Eddrick's interview with Mr. Paul Mooney. The interview was conducted on December 29th, 2010 for Viewpoint on More Public Radio in Oakland, CA. RIP Mr. Mooney.

D'Gregory Craig is an avid collector of vinyl records and he is the host of the Everything O.G. podcast. On this episode, D'Gregory gives insights on his passion for collecting and offers tips for newcomers. https://www.instagram.com/bldngblck/

Dania Danise, Founder & Creative Director of Runaway Mill Productions, is an award-winning writer, actor, producer, and director. The goal of Runaway Mill Productions is to "tell stories, create worlds, and build characters whose voices don’t always reflect what’s considered the norm…and make that the new normal". On this episode, Dania discusses the business side of short film production and some of the lessons she's learned from her twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry. https://www.runawaymillproductions.com/

Tyrone "Kool Ty" Weems discusses his new book Obtainable and his affinity for creating music. He also gives us an inside look at some of the challenges that teachers faced when teaching during the pandemic.

Lamont Young is an award-winning actor, writer, and producer. You may have seen him as the Butcher on Nickelodeon’s Danger Force, in a national ad campaign for Etsy, or performing on stages in Northern/Southern California. He was recently named Best Actor in a New York IMDB qualifying event for his monologue in the award winning short film Blue Eye Shadow, which he also co-produced. .

Stefhen Bryan is a fearless artist who is not afraid of shining a spotlight on controversial issues or topics. His first book, the critically acclaimed “Black Passenger Yellow Cabs: A Memoir of Exile and Excess in Japan”, is an erotic auto/ethnographic memoir exploring the socio-psycho-sexual dynamics of modern-day Japan. Stefhen is also a talented playwright and actor. He wrote and starred in the autobiographical one man play “Doodu Boy – The Search for Love from Cesspool to Sushiland”. Stefhen performed the piece on stages all across the United States, including a run off-Broadway. In this episode we discuss his latest piece, the short film “River Mamma”, currently in pre-production. Stefhen once again dives headfirst into controversial subject matter that is compelling, frank, and necessary.

Melvin Adams is a much sought-after motivational speaker who has spoken to more than 3,000,000 young people during the past twenty years. His engaging style and compelling biography have allowed him to connect with young people and give them a hopeful and empowering message for their future. Through faith and hard work, Melvin was able to overcome a challenging upbringing in Houston Texas and he used basketball to become a two-time NCAA All American at San Jose Christian College. Melvin went on to play for the historic Harlem Globetrotters and ascended to the role of team captain for that legendary franchise.

Rev. Steve Pieters is a pastor, author, and psychologist. He’s lived with HIV/AIDS for more than 35 years. In 1985, he appeared on “Tammy’s House Party” hosted by the late Tammy Faye Baker. That interview was the first time an openly Gay man, who was suffering from AIDS, appeared on a televangelist’s platform. In the film, The Eyes of Tammy Faye Baker, their 1985 interview is recreated for an entire new audience to see. The impact of their interview is still being felt and a new generation of people will get to experience the cultural phenomenon that it became.

Aaron Sencil is Production Designer for the prestigious San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. He has a long history of producing and directing award winning cultural arts performances. Aaron is known for bringing innovation, modern aesthetics, and stunning costume/visual effects to traditional dance. Aaron and his husband Vincent are also the creators of “VnA’s Gingy House” an annual whimsical, immersive holiday display in Suisun City, CA. More than 20,000 people visit their display each year.

Abra Lee is a world renowned horticulturist, author, and lecturer. Abra discusses her forthcoming book Conquer the Soil: Black America and the Untold Stories of Our Country's Gardeners, Farmers, and Growers. She also reflects her remarkable career in the world of gardening, horticulture, and landscaping.