Hey Unk? Podcast
Ever want to ask your favorite Uncle for advice or help but couldn't? No worries, we got you!
The Hey Unk? Podcast is a soul-stirring and authentic talk show hosted by three long-time friends—Shannon Fuller, Mark Atwater, and Stewart McDay—who step into the role of the "favorite uncles" everyone wishes they could turn to for advice.
Launched in 2024, the podcast serves as a bridge between generations, offering a space where "real talk meets real life." The hosts draw from over 30 to 40 years of friendship and lived experience to help listeners navigate the complexities of adulthood, fatherhood, and professional success.
Core Themes & Content
- Adulting & Life Advice: The "Unks" delve into the "nuggets of wisdom" they’ve gathered over the years, covering everything from the best advice they ever received to the "realizations that come with growing up."
- Career & Finance: With a focus on building a solid foundation, the podcast discusses "standing on business," entrepreneurial mindsets, career progression, and financial planning (with practical tips like "spending less than you bring home").
- Relationships & Family: Episodes feature candid reflections on fatherhood, "daddy issues," the significance of mothers ("Dear Mama"), and the evolution of relationships, emphasizing vulnerability, intimacy, and communication.
- Community & Health: The show tackles critical issues like mental health, the unique challenges Black men face in healthcare, and the importance of finding healthy stress outlets like cooking, golf, or quality time with friends.
Episodes
11 episodes
Money On My Mind
In this episode, the Unks and Kevin Mays discuss essential tax strategies, common fears, and tips for starting a business, especially for small business owners and entrepreneurs. They also explore recent tax law changes and how to navigate them...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:45
What's Going On
In this engaging conversation, the hosts reflect on their experiences from the first season, discussing the impact of isolation on relationships, the importance of mental health, and the challenges of navigating family dynamics. They share pers...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:00:02
Daddy Issues
In this episode of the Hey Unk Podcast, the hosts delve into the complexities of fatherhood, sharing personal stories and reflections on their very different relationships with their fathers. They explore early memories, the impact of conversat...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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58:20
Dear Mama
In this heartfelt episode, the hosts celebrate the significance of mothers in their lives, sharing personal stories and fond memories that highlight the sacrifices and love that shape their experiences. They reflect on the lessons learned from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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43:31
Best Life Advice Ever
What's the best advice you've ever received that completely changed your perspective? This question kicks off a soul-stirring conversation with Dr. Angelo Moore, Executive Director at the Center of Excellence for Integrative Health at North Car...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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52:26
Adulting
In this episode of the Hey Unk? podcast, Unks Shannon and Mark and Stewart delve into the complexities of adulting, sharing personal stories and insights about the transition into adulthood. They discuss the realizations that come with growing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:04
Stand on Business
In this episode of the Hey Unk? Podcast, hosts Shannon Fuller and Mark Atwater, along with guest Perry Cabean, discuss the importance of building a solid foundation for future success. They explore career journeys, the entrepreneurial mindset, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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51:45
Relationships and Other World Wars
In this episode of the Hey Unk? Podcast, the hosts and guest Unk Dr. Brock Grace, delve into the complexities of relationships, discussing the importance of communication, vulnerability, and intimacy. They explore how relationships evolve over ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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52:25
When Light-Skinned Was In
In this episode of the Hey Unk? Podcast, host Shannon Fuller, Mark Atwater, Stewart McDay and guest Unk Curtis Canty explore a variety of topics ranging from their experiences growing up as light-skinned brothers to facing challenges and figuri...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:06:33
Dem Damn Kids!
In this episode, the hosts and guest uncle discuss the concept of family and their experiences as fathers. They explore the different roles they play in their children's lives and the challenges they face in balancing those roles. The conversat...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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51:51
That Time We Didn't go to Atlanta
Ever wondered what it takes to be the “favorite uncle” that everyone in the family adores? On this episode of the Hey Unk? Podcast, we, Shannon Fuller, Stewart McDay, and Mark Atwater, pull back the curtain on our distinctive roles in our chose...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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49:02