What happens when the checks stop but the responsibilities don’t? This week on The Manly Deeds Podcast, we’re talking layoffs, manhood, and the silent weight brothers carry when they can’t provide like they used to. From identity to self-worth, we’re breaking down how to navigate the pressure—and rise again. Watch, listen, and tap in. This one’s for every man who’s been there. #ManlyDeedsPodcast #BlackMenTalk #ProviderPressure #LaidOffAndLearning #MentalHealthForMen #MasculinityUnpacked #MoreThanAProvider

This week’s headlines been WILD! 👀🔥 On The Manly Deeds Podcast, we break down everything from the movie, Sinners, Diddy legal drama, to Tory Lanez’s stabbing in prison, and the heartbreaking case of Rodney Hinton Jr. We talk facts, give our take, and connect the dots on how these stories reflect Black manhood, culture, and justice in 2025. Tap in. Join the convo. We outside this week. #manlydeedspodcast #BlackCulture2025 #DiddyTrial #ToryLanez #ShedeurSanders #DDGHalleBailey #RodneyHintonJr #BlackMenSpeak #RealTalkPodcast

The answer....Yes. I. Am! Nobody wins when the family feuds. In this episode, the fellas discuss why it's important to invest in your brother and your community. This isn't an episode you want to miss. It's the Manly Deeds Podcast!

In episode 42 of the Manly Deeds Podcast, the fellas talk setting boundaries at work and at in relationships. Mel thinks that "protecting your energy" is b.s. Lace shows growth and lets Troy slide a few times, but eventually still shows that he's a menace.  

It's the Manly Deeds Podcast!     

#Growth #Work #Text #iMessage #protectyourenergy #setboundaries #boundaries #MensHealth #manlydeedspodcast #mantalk #mentalhealth #podcast

In episode 41 of the Manly Deeds Podcast, the fellas talk about healing, forgiveness, and growth. The title is wild, but you'll understand once you start listening. As Mel said, "We're doing some healing this episode! We should be charging a co-pay for this one!"

It's the Manly Deed's Podcast!   

#TimeHeals #Forgiveness #Growth #Work #MensHealth

In episode 40 of the Manly Deeds, the fellas discuss credit card debt, flying on planes, catching C0VID, and Nia Long. Watch the whole episode to hear the new update. The ManlyDeedPodcast will not be same as we know it.  It's the Manly Deed's Podcast!   

#NiaLong #SpiritAirlines #CreditCards #debt #Manhood #MensHealth

In episode 39 of the Manly Deeds, the conversation gets heated! But before then, Mel is trying to figure out why North & South Dakota were lazy in picking their names, Lace gives us a history lesson, and then...Troy and Drew hash it out about giving to the homeless. 👀 👀 👀

It's the Manly Deed's Podcast!

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In episode 38 of the Manly Deeds, the fellas discuss how black men are shamed to get counseling and they talk about how it is ok to get help. Mel is rage quitting and breaking PS5 controllers, Troy finally doesn't talk about a break up, and Lace is still a menace, but he has a funny glizzy story.   

It's the Manly Deed's Podcast!   

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#manlydeeds #manlydeedspodcast #manhood #menshealth #encouragement #stress #counseling #counselors #toxic #relationships #Madden #glizzy #blackwomen

In episode 37 of the Manly Deeds, the fellas talk discuss how a word of encouragement can offer validation, Mel schools his son about buying virtual coins for video games, Troy & Drew get their hearts broken in high school, and Lace is still a menace. It's the Manly Deed's Podcast!     

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#manlydeeds #manlydeedspodcast #manhood #menshealth #encouragement #stress #church #toxic #relationships #validation #robbery #NBA2K #vc #virtualcoin

In episode 36 of the Manly Deeds, Dr. DrewMar asks the question, is it wise to date someone who has a toxic family. A new segment called, "I Know You Eff'ing Lying" is introduced, and the fellas discuss a church conference entitled, What That Mouth Do? It's the Manly Deed's Podcast!     

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In this episode of Manly Deeds, the fellas get personal. Mel opens up about dealing with anxiety, Drew and Lace talk about falling in love with the process, and Troy is running on an Elliptical.

In this episode we talk about male vulnerability and the importance of having a safe space to share our challenges and struggles with one another.  What does a safe space look like? Do you have a safe space? 

