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TWENTIETH EPISODE!! Just hit “Play”, I need a moment to congratulate myself. Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS

The song my guest was named after…it’s super dreamy. Growing up I liked chocolate, but liked it way more when it was paired with peanut butter. Even today if I have some change in my pocket and succumb to the candy aisle at checkout, I’ll grab a Reese’s and finish it before I get to...

At their core, Jason Bass and Aaron Jones are just two buddies building a dream. The rapport they have with one another would make you think they met five minutes after they were born, but they were already adults when they became friends. They crack wise during the interview, making themselves laugh as much as...

JERMAINE BROKE MY PHONE AFTER I INTERVIEWED HIM WHAT A JERK DON’T EVEN LISTEN TO THIS.   Just kidding. He was there when it happened though. I knew of Jermaine for a couple years through my sister and other people in Baltimore’s black arts scene. I finally got to meet the man, myth and legend...

Part two of my two part episode for Cedar and Cotton. Raina tagged along with Nasira to the studio so we could snap a few pics together. I need to step my social media game up. Raina can be heard throughout the interview but this time around it’s Nasira’s time to shine. Nasira handles the...

Part one of my two part episode for Cedar and Cotton. Though her co-founder Nasira is well versed in furniture design, Raina handles more of the creative side of Cedar and Cotton. Listen as I talk with her about art styles like mid century modern and shabby chic, how she got into restoration, and a...

If I’m being honest, cooking’s not my thing.  I was definitely a microwave/stovetop kinda guy, usually not bothering with spices, and giving someone a look when they suggest I marinate my meat. “I don’t have time for that” I’d say. “I’m hungry now.” In the last two years however my girlfriend (who’s an amazing cook and...

When Kevin and I first met he asked if I was a fan of Stones Throw Records because of my hat. I knew then and there it was gonna be a good interview. After getting set up Kevin and I immediately formed a rapport. Outside of our love for Stones Throw, we both majored in...

Darryl’s a cool guy. I first met him at a champagne toast for Dovecote Café. They celebrated passing their final inspection. Darryl was sipping some champagne when Aisha introduced us, and we got to talking about what I do and what he does. We set up a time for an interview, and this is...

My mic wasn’t cooperating and my voice doesn’t sound good at some points, especially on the outro >:( Luckily Letta came in crystal clear. Letta is the owner and operator of Knits Soy and Metal. she’s not running candle making workshops  or brainstorming jewelry collaborations, she’s on the grind hand knitting  scarves for men and women!...