This week we chop it up with LA Dame and talk real life shit. As Millenials you never see yourself growing up you only see yourself just being young and free. This week we talk that transition to being young and growing up and coming into your own. Why do those drunk nights hit different? When did naps become so essential? What makes you now look at things from your 20's as superficial and dumb? It's cool to grow up and each chapter of life teaches us something different about ourselves and thos...
Sep 03, 2019•58 min
This episode the UV crew bring on two fat boy experts to breakdown the science behind being a fat boy. We talk about food, clothes and everything Fatboy. We breakdown the proper etiquette and disrespect that fat boys get. We breakdown the different levels of chubby guys. And how Mel has been dis-membered from the fatboys.
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 15 min
This episode Jon and Palmer chop it up and talk shop. They start discussing Palmer's hiatus and what the hell he has been up too. Palmer talks about his recent move and how manual labor is beneath him. Jon takes Palmer's recent experiences and introspectively make a comparison to his personality. Is it ok to hop out the car and approach an angry driver? Is it rude to not have enough food at a wedding? Are the food and drink collateral for the gifts given at the wedding? Is death really heinous i...
Aug 20, 2019•37 min
This episode Jon and Palmer chop it up and talk shop. They start discussing Palmer's hiatus and what the hell he has been up too. Palmer talks about his recent move and how manual labor is beneath him. Jon takes Palmer's recent experiences and introspectively make a comparison to his personality. Is it ok to hop out the car and approach an angry driver? Is it rude to not have enough food at a wedding? Are the food and drink collateral for the gifts given at the wedding? Is death really heinous i...
Aug 13, 2019•59 min
This episode the UV crew returns after a week off. We sit down and discuss business with serial entrepreneur Ant the Agent. We discuss the ups and downs of a being a business owner, the grit it takes to make it and sustainability. In this episode we ask is being an entrepreneur as cool as it looks? What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? Ant is a Baltimore business owner working on his third business "Renaissance Sports Group". A Boutique sports agency, marketing, and management group...
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 16 min
This episode Mel and Jon hold it down by chopping it up about a few things. They start out talking about the altered realities created from IG posts, conspiracies, Palmer's unscheduled PTO, and the general expectations they have of people. What do you expect? Do we expect too much?! Also in this episode Jon and Mel take a stroll down memory lane talking about their middle school experience, Jon gets a taste of parenthood and reflects on his week having his God-children, and they discuss the stru...
Jul 23, 2019•45 min
This episodes the UV crew sit down to discuss what it means to be creative. In this episode, they sit down with Greg and Jade two poets from the DMV. They discuss what it means to be creative? How hard or easy it was to create through a tough time in life? How has vulnerability brought forth the truth in their journey? Lastly, the fellas talk about why black men don't cry and how they can improve their mental health. Please listen to the end as these two poets bless us with their original pieces...
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 21 min
“Battle of the Sexes” a live podcast. This episode we talk Love, Life, and relationships from the perspective of different women and men. Are men and women just different? Do gender roles still exist? How important is sex really in a relationship? Is online dating for the birds? Who should pay for that first date? This audio is from our event where the crowd was able to interact and tell us how they felt about various topics. Jon, Mel, and Mal www.unsolicitedviews.com https://www.instagram.com/u...
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 12 min
This week we are talking about real estate. We bring on real estate and investor and developer Ayesha Selden. She has been working in real estate for 10 plus years and has acquired 44 units in Philadelphia. She is a firm believer in Black ownership and that we must own in order to move the culture forward. She shares her journey and drops some gems that can be applied to any business or profession. Joining us as well is Robi who a new investor that has recently gotten back in the game after surv...
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 1 min
This episode we bring on Tonee, executive director of theBEorg located in Baltimore Maryland. We talk about navigating the young black professional world and all that comes with it. At what point do we stop splitting the bill? Is it still acceptable to go to the same places you frequented during college because you were broke? Is dating young have to be for marriage or is it just having a good time? Listen to these Unsolicited Views! Jon, Palmer, and Mel Guest: Tonee http://bit.ly/2LfAFRR www.Un...
