Anthony Thomas sits down with Shawn Stockman to talk about all things culinary. Thomas dives into his roots and ties to the Washington D.C area. He also breaks down some delicious recipes including how to make Italian dressing at home, as well as his signature "Mumbo" sauce. Anthony even brings Shawn some home made chicken wings for a taste test!

Anthony speaks on his journey and recovery after having dealt with Arteriovenous Malformation. From his seizures to his surgery and recovery.

Thomas is an established culinary author and has written 13 books for both children and adults. Some of his books mentioned in the episode include "Mommy, Daddy, What is This?" "The Brave Journey of Jaden."

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Muni Long and Shawn Stockman dive deep into conversation topics on the early stages of Long's career, the influence a moment with Pharrell had on her, her battle with her health issues and how she always bounces back. Muni talks about her respiratory issues and the effects they had on her career.

Muni speaks on starting off on Youtube doing covers of songs before  being signed to Capitol Records and eventually releasing the top 40 song "Dollhouse." She goes into detail on how she toured with Akon, being brought on the team to help write his next project before becoming his 2nd tour assistant. 

Shawn and Muni also speak on many more of the hit records she's written like "California King Bed," "Timber," "Who Says," "Worth It" among others. She also touches briefly on her own hit records "Hours and Hours" and "Made for Me."

Additional topics in the video include a pivotal moment she had with Pharrell during a studio session, tours she has worked on, her top 5 singer/songwriters, the top 5 songs she wishes she wrote, and a musical performance of her song "Richest"

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Shawn and Antonio sit down and talk about his journey through music. From meeting and working with Teddy Riley, to his time with The Underdogs, Antonio discusses his extensive history as a music producer.

Antonio also speaks on working with music legends like Toni Braxton and Beyonce. He goes into detail regarding his process for working with each one on and how to get the best out of someone in the studio.

Other topics include his musical inspirations in his childhood, how losing his father pushed him to grow up fast, and his move out of Denver where he fell in love with music to Los Angeles. This episode also features behind the scenes footage of Shawn and Antonio in the studio working on their new record "It's OK."

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Shawn sits down with Scotty and Leaveil from the legendary vocal group The Whispers. The trio share an in depth conversation about groups who inspired The Whispers like The Temptations and The O'Jays. Scotty and Leaveil also talk about the late great Nicholas Caldwell and the impact he had on the group as a whole.

The Whispers discuss the importance of ownership of their music catalogue and how it's a quintessential asset for any artist. The two also speak on their generation and experiences in the industry, reflecting on how music and culture have changed over the years.

Other topics include their top vocal artists, how artist's need to find their own niche and sound, as well as a musical performance of "Lady."

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Leela and Shawn have a meaningful conversation about her relationship with soul music, how she became inspired to be an artist, and some of her earliest experiences in music. The two speak on her childhood and growing up around soul music before eventually being given the nickname "The God Daughter of Soul" by James Brown.

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Tony Baker sits down with Shawn Stockman and shares a light-hearted and fun conversation about his origins in comedy, who some of his big inspirations are, and how he bounces back if he has a a bad show. From his influences from growing up in Chicago, to only discovering his love of comedy as an adult.

Tony dives deep into his process in writing his comedy and how he doesn't write out full scripts but rather broad premises' where he works out the jokes in real time. Tony also gives insight to how he deals with negativity from fans in the industry and how one fan can make all of the difference.

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Laz Alonso joins Shawn Stockman on On That Note for a deep, funny, and inspiring conversation about his journey in acting, being from Washington DC, and how he navigates the film industry. Alonso looks back on being from an Afro-Cuban family and how his roots helped shape his career, and using acting in diverse roles to solidify his grasp on immersing himself in new characters.

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Wilmer Valderrama joins Shawn Stockman to talk That ’70s Show, the mystery of where Fez is actually from, learning English through acting, and his journey from Venezuela to Hollywood. He also opens up about breaking out of Fez typecasting, building a decade-long run on NCIS, and the music and culture that shaped him.

Wilmer Valderrama sits down with Shawn Stockman for a funny, thoughtful, and inspiring episode of On That Note.

Wilmer looks back on growing up in Venezuela, where salsa and merengue filled the house every morning, and shares how moving back to the United States as a teenager without knowing English became one of the most challenging turning points of his life. He explains how performing arts, theater, and acting helped him learn the language, build confidence, and find a way forward.

The conversation dives deep into That ’70s Show, from Wilmer’s emotional audition story to the mystery of where Fez is actually from. Wilmer reveals why the show never officially defined Fez’s country, the joke endings he imagined for the character, and how the role changed his life after his dad borrowed gas money to get him to the final audition.

Wilmer also talks about the challenge of breaking out of Fez typecasting, the intentional indie roles that helped reshape how Hollywood saw him, and how that work eventually led to his long run on NCIS. He reflects on Latino representation, Desi Arnaz, Antonio Banderas, Pedro Pascal, Encanto, My Cultura Podcast Network, Essential Voices, and why film, television, music, and podcasting can all be vessels for healing and connection.

A powerful conversation about identity, culture, comedy, music, family, and the long road from being a foreign exchange student on TV to becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable Latino actors.

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D-Nice reflects on creating classics with KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions, from “Self Destruction” and “My Philosophy” to the journey that led him from the Bronx to Club Quarantine.

In this episode, Shawn Stockman sits down with D-Nice for a wide-ranging conversation about hip-hop history, soul music, Scott La Rock, KRS-One’s impact, the records fans may not know he produced, and how Club Quarantine became a global community during one of the most isolating moments in modern life. D-Nice also opens up about DJing for President Obama, performing at the Oscars, rediscovering his early music legacy, and why kindness, connection, and service still drive everything he does.

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Keri Hilson opens up about the real meaning behind “Pretty Girl Rock,” Kanye West’s last-minute verse on “Knock You Down,” and the 2000s R&B run that made her one of the era’s most important voices.

In Part 2 of her conversation with Shawn Stockman, Keri goes deeper into the hit records and behind-the-scenes stories fans have been waiting for — working with Britney Spears during the Blackout era, defending Omarion’s voice, shaping songs as both an artist and songwriter, and reflecting on what it took to step away from music and eventually find her way back. It’s a conversation about legacy, pressure, confidence, reinvention, and the real stories behind the songs.

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