The Wise Guys

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation with returning guests from season 1, Jean and Jimmy about the primary concern for Black men in 2020 during a tense racial climate. Furthermore, they talk about the holistic framework of men. What are your thoughts wise community? Can moving up the social and economic ladder help Black men find peace and success? Does the Black...

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about addictions and the various types that keep people within the same cycles. Furthermore, they talk about ways in which folks can combat their demons and overcome the stranglehold that these addictions may have in their lives. What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? Are we honest with ourselves when it comes to our addict...

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with two women that are his colleagues in Lilly and Taylor about the issues plaguing women of color both professionally, personally and romantically. Furthermore, they they talk about whether women can have it all in today's American society when it comes to their career and livelihood. What are your thoughts on this week's topic? C...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Larry Bowers, CEO of 5TC Athletics. During their conversation, they speak about young boys of color and how mentorship is necessary for them in order for personal growth as well as social development. What are your thoughts on the matter wise community? Are young boys given second chances? Do we focus on helping them grow as a soci...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about his time working at an all girls private school exactly a year ago and an incident that led to him being fired. During their discussion, they talk about how does one navigate a white institution while maintaining their identity of blackness. Furthermore, they talk about race relations in America and how we can reach a co...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about the imperfection of human beings. During their discussion, they talk about how people can acknowledge their flaws when they come up short and what are the steps necessary to better yourself as a person. What are your thoughts on the matter? Have you accepted your imperfections? Are you oblivious to them and refuse to wor...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about navigating the emotion and act of love in all aspects of our lives. During their discussion, they talk about the many factors that go into expressing love and how it can be shown at all times. What are your thoughts on the matter? Are you able to express your love for someone that matters to you in a healthy way? Do you...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about the vast majority of the human population that lives paycheck-to-paycheck. During their discussion, they talk about how we as a society unconsciously play into the paradigm of capitalism and the economic pyramid in general. What are your thoughts on the matter? Are you currently living paycheck-to-paycheck? Are you curre...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about post college unemployment and having to make the hard adjustment to the real world. During their discussion, they talk about how one's degree doesn't prepare them for the work force nor does it provide any form of security. What are your thoughts on the matter? Have you had many opportunities after graduating from colleg...

On today's first episode of season 2 of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin catch up on life since Covid-19 hit and have a conversation about maneuvering through life within a new world after the virus. During their discussion, they talk about how the pandemic has affected jobs and various industries as well as real estate and the stock market. What are your thoughts on the matter? Has Covid-19 affected...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about Instagram and social media in general. During their discussion, they talk about the fact that people struggle with balancing their personal lives along with their online persona. Furthermore, they explore the cases of women that have struggled with identity as well as peer acceptance to social media as maturing adults. W...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about communication and how we as people navigate communicating with those we love and interact with on an everyday basis. During their discussion, they talk about the fact that people struggle with communicating and look for solutions to improve all lines moving forward. What are your thoughts on this topic? As people do we s...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with social workers Felicia Henry and Ashley McLain about the juvenile justice system. Today, they talk about whether or not the system is fair to minors and helps provide them with the tools and resources needed to reform prior to adulthood. Furthermore, they also talk about the trauma that is inflicted upon the youth, their families a...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation with Brooklyn educator Dre Coleman. Today, they talk about black men in the workplace and racial discrimination for their students as well as them as teachers. Furthermore, they talk about students of color and the narratives that are often painted in the mainstream and society about their existence. What are your thoughts on...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation with social services worker and prospective law student, Jerome Davis. Today, they talk about government assistance programs such as food stamps, welfare and section 8 and how these programs have affected the progress or lack thereof of the black community. Furthermore, they talk about the power of the black dollar and how bla...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Curtis Slaughter, a senior mentor at a Hartford treatment center. After having, watched the film 'Just Mercy' in theaters, they discuss racial injustice against Black males in the United States' court system. Furthermore, they talk about intermarriage and how men of color navigate marriage with a partner that is not of their race....

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation with Jonathan Nicolas an educator working in the DMV area about college. During their discussion, they talk about whether higher education is still relevant in the 21st century. Furthermore, they talk about the struggles of college graduates that are trying to find jobs and whether or not they are discriminated against or have...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation with University of Albany graduate student majoring in Educational Policy and Leadership, Jermaine Meadows. Meadows recently featured on Forbes, writing an Op-Ed about community colleges and how they should be seen as institutions that jumpstart educational access and opportunities. Furthermore, they talk about life in impover...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation with ESPN Associate Producer, Jon McLeod about the paradigm of sports and how athletes are brought up through education or lack thereof. On the show they also talk about athletes as commodities for business and what they have planned post career. What are your thoughts on this matter? Are you an athlete? Is your son, daughter,...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with two of his new co-workers, Carl Desir and Vatelli Chapman. The two men share stories about their childhood and the hardships they faced as adolescents. Furthermore, they explore the concept of fatherhood, role models and making an impact on the youth of the next generation as they attempt to find solutions. What are your thoughts o...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with graduating college senior and political science major, Frantzy Luzincourt about navigating life through college while preparing to go on the job market. On the show they talk about finding one's path through trial and error as he or she envisions the future and what lies ahead post college. What are your thoughts on this matter? Ar...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about our tendencies as human beings to have hatred and jealousy within our hearts for those that we love. Furthermore, they explore the depths of envy and how it can be circumstantial or a trait within one's own character. Overall, what is jealousy? Is there a similarity between "hate" and "envy"? Do they differ depending on...

For our third and final installment of the Young & Broke series on The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Senior Social Media Manager of The Daily Beast, Mandy Velez, the woman he and Mark talked about on episode 2 concerning her student loans. On the show, Mandy shares her personal story of dealing with student loan debt and how she started multiple hustles which provided her with opportuni...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about parenthood and attempt to definite it specifically to black culture. While discussing the topic they compare and contrast potential scenarios of how various races deal with certain issues and experiences that their children have. Furthermore, they talk about what parenting looks like in the 21st century and how it can po...

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about what it means to be ghosted by someone you deemed to be a friend and whether or not they were really your friend in the first place. The episode itself is an unofficial follow up to our last episode about friendship. So what do you think Wise community? Have you ever been ghosted by a friend or someone you considered a f...