I've been listening to this brother on the radio a lot lately and I really enjoy his show. He is high energy and most times, there are great topics of discussion ... not to mention the "old school" music he plays. I absolutely LOVE this brother. Anyway, I also think he is FIONNNNNNNE! *fanning face*

Like I've said time & time again - 'brothers' got it going on. And this brother does fo sho.





Biography

From best-selling author, to motivational speaker, to television talk show host, and now nationally syndicated radio host, Michael Baisden is truly a man on a mission!

A Chicago Native born on June 26, 1963, Michael’s road to success began in 1995 with the self publishing of his first book, "Never Satisfied: How and Why Men Cheat". The controversial book of short stories about infidelity sold over 400,000 copies nationally.

A staggering figure considering Michael had no experience as a book publisher. "Achieving success is all about being determined and avoiding negative people," he said. "There is no such thing as neutral people, they're either a help or hindrance."

In 1997 he self-published his second book entitled "Men Cry in the Dark". It has become one of the most popular books ever amongst African American men and was adapted to a stage play by I'm Ready Productions in 2002. The play featured notable actors such as Richard Roundtree (Shaft), Allen Payne (New Jack City), Rhona Bennet (Jamie Foxx Show) and singers Christopher Williams and Monifa, in addition to comedian LaVell Crawford from BET Comic View.

In 1999, Michael self-published his third, and most infamous title, "The Maintenance Man", which was also adapted into a stage play by I'm Ready Productions and toured 25 cities in early 2003. Actors Billy Dee Williams, Darius McCrary, and comedian Arnez J. played major roles.

In 2001, Michael decided to take time off from writing to pursue his life-long dream of hosting his own nationally syndicated talk show. He got that opportunity when Tribune Entertainment chose him to host a show called, Talk or Walk. Unfortunately, it premiered during the week after the 9-11 bombing and never had a chance to develop a following. It was canceled after only one season.

Michael saw the experience as an education about the television industry, and more importantly, a lesson about having control over his own destiny. “All the money and celebrity in the world don’t mean a thing if you can't choose the people you work with or implement your own ideas!"

The opportunity to prove his point came on July 14, 2003, when 98.7 KISS fm in New York City offered him a position as the afternoon drive-time host. Because of budget constraints the station was unable to offer him a salary. Michael’s response was, “Just give me the damned mic!” And sure enough, within six months, their afternoon drive ratings went from number 9 to number 1.

After eight months of consistent high ratings, Michael suggested taking his show national. But management was apprehensive, suggesting that New York was not ready. Once again, someone was standing in the way of his dream.

A few months later, Michael threatened to quit if management did not pursue a syndication deal. “There was no doubt in my mind that Love, Lust, and Lies could be one of the hottest shows on radio! I knew the impact it would have on people all across the country and I wasn’t taking no for an answer!”

Once again, his diligence paid off. In October 2004 Michael signed a multi year syndication deal with ABC Radio Network. The contract gave him what he always wanted, control! Control over whom he works with, control over his choice of music, and most importantly, control over his ideas. The rest, as they say, is history in the making!

His latest novel, "Gods Gift to Women” was released on October 1, 2002. This suspenseful tale about a fatal attraction proved to be another bestseller.

http://www.michaelbaisden.com/index/about

Heck, I didn't know the brother was a writer as well.

So far, I haven't read any of his books yet, but "Men Cry in the Dark" sounds like an interesting read to me. And maybe "Gods gift to Women."

I'm going to the book store today. I'll let y'all know what I think [of the books] when I'm done. If I like his style, I may read the rest of what he's written.

I tip my hat off to him for publishing his own work, though. Go 'head on brother with yo bad self.

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Ok. I ordered "Men Cry in the Dark."

The title alone is almost haunting. "Men Cry in the Dark," huh? sad.

But we'll see how it goes.

My sister turned me on to him a while back. Your post prompts me to revisit my copy of Love, Lust & Lies.

When I frequented his boards a few years ago, there was discussion of his "advocacy" (for lack of a better term) of polygyny, but not polyandry. Kind of puzzled me. But I did enjoy his books and I fully appreciate how he worked towards his goal. I have a family member who I am encouraging to do the same type of thing. She's an excellent writer and speaker. (Yeah, I'm probably biased.)

I've listened to him once or twice, but it seems as if he's more of a DJ than a Talk Show Host. He seem to handle edgy Topics, but he's not that stimulating to make me listen on a regular basis. Plus the fact that he begins at 3pm, and I usually i'm listening to Sharpton on a sister Radio-One Station at that time. It's just that he plays a lot more music than I can handle, but then again that could be related to the Call Traffic. But I do check him out from time to time.

leart

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I don't know Fab, I know you think he's fine and all but he looks a little downlowish to me

MsPretty:

Damn, you done gay'ed the Boy out already, and based on a Photo at that. No wonder they say y'all ain't wrapped too tight. Now everybody will run around and say that he's "on the downlow".

leart

It was just a joke leart I was really just poking fun at Fab I don't know this man or anything about him

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No wonder they say y'all ain't wrapped too tight.

Please don't say "y'all" as if anybody co-signed the 'downlow' comment. I know *I* certainly didn't, and I don't see where anyone ELSE did either.

For the record ... just because I think Michael Baisden is FINE, doesn't mean I want to have sex with him ... on the downlow or not.

I don't & won't participate in this type of rumor, or slander ... it's not my style.

Besides, the picture she posted isn't Michael Baisden, he is NOT in the picture with the two men [that mspretty posted]. I have NO IDEA who those folks are. However, in the pic below, Michael is the man on the left, in the SUIT ... NOT the man in the blue shirt.

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No wonder they say y'all ain't wrapped too tight.

