Philly Famous Podcast

CEO and lead designer of Bungee Brand Sneakers and Clothing, Darrell Alston talks with Greg about his hustle as an up and coming rapper in the ‘90s; the trials and tribulations of his 11 year stint in and out of prison; creating his viral Eagles-themed sneakers that catapulted his business; how he pivoted in the face of COVID-19; why he thinks judges and DA's in the criminal justice system should spend 60 days in jail as a qualification for their job; his relationship with his mentor Bernard Hopkins; how his personal and professional mission seeks to empower and uplift the voices of formerly incarcerated kids and adults looking to turn their lives around; and more.   Buy Bungee Brand shoes and apparel at Blue Sole in Center City, Gate215 on South St., and online at bungeebrand.com To book an appointment at Bungee’s exclusive showroom, DM Bungee on Instagram @bungeebrand.

"Cherish Philly” restaurant owner Raheem Islam Jr. talks with Greg about his unexpected childhood in Jamaica, making wings for Don King at Kenny Gamble’s restaurant in South Philly, and how his family-influenced dishes reflect his philosophy on life and food. Go check out Philly's best new breakfast spot, Cherish Philly located at 7060 Germantown Ave, Philly PA 19119

Up and coming young author Cole Brown talks with Greg about his debut book Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World, growing up early, private school, code switching, identity, and his relationship with Philly. Order Greyboy Learn more about Philly Famous

Multi-faceted bass player, musician, Emmy nominated Music Director and Grammy award winning writer Adam Blackstone talks with Greg about how the pandemic has impacted the music industry, his passion for the behind-the-scenes musical process, his time at University of the Arts and how he met The Roots, working with Kanye, Jay-Z, and Dave Chappelle's block party, his philosophy on excellence, the Sixers, and much more.   Learn more about Philly Famous

Award-winning journalist and Writer at Large for Philadelphia Magazine, Ernest Owens talks with Greg about how he experienced and handled racism as a kid, the intersectionality of being both black and gay, his philosophies on the redistribution of power, his most controversial articles, the Philly food scene, and much more. Learn more about Philly Famous Donate to Philadelphia Youth Basketball Outro music by Dangerboy

A veteran of comedy, Jimmy Shubert talks with Greg about his new album Zero Tolerance, his early passion for magic, touring with Sam Kinison, his feelings about the evolution of the industry, his thoughts on Philly, and much more.  Learn more about Philly Famous Use promo code "PHILLYFAMOUS" for 10% off Phresh Prints Ink Outro music by Dangerboy

One of the biggest and most respected agents in Hollywood, Richard Weitz talks with Greg about the origin and explosion of his Quarantunes Zoom parties, his love of and passion for entertainment, his approaches to work and life, his epic 50th birthday party, his Philly roots, and much more. Learn more about Philly Famous Use promo code "PHILLYFAMOUS" for 10% off Phresh Prints Ink

NBA superfan David Delooper talks with Greg about accomplishing his dream of going to 30 NBA games in 30 NBA cities in 30 days and getting on the Jumbotron every time, the cultural differences between soccer and basketball, and his love for Philly. Learn more about Philly Famous Use promo code "PHILLYFAMOUS" for 10% off Phresh Prints Ink

Philly and Eagles legend Vince Papale talks with Greg about his quarantine life, his son's NFL pursuit, the impact of Invincible on his life, his childhood and relationships with his parents, his love for Philly, and much more. Learn more about Philly Famous Use promo code "PHILLYFAMOUS" for 10% off Phresh Prints Ink

LA-based comedian hailing from South Philly, Eleanor Kerrigan talks with Greg about her wild childhood with 9 siblings, fighting, moving to LA, becoming a pro wrestler, her relationship with Andrew Dice Clay, her standup career, and much more. She has stories for days! Keep up with Eleanor Learn more about Philly Famous

Alan "Sixth Man" Horwitz talks with Greg about growing up poor and becoming an entrepreneur at the age of 10, the roots and growth of Campus Apartments, going to Overbrook High School and idolizing Wilt Chamberlain, his unique love for the Sixers, his relationship with Philly, and much more. Learn more about Philly Famous Get involved with Philadelphia Youth Basketball

President of A&R for Warner/Chappell Music, Ryan Press talks with Greg about growing up in Philly while his father was in the Temptations, his transition from basketball to music, how he built relationships with artists, his journey to this point in his career, and much more. More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/  

Executive Producer of Ellen, Ed Glavin talks with Greg about interning at KYW during Live Aid, working in college as a car detailer, not missing a day of work in nearly 30 years, his unlikely professional path, the life of working on the show, his Philly roots and his passion for Philly sports, and much more. More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/ Listen to Ellen on the Go

Front man for the bluesy rock band Foxtrot & the Get Down, Colin Budny talks with Greg about finding music at an early age but prioritizing sports first, the formation of the band and it's constant evolution, the grounding influence that Philly has on him, and so much more. Listen to Foxtrot & the Get Down More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

President of Live Nation Urban Shawn Gee talks with Greg about his time at Central High School, his journey from basketball to Wall Street to music, managing The Roots and Jill Scott, working with Kanye, Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, and J. Cole, moving to LA, his thoughts on the music industry and impacting culture, his relationship with Philly, and much more. More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

Creator of Suits, Aaron Korsh talks with Greg about growing up in Elkins Park, his time at Penn and on Wall Street, his move to LA and his transition to writing, how Suits came to be, and much more.  More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

Teammates on the Golden State Warriors, Eric Paschall and Damion Lee talk with Greg about their mutual friends and experiences, their time playing college ball in Philly, each of their NBA paths, injuries, music, and much more. More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

2-time PIAA State champ, McDonald's All-American, Arizona Wildcat, and current Toronto Raptor, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson talks with Greg about growing up in Chester and the city's relationship with basketball, the formative people in his life, his college experience, draft night, his "welcome to the league" moments, the charter school he's planning to build in Chester, his thoughts on Philly, and much more.  More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

Former 10 year NBA player and Villanova Hall of Famer, Alvin Williams talks with Greg about growing up in Philly, his lifelong friendships with other Philly greats, his time playing in Toronto, his thoughts on Philly, and so much more. In this episode you'll hear stories about Rasheed Wallace, Cuttino Mobley, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Charles Oakley, Steph Curry, and Bradley Cooper! More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

Stroke survivor, former Division I basketball player, and recipient of the 2018 Pat Summitt USWBA Most Courageous award, Avery Marz talks with Greg about the day that changed her life, her evolution of mindset, faith and identity, her journey to get back to the court, her thoughts on Philly, and much more. More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

Philly rap legend Freeway talks with Greg about being Muslim, his 4 year battle with kidney failure and the process of waiting for a transplant, how he's changed his lifestyle, the rap battle culture, his favorite cities to perform in, his relationship with Philly, and much more! More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

Chairman & CEO of Smith Global Media and younger brother of Will Smith, Harry Smith talks with Greg about the birth and growth of his company, his personal and professional evolution, the influence of his parents and his hometown, growing up in West Philly, he opinions about problem solving and the current generation of young people, and much more. More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

Former NBA player and current Big 3 Champion Cuttino "Cat" Mobley talks with Greg about 3 on 3 vs. 5 on 5, how is preps and treats his body, the NBA legends that mentored him as a rookie in the league, the misdiagnosed heart condition that ended his career in the league, his cannabis business ventures, his thoughts on Ben Simmons, his relationship with Philly, and much more.  More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

Entrepreneur, software engineer, and co-founder of Workflow and DeskConnect, Ari Weinstein talks with Greg about living in Silicon Valley, learning HTML at age 7, Jailbreaking at age 13, his high school years, receiving the Thiel Fellowship, selling his apps, his relationship with Philly, and much more! More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

An award-winning record producer, world-renowned DJ, and comedic actor, Jeffrey Townes, better known as DJ Jazzy Jeff, talks with Greg about his yearly creative retreats, the current state of the music industry, his relationship with Will Smith, growing up in Philly, and so so so much more. This one was FUN! More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/ "Parents Just Don't Understand" © Universal Music Publishing Group

A woman of many musical and creative talents, Donn T talks about her &More duo with Philly rapper Chill Moody, her approach to songwriting, her relationship with music, the highs and lows of her career, growing up in a family of esteemed musicians including her brother Questlove, performing in front of Michelle Obama, her thoughts on Philly, and much more. Listen to Ethel Bobcat More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

For the first hour Greg talks with his long time friend and basketball savant Ari Rosenfeld about his NCAA-certified scouting service, Delaware Valley Hoops Report, the Philly grassroots basketball scene, and his basketball philosophy. The second hour contains an in-depth discussion about the NBA Finals, the pending free agency, and the upcoming NBA Draft that includes some prominent Philly prospects. More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/

Multi-instumentalist, songwriter, record producer, and member of The Roots, James Poyser talks with Greg about his childhood in England and his move to Philly, growing up with a father as the pastor at a Pentecostal church, his breakthrough with Erykah Badu, teaming up with The Roots, playing in the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, what separates the truly great artists from the very good ones, the Sixers, Will Smith, and much more. More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

