OG Talk

This episode was recorded at the pandemic times in New York . We all experienced that harsh reality of world wide crisis . OG Talk crew decided to create a special segment for that period and we called it "OG Chat, Behind Closed Doors". Today our hosts are Vladimir Grinberg & Lauren Passel. Our guest is Kimberly Potts . Kimberly Potts is a television and pop culture writer with a prolific career spanning more than 20 years, with features written for The Hollywood Reporter, Vulture, TV Guide, Esquire.com, Los Angeles Times, The Wrap, and so on. She currently covers the number one sitcom on TV, The Big Bang Theory, for Vulture.com, and recently spent several seasons covering the number one cable drama on TV, The Walking Dead, for Yahoo TV. She’s written oral histories of Deadwood and Breaking Bad, think pieces defending the polarizing series finales of Seinfeld and The Sopranos, and created weekly beat coverage, features, interviews, and recaps of TV comedies, dramas, and reality series, including Orange Is the New Black, Bates Motel, Gilmore Girls, Better Call Saul, The Americans, Gossip Girl, and Dancing with the Stars. She wrote six books , interviewed her TV heroes, including Bryan Cranston, Carol Burnett, Robin Williams, Bob Newhart, Mary Tyler Moore, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Betty White, Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Laurie Metcalf, and Conan O'Brien. Kim is regularly asked to moderate TV panels for the 92nd Street Y, the Paley Center, and the Screen Actors Guild in New York City. She has interviewed celebrities for AOL’s live talk show series, AOL Build, and is a regular TV expert guest on WGN Radio’s daily Steve Cochran Show. She and NYT bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong recently launched a new podcast, Pop Literacy.

OG CHAT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS EPISODE 45. This episode was recorded at the pandemic times in New York . We all experienced that harsh reality of world wide crisis . OG Talk crew decided to create a special segment for that period and we called it "OG Chat, Behind Closed Doors". Today our hosts are Eddie Brill, Vladimir Grinberg & Lauren Passel. Our guest is Carl Danielsen .For Carl Danielsen, a Yoga to the People instructor, dancer, and actor, yoga is a way of life, and a gateway to good health and harmony. We discussed how different life become for Carl before and during pandemic. THis is what Carl said:  I was teaching yoga 4 to 5 days per week. I also taught Shakespeare… and had my private [acting] coaching practice at New York Film Academy. Now most of it gone by now. But I am optimistic. Carl shared about the project he is so passionate about: CREA. CREA a  a Lower East Side neighborhood creative space for actors, musicians, dancers, poets to come in once a week to hone their skills, stay in professional shape between auditions, to collaborate and receive feedback. Eventually they plan to organize events based on talents involved . Mr. Danielsen acknowledged that he sees the importance of CREA because it provides the level of the support  for the developing talents while they still searching for their own identity as artists. We all hope that as pandemic subsides , Carl and his group are going to be able to go back to what they have started.

OG CHAT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS EPISODE 44 This episode was recorded at the pandemic times in New York . We all experienced that harsh reality of world wide crisis . OG Talk crew decided to create a special segment for that period and we called it "OG Chat, Behind Closed Doors". Today our guest is Keith McNicholas . He is  Vegan and PMA enthusiast. Gaffer for major film and television shows. Keith discusses what it’s like to work in the entertainment industry and being in recovery while living through the pandemic.

#JeanStone #IdiosyncraticFashionistas #OGTalkNYC #OrganicGrill OG CHAT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS EPISODE 43. This episode was recorded at the pandemic times in New York . We all experienced that harsh reality of world wide crisis . OG Talk crew decided to create a special segment for that period and we called it "OG Chat, Behind Closed Doors". Jean Stone her friend & Valerie Foley , NYC style bloggers for "women of a certain age" setting a bad, bad example for older women everywhere! The powerful duet live and dress with "GROWING OLD WITH VERVE " motto in mind . It was such an honor to talk to Jean about her discovering her own style since she was 13. She talked to us about cultures and places that shaped her taste . Her optimism, compassion all creatures, strengthened by vegetarianism keep her in pristine condition . We enjoyed this conversation immensely.

OG CHAT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS EPISODE 42 This episode was recorded at the pandemic times in New York . We all experienced that harsh reality of world wide crisis . OG Talk crew decided to create a special segment for that period and we called it "OG Chat, Behind Closed Doors". When you meet and talk to Jesse Leach, few things immediately come to mind: honest, authentic, sincere. HIs work gives you the same impression and feeling. Leach's level of reflection and sensitivity to the world, its events and its people never fails to amuze.. In the loud and yelling world of metal and hardcore, Jesse Leach was able to preserve his personality, to carve himself a niche and got a reputation of a " melodic voice of metal ". This conversation w hosts of the OG Talk was mostly devoted to subjects that are not well know to Jesse 's audience: how he started in the music world, his day to day hard work just to pay bills , prior to first success. Mr. Leach talked about diverse genres of his music interests. He talked how his recent move to Catskills helps him to maintain needed level of focus, passion and creativity to be able to work and complete multiple projects he is involved. We spoke how pandemic change his life, how he find strengths through music to deal w depression, uncertainty that world's crisis and social unrest brought to his life. Jesse was full of energy and PMA and assured us that his best songs and music are ahead of him . #JESSELEACH #KILLSWITCHENGAGE #TIMEOFGRACE #THEWEAPON #OGTALKNYC #ORGANICGRILL

OG Chat Behind Closed Doors , episode 41 . This episode was recorded at the pandemic times in New York . We all experienced that harsh reality of world wide crisis . OG Talk crew decided to create a special segment for that period and we called it "OG Chat, Behind Closed Doors". Derrick spoke about time he started to be interested in music , time spent in NY . We have reflected on how technology and communication especially changed since he tried for the vacant position at his current band. He just sent the tape to Brazil by mail . Derrick shared how he become vegan and how it lead to the collaboration with bass player Tanya O'Callahan . That is how Highway To Health TV series started. I hope everyone enjoys the chat we had with incredible human being, Derrick Leon Green

  OG CHAT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS EPISODE 40 This episode was recorded at the pandemic times in New York . We all experienced that harsh reality of world wide crisis . OG Talk crew decided to create a special segment for that period and we called it "OG Chat, Behind Closed Doors". Today we enjoy a company of Paul John Conroy. The phrase: "Been there, done that! " definitely describes the diversity of Paul's experiences. Here is a list of the journeys Mr. Conroy  took part in : Artist manager A&R, Roadrunner Records, managing of of the most prominent metal band Lamb of God, partnership with Carl Severson at Ferret Records.  He moved his family to West Coast, to enter into the sports entertainment. And finally his current company Plus Foundry and its new iteration called Impact Real Life (“IRL”) is making a splash in helping companies build events that generate new revenue lines and create definitive brand extensions in real life. Paul Conroy was very honest with Eddie and Vlad about his personal evolution over the years : feeling sluggish and drained that forced him to adapt his attitude and habits re health, wellness, work and family. During the chat Paul  shared about his life long struggle with anxiety and how he learned to deal with it. We could not and would avoid the subject  of racism and social justice that all whole world is tune in right now. The sincerity and honest of the conversation have proved, at least to the three of us : even though you dont know of  a solution to a challenge as of  yet , but you are honest , sincere . passionate and compassionate about it , your own  effort  and though who work on it with you , will lead  you to a a problem solving . We really enjoyed time with Paul and hope you find this episode helpful .

This episode was recorded at the pandemic times in New York . We all experienced that harsh reality of world wide crisis . OG Talk crew decided to create a special segment for that period and we called it "OG Chat, Behind Closed Doors". OG CHAT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS EPISODE 39 Yuri spoke about the similarity and connection he found for himself in veganism, religion and boxing. Being an ordained Rabbi, Yuri was able to answer our questions about vegan roots of judaism. He also acknowledged that becoming fully vegan allowed him to rehabilitate his body from some of the injuries he sustained over the course of his carrier in professional boxing and allowed him to come back to the ring again. He is training regularly and expects fighting soon

OG CHAT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS EPISODE 38 This episode was recorded at the pandemic times in New York . We all experienced that harsh reality of world wide crisis . OG Talk crew decided to create a special segment for that period and we called it "OG Chat, Behind Closed Doors". Tanya shared with Eddie and Vlad how her love to animals brought her to veganism and years of volunteering at animals shelters. Growing up in small town in Ireland it was not easy to be a vegan. Her family physician, her mom were really worried about her becoming malnutritioned. It took a lot of resilience and stubbornness to stick to what she believed in. Over the years not only Tanya succeeded in planting the seed of awareness about veganism into everyone she ever met, she also patiently studied bass guitar and played in myriad of bands. Fast track to today: she tours internationally with renown entertainers like Dee Snider , Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones, Steven Adler of Guns and Roses and etc. She still cant seat still and she is full of energy thanks to yoga and healthy eating. She is a keynote speaker in the leadership realm, and a lifelong advocate and activist for animal, human and environmental issues. And since the last years she is a co host of a "Highway to Health" video series project that she leads with Derrick Green, a vocalist of a legendary band Sepultura . They are traveling around the world interviewing vegan celebrities, chefs, activists , manufacturers . We really hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did!

