Breaking Through Glass Ceilings With Brian H.

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Stories of those who have overcame adversity throughout their careers as well as uncomfortable conversations about trending topics. You can purchase shirts to support this podcast on www.forurwear.com!

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April 29, 202619 min

Megan and Klay Thompson Breakup: Why it’s Starting a Massive Gender War

"The Megan and Klay Thompson breakup isn't just a celebrity split—it has officially ignited a massive gender war across social media. This week on Breaking Through Glass Ceilings, Brian H. Waters dives into the uncomfortable conversations surrounding loyalty, 'leveling up,' and the double standards being applied to both sides. Plus he discuses the latest with Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel and he finishes with his thoughts on the new Michael Jackson movie titled Michael starring Jaafar Jackson. (1:22) Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson break up((3:12) Stephen A. Smith out of pocket talking about their break up(5:50) Megan and Klay breakup start a gender war(9:42) Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel's story takes a turn (12:23) Dianna Russini will face worst consequences than Mike Vrabel(14:25) The Game Within the Game of Journalism(14:52) Why "Michael" is my new favorite movieCreate some of the best social clips using OPUS Clip. Be sure to click my link belowhttps://www.opus.pro/?via=brianhwaters Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirts Support this podcast while supporting your favorite sports teams by making your purchases on Fanatics and using this link: https://bit.ly/34rWdXr Save 10% off Rogue Energy Drink https://rogueenergy.com/discount/BrianH?ref=wfGgU8WHQ98SUr Symphony of Balloons https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm Book with Symphony of Ballons here: https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm

April 8, 202626 min

Angel Reese is TAKING OVER the WNBA to Victoria’s Secret! Plus Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel Caught

Angel Reese is on the move — we break down her trade to the Atlanta Dream and her new role as the face of Victoria's Secret Swimwear. Then, Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel are caught on camera together — what's really going on there? Lamar Jackson pulls up to OTAs in true MVP fashion, and LeBron James says something that has the entire city of Memphis fired up. Plus, Pastor Marvin Sapp ties the knot in the most dramatic entrance you've ever seen — his bride arrives by helicopter. And we close out with the big question: has MLB officially surpassed the NBA in popularity? All that and more on Breaking Through Glass Ceilings with Brian H. Waters(2:22) Angel Reese Traded to the Atlanta Dream (5:21) Angel Reese Face of Victoria Secret's Swimwear(6:48) Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel Caught on Camera (13:46) Lamar Jackson Arrives to OTAs(15:00) LeBron James Disrespects the City of Memphis(17:52) Marvin Sapp gets married and his wife arrives in a helipcopter(20:24) Has the MLB Surpassed the NBA In Popularity .Check out Sophie's Tax Prep here: https://www.facebook.com/sophiestaxprep/ Create some of the best social clips using OPUS Clip. Be sure to click my link belowhttps://www.opus.pro/?via=brianhwaters Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirts Support this podcast while supporting your favorite sports teams by making your purchases on Fanatics and using this link: https://bit.ly/34rWdXr Save 10% off Rogue Energy Drink https://rogueenergy.com/discount/BrianH?ref=wfGgU8WHQ98SUr Symphony of Balloons https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm Book with Symphony of Ballons here: https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm

March 11, 202624 min

BAM ADEBAYO DROPS 83?! 🤯 | Did Terrence Howard REALLY Fumble Beyonce?

Is the NBA broken? Bam Adebayo just did the unthinkable and the league is in absolute SHAMBLES. We’re breaking down the "83-point" performance that has every fan, coach, and analyst sparked with outrage. Is this the greatest scoring feat in history, or is there something the NBA isn't telling us? 🏀🔥BUT THAT'S NOT ALL. We’re pivoting from the court to Hollywood to settle an age-old debate: Did Terrence Howard actually fumble Beyonce? From the "Say My Name" music video chemistry to the rumors that have swirled for years, we’re diving deep into the history of what could have been. (2:22) Bam Adebayo drops 83 points and the world is upset(11:17) The Ravens back out of Maxx Crosby trade then sign Trey Hendrickson (16:41) Michael Jordan and the G.O.A.T. debate(18:55) Terrance Howard admits he fumbled Beyonce'(24:11) Janet Jackson reportedly not happy with the upcoming Michael Jackson movie.Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirts Support this podcast while supporting your favorite sports teams by making your purchases on Fanatics and using this link: https://bit.ly/34rWdXr Save 10% off Rogue Energy Drink https://rogueenergy.com/discount/BrianH?ref=wfGgU8WHQ98SUr Symphony of Balloons https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm Book with Symphony of Ballons here: https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm

February 19, 202628 min

CANCELLED? Cam Newton Under Fire for New Comments on Women

Cam Newton is back in the headlines and the internet is NOT happy. In a recent appearance on the "It's Giving" podcast, the former NFL MVP made a shocking claim: that a woman’s "value" decreases as she has more children.The irony? Cam himself is a father of nine children with several different women. Brian H. Waters has an uncomfortable conversation about one this. Plus he discusses Michael Jordan's icegate, the messiness with Tony Clark, the former MLBPA Executive Director and more! (1:22) Cam Newton says he can't have platonic friendships(3:46) 106 and Sports Cancelled(6:22) Cam Newton says women lose their value after having kids(9:55) Tony Clark out at as MLBPA Exe director and scandal with inappropriate relationship with sister-in-law(13:58) Michael Jordan caught on camera...(16:33) Women in Sports Sunday Replaces Sunday Night Baseball(17:45) I said LeBron ruined the NBA & All Star Weekend(22:08) Chris Paul Deserved better, he retires with no tour(24:11) Kevin Durant "alleged" burner account leaked CANCELLED? Cam Newton Under Fire for New Comments on WomenPurchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirts Support this podcast while supporting your favorite sports teams by making your purchases on Fanatics and using this link: https://bit.ly/34rWdXr Save 10% off Rogue Energy Drink https://rogueenergy.com/discount/BrianH?ref=wfGgU8WHQ98SUr Symphony of Balloons https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm Book with Symphony of Ballons here: https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm

February 11, 202620 min

JA Rule an 50 Cent will beef forever! Plus Stefon Diggs loses the Super Bowl & Cardi B.

JA Rule and 50 Cent's beef is the one that thing that will last forever. Unlike, Cardi B. and Steffon Diggs' relationship. Brian H. Waters is back with another episode of Breaking Through Glass Ceilings w/ Uncomfortable ConversationsRundown(1:10) Seahawks win a realitively boring Super Bowl! (1:41:) Cardi B and Stefon Diggs split(3:27) JA Rule's confrontation with Tony Yao & Uncle Murda on airplane (7:50) Katt Williams takes a shot at FBI Director and 50 Cent(11:30) It's time for LeBron James to Leave the Lakers(13:07) Ways that LeBron James ruined the NBA(16:31) Isaiah Stewart will costs the Pistons a Championship(17:39) Tom Brady says Logan Paul isn't a real athlete!Symphony of Balloons https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm Book with Symphony of Ballons here: https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsFormCheck out our Beyond the Gates Content: How Joey Armstrong Manipulates People https://youtu.be/BkSKmELEoSsEvery Beyond the Gates Couple ANALYZED! https://youtu.be/kOXxR5sqvgA The Truth about Tomas: Is Kat Making a Big Mistake? https://youtu.be/cxGCpcapUwU Doug McBride: Where Did it Go Wrong? https://youtu.be/LzAAALFSmbo Dani & Andre: Is It True Love? https://youtu.be/_IAgnXsgqZk Will Ashley & Derek Work? https://youtu.be/U2EhNcVCqcU Is Eva a Good person? https://youtu.be/wufxH7t4vEo?si=q0yyD1-DyLm2ptTk The Dani/Bill/Haley Love Triangle https://youtu.be/d1nRpe4Xin8?si=tqbIjAMfnxobiHvS

February 5, 202623 min

R Kelly's Victim, Reshona Landfair Speaks, Plus Fake Outrage over ChatGPT's Caricatures & GameStop Says No Trade!

Brian H. Waters discusses Reshona Landfair—the woman formerly known as "Jane Doe" from the 2002 R. Kelly tape breaking her silence with her memoir, Who’s Watching Shorty? Plus he discusses Current outrage often centers on AI's ability to create "hyperrealistic" or "nightmarish" caricatures of public figures, which critics argue is being weaponized for misinformation.Rundown(1:48) R Kelly's victim, Reshona Landfair breaks her silence(8:05) Baltimore City Mayor, Brandon Scott says don’t use chairs during snowstorm to save parking spot(11:03) GameStop says you cannot trade in significant others(13:16) Fake outrage over ChatGPT Caricature(16:24) NBA trades going crazy ahead of the deadline(19:19) Cameron Brink says she will do Playboy if...Watch Queen P.R. and Brian H. Waters recap Beyond the Gates every week on their show, Love in Dem Gates!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtwLQ58o61G-q0VUfw0zk54pgkCKgfgp8

January 21, 202621 min

KEEP THE SAME ENERGY: Why Josh Allen is Protected, LeBron’s MLK Shoe Fail, and Wedding Venue Tragedy

This week, Brian H. Waters gets into the inconsistencies of sports media and the lack of empathy in the wedding industry. First, hes break down the backlash over LeBron James’ MLK tribute shoes—(1:35) Then, he talks about Why does Josh Allen get a pass while Lamar Jackson faces constant scrutiny (9:32)? He closes with the viral story of a wedding venue refusing a refund after a tragic loss. How far is too far when it comes to "policy" (15:44)?Watch Queen P.R. and Brian H. Waters recap Beyond the Gates every week on their show, Love in Dem Gates!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtwLQ58o61G-q0VUfw0zk54pgkCKgfgp8 Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirts Support this podcast while supporting your favorite sports teams by making your purchases on Fanatics and using this link: https://bit.ly/34rWdXr Save 10% off Rogue Energy Drink https://rogueenergy.com/discount/BrianH?ref=wfGgU8WHQ98SUr Symphony of Balloons https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm Book with Symphony of Ballons here: https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsFormCheck out our Beyond the Gates Content: How Joey Armstrong Manipulates People https://youtu.be/BkSKmELEoSsEvery Beyond the Gates Couple ANALYZED! https://youtu.be/kOXxR5sqvgA The Truth about Tomas: Is Kat Making a Big Mistake? https://youtu.be/cxGCpcapUwU Doug McBride: Where Did it Go Wrong? https://youtu.be/LzAAALFSmbo Dani & Andre: Is It True Love? https://youtu.be/_IAgnXsgqZk Will Ashley & Derek Work? https://youtu.be/U2EhNcVCqcU Is Eva a Good person? https://youtu.be/wufxH7t4vEo?si=q0yyD1-DyLm2ptTk The Dani/Bill/Haley Love Triangle https://youtu.be/d1nRpe4Xin8?si=tqbIjAMfnxobiHvS

January 15, 202629 min

Druski’s Church Beef & Lynn Jones’ Media War | Uncomfortable Conversations

In a world full of "unwritten rules," what happens when you decide to stop following them? In this episode of Breaking Through Glass Ceilings, Brian H. Waters does a dive deep into two viral moments that have traditionalists in a tailspin.(1:23) First, he stars with Druski’s latest megachurch parody. From flying over the congregation to "mimicking pastors who over indulge in offerings, Druski’s satire of the prosperity gospel has racked up over 40 million views—and just as many angry comments. He discusses the fine line between mockery and a much-needed mirror: Is he attacking faith, or is he exposing a ceiling of exploitation within modern ministry (10:12) Then, he heads to the NFL press room to discuss Lynn Jones of the Jacksonville Free Press. After the Jaguars' tough playoff loss, Jones chose to offer Coach Liam Coen words of encouragement rather than a cold interrogation. Traditional journalists called it "unprofessional," but was it? We break down the backlash from the "legacy media" and why her choice to lead with humanity is shattering the rigid glass ceiling of sports journalism.(22:16) Sticking with the NFL, he discusses Baltimore Ravens owner, Steve Biscoitti's press conference following John Harbaugh's departure. During the press conference, news broke that rival head coach, Mike Tomlin was stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Waters discusses the Ravens moving forward with a new head coach and the possibilty of Tomlin crossing the line to join the Ravens. Watch Queen P.R. and Brian H. Waters recap Beyond the Gates every week on their show, Love in Dem Gates!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtwLQ58o61G-q0VUfw0zk54pgkCKgfgp8 Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirts Support this podcast while supporting your favorite sports teams by making your purchases on Fanatics and using this link: https://bit.ly/34rWdXr Save 10% off Rogue Energy Drink https://rogueenergy.com/discount/BrianH?ref=wfGgU8WHQ98SUr Symphony of Balloons https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm Book with Symphony of Ballons here: https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm

January 7, 202628 min

The END of an Era: Why the Ravens FIRED John Harbaugh

The John Harbaugh era in Baltimore is officially over. After 18 seasons, a Super Bowl ring, and 172 wins, the Baltimore Ravens have made the shocking decision to move on. On this episode of Breaking Through Glass Ceilings, Brian H. Waters breaks down the ripple effects of this franchise-altering move.The rundown:John Harbaugh's Q-Score dropping after his visit with Donald Trump during the summer (2:45) Mike Preston's report about Lamar Jackson's lack of preparation (8:45) The "Final Straw": Was it the 8-9 finish or a rift in the locker room? (9:23)Was John Harbaugh too loyal to Todd Monken and Zach Orr (13:12)?Top candidates to replace him: Is it time for a fresh offensive mind? (15:23)The Ravens can make history with Brian Flores or Anthony Weaver & w/ Lamar Jackson can have the first ever Black QB-Black Hed Coach duo (17:26)?Plus he also discusses:Stephanie Dotson GoFundMe emerges online after mom of 7 turned away by stylist over “no kids” policy goes viral (19:53)LeBron James says his status for back-to-back games are to be determined (24:49)Watch Queen P.R. and Brian H. Waters recap Beyond the Gates every week on their show, Love in Dem Gates!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtwLQ58o61G-q0VUfw0zk54pgkCKgfgp8 Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirts Support this podcast while supporting your favorite sports teams by making your purchases on Fanatics and using this link: https://bit.ly/34rWdXr Save 10% off Rogue Energy Drink https://rogueenergy.com/discount/BrianH?ref=wfGgU8WHQ98SUr Symphony of Balloons https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm Book with Symphony of Ballons here: https://bit.ly/SYMPOBallonsForm

December 23, 202522 min

The Pulse of 2025: Book's We've Read

Queen P.R. and Brian H. Waters are closing 2025 by looking back at a few things they did this year, starting with the book's they've read. They briefly discuss them and share the link to all in the description below. Nattie Neidhart: The Last Hart Beating: From the Dungeon to WWE https://www.amazon.com/Last-Hart-Beating-Dungeon-WWE/dp/163774787X Robin L. Carroll-Waters: The Tears Behind My Smile: A Tribute to my brother, Michael A. Carroll, Sr. https://www.amazon.com/Tears-Behind-My-Smile-Tribute-ebook/dp/B0DCQMJNRX The Life and Longing of Luther Vandrosshttps://www.amazon.com/Luther-Life-Longing-Vandross/dp/0060594187 Jemar Mills: Pinpointhttps://pinpointcomic.com/classic-cap-hpeszv Saraya Hell in Boots: Clawing My Way through Nine Liveshttps://www.amazon.com/Hell-Boots-Clawing-Through-Lives/dp/1668027844 Whitney James West: How You Wait Matters: A Resource Guide for Faith, Patience, and Prayer in Your Waiting Seasonhttps://www.amazon.in/How-You-Wait-Matters-Resource/dp/1955297754 Alyson Lyn Miller Rough House: A Father, a Son, and the Pursuit of Pro Wrestling Glory https://www.amazon.com/Rough-House-Father-Pursuit-Wrestling/dp/1324086580 This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling - Keith Elliott Greenberghttps://a.co/d/aluNN3x Nicole Lynn: Agent You: Show Up Do the Work and Succeed on Your Own Terms https://www.amazon.com/Agent-You-Show-Succeed-Terms/dp/0785238042 The Residence Inside the Private World of the White Househttps://www.amazon.com/Residence-Inside-Private-World-White/dp/0062305204 Marc Raimondi Say Hello to the Bad Guys: How Professional Wrestling's New World Order Changed Americahttps://a.co/d/fdhO42Z Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Againhttps://a.co/d/0YTrcyy Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland https://a.co/d/cPxhNSi Irresistible Force: The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon Brian Solomonhttps://a.co/d/2Rpvcxy Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal that Rocked Professional Sports https://a.co/d/5aloDre I'm That Girl: The Heartfelt Memoir from Olympic Gymnast Jordan Chileshttps://a.co/d/aV8FwMz Boys Will Be Boys: https://a.co/d/dmUwAW4 Cudi: The Memoirhttps://a.co/d/0VUSqRb