Podcast appearances and mentions of Queen Latifah

Welcome! This week's guest is the hilarious Sydnee Washington! Sydnee and Caleb talk about cruise ships, the need for more Queen Latifah in the universe, flirting, and much more! Join our Substack for ad free full episodes, early access to merch, our community chat, and more! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Sydnee! @justsydbw Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloud Visit https://Quince.com/sotrue for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. To get involved, text UPDATE to 22422 or visit https://ImForPP.org Find exactly what you're booking for at Booking.com. Book today on the site or in the app. So True with Caleb Hearon is edited and engineered by Nicole Lyons. Our social media manager is Virginia Muller. All episodes are filmed in The So Trudio at Legitimate Business World Headquarters in Brooklyn, New York. A Wave series. https://wavesportsandentertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on A Pod Named Kickback, the crew celebrates Juneteenth and discusses what the holiday means today, including a conversation about Black history and culture. We also dive into the Carmelo Anthony verdict, the ongoing debate surrounding justice and self-defense, Jay-Z's Target-exclusive vinyl controversy, and the return of Robert Johnson alongside LL Cool J and Queen Latifah to help shape BET's future. Plus, we talk about the success of Ice Cube's BIG3 League, share our latest TV recommendations, including Polygamist on Netflix and do what Kickbackers do best—have real conversations about the stories impacting our community and culture ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars is a rich and passionate record of a life-long obsession with soul music and Rhythm & Blues from music industry stalwart Joe McEwen, legendary A&R man for acts including Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, K.D. Lang, Wilco, Nick Lowe, Built To Spill, Queen Latifah, the Frank Sinatra catalogue, and many others.Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars is a labor of love, half a century in the making, for music industry veteran Joe McEwen. A Philadelphia native and legendary A&R executive for Columbia, Sire/Warner Brothers, Verve, and Concord Music Group, McEwen now McEwen gathers a lifetime's worth of encounters, essays, and reveries into one radiant collection-a love letter to the rhythm-and-blues and soul music that shaped him.Its pages are bursting with vivid, compelling, up-front and personal profiles and encounters with a host of important figures: Pops and Mavis Staples, George Clinton, Allen Toussaint, Betty Wright, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Don Covay, and many more. Alongside these portraits are heartfelt musings spanning the 1960s through the '80s, illuminating the creative processes behind the songs that defined a generation.Interwoven throughout are reflections on basketball, memory, and movement-parallel sources of rhythm, improvisation, and joy. The book culminates in an extended 2024 conversation with esteemed music author and longtime confidant Peter Guralnick (Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke), a fitting finale to a collection that captures the soul of a lifetime in music.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Tonight on Apex Express, Host Miko Lee talk story with singer-songwriter Thao Nguyen.  Hear about her new album Fossil,  her short documentary, and about her artistic inspirations. Thao's tour starts this week in North Carolina, so listen in to hear from the brilliant Thao, and then check out her website to catch a live show.   SHOW TRANSCRIPT [00:00:00] Opening: Apex Express Asian Pacific expression. Community and cultural coverage, music and calendar, new visions and voices, coming to you with an Asian Pacific Islander point of view. It's time to get on board the Apex Express.   [00:00:35] Miko Lee: Tonight on Apex Express, we talk story with singer-songwriter Thao Nguyen. Join me, your host, Miko Lee, as I talk with this multi-hyphenated artist. We get to hear about her new album, chat about her short documentary, and hear about her artistic inspirations. Thao's tour starts this week in North Carolina, so listen in to hear from the brilliant Thao, and then check out her website to catch a live show.   [00:01:05] Ayame Keane-Lee: In today's show, you'll be listening to some songs from Thao & The Get Down Stay Down's 2020 album, Temple. First off, let's listen to “Pure Cinema.”   MUSIC     [00:05:44] That was “Pure Cinema” by today's guest, Thao Nguyen. Let's get to the interview.   [00:05:50] Miko Lee: Welcome  Thao Nguyen to Apex Express.    [00:05:54] Thao Nguyen: Thank you. I'm so happy to be here.    [00:05:57] Miko Lee: I love talking with creative people and you're such an amazingly talented singer and songwriter and imagination creator. I'm wanna start with the first question I ask all of my guests, which is, who are your people and what legacy do you carry with you?   [00:06:16] Thao Nguyen: Who are my people? Some of them include the family I was born into. I'm from Virginia. I was born and raised in Virginia. but I'm the daughter of Vietnamese refugees of war. And, I moved out to the Bay in 2006 after my first US tour. And, I'm so fortunate to have such a robust community here in the bay and all of my chosen family here.   [00:06:40] Miko Lee: And what legacy do you carry with you?    [00:06:43] Thao Nguyen: What legacy? I think the legacy I prioritize. I think, you know, [laughs] we inherit a lot and as time goes on and we get older, we realize everything is finite and you have to choose which legacies you choose to continue, and perpetuate and honor and what you have to leave by the wayside. And so the things I choose to continue and celebrate are that of a real ability to be very present and in the moment and available to joy and I think the people I come from are really good at metabolizing joy because they know the flip side of it so well.    [00:07:23] Miko Lee: Ooh, that's so interesting. Can you speak more about what it means to metabolize joy?    [00:07:30] Thao Nguyen: [Laughs] uh, an ongoing practice? I think it is to be truly present and I believe, of course gratitude goes a long way, but I to fully metabolize it is to allow yourself to feel embodied in it. And, you know, there's more somatic practice I think that to actually feel it course through your body, you are allowing it, you're honoring it as completely as possible. And, do you have to acknowledge that it's happening as it's happening? You know, I think that's having true presence with it.   [00:08:08] Miko Lee: Can you roll back with me in time and talk about your earliest childhood memories of being a singer or songwriting? What came first?    [00:08:18] Thao Nguyen: I loved music from a very early age, but I didn't have a lot of access to it, to making it, it was more as a listener. The soundscape that I grew up with, there was a series called Paris by Night, which probably you've heard of within Vietnamese diaspora, uh, community and Culture. And it was this variety show that was, created by, people who had to flee Vietnam. And originally it was in Paris and it showcased A lot of singers and performers, who had fled, either before, during, or right after the fall of Saigon. And, it was this one gathering wherein. entertainers from the different generations, from my grandmother's generation, from my parents were able to coalesce and exist together. And there was just this sampler platter of a lot of different sonic influences. And then you had the younger generation, which was reinterpreting what American pop music was at the time. So you'd have my grandmother who [sang] cải lương which was this incredibly, it's like, almost like folk operatic, very dramatic, theatrical singing with a lot of pitch bending and, which I didn't understand that I was absorbing it in such a way that I would recreate it later on in my playing, but I would go on to credit it to being from Virginia and saying it was more of like an Appalachian influence, which it was as well. But the origins, the true origins were within my soundscape before I understood what that was. You know, so you have that and then you have, an artist named Lynette who's. basically in reinterpreting, like the latest Madonna song and has a cone bra on, so everyone's existing act after act in the same, um, sorry for that ramble. Did I answer that question?    [00:10:13] Miko Lee: Yeah. Uh, I, so what was, do you remember the age or you just grew up hearing all these different kinds of sounds?    [00:10:20] Thao Nguyen: I mean, that was from before I knew what age I was, you know, that was just like, and that was such, um. For the community and within my family it was such an event every time one of these, you know, double VHS things were issued that people would be making copies, someone would drop it off at the house. You know, there, there was always one or two in circulation, but it was this. Event that you'd,    [00:10:43] Miko Lee: are these like bootleg copies?    [00:10:45] Thao Nguyen: Yeah, there's like, wow, there's bootleg. There's also, there was one book in music store in Eden Shopping Center, which was like the hub of, of the Vietnamese community in, in, uh, Northern Virginia. And so someone would buy the original and then go and bootleg it. You don't know how you ended up with what, but just like they would drop off some citrus and and Hennessy or whatever, and then the Paris By Night thing. And um,    [00:11:11] Miko Lee: I love that the combo citrus, Hennessy and some music.   [00:11:16] Thao Nguyen: Everything is a digestif, you know? And, um, so I would have that. But then of course, I, you know, I, I listened to the radio. That was what, that was my main resource and I listened to the oldie station the most, and I loved Motown. And I remember, in this I was like five or six, we had these large speakers that's sat on the floor either side of, of this cassette deck, radio unit. And I would lay down and, every time Smokey Robinson came on, “You really got a hold of me” that was like my favorite song and I would tape it and then so either I would listen to it live or I would play the cassette and I would just lay down and get as close to the speakers as I could. But at that point, I hadn't seen who Smokey Robinson was, and I imagined, because I also am a child of eighties and nineties. I imagined it was Crystal who was Roseanne's best friend from the Roseanne show. You know, I didn't know anything, but I felt all of it.    [00:12:20] Miko Lee: Wow. Yeah. I love that. So, I love that. And I was really wondering, I heard this story about you, that you actually did a rap for on Charlotte's Web when you were in elementary school.   [00:12:33] Thao Nguyen: Okay. Okay. This is a deep cut. You've done some research.    [00:12:39] Miko Lee: Tell me about how that came to be. So you must have been introduced to rap pretty young to be doing that.    [00:12:44] Thao Nguyen: Oh, absolutely. This, so this was another, and this, I'm so glad you brought that up, because all of this is, every genre, every kind of music I, at this point is so vital to me, and it actually goes on to reflect the kind of music I make. And so I have an older brother who's almost eight years older, and around this same time, he's a huge hip hop fan, or that's one of the things he loves, he loves like Duran Duran and like the Fat Boys, you know? And , when I saved money, the first cassette I ever bought was Salt-n-Pepa. And I, yeah, so I was listento the Fat Boys and Queen Latifah. And I loved, I loved every, I loved to hear the flow, the different cadences and in third grade I was voted best rapper. This, and, you know, not coincidentally. This is the year I, I do the book report, the Charlotte's Web, you know, and they gave me the option. You can either write it or you can write a song or whatever. And so I wrote a rap about Charlotte's Web, but I was too shy. I had recorded it and just played it in my presentation. I didn't perform it live.    [00:13:51] Miko Lee: And how was it received?    [00:13:54] Thao Nguyen: I mean, I can still hear the roar. yeah, everyone, [laughs] I think the teachers    [00:14:01] Miko Lee: The crowd roared. The third graders roared.    [00:14:03] Thao Nguyen: Yeah. I mean, everyone's standing on their desks. It's rickety, you know, teachers are worried about child safety, it doesn't matter. They're like, Encore. I'm like, I don't have anything else. Uh, you know, uh,   [00:14:15] Miko Lee: Wait for real?   [00:14:17] Thao Nguyen: No, no. [laughs] the teachers thought it was cute. Probably the kids thought it was funny. I actually don't know because I was so nervous I even pressing play. I was so nervous. I don't know if I registered what, how it was received.    [00:14:34] Miko Lee: That's so sweet. Given your eclectic music knowledge and the music that was around you at the time as a musician, now you've been described with so many different categories, country tinge, indie folk, pop, blues. How would you describe your music?  [00:14:54] Thao Nguyen: I would describe it as. What's embarrassing is I've been doing this a long time now and I've never figured out a way to describe it. I would, I, I generally just say it's, you know, it's under the umbrella of indie rock, but influenced by jazz and hip hop. And because I learned to play guitar by picking out country blues songs. And because I grew up in Virginia, there, there are these, like old time, Country blues picking patterns that I've used. I, you know, it's, yeah. So that, I've never figured out a way to say it succinctly and I continue    [00:15:29] Miko Lee: and you don't need to. That's okay.    [00:15:31] Thao Nguyen: Thank you.    [00:15:31] Miko Lee: Is there a big Vietnamese population in Virginia?    [00:15:35] Thao Nguyen: Yeah, I, I think there is a very healthy population there. And it was one of the first places that people were settling when they were being resettled. And my parents met, in a refugee camp in Guam. And then they were sent to Arkansas. And then from there sponsored out to North Carolina. And then from there of a few friends that they had made, had found work with Metro, which is the public transportation train system in DC and found my dad work there. So that's why people resettle, that's why we ended up in Virginia.    [00:16:16] Miko Lee: So Thao & The Get Down Stay Down you released five studio albums and now you're working primarily as a solo artist. Right?    [00:16:25] Thao Nguyen: Yes. Yeah. I will say I still work record and perform with a band. And a lot of the people who worked and performed with me in that iteration are still with me. it was more I wanted to, just use my name and move beyond what the get down stay down was, which I was never really sure. With things that you choose when you're 22. As time goes, you know, it starts to, and you're lucky if you can kind of shed things and not, not stay beholden too much.   [00:16:57] Miko Lee: Ah, what have you learned to shed?   [00:17:02] Thao Nguyen: Oh my gosh. Thankfully a great deal and it's an ongoing exercise, but. I used to be so much heavier with the weight of what I thought a serious artist was what I thought a serious songwriter should be, who I thought, where I thought my, you know, different benchmarks of what success were. What I should be making versus what people wanted to hear versus what I wanted to hear. I actually never I wasn't always all the way sure about what I wanted. You know, I, I think a lot of people encounter that, but I've thankfully been able to shed as much as I can. It's an ongoing practice, but I, you know, one thing it. Is that I used to think, I can't believe I've been doing this this long. And it's, not necessarily, I didn't understand what I was working towards, but only that I had not gotten there yet. And then, you know, I think pandemic and on, I've been just so and as I get older, the transition into being so sincerely grateful that I'm still here and I get to do this. this is what my job is, and however I can, and whatever I can do to sustain, being able to, to do this for my livelihood and maintain my integrity within it is the greatest gift. So as when I made that switch a a lot of things, a lot of the darkness left me.    [00:18:39] Miko Lee: Oh, that's beautiful. Thank you for sharing.   [00:18:42] Ayame Keane-Lee: Next, let's listen to Temple, the first track off of Thao's album of the same name.   MUSIC   [00:22:56] That was Temple by Thao and the Get Down Stay Down. Back to her interview with Miko.   [00:23:01] Miko Lee: I'm wondering if you could talk a little bit about the 2017 documentary Nobody Dies, a film about a musician, her mom in Vietnam. How did that, and that's a documentary that follows you and your mom as you go to Vietnam. I'm wondering how that project came about.  [00:23:17] Thao Nguyen: Yes, I'm happy to tell you about it. in 2015 I was invited by concert promoters in conjunction with the US Embassy based in Hanoi, to come perform for the, I guess at that point it was the 25th anniversary of the normalization of relations between the US and Vietnam, and I was able to bring my band and I was able to bring my mom, and she hadn't been back in 43 years, and she used to work for the South Vietnamese embassy and was stationed in Lao, when Saigon fell. So she actually left Vietnam in 73, assuming she would go back after her time abroad and then was never able to return. So I was able to bring her, the struggle was would she actually come, you know, and we had, I had, a bear of the time initially convincing her it would be okay. And, it was like, just begging her to come. She's like freaking out. She hangs up on me. I call back. She hangs up. You know, it was a back and forth that I'm trying to convince her of things that I'm not sure of where she's like, I'm still on a list. I'm like, no, you're not. But I don't know that, you know who, how would I know that? But I told her she wasn't on the list. Anyway, my, a friend of mine who's a filmmaker, as this all was happening, he asked if he could come along and document all of it. And he and, his DP traveled with us and it was an incredibly intense trip, and it was beautiful and I am so glad it was documented. And then somewhere along the way I had a performance and, this was all in editing. And then I ran into Don Young at CAAM Center for Asian American Media. Oh, I know what it was. It was something for Sundance and Don Young and I were just in the same shuttle going to the airport and we were talking and I told him a little bit about this and then I sent him some footage and you know, and then CAAM and PBS were gracious enough to co-produce and, Make it so it could be, you know, a a half hour documentary that aired on PBS. Um,    [00:25:21] Miko Lee: so that that was on a bus ride.    [00:25:23] Thao Nguyen: That was on an airport shuttle.    [00:25:25] Miko Lee: Airport shuttle. I love it.    [00:25:26] Thao Nguyen: Yeah [laughs].    [00:25:28] Miko Lee: So was it hard to convince your mom, I know it was hard to convince her to go to Vietnam. Was it hard to convince her also then to be on film? What was her response to that?    [00:25:37] Thao Nguyen: Well, luckily for all of us, my mom loves to be on film and is, um, a total flirt and ham and. Oh,    [00:25:48] Miko Lee: so that was a bonus. That was like a,    [00:25:49] Thao Nguyen: that was a bonus. The camera loves her. As did the film director, my friend Todd, she loved it. And she just, she comes alive and she's a true performer. And, it was really beautiful to see her in this element that I, I didn't know if I'd ever, I actually. Never thought I'd get to see her this way. You know, I grew up, both my brother and I grew up translating for her, it is sort of at every, at every level. And, we'd go out to restaurants and it's not that she, you know, it's like she would get shy and then it would just easier, it always just became easier if we just did it for her. But, so we'd order for restaurants and, and to see her. not to say that she doesn't I mean, she was a small business owner. She owned a laundromat, dry cleaners in Virginia and totally is the reason why everybody is alive, you know? But, to see her move so seamlessly and easily, I'm sorry, it's emotional in the world was this, such a gift I didn't know I'd get. And, You see her haggling with people, you know, and, and she's directing as she's pointing out. Yeah. It was just a really, no matter how long someone has been away from the place they were born, you know, to see them back there is, um, it was, yeah, it was just such a beautiful gift and I'm glad we have it on film.   [00:27:17] Miko Lee: Did you discuss that with your mom? How different that was for you to see her in a different way?    [00:27:22] Thao Nguyen: You know, not, not, um, not directly. I've written about it, but I've not, we don't have the kind of, Yeah. That, that's never come up in those ways. You know, we talk a lot. I basically, I try to call her at least, uh, almost every day, just 'cause she lives across the country. So I wanna just be sure that, you know, I'm just doing these like, casual wellness checks, but we don't often get into those more philosophical conversations. Um, but she did, you know, the, the song Temple, Which would become the lead single of the album Temple was, inspired by this moment of candor that I had never experienced before and I would never experience again. It happened one night when we were in Vietnam and she just said outta nowhere. You have to understand what freedom is and you have to understand why a million people would risk their lives at sea, and I can't. I can't teach you that. I can't help you with it. You have to know for yourself. And that's what became, the song Temple where wherein she's speaking to me about her life before, during, and after war.   [00:28:35] Miko Lee: That's so powerful. Thank you for sharing. I, I appreciate that about your music, the personal, visions and dreams and pain that you experience putting that in. Is there another song of yours that really stands out to you?    [00:28:51] Thao Nguyen: Another one. Aside from that?    [00:28:53] Miko Lee: Aside from that.    [00:28:54] Thao Nguyen: There's. You know, yes, there's a, there's definitely a few from this new album that is, that I just finished and it's releasing in September. From that same album Temple there's, the song Marrow. there's a few. That album is as much, it was, it was this, I just had this, I knew that I had to make it both about, what my Vietnamese identity is and what it is to be queer in Vietnamese and stay in the culture, which is not something that I thought I could do. So yeah, I would say both Temple and Marrow encapsulate, this effort to fully align myself in ways that I hadn't been able to.    [00:29:40] Miko Lee: And what is Marrow about?    [00:29:42] Thao Nguyen: Marrow is about what it means to fully accept yourself so that you could offer yourself to the rest of your life. You know, it's, it's like.   [00:29:54] Miko Lee: That's all.   [00:29:56] Thao Nguyen: That's all. And it's, and it was against the backdrop of getting married. but it was more about me coming to terms with not even coming to terms, like even that language is so, disparaging. It's, it was just about claiming myself and saying to my family, I need to be, you know, I, I need to be my full self and I believe I can be with you still. But you know, the lines are, It's so funny. I sing it all the time and I can't do that. The line I'm thinking of in particular is, at that point I'm apologizing to my partner at the time and saying, you know, I am basically, I couldn't claim us because of this barrier, but I'm sorry to you and I'm sorry to me, and the, you know. I have grief in my marrow. Will you marry me still? So is it, that's a roundabout way of explaining what that, what that song is.   [00:30:54] MUSIC    [00:34:24] Ayame Keane-Lee: You just listened to “Marrow” by tonight's guest, Thao Nguyen.    [00:34:28] Miko Lee: You talk about Temple and how that was based on this trip you took in 2015, right? 2016. How long does it generally take you for a song to germinate?    [00:34:41] Thao Nguyen: You know, that one, um, that's, that is an example of a, a longer, uh, gestation period because it was such an intense, because Vietnam was such an intense time. Uh, it was months, maybe it was two years before I could even think about it, honestly. And there are other things that happen. I wish things happened more instantaneously. It's very rare that a whole song will just present itself. You know, temple, that song in particular, when I started writing it, it took maybe two hours, but it took me two years to get to the point where I could    [00:35:20] Miko Lee: And it just came to you in two hours?   [00:35:22] Thao Nguyen: Yeah. It just came, just the vision. All those, the imagery, everything that I'd wanted to say. It just, I understood how. To present it. And I think I had tried in other forms over that time, but it just wasn't ready. Other songs, um, yeah, anywhere from it's, it's like the chorus or a hook or a verse will come very quickly, and then the time, the more arduous stuff is building around it to make sure that it, it, you know, it's properly bolstered. Like I, if I believe in a hook, then I'll, I'll try to build the house around it.    [00:36:02] Miko Lee: And how, what do you do? Do you just record it straight up right when you get the hook, like on a small device or what's your process?    [00:36:09] Thao Nguyen: It um, typically I'm playing an instrument, either guitar or piano or I've written, you know, sometimes I get bored, I write on other instruments, but primarily it's guitar, piano, and, um. It'll be the melodic hook only on the instrument, and then I'll put words. But yeah, it's, I, I just use voice memos and then as I'm building it, then I'll move into pro tools and, and, and record a more proper demo.    [00:36:40] Miko Lee: And do you have a set working process or you just vibe it whenever you're feeling it? And I ask because I always ask this of artists. Because I think it's so interesting, what is the discipline it takes for your art form? And I remember I interviewed Isabel Allende years ago and she said, yes, I make myself go in my studio at 8:00 AM every day. And even if I can't write, I sit there from this time to this time. So what, what is your process like? Or do you have a set process?    [00:37:05] Thao Nguyen: Yes. Absolutely. And it's taken me so many years to figure out what my set process is and to have the discipline to really, really, um, I do believe it is a daily practice and it is a daily discipline and I'm so afraid of what happens when I slip out of it because I know what happens. I've tumbled into this very dark, deep well of despair and I don't know. You, you start to question what your whole purpose is. It gets bad very quickly, right? So I'm always trying to stay on the side of not completely sliding down. Not to say it isn't very joyful and I mean this a very lucky position to be in. One of the things that's been going on for the last few years is I have multiple projects going on at once and I do have to figure out, I had an, um, the album is just finished thankfully, but I am developing a musical and I'm also writing a book. And so I have to figure out, I divvy out the days. I would like to say that I can work on all three in one day, not possible. So I have to choose, um. And it's always, the morning time is the best for generating something from nothing. And then I try not to edit or revise or question it until that afternoon or later. Actually, you don't question it within that same day. Like the main, I think the main priority for me is maintaining momentum and optimism. So I need to do whatever it is to thwart whatever part of me is trying to take it down. Um, so I'll work in the morning for a few hours and then leave it, you know, and as writers say, leave it no matter if it's songwriting or whatever, like leave it at a place where you, when you start again, you feel good about it and you know what the next step is.   [00:39:08] Miko Lee: Do you have a set time? It's like just the morning from this time to this time. And then do you say musical today? Book today. Album today. How do you do that?    [00:39:17] Thao Nguyen: Well, it depends on the deadlines.    [00:39:21] Miko Lee: Of course.    [00:39:22] Thao Nguyen: I, yeah, I, I work to the deadline. 'cause there's always, thankfully, there's always at least one happening and yeah, I. I love this by the way, because I actually, when I'm stuck, I just look up different routines for writers and artists. It's like my favorite thing to do. So I love to participate in this conversation. Um, but I wake up, I meditate, I try to do a little stretching, and then I do a walk. It depends on where I'm working. Okay? Here's the thing. If I'm working on music, I have to work at home. If I can write, then I'm gonna go to a coffee shop or the library or my friends just opened up local economy, uh, that, that, so I've been going there and because writing is so lonely and miserable that I cannot be in the house, I, I, there's no way I have to be in public. Um, and just at least feeling the energy of other life    [00:40:18] Miko Lee: With songwriting also?    [00:40:19] Thao Nguyen: With songwriting, I have to be home 'cause I'm making all this noise. So what? Yeah, with songwriting I'll be at home, but that's way less miserable 'cause I can just play guitar or piano or something and then, or I'll be in studio with my friends that I'm making the album with. Um, now that I've finished the album and I'm moving and I'm more squarely in the book writing, um, I try to do two hours. You know, not, not solid. I will try, like, for a while, um, I was doing the timer with the, you know, 25 minutes at a time. And then that wasn't, I wasn't getting enough done and then, yeah, and then more than two hours. I, I just can't, it's not sustainable. Um, for me, I feel like I get a solid hour to two. Or maybe you hit like a two page, two or three page, um, quota or something, and then just don't even look at it and then go, and then I go exercise and I need to be outside and, or go on a hike or something.    [00:41:34] Miko Lee: Okay. Tell us about this book. What is it about, what's the timeline? No pressure.    [00:41:41] Thao Nguyen: I would love to tell you what it was about, if I knew better. Um, what it was. It's, it's a collection of essays and I'm calling it, so it's, it's, uh, it'll be out on Gray Wolf, um, into, in spring of 27. And so it is due relatively soon 'cause they, it's a longer lead time. I'm calling it a community memoir, um, because it's a collection of essays from different, it's all through my lens, but it's to celebrate these characters that I grew up with in Foster Virginia, within my family, within the community that I, they're so vivid to me and. Their stories. The quieter sides, the quieter moments of what it means to live in diaspora or what I wanna capture. And also what, you know, part of it is what shaped my musical life. And, and there are all these influences and elements that I, that I just wanted to celebrate and honor and. These people that I remember, but I, I'm, we're all, you know, I'm, I'm turning 42. I'm like, I, we're close to lo I'm close to losing the Hi-Fi detail of them, you know, and, and I don't know who else, is in a position to capture it. You know, and, and also it's this amazing opportunity to talk to my mom's, brothers and sisters. You know, there are tales. There's, of course, you grow up with, I think it's really different to, I was raised, you know, in Virginia by my, primarily by my mom. My grandmother and my aunt didn't come till I was five, but the stories that I heard. Mostly were from my mom who fled in, who left in 73, and her experience is so different than my grandmother, my aunt, all of my mom's siblings who stayed, who had to stay through the fall and, and live in a different regime, you know?    And so to get to hear those stories of just like the more quotidian indignities of what is life after you've lost your. To them they've lost their country, but they're still in it. You know, like, what is it to, with what were the rice rations like? Yeah. So, 50 years on what stays with people, you know, against the backdrop of the most devastating thing that can happen is that like the rice was so broken and it was so rationed and the quality of it was so infuriating and that they and my uncle talks about just for the 50th anniversary, I went back, I had an event, um, I think at the Smithsonian, and I went and I was staying with my uncle, and so I was able to ask them questions and he remembers buying meat on the black market. But you, you'd go to this market, you'd make eye contact with the person. They, you follow them to a behind the stall. They give you this meat wrapped in newspaper. You don't even know what it is. You don't, you can't unwrap it till you get home, you know? Anyway, those are the things that I, I just am so fascinated by, and I, there's just this kind of humanity and life in them that I wanna help. Um, record and if nothing else, just so that I know that it gives me an opportunity to ask these questions. Um, there's stuff about, you know, I'm estranged from my father and I have a lot there, there are things that I, you know, it just, these essays are helping me, better understand and, and process. these open-ended. storylines that, that, have punctuated and haunted me.    [00:45:38] Miko Lee: And this is your first book, right?    [00:45:40] Thao Nguyen: It is, yes.    [00:45:42] Miko Lee: What made you decide to do a book format and also essays, I heard you say? Mm-hmm. Um, as opposed to another album or a series of songs.    [00:45:52] Thao Nguyen: Um, I've always wanted to be a writer. Bef I wanted to be a writer before I was a songwriter, before I wanted to do anything. And I think it scares me the most in my life. And, and it was time to, you know, the opportunity came up, um, very fortunately to get to write a book for Gray Wolf, which of which I'm a huge fan, you know, and, uh, it's a true honor to be affiliated with them. And. Uh, I wanted to do it because it's a lifelong goal and dream, that actually is way scarier to me than making music and performing music. So I, I kind of just needed to see that I, I needed to try.    [00:46:38] Miko Lee: And why an essay format?    [00:46:40] Thao Nguyen: Um, I think that's what naturally. For this, for the first go, it, it, it is what naturally I'm drawn to and what happens most easily. Uh, and I think they're similar to songs in that way. And I, I am very much as a writer, as a songwriter or any or prose writer, I want to try and just capture the, a moment and a feeling and I. Um, that's my main prerogative and my main compulsion when I write. And so for this first go, I'm hoping that there will be more, but this, yeah. Is, is just the, the easiest way to package it.    [00:47:28] Miko Lee: I'm absolutely looking forward to reading it. Now share about a musical. Tell me more    [00:47:34] Thao Nguyen: Musical. I don't know how much I can say besides, uh, it's not been announced yet, but I do, I have been in, I do spend a lot of time in New York, um, and it's an adaptation. Um, I. I shouldn't have. I, I just wanted to mention that it was happening, but I know now that I sh I can't actually say.    [00:47:56] Miko Lee: Okay. That's okay. It's secret, So how can our audiences find out more about you and your work? We'll put a link to your website absolutely. On their webs, on our, program page. But are there other ways that folks can find out more and keep up to date with what you're doing?   [00:48:11] Thao Nguyen: For sure there's, um, well, all the social media, um, outlets were on there @thaogetstaydown. And um, I have a substack called THAO For The Record, which actually was just me sort of documenting my process of making this next record. Um, but that is my preferred way to be in touch in a more long form, um, less harried way. And the new album is coming out in mid to late September. And so I'm really excited about that. And we're, we are gearing up for more touring, starting the summertime.    [00:48:54] Miko Lee: Excellent. Can't wait to listen to you more and hear the new, piece. And thank you so much for joining us on Apex Express.    [00:49:02] Thao Nguyen: Thank you so much for having me. It was such a joy to speak with you.   [00:49:05] Ayame Keane-Lee: The last song we're playing tonight is also the last on the album Temple. It's called “I've Got Something.”   MUSIC [00:53:51] That was “I've Got Something” by Thao & The Get Down Stay Down. [00:53:55] Miko Lee: Thank you so much for listening tonight. Remember to reconnect to your ancestral technologies and hold in the power of tenderness. Please check out our website, kpfa.org/program/apexexpress to find out more about our show and our guests tonight. We thank all of you listeners out there. Keep resisting, keep organizing, keep creating, and sharing your visions with the world because your voices are important. Apex Express is produced by Ayame Keane-Lee, Anuj Vaidya, Cheryl Truong, Isabel Li, Jalena Keane-Lee, Miko Lee, Miata Tan, Preti Mangala-Shekar and Swati Rayasam. Tonight's show was produced by me Miko Lee, and edited by Ayame Keane-Lee. Have a great night.            The post APEX Express – 6.18.26 Talk Story with Thao Nguyen appeared first on KPFA.

This is for you guys, a mix of my favorite 1996 R&B Remixes. Enjoy Make sure you follow me on Instagram and Tiktok Tracklist: Here is the list with the numbers added as regular, selectable text: 1. Tevin Campbell - I Got It Bad (Allstar Remix) 2. Montell Jordan - Falling (Flesh N Bone Remix) 3. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby (Mr. Dupri Mix ft. Da Brat & Xscape) 4. Donell Jones - In The Hood (Remix) 5. Ginuwine feat. Timbaland - Pony (Explicit Remix) 6. D'Angelo - Lady (DJ Premier Remix) 7. Whitehead Bros. - Feel Your Pain ft. Free (Clark Kent Remix) 8. Faith Evans - Ain't Nobody (Remix ft. Queen Latifah) 9. SWV - You're The One (KO Go-Go Remix) 10. Aaliyah - If Your Girl Only Knew (Remix) 11. Alfonzo Hunter - Just The Way (Remixes) 12. D'Angelo - Me And Those Dreamin' Eyes Of Mine (Remixes) 13. Case - More To Love (Remix) 14. Blackstreet - No Diggity (All Star Remix ft. Queen Pen) 15. Kreuz - Party All Night (Flava Mix) 16. New Edition - Hit Me Off Remix (ft. N.E. Spyder & Shaq Diesel) 17. The Isley Brothers - Float On (Bad Boy Remix ft. 112 & Lil' Kim) 18. SkinDeep - No More Games (Remix Part II ft. Keith Murray & Miss Jones) 19. Horace Brown - One For The Money (Buttnaked Remix ft. Lost Boyz) 20. Keith Sweat - Twisted (Flavahood Sexual Remix) 21. Total - No One Else (Puff Daddy Remix) 22. 702 - Steelo (Tumbling Dice Remix) 23. Jason Weaver - Stay With Me (Remix) 24. Goodfellaz - Sugar Honey Ice Tea (Remix ft. Shyheim & Smooth Da Hustler) 25. Chantay Savage - I Will Survive (Silk's Old Skool Remix with Common Sense) 26. Toni Braxton - You're Making Me High (Remix ft. Foxy Brown) 27. Gina Thompson - The Things That You Do (Bad Boy Remix) 28. Shai - I Don't Wanna Be Alone (Remix ft. Jay-Z) 29. Brandy - Sitting Up In My Room (Doug Rasheed Hip Hop Remix) 30. Horace Brown feat. Jay-Z - Things We Do For Love (Remix) 31. Jodeci - Get On Up feat. Erick Sermon (Def Squad Remix) 32. Mista - Blackberry Molasses (Amiri Remix ft. Shyheim) 33. 112 - Only You (Remix)

