CC Speaks, poet, host, and the voice behind powerful spoken-word nights in Akron, joins Live At Studio 225 to talk about her book Woken Word, the energy of hosting open-mic nights at House Three Thirty, and how she turns lived experience into poems that hit. We discuss craft, community, and what it means to create a platform for other voices.In this episode, we cover:• What inspired Woken Word and a few favorite poems.• Why House Three Thirty matters as a community stage, and how CC makes the Cabaret shine. • How she creates space for new voices and the open-mic rituals that keep poetry alive. • CC’s creative process, performance tips, and what’s next.Follow CC Speaks:Instagram: @ccspeaks_4 watch her performances, event updates, and poems. If you liked the episode, please:👍 Like the video🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with poets and artists🗣️ Comment your favorite line from the interview or which poem you want performed next#CCSpeaks #WokenWord #HouseThreeThirty #AkronPoetry #SpokenWord #PoetryPodcast #poetry #fyp

This episode, your hosts Darren Collins and L-Dro sit down with Midwest music mogul Quincy “Big Heff” Taylor, one of the most respected A&Rs and industry power players in hip-hop.
Big Heff keeps it all the way real about his journey through the Cleveland music scene, the grind behind artist development, what it takes to build longevity in the game, and the lessons he’s learned from working with some of the biggest names in the business.
If you love real industry talk, motivation, and gems from one of the Midwest’s hardest-working executives, this episode is for you.
👊 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from Studio 225!
🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
📍Follow us:
@LiveAtStudio225 | @Drohio330 | @iamakron
🎤 Guest: @BigHeffMidwest
#BigHeff #LiveAtStudio225 #PodcastInterview #LDro #iamakron #MidwestHipHop #ClevelandMusic #MusicIndustry #AandR #HipHopPodcast #ArtistDevelopment #Motivation #MusicBusinessTalk #fypシ゚viralシ #fypシ #interview

Actor DreDay Williams stopped by to speak with us about the Ohio Entertainment Awards, Friday nights at Status 8 in Akron, and his starring role as Romelle, an aspiring car detailer who faces environmental struggles and relationship problems.She Never Believed reached number 1 on Tubi in several categories and is available now!! #fypシ #tubi #movie

Fran Wilson is a community organizer, activist, and lifelong Akronite running for City Council in Ward 1. A former Civil Rights Commissioner and regular presence at council meetings, Fran brings a grassroots approach focused on housing justice, police accountability, and civic engagement. If elected, they would become Akron’s first openly non-binary councilmember, representing neighborhoods like Highland Square, Downtown, and the University of Akron area.

Actor, artist, and Co-Host of the Ohio Hip Hop Awards stopped by the studio to discuss his upcoming projects, what it's like to be an actor, his new production company WELITFOREVER, and much more. More bout Dreday: https://rb.gy/1oni69

The coach and Founder of The Akron Baseball Project swung by the studio to give us insight into his organization and to talk baseball.

He spoke on getting a day awarded to him from the city of Akron, his celebrity meetings, and much more.

Tony Spitz stopped by the studio with a few of his homies; beat maker and rapper Ralphie Dribb, and Ayo Lue to talk about his new project Soft White. Available now everywhere. We spoke about beat making and selecting beats to rap on, balancing parenthood and music, and much more.Tony Spitz - Hard White: https://music.apple.com/us/album/soft-white-drugs-vol-1-ep/1794271247Ralphie Dribb - https://ralphiedribb.bandcamp.com/Ayo Lue - https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/ayolue/1642338952

On Tuesday November 3rd, 2020, Erica Weems, sister of Cleveland Cavaliers Director of Scouting Brandon Weems was found by their sister Shermaine Weems-Reed and husband John Reed. Erica was murdered a week after celebrating her 37th birthday. Three years later and still no one has been charged with her death. 

Shermaine Weems-Reed and her husband John sat down with us to talk about Erica's life and how she lit up every room she walked in. She tells what happened that day and how she had a feeling something was wrong. This is a two-part podcast full of laughs, tears, and optimism that whoever murdered her will be brought to justice. 

*Originally Aired* November 10, 2022

On Tuesday November 3rd, 2020, Erica Weems, sister of Cleveland Cavaliers Director of Scouting Brandon Weems was found by their sister Shermaine Weems-Reed and husband John Reed. Erica was murdered a week after celebrating her 37th birthday. Three years later and still no one has been charged with her death. 

Shermaine Weems-Reed and her husband John sat down with us to talk about Erica's life and how she lit up every room she walked in. She tells what happened that day and how she had a feeling something was wrong. This is a two-part podcast full of laughs, tears, and optimism that whoever murdered her will be brought to justice.  

*THIS IS A TWO PART INTERVIEW*

*Originally Aired* November 10, 2022

Friday, I sat down with The Big 3 Community Outreach to talk about who they are and what goals they have for the community. We also spoke on the murder of Jazmir Tucker by APD, and Christion Olson who was killed in Brunswick Hills after going to hang with "friends".

We also discussed events happening in the area that everyone should attend.