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.
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0:00 Intro with Alan Christopher & Isaiah Joseph
2:40 Losing Your Black Card
6:18 Church Roots & Growing Up in Faith
10:42 Finding Balance Between Church & Culture
14:20 J. Lo’s PR Stunts and Hollywood Fakery
18:55 Staying Authentic in a Manufactured Industry
23:15 Cancel Culture & Second Chances
27:08 Fame, Faith & Accountability
32:10 Alan on Reinventing Himself
36:22 Isaiah on Grounding Through Purpose
40:15 What’s Next?
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Host: J. Ryan
Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee
Editor: Kevin O’Fee
Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle