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Unsolicited Views Podcast

340 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

Talking about opinions you may or may not give a damn about from the perspective of 3 black men in the DMV.

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Episodes

Episode 231: Generalization's

April 16, 2024 04:42 - 1 hour - 121 MB

This week the whole crew is together. We discuss generalization and does changed behavior mean more than words. Jo, Syd, Mek, Mal --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 230: Did you hit your Peak?

April 02, 2024 05:23 - 50 minutes - 92.3 MB

This episode Mal, Mel and Jon discuss several topics. At what point do people peak in there lives? Did some of us peak too early? Lastly, What are some goals set in 2024 and will they hit them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 229: Super Fans

March 28, 2024 05:51 - 1 hour - 168 MB

This episode we talk life, celebrities and why they might not matter anymore. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 228: Check the Boundaries

March 20, 2024 05:03 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into a range of topics that often remain unaddressed in everyday conversations. From the complexities of creating trauma-aware environments for children to the lingering questions we've never dared to ask our parents, our discussion is as raw as it is enlightening. Finally, we address the common misconception that patience is solely a virtue for women, urging men to embrace the power of patience in all aspects of life. Jon, Syd, and Mel --- ...

Episode 228: Check the Boundries

March 20, 2024 05:03 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into a range of topics that often remain unaddressed in everyday conversations. From the complexities of creating trauma-aware environments for children to the lingering questions we've never dared to ask our parents, our discussion is as raw as it is enlightening. Finally, we address the common misconception that patience is solely a virtue for women, urging men to embrace the power of patience in all aspects of life. Jon, Syd and Mel --- Se...

Episode 227: We All Are Liars

March 05, 2024 07:16 - 1 hour - 154 MB

Hey, Thanks for listening.This episode we discuss lies, life and pet peeves. Who lies more..men or woman? Are white lies ok? Is avoiding questions lying? Is lying necessary. All that and much more on this episode. Visuals coming soon.... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 225: Stay Spending

February 27, 2024 06:25 - 1 hour - 145 MB

This week we sit down and discuss many things of course. Some topics included Mel and Syd buying s new house and settling in. Also we talked about loosing your appearance as you get older. Most importantly we talked consumerism and how we fall victim as adults. Other topics included: Are we too old for music festivals? How to shake poverty mindset? And so much more. Jon, Mel and Syd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 224: I'm Triggered Now What

January 30, 2024 04:08 - 1 hour - 155 MB

This episode Syd, Jon and Mel sit down and discuss adulting and growth. We discuss the main question: What to do once triggered? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 223: You are a Character

January 23, 2024 06:38 - 1 hour - 163 MB

This episode we open up with a what if we lived when Jesus was out in the streets. Would we call it cap? We also discuss what it means for men to emote properly and why we so easily take the back seat. Lastly, we talk about what do we look for in ones character and does ours measure up to our own defintions. New Year new US! We posting these episodes. Visuals coming this week! Jon, Mel , Syd and Dame --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-...

Episode 222: Baggage or experience

January 17, 2024 06:09 - 1 hour - 141 MB

This episode we discuss heavily what past relationships and dating experiences may have taught us. We also find a conversation in holding friends and those close accountable. Jon, Syd, Mel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 221: Make Sure You Preheat The Oven

December 12, 2023 06:53 - 1 hour - 174 MB

After sometime Mal,Syd and Jon sit down to discuss meeting the emotional needs of your partner. We further dive into to what it takes to get them in the mood and creating emotional safe spaces. All that and more... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 220: Toxic Shock

December 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

This episode we talk health, relationships and wrapping up 2024. Mel, Jon and Syd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 219: Let's End Patriarchy and Gender wars Part II

November 28, 2023 12:31 - 1 hour - 122 MB

This week we continue last week episode about Patriarchy and Gender Wars. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 218: Let's end Patriarchy and Gender wars

November 21, 2023 13:25 - 2 hours - 236 MB

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Episode 217: Cheap Liquor and Trippin' through Life

November 14, 2023 11:44 - 1 hour - 157 MB

This episode Mel, Jon, and SYD take you on a journey through the highs and lows of life in this episode of "Trippin' through Life.", and At 4:00, our hosts share their favorite scriptures that keep them grounded if they can remember.... Things get a little interesting at 10:30 with a late and washed hot take on Drake, at 14:50 as we reminisce about the wild escapades of drinking in our 20s. You remember them plastic bottles.... Ever had trouble finding the perfect pair of stretch jeans and ...

