ManUp Real Talk

Phil and I Talk Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in lieu of the tragic helicopter accident that took His and his young daughter's life along with 7 other passengers.

This one hurt y'all...

Special in house guest Lennard Razor

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The discussion about who is the goat is a conversation that will forever echo dorm rooms, barbershops and man caves everywhere.

Names like Jordan, James. Woods, Nikolaus. 2Pac, Biggie. all are debated as the best within their respected profession.

Even comedy has those that are recognized as the upper echelon of funny, names like Pryor and Carlin.

There is also another name that is consistently on the list of top comics but  few view him as the goat. Today's episode Phil and I discuss why Eddie Murphy, in my opinion is.

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I have to admit that I'm not the biggest Tyler Perry fan, That being said I cant deny the boss moves he's making with the opening of his new studios.

Phil and I talk about it on this episode of ManUp real talk.

Its time to celebrate black excellence!

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In todays episode, Phil and I explore the differences between introverted and extroverted behavior.

Do you enjoy big crowds or prefer small intimate get togethers?

Do you like going out or do you prefer your fortress of solitude?

Do you say whats on your mind or do you prefer to mind what you say?

Discoveries will be made, and conclusions will be drawn all on this episode of the ManUp Real Talk Podcast!!

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Good friends are hard to come by especially when you come into the realization that 50% of those who call themselves your friend dont even like you according to some studies. 

Just goes to show everybody that call you friend really aren't

Phil and I discuss this and the fact that maybe im not as social as I thought I was...who knew?!

Looks like my friend list is about to become a lot smaller!

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Football pre-season is in full swing and fans of the ol' gridiron already have their fantasy teams picked and superbowl predictions made.

The big news surrounding the NFL is music mogul and now publicly ordained "sellout" Jay Z along with Roger Goddell had a meeting of the minds to discuss, music, money and social Injustice.

Phil and I talk about it right here on this speciall edition of ManUp!

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Here we are again reeling from the affects of tragedy as families from Ohio and Texas morn the loss of loved ones due to the violent acts of individuals driven by hatred with no regards for human life

What could be to blame for these atrocities you ask...according to our government its the access to Violent video games, not the access to automic tools of destruction. 

Phil And I discuss what we believe some of the real issues are.

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Unfortunately because of the climate that we live in I am not surprised at the backlash that Disney has received because of their casting choice for The Little Mermaid. 

The people that are primarily upset are saying it is not because of the race, it's just because it goes against the tradition of the story.

Well, this episode Phil and I talk about the faults of tradition and the REAL story that inspired The little Mermaid... if you have daughters or someone like a daughter to you in your life you may want to check this one out!!

Truth incoming

Greetings Good People,

The truth can be a hard pill to swallow sometimes especially when you're to busy choking on denial.

but every now and again we have to take a look at things and see them the way they are. 

One of the biggest conflicts i have within myself is how i really feel about my people and how my people feel about me and on todays episode i discuss that inner conflict with phil as we explore when we see us!!

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In this episode Phil and myself had a facebook live discussion about the Netflix special -When They See Us- Directed Ava Duvernay. 

Its a 4 part mini-series that exposes the breakdown of our justice system during the trial of five young african amercans also known as the central park five who were wrongfully convicted of the rape and beating of a white female jogger in 1989.

I was an emotional mess after watching but its absolutely worth it I highly recommend it if you havent seen it.

This is the audio from our Facebook live broadcast (forgive the audio)

SN: Lemme know if you like the new intro music?!