An entertaining book review podcast with host Osborne Givens, Dr. Theresa Smith-Givens, Walter Atkins, Dr. Harvey Hinton III, Donovan Snype, and Steven Gilliam. All the men are members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and they provide raw commentary and in-depth insight on the content. Each episode, they dissect parts of featured books and invite the listeners in on a bruh discussion. This podcast is sure to keep listeners glued to their speakers.
Da Bruhs BookShelf
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An entertaining book review podcast with host Osborne Givens, Dr. Theresa Smith-Givens, Walter Atkins, Dr. Harvey Hinton III, Donovan Snype, and Steven Gilliam. All the men are members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and they provide raw commentary and in-depth insight on the content. Each episode, they dissect parts of featured books and invite the listeners in on a bruh discussion. This podcast is sure to keep listeners glued to their speakers.
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