Shad Vs. Everybody

What happens when life forces you to start over, but your purpose refuses to let you quit? 🔥

On this episode of Shad Vs. Everybody, Shad sits down with entrepreneur, marketing visionary, and CreatorCon founder Robert Courtney Collins for a powerful conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, personal loss, and building something bigger than yourself.

Robert takes us back to the beginning of CreatorCon, explaining how an idea to connect creative minds evolved into one of the Midwest's most exciting conferences for content creators, entrepreneurs, influencers, and business professionals.

But this conversation goes much deeper than business.

Robert opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his wife, finding the strength to move forward, and continuing to build a legacy while navigating life's most difficult moments.

The conversation also tackles a question that deserves more attention: WHAT EXACTLY IS A CREATOR? 🤔

Is it someone with thousands of followers? A podcaster? A filmmaker? An entrepreneur? Or is creativity something much bigger than social media?

Robert breaks down the importance of recognizing your creative value, building meaningful relationships, understanding the creator economy, and turning your ideas into real opportunities.

And with CreatorCon returning to Detroit November 13–15, 2026, the timing couldn't be better!

From overcoming adversity to empowering Detroit's next generation of innovators, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the most powerful things we create aren't products, businesses, or content — they're opportunities, connections, and legacies.

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:

The inspiration behind CreatorCon and how it all started

Robert's personal journey through grief and rebuilding after losing his wife

Why EVERYBODY needs to understand what being a creator really means

The business of creativity, branding, and entrepreneurship

Why Detroit deserves a seat at the table in the creator economy

What attendees can expect from CreatorCon 2026

Building relationships, creating opportunities, and leaving a legacy

🔥 CREATORCON 2026 — DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Learn more about CreatorCon, upcoming events, speakers, and registration:

🌐 https://creatorcondetroit.com/

💯 Whether you're a podcaster, filmmaker, business owner, content creator, or somebody with a dream and a plan, this conversation is for YOU!

👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:

Do you consider yourself a creator? And what does being a creator mean to you? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

👍 LIKE | 💬 COMMENT | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE | 🔁 SHARE

SHAD VS. EVERYBODY — REAL PEOPLE. REAL STORIES. REAL CONVERSATIONS.

#ShadVsEverybody #RobertCourtneyCollins #CreatorCon2026 #CreatorConDetroit #DetroitPodcasts #ContentCreators #CreatorEconomy #DetroitEntrepreneurs #BlackEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #PodcastInterview #OvercomingAdversity #BuildingALegacy #DetroitCreators

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🔥 SHAD VS EVERYBODY x WAKE & BAKE — THE CROSSOVER IS HERE! 🔥

What happens when Shad Vs Everybody crashes into the Wake & Bake Show? You get Shad, Monk Money and Q. Lewis around the same table — and absolutely NOTHING is off limits.

On this special mash-up episode, Q. takes us behind the scenes of his trip to Podcast Movement, where he stepped on stage to deliver his Think Like A Producer: Turning Creative Skills Into Career Capital session. From preparing for the moment to standing in front of a packed, engaged room and sharing the producer mindset, Q. breaks down what the experience meant — and what comes next for Think Like A Producer.

Then we bring it back home to Detroit!

The crew recaps Friday night's Taste of Black Spirits, celebrating Black-owned spirits, culture, entrepreneurship and community — with Q. giving his perspective after being in the building.

And THEN…we get to the hot topics. 😂🔥

Shad. Monk Money. Q.

Three microphones. Three perspectives. A whole lot of opinions.

From podcasting and entrepreneurship to Detroit culture, current events, relationships, life and whatever random rabbit hole the conversation decides to fall into, this one has the energy of Shad Vs Everybody with the unpredictability of Wake & Bake.

Grab your coffee. ☕

Roll something up. 💨

Pour something respectable. 🥃

And welcome to the mash-up.

🎙️ Featuring: Shad • Monk Money • Q. Lewis

🔥 SHAD VS EVERYBODY x WAKE & BAKE SHOW

Subscribe, comment and let us know: What topic had YOU talking back to the screen?

#ShadVsEverybody #WakeAndBakeShow #ThinkLikeAProducer #PodcastMovement #TasteOfBlackSpirits #DetroitPodcast #DetroitPodcasters #BlackPodcasters #PodcastLife #ContentCreators #BlackOwnedSpirits #DetroitCulture #PodcastCrossover #QLewis #MonkMoney

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SHAD VS EVERYBODY PODCAST — MYRON & BRITTNEY OF TOOLIN & FOOLIN

🚨 THIS ONE WENT LEFT QUICK! 😂🔥

Shad sits down with Myron & Brittney of Detroit’s Toolin & Foolin Podcast, and apparently everybody decided to leave the filter at home.

What starts as a conversation between fellow podcasters turns into one of those “WAIT…WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?!” episodes of Shad Vs Everybody.

Myron and Brittney pull up and talk about the chemistry behind Toolin & Foolin, their approach to having the conversations other people might be scared to have, and what happens when relationships, sex, podcasting and real life all collide.

And trust us…they COLLIDE. 💥

The crew gets into dating podcast guests, navigating attraction when you're behind the microphone, relationships and boundaries, sexual health and STDs, and some absolutely WILD scenarios that probably should've stayed in the group chat. 😂

But underneath all the foolery is a real conversation about podcast chemistry, honesty, dating culture, communication and what happens when content creators stop playing it safe.

🎙️ Featuring: Myron & Brittney — Toolin & Foolin Podcast

🎧 Hosted by: Shad

🎬 Produced by: Q. Lewis / E-Block Radio Podcast Network

If you like podcasts where nothing is off limits and nobody knows where the conversation is going next, you found the right episode.

👇🏾 DROP A COMMENT:

Could you date somebody who had previously been a guest on your podcast? 👀

👍🏾 LIKE

💬 COMMENT

🔔 SUBSCRIBE

📲 SHARE WITH SOMEBODY WHO CAN HANDLE THE FOOLERY

Shad Vs Everybody — everybody can get it.

#ShadVsEverybody #ToolinAndFoolin #DetroitPodcast #DetroitPodcasters #EBlockRadio #PodcastInterview #DatingTalk #RelationshipPodcast #DatingCulture #SexualHealth #PodcastLife #DetroitMedia #BlackPodcasts #BlackPodcasters #DetroitCulture

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with actor, singer and certified entertainment veteran Jason Weaver for a conversation that travels through decades of Black television, film and music—and still finds plenty of road ahead.

You know the résumé. Jason portrayed a young Michael Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream, became the unforgettable singing voice of young Simba in Disney’s The Lion King, starred as Marcus Henderson on the classic sitcom Smart Guy and appeared in films including Drumline and ATL.

And if you grew up in the 2000s, you DEFINITELY know that voice from Chingy’s “One Call Away.” 🎶

But Jason Weaver ain't living in the past.

Today, he's bringing another layer to his career as Rashaad “Shaad” Marshall on The Chi, and he joins Shad to talk about stepping into that character, the evolution of his acting career and what it means to still be doing meaningful work after decades in the business.

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:

🔥 Jason breaks down his role as Shaad on The Chi

🎬 The journey from child actor to Hollywood veteran

🦁 Becoming the singing voice of young Simba in The Lion King

📺 Memories from The Jacksons: An American Dream and Smart Guy

🎵 His music career and the story behind the voice millions remember from “One Call Away”

💯 Surviving, evolving and staying relevant in the entertainment industry

🚀 What's next for Jason Weaver—and why there's still more he wants to accomplish

This isn't just a trip down memory lane. It's a conversation about longevity, reinvention, music, acting, maturity and what happens when somebody who grew up in the business is STILL hungry enough to create the next chapter.

Jason Weaver has been part of the culture for more than three decades.

And apparently…he ain't finished yet. 👀🔥

▶️ Tap in with another can't-miss episode of SHAD VS EVERYBODY!

