Ryan Glover Media

Having gotten his mainstream break as the lead singer of the legendary R&B group Shalamar (which originally included Jeffrey Daniel and Jody Watley), the incomparable tenor is an unforgettable mainstay in the music world today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

I chatted via Zoom earlier today with Music Producer Joel Wertman known for his work with the Goo Dolls, No Doubt, Bush and many others. He is is executive producing a new drama series about the music industry, called "Becoming Alex," arriving later this fall at The Heartland Network. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Coach Michael Taylor has announced he will be hosting the Shatter the Stereotypes Summit, a personal development platform and social movement that was created specifically for Black men. The summit will break down stereotypes while supporting black men in creating extraordinary lives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Linda Peavy, Who Has Secured $17M in Funds From Grant Writing, Watch the Interview to Find Out How You Can Get Free Grant Writing Training. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Alicia G Discusses Being Bullied After Appearing On ABC'S Wife Swap and Her New Single "In a Circle". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Lord Ju discusses being part of a growing Boston Hip Hop scene. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Check out my interview with Shaquanda Cotton who in 2006 was sentenced to up to 7 years confinement at a Texas juvenile detention facility as a black teen following accusations that she pushed a white teacher's aide, she recently released her new book, ‘Memoir of a “Teacher Slapping B#!@%”: I Am ShaQuanda Cotton'. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Tom McMillen talks about being a Rhodes Scholar, playing in the NBA and time in Congress. We also discuss his thoughts on Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Music artist VBO from the East Side of Long Beach, CA chatted with me via Zoom and we discussed his most recent album "Virgo" and making it specifically for women. He also discussed his past album "1 Life 2 Live" and making albums true to personal experiences. He also talks about "Stay Focused" being based on an autobiographical story of his house getting raided. At the 3:17 mark I talk about me and VBO connecting through our mutual friend Teddy Styles of Beat Agency Inc whose tag on Twitter is @BeatFirm, shout out to him for connecting us!! VBO talks about why he doesn't consider himself a gangsta rapper. He talks about being inspired by Nipsey Hussle. He talks about being inspired to rap after hearing a song with Sneezy who he ended up collaborating with by giving him a tattoo. VBO is currently working on two albums. He says he was rushing to put out '1 Life 2 Live' and going through a journey of figuring out if music was for him. He also talks about coming from the streets how it was about discretion, where music forced him to be more visible. We also discuss our mutual admiration for Warren Buffett. VBO also discusses not being sure if he is the person that really wants to floss and his mom teaching him about the importance of money. VBO also talks about his thoughts on Lil Nas X's recent video, why Jay-Z is his favorite rapper and artists he wants to collaborate with. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Actor/Rapper Law X discusses living in London and his new "Love Drug" album series. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Selena B. Hunter talks creating her own record label Hathor Entertainment to empower women. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman discusses being a nurse for 30 years, the importance of caregiving, why people should get vaccinated and financial issues for the elderly. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

I caught up via Zoom with actor/director/producer Bill Duke we discussed him starting the YOUNITE Network, the key to longevity in the entertainment industry, gun violence, filming 'No Sudden Move' in Detroit, sexual abuse impacting his life, drug addiction, his bucket list and how he wants to be remembered. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Rachael Cavalli discusses growing up in a small town in Indiana. While she started drinking at a young age but says it didn't contribute to her having sex, "I didn't need to be drunk" she says. After a stint studying to be a paralegal she moved to Los Angeles and tried background work before pursuing an adult film career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

I chopped it up today with JayQ the Legend whose video "Be Mine" got 7 million views in three days. We also discussed him leaving his job as a lawyer to pursue a music career, his thoughts on 360 deals, learning how to ride a horse and his new movie on Netflix. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Meet Charlie Rose whose new book Why Cops Kill and How to Stop Them reveals his personal story as a police officer many years ago in the Greenwood area of Tulsa, Oklahoma (formerly known as Black Wall Street). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Meet Niamke Muhammad, founder of The B Network Group, a family-owned company that yearns to help Black people put their products in the marketplace and make a way to provide for their families! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Author David Miller discusses his new children's book ‘Chef Toussaint', we also discuss the importance of seeing children seeing themselves represented in literature, his work to improve literacy rates and the importance of showing black boys how to navigate life!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Christian rapper IV Conerly of HOGMOB talks about coming from an honest place when making his music and being mindful of his content but also believing Christians need to be in the conversation of all the issues going on in the world. We also discuss him being a rapper prior to being a Christian and being inspired to rap because his cousin was South Sentrelle from Tha Dogg Pound. He discusses being influenced by gang banging culture and being a gang affiliate in (North County S.D. & Los Angeles) and making typical gangsta rap before becoming a Christian. IV remarks about finding trouble and trouble finding him even in the suburban city of Escondido and even after facing prison time and gun violence on numerous occasions and God delivering him from those situations, still not changing. IV recounts understanding the principles of Christ from his family but never considering himself a Christian until he found a desire to try something different and gradually changed after regularly hearing and studying the word. He also speaks about being around East Coast artists causing him to step his penmanship up, focusing on multisyllabic rhymes on his new album"Giant Season" (which he worked on for three years) and wanting to work more with DJ Wrek and Blaqthoven. If he had to choose to work with a producer who wasn't a believer he chooses Dr Dre. He also talks about being a fan of Mary J. Blige and Stevie Wonder. We also talk about the impact of the internet on the music business. We conclude the interview with Ivy telling the powerful message he has for fans, discussing televangelism, the politicization of evangelicalism and the importance of believers being involved in local politics. He also tells what he would change about the music industry and what's next in his career!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

I talk with former Congressman and Syndicated Conservative Talk Radio Host Joe Walsh. We talk about him seeking the Presidential Republican Nomination against Trump, the Republican Party becoming a cult, standing up against Trump, getting death threats from Trump supporters and the cowardice and hypocrisy of Laura Ingraham Tucker Carlson Sean Hannity. Why he apologizes for helping start Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk selling his soul to the Republican Party!! We also talk about Sascha Baron Cohen tricking him to support arming school children!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Interview with Lea Royer who went viral for posting a photo of her and Coi Leray at Rolling Loud. We talked about the intent of the caption, the difficulties of women, her OnlyFans, her desire to have her own Reality Show and the backlash of this situation making her more mindful of what she posts online!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Tracie McKinney discussed being in a dark place after the 2011 murder of her son. She talks in this interview how people can heal from tragedy and her book "Rewritten". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Mentalist The Amazing Kreskin takes time out of his day to discuss being offered money by Communist China, cancel culture of universities, working with Johnny Carson and much more!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Butch Patrick talks via Zoom about starting his acting career at the age of seven and working on the Munsters. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Dr. Tommy Watson discusses being homeless and beating the odds, his film Resilient about growing up in the Five Points area of Denver, Colorado, a crime-ridden neighborhood wrought with gang violence, drugs and poverty. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

I discuss the lack of diversity in classical music with Lee Koonce the President and Artistic Director of Gateways Music Festival. The Gateways Music Festival Orchestra is making history as the first all-Black classical symphony orchestra to do a feature performance at Carnegie Hall. It is the first time ever in the prestigious venue's 130-year history!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Adult film Star Aria Carson and 43-year-old Virgin Skippy Jessop discuss their lifestyles!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

interview with legendary Jazz Singer Freda Payne discussing her recent shoulder surgery, dealing with racism in the US, the success of 'Band of Gold', memories of Dick Gregory and more!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support

Abraham Cannon discusses being a serial entrepreneur before moving into logistics with his new company College Dudes Help U Move Inc. which has been experiencing growth during the pandemic. Cannon also discusses the importance of overcoming fear as an entrepreneur and more!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-glover-media/support