This episode was recorded at the pandemic times in New York . We all experienced that harsh reality of world wide crisis . OG Talk crew decided to create a special segment for that period and we called it "OG Chat, Behind Closed Doors" Dr.Will Bulsiewicz aka Dr.B spoke to Eddie and Vlad about the reasons he wrote "Fiber Fueled". He wanted to demystify plant based diet and perception the general public has about it. Dr. B shared he is hopeful that a person, who does not know much about vegan food to pick his book and when he or she is done with it , they have a clear idea what plant based lifestyle would help them to accomplish. His original goal was to separate where are the assumptions, speculations and where are the actual facts that are based on a scientific research and findings only. Dr.B acknowledged he put to work every ounce of his scientific background, reached out to all researchers and practitioners for their critical feedback of his writing. During our lengthy discussion it was also very interesting to hear Dr's Bulsiewicz own honest and realistic opinion and evaluation of a " state of conventional gastroenterology that traditional doctors practice " and reasons behind it. We really hope you enjoyed this episode as much as we are!

The legendary guitar player spoke to Eddie and Vlad , co hosts of OG Talk about how he started to play in Misfits.Doyle shared how over the years he tailored his lifestyle to warrant the ultimate performance when he is on a tour or working long hours in a studio.He acknowledged that plant based diet and exercising play an essential role in supporting his level of activity. We could not avoid the subject of Covid, how it change plans for the band and personally for Doyle. Mr.Wolfgang von Frankenstein in a typical for him optimistic tone stated that he is as busy as ever working on his new music and ...New V Protein Powder called Vegan Monster Protein. So get in line if you want to be like one and only, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein.

This episode was recorded at the pandemic times in New York . We all experienced that harsh reality of world wide crisis . OG Talk crew decided to create a special segment for that period and we called it "OG Chat, Behind Closed Doors". Today our guests are Caryn Hartglass and Gary De Mattei from Responsible Eating and Living. Caryn shared how plant based lifestyle helped her to overcome terminal illness. Gary opened up on how Caryn's determinations and commitment helped him to change his own lifestyle to become vegan. The power couple talked about multiple projects they are working on : podcast , non profit organization and theatre projects .

  Aaron Simpson: retired UFC fighter, All American Division 1 wrestler and high school coach is a guest of OG Chat Behind Closed Doors Aaron Simpson is a mixed martial artist, who competed professionally from 2000 to 2013. Aaron shared with us  about his experience of being  an elite UFC fighter and how vegan lifestyle helped him to stay in shape during his fighting carrier. We spoke about how he first discovered for himself ethical roots of veganism through the book " Eating Animals". Mr. Simpson spoke about his love for wrestling and martial arts : how training in wrestling from the very young age shaped him as a person, helps him in his current work and parenting his own kids. Aaron revealed that activism and support of a local community is very important for him and his family and he sees it as essential part of his life.

This episode was recorded at the pandemic times in NYC, when the crisis become truly worldwide. The crew of   OG Talk podcast decided to create aa special segment for that period and we called it "OG Chat, Behind Closed Doors". Ana Alarcon & Matt Davey are the powerful couple behind English and Spanish versions of Vedge Talk podcast. Their dedication and passion to the vegan movement fuels their perseverance and patience . And as a result they are awarded with wonderful experiences that helps them to excel  in everything they commit their minds to. No one can say it better than Ana about the podcast's mission :"We are here to speak up , to continue to learn  and to use this space to highlight people that have not been highlighted in the past.To speak about issues that matter and to be part of the change. People  are changing the narrative across the globe. Whether they be athletes, chefs, business owners, politicians, social influencers and more. Our stories are powerful and we are going to change the world for the better! Eddie Brill and Vlad Grinberg were happy to capitalize on all the privileges that come with hosting a podcast. We asked about how Matt started it all; about new journey creating website Vedge Life and  of course, we could not  not avoid the conversation about the cross country van voyage

#eastvillagevintagecollective #evvintagecollective EAST VILLAGE COLLECTIVE OG CHAT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, EPISODE 6 Maegan Hayward, the owner & Alex Carpenter, the manager of the EAST VILLAGE COLLECTIVE, a vintage shop on a Lower East Side, NYC sat down with Eddie Brill and Vlad Grinberg, the crew behind OG Chat, Behind Closed Doors. The couple share with us about creative work two of them put together in order to pivot their traditional vintage shop into an auction for neighborhood artists,, craftsmen and vintage collectors. The change turned to be a win win for everyone ! Job well done ! The ingenuity prevailed : artists and craftsmen sold during hard pandemic times , buyers bought what they were looking for without leaving the house and the East Village Collective became a flagmanship neighborhood shop without opening its doors. Maegan and Alex shared that they were grateful for the community outreach and support . They were very surprised that they were able to discover and connect with craftsmen and artists they have never worked with before. If you thought for a second that those two just take care of the vintage shop only, you are dead wrong! This power couple is taking a very active part in a local community service: East Village Independent Merchants Association. EVIMA is a coalition of merchants who work in the East Village, one of the most unique neighborhoods in New York City with a rich history and diverse culture.

