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DONATE | faytenewww.faytene.tvHomelessness in Canada — whether in plain sight or hidden, has been on the rise.The Homeless Hub estimates there are 153,000 – 300,000 homeless Canadians. Recently, we aired a show featuring the work of the Red Shelter Project in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Halifax is just one example of many communities that have seen the homeless population explode in recent years.Toronto currently has the largest homeless population in Canada, and 44% of Canada's shelters are in Ontario.In harsh winter climates, homelessness becomes dangerous, with lives lost to the cold temperatures or tent fires.To tackle the issue, the Canadian Government is expected to invest two-point-two billion to help with the challenge. In addition to this, municipal and provincial governments nationwide have been pulling together to try and develop meaningful solutions.The non-profit sector is one group bringing the most meaningful relief to the challenges surrounding homelessness. Overwhelmingly, those serving through churches or other non-profits are the ones in these trenches.Joining me today are two individuals in that category. Joseph Sikora works with Ground Zero Ministries in Abbotsford, BC, and Craig Forbes is a pastor at Lakemount Worship Centre in Grimsby, Ontario. Both have been working tirelessly to serve and save lives on the front lines of homelessness.Thanks for joining us.Please share._______________________________Faytene.tv is a listener-supported program. To help us produce more interviews on essential topics for our nation, please click here to donate: https://www.faytene.tv/donate____________________________If you want to be sure and never miss an episode, sign up for our email list here:https://madmimi.com/signups/72187/join FIND US AT:Main Site: https://www.faytene.tv/Free App: https://apple.co/3rgzcfCYouTube: https://bit.ly/3d7XyTzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/faytenetvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/faytene Twitter: https://twitter.com/fayteneVimeo: https://vimeo.com/channels/faytenetvBitchute: www.bitchute.com/channel/faytenetvRumble: https://rumble.com/user/faytenetvGab: https://gab.com/faytene #faytene #canada #homelessness #shelters #groundzero #lakemount #addicion #opiod #unhoused #encampments #tentcities
This "Paltrocast" features interviews with "Power" star Joseph Sikora, director Billy Luther, IMPACT Wrestling star Frankie Kazarian, and musician Matthew Curry. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.
Actor Joseph Sikora - best known for his roles on Power (Tommy Egan) and Ozark (Frank Cosgrove Jr.) opens up about his #dreamdriving journey, lessons he's learned about the road to success from playing such memorable characters, and tips he has for other creatives looking to put their dreams in motion - making sure they always keep going and bet on their plan A. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND JOSEPH ON: Instagram: @josephsikora4 FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com
Gianni Paolo sits down with Joseph Sikora and Chris Tardio to talk about Power IV: Force Season 2! Joseph Sikora goes on a deep dive as a Producer to help bring scenes to life in Chicago, Chris Tardio discusses his rise in acting, being on The Sopranos and what led him into the Power Universe. Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/thecrew. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! SUBSCRIBE to Michael's Vlog - @where.is22
00:00 - Tajin's Flowers00:50 - Martrae intro0:200 - The Get Back04:50 - from health care to film making09:50 - Life on set11:11 - the writers strike 19:00 - The light hearted side of Chicago in film24:00 - The Chi28:00 - Black martket32:50 - the art of36:00 - advice on getting in the industry40:00 -residuals42:00 -keep yo mouth closed48:00- LGBTQ for dummies54:00 - The new white girl uniform57:00 - dragon tales1:02:00 - def not racist1:06:00 -Tory lanez announcement1:08:00 -short stack1:10:00 - drake vs Charlemagne 1:20:00 - usher confirmed as Super Bowl halftime show1:22:00 -Tavis n Swift1:33:00 - Kim k shows acting skill1:38:00 -keith lee ranks chicago chicken1:42:00 - your person can have friends of the opposite sex?1:56:00 - i don't even want the 3some no more2:00:00 -crisean and blueface
Tommy Flanagan aka Walter Flynn joins the Crew Has It Studios to talk about the new Power IV: Force season, working with Joseph Sikora, rise in the acting game going to the Final Lap tour in Denver & more! Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/thecrew. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! SUBSCRIBE to Michael's Vlog - @where.is22
‘The Full Go' returns as Jason kicks off the pod with the news that the White Sox fired executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn, and he talks about what it means for White Sox fans going forward. Jason then chats with Crain's Chicago Business reporter Greg Hinz about the potential for the White Sox to leave Guaranteed Rate Field. To close out the pod, Jason talks with 'Power Book IV: Force' actor Joseph Sikora about Season 2, his Chicago roots, and how the city will be showcased in the new season. Leave us a message on the ‘Full Go' listener line at 773-359-3103 or write to us at TheFullGo@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Jason Goff Guests: Greg Hinz and Joseph Sikora Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Vegas Film Critic (Jeffrey K. Howard) speaks with Joseph Sikora and director Deon Taylor for Fear.
Angi and Abe ask listeners to sing the song that they got written about them or that they wrote for somebody. Abe calls out the guy who owes him money and Angi runs into Joseph Sikora who can't stop mentioning his wife to her.
In this week's episode, SaVon, Regi, and Alex discuss who among the three of them is the ultimate GOAT. Alex shares his experience meeting Tyrese and French Montana at SiriusXM, and the cast discusses which celebrities have left them starstruck. SaVon talks about his work on the show "One Course" with JB Smoove and his encounters with celebrities like Jon Stewart and Joseph Sikora. Finally, the group delves into the topic of whether hip hop icons Drake and J. Cole will have graceful exits and retire from hip hop + MORE
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the Champs chop it up with T.I., Terrence J and Joseph Sikora! Starring in the recently released horror film “FEAR” T.I., Terrence J and Joseph Sikora are here for a good time! The guys share stories from their individual careers, their experinces filming “FEAR” and much much more! Lots of great stories that you don't want to miss!!Make some noise!!!
Joseph Sikora and Annie Ilonzeh recently joined host Elias on Press Day for the movie FEAR. FEAR opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, January 27th ABOUT "FEAR": In this psychological horror film, a group of friends gather for a much-needed weekend getaway at a remote and historic hotel. Celebration turns into terror as one by one, each guest faces their own worst fear. Website: https://www.fear.movie You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/U9YkYXupEzQ Have a question? Email us themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com www.youtube.com/c/TheManCaveChronicleswElias
Actor Joseph Sikora and director Deon Taylor join Rick Kogan on After Hours to talk about their new film, Fear. They elaborate on the process of filming this horror movie as well as how the story and filming mirrored the events and actions people took during the height of the pandemic.
A group of friends meet-up at an isolated, creepy hotel, and face their worst fears. Is Fear actually a scary movie? Listen as Matt & Ashley discuss this new horror movie.
AJ Friar talks with stars of the new horror film ‘Fear' Joseph Sikora and Annie Ilonzeh talk about how they got involved with the project and their relationship with Deon Taylor, also working with such a talented and great cast including Tip T.I. Harris, Andrew Bachelor and more. Also discussing how Drive-In's played an important part for independent horror films making it back on the big screen. #JosephSikora #Fear #DeonTaylor #AndrewBachelor #T.I. #KingBach #Horror #NewInterview #PodcastInterview #Pocast #IndependentHorror #NewMovie #OnlyInTheaters #Regal #AMC
Sherri shares her hilarious take on the headlines!Then, “Power” star Joseph Sikora & rapper Tip “T.I.” Harris stop by to tell Sherri about their new horror movie “Fear.”Plus, Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams & Victoria Reese have an important conversation concerning MS awareness.
New psychological thriller, FEAR, premieres in theaters tomorrow (01/27) and we are joined by the movie's director, Deon Taylor, and star of the film, Joseph Sikora… aka “Tommy” from 50 Cent's POWER Universe. These guys are on to something heavy! Deon's ability to capture emotion in the myriad of independent projects that he's produced is incredible, and FEAR is no different. We dive into his filmmaking process and how he was able to capture FEAR in real time… since the movie was filmed during the pandemic while under quarantine mandate. Deon talks about his casting process of some notable talent like Joseph Sikora, Ruby Modine, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Terrence J, Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor to name a few. These fellas have an amazing bond as friends and creatives and the desire to continue pushing the envelope! Tap in and see y'all at the theaters! Executive Producers for Breakbeat: Dave Mays & Brett JeffriesExecutive Producers: Bill Bellamy & Barry KatzProduction: TRDMRKD ProductionsRecorded: DASH Radio, Hollywood, CAIG: @BreakbeatMedia @BillBellamy Comment, like and subscribe on the Breakbeat Media YouTube channel, subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever podcasts are available, and visit us at www.breakbeatmedia.com
Fear is a fact of life. It can paralyze or propel people. On this episode, Stephen A. discusses his fears and why having them isn't a bad thing. He is then joined on the show by both the star and director of the psychological thriller, Fear, Joseph Sikora and Deon Taylor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joseph Sikora makes his long awaited appearance on The Crew Has It ahead of his new movie Fear hitting theaters January 27th, 2023. We go back to all things Tommy, Ghost, Omai Hardwick, Power Book IV, 50 Cent, and what's next in Chicago for season 2. Gianni and Joseph address the beef from Tycoon weekend. Get a free $RoarTag and join our crew. We're giving one lucky fan up to $100K! https://get.moneylion.com/the-crew-has-it/ This holiday season, give yourself the gift of stress-free holiday shipping. Use promo code CREW today at shipstation.com to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. MANSCAPED™ Get 20% OFF + FREE shipping with the code CREW at https://www.manscaped.com The Crew Has It Socials: Apple- https://apple.co/37ZlSZq Spotify- https://spoti.fi/3yc76Jw https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCrewHasIt https://www.instagram.com/thecrewhasit/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewhasit Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/michaelraineyjr https://www.instagram.com/whereis22/ Follow Gianni : https://www.instagram.com/giannivpaolo/ Follow our Tiktoks : https://www.tiktok.com/@whereis22 https://www.tiktok.com/@giannivpaolo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actress Gabrielle Ryan who plays Gloria in Starz series Power Book IV: Force joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo on The Crew Has It. Spoiler Alert: She's British Learn how Gabrielle landed her role in the Power Universe and the struggles that come along with working on a visa for actors. Her intimate scenes with Joseph Sikora and all the details. Ship more and grow more with ShipStation. Go to https://ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code THECREW for a FREE 60-day trial. Established Titles is now running a Black Friday Sale. Go to https://establishedtitles.com/CREW & get an additional 10% OFF any purchase w/ code CREW. Kamikoto is now running a Black Friday Sale, their biggest sale of the year! Go to https://kamikoto.com/CREW to get an additional $50 OFF on any purchase with code CREW The Crew Has It Socials: Apple- https://apple.co/37ZlSZq Spotify- https://spoti.fi/3yc76Jw https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCrewHasIt https://www.instagram.com/thecrewhasit/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewhasit Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/michaelraineyjr https://www.instagram.com/whereis22/ Follow Gianni : https://www.instagram.com/giannivpaolo/ Follow our Tiktoks : https://www.tiktok.com/@whereis22 https://www.tiktok.com/@giannivpaolo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kris D Lofton joins Gianni Paolo and special guest host LaToya Tonodeo as Michael Rainey Jr. travels @WHERE IS22 ? Kris talks about his unusual path into acting, keeping the faith, and persistence paying off. The Crew Has It's first guest from Power Book IV: Force talks about working with Joseph Sikora, 50 Cent, and more about his character Janard Sampson. Drop some comments on how amazing LaToya was as a co-host. MANSCAPED™ Get 20% OFF + FREE shipping with the code CREW at https://www.manscaped.com Established Titles is now running a Black Friday Sale. Go to https://establishedtitles.com/CREW and get an additional 10% off on any purchase with code CREW. Thanks to Established Titles for sponsoring this video! Freeze Pipe: Get 10% off at https://thefreezepipe.com with promo code CREW The Crew Has It Socials: Apple- https://apple.co/37ZlSZq Spotify- https://spoti.fi/3yc76Jw https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCrewHasIt https://www.instagram.com/thecrewhasit/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewhasit Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/michaelraineyjr https://www.instagram.com/whereis22/ Follow Gianni : https://www.instagram.com/giannivpaolo/ Follow our Tiktoks : https://www.tiktok.com/@whereis22 https://www.tiktok.com/@giannivpaolo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ICYMI: The Mo'Kelly Show Presents – An in-depth conversation with acclaimed stage & screen actress Pauletta Washington, who joins the program to introduce her co-starring role on the new Hulu Legal Drama “Reasonable Doubt”…PLUS – An “Entertainment Report” with ABC News Reporter Jason Nathanson AND a replay of Joseph Sikora's appearance on the program introducing the Starz Series “Power Book IV: Force”on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app
