Jalen Rose: Renaissance Man

Oscar-winning rapper, songwriter, producer, actor, entrepreneur and author Juicy J joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about the most shocking moment he's had while on tour, what it was like putting together his memoir “Chronicles of the Juiceman” and how he looks back on the legacy of Three 6 Mafia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Raphael Saadiq joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about the return of Tony! Toni! Toné!, how he spent his time away from music and the lessons he learned from legends like Tupac, the Isley Brothers, The Roots and so many more. Check out the tour dates for Tony! Toni! Toné! here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The current members of Detroit's own Slum Village - T3 and Young RJ - join the podcast to talk to Jalen about all of the different eras that the rap group has gone through, who are their musical influences and who makes it to their lists of top five rap groups in the history of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about how he discovered who his biological father was, how he looks back on his professional career and who are his top five receivers in the history of the NFL. Find the full, unedited version of this interview on Youtube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian, actor, writer and director Chris Spencer is joined by comics Gary Owen and Faizon Love to talk to Jalen about their new comedy movie "Back On The Strip," what their own stripper theme songs would be and the entertainers who inspired their own humor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee, rap pioneer, hip hop icon and visual artist Chuck D joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about the formation of the historic music group Public Enemy, his memories of the time Ice Cube left N.W.A. and who he thinks is the future of hip hop as we celebrate 50 years of the music genre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about what it was like growing up in one of comedy's most talented families, how he took a break from stand-up after getting heckled by Chris Rock and he shares his thoughts on the public response to his own commentary of the Alabama dock incident. Find the upcoming dates on his tour at his website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financial education gurus Rashad Bilal & Troy Millings from "Earn Your Leisure" podcast joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about how they first met, what they consider the biggest money mistakes anyone can make and what has surprised them the most about their sit-down interviews with celebrities and industry changemakers. Check out more info on Invest Fest here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy-winning DJ and music producer Kid Capri joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about his album "The Love," his best memories with KRS-One, the greatest battle raps he's ever witnessed, and how the tour he holds closest to his heart was with the late great Aaliyah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian, radio personality, actor, podcaster, writer and "Daily Show" correspondent Roy Wood Jr. joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about how he figured out he was funny when he was a kid playing sports in Alabama, which comedians inspired his own style AND how he feels about possibly being asked to take over Trever Noah's hosting duties on “The Daily Show” You can find Roy's comedy tour schedule here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hip hop legend, author, entrepreneur, and health advocate Styles P, who is beloved as a solo rapper but most known for his work as a member of The Lox, joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about how he has never written down a single rhyme, how he ventured into the health and wellness space and how he plans to approach his final solo album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iconic singer, producer, and songwriter Babyface joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about working with everyone from Whitney Houston to Outkast, the origin of his famous song “Whip Appeal” and how he plans on going on tour in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian, actor, and screenwriter Deon Cole joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about when he realized he was funny, how he feels taking on a dramatic role in his new show “Average Joe” and what he's learned about grief and loss in this period of his life. "Average Joe" is available on BET+ now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning actor, poet and musician Malcolm-Jamal Warner joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about how he looks back on his time on "The Cosby Show," what it was like being a part of the hip-hop scene in the '80s, and how he feels about reinventing his career as a spoken word artist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"P-Valley" star, actor and percussionist J. Alphonse Nicholson joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about how he developed his hustler spirit through street drumming, what it's like playing the antagonist in the remake of "White Men Can't Jump," and how Shaq once slid into his DMs to praise his talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Queen of Dancehall Spice joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about her humble beginnings in Jamaica, how her talent impressed the self-proclaimed general of dancehall Bounty Killer when she was just 14, and how her health scare last year reframed her outlook on life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress and comedian Kym Whitley joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about growing up outside of Cleveland, Ohio, how her friendship with Sherri Shepard turned into a hit podcast and what her excuse will be if she turns up in the upcoming Freaknik documentary. Catch Kym and Sherri in their "Two Funny Mamas" comedy tour shows on June 2 and 3! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress, comedian and "Run the World" star Bresha Webb joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about the ways Baltimore built her up, how her family keeps her grounded and how she navigates doubt as a rising star in the entertainment industry. And Jalen shares his thoughts about watching Brittney Griner's historic return to the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor, comedian, dancer and "Power Book II: Ghost" star Woody McClain joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about his comedy inspirations, the advice he once got from Jamie Foxx, and the sacrifices he's made to master his craft. And Jalen shares a few words about the recent Ja Morant news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ KayGee and Vin Rock of hip hop's legendary group Naughty By Nature join the podcast to talk to Jalen about their favorite concerts and tours they've been on, when they realized their group would become something special, and what their hopes are for the next generation of hip-hop, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the genre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With this year being the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, R&B artist and legendary radio personality Miss Jones joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about the artists who sparked her love for the genre, on originally tapped to be Pepa of Salt-N-Pepa and how she looks back on her storied career on the New York City radio airwaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor, comedian, youth pastor and author Kel Mitchell joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about how being a theater kid kept him out of trouble in the Southside of Chicago, how he learned to cope with both success and rejection in his career and which celebrities might be making an appearance in the upcoming “Good Burger” sequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress, comedian and writer Cassandra Freeman joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about her childhood in Jacksonville, Florida, the impact of Spike Lee's film artistry, and how she landed the role of Aunt Viv in “Bel-Air,” which she considers a deepening of the “Fresh Prince” story. Catch the season 2 finale of "Bel-Air" on Peacock on Thursday, April 27th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chef, best-selling author and TV personality Carla Hall joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about the financial challenges she overcame when she started her own business, what it means to partner with QVC on her new kitchenware line "Sweet Heritage" and how, to her, connecting with the feelings that food bring us is more important than any recipe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SAG Award-winning actor Jesse Metcalfe joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about the TV shows that shaped his childhood, his appreciation for his cult classic movie “John Tucker Must Die,” and why he chose to join the cast of Prime Video's new film "On a Wing and a Prayer," which comes out on April 7th. And Jalen gets into how he feels about the online outrage toward LSU's Angel Reese - as a former college athlete himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and best-selling author Sherri Shepherd joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about growing up on the South Side of Chicago, the lessons she learned at the beginning of her career, and why it's important for her to spotlight other women in comedy on her show, "Sherri." Catch Sherri Shepherd live at City Winery on March 31st at 10:30 p.m.! And the dates for her "Two Funny Mamas" comedy tour with Kym Whitley here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast hosts and New York Times-best-selling authors Khadeen and Devale Ellis join the podcast to talk to Jalen about the music that became the soundtrack to their love, how they picked up the pieces after Devale was cut from the NFL and the essential relationship truth, which is the basis of their new book "We Over Me," that got them through parenthood, financial instability and so much more. For the full, unedited interview, check out the YouTube version of this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor, singer, director and style icon Billy Porter joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about his undying admiration for Rihanna, how he feels about his boundary-pushing Christian Siriano gown he wore to the 2019 Oscars and why he's decided to go on his very first national concert tour, which is titled The Black Mona Lisa Tour: Volume 1 Be sure to check out Jalen's past conversations with Billy's "Pose" co-stars Angelica Ross and MJ Rodriguez! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stand-up comedian and "The Daily Show" writer Josh Johnson joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about which comedy greats influenced his humor, what has to happen for someone to call themselves a New Yorker and how he came up with the idea for his new special, “Up Here Killing Myself.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renowned actor, producer, director and star of "The Game" Hosea Chanchez joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about how he went from homeless to Hollywood, why he thinks it's important for Black men to have the courage to be vulnerable and how a day when he went to get a haircut changed the course of his entire life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Game Theory" host and sports commentator Bomani Jones joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about who his sports idols were growing up, how he made his transition from economics to sports media, and what REALLY went down behind the scenes of his viral Jake Paul interview. Check out Jalen's appearance on season 1 of "Game Theory" here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Academy award-winning actress and comedian Mo'Nique joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about how she looks back on her breakout role on the classic TV show "The Parkers," her thoughts on finding peace with director Lee Daniels after their years-long feud and why her new Netflix comedy special is the most honest she's ever been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary rapper and songwriter Papoose joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about how he got his start rapping, how he earned the respect of the late great DJ Kay Slay and he even came out of retirement for a moment and honored us with a freestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former basketball player and Jalen's teammate Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about when he fell in love with basketball, the impact that growing up in poverty had on his life and what it's like navigating his Tourette Syndrome, which went misdiagnosed for years. "Stand," the new documentary about Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's career and featuring an appearance by Jalen, premieres Feb. 3rd at 9pm ET/PT on Showtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rap legend, actor, entrepreneur, podcast host and philanthropist Tip "T.I." Harris joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about when he knew he could make it big in rapping, what it was like filming Deon Taylor-directed horror movie "Fear," and his thoughts on the origin of trap music.