SImply Straight Talk
242 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsHello and welcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast! I'm Reggie, joined by my fellow hosts Angelique and Melissa. Our podcast is all about empowering you to take control of your life and make better decisions in your relationships, career, and personal life. We share our own life lessons through relatable stories and examples, aiming to inspire and motivate our listeners to improve their personal and professional growth. We want our audience to know that they're not alone in the challenges life throws at us, and we hope to provide valuable insights and guidance to help them overcome those obstacles.
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Falling Out of Love-What's Next?
January 22, 2021 09:30 - 38 minutes - 36.9 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast Show with your host Reggie Maddox. Have you ever been in a relationship and realized that you were falling out love with someone? Do you feel like the person you are with is falling out of love with you? This is a tough situation regardless of which side of the love fence your on in life. Everyone embraces love with the hopes of finding that special person. As you may know it is quite easy to fall in love but extremely challenging when it comes...
Crossing The Finish Line Alone
January 15, 2021 09:30 - 38 minutes - 36.6 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast show. Are you carrying the full weight of life on your shoulders? After working hard and finally achieving one of your goals, do you find yourself celebrating alone. Well, this show is for you! Many people do feel alone in their everyday life. No matter how big or small their achievements are in life at the end of the day, there is no one to cheer them on or motivate them. So today we want to discuss the challenges of doing it alone. Additiona...
Understanding Sense of Being and Belonging
January 08, 2021 09:30 - 47 minutes - 44.9 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk show! What does having a sense of belonging and a sense of being mean to you? Many of us struggle with finding our identity in life as well as where we fit in with others. In this episode, Reggie is discussing how misunderstanding your sense of being and sense of belonging can lead to emotional conflict within yourself. Many people are unable to maintain healthy or long-term relationships with friends, family, or significant others, because they have ...
Are Relationships Bad or People Impatient
January 01, 2021 09:30 - 42 minutes - 40.8 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. Have you noticed how many people are sharing their thoughts on relationships and why you should avoid them? This episode dives into the emotional aspect of how people arrive at their conclusions regarding relationships. Often people’s behavior is not calculated into the facts of their ideas about certain things in life. It seems so much easier to blame an entire category rather then understand the deeper reasoning for ...
Eating Healthy and Exercise! What's Right for You?
December 25, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox and the one and only Angelique Franklin. Today's show will discuss healthy eating and exercises as well as some tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. All over the world people struggle with starting or maintaining a healthy lifestyle. At times it can be overwhelming researching and experimenting with the ever-saturated commercialized weight loss programs and exercise regiments that are presented across every media p...
Holiday Survival Tips
December 18, 2020 09:30 - 39 minutes - 38.2 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. The holidays are filled with Christmas Songs, TV shows and commercials that want you to spend, spend and spend. Today's show is all about helping you to make decisions that will put you in a better place, rather than getting yourself into in a bigger dilemma after the holidays are over. The holidays are not only filled with marketing strategies to make you spend, but other media influences will cause you to feel a sense...
Conversation With A Black Woman
December 15, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBThe Simply Straight Talk Show would like to welcome and thank Demi the host of Hey Black Girl, Let’s Talk. Demi joins the show to share her thoughts on the relationship between black men and women. Demi’s "Hey Black Girl, Let's Talk!" provides empowering conversation for black women. She also has a free eBook for women titled," Global Etiquette for Black Girls" you may request your free copy by emailing her at [email protected]. Additional information on how can follow and sup...
Frustrations of Sacrifice
December 11, 2020 09:30 - 39 minutes - 37.8 MBHave you ever questioned the sacrifices you have made in your life? Many of us delayed or paused some part of our life in the hopes of things working out better in other areas. People may sacrifice personal relationships, career opportunities, educational learning, family events or love. In today’s show, Reggie is going to discuss the mental impact this may have on a person who feels they have not progressed or have nothing to show for their efforts. Here are some of the areas covered in...
Pandemic Stress, Communication and Living Today
December 08, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast Show with your host Melissa Shaw, Angelique Franklin and Reggie Maddox. Angelique Franklin and Melissa Shaw are joining Reggie Maddox on the show and they are not holding back. Today's show will discuss the challenges and stress people are facing during this pandemic that has effected lives all over the world. Other conversations include how men and women communicate with each other. How family behavior can impact your social behavior today. On...
