🔥 Real Men, Real Pain: What We Never Say Out Loud
Straight from the Chair Podcast | Hosted by Marcus “The Barber with the Bow Tie” & Brice Davis

In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Marcus and Brice open up about the emotional weight men carry but rarely discuss: depression, pressure, vulnerability, failure, faith, fatherhood, and manhood.

From real barbershop wisdom to personal stories of prison, public failure, battling cancer, and rebuilding with purpose, this episode challenges the silence around men’s mental health—especially in the Black community.

💬 Topics we dive into:
• Why men don’t talk about depression
• Is depression “feminine energy” or a misunderstood human response?
• Masculinity, identity, and modern gender roles
• Vulnerability: strength or setup?
• Therapy vs. church — where healing actually starts
• Social media, dopamine, and “death scroll culture”
• What failure feels like when the world is watching
• How to build a “plan to win” in the middle of pain

🎧 This episode is for:• Black men navigating identity, pressure, or healing• Barbershop culture fans and faith-driven listeners• Anyone struggling with doubt, depression, or silent battles• Content creators and fathers pushing through public failure• Women who want to understand the men they love

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be hard, silent, or perfect — this episode is a must-hear.