In this episode of Manly Deeds, the fellas talk about getting their personal experiences of gettin their life affairs in order. Mel shares his first time meeting with a financial advisor, Lace talks insurance, Drew asks the question if the fellas can be a stay-at-home-husband, and Troy says he's going to have his yams ready for this wife when she comes home. It's the Manly Deed's Podcast!   

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And we're back for another one! In this episode, the fellas cover whether Valentine's Day is for men, and they answer whether seggs is better when you're married or single. What are your thoughts?! This isn't an episode you want to miss. It's the Manly Deeds Podcast!

We are back and Glizzy Season is upon us!  Truthfully speaking.... we all over the place this week purely ignorant as we catch up on the time missed and kick off summer the right way! 

We've all been caught slippin' at some point in our life where we thought the person we were with was for us only to find out they may have been for everybody.   Is it our fault for not being on guard or is it the others persons fault for not staying 10 toes down??  The moral of the story this week is DON'T GET CAUGHT SLIPPIN'!

Grown man talk this week! The fellas are giving y'all the real on life, love and marriage. The truth about marriage and the importance of choosing the right friends and the right partner. If you are struggling in your relationship right now this episode is for you! 

As parents we go to extreme lengths to protect our children but do we ever stop to think if we are doing what's really best for them?  Are we really protecting our kids from things or are we protecting our own fear and anxiety? 

We have all been at a point in our life where we wanted what we wanted right NOW!  Resist the struggle of comparing yourself to others or being jealous of what others have.  Learning how to be content will do more for our long term success than having immediate gratification.  The key is to be ready when the time comes for you to receive what you are asking for.

This week the fellas talk about the guidance they received as young men.  Who taught us how to be a man and what did they teach us a man was?  Ultimately we come to learn that no matter what we were taught as young men we all at some point have to make a decision about the kind of man we want to be.

The most toxic, hilarious, informative, and therapeutic episode we’ve ever had! This week we unpack child hood trauma and attempt to get to the root of some of our issues as men

When we hear the word "investment" we usually think of money however we spend way more time investing in thing and people.  Do we ever stop to wonder if we are investing ourselves in the right places?  Dr. Drumar gave us a word this week on knowing when to invest and when to let it go!

"We Got Game" - We dropping jewels! This week the fellas putting y'all on.  If you are looking for hilarious unsolicited advice for navigating your daily life and your work environment, this is the episode for you.  

The two things that men tend to struggle with the most is sex and money.  We tend to struggle in deciding which is most important.  Some find value in our ability to put it down in the bedroom and others find value in being able blow a bag.  The truth of the matter is neither one of these is answer and we losing sight of what's most important and thats personal growth.

Happy Black History Month! When you think of BHM, what first comes to mind? Do you think of the accomplishments that black people have made? What should it look like for us to celebrate black culture? Well, one way we celebrate it is with a bunch of jokes. This is not an episode you want to miss! It's the Manly Deeds Podcast!

"Everybody can't go with you," That's a phrase that we hear but often do not give much thought to.  Iron sharpens iron is not just a cliche, your friends can truly be your edification or your cage.  It is extremely valuable for each of us to take inventory of the people we choose to hang around.

Don't try to read other people's mind on the flip side don't make other people try to read yours! We as people really need to learn how to communicate effectively when dealing with conflict instead of expecting others to just "know".

Is it fair to judge a man for actions he takes to defend or protect what's his? Men are often judged harshly for their actions good or bad.  Since we never know what anybody is really going through internally can we really draw a line in the sand on what is considered "too far"?

What does it mean to be open minded?? Open-mindedness is receptiveness to new ideas. In this episode the fellas try their hardest to challenge Mel's open-mindedness as it relates to the way in which he approaches the views and knowledge of others.

Are men condition to lie or do we get some kind of satisfaction from it? The truth of the mater is men lie for many different reasons. When a man perceives that there is no upside to telling the truth, he may choose to lie. The funny thing is at times we lie to ourselves more than we do others...

Join the discussion of Unpopular Black Opinions that will have you in tears and others that would be deemed "controversial".  Get your popcorn as the guys discussion everything from Food to Politics.

Men need more than toppy that's sloppy! Contrary to popular belief men need and desire more than sex when it comes to relationships. Romance and connection is just as important to men as it is women.  In this episode the guys talk about the true value that men place on things more important than sexual intimacy.