Robb Flynn, a front man of a legendary heavy metal band Machine Head sat down with Eddie Brill & Vlad Grinberg from OG Chat ,Behind closed doors. Powerful, sincere, humbling conversation that only Robb Flynn is capable of.  How great  is to meet the legend in a comfort of his own private studio! Not  when musicinian is  able to carve a minute of his  precious  time before or after his 3 hour show, or when he has a short break between gigs, but in a comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving family.  Let put aside the sad fact that only the unfortunate circumstances such as pandemic "made it all possible". Even though we are all affected by quarantine, the way each of us handles  it define us. Robb uses this time for new music, reconnecting with family, paying more attention to  his growing in popularity podcast " NO fuckin Regrets".  Robb talked to us about his kids, how  the relationships  are affected by  the different  music they love.  He shared about how he  started and how he handled and mishandled his fame that came abruptly. He spoke about how Machine Head songs are shaped out of  sincerity and his own personal experience and pain.  Robb  told us about how decades of having his  journal lead him to have his own podcast and how he enjoys inviting his friends to tell stories about touring life.      

Stefanie Bishop, OG CHAT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS EPISODE 4.  A native New Yorker and the embodiment of adventure seeker, Stefanie competes, explores, and trains all over the globe. She embraces her passions for adventure, ultra-endurance racing and training with a massive smile and all of her heart. Stefanie has a diverse athletic background, competing and excelling in various athletics from a very young age, ranging from soccer to fencing and lacrosse. She thrives on being challenged, which led her triathlon in 2005. Stefanie spent many years competing in triathlons, ranging from sprint to Ironman distances, and even competed at the Long Course Age Group World Championship. Stefanie began to flourish as an athlete upon discovering ultra-endurance sports. In 2010, she jumped at the opportunity to compete at a Peak Death Race - a race of unknown length and unknown tasks, lasting from approximately one to three days, testing athletes both physically and mentally. After becoming the overall champion 18 hours after her first Death Race, she realized that is what fueled her passion. Her love of these types of adventure competitions was apparent; she was the only athlete seen smiling constantly throughout the race. Stefanie went on to complete three more Death Races, lasting up to 65 hours in length, becoming the female champion twice and finishing in the top 10.

Christina Maria & Erik, the activists, influencers and content creators behind The Vegan Connection Podcast & Vegan New Yorker IG  today are the guest of OG Chat. We digged deep into what practical activism means for both of them: helping vegan restaurants and businesses to highlight their best food and products. Trying to be a positive force in the community they  take time and effort to befriend restaurant owners and personnel  of local vegan joints. All that help them to understand what community needs and how  they can do their part.  During those unprecedented pandemic times, the power couple collaborated on tshirt designs and the full amount of sales will be donated to the NY restaurant workers. Eric and Christina continued to share  about how they got into the idea of creating a podcast and how it helps them to learn and understand more about vegan business and people behind it. https://www.instagram.com/thevegannewyorker   

OG CHAT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS EPISODE 3: Our guest is Eloísa Trinidad. Eloísa finds her purpose in community activism at Chilis on Wheels, Plant Powered Metro NY( Board Member), Animal Rebellion, and as a founding member of Vegan Activist Alliance. She is relentless and dedicated to the cause of animal rights and total liberation. ⁣And, if it feels like Ms.Trinidad does not have her plate full , she also holds a position in a field of marketing and business development. Did I also mention she is an artist , who proudly continues legacy of her father. Whew! I hope I did not miss anything. ⁣ As Ms.Trinidad herself wrote: ⁣ “Solidarity across all social justice movement is the way to liberation. Solidarity not charity, because charity doesn’t heal, and we are, after all, on our healing journey.⁣ ⁣ We are healthier spiritually and physically when we let innocent beings live our their lives...While there are systemic issues within the healthcare system, one of the ways to empower ourselves is to self-advocate through plant-based nutrition. The current system and faulty societal beliefs that lead us to support the oppression of innocent animal lives because they don’t look like us are the very same tactics used on our people by invaders and oppressors throughout the centuries.⁣ ⁣ Eating animals is not cheap, it costs millions of lives. No animal has ever willingly gave their life to be food.⁣ ⁣ We can feed our hearts, our minds, our bellies with what grows from the ground. We can reduce violence to animals and to our people by what we choose to buy in this oppressive system that seeks to exploit all beings and the planet.”⁣ !!!!To find out more about Chilis on Wheels or to make a contribution, please visit www.chilisonwheels.org or follow their Instagram @chilisonwheels !!!! 

Lauren Passell, Founder of Tink Media, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Lasso Audio talks with Vlad Grinberg on a first episode of our online podcast. We spoke about how her life has changed since pandemic. When NYS ordered all non essential businesses to close Lauren started to adapt her business model. Mrs.Passell generously share her expertise and spoke about how important it is for small businesses to engage into promoting their businesses through podcasts. Her publicity company specializes in building connections between podcast networks and individual shows with non-fiction authors for interviews, on-air book reviews, and on-air mentions.  Podcasting is becoming one of the most effective ways to expose targeted audiences to new media.  

Formed during 1986 in Queens, Sick of It All began to accumulate a strong local following by playing famous clubs like CBGBs.  Often revolving around politics, social injustices and life on the streets of New York, the band wore their heart on their sleeve and made no apologies, often including threads of positivity.  While remaining true to their roots and without compromising their style, Sick of It All progressed from an indie band with a strong live following to a major-label act touring with the likes of Helmet and Rancid. Sick of It All remained a vital influence on the hardcore scene.  https://www.sickofitall.com

Bojana Novakovic is a Serbian-Australian actress known for her roles in films such as Devil and The Little Death. She starred alongside Keanu Reeves and Adelaide Clemens in the drama Generation Um... and with Mel Gibson in the thriller Edge of Darkness. She appeared in the U.S. version of television series Shameless as Bianca. She is a photographer, activist, motorbike rider and is passionate about her work rebuilding schools and working toward gender equality in Nepal through her organization, The B Project. http://www.bproject.us/    

Cindy Hsu is an  Emmy award  winning anchor and reporter who has been at CBS 2 News in New York City since 1993. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in communication studies and lives in New York City with her daughter. She spends much of her off-duty time performing community work and is strongly involved with the Asian-American community. @HsuTV    

Jack Vaughn Jr. is an American multi-Grammy winning record and television producer and label head. He created and ran Comedy Central Records, Slimstyle Records, and Third World Underground.  He is currently Senior Vice President of Comedy Programming for SiriusXM Radio.  

Judy Gold is an American standup comedian, actress, television writer, and producer. She won two Daytime Emmy Awards for her work as a writer and producer on The Rosie O'Donnell Show. She has also been involved in many projects in various roles, including the television series All-American Girl and HBO at the Multiplex segments where she asks humorous questions of unexpecting moviegoers. Gold is very active in both LGBT and  Jewish communities.     Her one-woman show 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother,  is based on a series of interviews with more than 50 Jewish mothers in the United States.Their stories are interspersed with anecdotes about her own mother and her life as a lesbian mother of two sons. The Judy Gold Show: My Life as a Sitcom,  Off-Broadway. This one-woman show is an homage to the classic sitcoms of Gold's youth.  Judy Gold began the Kill Me Now podcast with co-host Lauren Hennessy in May 2015 . Her new book  is "Yes, I can say that :When they come for the comedians we are all in trouble".       

Roy Wood Jr’s comedy has entertained millions across stage, television and radio. Roy joined “The Best F#@ing News Team” in 2015 as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy-nominated hit series, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.” In 2017, he was named the new host of Comedy Central’s storytelling series, “This is Not Happening,” which will launch a fifth season next year. His first Comedy Central one-hour stand-up special, “Father Figure,” premiered in 2017 along with an extended uncensored album of the same name released by Comedy Central Records.  https://www.roywoodjr.com/      

Season 3 Episode 19 Vashtie Kola is truly a renaissance woman – New York based Director, Filmmaker, Artist, Designer, Creative Consultant and DJ. She has cultivated the Downtown New York City scene for over a decade as a style icon, but her curatorial outreach and influence spans worldwide. https://www.vashtie.com https://www.instagram.com/vashtie https://www.facebook.com/vashtiekola    

A seminal producer and talent scout for nearly 20 years, Michael Alago has become a household name in the music industry for his expertise in a variety of musical genres. In addition to discovering Metallica, Alago has accumulated a roster that includes such diverse artists as   Cindi Lauper ,  Michael Feinstein, Johnny Rotten, White Zombie, and Nina Simone.    

After fifteen years of working as an attorney overwhelmed with anxiety about the future, Allison Carmen found hope and freedom when she discovered the Philosophy of Maybe. Today, Allison works as a life coach and business consultant with a vast array of people, from entrepreneurs and owners of multi-million dollar companies to artists, actors, writers, fashion designers, attorneys, medical workers, nannies, and parents.  http://www.allisoncarmen.com/      

Gene Baur is a co founder of Farm Sanctuary . He is an author if two books and activist in the animal rights and food movement. He’s been called the "conscience of the food movement" by Time Magazine, and opposes factory farming and advocates for what he believes would be a more just and respectful food system. Baur has traveled extensively around the country, campaigning to raise awareness about the abuses of industrialized factory farming and our current food system. Credited with initiating passage of the first U.S. laws to prohibit cruel farming confinement methods, winning the first-ever cruelty conviction at a U.S. stockyard, and inspiring an international farm sanctuary movement, he is author of two national bestselling books    https://www.farmsanctuary.org/      

