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