Foyle's Forum

On this episode of Foyle’s Forum , Adonal sits down with acclaimed chef, entrepreneur, and culinary leader Chef Terry Braggs . From serving as Executive Chef at Stanford University to building his own culinary company Bragging Ryt’s Chefs , Terry has dedicated his career to elevating food, culture, and opportunity. In this conversation, Terry shares his journey from the kitchen to entrepreneurship...

In this episode of Foyle’s Forum , Adonal Foyle sits down with Shomari Smith — photographer, multimedia artist, cultural historian, and one of Oakland’s most influential creative voices. Shomari’s work lives at the intersection of art, activism, sports, and community . From powerful portraiture and large-scale public art to historic monuments like Oakland’s 10 Points to Liberation honoring the Bla...

In this episode of Foyle’s Forum, Adonal Foyle sits down with sports journalist, publicist, and first-time author Chris Navalta to talk about his new children’s book, Basketball Stars: Stories and Skills from the NBA’s and WNBA’s Best Players. Chris shares his journey through sports media, public relations, and storytelling—and how those experiences shaped his approach to writing a book for young...

In this powerful episode of Foyle’s Forum, Adonal Foyle sits down with professional boxer and celebrity trainer Kentrell Everett for a raw and unfiltered conversation about the life experiences that shaped him—and nearly broke him. Kentrell opens up about his upbringing, the impact of his relationship with his mother, time spent living in group homes, and the choices that led to incarceration for...

In this episode of Foyle’s Forum, Adonal Foyle sits down with Bea Rudney for a rare and deeply human conversation about resilience, kindness, gratitude, and what it truly means to live a life that matters. Born in 1923 in New Haven, Connecticut, the daughter of Russian immigrants, Bea has lived through the Great Depression, World War II, the polio epidemic, the civil rights movement, and more than...

In this episode of Foyle’s Forum, Adonal Foyle sits down with Charles Dudley, a key member of the legendary Golden State Warriors team that captured the 1975 NBA Championship. Dudley takes us back to a season no one saw coming. Before the year began, expectations were so low that many believed the Warriors wouldn’t even win 20 games. Instead, they defied the odds, built unshakable belief, and shoc...

In this deeply personal episode of Foyle’s Forum, Adonal Foyle sits down with someone who isn’t just a guest — he’s family. Joey Hamilton and Adonal have been friends for over 30 years. Their bond stretches from college years and late-night conversations to fatherhood, leadership, creativity, and building purpose-driven work together today. Their kids call each other “uncle,” and their shared jour...

In this episode of Foyle’s Forum, Adonal Foyle sits down with longtime friend and mental performance coach Graham Betchart for a wide-ranging conversation on mindset, growth, and what it really takes to perform—on and off the court. Graham is one of the pioneers of modern mental skills training, working with NBA players, elite athletes, and everyday people to help them strengthen focus, confidence...