☎️ This week I’m #HungUp on everyone taking care of an aging parent or loved one. This is a new chapter of my life. Sharing my thoughts helped me process some of what I’ve been feeling. 

Episode Notes 💭 
SEPTA strike and job walk outs all over the country. 
RIP to Halyna Hutchins who was shot on the set “Rush.”
Insecure Season 5 Episode 1 review and my thoughts on Tiffany rockin AKA greek letters
I end with a message to the LGBTQ+ community. #HungUp

Episode 413: Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired

Nell Simmons Co-Host of The Does That Make Sense Podcast dials back in this week. We unpack some recent trending topics. 

Coping with seasonal depression (00:11:29).

Charleston White says it’s femmine to groom and lotion (00:17:50).

Mark Bryan pushing gender norms with how he dresses (00:27:19).

Should men disclose to women they are dating if they have been with a man in the past? (00:34:21).

Episode 514: Seasonal Depression & Exploring Alternative Forms of Manhood Feat. Nell Simmons

Guest: Nell Simmons Co-Host of The Does That Make Sense Podcast
IG: @NELLLL__

Intro: @thedanielleyoung interview with
@tarajiphenson “I was told I’m not
HOLLYWOOD pretty.”

Christmas is over, are parents relieved?
Nell says that malls in America are dying 
(00:17:45)

PrEP vs. Doxy PEP (00:23:18)

Waiting to Exhale celebrates 28th
anniversary (00:35:15)

Taraji P. Henson speaks out; Are roles being created
for Black actresses? (00:42:46)

Taraji/Oprah Body Language TikTok
@openmichero (00:53:10)

Disclosing who you slept with to your
new lover? (00:58:42)

Episode 515: Waiting to Exhale Celebrates 28, Taraji P. Henson Speaks Out Feat. Nell Simmons

Intro Credit:
@MoneyGorgeous on TikTok
Guest Co Host:
Nell Simmons of The Does That Make Sense Podcast
@Nellll__

This Week:
Black Fatherhood and shielding versus exposure to prepare the youth for the world (12:12)
Stand in Pride filling in the gap for LGBTQ+ people at weddings, graduations, etc. (18:08)
How much do you tell the person you are “hooking up” with? (21:30)
What do you consider “Back in the Day?” (33:13)
Sports Update: The Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Josh Giddy (43:31)
Tank says he performs for the fellas just like he does for the ladies! (01:00:00)

Send episode feedback, comments, and questions to hunguppod@gmail.com

Episode 516: Reminiscing on Back in the Day Feat. Nell Simmons

This week with Nell of The Does That Make Sense Podcast:

“Back In The Day” poll results (39:23)
Was the Nicki diss a bop or a flop? (44:32)
Nicki Rant explicit language warning (46:43-48:19) 
Sports Update with Nell: 
NFC/AFC Championship (51:26)
Draya Michele dating Jalen Green, is the age gap too WIDE?! (52:28)
Juanita Bynum homophobic rant from the pulpit- what’s new? (01:01:45)

Send your questions, comments, feedback to hunguppod@gmail.com

Episode 517: So Much Drama: Nicki, Draya, and Pastor Juanita!

Watch the full episode on YouTube! Tony and Eric are back from winter vacation. This week’s episode is all about the Lovers! The single Lovers that is! Tony and Eric break down “Singles Awareness Day.”  The cohosts talk about the pressures of being in a relationship and the value of being single vs in a relationship. What is the pettiest reason you won’t date someone? Let us know in the comment below. #HungUp

LIVE: Singles Awareness Day

Eric and Tony sit down with Leemy and J Marquise…cast members of Philly on the Rise.  The cast members discuss their experiences on the show as well as their entrepreneural side of life. Philly On The Rise is a queer reality showed, based right here in Philadelphia! Check out season one! 

Leemy on IG @leemyhendrix and youtube @TheLeemyHendrixShow  

J Marquise on IG @j.marquise_ and on youtube @POTRProductions 

LIVE: Philly On The Rise Reality TV Guests Part 2 feat. J. Marquise & Leemy Hendrix

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 have 3D artist and owner of Taylored Faces and Balloons Tee Taylor in the studio to talk about her unique 3D art style and how she was able quit her 9 to 5 to focus on art full time.

Hosts: @hunguppod @tonypurnelllightworker 
Production: @marquisedavon
Creative Assist: @sterlyg
Studio: @recphilly

LIVE: 3D Art & Philly Art Entrepreneur feat. Tee Taylor

Watch this full episode @YouTube This week Eric and Tony talk about affection and bromance between straight men. Why is it so controversial? Why is it harder for men to show affection towards each other? How does this show up in our own community and how is it perpetuated?

Hosts: @hunguppod @tonypurnelllightworker 
Production: @marquisedavon
Creative Assist: @sterlyg
Studio: @recphilly

LIVE: Demystifying Masculine Affection

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 is hosted and produced by, Certified Life Coach & Business Analyst Eric Cole, M.Ed. HUPod centers wellness, culture, and society from a Black Queer persecpective. Interviewing Educators, Professionals, Entertainers, and Creatives from all walks of life- the podcast explores pop culture trending topics in addition to personal and professional development, storytelling, and collective resilience.

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