Returning to Trapital for a second time is comedian Roy Wood Jr. We last spoke in mid-2020 when lockdowns curbed his usual comedy performance routine. On the outside, it might not seem Roy has changed much since our first convo — he's still a regular on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah — but internally, Roy is amidst another career evolution.Roy made a successful comedic career — three specials on Comedy Central over a five-year span — out of finding unique angles to discuss external events such as news and politics. But now, Roy wants to talk about himself. Spurred by an appearance on PBS' “Find Your Roots”, Roy is more introspective about the relationship with his father, a civil rights activist, and how it influences raising his own son.How and where Roy delivers this refined message hasn't been decided yet. For now, Roy is taking time for himself to think through how he's changed, and so has comedy and the entertainment industry at-large. In our discussion, Roy hinted at some of those major changes. Here's what we covered:[3:15] The state of live comedy in 2022[5:32] Roy's insane performing streak from 1998-2020[6:27] Why the comedy club isn't the right venue for Roy right now [11:45] Comedian expectations have changed [13:35] Morality vs. profit [17:05] Roy's partnerships[18:42] Roy's criticism of Netflix and streaming[26:27] The new superstar is an assemble cast [31:08] How Roy chooses comedic topics[34:43] Roy's most personal joke[35:24] How much does Roy's son know about his comedy career? [37:39] How Dick Gregory changed Roy's life[40:48] Roy starring in Confess, Fletch movieListen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuests: Roy Wood Jr., @roywoodjr Sponsors: MoonPay is the leader in web3 infrastructure. They have partnered with Timbaland, Snoop Dogg, and many more. To learn more, visit moonpay.com/trapital Enjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapital Trapital is home for the business of hip-hop. Gain the latest insights from hip-hop's biggest players by reading Trapital's free weekly memo. TRANSCRIPTION[00:00:00] Roy Wood Jr.: You can be funny, you can get away with being funny for a little while, but true career longevity as a comedian, I believe, you have to make people feel, you have to give them an emotion. Sooner or later they have to leave feeling a certain way. It's not just a matter of the tactile Xs and Os of did they laugh at the setup? Did they laugh at the punchline? Okay, next joke. It's what are you infusing into that person's heart on the backside of this experience that you all had together on stage for an hour. [00:00:36] Dan Runcie: Hey, welcome to The Trapital podcast. I'm your host and the founder of Trapital, Dan Runcie. This podcast is your place to gain insights from executives in music, media, entertainment, and more, who are taking hip-hop culture to the next level. [00:00:56] Dan Runcie: Today's guest is Roy Wood Jr. This is his second time back on the podcast. The first time we recorded a podcast was back in the middle of 2020, middle of the pandemic. And we talked a lot about how the closure of comedy clubs and the closure of everything was affecting his life as a comedian and what he saw the world would be like on the other side of the pandemic. And now we're starting to be here, so it was a great opportunity to check in, hear how things are going for him. And we talked a lot about how the past couple of years have reshaped his perspective on the type of message that he wants to be able to. What are the best venues to do that and how he might change his approach up a little bit in the next few years. We also talked about streaming and what it's been like from his perspective as someone that is acting in movies, acting in TV shows, writing and producing shows as well, and how it's been like navigating these streaming networks, what their goals and incentives are. What his goals and incentives are and what he has seen from others in this space. We also talked about his upcoming movie Confess, Fletch. It's out in theaters on September 16th. It stars Jon Hamm. This is a reboot of the classic Chevy Chase Fletch movies from the eighties. So we talked about what to expect there, what he's excited about and more. Roy's good people, man, plain and simple. If you listen to the last conversation that him and I had, you know that if you've watched anything he's ever done on The Daily Show, ever seen him perform standup, you know that as well. Here's our conversation. Hope you enjoy it.[00:02:30] Dan Runcie: All right. We are joined today by a return guest to the Trapital podcast, the one, the only, Roy Wood Jr. How are you doing man? [00:02:38] Roy Wood Jr.: You're back. I'm back. You're welcome. You're all welcome. I apologize in advance for my voice. There's things that happened this week that I did not plan on happening. And this is the result. It was either this or cancel, and I didn't want to cancel it. [00:02:54] Dan Runcie: No, I appreciate you. Hey, it's either this, or, you know, this is part of getting back on the road, right, 'cause I feel like the last time we talked, we were talking about what the other side of this whole pandemic was going to look like and what it was going to be like for comics returning to the stage. And now you're in it. What has it been like to return to the stage and with everything? [00:03:15] Roy Wood Jr.: What's wild is that I can't tell you too much. You know in 2022 I've only done four or five road gigs. Most of my gigs this year were COVID makeup dates from '21. So I've been blessed enough to be able to, you know, have a podcast that I'm able to do for myself, and sell a couple of scripts, and just create other revenue streams for myself, when the pressure to go back out on the road wasn't there. Also, creatively, I'm just in a different spot, bro. And I know that the stuff that I want to talk about, I don't know if the comedy club is the right place. It's part of the process creatively, but I just haven't been in a rush to get back out to figure it out yet, you know? It's been a really weird year for me in that the thing that I've done for 23 years is the thing that I did the least this year. And you know, that part of it's been really odd. It seems like the clubs are doing well though. You know, I still talk to a lot of comedians that are in the clubs because I'm still kind of that on the outside looking in. So I see all the comics who are touring, there's guys who I didn't know were headliners yet, but apparently, they are now. They're out there, they're doing their thing as well. So, you know, I'd say, all in all, it seems like the comedy club model got through it okay. But I don't know how sustainable it is as an entertainer to continue to be a part of this standup comedy model. You know, a lot of these new cats, you know, they're finding their own venues and they're figuring out their own way through the internet to get shit popping for themselves. But, you know, I will say this about standup. Since the shutdown, this idea of having one magical five-minute set on late night, and that being the thing that definitively becomes the new pivot point in your career, the likelihood of that happening is definitely less and less as the years go by.[00:05:09] Dan Runcie: Interesting. I could only imagine how big of a life change it is for you. I remember you saying in the past, from when you started this once out of every 10 days, you were doing something on the road, right? Whether it was a standup show or something, and for you to be doing this completely different now, and just thinking about what the adapting is a complete life change, let alone anything on the business side of things.[00:05:32] Roy Wood Jr.: Until the shutdown, until a federally mandated government shutdown, from 1998, I'd never gone more than 10 days without performing, period. [00:05:41] Dan Runcie: It's huge. [00:05:43] Roy Wood Jr.: And I've gone months. I look forward to it for months at a time. I don't have another gig right now. And I have a corporate gig in three months and I'm like, perfect, perfect because it gives me the time, it gives your brain the time to settle. I can only imagine, you know, when you look at guys like Chris Rock, who have said, you know, you need time to go away and live and see the world and experience things and have something to come back and report on. I understand that now.[00:06:13] Dan Runcie: You also mentioned too, that there's material that you want to talk about, topics that you want to discuss that the stage may not be the best place for that. What are the things you want to discuss and why isn't the stage the best format? [00:06:27] Roy Wood Jr.: It's not the stage it's comedy club specifically. Like, alright, so I did Finding Your Roots over the shutdown and found out a lot of new truths about my father and, you know, some stuff on my mother's side, but as a father, myself, I often feel this attachment to my dad and then looking at how my father lost his dad when he was four. My granddaddy was gone when my dad was four. So when I think about that type of stuff, how that will inform the type of man that I will be to my son, and just family, and bonds, and the men who raise me in my father's absence. And there's jokes and there's stories, but as I figure out what the heart of the story is first before I make it funny, I don't know if the comedy club is always the right place for that because the comedy club, motherfucker, we want the jokes. I've been drinking. Me and my wife got dressed. I came here to be happy. You up there talking about your dead daddy and trying to figure out what that means for your son, motherfucker, I don't want to hear all that shit without jokes. So I think there's a place to go and develop that, you know, New York has a lot of different places, but also I think it's important for me to do my standup in venues other than comedy clubs because I think that sometimes, depending on the venue, you know, jazz club or black box, little theater or some improv house, I believe it changes how the material is received. You know, it changes how people listen to you sometimes. This is a terrible analogy and it's not going to be a perfect analogy, but it's like how food tastes better in church. You know, like when your grandma will pull a peppermint out of her purse, and she gave you that peppermint in the middle of a long ass church service, and that peppermint tasted like a pizza hu meat lovers. Like, it was just an amazing, so where we are sometimes can change the experience and the connection to the material. And so as I start mining this material, I'm going to have to figure out the best places to put it all together 'cause I feel like I'm teetering into some one-person show territory. And, you know, every comedian that I know that did a one-man show, you know, they didn't build it in a comedy club. You can sure present it at a comedy club, but you cannot build it there. That's why I've been meaning to talk to Jerrod to figure out where he built up Rothaniel 'cause, you know, that one was definitely a blend of the two skill sets. [00:08:54] Dan Runcie: Yeah. That's a good example of it. Just how he was able to be so raw, be so personal and different than anything he had done before leading up to this. I got to imagine, too, that part of this may also be linked with just the evolution of comedy and some of the other topics you've talked about recently and how people, especially nowadays, are looking for comedians to be truthsayers or they're also looking for them to be the ones that can tell them certain messages and how there's some people that believe that should be the case, but there's others that, I know you said this before, that it shouldn't necessarily be that way. So I feel like there's some of that that could also be potentially in line with some of the broader feeling about what is the best message to communicate where. [00:09:39] Roy Wood Jr.: Yeah. And I think once you figure that out as a performer, the people will come find you. You know, I don't really think it matters where you go once people love you, they will follow you to wherever, you know, so I think that's it. They went to a farm to see Chappelle. So you can come up with different venues, you know, once you have the ideas that are worth hearing. So it's my job first to get the ideas together.[00:10:02] Dan Runcie: Right, yeah. There's something about that comedy club setting, like you said. You're going with your significant other, you got the two-drink minimum. No, like I'm trying to get these laughs out that just doesn't, that works there. That doesn't necessarily translate elsewhere that could obviously work to your benefit going elsewhere. [00:10:18] Roy Wood Jr.: You can get deep in a comedy club, but you really have to stack the show properly. The people have to know who they're coming to see. And I'm still a comedian where, you know, with The Daily Show, unfortunately, this is a lot of people's first discovery point for me. So you don't know the previous 15, 16 years before I got with Trevor. So, you know, even those people come to a show and they want me to be a little more political than what I am on this show. And I'm like, sorry, that's not who I am. That's not what I do. So even within the construct of just regular standup, they still want something more specific. So, you know, it's about just figuring out, you know, the right places for that. But if you put that person in a setting they've never been to before, well, now you don't know what to expect. And I just think it just changes how you see and analyze things a little bit. You know, I'm going to try to experiment with, you know, different venues in '23.[00:11:15] Dan Runcie: That makes sense. You mentioned the politics piece of it, too, and just , given what you and Trevor are doing on The Daily Show, people coming to you for that. But I assume part of it also is channeling back to that truthsayer thing and seeing some of the things that Chappelle and others have talked about. Do you think that the way the current climate is that when people are expecting you to speak on these things, do you think that this changes and continues to evolve, or do you feel like this is kind of the place that things are right now? [00:11:45] Roy Wood Jr.: I don't think that the role of comedian has changed. I think that the expectations of a comedian have changed. Some for the better some for the worse, but I can't think of any one standup comedian that I know that is, like, set and looked themselves in the mirror, okay, today these jokes are going to change everyone's and change the world. You know, comics are more outspoken. Comics are more, you know, quicker to say what they feel on stage, especially the young ones, which is good. But I don't feel like when people say this climate, the climate is about the people reacting to what the comedian said, but most of these comedians that people get mad at, they've been saying shit like this for a long as time. But they're groups of people that have decided, you know what? I want to hear that shit no more. So they got something to say and they got a right to that. But I think at the end of the day, I don't think comedians have changed. I mean, Louis C.K. Back, he's cooking. Chappelle got another three special re-up from Netflix after all of the outrage or whatever. So that should show you where the corporations stand. And for as long as you are an entertainer that has an audience of some sort, you know, they're going to find a place for you regardless of whether or not that pisses off another group of people. You know, that's just kind of where we've always existed as a society. It's capitalism, baby. [00:13:10] Dan Runcie: Does part of you see someone like, let's take Chappelle, 'cause you had mentioned him, him still getting these deals even after the backlash or even after the response. Does some of that almost feel like, okay, we're not necessarily just responding to what people may get mad at, there's still clearly an opportunity or there's still people that want to hear what we have to say, even if the expectations from our viewers have changed? [00:13:35] Roy Wood Jr.: I think that as a society, you know, it is very difficult to place the expectation of morality and profit on a corporation. Most corporations have to choose between one or the other. And when I say profitability, you know, we're talking gross levels of profitability. I don't think many companies care to a certain degree about people in general. You know, this is bigger than just entertainment and whether or not you can say something that pisses off a group of people. Delta Airlines just started paying their flight attendants for when the plane doors open and they're boarding passengers. It's nothing moral. There's nothing moral about that, but it's definitely profitable. And only when it became embarrassing, which is not profitable, that they become a company with morals. If you can't attach profitability to morality, more often than not, you're not going to find a corporation that's going to make moves like that. I'm not surprised that Netflix gave Chappelle more specials for the amount of people that were mad at it, clearly, somebody was watching it and this is Netflix. Netflix cancels shit while you are in the middle of watching the episode. The second episode of a 10-episode show will come out and Netflix about, yes, cancel. What? Damn, can I finish? Season one? Nah, we've already looked at the metrics of the first episode that tells us everything we need to know. So, you know, that's a company that, you know, like people say that, oh, it's a FU to the LGBTQI community. It's definitely a slight to them for them to rebook Chappelle after they had said what they said and everybody had protested, whatever, whatever. But also Netflix is a company and that's about profit, which means somebody was watching Chappelle. And that's all they care about. That's all most companies care about is eyeballs. So, you know, unless you're getting into just straight-up criminalistic behavior of someone, morality versus profit is always going to be a tug of war that most corporations, they just do not have the heart that people do.[00:15:34] Dan Runcie: That's real. That's real. I mean, and even thinking about Chappelle specifically, because of how Netflix tracks the performance, a lot of the backlash likely helps those episodes because you have some that are tuning in because they want to hear what he has to say. But you have others tuning in because now they want to see or hear what he said that is causing all of these headlines.[00:15:55] Roy Wood Jr.: And that's all Netflix cares about. So the surprise on the backside is that can you believe this company didn't care? Yes, I can absolutely believe this company didn't care because more often than not most companies don't care. And that goes into women's rights, that goes into race, and George Floyd, and every company putting up black lives matter, whatever the fuck on the top of their website, and black squares and Instagram. So, you know, when it comes to a bevy of social, it is just, you know, it's interesting because corporations are now rocking a heart because now being moral. if it's profitable and cool, they'll jump on board. But if it's not, they're kind of like, eh, we'll see.[00:16:37] Dan Runcie: Yeah, for sure. You've experienced this, you've worked with a number of these networks and seen the decisions that you've made. How has this impacted you at all with any of the partnerships you've made? I know you have the deal with Comedy Central that you've had. I know you had a special that came out with them, but we'll talk about that in a second. But how has that been with regards to you, and your specials, and your content, and how that works for you, both with the things that you want to do with the networks, and how you're able to still produce and create? [00:17:05] Roy Wood Jr.: You know, from the standup side, you know, it's fine. We're Comedy Central. You know, we had a, I call it The Trilogy. I had my first three-hour specials with Comedy Central and they were good. And now, as I think about what that next block of content will be, you know, we'll figure out where that's supposed to go once I figure out creatively, what the fuck it's going to be? But, you know, on the scripted side and selling scripts, I've been very blessed to have opportunities to sell stuff, not just the Comedy Central, but you know, Fox and NBC in the last couple of years and HBO Max as well. but the thing is that it's very difficult to predict how COVID is going to affect a network's creative strategy when it comes to scripted, you know. Like scripted is, that's where the glory is. That's where the fun is, right? But, you know, I had one script, Jefferson County: Probation. Aaron Magruder was my, you know, executive producer and co-creator on it. And as soon as we got the script together and shot the pilot, there was a merger between Viacom and CBS and they changed their strategy. And then right after that COVID hit and they changed their strategy again. And at both of those mile markers, scripted shows were the first things to get cut from the budget because they're the most expensive. So the pressure to be profitable fast or to have a cultural impact fast is greater now on the content that, you know, that we have because the thing that I don't like about Netflix is that what streaming has removed from our zeitgeist is the concept of a cult hit. You know, like a cult hit TV show. Cult is just a nice way of saying underground and not a lot of people watch it, but the ones who watch it really, really love it. But there are shows that sometimes do not pop until season three. Sometimes season four and it takes people a while to get on board, but then you have a network that has creative execs who want to stay in that pocket. And now we believe in this show. We're going to give it another season, give it another season, give it another season. This don't happen with black shows. I'm talking about Arrested Development and you know, shit like that. And maybe The Wire, if you want to count that as a cult hit. But I feel like The Wire was more by the time they got to season four, everybody was on board, but at that point, HBO was like, wrap it up. Streaming, the analytics that are attached to streaming companies deciding whether or not a scripted show lives or dies has eliminated the ability for certain shows to germinate over a year or two, and really have an opportunity to find their audience, get the word of mouth. Everything is now, now, now. And so because of that, you know, where scripted is concerned, you have to have an idea that pops now, that sails, now that gets on TV now. And if you're really lucky, it also touches the vein of what is happening in the now. That's why Abbott Elementary is what it is. You have a great creator. You have a great writer. It's well cast, it's shot beautifully, it's funny, but also educators are at the forefront of a lot of the bullshit that's been going on the last two years. It's perfectly on the pulse. It's perfectly on the pulse. So, you know, word of mouth isn't enough. You also have to have the numbers. And so, you know, I'd say that for me, when it comes to coming up with scripted content, you almost have to find something that lives. You have to have the idea that lives at multiple intersections, because if it's just a fun, cool, nice idea. That might not be enough anymore. That's 2015 ideology. [00:20:34] Dan Runcie: Yeah. The closest thing that seems like it's comparable to that cult classic of discovering it seasons later is when something gets picked up from a smaller network and then gets put on one of these big streamers. For instance, I'm thinking about South Side. Season Two. It's on HBO Max. And I think that made a lot of people that weren't watching South Side Season One discover it. [00:20:57] Roy Wood Jr.: Correct. Like, there's a show that was on in Canada that came over to Netflix called Kim's Convenience and that was a fucking hilarious sitcom that somebody like me, I would've never discovered had it not come over to, but it had to live over in Canada for two years. But you need execs who care about the IP and care about the idea. And a lot of these execs are under the same pressure as the creatives. You better be bringing this studio, some hit shows and you better be signing and buying scripts from the best creators 'cause if you aren't and we don't have a hit, if we're not getting nominations, and we're not getting talked about it's your ass, too. So if you have an exec that is betting on a show, that's just has midling numbers versus just canceling it, and bringing in something new, there's also job security in that for them as well. And I think that's why, you know, to a degree, you know, you don't see shows that get an opportunity to build and grow their audience, either you a hit out the gate or you got a target on your back. [00:21:57] Dan Runcie: The other challenging thing about this is knowing what those numbers are and whether or not the streaming services are sharing them with you. From your perspective as someone that is doing the scripts, selling shows, do you feel like you're getting any true quantitative aspect to be able to compare and say, okay, I see what I would've been able to hit or what the target is or how that compares, 'cause that's the piece that feels so non-transparent at all right now.[00:22:26] Roy Wood Jr.: That part of the game is still above my pay grade because I haven't gotten anything that's gone to series. I've sold a bunch of scripts that have all gone to pilot and most have gone to pilot at least. But even with the stuff over at Comedy Central, you know, we're on basic cable. So it's Nielsen. So, you know, that's more above board than companies giving their streaming numbers. But I wouldn't even be able to speak to that, unfortunately. I hope to be able to one day, but not today. [00:22:51] Dan Runcie: Yeah. There was some interview I had seen it was Steven Soderbergh or someone like that. And he was like, I have no idea how well these movies do. They literally just tell me, yes, this was good. You can make another one or no, we're all set. Thanks. And he's just like, okay, then that's when he decides to make another movie. [00:23:08] Roy Wood Jr.: Yeah, that part of it, yeah, you are totally flying blind as a creator. You know, at some point there's going to have to be some equity in this, but, hey, sooner or later, all of these streaming sites are just going to keep merging and folding into one another. It's like airlines in the eighties. Go Google up how many different airline carriers we had in the eighties. And then here we are now with United, Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, and, what, American. Spirit and JetBlue emerging. So, okay, so you'll have, what, four or five major carriers? In the eighties, there was like, well, over 30. I could Google it real quick, but I know for sure I can name 15 airline companies from the eighties and I bet you the numbers are higher than that. [00:23:50] Dan Runcie: Yeah. It's that whole industry. Even the big ones have done so many consolidations, even in the past 20, 25 years, they've done a bunch. It's been wild. [00:23:59] Roy Wood Jr.: Yeah. My point is that all those streamers are going to eventually all keep folding into each other and it's going to be basic cable all over again. [00:24:05] Dan Runcie: Oh, yeah. And I think, too, even how they're making decisions is starting to stand out. I'm sure you saw the Batgirl news when the movie's done, they just decide not to run that thing and just put it as a write-off. That's not going to be the last time that happens. [00:24:20] Roy Wood Jr.: Yeah. It's literally cheaper to not release this because the landscape keeps changing, bro. My heart goes out to that whole team. They are crushed about that. You know, as they should, but you work hard on a film, spend 90 million, at least you could do is put it out. But, you know, I just think that, you know, corporations like it's, again, it's profit. The right thing to do would've been to release the Batgirl film, but if projections and analytics have already told you that this film more than likely will underperform in the top tier markets where we need it to perform above money, profitability, it ain't profitable. Morality ain't profitable, man. So fuck them folks. We ain't going to release the film. Oh, but we should, they worked really hard. It's a black woman get to be black. We don't give a fuck. Cancel it. That's how a lot of places think, man. And you know, as they say, the game is the game, but that don't make it right. That don't make it hurt less. I just think that that's where a lot of companies are coming from, you know. They want bankable stars or an idea that's high concept and easy and quick and catches on. I still think that, you know, when you look at a show like Squid Game, which was such a breakout, you know, hit for Netflix, I think that the new superstar is the ensemble. You know, if you can't get a single star to carry your thing, then you need a great idea with a bunch of people nobody knows anything about. And then that's how you get people to invest, get people to invest in the concept and not the face.[00:25:47] Dan Runcie: Interesting. I can see that because I feel like there's so many big-name movies that you see on Netflix and they have all of these actors that you would consider to be A-list, but they come and go. But yeah, the magic of Squid Game is that it didn't have that, but it had this fascinating topic that people just wanted to have more and more of. It created a bunch of memes. And I'm sure not only they're trying to create a sequel, they're trying feel like, okay, what is the next thing like that that's going to take off. And sometimes it's random. I mean, I don't know if people thought that Queen's Gambit was going to take off the way that it did or any of those things. I feel like Netflix, especially, it feels like it could be very, you know, we'll see what happens.[00:26:27] Roy Wood Jr.: I mean, when you look at shows that have sustainability and have expanded their universes, like Power, there isn't a single actor in Power that is such a behemoth. Like, and I don't say that as a slight, it's an extremely talented cast of wonderful A-list actors. But when you look at how they try to anchor a show around one person, where Power is, it's always been a universe of people all working together. Of course, you have Mary J and Method Man in it, but it's not Mary J and Method Man alone to, it's not Joseph Sikora alone. Abbott is an ensemble cast. It's not a singular person. And so I think that concept will, I don't know, man. Why do you think people get so excited when Idris Elba comes back to do another round of Luther? It's 'cause, oh, my God, it's him. You get Idris every scene being badass, but he's busy, he's got movies to do and stuff. So I just think creatively, we're probably in a world where, you know, by and large, I feel like we'll just see more and more, you know, larger groups of people unless you have a network willing to pour millions of dollars into one person. You know, I don't know.[00:27:34] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I think, too, we talked a little bit about how this is part of the evolution. Part of it, too, they want to have something that's quick to capture people's attention. And I think some of this has impacted how comics, and you as well, have talked about how it may approach your shows and how you're delivering certain information. And I know you've talked a lot about both the balance of having the timely topics, of talking about something that's current versus having those evergreen things that you need to, or you want to be able to tap into. And I feel like, you know, why actually Imperfect Messenger, you did a good job of that with just being able to balance things, you know, whether you're talking about current topics or just evergreen things. How conscious is that when you're thinking about the topics that you want to cover in a special?[00:28:22] Roy Wood Jr.: Well, for Imperfect Messenger, my comedic philosophy up until now, it has changed now 'cause I want to talk about myself and not the world. But the creative excavation process of a joke for me boils down to what is everybody saying about this topic. And is there anything new I can say? And if the answer is yes, then I continue down that road of exploration and then I put that joke on stage and then the best jokes win. As I like to call it, those are the jokes that make the 25-man roster, like baseball. Like, these are the start. 12- man, if you want to go basketball. So, you know, if the argument is A and B, is there a C side to it that I can introduce? Like if you look at my second special, No One Loves You, where I talk about the national anthem and the debate at the time with Kaepernick was should people stand for the anthem or should you take a knee? And my angle was why is that song the anthem? That song sucks. And then an exploration into what songs could replace it. What, if you won't stand for that song, is there a song that people would stand for? And so that's kind of my approach, you know, to a lot of this. You know, and if we're going to talk about Imperfect Messenger and we talk about policing and, you know, the issues that lie in policing in America now. Okay, fine. It's going to take bureaucracy and a lot of bullshit to try and get that changed. But in the meantime, in the interim, what are the small things cops could do to help? And then the joke is just essentially, a run of those things. You know, every now and then just let a black person, someone who should have gone to jail, let them go. If there's Stop Talking in Code on the radio, I forget my material. Like, literally the night I do a special, that material just turns into Thanos dust in my brain. But for me. That's how I've always tried to approach standup and my material rather than just arguing from the conventional positions that have already been presented to everybody because if nothing more, I want you to leave with a different perspective. I'm not trying to be right or wrong. I am just trying to make sure that you get something that you hadn't considered. [00:30:26] Dan Runcie: Yeah. I always got that impression. I feel like that's a good example. I also think about, from Imperfect Messenger, your piece about Leonardo DiCaprio and Django Unchained and even though that movie, you know, I think like eight years ago at that point, still everyone knows exactly who you're talking about. It's timely. It's not dated in this way of a comedian still referencing, you know, pop culture from the nineties, but you have it. And you're able to weave that in with everything that's happening. And I feel like even though that was a movie that was a few years older, you're still relating it to all the topics we're talking about now, like allyship and all those things. So I feel like people may not see the subtleties, but when you really break it down, you can see how much goes into constructing a good joke.[00:31:08] Roy Wood Jr.: I appreciate that, man, 'cause you get paranoid about that type of stuff, 'cause you don't want to be dated, but are there evergreen examples of a point that I'm trying to make that could help me parallel and boil this down, you know, a little bit more? You know, that special was also very interesting because the story that I told near the end about a childhood friend that's in prison for the murder of a person I know, but, you know, he was the getaway driver. You know, like that was a joke. He was a getaway driver in a robbery that turned into a murder is what actually happened in real life. And so he never went in the store, but in Alabama, the law is set up where everybody gets the murder charge. If a murder happens while your crime is being committed. And that joke was set up in a way where it was really about him and the sentencing and how it's all messed up and blah, blah, blah. But you know, there's part of me that's, you know, I love Birmingham. I love Birmingham, Alabama. I love the people there. And I've tried, you know, for the entirety of my career since 2001, when I came home and started at the radio station and started doing stuff in the community with the radio station. I've always tried to be a person that's of the community. And so that joke carries a different level of responsibility when I'm home because everyone remembers that murder. Everyone remembers Mr. Muhammad being murdered at the Music-N-More store and that man was a pillar of the community. So if I'm going to speak on his legacy, there's got to be balance to that. And you know what. I probably should reach out to his family before I put this on national television. And so when I did that and I had a conversation with his son, it completely shifted what that joke was and it made it the right version of what that joke needed to be. And that's the thing that I really enjoy. And it's part of really what's triggered so much more of where I am now creatively because that just wasn't an A, B, and C observation. This was a legitimate issue that I was having within myself of feeling like my friend should not be in prison for the rest of his life for being an accomplice, but also feeling empathy for the family, because I knew them. Like, they carry my CD and I'll spare the story here, but in the special, you know, I tell the story of my relationship with this store as an independent music artist, like this store supported local rappers and, like, they help people kickstart their career. So it's not as cut and dry. So when you look at a law, like, the one that Alabama has set up and then you start talking to the victims, then you start understanding why these laws are in place. And so that will always be my favorite joke isn't the word, but it's definitely the most honest joke that I've told on television to this point. [00:34:03] Dan Runcie: Yeah. Well, definitely link it to this one to make sure that people can see it, that or listening to this episode right now and just bringing it all full circle. I can see how this is informing the type of content or the type of message that you want to be able to push forward, whether you're telling it in a different setting, whether you're finding new ways to tell it, it has been really cool to see how so many of our favorite comedians have been able to find new ways to be able to share different messages or even things that they may have to give a little piece of and seen that that's where they want to move more into for the next stage of their career. So I'm excited for that. [00:34:43] Roy Wood Jr.: Yeah, it's going to be fun. You know, it's going to be fun, talking more about my father, my relationship with him talking about, you know, raising my own child. My son is six. So you know, that is definitely a new and scary place to be as a parent. But yeah, yeah, I'm excited about what's down the road, but I'm just not in a position anymore where I feel like I need to rush. You know, I was very blessed, but also probably very crazy. I put out three one-hour specials over the span of five years. That's a pretty healthy clip, you know? So I feel like I should go sit my ass down somewhere for a second and really think about, you know, what it is I want to say and what I'm trying to do. [00:35:24] Dan Runcie: What's your son's relationship with your comedy? Is it something that he goes and checks back in looking back at old clips, just to see the history of where you came to things, or is he not allowed to look at all that just yet?[00:35:37] Roy Wood Jr.: He might catch me on the couch every blue moon watching old episodes of The Daily Show. Like, I binge our show every week, 'cause I don't get to always watch it every night 'cause of whatever's going on. So he may pop in and see me on television. Like, if you ask my son what his father does for a living, he'll say my dad works on TV and he's a comedian. Like, he knows that much. He's been with me to sound checks early in the afternoon for, you know, theater shows and stuff. But the idea of bringing him around this and exposing him to it for the sake of this is what you're going to do, this's a family business. Nah, not really. I'd like for him to see some of the cameramen and the editors and the computer stuff. I don't think my son will be a comedian because he has two loving parents, which is already the worst thing that could happen to a comedian. To be a good comedian, you can't have both of your parents love you. What trauma you got? We want to know what's wrong with you. [00:36:32] Dan Runcie: Right. What is the source of the comedy then?[00:36:35] Roy Wood Jr.: Yeah, so we're trying to raise him as pain-free as possible. So I think that's going to make him ineligible for most comedy clubs. [00:36:41] Dan Runcie: maybe he'll go back and look at the old stuff. He'll go back to that. You know, the Last Comic Standing run, then he'll come back to see, okay, all right. I can see this trajectory here. I can see what dad's been up to. [00:36:52] Roy Wood Jr.: Yeah. I mean, he's funny. He has a sense of humor. He's cognizant of that, but it's not something I encourage or discourage. It's just, you know, whatever you feel like doing today, bro. Then that's what you're going to do. Like right now he's into the BattleBots. So let's watch and do things that are related to mechanics and STEM and see where that goes.[00:37:10] Dan Runcie: I'm hearing a lot from you in this conversation that talks a lot about both mentorship and the relationship that you have with others in your life, especially family members and important figures. And I know that from a comedian perspective, Dick Gregory was an important person in your life. And you had referenced in a past interview life-changing conversation you had had with him and it would be great to hear a little bit more about what that conversation was like and how that changed, how you ended up approaching comedy. [00:37:39] Roy Wood Jr.: I only saw Dick Gregory, I only opened for him twice. And the first time was in Selma at the Bridge Crossing Jubilee. It was a banquet that he and Jesse Jackson were speaking at. And then the other time was in, I opened for him proper in a comedy club in Zanies in Nashville. And he said something that just always resonated with me. You know, I'm butchering the quote, but he said people always ask me, Dick, why you always on the road? Why are you always out of town? And I said, because the battle for justice ain't at my house. And so that always stuck with me in terms of his tenacity right up till the end. You know, he died the way that, that every comedian wants to die and that's with dates on the books. I think it's the biggest compliment that, you know, any comedian can have is to die with still having more work and gigs scheduled because you got to get the message out there. You got to make people laugh. You got to try to heal people. In Dick Gregory's case, you know, he was doing things that were far above and beyond just telling a couple of shuck and jive jokes about police reform. This man was out there really doing the work, you know, concurrent. This man would have had a full itinerary all day and then go do two shows on a Friday night. It's not like he was just posted up in the hotel, watching Maury Povich till 7:30. So, you know, when I look at his career and everything that he did, that was a beautiful thing to see. It was a beautiful thing to see a dude knocking on 80 that was just at a comedy club on a Friday night, and it's 350 people ready to pay him and ready to hear what he has to say. And to be able to still say things that are resonant and that are on the pulse of what people are feeling, you can be funny, you can get away with being funny for a little while, but true career longevity as a comedian, I believe you have to make people feel, you have to give them an emotion. Sooner or later they have to leave feeling a certain way. It's not just a matter of the tactile Xs and Os of did they laugh at the setup Did they laugh at the punchline? Okay, next joke. It's what are you infusing into that person's heart on the backside of this experience that you all had together on stage for an hour. And, you know, I saw Dick Gregory do that twice and Selma was even more amazing 'cause he did it from a podium and I cannot explain to anybody how hard it is to do standup comedy from a podium. Jokes do not go over a podium, lectern, whatever the hell you want to call it don't matter. The jokes don't go over it. The moment you standing at one of them damn things, you look like a preacher and none of your jokes are funny, but Dick Gregory demolished, demolished, it was a good time. [00:40:19] Dan Runcie: That's special, yeah. He's someone that always stuck out in a unique way with everything that he did. So and I think a lot about that, even with artists or anyone that's performing on stage, if you can still do this when you're 70, 80 years old, that's where the real magic comes. And I know many of the younger artists now want to get there and it's great to see. I think, you know, you're in a generation of comedians that I think are going to be doing the same thing as well., [00:40:44] Roy Wood Jr.: Trying to, that's what I'm trying to get to. [00:40:48] Dan Runcie: All right. Well, before we let you go, we do got to talk about the film that you have coming out, Confess, Fletch out in theaters September 16th. And I have to ask, you're a detective in this film, you're opposite Jon Hamm, is Jon Hamm, a white ally that we could trust in this movie? [00:41:07] Roy Wood Jr.: Yeah, yeah, in the movie. Yeah, I'd say in real life as well. I'll go ahead and hang that on him. No, it's dope. I also had to give a shout-out to our director, Greg Mottola, and Greg, you know, really worked to create something that totally feels different from the bright lights and the big demonstrative jokes that were the eighties Chevy Chase version of this character. And so, you know, it plays right into Jon Hamm's warehouse. I'm just happy. I got to play a cop in Boston and they didn't force me to do a Boston accent 'cause that would've been insulting. That would've been very terrible. [00:41:39] Dan Runcie: Was that a conversation at all? Did anyone even broach, Hey, should you try to do this? Or should we, 'cause I know that Jon Hamm with The Town and all that stuff, I know he's done it before. [00:41:48] Roy Wood Jr.: It was breached briefly during my audition and at the audition, they said don't even try it. We've watched a tape on you. I'm like, well, just let me know if you wanted the cop to be from Alabama. I can nail that one, man.[00:42:02] Dan Runcie: Sometimes I feel bad. The ones that they try to do, like, when Anthony Anderson was in The Departed, love Anthony Anderson, but I feel like they try to make everybody in that movie. What was it, Mystic River, I feel like that was another one where they try to have everyone do a Boston accent. I'm like, all right. I don't know, you know. Let's have a few signature characters maybe, and I think everyone else is fine. [00:42:20] Roy Wood Jr.: Yeah. Yeah. It was fine. It was definitely a good time. It was a good shoot, you know I think just murder- mystery- comedy, you know, I think it feels light enough and fun enough in these times. And so, you know, we don't get too woke in it and I know everybody is scared of the woke and the woke mob is coming. A, it's a cop trying to catch a criminal or a guy that he thinks is a criminal. It's a cop trying to solve a murder and a private detective trying to solve the murder as well. So, you know, I think it's a good film. [00:42:48] Dan Runcie: And we talked a lot in this conversation about streaming and everything releasing there. This is not debuting on streaming, out in theaters, available on demand as well. Did that change to the creation process at all? Or does that change your relationship at all with this movie? [00:43:05] Roy Wood Jr.: No. I think that it'll be interesting to see how quickly people see it and when and where. You know, I do think that coming out on demand, in addition to theaters, I think it only helps word of mouth and I think it still brings profits for the film itself. So, you know, in that regard, you know, I think it'll be fine. But when you make the movie you're, as an actor, my job is to just make the movie y'all can figure out the rest of that shit after, you know, two months from now in post-production, you can decide how many theaters and blah, blah, blah, and all of that. [00:43:34] Dan Runcie: Exciting stuff. Well, we'll definitely look out for that, but Roy, it's been a pleasure, man. Thanks for coming on, keeping it real as always. And if people want to follow you and stay in touch with everything you're doing, where can they find you?[00:43:46] Roy Wood Jr.: Oh, it's Roy Wood Jr. I put an @ sign in front, .com on the backside. Also visit me online, my podcast, roysjobfair.com. [00:43:54] Dan Runcie: Good stuff. Appreciate you, man. Thanks again. [00:43:56] Roy Wood Jr.: All right, will do.[00:43:58] Dan Runcie: If you enjoyed this podcast, go ahead and share it with a friend. 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Mike Dopud is an actor known for a long list of TV Shows and Movies, He is known for his work in Power, Day Of The Dead, Stargate SG - 1 and loads more, We discuss his journey into acting and some of his most enjoyable scenes and challenges with in the industry, he also shares some behind the scene moments working alongside The Rock, Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora, he also announces his new role movie Violent Night which also features the legend David Harbour. https://www.instagram.com/dopudmike/?hl=en#mikedopud #power #stargatesg1
Navigate Gangs of Dublin through way of Chicago! Open your heart to familial love with Power Universe's Force this week.Welcome to Power August where we will catch you up on all the offerings in this multi-faceted universe. They say this is a big rich world, yeah!Tasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JA
Cement the foundation of truth with the sins of the father being passed down as... legacy? Unfurl your cloaks and sharpen your daggers as we cover Power S6 and Ghost S1&2 this week.Welcome to Power August where we will catch you up on all the offerings in this multi-faceted Power Universe. They say this is a big rich world, yeah!Tasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JA
Actor Joseph Sikora - best known for his roles on Power (Tommy Egan) and Ozark (Frank Cosgrove Jr.) opens up about his #dreamdriving journey, lessons he's learned about the road to success from playing such memorable characters, and tips he has for other creatives looking to put their dreams in motion. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND JOSEPH ON: Instagram: @josephsikora4 FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com
In this episode of COSIGN Conversations we sat down with Kris D. Lofton also known as Jenard from Power Book IV: Force. Kris shared his story of how he got started in acting, what he learned from working with Keaunu Reeves, The Rock, & 50 Cent, how his life has changed from Ballers and Power, and shares some finanical advice when it comes to the acting business, plus more. If you like videos like this PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our channel, like, comment, and share with your friends. Want to support our platform? Donate via cash app: $cosignmag Kris D. Lofton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisdlofton COSIGN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosignmag/ COSIGN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CosignMagazine/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosignmag/support
On this episode of Money Making Conversations we have the star of Power Book IV: Force, Anthony Flemming III. We dive deep into the his character's (J.P. Gibbs) relationship with Tommy (played by Joseph Sikora). And get theTopics Covered on this episode.Black culture in ChicagoIntroduction to JP Gibbs (Played by Anthony Flemming III)Importance of Family in the Powerbook UniverseWomen coming forward to claim their seats at the table.More on Anthony Flemmings IIIAnthony Fleming is an American actor who is known for his role as Trumpets on Fox's television series Prison Break. He also appeared in the film Divergent and in an episode of Chicago Fire. Fleming is active in the Chicago theater scene and has appeared in the play Denmark at the Biograph Theater in Chicago.More on Power Book IV: Force“Power Book IV: Force” centers on fan-favorite character Tommy Egan, played by Joseph Sikora, after he cuts ties and puts New York in his rearview mirror for good. As Tommy leaves New York after losing Ghost, LaKeisha and the only city he's ever known, he makes a quick detour to close an old wound that's been haunting him for decades. What was supposed to be a quick stop turns into a labyrinth of family secrets and lies Tommy thought were long buried. One step leads to another and Tommy quickly finds himself in Chicago's drug game, inserting himself between the city's two biggest crews. In a city divided by race, Tommy straddles the line, ultimately becoming the lynchpin that not only unites them - but holds the POWER to watch them crumble. As the first season unfolds at breakneck speed, Tommy uses his outsider status to his advantage, breaking all the local rules and rewriting them on his quest to become the biggest drug dealer in Chicago.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Actor in the Starz network hit ‘Power: Force’ Joseph Sikora joined Rick Kogan (filling in for Bob Sirott) to discuss his debut on ‘Power’ and the success of the latest series.
Actor in the Starz network hit ‘Power: Force’ Joseph Sikora joined Rick Kogan (filling in for Bob Sirott) to discuss his debut on ‘Power’ and the success of the latest series.
On this episode of Money Making Conversations we have star of Power Book IV: Force, Anthony Flemming III. We also have Financial Advisor Sonia Balfour-Fears sharing investing & stock tips!Topics Covered on this episode.Black culture in ChicagoIntroduction to JP Gibbs (Played by Anthony Flemming III)Importance of Family in the Powerbook UniverseHow can you close the Black wealth gap?If I Only Have a Small Amount of Money To Invest, Is It Worth It?Where Should I Invest If I'm Brand-New to Investing?Importance of WillsUnderstanding your risk tolerance.More on Anthony Flemmings IIIAnthony Fleming is an American actor who is known for his role as Trumpets on Fox's television series Prison Break. He also appeared in the film Divergent and in an episode of Chicago Fire. Fleming is active in the Chicago theater scene and has appeared in the play Denmark at the Biograph Theater in Chicago.More on Sonia Balfour-FearsSonia Balfour-Fears is a Financial Advisor and Global Sports & Entertainment Director with Morgan Stanley. She began working in the financial services industry in 2000. She then joined Bank of America/Merrill Lynch in 2006. During her time with Merrill Lynch, she founded the Fears Group, which was Merrill's first African American mother-daughter wealth management team. She has since transitioned to Morgan Stanley where she is one of fewer than 2% of Morgan Stanley's Financial Advisors to have obtained the Global Sports & Entertainment Director designation as of January 2022.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Money Making Conversations we have star of Power Book IV: Force, Anthony Flemming III. We also have Financial Advisor Sonia Balfour-Fears sharing investing & stock tips!
On today's nerdtastically newsworthy episode of #NerdORama we welcome actor Joseph Sikora, AKA ‘Tommy' on the smash-hit Starz series “Power” to the program to introduce his new spin-off sequel Power Book IV: Force!!!
