Strongly Worded

For their TWENTY FIFTH EPISODE, Johnny and Sue talk with Dayne Walling, former Flint mayor during the early days of the Flint water crisis. They discuss the highs and lows of love and commitment to a city and a community that doesn’t always love you back.   ************************ This episode brought to you by the Flagler County Basketball Program. For high quality, competitive basketball for yo...

In today’s episode Johnny and Sue speak with activist, community organizer, and adult film star Sinnamon Love. Sue and Sinnamon have known each other since their elementary school days in Flint, Michigan, and in this conversation they have a great conversation about perseverance, evolution, and ultimately being an agent of the change you want to see in your world. ************************ This epi...

In today’s episode Johnny and Sue speak with Charles Yarborough, a veteran teacher and coach in NYC who has been friends with Johnny for 25 years. Charles shares a bit about what it’s like to be both a teacher and a family man during this pandemic, giving chances, and the most famous shot of his basketball career. ************************ This episode brought to you by Flagler United, a new travel...

In today’s episode Johnny and Sue catch you up on the highlights of their two week break, including milestone birthdays, major anniversaries, vacationing in the age of COVID, taking time off of work to binge watch Netflix, and of course, basketball. ************************ This episode brought to you by Flagler United, a new travel basketball experience for Flagler County and beyond. For informat...

In today’s episode Johnny and Sue speak with Karen Barchowski, who is one of the family members who own and operate Sally’s Ice Cream in Flagler Beach. We had a great discussion about love, humanity, what can happen when your business reflects your morality, and the possibility of Sue creating a new ice cream flavor. If you are a young person who is working to change the world, you can apply for a...

In today’s episode Johnny and Sue speak with DeWayne Jenkins, who will reluctantly cop to being a Community Organizer in his hometown of Bunnell, Florida. He shares his journey growing up here, joining the military, and surviving prison, and then returning to his hometown, working to convince the youth here that they can find their own path to success. ************************ This episode brought...

For the second time this season, Johnny and Sue interrupt their regular programming to bring you a special report - Inauguration Edition. Ultimately, the transfer of power was peaceful, and hopefully the rest of the season will be Special Edition free. Don’t miss our regular episode drop this Wednesday! ************************ This episode brought to you by The Bantam Chef ***********************...

Johnny and Sue welcome David Reis, a hometown kid turned YouTube/TikTok personality with a global following that allows him to earn a living doing what he loves, and he’s not even old enough to vote. ************************ Visit Dareis on YouTube , Instagram and TikTok (@_Dareis) ************************ This episode brought to you Pelican Coatings, LLC ************************. Find Strongly Wo...

Johnny and Sue welcome their first guests, Tim Baker and Stephanie Mazzeo, Co-Executive Producers of the upcoming television series Unfinished Business, right here in their hometown of Flagler Beach. ************************ Blindogg Productions was on location in Flagler Beach, FL shooting a promotional video for the upcoming TV series Unfinished Business pilot episode "Kilroy Was Here"!   Produc...

Johnny and Sue welcome their first guests, Tim Baker and Stephanie Mazzeo, Co-Executive Producers of the upcoming television series Unfinished Business, filming right here in their hometown of Flagler Beach. ************************ Blindogg Productions is on location in Flagler Beach, FL shooting a promotional video for the upcoming TV series Unfinished Business pilot episode "Kilroy Was Here"!  ...

By popular demand, Johnny and Sue discuss the storming of the Capitol.  ****************************************** This episode brought to you by Deir’Ci Custom Tee Shirt Design. Email Tracy at Deirci@hotmail.com or call 1.847.890.9949. ***************************************** Find Strongly Worded on the following Social Media platforms: stronglywordedpod.com IG: @stronglywordedpod Twitter: @Stro...

Welcome to SEASON TWO! In this episode we introduce both our new studio upgrades AND our arc for the season - hometowns, and the heroes that they create. ***************** This episode brought to you by Deir’Ci Custom Tee Shirt Design. Email Tracy at Deirci@hotmail.com or call 1.847.890.9949. **************** Find Strongly Worded on the following Social Media platforms: stronglywordedpod.com IG: @...