Playlist: Wiki, featuring Your Old Droog - All In The LiningRob Roy - Street Chapters Pt. 3Kingdom Kome x RUEN, featuring Daniel Son - Hells DoorstepB1 the Architect x Flashing Jimmy - Rock BottomMax Moon - Next TimeGodfather Don x Parental, featuring Soul Intellect - NumbersCROOKS - CelesteEYEDA SOPHIA & GHOSTBOYRJ - (In)SightFresh Kils, Myer Clarity, OCDC, featuring D-Sisive - Never Give You UpNewselph x James Gardin, featuring K.I.N.E.T.I.K. - Talk That TalkMoka Only - Same Vibes9th Wonder x JADA X S14H - ZENITHFreddie Gibbs - Rabbit ModeNice & Smooth - Funky For YouBig Daddy Kane - Ain't No Half Steppin'Kwame & The New Beginning - The RhythmHDV - Pimp of the MicrophoneJungle Brothers - Straight Out the JungleA Tribe Called Quest - Luck of LucienKish - Jim ClassEQ - Play the Back3rd Bass - Steppin' to the A.M.King Tee - Bass (Remix)Brand Nubian - All For OneDonald D - NotoriousEPMD - So What Cha Sayin'Eric B. & Rakim - I Ain't No JokeIntelligent Hoodlum - Back to RealityMC Lyte - Paper ThinRoxanne Shante - Have a Nice DaySpecial Ed - The MissionUltramagnetic MC's - Ease BackDe La Soul, featuring Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, Queen Latifah, Monie Love - Buddy (Native Tongue Decision Remix)

In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) dive straight into the Knicks' wild Finals run against the Spurs, reacting to the twenty-nine-point comeback, the chaos around Madison Square Garden, Taylor Swift's courtside cameo, and the larger conversation about who gets priced out of big sports moments. They turn that adrenaline into a bigger debate about fandom, New York pride, and celebrity culture. The episode then shifts into a heated breakdown of Time Magazine naming LeBron James Athlete of the Century, with other athletes entering the argument. What starts as a sports headline quickly becomes a larger conversation about legacy, impact, politics, motherhood, and what greatness is supposed to mean.The second half moves into Broadway and pop culture with a deep discussion on the 2026 Tony Awards, including Pink's hosting gig, Megan Thee Stallion's headline-stealing appearance, the response to her Moulin Rouge run, and the Patti LuPone backlash connected to Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen. They celebrate Queen Jean's historic Tony win, Queen Latifah's Chicago tribute with Alex Newell, and Mikel Suleiman's milestone in sound design while also calling out the gatekeeping that still shapes Broadway. The tone sharpens again with a direct response to Boosie Badazz's anti-trans pool party comments and a sobering conversation about Cyrus Carmack Belton and Karmelo Anthony.

WATCH ON YOUTUBEFor their very first "Kick-It" episode, hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are pulling up extra chairs for their favorite chaotic cousins Jade and X.D. from the hit podcast Jade + X.D.! Together, the crew is grabbing their Ghostface masks and heading to the theater to unpack the highly anticipated horror-comedy reboot, SCARY MOVIE.Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this spoof spectacular a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?"Plus, the hosts and their guests play a special "Wayans Cinematic Universe" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting the box office classics of the legendary Black comedy dynasty for the culture. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUBhttps://www.seatedshow.com/join00:00:00 - Intro00:01:10 - The Kick-It Lounge: Jade + XD's Faves00:13:40 - Attend Historically Black Phrases Live! In Boston00:15:15 - Scary Movie Spoiler-Free Chat00:29:50 - Scary Movie Spoiler-Filled Review: All The Movies Referenced In Scary Movie00:53:19 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating00:53:44 - Black Critic Spotlight: Rendy Jones for RendyReviews.com00:55:43 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict00:58:46 - Apply to Stony Brook University's 2026-2027 Podcast Incubator: https://podcastfellows.org/apply00:59:58 - Black Cinema Games: The Wayans Cinematic Universe01:12:58 - Good Vibes Only: Password Hosted by Keke Palmer (Season 3), One Album A Day, Tennis, House Guest ft. Quinta BrunsonCONNECTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow,Website: https://www.seatedshow.comEmail: holla@seatedshow.comCREDITSHosts: Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr.Produced by: Slayzhon and FiftyLeven MediaEditor: Ray Love Jr.Theme Music: BuckrollAnimation: Agung AdhiLocation Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA )Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( ⁨@iamjadefox⁩  )Publicity: House of HeraldsTITLES DISCUSSEDBaby Boy starring Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding, Snoop Dogg (Directed by John Singleton)Beauty Shop starring Queen Latifah, Alicia Silverstone, Andie MacDowell, Alfre Woodard (Directed by Bille Woodruff)Big Hero 6 starring Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Daniel Henney, T.J. Miller (Directed by Don Hall, Chris Williams)The Blackening starring Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, X Mayo (Directed by Tim Story)The Color Purple starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey (Directed by Steven Spielberg)Crooklyn starring Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, David Patrick Kelly, Zelda Harris (Directed by Spike Lee)Dance Flick starring Shoshana Bush, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins, Affion Crockett (Directed by Damien Dante Wayans)Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood starring Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Tracey Cherelle Jones, Chris Spencer (Directed by Paris Barclay)Drop starring Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Jeffery Self (Directed by Christopher Landon)Fifty Shades of Black starring Marlon Wayans, Kali Hawk, Fred Willard, Mike Epps (Directed by Michael Tiddes)The Five Heartbeats starring Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix (Directed by Robert Townsend)A Haunted House starring Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins, Cedric the Entertainer, Nick Swardson (Directed by Michael Tiddes)A Haunted House 2 starring Marlon Wayans, Jaime Pressly, Essence Atkins, Gabriel Iglesias (Directed by Michael Tiddes)Jackie's Back starring Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, Loretta Devine (Directed by Robert Townsend)Juwanna Man starring Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Kevin Pollak, Tommy Davidson (Directed by Jesse Vaughan)Let's Be Cops starring Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., Rob Riggle, Nina Dobrev (Directed by Luke Greenfield)A Low Down Dirty Shame starring Keenen Ivory Wayans, Charles S. Dutton, Jada Pinkett Smith, Salli Richardson (Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans)Meteor Man starring Robert Townsend, Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin, Robert Guillaume (Directed by Robert Townsend)Mo Money starring Damon Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Stacey Dash, Joe Santos (Directed by Peter MacDonald)Naked starring Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall, Jonathan Todd Jackson, Scott Foley (Directed by Michael Tiddes)The Other Guys starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton (Directed by Adam McKay)Polly starring Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, Dorian Harewood, Barbara Barrie (Directed by Debbie Allen)Robert Townsend and His Partners in Crime Poster Vol. 1 starring Robert Townsend, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Paul Mooney (Directed by Robert Townsend, Walter C. Miller)Scary Movie (2000) starring Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans (Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans)Scary Movie (2026) starring Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall (Directed by Michael Tiddes)Space Jam starring Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Danny DeVito (Directed by Joe Pytka)Up Up and Aways starring Michael J. Pagan, Robert Townsend, Alex Datcher, Sherman Hemsley (Directed by Robert Townsend)White Chicks starring Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Jaime King, Frankie Faison (Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans)JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUBhttps://www.seatedshow.com/joinTagsScary Movie 2026, Scary Movie 6, Scary Movie review, Wayans Brothers, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, Anna Faris, Jade and XD, Jade and XD podcast, Wayans Cinematic Universe, Black Cinema Games, Black comedy movies, Black film criticism, Black movie podcast, Black pop culture, LGBTQ podcast, SeatedShow, Seated podcast, Rotten Tomatoes, pop culture commentary, movie review podcast, Brenda Meeks, horror comedy, parody, Kim Wayans, Damon Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans

Welcome back OTW Listeners! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Latto, K. Camp, Chxrry, & Anderson. Paak! During #MUSICNEWS we talk about the concert that was, "America250," as well as the fallout from Kid Cudi dropping M.I.A. from his tour. In #THEBLACKNESS we discuss the new advisory board at the now non black owned BET, that consists of Founder Bob Johnson, Queen Latifah, & LL Cool J. We shine a #QUEENSPOTLIGHT on the winners of the "Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship!" All Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/otwweekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... Email: onthewaypod@gmail.com Instagram/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthewayweekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/onthewaypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3CWxgPZ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website(s): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instinctent.com/ontheway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mochapodcastsnetwork.com/ontheway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sylvee - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sweatbyvee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kahlil - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kahlilxdaniel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kahlildaniel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/kxdmusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Boyce speaks about the new BET Board of Advisors that consists of LL Cool J, Queen Latifah and Bob Johnson.

“Water?! That's for rich people!” In this week's episode, we dissect Just Wright, a film released on May 14, 2010, starring Queen Latifah and Common. Join us as we discuss undemanding homegirls, strawberry smoothies, trifling god sisters, tiramisu, emotionally questionable moms, alimony, aggressive physical therapy, acting coaches, and more!Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:Common: The Wiz Live! InterviewTrue BloodThe Plot Thickens: Here Comes PamThe EqualizerFreaky Friday Crypt Keeper SceneBridgertonPaolo MontalbanLove and Sports Ball - Meka JamesLove & Basketball (Episode 167)Connect with us:Instagram: @in_hindsight_podTwitter: @in_hindsightpod Thanks for listening!

This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're entering the "Zucker Era" of the parody world! After the Wayans brothers moved on, legendary comedy director David Zucker (Airplane!) took the reins, shifting the franchise from gross-out gags to rapid-fire, slapstick absurdity. We're comparing the blockbuster pivot Scary Movie 3 (2003) with the sci-fi-fueled madness of Scary Movie 4 (2006). It's time for crop circles, cursed tapes, and alien tripods! Scary Movie 3 (2003) Widely considered the peak of the sequels, Scary Movie 3 masterfully weaves together the plots of The Ring and Signs. Cindy Campbell (Anna Faris) returns, now a struggling news reporter investigating a cursed videotape that kills viewers in seven days, while simultaneously helping a widower farmer (Charlie Sheen) deal with mysterious crop circles. With iconic cameos from Pamela Anderson, Jenny McCarthy, and Queen Latifah (in a hilarious Matrix parody), this entry perfected the art of the visual "sight gag"—including that infamous, ever-growing Sheriff's hat! Scary Movie 4 (2006) In the fourth installment, the franchise leans heavily into the big-budget "disaster horror" of the mid-2000s. The primary targets this time are War of the Worlds, The Grudge, and Saw. Cindy finds herself working as a home-care nurse in a haunted house (complete with a terrifyingly pale Japanese ghost boy) while her neighbor, Tom Ryan (a pitch-perfect Tom Cruise parody by Craig Bierko), tries to survive an alien invasion of giant "Tr-iPods." From the Jigsaw traps that go hilariously wrong to the brutal The Village parody, this film proved that nothing was safe from a Zucker-style punchline. Join us as we discuss the shift in tone that defined these two entries. We'll look at how the franchise successfully transitioned from R-rated raunch to PG-13 slapstick without losing its edge, and why the chemistry between Brenda (Regina Hall) and Cindy remains the best part of the entire series. Which "cursed" storyline made us laugh the hardest, and which celebrity cameo stole the show? Spoilers start around 9:55.

Happy Pride y'all!This week, Pornhub launches a sapphic site for queer women and nonbinary viewers, Queen Latifah and Colman Domingo share their coming out stories, and we get into the latest WNBA updates.In Am I A Bad Queer?, we're talking lying about your body count, whether you've made your therapist hate your partner, and being jealous that all your friends are in relationships for the summer. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on Queen Latifah's “come out without coming out” blueprint and Young M.A's comments about only dating (DL) straight women.Shoutouts:Kris: PrideBrary: Video library with pride created by Jess, an Emmy-nominated producer with a degree in Media Studies, exploring LGBTQ+, race, and gender representation in media and pop culture. Subscriber on Youtube @PrideBraryShana: National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: Connecting QTPOC Folks to therapists and healing justice resources. Follow on IG @nqttcnEpisode notes:1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary 5:02- Category is: Pornhub Sapphic? Pornhub launches new site for queer women 9:05 - Category is: Queen Latifah + Colman Domingo talk coming out14:27- Category is: WNBA updates28:17- Am I A Bad Queer?39:10 - Bad Queer Opinions 47:30 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.  

We aren’t even a week into summer break, and Joey’s kids are already bored. Joey asked Nancy about her summers on the horse farm as a kid. Cocke County suffered from severe flash flooding yesterday. One woman lost her life and a lot of people had damage to their homes and cars. We talked to our buddy Waldo, who lives in Bybee, about his experience. Hot Tea: Riley Green is getting ready to start coaching on The Voice with Queen Latifah and Kelly Clarkson. Trade Adkins once told his daughter’s boyfriend that he could kill him, and no one would ever know. Several months ago, a woman got a ticket for holding her phone in her right hand while driving. She fought the ticket because she literally doesn’t have a right hand – she's an amputee. Her case was finally dropped. Joey had another ice cream cone problem at a drive thru. The workers always put their fingers inside the cone, and he has them remake it without touching it. Nerd News! A rocket exploded during launch last night. NASA announced plans to make a moon base. A new dog collar claims to translate dog barks to human speech. Lucky 7 for $50 to Farmacy Nancy has been having problems with one of her teeth and decided to have it pulled instead of getting a root canal. She gets it pulled this afternoon and she is scared. Joey attempted the TikTok trend of crushing a watermelon between his thighs. He ending up just stomping it with his foot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We aren’t even a week into summer break, and Joey’s kids are already bored. Joey asked Nancy about her summers on the horse farm as a kid. Cocke County suffered from severe flash flooding yesterday. One woman lost her life and a lot of people had damage to their homes and cars. We talked to our buddy Waldo, who lives in Bybee, about his experience. Hot Tea: Riley Green is getting ready to start coaching on The Voice with Queen Latifah and Kelly Clarkson. Trade Adkins once told his daughter’s boyfriend that he could kill him, and no one would ever know. Several months ago, a woman got a ticket for holding her phone in her right hand while driving. She fought the ticket because she literally doesn’t have a right hand – she's an amputee. Her case was finally dropped. Joey had another ice cream cone problem at a drive thru. The workers always put their fingers inside the cone, and he has them remake it without touching it. Nerd News! A rocket exploded during launch last night. NASA announced plans to make a moon base. A new dog collar claims to translate dog barks to human speech. Lucky 7 for $50 to Farmacy Nancy has been having problems with one of her teeth and decided to have it pulled instead of getting a root canal. She gets it pulled this afternoon and she is scared. Joey attempted the TikTok trend of crushing a watermelon between his thighs. He ending up just stomping it with his foot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The more that things change, the more they stay the same... Nevertheless, we have to keep pushing forward. We have to keep moving that line forward in order to make a better tomorrow for all of us." - Sharon JohnsonWelcome to 80s TV Ladies The Winds of Ch-ch-ch-change!In this special episode—the first half of an epic two-part spectacular—hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson are joined by their fabulous producer Melissa to talk about the massive personal transitions currently unfolding in all of their lives. With both Susan and Sharon in the middle of major moves, the ladies take a heartwarming, funny, and deeply honest look at packing up decades of memories, downsizing, and the emotional weight of nostalgia.But a season of change wouldn't be complete without the ultimate 1980s soundtrack! The ladies kick off Part 1 of their definitive countdown of the 20 Most Revolutionary 80s Music Videos, diving into the first 13 incredible videos on their list. They explore how the golden era of MTV transformed visual storytelling, artist autonomy, and pop culture forever. From groundbreaking feminist rap anthems and synth-pop milestones to a full-blown Madonna masterclass and jaw-dropping stop-motion animation, this conversation is a sparkling, nostalgic reflection on turning the page to the next chapter.THE CONVERSATION- THE WINDS OF CHANGE: Sharon, Susan and Melissa discuss the nature of personal and professional transitions—navigating the "two steps forward, one step back" rhythm of life and why we must keep pushing forward for a better tomorrow.- THE FOREIGN COUNTRY OF THE PAST: Susan opens up about packing up her home after 19 years, three kids, a house full of pets, and how digging into old boxes feels like visiting a foreign country where “they do things differently there.”- MOVING ACROSS THE U.S.A.: Sharon shares the bittersweet reality of leaving Southern California after 42 and a half years to move back to the Midwest, explaining how she is judiciously sorting through her life to downsize into her mother's home in Indianapolis.- CUE THE ROBIN, DEER, AND EAGLE: Producer Melissa shares an incredibly moving, cinematic story about losing her mother and brother Dougie, and a persistent red robin that visited her window in Pennsylvania alongside a herd of deer and a majestic bald eagle overhead.- LOVELY PARTING GIFTS & PRECIOUS VHS TAPES: The ladies talk about finding new homes for nostalgia, including Sharon giving away her classic Mark and Brian radio memorabilia on Facebook and her absolute refusal to let go of her original Star Wars trilogy on VHS—because the prequels simply do not exist!- FRESHMAN YEAR AT THE COLISEUM: Susan reminisces about discovering her oversized 1984 Bruce Springsteen Born in the U.S.A. concert souvenir tour program from her freshman year at USC, back when legendary stadium tickets were only $25. (Actually, according to the internet, the tickets cost $17.50!)- CH-CH-CH-CHANGES (PART 1): The main event kicks off as the ladies begin their countdown of the most revolutionary music videos of the decade, highlighting how the rise of MTV reshaped the cultural landscape.- THRILLER (Sharon's Pick): Sharon kicks it off with the music video credited with transforming music videos into the stratosphere - and into short, storytelling films. She also talks about learning the zombie dance and how it transformed her exercise routine!- TAKING CONTROL (Susan's Pick): Susan spotlights Janet Jackson's seminal "Control" music video, directed by Mary Lambert (no relation, though Susan wishes she had pretended otherwise!). This was quite literally the album and song when Ms. Jackson declared her independence over her career after leaving her new husband, James DeBarge, and firing her manager (and father) Joseph Jackson. A revolutionary move and every song speaks to finding her voice.- I'M STILL STANDING (Susan's Pick): A deep dive into Elton John's ultimate comeback anthem, exploring his personal resilience and the hilarious realization by the ladies that Dancing with the Stars judge Bruno Tonioli is one of the featured neon dancers in the video.- LOVE SHACK (Sharon's Pick): Sharon and Susan takes a trip down the Atlanta highway looking for the B-52s' legendary "Love Shack" and celebrating its pure, joyful energy.- LADIES FIRST (Susan's Pick): Susan pays tribute to Queen Latifah's revolutionary 1989 feminist rap anthem "Ladies First" (featuring Monie Love) from her debut album, All Hail the Queen.- THE MADONNA TWO-FER (Sharon's Picks): Sharon talk about her favorite two Madonna songs and music videos,  "Crazy for You" and "Express Yourself" and the groundbreaking visual style of the 80s Pop Queen.- STUNNING ANIMATION (Sharon's Pick): The ladies marvel at Peter Gabriel's award-winning stop-motion animation masterpiece "Sledgehammer" created by Aardman Animation.- PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER (Susan's Pick): Susan closes out Part 1 by honoring Patti Smith's powerful, timeless 1988 anthem "People Have the Power."AUDIO-OGRAPHY

Rod and Karen banter about commercials with famous celebrities, birthday cake, Red Bull and free ice cream samples. Then they discuss CBS News Boss 'Furious' Over Anderson Cooper's '60 Minutes' Farewell: Report, Trump’s Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants, RFK Jr blames Tylenol for autism again, Black Capitalism™ (Queen Latifah, Megan Thee Stallion, Kanye West), Black Folks Business™ (Ray J, Cardi B going after Tasha K again, TX embalmer has case dismissed), man destroys chiropractor sign, woman shoots two attorneys outside courthouse, man replaces legos with pasta and sword ratchetness. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackguywhotips Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rodimusprime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SayDatAgain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TBGWT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheBlackGuyWhoTips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblackguywhotips@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theblackguywhotips.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teepublic Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- https://the-black-guy-who-tips-podcast.dashery.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PDD9JUQUNVY5?ref_=wl_share ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowdcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – https://www.crowdcast.io/theblackguywhotips Voicemail: ‪(980) 500-9034Go Premium: https://www.theblackguywhotips.com/premium/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight...All hail the Queen! Our three decades under Queen Latifah's rule. From her Jersey start and the story behind her name change....How she built an empire after a loss that changed everything. Plus, her life off screen. This is ET vault unlocked...Queen Latifah.

