Men Speaking Out

Episode 97This podcast features an interview with entrepreneur Ken Berenger, who serves as the CEO, co-founder, and co-chairman of Water on Demand. Water on Demand is an innovative platform that is redefining decentralized wastewater infrastructure by making it an investable asset class. After overcoming significant setbacks and securing $21 million to initiate Water on Demand®, Mr. Berenger has demonstrated that resilience encompasses more than business acumen; it also involves integrity, accountability, and personal growth.Ken Berenger's Contact Links:Website: https://waterondemand.com/Social Media:           X / Twitter - Ken Berenger - 12.1K -   https://x.com/kenberengerWater on Demand - 14.3 K - https://x.com/waterondemandFacebook -  https://www.facebook.com/waterondemandofficial/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/waterondemandofficial/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterondemand/YouTube - Water On Demand - https://www.youtube.com/@waterondemandSend us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

Join MSO as we chat with Frank Sell, founder of “Get Shit Done Coffee”—a brand built for people who want more from life through hard work. Instead of taking the traditional route to the American dream, Frank forged his own way, blending determination and effort to create a successful coffee business. Discover his journey and pick up some insights that might inspire you to get things done too!Here is some information below if you wanted to reach out to this MSO guest directly.Website:  https://homeofthehustle.com/Special Audience Giveaway:  TITLE: 5 Steps to Getting Sh*t Done PlaybookURL:  https://homeofthehustle.com/podcastSocial Media:           Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/homeofthehustleInstagram  - https://www.instagram.com/realhomeofthehustle/Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

Episode 95In this podcast, we welcome Dr. J.R. Andrews - Dr. Andrews is the author of *InnerShift: Spiritual Care in the Age of Distraction* and *Just Sayin’: A Faithful Brother’s Guide to Dating with Purpose, Pace & Peace*. Rather than offering simple advice, he tackles real-life challenges—such as aimless relationships, unstructured faith, and misaligned success—and brings fresh perspective with insight and honesty. We discussed the pitfalls of misguided relationship advice and how it can create confusion by steering people in the wrong direction. We'll also explore some common misunderstandings between men and women and consider the consequences that often result from these miscommunicationsFor more information:Instagram: @justsayinTikTok: @justsayinYouTube: @justsayindrjBuy the book: https://innershift360.com/just-sayin Take the Dating ID Quiz: https://innershift360.com/datin-id-quizSend us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

Episode 94MSO spoke with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, a family practitioner specializing in cognitive, narrative, and solution-based therapies. As the author of UNDERSTAND YOUR TRUE IDENTITY: Discover the Real You and Enjoy Healthier Relationships (Morgan James Publishing, January 6, 2026), he explores how modern mental health language shapes our understanding of ourselves. Dr. Thompson introduces the concept of "The Diagnosis Generation," highlighting the trend of adopting psychological labels as personal identity and the effects this has on self-perception. He explains that today, mental-health terminology and self-diagnosis are widespread, leading people to define themselves by conditions rather than experiences. Through his Positive-Centered approach, Dr. Thompson helps individuals separate their core self from learned behaviors, enabling a healthier and lasting change.Websites: https://understandyourtrueidentity.com/ , https://drjeremythompson.com/ Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

Episode 93Listen in as MSO participates in a conversation with writer and conceptual artist Mark A. Michaels as we examine how contemporary therapeutic and psychedelic approaches might inadvertently undermine clients. Put simply, are these methods truly helping us, or are they hindering our ability to take charge of our own healing journeys? Discover the answers with us!For more information visit his website below:MarkAMichaels.comSend us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

Episode 92 - Discover what business builders see that founders often miss in this episode, "Blind Spots In Business." Attorney and entrepreneur Matt Hines joins us to explore the hidden challenges across different business models and shares practical ways to broaden your perspective for greater personal and professional success. Tune in for actionable insights and engaging conversation tailored for entrepreneurs and business leaders.Some of Matt Hines' links:Website - https://hineslaw.orgSend us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