Please don't say "y'all" as if anybody co-signed the 'downlow' comment. I know *I* certainly didn't, and I don't see where anyone ELSE did either.

For the record ... just because I think Michael Baisden is FINE, doesn't mean I want to have sex with him ... on the downlow or not.

I don't & won't participate in this type of rumor, or slander ... it's not my style.

Whoa i was not attempting to start anything it was just a lighthearted poke don't turn this into some big thing it wasn't meant to be! I did not say you wanted to have sex with him I really don't care if you do. Geesh when did you get so sensitive/defensive! AGAIN i was poking fun at you not attempting to start a rumor or slander him- like I said I don't know him or anything about him which would explain the lower picture that turns out is not him after all (it came up on a quick google scan) I thought you may laugh geesh my mistake!

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Whoa i was not attempting to start anything it was just a lighthearted poke don't turn this into some big thing it wasn't meant to be! I did not say you wanted to have sex with him I really don't care if you do. Geesh when did you get so sensitive/defensive! AGAIN i was poking fun at you not attempting to start a rumor or slander him- like I said I don't know him or anything about him which would explain the lower picture that turns out is not him after all (it came up on a quick google scan) I thought you may laugh geesh!

First of all, my comments were NOT directed to you. And I will respond according to MY OWN interpretation of what I read. Got it? Good! I had no intentions of commenting on your slanderous post anyway.

Whatever makes you think you can tell me how to post? You can't. If you don't like what I have to say, scroll on by. In my opinion, your comment about the man looking 'downlowish' was unnecessary, especially, considering you didn't even have the right photograph. Please. Check yourself. Don't worry about how sensitive I may or may not be - or how defensive.

Worry about the rumor you were attempting to spread about a man YOU SAY you know nothing about.

Whatever made you think you could take a lighthearted 'poke' at me? Last I read, you were putting me in a "clique." NOW ... you say you were poking fun? please. I don't roll like that. geesh!

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Well, dear readers, I finished reading Michael Baisden's "The Maintenance Man" yesterday...and ... well ... it was just OK. I've read better.

To tell you the truth, it didn't flow for me. I wasn't 'feeling' it ... could've been the storyline, though.

I'm still going to read his other books, and maybe ... just maybe ... they're better.

Some parts of the story I felt like "black folks don't talk like that" ... and then again ... some parts got a little too mushy even for MY taste.

Ah well. I would still recommend the book, for me it was interesting reading [romance wise] from a black male perspective.

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First of all, my comments were NOT directed to you. And I will respond according to MY OWN interpretation of what I read. Got it? Good! I had no intentions of commenting on your slanderous post anyway.

Whatever makes you think you can tell me how to post? You can't. If you don't like what I have to say, scroll on by. In my opinion, your comment about the man looking 'downlowish' was unnecessary, especially, considering you didn't even have the right photograph. Please. Check yourself. Don't worry about how sensitive I may or may not be - or how defensive.

Worry about the rumor you were attempting to spread about a man YOU SAY you know nothing about.

Whatever made you think you could make a lighthearted 'poke' at me? Last I read, you were putting me in a "clique." NOW ... you say you were making a lighthearted poke? please. I don't roll like that. geesh!

Ok

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Ok

Cool.

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Mspretty:

When I was in Elementary School that was a popular joke played on some young men, and before school was out everybody in the school was talking about some Boy being Gay. It's a cruel Joke that Kids play, but Kids can be Cruel, it's somewhat expected. Maybe this fall into this same category. Fab was not the intended Subject/Object of the Comment. Maybe I misread your comment, sorry about that.

leart

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Originally posted by leart:
Mspretty:

When I was in Elementary School that was a popular joke played on some young men, and before school was out everybody in the school was talking about some Boy being Gay. It's a cruel Joke that Kids play, but Kids can be Cruel, it's somewhat expected. Maybe this fall into this same category. Fab was not the intended Subject/Object of the Comment. Maybe I misread your comment, sorry about that.

leart

I hear what you saying, I definetely get your point-I see how cruel kids can be everyday because I work in a middle school. No need to apologize I think you just read a little too much into it, like i said it was intended to be a lighthearted jab at Fab it was not at all directed at Mr. Baisden. Fab obviously was annoyed by an insignificant comment I made (and forgot about) on another unrelated thread and was quick to try to jump down my throat.

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Originally posted by leart:
Mspretty:

When I was in Elementary School that was a popular joke played on some young men, and before school was out everybody in the school was talking about some Boy being Gay. It's a cruel Joke that Kids play, but Kids can be Cruel, it's somewhat expected. Maybe this fall into this same category. Fab was not the intended Subject/Object of the Comment. Maybe I misread your comment, sorry about that.

leart

I hear what you saying, I definetely get your point-I see how cruel kids can be everyday because I work in a middle school. No need to apologize I think you just read a little too much into it, like i said it was intended to be a lighthearted jab at Fab it was not at all directed at Mr. Baisden. Fab obviously was annoyed by an insignificant comment I made (and forgot about) on another unrelated thread and was quick to try to jump down my throat.

I had not even responded to your initial post, so what the f*ck are you talking about? I didn't try to jump down your throat, I responded to your nasty ass second post to me. Get it straight.

As I said before, why in the world would you think you could poke fun at me anyway? We have never had that type of exchange, EVER. I don't go around accusing men, that I don't know, of being on the downlow....the problem is you ASSume too much.

I don't straddle the fence either, if you consider me to be in a "clique," keep it that way. And don't EVER think you can speak for me to say how *I* feel about ANY damn thing. Cause YOU haven't a clue how I feel about the weather.

Got it? Good!

woooo..You scare me with your "Got it? Good!"

And to think I gave you the benefit of the doubt when people said you were crazy!

Sweetie I will not go tit for tat with you it's just not that serious and you really only make yourself look foolish!

adios