Str8Up Show Podcast

On February 24 2021, Russian troops began to invade parts of Ukraine. Fast forward to today, many around the world have forgotten about the struggles Ukrainians are still facing. On our groundbreaking season finale, we talk to Julia, a Ukrainian native who has been at ground zero of the senseless acts by the Russian military. Tune in as Julia walks us through on what it was like leaving her home and contributing to her fellow Ukrainian neighbors.

Is age just a number when it comes to doing the things you want in your every day life? In this throwback episode from our college days of Str8Up, the former Str8Up crew talk about how age impacts their lives. Big Thanks to Communications family at Bossier Parish Community College.

Our listeners asked for it and we have now given it to them! This episode we have Part 2 of our epic Dating Boot Camp episode featuring the Str8Up Dating Experts PJ and Kitty of UnDivorceable Tune in as the two love birds answer questions submitted exclusively from our listeners...

In our new series, Cultural Conversations, we seek to speak to and learn from other cultures other than on own. This episode we speak to Abbey, a journalist from Australia, about her life as an Aussie. Abbey then talks about the global misconceptions people when it comes to the land of long weekends. Follow Abbey: Instagram: @abbey_from_newsroom Facebook: @AbbeyVictoria #Australia #Aussie #Str8upshowpodcast #Part1 #NewEpisode #Australians #Queensland #Melborne

CALLING ALL WRESTLING FANS!!! Icons like The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin have helped form a united fan base like no other in the world of Sports Entertainment. On this episode, we talk to Black Wrestling Geeks United, a wrestling fans group, about why they love wrestling so much. The group also discuss why so many people make fun or refuse to understand the obsession of pro wrestling. If you don't like this episode we have two words for ya.......

The Supreme Court has overturned the 1973 ruling of Roe V. Wade, which now eliminates women's federal constitutional right to abortion. And now so many are flooding the streets to celebrate and protest The Supreme Court's decision. On this episode, the Str8Up Crew shares their thoughts on the Supreme Court's new ruling on abortion. The crew also discuss vasectomies and the role they should play when it comes to women's health.

Happy Pride Month! In our annual Pride Month episode, our guest Jessica talks to us about her long journey as a transgender woman. And now that certain laws are targeting members of the LGBTQ+, Jessica gives her thoughts on transgender parents and young adults who are considering gender confirmation. Love is love!

This June, we as a nation get to celebrate the day when African Americans were freed from slavery and their contributions to America since. We talk to community leader and educator Vencil Holmes about the importance of the Juneteeth Holiday. Vencil then gives us his view on the current state of Black America. Happy Juneteeth!!

From the COVID- 19 Pandemic to the war in Ukraine, people are stressed out. So much so that they are behaving in ways they normally would not. We talk to award-winning author Adele Spraggon, about how our over-emphasis on our left hemisphere has created a world in which stress, overwhelm, isolation, confusion, and worry are now part of everyday living. Adele then gives us steps on how to shift our brain so that we can reach our goal of personal empowerment. Follow Adele: Website: www...

We're living in a time now where we're losing the art of having a productive conversation. Instead, defensive and aggressive talking is being used too much in our everyday lives. In this episode, Brandon and Kristina talk about three ways you can ensure you're not coming across as too "aggressive" or too "defensive"