The Wise Guys

The Wise Guys

By Kevin AngladeEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Wise Guys episodes

  • Episode 85: The Payscale Ruse

    On today's impromptu episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin and Mark reunite to talk about their progress and provide updates on their lives since they last podcasted in September of 2025. Since then, Kevin recently married in the summer of 2026 and Mark continues to expand his media company The African Grey Journal while starting a parrot directory called "The Avian Exchange".


    Here, they talk about pay scales and what it means to get a promotion within the corporate world in what seems like a never ending rat race. They also talk about the importance of market value and how instrumental it is to conducting negotiations for promotion. Do you have what it takes to be promoted? Are you waiting for one? Or is it time to switch places of employment? Tune in and enjoy this week's episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

    35 min
  • Episode 84: Life Out of a Cage

    On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin sits down with Professor Stephen P. Campbell of Goodwin University in his English 101 class at Widener University to talk about his journey post release from prison. In 9 years since his incarceration, Professor Campbell has been able to overcome obstacles set in his path and still has found ways to make something of himself despite being deemed a statistic. His collection of poetry Sea Through Emotions is available now on Amazon and his second poetry collection is currently in the works. Have you ever had to overcome obstacles of this magnitude or on a smaller scale? Share your story with us if possible!


    Find Us Online: https://www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc Kevin Anglade: @kevinanglade11 Mark Pruden: @markpruden_

    46 min
  • Episode 83: While Your Here, No Fear

    On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin and Mark build upon their previous episode and expound upon the necessity to follow one's own dream/vision and execute it to the fullest extent. Moreover, they articulate how fear holds people back from accomplishing their deepest desires and stagnates them amid the process. Do you have a concept, goal, or vision that you'd like to see to fruition? Tune in and enjoy this week's episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

    30 min
  • Episode 82: Never Get Tricked Out Your Spot!

    On today's impromptu episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin and Mark reunite to talk about their progress and provide updates on their lives since they last podcasted in January of 2023. Since then, Kevin has since graduated with his doctorate from Temple University and Mark continues to blaze his own path in the finance/crypto markets while starting his media company The African Grey Journal. Here, they talk about a recent encounter Kevin had with a family member at a party who attempted to discredit his accomplishments and figure out how to deal with such encounters when they arise. Have you ever had friends/family belittle your progress? Delegitimize your growth? Tune in and enjoy this week's episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

    36 min
  • Episode 81: Habits, Setbacks, & Contradictions (Part 2)
    In Part 2 of "Habits, Setbacks, & Contradictions, Mark Pruden details his journey as well as provides tips on living a fulfilling life while providing an update on the financial markets. Tap in here and share the podcast with a friend! Hopefully we'll be back sometime soon if you all want us back. Like & share this episode! Find Us Online: https://www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc Kevin Anglade: @kevinanglade11 Mark Pruden: @markpruden_
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 80: Habits, Setbacks, & Contradictions (Part 1)
    On a special episode-encore presentation of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin return after an entire calendar year to talk about building habits for a successful 2023 as well as the state of the financial markets in today's climate. Furthermore, the men talk about specific routines, tactics, and strategies that can help young adults from millennials all the way down to Gen Z in stabilizing their lives while executing their game plans/agendas. What are your plans for 2023 wise community? Have you created a vision board/map for yourselves? Have you created a strategy ready for implementation and tireless execution? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: https://www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc Kevin Anglade: @kevinanglade11 Mark Pruden: @markpruden_
    28 min
  • Episode 79: That's All Folks! (w/Mark Pruden)
    On today's final episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin and Mark close out the podcast by reminiscing over their favorite moments of the show. Furthermore, they talk about the impact that the show had on their listeners as well as themselves as they enter new spaces within their lives. Lastly, they thank their guests, devoted fans and share their final "Word To The Wise" segment ever. Overall, thank you Wise Community. We will always be here in a sense whenever you need us. This surely won't be the last time that you hear from us on this platform as well as this RSS feed as The Wise Guys will become a production space with various forms of audio/visual content in the years to come. Happy holidays and happy new year! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc
    1 hr 21 min
  • Episode 78: For The Love of Children feat. Aja
    On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with clinical therapist/social worker Aja Freeman about the juvenile justice system. During the conversation they talk about how the system is fairs for minors and helps provide them with the tools and resources needed to reform prior to adulthood. Furthermore, they also talk about her new counseling agency A Spiritual Evolution Counseling and what she intends to do with the agency in helping youth and their families get on track through additional services. What are your thoughts on this matter wise community? Are youth within the system in need of additional resources as well as counseling? How can social work be a system for change within today's juvenile justice system? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc
    38 min
  • Episode 77: Product of My Environment feat. Dre (Hoffa Billz)
    On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Brooklyn rapper, Hoffa Billz, about the music industry and what it's like navigating its infrastructure. Furthermore, they talk about how today's content within music is propogated by the system to sustain market viability. What are your thoughts on this matter wise community? Is the music industry promoting the wrong message? What other outlets can kids get into besides music? Join the conversation and follow The Wise Guys Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc
    48 min
  • Episode 76: The Glass Ceiling w/Mark feat. Jean & Jimmy
    On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation with returning guests from season 1 & 2, Jean and Jimmy about the issues Black men are facing within the work place in 2021. Furthermore, they talk about education for Black youth as well as the state of Black business and how do Black men go about running them within today's corporate climate. What are your thoughts wise community? Is there a glass ceiling for Black men in corporate America? Is the Black community depriving itself of success pertaining to business? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: https://www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc
    1 hr 37 min

About The Wise Guys

From the publisher's feed

The Wise Guys podcast is a weekly forum where millennials discuss roadblocks and challenges experienced while on the road to success. Mark Pruden and Kevin Anglade are the hosts that will take you down the path of self-improvement with intentions of shaping the complete self. Furthermore, they tap into their connections of friends and allies to assist on speaking about issues concerning young adults. The show focuses on growing hearts, minds and futures of many, one wise person at a time.