I Am Necessary

Listen in as Marcel pours from his mind into your ear. Impromptu bonus episode in which he literally walked into the studio empty handed, turned the system on, recorded one time and walked out. We love when he gets into a mood like this. Enjoy!

Tune in as Marcel and 3 of his friends (Jerry Evans, Keenan Bosworth and Dr. William Bottomley) have an open and organic conversation about raising bi-racial children and being in bi-relationships in America today. 

Women experience 4.8 million intimate partner related assaults and rape in America, yearly. Tune in and meet Jessy Correa as she finds her voice to speak out about her experience. Marcel allows Jessy to flow with whatever entered her heart and mind during this session. Jessy opens up about what she endured, her blindness, submissiveness and ultimately finding the strength to stand in her power and...

In this episode, Marcel and his special guests (Mike Pendergast & Montrey Everett) discuss fatherhood from 3 different perspectives. These gentlemen cover an array of topics from what they learned from their fathers, what we can do to prevent the breakdown of the family from a father's perspective, the consequences of an absent father and a whole lot more. This is an episode that you will most def...

Listen in as Marcel allows Mike to tell the story of his deep addiction journey. This episode is completely raw and un-edited. Mike talks about how it all began with an “innocent” underaged taste of a daiquiri in the land of Madi Gras and progressed to weed, pills, steroids and Cocaine! If you or someone you know, needs to talk about something you’re going through, visit: www. TheTrustingEar.com

The question is: Do you have the courage to be happy? Let's talk about it.  Also, the service that Marcel offers and made mention to in the beginning of this episode can be found at: www. ThetrustingEar.com 

Marcel shares two of his favorite inspirational stories. This bonus episode is sponsored by: The Trusting Ear ( www.thetrustingEar.com) - If you need someone to talk to...The Trusting Ear is 'hear' to listen.

Bonus clip to help you get through these current times. If you're feeling like you need an objective ear to talk to about anything for any reason, check out: Confidential Ear (www.confidentialear.com )

In this fun, serious and insightful episode, Marcel and his guests (Brian Randle and Kwame Crooks)…grants you access to their raw and unapologetic responses to questions that some people outside of the Black Culture have secretly wanted to ask a Black Man but have not been able to, for whatever reason. These Black Men have fun with questions such as: Why do Black Men always acknowledge each other...

Take a walk down the memory lane of Vallejo baseball with a few legends: Eric Booker, Marcel, Tony Longmire and Kevin Dean. The guys cover everything from the major influences on their baseball lives to who they hated and loved to hit off of. For Vallejo natives, this is a real treat!

Adjust your mind and volume as Marcel discusses back and neck care with his longtime friend and Chiropractor, Tom Paige. The two discuss topics like: The most common types of back and neck pain /Text neck / Posture / Adjustment cadence / Why your back hurts / Adjusting pregnant women / Toddler spine care / Recognizing a good Chiropractor / Preventative back care / Chiropractic misconceptions/ and...

Bonus episode! Marcel gives a few words of inspiration and ends with the story of the retiring carpenter.

Once again, Marcel allows you to eavesdrop on his enlightening conversation with three of his friends that he’s met along his journey through life ( Carlos Morris, Kwame Crooks and Eric Booker). These four Black Men talk about and share their experiences and opinions on an array of relevant topics. Ranging from the intercultural and out of culture use of the “N” word, breaking down myths pertainin...

What do you know about Sickle Cell Anemia? Well, with this being...National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Marcel gets an education from his 21 year old niece about Sickle Cell and the lifelong battles that she and other Sickle Cell Warriors are facing, right now.

Listen in as Marcel speaks with his childhood friend that has recently retired from the California Department of Corrections. They talk about the life and times of an officer behind the gates. They explore everything from violence, systematic issues, mental health, training, mindset, misconceptions and a whole lot more. Cozy up with your headphones or earbuds or enjoy this conversation as you trav...

Put on your headphones or earbuds and eavesdrop on Marcel's conversation with Dahlak Aderob, Brooke Blacksher and Laura Wood...as they discuss topics such as: What makes a good man / The sacrifices of a single mother / Cultural differences between women / Gender wage gaps / Discrimination / Sexual harassment / The Declaration of Independence verbiage / Abortion / much more!

Marcel keeps a weekly 'Thought Journal' of insights that jump into his mind, daily. He captures those thoughts inside of his journal. That's where the foundation of his inspirational videos are born. This clip takes you back into that realm as he shares the current accumulations of his thoughts for this week in this bonus podcast. 

Eaves drop in on this incredible conversation between Tyrone and Marcel as they discuss and reminisce about: How TeeWhy came to be / Tyrone journey which included an 8 year stint in prison / Their tight circle of childhood friends/ Advice on coping with quarantine / Police harassment/ The influence of E40 and B-Legit / How missing a funeral changed Tyrone’s life and helped him come to grips with n...

Take a few deep breaths and enjoy Marcel’s Q&A with his wife as they break down all things Yoga. Explaining the (8) limbs / Helping the novice to understand the basics / Myths and misconceptions/ The different types of Yoga practices/ How to stay on your mat / What makes a good studio for you / Impacts and benefits of Yoga / Much more

Roll one up and listen in as Marcel and his wife (Kathryn 'Keds' Johnson) have a conversation with the owners of Proud Family Farms. In this down to earth casual chat, they explore the ins and outs of cannabis farming. They also hit on topics about how long does weed stay potent, the time-energy and effort it takes to be a successful grower and much more. Shelby and Devin are close personal friend...

Find a quiet place to tune in and listen as Marcel and Tony dive into:  How he got started in the game/ How much he hated to lose / The personal vendetta that showcased his talent/ Tony talking about a trip to a local bar that changed his young life / Tony sharing his early battles with addiction/ Marcel and Tony paying homage to Fay Thompson/ Racism he experienced in the MLB/ What it felt like to...

In this episode, Marcel chats with 18-year-old; Josiah Turner as they talk about what it’s like to navigate through America in the year 2020. Josiah shares his thoughts on the current climate, heading to Western New Mexico University to play basketball with only taking a virtual tour of the campus…and not the customary…in-person tour. He expresses how fortunate he is to have the parents that he do...

A bonus episode in which Marcel reveals and shares his late night conversation with himself. A conversation that allowed him to awaken with a sense of rejuvenation.

Listen in as Marcel and Khalid have a conversation about the unspoken "Hood Virus" that infects inner city children on a daily basis. Khalid also talks about the impacts of unprotected social relationships. Marcel listens as his guest walks him through the first four steps into San Quentin State Prison. The two men share what it was like to grow up in their families, their mutual respect for their...

Make the time to listen - as Marcel gives you a motivational nugget to get you through...whatever you're going through.