J. Ryan sits down with James Davis and Norm Nixon for a funny, sharp, and refreshingly honest conversation about what it really means to “make it” in today’s world. They talk about how social media isn’t real life, how people confuse online perception with real success, and why Hollywood’s obsession with clout has changed how creators move. From comedy and culture to mental health, money, and maturity, James and Norm break down how they’ve learned to stay grounded in an industry that rewards pretending. It’s laughter, truth, and a little tough love - because somebody had to say it.

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0:00 Intro with James Davis & Norm Nixon

2:20 From Stand-Up to Screen Success

5:42 The Art of Staying Funny & Fresh

9:18 Hollywood Then vs. Now

13:00 Navigating Fame Without Losing Yourself

17:15 What Comedy Teaches About Culture

21:33 Norm on Music, Mentorship & Creativity

26:40 James on Writing, Pressure & Purpose

31:55 The Reality of “Making It” in Hollywood

36:20 Finding Joy Outside the Spotlight

40:10 What’s Next?

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Host: J. Ryan

Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee

Editor: Kevin O’Fee

Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

J. Ryan is joined by Alan Christopher and Isaiah Joseph for a hilarious and surprisingly deep conversation about faith, fame, and cultural credibility. The trio dives into what it really means to “lose your Black card,” how growing up in the church shaped their confidence, and why returning to their roots is hitting different now. They unpack celebrity PR stunts—from J. Lo’s staged moments to Hollywood’s obsession with controlling the narrative—and share how they’ve learned to stay grounded while chasing their next big move. It’s witty, honest, and full of unexpected perspective.

J. Ryan sits down with entrepreneur, influencer, and mom of three Heather Sanders for an unfiltered, emotional, and surprisingly funny conversation about confidence, growth, and second chances. Heather opens up about losing her Melrose store, battling postpartum depression and Bell’s palsy, and finding her strength again through faith, family, and self-belief. She shares how her husband helped her rebuild her confidence, how she made peace with Blac Chyna, and what it takes to do it all—and do it well. Plus, the two dive into first kisses, bad breath encounters, and what it really means to step back into the spotlight stronger than ever.

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0:00 Intro with Heather Sanders

0:52 Bad Breath Encounters & the Kardashian Story

0:54 First Kisses & Heather’s Hilarious Confession

1:51 Reconnecting & Being More Social

2:37 Overcoming Social Anxiety

11:02 Finding Confidence Again Through Social Media

13:24 Losing Her Store & Regaining Self-Worth

14:17 Bell’s Palsy, Postpartum & Healing

16:16 No Time to Waste: Motherhood & Motivation

19:00 Owning Her Power, Making Amends, and Doing It All

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J. Ryan sits down with Lala Milan and Kendall Kyndall for a smart, funny, and very real conversation about motherhood, going viral, and turning content into checks. Lala breaks down the leap from office job to full-time creator, how she thinks about strategy and numbers, and why “falling off” is just lazy talk. Kendall jumps in with the airport stories, the camera-always-rolling culture, and the art of choosing peace over back-and-forths. It’s jokes, game, and plenty of truth.

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0:00 Intro with Lala and Kendall

3:26 Lala on Motherhood

7:34 How Lala went viral

10:06 How getting fired was the best

23:34 How to get the bag on socials

24:54 Knowing your numbers

26:17 Instagram vs. TikTok vs. Snapchat

32:45 The Tea Party Agency

41:17 Airport stories

49:00 Confrontation, Choosing peace, and What’s Next

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Host: J. Ryan

Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee

Editor: Kevin O’Fee

Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

J. Ryan, with Brittany Colombo riding shotgun, sits down with RoccStar—Grammy-winning hitmaker and larger-than-life personality—for a fast, funny, and brutally honest conversation. From music and fame to reality TV chaos and building empires, nothing’s off limits. RoccStar opens up about the highs, the trolls, the business moves, and the headlines you’ve seen (and the ones you haven’t). It’s raw, unpredictable, and packed with the kind of stories only he can tell.

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0:00 Intro with Brittany & RoccStar

2:19 Grammy Wins & Early Credits

5:35 Are Award Shows Falling Off?

8:26 R&B, Weed & Losing the Feeling

12:17 From Soundtracks to Disney Checks

15:04 The $50K Love & Hip Hop Studio Story

22:13 Family Mode on Basketball Wives

26:53 RoccStar’s Wireless & Business Moves

34:52 Breaking Down Industry Drama

45:56 Rap Beef, AI Artists & What’s Next

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Host: J. Ryan

Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee

Editor: Kevin O’Fee

Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

J. Ryan is joined by Sincere Show and Tahmina Q for an unfiltered conversation that gets messy fast. Sincere opens up about his journey from homelessness to Hollywood, why he believes everyone in the industry dates the same people, and how “business meetings” often turn into something else. Tahmina calls out the LA dating scene as straight-up trash and shares her perspective on why women get caught up being “too nice.” From love sounding like a mental illness to Sincere’s dream of becoming the biggest DJ alive, this episode is equal parts wild, funny, and brutally real. Tap in.

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0:00 Intro

1:10 Did Sincere and Tahmina Go on a Date?

3:15 Business Meetings or Hookups?

8:45 Everyone in Hollywood Dates the Same People

14:20 Sincere Show on Going from Homeless to Hollywood

19:50 Why LA Dating Feels Like Trash

25:30 Tahmina on Women Being “Too Nice”

32:00 Is Falling in Love a Mental Illness?

39:10 Sincere on Wanting to Be the Biggest DJ Alive

44:00 Industry Networking vs. Real Relationships

50:20 Viral Clips and Wild Headlines

56:40 What Are You Watching?

1:02:10 What’s Next?

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Host: J. Ryan

Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee

Editor: Kevin O’Fee

Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

J. Ryan links up with Peder Cho, Tyrone Bee, and EJ King for an episode full of fashion, music, and plenty of mess. From the best and worst looks at the VMAs to Mariah Carey winning her first VMA, the crew dives into all the highs, lows, and viral moments. They break down Mariah and Da Brat’s iconic bond, Sofia Vergara shading Kevin Hart, and the wild story of Will Ferrell’s first concert being Roddy Ricch. Plus—streamer Rakai mistaking Keke Palmer for Mary J had everybody talking. Tap in for laughs, hot takes, and some classic What’s Next? energy.

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Host: J. Ryan

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Editor: Kevin O’Fee

Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

J. Ryan sits down with Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Eric Bellinger for a candid, wide-ranging convo. They catch up on Eric’s family life, his journey to the Grammys, and where he sees R&B headed next. Eric shares his unfiltered thoughts on reality TV, opens up about the pressures of fame and friendship, and even drops gems about ghostwriting history-making hits. Plus, the two go head-to-head in games like Explain This Lyric, Wrong for Fair Game, and Agree or Disagree. This one’s equal parts music, laughs, and real talk - you don’t want to miss it

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Host: J. Ryan

Guest: Eric Bellinger

Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee

Editor: Kevin O’Fee

Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

J. Ryan links back up with his “almost co-host” EJ King for a wild ride through headlines, culture, and a little relationship real talk. They get into Cardi B’s trial, Teyana Taylor’s stunning visual album, Jussie Smollett’s new documentary, and the buzz around Lil Nas X’s arrest. The convo heats up with Shilo Sanders’ controversy, Kelly Osbourne vs. WWE’s Becky Lynch, and Bryson Tiller going head-to-head with Timbaland. And of course, they dive into the messy ways dating can end friendships. This one’s loud, unfiltered, and completely in their bag.

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J. Ryan is joined by Karrueche Tran and Christina Milian for a fun, unfiltered conversation you don’t want to miss. Christina sets the record straight on those Real Housewives of Beverly Hills rumors, Karrueche addresses the big question - is she dating?—and both spill on their latest projects, career moves, and what’s next. It’s laughs, tea, and real talk all the way through.

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0:00 Intro

8:26 Acting Gigs

16:18 Game: What Was She Thinking?

23:24 Mariah Carey on The Grammys

34:41 Song Mentions

42:15 Thoughts on Dating

53:50 What Are You Watching?

01:01:09 What's Next?

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