☎️ Intergenerational conversations between Queer/Gay Black men is more of what we want and need. This week’s guest is Actor, Writer, Director, and Producer Doug Spearman who many of us know as Chance from LogoTV’s Noahs Arc series. The episode kicks off with an icebreaker and we talk about Dougs love for peanut butter (ditto) and the first time he saw a reflection of himself. (7:40)
Then we talk about his career and life before Noahs Arc and how his upbringing influenced his trajectory. I also about his role as Chance in Noahs Arc, and how he felt about going into a role that was in a committed relationship and raising a daughter. Doug’s portrayal of this family dynamic predated anything we had seen before 2005. (24:13)
We wrap the conversation up with a look at how Black Queer lives, relationships, and sexuality are portrayed on screen, then versus now (49:42). #HungUp
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Doug Spearman
Twitter @ Instagram @dougspearman
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Noahs Arc
Episode 6 Aired 9-13-2006
“Guys Vs. Guy”

Noahs Arc Short Film
2003
Patrik Ian Polk Entertainment

Punks by Patrik Ian Polk
“Mamma Never Told Me”

The Boys In The Band
1970

Episode 405: Beyond the Arc Feat. Doug Spearman

☎️ This week the homies Sterling Grimes and Johnel Simmons dial in to talk about music and how it is impacted by cancel culture. Sterling and I saw Chrisette Michele live this past week here in Philly and it sparked the question: Why is Chrisette still canceled? Kanye West is widely supported and successful, what’s the difference? We unpack that. Also Da Baby and Lil Nas X- a str8 perspective from Nell. #HungUp
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Johnel (Nell) Simmons
IG @nellll__
Sterling Grimes
IG @sterlyg
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Intro
Legendary Junior Lebeija

Episode 407: CANCELED Feat. Johnel Simmons & Sterling Grimes

☎️ This week Boonie from the Boonie Breakdown Podcast dials in with a Black woman’s perspective on manhood and masculinity, being open to different sexual experiences with men, and  Black Gay/Queer Comedians who impersonate Black women- this can be funny and offensive at the same time. But first, an icebreaker. #HungUp
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Intro: Symone America’s Drag Superstar is on Jimmy Kemmel Live with RuPaul
Guest: Boonie
IG @TheBoonieBreakdown
Twitter @BoonieBreakdown
YouTube TheBonnieBreakdown

Episode 409: Putting Our Cards on The Table Feat. Boonie Breakdown Podcast

☎️ This week Licensed Therapist, Author, and Light Worker Tony Purnell returns to the Hung Up Podcast. This week’s topic: FWB (friends with benefits) I took a IG poll last week and many responded that they would entertain FWB. Tony and I talk about what can go wrong, how to navigate this situation with healthy boundaries, and how to exit when FWB is no longer beneficial. #HungUp
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Song of The Week
‘Revelations’ @cakesdakilla
News 🗞 
RIP to #JessicaCovington The gun violence in Philly is at an all-time high 🙏🏾 
#LaVarBurton is now host of Trivial Pursuit game show!
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Guest:
Tony Purnell
IG @tonypurnelllightworker
IG @pyschbul
📖 Author of ‘Master Manifester’ 
#MasterManifester

Episode 416: Friends With Benefits Feat. Tony Purnell

Tony and Eric interview Ms. “Cookie” Williams from the hit show American Gangsters, Trap Queens, which airs on BET+. 

This episode we learn about Cookie’s real estate empire that she built and the lessons she learned from her incarceration. Tony and Eric discuss Cookie’s relationship with her mother and the constant need for approval, as well as regaining her relationship with her sons after being sentenced 10 years in prison. 

Have your decisions impacted your relationship with your loved ones? Let us know! We are so hung for our guest this week. Tune in for another episode of Hung Up Pod Live with Eric and Tony

See Cookie’s full episode only on BET +
Season 3, episode 7

Subscribe to our YouTube! 

