The Laboratory Podcast With Plaz

This episode of The Laboratory with Plaz, we sit down with the one and only Savion Glover, legendary tap dancer, actor, choreographer, and one of the most influential entertainers in the history of tap dancing! 🎩🔥Savion takes us on an incredible journey through his legendary career, sharing unforgettable stories about icons like Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr., and giving us a behind-the-scenes look at some of his most memorable moments in entertainment!We dive into his iconic roles in Tap, Happy Feet, and Bojangles, plus the hilarious story of how Spike Lee personally invited him to be part of Bamboozled! 😂Savion also shares how his mother helped him land his unforgettable role on Sesame Street, his groundbreaking appearance on The Jamie Foxx Show, and the unbelievable story of how PRINCE called him to work on an album!🤯🔥But this conversation goes much deeper than entertainment!Savion breaks down why TAP DANCING IS NOT A DYING ART — IT'S JUST GETTING STARTED! He explains how tap can challenge racism, what separates a good tap dancer from a GREAT one, and delivers a powerful message to the next generation of dancers!And you already know we had to have some fun! 😂We get into some hilarious behind-the-scenes moments with Sean and John, and Savion blesses The Laboratory with an EXCLUSIVE "THE COOK UP" TAP PERFORMANCE you definitely don't want to miss! 🔥👞This episode is filled with LEGENDARY STORIES, HISTORY, LAUGHTER, KNOWLEDGE, and PURE ENTERTAINMENT!🎬 DON'T MISS THIS ONE! WATCH NOW!👇 LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE!Let us know in the comments: Who's the greatest tap dancer of all time? 👀#TheLaboratoryWithPlaz #SavionGlover #TapDance #GregoryHines #SammyDavisJr #Prince #JamieFoxx #SesameStreet #SpikeLee #TheCookUp

Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, artist, and Division1 Records founder Rico Love joins The Laboratory with Plaz for a powerful conversation about music, success, setbacks, fatherhood, and his journey from Milwaukee to the top of the music industry.Rico Love talks about his new album 97 Bad Boy, the possibility of a Verzuz with Eric Bellinger, and what he learned from being around Diddy early in his career. He explains how those lessons impacted not only his approach to the music business, but also his personal life.Rico also shares a classic story involving Kelly Rowland, opens up about experiencing the highs and lows of having money, losing it, rebuilding, and bouncing back stronger. We discuss leaving Milwaukee to pursue his dreams, dealing with artist fatigue, the importance of present fathers, longevity in the entertainment industry, and what it really takes to maintain success.And of course, we have some fun with Random Questions with Plaz: MKE Edition, basketball talk, hilarious moments, and much more.If you’re a fan of Rico Love, R&B, songwriting, music production, the behind-the-scenes music business, or real conversations about success and life, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Topics discussed:Rico Love • 97 Bad Boy • Eric Bellinger Verzuz • Diddy • Kelly Rowland • Division1 Records • Milwaukee • songwriting • music production • artist fatigue • fatherhood • financial setbacks • rebuilding success • basketball • Random Questions with Plaz • music industry storiesMake sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more exclusive interviews from The Laboratory with Plaz.#RicoLove #TheLaboratoryWithPlaz #EricBellinger #97BadBoy #Division1Records #RNB #Songwriter #MusicProducer #Milwaukee #Verzuz #KellyRowland #MusicIndustry #Podcast #Plaz

On this episode of The Laboratory with Plaz, we sit down with Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and R&B hitmaker Eric Bellinger for a dope conversation about music, family, patience, and his journey through the industry.Eric breaks down his new self-titled album, “Eric Bellinger,” including the mindset behind creating the project with no features and no use of A.I. We also talk about his new song and video “Closure,” “Fatherhood,” and his record “Valet” featuring Fetty Wap.Eric opens up about the importance of fatherhood, his relationship with his own father, and why patience and gratitude have played such a major role in his career. He also talks about getting the call to join the Chris Brown & Usher Tour, what it means to have his family at the shows, and what it’s really like working with Usher.We also get into growing up in Los Angeles and choosing not to follow the gang lifestyle, his favorite football team, his Top 5 R&B artists, the mindset he had going into this new album, and whether an Eric Bellinger vs. Rico Love Verzuz would be as crazy as it sounds!Plus, we discuss the viral story involving Deajon Love allegedly scamming women out of more than $1.5 million, and of course we finish things off with Random Questions with Plaz and much more!🔥 Make sure you LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE!Follow #TheLaboratoryWithPlaz on all platforms.#EricBellinger #TheLaboratoryWithPlaz #Plaz #RnB #Closure #Fatherhood #ChrisBrown #Usher #FettyWap #RicoLove

On this episode of The Laboratory with Plaz, we sit down with the most successful AEW TNT Champion ever—Kevin “The Jet” Knight!Kevin takes us through his journey into professional wrestling, how he earned the nickname “The Jet,” and why he always brings the pain to his opponents. We also discuss his upcoming match against Darby Allin in London, the greatest finishing moves of all time, and how his body feels the morning after a hard-hitting match.Kevin opens up about the responsibility that comes with being a Black champion in professional wrestling, the valuable advice he has received from wrestling legends, signing his new AEW deal, and the differences between AEW and WWE.Plus, Kevin faces Random Questions with Plaz and helps us answer one of life’s biggest mysteries: Why doesn’t chicken taste like eggs?You don’t want to miss this action-packed conversation with the champ!Make sure you LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE!#TheLaboratoryWithPlaz #KevinKnight #AEW #TheJet #ProfessionalWrestling

On this episode of The Laboratory With Plaz, we sit down with legendary singer, songwriter, and entertainer Cupid for a conversation you don’t want to miss!Cupid talks about his new hit record “Flex”, how the song came together, and what inspired this next chapter of his career.Of course, we had to go back to the record that changed everything — “Cupid Shuffle.” Cupid opens up about how massive the song became while fans still didn’t really get the opportunity to know the man behind the music.We also get into:🔥 Cupid and Soulja Boy being among the first artists to go viral on the internet🔥 Breaking the world record for the biggest line dance in history🔥 The incredible growth and evolution of line dance culture🔥 His upcoming documentary and the story he wants the world to see🐂 The crazy story of almost getting hit by a bull while performing💎 Priceless advice the legendary Frankie Beverly gave him that he’ll never forget🌎 Receiving love internationally and seeing the global impact of his music👨‍👧‍👦 Parenting, family, life outside of music, and how his priorities have evolved😂 Plus, Random Questions With Plaz and much more!From creating one of the most recognizable line dances of all time to continuing to reinvent himself with records like “Flex,” Cupid’s story is bigger than one song.▶️ WATCH THE FULL EPISODE NOW!Make sure you LIKE 👍🏿, COMMENT 💬, SHARE 🔁 & SUBSCRIBE 🔔 to The Laboratory With Plaz for more exclusive interviews, music, entertainment, and conversations!Follow #TheLaboratoryWithPlaz on all platforms.#Cupid #CupidShuffle #Flex #LineDanceKing #TheLaboratoryWithPlaz #LineDance #CupidFlex #Plaz

Get ready to laugh! 😂 This episode of The Laboratory with Plaz features comedian and actor Myron Jewell, with special guest host Maybe Shannon, for one of our funniest conversations yet.We dive into the story behind Myron’s legendary “Foe Foe” skits, why he changed his name from Cheating Azz Myron, and what it was like losing an Instagram page with over 500,000 followers. He also opens up about bringing his son into his comedy videos, getting booed off stage early in his career, and the mindset it took to bounce back stronger than ever.We also revisit Plaz and Myron’s past internet beef, share hilarious high school memories, and talk about Myron’s role in the movie Apartments alongside T.I. and an incredible cast. Plus, Myron discusses growing up in Milwaukee, meeting Funny Marco and building their friendship, his appearance on Divorce Court, and reveals his Top 5 comedians of all time.As always, we keep the fun going with The Cursive Game, WTF, and plenty of unexpected moments you won’t see coming!If you’re a fan of comedy, behind-the-scenes stories, and nonstop laughs, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.🔥 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE!Follow us on all platforms:#TheLaboratoryWithPlaz

This episode of The Laboratory with Plaz “The Cook Up”, we sit down with Hip Hop artist Jimi Nu for a real conversation about music, family, controversy, and the culture.Jimi talks about his new single “Right Here” and the upcoming remix featuring Boosie. We also get into the question a lot of people have been asking: Is Jimi Nu really Mystikal’s son? Jimi opens up about that situation, Mystikal’s legal issues, the 20-year sentence, and whether he believes Mystikal is innocent.We also discuss Mystikal’s other son, the No Limit & Cash Money Tour, whether Jimi would ever want to be part of it, the value of radio in today’s music industry, the New York Knicks championship parade talk, and a funny conversation about people with a lot of followers acting like they’re better than everybody else.This episode is full of music talk, real opinions, laughs, and some deep moments you don’t want to miss.Make sure you Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe!@TheLaboratoryWithPlaz#TheCookUp#TheLaboratoryWithPlaz#JimiNu#RightHere#Boosie#Mystikal#NoLimit#CashMoney#HipHopInterview

