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.AdeleSpraggon.com IG/Twitter: @adelespraggon Facebook: @adelespraggonrepatternist Order Shift: 4 Steps to Personal Empowerment: www.Shift4Steps.com

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"

Whether you’ve traveled through or heard it in the media, chances are you’ve heard of Shreveport, Louisiana. And Since our STR8UP crew is mostly from Shreveport, we have plenty that we can say about our hometown. We talk to Shreveport Author and host of the "A Lil Tea Time Podcast" Jrayis Deyond about the current climate in Shreveport and what to expect in the city’s future. Jrayis then tells us on how he’s able find success in Shreveport no matter what outside critics have to say. Follow Jrayis Deyond: Facebook @Jerrick Akingamongmen Thomas Instagram @Stronggiftedruler29 and @thejrayisdeyond Tiktok @thejrayisdeyond Twitter @ThomasJerrick Email @[email protected] Youtube @ Jerrick AKingAmongMen Podcast on Spotify at A Lil Tea Time Order Book "Coming Full Circle" https://amzn.to/3FMkWE6

With so much hate going on in the world today, it seems that a lot of people forget to use love to heal. Some use religion as a guideline but some can be restrictive. But how does love work for you and I? On this episode we talk to author Juan Lee, author of "Love Made Simple," about making love simple. Juan Lee will tell us why most religions feel restrictive when it comes to the message of love and how to separate the message from the practice. Juan Lee will tell us why most religions feel restrictive when it comes to the message of love and how to separate the message from the practice. Follow Juan Lee: Website: www.juanleetheauthor.com Facebook: @Juanleeauthor Instagram: @Juanleeauthor Twitter: @Lovemadesimple Linkedin: Juan Lee Clubhouse: Juan Lee

If you're a fan of our podcast, you know that we are fans of cartoons, both new and nostalgic. Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon both have produced some iconic TV shows, but who and the better shows? Are you Team Nick or Team Cartoon Network? Better yet, who wins it all? Find out