On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by yogi Alix Montes () to talk about yoga for black men. We discuss celebrity yoga enthusiasts like Lebron & Ace Hood, why black men view yoga as a “white woman thing,” and why Alix thinks the yoga studio is like the barber shop for white people. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Alix Montes () Website: Articles/People/Resources Mentioned in Episode: Articles: People: Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History podcast episode on golf courses: Resources: Change Bell’s Black Male Yoga Initiative: Brandon Copeland’s Trap Yoga: Yoga Journal:   Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / #ungentrifiedpod Website:    Host @kentwjohnson on / Website:    Email us your comments/questions:   Episode Sponsor: Theme Music by Nas550 ()

On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Brandon Miller (), philanthropist, and purveyor of all things great, to talk about knowing your role in the black community, and doing it well. We discuss “Superman/woman” syndrome, why it seems our community sometimes places unattainable goals of “giving back” on one another, whether or not the black church is still doing their part for the community, and more! Listen and give us your opinion!   Guest: Brandon Miller () Website: Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: To learn more about Brandon’s BE Great initiative, visit . Articles: Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on /  Website:  Host @kentwjohnson on / Website:  #ungentrifiedpod Email us your comments/questions:   Episode Sponsor: Theme Music by Nas550 ()

On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Kimberly Barnes (), plant-based kitchen adventurer and founder of Might Be Vegan, to talk about what it means to be vegan in the black community. We discuss getting over veganism being seen as a “white thing,” why it seems our community hasn’t been receptive to changing their diets, and the downsides to being plant-based that no one talks about. Listen and give us your opinion!   Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on /   Guest: Kimberly Barnes - //   #ungentrifiedpod   Theme Music by Nas550 ()   Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: To learn more about Kimberly’s plant-based meal planning subscription service, visit Chef Ahki - Sweet Potato Soul -   Podcast Sponsors:

On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by my Dad to talk about the importance of taking a trip with your parent or children when you are both adults. We discuss our recent trip to Israel, which took place immediately after Trump’s announcement to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, taking a father/son trip for black men, and the impact the trip had on us as individuals. Listen and give us your opinion!   Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on /   Guest: My Dad   #ungentrifiedpod   Theme Music by Nas550 () Episode Sponsors: &

On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Rwenshaun Miller (), therapist, mental health advocate and founder of Eustress, Inc. to talk about mental health in the black community. We discuss whether or not the “twice as hard” mentality impacts our community negatively, why it seems our community hasn’t found a way to deal with mental health, the misuse of “self-care,” and how we can be better to ourselves and others who may be dealing with a mental health concern. Listen and give us your opinion! Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on / @kentwjohnson on / Guest: Rwenshaun Miller (/)   #ungentrifiedpod   Theme Music by Nas550 ()

On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Steven Fance of iCarriage () to talk about Cryptocurrency in the black community. We discuss whether or not there’s still money to be made in digital currency, why it seems our community is hesitant to invest, and how we can make the most out of cryptocurrency. Listen and give us your opinion!   Follow the conversation: on Instagram/Twitter #ungentrifiedpod Host:  on Instagram/Twitter Guest: Steven Fance ()    Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Banking on Bitcoin on Netflix Wacoinda - Facebook Group CarriageCoin: Steven’s Cryptocurrency GroupMe:   Podcast Sponsors:   Contact us: Email: Music by Nas550 ()

On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Will Edmond (@willedmond) to talk about Touch Isolation and the theory that black men are impacted by the lack of platonic touch throughout their lives.   We discuss the recent school shootings, how we grew up as black boys in our respective homes and the problem with making black boys “man up” at an early age. Listen and give us your opinion!   Follow the conversation: on Instagram/Twitter #ungentrifiedpod Host:  on Instagram/Twitter  Guest: Will Edmond ()// Podcast Sponsors: Contact us: Email: Music by Nas550 ()

On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Alexis Felder () and Dani Canada () of to talk about “Cancel Culture” and how to deal with your favorite celebrity when they do something problematic (because they will do something problematic).   We discuss Mo’Nique, Chris Brown, Diddy, and a few other celebs who’ve done some questionable things and whether or not we as a community responded appropriately. Should we be putting these folks on the chopping block?  Listen and give us your opinion!   Follow the conversation: on Instagram/Twitter #ungentrifiedpod Host:  on Instagram/Twitter  Guests: Lexi Felder () & Dani Canada () Podcast Sponsors: Contact us: Email: Music by Nas550 ()

UNGENTRIFIED takes a pure, unfiltered view on pop culture, music, books, tv & film, politics, current events, and topics central to the worldwide Black community.  A safe audio space for celebrating Black culture in its purest form. In the trailer, I break down the three fictional characters that helped to make me the man I am today, and give you a taste of what's to come in later episodes. If you want to learn more about me, follow me on Instagram & Twitter at and visit to learn more about the podcast. And don't forget to subscribe! Contact us: Email: Music by Nas550 ()