Heard That With Marisa Podcast

Detroit Lions ULTIMATE fan, and Ford Hall Of Fans nominee Michael Banks joins the podcast to talk about his surprise nomination from Pro Football Hall Of Fame Detroit Lions great, Calvin Johnson, how the Lions became his favorite team, when he met Barry Sanders, and how everyone can vote for him to get into the FHOF Be prepared for the his energy because he definitely brought it!!

In this powerful episode, Marisa's guests, Nate & Michelle Hall, who for the first time, talk about the life of their incredible son, Joshua, who passed away due to suicide.  Their mission to help educate those about seeing the signs of a mental breakdown, the importance of therapy, and how people can support their mission in helping save lives.

Happy 2022! Marisa gives a recap of some of the College Football Bowl games that watched (she's still sad about her Michigan Wolverines), NFL, Antonio Brown headlines (again), and a thank you all her listeners. Plus a tribute in her own words of John Madden & Betty White.

While the holidays are supposed to be a joyful time, for many, it is extremely difficult. Therapist, Speaker, Author & Coach, John Sovec returns to the show and offers some great advice for those seeing friends & family, dealing with grief, a strained relationship with a family member, and how to decline an invite to the festivities (gasp!).

From New York, to Red Carpets at The Grammys & BET, to Dubai, Celebrity Makeup Artist, Stylist, and Educator, Kierra Lanice shares about her start as an MUA, her inspirations, building her brand, and why Marisa also referred to her also as a Life Coach. Plus her advice to those who are starting their journeys as MUA's!

Marisa talks with HCW Middleweight Wrestler, The "SAUCY BOI" Josh Morris, and Musician, Rapper, and Hype Man, QZR Dobson. Both share about their respectable journeys, taking the independent wrestling world by storm, and Josh soon taking his competitive talents to...Big Brother!

Marisa's FINALLY got her bragging as she talks about her Michigan Wolverines HUGE win against the Ohio State Buckeyes! Her recap from the game and some interesting tweets from the haters (Yes, you Paul Finebaum!). Plus breaking news coming out of Oklahoma Football, shoutouts to some aMAIZEing fans, and more! 

Winner of Sprite x Ebony's "Next Power Creator", Correspondent, YouTube sensation, and Host, Jenn Rodriguez joins the podcast to talk about her recent trip to L.A. as a special correspondent at 'Ebony 100'. Plus she shares her home roots (shoutout to Gary, IN), being a single Mom, and her incredible YouTube channel that is rapidly growing a huge audience, and what's next on her list!

With the amount of great sports from this past weekend (which Marisa talks about briefly), one man, one story overshadowed it all...Aaron Rodgers. Did Rodgers lie about being vaxxed when asked? Marisa shares her opinion and what has got some of the sports media giants in an uproar!

NAACP Image Award nominated author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Sakina Ibrahim talks with Marisa about her book, 'To Begin: A Journey Of Self Love And Healing', and how she overcame heartbreak, surviving an abusive relationship, and how she went on a journey of healing and discovering who she is and her true calling. Plus, she gives advice for those who need 'To Begin' again.        

Fresh back from her trip to Ann Arbor, MI, Marisa gives a recap of the Michigan/Northwestern game, her fun time with some hard core tailgaters and fans, and gets ready for the 'Battle of the Undefeated Teams', Michigan at Michigan State, going down in her hometown of East Lansing, MI. Plus the she talks about the fan who was "given" Tom Brady's 600th touchdown ball by accident and the online fan r...

From the title of his book, Celebrity Chef, author, and speaker, Corey 'TruChef' Hall is a walking miracle. His story of sports, the military, his triumphs, perseverance, second chances, all told the only way that he can...real, raw and honest. Plus he drops some knowledge about his love for cooking and what that passion means to him now.   

Breaking news from the NFL of the resignation of ex-Head Coach Jon Gruden from the Las Vegas Raiders, has many asking questions on what or who else knew of his emails. Marisa wants to know, and she shares her thoughts on why she hopes he doesn't get another coaching job ever again.

He gets all the love from Michigan fans, and more love even from Ohio State fans! (lol!) HUGE Michigan fan, Nate Lewis joins the show and talks to Marisa about Michigan's Football season, Coach Harbaugh, and a bold prediction on how many wins they will get this season. Plus recruits coming in for Michigan hoops, and Nate even calls out Marisa for her lack of faith in Coach Juwan Howard! 

If you are a parent, teacher, guardian, this episode is absolutely powerful! Former NFL player, turned author, motivational speaker, mentor, Marriage & Family Therapist, and actor (yes! He's all of these!) Jay Barnett talks with Marisa about own battles in his younger life with depression, suicide attempts, and he turned his life around, and is now helping others see that their life matters, to li...

Week 1 of the NFL is in the books and Marisa shares some of the games that caught her eye (of course her beloved Lions were one of them). Plus the latest AP College Football Poll results, HERstory happened at the U.S. Open, and her thoughts, (her slight obsession) about the recent Marvel movie, 'Shang-Chi.

Automotive & fashion designer (yes, both!) Bryan Young joins the show to talk about his love of cars led him to designing them, how his kids inspired him to design something fashionable, and his appreciation for DJ D-Nice & Club Quarantine!

Fresh off of her vacation break from sunny Los Angeles, Marisa gives a recap about at the Hollywood Bowl for Club Quarantine Live! The music, the artists, and her favorite parts of the show. Plus Cam Newton news, and her excitement for college football this weekend.

Actress, Influencer, Fashion goddess, CEO of 'Self Care' (in Marisa's opinion) businesswoman and owner of 'By Arzo', the FABULOUS Arzo Anwar talks about building her small business, her love of fashion, her reality television stint, Club Quarantine (thanks D-Nice!), her self care tips, and a product of Arzo's that is now Marisa's new favorite!!

He's a r unner, he's a track star! From the University of Texas, to the Olympic Trials, Charles Brockman, III, aka C.b.3 to his massive following on Tik Tok (3.6 MILLION & GOING!!) and Instagram(35k and CLIMBING!), talks with Marisa about how he gained popularity on social media and tips on how to gain followers on your social media platforms, his thoughts about the Tokyo Olympics that just recent...

He's a world traveler, a social media contributor for 'The Insider', has been featured on 'The Talk', 'Entertainment Tonight', Red Carpet for the 'BET Awards', and host of his web series, '3LWTV', Lonnell Williams shares his how he fell in love with traveling, his beautiful connection with Oprah Winfrey, and shares some life lessons that made Marisa say "Ah ha!"

Simone withdraws, medal favorites challenged, history made, and more! Marisa dives (no pool this time) right into some highlights from the Tokyo Olympics. Plus Aaron Rodgers return to Green Bay, and the Detroit Pistons are getting closer to their NBA Draft with the number one pick!

Can the Detroit Tigers stay undefeated since the All Star break? Will the Milwaukee Bucks close out the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals? How much of a flop is 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'? Should the Olympics start despite rising Covid cases? Marisa gives her take on all of this, plus her tribute to Rap & Hip Hop Legend, Biz Markie.

In this episode, Marisa talks about the latest issues with tStephen A. , Rachel Nichols, and others who find themselves as part of the 'cancel culture'. Plus MLB All Star News, no spectators in Tokyo, Conor down for the count AGAIN, NHL, and the unity of the England Soccer Team.

Detroit Lions SUPER FAN Aaron 'Lion Mane' Latimer joins the show and talks with Marisa about how he became a Lions fan, the story behind his mascot creation, his predictions of the upcoming season, his 'Roar Up' Foundation. Plus they discuss NBA Finals, Michigan State Football, and more!