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On this show, we’re breaking down:

• Ray J's Bleeding Eyes
• Barack For President
• Pawtucket Shooting

Plus, don’t miss The Love Report with this week's topic: Is proposing on a holiday romantic or predictable?

It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly midday check-in where culture, conversation, and community collide. Hosted by Cristina Sev and co-hosted by DJ Franchise, this show brings real talk, good energy, and unfiltered perspectives.

Week #187, from popular news, to world news, local headlines, love, and new music & then some

Whether you’re listening in the car, at work, at home, or anywhere across the country, this is your reminder to pause, spark your mind, and stay connected.

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J.Cole drops his 7th and final studio album, so it's only right we skim through his career. From the mixtapes, to his features we talk about it all and closing it off with our predicitons for his retirement and will he actually retire?

This discussion was hosted by Cristina Sev alongside Joey a.k.a Zuzu, Hip-Hop Enthusiast and E a.k.a Milli.

Station: 101.1 FM WBRU 360 & the WBRU360 App

On this show, we’re breaking down:

• J.Cole's Last Album 'The Fall Off' Release
• Super Bowl 2026
• Bad Bunny's Halftime Show
• Tribute to Whitney Houston
• Local Restaurant Tea
• Rent Control Fight

Plus, don’t miss The Love Report with this week's topic: Loving Outloud in Privacy

It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly midday check-in where culture, conversation, and community collide. Hosted by Cristina Sev and co-hosted by DJ Franchise, this show brings real talk, good energy, and unfiltered perspectives.

Week #186, from popular news, to world news, local headlines, love, and new music & then some

Whether you’re listening in the car, at work, at home, or anywhere across the country, this is your reminder to pause, spark your mind, and stay connected.

Tune in every Tuesday Live 12 PM to 1 PM from Providence, RI on 101.1 FM WBRU360

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Spark Up Podcast Presents: The Mid-Day Spark Up on WBRU 360 on Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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On this show, we’re breaking down:

• The Grammys 2026 perfromances
• Tribute to D'Angelo
• Bad Bunny wins Album of The Year
• Trump Hating on Trevor Noah

Plus, don’t miss The Love Report with this week's topic: Love Is More Than a Check… It’s a Choice

It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly midday check-in where culture, conversation, and community collide. Hosted by Cristina Sev and co-hosted by DJ Franchise, this show brings real talk, good energy, and unfiltered perspectives.

Week #185, from popular news, to world news, local headlines, love, and new music & then some

Whether you’re listening in the car, at work, at home, or anywhere across the country, this is your reminder to pause, spark your mind, and stay connected.

Tune in every Tuesday Live 12 PM to 1 PM from Providence, RI on 101.1 FM WBRU360

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Spark Up Podcast Presents: The Mid-Day Spark Up on WBRU 360 on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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On today’s show, we’re breaking down:

• The New England snowstorm

• Jim Jones claiming responsibility for Kid Cudi’s success and why the internet is debating it

• Sinners: The Movie breaking Oscar history with the most nominations ever

• Kanye West issuing a public apology to the Black and Jewish communities and anyone he’s hurt

• New music from Wizkid & Asake, Ari Lennox, and 42 Dugg to close the show

Plus, don’t miss The Love Report with this week's topic: Gen Z dating more intentionally in 2026 and what that says about modern relationships

It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly midday check-in where culture, conversation, and community collide. Hosted by Cristina Sev and co-hosted by DJ Franchise, this show brings real talk, good energy, and unfiltered perspectives.

Week #184, from popular news, to world news, local headlines, love, and new music & then some

Whether you’re listening in the car, at work, at home, or anywhere across the country, this is your reminder to pause, spark your mind, and stay connected.

Tune in every Tuesday Live 12 PM to 1 PM from Providence, RI on 101.1 FM WBRU360

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Spark Up Podcast Presents: The Mid-Day Spark Up on WBRU 360 on Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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On this show Grem Artist and Event Curator came through to talk about how his lyrical ability has turned into an event for those who are interested in creative writing. Turning his passion into an event and programming for the youth. We talk about how writing can heal people and bring them together. Keeping his artistry alive through hosting and teaching, Grem is making space for those who love the art form of music.

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It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly midday check-in where culture, conversation, and community collide. Hosted by Cristina Sev and co-hosted by DJ Franchise, this show brings real talk, good energy, and unfiltered perspectives.

Week #183 , from popular news shakeups to world news, local headlines, love, and new music we’re tapping into what’s trending, and what’s changing.

Whether you’re listening in the car, at work, at home, or anywhere across the country, this is your reminder to pause, spark your mind, and stay connected.

Tune in every Tuesday Live 12 PM to 1 PM from Providence, RI on 101.1 FM WBRU360

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Spark Up Podcast Presents: The Mid-Day Spark Up on WBRU 360 on Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Station: 101.1 FM WBRU 360 & the WBRU360 App

On today’s show, we’re breaking down:

• Public Radio Broadcasting Day
• Nike’s new neuroscience-based shoes for focus
• Megan The Stallion - Youngest Female Rapper to own Her Masters
• Tishina Arnold on Reverse Colorism
• Celina Powell's Plot Feels Threatened by Offset

Plus, don’t miss The Love Report with this week's topic: Fear of Love

It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly midday check-in where culture, conversation, and community collide. Hosted by Cristina Sev and co-hosted by DJ Franchise, this show brings real talk, good energy, and unfiltered perspectives.

Week #182, from popular news shakeups to world news, local headlines, love, and new music we’re tapping into what’s trending, and what’s changing.

Whether you’re listening in the car, at work, at home, or anywhere across the country, this is your reminder to pause, spark your mind, and stay connected.

Tune in every Tuesday Live 12 PM to 1 PM from Providence, RI on 101.1 FM WBRU360

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The Mid-Day Spark Up on WBRU 360 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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On today’s show, we’re breaking down:

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  A new RICO case involving Drake

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  Bow Wow’s viral question about the future (and fairness) of music award shows

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  A major hotel taking a clear stance against Trump and his federal immigrant agents

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  Why millennials and Gen Z are drinking less and reshaping the alcohol industry

• Shoutouts to cultural wins, including Laila Edwards making history in Olympic ice hockey

We’re also showing love to local businesses like APC – All Purpose Contractors and Rise Above Therapy, tapping into the energy of fresh starts and spiritual rebirths for 2026, and closing things out with new music — including a clip from Doechii’s latest collaboration with SZA "Girl, Get Up" that’s setting the tone for the year.

Plus, don’t miss The Love Report, where we’re talking about why simpin’ ain’t easy and never has been.

It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly midday check-in where culture, conversation, and community collide. Hosted by Cristina Sev and co-hosted by DJ Franchise, this show brings real talk, good energy, and unfiltered perspectives.

Week #181 and the very first Tuesday of the year, from pop culture shakeups to world news, local headlines, love, and new music — we’re tapping into what’s trending, and what’s changing.

Whether you’re listening in the car, at work, at home, or anywhere across the country, this is your reminder to pause, spark your mind, and stay connected.

Tune in every Tuesday Live 12 PM to 1 PM from Providence, RI on 101.1 FM WBRU360

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Actor and Poet Rudy Cabrera talked about his work at Trinity Rep called 'La Broa'. 'La Broa' is a play that highlights and honors the history of the Hispanic community in Providence, Rhode Island. Rudy talks about Broad Street being the epicenter of cultural richness, Dominican culture being so vibrant in Providence, his acting history, and more.