I met Mars Cross on Smule. Basically, we've sang together on a karaoke app. We've always had cool vibes and took our friendship over to FB and IG. This is the first time we had a proper conversation. Join us as we compare NYC Vs Cali, take on anxiety, the types of weed, dating, parenting, religion and much more!

Years ago a man used me to shield himself as he fired an entire magazine of bullets into a parked, occupied motor vehicle. Have a listen to this story as NYCTalking.com releases our brand new Short Story segment. This is what it was like at times, Growing Up Bronx in the 90s.

On this week's episode I am joined by Manhattan Boro President candidate, Lindsey Boylan. Lindsey is a progressive candidate with years of experience in Urban planning. We speak about her views around what needs to happen in NYC, specifically in Manhattan. We talk about her experiences and skillset. We ever so briefly touch the Cuomo situation, author Carl Hiaasen and corrupt politicians, but this interview is really not about that. We did our best to stay on topic. Listen in and meet your candidate, Lindsey Boylan!

This week I am joined by the founder of BlueSleep, a company that for years has been providing telemedicine services to people like myself. We did within 3 days what my "face to face" doctor would have had me wait months to complete. No joke! It was faster, 100 times easier, and cost me just about the same. Listen in to learn more about the dangers of sleep disorders.

On this episode I have the distinct pleasure of speaking with the lovely and extremely talented Jessica Lynn. I came across Jessica years ago on an internet radio show and immediately fell in love with her and her band’s music. So how does a New Yorker become a country music success? Listen in to learn about this and so much more, I really enjoyed talking to Jessica!

Gibran Malik aka King Sage joins us to talk about his latest venture, Artist Connect App. This app connects all form of creatives in a secure, safe format. Do you need an engineer? A host? An artist? Check out artist connect app! Gibran also talks about his book "The Cradle of Prophecy" and his work as an audio engineer. Tune in for all this and much more!

On this episode I am joined by Comic book writer Fred Van Lente. He joins me to talk about his baby, King Kirby. King Kirby is now available for listening on your favorite podcasting platforms. Fred created this as a play along with his wife, Crystal Louise Skillman. They created this as a way to inform us about one of the greatest comic book creators that we never heard of! Jack Kirby is credited with creating or co-creating many of the comic book characters we know and love, both in Marvel and DC. They have adapted this play and are sharing it with the world in this great format. To learn more, listen in on this really cool chat!

Meet Lou Maldonado, one of my boys from the Bronx days. He's made a hell of a career out of his time in the U.S Air Force. He blasted his way up the enlisted ranks and then crossed over to the officer side. He's making waves over there as well as is now walking the halls of Congress representing the Air Force. I enjoyed my conversation with an old friend and I invite you to listen to his amazing story.

On this episode we are joined by writer, columnist and author Mike Vogel. Years ago I went after Mike for a piece he wrote and we ended up becoming buddies. Mike tells us how he was able to become a published journalist without a background in journalism. He drops some gems on how to pitch your work.  We also talk about surviving in NYC, gun rights and much more.

Like people, earrings and all sorts of fashion products come in all shapes and sizes! On this episode I am joined by fashion designer to the stars as well as people like you and and me, Seville Michelle. Speaking with Seville was a great pleasure, it was just like talking to one of my homegirls from the block. We spoke about plastic covered sofas, I mean, come on man!

Seville's earrings have been worn by J-Lo, Lizzo, Natty, Alicia Keys and many more. But they've also being gifted to a mom who was trying to "get her money up to buy them." Seville wants her products to be dope and worn by stars, but affordable and accessible to all of us. She's a dope human being!

Seville is one of a kind and I really enjoyed talking to her. It's a NYC hood thing, if you know, you know! Check out our candid conversation where she tells us about her life, her amazing products, and even get to meet the mean iphone fix it guy! Check out her website at Seville Michelle.