The Wise Guys

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin sits down with Professor Stephen P. Campbell of Goodwin University in his English 101 class at Widener University to talk about his journey post release from prison. In 9 years since his incarceration, Professor Campbell has been able to overcome obstacles set in his path and still has found ways to make something of himself despite being deemed a sta...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin and Mark build upon their previous episode and expound upon the necessity to follow one's own dream/vision and execute it to the fullest extent. Moreover, they articulate how fear holds people back from accomplishing their deepest desires and stagnates them amid the process. Do you have a concept, goal, or vision that you'd like to see to fruition? Tune i...

On today's impromptu episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin and Mark reunite to talk about their progress and provide updates on their lives since they last podcasted in January of 2023. Since then, Kevin has since graduated with his doctorate from Temple University and Mark continues to blaze his own path in the finance/crypto markets while starting his media company The African Grey Journal. Here, they...

In Part 2 of "Habits, Setbacks, & Contradictions, Mark Pruden details his journey as well as provides tips on living a fulfilling life while providing an update on the financial markets. Tap in here and share the podcast with a friend! Hopefully we'll be back sometime soon if you all want us back. Like & share this episode! Find Us Online: https://www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast htt...

On a special episode-encore presentation of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin return after an entire calendar year to talk about building habits for a successful 2023 as well as the state of the financial markets in today's climate. Furthermore, the men talk about specific routines, tactics, and strategies that can help young adults from millennials all the way down to Gen Z in stabilizing their lives...

On today's final episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin and Mark close out the podcast by reminiscing over their favorite moments of the show. Furthermore, they talk about the impact that the show had on their listeners as well as themselves as they enter new spaces within their lives. Lastly, they thank their guests, devoted fans and share their final "Word To The Wise" segment ever. Overall, thank you...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with clinical therapist/social worker Aja Freeman about the juvenile justice system. During the conversation they talk about how the system is fairs for minors and helps provide them with the tools and resources needed to reform prior to adulthood. Furthermore, they also talk about her new counseling agency A Spiritual Evolution Counsel...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Brooklyn rapper, Hoffa Billz, about the music industry and what it's like navigating its infrastructure. Furthermore, they talk about how today's content within music is propogated by the system to sustain market viability. What are your thoughts on this matter wise community? Is the music industry promoting the wrong message? What...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation with returning guests from season 1 & 2, Jean and Jimmy about the issues Black men are facing within the work place in 2021. Furthermore, they talk about education for Black youth as well as the state of Black business and how do Black men go about running them within today's corporate climate. What are your thoughts wise comm...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Wise Guys alumni/frequent guest Jerome Davis. Throughout their discussion they talk about the plight of African Americans. Moreover, they talk about mass incarceration, broken homes, and how systemic oppression is deliberately at play in regards to the Black family dynamic. What are your thoughts on this matter? Do you think that t...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Stephen Campbell, a Manufacturing Instructor at Goodwin University and author of the newly released poetry collection, Sea Through Emotion. During their discussion, Kevin has Stephen talk about the writing of the book and asks him the ways in which serving a prison sentence inspired him throughout the process. They also talk about...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, ESPN Associate Producer, Jon McLeod returns to have a conversation with Kevin about the different avenues adolescent athletes can take if sporting endeavors aren't feasible. They also talk about building a vision that could sustain them for a lifetime. What are your thoughts on this matter? Should we shift the focus that our kids have on things other than sport...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark returns to the show alongside Anais, Theresa, Tyshan and they have a conversation with Kevin about the modern woman, her standards when it comes to dating, gender roles and the objective of couples during this COVID era in time. Furthermore, they also the man's ability to lead while in a relationship as well as expectations of women and possible delusions...

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin speaks with Michael Gustave, an educator as well as minister about Christianity and the importance in having faith in today's Godless society. Furthermore, the two talk about the purpose of an anti-Christian world and how it inhibits the growth of us as people within the world. What are your thoughts on this wise community? Are you searching and fight...

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin speaks with Shomari Chioke-Fraser, a health fitness coach and physical trainer, about the importance in working out and physical training programs for people within communities of color. The two start out talking about dieting and how people can get motivated to hit the gym and begin their fitness journey. Furthermore, Shomari shares information on wh...

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin speaks with Tanya Germain, an investment educator, business mentor and entrepreneur about everything pertaining to finance within communities of color. The two start out talking about credit cards and whether or not they are useful to college students before venturing into investing and the importance of it in today's society for millennials. What are...

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys and the first of season 4, Kevin introduces the season's theme of "culture" and how people of color have survived as opposed to thrived within their culture living in North America. Furthermore, he also talks about how he has had to adjust now living in Philadelphia after experiencing a big setback upon moving to the city. What are your thoughts on this wise...

On this week's final episode of The Wise Guys, (Season 3) Mark and Kevin talk about the importance of having patience amid the process of chasing your dreams. Furthermore, they talk about the journey they've gone on together with the podcast and what it meant for them to unite as a duo and grow via the show. What are your thoughts on today's topic wise community? Is having patience crucial to one'...

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about accepting criticism while on the path to greatness. Furthermore, they talk about the challenges that may occur when people critique without a reason just to chastise and bring others down. What are your thoughts on today's topic wise community? Are you able to accept valid criticism? Do people critique just to hate at times? Join u...

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about the shortcuts society often takes when en route to success. Furthermore, they talk about the challenges that causes people to be impatient amid the journey. What are your thoughts on today's topic wise community? Is having patience our biggest kryptonite? How do we discipline ourselves in order to obtain what we want? Join us for t...

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark returns after a hiatus and provides an update as to where he's been and what he's been up to. He and Kevin then talk about mentorship and the pros and cons of what it looks like in today's society. What are your thoughts on this topic? Are you able to spot good mentors? What does one look like to you? Join us for the conversation wise community and sha...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin hosts an IG Live session with his colleague, Dr. Lisa Wisniewski, a professor in the sociology department at Goodwin University. During their conversation they talk about the importance of higher education in today's job marketplace as well as how to help incoming freshman navigate and survive the first year of college. Furthermore, they also talk about h...

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin talks about having a dollar in ones pocket and how one must use the fact of having less to motivate as well as fuel them to success. Also, he shares a story about working retail at the U.S. Open one summer where he focused on growing and evolving despite the challenges of working a laborious job right out of college. What are your thoughts on today's...

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin talks about how we can stagnate our growth due to us being in fear our very own progression. Also, he builds upon last week's theme of fear by detailing how parents and elders play a significant role in influencing young people to play it safe as opposed to taking on the big challenge. What are your thoughts on today's topic wise community? Are we fro...

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin talks about how we can limit our potential and opportunities due to the fear or concern of trying something new. Also, he talks about how we can go about creating initiatives that will allow us to grow and try new things in order to evolve and prevail as people. What are your thoughts on today's topic wise community? Are we stagnant as a society when...