Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest Owens

Feb 04 2025 237 ep. 133 mins 22
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Award-winning journalist Ernest Owens reviews the latest headlines, controversies, and all the other things you give a damn about. 

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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 4: Political Panic, Philly Super Bowl Madness, Oscar Actress Nominee Drama, Give Beyoncé a Break

Feb 04 2025 111 mins  
Send us a text In this “I’m rooting for everyone Black” episode, Ernest advises on how to emotionally prepare for a Trump executive order, about that DNC election, why debating with racists online is wasting time, Cowboy Carter on tour, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwe

Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: My Showstopping Grammys Weekend!

Feb 03 2025 116 mins  
Send us a text In this tea-spilling special edition, Ernest gives us an exclusive on his history-making Grammys weekend in Los Angeles. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 3: Trump’s Predictable Return, Philly Soda Tax Probe, Target’s DEI Drama, Final Grammy Predictions

Jan 26 2025 178 mins  
Send us a textIn this “go E-L-G-S-E-S” episode, Ernest discusses the return of state-sanctioned debauchery, a Philly City Council that’s squeamish, the complex of progressives right now, Oscar nominations heartbreak, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & I

Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 2: A New (Worse) President Inaugurated, Philly Politricks Returns, the Demise of TikTok, Oscar Nomination Predictions

Jan 19 2025 209 mins  
Send us a text In this “here comes the B.S.” episode, Ernest discusses the inauguration we’re all skipping, the unraveling of the 76ers Arena blowback, a social media cultural reset, how awards season is unraveling, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & I

Ernestly Speaking! S8, Season Premiere: A New Era of Debauchery (and Hope)!

Jan 12 2025 171 mins  
Send us a textIn this season premiere, Ernest returns to a new year that’s already filled with political, social, and pop culture suspense.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S7, Season Finale: The Epic 200th Episode!

Dec 30 2024 179 mins  
Send us a text In this season finale, Ernest reviews the best (and worst) of 2024 and gives us a sneak peak of the new year ahead. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 24: Congressional Republicans Fight, Philly 76ers Arena Proposal Approved, the Overkill of Luigi Mangione

Dec 22 2024 172 mins  
Send us a textIn this “let the chips fall” episode, Ernest talks about the latest in the congressional GOP division, the conclusion of the 76ers Arena vote in Philly, the privilege of the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, and why Tyler Perry’s new film is better, yet still bad.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowe

Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 23: The Curious Case of the Philly 76ers Arena, Luigi Mangione, and Jay-Z

Dec 15 2024 181 mins  
Send us a textIn this “you break it, you buy it” episode, Ernest talks about the latest in the White House return of Trump, the 76ers Arena vote in Philly, the obsession of the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, and why these Jay-Z allegations are questionable.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow hi

Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 22: Biden Pardons Biden, UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing, and Golden Globe Nomination Predictions

Dec 08 2024 222 mins  
Send us a textIn this “change, change, change” episode, Ernest talks about the latest in the Trump transition, the 76ers Arena vote in Philly, media transitions, and why the Beyoncé vs. Taylor Swift stan war is pointless.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagr

Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 21: MAGA Culture Normalized Myth, 76ers Arena Might Be a Done Deal, and About that Drake Lawsuit

Dec 01 2024 192 mins  
Send us a textIn this “you better tell them before I do” episode, Ernest unpacks how influencing hasn't really gone full Trumper, the latest in Philly politics, and why the Drake lawsuit is more complex than what’s being covered. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter &am