Hung Up Podcast

Bonus Episode Intro @MistyKnight40 TikTok “Stop Telling People NOT to Vote!” Project 2025 06:35 Israel-Palestine War; my thoughts. 10:17 Thank you Vincent Marc aka MarcMyStyle Philly Tennis Photoshoot. 11:45 What Happens When You Become The Single Friend in the Group? 17:00 Shout out to 1Philadelphia and Innovation Weekend celebrating equity in Philly’s Tech community.

This week on HungUpPodLIVE Eric and Tony are joined by John of Bomaye. They discuss everything with medical marijuana, Bomaye, and how he is helping the Black and brown community become better advocates for themselves. Catch Us 📺 Mondays at 7p EST @YouTube

This week on HungUpPodLIVE Eric and Tony are joined by singer-songwriter Dominic Patrick to discuss his background as a musician. They talk inspiration, the song writing process, Dominic's time on The Voice, and play some song association at the end of it all. Make sure to tap in with the episode! #HungUP Catch Us 📺 Mondays at 7p EST @YouTube Guest: Dominic Patrick (IG: @dominic_patrick / Tik Tok...

For part 2 of my sit down with Rich J aka BlackBoyPhantasy we get into censorship of Black content creators on platforms like Instagram and ways we can build community for creators in spaces that are more inclusive and less competitive. Lastly, Rich J unpacks how he uses his creative expression to tap into his inner child. IG @BlackBoyPhantasy @PhantasyPhotoz Twitter @PhantasyPhotos

This week Rich J aka BlackBoyPhantasy dials into the Hung Up Podcast. For the first time, we get to hear from the man behind the infamous Black Queer erotic pop art illustrations and photography. I take advantage of this time with BlackBoyPhantasy which is why this is a 2 part podcast. We start with how we got here- who was Rich growing up and how drawing was a big part of his artistic expression....

This week on HungUpPodLIVE Eric and Tony unpack femme-phobia and its impact to dating, advocacy, and how we show up as individuals and for each other. How did we get here? What role do we all play in perpetuating femme-phobia? Tony and I share this and we end with ways we ourselves embrace our femme. #HungUp Catch Us 📺 Mondays at 7p EST @YouTube Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter: @hunguppod Tik Tok: hu...

This week on HungUpPodLIVE Eric and Tony dive into some thought-provoking listener feedback and explore the fascinating story of Nanny of the Maroons. Tune in to learn more and comment along as we examine this interesting piece of Black history! #HungUp Catch Us 📺 Mondays at 7p EST @YouTube Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter: @hunguppod Tik Tok: hunguppodcast Tony Purnell: IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightW...

HungUpPodLIVE (FULL VID ON YOUTUBE) with Eric and Tony season two kicks off with content creator, blogger and host of Upfront with Tre Real, TreReal. After the icebreaker we hear about season 2 of Tre’s YouTube show and talk about the philly creative space- the good and the bad! Catch Us 📺 Mondays at 7p EST @YouTube Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter: @hunguppod Tik Tok: hunguppodcast Tony Purnell: IG/T...

This week I am dropping the audio from my InstaLive conversation with Artist, Advocate, and Survivor Jewel the Gem. First we get into the 2 new singles Jewel has out right now, "Hair Me Out," and "Mirror Mantra." Then we talk about what Queer artist support looks like- or should. Jewel opens up about her own experiences with being a Queer artist, not getting paid at Pride events, and being the ope...

☎️ Erica Mena was wrong- and the LHHATL Producers! Racism and anti-Blackness is never okay, Why are some Black people siding with Erica? Spotify Q & A: Are you Team Erica, Team Spice or Team Everyone Was Wrong? Accountability doesn't always feel good. I learned that first hand this past weekend. Instagram Live audio with the Co-Host of the Positive Voices Podcast, Malachi Stewart. Malachi shares h...

☎️ HungUpPodLIVE YouTube show is coming back this fall! Say Their Names: Angela Michelle Car, Jerrald De Shaun Gallon, and AJ Laguerre Jr., Jacksonville tragedy and why mass shootings keep happening. InstaLive with Nishaa Godfrey aka #YallBetterComeUpandGetYouOneofThese Nishaa gives some raw and REAL advice to restaurants when it comes to food and customer service reviews.

☎️ Vincent Marc, more publicly known as Marc, is a Black queer creative director, stylist & photographer. Born and raised in North Philadelphia, Marc became engulfed in the Black culture offered by the city of “Brotherly Love”, leading him down a path of following his passion and talent for creating.  A visionary at heart, Marc’s work explores the themes of identity, sexuality, fantasy and communi...

☎️ Intro: Episode Dedication to O’Shae Sibley. Personal Journal entry- When will ALL Black lives matter? Nina Simone- What it Means to be Free   Educator and Equity Practitioner Sterling Grimes reflects on balancing Blackness, Queerness, and friendships while navigating personal career changes.

☎️ 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...