Episodios

  • Darrell Alston (CEO of Bungee Brand)
    Mar 1 2021

    CEO and lead designer of Bungee Brand Sneakers and Clothing, Darrell Alston talks with Greg about his hustle as an up and coming rapper in the '90s; the trials and tribulations of his 11 year stint in and out of prison; creating his viral Eagles-themed sneakers that catapulted his business; how he pivoted in the face of COVID-19; why he thinks judges and DA's in the criminal justice system should spend 60 days in jail as a qualification for their job; his relationship with his mentor Bernard Hopkins; how his personal and professional mission seeks to empower and uplift the voices of formerly incarcerated kids and adults looking to turn their lives around; and more.

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    To book an appointment at Bungee's exclusive showroom, DM Bungee on Instagram @bungeebrand.

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    1 h y 4 m
  • Raheem Islam Jr. (Owner of Cherish Philly)
    Feb 1 2021

    "Cherish Philly" restaurant owner Raheem Islam Jr. talks with Greg about his unexpected childhood in Jamaica, making wings for Don King at Kenny Gamble's restaurant in South Philly, and how his family-influenced dishes reflect his philosophy on life and food.

    Go check out Philly's best new breakfast spot, Cherish Philly located at 7060 Germantown Ave, Philly PA 19119

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    38 m
  • Cole Brown (Author of Greyboy)
    Oct 17 2020

    Up and coming young author Cole Brown talks with Greg about his debut book Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World, growing up early, private school, code switching, identity, and his relationship with Philly.

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    57 m
  • Adam Blackstone
    Oct 6 2020

    Multi-faceted bass player, musician, Emmy nominated Music Director and Grammy award winning writer Adam Blackstone talks with Greg about how the pandemic has impacted the music industry, his passion for the behind-the-scenes musical process, his time at University of the Arts and how he met The Roots, working with Kanye, Jay-Z, and Dave Chappelle's block party, his philosophy on excellence, the Sixers, and much more.



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    58 m
  • Ernest Owens (Award-Winning Journalist)
    Jun 24 2020

    Award-winning journalist and Writer at Large for Philadelphia Magazine, Ernest Owens talks with Greg about how he experienced and handled racism as a kid, the intersectionality of being both black and gay, his philosophies on the redistribution of power, his most controversial articles, the Philly food scene, and much more.

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    Outro music by Dangerboy

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    1 h y 11 m
  • Jimmy Shubert (Comedian)
    May 22 2020

    A veteran of comedy, Jimmy Shubert talks with Greg about his new album Zero Tolerance, his early passion for magic, touring with Sam Kinison, his feelings about the evolution of the industry, his thoughts on Philly, and much more.

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    Outro music by Dangerboy

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    50 m
  • Richard Weitz (Hollywood Agent)
    May 13 2020

    One of the biggest and most respected agents in Hollywood, Richard Weitz talks with Greg about the origin and explosion of his Quarantunes Zoom parties, his love of and passion for entertainment, his approaches to work and life, his epic 50th birthday party, his Philly roots, and much more.

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    56 m
  • David Delooper (#30for30for30)
    May 3 2020

    NBA superfan David Delooper talks with Greg about accomplishing his dream of going to 30 NBA games in 30 NBA cities in 30 days and getting on the Jumbotron every time, the cultural differences between soccer and basketball, and his love for Philly.

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    30 m