👍 LIKE

💬 COMMENT

🔔 SUBSCRIBE

📲 SHARE THE EPISODE

#ShadVsEverybody #JasonWeaver #TheChi #Shaad #SmartGuy #TheLionKing #YoungSimba #TheJacksonsAnAmericanDream #MichaelJackson #OneCallAway #Chingy #ATL #Drumline #BlackHollywood #BlackActors #90sTV #BlackTelevision #Chicago #PodcastInterview #DetroitPodcast #EBlockRadio #JasonWeaverInterview

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🏀 FROM PERSHING TO MICHIGAN… AROUND THE WORLD… AND BACK HOME! | DESHAWN SIMS | SHAD VS EVERYBODY

This week on Shad Vs Everybody, we sit down with Detroit basketball royalty — DeShawn Sims — for a conversation that goes WAY beyond the hardwood.

Before he was wearing Maize & Blue, Sims was putting in work at Detroit Pershing High School, where he became one of the city's premier players, earning AP Class A Player of the Year and Parade All-American honors before taking his talents to the University of Michigan.

At Michigan, Sims became a force in the Big Ten, finishing his Wolverine career with 1,584 points and 728 rebounds, earning multiple All-Big Ten honors and helping Michigan return to the NCAA Tournament.

But basketball was only getting started.

After Michigan, DeShawn's journey took him through the Boston Celtics organization, the NBA Development League — where he became the 2011 Rookie of the Year — and professional leagues around the globe, including stops in Greece, South Korea, Puerto Rico, Israel, Lebanon and Italy.

And now the story has come FULL CIRCLE.

DeShawn is back where it started — Detroit Pershing High School — serving as a Dean of Students and leading the basketball program as head coach, pouring years of basketball knowledge and life experience into another generation of Detroit kids. Pershing currently lists Sims among its Deans of Students, and he returned to his alma mater to coach the Doughboys in 2024.

🎙️ Shad and DeShawn talk about:

🔥 Growing up in Detroit and becoming a Pershing basketball standout

🏀 His journey from Pershing to the University of Michigan

〽️ Playing Big Ten basketball and becoming an All-Big Ten performer

☘️ His experience with the Boston Celtics organization

🌍 What professional basketball overseas is REALLY like

🏆 Becoming NBA D-League Rookie of the Year

🧠 The lessons basketball taught him beyond the court

🏫 Returning home to Pershing as a Dean and head basketball coach

💯 Why giving the next generation the game matters

This isn't just a basketball conversation.

It's about leaving home, seeing the world, gaining the knowledge… and bringing it back to the same neighborhood that helped create you.

Detroit made him. Basketball took him around the world.

Now DeShawn Sims is back home helping build what's next.

▶️ Tap in with another episode of SHAD VS EVERYBODY!

LIKE • COMMENT • SUBSCRIBE • SHARE

#ShadVsEverybody #DeShawnSims #DetroitBasketball #MichiganBasketball #GoBlue #PershingHighSchool #DetroitPershing #Doughboys #DetroitSports #MichiganWolverines #BigTenBasketball #BostonCeltics #NBAGLeague #DetroitPodcast #DetroitCulture #HighSchoolBasketball #DetroitPSL #EBlockRadio

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🔥 NO GUEST. NO PLAN. JUST PURE CHAOS. | SHAD VS EVERYBODY PODCAST 🔥

Sometimes you don’t need a special guest… you just need the right people in the room and enough microphones to get everybody in trouble. 😂

On this episode of Shad Vs Everybody, Shad is joined by producer Q. Lewis, with some of the E-Block family — 2 G’s and Killa K — jumping into the conversation from off camera. And once everybody gets comfortable, the conversation goes EVERYWHERE.

🎬 Classic movies that still hit different.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Old-school parenting vs. new-school parenting.

😂 The stuff our parents could get away with that would probably get somebody investigated TODAY.

📺 Growing up in a completely different era of entertainment, family and culture.

🗣️ And plenty of random debates, wild opinions and hilarious stories that nobody planned on talking about.

This is one of those episodes that feels less like an interview and more like sitting around with your people when one conversation turns into ten.

From debating the movies that defined our generation to asking whether today’s parents are too soft, more emotionally aware… or just trying not to traumatize their kids the way WE got traumatized 😂 — Shad, Q., 2 G’s and Killa K bring different perspectives to the table.

No celebrity guest.

No prepared interview questions.

No safe topics.

