Meet The Brave

Meet The Brave

Emcee/Producer/Writer Mani Draper teamed up with his cousin and Writer - LG to create the Meet The Brave Podcast. The show captures the guys in an open space to work through thought, unfiltered dialogue, comedic banter, debate while offering their takes on current events....ultimately arriving at and exploring concepts ownership all the way around. This is the Meet The Brave Podcast.

Episodes

February 7, 2022 128 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - The crew is back after a few weeks to recharge. Join Brittny, Lex, Lg and Mani as they catch up, check in and get right back to sicko mode. Mani demands a statue for ASAP Rocky in every city around the world. Brittny is heating up creatively as it freezes over in Texas. They talk Joe Rogan, new music and question whether skill is making a resurgence, where intentions matter more - action v. verbal. Th...

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On this weeks episode of MTB - The crew kicks off the new year in studio. Mani, LG and Lex are without Britt, but no worries Mani's mom calls in to provide all toxicity needed to jumpstart 2022. Tune in as they Rest In Peace to some cultural icons. Map resolutions, talk social credit scores and the laughable best of 2021 list. All that and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble Productio...

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December 27, 2021 62 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - The crew offers a stream consciousness installment to wrap up the year. Tune in as LG, Britt and Mani as they unpack everything from emotions, experiences and offerings. All that and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble Productions  UPLFTRS  & THE REEF Studios in Oakland, CA. 

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December 20, 2021 173 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, Lex and LG welcome home Britt and all her toxic glory. Tap in as the crew works through a trying emotional week for Mani personally as well as - The satanic rituals of the music industry seeming more active than ever this week as another rappers life is claimed much too soon and Big Sean and Roddy Rich confess contemplation of suicide. Meanwhile Tobe Nwigwe and company is packing out hometown ve...

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December 13, 2021 119 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - LG, Lex and Mani are back in studio and are joined by Britt via phone and are attempting to rebuke all “Side chick energy”. The crew explores - People pleasing being just a subtle form of manipulation. Is this past weeks headlines simply a matter of quality control or people not having any friend? - while discussing Drake & Kanye Free Larry Hoover concert, Rick Ross releasing Richer Than I Ever Been a...

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December 6, 2021 199 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - Britt, LG, Lex and Mani zoom to keep feeling alive! Tune in as they unpack the savage murder of Mrs Jaquline Avant. Not caring what people think considering they don't take care of their own thoughts. The level of accountability needed for great Leadership. Domestic terrorism strikes again. Deion and Brittany Renner are GOATs in their respective fields. Three six mafia vs bone. All that and much more....

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November 29, 2021 111 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - Lex, Britt, Mani and LG are finally back in studio and joined by very special guest and friend of the show Jesse Byrd. Join the crew as navigate the emotions of finding out about the untimely passing of Virgil Abloh live on air. Tune in as they also discuss demonizing wealth to keep class system. Fear and love, scarcity bonding. I love you, but I don't FWU. Why the universe doesn’t give you patience. ...

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November 22, 2021 155 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - Britt, Mani and LG  are remote and without Lex who is working on a film. Rest in power Young Dolph he'll leave an lasting image of a family man. How do you convince your mind that you’re worthy of some hit you’ve never had? King Richard. A white liberal woman explaining the dangers of Kanye to you. All that and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble Product...

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November 15, 2021 80 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, Britt, LG and Lex are left to their own thoughts in this edition of stream of consciousness episodes. Tune in as they all offer thoughts, experiences and discoveries - that while they haven't shared with one another, still seem to align. Everything from critical race theory, passive aggression, value and fear. Lex also walks us through his recent to trip to Ghana as a filmmaker. All that and muc...

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November 8, 2021 180 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - Britt, Mani and LG  are remote and without Lex who is working on a film project in Africa. They attempt to tackle the tragedy at the Astroworld Festival. The fall out of Kanye's epic Drink Champs episode. Men's attraction to spiritually toxic women. The cost of cutting corners. Grown men seeking validation as opposed to serving. All that and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ash...

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November 1, 2021 129 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - The Mani, LG and Lex are joined by special guest Kevin Allen as he celebrates the release of 9th studio album "Nothing Lasts Forever". Jonel Seon of UPLFTRS also sits in as they all discuss process, building and how men grieving loss. All that and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble Productions  UPLFTRS  & THE REEF Studios in Oakland, CA. 

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October 25, 2021 110 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - The gang is back in studio. Join LG , Britt, Lex and Mani as they celebrate Issa Rae and her excellence and talk the cultural value of Insecure. They also discuss the cage of perfectionism. The type of space Black women hold in love. The shooting that took place at the Gas station in Oakland, CA and fallout of the economic disparity. All that and much more on this episode of MTB. 

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October 18, 2021 46 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - The gang is remote but somehow more aligned than ever. This weeks episode is a stream consciousness edition like never before. Join Britt and LG as they maneuver through thoughts, emotions and encounters in monologue format. Do men value being a partner the same as having a partner? Is empathy created equal? Who's racist in email? Friends that break your heart. All that and much more. This episode is ...

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October 11, 2021 87 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - LG is back from Hollywood, but just barely. Listen in as he, Mani and Lex navigate the muddy waters of Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special, The Closer. The guys also explore cancel culture and the pressing need to hold strangers accountable. Plus a hot take - find out who compares Don Toliver to Sade. All that and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble ...

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October 4, 2021 124 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani Lex are joined by partner and friend of the show Jonel Seon of UPLFTRS, while LG is away living his best life. Tune in as the guys unpack Lil Was x missing the pearl. Alameda county mismanaging protecting and serving. The battle between unwavering belief and being delusional Nick Cannon and Charlamange The God moving to daytime and late night television. Kyrie Iriving and much more. This episode ...

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September 27, 2021 105 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex are back in studio. After a week off the guys have some catching up to do. They jump right in discussing the peace treaty between Drake and Cole. New York undermining their tops artist sends mani into a rage. Meanwhile denying the concept of ex's. They crew also explore what might trigger petty responses and reactions. The dynamics of respect between men and women in the workplace and...

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September 13, 2021 81 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - The confront mortality, purpose, convenience and fear. Lock in with Mani, LG and Lex as they discuss untimely transitioning of Michael K. Williams and his impact on Black art. Baby Keem's disruptive release of Melodic Blue, Bosses asking for help and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble Productions  UPLFTRS  & THE REEF Studios in Oakland, CA. 

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September 6, 2021 155 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - The family celebrates Lex's birthday with special guest. Join Mani, LG, Lex and Brittny Nation of the Conversations with Nation Podcast. Tune in as they attempt to discuss Texas new abortion law, what Drake v Kanye really means, Starlink, do you add value or pillage and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble Productions  UPLFTRS  & THE REEF Studios in Oakla...

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August 30, 2021 90 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - The guys are live from an emerging art gallery in Oakland, CA powered by Ade & Hourvoyses. Special thanks to Tunde and Darius. On this episode the LG, Lex and Mani are discuss an incredible week for releases. Starting with Donda, Baby Keep and Kendrick, Westside Gunn and more. The guys discuss Candyman, Monakeypaw's approach and Lex attempts a film review without spoilers. dry snitching on Tyga and mu...

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August 23, 2021 140 mins

On this weeks episode of MTB - The guys are back in studio after a few weeks of being down. Mani returns and shares his experience with contracting Covid-19. Dial in as the Lex, Lg and Mani discuss the very unfortunate passing of Zumbi of Zion I. Kendrick Lamar announcing his final TDE album. Millennials filtering and processing through delusion, trauma, entitlement and scarcity. Lovers transitioning to friends and much more.  This...

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