
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 225 - Worship and Beef
May 19, 20241h 45m<p>On this episode of FMW, we give a legitimate winner to the Drake/Kendrick Lamar beef. We also celebrated Mother's Day and we talk about what should you say in church. And what you also shouldn't say in church.</p>

Episode 224 - Here comes the summer.
May 11, 20241h 28m<p>On this episode, we talk about protesting and our opinions on it. We also have an annual My5 about 5 things that we want to do this summer (not regular stuff). Here comes the summer.</p>

Episode 223 - Sex.
May 6, 20241h 28m<p>This episode, we talk about some real important topic: sex in a relationship. AG and I jump into it full bore and AG also brought us some real talk about the possibly of losing your black card around bologna. Smh.</p>

Episode 222 - You can't be a half, you have to be a whole
Apr 26, 20241h 26m<p>Today, we talked a little Crazy World, then we had a My5 that allowed us to venture into the part of ourselves, that we somewhat reside, but are becoming used to. Being older. For the young at heart. </p>

Episode 221 - The easiest path is not necessarily the best path
Apr 20, 20241h 56m<p>On this episode of FMW, we talk about why people are upset about this new Beyonce album and why Black people are riding for Trump this year. We also mention why looking your best can have undesired consequences.</p>

Episode 220 - Apparently, there is always another level...
Apr 12, 20242h 3m<p>Tonight, we talk about that real real. We talk about the the news in the world that is relevant and more importantly, what is going on now. This episode we speak about the hate that Angel Reese is getting and if it is deserved; is Diddy in real trouble; another shooting at a fast food restaurant over some condiments. Even Nickelodeon got in this show. </p>

Episode 219 - Ownership isn't really what it is...
Apr 4, 20241h 34m<p>This week on FMW, we talk about body parts, 225 pounds of bad stuff in a cop car, Ruben eating crow, gambling and the problems that it brings, Foreign Affairs and the return of an old friend...</p>

Episode 218 - Free Enterprise
Mar 31, 20241h 48m<p>On this episode, we talked about Napster, the NCAA tournaments, and in the question f the day, we talk about placing the price on the value of women, and if that price is too high. That was a very spirited debate.</p>

Episode 217 - We could be canceled...
Mar 22, 20241h 37m<p>This could be the episode that we get canceled...but i doubt it. We talk about 'mansplaining' and 'womanspeak'. Yeah, it is not as crazy as you think it is. We also talk about other things including bad movies. </p>

Episode 216 - Scary mom
Mar 16, 20241h 39m<p>This week on FMW, we talk about the dumpster fire which was the State of the Union Republican rebuttal. Should men have female friends to date women? We speak about that, Girl Scout Cookies, No Limit and many more subjects on this new episode of Five Minute Warning.</p>

Episode 215 -Funeral Crashers?
Mar 8, 20241h 59m<p>On this episode, we talk about should sex workers be banned from certain places (under-aged places). The opinions make you think a bit. We also answer the My5 of the week asking 'what five things do you hate to do'. And of course we fall into other things that we do not plan for. We are good at that.</p>

Episode 214 - Seasoned
Mar 3, 20241h 31m<p>So, on this episode of FMW, we talk about the infamous Trump shoes. Then we go down the political rabbit hole that it entails. We also talk about the word 'seasoned' and what it means. Interesting episode.</p>

Episode 213 - Vanilla
Feb 22, 20241h 30m<p>On this week of FMW, Ruben has lot most of his voice, but he is still in the house! We talked about the Super Bowl Usher Halftime Show, and then we went where the show has never has gone before. And somehow, AG got a new wife...</p>

Episode 212 - Flutes, Football and ....
Feb 9, 20241h 54m<p>On this episode of FMW, Ruben is uoset and just can't get the show started and from that we spiral on to a ton of other topics - WuTang, Andre 3000's Flute Album, and we eventually get to the topic of this week's show - wedding vows. </p>

Episode 211 - People out here tapdancin'...
Feb 2, 20241h 43m<p>This episode was our 'Back in our day' show. We talked about if we were down with OPP, whether we wore 'CrossColors' or African medallions and we even talked about some of our favorite songs in high school. Then, tapdancing commenced...</p>

Episode 210 - The Situation
Jan 27, 20241h 16m<p>On this episode, AG and I talked about the differences of dating between this generation and "our" generation. How they connect compared to how we connect. Also, which gender changed the way we connect? Thought provoking commentary today.</p>