Episode 235: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop icon Chill Rob G. We talk about his early days in Jersey, working with Mark The 45 King, The Flavor Unit, Queen Latifah, Lakim Shabazz, his debut album "Ride The Rhythm", and the story behind "The Power" record. We also discuss his new album, produced by C-Doc entitled "Survival Of The Better", plus Chuck D and Spit Slam Records reaching out to him to make new music and some funny takes on seafood and food choices. Check out Chill Rob G's music at- https://spitslamrecords.com/products/chill-rob-g-survival-of-the-better-cd-rMark also weighs in his expectations for the upcoming Star Wars movie- The Mandalorian and Grogu" and the return of the 1986 Transformers movie coming this Fall. Watch Mark on Wordsworth's podcast "What Words Are Worth" here- https://youtu.be/bpQCoe8NlkQ?si=ulr9Mr5WRIP9Th_PExclusive deal for listeners of The Infinite Banter Podcast, get a discount for Circle House Coffee. A great deal on your entire order when you use the link- http://circlehousecoffeeonline.com/discount/mark10Watch "Things and Stuff” where Mark reviews collectibles on The Infinite Banter Youtube channel. Direct link for current video- https://youtu.be/TvQro7ftL7Y?si=ZNyFYV7n_UHj78kOCheck out our sponsor Super 7, for the latest in action figures and merch featuring pop culture icons. Click the link for the latest figures and more- https://super7.com/INFINITEBANTERPODCAST

What killed Kyle Busch? What the new 9-1-1 call reveals about the Nascar legend's final hours and days leading up to his death. Plus, ET's time with the driving legend and the family he's left behind. Then, Stephen Colbert's final show. Sixteen star cameos and one unforgettable night. What you didn't see backstage at his “Late Show” farewell. Plus, a Ricky Martin concert halted by a tear gas attack. The terrifying moment that sent fans fleeing. And, a royal surprise at Taylor & Travis' wedding? Prince William's new reveal. Then, the hunky guy who played JFK Jr. all tatted up. How the “Love Story” team covered up Paul Anthony Kelly's real-life ink. Plus, John Travolta tells the story behind his bold beret look. Our exclusive with the star for his family night out with look-a-like daughter Ella Blue. And, one on one with Pedro Pascal as his “Star Wars” spin-off hits theater. Why he's giving up the title of Internet's boyfriend. Then, Clint & Lisa Hartman Black spill the E-Tea. How they turned their hit duet into a new movie. Plus, we're with “Boston Blue” star, Sonequa Martin-Green ahead of tonight's season finale. How she feels about sharing scenes with her real-life husband. And, how Taylor Swift is poised to make AMA history again. Our sneak peek at Monday's awards with host, Queen Latifah.

Hour 1: Sarah has no complaints about the Survivor finale. Stephen Colbert had his farewell show last night, and it was peppered with celebrities. Then, Neil deGrasse Tyson uses a wormhole to explain the show's fate. NASCAR driver Kyle Busch passed away unexpectedly at 41. Quentin Tarantino didn't take crap from Brad Pitt. More Americans are traveling for Memorial Day Weekend than ever before, despite insane gas prices. Will you be having this stuff at your BBQ this weekend? Vinnie's got proof that your vote matters. Hour 2: It's time for Bad Advice! Is this listener trying to ruin their amicable divorce? Then, is it possible to keep politics out of our relationships? The gang tries their best to advise! Don't be fooled by the hot weather if you're headed to BottleRock! Layers, layers, layers! A bride decides to ditch the wedding aesthetic - is it a bit? Don't do this crap if you're going to a wedding. Hour 3: Vinnie is missing his desserts. Bob has some really bad advice for him. The audio from Britney Spears' DUI has made it to the internet. The new Star Wars movie is out this weekend. Happy National Goth Day! You can celebrate with ‘The Bride.” Sacha Baron Cohen has a new movie. Queen Latifah is hosting the American Music Awards. What's up with people getting married before their ceremony? People might not be annoyed at AI taking this job: Jury duty. Need a snack? Eat some almonds! Would you smash Slash? Hour 4: New Olivia Rodrigo is here! Spotify wants to make sure true fans can buy concert tickets. Spotify is also teaming up with Universal to put AI tools in the hands of listeners. Wish you could talk to Ozzy Osbourne? Here's your chance! Matty is excited to see the Backstreet Boys on Sunday. Baked beans and toast? A man thought a fire would help him steal stuff… it didn't. Ever wonder why so many more people are right-handed? People take their BBQ methodology seriously. Plus, When Did That Happen?

Vinnie is missing his desserts. Bob has some really bad advice for him. The audio from Britney Spears' DUI has made it to the internet. The new Star Wars movie is out this weekend. Happy National Goth Day! You can celebrate with ‘The Bride.” Sacha Baron Cohen has a new movie. Queen Latifah is hosting the American Music Awards. What's up with people getting married before their ceremony? People might not be annoyed at AI taking this job: Jury duty. Need a snack? Eat some almonds! Would you smash Slash?

Hip hop, media manipulation, authenticity, and social change collide in this powerful conversation on culture, politics, truth, and community.

Big stars slimmed down but fired up. After dropping 65 pounds, the headlines that sent Jack Osbourne into a profanity-laced meltdown. And, Jelly Roll keeps shrinking. The country star reveals the ‘big guy' problems he's left behind. Then,  “CSI: Miami” star David Caruso's surprising life today. Plus, special delivery from a former child star? Why “Who's the Boss” star Danny Pintauro is now working for Amazon. And, a first look at Angelina Jolie's emotional new film as ex Brad Pitt reveals a new look alongside girlfriend Ines. Then, Queen Latifah's big year. Booked, busy, and beaming about motherhood. Plus, she spills exclusive new details on the “Girls Trip” sequel. And, an all new ET Then & Now with “A Different World's” Dawnn Lewis. Stories from the set and her career after the groundbreaking series you may not know about. Then, “New Girl” turns 15. Jake Johnson on the milestone and his new series filled with sex, scams, and secrets. 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

What We Learned At The 2026 Upfronts | The Reality Flash Join Mike Bloom on the Reality Flash as he breaks down the latest wave of reality TV news and upcoming premieres following a jam-packed week of network upfronts. From major casting announcements to intriguing show formats, Mike dives into all angles, offering listeners a rundown of what's next for their favorite series—including The Voice, The Traitors USA, Love Island, and Dancing with the Stars. This episode is filled with unexpected hosting shake-ups, franchise expansions, and the return of familiar faces in surprising new roles. The episode starts by spotlighting NBC Universal's busy slate, with Season 30 of The Voice introducing Riley Green and Queen Latifah as fresh judges. Mike examines what their additions mean for the panel's dynamic, then moves on to the reveal of a civilian edition of The Traitors USA, noting how NBC continues to blur the lines between regular and celebrity competition. He delves into Love Island’s latest shakeup, tracing Maura Higgins' departure from After Sun and the arrival of Teffy Pessoa and Sierra Miller as new hosts while pondering the overlap with Sierra's Dancing with the Stars casting. Listeners get details on new Bravo spin-offs, including Lisa Vanderpump's Las Vegas-centered limited series and a Texas wives reality project possibly featuring controversial Big Brother alum Aaryn Gries. The show also covers Fox's new matchmaking format Marriage Mart and dives deep into Amazon's upcoming Reality Retreat, where notable reality figures embark on a journey of self-reflection, and perhaps drama, in a tropical setting. Highlights from this week: The Voice welcomes Riley Green and Queen Latifah, changing the landscape of its judges' panel The Traitors USA rolls out its first civilian season, with questions swirling about future formats Sierra Miller moves from Summer House to After Sun, shaking up expectations alongside Teffy Pessoa Bravo's Texas-based series teases drama and links to infamous Big Brother houseguests Amazon's Reality Retreat gathers reality “icons, villains and tabloid fixtures” for an immersive group experience With Big Brother 28's return date locked in and new companion shows on the horizon, this Reality Flash keeps fans in the know about shifting alliances, powerhouse casting, and the strategies networks are using to keep reality TV fresh. Want all the latest details and insights on your favorite shows? Listen now for a full scoop on reality TV's biggest news and upcoming surprises. 00:00 The Reality Flash Upfronts Begin 06:41 The Voice Judges Revealed 10:13 Traitors USA Civilian Season Announced 13:09 Love Island After Sun Shakeup 16:22 Lisa Vanderpump Vegas Spin-Off Unveiled 18:07 Secrets Lies Texas Wives Cast Leaks 25:08 Jury Duty Renewed for Season Three 28:08 Reality Retreat All-Star Cast Announced 33:30 Dancing With The Stars Newest Cast 37:50 Big Brother 28 Premiere Date Revealed Subscribe to The Reality Flash at the reality flash.com so you don’t miss an iota of news coming out of the ever-shifting reality TV landscape. LISTEN: Subscribe to The Reality Flash podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Reba McIntire says she's gonna have a lowkey wedding, women are begging men to stop wearing flipflops and safety tips that can save your life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Wheeler and Tyler Podcast, Dave Wheeler and Tyler Carr get lost in the "Backrooms." We're diving deep into the eerie, liminal space phenomenon that has taken YouTube by storm, featuring audio from the viral Kane Parsons clips. Are we living in a glitch, or just a really poorly designed office building? The Thursday show is packed with local headlines, including the long-awaited opening of UNIQLO at Polo Park and the resurgence of the "Senior Assassin" water gun game that has Winnipeg Police on high alert. Plus, we check in on the massive $100,000 "Farm to School" win for local kids, Waymo's robotaxi recall, and the big reveal of Queen Latifah joining The Voice. In sports, we recap the Colorado Avalanche's incredible comeback to eliminate the Wild and celebrate a huge walk-off win for the Blue Jays. Guest Brittany Lyseng also stops by to help us give away comedy tickets!

