2 SIDES OF THE SAME CONVO

Released on March 2 as a tribute, this episode of 2 Sides of the Same Convo honors Black History and Women’s History by lifting up the life, legacy, and ancestral impact of Mama Miles , and the living continuation of that legacy through her son, Thaddeus Miles . This conversation is not about accolades — it is about lineage. It is about the prayers, discipline, sacrifice, and love of a Black woman...

In honor of Black History Month, this episode goes behind the history—spotlighting Katrina Hobbs-Everett’s community leadership and the quiet work that shaped lives. Joined by Adrian Delgado, we reflect on youth, mentorship, and how real impact carries forward across generations.

2 Sides of the Same Convo Belonging, Privilege, and the Work Between Us What does it really mean to belong in a place that’s still figuring itself out? In this episode, we sit down with Chris to unpack life in New Hampshire beyond the stereotypes—talking race, class, privilege, parenting, public safety, and what it means to show up for communities that aren’t always built with everyone in mind. Fr...

In this powerful episode of Two Sides of the Same Convo , we sit down with Tamara Soraluz — a lifelong youth worker, social worker, and leader who has spent her career serving young people who are often overlooked by systems and society. Tamara shares her story of immigrating to the United States from Peru at age 10, watching her parents sacrifice everything to build a better life, and how those e...

We sat down with Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio for a wide-ranging discussion. Diana shares her journey from growing up in the Merrimack Valley to becoming a constitutional officer elected directly by the people—and why her office’s role goes far beyond financial audits. She explains how performance audits impact real lives: child welfare, mental health access, public transportation sa...

🎄 The 12 Episodes of Christmas 1️⃣ Episode of Christmas @MIKEDEEZ Influencer | Local Celebrity | Drummer | Host & Event Promoter The pulse of the city. Through humor, authenticity, and lived connection, MikeDeez brings people together—on stage, online, and in real life. Whether hosting events, promoting culture, or setting the rhythm behind the drums, he reminds us that influence is most powe...

🎄 The 12 Episodes of Christmas 2️⃣ Episode of Christmas Rickey Fuquan McGee Founder, The Harriet Tubman Project A leader forged through restraint and responsibility. From unifying people behind the wall to educating and uplifting others through legal literacy, Fuquan shows that freedom is not an endpoint—it’s a platform.

🎄 The 12 Episodes of Christmas 3️⃣ Episode of Christmas SolarBorn Founder, Boys Out The Hood (B.O.O.T.H.) | Community Organizer Rooted in Dorchester and connected to Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, Solar Born’s work centers young men, identity, and direction. B.O.O.T.H. creates space for growth, discipline, and belonging—helping youth imagine futures beyond the margins placed...

🎄 The 12 Episodes of Christmas 4️⃣ Episode of Christmas Jarome McNulty UTEC Fellow | Emerging Adult Mentor A steady guide for the next generation. Through his fellowship with UTEC, Jarome supports emerging adults with mentorship grounded in consistency, accountability, and belief—meeting young people where they are and walking forward with them.

🎄 The 12 Episodes of Christmas 5️⃣ Episode of Christmas Joe Rowell Director, Life After Prison | Director, PowerCorps Boston Joe Rowell is Boston raised—rooted in Roxbury and shaped by Grove Hall. His connection to the city is lived, not learned, informed by generations of culture, community, and change. Through his leadership at Life After Prison and PowerCorps Boston, Joe champions entrepreneur...

🎄 The 12 Episodes of Christmas 6️⃣ Episode of Christmas Dana Jackson Behavioral Health Mentor & Trauma Response Advocate | Former Credible Messenger, EOPSS A practitioner of presence, Dana Jackson bridges systems and community—from correctional facilities to hospital trauma rooms—showing up when pain is raw and healing is urgent. Beyond frontline care, he is also a clothing line owner, operat...

Donald Osgood Sr. Community Healing Leader | Trauma Response Advocate Donald Osgood Sr. is Boston born and bred, rooted in the South End with more than five decades of lived connection to the city. As a longtime leader in community healing and trauma response, his work bridges street knowledge and public health—moving communities from crisis to care. Donald brings credibility that can’t be taught,...

