The WNP crew is back, and this one hits different. 👀 The 5K bet between Jimmy and Lito finally gets put on the table (loser has to rap OR do stand-up comedy 😂), a real conversation about boundaries that gets deep fast, and the crew breaks down the NBA Playoffs. This episode has layers — funny, real, and everything in between. Tap in. 🎙️

Starlito 🎤 | Jimmy Hatcha 😂 | Carlos Partee 🎧 | Shute ⚖️

Four men. Four lanes. Another unfiltered conversation about life, growth, and everything in between. This is Work N Progress — where the talk is real, and the progress is personal.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro & special guest in the building 👀🎙️
2:00 – The 5K Run Bet is OFFICIAL: Jimmy vs. Lito 🏃🏾‍♂️ Loser has to rap or do stand up 😂
10:00 – Why do people run marathons?? The crew debates 🤔🏅
25:00 – Progress report: what everybody's been working on 💪🏾
30:00 – 2030 Nashville Super Bowl and Nashville's Growth 🏈
40:00 – Boundaries: the conversation gets REAL 🚧❤️
55:00 – Boundaries continued — how do you hold the line? 🧠
1:05:00 – Relationships, growth & accountability in real life 🙏🏾
1:10:00 – Break Room Talk: crew gets loose 😂🔥
1:20:00 – NBA Playoffs breakdown — who's got it? 🏀🏆
1:36:00 – Closing gems & WNP sign off 💎

#WNP #WorkNProgress #WorkNProgPodcast #Nashville #Podcast #NBAPlayoffs #5K #Running #Boundaries #Growth #BlackPodcast #Starlito #Comedy #Sports

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The Work N Progress crew is back and this episode has NO chill — from birthday trips to Aruba, to debating golf culture, unpacking survivor's remorse, marching band culture, and somehow ending up on favorite yoga positions 😂🧘🏾‍♂️. Tap in for the realest, funniest, most unfiltered conversation the WNP fam has had yet.

Starlito 🎤 | Jimmy Hatcha 😂 | Carlos Partee 🎧 | Shute ⚖️

This is the show where four men from four completely different lanes — music, comedy, law, and entrepreneurship — have the kind of conversations that need to be heard. From the couch to the culture, nothing is off limits on Work N Progress.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro & WNP vibes 🎙️
1:27 – WNP Crew's live listen to Starlito's On the Radar Freestyle  💪🏾
10:00 – Los's birthday trip to Aruba 🌴🎂 (details, details, details)
20:00 – Break Room Talk: crew catches up & gets loose 😂
30:00 – Golf: are we doing this now? The crew debates golf culture ⛳
35:00 – Marching band culture: more respect needed 🥁🎺
45:00 – The Shift: deep convo on growth & what's changed 🧠
55:00 – Starlito speaks: what he's really been on lately 🎤
1:00:00 – Survivor's Remorse: the real talk about leveling up and leaving people behind 💔
1:10:00 – Navigating success, guilt, and loyalty 🔑
1:20:00 – Real life, real decisions: the guys get vulnerable 🙏🏾
1:30:00 – Favorite yoga position (yes, really 😂🧘🏾)
1:50:00 – Closing gems & WNP sign-off 💎

#WNP #WorkNProgress #WorkNProgPodcast #Nashville #Podcast #Starlito #Aruba #SurvivorRemorse #MarchingBand #Golf #Wellness #Growth #BlackPodcast

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In Episode 13 of the Work N Progress Podcast, the crew locks in on “BBLs” – Books & Building Legos – and how reading, routines, and rebuilding yourself brick by brick shape real life. Starlito and the WNP crew tap in on discipline, distraction, family, and what it really means to be under construction in your mind, money, and spirit.

If you’re into growth, creativity, and honest conversation about becoming a better version of yourself, this one is for you.

Timestamps (Topics + Emojis)
00:00 – 🎬 Cold open & "BBLS"
04:10 – 📚 Books the crew is reading and why they matter
11:35 – 🧱 “Building Legos” as a metaphor for rebuilding your life
19:50 – 🧠 Focus, attention span, and fighting distractions
28:05 – 💸 Money habits, small bricks, and long-term plays
36:20 – 🎧 Music, creativity, and staying inspired while you build
44:45 – 🏠 Family, kids, and setting examples at home
53:10 – 🙏 Spiritual check-in, faith, and staying grounded
1:01:25 – 🤝 Accountability, real friends, and who helps you grow
1:09:40 – 😂 Jokes, side stories, and light moments with the crew
1:18:15 – 🔁 Falling off, starting over, and giving yourself grace
1:26:30 – 🎯 Final gems on discipline, ownership, and being a work in progress

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In this episode of the Work N Prog Podcast, the crew sits down with NBA forward Robert Covington for a real conversation about perseverance, business, and betting on yourself on and off the court. From undrafted grind to league vet, RoCo breaks down mindset, money, and moving with purpose in every season of life.

Hosted by Starlito, Jimmy Hatcha, Carlos Partee, and Shute, this one is for hoopers, hustlers, and anybody chasing their lane with discipline and faith.

Timestamps are below so you can jump to your favorite moments. 

00:00 – 🎬 Cold open & setting the scene with Robert Covington
03:10 – 🏀 Early days, going undrafted, and making it to the league
11:25 – 💪 Work ethic, discipline, and staying ready for every opportunity
19:40 – 🧠 Mental toughness, criticism, and pressure at the highest level
27:55 – 💼 Business moves, investments, and life beyond basketball
36:30 – 🤝 Relationships, loyalty, and keeping a solid circle
44:45 – 🙏 Faith, family, and spiritual grounding through ups and downs
53:20 – 🧩 Identity outside of the game and preparing for the next chapter
1:01:10 – 🎯 Advice for young hoopers and entrepreneurs locked in on the grind
1:09:35 – 😂 Light moments, jokes with the crew, and locker room stories
1:17:50 – 💬 Final gems from RoCo & closing thoughts from the hosts

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🎧 Hosted by: Starlito, Jimmy Hatcha, Carlos Partee, Shute
📍 Podcast: Work N Progress Podcast (Ep. 11) – “St. Paddy’s Day”

St. Paddy’s Day episode of the Work N Progress Podcast with Starlito, Jimmy Hatcha, Carlos Partee, and Shute, live from Nashville and locked in on growth, gratitude, and getting to it.

Tap in as the crew breaks down holiday energy, street stories, business moves, comedy grind, and how to keep your spirit right while you chase success.

Like, comment, and subscribe if you’re rocking with the journey.

00:00 – 🍀 Cold open & St. Paddy’s Day energy
02:15 – 🎙️ Introductions, vibes, and what’s on everyone’s mind today
07:40 – 😂 Jimmy’s comedy stories & learning from bombing on stage
15:20 – 🧠 Mental health check-in and handling pressure in real life
22:45 – 🎵 Starlito on music, legacy, and staying independent
31:10 – 💼 Carlos on DJ life, entrepreneurship, and building multiple lanes
39:55 – ⚖️ Shute’s lawyer perspective on contracts, deals, and fine print
48:30 – 🤝 Friendship, loyalty, and holding each other accountable
56:05 – 📈 Elevating creatively vs. chasing clout and clicks
1:03:40 – 🧘🏾 Spiritual grounding, prayer, and staying grateful
1:11:25 – 📊 Business talk: ownership, partnerships, and life after rap/comedy
1:19:10 – 🎯 Closing gems, what’s next for Work N Progress & final thoughts

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The WNP guys dive into how America feels right now – politically, culturally, and spiritually – and what it really means to grow as a man in the middle of it all. Starlito also shares more about his new project #NTCYK #NottheCountryYouKnow 

0:00 – Intro vibes & what’s on the guys’ minds 🎙️
5:12 – “Not the country you know” – shifting America 🇺🇸💭
18:45 – Hustle, money moves, and responsibility 💰
32:10 – Family, fatherhood, and real-life priorities 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
47:30 – Mental health, pressure, and staying grounded 🧠
1:01:05 – Industry stories, wins and losses 🎵
1:18:20 – Lessons, perspective, and closing gems 💎

Tap in with Starlito, Jimmy Hatcha, Carlos Partee, and Shute as the Work N Progress crew unpacks the game, the country, and the culture – and how to protect your peace and purpose through it all. 💯🔥

#WorkNProgress #WNP #Starlito #Podcast #NotTheCountryYouKnow #Nashville #HipHop #MentalHealth #Culture #Growth #Entrepreneurship #Comedy #lawofattraction 

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From the studio to the streets, the **Work N Progress** crew sits down with Starlito for a raw, unfiltered conversation around honesty, loyalty, music, and the moments that test your character the most. 🎧🔥 Tap in for game, stories, and perspective from one of Nashville’s most thoughtful voices.  

