This week pulling up to the podcast, I got one of the featured male models at the Ace of Styles Fashion Show, Marcel Richardson. Hear about his current ventures as an actor, model, and podcaster and his unexpected start in entertainment. We talk about Lori Harvey setting the standard for dating among women. Stephen A. Smith eats his words after sending a stray shot at Rihanna. 21 Savage is an example of keeping it real going wrong. We react to the Davis vs. Garcia announcement.

(1:30) How I Met Your Mother 

(4:16) Ace of Styles Fashion Show - Marcel and I talk about being apart of his first fashion show and the coincidence it was to get the opportunity. 

(13:54) Changing Paths - Our guest gives us a rundown on his start in acting, his experiences, and working with a talent agency.

(23:48) Resume Building - At this point our guest is on a mission and has his eyes open for any type of role, Tubi movies included.

(28:29) Hottest in the Game - Lori Harvey has the internet in an uproar after now being connected to Damson Idris. Is she writing the blueprint for how you "should" date?

(37:26) Keeping it Real Gone Wrong - 21 Savage's rant on Clubhouse has people wondering who the real 21 Savage is. The guy getting keys to the city for positive initiatives or just another statistic telling war stories. 

(41:28) Always in Debate Mode - Stephen A. Smith doesn't know when to stop talking, unprompted shade towards Rihanna had Smith eating his words and apologizing.

(43:48) Rihanna vs Beyonce - Who wins in a hypothetical verzuz

(47:12) They Sent the Contract - Tank Davis and Ryan Garcia is finally going down! Does this erase criticism that Tank doesn't take on the best fighters?

Sports Wrap-up

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This week I got Larry Brock, a recording artist representing Skollaz Ent. pulling up for a dope conversation. Hear all about his personal growth in music in such a short time. We get into some dope conversations about getting out of poverty, taking risks eating at dirty food spots, states requiring ID to access adult sites, and Gabrielle Union's claim that being the breadwinner is an infidelity pass! You don't want to miss this one, listen until the end!

Timestamps/Topics

(2:13) How it all started - Hear about the Baltimore Native start in music, his style, being a natural entertainer, and why at age 25 he feels he's on the clock. 

(7:35) Growth and Progression - Larry Brock is a team player we talk about his next steps, being involved with Skollaz Ent and how Industry Nights in the 717 provide a stage for artists to get better and raise awareness

(14:45) Breaking the Curse of Poverty - Why a particular Polo G sound byte resonates with him so much and has him focused on building a better life for his son.

(17:44) Middle Class Trapped Mindset - We talk about an enlightening Earn Your Leisure (EYL) clip and talk about how the wealthy truly make their own rules.

(26:35) Jordan's Fish N  Chicken - In this segment we react to a viral clip of a food spot with some questionable methods in the kitchen and why we keep going back to the dirty food establishments despite obvious red flags. This one gets wild and funny

(34:25) You Need I.D. - A new law in Louisiana requires a verified photo ID in order to visit adult sites on the web, we get into the pros and cons and what that could mean for the rest of the country in the near future

(43:27) Breadwinners Get Ultimate Hall Pass - Gabrielle Union was in the headlines recently after revealing a controversial mindset where she stated that when she was the breadwinner she felt entitled to do as she pleased. Is she wrong and are women in general getting their lick back now that many are touching a lot more paper

This week let's talk about the latest happening in the culture that's going viral and story about how I've been living on the edge the past month or so! I know you all saw that bowling date  that ended with a bowling ball knockout. Then, I chime in on the Gucci Mane and Big Scarr funeral fiasco with the family. Next, we talk about 250K weddings and why Phresher's fiance might not be holding that title very long. Then I wrap it up with a TV recap of a brand new reality series, The Parent Test as we learn about what happens when various parenting styles was put up to the challenge to see which methods are most effective! 💯💯💯

Timestamps/Topics

(1:45) Ace of Styles Fashion Show - Here about the dopest fashion show event to get 2023 off with a bang for the 717 area and everyone involved. 

(7:40) Adult Inconveniences - A story about my latest adult inconvenience that deals with a debit card debacle and how I'm burnt about my dilemma.

(14:53) Bowling Ball Bae - A viral video that involves an argument between a man and woman on a date at a bowling alley that ended with an unconscious man getting ridiculed instead of being helped.

(22:19) Funeral Fiasco - RIP to Big Scarr because in his absence his family has been in a viral feud with Gucci Mane questioning his funeral contributions. Hear multiple perspectives of this wild story. 

(32:39) $250K Wedding- A clip from Love and Hip Hop has gone viral as we see Phresher and his fiance get a heated debate on the cost of her dream wedding

(40:25) The Parent Test - ABC's new reality series The Parent Test pits 12 families up against each other through challenges to see who has the most effective parenting style. Would you put your parenting to the test on National TV?

    (47:04) Episode 1 Recap - High Dive Challenge, Say Yes Challenge

     (51:45) Episode 2 Recap - Fine Dining Challenge, Stranger Danger Challenge!

