Spark Up Podcast

Spark Up Podcast

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Spark Up Podcast episodes

  • Ep #130 "Story Time" Ft. Ashlee Reyes
    There is power in telling stories and helping others tell theirs. Our guest Ashlee Reyes knows that best. As a journalist, she understands the importance of telling someone's story and how it effects those who come in contact with it. Learn all about Ashlee's passions and family support that keeps her going on the path of success. 
    Thank you Ashlee Reyes for coming through. We loved having you. Shout-out to our sister Regina for sitting in for Ruben; 
    Happy Thanksgiving family!
    2 hr 2 min
  • *Mic Check #18*

    On this episode we talk about the devastating news of Young Dolph's life being lost (0:00) Updates on the Astroworld Fest (5:25) Next 2 Verzuz was announced and we discuss 36Mafie vs. Bone Thugs N Harmony and Stephanie Mills vs. Chaka Khan (14:07) Halle Berry and Cardi B are executive producing a first ever all-female Hip-Hop soundtrack for "Bruised" directed by Halled Berry and coming out on Netflix ( 17:54) Lil Wayne is dropping another mixtape on streaming platforms then we discuss Lil Wayne's run and who can compare (20:23) Who delivered great projects from jail, new music & more. 

    59 min
  • *Mic Check* #17

    On this episode of Mic Check: 

    Hip-Hop gets nationwide respect when congress proclaims November as "Hip-Hop History Month"; We break down the tragedy at Astroworld; Ye on Drink Champs spilling all the tea on his "friends"; Summer Walker project, new singles & more

    1 hr 35 min
  • Ep #128 'Ruby Ru'

    Cristina Sev opens up the episode by talking about how much she loves SZA and her interaction Scottie Beam. (0:51) Banz comes in with a new stlye and Cristina Sev is shook. (3:04) Banz talks about being bald AGAIN and getting fake hair (3:50)*SPOILER ALERT* This week on the culture shock we talk about Lawrence in Episode 3 of Insecure (7:34) Rumors about Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian dating and getting caught outside together and how Kanye West would feel about it (13:38) Shouting-out DJ Kris Fame from Rhode Island and the science behind being a DJ (20:35) A video of Young M.A getting hot with Halle Berry went viral (24:52) Banz brings up eating dirt and Cristina Sev tells a story about something real nasty (27:59) Then we get into memories of our first crush (31:20) & More 

    Pass Me The Aux (42:58)

    Banz's Pick of The Week 

    Headie One - Cry 

    Cristina's Pick of The Week 

    SZA - Garden 

    48 min
  • *Mic Check* #16
    Hip-Hop is getting the recognition it needed with Missy Elliott getting a star in Hollywood, & Jay -Z & LL Cool J getting inducted into the hall of fame. Things get interesting with Jay-Z opening an official Instagram account. With all the good things happening for Hip-Hop, we always get some f*** s*** DJ Akademiks continues bringing toxicity to the culture with on-going petty beef with Freddie Gibbs. As we stay in the dark clouds, we talk about DMX & Juice Wrld getting highlighted in a new docuseries coming soon. We then go on to talk about a video of Cardi B going live on Instagram to say that rappers are on drugs and are sad. We review some new songs and projects like Big Sean's new EP fully produced by Hit-Boy & French Montana's new single & MORE!
    1 hr 7 min
  • Ep #127 'Gone 'Til November'

    It's November and Banz and Cristina Sev start the podcast out by talking about how fast the year has gone by and how busy they've been. Cristina Sev is now 30 and shares some wisdom about where she is in life (6:58) Banz brings up a hypothetical scenario where your significant other holds on to love letters from an ex (18:55) This week for the culture shock they talk about actor Kal Penn surprising everyone by revealing that he is gay and in an 11 year-old relationship with his fiancé (33:11) Lil Boosie continues to be homophobic and evil (38:57) The tragic accident where Alec Baldwin kills cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injures director Joel Souza (46:28) and Cristina makes claim that Hollywood should never use prop guns again. A chicken heist at a Popeyes in D.C leads to the conversation of cleanliness in restaurants and pests. (56:28) Will Smith reveals thoughts of suicide in new docuseries coming soon; the Smiths are living and sharing their truths with the world (1:08:59) & MORE 

    Pass Me The Aux (1:13:20)

    Cristina Sev's Pick 

    Lily Rayne - 1 of 1 

    Banz's Pick 

    Farruko - Embalao


    1 hr 21 min
  • Ep #126 Live at Troop
    DISCLAIMER: THIS AUDIO IS NOT HIGH QUALITY; 
    We celebrated our 5th anniversary at The Black Mecca of restaurants Troop in Providence, RI 
    We answered questions from our supporters in front of a live audience. 
    Thank you to everyone who came and everyone who continues to support us. 
    P.S Our Friend Eliana has the best adlibs
    1 hr 23 min
  • Year 5

    Spark Up is at the 5th year mark - words from Cristina Sev 

    Join us in celebration of our 5th anniversary at Troop PVD Wednesday October 6th at 7pm 

    14 min

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Cristina Sev sparking conversations with ordinary People doing EXTRAordinary things. With commentary on society, music and more.