop: Safe Space For Whom?The Black barbershop is a staple in the Black community. It's a safe space for Black men to be themselves, vent, talk shit, and establish community with Black men of all ages. However, as much as some of us love the Black barbershop and regard it so, historically it has not been a safe space for ALL black people as much as we'd like to think. This week on the show we break down our experiences in the barbershop (the good, the bad, and the Bibby), the types of barbers in the shop, the feeling of invincibility...2019-06-2657 min
Let's Talk Bruh400 Years a Black Man | How Has Racism Impacted Us?Has racism ever made you sick? This week on #LetsTalkBruh we talk about the impact that racism has had over the course of our lives as Black men. As we know all know, racism and just dealing with white folks in general is stressful, but how exactly have we dealt with both the overt and subtle racism we've experienced in our lives? How does racism impact our health both physically and mentally? And since it doesn't look like racism is going anywhere anytime soon, what can be done to live healthier lives knowing that racism is inevitable?2019-06-191h 14
Let's Talk BruhKevin Durant's Injury, When They See Us, Kanye West & Mental Health, and Black Boy Joy | The 1 Year Anniversary Show1 Year + 46 Episodes later and we're still here! On this week's episode we celebrate making it 1 year in the podcast game and NOT getting cancelled! We catch up with other about what's been going on in our lives, getting out of our introvert bubbles and break from the script by tackling some current events in black masculinity + mental health including: - Kevin Durant's Injury - Ava Duvernay's "When They See Us" mini series on the Central Park 5 - Kanye West talks about his mental health journey during new interview w/ David Letterman...2019-06-1251 min
Let's Talk BruhA Black Man's Guide for Self CareSelf Care is defined as "the powerful commitment to constantly choose activities and situations that make you feel healthy and good about yourself”. It's a very simple concept in theory, yet for some reason it's very difficult to put into practice for many of us. Well for starters, let's take into account how much time we spend at work, time spent supporting family + friends, time wasted on social media, time committing to our side hustles, time trying to make relationships work, trying to get 2.5 meals in per day, the list goes on and on. And we haven't even...2019-06-051h 01
Let's Talk BruhA Black Man's Guide for DepressionWelcome to Part 2 of our Black Man's Guide for Mental Health series. Next up? Depression. As Black Men, most of us have been taught by family, media, or peers that expressing our feelings is unacceptable. Unmanly. Weak. Even when we're at our lowest and know deep down we should talk to someone we still choose not to. According to research, 90% of Black Men with depression never seek treatment for their mental condition. That means that many of us exist in isolation and it's resulting in a slow, painful, and silent death for us and our brothers. Ev...2019-05-281h 05
Let's Talk BruhA Black Man's Guide for AnxietyWelcome to Part 1 of our Black Man's Guide for Mental Health series. First up? Anxiety. As your hosts, you've heard us joke a lot about how we're both introverts and experience slight to moderate to sometimes extreme cases of social anxiety in various spaces of our lives. But along with social anxiety, what are some other types of anxiety? How does anxiety show up in our lives as Black men? Can anxiety ever go away? Our guest Dwayne James aka Waynes_Ambition, a licensed Social Worker specializing in mental health joins us to today to...2019-05-2242 min
Let's Talk BruhEmotional MF'in Labor, What's That?Invisible work. Thankless jobs. When we talk about Emotional Labor these are some of the things we're talking about. If you've been following us on Instagram this week you've seen women say the following things regarding emotional labor: - Emotional labor takes work. And emotional labor is not just for women to deal with - Women are doing the extra work in your platonic/familiar relationships too. - It's not our job to bear it for you. It's exhausting. We don't want to be your therapist. Whew. Heavy right? Well it's imp...2019-05-151h 00
Let's Talk BruhBoyz n the Hood & The Wood: A Look at Black Masculinity in Film Pt. 2Brotherhood. Growing up Black. Growing up fast. Relationships. Trying to make it out alive. What do all of these things have in common? They're all significant themes present in both films in Part 2 of our Black Masculinity in Film series. Boyz n the Hood (1991) & The Wood (1999). Two films both set in Southern California - South Central LA & Inglewood respectively. Both films being "coming of age" classics centered around 3 Black males attempting to mature from boys to men. One film centering on the trauma and hardship of growing up black in the hood while the other film...2019-05-0853 min