This week the 280+ Podcast welcomes Sir Dominique Jordan”, a spoken word poet, creative entrepreneur, and “Artivist”.that comes to talk about his upcoming spoken word album, The Prolific One. We talk about the rising underground poetry scene in Central PA, and the opportunities it’s created to allow him to spread his message across the country. Plus we talk about the latest in the culture with a conversation about not biting the hand that feeds you.

Timestamps/Topics

(1:00) Introductions/Small World -

(8:45) Phrase You Heard the Most Growing Up

(20:00) Don’t Bite the Hand - Former Child Stars Bow Wow and Romeo are under fire for choice words about music moguls that created their stardom

-Bow Wow refute JD’s claims of creating 106 and Park

(25:33) Romeo’s dispute with his father Master P, claims his father wasn’t paying him as he gets his first Rap Snacks check last month

(33:21) The Prolific One Album - the new spoken word album by Sir Dominique Jordan, hear how he put it together and what’s to expect from a project like this. The album releases this Saturday on New Year's Eve

(40:00) Poetry Scene in Lancaster - There's a burgeoning poetry scene in Lancaster, PA that's growing by the week and it's headed by Sir Dominique and his team that has no issue finding participants to speak their piece on the mic. 

Exclusive announcement for an event this weekend. 

(50:09) Slam Poetry Growth - We get insight into all the different poetry communities in the state, and how the local events are just a starting point for bigger opportunities for all poets alike. 

(56:32) The Artivist - the term created by our guest as he talks about being a renaissance man for change and the issues in the community he's looking to improve. 

We throw a few Game of Thrones tangents in there, because surprisingly SDJ just started the series last week, haha!

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This week I got the multi-talented artist, engineer, and producer Adrian Rose pulling to the podcast. We talk about some of these high-profile court cases featuring prominent artists like Meg, Tory, and even Gunna. Later we have a conversation about music production and whether the trend of artists working with one exclusive producer is the way to go. The government has also stepped up their attacks on social media including a plans to ban Tiktok altogether. These topics and much more on Episode 89 of the 280+ Podcast!

Timestamps/Topics

Introductions

(2:34) Podcast Blunder - Adrian Rose was actually already featured in a 280+ Podcast interview, I tell the story of how it didn't end up on the live episode.

(5:44) Help Wanted - One of the latest trends in music we see is artists using social has a hiring classifieds section, but why are Summer Walker and Glorilla being so stingy with the wages!

(12:38) Who Shot YA - The Tory Lanez and Meg trial is underway and everyday the headlines are getting messier every single day, we'll see what the jury thinks soon enough. 

(18:00) Take it to Trial or Nah - Gunna takes a plea deal, so what does this mean for Young Thug in this YSL case. Is Gunna a Snitch? 

(24:15) A-Rose - This week's guest started in production and music engineering and eventually found his way behind the mic. His singing voice will catch you off guard as its something we don't really hear in today's music. 

(31:50) Dream Collabs - The artists and producers you wish to work with really speak to an artist's style and sound

(39:45) Locking in the Booth - We talk about creating cohesion in music and whether its better to lock in with one producer or to outsource and collab with a variety or producers. 

(48:31) Texas Social Media Ban - Legislators in Texas want to ban social media for people under the age of 18 because of the negative effects on mental health. Is this an overreach or a smart idea?

(55:23) Attack on Tiktok - The United States has flirted with the idea of a TikTok ban since 45 was the President. Is this ban gaining new steam these days?

How would the general public react?

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In this week's solo episode I bring the energy with a jam-packed podcast that includes a few show and TV reviews. Hear about my first football tailgating experience and the hottest sports story, Deion Sanders leaving an HBCU for a PWI. I talk about getting into the Christmas spirit and much much more! 

Timestamps/Topics

Introduction - Thank You to Ripple Effect and Worldwide Wednesday

(4:43) Christmas Spirit - I talk about not going broke for the Holidays just to play catch up all year, and how soon is it to get your new boo a Christmas gift?

(8:08) Worst Things to Watch when Hosting Women - A funny Twitter topic where women explain the worst things they were forced to watch during a sneaky link. 

(13:45) Primetime Major Moves - Deion Sanders leaves an HBCU he's put back into prominence for a bottom of the barrel Power 5 school. Is he letting down the community or are we putting too much weight on one man's shoulders?

(25:52) First Tailgating Experience - I went to an Eagles game the other week and the Eagles fans wasn't as crazy as y'all describe them. 

(32:20) I Aint Saying She a GoldDigger - Ye's divorce is finalized with him being ordered to pay $200k/month in child support. I explain how the courts and attorneys justify they high dollar amount agreements. 

(41:54) Nope Review - I recently seen Jordan Peele's most recent movie and let's just say its better to debate about than to watch. 

