Hung Up Podcast

This week on HungUpPodLIVE Eric and Tony dive into some thought-provoking listener feedback and explore the fascinating story of Nanny of the Maroons. Tune in to learn more and comment along as we examine this interesting piece of Black history! #HungUp Catch Us

HungUpPodLIVE (FULL VID ON YOUTUBE) with Eric and Tony season two kicks off with content creator, blogger and host of Upfront with Tre Real, TreReal. After the icebreaker we hear about season 2 of Tre’s YouTube show and talk about the philly creative space- the good and the bad! Catch Us

This week I am dropping the audio from my InstaLive conversation with Artist, Advocate, and Survivor Jewel the Gem. First we get into the 2 new singles Jewel has out right now, "Hair Me Out," and "Mirror Mantra." Then we talk about what Queer artist support looks like- or should. Jewel opens up about her own experiences with being a Queer artist, not getting paid at Pride events, and being the opener for non-Queer artists.

☎️ Erica Mena was wrong- and the LHHATL Producers! Racism and anti-Blackness is never okay, Why are some Black people siding with Erica? Spotify Q & A: Are you Team Erica, Team Spice or Team Everyone Was Wrong? Accountability doesn't always feel good. I learned that first hand this past weekend. Instagram Live audio with the Co-Host of the Positive Voices Podcast, Malachi Stewart. Malachi shares his thoughts on the upcoming season of his show and how he has been creating his own Queer affirming space in the kickboxing sport.

☎️ HungUpPodLIVE YouTube show is coming back this fall! Say Their Names: Angela Michelle Car, Jerrald De Shaun Gallon, and AJ Laguerre Jr., Jacksonville tragedy and why mass shootings keep happening. InstaLive with Nishaa Godfrey aka #YallBetterComeUpandGetYouOneofThese Nishaa gives some raw and REAL advice to restaurants when it comes to food and customer service reviews.

☎️ Vincent Marc, more publicly known as Marc, is a Black queer creative director, stylist & photographer. Born and raised in North Philadelphia, Marc became engulfed in the Black culture offered by the city of “Brotherly Love”, leading him down a path of following his passion and talent for creating.  A visionary at heart, Marc’s work explores the themes of identity, sexuality, fantasy and community, pushing beyond the boundaries of traditional storytelling, showcasing Black art in a way that speaks to the mind, body, and soul.  That is a little about Marc but you all can read his full bio on his website at www.vincentmarc.net

Intro: Episode Dedication to O’Shae Sibley. Personal Journal entry- When will ALL Black lives matter? Nina Simone- What it Means to be Free   Educator and Equity Practitioner Sterling Grimes reflects on balancing Blackness, Queerness, and friendships while navigating personal career changes.

☎️ Intro credit: @shop_aif Instagram This week Justin Coleman owner and creator of Bake’n Bacon dials in to talk about Philly’s first and only bacon-inspired restaurant and food truck business. Justin shares the highs and the lows of entrepreneurship and how he used his own creative interior design skills to build his first restaurant located at 11th and Ellsworth. IG @Baken_BaconFoodTrucks @baken_bacon www.bakenbacon.com

☎️ Intro: Phyllis Hyman: The Life & Tragic Death of an R&B Queen No Rights This week I check in with some thoughts around AI in the LGBTQ community and share and article by PinkNews called ‘How will AI impact the LGBTQ+ community?’ that features Queer AI senior research scientist, Kevin McKee. Instagram live *69 kicks off with DV/IVP Advocate Ryan Canty and Sex Positive Public Speaker and Freelance Writer Henry Philyaw. Full video on the @hunguppod Instagram page. Season 2 of HungUpPodLIVE with Tony Purnell returns with an upcoming happy hour more details coming soon!

☎️ Into Credit: LEGENDARY: 30 Years of Philly Ballroom (no rights) The 5th season of the Hung Up Podcast kicks off with PRIDE 2.0 featuring Mindfulness Leadership Coach and founder of MyMessyRoots, Mario Javon. Mario works with organizations to strengthen their work and promote productivity. Using his tailored coaching curriculum, Mario helps organizations improve productivity and decrease stress. Pride 2.0 is our way of continuing to highlight pressing societal issues that are impacting the LGBTQ+ community- from a life coaching lens. This week we are focusing on religion and ideology. IG @mariojavon @mymessyroots

☎️ In the season finale of the podcast Survivor, Community Organizer, Educator & Ratchet Revolutionary, Jewel the Gem dials in to talk about her album Ratchet Revolution. Jewel also shares how she has embraced her artistry, her relationship, and her passion to advocate for Black Femme lives. IG

☎️ Actor, Writer, and Producer Kenyon L. O’Brien dials in this week. First we reminisce on Woody’s and the early 2000’s Philly party scene and how much the social scene has evolved. For the interview, Kenyon talks about how we got to the Talks With Myself series which is a spin off of a spin off. Finding Me led to the Triangle Web Series, which was created to spotlight members of the ballroom community. In this series Kenyon plays Brandon- a character he wasn’t initially connected to but would later grown to love. Following Finding Me and TWS the creator Roger Omeus, Jr. wanted to create a series that brought back some of the supporting characters. So the Deka Log Chapters was his inspiration. Talks with Myself was chapter one. After we unpack some of the heavier themes from season 3, Kenyon closes with how the ballroom community has impacted his life. IG @kenyonlobrien Talks with Myself Subscribe to OmeProTV IG & YouTube @OmeProTV

