Behind the Mic hosted by Wize Grazette

On this episode of Behind the Mic, Queen PR of Those Wrestling Girls opens up about how women’s wrestling, Bronx roots, and a front row seat to John Cena’s final time at MSG shaped her journey. From Stone Cold memories and pay per view Sundays with her dad to building a platform that centers Black women wrestling fans, she shares how fandom became purpose.

B-Sides Track of the Week: “Marcy Me” by Jay-Z

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Featured Quote: “John Cena brings everyone together.” - Queen PR

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Host: Wize Grazette
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This episode takes you through my personal experience covering the GUBA Awards Barbados 2025. I walk you through the Trade and Investment Conference, the GUBA Award Show, and the moments that stood out to me throughout the weekend. I also reflect on what it means to reach one year and fifty episodes of Behind the Mic, and how the growth, the lessons, and the gratitude from this season continue to shape the show.

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“I have to actually acknowledge that I’m living through history right now, presently right in front of me.” - Wize Grazette

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00:00 Intro

01:27 GUBA Awards Recap

05:05 Snippet of Lady Dentaa's Opening Remarks at the Trade and Investment Conference

06:51 Wize Shares Thanks

08:22 Introducing REVOLT Art Fair: The Limited Podcast Series

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Hosted by Wize Grazette

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There is a spark you feel the moment someone is built for the mic, and DJ Tricey Trice brings that spark from the second she sits down. In this episode of Behind the Mic, we tap into the fire, the discipline, and the joy that turn her sports commentary into a daily pulse check for fans. From recording on a $40 dollar webcam in her kitchen to hosting The Post Up on REVOLT, Tricey’s rise is a blueprint in hustle and heart.

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00:42 Meet Introduction: DJ Tricey Trice

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In this episode of Behind the Mic, I sit down with Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados and GUBA Vanguard Award nominee, to explore his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to national leadership. We talk about his belief that purpose and vision can transform lives, the economic turnaround of Barbados through the BERT program, and the role of innovation in shaping the island’s financial future. Dr. Greenidge also shares insight on the orange economy, the upcoming BIM Pay system, and how creativity and culture can drive true economic growth.

B-Sides Track of the Week: Hero by Mariah Carey, a song that reminds us that everything we need to rise above life’s challenges already exists within us.

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“We are very rich culturally. We are rich in talent. But we have yet to become rich from culture and to become rich from our talent.” - Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados

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01:24 Meet Dr. Kevin Greenidge

02:14 B-Sides Track of the Week

05:38 Being Nominated for the GUBA Vanguard Award

22:13 The Power of the Orange Economy

24:49 The Financial Transformation with BIM Pay

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In this bonus episode of Behind the Mic, I’m celebrating a huge milestone in my journey, receiving the 2025 Black Podcasting Awards Legend Award. After more than a decade in podcasting, it still feels surreal to be called a legend. You’ll hear the full acceptance speech from the ceremony, my reflections on what this moment means, and how I’m focusing on helping creators thrive in the growing orange economy.

I also talk about my new podcast, Coop Back Podcast, where I kick it with my cousins Alex and Kevin about life, anime, and the everyday twists of adulthood in Barbados and abroad.

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Thanks for tuning in to Behind the Mic, hosted by Wize Grazette. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @TheRealWize, and stay tuned for the next episode featuring Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the Barbados Central Bank.

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Africon 2025 was more than an event, it was proof that the diaspora is shaping the creative future.

In this episode, I continue my Africon recap with part two of my conversation with Anna and Odessa on the power of unity across the global Black community. Then I share highlights from my mentorship circle, where young creators explored how podcasting can amplify their stories.

I also sit down with Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism & the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, to talk about the country’s growing “Orange Economy,” and close the night with Anna and Sofi the Oddity on the Icon Gala red carpet.

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01:34 Part 2 of my conversation with Anna & Odessa

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On this episode, I take you inside AFRICON 2025, recorded live at REVOLT Studios Atlanta with Anna from First Gems and Odessa from Reasonings with Odessa. We talk about the energy, panels, and connections that made this year’s AFRICON a powerful experience linking the African and Caribbean diaspora.

From the opening night at The Gathering Spot to inspiring moments featuring David Banner, Tuma Basa, and Shaka Zulu, this conversation highlights how AFRICON Atlanta 2025 brought creators, leaders, and innovators together from across the world. You’ll also hear Odessa’s exclusive interview with Nigerian DJ and cultural icon DJ Obi, who shares the story behind Obi’s House, one of Africa’s most talked-about parties celebrating music, culture, and unity.

“We are not just from Barbados. We’re not Jamaican. We are Africans first.” – Odessa

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In this episode of Behind the Mic, host Wize Grazette sits down with Talib Jasir, founder of the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, to explore how one man’s vision reshaped the landscape for Black podcasters across the nation.

Talib shares how his passion for storytelling and audio fiction led to the creation of a thriving national community for independent creators, the challenges of sustaining Afros & Audio without major funding, and why this year’s event in Baltimore will be its final celebration. Together, they dive into his personal journey, creative growth, and what’s next for the movement he built.

🎧 B-Sides Track of the Week: “Lucky” by Tish Hyman — a soulful reminder to stay grounded in gratitude and perseverance through creative highs and lows.

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“We are the most powerful people in this industry. The podcast industry doesn’t exist without podcasters.” — Talib Jasir

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00:00 — Intro

01:27 — Talib’s Journey and Afros & Audio

03:19 — B-Side Track of the Week

04:50 — Talib Jasir before Afros & Audio

12:10 — Trials & Tribulations

14:58 — Final Afros & Audio Podcast Festival

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Season two of Behind the Mic opens with a powerhouse conversation between host Wize Grazette and Lady Dentaa Amoateng, the Founder and President of GUBA Enterprise. Known for her mission to Grow, Unite, Build Africa, Lady Dentaa has spent over 16 years creating opportunities that connect Africans across the diaspora.

This episode dives into the upcoming GUBA Awards Barbados, supported by the Prime Minister’s Office, Invest Barbados, BTMI, and the National Cultural Foundation. Lady Dentaa shares how this year’s theme, Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny, aligns with the shared history and future of Africa and the Caribbean, unveiling details about the Trade and Investment Conference, cultural collaborations, and the first-ever chartered flight from Ghana to Barbados.

Lady Dentaa also opens up about her journey from pediatric nurse and TV actress to receiving a diplomatic passport, all while raising four children who embody Ghanaian heritage through their names and values.

B-Sides Track of the Week: Adonai by Sarkodie — a gospel-infused anthem blending rap, soul, and spiritual power.

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Featured Quote: “We need to reclaim our land destiny, reclaim our people, and start doing things together.” - Lady Dentaa

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00:00 Welcome to Season Two!

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Season 2 of Behind the Mic: Hosted by Wize Grazette is here! This new season expands the vision bringing you interviews not just with REVOLT hosts but also with cultural curators, allies, and creators shaping the future of the creator economy. Expect full interviews, narrated episodes, limited series, and audio-only drops that keep the essence of podcasting alive.

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