Men Speaking Out

In 2025, several significant personal events shaped the course of our lives, it can be from embarking on a new career path to moving to a different city and forging meaningful relationships. These experiences not only fostered personal growth and resilience but also set the stage for new opportunities and challenges in 2026. As the new year unfolds, the lessons and connections made in 2025 continue to influence my decisions, ambitions, and overall outlook on life.

Join me and my guests (Woud, Tez, Sean, Danny, Ricardi, and Mr. Smith) as we talk about some of the impactful events of our 2025...

Hey MSO Fans...this podcast is a hot one! Its all about Background Checks...

Before you date someone, doing a background check can provide peace of mind and help ensure your safety. It can reveal potential risks such as criminal records or history of deception, protect against romance scams, and verify important details about your potential partner’s past. While it may seem intrusive, confirming someone’s background encourages transparency, builds trust, and helps you make informed decisions in today’s complex dating world—all while respecting privacy and fostering honest communication.

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Have you ever felt as though you were caught in a repetitive cycle with someone, whether in a relationship, friendship, or with a loved one? Determining when to move on can be challenging, and for many, it may take years to realize that engaging with certain individuals was not in their best interest. Often, despite hoping for different outcomes, the situation remains unchanged.

In this episode, my guest Shawn and I will discuss the topic of "Closing the Window That Hurts You." Many people have experienced leaving themselves vulnerable to those who ultimately did not contribute positively...

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Men seek peace and desire to be loved, appreciated, and respected. As men, it is important to ensure that our associations contribute positively to our value, happiness, focus, and emotional well-being.

Join Bazz, Rekardi and Shawn discuss this sensitive topic and hopefully listeners you'll take note or two (smile).

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"Family needs to be at the center of our culture" Quoted by Dr. George C. Fraser

Think about that statement for a second? Is family the center of your life. 

We (black marriages / families) are in a state of crisis. African American relationships have experienced various challenges and triumphs over time, with only one-third of African American couples being married. Why is that?

Listen in as my guest (Foxy) and I speak on this subject and maybe you'll get a nugget or two of information. 

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Communication is huge, we all know that. Or I would think most of us do. Nevertheless, are we effective when we communicate? Especially if we are creating dating profiles online. Are we showing our authentic self? Are we talking "to" or "with" each other? Are we presenting ourselves in true form?

Well join me (Bazz) with dating profile expert and author James Newberry of https://datingprofilesecrets.com/ as we tap into the world of virtually communicating with our dating profiles.

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One out of Four men are concerned with the size of their manhood. That means at least 25% of men were dissatisfied with their penis. Why? Well listen In to this podcast as I (Bazz) speak with DR. JUDSON BRANDEIS is an award-winning urologist and sexual medicine expert, clinical researcher, physician educator, and a caring clinician and surgeon, he also specializes in the emerging field of sexual health and medicine. Additionally he is the inventor of the P-Long Study Protocol (https://p-long.com).

And lets see if size really matters.

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Who's a better fit to lead our country in 2025. There is alot of political rhetoric going on, and I decided to have a podcast getting the thoughts of my guests on everything being shared on these two candidates as well as expressing their own thoughts and opinions.

Join MSO's group of panelist and myself as we talk through "Who's the better fit to run our country".

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WARNING THIS PODCAST MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR SOME VIEWERS.

Anxiety is real! Sometimes we as men may have an issue performing, but why? We all know that as we get older certain functions of our body don't act or respond the same, so lets have a conversation on what we can do to be proactive as well as put some preventive measures in place to satisfy our partners.

In addition, maybe we should try something different...what is that you say? Well tune in with this show as I (Bazz) am joined...

This was a "on the fly" podcast. I was surrounded by family and friends and just wanted to get their input about the 4th of July holiday and it's impact to African-Americans.

It's a very short podcast (10 minutes), but interesting to hear the thoughts of my guests on this.

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What is Toxic Masculinity? How is it being looked upon in our society? How does religion, culture and finances play a role with it?

Well we talk all about it in this podcast...Listen in as I am joined by my grad school daughter (Kyla)  and colleague (Kelly) to discuss in detail the subject of Toxic Masculinity!

This is also on Youtube here.

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Most of us have been in love at some point in time in our lives, but did we really know what love was at that time. Also, did we appreciate it? Well maybe some of us have to experience HURT in order to appreciate LOVE. 

Yea, I know it sounds crazy, but yet so real...I speak from experience.

So listen in with Bazz, Ricardi and Shawn as they talk through how to appreciate love when experience is the best teacher. 

Another great show!
 

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Well once again the fellas and I fellowshipped for the 2024 SuperBowl Weekend (as we do every year). This is a time when come together and work on our "Men Self Care".  We've done a few podcast from this location in the past and now we kick this Super Bowl Weekend with the subject "The Value of Friendship".

I decided to create this topic to share with the listeners some of the history with me and the guys. I've know some of these gentelmen for over 35+ years and friendships like that don't come to often.
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This is a special edition of Men Speaking Out...why? Because we have seven people on this podcast in two different segments.

In the first segment we discuss "Is it Easier to Blame than Claim" that includes our guests (SpringTime, Mr. D and Rick). Our second half of this podcast talks about "Second Chances" which inclues (Mat, BJ and Brad), and of course I (Bazz) am on both segments. 

These are a great group of guys and listen in as they give their perspectives on both topics as we connect and h...

Listen while we discuss the conversation of "What Am I Becoming".  What exactly does that mean. Well...in life we deal with hills and valleys. Everyone experiences challenges, but how do we come out of them? Also, what do we learn while going through to get through. 

I am joined with my brother (DBazz) and my nephew (Nasan) as we - the Shabazz men discuss how we can be better for our family, friends and loved ones while being in the valley.

Another great podcast.

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The great Vince Lombardi - one of the most inspirational american football coaches to ever live coined the phrase "Practice Makes Permanent Not Perfect".  As I was researching the history of that phrase, I decided to share my thoughts around it and how it has an impact in our daily lives.

I am joined with the Twins Brothers Network (Shawn and Ricardi) on this podcast (Episode 72) and we discuss the meaning behind this phrase and dealing with the committment it brings. This is a great podcast - check it out!

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Happy New Year! We kickoff 2024 with the podcast title "What Does Worse Look Like?"
When we get married the common vow is "For richer or poorer, in sickness and health and for better or worse". Most of us run out on worse. So what does it really look like?

Well first of all it's very subjective and we talk about it on this podcast with my two of my dear friends and guests (Mika and BJ). Also in this podcast Bazz reveals his current relationship situation for the first time on the...

Well we cap off 2023 with our 70th episode and it is a milestone for Men Speakiing Out!

Joined by Drake, JaVon, Ricardi and Shawn - we discuss "Are We Sprinters". Meaning, do we run away from our challenges or should we take them head on and be ready for the road blocks, failures or even negative effects from them. Nevertheless, we have to keep trying and new stop - because if we do stop, that's a failure in itself. 

Another dope show! Listen in.

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This is a very special podcast - we recorded this onsite at "The Shopp" a local barbershop in Indianapolis, IN located at 6206 LasPas Trail. One of the best barbershops in Indy. I go there myself! 

Nevertheless,  I am joined by The Twin Brothers Network Podcast - (Shawn and Ricardi), Amir and Jaylen (two 15 year olds with tons of wisdom), DeAndre and Aaron (both dropping nuggets). 

This is a very good podcast that talks about how we as black families aren't the same anymore and how some of us have lost the foundation and meaning of fam...

I am joined with more of my Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) Management Academy Colleagues - Emmanuel Farrugia, James LeGrand and Delano Robinson.

We had a great discussion on...

This was another great podcast - check it out also on YouTube.

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How many times have we acted on impulse instead of letting thoughts "simmer" so we could use reasoning, patience, or logic. What has that type of behavior cost us in the long run? Join us as we discuss this type of behavior that we "ALL" are guilty of.

Join my guests and ITSMF Power54 Leadership Academy Family (Carla Forte, Ethan Bingham and Jared Palmer) any myself (Bazz) as we discuss how letting thoughts simmer always taste better for the human spirit.

By the way you can learn more about ITSMF here.

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What does the word "enough" mean to you? For some of us, its the end or completion of something (i.e., You've done enough.) But is it really? Do you have enough? Does "enough" change as you get older? Is the life you live "enough" for you? 

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We all deal with conflict in some manner. Whether its conflict within our relationships, family, friends and even loved ones. The question is how should we deal with conflict and how do we get joy out of it?

Well, on this episode I am joined by two young positive brothers, Rekardi and Sean D from the Twin Brothers Network podcast. 

We discuss some of the challenges involving conflict and listen in as they share some of their experiences and solutions. I guess an old man like myself can still learn something. 

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It's 2023 and SuperBowl Sunday. So just like in previous years the fellas and I got together to on SuperBowl Weekend to fellowship and hang out. In addition, we recorded another podcast. This one is about being "man enough". 

The interesting thing here is we as men ask ourselves this question all the time. Are we really man enough to handle life around us, most importantly are we man enough to handle ourselves.

Listen in as my guest (JD, Eric, Cory and BJ) and myself (Bazz) just share thoughts on this subject and try to connect a...

Every ask yourself "Why did I get married?" well I am sure we all have asked ourselves that question in our "marriage journey". It is a valid question and sometimes we need a reminder to understand the importance of a union. Its not about a piece of paper, its about love, respect, committment, friendship, compromise and especially understanding.

Nevertheless, listen in on this topic of "What's The Value of Marriage" with my special guest and fellow podcaster "Angel" from Too Real, Too Funny. Check out her Link.

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Bazz (the host) takes some time out to speak to his audience on the past direction of MSO and apologizes for some of the subject matter shared. He also mentions that was NEVER the intent of the podcast and to look forward to more heartfelt topics in 2023. 

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What does childhood trauma look like in adults? Childhood trauma in adults can impact experiences and relationships with others due to experienced feelings of shame, and guilt. Childhood trauma also results in feeling disconnected, and being unable to relate to others.

In this episode we continue the discussion on Childhood Trauma and Today's Impact. I am joined by my guests (E-Dub, JD, Tracy, and Parris). Each one of my guests share a traumatic experience while at the same time we recorded this on Thanksgiving 2022, as we all shared some of the blessings we...

Childhood trauma has been strongly linked to depression, substance use disorder, anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders that are present in adulthood. We carry these traumas all our lives and they get never addressed.

Tune in as we (Ashraf Obaji and myself - Bazz) discuss at a high-level how many of adults today are stil dealing childhood trauma and don't even know it. This has impacted our relationships with our families, our friends and even our loved ones.

Also we want to make sure we give a shout out to Ashraf's...

I am joined with one of my daughters (Brittany Payne) to discuss some of the challenges and experiences that she has had over the years. She talks about her life, our family and even sleeping in her car and being homeless at somepoint. 

She also shares how she overcame these adverse items and now she is on the road to success. This is a excellent podcast and its only the beginning. I have many more daughters to  interviews in the future. If you noticed this is only Part one! 

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Ask yourself these three questions?

1. What is the inherent value that women have that men don’t?
2. What makes a man valuable to a woman?
3. What makes a woman valuable to a man?

Well Join Bazz and Ash on this podcast as they discuss their different views and give some enlightment on what some men think and how it impacts today's relationships.

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