Unc Talk Podcast
“Empowering Uncles and Inspiring Nephews” This is real talk for uncles and providing the roadmap for the nephews.
Episodes
23 episodes
Ep23 Spiritual Health: Faith, Doubt & Reading the Bible as a Grown Man
DescriptionUnc Talk Podcast picks the spiritual talk back up right where it left off. Still in Austin, still closing out the men's health series, host Jay Stafford, Jared, and Joe go deeper into the third pillar — the soul — in what is real...
Ep22 Spiritual Health: Faith, Manhood & Why Black Men Leave the Church
The Unc Talk Podcast closes its men's health series with the pillar that's hardest to put on camera. After the body and the mind, the uncs land on spiritual health — and this time the episode opens cold, stacking its biggest lines up front: a m...
Ep21 Men's Health After 40: Train to Live, Not for Look
Chapter0:00 Cold Open: You Did Not Make Time0:38 Welcome to Men's Health Month1:41 Back Into It — The Leisure-Time Debate3:02 Value, Looks & What We Maintain4:00 Health at 40: Longevity, Not Looks4:52 Train to Live, ...
Ep20 Physical Health Is Mental Health: Real Talk on Vitality at 40
Chapters0:00 Cold Open: I Thought I Mens Health1:32 Welcome to Men's Health Month1:47 Off the Couch, Onto the Domino Table4:51 Back From the Studio: Push-ups & Vitality5:34 T...
Ep 19 Brothers for the Brotherless: Black Mental Health & The Case for Showing Up
Chapters00:00 Cold Open — "We're Brothers for the Brotherless"01:58 Joe's Anger Coda: Control + Levity as Twin Disciplines04:58 The Christmas-Party Mailbox Neighbor08:30 "Large Black Man Upset" Reads Different...
Ep 18 Identity Is the Curriculum: Black Mental Health, "Man Up" & The Education That Has to Happen at Home
Timelime0:00 Cold Open — "Highest-Priority Education Is in the Home"01:11 Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Month04:11 The Two Meanings of "Man Up": Accountability vs. Suppression07:30 "Man Up" Was Survival —...
Ep 17 Black Mental Health: Brotherhood, Anime Clubs & Mental Health
Chapters & Timestamps0:00 Cold Open — "Anger Taxes You, Dismissiveness Puts the Monkey Back on Them"0:59 Happy Mental Health Awareness Month: What's Ahead3:53 "Man Up" Worked — But What Do We Add For Our Kids?4:46 Power ...
Ep 16 Black Mental Health: Man Up, Process, and Let Go
Chapter Breakdown00:00 - 01:25: Handling Technical Difficulties: The speakers discuss managing emotional intelligence and internalizing blame when technical issues occur during recording.101:26 - 04:36: Corpor...
Ep15 The Health Gap: A1C Wake-Ups, Mental Breakthroughs, and Building Your Life Like an iPhone
Chapter List00:00 - Introduction and welcome to Part 2 of the physical health talk in Austin.01:36 - Discussing the physical toll of traveling through Latin America and getting back into the gym.05:18 - Navigating diet discipline, e...
Ep 14. In Your 40s? Do the Scary Thing: Uncles Talk Layoffs, Pushups & Pivots
0:00 Cold Open — "Mr. Get-A-Job" Got Laid Off0:25 Welcome to Unc Talk: Health & Wellness Series Begins2:08 Live from Austin at Park House Studio4:13 How the Podcast Has Changed Us6:00 Brotherhoo...
Ep 13 Money Talks: Exploring Financial Trauma
Chapters00:00 The Importance of Money Management03:05 Cultural Influences on Financial Habits06:05 Learning About Money: Family vs. School09:08 Conversations Around Money: Breaking the Taboo12:00 Personal Experiences Sha...
Ep 12 Are You Doom Scrolling???
Chapters00:00 Exploring New Formats and Experiences02:45 The Impact of Social Media on Daily Life05:31 Doom Scrolling and Digital Loneliness11:51 The Effects of Phone Addiction16:26 Navigating Boredom and Creativity1...
Ep 11 John Wick Or James Bond
We start with a high-stakes movie debate that turns into a real talk on strategy, tradeoffs, and what makes someone truly dangerous. The energy shifts into everyday leadership as we break down car maintenance basics, teaching kids practical ski...
Ep 10 Are You Really Listening?? Communication and Vulnerability in Relationships
SummaryThis episode features a deep and candid conversation about mental health, childhood trauma, relationships, and personal growth among Black men. The hosts share personal experiences with therapy, coping mechanisms, and the importa...
Ep 9. How Asking Simple Questions Can Save Your Relationship From Resentment
Timestamps:00:00 - Mastering the art of authentic communication in relationships02:17 - Why clarity in words — especially “love” — matters more than you think04:34 - The cultural challenges of code switching and being true to yourse...
Ep 8 Unlocking the Secrets to Lasting Love: Insights from Todd Malloy
Chapters00:00 Introduction to the UnTalk Podcast and Guest Introduction02:56 Todd Malloy's Journey to Becoming a Therapist06:11 The Importance of Addressing Sexuality in Relationships09:08 The Impact of Early Exposure to Por...
Ep 7 The Unfiltered Truth About Men, Money, and Relationships
SummaryThis episode features a candid panel discussion among three men sharing their experiences and insights on love, money, relationships, and personal growth. They explore the pressures of financial responsibility, the importan...
Ep 6 Stop Following "Traditional" Relationship Rules
Chapters00:00 Navigating Change and Livelihoods03:13 Family Dynamics and Responsibilities06:02 Reflections on Loss and Legacy11:39 Lessons from a Measured Life14:33 Embracing Change and Emotional Resilience20:37 Shif...
Ep 5 The Birds and the Bees Talk
Chapters00:00 The Disconnect in Connection00:31 The Beautiful Mouse Theory03:21 The Role of Legacy in Society06:31 Navigating Modern Relationships09:29 The Birds and the Bees Talk18:17 The Impact of Relationships on ...
Ep 4 The Weight of Responsibility
SummaryThe conversation explores various themes including culinary preferences influenced by culture, community engagement through events, career transitions, creative expression in anime, the wonders of astronomy, and reflections on li...
Ep 3 Invest in Your Soul
SummaryThis conversation explores the journey of navigating life choices, from college decisions to career paths, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's locus of control, the role of support systems, and t...
Ep 2 Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves: The Power of Perspective
SummaryThis conversation explores the importance of community, mentorship, and personal growth among men, particularly focusing on the role of uncles in guiding younger generations. The speakers reflect on their expe...