Banquet Hall Podcast

The Banquet Hall is proud to welcome to future face of astrophysics, Julian. Join us on a journey on all that this brotha has accomplished and experienced thus far in his journey, including a special TED Talk, his experiences on the mentor and mentee side of college access, his favorite celestial bodies, and more!

Keepin' it Authentic is back with more talk about the 30's! This time around, Kyler and Asha take an extended trip down Nostalgia Ave. as they discuss the technology we grew up on, the sentimental things that we have had to learn to let go of, and the elements of their lives they are working on today, to form a sturdy foundation for the next phases of their young adult lives. Show Notes Check out...

The Banquet Hall is in the backyard with it (along with many, many airplanes heading to LAX)! We are blessed to be joined by one of Kyler's closest friends, the artist formerly known as Izzy Bee, Isiah. Join us for a trip down memory lane as these two best friends since middle school talk through basketball trick shots, the spirit of competition, and the importance of a strong brotherhood as a...

Now formally introducing a new once in a while podcast to The Banquet Hall Feed: Keepin' it Authentic with Kyler & Asha! The 30's are coming soon for Kyler & Asha (slightly sooner for Asha), so we thought we would start the series with some of the things we are looking forward to, and start chiseling down on some listener submissions about things they are anxious/worried about entering a new decad...

The Banquet Hall is officially back and bigger than ever with another live episode featuring future co-host of Keepin' it Authentic (A Banquet Hall Pod), Asha! Asha and Kyler go way back to the 5th grade classroom at Maria Regina, and are excited to share with you plenty of stories from yesterday as they prepare to bring a boost of authenticity to the podcast feed.

Another one of the little homies makes their way on the pod! This episode, we are joined by Kiyahna, an artist and writer from San Diego who specializes in Black portraitures. Join us for a lively conversation about the ins and outs of her art style, her journey to trusting her art, and some little homie stories!

In this world of IG Reels and TikToks (for now?), what has happened to long-form content? We are joined by Trae Whyte , a film director, screenwriter, and storyteller from a small community in Jamaica, As a passionate and experienced writer/storyteller, Trae has a very thoughtful perspective on the art form, and shared many of those gems with us throughout this episode. Grab your favorite buttery...

Pack your bags because it is time for a Banquet Hall road trip! Ashley's introduction to The Hall begins with tales from our favorite (and least favorite) road trips, then we embark on a journey through the joys of creativity. Ashley shares with us about her first performances, her painting inspirations, and the role her daughters play in her creative journey. Join us for laughs, insight, and...

Ahead of the release of his newest project, Flowers (Releasing April 30, 2024), Chauncey stops by The Banquet Hall to talk about his beginnings as a recording artist, his forthcoming documentary, and the inspirations behind this newest project.

Walter Ford is a comedian, writer, future motivational speaker, and much more. Throughout our conversation, we discuss Walter's start within the comedy world, he gives us a behind the scenes look at what life as a comedian is really like, and of course provides listeners with plenty of laughs throughout the episode. This episode has a little bit of everything including the sexiest places to go...

The Banquet Hall is lucky to be joined by San Diego's own Evan Volk, an artist & lifeguard who lives his life with intention on doing what he can to make the world a better place. Evan's artistry is educational while also keeping a great vibe that anyone can get with. This episode is all about his love for the environment, surfing, how he got his start with music, and his experience on...

Music is something that can bring people together from many different walks of life. We are lucky to be joined by DEEP$iDE who is a young artist on the rise. From Texas to San Diego, DEEP$iDE has been learning his voice through music, and has aspirations of learning the ins and outs of music from all around the world. Our conversation goes from his musical origin stories, to his influences, all th...

The Banquet Hall has moved locations and is officially an LA based podcast! To welcome in the new podcast setup, we are joined by Ebony who is a therapist & doula amongst other interesting things. Our conversation brings you an introvert's perspective on life, while also diving deep into the inner workings of the brain and body and how this impacts us within the realm of mental health & therapy.

The Banquet Hall is proud to present the FIRST in-person recording featuring none other than Malia. Malia welcomes us into her space for a sip and paint filled with plenty of laughs, stories, creative insight, and so much more. Join us on a journey through Malia and Kyler's friendship as they explore advocating for our people, the meaning of colors, and the power of friendship, amongst many other...

Jessica Bahena is a multi-faceted creative who stops by The Banquet Hall to tell stories about the importance of family in her life, the value found in writing about our history, and sharing historical perspectives, and how sentimental the creative process can be (even when you are starting from scratch).

Did anyone order seconds? De'Von & Sinclair join us back at their VIP Banquet Hall table to bring us up to speed on what they have been up to over the past year, including Play Black Wall Street's mentorship program, Tulsa trip, Classic Edition game, and more! We also engage in a riveting conversation surrounding the importance of Black Studies and give some insight on what goes into building a br...

From New Jersey to San Diego, Curtis set out to make a name for himself as an artist. Kyler & Curtis met just a few weeks ago at Black Xpression, and when the vibes are right, the collaborations are seamless. Join us for a conversation on navigating the art scene, the art of music videos, and learning to find your voice through community.

The Banquet Hall is joined by an amazing community movement, Firme Voices , who aims to embrace cultura through poetry. Join us for a deep dive into the importance of having space to explore the roots of Chicano poetry, and how influential poetry has been throughout history for Black and Brown communities. Be sure to check out Firme Voices podcast, as well as their upcoming open mic events, includ...

The Banquet Hall is back with award-winning artist, Joe McClain Jr. Joe is a slam poet, inspirational speaker, Navy veteran, author, and so much more. Our conversation centers on the hard work it takes to build up a craft like slam poetry, and why it is important to remain humble throughout the journey. Learn more about Joe on his website, joemacspeaks.com

The Banquet Hall is back with Derric aka SME.SHZ who is a DJ and rapper from San Diego. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit with us as we discuss how sound has shaped the way he views the world around him, and how that analytical mindset has helped shape his craft.

The Banquet Hall is back with an award-winning Standup Comedian AND Spokenword Poet, Kellz Jokenword aka the Funniest Poet Alive. Join us for a deep dive into his comic origin stories and how his unique style of observational comedy has progressed throughout his career.

The Banquet Hall is opening 2024 with a game night and we are joined by Cleopatra, the owner and creator of Keep It A Buck Party Game (https://keepitabuckpartygame.com/). Get to know how she created a very entertaining game about vulnerability and fearlessness, as well as how she found the creative community in San Diego. Be sure to stick around to the very end as our conversation shifts to the im...

The final episode of 2023! We are lucky to be joined by GJ for a wide-ranging conversation with a little bit of everything for everyone. Tap in with us for stories about getting the perfect shot in the midst of chaos, the birth of his daughter, whether Andre 3000 playing the flute counts as Hip-Hop, why you should document your workouts, and much much more.

Monét Nyree Panza is a multidimensional, creative being committed to expressing emotions and thought forms in the format of music, photography, muse work/modeling, graphic design and collage. Our conversation was a free-flowing dialogue about the spirit of creativity, community, and perspective. Whether it is behind the camera, in front of Photoshop, or within a collage, Monét's spirit always...

The Banquet Hall is joined by your friendly neighborhood oceanographer, Taylor McKie, who shares plenty of inspiring stories about her journey from Arkansas to the Pacific Ocean as she navigates this portion of life as a Ph. D. candidate. Our conversation focuses on beautiful mistakes we make in discovering our passions, a reflection on how humans connect with the Earth, and a few ocean puns along...