Is Struggle Beneficial to Success
November 16, 2020 01:03 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show. Today's discussion is about the the impact of struggle on a persons life as well as their children. People have different views in regards to how struggle is perceived. Some people feel struggle builds certain traits that can help a person become successful. On the other hand, others feel struggle is not necessary and protect their kids from any form of struggle. Let's talk about it! Don't forget to share, like, subscribe and comment! websit...
Politics and LIfe- It's Crazy Now!
November 13, 2020 09:30 - 30 minutes - 25.7 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast! Today's episode is a bonus show before the start of season 9. Join in on the discussion about the political election results and dating during the holidays. With a special serenade from Reggie to his listeners. Let him know how good his voice sounds. Don't be scared! website: rmviagem.com Intro voices: Angelique Franklin and Melissa Shaw
Angelique Is Running This Show!
November 06, 2020 09:30 - 23 minutes - 17.1 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show, hosted by Angelique Franklin. Angelique has taken over the show to answer listener questions and share her experience on how she brings her character to life. Angelique first appearance on the Simply Straight Show was during season 5. Her character has been an audience favorite from day one. In this episode she will provide some insight on how she prepares for her script readings. Additionally, answer some questions on doing voiceover work remot...
Melissa Takes Over the Show!
October 31, 2020 18:08 - 25 minutes - 18.8 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Melissa Shaw. Melissa is taking over the Simply Straight Show to answer your questions about her character and her experience as a voiceover artist. The listeners submitted questions regarding her sassy and sweet character in the intro skits. Melissa was kind enough share her experiences and fun moments in the life of a voiceover artist. She also provides some great insight for those looking to become a voiceover actor. Melissa can ...
Parenting Styles must Change
October 24, 2020 05:30 - 43 minutes - 41.7 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show Podcast with your host Reggie Maddox. Parenting practices in any culture have three important goals: provide children with health and safety, preparing children for real life as productive adults and passing on cultural values. In this episode Reggie is discussing the challenges modern day parents are facing in their efforts to achieve these goals. From the lack of exposure to developmental programs to the overexposure from outside people and tech...
What Makes A Relationship Sexless
October 16, 2020 23:13 - 39 minutes - 37.6 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show. The topic of the day is about relationships that have become void of sex, love, and intimacy. Often, people associate this problem in relationships with infidelity. On the other hand, there are so many other factors that may impact a person's desire to engage in the physical act of love with their mate. Today’s show will discuss present life situations, resentment, and other struggles we encounter in this thing called life and how it can have a...
What's Your Name?
October 10, 2020 15:12 - 35 minutes - 34.2 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. Today's show is about speaking your name with confidence and not closing your eyes when you speak your name. Your name is who you are, your name is your real ID Card. Others may have the same name but you determine how your name defines you. This episode will help you understand some of the things listed below: What impression are other people making about you. Why your past doesn't have to be your present behind you...
Too Many Little boys and Little Girls
October 02, 2020 08:30 - 41 minutes - 39.6 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. Today's topic is going to address some of the issues we are facing within the adult community. Many people want to be considered as an adult but very few actually want the responsibilities that come with being grown. So, Reggie is going to discuss how this behavior is impacting not only our youth but us as individuals as well. With that being said, sit back put on your adult shoes and let's get ready to take this jour...
What It Really Means to Lose Your Smile
September 25, 2020 08:30 - 43 minutes - 41.1 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk show with your host Reggie Maddox. Today's show is all about your smile and you! Reggie is going to share some insight on the real reasons your smile is more than just an expression of kindness to others. Many of us have become so consumed with life and all of the responsibilities that come with maintaining our home, health and families that we often dispose or bury who we are as person. Even our friends can cause us to live our lives acting on their be...
Can Love Be Faked
September 18, 2020 08:30 - 40 minutes - 56.8 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. Today's show is going to discuss the question Can Love be Faked". Now we have all experienced heartache but some of us may have suspected it was the result of a person faking their love for them. We will start the show with these two questions: Can someone pretend to be in love with someone without developing some feelings or becoming attached to the person in some manner? Would you say a person is really faking thei...
Went There Moments Kill Relationships
September 11, 2020 08:30 - 39 minutes - 55.9 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. Today's conversation will focus on "Went There Moments". If you are not aware of these moments, then you really need to listen to this episode. Many people push these boundaries and fail to understand the consequences that are bound to follow. Don't forget to like, subscribe and comment. Thank you for your support.
What is Happiness To You
September 04, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 42 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show. A podcast that speaks on self-improvement with motivational discussions and solution based commentary. In today's show, Reggie is asking questions regarding what would it take for you to be happy in life. We all have days where we question our happiness or if we will ever reach a point in life that allows us to feel complete contentment. This leads us to looking into ourselves and the environment around us. Here are some questions that will be d...
Living with a Sex Addiction
August 28, 2020 08:30 - 51 minutes - 48.9 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast Show. Today's episode is about "Sex Addiction" and the struggles a person may encounter while living with a sex addiction. This discussion is centered around being conscious of this type of behavior and how it can impact you in a negative way. A person with a sex addiction may significantly alter their life and activities in order to perform sexual acts multiple times a day and are reportedly unable to control their behavior, despite severe neg...
Has Your Childhood Affected your Adulthood
August 21, 2020 08:30 - 39 minutes - 38.1 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show! Today Reggie is discussing the impact of our childhood in our present day life. Each of us experienced our own version of what we called childhood. Although, their maybe some similar moments of joy there also so moments of pain. Over the years we may have decided to erase certain memories or thoughts but it's possible that some of us are still acting out in our relationships and present day life based on our childhood experiences. As you listen to...
Recovery From Abusive Relationships
August 14, 2020 08:30 - 43 minutes - 40.9 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. Today's show will provide some insight on the recovery from abusive behavior. Abusive behavior can occur in a variety of ways. This is not a problem that places only females as the victims but men as well. In order to address the problem of abusive behavior we have to remove the gender label and classify this as an inappropriate human behavior. Let's continue this discussion, go ahead and check out the show! Website...
Love Behind Bars and Prison Pen Pals
August 07, 2020 08:30 - 40 minutes - 39 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show. Today your host Reggie Maddox is discussing " Love Behind Bars and Prison Pen Pals. Many of you may have watched some of the reality TV programs that follow couples who are actively involved in relationships with individuals in prison. For some this is pure entertainment but for others it's a chance of finding real love or is it. In today's episode we are not only going to discuss the challenges but the reasons a person may feel this is their one c...
We Broke Up Stop Calling My Family
July 31, 2020 08:30 - 40 minutes - 38.8 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. Join the conversation as we discuss the impact of having an ex who wants to remain in contact or an active party of your family. Relationships are not only between two people but often connections are formed between the family members as well. The question is should your ex still attend family gatherings or hang out with your family? What is their reasoning for trying to hold on to your family or those close to you? For...
Black Community Focus
July 24, 2020 08:30 - 43 minutes - 41.4 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. After the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. The Black community has reached a point a point to where enough is enough regarding the treatment of black people. For the rest of the world, the racism and discrimination is more visible because of the media and public videos, but for black people it has been our everyday fight and struggle. My question today is where should the black community focu...
Record Label and Artist Disputes
July 17, 2020 08:30 - 53 minutes - 50.5 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. How do you feel when you hear about recording artist disputing their contracts with record labels. Recently, Megan the Stallion encountered a dispute after asking her record label to renegotiate somethings in her contract. Every year, though social media or television we hear from artist venting to the their fans regarding how they are being treated by the record labels. In today's show Reggie is going to share some...
Love Can Make you Powerful or Deadly
July 10, 2020 08:30 - 37 minutes - 36.2 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. Today's discussion is about the emotions of love and how it can benefit a person for the good or the worse. This episode will discuss three different types of emotions that seem to play apart of our daily lives. Decisions we make in life are based on whether we are happy, angry, sad, bored, or frustrated. We choose music, movies, activities and actions based on the emotions they create or our mood. Understanding emotio...
Can Black Celebrities Actually Influence the Black Community
June 26, 2020 08:30 - 36 minutes - 34.8 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast. Today Reggie is asking a question that some people may not like. On the other hand, the Simply Straight Talk podcast is all about that real talk. We can't fix it if we don't talk about it. During the riots that resulted from the death of George Floyd at the hands of the police department. Many celebrities started to speak up once the local communities around the world begin to show their frustration. Local official begin to reach out to celebrit...