Joseph Sikora stops by the Mind Bodega to chat with Junius about his new show and how character lead him to his own tv show. We also hear from Reg Thomas who shares how he made it out the hood and started touring the country doing comedy and working in New York's Most Legendary Comedy Club. The Comedy Cellar
Mes premières fois se termine avec sa saison 4 La créatrice et productrice Mindy Kaling a annoncé que la saison 3 de sa teen dramédie Netflix serait disponible cet été et que la série avait d'ores et déjà été renouvelée pour une dernière saison 4. Mes premières fois explore les relations amoureuses à l'âge adolescent ainsi que le clash des cultures, ce qui en a fait une série actuelle et pertinente. https://twitter.com/mindykaling/status/1501242278957912070 Power Book IV: Force aura une saison 2 Le 3 spin-off de la franchise Power a été renouvelée. La première saison est toujours disponible sur Starzplay et à l'occasion de la sortie, on avait rencontré Joseph Sikora qui reprenait son rôle de Tommy Egan, le héros de Power Book IV : Force. Accord Netflix en France Récemment, Netflix afin de respecter les demandes de la SMAD (Services de médias audiovisuels à la demande), s'est engagé à investir 4% de son chiffre d'affaires annuel réalisé en France pour la création cinématographique avec un minimum de 30 millions. La plateforme a même assuré un montant de dépenses autour de 40 millions. Excellente nouvelle pour le cinéma, mais aussi pour la série puisqu'elle n'est pas laissée pour compte. En effet, l'enveloppe globale des investissements Netflix pour la production française cette année devrait s'élever aux alentours de 200 millions d'euros. Et parmi les nouveautés, on peut s'attendre à une nouvelle comédie signée Jean-Pascal Zadi (Tout simplement noir), ou encore Le Roi des Ombres sur des histoires folkloriques d'origine africaine sur une idée du rappeur Kaaris. Beaucoup de projets made in France en perspective. Le club des baby-sitters ferme sur Netflix Après deux saisons de bons et loyaux services, Le club des baby-sitters adaptée de la série littéraire classique d'Ann M. Martin ferme ses portes. Rachel Shukert, créatrice et showrunneuse, a déclaré dans un communiqué « merci à Walden Media et à Netflix de nous avoir donné l'opportunité de présenter Kristy, Claudia, Stacey, Mary Anne, Dawn, Jessi, et Mallory à une nouvelle génération de fans qui je le sais, les aimeront tout autant que nous et pour des années à venir. » Saison 2 et 3 pour Vikings: Valhalla Alors que la première saison vient à peine d'être disponible, Netflix a annoncé que la saison 2 de Vikings: Valhalla avait déjà été tournée et devrait débarquer en fin d'année 2022. De plus, la saison 3 a bien été commandée et verra probablement le jour l'an prochain. Ce spin-off de Vikings promet d'avoir une longue vie sur la plateforme… https://twitter.com/NetflixFR/status/1501588827734949894
Mes premières fois se termine avec sa saison 4 La créatrice et productrice Mindy Kaling a annoncé que la saison 3 de sa teen dramédie Netflix serait disponible cet été et que la série avait d'ores et déjà été renouvelée pour une dernière saison 4. Mes premières fois explore les relations amoureuses à l'âge adolescent ainsi que le clash des cultures, ce qui en a fait une série actuelle et pertinente. https://twitter.com/mindykaling/status/1501242278957912070 Power Book IV: Force aura une saison 2 Le 3 spin-off de la franchise Power a été renouvelée. La première saison est toujours disponible sur Starzplay et à l'occasion de la sortie, on avait rencontré Joseph Sikora qui reprenait son rôle de Tommy Egan, le héros de Power Book IV : Force. Accord Netflix en France Récemment, Netflix afin de respecter les demandes de la SMAD (Services de médias audiovisuels à la demande), s'est engagé à investir 4% de son chiffre d'affaires annuel réalisé en France pour la création cinématographique avec un minimum de 30 millions. La plateforme a même assuré un montant de dépenses autour de 40 millions. Excellente nouvelle pour le cinéma, mais aussi pour la série puisqu'elle n'est pas laissée pour compte. En effet, l'enveloppe globale des investissements Netflix pour la production française cette année devrait s'élever aux alentours de 200 millions d'euros. Et parmi les nouveautés, on peut s'attendre à une nouvelle comédie signée Jean-Pascal Zadi (Tout simplement noir), ou encore Le Roi des Ombres sur des histoires folkloriques d'origine africaine sur une idée du rappeur Kaaris. Beaucoup de projets made in France en perspective. Le club des baby-sitters ferme sur Netflix Après deux saisons de bons et loyaux services, Le club des baby-sitters adaptée de la série littéraire classique d'Ann M. Martin ferme ses portes. Rachel Shukert, créatrice et showrunneuse, a déclaré dans un communiqué « merci à Walden Media et à Netflix de nous avoir donné l'opportunité de présenter Kristy, Claudia, Stacey, Mary Anne, Dawn, Jessi, et Mallory à une nouvelle génération de fans qui je le sais, les aimeront tout autant que nous et pour des années à venir. » Saison 2 et 3 pour Vikings: Valhalla Alors que la première saison vient à peine d'être disponible, Netflix a annoncé que la saison 2 de Vikings: Valhalla avait déjà été tournée et devrait débarquer en fin d'année 2022. De plus, la saison 3 a bien été commandée et verra probablement le jour l'an prochain. Ce spin-off de Vikings promet d'avoir une longue vie sur la plateforme… https://twitter.com/NetflixFR/status/1501588827734949894
#Actor #JosephSikora discusses his new series #PowerBook4Force and playing his character #TommyEgan for nearly a decade.#Celebrity #interview #TonyToscano #ScreenChatter #STARZ
Throughout the past few months we have loved interviewing those who have been in POWER, POWER BOOK II: GHOST, POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN and with the release of POWER BOOK IV: FORCE on Feb 6th, we were excited to chat with Joseph Sikora (POWER, Ozark, Jack Reacher) who is back playing fan favorite, Tommy Egan. We talked about how he got into acting, being on POWER, where we find Tommy in the latest series and what projects he has coming up that we should keep an eye out for!#TRIBEGOALS is Executive produced and hosted by Kimmie Smith, Celebrity Fashion Stylist and Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director of Athleisure Mag and is Executive Produced by Paul Farkas, Co-Founder/Publisher of Athleisure Mag. #TRIBEGOALS is produced and mixed by the team at @AthleisureStudio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby return with another banger together. On Friday, the Queens native, released her follow up single to “Do We Have A Problem,” also featuring Lil Baby. The Queen announced “Bussin” last week, as back to back singles we didn't know we needed. Baby and Barbie released their first collaborative effort “Do We Have A Problem?” last Friday with a video. The visual for “Bussin” has not yet been released. Nicki shared a short promo on Twitter giving fans hope that the video will follow soon. “Do We Have A Problem?” is produced by multi-platinum producer Papi Yerr, who scored hit singles with Tory Lanez including “Broke in a Minute,” and “Jerry Sprunger.” Check out the 9 minute Benny Boom-directed video, which stars Cory Hardrict and Joseph Sikora. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masseffect/support
WE HAD JOSEPH SIKORA , AKA , TOMMY FROM POWER IN WITH US TO TALK ABOUT THE RELEASE OF HIS NEW SERIES, POWER BOOK FORCE , NICKI MINAJ, THE STATUS OF GHOST, AND HOW GROWING UP IN CHICAGO HELPED SHAPE HIS SKILLS AS AN ACTOR!!!!
Nicki Minaj has dropped off her new song “Do We Have a Problem?” featuring Lil Baby. Nicki was evidently pretty impressed with Baby's delivery on the track, praising the Atlanta native during a recent Instagram Live session. “First of all, I want to just say shout out to Lil Baby,” Nicki said. “Y'all know I always keep it real about verses and all of that. Lil Baby, he might have… he might have got me!” She continued, “But listen, the point is: Lil Baby went super-duper hard—pause—and it's so refreshing to see people still care about that type of stuff. I still care about it.” Nicki continued, “I don't think people didn't know Lil Baby was nice, but I will say that he pleasantly surprises me all the time. This particular record was just another moment when you could just tell the difference when somebody knows they're here for a long time.” Nicki went on to say that Baby “bodied” his verse. “Shout out to him for just being dope and down-to-earth and sweet. All of that.” In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1's New Music Daily, Nicki said that her new album is on the way. “So the album is coming very soon, obviously,” she said. “That's why I started putting out music. Like I said before, from now on, every Friday, it will be called Pink Friday. I do have a lot of surprises lined up for the fans leading up to the album, but we want to definitely get the album out there quickly. I will say that. I would like to give them a taste of a little bit more music before the album comes out, but we think that it's time.” Stream “Do We Have a Problem?” below and check out the track's music video, which features appearances from actors Joseph Sikora and Cory Hardrict, up top. What's going on Internet, Analytic here aka Dreamz and I would like to welcome you to mine, which I call the Notorious Mass Effect Podcast! I am your Hip-Hop / Gaming News source with a little bit of R&B mixed in. FOR EPISODE 88: “Dr. DRE & GTA” “NICKI MINAJ & LIL BABY - DO WE HAVE A PROBLEM? REVIEW” “DYING LIGHT 2” & “YG, MONEYBAGG YO, & J. COLE - SCARED MONEY REVIEW” But before that make sure to Click my Linktree in my bio to access my social medias and follow, to keep up with my latest activities, if you want to financially support the show click my cash app link located towards the top of my linktree as it helps the show overall, also make sure to share this podcast rating the show 5 stars as this helps the show reach more people so we can grow together and effect the masses! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masseffect/support
Power Book IV: Force est le troisième spin-off du monde de Power. Après la mort de Ghost, son fils s'est envolé dans Power Book II: Ghost, on a eu droit à un préquel sur la jeunesse de Kanan (originellement interprété par 50 Cent) et maintenant c'est la nouvelle vie de Tommy qu'on va découvrir dans Power Book IV: Force. https://youtu.be/Afa_qr7A46E Ce nouveau spin-off ne s'éloigne pas de l'univers de Power, mais cette fois-ci, Tommy va se retrouver dans la nouvelle ville qu'est Chicago qu'il ne connait pas, et où il devra se refaire une réputation. Et ça commence bien, puisque dès le premier épisode il va se retrouver embourbé avec le fils du baron du coin. Joseph Sikora nous explique ce qui lui a plu dans l'idée de reprendre son rôle de Tommy Egan même après six ans de bons et loyaux services. L'acteur est aux antipodes de son rôle mais garde ce fort accent inimitable. La version doublée est disponible sur le player radio et vous pouvez trouver la version originale en vidéo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQpmhpKMPH0 Cet article a été écrit en partenariat avec Starzplay.
Power Book IV: Force est le troisième spin-off du monde de Power. Après la mort de Ghost, son fils s'est envolé dans Power Book II: Ghost, on a eu droit à un préquel sur la jeunesse de Kanan (originellement interprété par 50 Cent) et maintenant c'est la nouvelle vie de Tommy qu'on va découvrir dans Power Book IV: Force. https://youtu.be/Afa_qr7A46E Ce nouveau spin-off ne s'éloigne pas de l'univers de Power, mais cette fois-ci, Tommy va se retrouver dans la nouvelle ville qu'est Chicago qu'il ne connait pas, et où il devra se refaire une réputation. Et ça commence bien, puisque dès le premier épisode il va se retrouver embourbé avec le fils du baron du coin. Joseph Sikora nous explique ce qui lui a plu dans l'idée de reprendre son rôle de Tommy Egan même après six ans de bons et loyaux services. L'acteur est aux antipodes de son rôle mais garde ce fort accent inimitable. La version doublée est disponible sur le player radio et vous pouvez trouver la version originale en vidéo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQpmhpKMPH0 Cet article a été écrit en partenariat avec Starzplay.
On this weekend's What to Watch: Power Book IV: Force, the latest show in Starz's Power Universe debuts, starring Joseph Sikora reprising his fan-favorite role Tommy Egan, who's now in Chicago. On the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, the women are still pressing Meredith for details about the timing of her father's memorial and questioning her loyalties to Mary. TNT's Claws wraps up its fourth and final season, and star Niecy Nash looks back on her experience working with this crime drama's dynamic cast. Alan Ritchson stars in Amazon Prime Video's new action series Reacher, based on the popular book series. And the Beijing Games kick off with the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony. Our Sound Bite of the Week comes from the reveal of our March cover, featuring the stars of Bridgerton season 2 — and star Nicola Coughlan looks back on the show's famous fans and shoots her show with SNL. Plus, entertainment headlines — including another Scream movie in the works, Dakota Johnson's possible new super role, and more Yellowstone on the way — and trivia. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writers: Tyler Aquilina (@tyler_aquilina) and Calie Schepp; Executive Producer: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Am Sonntag, dem 6. Februar, startet endlich das nächste POWER Spin-Off! In POWER BOOK IV: FORCE erfahren wir, wie es mit Tommy nach dem Finale der Hauptserie weiterging. Dabei verschlägt es ihn nach Chicago, wo er binnen kürzester Zeit in Machtspielchen mit den hiesigen Drogenbanden verwickelt wird. Zum Staffelauftakt durfte ich mit dem wunderbaren Joseph Sikora höchstpersönlich sprechen. Ich fand davor ja schon cool, aber binnen 10 Minuten hat er sich endgültig in mein Herz gebrannt. So ein cooler, netter und bodenständiger Typ! Das Interview ist auf Englisch.
This "Paltrocast" features Darren's recent interviews with cast and crew from Starz series "Power Book IV: Force" (e.g. Joseph Sikora, Lili Simmons, Tommy Flanagan, Isaac Keys, Kris D. Lofton, Gabrielle Ryan, Shane Harper, Anthony Flemming, Lucien Cambric) and Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Thanks for watching!
Jalen & Jacoby discuss the Rams total destruction of Kyler Murray and Cardinals, Russell Westbrook's ferocious dunk on Rudy Gobert, Devin Booker's 48-piece on Spurs, chances James Harden wants out of Brooklyn, Ja Morant wants smoke with Bulls, Plus, Joseph Sikora stops by the show to talk "Ozark", "Power" and much more!!!
Jalen & Jacoby discuss the Rams total destruction of Kyler Murray and Cardinals, Russell Westbrook's ferocious dunk on Rudy Gobert, Devin Booker's 48-piece on Spurs, chances James Harden wants out of Brooklyn, Ja Morant wants smoke with Bulls, Plus, Joseph Sikora stops by the show to talk "Ozark", "Power" and much more!!!
This week on Serch Says, Serch visits Joseph Sikora in NYC. He tells Serch about his time in Chicago as a tagger, what Chicago listened to back when he was coming up, and shares insight on acting for some of TV's most critically acclaimed shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Checkout my interview with the legend Phil Donlon who goes by the name as Simon McDogual in 50 Cent's new upcoming series Power Book IV: Force to be released.. We discuss Phil's friendship with Joseph Sikora and how he got the role for the show. We also discuss some of his experiences meeting and working with 50 Cent.Phil Donlon - Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/phil.donlon/Phil Donlon - twitterhttps://twitter.com/PhilDonlon1#50cent #josephsikora #phildonlon #powerbookforce
Actor Joseph Sikora talks with Jalen about the Power Universe, working with 50 Cent and celebrating your wins. Plus, Jalen gives us his thoughts on hostile NBA fans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guerrilla Grooves Radio hosted by Rhinoceros Funk (@rhinocerosfunk) & DJ Fred Ones (@fredonestme). The newest underground hip hop of the week and the dopest independent artist interviews live on guerrillagroovesradio.com EVERY TUESDAY 7-10pm EST.
#OTD The Orangeburg Massacre, the shooting of protesters by the South Carolina Highway Patrol, occurred on the campus of South Carolina State University. Actor Joseph Sikora narrates.
Happy Founders Day, Kappa Alpha Psi! Lovejoy High School administrator Verna Sampson shares some history on the fraternity with a special introduction by actor Joseph Sikora.
Kevin Hart, Joseph Sikora, Luenell, Russell Peters, Tiffany Haddish, Michael Jai White, DeRay Davis, Tony Rock, KevOnStage, Tony Baker and more! Comedian-actor Gary Owen has been leaving audiences with tears in their eyes for over a decade – in the best way, of course! In his podcast #GetSome, Gary discusses the latest and greatest in pop culture, sports, and live entertainment, with his own comedic flair. Laugh along with Gary and his special celebrity guests each week, and maybe learn a thing or two while you’re at it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don’t worry – you’re not seeing double! On this episode of the #GetSome podcast, Gary is joined by his doppelganger, actor Joseph Sikora. Besides sharing a nearly identical face, Joe and Gary have many other things in common. Both have careers in show business. Both love the show Ozark (Joe plays Frank Jr.) They are both involved in the BLM movement, and they both share multiple mutual friends. After listening to these two go back and forth sharing their stories, you’d almost think they’re actually related! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to G Stories with host Gary Lennon, bringing you conversations with talented Hollywood professionals working in front of and behind the camera. Joseph Sikora played the main role of Tommy on Starz's hit series POWER for six seasons. He and Gary discuss their years working together on the show, their love of theater, and Joseph's upcoming role on OZARK.Creator: Gary Lennon Producer: Joe Price Associate Producer: Amelia Swedeen Music: Matt Warren
Great advice from Joseph Sikora walks us through his acting career, dishing on having tough skin, starting young, as well as about breaking into the game, the dysmorphia you develop & taking advice with a grain of salt and much much more.
During the Coronavirus, we are switching our focus to streaming entertainment. This includes Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, AppleTV, HBO and Showtime. It's all about keeping your and yours safe. In this episode of He Said, She Said Movie Reviews, your hosts, April and Tim take a look at the series Ozark, Season 3. A fantastic series that looks at how far people will go to protect their family. Streaming Service: Netflix Creators: Bill Dubuque & Mark Williams Writers: Many Staring: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner, Sofia Hublitz, Tom Pelphrey, Janet McTeer, Joseph Sikora, Skylar Gaertner, Felix Solis, Jessica Frances Dukes, Lisa Emery & Charlie Tahan Runtime: 601 minutes over 10 episodes Rated TV MA Let us help you make the right movie decision. If you have not already done so, go out to http://hesaidshesaidmovies.com/subscribe/ and subscribe to our podcast (it's totally free to do) so you'll never miss and episode. After the Coronavirus is over, and if you are in Atlanta and want to see movie, please go visit our home theater The Springs Cinema and Taphouse http://springscinema.com/ Also, if you would like us to review a movie on one of the streaming services listed above, drop us an email at tim@hesaidshesaidmovies.com and we will watch your movie and give it a review. Follow us on Social Media Twitter - @HeSaidSheSaidMo - https://twitter.com/HeSaidSheSaidMo Instagram - HeSaidSheSaidMovies - https://www.instagram.com/hesaidshesaidmovies Facebook - @HeSaidSheSaidReview - http://fb.me/HeSaidSheSaidReview YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRoqqJj_HbEpYllzQCtaKg/featured
Lloyd Beck Interviews Lee Wesley Known as Victor in Power Season 1,2 and 3 , Mainly seen in season 2. We talk about how he worked with Joseph Sikora who acts as Tommy Egan and Omari Hardwick who plays Ghost in the tv show. Lee also talks about how he knew Omari Hardwick before the tv show even happened. We also discuss the positives and negatives in the acting industry. Hes currently working on a new podcast called Gem Wes Sports Talk which you can find on Instagram , Spotify and Anchor FM
January 22, 2019 -- We've got your Phonetaps courtesy of Mr. Luther Luffeigh! First "Bad Doughnut", then "Lie About Big's Book". First, Luther calls to complain about the rash he got from eating a bad doughnut. Then, Big calls his publicist and tells her he lied in the book about being homeless and now they're suing him. Joseph Sikora is the BIG Interview, and Ayyde leads the Neighborhood with a Hip Hop Drop on Eminem's surprise drop, "Music To Be Murdered By", plus Natalia with the News, and more!
In the spoiler-filled post-mortem chat to the January 19. 2020 episode of Starz's POWER (don't listen unless you've watched...seriously!) Joseph Sikora talks everything that went down for Tommy Egan and wrapping up this intense television series.
It is the moment of truth, grab your stick up crew and hop in the Mustang as we cover Power this week. Quid Pro Mo brought to you by Kolby Told Me podcast.Thanks so much for listening friends and lovers! If you enjoyed and want to help us spread the word, we'd appreciate if you could leave us an Apple podcast rating/review.Tasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JA
Jalen Rose and David Jacoby are joined by Joseph Sikora aka Tommy from POWER to talk HipHop, Chicago, Power spin offs... all of that plus we answer more of your VM questions!!
Jalen Rose and David Jacoby are joined by Joseph Sikora aka Tommy from POWER to talk HipHop, Chicago, Power spin offs... all of that plus we answer more of your VM questions!!
Internets! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete chops it up with your favorite TV enforcer Joseph Sikora AKA Tommy Egan! Actor, Entrepreneur and Friend Joseph talks about how therapy has impacted his life, the difficulty of overcoming rejection as an actor, his relationships with Omari Hardwick (Ghost) & 50 Cent, The upcoming sixth season of the hit show POWER and the importance of always continuing to perfect your craft. Joseph also discusses his new entrepreneurship ventures. He recently invested in 'Mama Tried', a dope bar in Brooklyn, and a marijuana company called 7 engines. And of course you know Joseph & Pete had to have their Chicago vs NY pizza debate! Kick Back, Relax & PRESS Play! CHEA!
In this weeks episode Hosts Bam Ericsen, Robin Ayers, and Jimmy VIbert sit down with creator and writer of show Courtney Kemp and lead actor Joseph Sikora. The team discuss the process of finale episode 510 and whats to come for season 6! RSS Feed: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/aftershows/power-afterbuzz-tv-aftershow/feed/ About Power After Show: Follow our POWER AFTER SHOW, to see how our hosts follow a man who successfully lives his crazy double life. We discuss this extravagant lifestyle with all the surprising twists that occur in the show. Subscribe here for in depth discussions, reviews and recaps including some of your favorite cast members. ABOUT POWER: The series follows James St. Patrick, nicknamed "Ghost", owner of a popular New York City nightclub. In addition, he is a major player in one of the city's biggest illegal drug networks. He struggles to balance these two lives, and the balance topples when he reali --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Brandon Victor Dixon, We will discuss his part in Starz Original Series "Power." “Power” is a visionary drama that straddles the glamorous Manhattan lifestyles of the rich and infamous and the underworld of the international drug trade. The cast is led by Omari Hardwick as James “Ghost” St. Patrick, a man trying to escape his role as a drug kingpin for a legitimized life in the elite of NYC; Joseph Sikora as his brother in arms in the drug business, Tommy Egan; Naturi Naughton plays Ghost's fierce wife Tasha St. Patrick; and Lela Loren is his first love, Assistant U.S. Attorney Angela Valdes. “Power” is created by Courtney A. Kemp who executive produces alongside Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Mark Canton, Randall Emmett, and Gary Lennon. The show is also produced by G-Unit Films and Television, the production company launched by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, and Canton's Atmosphere Entertainment MM.