Let's Talk BruhMalcolm X & Shaft: A Look at Black Masculinity in Film Pt. 1Malcolm X. Shaft. Two names. 1 real. 1 fictional character. But both extremely important in film and real life in terms of their impact on Black Masculinity. Today we explore the 1971 blaxploitation classic Shaft starring Richard Roundtree, directed by Gordon Parks alongside Spike Lee's 1992 classic Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington. Why these 2 films? Well there's more commonalities than you may think. Black men in leadership. Cool. Poor & Black and at times both having similar conceptions of what being a black man is supposed to be and look like in the face of whiteness. Following the deat...2019-04-301h 12
Let's Talk BruhThe Black Men & Haircare EpisodeAdmit it. At some point whether it was 10 years ago or 10 days ago, you've experimented in some type of way with your hair. Growing up, YouTube videos and Instagram pages dedicated to Black haircare weren't the norm so experimenting with unhealthy hair products and practices were Black rites of passage. And when it comes to Black men, as long as our shape up is tight, we're all good right? Naw. Growing up we put all types of wild shit in our hair from sporting waves, to our sister's Luster's pink lotion, to whatever jojoba oil and jamaican bla...2019-04-2431 min
Let's Talk BruhWho Cares About the Black Man?Left out. Forgotten. Not cared for. Do any of these resonate for you as a Black man? Sometimes as Black men we feel the weight of the world on our shoulders. On average, our life expectancy is the lowest, our suicides rates are at an all-time high, mass incarceration and police brutality are everyday issues and many of us feel we don't have enough spaces to be vulnerable with our most pressing mental health issues. On top of that, we hear our sisters, as justified as it is at times, tell us "men are trash" and "niggas aint shit" o...2019-04-101h 09
Let's Talk BruhLife, Purpose, Death, Freedom | The Existential Crisis EpisodeWhat's the meaning of life? How do we find our purpose? What happens when we die? What does this all mean for Black men? We spend the next hour and change trying to figure out life in one episode. Spoiler alert: We end up not being able to figure everything out. We answer a few things, but we probably end up with more questions than answers. As Black men we already feel like our time here is limited. I mean, shit at the time of this recording Nipsey Hussle was still with us. How do we make sens...2019-04-031h 12
Let's Talk BruhMini Episode: A Conversation on PurposeMINI EPISODE ALERT Today we're hitting yall with a mini-episode that really serves as a preview for next week. This week on Let's Talk Bruh we're talking a little bit about the existential crises that we all have at certain point in our lives. As your hosts, being in our late 20s, we're both at the place in our lives where we've seriously started to question and consider next steps when it comes to career, family, relationships, and kids. What happens when you get to a place in your career and you start to...2019-03-2620 min
Let's Talk BruhHoteps, Noteps, Fauxteps, & The Ankh Right feat. Preston MitchumHoteps, Noteps, Fauxteps, & The Ankh Right: Why Some Black men find liberation in these movements It's 2019 and if you've been on the internet at all in the last few years you probably know how to identify what is commonly referred to as a modern day hotep. Afrocentric. Pro Black. Anti LGBTQ. Anti Feminist. Fear of the destruction of the Black family. Fear of the Black masculinity being under attack. But let's rewind and actually understand that the word "hotep" is a greeting and roughly translates to, "To be at peace or satisfaction." But...2019-03-1959 min
Let's Talk BruhBall Don't Lie | Masculinity & The Black AthleteOur personal hoop dreams for the NBA ended years ago, but as avid fans of the basketball, football, baseball and other sports we clearly had a vested interested in this week's episode. When talking about masculinity in sports, like other areas of life, there is a certain type of acceptable masculinity. The fire, passion, competitive spirit and in some cases aggressiveness that sports fosters can help create a healthy masculinity, but what happens when that shit becomes toxic? And if we're being real, don't we all at times enjoy the toxic masculinity that comes out in sports? Th...2019-03-121h 11
Let's Talk BruhWhat Should Black Men Know About Feminism?With the rise of social & political activism movements picking up steam on social media in the last 4-5 years, we've seen several topics usually relegated to academic circles enter mainstream conversations. Feminism being a major one. Generally speaking, we believe this trend to be a positive one, however many times as men, we have failed to really grasp what Feminism is and specifically what Black Feminism really is. It's important for us to have this conversation because there are a bunch of wild myths claiming feminism to be the destruction of the black family structure and...2019-02-271h 26
