Aey Gee's Convo's is a show that links communities though discussions about life's most taboo topics. Listen in as the host and his unique guests tackle current events, life, and challenge you to get uncomfortable!
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#77 - The episode that represents both the end of something we started, and the beginning of what we're doing. The Ted Kay episode (referenced in the episode) will be posting very soon…but in this one, we took a minute to catch our breaths. The future is bright!! Thank you for being here with us!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
AG interviews political prisoner and multi talented artist Alfred Cleveland and his wife Roberta about the struggles of a wrongful conviction, and how they overcame a 25 year stint in prison that still threatens his freedom. Another Links Not Chains JEWEL! http://clevecostudios.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Shallanna returns to clear the air following her contributions during episode #72; AG pokes the big bear that is Texas and looks deeper into its global impact; this might be your episode to get offended! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
With the Lava Room partnership in full swing, AG invites some of Northeast Ohio's most ELITE International star power into the studio to showcase its potential; a discussion full of perspective and potential - the wisdom literally drips from the mics! So grateful for the guests: Nefertiti: https://instagram.com/nefertittiavani?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ; P Jonez: https://instagram.com/prnbjonezmusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ; Franc: https://instagram.com/francwest?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ; and Mike: https://instagram.com/he_is_peerless?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
The wait is over! After weeks and weeks of teases, Aey Gee finally comes clean about the joint effort with the Lava Room Recording Studio! Ken is living it up in Vegas, so this episode is ALL BUSINESS! Welcome to the family, Mike! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
EARLY RELEASE EPISODE! Aey Gee interviews three amazing intellectuals from Cleveland's cultural core to discuss the impact of Juneteenth and racial strife in America. Wallstreet Wes bless the show with poetry, Jason brings a whole new perspective to inequality, and Shallanna alerts us about the big Djapo event at the Rock and Roll Halle of Fame this weekend! Be sure to check it out! http://www.djapo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
He's baaaack! Alonzo returns to the air to discuss his absence, his accomplishments since, and a number of groundbreaking announcements on the team; gun violence is center stage in America, and AG's spin on a solution might cause a stir - but do you agree? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
AG and Ken discuss how damaging 24/7 positivity can be to the process of overcoming hard times; everyone is NOT really living their best life ALL THE TIME! It's okay to not be okay! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Not for the faint of heart! We step away from a typical Aey Gee convo and get candid about life and various topics. The culture discussion takes a very LONG journey over the racial divide. Ultimately, over two hours of gradual inebriation amount to stories, reflections, a lot of discomfort, and even more “aww damn” moments than normal! By the end of the show, everyone is feeling the buzz and it shows! My favorite episode of the year! Happy Memorial Day to our vets - and a special s/o to our guest Dave (@GB7Podcast) and lil brother Mo!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
AG and Ken discuss the rapid destruction of Fentanyl, the narcotic that has dominated the drug scene, causing the death of celebrities and strangers alike; parents - listen in! Children are NOT SAFE! Everyone is someone's loved one. Don't let yours be next! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
The Morning Hustle's disastrous pronoun interview with Kehlani is discussed, and it's correlation to the latest Kendrick Lamar album. Grab a mirror and listen closely! This goes out to you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
AG and Ken sit down with the newest Mrs. on the team; the strength of love is discussed, as well as the things that challenge it; we tried to keep it light, but many evils test our peace these days; Dave Chappelle is back in the news, so a laugh and a lesson are inevitable. Happy Mother's Day to all the ladies! It was fun to have one in studio after X's episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
AG and Ken will give every voice a chance to be heard, and when a young man is willing to talk, us parents really need to pay attention. This episode is an eye opener! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
We've all seen the effects of trauma on people we love, and today we meet a man that overcame the worst of it; death row, murder, redemption, rehabilitation - learn what makes the best of us from someone once considered the worst of us. It's an amazing discussion!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Very important progress information in this episode!! The Easter episode is full of guiding lights about how Links Not Chains is growing; a Call To Action is place before you - will you answer? Congratulations to Alonzo and Alicia!
In studio fans!! A week later, and The Slap is still rocking heads; Aey Gee, Ken and Dave discussed it last week, but the listeners got the chance to chime in this week; no matter what you've heard -
A special early release!! We've all seen the video, now the team breaks down the impact and the influence; ‘Will' Jada's actions toward Chris ‘rock' the Smith household, forever?? Listen in - and check out the GB7 Podcast on all the platforms!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
AG and Ken talk to a specialist in the world of sleep; self care is an overlooked necessity, and your bed is your castle! You won't see these jewels coming! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
AG and Ken discuss some of the walls that life throws at self development; knowing how to put l the right barriers between your development and your destruction. DEEP discussion! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
How these guys come up with topics will have you baffled; why we sensationalize the villains in our society; and what it means moving forward; the mind is quite the playground! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
AG and Ken chop it up with two area influencers that deep dive into a lot of topics plaguing manhood in the inner city; it'll probably make you laugh, and it might make you cry - but it'll surely make you think!! Blessings throughout this episode for sure! Special thanks to: IG: @iamcameronwoods; @lrdahypestar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Aey Gee and Ken discuss the importance of self worth; how to establish value beyond a paycheck; the importance of knowing what you are worth before you expect someone else to pay for it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
It's superstar time in Cleveland - so why not talk about how we plan to make superstars IN Cleveland? Ken and AG break down the studio process and how they make it happen! Tune in for the early release! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
All kinds of hiccups have AG and Ken loopy in this episode, but apparently so does #JoeRogan and Gen Z; when to take the lead and who to follow are discussed with no regard for political correctness; NBA All-Star Weekend is coming soon!!!
Thanks to the great snowfall of 2022, AG and Ken were unable to even get to the studio, so he took a moment of silence; listen in as he talks about some of the personal events in his life that aided the individual you know today; you cannot ask others to get uncomfortable and to be vulnerable without doing it yourself; one of the most private people around opens up so you can get to know the WHY that created the WHO that became the host of this show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
An incredible live audience event, honoring several members of the justice involved community who have transcended societal expectations. Honorees include: Damian Calvert, Robert Mitchell, Seti Richardson, Bernard Croom and Louis Fields. Special guests include President/CEO Bishop McDuffie of the Laurinburg Institute. A groundbreaking discussion for the ages! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Possibly the most empowering episode to date! Three women committed and capable of redefining the face of confidence lay out the importance of birth, life, and parenthood! Take notes - incredible things to come!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Special guest Denise drops in on her birthday; the crew discuss the long game of relationship spice and foreplay; this one gets naughty - but what else would you expect?
As we enter a new year, we struggle with a number of losses in the wake of a new COVID wave; having lost family and friends to the virus, AG discusses the impact with members of the medical community; this news article prompts a deeper discussion about what we can do better (https://www.cleveland.com/news/2021/12/i-dont-know-how-much-more-we-can-take-northeast-ohio-health-care-providers-reveal-whats-happening-within-hospital-walls.html); PLEASE EXCUSE THE AUDIO! We're almost there!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
We take the rest of the season and compress it into a focused collection of convos between AG, Ken, and a number of guests. 2022 is clearly the beginning of a major movement! Get ready!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Merry Christmas!! WE MADE IT! The first episode recorded in the GBENT Studio makes for an exciting landmark; Christmas during COVID; How to navigate coparenting with an abuser; new elements coming to the show; your support remains my best gift of the year!
Let's have some fun with current events and discuss a possible underlying message in these stories! Get ready for 2022!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Aey Gee and Ken discuss a conversation that shines a light on how dangerous sitting back can be; a couple rants here and there keep the conversation intriguing; maybe there is a solution to the labor issue?
Aey Gee and Ken interview Ty following the debut of his latest music projects; we discuss how YouTube and other social media platforms can catapult your career; the studio updates are discussed!! Be sure to check out the new music: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHZE9NfVTL83PcG0_W-i0je8C4UWxr6ua https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-album-pt-1/1597802070 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Showing thanks and giving props this Thanksgiving week; the best way to hear key elements of the first twenty episodes; THANK YOU for the continued support!!