The man who plays Tommy Egan on Power stops by the show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
This show is dedicated to those that know all the words to Rapper's Delight. Trump's one time campaign manager Paul Manafort is in the hot seat. French Montana is targeted during a home invasion robbery. Tiffany Haddish recalls a difficult period in her life. Miss Ann brings us National News. Are You Smarter Than Tommy? Andrea VS Tommy. Joseph Sikora from Power talks to the crew. Who is the friend that.........fill in the blank. The NY Mets have the most one-sided loss in franchise history. The Closing Remarks involves the wife of one time campaign manager Paul Manafort plus much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Earlier in June - Host Rana Campbell had the chance to sit down with the cast of POWER (Lela Loren, Omari Hardwick, Joseph Sikora, Nature Naughton, & Rotimi) and talk life lessons that we can take away from Season 5 of the show as Dream Drivers. She also shares some personal life updates and reflections and why LEVELING UP is the theme for the rest of the year. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and remember to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. *SHOP OUR MASSIVE DREAMS IN DRIVE GEAR SALE: www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *ENTER TO WIN OUR GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/win *SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/episode-159 *SUBSCRIBE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join *FREE DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/free *Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive *http://instagram.com/dreamsindrive *Follow Rana on Social: *http://instagram.com/rainshineluv *http://twitter.com/rainshineluv *http://www.ranacampbell.com
Thursday 6/28 - Today on the show we were visited by some of the stars of the show Power, Naturi Naughton and Joseph Sikora where they spoke about what we can expect in the new season, if Naturi is spiteful towards Spanish Women, Joseph once having anger problems and more. Also, Charlamagne gave "Donkey of the Day" to Lakeith Standfield for giving a tired apology after posting an offensive video of him rapping about the LGBT community and Angela helped some listeners out during "Ask Yee". Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Joseph Sikora talks life, television, #POWER, and details his #MillionDollarMindset. One of the most coveted actors on television in 2018 and setting the world on fire on Season 5 of POWER TV! Epic interview!!!! "Hey Siri play the podcast Million Dollar Mindset". Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/million-dollar-mindset/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Joseph Sikora talks life, television, #POWER, and details his #MillionDollarMindset. One of the most coveted actors on television in 2018 and setting the world on fire on Season 5 of POWER TV! Epic interview!!!! "Hey Siri play the podcast Million Dollar Mindset".
I am so happy to have Joseph Sikora on this Monday's show to tell his Family's story. He has been a voice for his sister and so many others since her injury. He is the voice behind Truth Train Radio and An amazing force in this fight against vaccines to Save the Babies. "I am Lauren's Voice, she is my sister. I was there when she was given the shot that crippled and tried to kill her, I was 14 years old and held my sister during a grand mal seizure when she was 6 months old. She has Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Autism from the DTP shot from Eli Lilly in 1984, she cannot walk or talk or feed herself, she was born normal. She has seizures every single day since 1984."
On today's Grass Routes Podcast, Andrea-Rachel Parker talks to Erin Ashley Simon and Brandon Killabh about how her and Joseph Sikora worked on perfecting the Tommy and Destiny scene in Power, her experience being casted on The Deuce (46:58), and how some inexperienced casting calls can be insulting in how they break down what kind of actor/actress they want (24:35) YouTube: https://youtu.be/m64vnhJZ-SU Additional topics Bodyshaming/Having to gain weight for roles(39:54) Issues with lightskin/darkskin in acting industry (20:44) How she ended up getting a role on Power (28:03) Her experience in Power script readings with cast (30:52) Twitter twitter.com/GrassRoutesPod twitter.com/erinasimon twitter.com/killabh Instagram instagram.com/grassroutespodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/iamandrearachel/?hl=en instagram.com/erinasimon/ instagram.com/killabh/ Audio: instagram.com/mixedbythebest/ Edited: www.instagram.com/jrobinsonn/ Grass Routes Podcast is a deep dive into the Culture, touching on the future, past and present of both the hosts Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon and your favorite influences, celebrities and artists. Our podcasts explores the honest, personal and vulnerable stories and introspective statements that helped shape our guests into who they are, their careers and more.
Tommy from the TV Show, Power, Actor, Joe Sikora, chats about how he expresses his creativity not only through acting but also through graffiti, what he put into his role as Tommy (the amount of food he eats, the chain he wears, choices he makes, etc.), his love of the Polish American culture and cuisine, and his death row meal of choice, his Mom and Dad's flank steak marinated in soy sauce and brown sugar.
Ladies and Gentlemen of The Internets! This week on The Premium Pete Show we're joined by the one and only Joseph Sikora aka "Tommy Egan" from "Power". Pete and Joseph discuss the latest season of the hit show and Joseph details working closely with 50 Cent, sex scenes with Lala, and distinguishing himself from his role as "Tommy". Joseph also describes a recent spiritual retreat, working with award winning director Cary Fukunaga, and even takes a few phone calls from his fans. Be sure to rate, subscribe, and tell a friend to tell a friend about the show. Press play, we got it from here! CHEA!
Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson (@ScoopB) is joined in studio with actor Joseph Sikora from the […] The post [AUDIO] Scoop B Radio Overtime f/ Actor Joseph Sikora (2016) appeared first on Scoop B Radio.
What do you do when you're invited to interview the cast of one of your favorite TV shows? You accept, of course! In this episode, I give a #behindthescenes look into my first press junket experience where I interview six key cast members of the Stars show POWER: Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Lala Anthony, Rotimi, Nature Naughton, & Joseph Sikora. We discuss how this opportunity came to be and some of my key takeaways at the end of the day. I also include my interview with the cast where they focus in on #dreamdriving-related questions around the themes of hustle, legacy, and self-awareness. This is episode is a little departure from normal, but I hope that you still enjoy. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and remember to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. QUESTIONS ASKED: - What do you want the audience to consider when thinking about what it means to be a successful hustler? - What kind of legacy are your characters trying to leave? - Is Tommy missing Holly or trying to forget about her? - What has this season taught you about you are as an individual? *SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/power-cast-interview *SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join *RESOURCES: www.dreamsindrive.com/free *FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *twitter.com/dreamsindrive *instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Rana on social: *instagram.com/rainshineluv *twitter.com/rainshineluv
This week on the Premium Pete Show we're all choked up with “Tommy” aka Joseph Sikora, from the hit series POWER. The Chicago native talks about his upbringing, life as a graffiti artist and how he broke into acting. Sikora divulges a colorful secret about Michael Jordan. Plus, exclusive details about the show and a hilarious hip hop cipher with the dynamic duo. Don't be a ghost. Be sure to like, comment share and expect the unexpected!
Actors Omari Hardwick, Naturi Naughton, Lela Loren, and Joseph Sikora discuss Season 3 of Power.
AFTERBUZZ TV -- Power edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Starz's Power. In this show, hosts Kennelia Stradwick, Robin Ayers, Janeisha John, Bamm Ericsen and special guest Joseph Sikora (Tommy Egan!) The series follows James St. Patrick, nicknamed "Ghost", owner of a popular New York City nightclub. In addition, he is a major player in one of the city's biggest illegal drug networks. He struggles to balance these two lives, and the balance topples when he realizes he wants to leave the drug ring in order to support his legitimate business. Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV For more of your post-game wrap up shows for your favorite TV shows, visit http://www.AfterBuzzTV.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AFTERBUZZ TV -- Power edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Starz's Power. In this show, hosts Kennelia Stradwick, Robin Ayers, Janeisha John, Bamm Ericsen and special guest Joseph Sikora (Tommy Egan!) The series follows James St. Patrick, nicknamed "Ghost", owner of a popular New York City nightclub. In addition, he is a major player in one of the city's biggest illegal drug networks. He struggles to balance these two lives, and the balance topples when he realizes he wants to leave the drug ring in order to support his legitimate business. Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV For more of your post-game wrap up shows for your favorite TV shows, visit http://www.AfterBuzzTV.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · The Colin and Samir Podcast: The Colin and Samir Podcast hosted by LA - based friends and filmmakers Colin and Samir takes a look into what it’s like to make creativity your career. https://open.spotify.com/show/5QaSbbv2eD4SFrlFR6IyY7?si=Dj3roVoJTZmOime94xhjng
Naturi Naughton and Joseph Sikora of the hit show Power stop by to chat with The Breakfast Club. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
AFTERBUZZ TV -- Power edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Starz's Power. In this show, hosts Thaddeus Massey, Erica Green, Robin Ayers, and Bamm Ericsen discuss episode 7. Also joining the hosts by Phonecall are special guest Shane Johnson and Joseph Sikora. The series follows James St. Patrick, nicknamed "Ghost", owner of a popular New York City nightclub. In addition, he is a major player in one of the city's biggest illegal drug networks. He struggles to balance these two lives, and the balance topples when he realizes he wants to leave the drug ring in order to support his legitimate business. Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV For more of your post-game wrap up shows for your favorite TV shows, visit http://www.AfterBuzzTV.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AFTERBUZZ TV -- Power edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Starz's Power. In this show, hosts Thaddeus Massey, Erica Green, Robin Ayers, and Bamm Ericsen discuss episode 7. Also joining the hosts by Phonecall are special guest Shane Johnson and Joseph Sikora. The series follows James St. Patrick, nicknamed "Ghost", owner of a popular New York City nightclub. In addition, he is a major player in one of the city's biggest illegal drug networks. He struggles to balance these two lives, and the balance topples when he realizes he wants to leave the drug ring in order to support his legitimate business. Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV For more of your post-game wrap up shows for your favorite TV shows, visit http://www.AfterBuzzTV.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · The Colin and Samir Podcast: The Colin and Samir Podcast hosted by LA - based friends and filmmakers Colin and Samir takes a look into what it’s like to make creativity your career. https://open.spotify.com/show/5QaSbbv2eD4SFrlFR6IyY7?si=Dj3roVoJTZmOime94xhjng
Episode 3.5: The Pattern GameThis episode was not written, directed or organized by Meseret Haddis.Featuring Miles Davis’ drummer, The Mighty Boosh, Tang by Duke Ellington off the album The Afro Eurasian Eclipse,, Robert Plant whispering, Henry Rollins yelling, Nitro Burning Funny Car by the Dead Milkmen off the album Bucky Fellini, people fighting in Jersey City, Ian Mackaye scolding people, Nig Heist being Nig Heist, Black Funerals by Richard Pryor off the album Wanted, Bullet in the Breast Pocket by Woody Allen off the album Stand Up Comic, Phil and Fishbone, Heather Lawless and Joseph Sikora from the Heart She Holler, Star Roselli and a drummer and saxophonist in the West 4th Subway platform.As always you can visit the tinywivesclub.tumblr.com for past podcasts as well as other subtle hints at things.