no pretense

'no pretense' is a podcast that examines and discusses the mental and emotional state of our Black and Brown communities from the perspective of our evolving men. Guests on the show debate ideas and taboo topics that aren’t often spoken about publicly, including our masculine and feminine energies, trauma, love, sex, death and life. In season one we'll hear friends of the podcast discuss their evolving definitions of manhood, detail love and infidelity, discuss trauma in our communities, and more.'no pretense' is created and offered in love because we know the best way to strengthen our communities is through solidarity, communication, and understanding. There's something for everybody and we're certain you'll enjoy it.Hosted by Jason Vives and co-produced by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions, the first season premiers Friday, June 17th. To support the podcast, we invite you to leave a review, follow the podcast at @nopretensepodcast on Instagram, and share with anyone you're sure will enjoy the show.

Listen to no pretense on: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SoundCloudTune in as your host Jason Vives sits with his forever favorite co-host, friend, and wife Andrea, as they discuss forgiving themselves.Together, the two detail experiences of failing hard (in their opinion), and letting those they love down.Jason discusses his dream of rapping, while Andrea reveals the moment she realized she still felt deep shame about not finishing high school in the way she hoped.Phew. It gets deep and goes there.Items Mentioned:Guest: Andrea O'Brien-VivesListen: The Cheat Code PodcastListen: TriggeredFollow Us on Social Media:Instagram: @nopretensepodcastContact:nopretensepodcast@gmail.comno pretense is hosted and produced by Jason Vives, co-host of the popular show:: The Cheat Code podcast.Additional production and editing by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions.

Listen to no pretense on: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SoundCloudIn this episode, Jason sits with the beloved Uncle Fred to discuss manhood and masculinity.Together, the two discuss the generational differences between what's considered "manly" and how their definitions have evolved as they aged, became parents, and experienced life.It's a conversation that ends in tears and will touch your heart.Items MentionedGuest: Uncle FredFollow Us on Social Media:Instagram: @nopretensepodcastContact:nopretensepodcast@gmail.comno pretense is hosted and produced by Jason Vives, co-host of the popular show:: The Cheat Code podcast.Additional production and editing by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions.

Listen to no pretense on: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SoundCloudWhy do some women cheat? It's a question posed on this week's episode of the no pretense podcast.A question to reflect on: Do you miss obvious signs of distress and unease in your relationship when you're not present? Our guest believes so, and she may be on to something.Tune in to hear your host Jason chat with the beloved Kai about her experience with being cheated on and being the one to dip out.Items Mentioned:Guest: KaiListen: The Cheat Code PodcastFollow Us on Social Media:Instagram: @nopretensepodcastContact:nopretensepodcast@gmail.comno pretense is hosted and produced by Jason Vives, co-host of the popular show:: The Cheat Code podcast.

Listen to no pretense on: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SoundCloudTune in as your host, Jason Vives talks with the Director of Special Events for Bed-Stuy Restoration Corp, Marlon Rice.In a conversation that didn't go as expected, the two friends talk about their experience with trauma as Black men and people, respectability politics, and more.Items Mentioned:Guest: Marlon Rice, Marlon is the Director of Special Events for Bed-Stuy Restoration Corps, and he's the founder of Good People NYC, an event production company aimed at connecting culture to community. mrice@restoraationplaza.orggoodpeoplenycstage@gmail.comListen: The Cheat Code PodcastFollow Us on Social Media:Instagram: @nopretensepodcastContact:nopretensepodcast@gmail.comno pretense is hosted and produced by Jason Vives, co-host of the popular show:: The Cheat Code podcast.

Listen to no pretense on: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SoundCloudIn this week's episode Jason chats with Jamila Collins, fellow alum of THE Hampton University about mental health.Tune in as Jamila details what life is like living with bipolar disorder and also hear Jason open up about his struggles with anxiety.Together the two discuss medication, healthy habits that make life easier, navigating relationships with mental disorders, and therapy.Items Mentioned:Guest: Jamila CollinsListen: The Cheat Code PodcastFollow Us on Social Media:Instagram: @nopretensepodcastContact:nopretensepodcast@gmail.comno pretense is hosted and produced by Jason Vives, co-host of the popular show:: The Cheat Code podcast.