Is porn doing more damage to our manhood than it is good? Porn affects us in more ways than we know or would like to admit.  This episode the fellas talk about the damaging effects of porn include addiction, isolation, distorted beliefs and perceptions about relationships and sexuality, negative feelings about themselves, and the neglecting of other important areas of our lives.

Is the concept of "Black Excellence" toxic in nature? Are men attempting to live up to unrealistic Ideals of what is deemed to be excellent?  On this episode the fellas discuss the pursuit of excellence and its potentially negative affects on our mental health.

Why do men always feel like we have to "fix" everything? Do things really need to be fixed or are we subconsciously attempting to make ourselves appear more valuable?  Sometimes you just have to know when to let things be as they are.

And we're back!! This is a jam-packed episode with everything happening now: new president, Trump, DEI hiring, Target, AI taking over, and fake news! You don't want to miss this episode! It's the Manly Deeds Podcast 00:00 - Back in The Cave! 01:25 - Wasted Affirmations 06:21 - Better Late Than Never 10:23 - Trump standing on Bidness! 13:51 - DEI isn't just about black people 27:46 - Ai is going to take jobs 34:31 - Ai doing our kids homework 51:32 - Needs More Self Control

It's time for us to get to work!  We have to stop relying on others to "save us" or invest in us.  We have to learn how to be active participants in our own growth, development and wellness.

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Often times people find themselves envious of someone else's status or situation without knowing what it took for them to have what they have or be where they are.  Why hate?  When it's your time to shine its your time to shine!

All Black Everything! This week we take a break and have some fun by taking time to appreciate all things black from tv sitcoms to music.  Would you pass the "black" test?? 

Bro-Code is the book of certain un-spoken rules that we all as men must agree to abide by! You sticking to the code or are you making your own rules?  Does the Bro-Code still exist? This week the guys discuss the rules of the game and how the "code" governs our actions in friendships.

A lot has happened this year and the end of year wind down is necessary.  This week the guys take time to reflect on the wins and loses of 2021 and get their vision boards, resolutions and goals ready for 2022!

Is it ever okay for a man to just quit or say you know what this is too much for me to handle?? In this weeks episode the guys talk about times where they almost reached their breaking points and how they handle stress, trauma and day to day living.

"Privilege is not having to think about something that someone else has to think about." In this episode, the guys dive into privilege and the advantages we have in life based on our sex, race, family structure and socioeconomic status.  

Is Toxic Masculinity really destroying the community or is it a trendy topic that will pass?  Does society really care about the well being of men or are they weaponizing information against them to hopefully change less than desirable behavior.  This week we discuss Toxic Masculinity and its potential negative impacts in our day to day lives.  

Men often times choose to suffer in silence instead of speaking up about their challenges. But do we really know how much it is costing us?  This episode we focus on the damaging affects of suffering in silence.  It's time for us as men to stop taking the easy way out and focus on strengthening our communication skills.  We have to create the environments we want to experience instead of hoping that comes to us.

Affirmation and praise are more important to men than society would like to admit.  How much weight does a man's performance have in society?  Why is it so hard for men to receive praise for doing the right things?  This episode we talk about the need for men to be praised in order to function at our highest level.

The fellas are back at it again! Every topic under the sun is covered: your grandma giving tithes, flirting with the opposite sex, and being treated like a piece of meat. What is your go-to move when you're trying to flirt? Let us know in the comments. You don't want to miss this episode! It is the #ManlyDeedsPodcast! 00:00 - Back in the Cave 04:49 - Do we give "Church Hurt" too much credit? 11:10 - God Blessing All Trap N****s 28:36 - Am I flirting or are you delusional?? 39:40 - I just wanna be treated like a piece of MEAT! 45:28 - Shooter's shoot regardless of rejection

How is the success of a man measured? Success is not a one size fits all solution and for this reason many men struggle to determine their version of success. This week the fellas discuss the keys to success and what that looks like for a man. 

It's time to change the narrative about what "Manhood" is and what it is not! In this pilot episode we are diving into defining what it means to be a man in today's climate.  What does it mean to be a man? Is the goalpost for what is considerably manly being moved? 

And we're back! In this episode, the fellas reflect back on gifts they received, demanding a response to text messages, and attending a wedding for a couple that you know won't make it. Also...what's a "shacket"? Please let us know! Anyway...welcome to the Manly Deeds Podcast!!!