Hung Up Podcast

☎️ This week on the Hung Up Podcast Artist, Singer, and star of On The Way Up: Atlanta DiiJai shares his journey from the church house to the recording studio. We get into his new single “masturbation” and DiiJai explains why he felt writing this song, a taboo topic among men, was necessary. I appreciate connecting with DiiJai on grief and religion and how they have impacted our adult lives, particularly in the creative space. #HungUp IG @diijaithesinger YouTube @diijai Listen and support his music on Apple, Spotify, Tidal, SoundCloud, and YouTube

What's the difference between having a kink and a fetish? Your favorite happy hour duo get down and dirty to bring you full transparency and clarity on this topic. Eric and Tony discuss the shame and stigma around sexual exploration and what it looks like to be totally comfortable with your partner in the bedroom. Things get hot and steamy as the Co-hosts bring out some special guests to help out with this episode. If you're looking to learn more about kinks & fetishes, please reach out because we’d love to connect with you! Tune in for another episode! Subscribe to our YouTube! Subscribe to the podcast here - https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod Interested in being a guest or have a topic to discuss? Email us at hunguppod@gmail.com Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter - @hunguppod TikTok - hunguppodcast Tony Purnell IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightworker Twitter - @TonyLightworker Producer: Marquise Richards IG/TikTok/Twitter - @MarquiseDavon YouTube Assistant Producer Matt Jackson IG - Mattisrich_ Creative Direct

Tony and Eric sit down with another in studio guest, Creative, Fitness Pro, Yoga Instructor, Videographer, creator and owner of DenOfZyn, and Yoga-Ish, Inc. Coach P. Things get steamy in the studio as the cohosts talk to Coach P. about the services he provides to his clients. Today is all about wellness and spirituality. Tune in for another episode of Hung Up Pod LIVE. You can find Coach P on IG: @thatscoachp @yogaishdfw @denofzyn Twitter: @denofzyn Subscribe to our YouTube!!! Subscribe to the podcast here - https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod Interested in being a guest or have a topic to discuss? Email us at hunguppod@gmail.com Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter - @hunguppod TikTok - hunguppodcast Tony Purnell IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightworker Twitter - @TonyLightworker Producer: Marquise Richards IG/TikTok/Twitter - @MarquiseDavon YouTube: Assistant Producer Matt Jackson IG - Mattisrich_ Creative Director Sterling Grimes IG: @sterlyg Music Credit: One To One Make It-Rob Barbato

Eric and Tony discuss several aspects of rejection, from your friends, family members, and even on a romantic level. Dealing with rejection is something everyone faces at some point in their lives, whether that's not getting the boy of your dreams, not getting that promotion, or having one of your ideas shut down. How can we move forward in a healthy way. Tony and Eric discuss acceptance of self as a coping mechanism to deal with rejection. Have you ever been rejected. How so? Let us know in the comments! Tune in for another episode! Subscribe to our YouTube and Podcast here - https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod Interested in being a guest or have a topic to discuss? Email us at hunguppod@gmail.com Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter - @hunguppod TikTok - hunguppodcast Tony Purnell IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightworker Twitter - @TonyLightworker Producers: Marquise Richards IG/TikTok/Twitter- @MarquiseDavon YouTube: Assistant Producer Matt Jackson IG - Mattisrich_ Creative Director: Sterling Grimes IG - Sterlyg M

☎️ This week on the Hung Up Podcast Nishaa Godfrey the woman behind the 81st Street Deli "It's a chicken salad" meme dials in. Nishaa clears up some confusion behind the Tiktok viral moment and let's us know what's up next for her. Nishaa Godfrey @onlynishaa__ Instagram @onlynishaa_ TikTok

Tony and Eric sit down with another in-studio guest, singer, dancer, and musician Julian King. The hosts get the Julian King 101 and get down and dirty with musical socialite. Julian shares details about all the great things that he is currently involved in as well as how he has been navigating his own mental well-being. Tune in for another episode! You can find Julian on IG and Twitter at: @itsjulianking Subscribe to his Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_v9LAfd1Wi2Pbi_jDxdRTQ Subscribe to our YouTube!!! Subscribe to the podcast here - https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod Interested in being a guest or have a topic to discuss? Email us at hunguppod@gmail.com Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter - @hunguppod TikTok - hunguppodcast Tony Purnell IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightworker Twitter - @TonyLightworker Producer: Marquise Richards IG/TikTok/Twitter - @MarquiseDavon YouTube: Production Assistant: Matt Jackson IG - @Mattisrich_

What does it mean to truly make a compromise in a relationship? Is it all about the sacrifice? Tony and Eric sit down to discuss this hot topic. The two discuss the pros and cons of each and what it looks like to establish boundaries when communicating needs/ wants. Tune in for another episode! Subscribe to our YouTube Subscribe to the podcast here - https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod Interested in being a guest or have a topic to discuss? Email us at hunguppod@gmail.com Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter - @hunguppod TikTok - hunguppodcast Tony Purnell IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightworker Twitter - @TonyLightworker Producer: Marquise Richards IG/TikTok/Twitter - @MarquiseDavon YouTube: Production Assistant: Matt Jackson IG - Mattisrich_ Music Credit-One To One Make It-Rob Barbato

Tony and Eric sit down with their first in studio guest, actor and Model Kyle Price (KP). The hosts discuss KP’s new show, Make it A Moment. Make it a Moment is a lifestyle show that creates a safe space for Black, queer, and gay men to share their experiences through conversation in an attempt to build community. Tune in for another episode! You can find Kyle on IG at @kp_official1 and @makeitamoment.official. Subscribe to our YouTube! Subscribe to the podcast here - https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod Interested in being a guest or have a topic to discuss? Email us at hunguppod@gmail.com Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter - @hunguppod Tik Tok - hunguppodcast Tony Purnell IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightworker Twitter - @TonyLightworker Producer: Marquise Richards IG/TikTok/Twitter - @MarquiseDavon Youtube: Production Assistant Matt Jackson IG - Mattisrich_

Tony and Eric break down a viral video from Isaac Frere. The two discuss the notion of being compatible vs growing and “doing life together.” The Co-Hosts discuss what it looks like to be open to dating outside your traditional preferences and if that process can be beneficial in any way. The two also discuss the Five Love Languages and their personal scores. Tune in for another episode of Hung Up Pod Live with Eric and Tony. Shout out to our audience members this week: @_wolfie77_ @Bry.heiim Subscribe to our YouTube here- https://youtube.com/channel/UCEWIJC-ofKF5BscMkEdjnnw Subscribe to the podcast here - https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod Take the Love Language Test Here: https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ Interested in being a guest or have a topic to discuss? Email us at hunguppod@gmail.com Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter - @hunguppod TikTok - hunguppodcast Tony Purnell IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightworker Twitter - @TonyLightworker Producer: Marquise Richards IG/TikTok/Twitter - @MarquiseDavon YouTube: P

Tony and Eric interview Ms. “Cookie” Williams from the hit show American Gangsters, Trap Queens, which airs on BET+. This episode we learn about Cookie’s real estate empire that she built and the lessons she learned from her incarceration. Tony and Eric discuss Cookie’s relationship with her mother and the constant need for approval, as well as regaining her relationship with her sons after being sentenced 10 years in prison. Have your decisions impacted your relationship with your loved ones? Let us know! We are so hung for our guest this week. Tune in for another episode of Hung Up Pod Live with Eric and Tony See Cookie’s full episode only on BET + Season 3, episode 7 Subscribe to our YouTube! Subscribe to the Podcast Here - https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod Special Thank You to our Guest Lonett "Cookie" Williams Woman Unsilenced Founder/Ceo Public Figure: Star BET+ American Gangster Trap Queen; Certified Master Life Coach, Niche Entrepreneurship & Mental Health First Aid IG @lonettwilliams YouTube: Lo

Tony and Eric discuss what it means to truly be NSA (No Strings Attached) and the age old argument of men not being able to connect on an emotional level. The Co-Hosts also discuss what to do when appropriate boundaries have not been established when having casual sex. After feelings develop do you continue the casual relationship or end it? What say you? Tune in for another episode of Hung Up Pod Live with Eric and Tony Subscribe to our YouTube! Subscribe to the podcast here - https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod Interested in being a guest or have a topic to discuss? Email us at hunguppod@gmail.com Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter - @hunguppod TikTok - hunguppodcast Tony Purnell IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightworker Twitter - @TonyLightworker Producer: Marquise Richards IG/TikTok/Twitter - @MarquiseDavon YouTube - Creative Director/Co-Producer Matt Jackson IG - Mattisrich_ Music Credit: One To One Make It-Rob Barbato

