Host The Dude leads a Friday-night men’s roundtable where brothers openly share struggles and advice about marriage, communication, emotional wounds, and personal growth. The conversation includes a retired firefighter, first-responder support work, and everyday stories about dating, forgiveness, and reconnecting with a partner.

Guests offer practical tips—listen more, date your partner again, small thoughtful gestures, patience, and using community support—to help rebuild trust and break down emotional walls.

A candid Friday-night episode of The Kickdeck where the crew digs into what we hold onto too long — from grudges and past relationships to fear and lost hope. Through stories about family, death, mistakes, and hard-earned lessons, they ask when it’s time to forgive, let go, and move forward.

In this episode The Dude interviews Jaylin Henry, a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity inc ,former soldier and performer who shares his path from addiction and homelessness to recovery, faith, and community work in Nashville.

Jaylin discusses his experiences with substance misuse, military service, Broadway performance, dance, and founding the nonprofit Recovery For You to support marginalized individuals. The conversation highlights healing, mentorship, and the power of human connection.

Men gather in a candid conversation about personal audits — the daily practice of checking your mindset, relationships, and choices. They discuss accountability, discipline, fatherhood, and the influence of social media, music, and culture on young men.

The episode explores why great men often feel lonely, how mentors and community can guide growth, and practical steps to remove toxic influences and take responsibility for your path forward.

Host The Dude sits down with mental health advocate Nisha Speaks to discuss stigma, vulnerability, and mental health in the Black community, with a focus on Black men and veterans.

They explore grief, life transitions, self-care for helping professionals, challenges working with children and parents, and the need for culturally responsive care.

The episode includes candid, raw conversation (and a few technical hiccups), plus information on Nisha's live men’s space and upcoming community events.

The host of Kickback the Dude invites you to the Brotherhood of Balance Awareness Forum on October 25 — a free, limited-ticket event for open, vulnerable, and transparent conversations in a no-judgment space.

There will be food, meaningful discussion, and an opportunity to build brotherhood and community; donations are appreciated. If this interests you, follow the link to sign up.

Join the Brotherhood of Balance on October 25 for an open, supportive gathering hosted by The Kickback. We'll break bread, have real conversations, and build a community focused on men’s mental and emotional wellbeing.

This safe, judgment-free space encourages vulnerability and growth — it's okay to not be okay, and it's okay to ask for help. Tickets are free and limited, given first-come, first-served; donations are welcome if you can contribute.

Reserve your spot by scanning the QR code or using the event link. Come connect with a tribe that supports honest conversations and positive change.