"The Dedan Tolbert Show" - The Original Urban Podcast

"The Dedan Tolbert show" HAS MOVED TO 4 NIGHTS A WEEK (Monday-Thursday at 9:00pm est)!!! "The Dedan Tolbert Show" is hosted by award-winning author and advice columnist , Dedan Tolbert. In addition to giving expert advice on dating and relationships, he also will be interviewing the hottest celebrity guests. Call in live with questions and comments to 646-200-0366.

"The Dedan Tolbert show" HAS MOVED TO 4 NIGHTS A WEEK (Monday-Thursday at 9:00pm est)!!! "The Dedan Tolbert Show" is hosted by award-winning author and advice columnist , Dedan Tolbert. In addition to giving expert advice on dating and relationships, he also will be interviewing the hottest celebrity guests. Call in live with questions and comments to 646-200-0366.

Please join me this Thursday as I welcome National Best selling author, J. L. King.

King is a "New York Times" best-selling author of on the "Down Low," and Essence best-seller of "Coming up from the Down Low," philanthropist, publisher, and producer.

His expertise has been cited in over 100 national and international publications including Jet, Newsweek, Time, Sister to Sister Magazine, Ebony, People, The New York Times, and Essence Magazine. He also has been featured on more than a thousand web sites. His television guest appearances have included Oprah, PBS, Bet, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, The Discover health channel and over 150 national news shows. He was executive producer of the BET documentary about HIV in Black America that was the number one watched documentary on BET in 2006

Kings workshops and presentations are the most controversial and widely discussed sessions at conferences throughout the nation.

King has consulted with several national health and education organizations, and lectured at numerous universities and colleges throughout the country. He also has presented at over 150 state and national conferences.

He was named one of the top 50 most Intriguing African Americans for 2004 in the November issue of Ebony magazine. Mr. King also is the recipient of several awards for his work in educating people about the importance of getting tested for HIV and his work in motivating people to make healthy choices when it comes to sex has been commended by health officials around the world.

When he is not working or writing he works as President and CEO of Urban Moon Publishing, a full service publishing company that he founded to assist aspiring writers to follow their dreams to become best selling authors.

He also serves as CEO of the Lillie Mae King Foundation, a family foundation he founded to provide financial support to Black families who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS.

He is currently working with youth writers that aspire to become authors t

Please join me for Thursdays show as we tackle some of the biggest issues in dating. I will be joined by National Best Selling author, Maryann Reid.

Reid is one of the rising stars in the literary world, and has established her own niche as a

relationship expert and purveyor of socially relevant issues that are impacting young African-American women and popular culture. She is a regular guest and relationship advisor on nationally syndicated radio shows like NPR’s Fresh Air, The Michael Baisden Show and The Wendy Williams Experience. She has written for Glamour Magazine, Black Enterprise and other major publications. She has also appeared in profiles in The New Yorker, Essence, CNN, NBC Nightly News and ABC NEWS 20/20.

Reid has authored five books since 2002, and her third book, Marry Your Baby Daddy, (St. Martins Press, Sept. 2005), which was optioned by Holly Robinson-Peete and became a landmark event catapulted her to national prominence.

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Also on Thursdays show, we will be discussing “What you should know about your man after the third date” with author, Stefanie Jane Helms.

The fun and quirky self-help dating guide is tailored for women, but men can learn a thing or two as well.

Chicago massage therapist and marketing executive, Stefanie Jane Helms presents a series of 50 questions divided into 4 categories, Character, Relationship, For Your Information and Spiritual that a woman can safely and confidently ask a man early on in the "getting to know" you period. These questions are designed to help readers determine if there is a possibility of a future with the person they are dating. Stefanie Jane recommends that these questions be answered sooner than later, and definitely before SEX.

Asking the right questions and truly listening to the answers with your inner spirit will equip you to make the best decisions about whom to let into your life.

Ladies, this is a show that you can’t miss. With three relationsh

Please join me Thursday at 9:00pm as I welcome National best selling author Nikki Turner.

Nikki Turner has been called the "Queen of Hip Hop Lit" and is the author of four bestselling novels: A Hustler's Wife, A Project Chick, The Glamorous Life, Riding Dirty on I-95, Forever a Hustler's Wife (which hit the USA Today and Essence bestseller lists), as well as the forthcoming Black Widow (May 2008). In 2007 she published a novella under 50 Cent's G-Unit book line, Death Before Dishonor, which 50 Cent optioned for his production company. Turner is the editor of the short story series Street Chronicles. The first in the series, Tales from da Hood was soon followed by Girls in the Game and Christmas in the Hood - the first holiday themed street lit book ever published. Also, her "Nikki Turner Presents" book line under One World/Ballantine will debut in June 2008 with Gorilla Black by Seven. She is currently accepting submissions for "Nikki Turner Presents." She lives near Richmond, VA.

