NOIRPOISED Podcast

Are We Ever Really Ready for Marriage or Kids?

It’s the season two finale, and we’re going out with a conversation that hits home. Is “waiting until you’re ready” really possible—or just something we …

We talk about emotional intelligence all the time—but do we really understand what it looks like in a relationship?

This episode dives into the part we don’t talk about enough: not just managing your …

We’re more “connected” than ever—so why do so many people feel alone?

In this episode, we dive into the difference between being a loner and feeling lonely. From surface-level conversations to fading …

Is life really on easy mode for women? That quote stirred the pot—and in this episode, we’re diving into the everyday pressures women face that often go unseen. Do men truly understand what’s beneath…

Ever look around at your life and think, “This isn’t what I pictured”? 

In this episode, we’re diving into what happens when your life doesn’t go as planned—and why that might actually be the best thi…

Continuing the conversation with Sam, Steve, and Eddie...

As a father, is being present enough? Are we holding on to outdated ideas? And most importantly…are we raising boys who know who they are befo…

How do we raise young black boys into strong, whole men? 

Sam, Steve & Eddie continue the conversation from last week, but with a focus on fatherhood, discipline, emotional legacy, and the silent expe…

What does it really mean to be a man today—and are we carrying more than we let on?
In this first part of our Men’s Series, Sam is joined by two guests and gets real about the silent pressures men fac…

Ever feel guilty for drifting away from old friends or family members? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dig into the reality of outgrowing people—and why that doesn’t have to mean cutting them o…

Why do so many mother-daughter relationships feel like an endless tug-of-war? Is it tough love, unhealed trauma, or just history repeating itself? In this episode, we continue the conversation from l…

Ever feel like your dad was more competitor than coach? Or like your parents raised you with love—but also a load of pressure?

In this episode, we get real about the quiet tension that builds between …

Ever feel like you're parenting your parents? You're not alone. Turns out, millennials are officially the sandwich generation—caught between raising kids and raising... well, their own parents.

So why…

Sibling dynamics: why do some siblings stay close while others drift apart? We're taking a deep dive into the role that family, culture, and even gender play in shaping how siblings relate to each ot…

Why aren’t men pursuing women like they used to? In this episode, we dive into the shift in dating dynamics—why some men feel it’s just not worth the effort anymore. Are women setting too many “hoops…

We’re breaking down how cultural shifts are redefining relationships. Is the 50/50 mindset killing romance? Can modern men really handle traditional women or is it a fantasy until reality kicks in? C…

Studies show that year seven is the breaking point for many couples—but why?

In this episode, we dive into the stats, the psychology behind the “seven-year itch,” and the biggest reasons marriages fai…

Does marriage actually affect wealth? We hear it all the time—marriage is just about love, right? But what if we told you it has way more to do with financial stability and long-term success than you…

Millennial parents, let’s talk. Remember when we thought we’d have a village helping us raise our kids? Turns out, that village is looking real different (or nonexistent).

Why does it feel like past g…

What do women really want? If you’ve ever asked this question (or been too afraid to), this episode is for you. Are women truly as complicated as they seem or are men actually over-complicating thing…

Can men ever truly afford to chase happiness when leading a family—or is it a distraction from their real purpose?

In this episode, we’re tackling the saying: ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’. Are men respons…