Writers are the hidden architecture of every great story and production. They build worlds, spark emotions, and give voices to dreams. In this episode, I sit down with Kristoffer Diaz, the playwright behind Hell’s Kitchen, the musical (music & lyrics by Alicia Keys), to dig deep into what it takes to bring a neighborhood, a spirit, and a musical legend to the Broadway stage.Growing up in Hell’s Kitchen, this conversation is personal. I talk to Kristoffer about: • His creative journey, from acting aspirations to playwright and professor • The decade-long collaboration with Alicia Keys to refine Hell’s Kitchen • How to root a musical in authenticity, culture, and hip-hop • The challenges of narrating memory, identity, and artistic voice • What this show means for Latino representation • What’s next — Hell’s Kitchen’s Broadway run and its national tour🎭 Hell’s Kitchen has earned major recognition: • It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards and won 2 Tony Awards (Best Leading Actress, Best Featured Actress) • It also won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album • The show is launching a 28-city North American tour, starting in Cleveland, Ohio in Fall 2025 If you care about creative grit, writing, storytelling, theater, culture and identity, or standing up for something, this is a conversation you’re sure to enjoy. TAGS: #KristofferDiaz #Hell’sKitchenmusical #AliciaKeys #Broadway #Hell’sKitchentour #BroadwayLatinorepresentation #musicaltheaterpodcast #writersinentertainment #Hell’sKitchenBroadwayawards #Hell’sKitchen #Grammy #Tonynominations #Hell’sKitchen2025tourTimestamps: 0:00 - interlude0:23- Introduction2:14 - Struggles of dealing with people5:55 - Lows of dealing with venues11:58 - How 20/20 impacted nightlife23:05- Is NYC Losing Culture31:12- How to get more bang for your buck36:03- Everyone has a dream38:13- How is nightlife different in other cultures45:23 Origins of Anthony Obas1:01:00- Road to being an MC1:12:21- OutroSUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX.Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/jkB8UPCwjKQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYbmyqHDD80👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.comSpecial thanks to Kristoffer Diaz

In this episode of Decoding NYC Nightlife's Social Hacking, titled Red in Black #14, we feature Anthony Obas. We delve into NYC's nightlife through the perspective of party promoter Anthony Obas, who is renowned for being the life of the party. This video highlights some notable spots to visit, as well as the challenges of being a party promoter and event manager. This video also examines the impact of 2020 on NYC's nightlife, highlights recommended restaurants and bars to explore in the city, and shares tips for saving money while enjoying drinks. SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX.Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/jkB8UPCwjKQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYbmyqHDD80👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.comSpecial thanks to Anthony Obas: https://www.guidedbyobas.net/ September 22nd: The Industry will be distributed fully on Vanta Black TV. The Industry Tuesdays (Motel No Tell, LES), Wednesdays (Clinton Hall Fidi) , and Thursdays (Scrappleland, BK) : Mixtape Bingo If people are interested in renting equipment for their events, it’s available via my website www.guidedbyobas.net (http://www.guidedbyobas.net/) That’s pretty much all the information I have for everyone. Regards, Anthony Obas#nightlife #nyc #eventplanner #clubbing #podcast #behindthescenes #nightlifehacks #bars #resturants #partyscene #wizardsfest

In this episode "Conspiracy Behind NYC Housing, Police & Death" , Red sits down with Kasey, a housing organizer with the Youth Alliance for Housing, to uncover what’s really happening in New York City. From tenant organizing and the FIRE (Finance, Insurance, Real Estate) conspiracy to political corruption, gun violence, and the chaos of NYC's mayoral race — this conversation pulls no punches.We explore housing freedom, public safety, mental health, grief, and what it means to survive — and thrive — in a city that feels like it’s on the edge. We also examine the broader public housing crisis in NYC, the role of national leadership in Biden-era gun violence, and how these issues connect to gun violence across the U.S.Along the way, we touch on doctors-turned-podcasters, real estate power grabs, and how ordinary people are building solidarity from the ground up. Whether you’re a tenant, urban dweller, policy nerd, or someone just trying to make sense of the madness — this episode is for you.📌 Topics include:• NYC housing crisis & tenant organizing• FIRE conspiracy and real estate power• Gun violence and public safety narratives• Healthcare as spectacle• NYC mayoral race 2025• Public housing crisis in NYC• Gun violence in the U.S. and Biden's America• Urban wellness, grief, and survival• Building grassroots solidarity📬 Subscribe to @RedisDownToEarth for more unfiltered conversations about health, justice, and building better cities.#DownToEarthPodcast #NYCPolitics #HousingJustice #FIREconspiracy #UrbanWellness #NYCHousingCrisis #TenantOrganizingNYC #YouthAllianceForHousing #NYCCorruptionPodcast #NYCMayoralRace2025 #GunViolenceNYC #HealthcareSystemCritique #CopingMechanisms #RedYoungPodcast #CommunityOrganizingNYC #DoctorsPodcasting #ProgressivePodcasts #JoeRoganAlternative #BlackMediaVoices #ApricotsAndPolitics #DoppelgangersNYC #PublicHousingCrisisNYC #BidenGunViolence #GunViolenceInTheUS #RedYoungLatestPodcast

Welcome to Red in Black — a podcast that amplifies Black voices, stories, and power.In this episode, host Red Young turns the mic on himself to share his origin story — growing up in Hell’s Kitchen, navigating family dynamics shaped by trauma, and stepping into purpose as a journalist, community organizer, and truth-teller.Red speaks candidly about: • His parents, ancestry, and the generational patterns he’s working to heal • His mission to use Black journalism as a tool for liberation and connection • The ongoing fight for housing freedom in NYC • How AI might be the new Jim Crow if we’re not careful • The impact and instability of modern social media on our minds and communities

Welcome to “Red in Black,” the podcast that gives black voices a platform to share their stories and goals. In this episode, we dive deep into the innovative world of Dually Protected, a brand that focuses on the development of the mind and the understanding of physical protections.

Welcome to “Red in Black,” the podcast that gives black voices a platform to share their stories and goals. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Natalie Muñoz of Rutgers University about identity and belonging in the Black and Latino communities.