INFLUENCED with Jordan Elliott

Legendary V103 Atlanta DJ and hype man, Swamp Izzo, sat down with WRHU's Jordan Elliott to talk about how his family inspired him to pursue music, the possibility of joining The Weeknd on the upcoming leg of his After Hours Til Dawn tour, and of course, his contributions to Playboi Carti's latest album, MUSIC. This is an extended version of the interview originally aired as part of the May 1, 2025 episode of Hofstra's Morning Wake Up Call on WRHU.

Comedic duo The Umbilical Brothers, aka David Collins and Shane Dundas from The Upside Down Show, sat down with WRHU's Jordan Elliott to talk about their upcoming New York City residency, The Distraction. This is an extended version of the interview originally aired as part of the April 24, 2025 episode of Hofstra's Morning Wake Up Call on WRHU.

Actor, writer, producer, and vocal coach Lori Alan sat down with WRHU's Jordan Elliott to discuss her upcoming projects Metal Gear Solid Delta and Toy Story 5, her brand-new voice acting masterclass, and of course, her 25-year friendship with her castmates from SpongeBob SquarePants. This is an extended version of the interview originally aired as part of the April 8, 2025 episode of Hofstra's Morning Wake Up Call on WRHU.

Actor, director, and coach Eric Allan Kramer, also known as Good Luck Charlie's Bob Duncan, sat down with WRHU's Jordan Elliott to talk about the backlash received after the 'two moms' episode of Good Luck Charlie, the bonds created during the iconic paintball scene of the Good Luck Charlie Christmas movie, and his love for sitcoms after guest-starring on Seinfeld, Cheers, and Roseanne. This is an extended version of the interview originally aired as part of the March 27, 2025 episode of Hofstra's Morning Wake Up Call on WRHU.

Singer, songwriter, and producer Nathaniel Motte of the electronic hip hop duo 3OH!3 sat down with WRHU's Jordan Elliott to talk about the group's origins at the University of Colorado, writing songs for legendary artists like Ariana Grande and Maroon 5, and their chart-topping hit, Don't Trust Me. This is an extended version of the interview originally aired as part of the March 3, 2025 (303 Day) episode of Hofstra's Morning Wake Up Call on WRHU.

Actor, musician, and singer/songwriter Creed Bratton sat down with WRHU's Jordan Elliott to talk about working with rock legends like Eric Clapton and The Beach Boys as a member of The Grass Roots, his new album, Tao Pop, and the upcoming sequel series to NBC's The Office, The Paper. This is an extended version of the interview originally aired as part of the March 13, 2025 episode of Hofstra's Morning Wake Up Call on WRHU.

In this very special episode, Jordan called up the Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas for an exclusive interview with the star of Netflix’s Tiger King, Joe Exotic. They had a conversation about the unfair conditions of American federal prisons, the recent deportation of Joe’s husband, Jorge Marquez, and why Joe is calling on President Donald Trump for a potential pardon. The opinions and views expressed by Joe Exotic do not necessarily reflect those of the INFLUENCED with Jordan Elliott crew. We can not guarantee the accuracy of guests and the sufficiency of the information.

Author and illustrator Peter Brown, best known for his Wild Robot book series, sat down with WRHU's Jordan Elliott to discuss his origins as an animator for Klaspy Csupo and Adult Swim, his thoughts on his book, Fred Gets Dressed, receiving bans following a controversy, and of course, his feelings on the Oscar-nominated DreamWorks film adaptation of The Wild Robot. This is an extended version of the interview also aired as part of the February 27, 2025 episode of Hofstra's Morning Wake Up Call on WRHU.

Actor and singer Joe Serafini, known best for his role as Seb on Disney's High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, sat down with WRHU's Jordan Elliott to discuss his new Christmas EP, Evergreen Love, his five year relationship with Carlos actor Frankie Rodriguez, and his reunion with the HSMTMTS cast at Olivia Rodrigo's GUTS World Tour. This is an extended version of the interview also aired as part of the February 20, 2025 episode of Hofstra's Morning Wake Up Call on WRHU.

Actress Marilyn Harris Smith, known best for her role as Andre's Grandma on Nickelodeon's Victorious, sat down with WRHU's Jordan Elliott to discuss working with young Ariana Grande, her endorsement of Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, and the idea of an upcoming Victorious reboot. This is an extended version of the interview also aired as part of the October 7, 2024 episode of Hofstra's Morning Wake Up Call on WRHU.