At the Table with Greg and Elliott

Phillip J. Wallace joins Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper for a thoughtful and engaging conversation on politics, power, and purpose. As a government affairs leader and founder of MVP Strategies, Phillip breaks down what lobbying actually looks like, how corporations navigate Washington, D.C., and the role policy plays in shaping everyday life. The conversation also explores Phillip’s journey fr...

In this episode of At the Table with Greg & Elliott , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down with actor Philemon Chambers for an honest and inspiring conversation about his journey into Hollywood, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the importance of staying grounded while pursuing creative dreams. Philemon reflects on how his passion for acting began as a child after seeing The L...

In this episode of At the Table with Greg & Elliott , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down with Nicholas Wiggins , founder and principal of NIW Design and Managing Director at Values Partnerships , for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, strategy, and the importance of building spaces where culture and advocacy intersect. Nicholas shares insights from his years working with the...

In this deeply moving episode of At the Table with Greg & Elliott , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down with Wendy Rodgers, M.Ed, MPH , Director of Care and Support Services at the Lupus Foundation of America , for a powerful conversation about survival, advocacy, and purpose. Wendy shares her journey living with lupus — a disease that began showing signs in her teens but went undiagno...

Welcome to At The Table! Join hosts Elliott and Greg for an inspiring conversation with Trell Thomas , founder of the Black Excellence Brunch movement. From small-town South Carolina to the White House, Trell shares his journey of building community, stepping out on faith, and creating a global celebration of Black achievement. In this episode: ✨ How Sunday dinners became a cultural movement ✨ F...

In this powerful and uplifting episode of At the Table with Greg & Elliott , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down with trailblazing model, actress, and activist Isis King for an honest conversation about courage, growth, and stepping fully into your power. Isis made history as the first openly transgender woman to compete on America’s Next Top Model , forever changing visibility for tra...

This week, Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down with Jeffrey T.D. Wallace , President & CEO of LeadersUp , to talk about what it really takes to build economic mobility—especially for young people who’ve been locked out of opportunity. Jeff breaks down how LeadersUp began (and why “not in school, not working” doesn’t mean “lazy”), what he calls “power-building” with young people, and ho...

This week on At the Table with Greg & Elliott , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down with actor, producer, and entrepreneur Maia Modeste for a wide-ranging conversation about purpose, money, creativity, and building something that truly serves people. Maia opens up about her journey from acting and producing to founding Kirabo , a financial wellness platform designed to help individuals...

In this episode of At the Table with Greg & Elliott , hosts Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down with acclaimed playwright and director Dennis Williams for a thoughtful conversation about Black theater, cultural legacy, and the responsibility of storytelling. Dennis reflects on the inspiration behind his celebrated work I Cried the Blues , sharing how history, music, and lived experienc...

In this episode of At the Table with Greg & Elliott , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper are joined by Camara Mathis-Webb and Ryan Webb for an honest, thoughtful conversation about marriage, parenting, and navigating modern life together. Camara and Ryan open up about their journey from high school sweethearts in Detroit to building a life as parents of two daughters, sharing how their relatio...

This week on At the Table with Greg & Elliott , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down with media personality and journalist Archie Jay , creator of The Arch Effect , co-host of ReKap with Colt Paulsen , and Vice President of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. Archie opens up about his journey from Midwest radio to digital media, the evolving role of...

In this holiday-themed episode of At the Table , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper reflect on family, tradition, and what the season really looks like as life evolves. The two talk candidly about how they each grew up celebrating the holidays — from church, food, and large family gatherings to travel and long-standing rituals — and how those experiences have shaped the traditions they’re building...

In this episode of At the Table with Greg & Elliott , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper are joined by Sarah Allyn Bauer , COO, and Veronica McClelland , CEO of Towne Street Theatre , one of Los Angeles’ longest-running community theatre companies. The conversation dives into Towne Street Theatre’s 32-year legacy, its origins following the LA uprising, and its ongoing mission to tell stories t...

In this heartfelt and wide-ranging episode of At The Table with Greg & Elliott , the hosts are joined by Linda Mathis — educator, entrepreneur, community leader, and matriarch of the Mathis family — for a powerful conversation about family, legacy, education, and service. Linda Mathis reflects on her decades-long career in education, from teaching in Detroit Public Schools to founding Children...

In this episode of  At The Table w/ Greg & Elliott , we sit down with a special guest who also happens to be family — producer, on-camera talent, and creative force  Amir Mathis . From growing up in the Mathis household to building a multi-platform entertainment career, Amir gives us an honest, funny, and inspiring look into what it really takes to make it in today’s shifting media l...

In this episode, Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper welcome photographer and creative visionary  Jon Dailey  to  At The Table  for one of the most heartfelt conversations of the season. Before Jon joins, Greg and Elliott kick things off with a Culture Catch-Up spotlighting  A’ja Wilson , celebrating the WNBA champion’s authenticity, leadership, and her bestselling book&nbs...

In “Show Biz Part 1,” Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper kick things off with a check-in about Greg’s latest acting work, the chaos of self-tape auditions, and how Elliott has leveled up as his off-camera reader. In Culture Catch Up, they spotlight Better Brothers Los Angeles, their Truth Awards, Black theatre nights, and a recent outing to the hit musical “& Juliet.” Over “New York Chopped Ch...

In  Show Biz Part 2 , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper continue their hilarious, honest, and heartfelt conversation with producer  Vanda Lee  and director/writer/actor  Joe Carroll . Picking up where Part 1 left off, the episode dives deeper into their journeys through Hollywood, the psychology behind navigating the industry, and the resilience required to keep creating when...

In this episode of  At the Table with Greg & Elliott , hosts  Greg Mathis Jr.  and  Elliott Cooper  kick things off with a weekly check-in, talking travel, auditions, and what it feels like when the calendar is finally full of real work and not just busy work. From there, they slide into Culture Ketchup with a spotlight on  Uncle Nearest  whiskey and the lega...

In part two of  At the Table with Greg & Elliott ,  Greg Mathis Jr.  and  Elliott Cooper  dig deeper with their sister, attorney and mental health advocate  Jade Mathis , on what real second chances look like in America. Picking up from their conversation about blocking people “for their own good,” Greg shifts gears to highlight Jade’s work in  restorative ju...

In  Respect for the Law – Part 3 , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper wrap up their powerful and deeply personal three-part conversation with civil rights attorney, restorative justice advocate, and mental health champion  Jade Mathis . This final installment goes even deeper into the unseen realities of living with depression, navigating relationships, setting boundaries, and advocating...

In  Just Us , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down for a rare, guest-free episode of  At The Table , giving listeners a front-row seat to the unfiltered chaos, honesty, and laughter that makes their dynamic so magnetic. Over sushi from  Crazy Rock’n Sushi  in West Hollywood, the two husbands dive into their week, their ever-evolving routines, Greg’s mysterious hiccup sag...

In  Just Us Part 2 , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper pick up right where they left off in their Be Honest, Don’t Hold Back series — this time going even deeper into what makes a healthy relationship work when the cameras turn off. They start by unpacking a big question: is being a  bad communicator  a red flag, or can you grow into better communication over time? Greg and Elliott...

In this episode of  At The Table , Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down with political strategist, social impact leader, and culture shifter  Dorien Blythers —a powerhouse whose career spans public service, national campaigns, and advocacy at the highest levels. Fresh off a whirlwind week of weddings, travel, and lupus fundraising, Greg and Elliott jump straight into  Culture...

At The Table with Greg Mathis Jr. & Elliott Cooper | Episode with Shemaiah Holness & Kenzie Greg Mathis Jr. — son of legendary TV Judge Greg Mathis — and his husband Elliott Cooper host At The Table, their talk series following the viral success of their coming-out story on Mathis Family Matters (E! / Peacock). Millions connected with Greg and Elliott as they shared their truth, and now th...