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The UnapologeticsBreaking Down the Epstein Files with Ellie LeonardMy first and favorite conversation with Marlon Weems. We’re going to have to make this a regular thing.Thank you Jim Bourg, Caro Henry, Sushipheliac 🍣🍥🍣(Jen Rust), Elaine Cimino, Nancy McAllister, and many others for tuning into my live video with Marlon Weems! Join me for my next live video in the app.The Panicked Writer is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acce...
2026-02-271h 01
Intelligent MasculinityIntelligent Masculinity with Marlon Weems“If I got pissed off every time something like that happened, I’d just run my own blood pressure up. Writing about it lets me examine it. Sometimes I realize I was wrong. Sometimes I realize I reacted better than I would have years ago. But I try to be honest with myself — because if you’re not honest with yourself, you’re not growing.”~ Marlon Weems ~Masculinity In ReviewIn this 13th interview of Intelligent Masculinity, Nick Paro sits down with Marlon Weems for one of the most layered conversations in the serie...
2026-02-141h 49
Walter Rhein PodcastWhy We Can't Ignore the Lies of White SupremacyI always consider it a great privilege when Marlon Weems and Arturo Dominguez stop by. I know them both from their work on Medium, and their insight always helps me get a better sense of what’s happening in the world. It’s like we’re all climbing the same pyramid but from other sides. We can meet at the top and talk about what we saw on the way up.I continue to work on this concept of changing our cultural reaction to white supremacy. There are too many people who have been indoctrinated just to ignore...
2026-02-081h 30
Freedom Over Fascism: Fireside Chats112. This Is How We Win with Marlon WeemsMarlon Weems and Stephanie Gerber Wilson discuss a range of topics including this history of racialized America, how aggressive federalism might work, state power, and the challenges facing the Democratic Party; ie they don't know how to wield power. They delve into the historical context of racism and slavery, interrogate the concept of whiteness, and explore the implications of these issues in contemporary society. The dialogue emphasizes the need for a more assertive political strategy and the importance of understanding the historical roots of current social dynamics.
2026-02-0551 min
Politics Done RightThe Real MLK - The Trump administration leaders/bullies have minds of rapistsMarlon Weems and Egberto Willies discuss the real MLK message. The Trump administration behavior is that of rapists if one listens to Stephen Miller.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
2026-01-2159 min
The Obsessive DiaryIn conversation with Marlon WeemsThis is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eleanoranstruther.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-171h 12
Politics Done RightWeems and Willies tackle some prescient political issues. Democratic loss autopsy.Marlon Weems, publisher of The Journeyman, and Egberto Willies give a compelling look at AI, prediction markets, Medicare failures, and more. Democratic loss autopsy.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
2025-12-1359 min
The Prince of Pop Culture (POP) PodcastThe Prince of Pop Culture Podcast | S1 E23: The Boy Is Mine Tour DC x The Brunch Is Mine Recaps, Ray J -Brandy-Beyonce Drama, Tamar vs. Dineva & More🚨 EPISODE 23 — The Boy Is Mine Tour & The Brunch Is Mine Recaps, Ray J x Brandy x Beyonce Drama, Tamar vs. Dineva & more🎙🔥We’re back from a post–holiday reset, counting down to the final 3 episodes of Season 1 — Let’s kick the finale countdown off with a all the tea we missed while we were gone, and some HILARIOUS moments ESPECIALLY an ending you don’t want to miss! 🍵 Cup O’Jo — Celebrity & Trending News Recap:– Ray J x The Carters x Brandy x Monica drama: Ray J inserts himself into the TBIM Tour convo after his comments about Beyoncé & Jay-Z + Brandy go vi...
2025-12-131h 18
Politics Done RightAI Power, Health-Care Crisis, and Capitalism’s Grip: A Deep Dive into Today’s Political RealityThe Journeyman, Marlon Weems and Egberto Off The Record, Egberto Willies, give a compelling look at AI, prediction markets, Medicare failures, and why the grassroots is required to restore democracy.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
2025-12-1058 min
The Coroner’s ReportE8 P4-Negro Boys Industrial School-Locked Doors, Lost BoysDecades later, survivors, historians, and advocates still fight to keep Wrightsville’s story alive. In this closing episode, Dr. Brian Mitchell and Judge Steve Teske join Tracey Carrington and Steve Nawojczyk to examine the lasting legacy of the fire—how segregation, neglect, and silence shaped generations. Marlon Weems reflects on how these boys’ deaths mirror modern inequities, while fire experts Jim Hawley and Keith Hulse revisit the evidence through today’s lens. Together they confront what justice looks like after decades of denial and why remembering those twenty-one boys is an act of restoration, not just remembrance.
2025-11-2039 min
The Obsessive DiaryLIVE with Marlon WeemsThis is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eleanoranstruther.substack.com/subscribe
2025-11-191h 09
Notes of the WeekNotes of the Week, E10 - Conservative or Regressive with Marlon WeemsNotes of the WeekBonus NoteThank you Stephanie G Wilson, PhD, Beth Cruz, Polly Walker Blakemore, Cat, Kevin Shively, John H, P. J. Schuster, Will Fullwood, and many others for tuning into my live video with Marlon Weems and Walter Rhein! Join me for my next live video in the app.Actions You Can TakeCall your public servants on important issues:* 5calls.orgJoin the efforts to unmask law enforcement:* safedc.infoSign the Move-On Petitions:* Investigate Presidential Use...
2025-11-181h 04
Sick of this ShowSick of this Show: Notes of the Week - Conservative or Regressive?Notes of the WeekBonus NoteThank you Stephanie G Wilson, PhD, Beth Cruz, Polly Walker Blakemore, Cat, Kevin Shively, John H, P. J. Schuster, Will Fullwood, and many others for tuning into my live video with Marlon Weems and Walter Rhein! Join me for my next live video in the app.Actions You Can TakeCall your public servants on important issues:* 5calls.orgJoin the efforts to unmask law enforcement:* safedc.infoSign the Move-On Petitions:* Investigate Presidential Use...
2025-11-181h 04
The Empowered Leader PodcastEconomy, Politics, Race & Colorism: Why it Matters & How to Protect Our Peace with Marlon WeemsThank you Jacquie Verbal, Caro Henry, Rev. Evelyn Bourne (Ambilike), Netta Fei Mandy Ohman, Diamantino Almeida, and many others for tuning into my live video with Marlon Weems! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.iprofessionalcoaching.com/subscribe
2025-11-061h 07The Coroner’s ReportE8 P3-Negro Boys Industrial School-Locked Doors, Lost BoysWhen the flames died, the spin began. Governor Orval Faubus tried to shift blame while reporters and investigators searched for answers. Deputy State Fire Marshal Bill Struebing examined the ashes, Dr. Howard A. Dishongh, Pulaski County coroner, signed the death certificates, and survivor Roy Davis kept telling the truth about what really happened. With commentary from Marlon Weems and historical insight from Dr. Brian Mitchell, Tracey Carrington and Steve Nawojczyk expose how the tragedy was buried under politics, payroll scandals, and racism. Jim Hawley and Keith Hulse, former New York City firefights, discuss the blaze. Letters from William Piggee...
2025-11-0631 min
Politics Done RightInside the Democratic Landslide The Working-Class Revolt the Polls MissedMarlon Weems and Egberto Willies unpack how progressive organizing, youth turnout, and Trump’s chaos delivered a stunning Democratic landslide.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
2025-11-0537 min
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, Oct 31: Fucked-up Friday with Marlon WeemsOn today’s spooky Halloween edition of The Daily Whatever Show, Lawrence Winnerman and I welcomed back our friend Marlon Weems, the brilliant mind behind The Journeyman, for a Halloween-day edition of Fucked-up Friday. And wow, the world delivered plenty of material. As ever,Things got serious fast as we dug into the rollback of SNAP benefits — a gut-punch that begins tomorrow. I pointed out the cruelty of Americans parroting “just get jobs” while nearly half of SNAP recipients are children, and most others are elderly, disabled, or already have jobs… but still qualify for benefits due to our low...
2025-11-011h 00
Freedom Over Fascism: Fireside Chats95. Marlon Weems: Building community, storytelling, and independent journalism.KeywordsFreedom Over Fascism, Substack, media landscape, independent writers, community building, political engagement, funding in media, COVID impact, storytelling, future of mediaSummaryIn this engaging conversation, the speakers discuss the evolution of media, particularly focusing on the rise of Substack and its implications for independent writers. Marlon shares his journey from Wall Street to becoming a writer, highlighting the challenges faced by smaller creators in a landscape dominated by larger, funded entities. The discussion also touches on the importance of community building, the impact of COVID on media, and the need for innovative solutions to...
