The Barbershop (919)

Getting to know the founder of the latest and greatest place to talk sports---the Locker Room app. 

Talking the latest in NFL, NBA, and a little bit of college basketball with Mark Gunnels, sports journalist and producer at "Undisputed" on Fox Sports 1. Topics include:  Who is the biggest threat to the Kansas City Chiefs?  Who will be the NBA Rookie of the Year?   Why Mark and I think Kyrie Irving will retire early. Follow the @barbershop919 on Twitter for updates!

Discussing what the Charlotte Hornets will do with their #3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Also, should the Hornets trade for Russell Westbrook? My guests on this episode are Josh Matthews, co-site expert of Fansided's Hornets blog: Swarm and Sting and Chase Whitney, writer for "At The Hive" of SB Nation. 

The new-look Carolina Panthers are 3-5 in the 2020 season. Dean Jones, site expert on www.catcrave.com joins the show to review the first half of the season and preview what the Panthers will look like for the rest of the year. 

We're halfway through the NFL season so I had to chop it up with the homie Darnell Smith, Social Media Manager and On-Air talent at FS1's "Speak For Yourself". We analyze all the major NFL award front runners and predict who we think will matchup in Super Bowl LV. 

The future could be very interesting for both pro sports teams in Charlotte, NC. I sat down with two veteran Charlotte media personalities to break down everyone's most frequently asked questions and concerns about the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets, including: Was getting rid of Cam Newton the right move for the Panthers? Should the Hornets draft LaMelo Ball with the 3rd overall pick? And are the Panthers really in a rebuild or are they a playoff team right now?  Check out the full interviews with Chris and Ashely here!

Motivational Speaker, Author and former 919er, Darryl Bellamy Jr. comes to the shop to drop all kinds of gems.  Topics include: How to stay motivated during the pandemic Helpful tips for the "therapist" friend What people are the most afraid of How to develop a personal brand

Baseball fans this episode is for you. Kansas City Royals minor league pitcher Garrett Davila comes inside The Barbershop to discuss what the 60 game MLB season will mean for the intensity of the game, his game against Tim Tebow, and why multi-sport athletes like Kyler Murray are NOT choosing to play professional baseball.  Follow us on Twitter: @barbershop919

DJ Rowell's short career has spanned from touring with a popular country music duo, from trying out for the Indiana Pacers, to being on set with TV legends. My good friend joins the show to talk about all of this and his next career move: giving back to the youth in his community.  Find out more about DJ's foundation here.

Alternative singer/songwriter Chris Buxton joins the show to talk about staying motivated during the COVID-19 crisis and how he overcame his own personal crisis to become one of the best young artists in the Carolinas.  Check out Chris' new single "Caught Up" 

Sports topics these days are hard to come by, but I invited Fox Sports 1 on-air commentator and social media manager Darnell Smith to swoop in the shop. We talked about:  The key to being a great sportscaster Cam Newton's departure from Carolina and where he'll end up next. The upcoming college football season and if 2021 NFL Draft hopefuls should even play.  Takeaways from "The Last Dance". And much more!  Follow Darnell on Twitter and Instagram: @Darnell_Smith95 and check out his "Live For Today" clothing line!

Dating coach Sam Bizzell stops by the Barbershop to discuss:  How to make time for dating despite a busy schedule.  How to successfully date online.  The realities of dating that romance movies leave out.  The truth about: "nice guys finish last". 

Independent Pro-Wrestler and Charlotte native Darius Lockhart comes to the Barbershop. We talk about:  How he shows black pride inside and outside of the ring. The barriers to becoming a successful black wrestler.  The one thing that could drastically improve the arts community in Charlotte. Check out more about Darius at https://www.dariuslockhart.com/

Did you miss me?  On this episode I catch up with my boy Javen, a childhood friend who happens to also be a cast member on MTV's Wild N' Out and Nick Cannon's little brother! Javen shares how he went from taking classes with Nick at Howard University to working his way up to getting major airtime on Wild N' Out. Look out for Javen in Season 15 of MTV's Wild N' Out this May and follow him on IG: @thekingcannon

On this episode:  Our favorite pop culture blog, Popgabble.com is about to get a HUGE makeover and Mikayla Hunt (Editor + Chief) tells us all about it.  PLUS, have you ever been ghosted?? In this episode, we talk about the psychology behind why people think there's absolutely nothing wrong with it!

On this episode: Two young single mothers share what qualities single women with kids need in a man and talk about what misconceptions men generally have single moms. 

On this episode: What do men really think about dating a woman with kids? What are the pros and cons of dating someone who's divorced? How can men get better at developing emotional intelligence?

