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Hosted by Selene Flores, The Media Lounge is your source for the latest on entertainment, political and trending news, as well as your place for celebrity and influencer interviews.

The Media Lounge


    • Jan 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 145 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Media Lounge

    La Cultura, (the culture) student debt relief & Gypsy Rose!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 54:05


    Mos Def speaks on Drake making "pop" music, Diddy missing out on the 2024 Grammy's, the story of Gypsy Rose, Biden forgiving student debt & more! #TapIn

    Interview w/ Chicago Artist JNI

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 63:39


    A collaboration w/WindyCityUnderground & The Media Lounge - Interview w/ Artist JNI. We discuss his new project "OFF SCRIPT", his past collabs & how Hip Hop has evolved since the 90s. . #TapIn, listen to new music & stream the new album out on all streaming platforms!

    Entertainment News: Ye, Adidas, Jordan, Larsa Pippen & more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 58:36


    Did Adidas prevent Ye from seeking mental treatment? Will Michael Jordan be best man at son's & Larsa Pippen's wedding & more! Music: Get to the money by JNI

    Slut culture, migrant situation & Israel v Palestine!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 52:18


    Interview w/ Rapper & Producer 8MatikLogan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 74:52


    Interview with Rapper & Producer, 8MatikLogan. We discuss his early projects, new music, his creative process & real life struggles with addiction & drug dependency. Logan further speaks on his latest music projects (Dirty Laundry), and the completion of his book that is soon to be published.

    On the Radio w/ LX DaOne

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 64:30


    Live on the Radio at WindyCityUnderground w/ L.X Da One. We discuss Cardi B, the passing of Pee-Wee Herman, The Sound of Freedom, Drake & more entertainment talk!

    Interview with Legendary Comedian, Damon Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 68:20


    A WindyCityUnderground.com & The Media Lounge collaboration: Live Interview with Comedy Legend, Damon Williams. Damon shares his start as a comedian, his experience opening up for the Legendary Kings of Comedy tour & working with legendary Radio Host Tom Joyner & his current projects.

    Interview with Rapper, Actor & Entrepreneur, Mario Canon!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 60:17


    Tap In & listen to the full interview. Mario Canon drops by the radio station at WindyCityUnderground.com to discuss his latest project with NLE Choppa, his upcoming concert with Bizzy Bone & upcoming album, Breaking Hearts

    On the phone w/ LXDaOne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 60:42


    Tap In! On the phone w/ Radio Host LXDaOne from WindyCityUnderground.com. We discuss the passing of Jerry Springer, the passing of Emmet Till's killer, Carolyn Bryant Donham, Chance the Rapper video in Carnival and more!

    Save the City! On the phone w/ LX DaOne

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 45:18


    Tap In! On the phone with Radio Host LX DaOne. We discuss the untimely death of Chris Smith, the return of Damar Hamlin, did JaRule pave the way for Drake?! & Chicago chaos, what will it take to save this city? Music by: JNI x King Trey x 8MatikLogan

    Racist Cops, T.I & Tiny Parenting, Pedophilia Skit &New Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 55:17


    Selene and Q discuss the CA Officers who were caught texting about killing black people, T.I.s parenting, Tiffany Haddish &  Aries Spears pedophilia video & new music! Tap In! Music: Body Benz by JNI 

    Conversations with Q~

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 56:51


    Are we in a recession, and what companies are laying people off? Will JLO & Ben's marriage last, lollapalooza, Beyoncé's album review & other entertainment news. #TapIn

    Conversations with Q~

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 70:37


    Joined by co-host Q from the W.I.S.E Podcast, we discuss "Dupre, Do It All" in politics, the death of Elvis actress Shonkah Dukureh, Monkeypox, new music & more!

    RESENTMENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 22:57


    Selene & Jackie discuss the making of short film “Resentment”, the challenges we faced in making the film and plans for future projects. ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themedialounge/support

    Interview w/ True Renaissance woman, Timeca Serreti.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 15:48


    On the phone with Actress, Director, Producer and Comedian Timeca Seretti. Timeca talks to us about her most recent role as Lydia Clemmons in the Wonder Years reboot, her upcoming projects and who she is looking forward to working with in the industry. Tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themedialounge/support

    Interview w/ Zach Neil

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 15:16


    On the phone with award winning chef, author, musician and the MASTERMIND behind Muncheechos, the first brand to offer stoner food that delivers right to your door! We discuss the food menu, pricing, and why comedian and actor Cheech Marin is the perfect face for the brand. Tune In! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themedialounge/support

    On the phone w/ Cheech Marin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 11:06


    Cheech Marin joins The Media Lounge podcast to talk about the soon to be launched, "Stoner Foods" virtual brand, Muncheechos. Made specifically for stoners, muncheechos offers a "culture inspired" menu for the cannabis lovers! Cheech also fills us in on his latest two movies, and the opening of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture. Tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themedialounge/support

    The Cleaning Lady- Fiona De La Rosa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 15:26


    Martha Millan, AKA Fiona De La Rosa, joins The Media Lounge to talk about the new Fox drama series, "The Cleaning Lady". Martha talks about her start in the industry, her experience working on set during the ongoing pandemic and the new exciting show that aired its first episode on 1/3/22. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themedialounge/support

    NEW LINK for podcast. See you on the flip side!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 1:27


    Copy & paste link below & please do not forget to subscribe. https://open.spotify.com/show/5VMPW1q7rzaV9qxRqQV0aY?si=h0uCROctT6O9BkQ_CYAS5w

    "H.E.R. Throne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 49:26


    The dynamic duo is back as they discuss new upcoming biopic films that are in the works. They talk about H.E.R. who she is as artist and the longevity she's preparing for her career. They speak on Britney Spears and her conservatorship and the abuse she's endured.

    Hot Coco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 19:36


    The dynamic duo is back as they welcome writer, actress and YouTube content creator, Corrine Victoria aka Coco to the show. They discuss her path from working as a certified Cosmetologist to picking up a camera and quickly becoming such a huge internet sensation, creating comedy sketches. She also discusses the keys to what makes hard work pay off.

    Interview w/ Director Mark Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 16:14


    Director Mark Harris joins The Media Lounge Podcast to talk about his latest movie, “White People Money”, his start in the industry & his upcoming projects.

    Russian The B.A.R.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 49:51


    The dynamic duo discusses Amazon buying MGM studios, Kanye West's dating rumors, Kim Kardashian's failed bar exam, Alex Rodriguez creating a makeup line for men, Who is going to be the next victim on the Jennifer Lopez love train? They discuss J Cole's marketing strategy for his album. The talk about DMX and last final album, and More!

    JLo The DeGeneres

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 38:41


    This week the dynamic duo discusses Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck hanging out, and Ellen DeGeneres show coming to an end after eighteen seasons. They talk new music from J. Cole and the upcoming final album from DMX. They talk about reports of Michael Jackson buying Eminem's catalog as payback. They talk about Serena Williams new look is it self-hatred? Lastly they talk about Trey Songz, is the music industry turning their back on him as multiple allegations continues to come to come out.

    Interview w/ Inspirational Rapper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 29:01


    The dynamic duo is back with special guest hip-hop artist Bryan Pope on the show as he discusses his inspirations as well as his introduction to music from being raised in the church and taking that sound and transforming it into his own style and flow and tone in his music. Be sure to tune in.

    And The Award Goes To..

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 31:18


    "And The Award Goes Too...." This week the dynamic duo discuss the DMX memorial and his legacy that he fulfilled. They react to P. Diddy and talk about is he obligation to help Black Rob by paying for his funeral. They pay their respects to the late Shock G of the legendary group, Digital Underground. Lastly, they discuss the Oscars and how award shows have the "For Your Consideration Campaign" and how Oscars and other award shows are not genuine when it comes to giving out awards.

