• Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 23: Jasmine Crockett for Senate, LL Cool J Returns to Philly, What’s Missing from Taylor Swift’s Docuseries
    Dec 15 2025

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    In this “things can happen” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s Epstein photo drama, a major Democratic Senate race shake-up in Texas, Erika Kirk’s messy media tour, lessons learned from Philly City Council’s H.O.M.E. initiative showdown, about that messy Brandy & Monica tour, 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.

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    5 hrs and 1 min
  • Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 22: Josh Shapiro vs. Kamala Harris, Philly Mayor vs. City Council, 50 Cent’s Diddy Documentary Mess
    Dec 8 2025

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    In this “small and local” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s growing attacks on the free press, Governor Josh Shapiro’s messy national media tour, the ongoing Philly City Council clash with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative, what’s not being said about the fair critique of Cory Booker’s wedding, about that messy Diddy documentary produced by 50 Cent, 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.

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    4 hrs and 17 mins
  • Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 21: Trump vs. Aging, An Interesting Philly Mayoral Appointment, Timeout for Ray J
    Dec 1 2025

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    In this “giving it the best that I got” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s aging lame duck era, about Cory Booker’s fast nuptials, OpenAI in legal trouble, a Philly ward leader gets hired in Mayor Parker’s administration, why cutting family members off isn’t a "trend," why CEO of Zeus made headlines for the messiest reason, 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.

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    3 hrs and 18 mins
  • Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 20: Trump vs. MAGA, A Twist in Philly Mayor’s DEI Saga, Thanksgiving Stunt Queens
    Nov 24 2025

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    In this “watch what I do” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s losing grip on the GOP, about that Marjorie Taylor Greene resignation, Zohran Mamdani’s political 180, unpacking one of the Philly Mayor’s most chaotic weeks yet, the politics of Thanksgiving charity, why Wicked: For Good defied gravity, 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.

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    3 hrs and 54 mins
  • Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: All About My Philly Press Access Controversy
    Nov 21 2025

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    In this "don’t tell a lie about me and I won’t tell the truth on you" special edition episode, Ernest tells the entire story on why it took 10 years for him to finally get a press badge in the City of Philadelphia -- and why he remains optimistic that change is coming for the free press and Black journalists afterwards.

    Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 19: Epstein Files Hunt Trump, Philly Mayor Under Fire, “Friendship Tax” is B.S.
    Nov 17 2025

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    In this “FAFO” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s embarrassing Epstein saga, John Fetterman’s hot mess of a memoir, how Philly’s DEI efforts went amuck, the death of being “social” on social media, about this ridiculous “Friendship Tax,” why Sydney Sweeney discourse won’t go away 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.

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    3 hrs and 9 mins
  • Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 18: Democrats Dominate Election 2025, a Philly Labor Leader Gets Super Frank, Grammy Nomination Shockers
    Nov 10 2025

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    In this “don’t get too comfortable” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s war on SNAP, promising vibes of the recent election, interviewing Philly powerbroker Ryan Boyer, the end of Teen Vogue, embarrassing straight boyfriends, about that AI “singer” Xania Monet, 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.

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    3 hrs and 25 mins
  • Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 17: Trump Gets Blocked by Federal Courts & GOP, Philly’s Judicial Race Heats Up, Nicki Minaj Goes MAGA
    Nov 3 2025

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    In this “go vote on Tuesday, deadass” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s nuclear interests, the consequential upcoming election, City Council challenges Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker’s affordable Housing Plan, the racial nuances of SNAP benefits, the straights DL crisis, about Keke Palmer’s new Southern Fried Rice show, 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.

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    4 hrs and 31 mins