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NGL Bruh: Platonic or Pretending?

NGL Bruh

Release Date: 09/19/2025

NGL Bruh: Are They Really the Opps?! show art NGL Bruh: Are They Really the Opps?!

NGL Bruh

In this episode of NGL Bruh, we’re checking in mentally and emotionally before diving into an uncomfortable but necessary conversation about gender, power, and division. We talk about how society subtly pits men and women against each other—and why women often end up carrying the weight of that manufactured tension. From performative empowerment to unspoken competition, we’re unpacking how these narratives are created and who actually benefits from them. We break down the illusion of empowerment versus real power, question whether men are less emotionally manipulated by social...

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NGL Bruh: Is Accountability Always the Move? show art NGL Bruh: Is Accountability Always the Move?

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In this episode of NGL Bruh, we’re digging into what it really means to hold your homie accountable — and why it’s not always as simple as calling somebody out. From understanding the true definition of accountability to recognizing when silence is the more strategic move, we’re unpacking the difference between intention and impact in real friendships. We break down the moments when holding someone accountable is actually more about your emotions than their growth, and why self-accountability has to come first. Because if you’re not checking yourself with the same energy you bring to...

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NGL Bruh: Can We Be Creative?! show art NGL Bruh: Can We Be Creative?!

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In this episode of NGL Bruh, we’re diving deep into what it really means for Black men to be creative. From cultural and family expectations to the weight of masculinity and vulnerability, we’re unpacking why creativity doesn’t always feel “safe” — and how that impacts how we show up in art, expression, and everyday life. We sat down with our artist Armand to talk about his journey, his thought process behind designing the podcast’s flyer, and the deeper connection between creativity, freedom, and resistance. We also explore how the “productivity trap” can pull Black men away...

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NGL Bruh: Are Homies Really Homies?!? show art NGL Bruh: Are Homies Really Homies?!?

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In this episode of NGL Bruh, we’re checkin’ in—on our friendships, our definitions of connection, and what it really means to be known. Just because we kick it, chill, or laugh together... does that mean we’re actually close? Or are we just familiar strangers in each other’s lives? We dive into the difference between real friendships and performative closeness, and why so many of us settle for surface-level bonds in a world that rewards appearances over authenticity. We also explore the illusion of connection in the digital age, what true friendship feels like, and how to tell...

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NGL Bruh: Redefining Representation in Black Communities show art NGL Bruh: Redefining Representation in Black Communities

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In this episode of NGL Bruh, we’re diving into what real representation looks like in Black communities. From the visibility of celebrities to the everyday impact of teachers, lawyers, and fathers, we’re asking the real questions: Do we really need more famous role models—or do we need more present ones? We break down why celebrities, while visible, aren’t always accessible—and how that creates a gap in real-life influence. We talk about shifting the hero archetype in our communities, the importance of Black fathers both in the home and in the media, and why being intentional about...

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NGL Bruh: Platonic or Pretending? show art NGL Bruh: Platonic or Pretending?

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On this episode of NGL Bruh, we bring Terinn and Breze into the mix to tackle the age-old question: Can men and women really just be friends?  From hidden feelings to platonic boundaries to how we’d feel about our partners having opposite-sex friends, nothing’s off the table.  Plus, in our “Ask ya Bruh” segment, we dig into whether a friendship can stay real if someone secretly wants more.  Ngl bruh… you’re gonna wanna hear this.

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NGL Bruh: What is love really?  show art NGL Bruh: What is love really?

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In this episode of NGL Bruh, we’re getting real about love in today’s world. From confusing comfort and attention for actual connection, to the performative mess that modern dating has become — we’re breaking it all down.  We talk about how social media is twisting expectations, why people might want to be chosen more than they actually want to choose wisely, and how poor communication has pushed a whole generation to rely on dating apps for something as deep as love. And of course, we end with our Ask Ya Bruh: Do you think people today actually know what love is, or have we...

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NGL Bruh: The Real Cost of College show art NGL Bruh: The Real Cost of College

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In this episode of NGL Bruh, we’re diving deep into the college experience.  From the hype of “campus life” to the harsh reality of debt, we’re asking the real questions: Is college really worth it? Or is it just a scam unless you network and use the experience the right way? We break down how degrees are losing value, why schools feel more like businesses than places of learning, and why real-world experiences and connections might matter more than the letters after your name. And of course, we end with our Ask Ya Bruh: Looking back on your college experience, what would you add...

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On this episode of NGL Bruh, we bring Terinn and Breze into the mix to tackle the age-old question: Can men and women really just be friends? 

From hidden feelings to platonic boundaries to how we’d feel about our partners having opposite-sex friends, nothing’s off the table. 

Plus, in our “Ask ya Bruh” segment, we dig into whether a friendship can stay real if someone secretly wants more.

 Ngl bruh… you’re gonna wanna hear this.