Let's Talk BruhBlack Masculinity in the Age of #MeToo Panel RecapThis week on #LetsTalkBruh we break from our regularly scheduled format and discuss the panel we participated in last week entitled: Let's Hear it From the Boys: Black Masculinity in the Age of #MeToo. We recap our thoughts on the panel and open up the conversation to those of y'all who couldn't make it. Obviously a conversation surrounding Black men and the role we play in the MeToo era deserves more than just a recap type of conversation, so definitely expect for us to cover this topic in more detail at some point this year. ...2019-02-2046 min
Let's Talk BruhDaps & Hugs, Mean Mugs, & Platonic TouchWhen's the last time you embraced your boy for more than the usual dap + hug combination? We're talking a good, long lasting 5-10 second hug. It's probably been awhile, right? Well if you're anything like us, we can certainly relate and for good reason. For most of us, we're usually taught that the two types of acceptable touch are reserved for the 2 F's: fucking or fighting. So anything longer than the usual dap+hug makes us extremely uncomfortable. So that brings us to today's episode on Platonic Male Touch. Our guest Kent Johnson of the Unge...2019-02-131h 00
Let's Talk BruhYou're More Than Your Dick | The Fetishisation EpisodeThis week on Let's Talk Bruh we talk about the revolving door of fetishisation. Often times, if our masculinity revolves around sex, we unintentionally become complicit in our own fetishisation. There is a history in this country going back to slavery of both white men and women using our bodies for labor, sex included. When we weren't in control of our bodies, we subsequently lost control of the portrayal of our bodies in media. Thus creating a particular narrative, stereotype, and racist sexual fantasy for both white men and women. This stereotype prioritizes a certain type of bl...2019-02-051h 09
Let's Talk BruhMen's Groups & Safe Spaces for Men | Facebook Group LaunchBack in August of last year we dropped an episode on male friendships. We covered how trash we can be as friends sometimes and even brought in research that suggests men struggle at maintaining fulfilling friendships. We also talked about what men can do to establish deeper connections with each other. So today we revisit the subject but dive a bit deeper on the subject and cover not only male friendships, but the rise of Men's Groups popping up around the country. However when it comes to Men's Groups there's the good, the bad, the beautiful and...2019-01-301h 06
Let's Talk BruhGillette Razors & The Myth of EmasculationHave you ever felt emasculated? In a relationship? At work? By just being a Black man in this country? Coming off of last week's new Gillette #TheBestMenCanBe ad, and the American Psychological Association's new guidelines for treating men and boys we discuss the response from large numbers of men who felt that these efforts are emasculating men and taking part in the constant effort to attack traditional masculinity. We talk about why these efforts are NOT emasculating men and discuss through healthy visions of masculinity, emasculation does not exist. However we do acknowledge that for some men w...2019-01-231h 13
Let's Talk BruhLet's Vent Bruh Vol. 6: The Holidays Be StressfulWe have a full slate of in-depth topics to hit yall with in 2019, but before we get too deep we had to catch up with a good ol venting session. Why is that the holidays are so damn stressful? From panic attacks, to thug tears, to family relationships, the holidays bring on a lot. So we take some time this week to recap our holiday breaks this week. We also pivot near the end of the episode and discuss our conundrum being the center of attention when folks ask about our podcast. Follow Let...2019-01-1636 min
Let's Talk BruhSurviving R. Kelly Documentary DiscussionBy now, if you've been on social media at all over the past 5 days you've seen your TL discuss the new Lifetime documentary, "Surviving R. Kelly" produced by dream hampton. Today we talk a bit about the documentary, our own experiences growing up in close proximity to R. Kelly, and a look at the impact of the documentary going forward. We hope the impact of the documentary helps to bring justice to the survivors of R. Kelly and end the decades of sexual abuse and trauma they have endured. Follow Let's Talk Bruh on ...2019-01-0946 min
Let's Talk BruhWhat Are You Proud Of This Year? | The Year End EpisodeIf you could describe your 2018 in one word, what would it be? Growth? Transition? Trash? Well, hopefully not that last one. Regardless of how you look at it, we've all made it to the end of the another year so there's gotta be at least ONE W in there we can all be proud about. And speaking of 2018 W's we talked about our personal 2018 wins this year as well as the following: - 2018 Wins: What we're proud of - 2018 Losses: Areas of improvement - What we've unlearned t...2018-12-191h 08
Let's Talk BruhSex Talk w/ The Experts | The Sex Episode Pt. 2We're back for round 2 and this time we brought the professionals with us. This week we were joined by Tasnim Sulaiman from Black Men Heal. She's a therapist who comes across sex and sexuality related issues with her clients so we had the great opportunity to ask her all the questions that we couldn't get to the bottom of in last week's episode like: Can sex be considered successful without an orgasm? Who's really responsible for your orgasm? We also get to the bottom of PE because what does it really mean to finish "too early"? 2018-12-111h 14
Let's Talk BruhThe Orgasm Gap, Consent, & Sex Stories | The Sex Episode Pt.1Yall thought we'd go all year and NOT have an episode about sex? As we wrap up 2018, we're hitting yall with a 2-part series on that 3 letter word that so many of us love. From consent, to losing our virginity, to our current feelings about sex, we cover it from all angles in this episode. This episode was important because we wanted to not only break down sex & intimacy but also discuss those sometimes taboo subjects. C'mon fellas we've all been there. We know those 2 letters all too well. Shoutout to PE & ED for blocking our blessings. An...2018-12-051h 13
Let's Talk BruhThe Relationship Between Gay & Straight Black MenWhen talking about brotherhood, how often do we include gay brothers into that conversation? As a society we've made progress in terms of LGBTQ rights, but we certainly have a long way to go in order to be better brothers to gay men especially in our community. On today's episode we talk with The Great Jayden aka Jayden Hollywood about the relationship between gay and straight black men. On Let's Talk Bruh we talk a lot about masculinity from a straight male perspective, but it's important to talk about the differences from our gay brothers as well. We br...2018-11-2856 min
Let's Talk BruhMini-Episode: Is Your Sexuality Fluid? | The Kinsey ScaleMINI EPISODE ALERT Here's something for your Thanksgiving Dinner conversations with grandma: The Kinsey Scale. Now at this point, you may be wondering wtf the Kinsey Scale even is. So to briefly explain, in 1948 The Kinsey Scale determined that people typically did not fit into exclusive heterosexual or homosexual categories. Essentially suggesting that sexuality is fluid. The Kinsey Scale measures sexuality from 0-6. For example: 0 being exclusively heterosexual, 3 being equally heterosexual and homosexual and 6 being exclusively homosexual. With our sex episodes coming very soon, as straight black men, we wanted to chall...2018-11-2120 min
Let's Talk BruhIt's Officially Cuffing Season | The Relationships EpisodeAccording to the calendar, Cuffing Season is officially upon us. Dating, relationships, situationships, swiping left and right is in full swing so it was only right to break down our thoughts on relationships. We talk about love languages, how we want to be loved, and what's important for us in relationships. We talk about the dreaded "C" word and what compels us to commit to someone. By no means do we claim to be relationship experts, but with our experiences we offer some keys to happy relationships as well as getting pretty candid with areas we need to improve u...2018-11-141h 26
Let's Talk BruhDo We Need a Male Beyoncé?So this week we called an audible. We had plans to drop our Hip Hop episode but during our discussion, we got into a slight debate over whether or not Black Men need a male Beyoncé. For everything Beyoncé represents and means for women and specifically Black Women, Jeremy believes it would be dope to have a male version who would uplift Black Men in a similar way that she does for Black Women. Currently, Jeremy believes that there is a void when it comes to mainstream male artists who make music specifically for the uplift of Black...2018-09-1913 min
Let's Talk BruhWhat's the deal with therapy? | The Black Men in Therapy episodeThis episode completes our 3 part series on Mental Health & Therapy. Now, this by no means will be the last time we ever discuss mental health on #LetsTalkBruh, but it was important for us to discuss these issues now and continue to discuss them as they play a significant role in our lives. In this episode you'll hear us talk to 2 therapists, Dr. Justin Hopkins as well as Jeremy's own personal therapist, Dr. Jonathan Goode. So needless to say we got schooled by the professionals in these quasi-therapy sessions/conversations, but don't get it twisted, these conversations cannot be substituted w...2018-08-0155 min
Let's Talk BruhLet's Vent Bruh Vol. 2: TherapyWe're back with another installment of #LetsVentBruh and this week we broke from the script and stumbled upon the topic of therapy. In the upcoming weeks you'll hear us have a few deep dive conversations on the topic of black men in therapy with some licensed professionals who actually know what they're talking about, but for now you'll hear from us. In this episode Jeremy talks about his own recent therapy experiences and Kyr starts to process what therapy may look like for him, deflections and all. After all, we're all still works in progress and in this episode...2018-07-1121 min
Let's Talk BruhThe Venting Session #LetsVentBruhBefore we get to the hard hitting topics such as what black men can do to better support black women, black men in therapy and more, Jeremy and Kyr have a venting session in which Jeremy has a breakthrough and Kyr calls out a friend. 2018-06-1327 min