Black Men Vent Too

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Super excited once again to be with you guys for another episode of The Black Men Vent Too Podcast. A podcast that advocates for mental health of ALL men, while emphasizing the mental health of our own brothers . We pray that overtime the city embraces our platform and our brand in hopes that we help another black man be able to vent, and share their story behind their mental health . Let’s get into today’s episode!

Today’s guest is no stranger of winning the “big game”. A young coach, teacher and educator, father, by the name of Kenyon Garner joins us on today’s show! He stands pridefully as the East Nashville Middle School Girls Basketball Coach, 🏀 got a few awards and accolades to show for it, and has coaching experience in other facets. Coach Kenny also is pretty handy in the kitchen, 🍗 as he also has a catering business that has fed many across the city . On today’s episode, he vents about just how important it is for black (our) people to be mentally stable. Being a coach, a father, and all the roles he possesses , Kenny says that a lot of his mental health challenges are balanced once he is able to reunite with his kids. Being a father is something he says always gives him peace after a long day. Get into today’s episode and hear more about Coach Kenny vent and tell his story today! ✌🏽

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Guys , Coach Kenny’s story cannot be heard if YOU DON’T SHARE IT! Take some time to hear a black man vent today.

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What’s up guys! Feels like it’s been a while, but hey, WE ARE BACK! Another week, another episode, thank you for listening to the ONLY BLACK FATHER AND SON PODCAST IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 🔥 Let’s get into today’s episode .

As a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., you know we don’t shy away from any good brother in the bond ♦️ . BMVT is super excited to bring to you none other than our good friend Mr. Austin Bragdon✌🏻

A native of Murfreesboro, TN, Austin grew up knowing who he was once he reached adulthood . A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, and again apart of the Eta Gamma Chapter of ΚΑΨ, and overall … just a humble guy to meet . Austin vents about working in the medical field , talking to us about how he has done 4 C-sections in his career so far which is so dope! One thing we can say … is Mr. Bragdon surely loves and adores his wife . He referred to his marriage a lot as well as God’s presence and power , stating that one of his biggest failures led him to his wife . He vents about how marriage is an investment, and it truly takes time and effort to be one with someone else . Interracial relationships was also discussed as Austin vented about how that never was an issue for him. He knew how to handle his anxieties as a young man, and today, is proudly married and even has a little gift from heaven on the way very, very soon 👶🏻🤍.

Austin, we enjoyed you brother, and thank you for sharing your story on BMVT peace✌🏽

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Another week, another episode! We are super excited that you guys are once again tapping into the baddest podcast in Nashville … the ONLY black father & son podcast in the city that primarily focuses on mental health issues of men , especially black men. Why wouldn’t you support something like this ?

We are excited to bring to our platform Mr. Kenneth Tatum! ✌🏽 such a good episode and you guys have to tap in.

Affectionately known as “KT” , father to a young king , and just another black man with a hell of a testimony . KT vents heavily about his relationship with his father , and how he’s taken the pros and cons of that to be the best father he can be for his son. Guys … Kenneth is different Nashville . The man said he has been waking up @3am over the last 5+ years . Dedicated to his craft and his mental health , he gives credit to God for bringing him through those tough times to where he can now advocate for those behind him . Much love to you KT bro, we enjoyed having you on the platform .

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Today’s BMVT commercial break is brought to you buy the TED Talk YouTube Channel, a video excerpt showing Phillip J. Roundtree venting about the hardships faced as he dealt with his mental health. Did you know this month is recognized as “Men’s Mental Health Month”? 🧠 Take some time to click the link and listen to the rest of the video today.

🎥 : https://youtu.be/meHVNJ5Y05g

Keep up with Kenneth today at the social media handles below! And if you know and love Kenneth, SHARE HIS EPISODE TODAY! 🔥

Instagram: @theofficialktmuzic

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We’ve made it to the halfway mark of 2023! It’s flying by, isn’t it ? We want to thank you guys as always for supporting the ONLY BLACK FATHER AND SON PODCAST IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE ⭐️ We have a mission, we have a plan, we have a purpose … aiming to change the narrative of the black man, one episode at a time. Let’s get into today’s episode!

