Men Speaking Out
Men Speaking Out is a podcast where men can openly share their positives, problems, concerns, and secrets. All our podcast shows are done in an interview/round table format. Meaning, although we welcome guests that have a background in the subject matter of discussion, we also bring on guests that do not. This gives our audience multiple perspectives. Our goal is to create an environment that promotes healthy relationships, truthful expressions and honest conversations for men.
Episodes
Episode 91
Experiencing the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. Whether it is a friend or a family member, their absence deeply affects us, especially when they have played a significant role in our lives. How do we adapt? How can we continue to handle the difficulties brought by their absence? MSO invites you to listen in on a conversation with Dr. Thomas Attig, author of “Wisdom in Death’s Shadows: Collected Writings on How W...
Episode 90 - Male enhancement procedures can lead to complications if patients lack proper care, including physical and emotional issues and the need for corrective surgeries. Poor pre- or post-operative care raises the risk of infection, scarring, and ongoing health problems. MSO speaks with Dr. Joel Pash, co-founder and medical director of Upsize clinic in San Francisco, about these challenges that give men a “hard time”.
Episode 89
Preventing human trafficking involves raising awareness, strengthening laws, and supporting vulnerable communities to stop exploitation before it starts. At the same time, addressing porn addiction requires education, access to support resources, and fostering healthy relationships. Together, these efforts empower individuals and communities to protect themselves and others from harm. Join me as MSO interview's Joe M...
How do we identify the individuals in our lives who leave us feeling drained, diminished, or overwhelmed. Whether it's friends, co-workers, or even family members, they are ALL quite capable of doing so. So how do we handle it? Join MSO as we speak with Coach/Author Daniel Ratner as we discuss his new book " Emotional Vampires: How to Protect Your Happiness From People Who Suck Yours Dry". I found it to be filled wit...
In 2025, several significant personal events shaped the course of our lives, it can be from embarking on a new career path to moving to a different city and forging meaningful relationships. These experiences not only fostered personal growth and resilience but also set the stage for new opportunities and challenges in 2026. As the new year unfolds, the lessons and connections made in 2025 continue to influence my decisions, ambiti...
Hey MSO Fans...this podcast is a hot one! Its all about Background Checks...
Before you date someone, doing a background check can provide peace of mind and help ensure your safety. It can reveal potential risks such as criminal records or history of deception, protect against romance scams, and verify important details about your potential partner’s past. While it may seem intrusive, confirming someone’s background encourages trans...
Have you ever felt as though you were caught in a repetitive cycle with someone, whether in a relationship, friendship, or with a loved one? Determining when to move on can be challenging, and for many, it may take years to realize that engaging with certain individuals was not in their best interest. Often, despite hoping for different outcomes, the situation remains unchanged.
In this episode, my guest Shawn and I will discuss the...
Episode 84
Men seek peace and desire to be loved, appreciated, and respected. As men, it is important to ensure that our associations contribute positively to our value, happiness, focus, and emotional well-being.
Join Bazz, Rekardi and Shawn discuss this sensitive topic and hopefully listeners you'll take note or two (smile).
Men Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com
"Family needs to be at the center of our culture" Quoted by Dr. George C. Fraser
Think about that statement for a second? Is family the center of your life.
We (black marriages / families) are in a state of crisis. African American relationships have experienced various challenges and triumphs over time, with only one-third of African American couples being married. Why is that?
Listen in as my guest (Foxy) and I speak on t...
Communication is huge, we all know that. Or I would think most of us do. Nevertheless, are we effective when we communicate? Especially if we are creating dating profiles online. Are we showing our authentic self? Are we talking "to" or "with" each other? Are we presenting ourselves in true form?
Well join me (Bazz) with dating profile expert and author James Newberry of https://datingprofilesecrets.com...
One out of Four men are concerned with the size of their manhood. That means at least 25% of men were dissatisfied with their penis. Why? Well listen In to this podcast as I (Bazz) speak with DR. JUDSON BRANDEIS is an award-winning urologist and sexual medicine expert, clinical researcher, physician educator, and a caring clinician and surgeon, he also specializes in the emerging field of sexual health and medicine. Additionally he...
Who's a better fit to lead our country in 2025. There is alot of political rhetoric going on, and I decided to have a podcast getting the thoughts of my guests on everything being shared on these two candidates as well as expressing their own thoughts and opinions.
Join MSO's group of panelist and myself as we talk through "Who's the better fit to run our country".
WARNING THIS PODCAST MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR SOME VIEWERS.
Anxiety is real! Sometimes we as men may have an issue performing, but why? We all know that as we get older certain functions of our body don't act or respond the same, so lets have a conversation on what we can do to be proactive as well as put some preventive measures in place to satisfy our partners.
In addition, maybe we should try something di...
This was a "on the fly" podcast. I was surrounded by family and friends and just wanted to get their input about the 4th of July holiday and it's impact to African-Americans.
It's a very short podcast (10 minutes), but interesting to hear the thoughts of my guests on this.
Bazz
Men Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com
What is Toxic Masculinity? How is it being looked upon in our society? How does religion, culture and finances play a role with it?
Well we talk all about it in this podcast...Listen in as I am joined by my grad school daughter (Kyla) and colleague (Kelly) to discuss in detail the subject of Toxic Masculinity!
This is also on Youtube here.
Men Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingo...
Most of us have been in love at some point in time in our lives, but did we really know what love was at that time. Also, did we appreciate it? Well maybe some of us have to experience HURT in order to appreciate LOVE.
Yea, I know it sounds crazy, but yet so real...I speak from experience.
So listen in with Bazz, Ricardi and Shawn as they talk through how to appreciate love when experience is the best teacher.
Well once again the fellas and I fellowshipped for the 2024 SuperBowl Weekend (as we do every year). This is a time when come together and work on our "Men Self Care". We've done a few podcast from this location in the past and now we kick this Super Bowl Weekend with the subject "The Value of Friendship".
I decided to create this topic to share with the listeners some of the history with me and t...
This is a special edition of Men Speaking Out...why? Because we have seven people on this podcast in two different segments.
In the first segment we discuss "Is it Easier to Blame than Claim" that includes our guests (SpringTime, Mr. D and Rick). Our second half of this podcast talks about "Second Chances" which inclues (Mat, BJ and Brad), and of course I (Bazz) am on both segments.
These are...
Listen while we discuss the conversation of "What Am I Becoming". What exactly does that mean. Well...in life we deal with hills and valleys. Everyone experiences challenges, but how do we come out of them? Also, what do we learn while going through to get through.
I am joined with my brother (DBazz) and my nephew (Nasan) as we - the Shabazz men discuss how we can be better for our family, friends and loved one...
The great Vince Lombardi - one of the most inspirational american football coaches to ever live coined the phrase "Practice Makes Permanent Not Perfect". As I was researching the history of that phrase, I decided to share my thoughts around it and how it has an impact in our daily lives.
I am joined with the Twins Brothers Network (Shawn and Ricardi) on this podcast (Episode 72) and we discuss the meaning behin...
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