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This week, your hosts DJ Kemit and Jessa B sit down to speak with Zach Wolfe. Zach moved to Atlanta with hope and a dream: to shoot Outkast and become a hip-hop photographer. 20 years later, and he's made that dream a reality, shooting Andre 3000, Three Six Mafia, Big Boi, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane and most of the iconic rappers who put Atlanta on the map -- past and present. Since then, he's started shooting NBA players and athletes as well as taken a dive into the film world as a cinematographer . Listen to how he got his start, where he got his first big break and his stories of partying with Lil Jon, T.I. and much more.
On the latest episode of 6 Feet of Separation, your hosts sit down with comic book creator, podcaster and educator Shawn Crystal. Shawn tells us what made him change his mind from wanting to be an animator when he grew up to wanting to create comics and how he landed his first job working for DC Comics in grad school. He also tells us how he did not find success in the comic book world after that for another 10 years. Since then, he's found himself working for both DC and Marvel Comics, creating for Batman, Deadpool, The X-Men and many others, proving that it's not always about the destination, but more so about the journey. Listen as he talks about his most recent project, Inkpulp Instruction, and how Covid has impacted his art, creativity and passions.
Our guest this week is Ash Nash, arts and community advocate, board member at MINT Art Gallery, founder of Power Haus Creative and so much more. Ash talks about everything from organizing for Colin Kaepernick and the Know Your Rights Camp, to the Juneteenth muralist takeover in Atlanta, to serving as cohort for the first-ever Arts & Social Justice Fellows program At Emory University. Hear how she's led highly successful campaigns for major corporations like Coca-Cola and Nike while remaining her authentic self and speaking her black truth.
We reminisce about the many and varied asinine things that happened over the past year. The only thing good about 2020 is that it is finally coming to an end. BUT, that doesn't mean 2021 is a guarantee...
Welcome back to another episode of 6FOS. Jessa B & DJ Kemit sit down with designer, artist, illustrator, author, filmmaker, podcaster, promoter, producer, illustrator, and creative consultant (whew…) Sean Fahie. Sean is art in it's living form. Sean's relationship with art is that it is a reflection of his immediate surroundings. “When you dig deep into the arts, every great city that had a bustling and wonderful culture had an amazing art background to it”, says Sean. Sean fills us in on his involvement with AfroPunk Atlanta and how that opportunity inspired him to produce a short film and we discuss his current venture with Crown Royal. From Sean's infectious laugh to his brilliant storytelling, this is an episode you will not want to miss.
This week on 6 Feet of Separation, we sit down with Anthony Truth Gary — celebrity photographer, activist, stand-up comedian and the photographer behind AfroPunk Atlanta. After completing his undergraduate studies, Anthony purchased his first camera and began researching the craft of photography. Anthony explains how hard it was to get noticed in the photography world, his inquisitive nature to give a voice to the voiceless and his community activism which stems from his father being a preacher in Atlanta. His search for the answers to the question “How did we get here?” led Anthony to start the I Am Human project, a photo series which documents the Atlanta homeless community. Tune in as we hear Anthony's passion to help create opportunities for underserved communities by improving one's environment.
This time, we discuss the election fiasco, super killer virus spray and announce our campaign for the 2020 election. We know it's late, but it feels like we may still have a chance.
Your hosts Jessa B and DJ Kemit are back with a brand new season of 6 Feet of Separation! In the first episode of Season 2, we have the pleasure of speaking with artist, educator and activist Jaia Robinson. Listen as she tells us how she teachers her students art online, how she continues to remain positive and passionate and where she sees the art scene heading with the current political landscape in Atlanta.
In support of Jay Holloways Horror Show You42 celebrates Horror Week. 6FOS hosts Jessa B & DJ Kemit sit down with the imaginative writing and directing force known to the world as Jay Holloway. Jay is an independent filmmaker based in Atlanta, Ga. Jay also serves as a director & editor if the You32 produced movie series Dead by Midnight. Jay speaks to us on how to get a girlfriend to stories of Jay's father introducing him to horror movies at an early ageHis passion lies in the horror films genre and he has always seen women as force to be reckoned with in the genre. Join us for a hilarious and inviting discussion. Be sure to check out Jay's horror short film on You42.com.
Ok… Everybody be cool! We're gonna be like a bunch of Fonzies here. We're gonna count to three and you let go of your gun, and sit your ass down. But when you do it, you do it cool. Ready? One... two... three.
On this week's episode, DJ Kemit and Jessa B speak with Atlanta-based photographer Quintavius Oliver, better known around the city and on Instagram as Film God. Q talks about the limited options for kids growing up in the Bluff on the Westside of Atlanta and how he got his start in photography. We hear why he loves shooting film over digital, how being a single dad makes him a better person and all about Action Jonze, an organization he co-founded where bikers from all walks of life ride for equality.
