Leah B.

In The Mix With Leah B. The Music History Podcast

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Have you just been sitting in your car and a song will come on and you IMMEDIATELY remember all the words without missing a beat? With every word you can feel yourself going back to the days when you were watching Boyz N The Hood and putting hot sauce on your popcorn cuz Janet Jackson did it in Poetic Justice! That’s the feeling I invoke every time you listen to this podcast! Through your ears, I will be bumping your favorite yesterday hits WHILE telling you about the behind-the-scenes drama and/or action of the artist! With my knowledge, you never hear your faves again! Leave a review!

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Leah B.

Episodes

Encore: The Career of Cheryl Lynn 04.07.2026 23:28

Show Notes: In this episode I'll be discussing the life and career of Disco and R&B superstar singer Cheryl Lynn. Learning more about Me: Voyage Michigan Magazine: https://voyagemichigan.com/interview/life-values-legacy-our-chat-with-leah-b-of-detriot-highlight Bold Journey Magazine: https://www.boldjourney.com/news/meet-leah-b/ Interview with the Black Podcasters Assocation: https://youtu...

(Bonus Episode)Micheal: The Story behind the King of Pop My movie Review 01.06.2026 16:47

In this special episode and I'll be talking about my thoughts on the Micheal Jackson biopic. Learning about Me: Voyage Michigan Magazine: https://voyagemichigan.com/interview/life-values-legacy-our-chat-with-leah-b-of-detriot-highlight Bold Journey Magazine: https://www.boldjourney.com/news/meet-leah-b/ Interview with the Black Podcasters Assocation: https://youtu.be/JJJi5nX2dgc Interview with...

Candy Girl to Legends: The Story of New Edition 23.05.2026 36:36

Show Notes: In this weekend's episode I'll be discussing the career of R&B Legends New Edition. Getting to know about Me: Voyage Michigan Magazine: https://voyagemichigan.com/interview/life-values-legacy-our-chat-with-leah-b-of-detriot-highlight Bold Journey Magazine:https://www.boldjourney.com/news/meet-leah-b/ Interview with the Black Podcasters Assocation: https://youtu.be/JJJi5nX2d...

I Swear: The Career of All-4-One 18.05.2026 28:02

Show Notes: In this episode I'll be discussing the career of R&B group All-4-One. Learn about Me and the show: Voyage Michigan Magazine:com/interview/life-values-legacy-our-chat-with-leah-b-of-detriot-highlight Bold Journey Magazine:https://www.boldjourney.com/news/meet-leah-b/ CanvasRebel:https://www.canvasrebel.com/meet-leah-barnes/ Interview with Shoutout ATL:https://www.shoutoutatlanta...

If I Ever Fall in Love: The Career of Shai 09.05.2026 23:16

Show Notes: In this weekend episode I'll be discussing the career of 90's R&B group Shai. Learning about the host: Interview with Shoutout ATL : https://www.shoutoutatlanta.com/meet-leah-barnes-podcaster/ Bold Journey Magazine: https://www.boldjourney.com/news/meet-leah-b/ Voyage Michigan Magazine: https://voyagemichigan.com/interview/life-values-legacy-our-chat-with-leah-b-of-detriot-...

On The Wings of Love: The Career of Jeffery Osborne 03.05.2026 17:14

In this weekend's episode I'll discussing the life and career of legendary singer Jeffrey Osborne. Podcast Support: Buy Me A Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/inthemix Wanna learn more about Me. Voyage Michigan Magazine https://voyagemichigan.com/interview/life-values-legacy-our-chat-with-leah-b-of-detriot-highlight Bold Journey Magazine: https://www.boldjourney.com/news/meet-leah-b/ Int...

Special Delivery: The Career of Bridget Kelly 25.04.2026 12:06

Show Notes: In this episode, I'll be discussing the career of singer Bridget Kelly. You want to know about me?? Voyage Michigan Magazine: https://voyagemichigan.com/interview/life-values-legacy-our-chat-with-leah-b-of-detriot-highlight Bold Journey Magazine: https://www.boldjourney.com/news/meet-leah-b/ Interview with the Black Podcasters Assocation:https://youtu.be/JJJi5nX2dgc Interview with...

This Thing Called Life: The Career of August Alsina 19.04.2026 21:43

Show Notes: In this episode I'll be discussing the career of August Alsina. Podcast Support: Buy Me A Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/inthemix Want to know about me??: Voyage Michigan Magazine: https://voyagemichigan.com/interview/life-values-legacy-our-chat-with-leah-b-of-detriot-highlight Bold Journey Magazine: https://www.boldjourney.com/news/meet-leah-b/ Interview with the Black Podcas...

