Hi, I’m Jonny Cruz
On Ugly Brown Boy I will share my outlooks, my activism, and awareness
It is an extension of the many ways I would like to leave a legacy of Light in this world that is often treacherous and that provides countless reasons to be angry
Nothing is off limits, but all delivered with Love
Bevy Smith said it -
It Gets Greater Later
Getting older doesn’t mean getting old for some of us
So much of how you feel can be shaped by the words you tell yourself, making life miserable, or creating good change for yourself
28 Oct 2025
17: How Old Are You? Punyeta!!
“Dress your age”
“You should know better at your age”
Enough with the condescending Shit. What does that even mean??
Dress how you want… act how you want… your age has nothing to do with it
It’s just another way for people to show their prejudice and discrimination towards older people
That’s why I’ll always redirect the conversation when it comes to my age
22 Oct 2025
16: Philippines Coffee
Join me as I begin to document my trip to the Philippines in search of coffee for my upcoming cafe opening,
BookBurn Cafe and Social
8 Oct 2025
15: Poochie Crunch Pilot Pt 2
here’s the continuation of our very first episode of Poochie Crunch!!
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30 Sept 2025
14: Poochie Crunch Introdiction Pt1
Here’s something a little different for you all this week and next!!
This is my new (2nd) Podcast with my Best Friend Donnie Ray Allen!!
It’s called Poochie Crunch!!
This is our (long) Introduction episode in two parts
I hope you enjoy it!!
Engage with us, Like, and Subscribe!!
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23 Sept 2025
13: Friends and Politics
Friends and Politics
I used to avoid talking about politics with friends
Mainly because I stayed out of it altogether and I didn’t really have a foundation of opinions
That changed about 10 years ago, when for good and for bad, I woke the fuck up and opened my eyes
Part of that awakening was realizing which friends and family have viewpoints that didn’t only align with mine, but were a danger to my future
And then I started to clean house
Not everyone can have access to me
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16 Sept 2025
12: Deja Vu
You have been here before
You’ve experienced the anxiety, the stress, the doubt, the worry, the fear…
And time after time you’ve gotten through it
You just have to remind yourself you’ve done it before, and just know you’ll get through it again this time
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9 Sept 2025
11: Why You So Rude Tho??
Mean people really suck, right??
Explain to me again why mean people are the way they are please
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27 Aug 2025
10: Someone Stole My Identity
A decades old story of youthful ignorance and stupidity leading to alleged betrayal of trust
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19 Aug 2025
9: Do Better, Make It Better
Besides mental health, self awareness and accountability are things I feel very strongly about. I think it’s what can make our circles and communities so much better, and make us all better in the process
I’m still learning and I don’t get everything right. But we all need to do better
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13 Aug 2025
8: I Love You (In The Lord)
There was a shift in warmth from my Mom after I came out of the closet, and she started saying I Love You, but qualifies it saying, I Love You In The Lord. For so long it hurt my heart to hear it said to me that way and she continued even when I asked her to stop.
We’re way past that now.
But qualifying your Love for someone falls short, in my opinion, of the real genuine Love that’s behind the sentiment
29 Jul 2025
7: NO Fa+s NO F€ms NO As!ans
If there are precisely to coming out stories, this is mine.
My friends showed me the way, and my first experiences were wonderful but also stricken with distress. I’m certain I’m not alone.
But the difficulties came later with the discovery of discrimination and racism in the LGBTQ+ community.
Kids were harsh
But in ways, Gays were worse
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23 Jul 2025
6: You Are A Piece of $#!+
This is what I remember from my childhood
The language a child hears will be the language that follows them into adulthood
It will sound like support and understanding, or it will sound like put downs - don’t let it be the latter
As adults, supporting my mother with understanding and empathy is the key to creating those safe spaces that we have always needed
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15 Jul 2025
5: Abraka-Fu€%ing-dabra
In life, we are all creators and destroyers
With every decision we make, we create joy and purpose and love
We can also be destructive beings based on our decisions in life
In the palms of our hands, we possess the power of gods
One of our greatest abilities is our ability to create human connections. Our relationships can help us grow and make us better, and they can also lead us down the wrong paths
Our ability to create and destroy is alchemy and magic at its very best and worst
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8 Jul 2025
4: Looks Like Lola Lost Her Damn Mind
The podcast episode explores generational differences in perspectives on colonization and the importance of reclaiming ancestral histories in the face of erasure.
3 Jun 2025
3: Read The Label Carefully
The host of Ugly Brown Boy explores the impact of childhood labels and how reclaiming them can lead to empowerment and self-acceptance.
27 May 2025
2: (Go Back To) Where Ya Come From?
The host of "Ugly Brown Boy" shares childhood summer vacation backstories to provide context for understanding his perspectives on identity and community issues.
20 May 2025
1: Introduction - Who Is Ugly Brown Boy??
Ugly Brown Boy introduces himself, sharing his identity as a gay, Filipino man who lives with mental illness and advocates for equality and justice.
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Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100
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