Subscribe to the Podcast Here - https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod

Special Thank You to our Guest Lonett "Cookie" Williams
Woman Unsilenced Founder/Ceo

Public Figure: Star BET+ American Gangster Trap Queen; Certified Master Life Coach, Niche Entrepreneurship & Mental Health First Aid

IG @lonettwilliams
YouTube: Lonett Williams
IG @TheSisterationRoom YouTube: The Sisteration Room TikToc: TheSisterationRoom
IG @womanunsilenced
Fb @WomanUnsilenced
Email: lonettwilliams@email.com

Interested in being a guest or have a topic to discuss? Email us at hunguppod@gmail.com

Hosts:

Eric Cole
IG/Twitter - @hunguppod
TikTok - hunguppodcast

Tony Purnell
IG/TikTok- @TonyPurnellLightworker
Twitter - @TonyLightworker


Producer:
Marquise Richards
IG/TikTok/Twitter - @MarquiseDavon

YouTube:   

Creative Director/Co-Producer 
Matt Jackson
IG - Mattisrich_

Music Credit: One To One Make It-Rob Barbato

LIVE: Ep. 6 Turmoil to Triumph Feat. Lonett "Cookie" Williams of BET+ Gangster Trap Queen

This week your favorite happy hour duo Eric and Tony return with a viewer’s choice episode and respond to your listener questions. After a quick check-in, we dive into the HungUp/HangingUp segment. The hosts discuss using dating apps while dating and bisexual double-standards in relationships. Are you Hung Up or are you Hanging Up?

Send your listener feedback and questions to hunguppod@gmail.com 

For this week's topic, the listeners have wrote in and want to know: 1) How do Tony and I exercise Black Boy Joy; 2) what have we unlearned as adults that has had a significant impact in our lives; and 3) what are some affirmations we use and where do we put them.
 
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Catch #HungUpPodLIVE 📺 Mondays at 7p EST 
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Hosts: 
Eric Cole 
IG/Twitter: 
@hunguppod
  
Tik Tok: hunguppodcast 

Tony Purnell: 
IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightWorker 
Twitter - 
@TonyLightWorker
 

Producer: 
Marquise Richards 
IG/Tik Tok/Twitter - 
@MarquiseDavon
 
Youtube:  Marquise Davon Productions 

Assistant Producer: 
Matt Jackson 
IG - @MattIsRich_  

Creative Director:
IG - 
@sterlyg
3:14 PM

LIVE: Ep. 18 Black Boy Joy: Inspirations and Affirmations

☎️ This week Boonie, host of the Boonie Breakdown Podcast, dials in with all things ratchet and responsible. First, we check in on our dating lives and important upcoming podcast dates. Boonie stays on the road! So I ask questions to help me understand some of the behind the scene logistics. 

Then we talk about creator burnout and the growing pains that come along with the shoulda, coulda, woulda’s. Burnout can have a different impact on us all especially when juggling a 9 to 5 and other responsibilities. Boonie and I talk about our journey with creator burnout and what we learned along the way. We end with new ways Creators are building content and virtual communities outside of established platforms like Instagram and YouTube.

Guest: Boonie 
IG/YouTube @thebooniebreakdown
Boonie’s Podcast is streaming on all podcast platforms 🎧
https://www.thebooniebreakdown.com/podcast

Episode 439: Conquering Creator Burnout Feat. Boonie

☎️ Actor, Writer, and Producer Kenyon L. O’Brien dials in this week.

First we reminisce on Woody’s and the early 2000’s Philly party scene and how much the social scene has evolved. 

For the interview, Kenyon talks about how we got to the Talks With Myself series which is a spin off of a spin off. Finding Me led to the Triangle Web Series, which was created to spotlight members of the ballroom community.  In this series Kenyon plays Brandon- a character he wasn’t initially connected to but would later grown to love. Following Finding Me and TWS the creator Roger Omeus, Jr. wanted to create a series that brought back some of the supporting characters. So the Deka Log Chapters was his inspiration. Talks with Myself was chapter one. After we unpack some of the heavier themes from season 3, Kenyon closes with how the ballroom community has impacted his life. 

IG @kenyonlobrien
Talks with Myself
Subscribe to OmeProTV
IG & YouTube @OmeProTV

Episode 445: Talks With Myself Series and The Philly Ballroom Scene Feat. Kenyon L. O'Brien

☎️ Intro: Phyllis Hyman: The Life & Tragic Death of an R&B Queen
No Rights

This week I check in with some thoughts around AI in the LGBTQ community and share and article by PinkNews called ‘How will AI impact the LGBTQ+ community?’ that features Queer AI senior research scientist, Kevin McKee. 

Instagram live *69 kicks off with DV/IVP Advocate Ryan Canty and Sex Positive Public Speaker and Freelance Writer Henry Philyaw. Full video on the @hunguppod Instagram page. 

Season 2 of HungUpPodLIVE with Tony Purnell returns with an upcoming happy hour more details coming soon!

Episode 502: AI in the LGBTQ+ Community, Ace-Flux 101, & Issues with R*ce P*ay

Bonus Episode
Intro @MistyKnight40 TikTok
“Stop Telling People NOT to Vote!”
Project 2025

06:35 Israel-Palestine War; my thoughts.

10:17 Thank you Vincent Marc aka MarcMyStyle
Philly Tennis Photoshoot.

11:45 What Happens When You Become The Single Friend in the Group?

17:00 Shout out to 1Philadelphia and Innovation Weekend celebrating equity in Philly’s Tech community.

Episode 511: Random Sunday Thoughts

This week on Hung Up Podcast feat. Nell Simmons of The Don’t That Make Sense Podcast:
PrEP is not just for Queer men- let’s talk about how HIV has been impacting the straight community recently (00:04:57) What precedent is Philly setting by banning the face ski mask? There are arguments on both sides (00:13:33) Rocks in the sink, and why it went viral this week (00:27:53) Philadelphia Parking Authority is hell! (00:33:46). The infamous K&A (Kensington & Allegheny) in Philly (00:44:13) Why are there so many rules for straight men?! We debate toxic masculinity and straight men watching porn before wrapping up (00:48:34).

Episode 513: Ski Mask Ban, PPA, & Toxic Hetero Standards Feat. Nell Simmons

You can watch this full episode on YouTube by searching Hung Up Podcast. Subscribe and comment!

This week we are joined by Janell Johnson owner of The Suite by J. Nicole home of your favorite Black Women owned bath, body, skin, hair, candles and more! Janell is an award winning business owner, retail merchandising coach and consultant.

@thesuite.byjnco @suite.828

Catch Us 📺 Mondays at 7p EST @YouTube

Hosts: 
Eric Cole 
IG/Twitter: @hunguppod  
Tik Tok: hunguppodcast 

Tony Purnell: 
IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightWorker 
Twitter - @TonyLightWorker 

Producer: 
Marquise Richards 
IG/Tik Tok/Twitter - @MarquiseDavon 
Youtube:  Marquise Davon Productions 

Creative Director:
IG - @sterlyg

Music Credit: 
One To One Make It-Rob Barbato

LIVE: Black Women in Business feat. Janell Johnson

This week we focus on local Philly politics and community with Andre D. Carroll. Andre is an educator, juvenile justice advocate and he is currently the Democratic Candidate for the 201st Legislative District State House Representative.

🏳️‍🌈 Carroll would be the second openly Black gay male to serve as a PA State Rep, the first being Malcolm Kenyatta. 

Hosts: @hunguppod @tonypurnelllightworker 
Producer: @marquisedavon 
Creative Assist: @sterlyg

LIVE: The Audacity Feat. Andre D. Carroll

The Hung Up Podcast returns with season 7 episode 1

This week's shout out goes to Doechii and Marquise Richards of Keeping It A Bean Podcast.

UnPack or Packing it UP:
Kim Burrell & Jamal Bryant Viral Video 
LGBTQ Sanctuary Opens in Pennsylvania
Ericka Alexander, Kim Coles Re-Living Single Podcast
A'Jay Love gets World Star Hip Hop Post Removed
Rodney Hinton, Jr. Say His Name.

Kim Burrell & Jamal Bryant Viral Video, Re-Living Single Podcast Launch, and Rodney Hinton, Jr.

Theo aka PleaseDontIrkMe Blogger, YouTube Creator, and Podcaster unpacks his journey to being a creator and the motivations that keep him engaging with community.

Theo aka PleaseDontIrkMe, a Word for Creators

In this Pride Month episode, I'm joined by Black Psychotherapist, Author, and Lightworker Tony Purnell @tonypurnelllightworker for a hilarious and insightful convo around what it means to heal while being Queer, dating with intention (or not), and showing up in the heat of summer dating/hookups. We talk therapy, spiritual wellness, boundaries, and what Pride Month means to us. Tap in for reflections and a little shade!

Tony Purnell on Pride & Pleasure: Summer Dating Vibes

This week on The Hung Up Podcast, Eric is joined by the hilarious and unapologetically insightful XD—podcaster, award winning producer, and cultural critic—for a sharp and hilarious conversation that spans the spectrum of Black queer experience.

From the surge of ICE raids and public protests to the return of Noah’s Arc, we dive deep into the state of (Black) Pride Month, the evolution of the DL identity, the TS Madison and Nene Leaks viral clip and why Khia and JT’s moment at DC Pride had everybody talking. It’s Black, it’s Queer, it’s real—and it’s definitely not your average Pride episode.

🎧 Tap in for culture, commentary, and cackles.

