'no pretense' is a podcast that examines and discusses the mental and emotional state of our Black and Brown communities from the perspective of our evolving men. Guests on the show debate ideas and taboo topics that aren’t often spoken about publicly, including our masculine and feminine energies, trauma, love, sex, death and life. Join us on our couch and let's talk.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

no pretense
Claim This Podcastby Jason Vives
Podcast Overview
'no pretense' is a podcast that examines and discusses the mental and emotional state of our Black and Brown communities from the perspective of our evolving men. Guests on the show debate ideas and taboo topics that aren’t often spoken about publicly, including our masculine and feminine energies, trauma, love, sex, death and life. Join us on our couch and let's talk.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Publishing Since
6/2/2022
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Recent Episodes

July 22, 2022
no pretense 006: Mental Health Ft. Jamila Collins
<p>Listen to no pretense on: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud</p><br><p>In this week's episode Jason chats with Jamila Collins, fellow alum of THE Hampton University about mental health.</p><br><p>Tune in as Jamila details what life is like living with bipolar disorder and also hear Jason open up about his struggles with anxiety.</p><br><p>Together the two discuss medication, healthy habits that make life easier, navigating relationships with mental disorders, and therapy.</p><br><p><strong><u>Items Mentioned:</u></strong></p><br><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Jamila Collins</p><br><p><strong>Listen:</strong> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Cheat Code Podcast</a></p><br><p>Follow Us on Social Media:</p><br><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nopretensepodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nopretensepodcast</a></p><br><p>Contact:</p><br><p>nopretensepodcast@gmail.com</p><br><p>no pretense is hosted and produced by Jason Vives, co-host of the popular show:: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Cheat Code podcast.</a></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

July 8, 2022
no pretense 005: Black Trauma Ft. Marlon Rice
<p>Listen to no pretense on: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud</p><br><p>Tune in as your host, Jason Vives talks with the Director of Special Events for Bed-Stuy Restoration Corp, Marlon Rice.</p><br><p>In a conversation that didn't go as expected, the two friends talk about their experience with trauma as Black men and people, respectability politics, and more.</p><br><p><strong><u>Items Mentioned:</u></strong></p><br><p><strong>Guest: </strong>Marlon Rice, </p><p>Marlon is the Director of Special Events for Bed-Stuy Restoration Corps, and he's the founder of Good People NYC, an event production company aimed at connecting culture to community. </p><br><p>mrice@restoraationplaza.org</p><p>goodpeoplenycstage@gmail.com</p><br><p><strong>Listen:</strong> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Cheat Code Podcast</a></p><br><p>Follow Us on Social Media:</p><br><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nopretensepodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nopretensepodcast</a></p><br><p>Contact:</p><br><p>nopretensepodcast@gmail.com</p><br><p>no pretense is hosted and produced by Jason Vives, co-host of the popular show:: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Cheat Code podcast.</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

July 1, 2022
no pretense 004: Infidelity Part 1: A Woman's Perspective Ft. Kai
<p>Listen to no pretense on: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SoundCloud</p><br><p>Why do some women cheat? It's a question posed on this week's episode of the no pretense podcast.</p><br><p>A question to reflect on: Do you miss obvious signs of distress and unease in your relationship when you're not present? Our guest believes so, and she may be on to something.</p><br><p>Tune in to hear your host Jason chat with the beloved Kai about her experience with being cheated on and being the one to dip out.</p><br><p><strong><u>Items Mentioned:</u></strong></p><br><p><strong>Guest: </strong>Kai</p><br><p><strong>Listen:</strong> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Cheat Code Podcast</a></p><br><p>Follow Us on Social Media:</p><br><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nopretensepodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nopretensepodcast</a></p><br><p>Contact:</p><br><p>nopretensepodcast@gmail.com</p><br><p>no pretense is hosted and produced by Jason Vives, co-host of the popular show:: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheat-code/id1503583059" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Cheat Code podcast.</a></p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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