Hello! And welcome to our BEST OF SEASON ONE episode! Johnny and I are enjoying some time off for the holiday, and have been planning for a Strongly Worded Season Two, which will hit your downloads on Wednesday, January 6th. We are excited to discuss new themes, and bring you some intriguing and amazing guests; We are sure you will love it! In the meantime, Johnny and I hope you’ll enjoy our compi...

Join Johnny and Sue as they recap 2020, and set their sights on the new year. ********************* This week, we at the Strongly Worded Podcast are supporting the Flagler Palm Coast high School Basketball Team’s ADOPT A BULLDOG Fundraiser. The pandemic has affected the team’s ability to raise money in traditional ways; smaller crowds and limited concessions means their season revenue will be redu...

This week, if you hang in past the melancholy into, laugh with Johnny and Sue as they discuss Christmas, and share a song that is all about the spirit of giving, Something for You . ********************* This week, we at the Strongly Worded Podcast are supporting the Flagler Palm Coast high School Basketball Team’s ADOPT A BULLDOG Fundraiser. The pandemic has affected the team’s ability to raise m...

Episode 9 stems from an Episode 8 tangent, and then some. Join the conversation about separating a celebrity's work from their personal life. Source: What do we do when the art we love was created by a monster?   ************************** This week we at the Strongly Worded Podcase are supporting the Flagler Palm Coast High School Basketball Team's ADOPT A BULLDOG fundraiser. The pandemic has aff...

Recorded the Tuesday before Thanksgiving 2020, Johnny and Sue ask each other burning questions and find out they disagree on a very important issue . . . Favorite Actors.   Find Strongly Worded on the following Social Media platforms: stronglywordedpod.com IG: @stronglywordedpod Twitter: @StronglyWordedP Snapchat: Strongly_Worded Facebook: The Strongly Worded Pod Group And be sure to visit our Las...

In this episode, Johnny and Sue introduce the good, the bad, and the dark side of youth sports. The Strongly Worded Podcast is written and produced by Johnny Hampton and Sue O’Lear. Music production and vocals by Marshall “Max LaMont” Hamilton, and Cover Art by Samantha Shakes. Find Strongly Worded on the following Social Media platforms: stronglywordedpod.com IG: @stronglywordedpod Twitter: @Stro...

In Episode 4, Johnny and Sue introduce the topic of being here for aging parents, and in doing so, confront their own Middle Age.   Find Strongly Worded on the following Social Media platforms: stronglywordedpod.com IG: @stronglywordedpod Twitter: @StronglyWordedP Snapchat: Strongly_Worded Facebook: The Strongly Worded Podcast And be sure to visit our Last Word Blog , for episode afterthoughts.  ...

In this special episode, Johnny and Sue break down the final Presidential debate between Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and the microphone mute button.    Source for Today's Episode: Debate Transcript   The Strongly Worded Podcast is written and produced by Johnny Hampton and Sue O’Lear. Music production and vocals by Marshall “Max LaMont” Hamilton, and Cover Art by Samantha Shakes. Find Strongly Worded...

In Episode Three, Johnny and Sue tackle the subject of the Internet and Social Media; where we started with it, what we think of it, how we parent it, and how to harness it's power for good.   This episode features music by $elfMadeGio and his single On My Own, released in June, 2020 by Prestigious Entertainment. This song does carry an advisory for explicit lyrics.   Sources for today's episode i...

On one thing Johnny and Sue agree; Strongly Worded is not a political podcast. However, sometimes they WILL discuss politics, and in this episode they begin to explore how friendships and relationships work (or DON'T work) in the Trump era.  Sources: Roll Call: Can Across The Aisle Friendships Survive the Trump Era? The Hill: Another Friendship Lost Over Trump ESME: Dear Ex Ex Friend The Atlantic:...

The premiere episode of the Strongly Worded Podcast, in letting listeners get to know them, they get to know more about each other.   This episode brought to you by the Flagler County Hurricanes Basketball League .   Music Production and Vocals by Marshall "Max LaMont" Hamilton ( @TheRealMHam on IG) Cover Art by Samantha Shakes ( @MadeByShakes on IG)  www.madebyshakes.com Special Thanks to Matty R...