🎄 The 12 Episodes of Christmas 8️⃣ Episode of Christmas Pastor | Founder, Healing Our Land Pastor Franklin Wendell Hobbs is a Boston-based faith leader whose work bridges ministry, justice, and community healing. As the founder of Healing Our Land, he has spent over two decades serving incarcerated and marginalized communities through reentry support, public health, and civic engagement. His lead...

🎄 The 12 Episodes of Christmas 9️⃣ Episode of Christmas Mike Curry |
Co-Founder, Life After Prison A bridge-builder whose leadership proves that transformation doesn’t end at release—it begins there. Mike’s work centers access, belonging, and real opportunity for people coming home.

🎄 The 12 Episodes of Christmas All footage captured from interviews at the First Annual Boston Break & Bread Invitational 🔟 Episode of Christmas Stacey Borden Founder & Executive Director, New Beginnings Reentry Services A quiet force of restoration. Stacey builds real pathways for people returning home—centering dignity, structure, and humanity while redefining what successful reentry l...

🎄 The 12 Episodes of Christmas All footage captured from interviews at the First Annual Boston Break & Bread Invitational 1️⃣1️⃣ Episode of Christmas Dr. Rufus Jackson-Faulk Co-Owner, The Mix | TEDx Roxbury Speaker A builder of spaces and experiences. From the kitchen to the wait staff, his support of Break & Bread reflected excellence, hospitality, and alignment—proving that where we gat...

🎄 The 12 Episodes of Christmas 1️⃣2️⃣ Episode of Christmas Joseph Bennett Founder, Yard Time Entertainment A Boston original whose life sits at the intersection of truth, transformation, and community power. From exoneration to national storytelling, Joseph reminds us that redemption paired with purpose can change cities—not just narratives.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Pastor Kenneth Young to unpack what it means to lead, believe, and build community in a time when institutions are breaking down and people are breaking open. We talk faith under pressure, institutional betrayal, restorative justice, loneliness, racism, SNAP cliffs, and the role Black churches still play as anchors in turbulent times. This is a raw, hones...

In Episode 8, we sit down with producer and community activist Kane Major —a hip-hop head who grew up in small-town New Hampshire but earned his place in a culture built far from where he was raised.

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Andy Polanco from Lawrence whose life reflects the complexity, beauty, and struggle of the city that raised him. From growing up surrounded by street culture, neighborhood brotherhoods, and survival norms, to becoming a youth worker, domestic-violence advocate, and community leader — he breaks down how opportunity, accountability, and honesty can cha...

In this powerful new episode of 2 Sides of the Same Convo , Dennis and Mike welcome a long-time friend into the studio for the very first time — and what unfolds is one of the most honest, heartfelt, and transformative conversations yet. What happens when two childhood friends who once fought each other in the schoolyard sit down as grown men to unpack decades of loyalty, friction, identity, viole...

On this episode of 2 Sides of the Same Convo , we sit down for an unscripted and real conversation with State Representative Andy Vargas . No speeches. No podium. Just people talking. We get into: Growing up between worlds — the hill, the middle, and the hustle Finding identity when you don’t “fit” any one box Why Andy chose to come back home instead of “getting out” Building community, raising a...

What shapes our identity — the things we’ve lived through or the choices we make after? In this powerful conversation, Mike and Dennis unpack the idea of identity — from growing up biracial in two different worlds, to breaking free from the boxes society tries to put us in. They share raw stories of survival, transformation, and the ongoing fight to stay true to yourself when the world wants to de...

In Episode 3 of Two Sides of the Same Convo , Dennis and Mike introduce their first official guest: folk singer, nonprofit founder, and unapologetic activist — Aaron Tornburg . What begins as a lighthearted conversation quickly evolves into a deeper reflection on the courage required to challenge systems, protect communities, and keep hope alive. Aaron performs two original songs — “Only Good Vibe...

In this powerful and uncomfortable episode, Mike and Dennis dive into the fallout of a public execution that has shaken the country. They explore how rhetoric, influence, and media addiction collide — and what happens when words meant to provoke end up costing lives. From the dangers of online echo chambers to the moral limits of freedom of speech, the hosts wrestle with grief, accountability, and...