High Power with Joel Boyd and Ralph LaGuerre

Welcome to the untamed spirit of Analog! The dynamic multi-talented, multi-hyphenate singer-songwriter Danni Cassette (Disney, Sad-Ass Black Folk) can't help but give out a spiritually uplifting tornado of an experience wherever they go. Danni blesses us with their insight, and the story of how their upbringing in Gospel music made their career. Meanwhile Joel & Ralph talk about people who have bright auras of light. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

When Martin Scorsese is following your internet trends, you might be doing something! Comedian AJ Lubecker (Ross & AJ, Born With II) shares how his internet flea joke made it all the way to the beloved filmmaking mogul. From growing up in a house full of roasting, to leaning into being uncomfortable onstage, AJ ushers us into the future of comedy. Meanwhile Joel & Ralph figure out the best way to talk to God. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

"Black women should never humble themselves"! Speak that! A statement and short film title from comedian, actor & writer Maya Gwynn (The Second City). Maya breaks down her experiences of growing up in Rancho Cucamonga often as the only black girl in her classes. Whew boy! Meanwhile Joel & Ralph examine the spirit behind performing for a small crowd. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

Film & Television producer Christopher McQueen (Netflix, Disney+) tells us martial arts tales of kicking kids in the chest, and why we should all be listening to country music. Meanwhile Ralph & Joel talk about how they clock in and out of capitalism. Shout out to Taye Diggs on this one! Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

Six degrees of separation are between Hari Williams (Freeform, AllBlk) and everybody black in Hollywood. He's the black Kevin Bacon. The actor, writer and filmmaker shares tales of growing up on a spiritual commune, and tells us how history informs what we see in the world today. Shout out to Howard! Meanwhile Ralph and Joel talk about having intentions with your time. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

Emmy-winning media maker Maya Cryor (Netflix, TBS) is an eagle who ain't got time to fool with pigeons. Maya stops by to chat with her good pals Joel & Ralph about love, being on set for High Power the short film, and to discuss why black people love Target so much over Walmart. Meanwhile Ralph & Joel meet Andre 3000 and Frank Ocean. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

Composer & music producer Marcus Norris (Peacock, Sad-Ass Black Folk) embraces getting old, the grays in his beard, and annoying his nieces on TikTok. The musical phenom gives us an insight into how his family has been able to overcome, by minding their own damn business. Meanwhile Ralph breaks down his modern day run-in with the law to Joel. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

No excuses from actor, producer Curtis Hamilton (HBO, Paramount+). The man came from conquering the sports world, dominating college football, to being discovered on the streets of Hollywood. Sit back for a crazy origin story. Meanwhile Joel & Ralph talk about the dangers of mundane societal "small talk". Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

Tenaciously creative cinematographer Vivian Lau (LifeTime, Vogue) has battled all genres of filmmaking from music videos, to commercials, to documentaries. As the award-winning director of photography rises lending her talents to dark comedies such as Sad-Ass Black Folk and High Power, she shares her journey of once wanting to be an FBI Agent. Meanwhile Joel & Ralph share how they feel about slave movies. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

The bravest of them all, Fana Tesfagiorgis (FX, HBO) bikes around NYC & LA on a hot pink bicycle named Glorisha. The dynamic actor, dancer + model teaches us the secret to acting for different genres, and the difficult parts of falling in love. Meanwhile Joel & Ralph talk about chicken. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

It's healthy for men to talk about anti-semitism and sex. Who knew? Join us as we dive into the fanciful mind of artist Dav Yendler (Buzzfeed, Univision). Meanwhile Joel & Ralph plunder into the tundra of all things meditation, Gospel, and plants. Yeah, this one covers everything. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highppowerpod

Stephanie Barron (Top Gun, Hulu) has never done karaoke... but she has done movies and opera in Germany. Steph shares her creative process and talks all things love & relationships. Meanwhile Joel & Ralph remember the great David A. Arnold. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

The Renaissance is coming. And it's being led by writer, comedian, filmmaker Niles Abston (FX, Comedy Central). Niles breaks down how his father blessed him and cursed him in the same sentence. Meanwhile Joel & Ralph debate why we do that thing called "Christmas"? Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

Soulfully honest comedian Jil Chrissie (Hulu, Sad-Ass Black Folk) shares her childhood as a Preachers' Kid, singing in a traveling kids band she calls "a gospel Jackson 5". Meanwhile Joel & Ralph recall the most insane New Years Eve story of their lives, getting lost on a quest for orange juice in Las Vegas. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

Welcome to the gangsta mindset. Otherwise known as filmmaker & director, Katrelle Kindred (Showtime, FX). Katrelle shares how her South Central upbringing informs her filmmaking, with some unbelievably legendary stories. Meanwhile Joel & Ralph can't figure out why "skrimps" just sounds more delicious than "shrimps". Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

Let's be real. Hollywood is the Matrix. Today comedian & writer Jonathan Giles (NBC, Cinequest Film Fest) breaks down how he handles Hollywood parties by sneaking away to his car. Meanwhile Joel & Ralph discuss how bad-ass Jesus was. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

Quit being a moth. Be a light like our multi-talented guest - musician, entrepreneur, and jewelry maker, Chantrese Janae (Cr8tive Genes). Chantrese breaks down how she lives a conscious lifestyle and tells us about that time she ran into Common & Tiffany Haddish on the plane to Costa Rica. Meanwhile Ralph keeps ripping off his pillow cases every night. Follow, Like, & Subscribe @highpowerpod

On the rise filmmaker, producer, and co-founder of Black In Film, Ramone Hulet (Netflix, Showtime) sits down with us to reveal how the pandemic, his girlfriend, and the Universe forced him to pull down his armor. Ralph & Joel talk about Hollywood gang mentality. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

In today's episode, singer/songwriter JeRonelle (BET, Kanye's Sunday Service Choir) gives us flashbacks to all of our childhood whoopens by referencing a 90's Gospel soundtrack. Meanwhile, Ralph and Joel write a gospel song on the spot. Follow, Like, & Subscribe @highpowerpod

What?!? For real? Dynamic comedian & actor Fatimah Taliah (CBS, TruTV) had her dad's ashes in a FedEx envelope?! I'm here for this story. Meanwhile, Joel & Ralph look toward God, the Universe & the gym as the apocalypse approaches. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

On today's episode we turn you into a first time home buyer, with real estate queen & classic black Hollywood film producer Helena Perez (Love Jones, Friday). Buy a home, children! Meanwhile Ralph & Joel spitball what the last black film classic could be. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

Back again! On today's episode, we peel back depression with comedian & actor Biniam Bizuneh (FX, Jimmy Kimmel). The fellas also analyze where slang terms come from. Lowkey, it's bussin' if you think about it. No cap. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

Today we plunge deep into the metaverse. The fellas break down internet culture with our guest: model, actor and crypto connoisseur Tradell Hawk (NFT Culture Club). Ralph and Joel talk about the best parts of being a millennial, and what Gen Z might be missing. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

Today Aisha Alfa (CBS, Just For Laughs) dips our toes into the river of the universe while Ralph recalls his building neighbor knocking on the wrong frickin' door. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

We back! On this episode we interview the great actor, producer and musician Jeremy Tardy (Netflix, HBO) also from Joel's hometown of Milwaukee. Jeremy explains how he follows his voice. Meanwhile Ralph gives Joel the skinny on what's it's gonna be like to move in with his girlfriend. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod

It's our world premiere episode. Joel explains why he made the film "High Power" and why this podcast comes with it. Ralph gets into the perilous story of how he started doing stand-up broke af with a flip phone and no gas in the car. Follow, Like & Subscribe @highpowerpod