
Society & Culture
Five Minute Warning
Ruben L Brown
Three Black men. Three perspectives. One unapologetic podcast. Ruben, AG, and MoeB dive into the world as we experience it—raw, real, and unfiltered. Listen at your own risk… you’ve been hit with the Five Minute Warning.
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Episode 308- Grudges
Feb 9, 20261h 15m<p>On this episode of Five Minute Warning, we talk about the age old question, "Who holds grudges longer: men or women?" We hit it hard and fast and maybe we have a decisive answer? </p>

Episode 307 - Begging is a lost art
Jan 18, 20261h 42m<p>On this episode, we introduced our new Five Minute Warning Hall of Fame! We also decided to have our own "Versus" contest and of course, we put our spin on it. Also, what song has the most begging in it? The answers will enlighten you...</p>

Episode 306 - Being present
Jan 6, 20261h 21m<p>Our first episode of the new year and we talk about what we will leave in 2025 and what to get better at in 2026. They are not resolutions. We don't like those. </p>

Episode 305 - As the snow falls...
Dec 23, 20252h 1m<p>On this episode, we talk about the situation going on at the University of Michigan. We also g into things that trigger us during the last episode of 2025.</p>

Episode 304 - Stupid games get you...
Dec 19, 20251h 39m<p>On this episode, we talk about whether the unemployment gap is because of racial inequality or personal entitlement? Also, if you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes. Should we feel bad about that?</p>

Episode 303 - Fried Chicken and Watermelon
Dec 11, 20252h 44m<p>On this episode, we talked about Fried Chicken and Watermelon. And once again, it is cold outside. You know how I feel about that...</p>

Episode 302 - What is your music decade?
Dec 5, 20251h 43m<p>On this episode of Five Minute Warning, we talk about what decade of music we are most connected to. Our answers may surprise you.</p>

Episode 301 - AI and Weather
Nov 26, 20251h 39m<p>On this episode, we talk about whether AI could live 30 years ago and there are some interesting takes on that. We also talk about 'Big Boy Season' and someone isn't a fan of it...</p>

Episode 300 - Episode 300
Nov 18, 20251h 54m<p>Ladies and gentlemen, 300 episodes. How can we become better people? Listen and find out.</p>

Episode 299 - Are men entitled?
Nov 18, 20251h 54m<p>On this episode, we simply talk about whether men are entitled. Entitled to what? I guess that you need to listen to the episode to find out.</p>

Episode 298 - Labels
Nov 7, 20251h 55m<p>On this episode, we learned that labels can last forever from MoeB. We also talked about what I really want in a partner. We also talked about other stuff, that you should just listen to.</p>

Episode 297 - Anniversary? How many years?
Oct 31, 20251h 33m<p>On this episode of FMW, I almost forgot that this is an anniversary show. I think that it is 5 years. We talk about some past events during the show and just pretty much chop it up. Worth the listen.</p>

Episode 296 - Non Verbal Communication
Oct 27, 20251h 46m<p>On this episode, we talk about how all of Ruben's teams lost this past weekend, and then we talked about bouts of Deja Vu, and they way that men communicate, without saying a word.</p>

Episode 295 - Jumping in both feet
Oct 18, 20251h 42m<p>On this week's episode, we talk about the debacle called the VA Governor's Debate. Yeah. And Ruben makes a move that could change his life...</p>

Episode 294 - Fickle
Oct 18, 20251h 55m<p>I just want to go on record in saying that this 'F.I.C.K.L.E.' thing, I am not in support of it. On to the show, we talk about the shutdown and Bad Bunny. Worth the listen. </p>

Episode 293 - Words can break...a heart
Oct 12, 20251h 46m<p>On this episode of FMW, we talk about all of the statements that women say to men, especially when they don't want them. Are the questions meant to hurt or do they take the chance to kick a dude while he is down? Inquiring minds want to know.</p>

Episode 292 - Hate is like Tourettes
Sep 24, 20251h 29m<p>Wow. On this episode of Five Minute Warning, we continue last weeks conversation. And we say the silent truth out loud about how Trump feels about the people who put him in the office. Shhhh. Don't tell anyone.</p>

Episode 291 - Popeye is problematic?
Sep 24, 20251h 27m<p>On this episode, we talk about the situation that the old cartoon Popeye gives us, according to MoeB. We mourn my garden. And yes, we talk about the Utah situation.</p>

Episode 290 - Saliva is a problem
Sep 19, 20251h 35m<p>On this episode of Five Minute Warning, we talk about the absolute rudeness about getting spit on. AG has his opinion and I have mine. And for some reason, they are not similar. And we also talked about football being back. </p>

Episode 289 - Entrance Theme Songs
Sep 5, 20251h 18m<p>On this episode, we talk about what our life entrance music would be, if we could pick it and have it follow us wherever we go. The answers are interesting. What would your theme song be?</p>

Episode 288 - Fixing things
Sep 2, 20251h 37m<p>On this episode, we talked about me fixing things in my house, and the adventure that is that. AG, then went in his soapbox. You should listen to hear about that. </p>

Episode 287 - Cuddle Time - Pain or Pleasure
Aug 31, 20251h 7m<p>On this episode, we explain that even cuddle time is affected by our age. We talk a bit of history about Christopher Columbus. And of course, we educate in a way that is not in the actual history books. And more... </p>

Episode 286 - Off the Grid
Aug 31, 20251h 44m<p>On this episode, we talk about whether we could "live off of the grid" or what they call 'self-sustained living'. Living in the wilderness. The answers are what you expect and what you don't expect...</p>

Episode 285 - The Comeback
Aug 31, 20251h 46m<p>On this episode, we talk about how I dealt with the loss of my little toe. We also talked again about why men don't like going to the doctors or the hospital. Public Service Announcement: Get checked out twice a year. Also, there is an Elle Duncan comment that we talk about. lol</p>

Episode 284 - To forgive and forget...or not
Aug 4, 20251h 2m<p>On this episode, we talk about the art of forgiveness and is there a time limit in which you should give or receive forgiveness? Their answers are interesting. Also, the saga of nine-toed Ruben continues...</p>

Episode 283 - Boats and Toes
Jul 22, 20251h 20m<p>On this episode of Five Minute Warning, I talk about my loss of an appendage and how it is affecting me now. We also talk about how a cruise line has "said" that they don't want black people on ther boats anymore. Did they really say that?</p>

Episode 282 - South Park vs Boondocks - Two different apples off of the same tree?
Jul 22, 20251h 37m<p>On this episode, we talked about what the two cartoons South Park and Boondocks. They affected the minds of people for their times. We talk about the good and the bad of both of them.</p>

Episode 281 - The Food, the Orange and the Diddy
Jul 22, 20251h 47m<p>On this episode, we talk about what going on with the weather, the orange person and Diddy. Each one has it's own conversational merits. </p>

Episode 280 - Just simply becoming better
Jun 25, 20251h 33m<p>On this episode, we are talking about self growth. How difficult is it for us to become a better person each and everyday? We are going to talk about it is for us, and hopefully, you can take some of our insights and it can help your personal journey.</p>

Episode 279 - Summer Jammin'
Jun 15, 20251h 53m<p>On this episode, we are giving you our Summer Playlist! As always, it is not without controversy. You can event go to Spotify and listen to it after the show. Our gift to you. Enjoy!</p>