On this episode: We answer: Have women taken over R&B? We discuss: The highlights Summer Walker's debut album "Over It" We predict: What will Jhene Aiko share on her upcoming album: "Chilombo" We debate: Can men and women be "just" friends? For more discussion and announcements, follow us on Twitter @barbershop919

We all saw Lebron, AD and the Lakers get beat by Kawhi and the Paul George-less Clippers... so does that mean the Clippers are the best team in LA? We answer that and make our early predictions for the NBA season plus much more on this episode! Follow us on Twitter @barbershop919

Just a little bonus episode for cuffing season!  Follow us on Twitter @barbershop919

Chloe Rosario, Senior, Journalism & Digital Media major from my alma mater, Queens Universe of Charlotte, shares her story of navigating her career path in sports journalism (starting in HIGH SCHOOL)!  We also discuss:  The pay gap between male and female pro athletes sparked by the success of Team USA.  Everything you need to know about dating an athlete.  Follow us on Twitter @barbershop919

-Do nice guys really finish last? - Does doing something sweet for a girl make you less manly? - Does texting back fast mean your thirsty? These three questions will be answered plus plenty of other pro tips for the fellas to get their cuffing season started off right! Follow us on Twitter @barbershop919

One on One with Nygel Turner aka "Nyge", co-host and producer of "Adult-Ish" produced by YR Media and part of Radiotopia network. Topics: What is the most shocking sports news to happen in the millennial era?  Cancel Culture, has it gotten out of hand? What is like to be a black creator in 2019?

Chance The Rapper finally released a debut album and Brian "The Expert" and I are here with our review. "The Big Day" by Chance The Rapper is now available on all streaming platforms. 

Chopping it up about fashion trends, best dressed athlete, and Super Bowl and NBA Finals Predictions.  Follow KELLS on Instagram & Twitter: @KELLSISLOVE

Maxweezy and Catfish Billy are back it again with these topics: Women using men for "free food". Lil Nas X EP Review: Which genre does his music fall under?  Space Jam 2: Is it time to stop making remakes? Follow us on Twitter @barbershop919

Welcome NEW CO-HOST Catfish Billy!!!!! TOPICS: How long does it really take men to fully mature?  Hot Girl Summer: Is it a female empowerment movement or a gimmick? Why do men (like Chris Brown & Diddy) struggle to get over exes?  Click for the article about men and maturity as referenced in the show. Follow us on Twitter: @barbershop919

One on one chat with Hip Hop Music Producer + Social Media Model Milagro Ghalichi, from Cleveland.  Topics Opinion of today's hip hop What is dating like as a public figure? Is the criticism of "bad" women fair? What's it like to be a Cleveland sports fan? AND MUCH MUCH MORE!   Her website: www.mghalichi.com Twitter: @milaghalichi Instagram: @mghalichi

I brought the homie Toney from LA on to talk about how the LA fanbase feels about all the Lakers dysfunction and drama. Also, we have an honest discussion about Kawhi's place amongst the greats and give our predictions for the 2019 NBA Finals. 

Man to man discussion about how to deal with heartbreak and why the "savage/cold hearted" mentality is dangerous for everyone. Check out the YouTube channel "Loservill3" for more heart to heart discussions hosted this episode's guest. As always you can follow and chat with us on Twitter @barbershop919

A geeked out review of the biggest movie the millennial generation (Avengers Endgame), plus what we are expecting for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Follow our guest, Jessica, on Twitter:  @jssxcaa

There's too many good topics in sports right now and here's what we had to discuss: - Can the Philadelphia 76ers win a championship with Simmons and Embiid as co-stars? - Who's joining Lebron in LA this summer? - Which team is the BEST fit for Zion?  - What should the Arizona Cardinals do with the #1 pick? - How far can the new-look Cleveland Browns go this season? 

(Prod. By Bandit Luce) A story of a sister and brother each going through the opposite roller-coster ride complicated situations with their individual significant others. 

Season Finale (until the cold weather comes back). In this episode we give pro tips about the DOs and DON’Ts of DATES. We’ll also breakdown an episode from Netflix’s “Dating Around” to give you even more insight into how to be successful on a date! Follow Erika on Twitter: @e_dreaaa

In this episode we brought in a small panel of men and women to discuss the following:  Who is better at accountability, Men or Women? Are women bad at apologizing?  Are men bad at taking ownership of their flaws?  What can men and women do to get on the same page when it comes to accountability?  Follow our guests: Devry (Twitter: @DevBrowne IG: dev__browne) , Caleb (Twitter & IG: @calebfoster96 ), Jessica (Twitter: @jssxcaa IG: jessvcagabrvelle_) Jada (Twitter: @jadae18 IG: jadalexiss_)

