Let's Chew the Gum!

Let’s Chew The Gum kicks off Season 10 with a powerful roundtable hosted by Dr. K and guest host Tiana Phipps, SCORE program manager and CEO of SPARK. This premiere features dynamic voices shaping culture, community, and youth leadership—including soulful artist Mirrajje, Kameron Pyant of BLU Educational Foundation, Dr. Shaun Campbell of Kornerstone Enterprises, and youth advocate Courtney Townsen...

The super talented Creative, Diamond, joined me for the Juneteenth launch of Chat Black GPT. This same day, Diamond viewed the premiere of Black Barbie; she came on the show and shared very insightful analysis. Let's talk about it!

Black Graduation is a pre-commencement graduation celebration. It was initially started on college campuses to create a more intimate, cultural, and personal graduation experience for Black graduates. Black graduation connects the Black community and allows students and families to take pride in their accomplishments, while also celebrating the strength, beauty, and resilience of their Blackness....

A group of teachers are going beyond their duties in the classroom to honor students. HD Latinas in Action, LLC is providing a pre-commencement ceremony for Hispanic students. Listen in to hear their motivations for doing this and learn how you can support.

As I reflect upon last month's episodes which featured phenomenal guests, I was reminded of the many young women I see in danger of not reaching or experiencing womanhood. I am seriously concerned about what I am seeing in society. I am asking who really cares. Tune in and let me know your thoughts. Send in your response to the Spotify interact question or email me at letschewthegum@gmail.com

🎬 Get ready to dive into an extraordinary journey of resilience, advocacy, and Hollywood's untold stories on the latest episode of Let's Chew The Gum! 🎙️ Award-winning actress, writer, and producer Eileen Grubba returns, sharing why her story is one you can't miss. 🌟 Join us as we unravel how Eileen conquered childhood barriers to shine as a cheerleader and later, a powerhouse in the...

My guest this week is a marvel in the world of human services. Sophia Williams is a dynamic change agent in the field of social work. Her outstanding career is made possible by her passion for children, family, community and above all God. Join the conversation with your feedback as she provides details on her path to becoming an acknowledged professional and community contributor. Although her ch...

🎙️🌟 Welcome to a brand new season of Let's Chew the Gum with your host, the charismatic and insightful Dr. K! As we celebrate Women's History Month, we're kicking off this season with an electrifying episode featuring the multi-talented actor, producer, and writer, Kristina Sullivan! Join us as we dive into riveting discussions, explore intriguing topics, and uncover fascinating insig...

Happy Veterans Day! Let’s Chew The Gum is back from hiatus with an extra special deep dive into the minds of Black veterans and their attitudes and beliefs on a variety of topics. Can you say controversy? This show is unlike any other and it was inspired by a single statement likely unheard of  in Black communities specifically and communities of color as a whole. That statement is, “Young men of...

If you have been keeping up with the show, you know that I have spent the last couple of months writng, directing and rehearsing for my new play, Journey (stay tuned for the upcoming episode on that). During that time I joined with a colleague podcaster, Erin Danielle on her podcast, Erin on Air. She interviewed me on a variety of social issues, including book banning in Florida, exploring unexami...

Tuesday, November 19th is National Voter Registration Day. This year several non-profit groups and community service organizations came together to create a Public Service Announcement to help spread the word. I asked two influential community leaders to join me to share their stories about gaining and regaining the right to vote and why we should all register and vote. Their stories are inspiring...

Keith Strickland’s story is one for the movies. He had the rare opportunity to survive the dangerous game of selling large amounts of drugs and serving time in prison to bringing hope and opportunity to the same communities he once helped to destroy. Love it or not, his story is compelling and worth telling. Listen in as we keep it above table and 100% real and uncut. Let’s Talk About It!  Be sure...

My guest, is Montgomery, Alabama native, Jason Scott. Of course we had to discuss the hot topic surrounding the paddle boat incident in Montgomery. He shares some interesting insight about life in Montgomery. We also discuss his experience as an Amazon Best Selling author. In this episode we discuss his book, Unforgiven which focuse on the trials and tribulations of a dysfunctional family life inc...

Season 8! Can you beleive it? Fall is just around the corner and Season 8 is here! Let's catch up on a great summer and see what's in store for this season of LCTG. Be sure to email your questions and show topic ideas to our host Dr. K at letschewthegum@gmail.com This sesaon should be great because it rhymes with 8. Let's Talk About It!

My guest, Robert Lawson is an Amazon# Best Selling Author. He joins me to discuss his book, Trial and Error: Life of Depression and how he uses his experiences to help others overcome trauma and leave it behind. Tune in and be sure to purchase your copy at robertlawsonbooks.com

Today’s guest comes courtesy of Ultimate Connexions, Join my conversation with the incomparable poet, activist, author, playwright and educator, Anthony 'Da Boogie Man' Rucker. He is a 4 time winner of the nationally syndicated “Showtime at the Apollo”.  He’s performed in motion pictures and on theatrical & sound stages around the world alongside some of today’s most influential entert...

Independence Day (4th of July) is among the oldest holiday observances in United States history. People enjoy the day with festivities, cookouts, and of course fireworks. This year marks the 247th anniversay of the signing of the Declaration of Indenpendence, however many people in the United States don't feel a sense of freedom or indenpendence. In fact, many people in the United States don&#...

You won't believe your ears! Are you sure you really know what critical race theory is? This episode previously aired during the summer of 2021. Recent events and requests suggest that we air it again. Let's Talk About It!

We had a great day celebrating Juneteenth. Lots of fun, food, and people with purposes. LCTG was live at the event filming and conducting an on location podcast. Enjoy the excerpts and tune in next week for more. Let’s Talk About It!

I’m Baaaaaaacccccck! Yes, after three weeks, I’m back in the studio. Could the Car Chronicles episodes be over with? We’ll see… In this episode, I welcome myself back to the studio to share 7 Cs with you. I also get a bit excited to share some awesome news with you about new episodes as well as to give a sneak peek into some exciting news relating to couples. Shout out to OnWatch TV; I was so exci...

If you could see yourself in others , would you be apt to judge them less harshly? In this episode I respond to a couple of longtime listeners as they challenge me to explore my own thoughts on the actions of Ja Morant and whether or not I was judging him. Tune in to check out my response and more on the latest edition of,  Let’s Chew The Gum. Let’s Talk About It!

Am I my brother’s keeper? NBA star, Ja Morant was recently banned from all team activities and will likely face substantial repercussions after a video of him waiving a gun was seen on social media. This was the second such incident this spring. With so much on the line including mega-millions from his NBA career and sponsorships, why is he seemingly risking it all. In this episode I’m asking the...

Our host, Dr. K has been so busy in film and media production. He hasn't been able be in studio for recordings. He decided to take the show on the road; literally. Join in as he acknowledges teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. He literally recorded the show while driving. We call it Let's Chew The Gum: The Car Chronicles. Let's Talk About it! #teacherappreciationweek #educators...

Recently we lost a cultural icon in Harry Belafonte. He was a fabulous singer and actor. However, it was an activist where he may have had the most influence on society. In this episode I reached out to someone who had a profound influence on my life, my dad. I asked him to share with me the importance of Mr. Belafonte to our society.  Join in as we discuss Mr, Belafonte as well as the need for co...

I've been in production for a few new shows coming to OnWatch TV. Wouldn't you know I started feeling a bit under the weather just before it was time to record the latest podcast. The doctor said I needed to rest, but no worries. I'll be back on the air in two weeks. Tune in on May 1st for more exciting and informative shows. I look forward to answering your emails in the meantime. Remember, we al...