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Gary L. Gray (Even Stevens, The Cosby Show, Fairly Odd Parents) from Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Living single, Family matters, ER, Party of Five , and 7th Heaven. Gary has been working even longer than myself! He was the voice of Sam aka "Squid" in the iconic "Rocket Power", Nelson in "Even Stevens" and the voice of AJ in the "Fairly odd Parents". You can catch him right now as the voice of Pearce in Batman: The Long Halloween and the voice of Adonis Creed in the new Creed "Rise to Glory" video game. Oh and he also has a Pepsi commercial with Beyonce!

LeMicah and I discuss movies, culture, and current events.

Oscar Camacho (Star Trek: Picard, Griselda, Beyond) a very talented on camera and voice actor, you've heard him in countless projects you've seen him as Pedro in the Paramount+ Star Trek:Picard and now you can catch him in Griselda with Sofia Vergara.

LeMicah and I discuss movies, culture, and current events.

Chris “Big Duke” Malloy is a music producer and entrepreneur from Cleveland, Ohio. He started his music career as a manager and quickly realized his passion for creating beats and producing music. Duke has become a well-known name in the music industry and has worked on records with numerous artist (Rick Ross, Chris Brown, Dani Leigh and more), had multiple songs in the NBA2k series and produced the single “Eazy” for Game ft. Kanye West.

"I had $700, a plane ticket, and three outfits, and I was like, 'I am out. I have to go. I can't do it here anymore.'" -Big Duke

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LeMicah and I discuss movies, culture, and current events.

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Andy Treys (KB24 NFT, Getmefamous, Muscle Lab) This is part 1 with innovative Armenian-American entrepreneur and founder of various ventures including starting his new AI venture "Genesis", Muscle Lab the “soho house” of recovery and the philanthropic KB24 NFT. Andy's ventures range from his social media agency, Getmefamous, which has a reach of over 300million to diving deep into the NFT market with notable projects like Cereal Club. His endeavors have attracted celebrities and made significant impacts, such as his generous contributions to the Mamba and Mambacita Foundation through NFTs.

Jerry Purpdrank discusses his rise to fame from making Vine videos to becoming a staple in social media with over 10 million followers across all platforms. He takes us on his journey starting as a valet at Fenway Park, to moving to LA pursue his career. He reflects on how his school experiences shaped his comedy, the pressures of social media, and the importance of authenticity. We also touch on the cultural impact of social media, the allure of instant fame, and the potential negative consequences of a society obsessed with materialism and unrealistic aspirations. Jerry shares his future aspirations and concerns, emphasizing his desire to continue creating content while acknowledging the challenges of the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas and I engage in a deep conversation about the city's history and its lasting effects on the present. We reflect on personal Chicago memories, spanning from the Bud Billiken Parade to Taurus Flavors, and discuss the stark realities of segregation and its engrained presence in the city's neighborhoods. Dilla reveals how restrictive racial covenants shaped Chicago's landscape and the importance of acknowledging this past. He also touch on the cultural legacy left by influential Chicagoans and the need for positive community engagement, because "Everything Dope About America Comes From Chicago!"

LaRoyce Hawkins (Chicago P.D., The Express, Chicago Fire) and I discuss his roots in Harvey, IL and his origin story of becoming a performer. We touch on his journey doing over 200 episodes of Chicago P.D. the evolution of his relationship with the city, and the socio-cultural dynamics we observe. We dive into the nuanced portrayal of characters in our favorite television shows, and he shares the experience and guidance he received from Eric LaSalle. "I had to learn how to be grateful for the noes just as grateful for the no as I was for the yeses."- LaRoyce Hawkins

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