Episodes

In this episode of If You Are My Brothers, host Reggie Hicks steps into the guest chair for a candid conversation with producer Dani about his own prostate cancer journey. Reggie breaks the silence around men’s health, reminding us that silence can be deadly. Together, they tackle every part of the experience — from difficult treatment decisions to the realities of side effects like fatigue, incontinence, and erectile dysfunction. Nothing is sugar-coated. The discussion also highlights the impac...

On this episode, The Science of Prostate Cancer: Breakthroughs on the Horizon," Host Reggie Hicks and Dr. Robert Gatenby break down how evolution-informed adaptive therapy can outsmart resistance in metastatic prostate cancer—extending control, reducing toxicity, and pointing toward a future where prostate cancer is managed like a chronic condition. Tune in for practical questions to ask your oncologist, real trial insights, and a hopeful path forward. Guest Contact Dr. Gatenby welcomes contac...

This is the second episode in our four-part series during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Today’s conversation is titled “Rethinking Prostate Cancer: Equity, Innovation, and Hope” with Dr. Shaun Owens. Together, we’ll explore the challenges and opportunities in advancing prostate cancer equity, the role of technology in decision-making, and what the future holds for prevention and education. Dr. Shaun Owens, associate professor at the University of South Carolina’s College of Social Work and d...

In this special episode of If You Are My Brothers, host Reggie Hicks launches a month-long series in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Since 2003, when President George W. Bush officially proclaimed September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the importance of early detection, screening, and understanding risk factors has remained critical. This episode, titled “Every Stage, Every Challenge, Every Triumph: Men Talking Prostate Cancer”, brings together a panel of men who...

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content of a mature nature. Please listen accordingly. Welcome to the “If You Are My Brothers Podcast,” a space where we engage in meaningful conversations about prostate cancer. In this episode, host Reggie Hicks is joined by his wife and caregiver, Anita Stokes Hicks, to talk about how their relationship as a couple has evolved since his prostate cancer diagnosis. Join us as we discuss openly the anxieties, doubts, and challenges with prostate cancer fr...

Welcome to the premiere episode of the *If You Are My Brothers Podcast*, a space where we engage in meaningful conversations about prostate cancer. In this episode, host Reggie Hicks, a prostate cancer survivor, is joined by his lifelong friend and fraternity brother, Eric Chaney, who has recently been diagnosed with the disease and is currently under active surveillance. Join us as we delve into Eric's journey, exploring his anxiety, fear, and uncertainty that accompany his diagnosis. Eric sha...

Welcome to the introduction episode to the " If You Are My Brothers Podcast, a companion piece to the documentary and media engagement project, If You Are My Brothers that follows the journey of two African-American men with prostate cancer. Ralph Franklin, the real estate lawyer with a PSA of 100 and a prognosis of death, meets a physician who helps prepare him to live and not die. While chronicling Ralph's story, Reggie Hicks, the producer of the documentary, is also diagnosed with the disease...