So, here we are- The season finale of FTWK is upon us and this is for my sports heads. I sit down with coach Ryan Mason! We journey through his decade long career in college basketball, winning the 2014 NJCAA National Title as well as several region conference wins and working with the Adidas sponsored Compton Magic. We also get into music and discuss when Hip-Hop began to overlap with basketball and the lasting impact that's had on both cultures.

We look towards the future of the game like how it's evolved and where's it going. Mase also breaks down recent NBA draft picks and his love for Lavarr Ball.

Lastly, we talk TV! and dig into the new season of POWER.

Follow Coach Ryan Mason on Twitter & IG: @Rcmason1

follow us on Twitter @FTWKnow

Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic

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Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at [email protected]

I sat down with Mya Jeannine to talk shop about "Predominantly Black" an online high-end fashion boutique that she founded in 2015 with an inheritance she received from her late father. We talk about conscience consumerism and what that means, and looks like for her brand and navigating the fashion industry as a Black women and breaking down barriers to entry as well as her desire to see more buyers and owners of color.

We get a little into her past as a dancer and being a trained Ballerina while also looking at the future, and her passion for Indie film as she works towards being an actress, working a full time corporate gig and balancing her life and online brand.

Lastly, we talk about the value and need for Black women collaborating and lifting each other up. Her influences like Janet Jackson, Mya Angelou & Debbie Allen and what they mean to her.

Shop and learn more about her brand at www.predominantlyblack.com

Follow them on IG @Predominantlyblack

& Follow Mya Jeannine on Instagram/Twitter @Mya.Jeannine

Follow us on Twitter @FTWKnow

Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic

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Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at [email protected]

I sat down with writer and poet Leeza Joneé to talk about her latest creative venture #TheBreathingSpace Co-partnered with Frei Speech.( resident DJ of EyeSpyBK) A monthly forum and open dialogue hosted at Ode To Babel in Brooklyn, NYC.

We talk about the value in bringing people together, the importance of women telling their stories and creating spaces to explore and be themselves. I asked about navigating womanhood, being shaped by your experiences and how much life can change in one year!

Lastly, we talk about poetry, writing, staying motivated and self care regimens.

This might be our best episode yet! It is truly, for the people.

Connect with Leeza Joneé and learn more about her work:

@LeezaJonee on Instagram & Twitter

or visit her website at www.leezajonee.com/

As mentioned in the episode check out Jeremy M. Green

@Jeremym.green on Instagram or check out his recent book of poetry at www.jeremymgreen.com

Episode sponsor Are:

MONSIEURSHARP.com follow them on Instagram for product updates @Monsieursharp

Follow us on Twitter @FTWKnow

Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic

Follow me on Twitter @JearySylves

Also, check out my photography!- vsco.co/jearysylves/images/1

Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at [email protected]

This episode I sit with MILK Studio, Photo Assistant Justin M. Smith. He shares how he turned down an internship with Paramount Pictures to work under legendary photographer, Jonathan Mannion (Do your googles) and how it was a chance tweet that got him there! Working on every set from GQ to Vogue, waiting hours for Rihanna and working with Kanye.

We talk about the challenge of often times being the only Black face behind the camera, his hope to see more Black creators step up behind the scenes and through his newly launched film studio Two North in Los Angeles he's creating opportunities for just that.

Lastly, we rap about Hip-Hop! His favorite albums and Top 5 Emcee's of all time!

You can follow Justin on Instagram at @Smitson

Check out his work at @Twonorthla

And book studio time at www.twonorthla.com

Episode sponsor Goes to:

MONSIEURSHARP.com follow them on Instagram for product updates @Monsieursharp

Follow us on Twitter @FTWKnow

Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic

Follow me on Twitter @JearySylves

Also, check out my photography!- vsco.co/jearysylves/images/1

Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at [email protected]

No Guest this week, just some me time expounding on a few thoughts. I pull up on the other side of the table for once and examine myself. I talk in brief about telling stories, not going to church on Mother's Day( and how I honor her memory)... And understanding and finding the value in the periods of dormancy in our lives.

1,2,3.. One Time For Madukes

Episode Shout Outs!

Shaded & Faded- https://soundcloud.com/noirwanderlust

My sister Ess- http://essmckee.tumblr.com/

Also, check out my photography!- http://vsco.co/jearysylves/images/1

Follow us on Twitter @FTWKnow

& Follow me personally @Jearysylves

Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at [email protected]

This episode I sit down with Andru Sisson, who I have dubbed "The New Age, Black Contemporary Painter". Fresh off the success of his second exhibition in LA, titled "Black Privilege" we get an exclusive, and candid talk about his work, challenges he faces as a Black artist in a predominantly White industry, navigating newfound success and avoiding the pitfalls and perils that come with it.

Lastly, we speak about the role his mother has played in not only his life, but in and through his art. Like Andru, I too, lost my mother to breast cancer and we talk openly about losing a parent, the impact of loss and how it continues to shape us internally and artistically.

