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The Hung Up Podcast, hosted and produced by Wellness Coach and WURD Radio personality Eric Cole, M.Ed., spotlights wellness, culture, and society through a bold Black Queer lens.
Each episode brings honest conversations with educators, professionals, entertainers, and creatives from every corner of life. Unpacking pop culture moments, personal and professional growth, powerful storytelling, and the collective resilience that keeps us moving forward.
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Each episode brings honest conversations with educators, professionals, entertainers, and creatives from every corner of life. Unpacking pop culture moments, personal and professional growth, powerful storytelling, and the collective resilience that keeps us moving forward.
hunguppod@gmail.com
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Friday Dec 5, 2025 UnPacking Live on WURD 96.1FM/900AM https://wurdradio.com/shows/unpacking-with-eric-cole/
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01:24 Mayor Cherelle Parker Cuts DEI Contract Quotas
11:19 Quinta Brunson Wants Philly Kids to Have Free Field Trips
17:00 Guest: Sterling Grimes, Co-Founder of Black Men Education Network @sterlyg UnPacking the 2025 Black Men Convening in Philly
This week on the Hung Up Podcast, we sit down with Bebashi – Transition to Hope’s CEO Sebrina Tate to unpack how one of Philadelphia’s most vital community organizations is tackling HIV, food insecurity, and health disparities head-on. From leading the nation in viral suppression rates to feeding thousands through their FoodFirst Pantry, Bebashi is rewriting what culturally relevant community care looks like. Eric explores the blueprint that takes people from crisis to care—and ultimately, to hope. IG @philly.bebashi
This week on the Hung Up Podcast, we take a hard look at the realities facing at-risk youth in Philadelphia: what’s missing, why too many young people are slipping through the cracks, and how community nonprofits life Prosper and Grow created by guest Ashley Sampson are stepping up. Ashley shares her firsthand experience running a youth-centered nonprofit that’s changing lives with mentorship, resources, and safe spaces. We unpack the challenges, the barriers, and most importantly, the solutions that are giving Philly’s youth a fighting chance at wellness, stability, and a future worth believing in. IG @prosperandgrow_
What does it take to break away from the traditional lane and build something of your own? In this episode, award-winning journalist, author and radio show host Ernest Owens unpacks how audacity fueled his career, why he launched his own journalist association called Philadelphia Association of Black Journalist, and some the gems you will find in his latest book The Case for Cancel Culture. IG @mrernestowens
Liberation comes in layers: financial, emotional, and relational. In this episode of the Hung Up Podcast Real Estate Mogul, Food-Travel-Fitness Content Creator and Creator of Affirmations for Black Men @affirmationsforblackmen Nicole Glass @nicolejglass unpacks how real estate can liberate you financially, why she created Affirmations for Black Men and what healthy boundaries look like for her while dating. Please subscribe, rate and comment.
From breaking out of the boxes that never fit, to serving up the holy spirit and soul in and out of his pop up restaurant business— Kellen Myers @thegr8tkellen joins me to talk faith without fear, brotherhood without boundaries, and why it’s giving liberation. And of course we had to unpack his tiktok viral moment. This is The Gospel According to Kellen.
Full episode streaming on YouTube! This week Kris and Shana aka our favorite bad Queers unpack how Queer people are breaking molds and stereotypes by reclaiming culture and demanding representation not only in pop culture but also in mainstream media. In pop culture we unpack: Tyler Perry, Online Dating, Bathhouses, and Poppers. Follow Kris and Shana @BadQueersPodcast
This week on the Hung Up Podcast is Artist and Vocal Coach Twyla Joy @twilightjoi This episode is centered around what it means to connect your outer voice to your inner voice, Twyla says this is where the magic happens!
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We unpack Twyla's journey as a Black woman artist and singer navigating creativity, building legacy, and cultural resistance. This is an intimate and spirited conversation about what it really means to OWN your voice in a society that wants to profit from it but rarely protects it.
This week on the Hung Up Podcast is Victor Nasir Terry, Education Leadership and Belonging Coach, Founder of Necessary Means Consulting and Coaching, and member of the Divine Nine! We unpack our introduction to social impact leadership coaching,, what Queer advocacy looks like from the inside of the Divine Nine, and how the attacks on DEI are impacting our communities, organizations as a collective, but also on a personal level.
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Please subscribe, rate, and review! You can find Victor on Instagram @victorious_mindset_360
🎙️ Philly, Stand Up!
Produced by Marquise Richards @marquisedavon The Hung Up Podcast welcomes West Philly’s own Actor Milan Carter @milanbcarter back to the city as he promotes his hit Netflix series FUBAR!
💥 From growing up in the 215 to starring alongside @schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger, Milan is living the dream and reppin Philly every step of the way.
We talk about what it feels like to be back home and how FUBAR changed the game for his career. This convo is full of laughs and gems as we unpack the FUBAR series and what it takes to grind, grow, and stay grounded in the Hollywood industry especially as a Black actor.
🎧 Stream this full episode on YouTube and all podcast platforms.
#HungUpPodcast #MilanCarter #FUBARNetflix #PhillyPride #BlackExcellence #PhillyJawn #NetflixAndGrind #BackInThe215
This week on Hung Up Pod, we’re talking therapy—but not the Instagram version.
I’m joined by Natasha Mosby, LCSW @healthandwellness_nsmlcsw—clinical expert, therapist, and founder of Health, Wellness and Integrated Care—for a deep and refreshing conversation on how therapy is evolving in today’s world.
We unpack:
The impact (and risks) of AI in mental health spaces
The rise of toxic therapy buzzwords and how they’re missing the mark
How to cultivate nontraditional healing spaces rooted in culture, community, and truth
This week on The Hung Up Podcast, Eric is joined by the hilarious and unapologetically insightful XD—podcaster, award winning producer, and cultural critic—for a sharp and hilarious conversation that spans the spectrum of Black queer experience.
From the surge of ICE raids and public protests to the return of Noah’s Arc, we dive deep into the state of (Black) Pride Month, the evolution of the DL identity, the TS Madison and Nene Leaks viral clip and why Khia and JT’s moment at DC Pride had everybody talking. It’s Black, it’s Queer, it’s real—and it’s definitely not your average Pride episode.
🎧 Tap in for culture, commentary, and cackles.
In this Pride Month episode, I'm joined by Black Psychotherapist, Author, and Lightworker Tony Purnell @tonypurnelllightworker for a hilarious and insightful convo around what it means to heal while being Queer, dating with intention (or not), and showing up in the heat of summer dating/hookups. We talk therapy, spiritual wellness, boundaries, and what Pride Month means to us. Tap in for reflections and a little shade!
Theo aka PleaseDontIrkMe Blogger, YouTube Creator, and Podcaster unpacks his journey to being a creator and the motivations that keep him engaging with community.
Marquise Richards Host of Keepin' It A Bean podcast, Owner of Leroy's Coffee Blend, and Co-Host of Due Diligence taps in this week and it is a GOOD time!
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We unpack some of our favorite scenes from the Sinners movie and how vampirism is used to portray white supremacy.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We unpack growing up with the house rule "what goes on in this house stays in this house" and its impact on our mental health as adults and MORE. Tap in. Leave a review.
The Hung Up Podcast returns with season 7 episode 1
This week's shout out goes to Doechii and Marquise Richards of Keeping It A Bean Podcast.
UnPack or Packing it UP:
Kim Burrell & Jamal Bryant Viral Video
LGBTQ Sanctuary Opens in Pennsylvania
Ericka Alexander, Kim Coles Re-Living Single Podcast
A'Jay Love gets World Star Hip Hop Post Removed
Rodney Hinton, Jr. Say His Name.
This week we focus on local Philly politics and community with Andre D. Carroll. Andre is an educator, juvenile justice advocate and he is currently the Democratic Candidate for the 201st Legislative District State House Representative.
🏳️🌈 Carroll would be the second openly Black gay male to serve as a PA State Rep, the first being Malcolm Kenyatta.
Hosts: @hunguppod @tonypurnelllightworker
Producer: @marquisedavon
Creative Assist: @sterlyg
Watch this full episode @YouTube This week Eric and Tony talk about affection and bromance between straight men. Why is it so controversial? Why is it harder for men to show affection towards each other? How does this show up in our own community and how is it perpetuated?
Hosts: @hunguppod @tonypurnelllightworker
Production: @marquisedavon
Creative Assist: @sterlyg
Studio: @recphilly
This week we have 3D artist and owner of Taylored Faces and Balloons Tee Taylor in the studio to talk about her unique 3D art style and how she was able quit her 9 to 5 to focus on art full time.
Hosts: @hunguppod @tonypurnelllightworker
Production: @marquisedavon
Creative Assist: @sterlyg
Studio: @recphilly
You can watch this full episode on YouTube by searching Hung Up Podcast. Subscribe and comment!
This week we are joined by Janell Johnson owner of The Suite by J. Nicole home of your favorite Black Women owned bath, body, skin, hair, candles and more! Janell is an award winning business owner, retail merchandising coach and consultant.
@thesuite.byjnco @suite.828
Catch Us 📺 Mondays at 7p EST @YouTube
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: Marquise Davon Productions
Creative Director:
IG - @sterlyg
Music Credit:
One To One Make It-Rob Barbato
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