THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 39 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Here I'm continuing the series of interviews I conducted at Urban Embodiment's Small Business Expo 2020 which took place at The Fledge in Lansing, MI! This episode features my conversation with photographer Dan DeFoy of Dan DeFoy Photography. Thank you to Urban Embodiment co-founders DeSean Whippleand Lekeitia Cokley for having us. THIS is awesome and THIS is for you!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 38 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Here I'm continuing the series of interviews I conducted at Urban Embodiment's Small Business Expo 2020 which took place at The Fledge in Lansing, MI! This episode features my conversation with hip hop recording artist and entrepreneur WAVIE P. “Big Time” Rigo Flores also chimes in here. Thank you to Urban Embodiment co-founders DeSean Whippleand Lekeitia Cokley for having us. THIS is awesome and THIS is for you!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 37 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Critically acclaimed hip-hop artist Sixman returns to THISENT for this interview. Following the successful release of his already raved-about documentary film The Fix: Short Documentary with Sixman, he prepares for the release of his new studio album The Fix (made available on all platforms Dec. 11, 2020) which is produced by Tommy Vamoz. Here we talk about his history with Tommy, the history he and I share, and how our struggling, contempt society inspired this LP for the times. THIS is awesome and THIS is for you!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 36 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! I was blessed with an opportunity to interview incredibly talented group The Highway Women. Comprised of Drew Haley, Kristen Kae, Jess Paige, and Bailey James, the country/rock/pop music quartet are turning heads in a major way with their current single “The Highway” from their EP ‘The Highway'. It's a lush follow-up to their hit “Shake The Dust” and their acclaimed anthem “Stand Up and Fight”. We talked about their music, surviving the pandemic, their unavoidable connection to The Highwaymen, and much more. I enjoyed their company in what's easily one of my favorite interviews of 2020. THIS is awesome and this is for you! |THIS.

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “The Night Writer” Mr. Joe Walker! I'm walking my 4-legged-friend on a very cold night while rambling about writing books, Randy Orton, and storytelling. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “The Night Writer” Mr. Joe Walker! Happy Thanksgiving and welcome to Black Friday. Deals are everywhere, including some good ones at The Block Sale (Round 2) in downtown Lansing, MI. Are you prepared to shop? Here's a better question: Are you prepared for whatever comes your way? Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 35 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Here I'm continuing the series of interviews I conducted at Urban Embodiment's Small Business Expo 2020 which took place at The Fledge in Lansing, MI! This episode features a conversation with Ross Michels, owner of Fall Apple clothing and a champion semi-pro football player with Lansing Crusaders. Thank you to Urban Embodiment co-founders DeSean Whippleand Lekeitia Cokley for having us. THIS is awesome and is for you!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 34 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! I had the honor of attending, conducting interviews, and being a speaker at Urban Embodiment's Small Business Expo 2020 which took place at The Fledge in Lansing, MI. It as a lot of fun! Grand Kai was also a speaker at the event and “Big Time” Rigo Flores was in the building, so THISENT represented to the fullest. This episode kicks off what will be a series of interviews from the expo starting with the Urban Embodiment co-founders DeSean Whipple and Lekeitia Cokley. THIS is awesome and is for you!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “The Night Writer” Mr. Joe Walker! This episode is follow-up to “THIS Podcast 33: Did You Vote?”. I answer my own question following the 2020 Presidential Election while furthering the discussion I started on election day. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 33 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! We sincerely thank you for continuing to visit THISENT.com for our columns, podcasts, interviews, videos, reviews, eSports and gaming coverage, and special features. This episode of THIS Podcast marks our 1000th post since we launched in August 2019! We have more great stuff for you throughout the week ahead, and hopefully, years ahead too. Thank you for coming back each day for all-things entertainment. THIS is awesome and is for you!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 32 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! “Before the Covid-19 changed our travel schedules, AOG2012 and I ventured to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to interview R&B legend Freddie Jackson! He was there to perform at the annual African Arts Festival in honor of the late ‘Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin.” Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “The Night Writer” Mr. Joe Walker! Today during our stroll we're talking about places you go to write comfortably or draw inspiration to write. And, or course, I share a bit about mine. Share yours with me on Twitter @mrjoewalker. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 31 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! The 2020 Presidential Election is here. Did you vote? Mr. Joe Walker recorded this episode from his state Capital building's steps, delivering his most passionate commentary to date. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “Word Heavyweight Champion” Mr. Joe Walker! Our society, our world is in peril. Disease, death and conflict all around us. Let's hope it gets better soon. These were the thoughts on my mind as strolled and took in some crisp night air. At the end of this episode I share the song “What's Going On Today” by award-winning R&B singer, songwriter and producer Big Mel. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents the 30TH Episode of THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! It's amazing how quickly time passes. Here in this episode we're going to do a little time traveling, taking a trip back to 2010 for an interview I conducted with hip-hop artists Skyzoo and Illmind that was previously unreleased. I've been gradually building up to this moment starting with Skyzoo's feature in our “GOOD QUESTION” column, then in our kindness column “Shining Example”, and finally an interview in Episode 14 of THIS Podcast. During our conversation it's mentioned that he and I hadn't spoken in 10 years, the last time being when I talked with him and producer Illmind about their Live from the Tape Deck album. We're paying off that buildup by giving you that unreleased interview in its entirety! In it we discuss Ice Cube's 20-year solo career, generational conflict in urban music, and being the narrator of your life. Have fun time traveling with us and thank you for continuing to support THISENT.com and THIS Podcast! Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 29 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! I'm joined by singer, songwriter, producer, and author Melissa B fresh off winning the “Best R&B Song” World Songwriting Award for her hit “Waterman”. In the midst of a few laughs here and there, we talk about Melissa's favorite article written by yours truly, her opinion on voting and the state of our country, getting complimented by all-time great songwriter and music legend Bowlegged Lou of Full Force, and studying the work another revered music icon. Enjoy! |THIS.

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “Word Heavyweight Champion” Mr. Joe Walker! I took a stroll to ease my mind of all the tension in the world. Unplanned, the discussion here gets a little dark. The ray of light, though, is me sharing R&B/hip-hop duo RND's remake of Marvin Gaye's “What's Going On”. Enjoy! |THIS.

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 28 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Following the release of Hip Hop artist and author Saigon's single “Bullets-19” from his album 777: The Resurrection, I set off through my archives to find the interview I conducted with him before his album The Greatest Story Never Told was released. Found it. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “Word Heavyweight Champion” Mr. Joe Walker! While strolling on a beautiful night I reflect on Hip Hop's great MC/Producer duos. This makes me recount the night I met DJ Premier at A3C in Atlanta. My entire train of thought here was inspired by XrossRoads (Supa Emcee and Baby Paul) and their single “Rise” featuring Guilty Simpson - which you'll hear before the end of this walk. Enjoy!

THIS Podcast presents Night Walk hosted by me, “Word Heavyweight Champion” Mr. Joe Walker! While strolling and talking about Super Mario Bros., I get joined by Hip Hop artist and producer “Player One” Mark Cooper! He and I discuss playing NES games on the Nintendo Switch, television show Cobra Kai, figuratively building a Lego Millennium Falcon, and his LP The Lofibrary. Enjoy! |THISENT.com

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 27! Playground Sessions Founder and CEO Chris Vance follows his appearance in our “2020 Twenty Questions” THISENT.com Q&A series with his interview with host Mr. Joe Walker. Chris talks about his groundbreaking piano learning software, his relationship with Quincy Jones and Harry Connick Jr., and the health benefits of playing piano. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 26 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Here is the finale of our celebration of the 35-year anniversary of Super Mario and the groundbreaking Super Mario Bros. game. To close things out we celebrate Nintendo Entertainment System console, too! Our host Mr. Joe Walker relives as many of the great games that made the NES such a groundbreaking and fun video game system. He shares stories of game shopping, playing games with family and friends, and how gaming became a part of his thanks to the NES and Super Mario Bros. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 25 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! We're continuing our celebration of the 35-year anniversary of Super Mario and the groundbreaking Super Mario Bros. game. Here in Part 2 (of 3) our host Mr. Joe Walker shares stories about purchasing his Nintendo Entertainment System and playing Super Mario Bros. for the first time, preparing himself for the arrival of the Super Nintendo console, and how the NES and SNES Mario games paved the way for his Nintendo 64 and GameCube experiences. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 24 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! We're celebrating the 35-year anniversary of video game icon Super Mario and the groundbreaking Super Mario Bros. game. Here in Part 1 (of 3) our host Mr. Joe Walker discusses his personal connection Nintendo's mascot and how the character has evolved and impacted lives across the world for 3 ½ decades. Enjoy!

THIS Podcast presents Night Walk hosted by me, “Word Heavyweight Champion” Mr. Joe Walker! Join me on this stroll as I talk about video game sequels and not being able to defeat Dracula on the original Castlevania. @#$% you, Dracula! One of these days you're going down! Enjoy! PS: Visit THISENT.com

THIS Podcast presents Night Walk hosted by me, “Word Heavyweight Champion” Mr. Joe Walker! Join me on this stroll as I pay my respects to the life and career of late actor Chadwick Boseman. Enjoy! PS: Visit THISENT.com

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 23! Our host Mr. Joe Walker talks about the reason we created our weekly column “GOOD QUESTION” and the importance of asking someone the right things. That could be for a magazine, an online publication, a job interview, or getting to know someone that you care about better. We also share an interview with acting coach Louis Stancil of LS Studios. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 22! Our host Mr. Joe Walker welcomes everyone to YEAR 2 of THIS ENT and invites all to read/watch all 23 pieces of exciting new content that was released on THISENT.com on August 28, 2020 for our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY celebration! He also reflects on growing with fellow founders Grand Kai and AOG2012, and the many brilliant and creative people who teamed with them to make the first 12 months of THISENT.com such a success. Episode 20 features special appearances by our All of the Above Hip Hop Academy brothers Rashad Muhammad and Ozay Moore. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 21! Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker, we recap online game tournament “Ultimate Warrior Tekken: One Button Beatdown” which took place August 29, 2020. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 20! We're celebrating the 1 Year Anniversary of THISENT.com with founders Mr. Joe Walker, Grand Kai, and AOG2012 all here serving as hosts of this very special episode! Together the three creatives reflect on high points of the last 12 months, discussing what they've enjoyed most about THIS and what to expect in the future. They also thank key contributors, laugh a bit, and share their individual TOP 5 articles from THISENT.com year one. This is a fun episode that gives a peak behind the curtain and takes a glance at what's to come. And thank YOU for being here with us. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! The 1 Year Anniversary of THISENT.com happens August 28th followed by game tournament “Ultimate Warrior Tekken: One Button Beatdown” on August 29th. Our host is preparing for both big days while reflecting on how important columns “Shining Example”, “GOOD QUESTION”, “Above & Beyond”, “A Pair of Graphs”, and “Character Study” have been to our successful first 12 months run. He also takes a moment to tell everyone “Thank you!” Enjoy! |THIS.

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! During our third Night Walk episode we dare to compare hip-hop icon Lil Kim to the late “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. And you're surely thinking “How?” and “Why?”, but that's part of the fun of taking this stroll with us! Our host also dips a little bit more into his writer past. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! After speaking to Mark Cooper about his ‘Test Drive' album on THIS Podcast – Episode 8 and listening to ‘Test Drive' repeatedly since its release, here on Episode 17 we finally REVIEW ‘Test Drive'. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! We're out for another late-night stroll with our host and his four-legged friend. Under a beautiful night sky, he reflects on some information he discovered in an old notebook, going back through previously considered ideas that might work better today. Also during this walk he shows love to a list of “Artists to Watch”. This is an episode about creative thinking – past, present, and future. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Our host decided to go for a walk, enjoying a stroll on a beautiful night while sharing some random thoughts. During THIS stroll, The Champ reflects on the first year of THISENT.com as we get closer to our August 28th anniversary. He also talks about laughing out loud to “Autotune-Up”, a segment from The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon featuring Jamie Foxx. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! As we step closer to celebrating the 1-year anniversary of THISENT.com, happening August 28, 2020, we discuss what drives us to do what we do. That's inspiring our visitors and community, adding value, and being compulsively creative! Here in this episode we share our interview with Skyzoo – a conversation continued from his features in our columns “Shining Example” and “GOOD QUESTION” – and he and our host discuss Pete Rock, song titles, and their creative compulsion. Enjoy! |THIS.

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! We're one step closer to celebrating the 1-year anniversary of THISENT.com – happening August 2020. In this episode we reflect on our growth, but also the tremendous success we experienced during the month of July. Yep, we're certainly wrapping up our first year on a high note! Then we double back a couple weeks to invite we received to take part in a Q&A for TV show ‘David Makes Man'. Presented by Variety Streaming Room sponsored by OWN, we were there for a discussion with Music Director Jabari Ali, creator Tarell McCraney, showrunner Dee Harris-Lawrence, Variety Magazine's Lifestyle Producer Angelique Jackson, and iconic actress Phylicia Rashad! Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! In this episode we share an interview with award-winning, millions-selling composer, musician, singer and songwriter Chris Walker! Chris was the music director for late entertainment legend Al Jarreau and he put together the beautiful all-star tribute album, ‘We're In This Love Together'. Here we talk about that LP, Chris' amazing career, and his relationship with Jarreau. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! We also share an endearing and funny interview clip of Al Jarreau sharing his thoughts on Chris Walker! Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! In this episode we remember now legendary sportscaster and author Stuart Scott. A popular and trendsetting personality on ESPN, he passed after a lengthy battle with cancer on January 4, 2015. With his birthday on July 19 and it being 5 years since we all regrettably had to say goodbye, we created this episode as a tribute. Following a very special audio clip we're sure you're going to like, our host speaks on his unlikely friendship with Scott. All of us here at THISENT.com hopes Stuart Scott has an outstanding heavily birthday. Enjoy! |THIS. “THIS Podcast” is also available on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Anchor.

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Here on Episode 10 we discuss the how professional wrestling has been impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak. We also revisit WrestleMania 36, talk about Undertaker retiring from the ring, and dive into the quality of WWE Raw, Smackdown, and NXT, Impact, and AEW. This episode also features our list of we consider the best professional wrestlers today and we share a portion of our “19 to 20” interview with The Mysterious Movado and an awesome unreleased portion. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Here on Episode 9 we celebrate a few victories. On THISENT we published out 600th article, that one being column “Shining Example #33” featuring fashion designer Ashley Nell Tipton, super producer and music icon Teddy Riley is featured in our column “GOOD QUESTION”, and multitalented artist Dakari Eli kicking off the “2020 Twenty Questions” interview series! We also discuss Walker's career journey leading to his MC Breed tribute in Hood Illustrated Magazine #11, his “A Familiar Tune” story URBAN Magazine's July issue, his profile of celebrity photographer Doug Sims on MsuekgonTribune.com, and his feature article “A Full Force to be Reckoned With” for National Museum of African American History NMAAM.org. Then we celebrate producer C.J. Plays producing “I Am” for Epic Records artist Alex Harris, CJ's first major label placement! |THIS. “THIS Podcast” is also available on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Anchor.

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Here on Episode 8 we're joined by hip-hop artist and producer “Player One” Mark Cooper! We talk about his upcoming album ‘Test Drive', performing at Youmacon, and the distinction of hip-hop's Nerdcore subgenre. Our conversation also turns to stand-out video game music and what game soundtrack Mark would like to produce if given the opportunity. Enjoy! |THIS. “THIS Podcast” is also available on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Anchor.

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Here in Episode 7 we're joined Frank Muskerand Marty Walsh of 80s-to-now supergroup World Goes Round (includes Jeff Hull and Elizabeth Lamers)! Marty and Jeff share the incredible story behind their hit single “Big House”, talk about its follow-up “Round The World” and their long-awaited album release, and dig deep into their remarkable music industry careers with tales that will make your jaw drop. Ours sure did. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Here in Episode 6 we're joined by special guest Kenny Buttons! The acclaimed recording artist and producer talks to us about his career, exceptional use of social media, his powerful hit single “People”, and, most importantly, being a father. We also share a clip of a relevant conversion with Raekwon. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Here in Episode 5 we discuss some of the best theater productions we've been able to attend and review, including our TOP 5 standouts. We also share an intimate interview with actress and singer Julie Johnson, star of award-winning smash hit musical ‘Come From Away'. Enjoy! |THIS.

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Here in Episode 4 we discuss the chaos caused by racial and social injustice in America, a current spark lit by the tragic and brutal death of George Floyd by an officer of the law. Following a song by hip-hop artist Keith Fox, we stagger through this episode pleading for change, equality and peace in the midst of a live-taking pandemic. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! Here in Episode 3 we welcome history-making illustrator, writer, and animator Corey “Roc Bottom” Davis of RocBottom Studios as our guest. Together we discuss his hit comics ‘Jet Boy', ‘Shadowclub Karma', and Lion's Den Revolution' titles, their promising future outside comic book pages, and making history with Underwire Interactive Magazine. Enjoy!

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! We open Episode 2 with a sample of our conversation with actor and producer Anthony Anderson. From there our host discusses Super Mario's 35th anniversary, Anderson portraying Antwan Mitchell on ‘The Shield', and other characters worthy of our Friday column “Character Study”. We close with our site-launching interview with actress Renae Jacobs, the voice of the original April O'Neil from ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Enjoy! |THIS.

THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker! In this episode our host talks a bit about his journalist past including time with SoulTrain.com, the creation of THIS ENT and the site publishing its 300th piece. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll jiggle a little. Enjoy!