Montgomery & Co.

This week Renee is giving the Falcons and Kirk, ATL’s new cousin, their much deserved props as they kick off the NFL season with some wins. Renee is talking with journalists Mike Jordan and Dawn Montgomery about the Stranger Things house and how to tell the difference between a money conference in Atlanta and a scam. Renee welcomes business manager and founder of ADVISE Sports and Entertainment, Denise Thompson and her wife and ADVISE business strategist, Ashly Cargle-Thompson, to talk about how to balance love and marriage and why business and financial management is so important for pro athletes.

Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business.

Listen to MoCo on WABE, Saturdays at 6pm ET. For more, visit wabe.org/moco

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Hosted by Renee Montgomery

Executive Producers: Amena Brown, Scotty Crowe, and Sirena Grace

Audio Production: Matt Owen, Allen Linsey, Kevin Rinker, and Crystal DeVone

Additional Production and Editing: Ariel Brown

Special thanks to: Paul Guarino, Justin Miller, Jaslyn Harris, Jess Silva, Ryshad Pitts, Crystal DeVone, and Kevin Rinker

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As many of us are still processing last week’s election results, Renee talks about not only how to pick yourself up after a big loss but also how to learn from a loss and focus in on opportunities for growth. Journalists Mike Jordan and Dawn Montgomery join Renee to chat Michelin stars and metal slabs in Let’s Talk ATL. Then, Renee welcomes entertainment attorney, Amy Oraefo, to talk about how to turn your passion into a business and the lessons she’s learned as a business founder.

Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business.

Listen to MoCo on WABE, Saturdays at 6pm ET. For more, visit wabe.org/moco

Follow MoCo @montgomerycopod

Hosted by Renee Montgomery

Executive Producers: Amena Brown, Scotty Crowe, and Sirena Grace

Audio Production: Matt Owen, Allen Linsey, Kevin Rinker, and Crystal DeVone

Additional Production and Editing: Ariel Brown

Special thanks to: Paul Guarino, Justin Miller, Jaslyn Harris, Jess Silva, Ryshad Pitts, Crystal DeVone, and Kevin Rinker

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As we all step into one of the biggest weeks in America, Renee kicks off this week’s episode with a reminder of the importance of gathering with your people and finding the wins you can celebrate. She then sits down with filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper to reflect on her documentaries exploring the intersection of civil rights (Ratified, 13 Days in Ferguson), sports (Olympic Pride, American Prejudice), and culture (James Brown: Say It Loud) - she also tells the story of interviewing Vice President Kamala Harris for Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

Then, David Perdue and Julien Virgin join for a 2020 retrospective in Let’s Talk ATL.

A reminder to make sure you vote and make your voice heard on Election Day, if you haven’t already!

Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business.

Listen to MoCo on WABE, Saturdays at 6pm ET. For more, visit https://wabe.org/moco

Follow MoCo at https://www.instagram.com/montgomerycopod/

Hosted by Renee Montgomery

Executive Producers: Amena Brown, Scotty Crowe, and Sirena Grace

Audio Production: Matt Owen, Allen Linsey, Kevin Rinker, and Crystal DeVone

Additional Production and Editing: Ariel Brown

Special thanks to: Paul Guarino, Justin Miller, Jaslyn Harris, Jess Silva, Ryshad Pitts, Crystal DeVone, and Kevin Rinker

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Not only is the fam celebrating one of their favorite holidays — Halloween — but Renee and the crew are also celebrating 100 episodes of Montgomery & Company. Renee shares this year’s Halloween costume inspiration and Captain America and Black Widow share answers to Naked and Afraid/“Halloween & Afraid” application questions and their top five Halloween movies.

Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business.

Listen to MoCo on WABE, Saturdays at 6pm ET. For more, visit https://wabe.org/moco

Follow MoCo at https://www.instagram.com/montgomerycopod/

Hosted by Renee Montgomery

Executive Producers: Amena Brown, Scotty Crowe, and Sirena Grace

Audio Production: Matt Owen, Allen Linsey, Kevin Rinker, and Crystal DeVone

Additional Production and Editing: Ariel Brown

Special thanks to: Paul Guarino, Justin Miller, Jaslyn Harris, Jess Silva, Ryshad Pitts, Crystal DeVone, and Kevin Rinker

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election season is upon us, with Early Voting making waves in Georgia. Renee and the crew take a look at what’s on the line and the issues that matter most in this special episode all about the vote! Nse Ufot, community organizer and former CEO of the New Georgia Project, joins to talk Getting Out The Vote and the stakes of this election year across the state, country, and globe.

Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business.

Listen to MoCo on WABE, Saturdays at 6pm ET. For more, visit https://wabe.org/moco

Follow MoCo at https://www.instagram.com/montgomerycopod/

Hosted by Renee Montgomery

Executive Producers: Amena Brown, Scotty Crowe, and Sirena Grace

Audio Production: Matt Owen, Allen Linsey, Kevin Rinker, and Crystal DeVone

Additional Production and Editing: Ariel Brown

Special thanks to: Paul Guarino, Justin Miller, Jaslyn Harris, Jess Silva, Ryshad Pitts, Crystal DeVone, and Kevin Rinker

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s release week and we’re diving deep behind the scenes of ‘A Radical Act: Renee Montgomery,’ out on Roku this Wednesday, October 16th. Renee brings in director Sandrine Orabona and producer Anke Thommen from Storyform to talk about their approach and experience making the film. Then, the MoCo Crew (AKA the cast and co-stars from the film!) share what it was like to share their stories with the cameras. Renee reflects on the entire process and why this documentary is such a radical act.

Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business.

Watch ‘A Radical Act: Renee Montgomery’ on Roku: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/14853132adea5a7236337c8f7c4fdb94/a-radical-act-renee-montgomery

Listen to MoCo on WABE, Saturdays at 6pm ET. For more, visit https://wabe.org/moco

Follow MoCo at https://www.instagram.com/montgomerycopod/

Hosted by Renee Montgomery

Executive Producers: Amena Brown, Scotty Crowe, and Sirena Grace

Audio Production: Matt Owen, Allen Linsey, Kevin Rinker, and Crystal DeVone

Additional Production and Editing: Ariel Brown

Special thanks to: Paul Guarino, Justin Miller, Jaslyn Harris, Jess Silva, Ryshad Pitts, Crystal DeVone, and Kevin Rinker

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a big week on MoCo! Renee sits down with MoviePass co-founder and CEO, Stacy Spikes, to hear the remarkable story of how the company was founded and how Stacy Spikes bought the company back. Renee and Stacy talk business as he shares his experience in building, selling, and re-building companies and brands, complete with all the receipts.

David Perdue and Julien Virgin join for Let’s Talk ATL, discussing the rumor that Atlanta will host the 2028 Super Bowl, Barbershop culture, and the legacy of Dikembe Mutombo.

And of course, Snook, Cole, and Sirena join for another “situationship” dive into the MoCo Mailbag.

Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business.

Listen to MoCo on WABE, Saturdays at 6pm ET. For more, visit https://wabe.org/moco

Follow MoCo at https://www.instagram.com/montgomerycopod/

Hosted by Renee Montgomery

Executive Producers: Amena Brown, Scotty Crowe, and Sirena Grace

Audio Production: Matt Owen, Allen Linsey, Kevin Rinker, and Crystal DeVone

Additional Production and Editing: Ariel Brown

Special thanks to: Paul Guarino, Justin Miller, Jaslyn Harris, Jess Silva, Ryshad Pitts, Crystal DeVone, and Kevin Rinker

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renee sits down with five-year-old rapper and phenom VanVan, to hear her story and collect a dose of inspiration from the youth! Dawn Montgomery, Nick Love, and David Perdue join for a special edition of Let’s Talk ATL, where they answer some of the biggest questions on the city’s mind: drums vs. flats, what was the best OutKast album, and who is Atlanta’s favorite athlete. And, Renee and Sirena trade answers in a new segment: Love and Marriage.

Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business.

For more, visit https://wabe.org/moco

Follow MoCo at https://www.instagram.com/montgomerycopod/

Catch video episodes on YouTube / Listen to MoCo on WABE, Saturdays at 6pm ET.

Hosted by Renee Montgomery

Featuring VanVan, Dawn Montgomery, Nick Love ATL, and the Atlanta Dream

Executive Producers: Amena Brown, Scotty Crowe, and Sirena Grace

Audio Production: Matt Owen, Allen Linsey, Kevin Rinker, and Crystal DeVone

Additional Production: Ariel Brown

Media Day segment

Special thanks to: Paul Guarino, Justin Miller, Greg Harding Films, Jaslyn Harris, Perry Patterson, Greg Mendoza, Casey Hoskins, Jess Silva, Ryshad Pitts, Crystal DeVone, and Kevin Rinker

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Renee sits down with Masa Kabayama, co-founder and CEO of Uplift, a platform using AI technology to analyze and improve athletic performance. Masa shares his story and why, after roles at LEGO, Apple, and Tesla, he made the move to sports and what he hopes to change for athletes.

Uplift is an AI-powered platform designed to enhance athlete performance by analyzing key athletic movements like vertical jumps in basketball, volleyball and other sports. Perfect for athletes and coaches, Uplift delivers personalized insights to boost lower body strength, explosiveness, and overall athletic performance.

Check out their app today: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1507252361?pt=120918868&ct=renee&mt=8

Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business.

For more, visit https://wabe.org/moco

Follow MoCo at https://www.instagram.com/montgomerycopod/

Catch video episodes on YouTube / Listen to MoCo on WABE, Saturdays at 6pm ET.

Hosted by Renee Montgomery

Featuring Masa Kabayama, Dawn Montgomery, Nick Love ATL, and the Atlanta Dream

Executive Producers: Amena Brown, Scotty Crowe, and Sirena Grace

Audio Production: Matt Owen, Allen Linsey, Kevin Rinker, and Crystal DeVone

Additional Production: Ariel Brown

Media Day segment

Special thanks to: Paul Guarino, Justin Miller, Greg Harding Films, Jaslyn Harris, Perry Patterson, Greg Mendoza, Casey Hoskins, Jess Silva, Ryshad Pitts, Crystal DeVone, and Kevin Rinker

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WNBA Playoffs have kicked off, and Renee jumps right in with the one and only Ryan Ruocco to break down the opening matchups! Ryan and Renee also take a look at some of the WNBAs biggest moments over the last decade. Then, Dawn Montgomery and Nick Love join Renee to discuss trending topics in the A, including Atlanta landing on the “Best Sports Business Cities” list, Ant vs Nique, and Chris Eubanks showing up strong at the US Open.

Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business.

 

For more, visit https://wabe.org/moco

Follow MoCo at https://www.instagram.com/montgomerycopod/

Catch video episodes on YouTube / Listen to MoCo on WABE, Saturdays at 6pm ET.

Hosted by Renee Montgomery

Featuring Ryan Ruocco, Dawn Montgomery, Nick Love ATL, and Sirena Grace

Executive Producers: Amena Brown, Scotty Crowe, and Sirena Grace

Audio Production: Matt Owen, Allen Linsey, Kevin Rinker, and Crystal DeVone

Additional Production: Ariel Brown

Special thanks to: Paul Guarino, Justin Miller, Greg Harding Films, Jaslyn Harris, Perry Patterson, Greg Mendoza, Casey Hoskins, Jess Silva, Ryshad Pitts, Crystal DeVone, and Kevin Rinker

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.