The Sound of Modern R&B: The Career of Miguel 12.04.2026 18:21

Show Notes: In this episode, I'll be discussing the career of singer Miguel. If you want to support the podcast: Buy Me A Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/inthemix Want to know more about me: Voyage Michigan Magazine:https://voyagemichigan.com/interview/life-values-legacy-our-chat-with-leah-b-of-detriot-highlight Interview with the Black Podcasters Assocation: https://youtu.be/JJJi5nX2dgc I...

Crazy: The Career of Ceelo Green. 05.04.2026 20:42

Show Notes: In this episode I'll be discussing the career of Ceelo Green. Other Platforms to listen to the Podcast: Goodpods:https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTf Pandora:https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/id149967 •Spotify F...

Saturday Love: The Career of Cherelle 28.03.2026 15:28

For the last episode of this month I'll be discussing the career of 80's R&B singer Cherelle. Other platforms where you can listen to the podcast: Goodpods:https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTf Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

"Let's Hear It For The Boy": The Career of Deniece Williams 23.03.2026 23:18

In this episode I'll discussing the career of legendary of career of singer Deniece Williams. Show Notes: Podcast Support: Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/inthemix Other Platforms: Goodpods:https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTf Pandora:https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709 Apple Podcasts:h...

Tell Me Something Good: The Career of Chaka Khan 14.03.2026 26:09

Show Notes: In this episode I'll be discussing the career of the queen of funk Chaka Khan. Other Platforms: Goodpods:https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTf Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/id149967 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/2...

Lovin You: The Career of Minnie Riperton 07.03.2026 24:32

Show Notes: In this episode I'll be discussing the magaficent career of the legend Minnie Riperton. Other Platforms: Goodpods:https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTf Pandora:https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b

The Voice of Fire and Freedom : The Career of Nina Simone 23.02.2026 24:32

Show Notes:In this episode I'll be discussing the life and career of Jazz singer Nina Simone. Other platforms where you can listen to the Podcast: Goodpods:ttps://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Pandora:https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709 I-Heart Radio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-mix-with-leah-b-62565870?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=...

What's Going On: The career of Marvin Gaye 07.02.2026 22:39

In this episode I'll discussing the life and career of the legend Marvin Gaye. Other Places where you can listen to the podcast: Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Pandora:https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTf Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/id149...

Tyla: The Global Rise of a South African Star 25.01.2026 13:44

Show Notes:In the last episode in the Afrobeats series, I'll be discussing the career of South African singer Tyla. Pod Support: Buy Me A Coffee :https://www.buymeacoffee.com/inthemix Other platfroms: Goodpods:https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTf Pandora:https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709 Apple Podc...

The Rise of Burna Boy:African Giant to Global Icon 20.01.2026 15:48

In this episode I'll be discussing the career of African superstar Burna Boy. Other platforms where you listen to the podcast: Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Pandora:https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/id149967 Spofity:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KT...

Wizkid:The Gobal Star Who Changed Afrobeats 11.01.2026 17:35

Show Notes: In the second episode of the Afrobeats series I'll discussing the career of afrobeats superstar Wizkid. Other platforms where you listen to the podcast: Goodpods:https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Pandora:https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/id149967 Audible:https://www.au...

The History of Afrobeats: From Roots to Global Rhythm 03.01.2026 13:41

The first episode of 2026! I'll discussing the history of the global sensation of the music genre Afrobeats. Other Platforms where you can listen to the podcast: Goodpods:https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTf Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709

Turn Your Love Around: The Career of George Benson 30.11.2025 29:40

Show Notes:For the last episode in Jazz: The Series and last episode of the month/year, I'll be discussing the life and career of jazz legend George Benson. Other plaforms where you can listen to the podcast: Stream in the mix with Leah B. on Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Stream in the mix with Leah B. on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTf Stream in...

Deep Waters: The Career of Incognito 23.11.2025 11:10

In 3rd episode of Jazz: The Series, I'll be dicussing the career of Jazz- Funk band Incognito. Other Platforms where you can listen to the podcast: Stream in the mix with Leah B. on Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Stream in the mix with Leah B. on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTf Stream in the mix with Leah B on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.appl...

Najee's Theme: The Career of Najee 15.11.2025 16:41

Show Notes:In the second episode, of Jazz: The Series, I'll discussing the career of jazz legend Najee. Other Plaforms where you can listen to the podcast: GoodPods: https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTf Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-...

Jazz The Series: The History of Jazz Music 08.11.2025 26:40

For the first episode in the " Jazz" the series I'll be discussing the history of jazz music. Other platforms where you can to the podcast: GoodPods:https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTf Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-mix-with...

I like: The Career of Kut Klose 28.10.2025 11:04

In this week episode, I'll be discussing the career of the R&B group Kut Klose. Other Platforms where you can listen to the Podcast: GoodPods:https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNb Podcast Official Website:https://www.inthemixwithleahb.com Spotify:https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709 Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/id149967...