Ernest Owens

Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest Owens

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If it's making headlines, Ernest has something to say about it. Ernestly Speaking! is a politics and culture podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Ernest Owens, delivering sharp, unfiltered commentary on national politics, race, LGBTQ issues, pop culture, and the local political scene that the mainstream won't touch. Direct. Opinionated. Always on the record.

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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 10: A Fierce Senate Race, Bad Boys Clubbing, Another City Council Trial 20.03.2022 1:49:48

Send us Fan Mail In this straightforward episode, Ernest talks about why Malcolm Kenyatta should stay in his tough U.S. Senate Race, where the #FreeJussie movement went left, Bad Boys Club drama, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 9: Surviving a Moderate Cult, Freeing Jussie Smollett, Please Say Gay 13.03.2022 2:29:06

Send us Fan Mail In this unflinching episode, Ernest talks about the bizarre cult of moderates on social media, the #FreeJussie movement, Russian bans gone too far, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 8: Biden’s SOTU Mess, Black Bloggers Decline, and Tyler Perry’s Wigs 03.03.2022 1:57:01

Send us Fan Mail In this feisty episode, Ernest talks about the disaster that was the State of the Union, how DJ Akademiks told on himself, racism during the Ukraine war, and why representation alone won’t save us. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: PA Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate Austin Davis Tells All 25.02.2022 1:02:16

Send us Fan Mail In this special edition, PA State Representative Austin Davis tells Ernest why he's running to become Pennsylvania's next Lt. Gov, being Josh Shapiro's running mate, why Philly should choose him over Brian Sims, and much more! Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twit...

Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 7: DEI Disasters, Darius Crooks Strikes Again, the Betrayal of Loretta Lynch 20.02.2022 1:55:27

Send us Fan Mail In this grand episode, Ernest talks about the NFL’s latest stunt, how a local newspaper almost ruined Black History Month, why Black women can’t (and shouldn’t) save Kanye, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 6: Celebrity Sex Tapes, Police Reform is Trash, and Taking a Knee 14.02.2022 1:41:23

Send us Fan Mail In this explosive episode, Ernest talks about the Amir Locke tragedy, Super Bowl complicity, celebrity mayhem, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Why I Left Spotify's Racist Ass 08.02.2022 12:42

Send us Fan Mail In this special edition, Ernest briefly and frankly explain why Joe Rogan's dumpster-fire podcast is why he told Spotify to kick rocks. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 5: Wildest Week for Grifters, Frauds, and Blue Vests! 05.02.2022 2:23:34

Send us Fan Mail In this tell-all episode, Ernest gives an update on Campaign Zero drama, Facebook’s Meta fail, Joe Rogan’s Spotify disaster, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Johnetta Elzie Tells All About Campaign Zero 01.02.2022 1:53:09

Send us Fan Mail In this special edition, the former co-founder of Campaign Zero speaks candidly about why she decided to speak out for the first time, how DeRay Mckesson was a problem, and what's coming up next. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 4: That Janet Jackson Doc, PA Dems Are Fighting, and Dr. Phil's Pronouns 30.01.2022 1:36:20

Send us Fan Mail In this revealing episode, Ernest talks about how he was filmed for the documentary you're all talking about, Spotify drama, Tasha K owing Cardi B millions, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 3: Lock Trump Up! 21.01.2022 1:50:53

Send us Fan Mail In this polarizing episode, Ernest tackles the latest in politics on the local and national level, with some other surprises as well . Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 2: White Moderates Ruin Everything 14.01.2022 1:58:06

Send us Fan Mail In this straight-up episode, Ernest talks about how the filibuster isn’t dying, why Cardi B is suing a YouTube troll, how a Penn scandal is making headlines, why Jamie Lynn Spears and her book should flop, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 1: The Explosive Season 2 Premiere! 07.01.2022 1:59:02

Send us Fan Mail In this season premiere, Ernest brings in the new year with spicy political predictions, notes on a scandal, and the latest in Hollywood madness. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 50: The Bombshell Season 1 Finale! 26.12.2021 2:09:48

Send us Fan Mail In this season finale, Ernest talks about holiday heaux shockers, a year in review, and who made his best (and worst) list. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 49: Omicron Domination, the Fall of Mr. Big, and Why Straight Men Are So Weird 18.12.2021 1:45:23

Send us Fan Mail In this incisive episode, Ernest talks about the return of COVID-19 panic, how and just like that Chris Noth got canceled, Tory Lanez still being charged, remembering bell hooks, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 48: Jussie Smollett Won’t Hang It Up, Nancy “Throat Goat'' Reagan, and Why Kanye & Drake Should Fu*k Off 11.12.2021 2:01:45

Send us Fan Mail In this snappy episode, Ernest talks about the latest aftermath following Jussie Smollett’s guilty verdict, how Classically Abby played herself, PA’s spicy lieutenant governor’s race, why Shaun King’s PAC got fined again, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter &...

Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Jussie Smollett Was Found Guilty. Here's Why. 10.12.2021 1:06:07

Send us Fan Mail In this exclusive episode, Ernest gives never-before-told insight on what he knew about the controversial celebrity trial and what's next. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 47: Thuggish Ruggish Michigan Crumblys, Tristan Thompson’s Trio, Candidate Dr. Oz, and PA Society Secrets Revealed 05.12.2021 2:02:04

Send us Fan Mail In this oversharing episode, Ernest talks about the gun tragedy in Michigan, the clownery of celebrity pregnancy traps, how Chris Cuomo dropped the bag, what went down in NYC, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 46: Omicron Variant Runs Wild, Grammy Nomination Surprises, and House of Gucci is a Disaster 28.11.2021 2:19:01

Send us Fan Mail In this frank episode, Ernest talks about how booster shots are needed ASAP, the inside scoop on the Grammys, why House of Gucci is a house of hot mess, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 45: #SurvivingSophia, Lady Gaga’s Crazy Oscar Race, and Kamala Under Fire 21.11.2021 2:35:16

Send us Fan Mail In this blunt episode, Ernest talks about how VP Kamala Harris needs a new game plan, how Adele’s new album slays, the latest influencer scammer, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 44: Travis Scott Drama, Britney Freed, and Interracial Dating Code-Switching 14.11.2021 2:04:08

Send us Fan Mail In this juicy episode, Ernest talks about how this latest Travis Scott drama has gotten bizarre, that annoying interracial dating story in the New York Times, Britney Spears being finally free, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 43: Astroworld Tragedy, Dana Chanel Indicted, Rats at Howard, and a Wicked Dilemma 06.11.2021 2:04:41

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode, Ernest talks about how gross capitalism ruined Travis Scott, why the midterms are looking bleak for Democrats, Howard University’s rat-infested dorm problem, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 42: Black Greek Insecurities, Will & Jada Overkill, and Melting Ice Cubes 30.10.2021 2:44:02

Send us Fan Mail In this explosive episode, Ernest talks about that dumb AKA situation, Ice Cube’s $9 million anti-vax loss, the SEPTA story Marc Lamont Hill didn’t want me to come on his show to talk about, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 41: Philly Scandals That Are Rocking the Nation 24.10.2021 1:55:21

Send us Fan Mail In this frank episode, Ernest returns from wedding bliss to drop major truthbombs about what's been going down in the City of Brotherly Love & Sisterly Affection. Yes, he's talking about that SEPTA incident, Johnny Doc, Ben Simmons, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErn...

Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: A Barry Ernest Wedding 20.10.2021 1:58:04

Send us Fan Mail In this highly-anticipated special episode, Ernest, now a married man, shares everything about “the wedding of the year” and what all went into its flawless execution. Couples planning on getting married should listen carefully to his tips and tricks! Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwe...