Listen Up with Host Al Neely

By Al Neely

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Hi, I'm Al Neely. I've spent most of my life asking, " Why do people behave a certain way?  Why don't people understand that most everyone wants basically the same thing? Most everyone wants their fundamental need for peace of mind, nourishment, shelter and safety."

 What I have learned is that because of an unwillingness to open one's mind to see that some of the people you come in contact with may have those same desires as you do.  We prejudge, isolate ourselves, and can be hesitant to interact, and sometimes we can be belligerent towards one another.  This is caused by learned behavior that may have  repeated itself for generations in our families.  

What I hope to do with this podcast is to introduce as many people with as many various cultures, backgrounds, and practices as possible.  The thought is that I can help to bring  different perspectives by discussing various views from my guests that are willing to talk about their personal experiences.

Hopefully we all will learn something new. We may even learn that most of us share the same desire for our fundamental needs. We may just simply try to obtain it differently.

Sit back, learn, and enjoy! 


Episode Date
Your Daily Habits Decide Your Future Health
Jul 13, 2026
A Philly Artist Turns Trauma Into Abstract Acrylic Paintings
Jun 30, 2026
How A Former NFL Lineman Builds Cash Flow And Legacy
Jun 15, 2026
Visible. Unapologetic. | Celeste Entity - ListenUp Podcast
Jun 08, 2026
A Working Mom And Army Veteran Explains Why Accountability Beats Party Loyalty
May 04, 2026
How Clover Stokes Built A Modern Classic Rock Band
Apr 27, 2026
Who's Controlling the Narrative | Community Advocate Jessica Sanchez - ListenUp Podcast
Apr 20, 2026
A Third-Generation Woodturner Explains How Craft Keeps Culture Alive
Apr 13, 2026
What Makes a Real MC? | Musician & Rapper Sunny Black - ListenUp Podcast
Mar 23, 2026
From Fear to Art: Rhythm, Identity & Photography | Ashley Cayon - ListenUp Podcast
Mar 09, 2026
The Body Holds the Truth | SB Cutts on Fascia & Trauma – ListenUp Podcast
Mar 02, 2026
Art that Restores | Artist Trevor Lucas - ListenUp Podcast
Feb 18, 2026
Introvert on Stage | Rome Davis - ListenUp Podcast
Feb 11, 2026
Funny without Swear Words | Comedian Quincy Carr - ListenUp Podcast
Feb 04, 2026
From Hurt to Healing | Malik Jordan with "Teens with a Purpose" – ListenUp Podcast
Jan 28, 2026
Building a Creative City | Producer Jamar Davis - ListenUp Podcast
Jan 21, 2026
An Artist at 12 Years Old? | Jalani Vickers – ListenUp Podcast
Jan 12, 2026
The Taste of Art | Chef Jeremiah Cardinal – ListenUp Podcast
Jan 07, 2026
Pushed Out of Work | Al Neely – ListenUp Podcast
Dec 26, 2025
From Immigrant to Icon | Chef Yasmine Charles – ListenUp Podcast
Dec 24, 2025
When Art Gets Censored | Artist Jessica Chevon - ListenUp Podcast
Dec 17, 2025
The Weight of Words | Toni Britton - ListenUp Podcast
Nov 26, 2025
Africa Diaspora in Unity | Rita Addico Cohen – ListenUp Podcast
Nov 19, 2025
Style With a Purpose | Ann & Jennifer – ListenUp Podcast
Nov 12, 2025
Discipline Builds Musicians | Jake Small – ListenUp Podcast
Nov 05, 2025
From Hampton Roads to Hollywood: A Comic’s 17-Year Grind, Hecklers, and Heart
Oct 15, 2025
Virginia Beach Voices: Small Business, Big Community
Oct 09, 2025
Democracy in Action: The 10-1 System and Fair Representation in Virginia Beach
Sep 24, 2025
Laughing Through Life's Chaos
Sep 10, 2025
The Greater Men Foundation: Youth Mentorship Beyond the Barber Chair
Sep 03, 2025
Youth in Crisis: How New Vision is Rebuilding Lives
Aug 27, 2025
From Family Values to Fighting Crime: Suzanne Richmond's Journey
Aug 21, 2025
Election Conversations with Tim Anderson
Aug 13, 2025
Why Nobody Wants to Wait in Line Anymore
Aug 06, 2025
Why Our Children's Education Demands More Than Just Schools
Jul 30, 2025
From Hardship to Hope: A Nonprofit's Remarkable Journey
Jul 23, 2025
Human Trafficking: The Hidden Crisis in Virginia
Jul 16, 2025
The Classroom to Capitol Journey: Cheryl Smith's Run for Virginia Delegate
Jul 09, 2025
From Military to Microphone: Kells Morton Comedic Journey
Jul 02, 2025
What Happens When Leaders Fall in Love with Money Instead of People?
Jun 25, 2025
Beyond Politics: Finding Common Ground in Local Government
Jun 18, 2025