Eric Leroy Adams is the Borough President of Brooklyn, New York City. Previously, he was a Democratic State Senator in the New York Senate, representing the 20th Senate District. After facing a health scare himself when he was diagnosed with type two diabetes in 2016, Adams adopted a whole-foods, plant-based diet and has encouraged all Brooklynites to eat healthier. He launched a plant-based nutrition page on his website with links to nutrition and plant-based/vegan blogs, plant-based/vegan diet recipes and natural grocery stores, as well as vegan meetup groups and events. He has also replaced all vending machines in Brooklyn Borough Hall with protein bars, sparkling water and nut snacks instead of sugary, unhealthy snacks. Additionally, Adams has also prompted the City Council to pass a resolution called "Ban the Baloney," which aims for schools across the city to stop serving processed meats. He has  also been an avid supporter of "Meatless Mondays" in public schools.  

Power Malu might not be a household name, but the New York native has been bubbling beneath the surface of Hip Hop culture for decades. Not only has he appeared in numerous notable Hip Hop videos, but he was also an integral part of the famed Lyricist Lounge, a Big Apple venue that blossomed into a breeding ground for storied MCs. He's a Humanitarian, a Motivational Speaker, an Artist, an Athlete, and an Activist. Born and raised in New York City on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. I’m a strong advocate of community building and have a long history of working in music, television, and film, as a producer, consultant and on screen talent for various productions including MTV’s Lyricist Lounge Show” which starred notable talent such as Tracee Ellis Ross, Common, SnoopDogg, and Erykah Badu.  He founded “Artists Athletes Activists” as a hub to take action and create meaningful projects with brands to bring awareness to issues that deal with health, fitness, wellness, and social justice in marginalized communities.   https://twitter.com/powermalu https://www.instagram.com/powermalu/      

OG Talk NYC Ricky Powell is a photographer who specializes in the environmental portrait. He is well known for his intimate photographs that have been featured in The New York Times, the New York Post, the Daily News, The Village Voice, TIME, Newsweek, VIBE, The Source, Rolling Stone, and many other publications.  Oh Snap!: The Rap Photography of Ricky Powell featured 88 photos, 53 of which were in full color. Powell's first book, “Oh Snap!” was a ten-year retrospective of some of the best known rap and hip hop artists of all time, including old school rappers Public Enemy, Run DMC and LL Cool J to some of the biggest stars of the day. The Rickford Files: Classic New York Photographs was Powell's second work, featuring what he considered “the real New York”, beyond the tourist glaze of Times Square and the deteriorating Greenwich Village. Frozade Moments: Classic Street Photography of Ricky Powell is a book of postcards consisting of candid snapshots of celebrities, local luminaries, and lowlifes that offer a view of New York City. The celebrities include Madonna, Jam Master Jay, KRS-One, Frankie Crocker, Andy Warhol and Flavor Flav. With Public Access: Ricky Powell Photographs 1985-2005, Powell celebrated two decades of capturing moments in his signature style, documenting much of the early era of hip-hop and presenting the actors, musicians, performers, and artists that inspired him, including Method Man, Doze Green, Bill Adler, Slick Rick, Run DMC, Eric B & Rakim, Keith Haring, Steven Tyler, Barbara Walters, Cindy Crawford, Eazy-E, and Fab Five Freddy. These photographs are distributed amongst graffiti splattered renderings by Lee Quinones, Ron Galella, Ron English, and others. Powell depicts a nostalgia for New York's back-in-the-day with universal downtown cool with sentiments from Zephyr, Charlie Ahearn, Glenn O'Brien, and Zoe Cassavetes.  Rappin With the Rickster  The original Rappin’ With the Rickster aired from 1990–1996, as Powell interviewed numerous stars on the show including: Russell Simmons, Doug E Fresh, Harold Hunter, Kool Keith, Rahzel, Laurence Fishburne, and Cypress Hill.[9] With his Public-access television show, Powell became the face of New York's downtown party scene, connected to both musical and visual artists such as Sonic Youth, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Russell Simmons, Harold Hunter, Dondi White, and Sofia Coppola.[10] “Rappin’ With the Rickster” often has been called the world's hippest-ever public access TV show, as Powell gave insight into the artistic phenomena of the day, with an excess of candid footage, impromptu interviews, and a vision of Powell's New York. Powell considered the show “a time capsule of someone growing up in Manhattan during that era and being around the music scene”. A DVD collaboration with long-time friend and respected graffiti artist Brian Nobili on “Rappin’ With the Rickster”, released in 2010, was declared a must-have by Juxtapoz https://www.rickypowell.com/  

Anthony "Civ" Civarelli is a musician and artist, most known for his involvement in the bands Gorilla Biscuits and CIV, as well as his tattoo studio, Lotus Tattoos. Gorilla Biscuits are an American hardcore punk band from New York City, New York, formed in 1986.     