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBC Sports broadcaster, former ESPN analyst and "Football Night in America" host Maria Taylor joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about her family's deep connection to the University of Georgia, how she sees her infamous Nick Saban interaction as one of her top five interviews, and what she's ordering when she hits up Waffle House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Emmy-nominated actress, vegan chef, author, and social media personality Tabitha Brown joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about paying attention to the things we eat every day, her days as an Uber driver before the viral moment that made her career and the moment she realized being herself was always going to be enough. Great news: Our episode with the great Magic Johnson has won a gold Signal Award! Be sure to listen to that conversation here or watch on Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy-winning hip-hop artist, producer, songwriter, author, DJ, and CEO of So So Def Jermaine Dupri joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about hip-hop turning 50 years old in 2023, how he feels about the recent violence in the rap community and his upcoming Verzuz battle concert with none-other-than Diddy himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're revisiting a conversation Jalen had with culinary master and restaurateur David Chang, who talks about his hit Netflix show "Ugly Delicious", how the pandemic has affected the restaurant industry, being a food snob and the unique magic of New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Lions quarterback and philanthropist Jared Goff joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about what it's like to be on the sidelines watching his defense's recent plays, how his offseason was impacted by the Rams winning the Super Bowl and how he feels about Jalen's nickname for him: JARED MONTANA. The Renaissance Man's Magic Johnson episode is up for a Signal Award! Be sure to vote here by Dec. 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Grammy-winning singer, actress and "A Miracle Before Christmas" star LeToya Luckett joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about her favorite tour while she was a member of Destiny's Child, her top five albums of all time and why she felt it was important to share her life as a single mom with her audiences online. The Renaissance Man's Magic Johnson episode is up for a Signal Award! Be sure to vote here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Miss Michigan, TV personality and "Big Brother" Season 24 winner Taylor Hale joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about her upbringing in the 313, making history as the first Black woman to win the long-running CBS reality show and how her goals - on reality TV and in life - have become bigger than herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rap icon and actress MC Lyte joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about breaking into the male-dominated hip-hop industry, her thoughts on the intersection of fashion and music and why she considers her ALLBLK TV series “Partners in Rhyme” one of the great TV shows depicting rap culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're revisiting a conversation Jalen had with Tony Award-winning actor and comedian David Alan Grier, who talks about growing up in Detroit, being friends with Aretha Franklin, and black squirrels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former ESPN co-anchor, journalist for The Atlantic and author Jemele Hill joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about navigating the media world as a Black woman, how she spent her days as a child in Detroit and what she hopes readers take away from her new memoir, "Uphill." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acclaimed actor, rapper, producer and author Omar Epps joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about getting his breakout role as a teenager alongside Tupac in "Juice," the moment he fell in love with rapping and the origin of his new Afrofuturist novel "Nubia: The Awakening."  Check out Omar's next book signing taking place on Sunday, November 13: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/omar-epps-book-signing-tickets-439943712487 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian, actor and radio personality Earthquake joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about his early go-go days in DC, his feelings about the passing of beloved comic David A. Arnold and why his decades-long relationship with stand-up comedy reminds him of "being in a relationship with a Black woman." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy-nominated rapper, songwriter and hip-hop great Rapsody joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about the sacrifices she made early in her career, her favorite bar she wrote for the Paramount+ film "On the Come Up" and how she stays true to her voice in an industry that can often play to the masses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Living Single" and "Finding Happy" star Kim Coles joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about the TV shows that influenced her comedy, the challenges she faced as a young female comic in the late ‘80s and the cultural impact of "Living Single" after 29 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Save the Last Dance" and "Reasonable Doubt" star Sean Patrick Thomas joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about challenges he overcame as a young actor, what it's like still being a 90s teen heart-throb today and how it felt reuniting with his former co-star Kerry Washington for their latest Hulu project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning actress, singer and director Tichina Arnold joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about growing up in Queens as a latchkey kid, overcoming her fears of getting behind the camera and what it was like in the early days of filming the iconic sitcom, "Martin." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices