Episodes
In this special edition episode, Ernest talks discusses that "sweet soul" Justin Timberlake and irony of his recent controversy happening on the 8th anniversary of theirs.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 06/18/24
In this “I said it, so you didn’t have to” episode, Ernest talks about that Hunter Biden conviction, his ongoing appearances on Piers Morgan Uncensored, gun violence dropping in Philly, going viral regarding Ray J’s alarming confession, reviewing the Tony Awards, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 06/17/24
In this “bad boys for life” episode, Ernest talks about that foolish Jim Crow campaign controversy, debating Piers Morgan on transgender rights, the wins of the Philly budget, hip-hop in bed with far-right interests, canceling The Dream, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 06/10/24
In this “pride down for what” episode, Ernest talks Trump being guilty as sin, why he’s doing Pride differently this month, Philly’s overwhelming Biden/Harris visits, why Eminem should go ahead and retire, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 06/03/24
In this “denouncing the cap” episode, Ernest talks about Nikki Haley’s predictable folding, a Philly City Councilmember’s bold call for a mayoral subpoena, Marilyn Mosby’s continued call for a presidential pardon, that terrible CNN interview, unpacking Apple Music’s 100 albums, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 05/27/24
In this “time tells truth” episode, Ernest talks about the messiness behind the upcoming presidential debates, Philly’s hypocrisy around harm reduction, DJ Akademiks under fire, when to call off an engagement, Billie Eilish’s outstanding new album, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 05/20/24
In this “if you say no, it’ll be a no forever” episode, Ernest talks about what the Trump trial is really about, the latest campus protest debate, the power of Law Roach, why he’s not for teachers getting their hair unbraided by students, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 05/13/24
In this “hold on, wait a minute” episode, Ernest talks about how Trump is telling us who he really is (once again), Biden’s new cannabis advocacy, the clear separation between Philly’s mayor and City Council, why he’s over both Kendrick Lamar and Drake, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 05/06/24
In this “too fast, too furious” episode, Ernest talks about how the Supreme Court is playing Trump games, about that messy Pennsylvania primary, why he’s tired of the Amanda Seales discourse, how Taylor Swift’s new album manufactured “history,” and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 04/29/24
In this “you should’ve been there” episode, Ernest talks about the trial of the century (so far), who he thinks is going to win Pennsylvania's primary, Philly’s school board hearing drama, the curious case of Jill Scott, that terrible Taylor Swift album, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 04/22/24
In this special edition episode, Lewis Nash is an explosive interview with Ernest Owens about his hotly contested state rep race against incumbent Malcolm Kenyatta, addressing anti-LGBTQ rumors, his conflict with the local Democratic Party, and much more.  Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 04/15/24
In this “nah, I’m good” episode, Ernest talks about the major campaign finance differences between Biden and Trump, evaluating Mayor Cherelle Parker’s first milestone, OJ Simpson’s death, the rise in modern rap beefs, this disturbing new wave of Black television, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 04/15/24
In this “you don’t gotta lie to kick it” episode, Ernest talks about the latest fight among Trumpers, Philly politics take a nasty turn, that earthquake, how transphobia disrupted a juicy rap beef, my next big thing, and more.  Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 04/08/24
In this “imma be a DEI for life” episode, Ernest talks about strange turns in the presidential race, Philly politics get a surprise return, how the Baltimore bridge collapse influences another fight against racism, the celebrity raid everyone’s talking about, why Beyoncé is in a universe of her own, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 04/01/24
In this “at the end of the day, the day gotta end” episode, Ernest talks about another internal GOP fight that might split the house, reconsidering the drama in Buckingham Palace, NBC News drama, Talcum X’s keynote cancellation from CAIR, preparing for Beyoncé's new album, and more.  Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 03/25/24
In this “what’s going on” episode, Ernest talks about Trump’s legal dreams (and nightmares), Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker’s impressive budget address, Talcum X’s conversion grift, Don Lemon’s hot mess with Elon Musk, J. Lo’s tour woes, and more.  Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 03/18/24
In this “stop the presses” episode, Ernest talks about the return of the rematch that is Biden vs. Trump, that bizarre GOP response to the SOTU, SEPTA gun violence, highs and lows at the Oscars, Ariana Grande’s new album, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 03/11/24
In this “March madness” episode, Ernest talks about the GOP’s super, abolishing the Breakfast Club, a horrific traffic stop in Philly, Cardi B returns, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 03/04/24
In this ”lions, tigers, and bears” episode, Ernest talks about the South Carolina primary results, justice for Nex Benedict, Wendy Williams, and more.  Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 02/26/24
In this ”cost to be the boss” episode, Ernest talks about Trump’s over half-a-billion-dollar legal debut, that messy Fani Willis hearing, racist progressives, justice for Kelly Rowland, and more.  Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 02/19/24
In this ”season of truth” episode, Ernest talks about the age battles impacting both top presidential candidates, a new caucus in Kensington, the Usher concert, award shows, and more.  Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 02/12/24
In this special edition episode, Lit Brothers Ernest Owens, Jamarcus Henderson, Josh Moore, and George Banks-Weston spill all the tea on the Philly food scene and more! Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 02/09/24
In this ”you had to be there” episode, Ernest talks about the Trump legal battle nobody’s talking about enough, another silly Philly Sheriff scandal, how Meg Thee Stallion defeated Nicki Minaj, spinning the block, and more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
Published 02/07/24
In this tell-all special edition, Ernest gives us an exclusive on his buzz-worthy 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.
Published 02/05/24