Sam Dupe had a conversation with one of his woman friends regarding an issue she is having with a man who she wants to be more serious with who has all the intangible things that she wants, but he is stills struggling in his career and what he wants to do. Today we are talking about the tangibles versus the intangibles when dealing with men. Joe Dupe and his girlfriend Amber are in a similar situation and provide and interesting perspective to what it is like to be in this type of situation. We ...
Dec 24, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 13
A parent's job is to nurture, protect and do what is in the best interest of their children. So what happens when the people that you thought were here to protect you only put you in harms way? Jerome comes on the show today to share his story of how he was physically abused as a child by his stepfather all while in the presence of his mother. He talks about how his parent's decisions landed him in the foster care system and having to fend for himself at a very early age. Now that Jerome is a fa...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This episode is about how a father had to go and fight for rights to his child. Often times the legal system can seem daunting and difficult to deal with and sometimes unfair to men who just want the rights to their children that mothers in some states get automatically. Oladi comes on the show to give our listeners a unique perspective into what he had to go through to get legal rights to his son. He talks about the mistakes he made and what he wish he could have done differently to make his ro...
Dec 09, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This is the second part of the conversation with Joe Dupe regarding why he hasn't married his girlfriend of 4 years. This time we added more guys to the party; Cecil J (not married) and Saxby (married), have joined the conversation and are giving their perspective on marriage and what it has become in today's society. This is a battle of husbands vs. the boyfriends and it is interesting to say the least.
Nov 25, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Research indicates that today's dads are more involved than ever before and it's changing the way kids see the world, and see themselves. Today's dads are going great, but society could make it easier for them to be the dads they want to be ( Motherly ). Sam Dupe and his friend Brandon talk about what it's like being a millenial father and how important it is to spend time with their kids. They discuss dad guilt, being equal parents and even postpartum depression from a dad's perspective. ...
Nov 18, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This is a story of how alcoholism took Tiijon's 20s and turned it into a complete blur. Tiijon reflects over what his life was like early on and the feeling of taking his first drink and how drinking eventually became a disease that changed his life. Tiijon talks about his rock bottom moment and what made him actually go and seek help and his journey to becoming sober. Tiijon talks about how documenting his journey helped him during the time and how good it feels to be able to look back at...
Nov 11, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The guy that comes into the room and makes everyone laugh often times is the one with the most problems, the most anxiety, and sometimes can leave public functions the most depressed. Today we invite John "The Dooger" on our show to explain the ups and downs in regards to what it is like being the funniest guy in the room. John explains how some of his joke and comedy in general comes from a dark place and he also explains how he keeps himself from getting too low. From people laughing at their ...
Nov 04, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This is a candid conversation between two friends. Over the course of a 12 year friendship Sam and Lionel have never had the conversation about Lionel's sexuality. Is a straight guy having a gay friend taboo? Lionel addresses what it was like growing up a Southern Baptist and the struggles of understanding his sexuality growing up. Lionel discusses the impact of his parents accepting him for who he is and the confidence it gave him to be himself. Lionel also discusses at one point he didn'...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Whether we like it or not society or the things that happen in society can have an effect on the way we view ourselves. Some of us are stronger than others and can fend off the messages that society is trying to send. If on October 2, 2019 there was a black man or boy that questioned what his life is worth the answer came through loud and clear with Amber Guyger getting 10 years with the eligibility for parole after 5 for murdering Botham Jean in his own apartment about a year ago. My friend Rod...
Oct 21, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
A conversation amongst brothers about love and marriage. Sam Dupe (A married man) is attempting to understand why it is taking Joe Dupe (not a married man) so long to commit to his long time girlfriend of 4 years. They breakdown the the barriers to marriage and the the aspects that can cause hesitation. Sam provides the 3 things he felt like built a strong foundation for his marriage and much more....
Oct 14, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4
There’s a difference between coping & healing. Nowadays, we are often taught a bunch of coping mechanisms, but are never taught to heal...& we get the two confused. Coping is still carrying a burden, but finding ways to make it SEEM less heavy, momentarily giving the appearance of symptom alleviation. Healing is chipping away at the burden by directly addressing it until it’s gone, totally alleviating you of it’s effects. (Future Doctor Taleesa Peck) A conversation between Sam and Mikell Rozier ...
Oct 07, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The Dupervil Boys (Sam, Joe, Ben) sit back and talk about what life is like growing up without a father. Although they grew up together they have 3 different perspectives about how being fatherless has impacted them. This is an open and candid conversation that will truly give you some insight to how men can have Daddy Issues as well.
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Why did we start this podcast? We're glad you asked take a listen and see what we will have in store for you on this season. This episode is all about the why!!!
Sep 26, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1