Bridging America's Two Justice Systems: The Fight Against Inequality in Law
Mar 26, 2025
Sexual Addiction, Trauma, and Finding Grace: One Man's Story
Mar 19, 2025
Immigration Myths and Realities
Mar 12, 2025
From Classroom to Legislature: Justin Burns' Vision for Virginia's Future
Mar 10, 2025
Al Neely on the Black Manosphere: Toxic Influences, Societal Struggles, and Pathways to Empowerment
Mar 05, 2025
Navigating Education Policy: Tina Jenkins and Al Neely on Equity, Media Influence, and Political Engagement
Feb 27, 2025
Mary Carter on Education's Uncertain Future: Funding Challenges, Policy Shifts, and Global Implications
Feb 21, 2025
Brenten Sims on Amplifying Black Voices: Mental Health, Identity, and Cultural Impact
Feb 18, 2025
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Commentary: Art, Race, and Challenging American Inequality
Feb 14, 2025
Blame and Political Attitudes: Dr. Gail Sahar on America's Cultural Divide
Feb 12, 2025
The Legacy of Coach Field: Fast-Paced Basketball, Harlem Globetrotters, and Empowering Youth
Feb 05, 2025
Brotherhood and Basketball: Tommy Long and Roscoe Brown on Norfolk State's Legacy
Jan 27, 2025
Carl Poole on Community Power: Navigating Politics, Education, and Housing in Norfolk
Dec 31, 2024
The Complexity of Memory and Healing from Abuse
Dec 24, 2024
Andre Council on Resilience and Racial Identity: Navigating Systemic Inequality in America
Dec 18, 2024
Finding Strength in Estrangement and New Beginnings
Dec 12, 2024
Resilience and Innovation in Greenwood: Carlos Moreno on Tulsa's Untold Stories Part 2
Nov 27, 2024
Challenging the Manosphere and Modern Masculinity with Listen Up Podcast
Nov 20, 2024
I Didn't Know I Was A Tradwife... Megan Stover
Nov 13, 2024
Religion and Politics in today's USA climate with Tina Jenkins
Oct 30, 2024
Matt Cummings School Board Candidate
Oct 23, 2024
Burk Stringfellow on running for congress
Oct 09, 2024
Ashley Bowman, BCBA/LBA, Behavior Analyst
Oct 02, 2024
Cash Green Campaigning for Virginia Beach City Council "People over Politics"
Sep 20, 2024
Megan Stover finding yourself after 40
Sep 18, 2024
The Wounded Black Man
Sep 11, 2024
Ethan A. Poetic The Walking Miracle
Nov 23, 2023
Israeli/Palestinian Conflict and Anti-Semitism
Nov 15, 2023
Sarah Perotte & Renzi on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women
Nov 08, 2023
Her Experience as a Foster Child with Carlina Shotwell Life Skills Educator
Nov 01, 2023
The Dilemma in Dating For High Income Earning Black Women
Oct 25, 2023
The Aftermath of Covid 19 with Janiya Phillips LPC and Audra Sweet
Oct 18, 2023
Millennial Entrepreneurs Morgan Chavis with Lusso Salon and Luv Hankins with CLTRE. Vegan Joint
Oct 11, 2023
The Tulsa Race Massacre Part I with Carlos Moreno author of The Victory Of Greenwood
Oct 04, 2023
Season two programming and teaser for episode one, season two
Oct 02, 2023
Season One Summary
Sep 27, 2023
Interview with Dr. Wesley Proctor CEO of Wesley Proctor Ministries and Youth Pastor at Victory Christian Center in Philadelphia
Sep 20, 2023
Shay Malone with 360 Citizens corrects host Al Neely about Boys and Toxic Femininity.
Sep 13, 2023
Interview with Defense Attorney Daymen Robinson
Sep 06, 2023
Amber Rose and The Black Church
Aug 30, 2023
Communication Dynamics in Modern Day Relationships
Aug 23, 2023
Our Opinions on the Brawl in Montgomery, Alabama.
Aug 16, 2023
Presidential Candidate Debate - Vivek Ramaswamy
Aug 09, 2023
Relationship Dynamics Between Keke Palmer, Darius Dalton, and Usher
Aug 02, 2023
To Be or Not to Breathe Body Shaming: Suck it Up
Jul 26, 2023
Men and Marriage with Dr. George James, LMFT.
Jul 19, 2023
Our Thoughts on Gun Violence in the Hip Hop World
Jul 12, 2023
Our Thoughts on Gun Violence Part 1
Jul 05, 2023
High Value Men Talk About Fatherhood and Love Relationships with Special Guests: JT Childress and Joel Wilson
Jun 28, 2023
The Importance of Father's Day
Jun 21, 2023
Listen Up Episode 7 with Special Guest Interview Seanne N. Murray Esq.
Jun 14, 2023
The Importance of Mental Health in the Black Community
Jun 07, 2023
Would You Date a Bus Driver?
May 31, 2023
Men Don't Just Desire Sex They Need It
May 24, 2023
Are Black Men Being Removed from Society? (Part 2)
May 17, 2023
Are Black Men Being Removed from Society? (Part 1)
May 10, 2023
Episode 1 Discussion on Feminine Toxicity
May 03, 2023