Pride, Protest & Petty Queens: A Culture Check with XD

This week on Hung Up Pod, we’re talking therapy—but not the Instagram version.

I’m joined by Natasha Mosby, LCSW @healthandwellness_nsmlcsw—clinical expert, therapist, and founder of Health, Wellness and Integrated Care—for a deep and refreshing conversation on how therapy is evolving in today’s world.

We unpack:
The impact (and risks) of AI in mental health spaces
The rise of toxic therapy buzzwords and how they’re missing the mark
How to cultivate nontraditional healing spaces rooted in culture, community, and truth

Unpacking AI in Therapy and Curating Nontraditional Healing Spaces with Natasha Mosby, LCSW

🎙️ Philly, Stand Up!
Produced by Marquise Richards @marquisedavon The Hung Up Podcast welcomes West Philly’s own Actor Milan Carter @milanbcarter back to the city as he promotes his hit Netflix series FUBAR!

💥 From growing up in the 215 to starring alongside @schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger, Milan is living the dream and reppin Philly every step of the way.

We talk about what it feels like to be back home and how FUBAR changed the game for his career. This convo is full of laughs and gems as we unpack the FUBAR series and what it takes to grind, grow, and stay grounded in the Hollywood industry especially as a Black actor.

🎧 Stream this full episode on YouTube and all podcast platforms.

#HungUpPodcast #MilanCarter #FUBARNetflix #PhillyPride #BlackExcellence #PhillyJawn #NetflixAndGrind #BackInThe215

Hollywood Actor Milan Carter Unpacking Hit Netflix Series FUBAR, Growing Up In Philly, and Being a Black Actor

Full episode streaming on YouTube! This week Kris and Shana aka our favorite bad Queers unpack how Queer people are breaking molds and stereotypes by reclaiming culture and demanding representation not only in pop culture but also in mainstream media. In pop culture we unpack: Tyler Perry, Online Dating, Bathhouses, and Poppers. Follow Kris and Shana  @BadQueersPodcast

Bad Queers: Reclaiming OUR time!

From breaking out of the boxes that never fit, to serving up the holy spirit and soul in and out of his pop up restaurant business— Kellen Myers @thegr8tkellen joins me to talk faith without fear, brotherhood without boundaries, and why it’s giving liberation. And of course we had to unpack his tiktok viral moment. This is The Gospel According to Kellen.

The Gospel According to Kellen Myers

Liberation comes in layers: financial, emotional, and relational. In this episode of the Hung Up Podcast Real Estate Mogul, Food-Travel-Fitness Content Creator and Creator of Affirmations for Black Men @affirmationsforblackmen Nicole Glass @nicolejglass unpacks how real estate can liberate you financially, why she created Affirmations for Black Men and what healthy boundaries look like for her while dating. Please subscribe, rate and comment.

The Liberation Blueprint: Money, Mantras & Meaningful Love with Nicole Glass

What does it take to break away from the traditional lane and build something of your own? In this episode, award-winning journalist, author and radio show host Ernest Owens unpacks how audacity fueled his career, why he launched his own journalist association called Philadelphia Association of Black Journalist, and some the gems you will find in his latest book The Case for Cancel Culture. IG @mrernestowens

Turning Audacity Into Headlines with Award Winning Journalist Ernest Owens

This week on the Hung Up Podcast, we take a hard look at the realities facing at-risk youth in Philadelphia: what’s missing, why too many young people are slipping through the cracks, and how community nonprofits life Prosper and Grow created by guest Ashley Sampson are stepping up. Ashley shares her firsthand experience running a youth-centered nonprofit that’s changing lives with mentorship, resources, and safe spaces. We unpack the challenges, the barriers, and most importantly, the solutions that are giving Philly’s youth a fighting chance at wellness, stability, and a future worth believing in. IG @prosperandgrow_

Bridging the Gap: Unpacking the Philly At Risk Youth Crisis with Ashley Sampson

This week on the Hung Up Podcast, we sit down with Bebashi – Transition to Hope’s CEO Sebrina Tate to unpack how one of Philadelphia’s most vital community organizations is tackling HIV, food insecurity, and health disparities head-on. From leading the nation in viral suppression rates to feeding thousands through their FoodFirst Pantry, Bebashi is rewriting what culturally relevant community care looks like. Eric explores the blueprint that takes people from crisis to care—and ultimately, to hope. IG @philly.bebashi

