Man Listen...When Politicians Are Old And In The Way

Man Listen...Did Kevin Hart Sell Out the Black Community?

The Man Listen Show breaks down the Kevin Hart roast controversy after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a racist joke about George Floyd on Netflix's live comedy event. We discuss Kevin Hart's response on The Breakfast Club, what it means for Black celebrities in Hollywood, corporate media's soft journalism, and why Black voices in podcasting matter more than ever. Real talk. No filter. Follow us: Instagram & Facebook: @manlistenshow Watch more episodes and support the movement. 0:00  Intro — The Man Listen Show opens 1:15  What happened at the Kevin Hart Netflix roast 4:30  Tony Hinchcliffe: who is this MAGA comedian? 7:00  The George Floyd joke — breaking it all the way down 10:30. Sheryl Underwood and the disrespect on the dais 13:45. Chelsea Handler was the only one who showed up 16:00. Kevin Hart on The Breakfast Club — the live production excuse 20:30  Katt Williams vs Kevin Hart: who actually kept it real? 25:00. Roast comedy has rules — and they broke them 29:30. The Breakfast Club, Netflix money, and soft journalism 35:00. Why they watch and control every Black movement 41:00. Black podcasts are the last free press 45:30. Kevin Hart, where is your manhood? Final verdict 48:00. Outro — Active Black Dad Summit, Topeka conference announcement 🎙️ Like, comment, and subscribe for more real talk. 🎧 Man Listen… Tune in now: https://youtu.be/-eDQOqnjF54 📢 Support the Show 🛒 Grab official The Man Listen Show gear:  https://the-man-listen-show.square.site/ 💰 Cash App: $manlistenshow  #maga  🔗 Follow us: IG & FB @manlistenshow #ManListenShow #BlackPodcast #BlackMedia #Kevinhart #georgefloyd #fuckmaga

Man Listen...Should Black Athletes Boycott the SEC?

The NAACP has called on Black athletes, alumni, and families to boycott SEC schools in states targeting Black voting rights. The Man Listen crew breaks down whether the "Out of Bounds" protest is realistic, who really bears the burden, and what it would actually take to make it work. From Colin Kaepernick to the Montgomery Bus Boycott to NIL money — we don't hold back. Subscribe to the blackest radio show on the internet. Follow us: Instagram & Facebook: @manlistenshow Watch more episodes and support the movement. 00:00 — Intro + show open + merch plug 01:45 — Context: Trump, slush funds, and the Supreme Court voting rights ruling 04:00 — NAACP "Out of Bounds" protest explained 07:30 — The Mizzou story: Anthony Sherrills and the cost of leading a protest 13:00 — Is it fair to put this burden on student athletes? 20:00 — Kaepernick: what collective action could have changed 27:00 — NIL money, family pressure, and who really controls these kids 34:00 — "Is it a sacrifice?" — the crew debate 42:00 — Montgomery Bus Boycott comparison + generational courage challenge 49:00 — Target boycott: what worked and what killed it 53:30 — Final takes + "don't let perfection block progress" + outro 🎙️ Like, comment, and subscribe for more real talk. 🎧 Man Listen… Tune in now: https://youtu.be/hmcy55uuIE4 📢 Support the Show 🛒 Grab official The Man Listen Show gear:  https://the-man-listen-show.square.site/ 💰 Cash App: $manlistenshow 🔗 Follow us: IG & FB @manlistenshow #ManListenShow #BlackPodcast #BlackMedia #JamalBryant #TargetBoycott #naacp #secfootball #boycott

Man Listen...When Politicians Are Old And In The Way

On this episode of The Man Listen Show, the crew breaks down the death of Representative Dave Scott at 80 years old while running for his 13th term and what it reveals about the Democratic Party's biggest problem. They get into age limits, term limits, succession planning, why Gen Z is checked out of politics, how money controls who stays in power, voting rights being stripped in North Carolina, ranked choice voting, and why our community cannot afford to keep letting old politicians die in office while the country burns. This is the blackest political conversation on the internet. Follow us: Instagram & Facebook: @manlistenshow Watch more episodes and support the movement. 00:00 Introduction and Show Opening 02:30 Dave Scott Dies at 80 Still Running for Office 07:00 Democrats Keep Making the Same Mistakes 12:00 Succession Planning and Why Old Leaders Won't Let Go 18:00 Gen Z, TikTok, and the Disengagement Problem 24:00 Money, Power, and Who Controls the Connections 29:00 North Carolina, Voter Suppression, and Elon Musk 33:00 Open Primaries, Nonpartisan Ballots, and Ranked Choice Voting 40:00 Midterms, Mentorship, and What We Have to Do Next 43:30 Closing Thoughts and Challenge to the Community 🎙️ Like, comment, and subscribe for more real talk. 🎧 Man Listen… Tune in now: https://youtu.be/hTJ0H-u2Dec 📢 Support the Show 🛒 Grab official The Man Listen Show gear:  https://the-man-listen-show.square.site/ 💰 Cash App: $manlistenshow 🔗 Follow us: IG & FB @manlistenshow #ManListenShow #BlackPodcast #BlackMedia #JamalBryant #TargetBoycott #BlackUnity #termlimits #agelimit #democrats #republicans #davescott #politics

Man Listen...They’re Targeting Black Students at Mizzou

Black student organizations at the University of Missouri are being reclassified, funding is being reduced, and leadership pipelines are being dismantled. In this episode of The Man Listen Show, we break down what this means for the Black community, why it matters long-term, and what we should be doing about it. We also address LeBron James’ controversial comments about Memphis and Milwaukee, and why influence matters when you’re one of the most powerful voices in sports. This is not just commentary. This is a call to action. Follow us: Instagram & Facebook: @manlistenshow Watch more episodes and support the movement. 0:00 Intro – The Blackest Radio Show 1:30 Why We Haven’t Recorded + Travel Talk 3:00 Mizzou Controversy Explained (DEI + Funding Changes) 7:30 What This Means for Black Student Leadership 12:00 Personal Reactions + Why This Was Expected 18:00 Accountability: Are We Doing Enough? 25:00 Mentorship, Money, and Community Support 32:00 Playing Offense vs Just Reacting 40:00 Legal Action + Coalition Strategy 48:00 LeBron Memphis Comments Breakdown 55:00 Why Influence Matters at LeBron’s Level 1:03:00 Nashville vs Memphis Discussion 1:10:00 Black Cities, Economics, and Perception 1:18:00 Boyz II Men + Politics Discussion 1:25:00 Final Message: Time to Go on Offense 🎙️ Like, comment, and subscribe for more real talk. 🎧 Man Listen… Tune in now: https://youtu.be/bxekDNZtvWs 📢 Support the Show 🛒 Grab official The Man Listen Show gear:  https://the-man-listen-show.square.site/ 💰 Cash App: $manlistenshow 🔗 Follow us: IG & FB @manlistenshow #ManListenShow #BlackPodcast #BlackMedia #JamalBryant #TargetBoycott #BlackUnity #ProtectBlackCulture #CultureVultures #HipHopCulture #CurrentEvents #BlackEconomics #CostOfLiving #RealTalk #HotTakes #MustWatch #DEI #mizzou #lebronjames

Man Listen...Did Jamal Bryant End the Target Boycott Too Soon?

In this episode of The Man Listen Show, the crew breaks down the backlash surrounding Jamal Bryant, the Target boycott, and the confusion between national voices and local organizers. They also get into a deeper conversation about Black solidarity, who gets to speak for the community, and why gatekeeping matters. The second half of the episode shifts into a hilarious but serious discussion about Jack Harlow, white artists in Black music spaces, and whether the Black community needs to do a better job protecting its culture. The episode closes with thoughts on Trump, war, rising gas prices, Cuba, and how Black people are impacted first and hardest. If you care about Black politics, culture, economics, and honest conversation, this is one you need to hear. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:18 New Look, New Setup, and Show Announcements 01:36 Jamal Bryant and the Target Boycott Controversy 04:21 Were We Actually Boycotting Target? 05:23 What Were the Demands Made to Target? 06:09 Personal Impact of the Target Fast 07:10 Why Black Boycotts Need Unity and Discipline 10:04 Did National Figures Co-opt a Local Movement? 11:31 Ferguson Lessons and Local vs National Leadership 14:12 Why Motives Get Questioned in Black Movements 16:16 Are Black Men Being Blamed Too Broadly? 17:16 Is Target Really Essential for Some Communities? 18:31 Gas Prices, Grocery Costs, and Economic Pressure 21:21 Does This Permanently Hurt Jamal Bryant’s Reputation? 23:40 The Real Lesson: Gatekeeping and Speaking for the Community 25:18 Jack Harlow, Neo Soul, and Black Cultural Gatekeeping 30:05 Are We Overreacting About Who Gets Access to Black Culture? 34:40 How the Music Industry Uses White Artists for Profit 38:25 Trump, War, Rising Costs, and the Human Toll 41:52 Cuba, Sanctions, and Black International Solidarity 46:49 AI Pictures, Filters, and Fake Online Images 48:05 Final Thoughts, Condolences, and Call to Action 🎙️ Like, comment, and subscribe for more real talk. 🎧 Man Listen… Tune in now: https://youtu.be/bxekDNZtvWs 📢 Support the Show 🛒 Grab official The Man Listen Show gear:  https://the-man-listen-show.square.site/ 💰 Cash App: $manlistenshow 🔗 Follow us: IG & FB @manlistenshow #ManListenShow #BlackPodcast #BlackMedia #JamalBryant #TargetBoycott #BlackUnity #ProtectBlackCulture #CultureVultures #HipHopCulture #CurrentEvents #BlackEconomics #CostOfLiving #RealTalk #HotTakes #MustWatch