☎️ Intro: Dr. William A. Darity, Duke University Allegra Gliem Dedication Happy Pride! Thank you Billy Porter Racism as Distraction: Aminatta Forna Writes about Toni Morrison This week Lolo dials in to talk about this recent project “Taurus.” LoLo is a Black RnB, Alternative, Pop artist from Atlanta who has been impacting the music scene for the past few years. Forging his own path and creating a name and brand for himself. His album “Taurus” is out and streaming on all music platforms. Lolo @lolothagod

Are You Hung Up or Hanging Up? 1. Candiace Dillard sets Twitter on fire with her graduation comment 2. Funky Dineva breaks down Miami vs. Florida “Background Actors, we are what makes the scene come to life.” ☎️ This week Background Actor and Photographer Ramajii dials in. Ramajii found photography at a young age and he was influenced by his parents who were intentional about capturing every moment of Ramajii’s life and family’s experiences. Ramajii explains how he transitioned from photography on celebrity sets with the likes of T-Pain and Erykah Badu to being a background actor. Ramajii has been a background actor in court shows like Judge Steve Harvey and hit tv series like P-Valley, Wildin’ Out, and upcoming movie Bad Boys 4. IG @ramajii Photography IG @ramajculture

Eric and Tony dial in with an exclusive interview with reality tv star and artist Candiace Dillard. Recorded during Philly Pride 2023, we get into the music, real housewives, and what’s up next for Candiace Dillard. Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter: @hunguppod Tik Tok: hunguppodcast Tony Purnell: IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightWorker Twitter - @TonyLightWorker Producer: Marquise Richards IG/Tik Tok/Twitter - @MarquiseDavon Youtube: ​⁠ Assistant Producer: Matt Jackson IG - @makinmattmatt Creative Director: IG - @sterlyg

Intro: Black American Folktale by Shugabones Sharva @tiktok This week on @HungUpPod Xavi aka BOYSLOVEFLOWERS artist and rapper dials in with this Producer Lummen to premier his new single DEMANDS. Xavi and Lummen talk about working together, gay artist representation in the industry, and what’s up next for Xavi and Lummen. New single DEMANDS preview at 00:21:40 Xavi @boysloveflowers Lummen @lummen.sounds DEMANDS is streaming now on all music platforms

☎️ This week’s guest is Photographer, Director, and Content Creator Vincent Marc aka MarcMyStyle. First, we talk about the return of PValley and Noah’s Arc and the impact both shows had on the community. Then, I ask Marc about his soul contract- and if he felt like he was living his life purpose. The introduction lead us to many topics: King of the Butch Queens- what it means to Marc to be able to express the masculine and feminine side. One of Marc’s most challenging yet rewarding collaborations was with Author and Activist, George M. Johnson. Marc talks about how his journey as a photographer began and how photography introduced him to his longtime partner and artist BAMIHANNA, who was a guest on the show (ep. 432). Marc uses the set to create the world he wants to portray through the camera lens, which gave birth to his well-known drape aesthetic. Lastly, Marc talks about balancing love, life, and career and how he uses his Only Fans page to create unapologetically. Vincent Marc www.vincentmarc.net IG a

☎️ This week I dial in with a review of Trina’s Tiny Desk concert. And discuss background on the Tennessee3- how did we get here? Also- @hunguppod will be collaborating with Philly Black Pride this year! Tap the bio link to get your tickets.

☎️ This week Boonie, host of the Boonie Breakdown Podcast, dials in with all things ratchet and responsible. First, we check in on our dating lives and important upcoming podcast dates. Boonie stays on the road! So I ask questions to help me understand some of the behind the scene logistics. Then we talk about creator burnout and the growing pains that come along with the shoulda, coulda, woulda’s. Burnout can have a different impact on us all especially when juggling a 9 to 5 and other responsibilities. Boonie and I talk about our journey with creator burnout and what we learned along the way. We end with new ways Creators are building content and virtual communities outside of established platforms like Instagram and YouTube. Guest: Boonie IG/YouTube @thebooniebreakdown Boonie’s Podcast is streaming on all podcast platforms

☎️ This week on the Hung Up Podcast I catch up with John Salvatore, host of The John Effect Podcast. After a quick check-in we discuss all things reality TV: Chasing Dallas, Queens of RNB, and Queens Court. Then we get into some trending Twitter topics like Law Roach announcing his retirement and all of the Twitter drama. There is a cry for help coming from INSIDE the LGBTQ+ community. Chasing Dallas Review at 00:27:51 Queens of RnB Review at 00:35:06 Queens Court Review at 00:47:20 Guest: John Salvatore IG @ thejohneffectpod Streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify