Str8Up Show Podcast
Our world has many voices. We all share this space together, but each of us has our own opinions, our own identity. Join hosts Calvin, Brandon, Kristina and Lee, as they bring in guests to discuss various social issues that effect everyone. Each episode will tackle a different issue, with insights by members of some diverse communities. The only rule on this show? You gotta be...STR8 UP.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 61 minutes
- Episodes
- 119
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
America…Assemble w/ Mike Gatto
America is facing deep political division. Republican vs. Democrat, Left vs. Right. But what will it truly take for us to come together as one nation again? On this episode, former California State A…
00:55:10 |
Mon 08 Sep 2025
South Park vs. Trump: Too Far or Fair Game? (Live Debate)
On this explosive episode of Str8Up, we host a live TikTok debate that dives into South Park’s most controversial episode yet, the one where they suggest Donald Trump made a deal with the devil. Trum…
00:58:06 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
BBB: Borders, Birthright, and Banishment w/ Carla Casas
With the recent changes to birthright citizenship, naturalized citizens now facing possible deportation, and the “big, beautiful bill” now passed, what’s next for immigration in America? After a powe…
00:55:16 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
The Unfree Speech
June 11th and 12th, 2025, a night Las Vegas streamer Karlin Martinez will never forget. What began as a peaceful anti-ICE protest ended with flashing lights, handcuffs, and a viral TikTok Live that l…
00:58:54 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Breaking the I.C.E.: Intimidation. Corruption. Eviction w/ Carla Casas
We dive into the Trump Administration’s renewed crackdown on undocumented immigrants. With ICE ramping up nationwide enforcement and families being torn apart, fear is rising and so are protests acro…
00:59:16 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Under Pressure: The Reality of Black Manhood with Dr. Maurice Ball
Being a Black man in America isn’t just difficult, it’s a daily struggle often overlooked. But when life gets heavy, where can Black men turn? Where are the safe spaces that remind them they’re not a…
01:05:48 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Music Monday - Kuttup
If you’re a true music fan, you know the best songs are the ones that speak to your soul, and Las Vegas artist Kuttup is doing just that. On this electrifying episode of Music Monday, we sit down wit…
00:31:18 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Mind Over Media: Social Media & Mental Health with Dr. Micco
Is social media silently impacting your mental health? Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jamie Micco of The Concord Center joins us and breaks down how social media can influence your emotional well…
00:41:41 |
Mon 05 May 2025
Music Monday - Young Preach
It’s often said that we go through many tests so we can share powerful testimonies.On this Music Monday, we sit down with the incredibly talented gospel rapper Young Preach. He opens up about his tro…
01:08:00 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Torn Apart: The Real Stories of Deportation
In our Season 9 premiere, we dive into one of the most polarizing issues in America today, immigration and mass deportations. With families being torn apart, we hear firsthand accounts from those dir…
01:16:21 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Psychophobia: I Need Help w/ Erin Johnston, LPC-S (Part 2) (Season 8 Finale)
In Part 1 of this 2 part episode, Erin Johnston, LPC-S of Healing Minds Counseling, discussed why so many are afraid to seek therapy. Erin returns to continue our groundbreaking conversation about wh…
00:42:02 |
Mon 06 May 2024
Psychophobia: I Need Help w/ Erin Johnston, LPC-S (Part 1)
Why do most of us have Psychophobia or a fear of going to therapy? Are we scared to face our own truths or just afraid to acknowledge the trauma we keep pushing away? We talk to Erin Johnston, LPC-S …
01:27:24 |
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Music Monday - Edna Karr's Chris Herrero
If you're a football fan, you know that halftime IS game time for a lot of bands. But, if you're from New Orleans, Louisiana, being in a band is a way of life. We talk to Edna Karr High School's ban…
00:55:35 |
Mon 15 Apr 2024
Music Monday - RōZY
Women in rock bands are often overshadowed by their male counterparts, but the female led band RōZY is quickly making a Texas size impact on the music industry. On this Music Monday we talk to sister…
01:01:46 |
Mon 08 Apr 2024
Music Monday- FIVE (The Return)
HE’S BACK!! The one and only Pen Assassin himself, FIVE returns to Music Monday! Listen as FIVE talks about where he’s been since he last came on the show, he’s recent run in with rapper Dave East …
00:37:41 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Cultural Conversations: Brazilians
It's a country full of love, music and pride. The Str8Up crew heads to Brazil. Join us as we talk to Marianna and Debbie, two Brazil natives, all about their home country. Our guest talk about the lo…
01:17:10 |
Mon 04 Mar 2024
Motivating Minds with Will Diggs
In this age of social media, it's easy to find yourself being discouraged due to a number of life issues. But how you handle your negative situation is a practice that many of us can use. We talk to …
00:52:27 |
Mon 26 Feb 2024
Sh..Sh..Sh..Showtime in Shreveport
“All Roads Lead to Shreveport,” says Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson after his recent purchase of the old Millennium Studios in Shreveport, LA. But what does this mean for the area? We talk to Hollywood ac…
01:03:52 |
Mon 19 Feb 2024
The Mermaid Effect: A Real Toxic Love Story
WE'RE BACK!! And boy, there is so much to talk about! On the Season 8 premiere, Calvin opens up about his personal love life by inviting two of his personal friends to the show. Tune in as they poin…
01:49:48 |
Mon 12 Feb 2024
The 100TH Episode (Season 7 Finale)
WE MADE IT TO 100 EPISODES!!!! But what does this mean for our podcast? Tune in as the Str8Up Crew celebrates this big milestone of reaching 100 podcast episodes. The crew also talks about the future…
01:52:42 |
Mon 03 Apr 2023
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