NFL star, artist, and survivor Darren Waller joins The Laboratory with Plaz for a powerful conversation about music, football, family, addiction, mental health, and finding purpose beyond the game.In this episode, Darren talks about his new single “Bases Loaded,” his upcoming album, and building a real hip-hop career while dealing with the stigma of athletes becoming rappers. He breaks down some of the best athletes to ever rap, reacts to the LeBron James and Kevin Durant rap song, and shares the story of surprising his father with tickets to Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden — including those wild Knicks fans.Darren also reflects on getting drafted out of Georgia Tech by the Baltimore Ravens in 2015, what he did the night he got drafted, and his unforgettable “Welcome to the NFL” moment after getting hit by Donte Whitner. He opens up about overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, overdosing on fentanyl, working at Sprouts during his NFL suspension, and the mindset it took to rebuild his life and career.We also talk about the grind of the NFL, short weeks, the league possibly adding more games, his comeback season, being a free agent, releasing music after a tough loss to the Rams, and what success took from him that nobody warned him about. Darren also shares his thoughts on A.I., mental health, and more in Random Questions with Plaz.This episode is filled with honesty, hope, triumph, and real conversations about mental health, second chances, and staying true to yourself.Make sure you like, comment, share, and subscribe for more conversations from The Laboratory with Plaz.#TheLaboratoryWithPlaz#DarrenWaller#MentalHealth#NFL#BasesLoaded#HipHop#NBAFinals

This episode we sit down with nationally syndicated hip-hop radio personality, DJ, and podcast host Bootleg Kev for an in-depth conversation you don’t want to miss! 🎙️🔥

Kev talks about some of his biggest viral moments and interviews, including Big Boogie, DJ Hed & Kevin Gates, EST Gee walking off the interview, and how his Iman Shumpert interview helped him make $50,000 — money he later used to buy a house! He also breaks down his unforgettable interview with NBA YoungBoy and what it’s like being syndicated on over 120 radio stations across the country.

We also dive into:
🔥 Growing up in Phoenix and falling in love with hip-hop
🔥 How he got the name “Bootleg Kev”
🔥 Building The Bootleg Kev Show into one of the biggest platforms in hip-hop media
🔥 Doing in-person interviews during the pandemic
🔥 The current state of DJs and radio culture
🔥 Sponsorship money vs. YouTube revenue
🔥 Advice for up-and-coming podcasters, DJs, and media personalities
🔥 His thoughts on the Phoenix Suns & Arizona Cardinals

Plus, WWE legends play “The Name Game” with Plaz and MUCH MORE! 👀🎤

Make sure you LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive interviews and content from The Laboratory With Plaz! 🧪🔥

#TheLaboratoryWithPlaz #BootlegKev #HipHopPodcast #BootlegKevShow #Podcast #HipHop #DJ #NBAYoungBoy #ESTGee #KevinGates #BigBoogie #PhoenixSuns #ArizonaCardinals

This episode, we sit down with the legendary Afroman for one of the funniest and most unforgettable conversations we’ve had in The Laboratory!Afroman opens up about his defamation lawsuit involving Ohio sheriff’s deputies following the 2022 raid on his home, and why he feels his rights as an American citizen were violated. He also breaks down how cannabis changed his life, taking him from being broke to becoming a true weed icon.We get into the viral cop clip that inspired the “Lemon Pound Cake” album title, the story behind his unforgettable American suit and style, and how he keeps his legendary afro perfect — even when it’s windy!Afroman also talks about choosing happiness, the difference between players and gangsters, spending 420 in Hawaii, his top 5 smoke songs of all time, and his hilarious SpongeBob analogy about unexpected success and why you shouldn’t argue with it.Plus, we hit him with Random Questions with Plaz and a whole lot more!This is a classic episode full of laughs, real stories, and legendary moments. You don’t want to miss it!Make sure you like, comment, share, and subscribe!#TheLaboratoryWithPlaz #Afroman #LemonPoundCake #HipHopInterview #Podcast #CannabisCulture