House Of Alston

Charlie Mack: Hip-Hop, Will Smith + The Heyday Of Hip Hop

Charlie Mack is definitely "first out the limo" and he's the House Of Alston's first celebrity guest. The unofficial mayor of Philadelphia, Charlie Mack knows everyone who's everyone, from Philadelphia Eagles and Sixers players and coaches to Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kevin Hart and Bradley Cooper. How did Charlie Mack get his start in entertainment? How did he become one of hip-hop's best concert producers? Charlie Mack sat down with Darrell Alston and Melissa Jacobs to talk about his days as a young man in Philly's up-and-coming hip-hop scene, his days working with Will Smith, and his brand new podcast, "The Jawn with Uncle O and Charlie Mack." Find it at this link https://beacons.ai/thejawn and everywhere you get your podcasts.

DEI vs. Merit: Is Trump Right?

Do we really need DEI? What are diversity, equity and inclusion policies for? Can't the U.S. function on a meritocracy? Was DEI just a "white guilt" reaction to the civil unrest of 2020 that followed George Floyd's murder? Co-hosts Darrell Alston and Melissa Jacobs share their unique - and different - perspectives on President Trump's abolishing DEI policies within the Federal government and what it could mean for the future of business in America.

Philadelphia Eagles Fans Are The Best. Really.

The Philadelphia Eagles won the Superbowl and the city of Philadelphia is still buzzing with Bird gang energy. Are Philadelphia Eagles fans as badly behaved as the world says we are? Can the Eagles ever be "America's Team"? House Of Alston co-hosts Darrell Alston and Melissa Jacobs talk about tailgating at Lincoln Financial Field during the NFC Championship game, Gillie The King, Saquon Barkley - and of course, Eagles fashion. Go Birds!

Saquon Barkley’s Mom Is The Real Deal

Everyone loves Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles' record-setting running back. And now we know where Saquon gets it from: his parents. Co-hosts Darrell Alston and Melissa Jacobs talk about designing the jerseys that Saquon's mom and dad wore to a recent Eagles game and what it's like to have the whole city excited about the his company's luxury fan gear. Check out our conversation - and check out Bungee USA's gear at bungeeusa.com.

Why Trump Won Pennsylvania

Why did Donald Trump win Pennsylvania? And why did the Democrats lose it? House Of Alston co-hosts Darrell Alston and Melissa Jacobs are tired of the national media talking about their state - and voters like them. Swing voters, Black male voters, suburban women voters ... Does anyone really understand what is important to us? Does either political party care about us? Darrell Alston and Melissa Jacobs talk about all of that and more on this episode of The House Of Alston.

Menopause: The Real Deal

Women talk about menopause all the time ... with one another. But most men don't know much about menopause. However, the hot flashes, weight gain, insomnia and mood swings of menopause effect them because they effect the women in their lives.
 
In this episode of the House Of Alston, co-hosts Darrell Alston and Melissa Jacobs have an honest (often hilarious) discussion about her changing hormones and their side effects. What do men need to know about menopause? Are their any effective menopause treatments? Can communicating with men about menopause help women?
 
What do men really think about all of this? Find out in this episode of the House Of Alston. And tell us what you think! Comment below or email us at thinkbig@bungeebrand.com.

"Daughters" The Documentary

The award-winning documentary "Daughters" focuses on young girls whose fathers are incarcerated, and the long and short-term consequences on the girls' lives. During the film, which is based on a program created by Angela Patton, the fathers participate in a parenting program so they can attend a Daddy-Daughter dance inside the prison and spend a few hours of with their kids.Called "extraordinarily moving" by the New York Times, Variety said "this quietly consequential film makes clear the weight of mass incarceration on families," and Vulture wrote that "you won't forget the faces of 'Daughters.'"The documentary hit home for Darrell Alston, who spent more than a decade incarcerated for selling drugs. But not until this film was released did Darrell Alston speak with his two daughters about that time in their lives and how it effected them. In this special, often emotional, sometimes heated episode, the Alston daughters speak with their father about the documentary and their shared past, bravely sharing their thoughts and feelings in the hope that it sparks other people to have difficult - but healing - conversations with their loved ones.We want to hear what you think. Please email us at thinkbig@bungeebrand.com.

Side Chicks & Sex Scandals

Who is having sex with who - and when and where? Is it any of our business? Maybe not ... unless that person is President of the United States. Presidential sex scandals have rocked our country for decades. JFK, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Donald Trump (and maybe Kamala Harris) ... Do the sex lives of Presidents matter? Does it speak to their judgement and character? Darrell Alston and Melissa Jacobs definitely do not agree on this topic and they talk about all of it on this episode of House Of Alston.

Sex, Drugs & Felonies: The 2024 Presidential Election

Donald Trump has 34 felony convictions and people will vote for him for President of the United States. Darrell Alston has 7 felony convictions and couldn't get a job at Super Cuts. Why are people willing to overlook Trump's criminal history but unwilling to give other convicted felons a second chance? Or should they only get hired for "black jobs"? How does Darrell feel about former prosecutor Kamala Harris running for President? And do we really need to know who she slept with? Darrell Alston and Melissa Jacobs discuss all of that and more on this episode of House Of Alston.