All-Pro NFL linebacker and former Eagles great, Connor Barwin talks with Greg about his current free agency, the evolution of the NFL, why he made his home in Philly, his favorite relationships with former Eagles teammates, his Make the World Better Foundation and how he's changing public space in Philly, his experience playing two sports in college, growing up in Detroit, and much more. More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Learn more about MTWB @ https://www.mtwb.org/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/ 

College senior and founder of the young non profit organization Sharing Excess, Evan Ehlers talks with Greg about the day that changed his life, the startup incubator at Drexel University, the challenges of building an organization, this philosophies about company culture, the staggering truths about food insecurity, the many partnerships he has built in the city, his thoughts on Philly, and much more. Learn more about Sharing Excess @ https://www.sharingexcess.com/ Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ ***Special Sale! Get 20% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/   

Cofounder of Soothe CBD, Brandon Bahr talks with Greg about the many companies he's already founded, his introduction to entrepreneurship, the birth of Soothe and the history of CBD, the science behind their production, what their products have done to change people's lives, how to maintain the early success, his relationship with Philly, his admiration of Gritty, and so much more. This is one of my favorite episodes yet! More about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ ***Special Sale! Get 20% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/   

A member of Team John Legend on Season 16 of NBC's "The Voice", Julian King talks with Greg about his audition, his identity as an artist, the year he spent in China, his relationship with Philly, and much more. More about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/  Watch Julian's audition @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgmRw1EFXgk

In this basketball junkie episode, former NBA player and first ever recurring guest on Philly Famous, John Salmons talks to Greg about his playing days, his thoughts on the current state of the NBA and player empowerment, what he thinks Zion should do, predictions for the Sixers, and much more. More about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/   

Owner of the world famous Pat's King of Steaks, Frank Olivieri gives the oral history of how his great uncle invented what we now know as the cheesesteak, then talks with Greg about the evolution of the business, his relationship with the other major steak houses, the most famous people to ever eat at Pat's, his obsession with pinball machines, his Spread the Whiz Foundation, his thoughts on the evolution of Philly, and much more. More about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/   

The brainchild behind the innovative new energy snack yomi bites, Emily talks with Greg about how she started experimenting with the creation of these bites in her college dorm room, the developments of her business within the last year, her partnership with her cousin and cofounder Brooke, how her collegiate basketball experience has impacted her entrepreneurial endeavors, her thoughts on Philly, and much more. Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Use the promo code phillyfamous15 to get 15% off yomi bites @ https://www.yomibites.com/ Get 10% Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/

Founder and CEO of the social impact organization Fulphil, Tiffany Yau talks with Greg about her Asian-American background, her decision to change her focus from medicine to social entrepreneurship, the mission of her young organization, her view on how Millennials and Gen Z's are different from previous generations, her thoughts on Philly, and much more. more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ more about Fulphil @ http://ful-phil.org/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https://soothelife.com/ 

Mount Airy native and Middle Reliever for the Atlanta Braves, Jesse Biddle talks with Greg about his remarkable first year in the Big Leagues, overcoming adversity and terrible luck, moments of self-doubt, pivotal moments in his life, his thoughts on Philly, and much more. More about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/

Ryan Abe, known on the internet as RyansAverageLife, talks with Greg about the birth of his channel and his rise to 600,000 subscribers, how he makes money, the evolution of YouTube and social media, the impact of his mother's death, his thoughts on Philly, and much more. Check out Ryan's channel @ https://www.youtube.com/user/RyansAverageLife More about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/  

In the first ever edition of Holdsman Hoop Talk, Greg and his brother Danny discuss the unprecedented trade debacle between the Suns, Grizzlies, and Wizards, the current state of the Western Conference, their drastic disagreement about the quality of player that is Ben Simmons, and various other NBA topics.  Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com

Greg is joined by his brother Danny to talk about Joel Embiid's recent frustration, the Markelle Fultz saga, the new fit with Jimmy Butler, the pieces they need to add to be a real contender, and how many Sixers will make the All Star team. Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/

President and CEO of WURD Radio (the only African-American owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania), Sara Lomax-Reese talks with Greg about the emergence of podcasts and how they can coexist with radio, the uniqueness of WURD, some of the most pressing and hotly debated issues in our city and the media's role in fostering social change, what it's like to be Black, American, and a woman in 2018, the impact her iconic father Dr. Walter Lomax had on her, her thoughts on Philly, and much more.    Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/

