Straight from Manni's new location and hometown, New Jersey’s very own hip-hopper D-Dand is in The Lounge. The two do a bit of reminiscing and discuss D-Dand's new music and styles as he grapples with his emotions, resisting temptations and putting his heart into his work. Check out all the bars exchanged in this Montclair, NJ connection.

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Manni has Boston poet J Fox The Voice in The Lounge. He shares works centered on ideas of love and struggle within ghetto communities and how he retains his artistic edge amongst pain. Listen in to hear heartfelt poems exchanged between the wordsmiths.

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Manni gets a history lesson from Boston musician and schoolteacher James Ikeda aka The Michael Character. James/The Michael Character explains how he chose that name and shares songs about scholarly ideas like the Cuban Revolution, and about the legacy of his grandparents. Listen in to get educated and hear all the musical wisdom that leaves Manni speechless.

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Boston rapper Chovi joins Manni in The Lounge on this new episode. After first meeting in an Uber ride, the two discuss what brings them both to the world of hip-hop, how Chovi find his inspiration, and social issues like the disease of racism. Listen in to hear all the bars and wisdom get exchanged!

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Local comic ben quick enters The Lounge to supply some laughs and some insight. He delves into the little tricks that comedians use to make their jokes stick, how he finds inspiration for jokes and tells them night after night like they’re brand new, and how he infuses music into his act. Tune in for all the gut-busting and downright cringeworthy moments.

Boston-based musician Anjimile enters The Lounge to break down their music to Manni. Taking cues from the song topics, the two discuss Anjimile's road to recovery from alcoholism, the affects of the death of loved ones and complete strangers, and lighter stuff like riding bikes.

“Manni has Boston poet Rae “O’Sunshine” in the Lounge. She explains her involvement in Boston’s poetry scene and what inspires it, from hosting her own home-based poetry event to attending every other event she can. The two exchange poems on their most inspired topics, including little boys learning to become men, relationships that wear you down, and exploring their grandparents’ legacies.”

Manni sits down with New England rapper A2Z. They exchange rapid fire bars and discuss what makes "real" rap music. To define the phrase, they rap and talk about serious examples of hip-hop topics, and some sillier ones...like dogs.