Spark Up Podcast

On this show:

Comedian Buttah, comes through to the show to talk about why you should pay for a comedy show, ignoring DMs, funny Haitians, and more

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

Rules To Buying a Drink

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It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly 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 #210, from popular news, to local headlines, love, new music & then some

Station: 101.1 FM WBRU 360 & the WBRU360 App

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

Original Air Date: 08/04/2026

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On this show:

• Lebron James' Last Dance in Philly
• Trina's BOGO Deal
• HBCU Bans Bonnets & Durag
• Rhode Island Local News
• New Music

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

Millennials & Marriage

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It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly 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 #209, from popular news, to local headlines, love, new music & then some

Station: 101.1 FM WBRU 360 & the WBRU360 App

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

Original Air Date: 07/28/2026

Live Stream on The Website:

https://www.wbru.com/

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Follow Cristina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_?igsh=enFkemc2MXAxOWx2

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On this show:

• Jay-Z Under Scrutiny For Target Deal
• Sports Gambling is The Crack
• Providence Mayor Candidates Are Beefing

Plus, don’t miss The Love Report with this week's topic: 5 Signs of Cheating

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It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly 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 #208, from popular news, to local headlines, love, new music & then some

Station: 101.1 FM WBRU 360 & the WBRU360 App

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

Original Air Date: 07/21/2026

Live Stream on The Website:

https://www.wbru.com/

Download The WBRU app on an iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wbru/id1274238066

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Follow Cristina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_?igsh=enFkemc2MXAxOWx2

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On this show:

• The Roots Picnic in Philly
• Real Housewives of RI Scandal
• Honoring Stevie Wonder

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

Attatchment Style in Relationships

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It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly 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 #201, from popular news, to local headlines, love, new music & then some

Station: 101.1 FM WBRU 360 & the WBRU360 App

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

Original Air Date: 06/02/2026

Live Stream on The Website:

https://www.wbru.com/

Download The WBRU app on an iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wbru/id1274238066

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On this show:

• New York Knicks Sweep
• Cardi B taking awards home
• Providence is getting more popular

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

Shopping for Your Perfect Partner

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It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly 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 #200, from popular news, to local headlines, love, new music & then some

Station: 101.1 FM WBRU 360 & the WBRU360 App

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

Original Air Date: 05/26/2026

Live Stream on The Website:

https://www.wbru.com/

Download The WBRU app on an iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wbru/id1274238066

Download The WBRU app on an Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wbru&pcampaignid=web_share

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On this show: We are joined by Contessa Brown, holisitic wellness therapist & coach. She talks about how faith meets mental health, walking into your purpose and more.

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

A followers question

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It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly 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 #199, from popular news, to local headlines, love, new music & then some

Station: 101.1 FM WBRU 360 & the WBRU360 App

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

Original Air Date: 05/19/2026

Live Stream on The Website:

https://www.wbru.com/

Download The WBRU app on an iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wbru/id1274238066

Download The WBRU app on an Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wbru&pcampaignid=web_share

Follow Cristina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_?igsh=enFkemc2MXAxOWx2

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On this show:

• Kevin Hart's Roast
• Nipsey Doc Coming Soon
• World Cup in RI

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

Holding Your Gas in Love

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It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly 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 #198, from popular news, to local headlines, love, new music & then some

Station: 101.1 FM WBRU 360 & the WBRU360 App

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

Original Air Date: 05/12/2026

Live Stream on The Website:

https://www.wbru.com/

Download The WBRU app on an iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wbru/id1274238066

Download The WBRU app on an Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wbru&pcampaignid=web_share

Follow Cristina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_?igsh=enFkemc2MXAxOWx2

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On this show:

• Rappers read the bible
• The End of Love & Hip-Hop
• The 7 year old hero

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

Are you emotionally attatched or in love?

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It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly 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 #197, from popular news, to local headlines, love, new music & then some

Station: 101.1 FM WBRU 360 & the WBRU360 App

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

Original Air Date: 05/05/2026

Live Stream on The Website:

https://www.wbru.com/

Download The WBRU app on an iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wbru/id1274238066

Download The WBRU app on an Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wbru&pcampaignid=web_share

Follow Cristina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_?igsh=enFkemc2MXAxOWx2

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On this show:

• 'Michael' The Movie
• Housewives of Rhode Island
• Kehlani's new album 'Kehlani'

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

Watch Your Tone With Your Partner

It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly 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 #196, from popular news, to local headlines, love, new music & then some

Station: 101.1 FM WBRU 360 & the WBRU360 App

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

Original Air Date: 4/28/2026

Live Stream on The Website:

https://www.wbru.com/

Download The WBRU app on an iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wbru/id1274238066

Download The WBRU app on an Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wbru&pcampaignid=web_share

Follow Cristina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_?igsh=enFkemc2MXAxOWx2

Follow DJ Franchise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djfranchise1?igsh=anptNXh6bTE3am9k

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On this show:

• Chilli's support for Trump is revealed
• Tank VS. Tyrese
• 24/7 food & drinks in Rhode Island

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

It’s The Mid-Day Spark Up. Your weekly 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 #192, from popular news, to world news, local headlines, love, new music & then some

Station: 101.1 FM WBRU 360 & the WBRU360 App

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

Original Air Date: 3/31/2026

Live Stream on The Website:

https://www.wbru.com/

Download The WBRU app on an iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wbru/id1274238066

Download The WBRU app on an Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wbru&pcampaignid=web_share

Follow Cristina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_?igsh=enFkemc2MXAxOWx2

Follow DJ Franchise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djfranchise1?igsh=anptNXh6bTE3am9k

Follow DJ Franchise on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djfranchise1?_r=1&_t=ZP-931Qmux6s3D