Greg talks with his father and President/CEO of Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB), Kenny Holdsman, about one of the most formative moments in his adult life, why Philadelphia was in need of a holistic basketball-based youth development organization, how he and his team are raising $12 million to build a center, his experience with social entrepreneurship, his praises and critiques of Philly, and much more. Learn how you can support PYB @ https://phillyyouthbasketball.org/ Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/  

Cofounder of Rec Philly, William Tyrone Toms talks with Greg about why Philly needed a home for artists to connect, share resources, and build brands, the artistic-entrepreneurial collision, how he's learned to use various traumas from earlier in his life to empower himself, the cultural value of having cofounders from drastically different backgrounds, the difference in the young generation of leaders from previous generations, how Rec can be scaled and replicated in other cities, his thoughts on Philly, and much more. This is a GREAT one! Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Learn more about Rec Philly @ https://www.recphilly.com/

Rob Lawless, a.k.a. Rob10k, talks with Greg about the what, why, and how of his project and mission to have a 1 hour conversation with 10,000 strangers, what he's learned about humans today, his opinions about social media, his thoughts on Philly, and much more. Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Want to meet Rob and become 1 of his 10,000 new friends? Message him on Instagram @robs10kfriends Follow Philly Famous on Instagram @phillyfamouspodcast

Founder and Director of Oldhead: The Series Tony Chennault talks with Greg about his transition from basketball to film, when and why he lost his love for the game, why he doesn't want to be known for basketball, issues plaguing the inner city and what needs to change, what it was like guarding Kyrie, his love for Philly, and much more. We finish up with some NBA talk.   Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Learn more about Oldhead @ https://oldheadtheseries.com/

The pride of Southwest Philly, Shawn Smith (formerly known as Young Savage) talks with Greg about his motto and title of his most recent album “Sink or Swim”, his spirituality and the evolution of his music, the freestyles that made him “Philly Famous”, his creative process and the mental images that linger in his mind, the struggles, obstacles, and realities of black men and boys in Philly, what needs to change, and much more. This episode has so much rich content in it, and it picks up as the interview moves along. Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Hear Shawn Smith's music on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, and @ https://www.shawnsmithstory.com/

Above anything else she is a storyteller. Daralyse Lyons talks with Greg about her love for creating alternative realities, how you can escape reality and find deeper truths at the same time, her personal narrative and its evolution, her Emotional Yoga technique, her bi-racial identity, her thoughts on Philly, and so much more. Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Learn more about Daralyse @ https://www.daralyselyons.com/

Founder of Kismet, GreatPHL, and www.movetophilly.com, Christopher Plant talks with Greg about the growth and value of coworking, the daylong GreatPHL18 event series taking place on November 15th, his life experiences that have propelled him to creativity and innovation, and his thoughts on what in Philly should be celebrated and what should be revised. Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Learn more about Kismet Coworking @https://www.kismetcowork.com/ (use code "PhillyFamous" to get 15% off your first 3 months!)

Greg is joined by his brother Danny and friend Adam "Levin Ep" Levin-Epstein to discuss and debate all things NBA. Topics include: who is the second best team in the league? Who are our playoff locks? Most underrated League Pass team? Who will take home the MVP? The NBA would be better if...? Which NBA players would you want to help you pull off a heist? What NBA personalities would you choose to go on a cross country road trip with? And last, a one-season fantasy draft (let us know who picked the best team). The NBA is BACK! Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/

Singer-Songwriter Anna Shoemaker talks with Greg about her new EP "East Side", her creative process for songwriting, the importance of self-confidence for any artist, the current climate of the music industry for female artists, her thoughts on Philly, and much more.  Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get your Super Coffee @https://www.kitulife.com/ (use code "PHILLYFAMOUS" to get 25% off your first order!) Learn more about Kismet Coworking @https://www.kismetcowork.com/ (use code "PhillyFamous" to get 15% off your first 3 months!)  

The most recognizable NBA referee, officiating the most Finals and NBA Playoff games in league history, Joey Crawford reflects on his 39 year NBA career. He talks with Greg about his life post retirement, his mindset while being on the court for some of the biggest NBA moments, his personal challenges including the infamous 2007 incident with Tim Duncan and how his life changed in the aftermath, his thoughts on the changing NBA, his on court relationship with players and coaches, his love for Philly, and much more. (And of course argues with Greg about the issue of "walking" in the NBA) Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get your Super Coffee @https://www.kitulife.com/ (use code "PHILLYFAMOUS" to get 25% off your first order!) Learn more about Kismet Coworking @https://www.kismetcowork.com/ (use code "PhillyFamous" to get 15% off your first 3 months!)