The Black Man Misunderstood Podcast

Pastor Forrest Fleming of The Crossover Church sits down with Mike and Jus to discuss mentorship and what to look for in a mentor. The fellas address their thoughts on how mentorship has helped them and what can be done to continue mentorship throughout the Black community.

Mike and Jus discuss the respective moves to their homes and what came with it. They also go over the pros and cons of moving and what to look out for. Fears vs Nerves of moving, which is it? 

Mike and Jus discuss Erik Erikson’s stages of development and how it applies to the present day. Jus explains the stages and the “pill community” and how it affects the dating pool. The fellas dig deep into why people are alone and dating is how it is presently.

The fellas dive into international travel, breaking down the pros and cons of traveling abroad. From the "passport bros" trend and flyouts to the experience of being an American in another country, they cover it all. They end with THE REAL QUESTION: Juici Patties, Tastee patties, or Mothers Patties. This half-educational, fully entertaining episode is a mix of insights and laughs.

The fellas dive into the ups and downs of being homeowners, comparing what it's like to own a home in Texas versus Florida. From neighbors and hurricanes to pools and roofs, they break down the key differences and challenges of living in these two states. Whether you're a homeowner or considering buying, this conversation is fun and insightful.

Jon Boone with the How To Fail Podcast sits down with the fellas to chat about everything from toxic masculinity and femininity to the whole "woke" culture debate. They also dive into cancel culture, and Jon shares some cool stories about how amazing his grandfather is. 

Mike and Jus are all over the place for this episode!

DJ DAKster returns to share the emotional journey of his breakup and how it nearly “lost it all”. Through his honest stories of heartbreak, healing, and self-forgiveness, we follow his path from deep pain to personal victory. This is a story of resilience and rising above life’s toughest moments.

The fellas are back to business in everyone’s favorite series, Relationships and Marriage. When you’re ready to leave your relationship or marriage how do you double down and stay? Mike approaches it from a religious standpoint while Jus shows us why he is THE Neighbor “Hood” Therapist, there can only be one!

Mike B introduces us to his new show and tells us what we should expect from it. TNHT: “If you’re looking for a Mike B Christian-based podcast without the other guy cursing in the videos, then the time has finally come!

Chris Cuff joins the fellas for a thought-provoking episode about addressing your flaws and making hard choices about your life.

Do you owe the people who’ve helped you in your life? This question and more are answered as the fellas discuss Survivor’s guilt and how they handle it.

The fellas give their takes about the two nights where they could have lost their lives due to egos and gunplay. Mike B fills plot holes in the story while TNHT takes everyone down memory lane for the first time.

The fellas discuss their first encounters with death and how they recovered from multiple traumatic experiences in their respective lives. Mike B gets vulnerable with TNHT about the passing of his mother and how it affected him in ways he didn’t fully understand.

Justice (The Neighbor “Hood” Therapist) Payne-Tyson and Michael (Mike B.) Bennett starts a new season of The Black Man Misunderstood with a gut-wrenching episode about miscarriages and their effects on people. TNHT gets extremely vulnerable with Mike with the hope that someone can be helped by his experiences. No apologies will be given, he said what he said. Welcome back to The Black Man Misunderstood!

“How far have we grown as a show and as men?” It’s the final episode of Season 3! Mike B and The Neighbor “Hood” Therapist leave it all on the microphone for this one. The fellas reflect on the show’s beginning and what’s to come. Some questions answered are what has the show done for you, what’s different between them, what services they offer, and more. All good things must come to an End. You as a listener are APPRECIATED!

“I’m trying to tell ya, I been listening for a minute” David Floyd joins us for our second Listener appreciation episode. David shares his own experience and insights as a podcast listener and fan of the show. As the last guest of the season… he does not disappoint!

“I think that’s one moment during the ceremony I’ll never forget…”Mike B’s now Wife, Stephanie, and her Maid of Honor, Jenny join TNHT in being guests for the show. They relive Mike B’s wedding and address questions many people have about weddings in general. Congratulations to Mr & Mrs. Bennett!!!

“If I have jitters about anything it’s about…” The night before Mike B is set to get married, TNHT decides it’s a great time to record an episode. What ensues is Mike’s truest feelings about his big day and if he has “jitters” or not. Huge shout out to Mike B for stepping up to the challenge of recording right before his life-changing event

“We’re in Tampa right now… why!?” It’s a recap of Mike B’s Bachelor party! Sacrifice, brotherhood, reflection, and appreciation… it was worth it for this moment right here. This episode is raw, uncut, and high in profanity, you have been warned

“Spousification is just emotional incest” Len Sturdivant joins the fellas for a masterclass on the division and similarities between the different generations of Black Men. He wastes no time expressing himself; believe us, he does not disappoint!

“Mike you too Noble man you too noble dog!” The fellas discuss Chadwick Boseman and his legacy. They give their thoughts on the Black Panther movies and address their views on heroes, antiheroes, and villains. If you have not seen both Black Panther movies, please skip this episode

“If we don’t do these unwritten rules, the world will be more chaotic than what it is today” The fellas discuss what an unwritten rule is and dig deeper into why people follow these rules. What ensues is an introduction into the mind of Mike B and The Neighborhood Therapist and why they do what they do in life.