Also on Thursdays show will be our Youth Outreach special with the non-profit organization, S.I.S.T.A. Inc. (Supporting & Inspiring Sisters To Achieve)

S.I.S.T.A offers workshops, presentations, and educational fieldtrips to promote positive and attainable goals and lifestyles for adolescent girls (ages 11-15). The components they focus on are as follows:

• Relationships

• Conflict Resolution

• Etiquette

• Health & Wellness

• Public Speaking Skills

• Intro to Careers

• Educational Tutoring

Thier organization meets with young ladies every first and third Saturday of the month for each of our six month sessions from 10am to 2pm. For the 2009 calendar year, their first session begins on Saturday, January 3rd and ends on June 20th with a closing and recognition ceremony. The next session in 2009 will begin on July 18th and operate through December 19th.

Young ladies are divided into small groups based upon age. Our program guidelines require the girls to be at least 11 yea

Please join me for a special pre Thanksgiving special this Wed Nov 26th at 9:00pm with self published author, Mark Jones and CEO of Pulse One Media, Tim Brown.

Mark H. Jones is an author, producer and entrepreneur. He recently completed his first book, "The Animal Storybook Collection", a collection of children’s short stories, complete with uniquely endearing animated characters.

This remarkable compilation includes three stories which emphasize important values the characters learned after a life-changing experience. Be fascinated with pigs that go to school, courageous frogs that talk and a greedy cheetah:

Don’t Play in the Mud portrays the lessons and teachings little pigs get from their mother pig.

Leap, Frog, Leap is a charming tale of courage, featuring a little frog that conquered its fears and learned to jump in the lily pads.

The Cheetah That Was Too Fast tells the insightful story of Longtail, a cheetah who learned not to steal other animals’ food.

With colorful and lively pictures on each page, this book brings to life wonderful childhood memories. Great for children and animal lovers, this book is truly a treasure to keep.

He has an education from several of the top schools in Philadelphia and a bachelor's in Annimal Science from the renowned Tuskeege University. Jones is quickly becoming one to watch in the writing community. Soon to enter the world of television, film, and adventure/fantasy, Jones is a determined businessman and creative thinker with few limitations.

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Timothy Brown is the co-owner of Pulse One Media, an Atlanta-based video production company that also provides consulting services. As a producer and marketer, Mr. Brown prides himself on providing effective strategies and expertise that help empower individuals and organizations to excel. From marketing to marriage, he has become a reliable source of insight which delivers positive results.

Mr. Brown proudly served

Please join me this Thursday as I welcome National Best Selling Author, Sheila Goss.

Shelia M. Goss is the author of the Essence Magazine and Black Expressions Bestseller My Invisible Husband and Roses are thorns, Violets are true, Paige’s Web, and Double Platinum.

His Invisible Wife will be Shelia’s 5th novel released under the Kensington Books imprint Urban Soul. Look for it in stores in 2009.

Goss has received many accolades since embarking on a writing career:

• § Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African-American Women in Literature

• § ESSENCE MAGAZINE Bestsellers List

• § #1 Black Expressions.com Bestseller

• § Honorable mention in a New York Times article & Writer’s Digest article

• § 2004 OneSwan Productions Female Author of the Year

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Also on Thursdays show, we will be talking to authors Monty Sharp and July Jones about their controversial organization “The Coalition” and their hot new book, “The 12 Month Guide On How To Become a Top Choice Bachelor”.

July Jones hails from New York City. He attended Morgan State University before transferring to Texas Southern University where he completed an undergraduate degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Sociology. It was during his matriculation at Texas Southern that he met and befriended Monty Sharpe. Their friendship was based on mutual respect and curiosity about their cultural differences and similarities.

During this time, July and Monty began co-hosting a podcast and blog that is published under the name of Rhetoric and Reason. The topics of discussion generally covered relationships in today’s current urban settings. This medium allowed for straightforward and uncomplicated dialogue between individuals of both sexes. From this, The Coalition was born.

Ladies, this is a show you need to be a part of. We’ll be answering the questions every woman wants answers to like: Why men cheat? What men look for in a woman? Why he

Please join me this Thursday at 9 as I welcome seasoned actor, Giancarlo Esposito.

Esposito's work in film has been dynamic, and he has often been referred to as a chameleon. He has distinguished himself in such films as "The Usual Suspects", Wayne Wang's "Smoke", and "Last Holiday", opposite Queen Latifah and LL Cool J. He has also starred opposite actors Paul Newman in "Twlight" and Clive Owen in "Derailed".