Chef Peter Cervoni is a veteran of the food service industry, and brings with him well over 30 years of proven, professional culinary experience to the realm of plant-based, health-supportive cuisine. Peter graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1993, and after an apprenticeship at The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, FL, Peter worked at some of New York City’s finest restaurants, including The River Café and La Cote Basque. After experiencing what can only be described as an epiphany leading to his paradigmatic switch to become vegan 21 years ago, Peter devoted all his talent and energy to plant-based and health supportive cuisine. Since that time Peter has worked at the helm of top New York City vegan restaurants, such as Angelica Kitchen, Quintessence and Organic Avenue in addition to consulting for many others. https://www.instagram.com/petercervoni/?hl=en https://goodcatchfoods.com/        

American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. On television, he is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, where he anchored Weekend Update, on MTV's 1980s game show Remote Control, where he served as the announcer/sidekick, and as host of Comedy Central's late-night panel show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Notable film work includes his role as Dooey in A Night at the Roxbury, Dickey Bailey in the Grown Ups films and playing Amy Schumer's father in the film Trainwreck. Comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Attell cite him as the quintessential New York comedian.  His new book is coming in 2020 "Overstated: A coast -to -coast roast of the 50 states". This how Colin himself describes what his new book is about : How can a nation composed of states that range from Utah (“The church of states”) to Vermont (“The state of relevant old people”) possibly hang together? In Colin Quinn’s new book, the popular comedian, social commentator, and star of the Netflix specials and off-Broadway shows Red State Blue State, The New York Story, and Unconstitutional tackles the condition of our union today.  

Bobby Ojeda is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher.  Bob Ojeda played 13 years in the major leagues with the highlight of winning the World Series with the Mets in 1986.  After retiring from playing he coached three years for the Mets Organization. After taking a break to raise his children he returned to the game, this time in broadcasting. He spent seven years on Mets channel SNY doing the pre and post game shows as well as work on MLB network. His broadcasting career also included guest appearances on Fox5 NY and various other New York sports shows. With an emphasis on extensive analytical research, Bob quickly made a name for himself within the sports community and was referred to as the best analyst in New York by Sports Radio hosts Boomer & Carton and Mike Francesa. His reputation for honest and insightful analysis led Mets fan and comedian Jerry Sienfield to refer to Bob as his favorite person to watch on TV.

In this small video clip Cara Alwill Leyba talks about how  she was able to transform her attitude from a failure  as an author, who was rejected dozens of times by publisher to empowered and self reliant writer who takes control of her own destiny. She self published her book "Girl Code" that become a best seller . Immediately publishers started to knock at her door with offers. Cara Alwill Leyba is a speaker and life coach who encourages women to celebrate themselves and make their happiness a priority. She is the author of five self-published books, runs a popular blog called The Champagne Diet and a podcast called Style Your Mind.  Over 6 million listeners worldwide tune in to Cara’s podcast Style Your Mind each week for powerful conversations and a mega dose of inspiration. She is the author of 9 best selling books that have inspired women around the world to step into their power and fulfill their potential. Cara’s stylish and edgy approach to personal development has attracted thousands of women to attend her workshops and events around the world. She has been featured in Forbes, Glamour, Entrepreneur, Success, Cosmo, Marie Claire, and many others.She encourages women to live their most effervescent lives, celebrate themselves every day, and make their happiness a priority. Over 6 million listeners worldwide tune in to Cara’s podcast Style Your Mind  Check this episode to  hear and see why we respect and admire Cara so much.    

EPISODE 7 Season 1 Cara Alwill Leyba is a speaker and life coach who encourages women to celebrate themselves and make their happiness a priority. She is the author of five self-published books, runs a popular blog called The Champagne Diet and a podcast called Style Your Mind. She is a best selling personal development author, mentor to women entrepreneurs, and creator of The Champagne Diet blog. Over 6 million listeners worldwide tune in to Cara’s podcast Style Your Mind each week for powerful conversations and a mega dose of inspiration. Cara is the author of 9 best selling books, including the worldwide sensation Girl Code, that have inspired women around the world to step into their power and fulfill their potential. Cara’s books have been translated into multiple languages like Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Mongolian, and Vietnamese. Her message continues to transcend cultures and break barriers for women across the globe. Cara’s stylish and edgy approach to personal development has attracted thousands of women to attend her workshops and events. She has been featured in Forbes, Glamour, Shape, Entrepreneur, Success, Cosmo, Marie Claire, and many others. As a social influencer, Cara inspires her loyal following daily with lifestyle tips, mindset advice, business strategies, and does it all with a chic and fashionable flair. Cara has collaborated with Macy’s, Kate Spade, SoulCycle, and others. Check this episode to hear and see why we respect and admire Cara so much             

Artie Lange, Arthur Steven Lange Jr. wears his life on his sleeve. Many people have ups and downs, yet very few people go through these extremes under the microscope of the public’s eyes like our dear and funny friend. A brilliant comedy actor and story teller, Artie shared his heart and soul with us in this extremely vulnerable chat at the Organic Grill.  He never held back on how he feels about any topic. The same goes here with our chat and it’s one we know you’re gonna remember. So buckle up and sit back and enjoy the unfiltered comedy legend at his finest. Artie wrote 3 books :"Wanna bet", "Crash and Burn", "Too fat to fish" Artie Lange new podcast show "Half way House " co-hosted by Mike Bocchetti and available at www.TheComicsGym.com http://www.artiequitter.com/ https://twitter.com/artiequitter ARTIE LANGE'S HALFWAY HOUSE          

Victoria Moran is a groundbreaking author and skilled entrepreneur who has changed the life of so many people all over the globe.   The host of her very popular “Main Street Vegan” radio show, Victoria is a leader in the field of spirituality and veganism. She is a regular on the health and wellness circuit and a frequent visitor to the Organic Grill. Her energy and enthusiasm is palpable and one immediately feels like they’ve made a new friend the minute you sit down with her, as well as learning about ourselves and the world around us. She discusses her life with us, from the time she wrote for a fan magazine and met Paul McCartney to the kinds of ground-breaking work she is doing now in the field of health education. Come join us and spend some time with the great and lovely Victoria Moran.  We know you’ll be as enlightened as we were.   https://mainstreetvegan.net/      

Kevin Toledo of the Sprouted Root Kitchen talks about Sullivan 180, a community-wide health and wellness initiative.

Myq Kaplan is a comedy powerhouse. Highly respected by his peers, he has appeared on most every comedy show a stand-up comic dreams about. The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Conan, Late Night with Seth Myers, The Late Late Show with James Corden and his very own specials on Comedy Central and on Netflix. Also a vegan, and a regular at the Organic Grill, we were happy that Myq paid us a visit to chat about his life and the world around us.

It’s never easy to be funny while talking politics and religion. John Fugelsang does it best. The host of the wildly popular XM/Sirius show entitled,”Tell Me Anything” sits down with us to discuss the complex and absurd and hilarious world around us. We dish over a wide range of topics and enjoy a great meal at the same time.   John makes us laugh.  He makes us think.  He makes us wish we would have taped two episodes.  

Where Rachel Atcheson goes, the world becomes a better place.  When she talks, people listen.  When she walks, people follow.  Currently   the Deputy Strategist for Brooklyn’s Borough President Eric Adams, Rachel is a rock and roller.  In so many ways.  She is a leader, an activist and an advocate for health and wellness. She implemented the Meatless Monday programs throughout the NYC school system.  We are glad to have her stop in as a guest, despite her busy schedule.

Famed East Village rockers and Manic Panic’s bon vivant entrepreneurs join us in a chat to remember. Blondie’s original background singers have a style of their own that has altered the hearts and minds all over the world.  They bring joy to many and you will see why in our exciting episode with our dear friends, Tish and Snooky Bellomo.  

To know John Joseph is to love him.  Powerful, hilarious, intriguing, focused, and highly respected.  He’s led quite a life and is here to share his many tales and takes with us. He is a John of many trades.  A rock and roll singer, a chef, an Ironman athlete, a neighborhood legend, and a generous soul who is dedicated to the service to others. He is a published author, and his new book, “The PMA Effect” is changing lives daily.  Buckle up and join us for a wild ride.

  It’s never easy to be funny while talking politics and religion. John Fugelsang does it best. The host of the wildly popular XM/Sirius show entitled,”Tell Me Anything” sits down with us to discuss the complex and absurd and hilarious world around us. We dish over a wide range of topics and enjoy a great meal at the same time.   John makes us laugh.  He makes us think.  He makes us wish we would have taped two episodes.   DOWNLOAD THE FULL INTERVIEW MONDAY 10/21

*PREVIEW Where Rachel Atcheson goes, the world becomes a better place.  When she talks, people listen.  When she walks, people follow.  Currently   the Deputy Strategist for Brooklyn’s Borough President Eric Adams, Rachel is a rock and roller.  In so many ways.  She is a leader, an activist and an advocate for health and wellness. She implemented the Meatless Monday programs throughout the NYC school system.  We are glad to have her stop in as a guest, despite her busy schedule. DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE INTERVIEW MONDAY 10/21