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Meet The Brave

Mani Draper

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Emcee/Producer/Writer Mani Draper teamed up with his cousin and Writer - LG to create the Meet The Brave Podcast. The show captures the guys in an open space to work through thought, unfiltered dialogue, comedic banter, debate while offering their takes on current events....ultimately arriving at and exploring concepts ownership all the way around. This is the Meet The Brave Podcast.
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On this weeks episode of MTB - The crew is back after a few weeks to recharge. Join Brittny, Lex, Lg and Mani as they catch up, check in and get right back to sicko mode. Mani demands a statue for ASAP Rocky in every city around the world. Brittny is heating up creatively as it freezes over in Texas. They talk Joe Rogan, new music and question whet…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - The crew kicks off the new year in studio. Mani, LG and Lex are without Britt, but no worries Mani's mom calls in to provide all toxicity needed to jumpstart 2022. Tune in as they Rest In Peace to some cultural icons. Map resolutions, talk social credit scores and the laughable best of 2021 list. All that and much mor…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - The crew offers a stream consciousness installment to wrap up the year. Tune in as LG, Britt and Mani as they unpack everything from emotions, experiences and offerings. All that and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble Productions UPLFTRS & THE REEF Studios in Oakland, C…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, Lex and LG welcome home Britt and all her toxic glory. Tap in as the crew works through a trying emotional week for Mani personally as well as - The satanic rituals of the music industry seeming more active than ever this week as another rappers life is claimed much too soon and Big Sean and Roddy Rich confess c…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - LG, Lex and Mani are back in studio and are joined by Britt via phone and are attempting to rebuke all “Side chick energy”. The crew explores - People pleasing being just a subtle form of manipulation. Is this past weeks headlines simply a matter of quality control or people not having any friend? - while discussing D…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Britt, LG, Lex and Mani zoom to keep feeling alive! Tune in as they unpack the savage murder of Mrs Jaquline Avant. Not caring what people think considering they don't take care of their own thoughts. The level of accountability needed for great Leadership. Domestic terrorism strikes again. Deion and Brittany Renner a…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Lex, Britt, Mani and LG are finally back in studio and joined by very special guest and friend of the show Jesse Byrd. Join the crew as navigate the emotions of finding out about the untimely passing of Virgil Abloh live on air. Tune in as they also discuss demonizing wealth to keep class system. Fear and love, scarci…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Britt, Mani and LG are remote and without Lex who is working on a film. Rest in power Young Dolph he'll leave an lasting image of a family man. How do you convince your mind that you’re worthy of some hit you’ve never had? King Richard. A white liberal woman explaining the dangers of Kanye to you. All that and much mo…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, Britt, LG and Lex are left to their own thoughts in this edition of stream of consciousness episodes. Tune in as they all offer thoughts, experiences and discoveries - that while they haven't shared with one another, still seem to align. Everything from critical race theory, passive aggression, value and fear. L…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Britt, Mani and LG are remote and without Lex who is working on a film project in Africa. They attempt to tackle the tragedy at the Astroworld Festival. The fall out of Kanye's epic Drink Champs episode. Men's attraction to spiritually toxic women. The cost of cutting corners. Grown men seeking validation as opposed t…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - The Mani, LG and Lex are joined by special guest Kevin Allen as he celebrates the release of 9th studio album "Nothing Lasts Forever". Jonel Seon of UPLFTRS also sits in as they all discuss process, building and how men grieving loss. All that and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - …
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On this weeks episode of MTB - The gang is back in studio. Join LG , Britt, Lex and Mani as they celebrate Issa Rae and her excellence and talk the cultural value of Insecure. They also discuss the cage of perfectionism. The type of space Black women hold in love. The shooting that took place at the Gas station in Oakland, CA and fallout of the eco…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - The gang is remote but somehow more aligned than ever. This weeks episode is a stream consciousness edition like never before. Join Britt and LG as they maneuver through thoughts, emotions and encounters in monologue format. Do men value being a partner the same as having a partner? Is empathy created equal? Who's rac…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - LG is back from Hollywood, but just barely. Listen in as he, Mani and Lex navigate the muddy waters of Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special, The Closer. The guys also explore cancel culture and the pressing need to hold strangers accountable. Plus a hot take - find out who compares Don Toliver to Sade. All that and…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani Lex are joined by partner and friend of the show Jonel Seon of UPLFTRS, while LG is away living his best life. Tune in as the guys unpack Lil Was x missing the pearl. Alameda county mismanaging protecting and serving. The battle between unwavering belief and being delusional Nick Cannon and Charlamange The God mo…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex are back in studio. After a week off the guys have some catching up to do. They jump right in discussing the peace treaty between Drake and Cole. New York undermining their tops artist sends mani into a rage. Meanwhile denying the concept of ex's. They crew also explore what might trigger petty respon…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - The confront mortality, purpose, convenience and fear. Lock in with Mani, LG and Lex as they discuss untimely transitioning of Michael K. Williams and his impact on Black art. Baby Keem's disruptive release of Melodic Blue, Bosses asking for help and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - The family celebrates Lex's birthday with special guest. Join Mani, LG, Lex and Brittny Nation of the Conversations with Nation Podcast. Tune in as they attempt to discuss Texas new abortion law, what Drake v Kanye really means, Starlink, do you add value or pillage and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest …
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On this weeks episode of MTB - The guys are live from an emerging art gallery in Oakland, CA powered by Ade & Hourvoyses. Special thanks to Tunde and Darius. On this episode the LG, Lex and Mani are discuss an incredible week for releases. Starting with Donda, Baby Keep and Kendrick, Westside Gunn and more. The guys discuss Candyman, Monakeypaw's a…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - The guys are back in studio after a few weeks of being down. Mani returns and shares his experience with contracting Covid-19. Dial in as the Lex, Lg and Mani discuss the very unfortunate passing of Zumbi of Zion I. Kendrick Lamar announcing his final TDE album. Millennials filtering and processing through delusion, t…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Brittny Nation from Conversation with Nation fills in for Mani. Tune in as Brittny, LG and Lex discuss Simone Biles awakening. Getting back into the world of dating. Mask being compared to slavery and wristbands segregation. DaBaby choosing his hill to die on. Blood not making you family and much more. This episode is…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani is away at a friends wedding, while LG and Lex are back in the Bay. But have no fear, the boys are back together again, remotely. Dial in this week as the guys unpack how guys can dish it but can't receive being the sidepiece. The brilliance of Kanye's Donda roll out. Why Black folks over value the concept of rig…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Tap in for more one man streams of thought. Mani is away on production so join him, LG and Lex for their own personal deep dives. Everything from Code switching for the hoes, who are condoms for, Snoop Dogg hosting #sharkweek, Niggas being the new bad bitches, giving credit to the toxic couples that keep that shit pri…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - The guys are remote and try something special. One man segments this week with streams of thought. Mani is away on production and has a revelation about Black men and insulation. The currency of brotherhood and how far it can propel you. LG's stream of thought leads him to unpack so interesting encounters from the wee…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Thigh High The Prince (Mani), LG and Lex are back in studio. Tune in as the guys navigate the landmine that is Bill Cosby and humanity being exposed again. Status seekers being blackballed. She'Carri Richardson. College athletes can now monetize name, image, likeness. Tyler The Creator #1 and much more. This episode i…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - After a much needed week off the guys are back. Tune in as Mani, LG and Lex are back in studio. The guys are joined by special guest Jonel Seon and Jonathan Husband executive producers of WINNING FORMXLA. Buckle up as they discuss ways they navigate and deal with stress. I Am Athlete and much more. Call me if you get …
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani is Denver visiting family so the guys are remote. Join LG, Lex and Mani as they give the Migos their flowers. The guys also stumble into a dense discussion about Black people, the demonization of wealth and success and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble Productions…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex are back in studio and this time joined by Brittny and Sita of the Royal Nation podcast. Finally the guys have to answer for their hot takes. Tune is as they navigate conversations about consent, men and women defining transparency differently, the danger that is the white liberal......Lock in for all…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani and LG are back in Oakland, Lex is working on a project...so the guys are recording remotely via zoom. Tune in as this week they attempt to unpack the world opening back up with the flip of a switch. Weaponizing mental part 2. Music sampling and what the future holds and more. This episode is powered by Northwest…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex are recording from The Reef Studios in Oakland, CA. Tune in as the guys talk Kwame Brown on his killing spree, Weaponizing mental health, Sleeping in the wet spot, Burning bridges and more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble Productions UPLFTRS & THE REEF Studios …
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex are back in studio. Tune in as the guys discuss pod wars and split of the Joe Budden podcast. Mani of course has a conspiracy theory. The guys review the new J.Cole album and the That Damn Michael Che show. All that and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubbl…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex are remote. The show begins with a very special Happy Mother's Day. Tune in as the guys discuss Will Smith and Elon continuing to dominate. People want you to believe in something greater than yourself. Following freedom versus money. Mani seeing the martix and more. This episode is powered by Northwe…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex are back in studio. Tune in as the guys try to solve Khaled and the machine sabotaging art. They salute Shelly FKA Dram. Discuss Exterminate all the Brutes and how to navigate finding out your Ex does porn and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble Producti…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex are remote. While Mani is away in Houston with the family the fellas still check in. Tune in this week as the guys discuss Shock G's untimely passing and his legacy as a creator. The disgusting optics of the Derek Chauvin verdict in the murder of George Floyd. Fan question of whether or not its respon…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex are at The Reef Studios in Oakland, CA. Joined by Gizzle McFly who just released his ep Expired Transfers. Tune in as they deep dive into Kevin Samuels appearance on the Joe Budden Podcast. More death in Hip Hop, the business of the NCAA. Defending Lena Waithe and more. This episode is powered by Nort…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex are back at The Reef Studios in Oakland, CA. However the show starts with a somber note, celebrating the life of the late great DMX. The topic of addiction and fulfillment leads to a rich conversation. Also LG's recent appearance of the season 2 premier of Conversations with Nations leaves Lex and Man…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex celebrate their 150tb episode with a some special guest live from Richmond, CA. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble Productions UPLFTRS & THE REEF Studios in Oakland, CA. Support the family of Oscar and Andrea Frayer here Grand Nationxl their debut album Twice On S…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - The guys discuss the levels to toxicity and Mani gets called OG by someone clearly older than him. Tune in as LG, Lex and Mani declare this the summer of break albums. They explore the concept of accountability and why this is the perfect storm to protest men and women college sports. All that and much more. This epis…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - LG threatens to out Mani's family secrets, Mani's too focused on protecting Kirk Franklin and Lex saves the day! Tune in as the guys talk Breonna Taylor 1 year later, calling out friends and their obsessions, Facebook and Apple beef, Papa John's CEO needing N-bomb rehab, Pimps being the first feminist and much more. T…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Drake drops Scary Hours so OVO Mani puts on his cape. Tune in as Petty LEX emerges and LG ponders the work credentials to administer the vaccine. The guys also talk Coming to America 2, NIKE's VP resigning, what the Facebook and Twitter moves this week mean for the music industry and much more. This episode is powered…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani is fed up and announces the battle with his Mother. LG and Lex tell their staycation in jail stories. Tune in as the guys discuss Snowfall season 4 premiere, putting some respect on Elon's name, Killing is Easy documentary, fearing your Mom more than police and more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in …
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On this weeks episode of MTB - The guys are back in studio with special guest. First Jane Handcock calls in to celebrate the release of her new single "ION LIKE DAT", which is produced by Mani. Jonel Seon from UPLFTRS stops by to talk the domino collab with Grand Nationxl. Also Kevin Allen of Grand Nationxl and JR Valey of Black New World Media pop…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani and LG welcome Lex back from his film production project. Mani is away so the guys go remote again this week. Tune as they discuss the acquittal of the impeachment charges, Elon playing sims with real humans, politics v. race, Dave Chappelle's win for creators and the twisted dark history of valentines day. All t…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - On this weeks episode LG and Mani are joined by guest Special Says, host of "Seeing Sounds". Twitch video show that airs every Wednesday @ 7pm. Join Spesh, LG and Mani - As they discuss teamwork being the formula to success, but ego being the hardest thing to kill. LG calls Malcolm and Marie film of the year, early. T…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Per listener hot take Mani, LG and Lex revisit the convo around cheating and make a new discovery. Tune in as the guys discuss the gangsters on Wall Street, Clubhouse's billion dollar evaluation, pgLang taking the business and the creative, Dallas Austin explaining on the 85 South why Atlanta is still winning and much…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex talk how men can increase the value of the D, but with the bar already so low and men still failing is there any hope? Tune is as the guys also discuss UFC 257, why Keyshia actually won VERZUZ, how colorism is another thing created by the whites that Black folks were left to sort thru. Is Cheating her…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Lex and LG walk Mani through the concept of impeachment. Lock in with the guys as they discuss everything from the #bussitchallenge to the inauguration - the over/under for Nets dribbles per game, emotional decision making and forgiveness. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble Produc…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex Discuss settlers staging the storming the capital and the filth around the leak of Drake's album. Tune is as the guy unpack the last hoorah theory, selfie snitching and more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland, OR - Let's Bubble Productions UPLFTRS & THE REEF Studios in Oakland, CA.…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex are back in studio and joined by Gizzle McFly! The guys crack the case of the end of thee year wrap up. Mad Skillz vs Uncle Murda. Mani also doesn't think Young Thug is to blame for his press run. The guys speak on the importance of MF Doom, decode "pull yourself up by your boot straps", Mani's real t…
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On this weeks episode of MTB - Mani, LG and Lex wrap up the year in remote, but good spirits. The guys had out end of year awards for artist and decide on their favorite pod moments of 2020. Tune in as they also talk prison pardons, Kwanza, what the end of unemployment could mean and much more. This episode is powered by Northwest Pizza in Ashland,…
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