Just real conversation, Detroit humor, generational debates and E-Block energy.

👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:

What classic movie can you watch over and over again? And when it comes to raising kids, who had it right — old-school parents or the new generation?

Drop your answer in the comments and be prepared to defend it! 😂

👍🏾 LIKE the episode

💬 COMMENT your take

🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications for more episodes of Shad Vs Everybody

🎙️ SHAD VS EVERYBODY PODCAST

Everybody's got a story. Everybody's got an opinion. And apparently… everybody's got something to say about how somebody else raises their kids. 😂

#ShadVsEverybody #ShadVsEverybodyPodcast #QLewis #EBlockRadio #EBlockRadioPodcastNetwork #DetroitPodcast #DetroitPodcasters #BlackPodcast #BlackPodcasters #PodcastComedy #ParentingDebate #OldSchoolParenting #NewSchoolParenting #ClassicMovies #90sMovies #80sMovies #BlackCulture #DetroitCulture #GenerationalDebate #PodcastClips #FunnyPodcast

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Style isn't just about what you wear... it's about where you come from.

On this episode of Shad vs Everybody, Shad sits down with internationally published celebrity wardrobe stylist, creative director, and Detroit native Marv Neal for one of the most personal conversations you'll hear all season.

Known for styling talent connected to hit television series like Power, BMF, commercial campaigns, magazine editorials, runway shows, and celebrities including Toni Braxton, Omari Hardwick, Icewear Vezzo, Lil Mo, Jalen Duren, Deelishis, Mia Ray and many more, Marv has built a career that proves Detroit fashion belongs on the world's biggest stages. His work has appeared in publications ranging from VIBE and Vogue Italia to Forbes, while his signature eye for detail has made him one of the most respected stylists in the industry.

But this episode isn't just about fashion...

Marv opens up about growing up on Detroit's east side, being raised in a household surrounded by strong women, and how the love, wisdom, and guidance of his grandmother helped shape the man he would become. He reflects on the unique experience of having parents who were still teenagers when he was born, how that influenced his outlook on life, and why family became the foundation behind his relentless work ethic.

Shad and Marv also dive into:

👔 How Detroit's culture shaped his sense of style

🎬 Behind-the-scenes stories from television, film, and celebrity styling

🧵 Learning fashion from generations of women in his family—including his great-grandmother, a talented seamstress

💯 The grind of building a career without leaving Detroit

❤️ The importance of mentorship, confidence, and believing in your vision

🔥 Why success means more when you never forget where you came from

This is more than a conversation about clothes—it's about legacy, perseverance, family, and creating opportunities where none existed.

Whether you're passionate about fashion, entrepreneurship, entertainment, or simply love hearing authentic stories of people who turned adversity into achievement, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

👇 Tell us in the comments:

Who is the best-dressed celebrity today, and what life lesson from Marv's story resonated with you the most?

👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with Detroit's most influential creators, artists, entrepreneurs, and culture shapers.

#ShadVsEverybody #MarvNeal #DetroitFashion #CelebrityStylist #PowerTV #BMF #FashionStylist #DetroitPodcast #CreativeDirector #Style #Entrepreneur #DetroitCulture #WardrobeStylist #BehindTheScenes #DetroitCreative #Podcast #FashionIndustry

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Shad vs Everybody, the chaos reaches a whole new level as Monk Money and Q. Lewis pull up to join Shad for one of the wildest conversations yet!

Nothing is off-limits as the crew dives headfirst into everything from the awkward realities of masturbation, embarrassing moments like accidentally forgetting to put your drawers on, getting older, relationships, everyday life, and all the unpredictable situations that somehow turn into unforgettable stories. It's the kind of barbershop conversation that starts with one topic and somehow ends somewhere completely different—with plenty of laughs along the way.

If you love authentic conversations, outrageous humor, Detroit personalities, and podcasts that aren't afraid to say what everybody else is thinking, this episode is for you.

🔥 In this episode:

• Monk Money and Q. Lewis join Shad for an unfiltered conversation

• Hilarious personal stories and embarrassing confessions

• Real talk about relationships, adulthood, and everyday life

• Detroit humor with zero filters

• Plenty of laughs, wild takes, and moments that'll have you asking, "Did they really just say that?"