Are You Ready To Let It Go
June 19, 2020 08:30 - 37 minutes - 35.7 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast with your host Reggie Maddox. Holding on to the past can be a conscious decision just like letting go and moving forward can be a conscious decision. We all have experiences of being hurt. What separates us though, is how we deal with that pain. How do you mentally and physically move on with your life? Making an intentional choice to no longer let past issues and people who hurt us to control our present and future, is something we should disc...
I'm TIred of Being Broke
June 12, 2020 08:30 - 39 minutes - 37.4 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie Maddox. On today's show we will discuss some solutions for being broke and financial debt. Being broke does not mean that you’re a failure, it just means you need to make adjustments in certain areas of your life to place yourself in a better position. Often those who are close to you or aware of your situation will take this opportunity to confine you to a life of remaining broke. But we are doing to discuss breaking th...
Baby Mama and Baby Daddy Drama
June 05, 2020 08:30 - 39 minutes - 37.4 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. On today's show the discussion will focus on seven reasons why some people may be dealing with baby mama or baby mama drama. When relationships end and children are involved there are alot of mixed emotion that can ignite into verbal warfare. Often times causing people to act irrationally towards the other person long after the relationship has ended. Some people just assume the ex wants them back but the real reason ma...
Singers Who Got the Voice
May 29, 2020 08:30 - 37 minutes - 36.1 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie Maddox. In this episode Reggie is sharing his thoughts on three singers who truly deserve to be recognized for their vocals. These artist stand out from many of today's more popular artist primarily for their vocal styles. A common misconception for what makes a singer an artist is having an entourage, sexual performances/attire, auto tune vocals or creating songs with a heavy bass line and a catchy hook. Today, I want to...
Singers Who Got the Voice
May 29, 2020 08:30 - 37 minutes - 36.1 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie Maddox. In this episode Reggie is sharing his thoughts on three singers who truly deserve to be recognized for their vocals. These artist stand out from many of today's more popular artist primarily for their vocal styles. A common misconception for what makes a singer an artist is having an entourage, sexual performances/attire, auto tune vocals or creating songs with a heavy bass line and a catchy hook. Today, I want to...
Marriage Counseling Why it Fails
May 22, 2020 08:30 - 34 minutes - 33.2 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast. Have you ever considered or participated in marriage counseling? Then you may find this episode very relatable. Today we are going to talk about why marriage counseling fails. Many people who attend the process of marriage counseling may not stay together. While some marriage are able to benefit from marriage counseling, why is it that other’s fail. First I want to say that I don’t think marriage counseling is a bad thing and I do feel it can...
Broken Bonds Friendship and Loyalty
May 15, 2020 08:30 - 39 minutes - 37.7 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast. Today your host Reggie is breaking down the fake and real friends. Social interactions are important. We need to interact with other people to get things done. You need to interact professionally with your co-workers, You need to conduct personal business with stores, doctors and other companies. But when it comes to friendship your talking about something that is supposed to have a deeper meaning with a bond. It is nice to have strong social ...
First Steps to Starting your Business
May 08, 2020 08:30 - 38 minutes - 36.9 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. Today's show is about starting a business. There are many people who dream of becoming an entrepreneur and establishing their own financial freedom. You are probably one of these people but you just need some guidance regarding what steps you should take to get started. Today, I want to help you get on the right track. I want to help you take your dreams of starting a business from your thoughts and bring it into reali...
Dating Someone With Kids What to Consider
May 01, 2020 08:30 - 37 minutes - 36.1 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast with your host Reggie Maddox. When it comes to dating someone with kids many people don't consider or discuss the objective of the relationship. It's important to understand that there is nothing wrong with dating a person or marrying someone with kids. The fact that a person has kids does not mean they are not to be considered for a relationship. Considering, there are children involved doesn’t change the reason you are attracted to them. It sh...
I Need Answers
April 24, 2020 08:30 - 36 minutes - 35.3 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk podcast. Today's show is about finding the answers we need in our life. At this very moment there are thousands of people who are lost, confused and overwhelmed because they are unable to find the answers to help them move forward in life. What should I do? How should I fix this? How should I do that? Why is this happening? Why did that happen? We are going to discuss some ways you can find answers in your life. Many of us live our lives wearing a mask...
