The Wise Guys

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Brooklyn rapper, Hoffa Billz, about the music industry and what it's like navigating its infrastructure. Furthermore, they talk about how today's content within music is propogated by the system to sustain market viability. What are your thoughts on this matter wise community? Is the music industry promoting the wrong message? What other outlets can kids get into besides music? Join the conversation and follow The Wise Guys Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

In Part 2 of "Habits, Setbacks, & Contradictions, Mark Pruden details his journey as well as provides tips on living a fulfilling life while providing an update on the financial markets. Tap in here and share the podcast with a friend! Hopefully we'll be back sometime soon if you all want us back. Like & share this episode! Find Us Online: https://www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc Kevin Anglade: @kevinanglade11 Mark Pruden: @markpruden_

On a special episode-encore presentation of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin return after an entire calendar year to talk about building habits for a successful 2023 as well as the state of the financial markets in today's climate. Furthermore, the men talk about specific routines, tactics, and strategies that can help young adults from millennials all the way down to Gen Z in stabilizing their lives while executing their game plans/agendas. What are your plans for 2023 wise community? Have you created a vision board/map for yourselves? Have you created a strategy ready for implementation and tireless execution? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: https://www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc Kevin Anglade: @kevinanglade11 Mark Pruden: @markpruden_

On today's final episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin and Mark close out the podcast by reminiscing over their favorite moments of the show. Furthermore, they talk about the impact that the show had on their listeners as well as themselves as they enter new spaces within their lives. Lastly, they thank their guests, devoted fans and share their final "Word To The Wise" segment ever. Overall, thank you Wise Community. We will always be here in a sense whenever you need us. This surely won't be the last time that you hear from us on this platform as well as this RSS feed as The Wise Guys will become a production space with various forms of audio/visual content in the years to come. Happy holidays and happy new year! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with clinical therapist/social worker Aja Freeman about the juvenile justice system. During the conversation they talk about how the system is fairs for minors and helps provide them with the tools and resources needed to reform prior to adulthood. Furthermore, they also talk about her new counseling agency A Spiritual Evolution Counseling and what she intends to do with the agency in helping youth and their families get on track through additional services. What are your thoughts on this matter wise community? Are youth within the system in need of additional resources as well as counseling? How can social work be a system for change within today's juvenile justice system? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation with returning guests from season 1 & 2, Jean and Jimmy about the issues Black men are facing within the work place in 2021. Furthermore, they talk about education for Black youth as well as the state of Black business and how do Black men go about running them within today's corporate climate. What are your thoughts wise community? Is there a glass ceiling for Black men in corporate America? Is the Black community depriving itself of success pertaining to business? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: https://www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Wise Guys alumni/frequent guest Jerome Davis. Throughout their discussion they talk about the plight of African Americans. Moreover, they talk about mass incarceration, broken homes, and how systemic oppression is deliberately at play in regards to the Black family dynamic. What are your thoughts on this matter? Do you think that the government purposely planned on destroying the Black community in America? Do you think that Black people are an endangered species in America? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Twitter & Facebook: @thewiseguysnyc Instagram: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Stephen Campbell, a Manufacturing Instructor at Goodwin University and author of the newly released poetry collection, Sea Through Emotion. During their discussion, Kevin has Stephen talk about the writing of the book and asks him the ways in which serving a prison sentence inspired him throughout the process. They also talk about the fact that people should not let any obstacle or circumstance stop them from becoming successful. What are your thoughts on this matter? Have you ever found yourself in a situation that was life altering? Did you ever think you could overcome it? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Twitter & Facebook: @thewiseguysnyc Instagram: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, ESPN Associate Producer, Jon McLeod returns to have a conversation with Kevin about the different avenues adolescent athletes can take if sporting endeavors aren't feasible. They also talk about building a vision that could sustain them for a lifetime. What are your thoughts on this matter? Should we shift the focus that our kids have on things other than sports? Are sports preparing children for a life outside of them? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Twitter & Facebook: @thewiseguysnyc Instagram: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark returns to the show alongside Anais, Theresa, Tyshan and they have a conversation with Kevin about the modern woman, her standards when it comes to dating, gender roles and the objective of couples during this COVID era in time. Furthermore, they also the man's ability to lead while in a relationship as well as expectations of women and possible delusions that they may have. What are your thoughts on this week's topic? Are women's dating standards realistic? Are black women difficult to be with? Are black men not stepping up to the plate in today's dating market? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin speaks with Michael Gustave, an educator as well as minister about Christianity and the importance in having faith in today's Godless society. Furthermore, the two talk about the purpose of an anti-Christian world and how it inhibits the growth of us as people within the world. What are your thoughts on this wise community? Are you searching and fighting for faith? Are you motivated to seek Christ's love? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin speaks with Shomari Chioke-Fraser, a health fitness coach and physical trainer, about the importance in working out and physical training programs for people within communities of color. The two start out talking about dieting and how people can get motivated to hit the gym and begin their fitness journey. Furthermore, Shomari shares information on what foods should supplement workouts in order to achieve the best results. What are your thoughts on this wise community? Have you been able to hit the gym or do some type of consistent workout during COVID-19/Quarantine? Are you motivated to work out or having issues losing weight? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin speaks with Tanya Germain, an investment educator, business mentor and entrepreneur about everything pertaining to finance within communities of color. The two start out talking about credit cards and whether or not they are useful to college students before venturing into investing and the importance of it in today's society for millennials. What are your thoughts on this wise community? Are you good at managing money? Are you saving for retirement? Have you invested? What's your stance on financial literacy and its relevance when building a life? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys and the first of season 4, Kevin introduces the season's theme of "culture" and how people of color have survived as opposed to thrived within their culture living in North America. Furthermore, he also talks about how he has had to adjust now living in Philadelphia after experiencing a big setback upon moving to the city. What are your thoughts on this wise community? Are you constantly in survival mode? Do you think people of color survive as opposed to live? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On this week's final episode of The Wise Guys, (Season 3) Mark and Kevin talk about the importance of having patience amid the process of chasing your dreams. Furthermore, they talk about the journey they've gone on together with the podcast and what it meant for them to unite as a duo and grow via the show. What are your thoughts on today's topic wise community? Is having patience crucial to one's success? How do we build the skill of patience within our lives? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this final episode of the season! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about accepting criticism while on the path to greatness. Furthermore, they talk about the challenges that may occur when people critique without a reason just to chastise and bring others down. What are your thoughts on today's topic wise community? Are you able to accept valid criticism? Do people critique just to hate at times? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about the shortcuts society often takes when en route to success. Furthermore, they talk about the challenges that causes people to be impatient amid the journey. What are your thoughts on today's topic wise community? Is having patience our biggest kryptonite? How do we discipline ourselves in order to obtain what we want? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark returns after a hiatus and provides an update as to where he's been and what he's been up to. He and Kevin then talk about mentorship and the pros and cons of what it looks like in today's society. What are your thoughts on this topic? Are you able to spot good mentors? What does one look like to you? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin hosts an IG Live session with his colleague, Dr. Lisa Wisniewski, a professor in the sociology department at Goodwin University. During their conversation they talk about the importance of higher education in today's job marketplace as well as how to help incoming freshman navigate and survive the first year of college. Furthermore, they also talk about how mental health consistently disrupts progress from being made within communities of color. Furthermore, they also speak about Lead with Dr. W, a media learning platform she created to assist and engage students in learning that will assist them in adjusting and growing into being a college student. What are your thoughts? Were you prepared for college? Did you enjoy the process of learning? Enjoy wise community and share your thoughts with us on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin talks about having a dollar in ones pocket and how one must use the fact of having less to motivate as well as fuel them to success. Also, he shares a story about working retail at the U.S. Open one summer where he focused on growing and evolving despite the challenges of working a laborious job right out of college. What are your thoughts on today's topic wise community? Do we get complacent on the journey of life? Do we need to take initiative and push ourselves forward despite our circumstances? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc