
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 315 - Pound Cake
Mar 27, 20262h 15m<p>On this episode, we talk in a little more detail about the Afroman situation. We also talk about how things are WAYYYYYYYYYYY different back then, than it is now. </p>

Episode 314 - Personal Insights (PI Day Episode)
Mar 19, 20261h 39m<p>Yep. It was the 3.14 Episode, but we didn't mention it in the show. Somehow, we ended up talking about me. Not sure how that happened, but I guess I laid on the long couch and went at it. Nothing to see here...</p>

Episode 313 - Childhood Dreaming
Mar 18, 20261h 25m<p>On this episode, we talk about if we are living, in some form or faction, our dreams when we were children. Trump came up, so we talked about that war going on. And somehow, I said something that I shouldn't have. Story of my life...</p>

Episode 312 - Last week was interesting
Mar 4, 20261h 27m<p>On this episode of Five Minute Warning, we talked about the craziness that happened last week, even though we truly, truly, truly didn't want to...</p>

Episode 311 - Bringing back the past or nah?
Mar 1, 20261h 52m<p>On this episode of FMW, after a dazzling start of the show, we talked about what fads are worth bringing back and which ones need to never be rediscovered again. And we also talked about going clothes shopping.</p>

Episode 310 - Potential partner
Feb 22, 20261h 53m<p>On this episode, we talk about what to men need to see in their potential partner on the first couple of dates to decide if they are want to continue in continuing to date that person. Also, we talk about what a 'ride or die' person looks like. </p>

Episode 309 - Relationship equity
Feb 9, 20261h 33m<p>This week, we talk about whether Valentine's Day is a necessary day. It is a fair conversation about the pros and cons to the day itself. A new entry to the 'For the Game' Hall of Fame is brought to us by AG.</p>

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>