Jun 25, 2019•57 min
This episode we bring on sexologist Dr. Jasmine Abrams and discuss sex and our thinking behind it. What is orgasm justice? Are both partners responsible for their own pleasure? Do woman really care about the size or is it the motion of the ocean? Dr. Abrams debunks a couple of myths and brings to our attention some new perspectives on sex. Are condoms the same size? How do you know if a woman is faking an orgasm? Her research and background in sex education highlights many taboo topics and expla...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 34 min
We open up with a brief review of the series "When they see us". We talk the relatable, education and trigger points of the series. This episode the UV crew carries over from last week discussing the infamous saying "Happy Wife Happy Life". With two women present we dive a little deeper asking them some interesting questions. Are women ready to receive men's true emotions and support them wholeheartedly? Do men bottle their emotions leading to communication breakdowns within a relationship? Our ...
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 5 min
This episode Mel and Jon hold it down and get deep. Opening this episode the fella's discuss what they would do if they could do what they love. Does money govern our joy? They discuss do we naturally do what it takes to pay the bills or are we just surviving. Are we happy is the question as Jon and Mel breakdown this episode. What is joy? Does joy and vulnerability go hand and hand? Through self-examination, we often say other opinions of us don't matter. But do they really? Does our perception...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 5 min
This episode all the fellas are back together. We bring back Mal from a hiatus and he didn’t waste any time getting in the groove. We open up discussing proper shower etiquette. Why doesn’t everybody wash their legs in the shower? Is it rude not to cover the toilet seat in public? We dive into the conversation of the struggle when it is time to do laundry. We all have our favorite underwear and we talk about what we do when they are not clean. We also ask Palmer why he wears boxers in 2019. The ...
May 28, 2019•51 min
This episode we discuss the scale that we rate peoples looks. Are there 6's looking for a ten's? Do people overrate themselves or underrate their own looks. We ask a compelling question do woman and men look for different things out of a partner? We typically find that a guys list is a lot shorter than a woman's but yet both sides seem so far apart. Is there a natural difference in the way a man thinks and a woman? Do men objectify woman? Do women objectify men? Lastly, are accomplishment such a...
May 21, 2019•1 hr 5 min
This episode the UV crew chops it up and gives the original vision of The Unsolicited Views Network. We talk about why we started and what our purpose is. We are a podcast on a network that we are opening so other podcasts can give their unsolicited view's. This week we also discuss the invitation to be in Mel's wedding and our reactions to that. Palmers running a marathon and we want to know why. The meat of this episode we discuss Optimism and pessimism. Are we naturally as men pessimistic? Do...
May 14, 2019•54 min
This episode the fellas sit down and discuss time. Do we waste time? Do we overestimate the time on this earth? The fellas also discuss men and how a woman's acceptance of their bullshit leads to the same behavior. We also talk about the art of getting curved and thoughts as you look back on the ones who curved you. Listen to these Unsolicited Views. Jon, Mal, and Melvin www.unsolicitedviews.com
May 07, 2019•41 min
This Episode we will chop it up and talk "Destiny" with a couple of sides of Unsolicited Views. This week the fellas discuss proper wedding invitation protocol. Should you invite someone who did not invite you to their special day? Also, we talk about the future and what the future holds. Is the future predetermined or is it just great or bad decision making? Jon, Mel, and Palmer www.unsolicitedviews.com
Apr 30, 2019•49 min
This episode we sit down with a friend of the podcast "Big Mike" and talk life. This digs up both laughs and nostalgia. Jon and Mel Guest: Mike www.unsolicitedviews.com IG:unsolicitedviews
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 2 min
This Episode we talk "Political Correctness" and in Jon fashion, he gets in his bag. Is freedom of speech dead? Are we all falling victim to "group think"? How has politically correct cultured helped us? Mel brings up a scenario that's opened a dialogue about paternal rights and who is more inclined to keep a child. The dad or the mom? Palmer is on one this episode as well. Listen to these Unsolicited Views! Jon, Mel, and Palmer www.unsolcitedviews.com
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 4 min
This week Jon, Mel, and Palmer chop it up discussing politics, work culture, and social media statuses. The podcast where we talk topics you may or may not give a damn about. Listen to these Unsolicited Views! Jon, Mel, and Palmer www.unsolicitedviews.com
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr 6 min
So we back like we never left! We start this episode talking about some #blackfacts. If someone says “Macaroni” automatically is it considered Mac and cheese or can it be confused for pasta salad? Sound crazy right? Listen it will all make sense. We listen and dialogue with our special guest Leah to find out her unsolicited Views and share some of our own. This episode we deep dive on group chats. Who are you in the group chat? The lurker, joker, confrontational one, the serious one, the planner...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 7 min
This episode the UV crew bounces topics in Unsolicited Views fashion. First, we clear up the smoke from the last episodes on our comments about homosexuality. Can you listen and take a stand? Does everyone morals lie in the same place? The biggest mystery of this episode is who is black twitter? Is every black person apart of this society? We then yet again dabble into relationship updates. We talk about pet peeves in our relationships and how we find peace and serenity within our homes. Listen ...
Mar 26, 2019•43 min
This week we catch up as we are late to the party on a couple of issues. We discuss Micheal Cohen, R-Kelly and Micheal Jackson. With recent events are we fickle in our judgment of people? Can people redeem themselves or should we just cancel them? When should teach our kids sexuality? Are the schools and media doing parental work? Jon touches on his unsolicited views and presents the idea of being nice selfish. Should we give to others or should we fill our cup first? Of course, we cover this an...
Mar 19, 2019•49 min
This Episode the crew ask some tough question regarding God and religion. It’s the age-old question “is God real”? What is spirituality and what is a religion? What places morality hold in our society? Our guest this week Brandon who is a pastor shares his story. Brandon breaks down what he considers to be a believer. Oh yea, Palmer is back from his long hiatus. So he is loaded up with smoke to give. If we believe or don’t this episode is definitely a great listen. Come and listen to these Unsol...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 24 min
This episode we can't get past our unsolicited views. Should we still be using the word Nigga in 2019? Or is that an old argument altogether? We talk about proper work etiquette and what the water bottle and coffee cup say about you at work. We also dive into what is doing enough in the relationship. As long as men don't cheat we good, right? Listen to these Unsolicited View. Jon, Mal, and Mel Like, Rate, Comment and subscribe!
Feb 26, 2019•49 min
This episode Jon, Mal, and Mel shoot the shits. This episode we talk about how Mal likes to listen to the Bible. Mel deep dives on the crisis in VA and Jon talks about what women want. Of course, it's much much more. Take a listen to these Unsolicited Views. Jon, Mal, and Mel www.unsolicitedviews.com
Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 2 min
This episode we bring a friend of the podcast Doug to discuss his Life's Journey. Doug is a Professional football player who has had various experiences on getting to his dream. After coming from high school with a full ride scholarship then back home then back up to being signed by an NFL team, Doug has persisted through it all. We talk first about Barber edict and why barbers are sometimes disrespectful. While talking about life's journey we also touch on workout culture and why positive self-...
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr
This episode we unknowingly are confronted with Unsolicited Views from our special guest Amir. This episode went on for a while so this is just part II. Do we still need to beat our kids in 2019? Should our food pallet change as we get older? Is ramen still clutch? Is liking old pics on IG a way to shoot your shot? This episode also talks about some Unsolicited Views from past episodes that Amir has a lot to say about. We touch on too much to type. Listen to these unsolicited Views. Jon,Mel and ...
Jan 31, 2019•43 min
This episode we unknowingly are confronted with Unsolicited Views from our special guest Amir. This episode went on for a while so this is just part 1 this week. We touch on too much to type. Listen to these unsolicited Views. Jon, Mel, and Mal Guest Amir
Jan 29, 2019•57 min