Whether you've been rocking with Shad vs Everybody from day one or this is your first episode, buckle up—because this one goes completely off the rails in the best way possible.

👇 Jump into the conversation in the comments:

What's the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to YOU?

#ShadVsEverybody #DetroitPodcast #ComedyPodcast #MonkMoney #QLewis #Detroit #Podcast #FunnyPodcast #BarbershopTalk #Relationships #Comedy #BlackPodcast #EBlockRadio #PodcastLife #RealTalk

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🎬 SHAD VS EVERYBODY | Alphonso Settles: From Detroit Streets to the Big Screen | The Grind Behind the Greatness

Detroit creates a different kind of star—and this episode proves it.

On this episode of Shad vs Everybody, Shad sits down with Detroit actor, producer, and model Alphonso Settles, better known to many as Mr. Amazn, for an honest conversation about perseverance, purpose, and making your own lane in the entertainment industry.

From getting his start walking Metro Detroit runways to landing roles in films and television, Alphonso has built a career through relentless work ethic and an unwavering belief in himself. His acting credits include projects such as Ovid and the Art of Love, First Lady, My Step Kidz, Deceitful Passions, and appearances across popular streaming platforms including Tubi, Amazon Prime, and UrbanFlix. Along the way, he's shared the screen with respected names like Clifton Powell, John Savage, Corbin Bleu, Jim Jones, and Nicole Alexander.

But this isn't just another actor interview.

Shad and Alphonso dive into the realities behind the spotlight—overcoming rejection, navigating the business of Hollywood, representing Detroit on screen, building authentic characters, and why success means opening doors for the next generation. Expect plenty of laughs, unfiltered stories from movie sets, lessons learned through failure, and motivation for anyone chasing a dream that others can't yet see.

If you're an aspiring actor, filmmaker, creative entrepreneur, or simply love hearing real stories from people who turned hustle into opportunity, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

🔥 Subscribe for more exclusive conversations with Detroit's most talented artists, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and game changers.

👇 Drop a comment: What's the biggest obstacle you've had to overcome to chase your dream?

#ShadVsEverybody #AlphonsoSettles #DetroitActor #DetroitFilm #DetroitPodcast #IndependentFilm #BlackHollywood #ActorLife #TubiMovies #DetroitCreatives #FilmIndustry #PodcastInterview #DetroitEntertainment #MrAmazn #DetroitTalent

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Detroit radio royalty steps into the building as Shad Vs Everybody welcomes the one and only U Know Cell! Known throughout the city for his unmistakable voice, infectious energy, and years of keeping Detroit tapped into the culture, U Know Cell has become one of the familiar personalities helping shape the sound of the airwaves. He's been a recognizable voice alongside the crew at 97.9 WJLB, connecting with listeners and bringing authenticity to Detroit radio.

In this episode, Shad sits down with the Motor City's radio veteran for a conversation that goes far beyond the microphone. From his journey in broadcasting and the evolution of Detroit radio to music, culture, community, and the stories that come with spending years entertaining the city, nothing is off limits.

As always, Shad Vs Everybody delivers raw, unfiltered conversations with the people making an impact in Detroit and beyond. If you're a fan of hip-hop culture, radio history, media personalities, and authentic conversations, this episode is for you.

🔥 Topics include:

* U Know Cell's Detroit radio journey

* The evolution of the city's hip-hop scene

* Life behind the microphone

* Memorable moments in broadcasting

* Detroit culture and community

* Music, entertainment, and much more

🎧 Prefer audio? The audio version of this episode drops Tuesday at Noon and will be available on iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Apple Music.

👇 Don't forget to:

✅ Subscribe

✅ Like

✅ Comment

✅ Share

#ShadVsEverybody #UKnowCell #DetroitRadio #WJLB #DetroitPodcast #DetroitMedia #HipHopCulture #DetroitHipHop #RadioPersonality #PodcastInterview #DetroitEntertainment #EBlockRadio #DetroitCulture #iHeartRadio #SpotifyPodcasts #AppleMusic #ShadVsEverybodyPodcast

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.