    Lunche Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 26:29


    The dynamic duo is joined by special guest Simon Lunche where he discusses his start as singer and guitar player to his brand new album "Never New The Night". Tune in!

    Stigma & Sorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 55:40


    The dynamic duo discuss the latest in the Jennifer Lopez and Arod Rodriguez split and J-Lo's body count. They also talk about the recent passings of DMX and Black Rob and mental health of artist in the industry. Lastly, the talk about the latest police shooting of 13 year Adam Toledo, and what solutions the community can do to combat racial prejudice in the urban communities.

    Interview with LALOVETHEBOSS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 21:40


    The dynamic duo is back. This time with special guest LaLoveTheBoss (@lalovetheboss) where she discusses her introduction to becoming a hip hop artist to becoming an actress as well as becoming a fitness guru. She also talks about her afro and why she made it become her signature.

    Business & Real Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 34:31


    The dynamic duo is back as they begin with; Going into business with friends in the industry. Is it good or is it a recipe for disaster? Getting into intimate relationships with people you work with. Issa Rae signs a huge new deal with Warner Media

    Seek ELLAvation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 54:16


    On the phone with special guest, NFL Agent, Entertainment Attorney & Author, Ellakisha O'Kelley joins the show to discuss her powerful journey from growing up in the inner city of New York, to being an Award winning athlete, becoming a sports agent for the NFL, also becoming an Entertainment Lawyer. She also talks about her latest book "Code v Code: The Street Code versus The Legal Code". Ellakisha also talks about her podcast "Seek ELLAvation". For inquiries visit, www.allaboutella.com We have a jammed packed show for you all, enjoy!

    Entertainment News recorded 2/18

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 30:34


    The dynamic duo discuss the latest in the Kimye divorce and separation. Demi Lavato and her past struggles with substance abuse and health scare. They talk movie and TV show biopics, are they beginning to be watered down?

    Interview w/ comedian Baby Horchata

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 15:59


    Comedian, Actor & Director Baby Horchata joins The Media Lounge podcast. We talk his start in the industry, where he finds his inspiration to continue creating, and his current projects.

    Entertainment News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 50:34


    The duo discuss One Night in Miami movie and breakdown what they think so far. We also discuss the different streaming platforms for movies and shows. RiP Larry king, Cicely Tyson & Diamond Dustin. Method Man & Wendy Williams drama, & Danileigh

    Inauguration & Entertainment News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 36:20


    This week on The Media Lounge the duo discuss the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's inauguration. Issa Rae and her announcement of the final season of insecure, Keisha Cole and Ashanti verzus battle and they talk, astrology. Is it real or is it fake.

    Dr. Dre brain aneurysm, Kimye Divorce & Eminem v Snoop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 45:53


    We discuss Dr. Dre's hospital visit for a brain aneurysm, Kimye's possible divorce & Eminem & snoop beef! Tune in.

    The Purple Dress- Interview w/ Walt Heyer, former transgender woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 25:06


    Interview w/ Walt Heyer, a man who identified as a transgender woman for 8 years, and who is now helping others who regret sex change.

    Interview w/ Risa Jenkins of Rhianna's Treasured Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 13:51


    On the phone w/ CEO & President of Rhianna's Treasured Gifts, a nonprofit organization that advocates for domestic violence. Risa Jenkins talks to us about Breakthrough, a fundraiser for domestic violence prevention and intervention that will be held Saturday, October 24th, in Chicago. Tune in to get all the details!

    Interview w/ Actor, Director, Producer and Screenwriter, Scott Pryor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 25:21


    New episode is up! On the phone with Actor, Writer & Director, Scott Pryor. Scott joins The Media Lounge Podcast to talk about his latest faith based & inspiring film, Tulsa. Inspired by true events from Scott Pryor's client as a trial lawyer, TULSA is a funny and heartwarming story of redemption, family, and forgiveness!

    Interview w/ Rapper Dej Rosegold

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 9:35


    On the phone w/ one of Miami's hottest new rappers, Dej RoseGold.

    Interview w/ Rapper Yung Pooda

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 16:58


    On the phone w/ talented rapper Yung Pooda. Yung Pooda shares his background story on how he went from the streets to focusing solely on music after making a promise to God. We talk his latest single, Repeat Dat, his upcoming EP, Vivid Pictures produced by Grammy Award winning duo, Cool & Dre, and visuals to follow said project. 

    Interview w/ Rapper, Singer & Songwriter Dyamond Doll

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 15:37


    Dyamond Doll joins The Media Lounge Podcast to talk about her EP, Diamond In The Rough, her song DWade, her experience working with Tory Lanez & her future projects.

    Interview w/ Rapper & Songwriter, Eric Leon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 21:58


    Fat Joe loves him, and hitmaking legends Cool & Dre approved of his genius when they signed Leon to their label, Epidemic Music. Since then, Eric has written for stars like Remy Ma, A-Boogie, Wit Da Hoodie and his mixtape was hosted by DJ Khaled. As a talented songwriter and hip-hop artist, Now at 23-years-old, Eric is pioneering the new-age hip-hop sound with his latest single “Lemme See.”

    Interview w/ Grammy Award winning Producer & Songwriter, Dre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 18:47


    Joined by Grammy Award winning Producer & Songwriter from Cool & Dre, Dre talks about his latest single release, "Captured on a Iphone". The single is a response to the recent killing of George Floyd. Dre also touches on systemic racism and the looting and rioting that involves other white supremacy groups. 

    Interview w/ Amara La Negra

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 15:04


    Beauty Amara La Negra joins The Media Lounge Podcast to discuss the killing of George Floyd, Covid 19 & her lates projects!

    Interview w/ Author & Therapist Faust Ruggiero

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 17:32


    Author & Therapist Faust Ruggiero joins the podcast to discuss his new book,  The Fix Yourself Handbook, Using the Process Way of Life to Transform Your Life into a Happy, Healthy Journey. If you're looking to transform your life and do not know where to start, this handbook is for you! Learn more about what steps you need to take to make the changes you so desire, all while enjoying and appreciating every step in the process.  Read more on Faust Ruggiero at: www.medialoungechicago.com Book sold on Amazon & Barnes & Noble

    Interview with Queen of the South actor, Hemky Madera.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 15:49


    On the phone with Hemky Madera. Hemky talks about his start in the industry, making the transition from living in the Dominican Republic to the US, what the industry is like for Latinos, & what we can expect to see in season 5 of the hit tv show, Queen of the South.

    Interview w/ Actor, Model & Executive Producer, Anis Maknojia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 12:37


    Selene chats w/ Actor, Model & Executive Producer of Land Ahoy Films, Anis Maknojia.  Anis talks about diversity in Hollywood, his production company and his upcoming projects in 2020.  Read more on Anis at: medialoungechicago.com

    On the Phone w/ Rapper Chef Sean

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 20:42


    Chef Sean joins The Media Lounge Podcast to talk about his latest video, No Name- the remix, and his upcoming "feel good" song in summer of 2020!

    Interview with Rapper Aye B

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 14:33


    Interview with new, young and talented rapper Aye B!!  Aye B talks about her start as a rapper, her current project, and what we should expect to see from her in 2020!

    Gabriel's Light- Suicide Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 21:15


    Carol Deeley, Founder of Gabriel's Light, joins the podcast to discuss suicide awareness and prevention. After losing her precious boy to suicide in November of 2018, Carol has made it her mission to strengthen protocols in schools for device monitoring, supporting suicide education, and offer healing to those impacted by suicide. Please help support this mission by sharing this episode & visiting www.gabrielslight.org to give a  donation.

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