Mikayla Hunt of PopGabble.com shares how she grew her online platform starting in the 9th grade! We also talked the good, bad, and ugly about her experiences with meeting celebrities and her ideal first date! Follow Mikayla on Instagram @_mikaylahunt_

Viral video producer Kylan Morris joins the show. Check his latest videos on Twitter and Instagram - ‪@AwwHELLToTheNaw ‬

Follow @TheFeelosophy on Instagram Join the discussion on Twitter: @barbershop919

Best Friends (00:40); Sliding in the DMs (14:01); Long Distance (49:24) Join the discussion on Twitter: @barbershop919

Interview with singer Natali B. We discuss her music and the battle we all face with self-esteem and the pressure on artists to have a huge social media following. Check out the song “Lyft” by Chris Buxton ft. Natali B. Follow Nat on IG: @natdishoo Follow us @barbershop919 on Twitter!

Interview with DJ SmoothItOut Follow us @barbershop919 on Twitter!

Lando Flow Interview (1:15); Tiffany Haddish (10:22); Lebron the GOAT (25:45); Cuffing SZN (37:46)  Follow us @barbershop919 on Twitter!

Cardi B and Offset (4:47); My Fiancé Used To Be Racist (14:47); Blackfishing (32:00); Top 5 QBs of this Era (47:20); How Not To Get Played in 2019 (59:18)  Follow us @barbershop919 on Twitter!

Topics: King of R&B? (01:48); Cuffing SZN Question (18:34); Is Lebron Toxic? (39:10). Follow us @barbershop919 on Twitter!

Topics: Meek Mill's Comeback (04:52); Thank U, Next (11:49); Cuffing SZN Question (22:07); Kareem Hunt Scandal (27:38). Follow us @barbershop919 on Twitter!

What lengths do some women go to in order to impress men? You'd be surprised. Follow Jada and Jessica on IG: @jadalexiss_ & jessvcagabrvelle_ And Twitter: @jadae18 & @jssxcaa "Is 'Pick Me' Culture Killing Women's Self Esteem?" Video by Madame Noire : https://bit.ly/2QnMAAc RATE, REVIEW, AND SHARE THIS EPISODE! Follow us on Twitter: @barbershop919

I've really wanted to discuss this for a long time so shoutout to my boy and local rapper BC (@bc704 on IG) for coming on and having this discussion with me. There are also gems in this episode for artists and creators living in other states too so don't sleep. Checkout BC's website www.bc704.com and look out for his upcoming project "Since Then".

Why aren't more men talking about this? You can follow Oscar on Twitter @ktbffhoscar and you can rate and review this podcast, subscribe, share, donate, allllllll that!

You're welcome. Join the discussion on Twitter: @barbershop919 Host: @mxwzy on Instagram & Twitter

The NBA's most interesting franchise once again is the Los Angeles Lakers. Lebron is the league's best band-aid but can he really lead the Lakers to the Finals in the Wild Wild West(ern) Conference? And what do real LA citizens think of him? All that and more on this episode of The Barbershop (919).

We busted the fairytale relationship bubble and talked about Dominican barbershops too.

YMCMB Forever. Follow us on Twitter @barbershop919.

Don't you love the NFL? Nobody could have scripted how these first few weeks have gone and KD and I break it all down. No, not that KD ;) Check out my NFL Preview episode to hear everything I predicted for the season!

I brought the most honest woman I know, "Layla V with the Tea" to answer some of the most common questions that men have about women.

It's that time of year again... We kickoff part 1 of our #CuffingSzn series and it's all about the "friend zone". Questions? Comments? Hit us up on Twitter: @barberhop919

We pick who will win each NFL division in the 2018 season and we're in the 919 so we have to ask this question: Why is everyone hating on the Carolina Panthers???

Two years ago I played fantasy football for the first time and I was a DISASTER but last year I dominated in two leagues and this year I plan to do the same! I hope these tips help.

This episode was lengthy so we split it in two. The first part is for all you rap and hip hop heads that want commentary on the latest releases from the G.O.O.D Music camp. As a bonus we also included the trends of 2018 we absolutely hate. Part two is our take on where we think Lebon and Kawahi will end up playing next season. Thanks for your support!

On this episode we reviewed Drake's newest record SCORPION. Which side is better A or B? We also discussed what Lebron's big free agent move means for the NBA.

What do the Toronto Raptors have in common with a girl that just wants to get married? Find out inside The Barbershop.

Join in as Maxweezy and YANI (@yanisensei on Instagram)dissect Travis Scott's new album ASTROWORLD and briefly review Mac Miller and YG's new albums.