Alonzo is BACK, and ready to push the program to the next level; AG and Ken introduce the world to the cast of Links Not Chains; Alonzo drops details about the next event - a LIVE recording at the studio; GET THE DETAILS TO GET INVOLVED!! (Amir Sulaiman/Dave Chappelle - https://music.apple.com/us/album/8-46/1583841636) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
AG and Ken discuss the tragedy at the Houston festival that has claimed multiple lives; suicide has touched them both, so the Kenny Santiago story also makes an big impact; our condolences to all the families referenced, especially *NINE* year old Ezra Blount; PLEASE care about your neighbor!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
It's Bobby's birthday; celebrating those I lost and love; defining our motives and how much value we put on our selves; it's all about messaging and reading between the lines; how much do you love yourself? We're gonna find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
This is probably my favorite episode so far! We dig deep into to topic of creating your own future and how to start the process of changing your life! There is a lot to digest in this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
You never know where these stories come from, but they always delight; Aey and Ken discuss the damage we don't see when we don't think beyond our immediate desires! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Ken the driving instructor gets ready for the big test; Digging into several stories in the news and addressing a fan's question about self-care; the LGBTQ Community is out for blood, but why?; Who's the #1 person in your life? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
What does the Facebook blackout, Dave Chappelle and R. Kelly have in common? This is a list of uncomfortable topics that we must address. It'll take a patient and open mind to follow this conversation, but it's worth it! Don't make this episode about right or wrong, because it's bigger than that! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Early Release! Thanks to a busy weekend, AG and Ken are posting early so you can be in the know; Shai is taking her business to the next level (https://instagram.com/brownskinn_shai?utm_medium=copy_link); Child support is discussed on a personal level from all directions - can the system be fixed, or is it not the system that's broken?? Lock in!!! Check out Lyfe Jennings track (I do not own the rights to this music) https://youtu.be/eqj602sALAE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
I told y'all that comfortable was not my goal! We discuss swinging in vivid detail, and ask the question: what's the big deal?? This is a No Filter episode - you have been warned!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
A little Nikki Minaj, a little more Covid, and a WHOLE lotta Ken; get to know the man behind the machine in his first interview; GB Entertainment is a partnership, and that's all that matters!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Some Cleveland hotspots for food are shamelessly plugged; Alonzo is back to discuss the aftermath of the event last month; drugs are scaring Aey Gee but business is becoming exciting! Tune in to get updated about some really exciting news!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Another one of those episodes that just force you to take a long hard look in the mirror; Can a tough guy be a nice guy at the same time?; What motivates you to support someone else's cause?; Are you a part of the solution or the problem? - Let's Talk About It!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
Aey Gee is getting older and either losing his mind or it's becoming clearer; Current conspiracy theories are evaluated for accuracy; This might be the episode where you get offended! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
The follow up to the Expressions Of Love Event was quite the high; People helping people becomes the frustration; The Delta Variant is raising the issue of the point of the vaccine; Does America REALLY know why blacks are hesitant? They do now; Afghanistan and the Taliban are such a problem! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message
What an experience!! The 1ST remote recording of the show had an incredible panel lineup, one that could host its own summit on a television network; the audio quality reflects the trial and error of the process (Ken and I learned a LOT), but work through it for a wealth of knowledge and motivation! Alonzo continues to amaze from behind bars!! A video will be available soon at http://gbentmedia.com! Special thanks to the entire panel and numerous contributors to the event: Alonzo Qunnie and Alicia Reynolds Charlise Lyles (https://www.amazon.com/Do-Dare-Disturb-Universe-Projects/dp/159851041X) Anthony and Andrea Blackmon of Just In Time Employment Agency (330) 717-3924 Bonita Horton - CMSD Dr. Victor Waller (https://www.amazon.com/Reality-Checked-Life-Through-Death/dp/0976498103) Pastor Elgan Reynolds of Shoregate UMC (http://shoregateumc.org/home) Kory Kane of the Professional Life Purpose Academy (https://www.luvskool.org) Tiona Gosha of The Glory Foundation (https://www.facebook.com/pg/thegloryfoundationinc501c3/posts/) Frances Caldwell of the African American Museum of Cleveland (https://www.facebook.com/aamcle/) ...and so many more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a7g3/message