Episode 91Experiencing the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. Whether it is a friend or a family member, their absence deeply affects us, especially when they have played a significant role in our lives. How do we adapt? How can we continue to handle the difficulties brought by their absence? MSO invites you to listen in on a conversation with Dr. Thomas Attig, author of “Wisdom in Death’s Shadows: Collected Writings on How We Grieve.” Perhaps this podcast will offer guidance to help us all navigate through grief and find a way forward.Please visit Dr. Thomas Attig's Website for more information:https://griefsheart.com/Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

Episode 90 - Male enhancement procedures can lead to complications if patients lack proper care, including physical and emotional issues and the need for corrective surgeries. Poor pre- or post-operative care raises the risk of infection, scarring, and ongoing health problems. MSO speaks with Dr. Joel Pash, co-founder and medical director of Upsize clinic in San Francisco, about these challenges that give men a “hard time”.You can learn more about Dr. Joel Pash and the Upsize clinic at: https://www.upsizematters.com. Also, on his social media at: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. Another great show!Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

Episode 89Preventing human trafficking involves raising awareness, strengthening laws, and supporting vulnerable communities to stop exploitation before it starts. At the same time, addressing porn addiction requires education, access to support resources, and fostering healthy relationships. Together, these efforts empower individuals and communities to protect themselves and others from harm. Join me as MSO interview's Joe Madison, Executive Director of Demand Disruption (https://demanddisruption.org/) to discuss these society challenges that impact us all! More of Demand Disruption can be followed at: Podcast, Instagram, YouTube, and FaceBook.Lastly Congratulations to Deman Disruption celebrating their 10th year in fighting human trafficking. Much love from MSO!Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

How do we identify the individuals in our lives who leave us feeling drained, diminished, or overwhelmed. Whether it's friends, co-workers, or even family members, they are ALL quite capable of doing so. So how do we handle it? Join MSO as we speak with Coach/Author Daniel Ratner as we discuss his new book " Emotional Vampires: How to Protect Your Happiness From People Who Suck Yours Dry". I found it to be filled with a ton of valuable information.It was an awesome show you want to tune in. Daniel Ratner's Social Media Links Below: Website, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn. Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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 and how these events are shaping us to move a bit differently in 2026.Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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.All of the above is fine, however should a man background check a woman to see what her history is with dating, body count and other items mentioned on the podcast?Join me (Bazz) Jowi, Danny and Jaylan as we chat on this subject.Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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 to their lives. We invite you to join us for another insightful program.Another great show!Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

Episode 84Men 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).Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

"Family needs to be at the center of our culture" Quoted by Dr. George C. FraserThink 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. Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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.Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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.Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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".Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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 with Elliot Justin, MD. founder of Firm Tech - (https://myfirmtech.com) the first sex tech company dedicated to improving men’s erectile fitness.Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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.BazzSend us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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.Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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! Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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. So join us (Eric, BJ, Joe Dilla and myself - Bazz) as we talk about the value of friendship. Another great podcast!Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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 have fun in the process. Another dope podcast!Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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.Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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!Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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 MSO platform. Check it out, another great show! Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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.BazzSend us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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 family - so the question is...How do we get it back? Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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...How you find your inner greatness.Finding value in yourself and what does that really mean?Which is more important Time vs Money.And much more.This was another great podcast - check it out also on YouTube.Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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.Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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? Also consider some of the following:Are you good enough?Do you weigh enough?Are you strong enough?Are you loved enough?Are you smart enough?Are you compassionate enough?Are you just plain and simple enough?Are you satisfied with yourself enough as who you are - think about that one!Join us (Tanish and myself - Bazz) as we go deep in the rabbit hole on is enough a moving target!Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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. BazzSend us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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 as friends. Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com

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. I really enjoyed having a woman's perspective on this one.Send us Fan MailMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com