Mental Speak

These  knowledgeable clinical therapists joined us with insight and  practical tips to help us navigate and cope through the pandemic. Many people are struggling since we entered this unprecedented era, dealing with the coronavirus. 

Overthinking, fear of the unknown, isolation, helplessness are feelings and behaviors many are struggling with. We did our part today, in leaving words of support and encouragement to ta...

The Science. Live from Studio A at 5 PM Central with our esteemed former guest Dr. Betsy Cairo.

Enlightening and exciting conversation with this lady. She helped us understand nuanced information about the virus, related research, and most importantly distribution and implications of the Covid vaccine. 

We don't deal in conspiracy theory on Mental Speak, but rather in factual data gathered through anecdotal and sponsored resea...

We had just returned to the studio after the national and state lockdown mandates for the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic of 2020. It was time to begin making sense of what we were experiencing. This episode takes us back to the early months of the confusion and fear. 

David Pierce of Pugilism and Politics joined me as we discussed the political landscape, medical and science aspects of coronoavirus, and shared what we unde...

For our first installment of the Music Speak broadcast, we were obliged to have a member of the illustrious R&B/hip hop singing bands, “Bowlegged Lou“ George, of Full Force. 

Lou is one of the six-member group, including his two brothers, Paul Anthony & B-Fine, along with cousins Baby Gerry, Curt-T-T & J-R Shy Shy. 

During promotion, many people were surprised to learn how wide their music production care...

Anthony Ray, also known as Sir Mix-A-Lot gave posses everywhere a tune to cruise down Broadway in your town; and unbeknownst to many, he gave women of color an anthem of Self-Love that has stood the test of time. He was gracious enough to grant us an interview before joining MC Hammer, Kid-N-Play, and a host of other Old School artists on stage at Hammer's House Party at the Toyota Music Pavilion in Irving that evening. It's these ...

 What to do, what to do in the era of ‘#metoo’?  More insight and help to sort it out on the way with author of “The New  Rules For Engaging Women at Work”- Author and Digital Entrepreneur Te-Erika Patterson. She gave us a light-hearted and insightful perspective of what a female-led society could look like. If you listen with an open mind, you'll walk away with more understanding for men and women, and consider the ...

 DJ, pioneering house-music producer, songwriter, and four time  Grammy Award-nominee. Two times as Remixer of the Year, Non-Classical,  respectively twice for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical. Mission:  spread the music that heals. He took us on a time-traveling journey through his career in the manipulation of sound. You will enjoy his enthusiasm and passion for music. Be sure to tune in Live on FBRN.US o...

 A most beautiful soul, inside and out, Stacy Lattisaw-Jackson shared her journey from  child-star with a hit career, that included opening for The Jacksons, to  the woman she is today, a minister focused on women’s empowerment and sharing the gospel.  She shared her battle with depression  and self-identity, and her triumphant journey to a fulfilled life of growth and change after celebrity. Tell a friend ...

Fellow Red Bowl show host, founding member of War, lead vocalist  and guitarist of The Low Rider Band, and producer of renowned hits  including “Low Rider,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” and “Cisco Kid,” joined me live in the studio. We discussed his illustrious  career, and heard the backstory of the songs we all know and love.  

Tune in to FBRN.US on the Red Stream at 5 pm Central. #OldSchoolMusic forev...

Guidance on raising iGen, aka Post-Millennials, aka Generation Zers. 

This episode we spoke with mother, syndicated columnist, speaker, and moderator LISA SUGARMAN. She is also author of the humor column “LIFE: It Is What It Is”, and the book  “Untying Parent Anxiety  (Ages 5-8)” , and “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids...”         

Lisa and I shared a comfortable mo...

He unequivocally asserts that humans have become increasingly narcissistic, relative to technology and the determination of social engineers. Dr. Sam Vaknin, writer and pioneering world renown expert on the topic of narcissism, gives us insight to the progression of narcissism in the collective society; and warns us of its pitfalls if we do not change course.

However, as is the mission of the show, he leaves us with information on ...

Comedian and actress Marsha Warfield was gracious to join us on the show to share her varied knowledge and wisdom of the social reality. 

She shared just a fraction of her life experience, journeying from her hometown of Southside Chicago to pursue an entertainment career in Los Angeles. As a member of the comedy cohort that included Richard Pryor, John Witherspoon, Paul Mooney, and Robin Williams to name a few, she is conside...

Author of "The Third Eye" and "Matrix 4 The Evolution: Cracking the Genetic Code," Sophia Stewart shared her story with us. She presented me with much literature to research prior to the broadcast, including court documents, and I have to say it is very compelling information that supports her claim of copyright infringement from the "Matrix" and "Terminator" franchises. 

Beyond the legal saga, Ms. Stewart is a very knowledgea...

Actress, executive, entrepreneur, and Def Comedy Jam alum Hope Flood reached out to me concerning the case of Cyntoia Brown. The now 29 year-old woman incarcerated for a life sentence in Tennessee, for killing a man who had solicited her services as a sex-trafficking victim at the age of 16.

DFW comedian and activist Sandra Balan sat in the studio to provide us with her insight and tireless energy to give voice to the voiceless.&nb...