From Crisis to Care: The Bebashi Blueprint with Sebrina Tate

Friday Dec 5, 2025 UnPacking Live on WURD 96.1FM/900AM https://wurdradio.com/shows/unpacking-with-eric-cole/
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01:24 Mayor Cherelle Parker Cuts DEI Contract Quotas
11:19 Quinta Brunson Wants Philly Kids to Have Free Field Trips
17:00 Guest: Sterling Grimes, Co-Founder of Black Men Education Network @sterlyg UnPacking the 2025 Black Men Convening in Philly

Mayor Parker Cuts DEI Quotas, Quinta Brings Field Trips to Philly, BMEN w Co-Founder Sterling Grimes

Friday Dec 12, 2025 UnPacking Live on WURD 96.1 FM/900 AM
wurdradio.com/shows/unpacking-with-eric-cole/

03:00 2x a week trash pickup extends to North Philly on January 5th
13:37 Porch Pirating is up 6%!
18:11 Icebreaker; Unpacking race based discrimination in algorithms and why calling out institutions is an important part of advocacy for Dr. Evans @imnotjaze

Trash Pick Up, Porch Pirating & Race Based Discrimination in Healthcare with Dr. Jazmin Evans

Friday Dec 19, 2025 UnPacking Live on WURD 96.1 FM/900 AM
wurdradio.com/shows/unpacking-with-eric-cole/

07:44 Philadelphia Housing Authority brings affordable housing to center city and pushback from community.

TRIGGER WARNING 16:12 2 Year Old Key'Monnie Bean unalived in South Philadelphia; Boyfriend arrested, but mother was not even though present during the incident.

20:23 Lola from Jenkintown calls in

25:58 Icebreaker with Marquise

27:24 UnPacking Keepin’ it a Bean Podcast, Leroy’s Blend and Due Diligence with Marquise

28:11 Roz from North Philly calls in

Affordable Housing, RIP Key'Monnie Bean, UnPacking Podcasting and Branding with Marquise Richards

Friday Jan 2, 2026
UnPacking
LIVE on WURD 96.1 FM & 900 AM
wurdradio.com/shows/unpacking-with-eric-cole/

Rachel Rutter, Esq.
Founder of ProjectLibertad.org

01:22 Rachel Rutter’s origin at an immigration attorney and why she created Project Libertad, and the power peer to peer support

05:30 Rachel unpacks immigration injustice and the lived experiences of immigrants in Philadelphia- the impacts to the workforce and schools

08:51 Immigrants access and rights to an attorney

11:29 Misconceptions about the immigrant community and the harm it perpetuates

15:17 Rachel unpacks her most influential moments working with immigrant children and families

17:04 What can we do as a community, advocates and allies to support Project Libertad and immigrant families

Immigration Myths, Legal Rights, and Project Libertad with Attorney Rachel Rutter

Sorry for the technical difficulties, guys, but we’re BACK!! 

It may be easy to love yourself, but what happens when you add another person to the mix?! On this episode of the Hung Up Podcast, P. Ryan feels free when facing his final boss; and Eric feels encouraged while facing life’s tests and trials. The guys continue their Black Gay Love journey; welcome coupled guests Ken & J. Mo; and cover topics such as life, love, sex, finances, and family. GET INTO IT! 


Black History Month Highlight: 
Sylvester
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYG2mdzXI_g)

Hung Pop Topics:
Black Panther
No Amount of Beliefs will be Taking R. Kelly to Wakanda 
Tisha Campbell and the Spirit of Confusion
Guess Who’s Setting It Off?


This Week’s Hung Music:
Justine Skye
Fergie


Send your comments, questions, and love to HungUpPod@gmail.com.
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Black Gay Love Pt. II: We Met On Christian Mingle (feat. Ken & J.Mo)

☎️ This week I sit down with D'Ontace Keyes to discuss his journey thus far as an advocate for the LGBTQ community. From Philly, to NYC, to Chicago, he walks us through some of his work with the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, being a former Philly Commissioner on Human Relations and Philly Black Pride Organizer, Producer for @MobiNYC and Chicago’s @windycitytimes LGBTQ 30 under 30. #HungUP 🖤
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Guest D’Ontace Keyes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrkeyes/
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Episode 317: From Ballroom to Boardroom Feat. D’Ontace Keyes

The Hung Up Podcast, hosted and produced by Wellness Coach and WURD Radio personality Eric Cole, M.Ed., spotlights wellness, culture, and society through a bold Black Queer lens. 

Each episode brings honest conversations with educators, professionals, entertainers, and creatives from every corner of life. Unpacking pop culture moments, personal and professional growth, powerful storytelling, and the collective resilience that keeps us moving forward.

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