Former Stratford High School basketball PHENOM 🏀 … during his time at Stratford, anytime there was a clear lane to the basket, you already knew who’d be in the air at the rim. Tyquez joins us today on the Black Men Vent Too Podcast! ✌🏽 We knew this would be HUGE for the city to get our guy on the mic, and he gave us such a great episode . Born and raised in East Nashville, Ty talked to us about his ups and downs that’s led to the humility he possesses today . He isn’t phased by the bright lights or material things, but just appreciates life now for what it is . A young father, it’s clear that “Ken Ken” has his heart ❤️. We talk about fatherhood, how that’s been, and Ty vents about how even that experience has impacted his mental health as well in a positive way . Great episode man, and to top it off ?

His birthday is June 7th 🎂🎈 Support our guy for his birthday and tap into today’s episode!

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Follow and keep up with Tyquez today! Let him know how he did on his episode! And continue to support the baddest podcast in Nashville! We thank you for your support 🙏🏽

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We are wrapping up this month of May and man, we’ve been dropping episodes left and right! This month was our first annual season titled “My Mental Matters” in May and we’ve had some great guests, MALE AND FEMALE, on the show! Special thanks to everyone who continues to support us. We are the ONLY BLACK FATHER AND SON PODCAST IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE . Why wouldn’t you support something like this?

BACK TO BACK EPISODES THIS WEEK FOR THE BLACK MEN VENT TOO PODCAST LETS GOOOO! 🔥

We finish our “My Mental Matters” In May season up with our final special guest . Daijah Washington joins BMVT as the SECOND BLACK WOMAN EVER on the pod! A young black queen, recent Masters Degree recipient of Tennessee State University, and plans to take the conversations of mental health to the next level in her profession . She’s a young single mother of two, and shares with us the experience of motherhood at 19 years old . As black men … we have challenges with understanding the term “postpartum” . Daijah explains how tough postpartum can be … an experience she dealt with for 2 years she says , but gives credit to God and her support system for bringing her through . You do NOT want to miss today’s episode … venting , from a black woman 🌹

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That concludes our “My Mental Matters” in May season and again guys, we thank you for your support . My mental health matters, and so does yours 💚 this will be an annual season for our podcast, so tune in NEXT YEAR for new guests , new content , and a HUGE event we’re planning for the city of Nashville 👀

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TODAY MARKS OUR 100TH EPISODE RELEASED FOR THE BLACK MEN VENT TOO PODCAST!!!

Guys this is MAJOR man … to be consistent for 100 weeks straight ? No misses ? We credit it all to God above, and our loyal fans and supporters for rocking with us along the way. Go back today and listen to the FIRST episode of BMVT, and let us know if you’re able to see the growth 😎 We coming! And we got a great episode for your guys today!

Daniel Westbrooks, an East Nashville native, joins us today on The Black Men Vent Too Podcast. Daniel is a father of two young girls, and part founder of the organization called “The Dream Initiative” which is a collective group that goes inside of prisons to teach life skills, restorative justice practices, and so much more .

Pops said in the episode he’s got “a million dollar smile”, and it’s amazing because he has truly endured a lot . Daniel vents with us about the frustrations that come with people labeling your past, (based off his life currently) with your present . He talks about how the affects of not getting a second chance as black men by society and how it affects him today in his own life. We as black men have to fight so much, for so little, only because we’re labeled by who we were, and not who we are. Don’t miss todays episode, it’s a good one for sure!

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Make sure you guys tap in with “The Dream Initiative” for more info behind their advocacy for restorative justice ✊🏽

Daniel Westbrook IG : blueprint2money

The Dream Initiative IG : thedreaminitiativeusa

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We want to thank you guys for tuning in to the Black Men Vent Too Podcast ✌🏽 . Our “My Mental Matters” in May season has truly been one for the books . As we continue to get through this season , we hope that these episodes will give you guys a different look at how mental illness affects so many . The special guests that we’ve brought surely have given us great content and we thank them for that .

BUT THIS EPISODE GOES DOWN IN BLACK MEN VENT TOO HISTORY! YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS TODAY’S EPISODE!

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THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN EVER ON THE BLACK MEN VENT TOO PODCAST IS NONE OTHER THAN NASHVILLE’S VERY OWN MS. ALANA MCLAUGHLIN! 🔥

She does so much, and truly gave us a great episode . Alana McLaughlin has legacy within Nashville, being the ONLY granddaughter that the great Dr. James Haney has . Dr. Haney used to have a show that now Alana has transformed to make her own platform . She vents on todays show as the FIRST black woman on BMVT about the support and lack there of for black women and women of color . Alana talks about how I’m work places , school , wherever … often times she has been the minority because of her size , skin color , and gender . But the little woman that she is , she packs a powerful testimony that you don’t want to miss!

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Our THIRD guest for our “My Mental Matters” in May season guys make sure you check it out! Alana we thank you, and it truly was a pleasure having you on the show!

Give us a 5 ⭐️ rating on any of the platforms you listen to BMVT! We’d love your support!

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NEW WEEK, NEW EPISODE guys you already know how we rock! The baddest podcast in Nashville is back with another episode! We’re presenting today’s guest being the ✌🏽 special guest that is a part of our “My Mental Matters” in May season . Anthony Jenkins was our first, so make sure to tap in to that episode . But today … oh yeah, you’re in for a good one .

All the way from Chicago, Illinois we bring none other than Frederick Cooper to the Black Men Vent Too Podcast. Frederick is a young man, raised in the Southside of Chicago, and has a few things to say about the conversations surrounding mental health . Mr. Cooper is a walking miracle , being shot 10 times in one setting as he was leaving a marketplace in Chicago . A life of selling drugs from age 14 to 24 . His life literally almost gone … BUT GOD . He vents with us heavily behind his experience with that, and how he is using his push with restorative justice in Chicago to defy the stereotype that the world often sees his city as . He has helped over 70 men hear the words “case dismissed”. You guys are in for one hell of a show today! Tap in! 🔥

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Major shoutout to Frederick Cooper’s daughter who has her own clothing brand titled “Popular Loner”. You know we support anything Black business, make sure to click the link below and support .

📸 Frederick Cooper’s IG : donb_thechosen1

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Man, last week we came out the batting cage swinging! ✌🏽 EPISODES BACK-TO-BACK because we just feel that “Mental Health Awareness Month” needs a little more from us . So here we are, continuing to give you consistent content week after week. Let’s get into today’s episode!

A very humble brother, kindred spirit, and just a young man that does not fit the stereotype that’s placed on us as black men by society . Blake Woodard , a member of St. James AME Church in Dickson , TN , credits the pride that comes with having a relationship with Jesus Christ . He talks highly about how God has guided him and gives a lot of recognition to his parents behind his successes . Here is a 27 year old black man Nashville that (you’ll hear in today’s episode) has NO tattoos , NO social media , currently has a house being built from the ground up , he has a career job , and is by far one of the most humble individuals we’ve had at the BMVT table . Major shoutout to Blake’s parents , they’ve truly raised a young man that even with his own mental health challenges , he’s found a way to persevere . You guys surely will enjoy today’s episode!

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Next week we will present our second SURPRISE GUEST that will take part in our “My Mental Matters” Season for May. Make sure to tune in for that! 🔥

Blake Woodard thank you SO much bro for being a part of the BMVT platform . We truly enjoyed your time on the show. ✌🏽

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BLACK MEN VENT TOO PODCAST COMING AT YOU GUYS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER WITH BACK-TO-BACK PODCAST! ✌🏽 EPISODES IN ☝🏽 WEEK! LET’S GET AMPED ABOUT HAVING CONVERSATIONS TO BETTER OUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING THIS MONTH!

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Born in New York, raised in Memphis, we present to you today Bryan Palmer ⭐️. A good brother of ΚΑΨ 💎, affectionately known as “BP”, prides himself on just being different than the rest . Also a clothing brand owner ; his brand being titled “Paradox” . On the show he gives more detail about what he wants to do with that, but you guys know we love to hear the venting from our guests of their life story . BP vents with us today about his frustrations with society when you’re a black man. To not have resources , that solid support system , it gets hard . He also vents about the lack of structure in the black community nowadays, and how we as a culture have to find a way to not allow society to deviate from what we know is true about us as black people . As a true compassionate empath , Bryan just tries to find ways to help others as best as he can. 🙏🏽

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TWO EPISODES BACK TO BACK! Make sure you guys tap in to today’s episode and share it with family and friends . We thank you BP for being a part of the show . Make sure to follow Bryan for all updates on his clothing brand , websites to come in the future , and everything involved with the “Paradox” vision. 🐻🔥🌏

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Disclaimer: You all will here in todays’s episode that it was to be aired on YouTube . Unfortunately, we weren’t able to follow through with it due to errors in the video quality . BUT that doesn’t mean we aren’t coming … VERY very soon. Subscribe to our YouTube today and stay tuned for future LIVE content from BMVT ✌🏽 #BMVTtv