2025-10-3055 min
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever Show, Oct 29: It's Time to Talk About Reparations with Marlon WeemsToday’s episode of The Daily Whatever Show hit deep. Dana DuBois is off on assignment somewhere top secret, so it was just me and the incomparable Marlon Weems —author, financial analyst, and one of the sharpest minds out there when it comes to connecting race, history, and economics. Together, we took on a topic most politicians won’t touch: reparations—what they mean, why they matter, and why now is exactly the time to talk about them.Marlon started by laying out a truth most Americans never learned in school: slavery wasn’t just a moral catastroph...
2025-10-291h 01The Coroner’s ReportE8-P1 Negro Boys Industrial School-Locked Doors, Lost BoysIt began as a promise and it ended in betrayal. In 1936, Arkansas built the Negro Boys’ Industrial School in Wrightsville, calling it a place for “wayward youth.” What they created was a prison farm for children. In this first episode, Tracey Carrington and Steve Nawojczyk uncover how decades of racism, neglect, and forced labor turned a so-called reform school into a deathtrap. With historian Dr. Brian Mitchell exposing the state’s pattern of segregation, juvenile-justice expert Judge Steve Teske explaining how the system failed these kids, and journalist Marlon Weems recalling life in Little Rock’s shadow of Jim Crow, the...
2025-10-1628 min
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever, Oct 3: Fucked-up Friday with Marlon WeemsThis week on The Daily Whatever Show, Fucked Up Friday was one for the books, because we finally got to welcome the brilliant and endlessly entertaining Marlon Weems. Former Wall Street trading desk boss, finance entrepreneur, and now the sharp voice behind The Journeyman. on Substack, Marlon brought his trademark mix of wisdom, wit, and “bottom line: we’re fucked” honesty.As always, Fucked Up Friday means three deranged news stories go head-to-head, and the audience decides which one is the most nightmare-inducing. Spoiler: everybody loses.I kicked things off with dystopia made flesh — reports that Tru...
2025-10-041h 19
Politics Done RightCharlie Kirk: A frank discussion from those he harmedThe Journeyman's Marlon Weems and Egberto Off The Record's Egberto Willies' publishers discuss Charlie Kirk's assassination and more.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
2025-09-1247 min
America's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Marlon Weems: A ConversationSend a textMarlion Weems joins Mark Mansour for a conversation about politics and current events.Support the show
2025-08-0641 min
Politics Done RightA conversation on birthright citizenship.Marlon Weems, Author of "The Journeyman" Substack newsletter, invited Egberto Willies, author of the "Egberto Off The Record" Substack newsletter, for a conversation on birthright citizenship.
2025-07-0636 min
Politics Done RightWhy it took less than 3 months for Trump to destroy the US Economy.The Journeyman newsletter author Marlon Weems discussed the economic destruction caused by Trump's worldwide tariffs with Egberto Off The Record newsletter author. Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
2025-04-0330 min
MMA Gambling PodcastTuff-N-Uff 142 Betting Guide (Don't Feed Him After Midnight) (Ep.779)Jeff 'Chalkx' Fox and Daniel 'Gumby' Vreeland are back in your earholes with their Tuff-N-Uff 142 betting guide! For the first time in the podcast's history, the boys preview a Tuff-N-Uff event. But this event is worthy of our attention. We've got a long-time UFC veteran (and TUF champ) battling for gold in the main event, and plenty of Bellator veterans are scattered throughout the card. And, naturally, Gumby has all the info and winning plays for you. Listen in and tag along! Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro6:11 - Ty-wan Claxton vs Tynchtykbek Kanybek u...
2025-03-1132 min
Topsail InsiderGarlock & McKinneyNavigating Wills, Probates, Trusts, and Guardianships with Mariah McKinneyIn this episode, Christa and new Host, Marlon Weems, interview Mariah McKinney, a lawyer and partner at Garlock & McKinney. They explore crucial yet often overlooked legal matters including wills, probates, trusts, and guardianships. Mariah shares the complexities of probate administration, the importance of comprehensive estate planning, and the risks of not having a financial or healthcare power of attorney.Mariah also shares her journey from Western to Eastern North Carolina and her deep connection to Topsail Island.www.garlockandmckinney.comMessage...