Recently, he co-starred on Broadway with James Earl Jones, Terrence Howard, and Phylicia Rashad in Debbie Allen's rendition of the great classic Tennessee Williams play, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof".Giancarlo Esposito's other numerous film credits include outstanding performances in "Ali", "Nothing to Lose", "Bob Roberts", "King of New York", and "Cotton Club". Currently, Giancarlo Esposito can be seen starring opposite Maggie Gyllenhall in the acclaimed and recently-released "SherryBaby". His extensive career in television includes-most notably- "Homicide: Life on The Streets", “New York Undercover”,"Law and Order", and the captivating series-"Kidnapped".

In 2008, Giancarlo Esposito makes his feature film directorial debut, and is the producer and co-writer of "Gospel Hill"; he co-stars with Danny Glover, Angela Bassett, Julia Stiles, Nia Long, and Samuel L. Jackson.

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Also on Thursdays show, we’ll be joined by financial expert, CEO/Owner of H.E. Freeman Enterprises, speaker and author of “How to Get Out of Debt: “Get an 'A'Credit Rating for Free Using the System I've Used Successfully with Thousands of Clients”.

Once $19,000 in debt herself and only making $21,000 a year, Harrine remarkably pulled herself out of debt without filing bankruptcy.Harrine has been a guest speaker for Fortune 500 companies and has appeared in Market Watch, Black Enterprise, Bankrate.com, Creditcards.com, Yahoo.com, Forbes.com, Essence as well as been a reoccurring financial expert for various media outlets.

Currently

Please join me this Thursday for our biggest show yet. We will be joined by VH1’s Fonzworth Bentley!

Born Derek Watkins in Atlanta, Fonzworth Bentley originally came onto the hip-hop scene as Diddy's flawlessly dressed personal assistant, and his sense of style and impeccable manners earned him a reputation as a man of class.

After making the rounds in the entertainment business, appearing in films like Honey and Fat Albert and on Diddy's Making the Band 2, Fonzworth Bentley eventually settled into his role as the authority on all things gentlemanly. His book, Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence and Style to Get Ahead, focuses on bringing grace and dignity to everyday life. Indeed, the suave charmer dreams of a day when "please" and "thank you" are commonly used words.

Currently Bentley is putting the finishing touches on his debut album, Cool Outrageous Lovers of Uniquely Raw Style (C.O.L.O.U.R.S.) and working with producer Jamie Foxx for From G's to Gents, one of the most dignified reality series ever.

Also on Thursdays show, we will be talking politics with retired United States Air Force Major, John Wyche.

John’s other accomplishments include:

• Past President of the Democratic Executive Committee (DEC)

• Co-Founder of S.T.R.I.D.E. (Student's Taking Responsibility In Developing Excellence).

• Representative on a selectively trained staff for operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm

• Former television show and radio talk show host

John will discuss how small business owners need to “re-educate” themselves in the fundamentals of business ownership -- and how education and politics will play a major role in this “New Economic Climate”.

THIS ONE ONE SHOW YOU WONT WANT TO MISS!

Listen live at www.askdedan.com and call in with questions to 646-200-0366!

Please join me this Thursday on “The Dedan Tolbert Show” as I welcome Kindred The Family Soul.

Kindred is a vocal duo from Philadelphia consisting of husband and wife Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. Both began as solo performers. Dantzler was born in Philadelphia and got his start in the music business writing songs for Pebbles and Bell Biv DeVoe. Graydon, from Washington, D.C., had a solo deal at the age of 15. The two united and began writing songs, but then married and started a family, necessitating the steady income of work outside the music business. After a time as an appliance salesman, however, Dantzler went back to trying to make it on the local scene. He and Graydon began performing at the Black Lily club, where they caught the attention of Jill Scott, who took them to her label, Hidden Beach Recordings. They were signed and spent the next two years working on their debut album, Surrender to Love, which was released in February 2003.

Dantzler and Graydon, who recently added twin baby girls to their unit, expound on the ups and downs, compromises and sacrifices of a forever-blossoming relationship and growing family, on songs like the piano-laced “House of Love.” They dismiss the idea of a perfect union and address the art of controlling one’s temper on “Pressure.” And while the couple step outside the box to address societal ills, including mention of “a tree in Jena” on “The Struggle,” Kindred is best when they stick to love songs like “Hey”, a mid-tempo ballad in the vein of their previous hits “Where Would I Be (The Question)” and “Far Away”.

Despite sticking to the usual formula of black love poured over mellow-out tracks, The Arrival proves they haven’t lost their ability to create an album that grooves and enlightens.

Also on Thursdays show, I will be joined by Raphael Gentry CEO of Renaissance MultiMedia Group LLC.

Raphael will discuss how the internet and cable networks like Comcast, are fast becoming an alternative option for aspir