It's a BluuDev Special… We left this episode's theme up to BluuDev and the results are pretty wild. Needless to say, he is no longer allowed to choose topics and he will be dealt with according to the theme of this episode…
Actor, writer and comedian Cory “Zooman” Miller joins us this week on 6 Feet of Separation. We talk everything from the comedy scene in Atlanta and his transition from Def Jam Comedy to local radio, to the Nick Cannon ‘Wild ‘n Out” drama. Listen as Cory tells us stories of Karens at his stand-up shows and his future business plans to make DJ Khaled greens (collard greens), Lil Boosie pandemic wipes and more on this hilarious episode.
In this episode of 6FOS our guest, singer-songwriter Michael Flynn, takes us through his journey from his hair metal band in the 6th grade to auditioning for music mogul Clive Davis. Michael speaks candidly about how his songwriting has evolved and most recently, how a love song turned into a plea to recognize climate change. Check out his soon to be released album “Survive with Me” out October 13th.
This episode is largely a baseball debate over the honor of MLB umpires. We also fix the whole baseball being boring problem. You're welcome MLB. Warning: if you hate baseball, you may want to skip this one...
Meet Steve West. Photographer, jewelry designer/maker, and motorcycle enthusiast. The Atlanta landscape has given Steve a platform to express his art and has placed him in the room with some of the nation's top iconic entertainers. Steve tells us how his camera has opened doors of opportunity that he at one time would not have imagined would have been available to him otherwise. From shaking John Lewis's hand to hanging out with Killer Mike in the barbershop, Steve takes us through his oyster called ATL.
Tony Reames and Torey Haas discuss their latest production Dead by Midnight: Y2Kill. From their initial meeting on the set of V/H/S Viral, to creating a horror anthology and its sequel, Tony and Torey share stories and secrets of independent filmmaking and how to get your script greenlit. Jessa B and DJ Kemit hear how they got their favorite horror icons to be in their latest indie horror flick, which horror movies traumatized them as children and what new filmmakers need to know. Hear how they got Kane Hodder (Jason from Friday the 13th), Bill Moseley and the Scream Queen Linnea Quigley to star in their latest horror anthology.
In this throw-away episode, we analyze Little Debbie's contributions to the world. We also try to get to the bottom of BluuDev's hostility toward the world. He's a jerk and apparently proud of it.
Jessa B and DJ Kemit are back! This week, your hosts speak with celebrity photographer Shannon McCollum about how he followed his dad's passion for photography and turned it into his own career. We hear how he got his start in the Atlanta hip-hop scene to being the only non-White House photographer to shoot the Obamas at the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. He also tells us how his success has inspired his children to go after their dreams, including his rapper-son Lil Yachty.
This time, we discuss BluuDev's upcoming trip into the mountains on the back of dinosaurs. Don't forget, what happens in the Harris Teeter parking lot, stays in the Harris Teeter parking lot.
This week, your hosts Jessa B and DJ Kemit sit down with Mark Eschoe of Marley Media Productions. With 20 years in the league shooting for the Falcons, Mark is a vet in the Atlanta sports world, filming games for the SEC, the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta United. We hear his story of getting his first break from Beverly Wilson, what it's like being a black man in the industry, how filming sports has changed with technology and the most important aspect of filmmaking: a good story.
This time, we discuss the new Russian vaccine and BluuDev becomes a prepper. It's a slippery slope and BluuDev is riding it like the Goonies in pursuit of One-Eyed Willy.
Jessa B and DJ Kemit set time aside to interview artist & performer Reggie Becton. Reggie is no stranger to the You42 family. He debuted his My Beanie's Orange EP on the platform. In this episode we talk with Reggie about the new Brandy project, not becoming a slave to our vices and how he has managed to stay creative throughout these days of COVID-19.
In this episode, we discuss the political and societal implications of an alien invasion and dig into the psychological foundation of the human desire to “know the truth” while simultaneously juggling chainsaws and torches. Please secure your valuables and keep your arms and legs in the ride at all times...
Jessa B and DJ Kemit catch up with Holy Toledo and Bluudev — the hosts of Unscripted — for an Atlanta/Charleston podcast mashup. Tune in as they discuss the future of sports during the pandemic, what we're teaching our kids during quarantine, the controversy with Lou Williams and Magic City and why DJ Kemit thinks Steve Jobs is still alive.
In this installment, we browse the shelves of conspiracy theorists and try to make sense of it all. Not gonna lie, this one gets pretty insane, even for us. AND it's episode 17… Spooky… #WWG1WGA #WTF
This time, we discuss and analyze the current situation in Major League Baseball. Will they finish the season? Should they finish the season? Let's discuss… (Also, Santa Claus makes an appearance… in the nude)
On this meaningless mess of an episode, we discuss… well, not much specifically, and even less, generally.. There was something about gremlins and baseball in there, but we can't be sure. How about you listen to it and tell us what we talked about...
This time, we discuss the current pandemic and the human element behind the spread. So, strap on your face mask or Bluudev will find you and make you wish you had.
Welcome to 6 Feet of Separation. In this episode of 6FOS our guest is Oscar Arenas. Oscar serves as the Cinematics Team Lead/ VSFX for You42.com and Kiz Studios. Jessa B and DJ Kemit dig deep and speak with Oscar about similarities between the police state here in the States and his own insight into the police establishment in Mexico. You will be surprised what is revealed in this episode.
In this marginally terrible episode, we attempt to creep quietly through the mind of Bluudev without waking him up. We also touch on pro sports names and roast Bret Michaels for pluralizing his name.
This week, your hosts Jessa B and DJ Kemit speak with Julia Thompson and Kevin Bay, writers/directors/producers of the experimental documentary “This Land, Our Voices.” Julia and Kevin discuss how the idea came about, the pre-production process and how they decided which outsider stories to highlight in the film to what it's like to premiere your film online during the national pandemic.
Jessa B and DJ Kemit catch up with LA-based writer and stand-up comic Jerron Horton, who's worked on “Love Is” for the Oprah Winfrey Network and “I'm Dying Up Here” for Showtime. Jerron is currently working on the Fox animated series “Duncanville” and pitching his own scripts in the middle of the pandemic and BLM protests in LA. Join us as he talks about making the adjustment during Coronavirus, what it's like to collaborate with other writers remotely and why more people in Los Angeles are joining marches and protests than ever before.
We delve into the world of cryptids while touching on the current state of sports in America. We also plan an expedition into the Great North to search for the elusive Yeti. Nice knowing you...
6FOS hots Jessa B & DJ Kemit sit down with the imaginative writing and directing force known to the world as Jay Holloway. Jay is an independant filmmaker based in Atlanta, Ga. His passion lays in horror films genre and he has always seen women as force to be reckoned with in the genre. Join us for a hilarious and inviting discussion.
This time, we discuss the historical representations of racism that adorn much of the south. Meanwhile, the dinosaurs have returned and want their country back. We also reveal the secret ingredient in our spaghetti sauce… YOU”LL BE SHOCKED! ;)
Your hosts Jessa B & DJ Kemit have the honor of interviewing the Los Angeles-based screenwriter and content creator Nicole Clark, who was an assistant writer on Showtime's "Masters of Sex" and more recently, "Unbelievable" on Netflix. On this episode, we talk about her experience being in women-led writer's rooms and how she's continuing to work with other writers and actors during the pandemic lockdown.
Our guest this week is Otto Graham, a writer, actor and Atlanta native living in LA. In the entertainment industry, the theory of "six degrees of separation" is especially applicable, whether it's music or film/television or it's comedy, arts and theater. In this podcast, we explore what it means for creatives to continue to collaborate and create during the current climate of a national pandemic, particularly when it comes to social distancing. From actors and screenwriters to DJs and animators, DJ Kemit (formerly of Arrested Development) and Jessa B sit down each week with a new guest in the entertainment industry. Tune in as we hear their breaking-into-the-industry stories, best/worst projects, how they found their passion, the different takes on what a "creative process" entails, and how they are currently staying motivated to continue their craft.
Unscripted is a show about nothing and everything. Join us as we approach the world with cautious optimism and logical humor. Producer by You42 available at you42.com.
Unscripted is a show about nothing and everything. Join us as we approach the world with cautious optimism and logical humor. Producer by You42 available at you42.com.
Unscripted is a show about nothing and everything. Join us as we approach the world with cautious optimism and logical humor. Producer by You42 available at you42.com.
Unscripted is a show about nothing and everything. Join us as we approach the world with cautious optimism and logical humor. Producer by You42 available at you42.com.
Unscripted is a show about nothing and everything. Join us as we approach the world with cautious optimism and logical humor. Producer by You42 available at you42.com.
Unscripted is a show about nothing and everything. Join us as we approach the world with cautious optimism and logical humor. Producer by You42 available at you42.com.
Unscripted is a show about nothing and everything. Join us as we approach the world with cautious optimism and logical humor. Producer by You42 available at you42.com.
Unscripted is a show about nothing and everything. Join us as we approach the world with cautious optimism and logical humor. Producer by You42 available at you42.com.
Unscripted is a show about nothing and everything. Join us as we approach the world with cautious optimism and logical humor. Producer by You42 available at you42.com.
Unscripted is a show about nothing and everything. Join us as we approach the world with cautious optimism and logical humor. Producer by You42 available at you42.com.