The Manly Deeds Podcast

In this episode we talk about male vulnerability and the importance of having a safe space to share our challenges and struggles with one another.  What does a safe space look like? Do you have a safe space? 

In this episode of Manly Deeds, the fellas talk about getting their personal experiences of gettin their life affairs in order. Mel shares his first time meeting with a financial advisor, Lace talks insurance, Drew asks the question if the fellas can be a stay-at-home-husband, and Troy says he's going to have his yams ready for this wife when she comes home. It's the Manly Deed's Podcast!  &n...

We are back and Glizzy Season is upon us!  Truthfully speaking.... we all over the place this week purely ignorant as we catch up on the time missed and kick off summer the right way! 

We've all been caught slippin' at some point in our life where we thought the person we were with was for us only to find out they may have been for everybody.   Is it our fault for not being on guard or is it the others persons fault for not staying 10 toes down??  The moral of the story this week is DON'T GET CAUGHT SLIPPIN'!

Grown man talk this week! The fellas are giving y'all the real on life, love and marriage. The truth about marriage and the importance of choosing the right friends and the right partner. If you are struggling in your relationship right now this episode is for you! 

As parents we go to extreme lengths to protect our children but do we ever stop to think if we are doing what's really best for them?  Are we really protecting our kids from things or are we protecting our own fear and anxiety? 

We have all been at a point in our life where we wanted what we wanted right NOW!  Resist the struggle of comparing yourself to others or being jealous of what others have.  Learning how to be content will do more for our long term success than having immediate gratification.  The key is to be ready when the time comes for you to receive what you are asking for.

This week the fellas talk about the guidance they received as young men.  Who taught us how to be a man and what did they teach us a man was?  Ultimately we come to learn that no matter what we were taught as young men we all at some point have to make a decision about the kind of man we want to be.

The most toxic, hilarious, informative, and therapeutic episode we’ve ever had! This week we unpack child hood trauma and attempt to get to the root of some of our issues as men

When we hear the word "investment" we usually think of money however we spend way more time investing in thing and people.  Do we ever stop to wonder if we are investing ourselves in the right places?  Dr. Drumar gave us a word this week on knowing when to invest and when to let it go!

"We Got Game" - We dropping jewels! This week the fellas putting y'all on.  If you are looking for hilarious unsolicited advice for navigating your daily life and your work environment, this is the episode for you.  

The two things that men tend to struggle with the most is sex and money.  We tend to struggle in deciding which is most important.  Some find value in our ability to put it down in the bedroom and others find value in being able blow a bag.  The truth of the matter is neither one of these is answer and we losing sight of what's most important and thats personal growth.

"Everybody can't go with you," That's a phrase that we hear but often do not give much thought to.  Iron sharpens iron is not just a cliche, your friends can truly be your edification or your cage.  It is extremely valuable for each of us to take inventory of the people we choose to hang around.

Don't try to read other people's mind on the flip side don't make other people try to read yours! We as people really need to learn how to communicate effectively when dealing with conflict instead of expecting others to just "know".

Is it fair to judge a man for actions he takes to defend or protect what's his? Men are often judged harshly for their actions good or bad.  Since we never know what anybody is really going through internally can we really draw a line in the sand on what is considered "too far"?

What does it mean to be open minded?? Open-mindedness is receptiveness to new ideas. In this episode the fellas try their hardest to challenge Mel's open-mindedness as it relates to the way in which he approaches the views and knowledge of others.

Are men condition to lie or do we get some kind of satisfaction from it? The truth of the mater is men lie for many different reasons. When a man perceives that there is no upside to telling the truth, he may choose to lie . The funny thing is at times we lie to ourselves more than we do others...

Join the discussion of Unpopular Black Opinions that will have you in tears and others that would be deemed "controversial".  Get your popcorn as the guys discussion everything from Food to Politics.

Men need more than toppy that's sloppy! Contrary to popular belief men need and desire more than sex when it comes to relationships. Romance and connection is just as important to men as it is women.  In this episode the guys talk about the true value that men place on things more important than sexual intimacy.

Is porn doing more damage to our manhood than it is good? Porn affects us in more ways than we know or would like to admit.  This episode the fellas talk about the damaging effects of porn include addiction, isolation, distorted beliefs and perceptions about relationships and sexuality, negative feelings about themselves, and the neglecting of other important areas of our lives.

Is the concept of "Black Excellence" toxic in nature? Are men attempting to live up to unrealistic Ideals of what is deemed to be excellent?  On this episode the fellas discuss the pursuit of excellence and its potentially negative affects on our mental health.

Why do men always feel like we have to "fix" everything? Do things really need to be fixed or are we subconsciously attempting to make ourselves appear more valuable?  Sometimes you just have to know when to let things be as they are.

It's time for us to get to work!  We have to stop relying on others to "save us" or invest in us.  We have to learn how to be active participants in our own growth, development and wellness. Streaming Links: https://flow.page/manlydeedspodcast   Instagram: @ManlyDeedsPodcast @m.b.iii @troyvershawn @made_mennetwork @staysupreme3   #manlydeeds #manlydeedspodcast #manhood

Often times people find themselves envious of someone else's status or situation without knowing what it took for them to have what they have or be where they are.  Why hate?  When it's your time to shine its your time to shine!

All Black Everything! This week we take a break and have some fun by taking time to appreciate all things black from tv sitcoms to music.  Would you pass the "black" test??