Best Ernest Owens Podcasts (2025)

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 20: Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Passes, Lessons from Philly’s Lackluster Primary, Lilo & Stitch is Disney’s Best Remake 5:22:53

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Send us a text In this “don’t say I didn’t warn ya” episode, Ernest analyzes Trump's slashing $1.7 trillion in government spending, lessons learned 5 years after George Floyd protests, the real future of Philly’s Democratic Party, the new reality of exposing DL men in 2025, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ern…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 19: Trump’s Qatar Plane, Philly Primary Predictions, Reviewing Beyoncé’s Magnificent Cowboy Carter Tour 3:46:05

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Send us a text In this “anything goes” episode, Ernest analyzes Trump's potential conflict of interests, inside the fight between David Hogg vs. DNC, what Tuesday’s primaries say about the state of Philly politics, how to reckon with the continual failure of men in hip-hop, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ern…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 18: Trump’s Fox News Hiring Spree, Cancelling Barstool Philly, the Katy Perry Problem 2:46:59

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Send us a text In this “pop off” episode, Ernest analyzes Trump's 23rd Fox News hire, how AI is already ruining college campuses, bigotry in Philly’s bar scene, what’s not being said about the recent MET Gala, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErn…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 17: Trump’s Terrible 100 Days, Bernie Sanders in Philly, Cancelling Saquon Barkley 3:35:22

17d ago3:35:22

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Send us a text In this “respect for the office” (lol) episode, Ernest breaks down Trump's underreported bait-and-switches, another Philly progressive scandal, about the Eagles visiting the White House, the major shockers of this year’s Tony nominations, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him …

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 16: The Blunder of Pete Hegseth, Philly City Council vs. Kensington, Cancelling Shannon Sharpe (Again) 3:53:22

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Send us a text In this “you get what you give” episode, Ernest breaks down the latest White House eruptions, a contested papal conclave, dissension within Philly’s City Council, what’s really wrong with Shannon Sharpe, reviewing the autobiography of Tina Knowles, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. …

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 15: An American Constitutional Crisis, PA Governor Shapiro Remains Strong, That Stupid Blue Origin Space Trip 3:01:35

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Send us a text In this “for what it's worth” episode, Ernest breaks down the ongoing deportation crisis at the White House, David Hogg's bold plan to buck against the Democratic establishment, an interesting revelation from the Philly Sheriff's Office, the cinematic genius for the "Sinners" film, about that awful "Pop the Balloon" remake on Netflix…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 14: Trump’s Trade War, Philly D.A. Krasner Backlash, the Curious Case of Keri Hilson 2:14:06

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Send us a text In this “pay it” episode, Ernest breaks down the ongoing tariffs conflict, Kamala Harris’s potential next move, updates in the contentious Philly District Attorney race, what people get wrong about the “Let Them” theory, about that Keri Hilson interview, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest O…

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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Why Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner is Afraid of Me 1:22:02

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Send us a text In this special edition episode, Ernest shares the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding the controversial D.A. backing out of a televised debate -- and what it says about his political future. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitte…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 13: Trump Tariffs, Former Philly Mayor Kenney Returns, Re-Cancelling Jonathan Majors 4:28:16

2M ago4:28:16

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Send us a text In this “told you so” episode, Ernest breaks down President Trump’s historic tariffs, Cory Booker making good (performative) trouble, interesting endorsements in the Philly DA race, how to be strategically fortunate, why Michael B. Jordan might have finally learned how to act, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and …

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 12: GOP’s Election Backlash, A People’s Tax Plan in Philly, Tyler Perry Film Masochism 3:58:22

2M ago3:58:22

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Send us a text In this “big business” episode, Ernest breaks down President Trump’s political whiplash, that Signal group chat security breach, Philly’s Working Families Party tax plan challenge, how to love people from a distance, why it was worth $921 to see Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on Broadway, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is execut…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 11: White House Mismanagement, Philly’s Sheriff Office Under Fire, Justice for Snow White 3:02:59

2M ago3:02:59

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Send us a text In this “straight to the business” episode, Ernest breaks down President Trump’s Department of Education fallout, what's wrong with Philly’s new budgetary priorities, his take on what it truly means to be in community, moving on from Kanye West, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check hi…

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Youssef El Kaddioui from Scalelist on "One The Come Up" 27:17

2M ago27:17

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Joining me all the way from Hong Kong, as my first guest from Asia Forbes, for the twenty-second episode of “One the Come Up” I was excited to have Mr Youssef El Kaddioui as my guest. The CEO and Founder of Scalelab, a venture-building studio and lead generation agency based out of Hong Kong, Mr Youssef began his career at Rouen Business School. He…

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Ernest Owens From Ernest Media Empire on "One The Come Up" 33:17

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For episode twenty-one of “One the Come Up,” I was honored to have Mr Ernest Owens as my guest. What’s to say about him – what’s not to say about him? – where to even start – where will it end? – fortunately the story’s been given to me, for I’m no writer, myself. A Renaissance Man is the only character in my story, but I have quite the story to te…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 10: Government Shutdown Betrayal, About that Philly Influencer Chaos, Lizzo’s Recording Redundancy 2:44:20

2M ago2:44:20

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Send us a text In this “clock that tea” episode, Ernest breaks down the reversal of DOGE fortune, the failure of Senator Chuck Schumer, Philly’s new budget, his viral spat with a Philly influencer, 5 years since the pandemic, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 9: Trump’s Address to Congress, Philly Political Standom, Lady Gaga’s Triumphant Return 3:56:37

3M ago3:56:37

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Send us a text In this “front and center” episode, Ernest breaks down the flips and flops from that Congressional circus, unpacks the cowardice of the Democratic Party, Philly’s liberal contradictions, why the straights should reconsider their use of “partner,” why Gaga’s new album is a pop revival, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produ…

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Iva Tsolova from JAMBA on "One the Come Up" 30:17

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For episode number 20 – wow! That’s a lot of episodes – I was honored to have Ms. Tsolova as my guest – the CEO and Founder of JAMBA, a company that provides educational and employment opportunities for those with disabilities in Austria, Hungary, and Bulgaria. Starting in high school where she volunteered at an orphanage, Ms Tsolova has always had…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 8: Trump vs. Zelensky, Philly D.A. Race Scandal Updates, Andrew Cuomo Returns, Oscars Review 3:23:16

3M ago3:23:16

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Send us a text In this “everything’s coming up roses” episode, Ernest gives dispatches from Broadway, unpacks that messy foreign affairs debacle in the Oval Office, Philly D.A. Krasner's response to his recent political controversy, why the Black shopping boycotts need more strategy, the hits and misses at the 97th Academy Awards, and more. Ernestl…

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Stephanie Michelsen from Jellatech, One the Come Up 23:31

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For the nineteenth episode of “One the Come UP,” I was joined by Ms Stephanie Michelsen – the CEO and Founder of Jellatech, a biotechnology company based out of Raleigh, North Carolina that seeks to create highly valuable proteins in a scalable, efficient, and sustainable way. Her career began in Denmark, where she attended the University of Copenh…

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Amaury Hayat from Ecole des Ponts, 22:31

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For the 18th – or maybe 17th, it’s starting to get hard to count – episode of “One the Come UP,” I was fortunate to have Professor Amaury Hayat as my guest. A researcher in mathematics at Ecole de Pont, I’m sure he could help me keep track of my episode numbers – that, and a little bit more. His academic career began in Classe Preparatoire at Lycé…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 7: Presidential Black-lash, Philly D.A. Race Scandal, That Viral Philly Black Restaurant, Oscars Countdown 2:53:10

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Send us a text In this “it’s only up from here” episode, Ernest returns from the United Kingdom with hot British tea to spill, Black History Month with Trump, Krasner declares a third-term DA run, MSNBC’s massive shake-up, why the Chubby Chicks buzz is a case study, unpacking the SAG Awards, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and …

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Choë Downes from WeSHFT on "One The Come UP" Podcast 29:40

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For the Seventeenth episode of “One the Come UP” I was excited to have Ms Chloë Downes as my guest. The CEO and Founder of SHFT, an influencer talent management agency based in the UK, she seeks to bring genuine inclusivity to an industry of smoke and mirrors. While many companies have an inclusive work culture on paper, Ms Chloe has seen firsthand…

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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: My Epic Oxford Union Debate! 1:20:19

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Send us a text In this British tea spilling special edition, Ernest shares his entire first-time experience in the United Kingdom. From the interesting dining experiences and cultural shock to his show-stopping closing argument in favor of cancel culture at Oxford University -- prepare for him to clock that high tea! Ernestly Speaking! is executive…

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Ep. 201: Using All of You Feat. Jacen Bowman 50:53

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This week, we are so happy to launch a special episode of the UNABRDG journey with Jacen Bowman, aka THE ICON! Listen in as me and Jacen discuss his journey from Ballroom to Make-up Superstar to Outspoken and Primed Advocate and the incredible lessons and stories he’s gained over the years. Jacen is one of the main guests I wanted to bring on the s…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 6: Bold Political Corruption, About that Philly Parade, Snagging Cowboy Carter Tour Tickets 3:25:15

3M ago3:25:15

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Send us a text In this “money is nice, championships are better” episode, Ernest feels all the love in the air, the deplorable compromise of Eric Adams, PA Governor suing the Trump administration, why Jay-Z’s case was dismissed, Uber vs. Doordash, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at erne…

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Richman Neumann from Modumate and Yelp on podcast "One the Come UP" 23:58

3M ago23:58

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For the 16th episode of “One the Come Up,” it was a pleasure to have Mr Richman Neumann as my guest. An architect, a businessman, an acapella singer, a mathematician, a man of many hats – some have been led to call him a human podcast. Mr Neumann got his start at Carnegie Mellon University where he studied architecture – the art of “frozen music” t…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 5: Political Roulette, Philly Wins Super Bowl, Cancelling Karla Sofía Gascón 2:29:32

4M ago2:29:32

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Send us a text In this “so that's what y'all wanted to see, huh” episode, Ernest spots a bizarre pattern in the first weeks of the new White House “administration,” the laziness in City Council, an interesting move from D.A. Krasner, an interesting Oscar race shake-up, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens.…

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Valentin Meaux from Raisers Partners, "One the Come Up" Podcast 34:48

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For the fifteenth episode of “ONE The Come UP,” I was excited to have Mr Valentin Meaux as my guest, for his first podcast experience!! The Co-Founder and Managing partner of Raisers Partners, a Fundraising/M&A advisory firm for African startups, they’re based out of Paris, France. Mr Meaux started his career in a program called Classes Préparatoir…

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Alexia Cooper from 1Solar, "One The Come UP" Podcast 29:18

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For the fourteenth episode of “ONE the Come UP,” I was honored to have Ms Alexia Cooper as my guest. The Senior VP of One Solar, she used to be the CEO of Bell Solar until it was acquired. Starting her career at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, she started in air conditioning before moving to Bell Electrical. Initially a sales representative, b…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 4: Political Panic, Philly Super Bowl Madness, Oscar Actress Nominee Drama, Give Beyoncé a Break 1:51:08

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Send us a text In this “I’m rooting for everyone Black” episode, Ernest advises on how to emotionally prepare for a Trump executive order, about that DNC election, why debating with racists online is wasting time, Cowboy Carter on tour, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com…

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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: My Showstopping Grammys Weekend! 1:56:22

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Send us a text In this tea-spilling special edition, Ernest gives us an exclusive on his history-making Grammys weekend in Los Angeles. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.By Ernest Owens

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Liam White from Dr Will's on "One the Come UP" Podcast 32:36

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Unlucky 13 wasn’t unlucky at all – I was fortunate to have Mr Liam White as my guest on this episode of “One the Come UP.” CEO and Co-Founder of Dr Will’s, a condiment and beverage brand centered in the UK that focuses on a healthier – but still great tasting – alternative to traditional condiment brands such as Heinz, Hellman’s, etc. Starting his …

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Alexander Harmsen from Global Predictions on "One the Come UP" Podcast 33:32

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For the twelfth episode of “One the Come UP,” I was excited to have as my guest Mr Alexander Harmsen. The CEO and Founder of Global Predictions, their flagship model is portfolio pilot, your personal AI financial advisor. A Loran Scholar, Mr Harsem decided to attend University of British Columbia for his degree in engineering physics. After graduat…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 3: Trump’s Predictable Return, Philly Soda Tax Probe, Target’s DEI Drama, Final Grammy Predictions 2:58:37

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Send us a text In this “go E-L-G-S-E-S” episode, Ernest discusses the return of state-sanctioned debauchery, a Philly City Council that’s squeamish, the complex of progressives right now, Oscar nominations heartbreak, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @Mr…

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Misha Vitels, Earth Brands on "One the Come UP" Podcast 29:55

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Entering into the double digits now, the tenth episode of ONE the Come UP, a big milestone for the podcast, what better way to celebrate than to have a big Man with an even bigger Dream: Mr Vitels, with Earth Brands, and his goal to take down the plastic, red solo cup that plagues college campuses across the nation. Mr Vitels and his Co-Founder sta…

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Oscar Walter from Stockly on "One the Come UP" Podcast 28:50

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Joining me all the way from Paris, for the eleventh episode of “One the Come UP,” is Mr Oscar Walter. The co-founder and CTO of Stockly, a retail technology company that creates a network of shared inventories for partners to sell items they don’t have in stock. The company was conceived in 2016, albeit slightly differently, and officially launched…

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Ahana Banerjee, CEO of Clear: Skin Social on "One the Come UP" Podcast 38:12

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For the ninth episode of “One the Come UP,” I was honored to have Ms Banerjee as my guest. The CEO and Founder of Clear: Social Skincare – a free skin care routine tracking app – Ms Banerjee has always had one goal in mind: to bring a positive value to the world. A never ending pursuit, it started from the culture shock she experienced moving to In…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 2: A New (Worse) President Inaugurated, Philly Politricks Returns, the Demise of TikTok, Oscar Nomination Predictions 3:29:44

4M ago3:29:44

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Send us a text In this “here comes the B.S.” episode, Ernest discusses the inauguration we’re all skipping, the unraveling of the 76ers Arena blowback, a social media cultural reset, how awards season is unraveling, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrEr…

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Louis Phillip Broze, from Spentlys. "One the Come UP." 39:57

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For the eighth episode of ONE the Come UP, I was honored to have Mr Louis Phillip Broze as my guest. He’s our first European Forbes 30U alumni, with his company Spentys based out of Brussels, Belgium. He’s also the first of our guests to go through a seed accelerator – both hub.brussels and BEyond Program. Mr. Broze’s company, Spentys, uses 3D mode…

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Season Premiere: A New Era of Debauchery (and Hope)! 2:51:03

5M ago2:51:03

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Send us a text In this season premiere, Ernest returns to a new year that’s already filled with political, social, and pop culture suspense. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.By Ernest Owens

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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Season Finale: The Epic 200th Episode! 2:59:32

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Send us a text In this season finale, Ernest reviews the best (and worst) of 2024 and gives us a sneak peak of the new year ahead. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.By Ernest Owens

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Tom Shea from Adgile Media Group 39:11

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Tom Shea, from https://www.adgile.co/, joined me today to discuss the newest form of advertisement: mobile billboards. His company turns last mile delivery trucks into billboards, and then tracks their efficacy by collecting nearby user data. It sounds like something out of a sci-get movie — or 1984 — but it’s the way of the future. A native of Lon…

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Shirah Benarde from Night Cap 20:10

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Shirah Benarde is the founder and inventor of Nightcap, a scrunchie-like device for users to put over their cups to prevent spiking. The idea first came to her in a dream when she was just 16 years old, after a college friend of hers was spiked. The product quickly drew national attention, going viral on Tik Tok and appearing on Fox news. In August…

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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 24: Congressional Republicans Fight, Philly 76ers Arena Proposal Approved, the Overkill of Luigi Mangione 2:52:03

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Send us a text In this “let the chips fall” episode, Ernest talks about the latest in the congressional GOP division, the conclusion of the 76ers Arena vote in Philly, the privilege of the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, and why Tyler Perry’s new film is better, yet still bad. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owe…

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Henry Michaelson, Halla, One The Come UP 37:05

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For episode 5 of One The Come UP, I discuss with Henry Michaelson the technological side of groceries. His company, Halla, is the search engine behind any e-commerce grocery store platform. Initially, you might not understand the importance or magnitude of this niche, but it is a big, multi billion dollar problem that many grocery chains have. Prev…

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Mitch Deforest, Ramped Careers, Episode Four, ONE The Come UP 29:28

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A Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneur; a nomad that travels the world; and a surfer dude that flies first class – Mitch Deforest is a man of many hats. His company, Ramped Careers, has simplified the job search. Just enter your job preferences, add a little bit of information about yourself, and then leave it to AI to get the perfect job for you. Maybe…

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Daniel Saks from Appdirect, Landbase, Episode three 39:01

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Daniel Saks has always been at the lead of technology. In 2009, Daniel recognized the emergence of the Cloud as the future of SaaS. He and his partner started Appdirect, and quickly grew to become the leading B2B commerce platform. Over the course of 15 years, Daniel grew Appdirect to a 1.5 billion dollar company. But he’s brought our current techn…

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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 23: The Curious Case of the Philly 76ers Arena, Luigi Mangione, and Jay-Z 3:01:35

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Send us a text In this “you break it, you buy it” episode, Ernest talks about the latest in the White House return of Trump, the 76ers Arena vote in Philly, the obsession of the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, and why these Jay-Z allegations are questionable. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out …

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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 22: Biden Pardons Biden, UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing, and Golden Globe Nomination Predictions 3:42:28

6M ago3:42:28

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Send us a text In this “change, change, change” episode, Ernest talks about the latest in the Trump transition, the 76ers Arena vote in Philly, media transitions, and why the Beyoncé vs. Taylor Swift stan war is pointless. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnes…

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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 21: MAGA Culture Normalized Myth, 76ers Arena Might Be a Done Deal, and About that Drake Lawsuit 3:12:46

6M ago3:12:46

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Send us a text In this “you better tell them before I do” episode, Ernest unpacks how influencing hasn't really gone full Trumper, the latest in Philly politics, and why the Drake lawsuit is more complex than what’s being covered. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him …

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Mr Seamus from Carabiner, "One The Come UP" 34:13

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On the second episode of One the Come UP, Mr Seamus and I discuss starting his creating of Carabiner, a Rev-Ops and software implementation company. We also discuss Nature vs Nurture, growth and development of a company, and about the several types of entrepreneurs there are.By dannyijdo

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