Quitting Your Job vs Being Forced Out
April 17, 2020 08:30 - 36 minutes - 51.8 MBThank you for joining us here on the Simply Straight Talk Show. Today we are talking about the situations people are placed in when they are being targeted by their job to make them quit verses people quitting on their on own. Employees don't leave organizations, they leave bad leadership. The worst place an employee can be, is stuck in an organization with a micro-manager who doesn't care about their development and there are no opportunities for growth and advancement. Employees want ...
Are you judged based on your job?
April 10, 2020 08:30 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show. So many people are passed over or dismissed based solely on their job title. Have you ever felt like you were being judged based on the line or work you do for a living? Often these kinds of judgments, or the way people treat you as a result, start to take a toll on us. If you allow these judgements to take root in your life you begin to believe some of it. Worst of all, it could have a negative impact on your self-confidence. People who judge y...
Things that are a Real Turn-off
April 03, 2020 08:30 - 37 minutes - 35.5 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show! On today's show Reggie is discussing some of the things that people say or behaviors that may turn someone off. There’s nothing worse than when everything seems like it’s going well with someone, and then suddenly, out of nowhere, you can tell that they're turned off by something you’ve done. Maybe you were texting someone, gave the wrong response or simply made a gesture that was misinterpreted. You’re frustrated because you’re not sure wha...
What Turns a Problem into a Struggle
March 27, 2020 08:30 - 35 minutes - 34.1 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show! Today Reggie is discussing the challenges we face when our problems become a struggle. The longer we live, the more problems we are bound to encounter in life. Some of life's problems can be handled quite easily: while others will require more effort and resources. Eventually a person may reach a point in life where they filled overwhelmed and unable to see a way out. This can change the way we see life overall. In this episode we are going to di...
Does Fame Make you a Hero
March 20, 2020 08:30 - 37 minutes - 35.8 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. Today's show is all about the debate of people being labeled as hero's. Far too often there are debates regarding a famous person being labelled as a hero when they pass away. Now this is not meant to offend or disregard the impact someone may have on a person(s) life, but to create a more realistic look at why some individuals may feel the way the do. Now there are a variety of traits that people will have regarding...
Sexual Incompatibility in Relationships
March 13, 2020 08:30 - 36 minutes - 35.2 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. On today's show Reggie is discussing the challenges people may face when it comes to sexual incompatibility in relationships. Often, when people are faced with this situation they may not fully understand the reasons things are not working so well in this aspect of their life. Sexual incompatibility may cause people to make poor decisions or assumptions about their relationships. Everyone wants to find that special ...
Relationship Communication and Starting a Podcast
March 07, 2020 19:59 - 22 minutes - 16 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk show. This is a bonus episode that talks about relationship communication and some basic tips on starting a podcast. Relationship communication will discuss why some couples are unable to move past the first five words of a conversation before one person shuts down or going into and full blown argument. Podcast tips is going to discuss why some podcast disappear after the first three to six months. www.rmviagem,com www.newlifenewmind.com
Bonus: Indirect Discrimination and Random Topics
February 29, 2020 00:38 - 23 minutes - 19.4 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Podcast with your host Reggie Maddox. This is a bonus episode that discusses some random topics of the day. From indirect discrimination to questions and from the listeners we got you covered. www.rmviagem.com http://www.rmviagem.com/new-life-new-mind https://www.facebook.com/simplystraighttalk/ https://www.instagram.com/rmviagem/ https://twitter.com/@RMViagem
Toxic Masculinity is it Real
February 21, 2020 09:30 - 47 minutes - 45.5 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. Today’s topic is guaranteed to generate some conversation regarding the controversial behavior of some individuals. So what does “toxic masculinity,” mean? Researchers have defined it, in part, as a set of behaviors and beliefs that include the following: Suppressing emotions or masking distress Maintaining an appearance of hardness Violence as a use/threat of power Basically, Toxic masculinity is what some people...
Everybody want that Pop Life
February 14, 2020 09:30 - 35 minutes - 33.8 MBWelcome to the Simply Straight Talk Show with your host Reggie Maddox. On today's show, Reggie is discussing the impact of people seeking fame and fortune over anything else in life. The Artist Formerly known as Prince wrote a song called "Pop Life" which challenge the listener regarding the desire of wanting thrills and fortune. So what is it that makes a person strive so hard for money, power and fame? Do you feel the need to be rich and famous? So many of us spend countless hours w...