Manhood Matters Podcast
Conversations around challenges dominating a man's journey through life. These topics are explored by real, everyday friends, with a lot of experience... And we have the occasional expert guest.
Episodes
55 episodes
Supporting Her Was the Assignment-and He Missed It
What if your biggest career win turns your home into a battlefield? That’s the question we wrestle with as Jenny, a former stay-at-home mom, walks us through her leap into insurance sales, the rapid rise that followed, and the marriage that cou...
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Episode 53
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1:04:51
BarberShop Confessional 2
The clippers are buzzing, the debates are loud, and the mic is open to anyone brave enough to ask for help. We kick off with a powerful question from a woman who wants to show her “heavenliness” without being mistaken for flirting—and it opens ...
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Episode 52
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42:08
How Life Insurance Shapes Black Generational Wealth
The hardest conversation is often the one that saves a family. We tackle the quiet killer of Black generational wealth—life insurance avoidance—and break down how a policy can be more than a payout. With agency owner Willie Nash and ten-year ve...
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Episode 51
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51:30
Barbershop Confessions On Ego, Love, And Fatherhood
A quiet barbershop turns into a fearless forum when men start asking the questions they’re scared to say out loud. We kick off with a newlywed wrestling with a cold marriage—no intimacy, no spark, and a gut punch about being “unevenly yoked.” T...
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Episode 50
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42:38
How Men Can Find Meaning; With McKenzie Beeby
https://groupsformen.mykajabi.com/a/2148156353/LYbBzz2UThe rules changed, but our wiring didn’t. We invited Mackenzie Beeby, co-founder and certified coach at Groups f...
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Episode 49
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1:02:07
Reinvention, Recalibration, & Facing Your Dreams
What if the fix isn’t reinvention at all—but a clean, honest renegotiation with yourself? We dig into the uneasy space so many people hit in their thirties, forties, and fifties, where old definitions of success stop fitting and the hustle star...
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Episode 48
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47:26
Should Cancel Culture Be Cancelled?
Outrage is cheap. Accountability isn’t. We dig into the messy middle between “cancel culture” and real consequences, asking when someone should lose a platform, when a boycott makes sense, and where the line is between justice and harassment. F...
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Episode 47
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57:42
Being Seen vs Being Valued
The chase to be “seen” is louder than ever, but does it make us any more whole? I sit down with my son, nephew, and daughter to unpack how social media, tribal identity, and real‑world pressure turn life into a performance—then we ask what it t...
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Episode 46
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50:07
Mirror Wars: Aging and the Body We Live in
What if motivation isn’t the spark, but the smoke after the fire? We dig into the honest, often unspoken world of men’s body image—how we measure ourselves against the mirror and each other, and what changes when aging, fatherhood, and real lif...
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Episode 45
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53:01
Being Gen Z: Finding Their Way
If the internet makes life feel like a race, this conversation is a deep breath. We sit down with three sharp Gen Z voices who talk plainly about growing up fast, protecting identity in a noisy feed, and choosing discipline over hacks. From chi...
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Episode 44
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52:35
Men Break Down Dating, Daddy Issues, and Double Standards
Three experienced men candidly answer relationship questions from women under 30, offering wisdom that challenges common misconceptions and provides practical guidance for navigating modern dating.• Double standards in relationships can...
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Episode 43
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57:26
Code Switching and Survival: Two Black Women Tell Their Truth
This year alone, approximately 300,000 Black women have exited the US workforce. Behind this statistic lies a profound reality that demands our attention – the unique challenges Black women face navigating corporate America.In this cand...
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Episode 42
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1:04:31
Ceelo Green: The Man - The Artist
The legendary CeeLo Green joins us for a profound conversation that travels deep into his spiritual journey, artistic evolution, and newfound mission as a healthcare advocate. With the wisdom that comes from turning 50, CeeLo reflects on his tr...
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Episode 41
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35:03
Tobiah Rocker’s Squirrel Theory: How to Attract Success
Ever wonder what separates successful entrepreneurs from those who struggle for years without breakthrough? Tobiah Rocker's story might just hold the answer.From borrowing a neighbor's lawnmower as an eight-year-old to fund a school fie...
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Episode 40
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1:02:27
The Golden Handcuffs: Breaking Free From Your 9-to-5
What separates those who dream about entrepreneurship from those who actually succeed at it? In today’s conversation, brand strategist Rod Brinson reveals how getting laid off after 20+ years in corporate America became the catalyst for his ent...
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Episode 39
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1:07:24
The Audacity of Youth: How Mayoral Candidate Jayden Williams Plans to Transform Stockbridge
Meet Jayden Williams, the 22-year-old mayoral candidate whose resume might just make you question what you've accomplished in your life. With eight years of public service already behind him, this Clark Atlanta University political science grad...
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Episode 38
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44:58
Getting to Know Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Derrick Jackson
What happens when a career of service meets an uncompromising vision for economic justice? State Representative Derrick Jackson opens up about his journey from Navy Lieutenant Commander to gubernatorial candidate with a laser focus on family an...
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Episode 38
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1:14:35
Behind the Mic: Thank You For 7 Months
Seven months and 35 episodes deep into this journey, Manhood Matters has evolved into something truly special – a sacred space for authentic conversations through a Black male lens. Most podcasts never make it past episode 7, yet here we stand,...
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Episode 37
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13:30
Sobering Up: A Journey from Addiction to Purpose
*** Warning: This episode mentions su!cide, addiction, & mental illness ***What happens when a man faces his demons head-on after three decades of alcoholism? Kenneth "Sober Scooter" Reddick II, reveals his extraordinary journey from...
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Episode 36
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53:55
Strong Women, Fed Up Men, Defeated Sons, Broken Daughters
"Forgiveness doesn't have to be you going to somebody and saying 'I forgive you.' Forgiveness is a choice you make." These powerful words from Mark Monplaisir cut to the heart of healing generational trauma in the Black community.In thi...
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Episode 35
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54:53
The First Black Republic: Haiti's Untold Story and Legacy
We explore the complex relationship between Haiti and other Black communities while confronting how colonial narratives have created artificial divisions within the African diaspora.• Examining the stigma Haitian-Americans faced growing...
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Episode 34
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53:35
Dads Under the Microscope: What Our Sons Really Think
Vulnerability isn't something we often associate with fathers and sons, but in this raw, emotional episode, two dads and their 20-year-old sons break down those barriers completely. What happens when fathers ask their sons to grade their parent...
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Episode 33
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56:43
The Making of Entrepreneurs: Beyond Limits
What does it take to abandon the safe path and build a business from scratch in your early twenties? Vince Starrs (29) and Justin Bradford (22) reveal the raw truth behind their entrepreneurial journeys, from teenage side hustles to founding th...
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Episode 32
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1:06:34
Dangerous Dating Advice: When Influencers Prey on Pain
When a new self-appointed relationship "guru" begins racking up millions of views on social media with inflammatory advice about men, women, and money, the Manhood Matters team steps in to set the record straight. This episode dissects the dang...
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Episode 31
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42:51
Redefining Masculinity Through Personal Care and Style
Most men never received proper instruction on the fundamentals of personal grooming. From skincare routines to cologne application, haircare to nail maintenance - these skills aren't intuitive, they're learned. When a woman complains about her ...
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Episode 30
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49:07