ZZ Packer is an extraordinary fiction writer who’s been working on a massive new novel for years. I talk to her about writing, process, and how to be a great fiction writer.

Host & Writer: Touré

Executive Producers: Ryan Woodhall and Ashley J. Hobbs

Associate Producer: Adell Coleman

Booker: Rae Holliday

Engineer: Desta Wondirad

Photographers: Podstream Studios

The House: DCP Entertainment

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The Wonder of Stevie is one of the best podcasts I’ve heard all year. It’s an amazing dive into Stevie’s legendary run in the 70s. Host Wesley Morris and producer Josh Gwynn join me to talk about Stevie and this extraordinary show they’ve put together.

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Nikki Giovanni was a legendary poet, an amazing woman, and a friend. In this great long convo in Brooklyn we talk about her life, her work, her desire to go to outer space and her love of Black people. Nikki will be missed but the world is better for having had her in it. RIP my sister. We love you. 

Toure Show Episode 3

Original Air Date: November 29, 2017

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Durand Bernarr is an amazing singer-songwriter who is trying to change the entire R&B world. Amazing conversation about working with Erykah Badu, being queer, how to turn yourself into a star.

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David Alan Grier shines as a funny doctor on the new NBC sitcom St Denis Medical. He’s at a point in his career when he only does things he really wants to do. Including this podcast. We talk a lot about his new show and In Living Color and A Soldier’s Story.

Toure Show Episode 459

Host & Writer: Touré

Executive Producers: Ryan Woodhall and Ashley J. Hobbs

Associate Producer: Adell Coleman

Booker: Rae Holliday

Engineer: Desta Wondirad

Photographers: Podstream Studios

The House: DCP Entertainment

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My man A$AP Ferg is on fire with his new album Floor Seats 2 so let’s throwback to our 2019 interview where we dig into who he really is. He’s a fascinating guy.

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Drake is suing everyone like he's a superKaren. It's corporate snitching at its wettest. He's mad that they used payola against him because he only likes it when payola is helping him. Toure and King Green laugh at the boy. 

Host: Toure and King Green

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Estelle is an amazing singer and a marijuana entrepreneur, too.

Toure Show Episode 458

Host & Writer: Touré

Executive Producers: Ryan Woodhall and Ashley J. Hobbs

Associate Producer: Adell Coleman

Booker: Rae Holliday

Engineer: Desta Wondirad

Photographers: Podstream Studios

The House: DCP Entertainment

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Kendrick Lamar is the greatest MC of his era. Is it even a question? But how did he get to be that? In this throwback interview, I talked to Kendrick to find out how he became Kendrick. We talk about how he got to be so good. What are his favorite words? We also talk about his best verses and his best song. And what was the impact of seeing dead bodies on the street when he was a kid. Awesome conversation with a genius. 

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Chris Spencer is a longtime comedian who makes me laugh so hard every time I see him. He’s got a new doc on Vice called Black Comedy In America.

Toure Show Episode 457

Host & Writer: Touré

Executive Producers: Ryan Woodhall and Ashley J. Hobbs

Associate Producer: Adell Coleman

Booker: Rae Holliday

Engineer: Desta Wondirad

Photographers: Podstream Studios

The House: DCP Entertainment

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