Hung Up Podcast

This week on HungUpPodLIVE Eric and Tony are joined by singer-songwriter Dominic Patrick to discuss his background as a musician. They talk inspiration, the song writing process, Dominic's time on The Voice, and play some song association at the end of it all. Make sure to tap in with the episode! #HungUP Catch Us

For part 2 of my sit down with Rich J aka BlackBoyPhantasy we get into censorship of Black content creators on platforms like Instagram and ways we can build community for creators in spaces that are more inclusive and less competitive. Lastly, Rich J unpacks how he uses his creative expression to tap into his inner child. IG @BlackBoyPhantasy @PhantasyPhotoz Twitter @PhantasyPhotos

This week Rich J aka BlackBoyPhantasy dials into the Hung Up Podcast. For the first time, we get to hear from the man behind the infamous Black Queer erotic pop art illustrations and photography. I take advantage of this time with BlackBoyPhantasy which is why this is a 2 part podcast. We start with how we got here- who was Rich growing up and how drawing was a big part of his artistic expression. Rich unpacks early influences like growing up drawing with his grandmother. We also talk about fighting the IG algorithm, his transition from drawing to digital art, and highlighted the all the ways you can indulge and support BlackBoyPhantasy. IG @BlackBoyPhantasy @PhantasyPhotoz Twitter @PhantasyPhotos

This week on HungUpPodLIVE Eric and Tony unpack femme-phobia and its impact to dating, advocacy, and how we show up as individuals and for each other. How did we get here? What role do we all play in perpetuating femme-phobia? Tony and I share this and we end with ways we ourselves embrace our femme. #HungUp Catch Us

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