Episode 216: The end of Patriarchy

November 07, 2023 04:46 - 1 hour - 153 MB

This Episode Syd Jon and Mel sit down and talk about the consistent divisiveness of patriarchy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 215: The Process

October 24, 2023 21:35 - 57 minutes - 47.7 MB

This week, the crew is back together to discuss how we all got to college, rank our egos, what's required to survive a Greek process, how people perceive us vs how we perceive ourselves, and more! Jon, Mal, Mel, and Syd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 214: Alpha Male Vs Masculine Man

October 11, 2023 00:17 - 43 minutes - 80 MB

This episode Mel,Jon and Syd sit-down and discuss what it means to be a Alpha man Vs Masculine Man. They discuss how they were raised and how it contributed to the people they are. Guess: Dame --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 213: The Cost of Love

October 04, 2023 04:26 - 1 hour - 120 MB

This episode we get into a interesting topic about the meaning of a wedding ring to women. Do men value anything as much as a women does a ring? Also, are black women's expectation for men to high or are they just right. Jon, Mel & Syd Guest: Quentin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 212: Grow now or life will make you

September 19, 2023 19:19 - 1 hour - 117 MB

This episode Syd and Jon sit down and cover it all.....Literally. They get started discussing "Do we give those we love the best of us?" analyzing a popular James Baldwin clip. They get into the main topic that discusses growth and the impact their partners had on self growth. Jon and SYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Pre-Pod Episode 211: Don't cough to hard

September 11, 2023 17:54 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Interesting convo to start the pod. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 211: Bro's, Birthdays and Baggage

September 07, 2023 05:12 - 1 hour - 143 MB

This episode the crew sits down and gets to it. Make sure you listen to the pre-pod. We start out sharing what is proper birthday etiquette via social media. We discuss what constitutes someone as a friend and what baggage we bring to relationships. Jon, Syd, Mel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 210: Prosecco Papi's Picnic

August 29, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 49.3 MB

This week, we talk about the darndest things kids have said to them, things they prefer to do with their partners vs. their friends, activities men can get together to do, fulfillment at work, and more! Mal, Mel, & Sydney --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 209: Side Chicks and Overcorrecting

August 08, 2023 22:34 - 46 minutes - 84.5 MB

Hey! Thanks for listening. This episode we sit-down and discuss it all per usual. We start out talking about the ethical way to be a side chick. We answer the question is our generation selfish and how that prevents us from creating community. Jon, Mel and SYD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 208: Bring Back Gender Roles

July 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

This episode we sit down and discuss life, love and relationships. Do we need to honor the divine masculine and feminine? Do we all secretly want gender roles and social constructs? All this and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 207: Two Types of Millennials

July 18, 2023 14:08 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

We Back! This episode we welcome Mal back with open arms. Starting the episode we catch up. We discuss how Syd is w/ Mel and Mal vs. Just podcasting w/ Jon. We go on to discuss the variations of millennials and how we differentiate. Clothes, Personality and Persona are all different depending on the millennial. We also discuss how the Millennials selfishness has hurt the generation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 205: Variations of Love

July 07, 2023 23:04 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

This episode Jon and Syd sit down and discuss women anatomy and aging as a women. Also they dive into relationships and what it takes to sustain love. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 206: You Let Yourself Go

June 30, 2023 04:53 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Welcome to this week's episode of "Unsolicited View Podcast"! Join our crew as we delve into thought-provoking discussions on various aspects of life. In this episode, we dive headfirst into exploring intriguing topics that often go unnoticed. Firstly, we unravel the curious phenomenon of the superficiality in women's relationships. Ever wondered why it seems like every woman refers to her friends as beautiful? We take a closer look at this cultural norm and examine its underlying reasons, ...

Episode 204: Self Accountability

June 01, 2023 19:56 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

This episode we take a mid year reflection on what our intentions were in 2023 vs what is happening. We also discuss what are some habits to have in your 30's and how we be slacking. Like, Listen and Subscribe Jon, Mel, Mal and Syd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 203: Confirmation Bias

May 24, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

This episode we discuss equity and how religion make folks the victim. Are to many black people complaining about their situation and not doing anything about it ? Can we get far with the "White Man's" religion? Make sure you listen and comment! Jon, Mel, Syd , Dame and Q --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Pre-Pod: Dry Humping and the Rapture

May 24, 2023 04:19 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MB

If the title doesn't say it all. Take a listen to the pre-pod prior to Episode 203 Featuring: Jon, Mel , Syd, Dame and Q --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 202: You don't have Kids?

May 03, 2023 15:02 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MB

This episode Jon, Mel and Syd sit down to discuss various topics. We open the podcast discussing holding grudges and it's necessity as an adult. We get into the main topic "What do people with no kids do ?. Make sure you like subscribe and listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 201: Hygiene and Cheating

March 15, 2023 04:42 - 33 minutes - 27.3 MB

We are trying to get back to normal Y'all. This week we discuss friends responsibility with a cheating friends. In addition what responsibility does the friend have to hold the person accountable. The first half we discuss personal hygiene practices as we get older and what we have to unlearn.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 200: Growing Together

February 23, 2023 22:31 - 45 minutes - 36.9 MB

This episode we BACK we sit down to discuss growth, how Covid has changed relationships and can your partner be a catalyst for change. Jon, Mal, Mel ans Syd *Sorry for the low volume on Bri. She didn’t want to be on mic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 199: XOXO

November 22, 2022 16:49 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

This week, we’re back with Jon and Syd to discuss where we find joy in adulthood, how loved ones greet each other, code-switching, challenges in adulthood, Married At First Sight, whether or not self-work is possible while single, and more! Jon & Syd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 198: Constant Criticism

October 14, 2022 01:11 - 45 minutes - 83.7 MB

What good (or bad) communication looks like in different kinds of relationships, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 197: Can We Talk… About Baecations?

