Marvel&Friends

CEO/FOUNDER of Royaltee Magazine and Royaltee Girls, News Producer, a Rattler...mmKay. Alexia McKay is a big deal, but she just won't admit it. Tune in to hear her interview with Mistah Marvel discussing the vision, the execution, and the work of a Black woman striving to create change.

Instrumentool, or commonly known as ToolOnDaBoards, and HollowRed join Mistah Marvel for a 3-way conversation revolving around production, productivity, and the ins and outs of beat-making and being a producer. 'Tool has an illustrious background and catalog full of talent from around the Bay and you don't want to hear his history and experiences. Featured music: Sha - Young Queen. Marvel&Friends posts new episodes weekly at noon on Mondays! Subscribe for more.

Conquering the Curve, Inc's Chad Leonard returns to Marvel&Friends continuing to educate us, and inform us about the organizations continued mission regarding Sickle Cell Awareness. As a recap of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Mistah Marvel and Chad discuss health, social implications, and catch up on times since they last sat down together picking up from the death of Mobb Deep's Prodigy.

C-Bane joins Mistah Marvel along with 2K Tony and DJ Swift (not on mic) for a special Marvel&Friends, as the White Hen was poured up in celebration of the release of Bane's Don Talk, which is available now on all music streaming services. C-Bane talks his project, his journey, and being from Tampa and making music that represents more than just what he is with a reminder to us all to boss up and level up everything! 

Mistah Marvel drops into the Tampa HQ of Debonair District, Tampa's apparel for creative enthusiasts, and chats up a storm. From Tristan Walker, to being the "human calendar", to discussing how young black entrepreneurs have to think long-term and possibilities of seling, this episode is both thought-provoking and just damn right funny. Visit Debonair District online at http://debonairdistrict.com 

Tampa's HMTWN finally drops in with Mistah Marvel for Marvel&Friends to discuss his BeatsNChill event, music, BluuZone, the 813's cooking music scene, and more!

Never trust an R&B singer who doesn't have Gospel in his background. Never! In the meantime, enter: Armauni Sound, Tampa R&B vocalist whose making a major wave in the Bay area. Marvel and Armauni sit down at their old stomping grounds at the University of South Florida to discuss Transcending Cultures, music, and the possible dream of a Tampa-wide art festival. 

Chad Leonard of Conquering the Curve delivers real, raw, and relateable information and conversation about the reality of Sickle Cell in the Black Community. Don't fret though, this is not your ordinary conversation - and shifts into the culture of speaking up and acting on concerns and risks associated with silence. Conquering the Curve is a non-profit that focuses on creating these conversations. (RIP Prodigy of Mobb Deep, and many more who have lost their fight with Sickle Cell.)

Tampa's very own Patrick Hughes and Sheepish Narco join Mistah Marvel on air during the start of Game 5 of the NBA Finals between The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. From discussions on Lebron James, the release of the Black Panther teaser trailer, and the FailOftheWeek (XXXtentacion), our guest bring relevant conversation from their backgrounds in music, photography, and blerdism (Black Nerds). 

First artist to join Marvel&Friends in 2017, Vern Senior joins Mistah Marvel on air to discuss his production, his music, and the new releases coming from Tampa's artist community. Whether you agree or disagree, one thing can be said: Tampa's artist community is a rare gem that is either going to build quickly, or stay stagnant. 

Marvel&Friends Second Feature of the Month, Ravin Lawson, creator of MLNDSOUL, joins Mistah Marvel discussing his new brand and the position it takes primarily as a cultural movement and second as an apparel line. From Sanford, Florida, Ravin delivers real and passionate words about providing products that reflect the beauty of Blackness.

Our first Feature of the Month, Shaniqua Martin, joins Mistah Marvel to discuss her new YouTube Channel: NuMindFrame. Dedicated to mental, emotional, and spiritual growth, she's been able to reach over 1,000 subscribers very quickly with her conversationally-based topics and her goal of providing healing words of advice. Conversations also include the toxicity of Twitter, the creativity of running a YouTube channel, and more. Tune in to Marvel&Friends Monday nights at 8:30pm on GoodKnocking Radio. 

Mistah Marvel is joned by Felisha Croker of Fe's Cupcakes, and we learned just how clueless he is when it comes to baking. OK. We give him some slack, he's not much of a baker's man, but still. Marvel and Felisha are in the kitchen whipping up cupcakes, conversations, and advise for other small business owners. 

And another one! Jasmine Mattear of Project Now and the Hope Centers of East Tampa joins Mistah Marvel on-air for Marvel&Friends breaking down some perspective on critical information about Hillsborough County's elementary schools. From creating charitable opportunities in Tampa's disadvantaged neighborhoods to understanding how our children's quality of education effects us all, Jasmine and Marvel dig into the topics that young Millennials need to hear and how they can create change. Episode Two (April 24th, 2017)

Marvel&Friends is officially back! Mistah Marvel is joined on air for this season premiere alongside Deni Brave, former colleague and member of GoodKnocking, who is now leading a change in Tampa's nightlife with the emergence of FullMoon Branding. DBrave and Marvel chat about creating new culture in the Bay, "Love Jones Thursdays", and more!

No, no, I get that. OMG Marketing & Associates, Oscar Garcia, I get that. But did he just say six figures!?

We originally had a funny Shaft-themed caption for this podcast but trying to make funny puns about bad politics, community activism, and breaking grounds as a young African-American woman in that territory just didn't roll off like we thought it would. ANYWAYS! Mistah Marvel is joined by 24-year-old Maya Brown, political advocate, business owner, and possibly Marvel's campaign manager for his "alleged" presidential run in 2024.

Randy Schutt of CREM Bartending joins us to discuss both the inspiration behind his business and what keeps him on track for success. As a commissioned bartending service in Tampa, he's looking to change how guests and event attendees enjoy their fondest memories at events. 

Author, artist, and native creative Michael Tavon of St. Petersburg, Florida joins Mistah Marvel to discuss the woes, highs, and lows of authorship, and the crafting that took place to release his much acclaimed novel, God Is A Woman, available now on Amazon and other online book distributors. God Is A Woman Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/God-Woman-Michael-Tavon-ebook/dp/B01M9EGXS0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494700524&sr=8-1&keywords=Michael+Tavon+God+Is+A+Woman 

**Record Scratch** Meet Maya and Elicia, both part of Rise Above Social Awareness Group. Now, get ready to hear them on another episode of Marvel&Friends alongside Mistah Marvel as they discuss progress in the Black Community, buying Black, and Marvel's most striking Fail of the Week deliveries (hint hint...the 63%). Also, the gloves almost come off for a really good debate during this show. Who do you side with? Choose wisely!

Aight so boom, Marvel sits down for a one-on-one over some water and Paul Masson with mommy blogger and long-time friend, Keila of ItsPronouncedKayla.com. Both having their starts in poetry in Tampa during the good old days, the duo chat about creative life, growing as a one-man or one-woman brand, and the new life as a mom. Also, Keila drops knowledge, a Fail of the Week, and more gems! 

Apolleaux Jones joined Marvel for a rare sit-down of epic proportions. The two social media heads chat about music, culture, and close out 2016 as it should be closed out. Full interview coming soon. Stay tuned for more.

Mya Meeyogi, as she goes by, joins Mistah Marvel for an inquisite look at health, lifestyles, and being an influencial creative in Tampa's cultured community. Developing her brand and events like Be Dope Do Yoga, Mya drops gems and new information for the MarvelMob. 

Seated in the yard of Tampa's Felicitous Coffee & Tea, Mistah Marvel and Christy Marie of Christy Marie Photography casually discuss her work as a creative, a photographer, and her role in some of Tampa's most important activist moments. Also highlighting her most recent projects and future ones as well, all available on her site, http://www.christymariephoto.com