Queen Latifah will be the new judge on The Voice, weird things we keep in our cars and have you heard of "car ranch?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"I want to give the holy drawers award to..." JuJu delivers his Thursday Thunder, lists his Top 5 Fringe Celebrities Who Could Break Into His NBA Finals Coverage, and updates The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe McEwen, legendary A&R (artists & repertoire) executive (Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Queen Latifah, the Frank Sinatra catalogue) shares about his new book Tastykakes, Soul Songs & Shining Stars and give away Wawa gift cards for folks to buy their favorite Tastykake (Kandy Kakes came in #1 amongst the listeners who texted in :)). We also feature clips & commentary from former Phillies manager Rob Thomson's post-firing Zoom call (which he requested and conducted with class and respect). Sports clips:Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies former manager) (WFIL sports) Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (WFIL sports) Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies first baseman) (WFIL Sports)Bryson Stott (Philadelphia Phillies second baseman) (WFIL Sports)Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers point guard)Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube)Paul George (Philadelphia 76ers forward) (NBA site)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Do you want to be right or do you want to win? I want to win.” -Will Packer When Will Packer pulls up to The Pivot Podcast, the conversation goes far beyond Hollywood headlines, combining sports and business to one of the most entertaining yet educational episodes we've had. Will unpacks the real story behind his rise—from grinding it out as a young mind at at HBCU to becoming one of the most powerful producers in the game. He shares how he built a billion-dollar film resume from the ground up, turning bold ideas into box office hits while navigating an industry that rarely hands out opportunities. But this isn't just about success. Packer gets candid about the missteps, the pressure of managing money and expectations, and the moments where everything could have fallen apart. From producing cultural staples to learning hard lessons about risk, partnerships, and perseverance, his journey is a masterclass in betting on yourself—even when the odds say otherwise. From navigating Hollywood's gatekeepers to creating opportunities where none existed, his path is paved with resilience, ownership, and vision as we unpack the wins, losses, and the pivots in between—and what it really takes to turn ambition into a lasting legacy. He reflects on hits like Girls Trip, Ride Along, Think Like a Man, and Stomp the Yard to life—films that didn't just perform well, but became cultural movements. Along the way, he's collaborated with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Kevin Hart, Ice Cube, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish, and the late Paul Walker. On day one of filming Takers, Will had to step in and defuse a tense moment when Paul nearly walked off set—quickly navigating the pressure to keep the production on track. It became a test of leadership, showing how staying composed and solutions-focused can turn a potential setback into a moment of trust and respect. Filled with inside stories, lessons and advice on staying at the top, this episode is about building confidence as a muscle, taking big leaps, and overcoming rejection in order to get doors to finally open, Will is unguarded and uses humor to share some of his most impactful moments to allow us to see a side of him we haven't before, hoping his story inspires and ignites a fire in others. Pivot Family, comment, like, hit the subscribe button, we enjoy hearing and learning from you- the good and the bad, we want to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly and Sharon kick things off with their 90's Playlist Picks of the Week before diving into Kelly's frustration over Mariah Carey being left out of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Sharon offers some perspective by highlighting other legendary artists who didn't make it in during their early years of eligibility.   They then reflect on music legends like Michael Jackson and Prince, discussing their very different creative styles and what it might be like if they were still making music today. The conversation also includes a look back at icons like Whitney Houston and George Michael and the lasting impact they continue to have. In a lighter moment, the ladies share their thoughts on potato chips, from favourite flavours to Kelly's all-or-nothing approach.   They also preview the upcoming American Music Awards, including this year's nominees, Taylor Swift's potential wins and Queen Latifah hosting the ceremony live from Las Vegas. Plus, Madonna teams up with Sabrina Carpenter as anticipation builds for "Confessions on a Dancefloor: Part II" and Mel C embraces her “Sporty Spice” era with new music on the way.   The episode wraps up with Kelly's Trivia and Sharon's 1999 Rewind. Thanks for listening to 90's NOW!

Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars is a rich and passionate record of a life-long obsession with soul music and Rhythm & Blues from music industry stalwart Joe McEwen, legendary A&R man for acts including Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, K.D. Lang, Wilco, Nick Lowe, Built To Spill, Queen Latifah, the Frank Sinatra catalogue, and many others.Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars is a labor of love, half a century in the making, for music industry veteran Joe McEwen. A Philadelphia native and legendary A&R executive for Columbia, Sire/Warner Brothers, Verve, and Concord Music Group, McEwen now McEwen gathers a lifetime's worth of encounters, essays, and reveries into one radiant collection-a love letter to the rhythm-and-blues and soul music that shaped him.Its pages are bursting with vivid, compelling, up-front and personal profiles and encounters with a host of important figures: Pops and Mavis Staples, George Clinton, Allen Toussaint, Betty Wright, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Don Covay, and many more. Alongside these portraits are heartfelt musings spanning the 1960s through the '80s, illuminating the creative processes behind the songs that defined a generation.Interwoven throughout are reflections on basketball, memory, and movement-parallel sources of rhythm, improvisation, and joy. The book culminates in an extended 2024 conversation with esteemed music author and longtime confidant Peter Guralnick (Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke), a fitting finale to a collection that captures the soul of a lifetime in music.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

We end Diane Keaton Month with a heist movie co-starring Queen Latifah & Katie Holmes in the film Mad Money.Make sure you follow Billy and Raul on @MasterOfPuns196 and @raulvaderrdz, respectively, as well as the main show @SYNSPod, all on BlueSkyhttps://zencastr.com/?via=raul

In Episode 49, Steev and Cibeline dive into the current dynamics of dating conversation and flirting, exploring how the social climate has shifted in recent years. They then turn their attention to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, sharing their takes on personal favorites — Sade, Joy Division/New Order, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross, Phil Collins, and Queen Latifah. To close out the episode, Cibeline breaks down the Spring 2026 fashion trends, spotlighting bold primary pop colors and the move away from everyday yoga pants toward a more elevated athleisure aesthetic.Produced and Hosted by Cibeline Sariano and Steev Riccardo

The nominations are in, the debates are loud, and the nerdiness is dialed all the way up—because this special episode of Friends Talking Nerdy is all about the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees!Join Professor Aubrey and Tim The Nerd as they break down this year's class with the perfect blend of deep music knowledge, passionate opinions, and just enough playful chaos to keep things interesting. From genre-defining pioneers to long-overdue legends, nothing is off-limits as they react to one of the most diverse induction classes in recent memory.They dive headfirst into the cultural impact and legacy of icons like Celia Cruz and Fela Kuti, celebrating the global influence that continues to shape modern music. Hip-hop gets its due as the duo discusses the groundbreaking careers of Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and the legendary Wu-Tang Clan—and whether the Hall is finally catching up to the culture.Rock purists, don't worry—they've got you covered. Expect passionate takes (and maybe a few friendly arguments) about the inclusion of Oasis, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, and the influential legacy of Joy Division / New Order. And yes, they absolutely get into the solo success and enduring popularity of Phil Collins—because you can't talk Hall of Fame without a little drum fill discourse.But it's not just about performers. Professor Aubrey and Tim The Nerd shine a spotlight on the behind-the-scenes legends who helped shape the sound of generations, including Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin. Plus, they unpack the legacy of television pioneer Ed Sullivan and his massive influence on bringing rock and pop into living rooms across America.Of course, the conversation wouldn't be complete without honoring unforgettable voices like Luther Vandross and Sade, as well as country-rock trailblazer Gram Parsons, whose influence far outweighs his commercial success.And because this is Friends Talking Nerdy, there's a competitive twist: back in February, both hosts made their own Hall of Fame picks. Now, they revisit those predictions to see who nailed it—and who swung and missed like a drummer losing the beat mid-solo.Packed with hot takes, surprising insights, music history deep dives, and the kind of chemistry that makes every episode feel like you're hanging out with friends, this special is a must-listen for any music fan who's ever argued about what really belongs in the Rock Hall.As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.Head to Friends Talking Nerdy's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online.

Animation April continues as we get off to an ignorant start on a journey to a new world that begins with new headwear including an old smelly hat (three generations crisp), platforms to keep the beans clean for Queen Latifah, questions about the scale, filial cannibalism, heart eyes hard eyes, valley mice, somehow and surprise Dana Carvey with broccoli & sparklies. It's a story that reminds you that immigrant mice have always touched your produce with their feet because as we all know, THERE ARE NO CATS IN AMERICA! Let Don Bluth do it to ya with An American Tail this time on Doom Generation!

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed its 2026 inductees, highlighting artists who have shaped music across generations — from Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan to Sade, Celia Cruz and Fela Kuti. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I'm definitely the person that thinks everything has a meaning & though it can be mentally exhausting I've learned to embrace it so when I watch corny movies or the same movies over and over its usually because I'm seeing a lesson that I truly need to learn in the metaphor of the movie. With that being said ...when's the last time you watched Last Holiday yes the one with Queen Latifah lmaoooo Y'all don't block me I think this episode was great and to be honest this is how I process behind closed doors I can't help it but I think a lot i find it best to just let my mind do its thing. I'm always learning. Love y'all xoxo All my Links can be found HERE, hope you'll join us on Sundays at 9pm est for our weekly Community Catchup

The show kicks off with a powerful prayer from Bishop Gregory Adams before diving straight into major headlines, including Donald Trump’s warning to Iran, Melania Trump breaking her silence on Jeffrey Epstein, and tense international negotiations involving Israel and Lebanon. Rock T celebrates wins for women’s sports with record‑breaking WNBA contracts and a historic HBCU cheerleading championship, while The Hot Spot delivers jaw‑dropping celebrity news — from 50 Cent’s upcoming docuseries and his philanthropy, to Beyoncé and Jay‑Z leaving a staggering six‑figure tip on a luxury superyacht. The hour also honors hip‑hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa following his passing and highlights Queen Latifah being named host of the 2026 American Music Awards, wrapping with a powerful HBCU spotlight on North Carolina Central University and basketball legend Harold Hunter Sr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chic with Nile Rodgers, People, CNN, ABC, BET, FOXRobin Roberts & Whoopi Goldberg LOVE Them!!Music & Munchies is My Show Theme This Week: Soul Snacks Cookie Company!Music for this Segment: CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers - Let's Dance(Live At The House Sídney 2013)Everyone wants to be a leader in a world where people don't often possess the experience or expertise to be in the lead. That is gained from mastering the skills and learning to follow. Ralph Rolle is a prime example of learning to follow becoming born to lead.Ralph followed his older brother in learning the drums, but that he led him to becoming a premier musician, who has created music with everyone from super producer Nile Rodgers and his iconic disco/R&B group Chic, pop legends Sting and Bono, the 1st woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Aretha Franklin, hip-hop giants Biggie Smalls and Queen Latifah, jazz superstar Chris Botti, the queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu, Vanessa Williams, soul crooner D'Angelo, songstylist India Arie, Lady Gaga, Dolly Pardon, Bono, Roger Daltry, John Legend, Joss Stone, Elvis Costello and playing in the resident band for N.B.C. ‘It's Showtime at The Apollo' for over 15 seasons. Ralph has also served as the musical director for syndicated “The Caroline Rhea Show” and he served in the same role for Japanese R&B/soul superstar Toshi Kubota.Ralph took the time, any time he had the time, to stop and cook and enjoy life. It helped him to come down from the tension and time on the road that was always in motion. Cooking, another gift he received from his mother, gave him the peace of mind he needed to slow down and breathe. And in learning his way around the kitchen, he started to bake. hat stayed with him and when he was hanging out with his musician friends, he would have his signature cookies. At first they laughed, but quickly the request became “please bring those cookies with you!”Over time, his cookies found their way into the hands of clients such as Westside Market, Franks Market, and many more. Good Morning America host chose Soul Snacks for her holiday gifting in 2011. In 2015, Bette Midler and Ralph met when Nile Rodgers and Chic were the guest artists and Ms. Midler's annual Hulaween Charity event. Ralph had his “cookie calling card” with him. Ms. Midler loved Soul Snacks so much that she placed orders for her family and friends. Soon, he was selling his cookies at Melba's, a legendary soul food restaurant in Harlem. The orders poured in and soon, he was featured in CNN, BET, ABC and FOX networks, in New York Times newspaper and in The Source and Vibe magazines. From there, Ralph gave birth to “SOUL SNACKS.”SOUL SNACKS offers a variety of delicious cookies such as Georgia Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Peanut Butter, Down Home Double Chocolate Chip, Ebony and Ivory Almond Cookie, Grampy's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie, French Cocoa Chocolate Chip, Miami Raisin Walnut, Chunked Up Chocolate Walnut, Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin, Joyful Gingerbread and the most recently added, but now #1 seller, Sweet Potato Cookies. “Inside of every cookie is years of heart, soul and lots of pride that has been the main ingredient of SOUL SNACKS Cookies for over a decade.”All Rights Reserved © 2026 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud 