September 20, 2022 17:36 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

This week the guys are back together to address some of the comments from the Gen Zers, talk about their first baecation, what good (or bad) communication looks like in different kinds of relationships, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 196: The Dirty Dozenz

September 13, 2022 07:50 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

This week Danny aka Dozenz joins the guys to discuss where we’ve been all month, life at Bowie State, how Danny got Mel to Bowie, how Danny got his nickname, parenthood, accountability in women, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 196: Understanding Gen-Z

August 31, 2022 11:46 - 1 hour - 170 MB

This week we sit down and talk to three Gen-Z representatives and discuss love and life. We touch on relationships, love and navigating adulthood. We also breakdown some common misconceptions about Gen-Z and how they feel they are perceived. Jon, Kiah, Ny'Asia and Collin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode195: Breaking Free From Bondage

August 09, 2022 06:01 - 1 hour - 142 MB

This week the guys were joined by Danielle H (@dear_danne) to discuss keeping a positive mindset, self-care practices, whether or not it’s healthy to reciprocate energy, breaking from generational bondage, how to be free from triggers, the power of entrepreneurship, and more! Danielle, Jon, Mel, Mal, and Syd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 194: Where is the Love

August 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 149 MB

This week the guys are joined by Kashia to update you on where they’ve been, whether or not women should do random acts for their men, whether or not love is out of style, discuss DVSN’s new song “If I Get Caught Cheating,” discuss being dirty as a kid, and more! Mel, Jon, Kashia, and Syd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 193: Willful Submission

July 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This week the guys come together to catch up on how their weeks have been, gas prices,  gun laws, dad jokes, and the art of submission in friendships, relationships, how you have to submit to your partner's desires when they don’t like a friend, and more! Buy tickets to our upcoming brunch before prices increase on 7/18! CLICK HERE  Dame, Mal, Mel, and Syd Watch on Youtube! CLICK HERE  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 192: Tipsy Bible Study

July 05, 2022 12:09 - 59 minutes - 109 MB

This week we sit down and discuss morality and how we can keep it civil in this crazy world. We speak on church hurt and it's fallacies that we believe comes with it. We also talk homophobia and what happens when you have to really be an ally.  Brunch Tickets July 24th Mal, Mel, Jon, Dame and Syd  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Pre pod :Back to the stone ages

June 28, 2022 21:43 - 17 minutes - 31.8 MB

This week we touch on he recent overturning of Roe vs Wade.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 190: Too Selfish

June 28, 2022 21:37 - 43 minutes - 79.9 MB

This episode we chop it up and re-cap fathers day weekend. We also discuss why we are selfish now and the ramifications. Is our selfish nature because we had to be selfless? Get your Brunch Tickets today.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 189: Titles & Boundaries

June 22, 2022 04:59 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

This week the guys come together to determine where they fall on the Kinsey Scale, catch up on life, discuss job etiquette, the role that titles play, how the church continues to impact us, fatphobia, and more! Jon, Mal, & Syd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Pre-Pod:Cis,69 and dad bod's

June 22, 2022 04:49 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MB

This week the teach Jon what 69 is amongst other things. Lmao --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 188: We got Boundaries

June 15, 2022 05:12 - 1 hour - 122 MB

This week the guys are joined by Nick The Barber (Episode 85) to discuss shop tales, growth through relationships, boundaries with family and friends, the purpose of intersectionality, how triggers are (or aren’t) useful, leadership qualities, and so much more! Listen to Jon’s Track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBwzh0fhFL0 Dame, Jon, Mal, Mel, Nick, & Syd  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 187: Don't cross the line

June 08, 2022 05:22 - 1 hour - 115 MB

This week the guys are joined by Nick The Barber (Episode 85) to discuss shop tales, growth through relationships, boundaries with family and friends, the purpose of intersectionality, how triggers are (or aren’t) useful, leadership qualities, and so much more! Listen to Jon’s Track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBwzh0fhFL0 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

Episode 188: Don't cross the line

June 08, 2022 05:22 - 1 hour - 115 MB

This week the guys are joined by Nick The Barber (Episode 85) to discuss shop tales, growth through relationships, boundaries with family and friends, the purpose of intersectionality, how triggers are (or aren’t) useful, leadership qualities, and so much more! Listen to Jon’s Track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBwzh0fhFL0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baltimore-podcast-studio/message

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