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Hung Up Podcast

Eric Cole
Philadelphia
Mental Health
Community Support
Philly Black Pride
HIV
Health Disparities
Community Health
Life Insurance
SAVE Act
Voter Suppression
Social Justice
America's Next Top Model
Drunk Black History
ICE
Pride Month
Black Lives Matter
Black Queer Representation
Epstein Files
Sinners
Content Creation

From mental health check-ins and local Philly happenings to listener confessions, artist interviews, and unapologetic hot takes-the Hung Up Podcast blends soulful reflection with sharp commentary. Whether you're tuning in for the vibes, the voice memos, or the village it creates, this show invites you to slow down, speak up, and sort through the mess of the moment together. Created by Wellness & S... more

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George M. Johnson dials into the Hung Up Podcast this week for a personal conversation about HIV, advocacy, grief, healing, censorship, and the journey to becoming your most authentic self. We unpack what led George to tell this next chapter of their... more

☎️ This week I'm hung up on past guest Dr. Shanea Thomas and the Nolan Wells cell phone forensic report that Ben Crump just released. What happens when gaming, HIV advocacy, queer youth, and community collide? This week on the Hung Up Podcast, we’re ... more

Ainjo sits down with Hung Up to unpack the wild full-circle moment of going from covering SZA’s “Good Days” in 2021 to having SZA share her own song, “If Pretty Was a Contest,” years later. We get real about Ainjo’s journey from military service to i... more

This week on Hung Up, we’re unpacking: Ten years after Colin Kaepernick took a knee, we look at what his protest changed and what it cost him. A decade later, is America finally honest about what that moment was really about? Then, a shoutout to Phil... more

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Recent Guests

George M. Johnson
Emmy-nominated New York Times best-selling author and activist
Author of All Boys Aren't Blue; author of And If I Die Before I Wake
Episode: Revisit Your Graves with Award Winning Author and Activist George M. Johnson
Rosko Scott
HIV advocate, Philly Black Pride Board member, GAYmer creator
Philly Black Pride, Living in Color Philadelphia
Episode: GAYmer Mode Activated with Rosko Scott
Fat Joe
Guest opinionated on race, culture, and Black authenticity in hip-hop
Rapper (Fat Joe)
Episode: Kaepernick, Fat Joe & Philly Black Pride Shows Up for Community
Dr. Shanéa Thomas
Openly Black, non-binary queer researcher, social worker, and author
Episode: Healing The Queer Healers with Dr. Shanéa Thomas
Kellen Myers
Comedian and social commentator on LGBTQ+ and Black queer issues
The Great Kellen / Zesty Besty on social media
Episode: The Legends Are Leaving Us & America’s Reckoning with Kellen Myers
Theo Smith
Philly street interviewer, host, and producer known as Mr. Please Don't Urk Me
Hung Up Podcast / YouTube content creator
Episode: Quiet on the Creek: Unpacking DL Culture, Shame & Visibility with Theo Smith
Kevin Miles
Venom, adult entertainer and HIV/health advocate
Colors organization; Philadelphia community
Episode: VENOM: Beyond the Persona. The Man, The Adult Entertainer & The Community Advocate
Terrell JA. Winder
Author of Shameless, The Making of Black Gay Identities in LA
Be More (West Coast) / NYU Press (book)
Episode: The Category Is: PRIDE with Dr. Terrell J.A. Winder
Debra Johnson
Panelist on Philly Black Pride matters
Philly Black Pride board member
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Road to (Philly) Pride

Host

Eric Cole
Wellness coach and WURD Radio personality with focus on Black queer wellness and Philadelphia history; provides historical narrative and wellness insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Serious Black Boy Joy

    I look forward to this show each week- a chance to laugh, cry, think...then laugh some more LOL.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RockyBalboa2
    United States4 months ago
  • A Timely Cultural Phenomenon

    Eric and the team ALWAYS delivers with needed and timely conversations that pushes the culture forward!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iamblvckqueen
    United States10 months ago
  • Hung Up on Hung Up Podcast