2025-01-2839 min
Kamala Harris Daily News Tracker"Kamala Harris Faces Challenges in Resonating with Voters Amid Economic Concerns"Journalists Marlon Weems and Egberto Willies have stirred the political waters with their incisive analysis of Vice President Kamala Harris, spotlighting a rift between mainstream media narratives and the challenges Harris faces in resonating with American voters. Their argument hinges on the claim that Harris has not adequately addressed the urgent economic concerns gripping the nation, a factor they believe contributed significantly to her diminishing favorability.Harris, the first woman and first person of color to serve as Vice President, assumed office amidst a whirlwind of historical significance and momentous expectations. Yet, even in a role defined by...
2024-12-2903 min
Finding the Throughline with Kate Hanley[Marlon Weems, what's next]: Manifesting an appearance on "Good Morning America" + the two wildly different songs that get Marlon movingIn part three of my interview with Marlon Weems, author of the prize-winning essay "How Starting an Investment Business Almost Landed Me in Federal Prison" and founder of The Journeyman Substack, where he covers American culture and anti-Black racism, we get a peek at where his throughline is leading him next.I had to leave out the meandering and enlightening and fun conversation we had about the upcoming presidential election, but now we're thinking about starting a separate podcast on that! Who knows if anything will come of it, but all I can say for sure is...
2024-06-0719 minFinding the Throughline with Kate Hanley[Marlon Weems, inner stuff]: Turns out growing up Black in the South in the 60s is excellent training for writing about topics that tend to invite trollsIn this second part of my interview with Marlon Weems, founder of The Journeyman newsletter on Substack, where he covers American culture, anti-Black racism, and growing up Black in the Deep South, we talk about the mindset side of writing, including:- The best place to look for your closing paragraph- How having to make cold calls for a living is excellent training for dealing with (read: ignoring) trolls- The story of how he almost went to federal prison after getting entangled with some primo money launderers- The...
2024-06-0518 minFinding the Throughline with Kate Hanley[Marlon Weems, practical matters]: Writing in odd places, at odd times, using only your phoneThis week I am talking with Marlon Weems, a former Wall Street trader who started his career in finance in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he founded the first Black-owned asset management firm and the first Black-owned venture capital firm in the state.Since leaving the industry in 2012, Marlon has transitioned to writing. His essay, "How Starting an Investment Firm Almost Landed Me in Federal Prison, was named one of the best stories of 2023 on Medium.Marlon now writes about American culture, anti Black racism, and growing up Black in the Deep South in The Journeyman...
2024-06-0523 min
Act ThreeMarlon WeemsMarlon Weems spent over 30 years in the finance industry, beginning in the early 80s in Little Rock, Arkansas. In the mid-90s, he founded the state's first African-American-owned asset management firm. He later acquired Security Investments of Conway from Saint Louis-based Mercantile Bank to found Weems & Company, the state's first Black-owned investment bank. He went on to hold several leadership positions on Wall Street. In 2012, he and his family moved to North Carolina and began his writing career as an expert in capital markets analysis. A few years ago, he started The Journeyman, a newsletter...
2023-10-0227 min
t4tepisode 12: Jeanne ThorntonI talk with Jeanne Thornton about everything from the history of recorded music to writing as a form of magic.Some of Jeanne's work:Summer FunThe Black Emerald: Novellas & Stories The Dream of Doctor BantamSome of the works/people/etc. mentioned in this episode: The Beach Boys and Brian Wilson (ofc)I Am Brian Wilson: A Memoir by Brian Wilson (with Ben Greenman)Perfecting Sound Forever: An Aural History of Recorded Music by Greg MilnerCalvin and HobbesWe Had No Rules by Corinne Manning Jeanne Thornton's review of We Had No Rules (on AGOTT)Cor...
2022-10-261h 14
Business Game ChangersAre you ready for total disruption to Banking and Wall street?The financial services industry is facing a wave of digital disruption that is starting to reshape the sector. In general, this industry is facing the same upheaval that most other industries are facing, that is massive automation and data integration resulting in fundamental changes in how customers are served and how business is conducted.Being that the financial sector needs special attention, they have coined their own termed for IT systems and tech companies servicing their industry as FINTECH. That being said, there are some major changes coming in banking and investing over the next few decades that...
2015-12-2356 min