Episode 209 - Take out S A V E from SAVAGE and you get AG
Jan 27, 20241h 30m<p>On this episode, as the name of the episode says, AG is savage. Also on this episode, we talk about how men should get the of attention of the woman they are interested in. Interesting comments ensue. Also, a true definition of my hating abilities is at the end of this episode. It is worth the listen.</p>

Episode 208 - Partnership or not?
Jan 14, 20241h 25m<p>First episode of 2024. We back y'all! We did a My5 on our five most favorite Michael Jackson songs. The lists are interesting. We also talk about when an independent woman is too independent for men? The answers from the guys will surprise you.... or not.</p>

Best of #5 - Revisiting Episode 100
Jan 1, 20241h 49m<p>AG decided to go into the crates and revisited Episode #100. You do not have to go back into the archives, because we have it right here for you. Possibly one of the best episodes of all time by us. Listen to it. Bask in it. We are coming back strong in 2024!</p>

Episode 207 - The Real Christmas
Dec 25, 20232h 8m<p>Ladies and gentlemen, do not let the title fool you. We talk about Christmas today and we found a way to talk about the importance of the movie 'Undercover Brother' to the culture. We also talk about what are the things that you DO NOT get your significant other for Christmas. And sometimes, other people for that matter.</p>

Episode 206 - Similar, but different conversations
Dec 15, 20231h 31m<p>On this episode of Five Minute Warning, we talk about labels in relationships and how important that they are or not to people. Also, how does that conversation even happen? We talk about how we talk about it in this episode.</p>

Episode 205 - Too... much...
Dec 7, 20231h 15m<p>On this episode of FMW, I would like to apologize for this episode because I was on my soapbox WAYYYYYYY too long an I used toooooooooo much profanity. I spoke what was on my heart and mind and do not let your children listen to this one (they really shouldn't be listening to any of them). AG did return back from parts unknown and we talked about how the holiday season will affect new relationships. Its cuffing season!!!</p>

Episode 204 - Rollin' Solo
Dec 1, 202357 min<p>On this episode of Five Minute Warning, your boy is running the show by himself and no one to hold me back! Except for basic decency of course. We talked about how much like love and hate the winter season, as a whole and we went into the world at talked about how crazy it is. </p>

Episode 203 - Thankful
Nov 23, 20231h 30m<p>On this episode, we talked about being thankful for what we are for in the last year. MoeB also gives you information on how to get out of questionable situations. </p>

Episode 202 - It needed to be said
Nov 19, 20231h 15m<p>On this episode of FMW, we talk about why and how the Battle of the Sexes have become so nasty. The answers will surprise you. Also, competing with family during the holidays and why are we just fighting people out of the blue?</p>

Episode 201 - Why you writing checks that I gotta cash?
Nov 10, 20231h 30m<p>On this episode, in honor of the 50 years of hip hop, we talk about our 5 favorite hip hop artists. Then things turn left as we talk about why we are cashing checks that 'she' be writing. That is so messed up.</p>

Episode 200 - It's 200 and it feels so...just like every other episode.
Nov 3, 20231h 36m<p>It is episode 200 and the 4th Anniversary and Season Finale all in one episode! We take it back in time for this episode. We have a brand new "Hey Ladies" by AG and the critically acclaimed "Foreign Affairs" by MoeB. I am just here basking in number 200...</p>

Episode 199 - You either got it, or you don't
Oct 28, 20231h 13m<p>This week on FMW, we talk about the what happened when we take a week off, we talk about why men and women can't tell each other what they want in their partner, and we found our way into a discussion about pumpkin spice. Epic episode.</p>

Episode 198 - The effect that yoga pants have had in our world
Oct 13, 20231h 17m<p>On this episode, the guys talk about the effect that yoga pants have had in the dressing world and how there are rules for men wearing sweatpants. We also talk about the how the black community supports or not Deion Sanders. MoeB talks about 'feminine energy' in his 'Tales from the Gridiron' segment.</p>

Episode 197 - Controlling the Temperature
Oct 6, 20231h 40m<p>On this episode, we talk about overrated artists, what we wear at the crib, AG tells us about a very vivid dream he has had and MoeB with another 'Tales of the Gridiron'.</p>





