Men Speaking Out
Men Speaking Out is a podcast where men can openly share their positives, problems, concerns, and secrets. All our podcast shows are done in an interview/round table format. Meaning, although we welcome guests that have a background in the subject matter of discussion, we also bring on guests that do not. This gives our audience multiple perspectives. Our goal is to create an environment that promotes healthy relationships, truthful expressions and honest conversations for men.
Episodes
83 episodes
Black Relationships and 33%
"Family needs to be at the center of our culture" Quoted by Dr. George C. FraserThink about that statement for a second? Is family the center of your life. We (black marriages / families) are in a state of crisis. African Ame...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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59:59
How Valuable Is Effective Communication (in our romantic life)
Communication is huge, we all know that. Or I would think most of us do. Nevertheless, are we effective when we communicate? Especially if we are creating dating profiles online. Are we showing our authentic self? Are we talking "to" or "with" ...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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1:10:40
Does Size Matter
One out of Four men are concerned with the size of their manhood. That means at least 25% of men were dissatisfied with their penis. Why? Well listen In to this podcast as I (Bazz) speak with DR. JUDSON BRANDEIS is an award-winning urolo...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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47:21
Presidential Election Thoughts
Who's a better fit to lead our country in 2025. There is alot of political rhetoric going on, and I decided to have a podcast getting the thoughts of my guests on everything being shared on these two candidates as well as expressing their own t...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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1:05:36
Let's Talk Mens Sexual Health
WARNING THIS PODCAST MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR SOME VIEWERS. Anxiety is real! Sometimes we as men may have an issue performing, but why? We all know that as we get older certain functions of our body don't act or respond the same, ...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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44:24
Should African-Americans Celebrate the 4th of July?
This was a "on the fly" podcast. I was surrounded by family and friends and just wanted to get their input about the 4th of July holiday and it's impact to African-Americans.It's a very short podcast (10 minutes), but interesting to hea...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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11:24
Toxic Masculinity
What is Toxic Masculinity? How is it being looked upon in our society? How does religion, culture and finances play a role with it?Well we talk all about it in this podcast...Listen in as I am joined by my grad school daughter (Kyla)&nb...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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1:02:53
Understanding Love by Experiencing Hurt
Most of us have been in love at some point in time in our lives, but did we really know what love was at that time. Also, did we appreciate it? Well maybe some of us have to experience HURT in order to appreciate LOVE. Yea, I know ...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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54:17
The Value of Friendship
Well once again the fellas and I fellowshipped for the 2024 SuperBowl Weekend (as we do every year). This is a time when come together and work on our "Men Self Care". We've done a few podcast from this location in the past and now we kic...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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56:54
Is It easier to Blame than Claim and Second Chances
This is a special edition of Men Speaking Out...why? Because we have seven people on this podcast in two different segments. In the first segment we discuss "Is it Easier to Blame than Claim" that includes our guests (Sp...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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54:48
What Am I Becoming?
Listen while we discuss the conversation of "What Am I Becoming". What exactly does that mean. Well...in life we deal with hills and valleys. Everyone experiences challenges, but how do we come out of them? Also, what do we learn while go...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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55:49
Practice Makes Permanent, Not Perfect
The great Vince Lombardi - one of the most inspirational american football coaches to ever live coined the phrase "Practice Makes Permanent Not Perfect". As I was researching the history of that phrase, I decided to share my thoughts arou...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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1:01:23
What Does Worse Look Like?
Happy New Year! We kickoff 2024 with the podcast title "What Does Worse Look Like?" When we get married the common vow is "For richer or poorer, in sickness and health and for better or worse". Most of us run out on worse. S...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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1:04:13
Are We Sprinters
Well we cap off 2023 with our 70th episode and it is a milestone for Men Speakiing Out!Joined by Drake, JaVon, Ricardi and Shawn - we discuss "Are We Sprinters". Meaning, do we run away from our challenges or should we take them head on...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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1:06:10
Is The Black Family In Crisis
This is a very special podcast - we recorded this onsite at "The Shopp" a local barbershop in Indianapolis, IN located at 6206 LasPas Trail. One of the best barbershops in Indy. I go there myself! Nevertheless, I am joined by...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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1:16:35
Is It Expensive To Be Yourself
I am joined with more of my Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) Management Academy Colleagues - Emmanuel Farrugia, James LeGrand and Delano Robinson.We had a great discussion on...How you find your inner g...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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58:41
The Mental Crockpot - Letting Thoughts Simmer
How many times have we acted on impulse instead of letting thoughts "simmer" so we could use reasoning, patience, or logic. What has that type of behavior cost us in the long run? Join us as we discuss this type of behavior that we "ALL" are gu...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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1:03:31
Is Enough a Moving Target?
What does the word "enough" mean to you? For some of us, its the end or completion of something (i.e., You've done enough.) But is it really? Do you have enough? Does "enough" change as you get older? Is the life you live "enough" for you? ...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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52:24
Embracing Conflict To Get Joy
We all deal with conflict in some manner. Whether its conflict within our relationships, family, friends and even loved ones. The question is how should we deal with conflict and how do we get joy out of it? Well, on this episode I am j...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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55:42
Are You Man Enough
It's 2023 and SuperBowl Sunday. So just like in previous years the fellas and I got together to on SuperBowl Weekend to fellowship and hang out. In addition, we recorded another podcast. This one is about being "man enough". The in...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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1:02:32
What's The Value Of Marriage
Every ask yourself "Why did I get married?" well I am sure we all have asked ourselves that question in our "marriage journey". It is a valid question and sometimes we need a reminder to understand the importance of a union. Its not about a pie...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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54:09
The Apology
Bazz (the host) takes some time out to speak to his audience on the past direction of MSO and apologizes for some of the subject matter shared. He also mentions that was NEVER the intent of the podcast and to look forward to more heartfelt topi...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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10:05
Childhood Trauma and Today's Impact Part 2
What does childhood trauma look like in adults? Childhood trauma in adults can impact experiences and relationships with others due to experienced feelings of shame, and guilt. Childhood trauma also results in feeling disconnected, and b...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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1:02:58
Childhood Trauma and Today's Impact Part I
Childhood trauma has been strongly linked to depression, substance use disorder, anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders that are present in adulthood. We carry these traumas all our lives and they get never addresse...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:11:23
Life Lessons Of A Daughter Part I
I am joined with one of my daughters (Brittany Payne) to discuss some of the challenges and experiences that she has had over the years. She talks about her life, our family and even sleeping in her car and being homeless at somepoint.
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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43:37
Create vs Preserve Value
Ask yourself these three questions?1. What is the inherent value that women have that men don’t?2. What makes a man valuable to a woman?3. What makes a woman valuable to a man?Well Join Bazz and Ash on this podcast as th...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:05:40
What's Your Price For Submission?
Believe it or not, there is a cost associated with being in a relationship. Not a financial cost, but a submission cost. What sort of price does it take to be submissive to your mate? We all have one, what's yours?Listen in...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:11:38
Who's There For Me
Sometimes we find ourselves giving so much to everyone else (i.e our family, friends, and loved ones), but we have to ask ourselves the question..."Who's there for me?" Do we really have the kind of relationships with people that we can...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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52:58
The Housing Crisis Part 2 - Seller Beware
Listen in on Part 2 of the Afforable Housing Crisis podcast. On this show we talk about the challenges we face when selling our homes with:Depersonalizing your home - removing photos, cultural items, etc. to make the sale. Wh...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:04:05