(46:01) Favorite Show of 2022! - Have you seen "The Bear" on FX? Well if you're a fan of Shameless you might love it based off one familiar face, but this is a must-watch quick binge and my nominee for Best TV show of the year!

(50:22) Double Dating With Your Mom?!: Y'all know I gotta think for dating reality shows, well this one is like F-Boy Island mixed with "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" - the show features a very strange dynamic that I just can't seem to shake off. 

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Back from a brief hiatus, I got the homie Jonni Tsunami pulling up on me to talk about relationships, friends that cheat, parenting, and so much more! Hear us recap our 2022 playlists on Apple Music and Spotify. Hear our thoughts about one of the fastest rising Youtube Channels "JustPearlyThings"

Timestamps/Topics

Introduction - Jonni is gearing up for 2023 with an exciting new venture that's one month from launch

(2:46) Apple Replay/Spotify Wrapped 2022 - Hear us break down the state of music in 2022 and which artists dominated our ears and playlists this past year.

(9:29) Rising Artist and Falloffs - 2022 brought in the like of hot new artists like Glorilla, while some artists are holding on to a thread like Saweetie.

(13:22) Quiana Mann - The Wisconsin mom who unfortunately loss her life allegedly to the hands of her son. We talk about how young is too young to be tried as an adult.

(20:35) What is Gentle Parenting? - We talk about parenting styles amid this recent tragedy and is gentle parenting just another fad or are we missing out on something.

(27:00) Character Flaws and All - How should you proceed with a friend that has cheated on her spouse and do their activities mean they will betray your friendship in the future?

(37:43) Code of Silence - Distancing yourself is one thing but are you telling on your friend that's not doing right?

(41:32) What's the Real Flex? - We talk about sexual liberation and why it's not a flex to be indiscriminate about who you sleep with

(46:40) Climax Percentages - A sex conversation that centers around the female orgasm, sexing with demons, and which kind of women are better at sex.

(54:32) Just Pearly Things - One of 2022's fastest growing Youtuber's Pear Davis is being dubbed the female reincarnation of Kevin Samuels. We dig into her hot takes on relationships and whether they hold weight after further examination. 

This week I got invited out to do artist interviews at the 2nd Annual Give Back Festival hosted by Worldwide Wednesday and The Ripple Effect over at Phantom Power event venue. Hear about the festival itself, and meet the artists as I tap into to each guest in a different way as we talk about the moves they're making, and we talk about the best Thanksgiving side dishes!

(1:00) Worldwide Wednesday - The host and curator of this amazing event talks about the mission of the festival. Later hear about all he has going on including his short film. 

(8:00) Sir Dominique Jordan - This self-described "artivist" (Artist and Activist) talks about his year and the cool initiatives he's pushed forward as well as the accolades he's racked up in 2022

(13:45) Rizzo - Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur and No Limit Records producer Rizzo joins us. He got a energy drink to promote, he provides gems about networking, perseverance, and success. As he explains his lifelong journey and reaching where he is now in life. 

(31:17) Angel Del Cielo - The Latinx Artist pulls up with a translator, first time in the show's history as he talks about his artistry and his musical influences.

(36:16) For the Love of Women - The organization FLOW pulls up as I talk to a doctor and community organizer about their mission to end "period poverty" in the 717 area. This was an important message so don't skip this segment.

(44:00) Laddie Moran - We talk to the Red Rose City artist and his latest album NIGG*S along with its inspiration and message. 

(52:21) Jon Bolds - We wrap this up with a fun conversation with the Philly rapper as we gives some real spill about his music, Philly artists he'd love to work with, and a PSA on how Dreams and Nightmares is a song that will never die!

Links for all the guests in this week's episode!

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Worldwide Wednesday: https://ffm.bio/worldwidewednesday

Jon Bolds: https://jonbolds.fanlink.to/AngryLaroo

Sir Dominique Jordan: https://unitedmasters.com/a/sirdominiquejordantheprolificone

Laddie Moran: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/laddiemoran/niggaz

Angel Del Cielo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKGR6ZyVjo0

Rizzo: https://darrickrizzo.com/

FLOW - https://www.instagram.com/flowharrisburg717/

This week I got a very special guest pulling up, actor Julito McCullum (The Wire). We talk about the Kyrie/Nets drama, Meg vs Drake, plus a recap of Her Loss. Hear about Julito's come up as an actor, landing his gig with the Wire, growing up and avoiding the pitfalls of other child entertainers. Not to mention we get into some tweets that spark conversations about women being accountable, and why NY dudes say "pause" and how it's evolved over the year, plus much more!

Timestamps/Topics

(1:05) Harlem Dudes Took Pause to a New Level!

(4:07) Female Accountability

(10:19) Twitter Blue Checks

(13:45) Kyrie Irving Set to Retire

(22:00) The Net Hire . . . Why?

(26:34) Drake and 21 Savage Album Recap

(30:15) Did Meg Drop the Ball by Not Dissing Back

(35:35) Extensive resume

(37:20) Child Actor

(41:40) God Bless You: