What's Next with J.Ryan

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  • Sean Will Breaks Down Clout Culture, Cheating & Celebrity Chaos | Ep33 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

    J. Ryan sits down with music producer and creative Sean Will for an unfiltered, opinionated, and funny conversation that blurs the line between pop culture and real life. They unpack why social media creates fake narratives, how clout changes relationship dynamics, and why fame often exposes immaturity instead of growth. The two react to Busta Rhymes being trolled at Art Basel, Donald Trump’s bizarre comments about Black voters, Gelo’s public regret over Miss Nikki Baby, Summer Walker’s side-piece scandal, and Kimora Lee Simmons speaking on her daughter’s controversial relationship. Honest takes, cultural context, and no sugarcoating.


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    0:00 Sean Will Intro

    4:45 Why Social Media Isn’t Real Life
    7:20 Sean Will’s Creative Journey & Passive Income
    15:10 Busta Rhymes Gets Trolled at Art Basel
    20:25 Donald Trump’s Comments on Black Voters
    23:35 Gelo Regrets Leaving Miss Nikki Baby
    30:40 Summer Walker & Rich The Kid Drama
    37:45 Kimora Lee Simmons on Age-Gap Dating
    45:15 Blueface’s Comments on His Baby Mothers
    49:30 Final Thoughts — Accountability & Growth


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    More DOPE

    Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/


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    Host: J. Ryan

    Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee
    Editor: Kevin O’Fee
    Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

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    50 min
  • Parker McKenna & Jennifer Freeman Reunite On-Air | Ep32 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

    J. Ryan kicks it off with Parker McKenna Posey for a funny, honest conversation about growing up on My Wife & Kids, navigating childhood fame, balancing school with set life, dating as a mom, and trying to protect her peace in the industry. Midway through the episode, Parker gets an emotional on-camera surprise when Jennifer Freeman pulls up, and the two reunite to reminisce about their TV family, real-life friendship, growing into womanhood, and how their careers and priorities have shifted. They talk motherhood, healing, confidence, and what it looks like to move through Hollywood now that they’re grown and in control of their own narratives.


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    0:00 Introducing Parker McKenna Posey

    6:11 Balancing school and acting as a child star

    9:45 Growing up on My Wife & Kids and the show ending

    21:40 Dating as a mom

    35:45 Music, labels & putting work out

    39:41 Old Hollywood vs. the Social Media era

    43:36 Jennifer Freeman’s surprise

    45:07 Parker & Jennifer reminisce on growing up together

    53:39 Closing stories & what’s next for Parker & Jennifer


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    More DOPE

    Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/


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    Host: J. Ryan

    Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee
    Editor: Kevin O’Fee
    Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

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    1 hr 3 min
  • From Foster Care To Forbes: Jason Lee’s Real-Life Story Beyond The Blogs | Ep31 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

    J. Ryan sits down with Jason Lee for a candid conversation that goes way beyond the headlines. Jason opens up about getting sober, growing up in foster care, surviving family trauma, and how those experiences shaped "Hollywood Unlocked" and his multi-million dollar media business. They get into his friendships with Floyd Mayweather, Rihanna and Wendy Williams, the truth about that viral Beyoncé clip, and why he believes in redemption for people like Jonathan Majors. Jason also breaks down what it is really like being vice mayor of Stockton, dealing with messy local politics, setting boundaries with celebrities, dating while famous, and why he sometimes prefers peace and his dogs over the scene.


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    0:00 Jason Lee Intro

    1:12 Jason on Sobriety, Therapy & Quitting Alcohol

    4:05 Early LA Days & Discovering His Identity

    9:45 Growing Up in Foster Care & Family Trauma

    18:05 Building Hollywood Unlocked Into a Media Empire

    24:05 Jason on Jonathan Majors, Whoopi Goldberg & Redemption

    29:55 Wendy Williams Friendship & Real-World Media Influence

    34:25 The Truth Behind the Viral Beyoncé Clip

    47:40 Dating While Famous & Why He Wants Stability

    52:00 Becoming Vice Mayor of Stockton & Navigating Politics


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    More DOPE

    Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/


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    Host: J. Ryan

    Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee
    Editor: Kevin O’Fee
    Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

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    1 hr 5 min
  • How Mikki Mase Outsmarted Vegas Casinos | Ep30 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

    J. Ryan sits down with professional gambler Mikki Mase for an unfiltered and fascinating deep dive into the world of high-stakes gambling, cheating casinos, and the psychology behind it all. From making $32 million and getting banned from nearly every major casino in Vegas, to exposing how shuffling machines and marked cards can be rigged, Mikki breaks down what really goes on behind the tables. The two also dig into his past—from growing up around mobsters and facing prison time to finding sobriety, rebuilding his life, and launching film projects. A wild, revealing conversation that blends street grit, logic, and self-awareness in equal measure.


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    0:00 How Mikki Caught Casinos Cheating
    1:12 The Helen Keller of Gambling
    4:30 Growing Up Around Mobsters
    7:20 Losing Millions and Getting Banned from Vegas
    10:50 The $11.5 Million Win That Changed Everything
    13:00 Exposing Vegas’ Dark Side
    17:20 Inside Casino Cheating Devices
    25:40 The NBA Gambling Scandal Explained
    31:00 From Homeless to Millionaire
    38:00 Why People Need Real Jobs Again
    45:00 What’s Next for Mikki Mase


    Listen on Apple Podcasts:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380


    Listen on Spotify:
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    More DOPE

    Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/


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    Host: J. Ryan

    Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee
    Editor: Kevin O’Fee
    Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle


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    1 hr 7 min
  • From The Boy Is Mine Tour to Gym Drama - This Week Was Wild | Ep29 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

    J. Ryan links up with Corrie Renee and Brandon Anthony for a sharp, funny, and fast-paced recap of one of LA’s wildest weeks. They break down The Boy Is Mine Tour takeover — from Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Rihanna in the crowd to surprise performances from Ty Dolla $ign, Kehlani, Ella Mai, 50 Cent, and Miguel. Corrie shares her firsthand experience from the show, while the crew unpacks Vivica Fox’s viral comments about dating rappers, Omarion’s response to Mario, NLE Choppa’s subliminals at NBA YoungBoy, and the Gold’s Gym locker room controversy involving Tish Hyman. It’s celebrity headlines, cultural hot takes, and plenty of laughs all in one episode.


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    CHAPTER MARKS

    0:00 Intro with Corrie Renee & Brandon Anthony

    1:15 The Boy Is Mine Tour Recap
    7:24 Beyoncé, Brandy & Monica Shut Down LA
    12:30 Jay-Z, Rihanna & LL Cool J Pull Up
    17:10 Beyoncé at Kris Jenner’s 70th Birthday
    21:45 Vivica Fox on Dating 50 Cent
    27:12 Omarion Responds to Mario’s Interview
    32:44 NLE Choppa vs. NBA YoungBoy
    37:16 Tish Hyman’s Gold’s Gym Incident
    42:10 Final Thoughts — What’s Next?


    Listen on Apple Podcasts:
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    Listen on Spotify:
    https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK


    More DOPE

    Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/


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    Host: J. Ryan

    Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee
    Editor: Kevin O’Fee
    Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

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    58 min
  • Ashwell Boyd, Brittany Colombo & Tahmina Q on Fashion Flaws | Ep28 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

    J. Ryan is joined by Ashwell Boyd, Brittany Colombo, and Tahmina Q for an unfiltered and hilarious roundtable on fashion, flaws, and internet madness. The crew breaks down the best and worst looks from the CFDA Awards - Teyana Taylor, Ciara, Saweetie, Stefon Diggs, Kimora Lee Simmons, and more - while debating what really makes a red carpet hit. They open up about personal flaws, teen secrets they never told their parents, and the struggles of dating in LA where “no seasons” means no cuffing season. Plus, the group dives into the viral “Can They Really Sing?” R&B debate sparked by Mario, Jacquees, and Kevin McCall, unpacking why social media moments keep missing the nuance.


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    0:00 Intro with Ashwell, Brittany & Tahmina

    1:17 CFDA Fashion Hits & Misses

    15:00 Best & Worst Personal Qualities

    26:14 Dating in LA & Why Cuffing Season Doesn’t Exist

    33:20 Zodiac Talk & Accountability

    36:41 Teen Secrets Confessional

    52:51 Mario’s “Can They Really Sing?” Challenge

    58:55 Jacquees’ Response Goes Viral

    59:50 Kevin McCall’s Clip & Industry Reactions

    1:01:00 The Bigger Picture: Social Media Isn’t Real Life


    Listen on Apple Podcasts:
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    Listen on Spotify:
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    More DOPE

    Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/


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    Host: J. Ryan

    Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee
    Editor: Kevin O’Fee
    Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

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    1 hr 11 min
  • James Davis & Norm Nixon on Comedy, Culture & Staying Authentic | Ep27 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

    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?


    Listen on Apple Podcasts:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380


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    https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK


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    Host: J. Ryan

    Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee

    Editor: Kevin O’Fee

    Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

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    1 hr 30 min
  • Allen Christopher & Isaiah Joseph on Faith, Fame & Falling Back | Ep26 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

    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?
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl
    Listen on Apple Podcasts:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380
    Listen on Spotify:
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    More DOPE
    Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/
    A 7EQUIS Network Show
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    Host: J. Ryan
    Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee
    Editor: Kevin O’Fee
    Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

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    1 hr 14 min
  • How Heather Sanders Rebuilt Her Confidence & Career | Ep25 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

    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


    Listen on Apple Podcasts:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380


    Listen on Spotify:
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    More DOPE

    Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/


    A 7EQUIS Network Show
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    Host: J. Ryan

    Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee
    Editor: Kevin O’Fee
    Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

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    1 hr 15 min
  • From Motherhood to Millions with Lala Milan | Ep24 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

    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


    Listen on Apple Podcasts:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380


    Listen on Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK


    More DOPE

    Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/


    A 7EQUIS Network Show

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    https://www.7equis.com


    Host: J. Ryan

    Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee

    Editor: Kevin O’Fee

    Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

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    1 hr 20 min

About What's Next with J.Ryan

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Celebrity PR guru J.Ryan covers the latest in entertainment, celebrity drama, and all the juicy happenings of the past week. New episodes every Thursday!

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