The Sterling Perspective

After two years, three seasons and 56 episodes, it all comes down to this. The series finale of The Sterling Perspective podcast. Take a seat @ the table as the indefinable Sterling Golden, Tanya the Empress, Jeniffer Mariel Ruiz, Diamond Liz and Racine In the City pop a few bottles and chop it up one last time.

Ahead of the Season 3 premiere of The Chop Session on September 20, The Sterling Perspective presents a look back on the award-winning interview radio series. Includes clips from conversations with Avanti Nagral, Alexander Padei, Miranda Rae, Brandie Blaze, Yolanda Cellucci and more.

On this week's episode of The Sterling Perspective, the collective takes on a followup to our "Dating in 2019" episode with a look at the world of love and romance in 2021. From ghosting to emotional unavailability, to the myth of having unlimited choices and changes forced by a modern health crisis...y'all, it's complicated! Lock in as Tanya the Empress, Lady V, Racine In the City, Kai With the Eye, guest panelist Diamond Liz and the head of the table Sterling Golden deep-dive into dating culture in Generation Z. The bed of roses has plenty of thorns these days. Pull up to the table for another disruptive discussion.

The collective returns this week on The Sterling Perspective, and they've got the whole-ass squad pulling up! Lock in as Tanya the Empress, Lady V, Jeniffer Mariel Ruiz, Racine In the City, Kai With the Eye and the head of the table Sterling Golden get caught up on everything from the latest in their individual lives to thoughts on the latest with the ongoing health crisis, fall plans and more. Plus, listen for an important announcement about the future of The Sterling Perspective series.

In an episode shrouded in unforeseen circumstances, the head of the table Sterling Golden is joined on the line by Racine In the City and Jeniffer Mariel Ruiz, as well as guest panelist Angela Cornacchio, representing BelGioco Media and Scene & Style. Lock in as Jeniffer and Angela dish on some dope new publication projects, upcoming events and more. (Tanya the Empress and Lady V return next week!)

In these current times, the conversation about mental health has become more vital than ever. Encompassing emotional, psychological, and social well-being, our mental health is an essential factor at every point of our lives, influencing how we think, how we deal with stress, what choices we make, and so much more. This week, Tanya the Empress, Lady V, Racine In the City and the head of the table Sterling Golden are joined by Jeniffer Mariel Ruiz and Kai With the Eye in a deep-rooted conversation about their own individual struggles, dealing with these situations, celebrity examples and other related topics. This is a crucial episode of The Sterling Perspective you will want to lock in for. LFG.

Ayyyy, it's the 50th episode of The Sterling Perspective! This week, lock in as Tanya the Empress, Lady V, Racine In the City and the head of the table Sterling Golden dish on the story behind the disruption, from the creation of the series to favorite episodes and more. Plus the squad connects on what's new in life and beyond, and we reminisce with some dope special guests repping previous seasons. This is The Sterling Perspective. It's just different. Welcome to the show!

In March 2020, the doors to nightclubs around the globe were forced to close, amid a global health crisis that had the world in a vise grip. Now, after well over a year of uncertainty for performers, club owners, staff and the scene's diehard community of attendees, the lights are back on and the kids are back outside, reuniting on the dancefloor once more. This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden, Tanya the Empress, Lady V and Racine In the City discuss the return of nightlife, what life was like without it, recent party situations, and what the Season 3 squad sees in the night industry's immediate future, as the crisis still lingers in the shadows.

LFG! Lock in this week for more intimate tales and compelling conversation as The Sterling Perspective holds down a fourth edition of True Confessions and Trending Topics! This time out, with Lady V, Tanya the Empress, Racine In the City and the head of the table Sterling Golden in the studio, those intimate and unfiltered conversation vibes hit different. Pour a few shots, hit play and let disruption reign.

Let disruption reign! The Sterling Perspective returns for a third season of unfiltered conversation. The head of the table Sterling Golden is back in the building with an all-new panel of tastemakers - Tanya the Empress, Racine In the City and Lady V, cutting through the noise and going straight to the heart on the most important trending topics of the moment,  and far beyond. This week, Sterling, Racine and Tanya (Lady V makes her entrance next week!) kick off the conversation with a conscious hangout, dishing on everything from compromising vs. adjusting, polyamory, memorable random encounters and more.

After a season wrapped in a wild and unpredictable year, it's a wrap for Season 2 of The Sterling Perspective. Sans Polyana this week, the indefinable Sterling Golden and Francine Makuwa look back on a historic 2020, from how it affected our panel personally to breaking down some of the most historic moments of the last 12 months.

In 2016, a city came together in the hundreds not only to celebrate the birthday of the indefinable Sterling Golden - they also assembled to say farewell. Sterling was set to permanently move from the United States following this night, and start the next chapters of his life and career in South America. A LITuation that rocked the old Liquid Art House in Boston, A Sterling Birthday 2016 far surpassed all expectations, becoming one of the most memorable party events the city had seen that year. This week, Sterling, Francine Makuwa and Polyana discuss this night in detail, from the creation of the event to the choice of Francine's Makuwa Swimwear for the night's fashion presentation, and what exactly happened during Sterling's time away...plus all the dirty party details in between.

It's all about The Fresh Prince of Bel Air this week on The Sterling Perspective! Long heralded as one of the most celebrated sitcoms of the 90's, the show's premise focused on Will Smith being sent by his mom from his rugged West Philadelphia neighborhood to go live with his affluent Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian in Bel-Air. Today, Fresh Prince enjoys a passionate cult following among viewers spanning generations, and is still being discovered today by new fans through streaming platforms and reruns. In TSP Episode 44, the indefinable Sterling Golden, Francine Makuwa and Polyana are joined by Season 1 panelist Tiara Life for a freestyle discussion on all things Fresh Prince, from favorite episodes to the recent cast reunion, to that conversation about Aunt Viv. Lock in or get bounced like Jazzy Jeff.

With unrivaled intensity, charisma and passion, Chadwick Boseman delivered regal performances onscreen and onstage that harkened back to the legends of Hollywood's golden age. Gone too soon, Chadwick left behind a legacy that promises to live forever, punctuated by his performances as Rock & Roll Hall of Famer James Brown, baseball trailblazer Jackie Robinson, and above all, Marvel's Black Panther. This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden, Francine Makuwa and Polyana discuss the life and career of this everlasting legend of the silver screen.

“Ladies and gentleman, man the f**k up or you're not going to make it through this show." In the short-yet-historic run of Chappelle's Show on cable television, the ingenious Dave Chappelle left an indelible mark on his viewing audience with his intense brand of stand-up comedy, legendary impressions and memorable sketches, taking on racism, politics, celebrities, sex, and other blistering topics. This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden, Francine Makuwa and Polyana discuss their own views of this iconic series, plus everything from favorite sketches to why Chappelle walked away from his own show. This is The Sterling Perspective, bitch.

The 2020 US Election has proven to be one of history's most hotly contested bids for the highest office in the land, with a record number of voters showing up by mask or by mail (whether No. 45 likes it or nah). As we upload this week's episode of The Sterling Perspective, the people of the United States still do not have an answer on who will be their Commander-In-Chief for the next four years. Yup, we're as tired as you are. Lock in as the indefinable Sterling Golden, Francine Makuwa and Polyana discuss the Joe Biden-Donald Trump showdown at a plethora of angles, from the drama to the pageantry to the protests and more.

It's back into the studio this week on The Sterling Perspective with the indefinable Sterling Golden presiding, and Francine Makuwa and Polyana on the line. Topics this week include Sterling's recent award win, Halloween, the final days ahead of the 2020 US Presidential election and why you need to vote, what's up with Francine's favorite football team fumbling the ball, remembering the early days of downloading music, Sterling takes on domestic abusers and more.

This week on The Sterling Perspective, there is so much to dish on, no episode title was needed. It's a wrap for our "Outdoor Sessions," and we've got a lot to chop up. Lock in as the indefinable Sterling Golden, Francine Makuwa and Polyana discuss "the other side of 2020" - how we have remained on the most uplifting and productive vibes during a challenging 12 months. Plus celebrities disregarding the current situation for their own self-indulgence, and more.

Get ready for the third edition of True Confessions and Trending Topics this week on The Sterling Perspective! Lock in as Sterling Golden, Francine Makuwa and Polyana discuss the 2020 Vice Presidential debate, the great M.I.A scoring her first US #1 single, Mother Nature pulling up big mad, the latest injustice against the Black community and much more.

Our Season 2 premiere episode of The Sterling Perspective continues this week with the conclusion of It All Begins. Again. You met Polyana last week; now, the indefinable Sterling Golden introduces the TSP audience to the fabulous Francine Makuwa, the third Season 2 panelist. Francine shares her amazing backstory, from entering the US a refugee with a dream to realizing those dreams with the success of her Makuwa Swimwear fashion brand. Plus Sterling and Francine chop up this week's Presidential debate, voting in 2020, how America is handling the ongoing public health situation and more.

It all begins again! The indefinable Sterling Golden is back with more of The World's Most Unapologetic Podcast. It's a new season and a new Sterling Perspective panel, as Sterling Golden welcomes Francine Makuwa and Polyana. Our season premiere is literally too big for one show, so Sterling will be shining a light on each of our new panelists individually in this mega-sized two-part episode. In Part I, meet Polyana as she dishes on her journey to date, the lessons she's learned in the world of business and why tf an Instagram account exists for her hair...and did we mention it's also Polyana's birthday?

On this week's edition of The Sterling Perspective, your questions will finally be answered. In celebration of 10 years since Sterling Golden's first radio broadcast, we present our Season 1 finale: Ask Sterling Anything! With Tiara Life, Jules, and some of Sterling's closest confidants presiding, topics will include: Sex, politics, untold secrets, tales from after dark, how to reach Golden career success, early days on the radio airwaves, Sterling as a journalist?, his first celebrity crush, wild nights living in Brazil and more!   NEW EPISODES of The Sterling Perspective return LATE SUMMER 2020!

The Urban Dictionary describes the game of Fuck! Marry! Kill! as "A game that is played in a group. One person gets three names chosen by the group. The names are people he/she knows or it could be celebrities. Then that person chooses which of those three he/she would fuck, marry, and kill." On this week's episode of The Sterling Perspective, Sterling Golden, Jules and Tiara Life engage in a few rounds of some FMK, leading to results that are at times hilarious, intriguing, and well, awkward. Lock in, play along and listen! (It's all a game and not to be taken literally, y'all. Calm down.)

Behold the world of the bizarre and the beautiful! Get ready for a WATCH-ALONG gone too far on this week's episode of The Sterling Perspective. In 1970, outsider artist extraordinaire Russ Meyer tag teamed with Chicago film critic Roger Ebert to present a midnight movie beyond description. Transgressive, outrageous and debaucherous, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is not only the story of an indy all-female rock group's descent into the wild underbelly of industry excess - it also happens to be Sterling Golden's favorite movie of all time. Oh sh*t. Listen as Tiara Life and Jules look on in stunned amazement, as Sterling presents this cinematic ode to afterparty decadence. This is not a sequel - there has NEVER been anything like it! Strap it on and watch along!

On this week's episode of The Sterling Perspective, Sterling Golden and Tiara Life discuss the everlasting legacy of rock's foremost genre-bending trailblazer, style icon, shape shifter and trendsetter, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer the late David Bowie. From his first days in the industry to the legend of Ziggy Stardust, to the Thin White Duke's celebrated Berlin Trilogy, to Let's Dance, to Labyrinth, to the shocking news of his untimely passing, this episode covers the changes of Bowie, from station to station. (Jules returns next week!)

On This week's episode of The Sterling Perspective, Tiara Life takes YOUR questions in a no-holds-barred Q&A! Sterling Golden resides as Tiara fields subjects including her craziest afterhours story, greatest life lesson, the story behind Tiara's connection with Johnny Green and the Greenmen, what's up with Tiara Life @ 5:01, who should pay on a first date and more! (Jules returns in two weeks!)

The time has come for Sterling Golden and his fabulous squad of tastemakers to pop open the bubbly once more, to engage in another round of intimate tales and compelling conversation. True Confessions and Trending Topics Part II tackles it all, and you already know it's no holds barred. Hit play and let the tea be spilled. 

With Tiara Life handling business this week, Sterling Golden and Jules kick off 2020 on location, in the underbelly of 730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio. Lock in for anything goes, on-the-fly conversation that even sees an old friend and radio colleague of Mr. Golden's get in on the discussion. We're looking at you, Johnny HallOfFame. (Tiara returns next week, we promise!)

Lock in for over three hours of this very special edition of The Sterling Perspective! It's a wrap for the 2010s so while Jules and Tiara Life enjoy the holiday break, Sterling Golden shines a light on his first decade of disrupting the radio airwaves with this indefinably definitive collection. Have a few tequila shots and rewind to 10 years of the very best moments & dopest music performances Sterling has presented on-air, including conversations with KISS legend Bruce Kulick, Playboy alumni Carrie Stevens, wrestling personality Bruce Prichard, Madame Gandhi, Akrobatik, Edo.G, Avanti Nagral and many more. Plus experience rare live performance sessions from New England, REKS, Mei Ohara and Carissa Johnson.

As Sterling Golden's birthday dawned at midnight on December 17, 2019, a private party was going off at 730 Tavern for a "Dirty Dozen" of invited guests. Meanwhile, Jules and Tiara Life surveyed the intensifying debauchery, and Sterling kept himself together enough to capture audio from the LITuation at hand for this week's podcast. Lock in as party guests offer up comments, hot takes and more, as Mr. Golden slowly descends into tequila-fueled insanity.

In memory of Caroll Spinney and in time for the holiday season, Sterling Golden, Jules and Tiara Life rewind to 1978 for the Emmy Award-winning yuletide special Christmas Eve on Sesame Street. What happens when Oscar trolls Big Bird about Santa? Grab a cup of Spicy Hot Cocoa (Sterling's favorite and it will totally become yours too), Watch-Along with us and find out! (LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED for some mild adult language and topics!).

The Guardian has referred to the 2010s as "a decade of division, distraction, LoLs and likes." Amid a sea of superheroes and social media influencers, 2010-2019 has proven to be one of the most challenging decades in history, as the tide took a shocking turn from hope to despair. This week, Sterling Golden hops on the line with Tiara Life and Jules to reminisce on living life in the Decade from Hell, including hot takes on some of the most important people, events and movements of the past 10 years, and deeply personal stories such as Sterling's account of attending the infamous 2013 Boston Marathon.

This week it's all about #AskJulesAnything! Jules celebrates the two-year anniversary of her move from the Sunshine State to the Bay State today by answering YOUR questions (and some of our own). Sterling Golden and Tiara Life open up the DMs of our favorite Southern Jaguar with topics including: the perfect date night, the ideal man, family, football, her relentless grind and more!

So is football Sterling Golden's thing? Nah, but this week he's going to have to deal with it. Thanksgiving and football have been synonymous with each other for more than 140 years, so in the spirit of the season, Tiara Life and Jules sit down to watch their favorite NFL teams - the New England Patriots and the Jacksonville Jaguars - face off in a classic 2015 showdown from Gillette Stadium. Will Sterling end up enjoying this experience or will he a raise a "Matangi Mudra" to it all? Watch-Along with us and find out!

This week, Sterling Golden and Tiara Life discuss the incredible life story of Bianca Jagger. A revered global humanitarian and influential fashion icon, Bianca Jagger's journey is like no other, from early world travels to life with one of rock's most notorious figures, from stratospheric nights at Studio 54 to decades of celebrated activism. Lock in for an unmissable episode of The Sterling Perspective. (Jules returns next week!)

Loyalty has become an increasingly rare commodity amid an era of selfish culture. From friendships to romantic relationships, from the workplace to your personal space, is loyalty even a thing anymore? Sterling Golden, Jules and Tiara Life discuss and debate this topic in one of the most deeply personal episodes of the podcast to date.

From "Jesus Walks" to Jesus Is King and all points in between, Kanye West's long and strange relationship with religion never ceases to serve as a lightning rod for controversy. This week, Sterling Golden, Jules and Tiara Life discuss the holier-than-thou exploits of everybody's favorite Trump-loving attention whore, including onstage conversations with the Big Man Upstairs, outrageous magazine covers, Kanye's Sunday Service and more. Saint or sinner? You decide.    

What a bloody sexy Halloween situation. This week, watch-along as Sterling Golden, Tiara Life and Jules dig six feet under for the most insane pop culture mashup in television history. Only The Paul Lynde Halloween Special could bring Betty White, Margaret Hamiltion (the OG Wicked Witch of the West), Florence Henderson and The Hottest Band In the World KISS (in their historic prime-time TV debut!) together for one night to celebrate the spirit of Halloween. Lock in for history and some truly horrific showtunes. Courage.

Once a tool for connecting with loved ones, social media has taken on dangerous new levels for people desperate to attain online validation from strangers, creating a fantasy everyday existence and confusing "likes" for currency. This week, Sterling Golden, Tiara Life and Jules take a look at the curated reality millions live in today, and deep dive on the evolution of the modern social media platform.

LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED! As a new generation discovers Rudy Ray Moore through the new biopic film Dolemite Is My Name, this week's episode takes a deep-dive on the Godfather of Rap's unimaginable story, and his iconic alter ego - the bad, bad Dolemite. Lock in as Sterling Golden, Jules and Tiara Life engage in conversation about a comedy legend who put everything on the line to achieve underground pop culture immortality.

This week, lock in for a full case of intimate tales and compelling conversation as Sterling Golden, Tiara Life and Jules open up a few and discuss everything from insanely awful date nights to controversial current events. Pour some bubbly, hit play and listen. It's just different.

It's been 25 years since the devastating Pulp Fiction (and all 265 of its F-bombs) was first unleashed upon audiences worldwide and to this day, we wonder if anyone was ever ready. This week, Watch-Along with us and experience this insanely entertaining and adrenalizing thrill ride from a Sterling perspective. Y'all, it's a helluva drug.

It's a wild ride of Friends memories and poppin' bottles this week as the TSP squad welcome Jules to the show, and take a look back at 25 years of the iconic and often-memed sitcom.

Rebel chanteuse Amy Winehouse coveted something far greater than pop stardom: above all, she sought unconditional love and acceptance. This week, Sterling Golden and Tiara Life deep dive on the life and career of one of 21st century pop's most talented and troubled figures. Jon Afrobeats returns next week.

This week, Sterling Golden and Tiara Life throw it back to Russell Simmons's 1995 doc film The Show. "Watch-Along" with us and relive the hip-hop renaissance of the 90's as iconic names such as the Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, Craig Mack, Run-D.M.C. and more bless the screen through concert film, intimate interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage.

Since their public announcement of a "Music and Social Justice Campaign" on August 13, 2019, the polarizing alliance between rapper Jay-Z and the National Football League has generated a firestorm of reaction. What is the true intention of this campaign? Is this a covert attempt to profit on the back of activism? Why is Colin Kaepernick still on the sidelines? How far back does the NFL/Jay-Z connection really go? Sterling Golden, Tiara Life and Jon Afrobeats discuss and debate the story from every angle, from the earliest signs of potential collusion to the controversial present.  

Fire-breathing Demon of KISS. Renowned entrepreneur. Self-described a**hole. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. Gene Simmons is truly a "Man of 1,000 Faces," an iconic figure who is beloved by millions, and controversial to others. This week, Sterling Golden and guest panelist Gene Dante salute the God of Thunder, on the weekend of his 70th birthday. Tiara Life and Jon Afrobeats return next week.

In August 1969, in the era of psychedelic awakening, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair played host to a bill of 32 acts in Bethel, New York. Legends and lives were born amid an audience of 400,000 and a whirlwind of history, and Woodstock's cultural impact continues to be felt today. This week, Sterling Golden and Jon Afrobeats take a deep dive into the incredible story of the most iconic music festival of all time.    

So whatever happened to dating? When and why did we decide to "swipe left" on courting and romancing a potential new partner, the way it used to be? Sterling Golden, Tiara Life and Jon Afrobeats take a deep-dive into the state of dating and romance culture in 2019 from a variety of angles, from generational differences to what makes an emotionally draining relationship to the reason Sterling has never liked online dating.

Once upon a time in New York City stood Studio 54, the stratospheric symbol of party life excellence. Sterling Golden, Tiara Life and Jon Afrobeats take a deep-dive into the decadent history of Studio 54, from revolutionizing the nightclub industry to its iconic A-list clientele to some of the venue's most salacious tales.

A lifetime of activism, artistry and resilience has solidified the legacy of M.I.A in the history books. Now Sterling Golden and Tiara Life take a deep-dive into her incredible life story with a Watch-Along of the award-winning doc film MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A.  Jon Afrobeats returns next week. Yes, really.