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Today I have with me one of my dream podcast guests - Greg Edwards. Greg Edwards is a fearless comedian from Virginia. Greg moved to San Francisco in 2001 and became a fixture on the Bay Area comedy scene. Greg is known for his distinctive voice, awkward views and social commentary. He's performed at Jamie Foxx's Laffapollozza, SF SketchFest, SF Burrito & Comedy Fest, Riot LA, and clubs and colleges all over California. Greg was awarded the prestigious Dan Crawford Award from the San Francisco Punchline in 2009 and moved to Los Angeles in 2010. Greg has performed at the Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, The Hollywood Improv, The IceHouse, & all the popular independent shows in LA. Greg has worked with Dave Chappelle, Paul Mooney, Patrice O'Neal, Damon Wayans, Bill Burr, Charlie Murphy, Maria Bamford, Jim Jeffries, Harland Williams, Bill Bellamy, Deon Cole, W. Kamau Bell and many more outstanding comedians. Most recently, Greg stars as "Sparky Sweets PhD" of the critically-acclaimed web series THUG NOTES, Greg was also in season 1 of Comedy Central's Corporate and also was in Comedy Central's Black Depression video "Demetrinox". Greg has been in Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, The International New York Times and has been on BET, Comedy Central, interviewed on the Tavis Smiley show on PBS & has recently released 3 independent comedy albums Gregarious, Fuck you Greg & Dopamine. Greg and I talked about: The importance of relationships The space that writing creates How conversations can boost your creativity The evolution of a creative process - particularly with a live audience What we gain and lose with time and age Getting inspiration for your creative projects I even got to give Greg some encouragement on his current creative project - that you might find useful if you are working on anything! And we spoke about my blog post about the 6 Thinking Hats for writing. Greg also mentioned Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey and you can learn more about it here. And you can learn more about me at https://www.safiyarobinson.com/
I am so thrilled to welcome the hilarious Greg Edwards onto my second podcast episode. Greg Edwards is standup comedian from Virginia based out of Los Angeles. Greg stars as "Sparky Sweets PhD" in the critically-acclaimed web series THUG NOTES, brought to you by Witstream. In this interview Greg and I cover a wide range of topics: Favorite Books, Fame, Stand Up, Con Artists, Drugs, Talented Autistic Kids & Dennys.
Sparky Sweets PhD does a double take with these unexpected gangstas in literature. Find out which characters up their game to become shot callers and big ballers with Thug Notes: Get Lit. Thug Notes: GET LIT features literary OG Sparky Sweets PhD, your street-smart guide through the best stuff ever written. In each episode, he counts down the greatest works in the lit game with a fresh perspective – blending top-shelf literature with street certified insights.
Sparky Sweets PhD breaks down the greatest ballas in literature. These bruthas have the hustle and swag to turn heads and get sh*t done. Thug Notes: GET LIT features literary OG Sparky Sweets PhD, your street-smart guide through the best stuff ever written. In each episode, he counts down the greatest works in the lit game with a fresh perspective – blending top-shelf literature with street certified insights.
Sparky Sweets PhD is leavin the crib as he counts down the worst baby mammas and daddies in literature. Find out which parents are not worth taking to court with Thug Notes: Get Lit. Thug Notes: GET LIT features literary OG Sparky Sweets PhD, your street-smart guide through the best stuff ever written. In each episode, he counts down the greatest works in the lit game with a fresh perspective – blending top-shelf literature with street certified insights.
Sparky Sweets PhD feels the love as he counts down the greatest bromances in literature. Discover the feats, feuds, and frays these homies endure in the name of brotherly love. Thug Notes: GET LIT features literary OG Sparky Sweets PhD, your street-smart guide through the best stuff ever written. In each episode, he counts down the greatest works in the lit game with a fresh perspective – blending top-shelf literature with street certified insights.
Sparky Sweets PhD has your back as he counts down the coldest revenge stories out there. Learn which tales settle the score with Thug Notes: Get Lit. Thug Notes: GET LIT features literary OG Sparky Sweets PhD, your street-smart guide through the best stuff ever written. In each episode, he counts down the greatest works in the lit game with a fresh perspective – blending top-shelf literature with street certified insights.
Sparky Sweets PhD takes you over the edge as he breaks down the craziest authors of all time. Find out which writers cracked up, wigged out and went all insane in the memebrane with Thug Notes: Get Lit. Thug Notes: GET LIT features literary OG Sparky Sweets PhD, your street-smart guide through the best stuff ever written. In each episode, he counts down the greatest works in the lit game with a fresh perspective – blending top-shelf literature with street certified insights.
Sparky Sweets PhD is all about talkin smack as he counts down the most mic-dropping moments in Shakespeare. Find out how The Bard dropped one of the earliest "Yo mama" jokes with Thug Notes: Get Lit. Thug Notes: GET LIT features literary OG Sparky Sweets PhD, your street-smart guide through the best stuff ever written. In each episode, he counts down the greatest works in the lit game with a fresh perspective – blending top-shelf literature with street certified insights.
Sparky Sweets PhD tells you how hard it is to stay on top as he counts down characters who learn dat with mo money comes mo problems. Find out which characters are one check away from being lyin' in chalk with Thug Notes: Get Lit. Thug Notes: GET LIT features literary OG Sparky Sweets PhD, your street-smart guide through the best stuff ever written. In each episode, he counts down the greatest works in the lit game with a fresh perspective – blending top-shelf literature with street certified insights.
Sparky Sweets PhD takes you for a ride on the wild side as he counts down the top banned books of all time. Learn which ones were just keeping it real and which ones were too real to keep on Thug Notes: Get Lit. Thug Notes: GET LIT features literary OG Sparky Sweets PhD, your street-smart guide through the best stuff ever written. In each episode, he counts down the greatest works in the lit game with a fresh perspective – blending top-shelf literature with street certified insights.
On EP 35 hosts Paco Romane and George Chen examine O.J.: Made in America a 2016 American five-part documentary miniseries produced and directed by Ezra Edelman for ESPN Films and their 30 for 30 series. The documentary explores two of America's greatest fixations–race and celebrity–through the life of O. J. Simpson, from his emerging football career at the University of Southern California and why America fell in love with him, to being accused of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and his subsequent acquittal, and how he was convicted and imprisoned for another crime 13 years later. We are thrilled to have as our guests our talented friends - comedian Greg Edwards (Thug Notes) and via phone with author/comedian Harmon Leon (Infiltrator). Greg Edwards is a fearless comedian from the state of Virginia. Greg moved to San Francisco in 2001 and became a fixture on the Bay Area comedy scene. Greg is known for his distinctive voice, one-liners, awkward views and social commentary. Greg has worked with Dave Chappelle, Paul Mooney, Patrice O'Neal, Damon Wayans, Bill Burr, Charlie Murphy, Maria Bamford, Jim Jeffries, Harland Williams, Bill Bellamy, Deon Cole, W. Kamau Bell and many more outstanding comedians. Most recently, Greg stars as "Sparky Sweets PhD" of the critically-acclaimed web series THUG NOTES. **Sup Doc has created a Patreon page for those that can help out. We will also be providing unique Sup Doc content for our contributors. If now is not good for you we always appreciate you listening and spreading the word about Sup Doc! http://www.patreon.com/supdocpodcastFollow us on:Twitter: @supdocpdocastInstagram: @supdocpodcastFacebook: @supdocpodcastsign up for our mailing listAnd you can show your support to Sup Doc by donating on Patreon.