Shad Vs. Everybody

🎬 SHAD VS EVERYBODY | Alphonso Settles: From Detroit Streets to the Big Screen | The Grind Behind the Greatness Detroit creates a different kind of star—and this episode proves it. On this episode of Shad vs Everybody, Shad sits down with Detroit actor, producer, and model Alphonso Settles, better known to many as Mr. Amazn, for an honest conversation about perseverance, purpose, and making your...

Detroit radio royalty steps into the building as Shad Vs Everybody welcomes the one and only U Know Cell! Known throughout the city for his unmistakable voice, infectious energy, and years of keeping Detroit tapped into the culture, U Know Cell has become one of the familiar personalities helping shape the sound of the airwaves. He's been a recognizable voice alongside the crew at 97.9 WJLB, conne...

Everybody has a story… and this one is worth listening to. On this episode of Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with the one and only Desmond Clever Lester for a conversation filled with real-life experiences, lessons learned, and the kind of authentic dialogue that has made Shad Vs Everybody one of Detroit's most compelling platforms. Nothing is off limits as Shad and Desmond dive into the journe...

What happens when one of Detroit's most recognizable food influencers pulls up to the basement? This episode gets REAL. On this episode of Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with Detroit food critic, content creator, and social media personality Denard Hefner, better known as Nard Ball, to talk about the journey from creating content for fun to becoming one of the city's most trusted voices in food...

Detroit meets Hollywood on this episode of the Shad Vs Everybody Podcast as Shad chops it up with actor, producer, author and media personality Lester Greene — a true grinder whose story is built on hustle, creativity and persistence. From driving buses in New York City while chasing his acting dreams to landing roles in hit productions like Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Power, Gotham and multiple in...

Detroit energy. Real stories. New school hunger. This episode of the Shad Vs Everybody Podcast taps in with rising Detroit artist Only 1 Jackson as he sits down with Shad for a raw conversation about music, pressure, consistency, and carving out a lane in one of the coldest music cities in America. Fresh off the momentum surrounding his upcoming project 44.3 FM, Only 1 Jackson talks about the grin...

🎙️🔥 Detroit stories. Real education. Real culture. Real conversation. This episode of Shad Vs Everybody brings all of that to the table as Shad sits down with Detroit author and educator Susan Fowler for a powerful discussion rooted in storytelling, community, education and the lived experiences that shape the city. Known for her work as both an author and educator, Sudana Fowler has dedicated he...

Detroit got a way of raising stars… and today’s guest is living proof. On this episode of Shad vs Everybody, we tap in with rising actor Duce Anderson, a Motor City native who’s been quietly building a resume that’s starting to make noise on screens everywhere—especially on platforms like Tubi. From the streets of Detroit to the bright lights of film sets, Duce—also known as “Solid Duce”—is carvin...

Welcome back to Shad vs Everybody, where the conversations are raw, unfiltered, and always one hot take away from going left 😤 In this episode, Shad sits down with Talia Breanna — Detroit-born actress, model, and rising content creator — for a conversation that blends hustle, humor, and real-life grind. From her work on-screen to her growing buzz in the digital space, Talia is building a name you...

🎬 Detroit Talent on the Rise: Sabree Whitfield Pulls Up! | Shad vs Everybody Podcast Detroit stays producing stars—and this episode is proof. On this episode of Shad vs Everybody, we sit down with the multi-talented Sabree Whitfield—actress, filmmaker, director, writer, and executive producer who’s making serious noise in the independent film scene. From starring roles to calling the shots behind...

Detroit has always been a city of storytellers… and filmmaker Coke Horner is one of the creatives helping carry that tradition forward. In this episode of Shad vs Everybody, the crew sits down with the Detroit-based writer, actor, and director to talk about the grind of independent filmmaking and building a movie career straight out of the Motor City. Horner has been involved in several film and s...

With no guest, Shad and Q have some interesting discussions! Check out this episode and get ready for a brand new interview guest that you won't want to miss! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Detroit grit meets cinematic vision in this powerful episode of Shad Vs Everybody as Shad sits down with actor, filmmaker, and creative force Kaamel Diezel Hasaun. From the streets of Detroit to screens around the world, Kaamel Diezel Hasaun has built a career rooted in authenticity, discipline, and unapologetic truth. Known for his commanding on-screen presence and dedication to telling real stor...