Read up on Andru, and check out his past interviews and see his most recent works from Ivory Gold Slaves to Black Privilege here:

https://www.ln-cc.com/en/feed-artist-series-andru-sisson-feature/feed-artist-series-andru-sisson-feature.html

https://www.tappancollective.com/collections/andru-sisson

http://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/9340/tappan-presents-new-york-based-painter-andru-sisson

Follow him on Instagram @Andrusisson

www.Andrusisson.com

Episode sponsors:

MONSIEURSHARP.com follow them on Instagram for product updates @Monsieursharp

Mr. Shea, Shea Butter follow them on Instagram @My_Mr_Shea and visit Mymrshea.com

Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic

Follow us on Twitter @FTWKnow

& Follow me personally @Jearysylves

Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at [email protected]

This episode features our first panel discussion! In it I sit down with a few close friends to talk about dating and relationships. The panel shares some personal experiences as well and lend some perspective on dating rituals, how social media changed the game, learned behaviors and ultimately what we want. We end with a QNA segment with questions sent in from listeners of the show!

What I really enjoyed about this conversation is that not everyone agreed---

Some challenged each other and and even took them to task. I really appreciated everyone's candor and honesty. This is really only the beginning, I look forward to continuing this series! look out for Part 2, which will feature an all women panel and we get their side of it.

In truth, I feel like most of us (men) actually know very little about women--- This is our feeble attempt to make sense of that little.

Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a comment

Want to connect with the panel? Follow them on Twitter:

Culinary and Culture Expert: @Biltmore_B

Poet, Writer & Published Author: @JeremyM_Green

CEO & Founder of http://www.modalew.com/ : @IamDavidALewis

Artist and Creative Director, Complex Mag: @suedejury

Episode sponsors:

MONSIEURSHARP.com follow them on Instagram for product updates @Monsieursharp

Mr. Shea, Shea Butter follow them on Instagram @My_Mr_Shea and visit Mymrshea.com

Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic

Follow me on Twitter @JearySylves

Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at [email protected]

This episode features our first panel discussion! In it I sit down with a few close friends to talk about dating and relationships. The panel shares some personal experiences as well and lend some perspective on dating rituals, how social media changed the game, learned behaviors and ultimately what we want. We end with a QNA segment with questions sent in from listeners of the show!

What I really enjoyed about this conversation is that not everyone agreed---

Some challenged each other and and even took them to task. I really appreciated everyone's candor and honesty. This is really only the beginning, I look forward to continuing this series! look out for Part 2, which will feature an all women panel and we get their side of it.

In truth, I feel like most of us (men) actually know very little about women--- This is our feeble attempt to make sense of that little.

Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a comment

Want to connect with the panel? Follow them on Twitter:

Culinary and Culture Expert: @Biltmore_B

Poet, Writer & Published Author: @JeremyM_Green

CEO & Founder of http://www.modalew.com/ : @IamDavidALewis

Artist and Creative Director, Complex Mag: @suedejury

Episode sponsors:

MONSIEURSHARP.com follow them on Instagram for product updates @Monsieursharp

Mr. Shea, Shea Butter follow them on Instagram @My_Mr_Shea and visit Mymrshea.com

Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic

Follow me on Twitter @JearySylves

Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at [email protected]

This episode I sit down with Chicago based comic Abe Cox & things get amazingly weird! We travel down the rabbit hole and laugh the entire way through--- discussing everything from his early beginnings as an upstart on ASU's campus, to earning his comedic chops, what it takes to keep his girlfriend happy, who was the first Black President in a movie and learning difficult lessons on Chicago's Southside. We even talk about depression and the darker side of comedy but also the power of laughter, how it connects us all and the role comedy plays in our society.

Throughout this episode we drop an insane amount of TV & movie references

and we took some time to discuss and unpack Jordan Peele's recent thriller

Get Out! *SPOILER ALERT*

I even ask Abe what his Top 5 Black comedies were, We're still undecided. So help us out, and tells us yours! Had a lot of fun this episode, plenty of jokes and much needed laughter after a few shitty weeks lol

Follow Abe Cox on the socials @Abecox (IG) & @ItsAbeCox (Twitter)

As always, let me know your thoughts--- Please rate, review and share!

Episode sponsors:

MONSIEURSHARP.com follow them on Instagram for product updates @Monsieursharp

Mr. Shea, Shea Butter follow them on Instagram @My_Mr_Shea and visit Mymrshea.com

Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic

Follow me on Twitter @JearySylves

Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at [email protected]

This episode I sit down with my friend Yveka "Yve" Pierre

She's a Romantic Poet, Activist, Feminist & an NYC Criminal Defense Lawyer! Illustrious B also stops by to lend some commentary.

We discuss Yve's early beginnings, moving from Haiti at a young age, growing up in Florida and how those experiences ultimately shaped her as well as what led her down the path towards Law, Justice & Activism. Also touching on the 9th Circuit Court of appeals decision and the executive order on immigration that continues to affect the lives of many people.

On a lighter tip, we play a few rounds of "Black Ass History" courtesy of Black Card Revoked in honor of Black History Month! and round things off talmbout love, relationships and how wack Tinder is.

(*Full Disclosure* This is a long episode, but it's worth it! We laughed all the way through. Yve also said if you live in Brooklyn, hit her up! She'll buy you a round for listening.)

Jay-Z's 99 Problems: Broken down by statute- http://reprints.longform.org/jay-zs-99-problems-verse-2-a-close-reading-with-fourth-amendment-guidance-for-cops-and-perps

Paul Butler's Let's Get Free: https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Get-Free-Hip-Hop-Justice/dp/1595585001

Follow Yve on Twitter @Yvethepoet

This episode is sponsored by MONSIEURSHARP.com follow them on Instagram for product updates @Monsieursharp

Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic

Follow me on Twitter @JearySylves

Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at [email protected]