⏱️ Timestamps  
0:00 – Intro, WNP energy and setting up the convo 🎬  
4:10 – Where “Why would you lie like that?” came from 🤥  
11:30 – Starlito on growth, accountability, and moving different 🧠  
19:45 – Loyalty, trust, and how small lies turn into big problems 🤯  
28:20 – Rap, business, and navigating the industry as an independent artist 🎵  
37:55 – Mental health, boundaries, and protecting your peace 🧘🏾‍♂️  
46:40 – Stories from the city, lessons from real-life situations 🌆  
55:15 – How social media, clout, and perception twist the truth 📱  
1:03:50 – Fatherhood, family, and what really matters off the mic 👨‍👧‍👦  
1:14:10 – Advice for younger artists and anybody trying to find their lane 🚀  
1:24:30 – Clearing up misconceptions and setting the record straight 🗣️  
1:35:05 – What Starlito is focused on next and what’s coming up 🎯  
1:47:20 – Closing thoughts, gems, and WNP sign off 🙏  

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Another legendary convo with the Work N Prog crew as we sit down with Ronald Dowdy, candidate for Criminal Court Judge. ⚖️👨🏾‍⚖️ We dive into his story, his vision for the bench, and what “reasonable” really means when real lives are on the line. Tap in and share with somebody who cares about justice in Nashville and beyond. 🙌

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Intro, WNP vibes and setting the table 🎧
3:45 – Who is Ronald Dowdy? Early life, roots, and motivation to serve 👨🏾‍⚖️
10:20 – Journey into law and first experiences in the criminal courts 🏛️
18:05 – Why he’s running for Criminal Court Judge and what’s at stake ⚖️
26:40 – “Reasonable Dowdy” explained: fairness, accountability, and real‑world judgment 🤝
36:15 – Talking community safety, second chances, and rehabilitation vs. punishment 🔁
45:50 – The impact of judges on families, youth, and the next generation 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
55:30 – Addressing misconceptions about the criminal justice system 🧠
1:05:10 – Nashville’s unique challenges and how he plans to approach them 🌆
1:13:44 – Dowdy discusses his role in prosecuting the Waffle House shooter 💔
1:17:45 – Stories from the courtroom that shaped his perspective 📚
1:29:30 – Bias, equity, and what real judicial integrity looks like 💯
1:41:20 – How faith, family, and mentors influence his decisions 🙏
1:52:00 – Message to voters and why your vote matters in judicial races 🗳️
2:00:10 – Closing thoughts, shoutouts, and how to stay connected with the WNP guys 🔔

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Welcome to the Work N Progress Podcast, a show where four Black men have honest conversations about personal growth, accountability, entrepreneurship, music, relationships, and navigating life as we continue to evolve.

On this episode of Work N Progress Podcast, we sit down with hip hop legend 8Ball from the iconic duo 8Ball & MJG for a real conversation about growth, business, and evolving as a man and artist.

8Ball ☕️: https://8ballbrandcoffees.com/

We talk about his journey from legendary Southern hip hop to entrepreneurship, including the coffee brand he started with his son and what it means to build something generational. We also dive into new music, staying creative over time, and how perspective changes as you grow.
Work N Progress is all about real conversations, accountability, and personal growth, and this episode is a great example of what it looks like to keep evolving.

0:00 ⏱️ Intro – “Drink some coffee mane” setup, hosts warm-up
3:00 ☕ Work N Progress concept and today’s vibe
8:00 🎤 8Ball early memories & first grind stories
15:00 🏙️ Memphis roots, culture, and game learned outside the booth
22:00 💿 8Ball & MJG come-up and classic era reflections
30:00 🤝 Linking with Starlito and real Nashville–Memphis connections
38:00 🧠 Business, ownership, and lessons from the industry
46:00 🧩 Balancing music, family, and mental space as men
55:00 💼 Entrepreneurship talk – doing more than rap
1:03:00 🎧 Recording, studio stories, and creative process
1:11:00 🗣️ Advice for younger artists and hustlers
1:20:00 🙏 Final words, shoutouts, and closing out the pod

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The crew is back in the lab for the February edition of the Work N Prog Podcast, tapping into the grind, creativity, and growth it takes to level up in 2026.  From the artist’s mindset to business moves and protecting your peace, this episode is all about building physical, mental, and spiritual stamina for the long run.

Check out Vertical Gyms 🏀  👉🏿 https://www.verticalgyms.com/

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👇 Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro, energy check & February reset 🌅
5:00 – Balancing the grind: music, comedy, law & entrepreneurship ⚖️🎭
12:00 – Why your circle matters more than your schedule 👥
20:00 – Creative blocks and how the crew pushes through 🎨
28:00 – Money talks: smart plays vs. ego plays 💸
36:00 – Fitness, food, and staying sharp on the road 🏃‍♂️🥗
45:00 – Mental health, burnout, and setting boundaries 🧠
52:00 – Spiritual alignment, gratitude, and moving with purpose 🙏
1:00:00 – Final gems, what’s next for Work N Prog 🚀

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