Jordan Hull is an actress, writer, and producer based in New York City. She won a LADCC Award for her performance as Clare in the world premiere of "Poor Clare" by Chiara Atik at the Echo Theater Company. Her screen credits include "The L Word: Generation Q" and "Hustle," alongside Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, and Robert DuVall. She produced and starred in the Tribeca Festival-winning audio drama "Red for Revolution." Upcoming, she just wrapped production on "Caity," directed by Lindsay Calleran and "The Plan," directed by Jess Barr, premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival in February. On this episode she talks about being unfazed by the "entire movie is one-shot" aspect of Barr's film, and how improvisation was used to create authenticity. She talks about why she hates reading scripts to herself, what it means to be the "curator of [her] own experience" that she wants to have with the character, why she's obsessed with career trajectories, loves to be surprised, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.  Subscribe to Back To One on Substack Follow Back To One on Instagram

In this episode, Kyle introduces musician and Chek Institute trainee Adam Fallen, an advanced BioGeometry student trained under the late Dr. Robert Gilbert. Fallen recounts growing up in Charleston's School of the Arts, starting guitar at 12, gigging professionally by 15, touring with Clay Aiken at 18, moving to New York, and performing with Queen Latifah at the Super Bowl while also touring with major pop artists. Burnout and health issues on the road led him to holistic medicine, ayahuasca, Stanislav Grof's birth-trauma ideas, and ultimately Paul Chek's teachings. He describes a BioGeometry intervention that restored his hearing, deeper study of EMFs and “centering” quality, and how BioGeometry improved the host's sleep and home environment. Fallen explains moving from LA to Austin after New Zealand building-biology study, fires, and illness, then outlines his upcoming book EARS (Energy, Awareness, Rhythm, Sauce), his Fallen Frequency Podcast, and a free energy assessment offer. Connect with Adam here: Instagram Fallen Frequency From Kyle: The Community is coming! Click here to learn more   Our Sponsors: Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy. Go to Lucy.co/KKP and use promo code (KKP) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy offers FREE SHIPPING and has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind. These are the b3 bands I was talking about. They are amazing, I highly recommend incorporating them into your movement practice.   Connect with Kyle: I'm back on Instagram, come say hey @kylekingsbu Twitter: @kingsbu Our Farm Initiative: @gardenersofeden.earth Odysee: odysee.com/@KyleKingsburypod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kyle-Kingsbury Kyle's Website: www.kingsbu.com - Gardeners of Eden site   If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe & leave a 5-star review with your thoughts!

The entertainment world gets lighter when Queen Latifah takes to Instagram to confirm she is “100% A-OK” after a viral Facebook death hoax sparked confusion across social media. Articles from TheGrio and E! Online confirm her message and the major production deal she recently signed with Lifetime, further proving she is alive, well, and booked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode opens with global tension as President Trump publicly signals he wants direct involvement in selecting Iran’s next supreme leader, a claim he echoed in multiple interviews as the U.S.–Iran conflict expands across the region. Trump rejected the possibility of Mojtaba Khamenei—son of the late Supreme Leader—succeeding his father, saying the U.S. should help choose Iran’s next leader, a stance documented by U.S. News, KPBS, and Al Jazeera reporting on the growing war and Trump’s comments. The show then shifts to hip-hop drama as 50 Cent fuels speculation about a Surviving T.I. & Tiny documentary by referencing a now-deleted Instagram post and comparing his silence to the lead-up of his Diddy project. Recent reporting from The Source highlights how this rumored doc could spotlight past allegations involving the couple, adding a sharp edge to the already tense feud. The entertainment world gets lighter when Queen Latifah takes to Instagram to confirm she is “100% A-OK” after a viral Facebook death hoax sparked confusion across social media. Articles from TheGrio and E! Online confirm her message and the major production deal she recently signed with Lifetime, further proving she is alive, well, and booked. To close out, Mattel celebrates International Women’s Day with the release of its first-ever Barbie Dream Team—an empowering lineup of global trailblazers including Serena Williams, astronaut Kellie Gerardi, and football star Chloe Kelly. Reporting from Mattel’s official announcement details how these one-of-a-kind dolls honor women who broke barriers in sports, science, and the arts, inspiring the next generation to dream bigger. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet performer Jay Webb, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Jay Webb Trumpet Interview" And, find the expanded show notes, transcript and more photos here   You might know him from TikTok, or perhaps any of the myriad projects where he appears: The Hornheads, the Cory Wong and the Wongnotes YouTube series, any number of Broadway orchestra pits, the Grammy-winning 8-Bit Big Band, or most recently his Doc Severinsen tribute project (DST Band).   Jay Webb is as versatile as they come, and today he shares his story and advice on how to forge a career in the 2020's.   We talk about his late start in reading music, having learned to play by ear first, and then how moving to New Orleans provided a unique musical experience and education.   Jay shares insight on the balance between touring and freelancing, and that when bringing his career back to Philadelphia years later, it was thanks to having maintained connections in the music industry that he was able to quickly find more opportunities.   You never know who you might connect with and ask you to sub in for a gig, last minute. Jay shows us how to say "Yes" with confidence, and build the professional career that works for you.   Don't let someone else define your career!   About Jay Webb: Jay Webb is one of today's most versatile and in demand trumpet players, seamlessly moving between the concert hall, the recording studio, and the world's biggest stages.   Whether performing with the National Symphony Orchestra, laying down pristine studio tracks, or sharing the spotlight with artists like Cory Wong, Shakira, Lake Street Dive, Ed Sheeran, Queen Latifah, John Legend, and the Grammy Award–winning 8-Bit Big Band, Jay has earned a reputation as a musician who truly does it all.   Born in Hamburg, New Jersey, Jay was introduced to the trumpet at the age of three by his father. His natural ability and sharp ear were evident early on, and by fourth grade he was already playing in the school band. From there, his talent and dedication propelled him into a lifelong career in music.   Jay's newest project, The DST Band, is a heartfelt tribute to legendary trumpeter Doc Severinsen. With dazzling recreations of Severinsen's most memorable performances, the ensemble breathes new life into beloved big band classics such as Stardust, I'm Getting Sentimental Over You, and Flying Home.   Today, Jay is widely recognized as one of the world's premier trumpet players in both live performance and studio settings. Beyond the stage, he is also a highly sought-after clinician, inspiring the next generation of musicians with his artistry and insight.   When not touring internationally, Jay remains deeply connected to New York City's vibrant music scene. He can often be found performing in Broadway orchestras and contributing to an array of recording projects, continuing to showcase the versatility and excellence that define his career. Jay Webb is Yamaha Performance artist, and plays Yamaha horns exclusively.   Episode Links: Website: jaywebbtrumpet.com Adelante artist management page Instagram: @JayWebbTrumpet TikTok: @JayWebbTrumpet   Bob Reeves Brass Upcoming Events and Appearances: National Trumpet Festival, March 20-22, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA https://trumpetmouthpiece.com/products/national-trumpet-competition-valve-alignment-special Metropolitan Music, April 10-11, Kirkland, WA https://calendly.com/bobreevesbrass/metropolitan-music-valve-alignment-appointment  Arkansas Trumpet Day, April 18th, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR   Podcast Credits: "A Room with a View" - composed and performed by Howie Shear Podcast Host - John Snell Cover Photo Credit - Courtesy Jay Webb Audio Engineer - Ted Cragg

“These Country Bears… they busted through that ceiling!” - ChrisOn this week's episode, we're kicking off Listener Request Month 2026 with a banger convo about the totally insane Disney animatronic nightmare film, The Country Bears! Why couldn't these bears have some different personalities from one another? Did Beary's parents just steal a bear cub from the woods? Was Willie Nelson paid in weed? Why couldn't we get more Stephen Tobolowsky in this movie? And how many of these bears are hooked on honey? PLUS: Rest in Peace, Country Bears' original drummer, Toots! The Country Bears stars Christopher Walken, Stephen Tobolowsky, Daryl Mitchell, Diedrich Bader, M.C. Gainey, Alex Rocco, Queen Latifah, and the voices of Diedrich Bader, Haley Joel Osment, Candy Ford, James Gannon, Toby Huss, Kevin Michael Richardson, Stephen Root and Brad Garrett as Fred Bedderhead; directed by Peter Hastings.This episode is brought to you by GameTime! Download the GameTime app today! Create an account and use code WHM for $20 off your first purchase! Terms apply. Download the GameTime app today!Folks planning on attending our show at the Varsity Theatre in Minneapolis, get hip to the start of this episode where we tell y'all about an extra night you can hang out with us at a screening of An American Werewolf in London that we're co-hosting with the Minnesota Timberwolves organization! Remember, all details are at the start of this episode! Be sure to catch us on the road in Minneapolis on 3/20 and Chicago on 3/22 where we'll be talking Conan the Barbarian and Big respectively. Tickets on sale now! Be sure to visit the WHM Merch shop over on Dashery and check out all the latest show-related designs you can slap on t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, stickers, whatever! Make your friends jealous by flaunting some WHM merch today!  Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

Today's guest, Denise Woods, has been the 'voice behind the voice' for Hollywood's most celebrated performers for over twenty years. As a dialect and vocal coach, she has contributed to Oscar- and Tony-winning performances.   Beyond Hollywood, Denise has been the secret weapon for Fortune 500 executives, broadcast journalists, and elite athletes transitioning to broadcasting careers. Her client list reads like a who's who of entertainment—from Jessica Chastain to Queen Latifah, from Anthony Mackie to Maggie Gyllenhaal.   Denise is also committed to giving disenfranchised voices the courage and tools to tell their stories by dismantling fear, shame, and trauma. As a graduate and the first African-American female faculty member of Juilliard's Drama Division, she's breaking barriers while helping others find their power. Her book, The Power of Voice, captures this transformative approach to finding and using your authentic voice.   In this episode, we'll explore: Why embracing your authentic light is essential to mastery The reason true expertise means embracing "I don't know" How non-conformity fuels artistic excellence, and why Denise thrives as a co-creator and collaborator The spiritual and intentional approach to preparation that allows authentic voices to emerge Her current favorites: Book: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, Speaker: Michelle Obama, Podcast: Trevor Noah's What Now? More from Denise Woods Website: https://www.speakitclearly.com/  Her book, The Power of Voice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakitclearly  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-woods-b1239518  More from Tricia  Publish your book with The Big Talk Press Join my complimentary monthly workshop  Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram  Connect with me on Facebook  Connect with me on LinkedIn  Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com 

Fresh off presenting at the Grammys, Marcello Hernández (aka SNL's Domingo) joins the guys in studio. He shares what it was like chatting backstage with Queen Latifah, his love for Olivia Dean's music, and how surreal the whole Grammys experience was. Then it's all Saturday Night Live: the origins of Domingo, how Marcello landed his first sketch, and the biggest on-air bomb he and Dana ever shared. They also get into whether Marcello texts with Lorne Michaels and who could possibly take over when he retires. Plus, the guys get a Spanish lesson for the ages. 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