    Eric and his team (of him and him alone) always produce thoughtful and engaging content about politics both queer and non, entertainment, dating, societal issues and hot topics too. It has a great balance of commentary, non-biased investigative journalism and fun tea for the girls. I stumbled upon this podcast after a friend recommended me and now I’m hung up myself. I’ve even re-listened to episodes and engaged with some of his guests and topics on social media. Thank you Eric for creating a co... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NothingNeww
    United States3 years ago
  • Hung Up on Hung Up Podcast

    Eric and his team (of him and him alone) always produce thoughtful and engaging content about politics both queer and non, entertainment, dating, societal issues and hot topics too. It has a great balance of commentary, non-biased investigative journalism and fun tea for the girls.

    I stumbled upon this podcast after a friend recommended me and now I’m hung up myself. I’ve even re-listened to episodes and engaged with some of his guests and topics on social media. Thank you Eric for creating a c... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NothingNeww
    United States4 years ago
  • A HUGE FAN

    I have been a long time listener. I am just crazy about your voice, the delivery, the cadence. A must listen. I applaud what you bring to the podcast landscape ‼️💯❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @TheJohnEffect
    United States4 years ago

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Fans praise the host's voice, pacing, and the show's ability to mix serious topics with humor.
Voices are engaging and relatable, with a strong sense of community.
Show consistently delivers candid, culturally relevant conversations that feel both informative and entertaining.
The host blends thoughtful commentary with entertaining energy and guest diversity.

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Healing The Queer Healers with Dr. Shanéa Thomas
Q: How has COVID-19 changed the relationship between practitioners and clients?
It accelerated remote therapy, exposed inequities, and forced rapid adaptation to online platforms, which shifted boundaries and required new ways to hold space.
The Legends Are Leaving Us & America’s Reckoning with Kellen Myers
Q: Are you feeling like this Trump era is a reckoning for America, or is it a sign of deeper, ongoing issues?
The guest expresses that it is a reckoning, illustrating how the political moment exposes long-standing systemic issues and ingrained racism, while acknowledging the complexity of national identity and the potential for future progress.
VENOM: Beyond the Persona. The Man, The Adult Entertainer & The Community Advocate
Q: What happened during your transition from church life to adult entertainment and advocacy?
Venom explains a gradual deconstruction of religious conditioning, followed by finding a community that welcomed him and helped him navigate a new life that included adult work and later advocacy.
The Category Is: PRIDE with Dr. Terrell J.A. Winder
Q: Talk about the concept of unspoiling and why you chose that term for your work.
Unspoiling is a deliberate reframing of stigma that focuses on the individual's process of reconceptualizing their relationship with socially spoiled identities, moving toward self-acceptance and love rather than simply trying to erase stigma.
Inside Sev7en Taylor's Celebrity Soul Sessions
Q: What is something that stood out to you from your interactions with Michael Jackson?
Sev7en describes a tangible, respectful energy and a playful, otherworldly interaction that underscored Michael Jackson's enduring presence even after death, framing it as a meaningful connection rather than mere celebrity gossip.

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Listeners tune in for culturally rooted conversations that blend personal storytelling, community advocacy, and sharp takes on society, equity, and identity. Episodes span personal journeys, Black queer wellness, Philly-local history, and activism—often anchored by a warm, candid host and a rotating slate of guests who bring lived experience and professional insight. The show stands out for its streetwise Philadelphia perspective, emphasis on health and community empowerment, and a willingness to tackle taboo topics with humor and heart. Potential listeners who crave honest dialogue about culture, identity, and social change, especially from Black queer perspectives and local Philly narratives, will likely find it compelling.

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Recent guests on Hung Up Podcast include:

1. George M. Johnson
2. Rosko Scott
3. Fat Joe
4. Dr. Shanéa Thomas
5. Kellen Myers
6. Theo Smith
7. Kevin Miles
8. Terrell JA. Winder

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