Elevated Game W/ G.Wayne

G Wayne sits down with sitcom royalty Dorien Wilson, best known as Professor Oglevee from The Parkers and a familiar face from classics like Sister, Sister, Dream On, and Friends. With more than 70 productions under his belt, Dorien opens up about his long career in Hollywood, how he’s stayed relevant across decades, and what it really takes to build longevity in the entertainment business.

The two dive into everything from early struggles waiting tables in L.A. to landing breakout roles, typecasting in Hollywood, and the lessons that come with being a working actor for over 30 years. Dorien also shares stories from The Parkers set, his transition into producing, and how his latest projects — including “Cocaine Sisters” and “A Wesley Christmas” — show his dramatic side like never before.

And, of course, G Wayne brings the laughs with the “Hot Seat” — putting the TV legend on the spot with wild fan questions and hilarious answers.

🔥 Highlights:

• 🎭 Dorien talks about his journey from theater to television and landing his first big break on HBO’s Dream On.
• 💼 How he juggled multiple shows at once (Sister, Sister and Dream On) while still waiting tables at the start of his career.
• 📺 Behind the scenes of The Parkers and becoming one of TV’s favorite “professors.”
• 🎬 Why sitcoms aren’t the same today — and how fast-paced streaming changed everything.
• 💡 Advice for young actors trying to make it in Hollywood: training, headshots, and hustle.
• 🎥 Insight into his new projects Cocaine Sisters and Heaux Phase, plus filming A Wesley Christmas in South Africa.
• ❤️ Why being a great dad is the role he’s most proud of.

Connect with Dorien:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorienwilson_/

Connect with G Wayne:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_w_gwayne

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatedgamepodcast

Executive Produced by Harold Lefty Williams, Alex Parker, Kori Davis, and Eugene Parker

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G Wayne kicks off Elevated Game with LA’s own Kalan FrFr, diving deep into music, life lessons, and the grind behind the glow-up. From hoop sessions at LA Fitness to DMs gone wild, Kalan keeps it all the way real about his come-up, college ball days, and what it means to stay grounded while signed to Roc Nation.

The two chop it up about balancing fame with authenticity, staying humble despite the hype, and giving back through community work. Kalan opens up about his journey from football standout at San Diego State to becoming one of LA’s most respected voices in hip-hop. Plus — expect laughs, stories about crazy DMs, three-somes gone wrong, and plenty of locker-room talk with real heart behind it.

🔥 Highlights:

• 🏀 G Wayne and Kalan go back and forth about who really gets buckets on the court.
• 🎶 Kalan shares how his cousin (a former NFL player) inspired his football dreams — and how music took over.
• 💡 Talks about getting into trouble, finding his lane, and living life “for real for real.”
• 💰 Discusses creating opportunities, giving back to the community, and donating $30K to LAUSD’s special needs programs.
• 🤝 Why staying genuine matters more than fame.
• 🖤 His views on love, loyalty, and learning from mistakes.
• 🎤 Sneak peek at his collab with Mozzy, “Lucky Her,” and what’s next musically.

Connect with Kalen FrFr: https://www.instagram.com/kalan.frfr/

Connect with G Wayne: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_w_gwayne

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatedgamepodcast

Connect with G Wayne:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_w_gwayne

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatedgamepodcast

Executive Produced by Harold Lefty Williams, Alex Parker, Kori Davis, and Eugene Parker

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.