Hung Up Podcast

☎️ Intro credit: @shop_aif Instagram This week Justin Coleman owner and creator of Bake’n Bacon dials in to talk about Philly’s first and only bacon-inspired restaurant and food truck business. Justin shares the highs and the lows of entrepreneurship and how he used his own creative interior design skills to build his first restaurant located at 11th and Ellsworth. IG @Baken_BaconFoodTrucks @baken...

☎️ Intro: Phyllis Hyman: The Life & Tragic Death of an R&B Queen No Rights This week I check in with some thoughts around AI in the LGBTQ community and share and article by PinkNews called ‘How will AI impact the LGBTQ+ community?’ that features Queer AI senior research scientist, Kevin McKee. Instagram live *69 kicks off with DV/IVP Advocate Ryan Canty and Sex Positive Public Speaker and Freelanc...

☎️ Into Credit: LEGENDARY: 30 Years of Philly Ballroom (no rights) The 5th season of the Hung Up Podcast kicks off with PRIDE 2.0 featuring Mindfulness Leadership Coach and founder of MyMessyRoots, Mario Javon. Mario works with organizations to strengthen their work and promote productivity. Using his tailored coaching curriculum, Mario helps organizations improve productivity and decrease stress....

☎️ In the season finale of the podcast Survivor, Community Organizer, Educator & Ratchet Revolutionary, Jewel the Gem dials in to talk about her album Ratchet Revolution. Jewel also shares how she has embraced her artistry, her relationship, and her passion to advocate for Black Femme lives. IG 🤳🏾 jewel_thegem YouTube 📺 Jewel the Gem Music streaming on all music platforms. Intro credit TWIGGY @...

☎️ Actor, Writer, and Producer Kenyon L. O’Brien dials in this week. First we reminisce on Woody’s and the early 2000’s Philly party scene and how much the social scene has evolved. For the interview, Kenyon talks about how we got to the Talks With Myself series which is a spin off of a spin off. Finding Me led to the Triangle Web Series, which was created to spotlight members of the ballroom comm...

☎️ Intro: Dr. William A. Darity, Duke University Allegra Gliem Dedication Happy Pride! Thank you Billy Porter Racism as Distraction: Aminatta Forna Writes about Toni Morrison This week Lolo dials in to talk about this recent project “Taurus.” LoLo is a Black RnB, Alternative, Pop artist from Atlanta who has been impacting the music scene for the past few years. Forging his own path and creating a...

☎️ Are You Hung Up or Hanging Up? 1. Candiace Dillard sets Twitter on fire with her graduation comment 2. Funky Dineva breaks down Miami vs. Florida “Background Actors, we are what makes the scene come to life.” This week Background Actor and Photographer Ramajii dials in. Ramajii found photography at a young age and he was influenced by his parents who were intentional about capturing every momen...

Eric and Tony dial in with an exclusive interview with reality tv star and artist Candiace Dillard. Recorded during Philly Pride 2023, we get into the music, real housewives, and what’s up next for Candiace Dillard. Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter: @hunguppod Tik Tok: hunguppodcast Tony Purnell: IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightWorker Twitter - @TonyLightWorker Producer: Marquise Richards IG/Tik Tok/Twitt...

☎️ Intro: Black American Folktale by Shugabones Sharva @tiktok This week on @HungUpPod Xavi aka BOYSLOVEFLOWERS artist and rapper dials in with this Producer Lummen to premier his new single DEMANDS. Xavi and Lummen talk about working together, gay artist representation in the industry, and what’s up next for Xavi and Lummen. New single DEMANDS preview at 00:21:40 Xavi @boysloveflowers Lummen @lum...

☎️ This week’s guest is Photographer, Director, and Content Creator Vincent Marc aka MarcMyStyle. First, we talk about the return of PValley and Noah’s Arc and the impact both shows had on the community. Then, I ask Marc about his soul contract- and if he felt like he was living his life purpose. The introduction lead us to many topics: King of the Butch Queens- what it means to Marc to be able to...

☎️ This week I dial in with a review of Trina’s Tiny Desk concert. And discuss background on the Tennessee3- how did we get here? Also- @hunguppod will be collaborating with Philly Black Pride this year! Tap the bio link to get your tickets.

☎️ This week Boonie, host of the Boonie Breakdown Podcast, dials in with all things ratchet and responsible. First, we check in on our dating lives and important upcoming podcast dates. Boonie stays on the road! So I ask questions to help me understand some of the behind the scene logistics. Then we talk about creator burnout and the growing pains that come along with the shoulda, coulda, woulda’s...

☎️ This week on the Hung Up Podcast I catch up with John Salvatore, host of The John Effect Podcast. After a quick check-in we discuss all things reality TV: Chasing Dallas, Queens of RNB, and Queens Court. Then we get into some trending Twitter topics like Law Roach announcing his retirement and all of the Twitter drama. There is a cry for help coming from INSIDE the LGBTQ+ community. Chasing Dal...

It's a wrap on season 1 of HungUpPodLIVE. Eric and Tony reflect on past episodes and highlights of the season.

☎️ This week on @HungUpPod I check in with: 1. Durand Bernarr Philly Cafe Live and the Wonderlust Tour Remaining Dates 2. Anti-Trans/Black Florida Legislation 3. Rep. Pamela Stevenson Speaks on Kentucky HB470 4. Home with God 📕 5. Shop Sesay with ‘hunguppod’ 15% discount code 6. Me and Lee DON’T agree 7. My thoughts around all the recent Anti-Poz/Trans Social Media Drama

On episode 19 of Hung Up Pod Live, Eric and Tony are joined by author and executive director Yolo Akili. Throughout this conversation the group discusses wellness, identity, and how Yolo is particularly spearheading this movement. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod (https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod) Interested in being a guest or have a topic you want to discuss? Email the sho...

This week your favorite happy hour duo Eric and Tony return with a viewer’s choice episode and respond to your listener questions. After a quick check-in, we dive into the HungUp/HangingUp segment. The hosts discuss using dating apps while dating and bisexual double-standards in relationships. Are you Hung Up or are you Hanging Up? Send your listener feedback and questions to hunguppod@gmail.com F...

☎️ This week on @HungUpPod 1. Super-bowl 🏈 Halftime show and Rhianna’s performance 2. Kalen Allen deactivates his twitter account after viral Beyonce ticketmaster tweet 3. SWV & XSCAPE: The Queens of RnB @bravo premieres in March Guest 🎤: Actor, Hairstylist, and Entrepreneur Alhaji Sesay @alhajisesay and founder of @shopsesay Haji shares his entrepreneurial journey from Sugar Bum to Sesay. I par...

Your favorite happy hour duo sits down with Philly Native, Stefan Maleak. He is best known for his modeling, his styling expertise, and overall being a complete hottie. Stefan talks about his barriers and challenges to dating in the 21st century, how he handles his heart now. Tony and Eric discuss the importance of dating with intention and speaking honestly about the type of partner you’d like to...

☎️ On this week’s BONUS episode: My IGLive check-in with the amazing Tituss Burgess and we vent our #Beyonce AOTY frustration. Also- we hear from #DJDiplo and he confirms what he whispered as Beyonce walked up to accept her award. 🎤 Guest: Josh Odam Founder of Healing While Black, an organization dedicated to mental health advocacy for Black Queer identifying individuals. Josh shares how he got s...

☎️ Intro @kendria_bland ShaBOOYA Roll Call. 🗞️ In the news: #Beyonce #renaissanceworldtour fans and #ticketmaster are bracing themselves. #TheRoot publishes 15 Books to Read for Black History Month. Guest California Creative and Rapper CocainSugar dials in to talk about new music, his collaboration with BOYSLOVERECORDS, and how creating music and rapping has helped him get through some difficult t...

Your favorite happy hour duo sits down with Philly’s favorite MC, Party Promoter, and DJ…the lovable Jeremy Taylor AKA Jaylatay. Jeremy talks about full entrepreneurship and the challenges of stepping into a Light all on his own. Get into this nostalgic moment as Eric and Tony go down memory lane discussing the Philly Party Scene and how has it evolved over the years? The two discuss the differenc...

☎️ This week on @HungUpPod: 1. Me and the homies went to NY to see “A Strange Loop” but the show got canceled. We made the most of the night 🥂 2. Preference vs. Prejudice has a chokehold on the girls. 3. Dating outside of your race- when its okay and when the line has been crossed. 4. True love starts with self; others can experience it 5. TLC new upcoming reality show Seeking Brother Husband- Po...

☎️ This week on the Hung Up Podcast: 1. Collaboration inquiries email hunguppod@gmail.com 2. Support this platform by tapping the bio link to purchase @hunguppodmerch 3. #HungUp on @levelup Birthday Turn-Up 4. #HungUp on brunch with the homies- a diverse space of Black educated men sharing This week’s guest is Artist, Rapper & Rap Siren @Bambihanna. After a quick post-new year check-in we talk abo...

☎️ This week on the Hung Up Podcast Artist, Singer, and star of On The Way Up: Atlanta DiiJai shares his journey from the church house to the recording studio. We get into his new single “masturbation” and DiiJai explains why he felt writing this song, a taboo topic among men, was necessary. I appreciate connecting with DiiJai on grief and religion and how they have impacted our adult lives, parti...