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Dangers of Insecurity in Relationships

 Insecurity is a common issue that can significantly impact one's relationships. It is not uncommon for individuals experiencing insecurity to project their fears onto their partners, leading to significant problems in the relationship. People who face insecurity may experience a lack of confidence and worry about their ability to succeed in the relationship and meet their goals. These emotions may arise from past experiences and can become a significant burden over time. Addressing and over...

Are Men Needed for Parenting

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast. We are thrilled to have you join us today as we delve into a pressing issue: the vital role of men in raising children. Our hosts, Angelique and Reggie, will explore common beliefs about fathers' contributions to child-rearing and how these beliefs can impact children in relationships where parenting is not desired. Furthermore, we will examine the shared responsibility of using protection during intercourse and consider who should take the lead i...

Love Dilemmas PT 1

Greetings and welcome to the debut episode of Simply Straight Talk Podcast, hosted by the charismatic Reggie. Relationships have long been a complex and intricate matter, and in this episode, we shall delve into some of the most challenging scenarios that individuals may encounter while pursuing love. Specifically, we will shed light on the sensitive topic of dating after the loss of a loved one, along with the complexities that arise when one is in love with someone but the timing is not fa...

Pubilc Disputes-Intervene or Not

Greetings and a warm welcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast. I am delighted to be your host, Reggie. Our upcoming episode promises to be thought-provoking and insightful as we delve into a recent event that took place in Chicago. We will be exploring the question of whether individuals should actively intervene in situations or merely record them. This topic is of great significance, and we look forward to sharing a fruitful discussion with our esteemed listeners.

Defund the Police- Epic Fail Pt1

Hello and welcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast with your host Reggie. Today, we will delve into the topic of the "Defund the Police" movement that has garnered a lot of attention from politicians and the public. However, we will aim to give a clearer explanation of the concept of defunding the police and also consider alternative suggestions for change. We value your thoughts and ideas on this important subject and we encourage you to share them with us. For more information, pl...

What Am I Supposed To Do

Hello and welcome to another episode of Simply Straight Talk with your host Reggie.  Have you ever found yourself asking the question "What am I supposed to do?" It's a common feeling that many of us have experienced at some point in our lives. In this episode, we'll be exploring how this question can affect us both mentally and physically.  When you're struggling with your choices or life decisions, how do you go about improving things? Let's dive in and find some answers. Here are some...

TOXIC FEMININITY AND HOW IT AFFECTS MEN

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your hosts Angelique Franklin and Reggie Maddox. Angelique and I are here to discuss the toxic thoughts and behavior that may negatively affect a person's relationships. Too, often we are hearing men and women attacking each other on social media. This behavior has resulted in a blame game between the two genders, normally leading to vicious responses from both sides. During this discussion, we will share some clips of other people speakin...

Who Ruined Dating Men or Women

Welcome to Simply Straight Talk with your host Reggie Maddox. How do you feel about dating in 2023? Do you feel the entire experience has been ruined? Many of us have given up on finding a relationship with that special someone. The frustrations and political influences have truly created a harsh world in regard to finding love.  So let's talk about it and see how this chaos in finding love reached this point.  Don't forget to share your thoughts on this episode and join us on Friday w...

What Our Communities Need Now

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast with your host Reggie! What have you been hearing in regard to the looting of the stores in Chicago and Detroit? People are mad that Walmart is pulling out and everyone is talking about the teens but is there something else that needs to be addressed? Let's talk about it in this episode on the Simply Straight Talk podcast. 

5 Red Flags Women See In Men

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast, with your host Reggie. Do you have any red flags you look for when it comes to dating? In this episode, I am discussing five red flags that men may find in women. Each person may identify or consider red flags to be serious or not important based on their preferences. What are some situations or behaviors that will make you run from someone? Listen to this episode and share your thoughts on this discussion.

Michael Irvin and Ja Morant Discussion

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk with your host Reggie. We are seeing more celebrity careers heading down the wrong path and possibly ending over their behavior or litigations against them. In this episode, I want to discuss why this happens and what accountability means when you reach a certain status. Michael Irvin was abruptly removed from ESPN and the NFL after a sexual misconduct allegation occurred in Arizona. Ja Morant displayed a gun on social media while out partying one nigh...

Men and Women Fighting- Why

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie.  Are you tired of the fighting between men and women? As I listen to some of the arguments that take place, I always ask myself what is the outcome that people are expecting. In this episode, I want to speak about but feel free to share your thoughts on why these are arguments continue and which ones are actually valid.

Who Are You Doing It For?

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast.  Have you ever asked yourself "Who am I doing this for? If not then you should consider visiting this question. Many of us make decisions to change or go after something without fully understanding who will be the true beneficiary of the results. This is the reason some people regress in their goals or find little to no satisfaction in the end. Tune and share your thoughts on this topic. 

Modern Day Dating Struggles

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie.  How do you feel about the dating struggles that people are discussing on social media? In this episode, Reggie is hitting on some of the hot-topic issues that make people angry and blast other genders.  Join in on the conversation and share your thoughts!

Passport Bros and Independent Women

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie. How do you feel about men who are looking for love in other countries? Has the independent women mindset created a problem for dating in today's society?  In this episode, the discussion focuses on why men are looking for love in places outside of the United States and the United Kingdom. A great division has been created but maybe there are some things men and women are forgetting.  Check out this episode and share you...

Cutting Ties with Family

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast with your host Reggie. Do you have a good relationship with your family? Do you know someone who has cut ties with their family? These questions can provide comfort to some people and stress to others. Family relationships can dictate how and with who a person associates within their future relationships. Everyone is looking for something to connect them to other people but sometimes the choices are not beneficial.  Listen to this episode, and ...

Dating Without Emotions

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast.  Do you believe that a person can date without any emotions? This is a conversation worth having and some really important things to consider regardin this lifestyle. Many people are making some dramatic changes in the way they think about love and dating but are they making good choices? Let's talk about it right here on the Simply Straight Talk Podcast.

Good and Bad Influence

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie Maddox. In this episode, we are talking about the things that influence us in our daily lives. Have you really evaluated the information that goes into your mind and heart? Have you considered how it affects your decision-making or actions? It's important that you do and in this episode, we talk about it. Tune in to the show and share your thoughts with us. Tell us about your experience with the things that influence you in ...

Does Customer Service Matter Today

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie. Is it me or has customer service dropped to below zero? I wanted to do this episode because I am finding that more and more people working in the customer service industry are the most unfriendly. After visiting various businesses, I was amazed at how unprofessional and rude some people were to customers. So, let’s talk about it and figure out if businesses really value customer service or just want your money! Don’t fo...

Answer These Dating Questions

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie. Can you answer the dating questions discussed in this episode? We hear so many men and women complaining about modern dating life, so we had to discuss it on the show. One question we ask is whether women make rules for good guys but break them for the bad boys. Reggie also talks about when is a suitable time to call someone after you get their number without being labeled as thirsty or a creep. Check out the show and sha...

Coach Prime Let's Keep it Real

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie Maddox, Since Coach Prime confirmed his decision to leave Jackson State University there has been a mixture of support and disgust against both sides. It makes me wonder why this is happening. Do you feel this was something planned from the beginning by Coach Prime? Were there a hidden agenda that one party has not confirmed? Regardless of either response, the backlash is hurting both sides in this conflict. So, let’s talk...

Love Me It's the Holidays

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie. Do you feel the need to be in a relationship during the holidays? Do you look at people and say well maybe I should give them a try when normally you would say they are not your type?  I wanted to talk about the effects of the holidays on a person's emotions and relationship status. A few years ago I spoke about blackout dates do you still feel it's valid today? Share your thoughts and comments with me on this topic. We all...

Do Side Chics Live the Glamorous Life

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Angelique and Reggie. Have you noticed how popular it has become to be a side chic? Even men are settling for being the back-pocket dude. The back pocket dude basically plays the same role as a side chic. The side chick and back-pocket dude is not unknown in modern relationships. She/he is the mistress, the other person, the one who never comes home, the hidden one that no one knows or is supposed to know. Angelique and I have a ...

Marvel Universe- What's Going On?

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Melissa Shaw, Angelique Franklin, and Reggie Maddox. Today's show is about the future of the Marvel Universe. We want to share out thoughts on previous, current, and upcoming Marvel shows.  Also, we will be discussing the Marvel TV shows and their connection with the upcoming movies. As Marvel moves into phase 5 are the expectations good or headed for disappointment? Let's talk about it. Don't forget to like and subscribe to Meli...

Dating Everybody

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast with your host Reggie. Today I am talking about dating and what are you looking for in relationships. This episode does have some sexual references but nothing over the top. All references are used for life lesson purposes.  Many people say they are dating how men date or like a woman. What does this actually mean? Let's talk about it and come to some understanding if possible.

Wanting Love but Not in a Good Place

Welcome to the SImply Straight Talk podcast with your host Reggie.  Today's show is about wanting love when you might not be in a good place in life (financially, living situation, etc). Does this mean you should not have feelings or desires to find a compatible partner? Let's dive into this discussion and please share your thoughts on this topic.   

Dealing With Insecurities

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast. How do you deal with insecurities? Are you aware of how people will use your insecurities against you or others? Listen to the show and share your thoughts.

Haters Gone Hate

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie. In this episode, I wanted to speak on the haters and why you may face hate from the people close to you in life. Having people talk about you, try to sabotage your career, or ruin your name for no reason can be hurtful to anyone. So let's talk about it and discuss how we can move forward despite the haters around us.  Don't forget to visit simplystraighttalk.com and subscribe to our podcast. 

The Power of Saying NO

Disclaimer: Please accept our apology for the technical issues with the recording in some areas. This episode contains some useful content we wanted to share. We promise to improve and bring the quality podcast recordings we always have on the show. The audio is still listenable. Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Angelique and Reggie. Angelique wanted to talk about the “Power of Saying NO” and this made for an informative conversation. Consider, how many times you ...

Should My Partner Fulfill All My Needs

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie. What are your expectations from your partner to fulfill your needs in life? Do you find yourself seeking fulfillment from your partner rather than within?  First, we need to understand the difference between physical and emotional needs. The idea of being someone’s everything in life or the one who completes them resembles a fairytale story. It strikes me as a rather unhealthy and unrealistic expectation in life.  Even i...

New Game Plan for Success

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast with your host Reggie. Have you ever felt like nothing is working when it comes to getting ahead in life? We all have something that we want to achieve in life. Do you want to be financially secure, own you’re on home, start your own business or forgive yourself for your past? Whatever your goals are in life, there are things you will need to do to manifest them from the dream world into the physical world. In this episode, Reggie is going to s...

Finding Love in Another Culture

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie Maddox. In this episode I want to talk about falling in love with someone from another country or different culture. Dating someone from a different culture can be exhilarating, but as with any relationship, you'll undoubtedly face some unforeseen challenges. For example, traditional ideas of the roles of men and women or spiritual beliefs. There may be some barriers which can include a plethora of factors — such as language...

Modern Women Views with Ohouo Goa

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast. Today we have a very special guest joining us, Ohouo Goa.  She is a Keynote Speaker, Heartbreak Coach, Retreat & Workshop Facilitator and Author. In this episode, Ohouo is sharing her insight on modern women views. She answered a variety of questions which some people may find challenging and confrontational. Communication is important in relationships. We need to talk openly and be good listeners. Additionally, she has offered a complimenta...

Is My Side Piece My Soulmate

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie. Have you ever been in a relationship with someone but was secretly seeing someone else? There are alot of questions you may find yourself having difficulty answering. What happens when a person begins to believe that the person, they are having an affair with is the one they should be with in life? What makes them feel this way? How do these feeling come about? The person you use to escape your real relationship, do you rea...

Angelique and Reggie Q&A Part 2

Welxome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with with your host Angelique and Reggie.  Angelique and I are answering more questions from listenters and sharing our thoughts. We really appreciate the great response from all of our listeners and sharing your fun and personal questions with us. This series of questions range from entertertainment to relationships. We also provide our reaction to a clip from "It's Complicated". Don't forget to share your thoughts here and on the Simply Strai...

Angelique and Reggie Answer Your Questions

Welcome to the SImply Straight Talk Podcast with your hosts Angelique and Reggie. In this episode we answered questions from the listeners. Angelique reminded me how much fun it was answering questions from the listeners, so we decided to make it happen again. Thank you so much to everyone who submitted there questions. We will do part 2 of listeners questions real soon.  Don't forget to share your thoughts. You can also visit us at simplystraighttalk.com

The Challenge of Dealing With Grief

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Angelique and Reggie. That’s right Angelique Franklin is joining us on the show. How do you deal with grief? Do you feel comfortable talking to someone who is experiencing grief? There are multiple levels of grief, and every person does with it, in their own way. It’s important to understand how we can help each other but most of all how you take care of yourself. It’s important to embrace communication, understanding your emotions an...

Inside Im Hurting and Im Quitting 1

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie.  We can all help prevent suicide. Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs of suicide and taking them seriously. Talking openly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life. In this episode I wanted to discuss some of my past experiences and some behaviors that could be warning signs for someone who maybe considering suicide. In 2022 as of the second week of May there have been several suicides f...

Whats Keeping You Poor

Sex for Likes and Follows

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast with your host Reggie. Social media has become the most popular form of expression today. As these platforms continue to grow and excite people from all age ranges, so has the need for likes and follows. In this episode, I want to discuss how far will people to go to obtain social media fame or become known as an influencer. For some, social media has become a way to generate income. The enthusiasm and seemingly overflowing show of support and ...

Perfect Match at the Wrong Time

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast with your host Reggie. Have you ever met someone and everything inside was saying this is the right person for you, but the timing was not, right? There may be a variety of reasons regarding why you and this person are not able to pursue a relationship. For example, you’re in a relationship, finances, living situation or your mental state.  Situations like this can also manifest a multitude of emotions which may send you on a rollercoaster ride of e...

Impatient Behavior and Killer Instincts

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast. Today’s show will cover two topics. In first part of the show, we will discuss” Impatient Behavior” and how it can impact a person's life. There are many reasons that may cause a person to become impatient. This behavior can also cause problems in relationships and friendships. We will share some tips for how to counter this behavior in a positive manner. The second part of the show will cover the “Killer Instincts” mentality and how some people...

Jokes Have Boundaries

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast with your host Reggie. I wanted to dive into the idea of comedians have no boundaries when it comes to telling jokes. I am not focusing on WIll Smith and Chris Rock but more on the behind the scenes emotional aspect that people do not consider when making someone the butt of their jokes.  Don't forget to check out the SImply Straight talk website. simplystraighttalk.com  

Walking in the Exit Door

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie. “Walking in the Exit Door” may seem like a strange topic but if you look at it from a life standpoint it’s truly worth thinking about. Many of us find ourselves trying to justify things that happen to us without considering the choices we make regarding what we allow into our lives. Do you find yourself being in places and afterwards you wonder how did you get here or why are you still here? Sometimes we go through the wr...

When Making Love Creates Regrets

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast. This is a real conversation about the impact of being sexually intimate with someone and having regrets afterwards.  Have you ever been in this position? There are a variety of reasons why a person feels this way after what is suppose to be an exciting experience. Join us now to share your thoughts on the conversation. 

What Has Life Taught You

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie What lessons have you learned in life? Are your life lessons beneficial or hindering you in your goals and dreams? We have all adopted lessons from our experiences in life, some may sound the same, but it doesn’t mean the ideology is the same. Throughout our lives we keep getting up and knocked down, picking up important lessons along the way on how to motivate ourselves to keep going. This may affect how you interact with peop...

I Got Caught Slippin

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie Maddox. Have you ever found yourself in situation that left you in between a lie and the truth? Many people get caught slipping when they try to live two lies in some way. I want to look deeper than who or what happened but more so into why. People often insist on knowing what happened but when it comes to the why their mindset leans towards the full blame is on you and not me. As we begin this conversation keep an open mind...

Why People Gossip Especially Older People

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie. How do you feel about people who thrive on talking about other people? Have you ever listened to someone speak on another person's private life and asked yourself, why are they telling me this? For some reason gossiping has become normalized today without any consideration to the impact it will have on other people. What was once considered to be a teenage behavior has the primary form of communication in the older generation...

Are Men and Women Different

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie. Have you ever noticed how men and women engaging in a simple conversation, quickly turns into a war of genders? Regardless of the topic people seem to thrive on conflict between men and women. Outside of the physical features are men and women really that different? Some women say that men don’t love because they don’t know how. Some men say that women don’t understand them because they don’t encounter the same challenges...

Relationships Are Not Christmas Gifts

Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Angelique and Reggie. That’s right Angelique Franklin is joining us on the show. Have you noticed how people have come to value relationships the same way they do Christmas gifts? They are fun and interesting for a few weeks, then they are tossed away in hopes of something better. Angelique and I have decided to discuss the topic and share our thoughts on why some people have adopted this behavior. Most people simply want something th...