Sev began as a rap artist and now has evolved into one of the most recognized actors in the independent film community. Sev relates memorizing lines for movies to memorizing the rhymes that made him an exceptional lyricist. Shad talks to him about his journey so far in the industry and what his fans can expect from him in the future! Tap in at www.eblockradio.com and EVERYWHERE you stream your fav...

🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🔥 On this episode of Shad vs Everybody, Shad sits down with Tia Blaque—a full-stack creative shaking the table in Detroit’s film scene. Writer. Director. Producer. Actor. And if that résumé wasn’t enough, her recent Tubi hit Kayla went viral, proving that Detroit stories told right can travel far and fast. This conversation is lively, hilarious, and packed with personality. T...

🎙️ SHAD VS EVERYBODY PODCAST Featuring Screenwriter & Actress: CeCe Gooden Brains, bars, and belly laughs—CeCe Gooden pulls up with all three. A classically trained actress with a film-school foundation, CeCe is proof that discipline and divine timing can share the same seat at the table. Born in New York, raised in Detroit, she carries big-city sharpness with Midwest soul—book smart, street a...

Shad brings back Mauricsa & NO IG Cheez for another hilarious year-end show! The trio have plenty of pause moments, laughter and memories of 2025! Tap in Tuesday night at 8pm EST at @ or anywhere you stream your favorite podcasts! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

🎙️ SHAD VS EVERYBODY | ft. Ju $av 🎭🎤 Detroit breeds multi-hyphenates, and Ju $av is proof. Rapper. Actor. Storyteller. Still evolving. In this episode of Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with Ju $av, a Detroit artist who caught the acting bug—and realized it wasn’t a side quest, it was a calling. Ju opens up about falling in love with the craft of acting, what the screen gives him that the mic...

This week Shad sits down with one of Detroit’s brightest rising stars — Ishii Qash — content creator, model, entrepreneur, rapper, and certified hustler from the West Side of Detroit. From gritty bars to high-fashion shots, Ishii built her career brick-by-brick, grind-by-grind. Beauty, brains, and bar-heavy bravado — she’s a college grad with the kind of edge that makes the industry pay attention....

Actor Emory Lawrence pulls up to  Shad Vs Everybody  with a story that hits deeper than the credits. In this powerful conversation, Emory opens up about his battle with depression, the urgent need to understand your own mental wellness, and the journey of facing trauma that’s been echoing since childhood. Fresh off a run of films and life out in L.A., Emory stays true to his Detroit root...

🌆 Detroit stories hit different. This week on Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with the multitalented Carmen Mi’Chelle—a singer, writer, and actor who carries the soul of the city in every note, every line, every role. Carmen opens up about her upbringing in Detroit, the deep heartbreak of losing a child at an early age, and the courage it took to bring another life into the world. Her story is...

In this episode of Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with rising actress Elizabeth Foxx, best known for her roles in McGraw Ave, Lawnmower Man, and the gritty series Those Street Guys. Foxx opens up about her journey into acting, what it means to be part of Detroit’s booming film scene, and why she’s ready to step out of her dramatic roots and flex her comedic side. From humble beginnings to big o...

🎬 From the football field to the big screen! This week on Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with Detroit’s own Denzell Dandridge—a standout athlete turned rising actor and filmmaker. Denzell talks about his journey from dominating high school and college football at Bethune-Cookman to discovering his passion for acting, finding mentors, and sharpening his craft. Now stepping behind the camera as...

🎙️ Detroit radio royalty is in the building! On this episode of Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with none other than Bushman—the iconic voice that’s been rocking the Detroit airwaves for over 30 years. From leaving a tobacco farm to chasing his dream behind the mic, Bushman breaks down the highs, the grind, and the evolution of Detroit radio. But he doesn’t stop there—he opens up about mental he...

Shad sits down with volleyball coach and founder of Volleyball Elite Academy, Dana Cooper, for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation. 🏐✨ From growing up in a big sports-driven family to earning a college scholarship, Dana shares how burnout shifted her path—and how dance became the spark that reignited her athletic and creative fire. After college, she turned that passion into building the V...