Chris Matthews, better known as Lethal Shooter, joins Kev to break down the journey behind one of the most recognizable names in basketball training.

Chris opens up about his early days playing overseas, the viral shots that helped launch the Lethal Shooter brand and how social media transformed his career. From jumping off bridges for content to working on viral videos connected to the Mission: Impossible franchise, Chris has built a career that now has everyone from NBA players to Tom Cruise taking notice.

Today, Lethal Shooter is considered one of the top shooting coaches in the game and is also a multiple world record holder. But before the fame, viral moments and millions of people watching him on their phones, there was a long journey filled with risks, setbacks, and belief in what he was building.

Chris reflects on the steps it took to get where he is today, what he learned along the way, and why staying committed to his vision changed everything.

Kev understands it now, and after this episode, you will too.

For more from Lethal Shooter, follow him on all social platforms @lethalshooter.

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Deanté Kyle joins KevOnStage to reflect on the moments in his life that did not go as planned, but ultimately helped shape the man he is today. Deanté shares how his ambition pushed him beyond his days as a truck driver and inspired him to build his own business and pursue podcasting. He also opens up about his past struggles with addiction, his journey to sobriety, and how getting clean changed his life for the better.

Deanté keeps it real and brings plenty of laughs as he reflects on the lessons and experiences that helped him grow. To hear more from Deanté, check out the Grits and Eggs Podcast and follow him on social media at @deante.kyle.

Check out Deanté’s website for upcoming tour dates. www.deantekyle.com

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Jeannette Reyes joins the podcast to share parts of her story that the world may not know.

In this episode, Jeannette opens up about her tough upbringing and what kept her motivated, focused, and moving forward. She also shares how a message from a prophet in church felt like a coded message for her future, eventually leading her toward a career where her voice would reach generations and helping shape the personality the world now knows as Ms. NewsLady.

You never truly know someone’s background until you sit down and talk with them, and in this conversation, Kev learns a lot about his friend that he never knew.

Follow Jeannette Reyes on all platforms: @msnewslady. 

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Melanie Goolsby joins her brother-in-law Kev for an episode that proves no one shows up quite like family. Melanie opens up about the unexpected turns in her career, from working at Cartoon Network, CNN and Netflix and being let go from a job she thought was secure. But what felt like a setback ultimately opened the door for her to pursue something even bigger.

Melanie shares how an idea sparked by her sister, Melissa Fredericks, helped inspire her move into content creation and set her on an entirely new path.

Keep up with Melanie and follow her on social media at @imnotalwayerbut.

You can also hear more from Melanie alongside her sister Melissa on the Gin and Juice Podcast, available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Melanie is also taking the stage for her first live show, You Be the Judge, in Atlanta on August 2nd. Tickets are available via the Dad's Garage website. Please see link in the @imnotalaywerbut bio.

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Broadcast journalist, host, and storyteller Cari Champion joins Kev to talk about the moments that shaped her journey, from being fired over nonsense to building a career across ESPN, CNN, and the Black Effect Podcast Network.

Through the highs and lows, Cari has continued to be a champion for women and the Black community, while helping pave the way for female journalists, especially in sports. She also opens up about dealing with real-life comments from people who both agree and disagree with her, learning when to take the L, and why sometimes the calling keeps calling because it truly is your calling.

You can listen to Cari’s podcasts, Naked Sports and Flagrant and Funny, on the iHeart app or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Follow Cari Champion: @carichampion

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Kev is joined by his sister and Friday Night Vibes co-host, Nina Parker, for a conversation about the personal and professional moments that shaped her path.

Nina reflects on her early days working at a call center, feeling stuck, and ultimately taking a chance on herself by moving to Los Angeles. She shares how working at TMZ changed her perspective on the entertainment industry and helped open the door to the career she has built today.

The two also look back on their first time meeting, the instant connection they felt, and why they both knew good things were ahead. Nina clears the air on her time with Love & Hip Hop, including her viral moments with Joseline, and talks about turning difficult times into growth.

Follow Nina Parker on all social platforms: @theninaparker

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Kalen Allen joins Kev to talk about why he does not believe in regrets, even when life gets hard.

From his rise to success to navigating spaces that did not always fully accept him, Kalen opens up about being queer in Hollywood, the Christian community, and the Black community. He shares how those experiences shaped his confidence, his purpose, and the way he moves through the world today.

Kalen also talks about faith, trusting God’s timing, and why he believes every part of his journey has been preparing him for what is next.

Follow Kalen Allen everywhere @thekalenallen

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Content creator and podcaster Mecca Evans sits down with Kev to share some of her not-so-best moments. Mecca opens up about dating as a church girl, the ups and downs of relationships, and the “psychological warfare” she experienced during a difficult breakup.

She reflects on how her support system helped her through that time, what she learned about herself, and how downloading TikTok unexpectedly helped launch the next chapter of her career. Mecca also talks about growing up with a stand-up-comedian father, the lessons she learned from him, navigating online hate, and how she decides when to respond to the haters.

Follow Mecca Evans: @meccavellii on Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.

Listen to Unhinged and Immoral with Jamila Bell on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

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Content creator, writer, director, and one half of the podcast Unhinged & Immoral, Jamila Bell joins Not My Best Moment.

In this episode, Jamila opens up about the tough lesson that came from losing footage for a project she believed was destined for success. What started as a creative opportunity quickly turned into a difficult setback as she navigated challenges with cast, crew, production issues, and trying to save the project.

Jamila also shares how that experience tested her, how she tried to make lemonade out of lemons, and what she took away from it as she continued to grow her company, Ring a Bell Productions. She also talks about navigating social media and continuing to push forward when the process gets difficult.

Kev brings out the best in Jamila as they find the humor in her Not My Best Moment.

Follow Jamila Bell on Instagram and TikTok: @_iamjamila

Follow Ring a Bell Productions: @ringabell.productions

Check out the Unhinged & Immoral Podcast on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcast. 

 

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Multi-platinum R&B singer, songwriter, manager, and podcaster J. Valentine joins the show to talk about the road that shaped him long before the music.Before the hits, the credits, and the industry respect, J. Valentine was a kid trying to find his way while carrying the weight of his name, his environment, and his father’s reputation. He opens up about growing up around tough circumstances, making money in ways that were not always right, and the turning points that pushed him to change his name, find his own lane, and build a life through music.

With a career that spans songwriting, performing, management, and podcasting, J. Valentine has become a respected voice in R&B and a trusted storyteller within the culture.

You can catch him alongside Tank on The R&B Money Podcast, available on YouTube, the iHeart app, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow J. Valentine: @jvalentine

Follow R&B Money Podcast: @rnbmoneypodcast

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