The Melanin Jay Podcast

This week I talk to the incredible Patrick Walker as we discuss his new role on Gaslit with Julia Roberts and The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey with Samuel L Jackson. And by the way, he looooooooves Jesus. Glory!

This week my guest Jeff Cutts talks about his fabulous life as a nude model, barber, former police officer, and onlyfans connoisseur. Such a cool dude!

One of the most prolific voices of our time, Marc Coley continues to inspire and motivate us to be all that God has created us to be. Listen to his profound wisdom of the integration of spirit and business as he helps us become successful in all our endeavors.

On the official reboot of the Melanin Jay podcast we talk about CCM vs Gospel and we go there. Please don't cancel me saints and loved ones.

New episodes back next week! I missed y'all.

Happy New Year Melanin Jay family!!! My guest today is known on the internet as "Officer Bae", but Mr Gee Walls has a lot to say about policing, internet fame, family legacy and much more. Take a listen and hit us up!!

This week we talk Brandy verzuz Monica, Beyoncé NDA's, and we remember the incomparable King of Wakanda, Chadwick Bozeman.

I get it some trouble this week with my nephew and abolitionist Nik Knight. We talk fake activism, where all this corporate money is going, and what does it mean to #DefundThePolice

This week Jeffrey Skinner-Perkins and I dive into presidential candidate Joe Biden and then venture into the world of onlyfans!

Me and my special guest Kawan Debose converse on the meat shortage, missing the gym (him not me), and who your money is on for the Jill Scott vs Erykah Badu battle!

Meet Ritz Williams, writer/actor extraordinaire. Tune in to find out what he's working on during these Rona times and why we hate those android green bubbles!

Tune in as Brooks and I review Lifetime's biopic of The Clark Sisters

My guest today is model, producer, and entrepreneur Na'eem Walton. We talk about the modeling industry, making moves even during the coronavirus pandemic, and why he's our black Superman. Enjoy!

I talk with First Coast News' very own Brooks Baptiste. We discuss the effects of the coronavirus, Weinstein's karma, Idris, and Trump checks.

Please don't cancel me!!!! Faraji Jackson joins me for my first episode of season 4 and HE OFFENDS EVERYONE! Take a listen and remover to only blame him!

This week I'm joined by my friend Jeffrey Skinner-Perkins as we delve into the topics of the week: False Forgiveness, Dumb Ass Presidents, and Kanye NorthSouthEastWest!

This week I'm joined by the lovely Candice Benbow as we try to wade thru the 6,347 democratic candidates for president. Who do we think will sit on the Iron Throne? Tune in!

This week I sit down with scholar and Executive Director/Founder of the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective, Yolo Akili. We talk toxic masculinity in LGBT communities, healthy masculinity, and the freedom of jock straps! Tune in!!!! MelaninJay.com

This week I sit down with new artist Jasmyne Hinson. We discuss her new EP “Moon Love”, her evolution as an artist, depression, and she has some good advice for Daniel Caesar!

Kawan Debose returns to Melanin Jay to talk about his new single, “My Dearest”. We also discuss Aunt Becky and her band of merry white women, Aretha's fune, and how old is Emmanuel Lewis. Melaninjay.com

My guest this week is a Tom Ford model, artist, musician, and introvert (like me), Mr Anthony Apollo. Tune in as we discuss the modeling industry changes for black models, Instagram models, and what it takes to truly follow your dreams.

This week I sit down for a talk with SlayTV's Love At First Night costar, Ramad Carter. We talk acting, mistaken identity, the big 3-0, and what we can expect from Season 3 of the show!

This week Candice Benbow and I delve into the workings of whiteness by black bodies by examining Kamala Harris' presidential run and the Jussie Smollett case. Come for the intellect, stay for the laughs!

I got the opportunity to sit down with Atlanta business owner Marcus Labon. We talk about his rough childhood and bad decisions which led him to serve 3 years in prison. But that's not how the story ends! He was able to overcome adversity by making it to Hollywood on American Idol and moving into entrepreneurial endeavors with his cleaning service #RichesLuxCleaning. Enjoy! Check out the site for more info www.melaninjay.com.

Hey y'all! We are back for a dynamic season 3 of Melanin Jay. It's Black History Month and Michele and I are kicking it off talking about democratic hopeful, Kamala Harris, and her presidential bid for 2020. We talk about her past record on criminal justice, does that record disqualify her, or are negroes just trippin. Listen in!

Our last episode of 2018 is The Black List, where we discuss our favorite movies, tv shows, actors, actresses, music, and niggas of 2018. My boy Pryns Brennan joins me for a hilarious look back throughout the year. See you in 2019!

I had the distinct honor of sitting down and rapping with actor, director, and filmmaker, Romel Rose. We talk living as an independent creator and the ideas behind his classic short films. Also make sure you support his indiegogo efforts to turn his film, “Because Of The Internet” into an actual series.

Sly Beezy returns to Melanin Jay to rap with me about life as an independent artist and release his new record, TYP (Throw Young Playa) on YouTube. Check it out: https://youtu.be/Q-mYeFCN2WY

This week me and Candice discuss the Cosby verdict, Brett Kavanaugh, and good ole Canada Dry!

This week special guest cohost Slay TV's Lamont Baldwin joins me to help the saints. We discuss his hit podcast “Hella Single” and the hot topics of the week: Omarosa, Madonna, and Nicki Minaj. Melanin picks include Omarosa's “Unhinged” and “Hella Single” podcast.

Nik Knight joins me again as we talk about these trifling niggaz - Charlamagne, R Kelly, and the mock #ChurchHurt movement. All this and a whole lot more so hurry up and hit play dammit!!!!!

This week, me and my buddy Princton talk about the future of media and what you all can expect from this barrage of streaming services.

Meet the young genius who has taken the internet by storm. Ishmale Powell is the 15 year old genius who recently graduated high school and is on the way to college to become an Astrophysicist. Listen in as he talks about his life and what he expects in the future! Check out his GoFundMe at: https://www.gofundme.com/15-yr-old-grad-college-tuition

This week I sit down with artist SMITH to discuss the tragedy that is Tidal. Where did they go wrong? Can they pull it together? Will they get anymore of our coins? Tune in and listen!

Back like we never left. We talk the demise of Roseanne, Kim K the freedom fighter, Jesse Duplantis the crook, and what's going to happen when the #MeToo Movement happens in the church?

Writer, brand ambassador, and the Director and Executive Producer of the new hit Amazon Prime movie, “American Bred”, Justin Chambers can do anything! Listen as we delve into his career, what's next, and why he doesn't like wearing clothes. All this and more here on Melanin Jay.

I got to rap with conservative political strategist, commentator, and writer, Shermichael Singleton on the podcast. We talk the benefits of having black people on “both sides,” being fired by Trump as Ben Carson's Chief of Staff, and what drives him to continue the fight for black liberation within the Republican Party. Oh yeah, and we both love our grandmas :) Find out more about him and read his writings at Shermichael.com.

Fitness guru, model, vlogger, but what stands out to me the most is his humility. Trevor Bell goes into his life and walks us through the ups and downs of not making it to the NFL, corporate job offers, and how being social media influencer is helping him make his own path in life. For more on Trevor, go to TrevorBell.net where you will find links to all of his social media accounts. He's also available for booking.

This 20 year old millionaire CEO is taking the world by storm. Starting a business at age 12 with $100 (for books, mind you), he has now grown Jaylen D. Bledsoe Global Group into a $10 million business with over 300 employees.

Power packed show on today with special guest cohost, Caleb Anthony. Bill raping, Kanye sinking, Nas slapping, and R Kelly pissing. Lawd help us all!

This week I talk with my good friend and brother, Minister Jonathan Allen, about sexuality and the church. Are gay people going to hell? Are we interpreting scripture correctly when it comes to sexuality? Listen and absorb this magnificent conversation.

This week we learn why there are 2 L's in Killer Mike, why Cardi's pregnant and that's ok, and why Nicki Minaj deserves a Lifetime Achievement award for her Beats 1 interview.

My special guest, Justin Shaw, stops by to help our fat asses get some abs and look great (well y'all skinny folk anyway). His perfect abs system, AHSS, is taking the world by storm. Celebrities across the country are learning these secrets and now he's sharing with us! Check out his Instagram at Instagram.com/ahss Also his website: https://ahss15.com

In this episode I talked with Pilot Jones: singer, photographer, and model who came under fire in 2016 when a picture leaked of him kissing Blac Chyna along with threatening and homophobic threats from Rob Kardashian. We talk about all the drama, him being a dad, and being yourself in an industry that thrives on being someone else.

I ain't come out, I just invited you in with me. And Bruno, can't forget Bruno!

I got a chance to rap with Love And Hip Hop Miami breakout star and playboy, Jeffrey J. We talk about the first season, his relationship with his father, Hip Hop legend JT Money, and what he's doing to chart his own course.

Another white ass Oscars for the books and we got something to say about!

Dad, um excuse me, “Fucking Awesome Dad”, partner, son, engineer,regular-shmegular-degular.....these are just a few words to describe Caleb Anthony, III. Listen in as we talk about how 2 gay dads, 5 children, and 1 amazing mother went viral and now coexist to make this family work.

Join us for part 2 of our deep dive into the MARVELous land of Wakanda!

Join us as we dissect the greatness that is Black Panther!

This week Candice and I look back at the Obama presidency - the good, the bad, and the LIT!