We heard you guys like it HOT!!! Tony and Eric discuss some hot topics on this episode. Buckle up and hold on tight as we dive into some dicy topics. Take a listen to the LIVE commentary and discussion from our audience members as well. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. Subscribe to our YouTube! Subscribe to the podcast here - https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod Interested in being a guest or have a topic to discuss? Email us at hunguppod@gmail.com Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter- @hunguppod TikTok - hunguppodcast Tony Purnell IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightworker Twitter - @TonyLightworker Producer: Marquise Richards IG/TikTok/Twitter - @MarquiseDavon YouTube: @Marquise Davon Productions Creative Director/Co-Producer Matt Jackson IG - Mattisrich_ Music Credit: One To One Make It-Rob Barbato

Sometimes we get caught up in the swing of things because it’s our normal routine…but at what cost? Tony and Eric define “hook up culture” the pros and cons of casual sex, and the risks we take everyday as Black Queer men! What say you? Are you Caught Up in the Hook Up? Tune in! Subscribe to the podcast here- https://linktr.ee/HungUpPod Interested in being a guest or have a topic to discuss? Email us at hunguppod@gmail.com Hosts: Eric Cole IG/Twitter - @hunguppod TikTok - hunguppodcast Tony Purnell IG/TikTok - @TonyPurnellLightworker Twitter - @TonyLightworker Producer: Marquise Richards IG/TikTok/Twitter - @MarquiseDavon YouTube: @Marquise Davon Productions Creative Director/Co-Producer Matt Jackson IG - Mattisrich_ Music Credit: One To One Make It-Rob Barbato

Baby, it's cold outside! Listen to Eric and Tony discuss the ever so popular "Cuffing Season' sensation. Tony and Eric define what cuffing season is, the ups and downs of dating during this time, and seasonal depression. But the question is... will you be engaging in Cuffing Season or nah? Tune in! Interested in being a guest or have a topic to discuss? Email us at: hunguppod@gmail.com 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: Creative Director / Assistant Producer: Matt Jackson IG - @MattIsRich_ Music Credit One To One |Make It - Rob Barbato

Life Coach and Host of Hung Up Live Eric Cole invites psychotherapist and Social Influencer Tony Purnell to be on the team as his co-host. The two discuss Tony's decision to leave the Boyfriend's Podcast and the new collaboration for Hung Up Pod LIVE. Eric and Tony also discuss the red tape that Black and queer content creators face, such as community guidelines, algorithms, and censorship. Interested in being a guest or have a topic to discuss? Email hunguppod@gmail.com Hosts: Eric Cole IG - @hunguppod Twitter: @hunguppod Tik Tok: @hunguppodcast Tony Purnell Ig - @TonyPurnellLightWorker Twitter - @TonyLightWorker Tik Tok - @TonyPurnellLightWorker Producer: Marquise Richards IG/TikTok/Twitter: @marquisedavon YouTube: Creative Director + Assistant Producer Matt Jackson IG: @mattisrich_ Music Credit: One To One Make It - Rob Barbato

☎️ This week on the Hung Up Podcast: 1. Toni Morrison: I am not a victim 2. Serena Williams is Retiring from Tennis 3. Netflix Shows You Have to Watch! 4. Sterling Grimes: Family Reunion and Legacy from a Queer Perspective 5. Spencer Kennedy: Puppies for Sale!

☎️ This Week on the Hung Up Podcast Intro: P-Valley Season 2 Ep 9 Clip Black Owned Business Highlight: @shopSuiteBelle Jordan Peel’s

☎️ This week on the Hung Up Podcast: 1. Black Folks at the Chiropractor (YouTube Credit: Dr. Mohamed Shalabi 2. Healthline.com Statistics 3. In Context: Activist Naira Tamminga on Patrick Lyoya 4. Philly Taco Festival Returns July 30th 5. P-Valley Reactions: DV TW (❗️) 6. Are Love Letters Still A Thing?? Tap the bio link to subscribe and check out HungUpPod MERCH

☎️ This week I’m back with some bonus content from Black Educator and Author, Patrick Harris. His novel, The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers, is out now at all book outlets. But before this (Spoiler ALERT), I do a recap of one of my favorite shows out right now, P VALLEY. And I read out some of my favorite tweets of the week.

☎️ This week Educator, Author Patrick Harris dials into the Hung Up Podcast to promote his new book entitled The First Five: A Love Letter To Teachers. After the icebreaker we learn what inspired the dedication, Intro and Chapter 1. Patrick dedicates his project to his younger self and to all teachers. #HungUp Guest Patrick Harris @presidentpat IG & Twitter