Of Music and Men

This is the season 3 finale! (Technically, it's the finale of episode three)... Take a moment to give your opinion in our survey: https://ofmusicandmen.com/audience-survey Kenya learns that life and football are not all that different. J decides to create a literal playbook for sex to ensure that the next time they decide to play, Cam reaches the goal. And Ty finally admits that things will no lon...

https://ofmusicandmen.com/audience-survey At a charity event sponsored by J's magazine that brings out DC’s VIPs, Kenya unexpectedly runs into Dream Guy and decides to put her new moves to the test. This is a story--Of Music and Men--so it's best to start at Episode One: Omampodcast – Ep-1-blueprint For full credits and sources on this episode, go to: ofmusicandmen.com/episode3-7-first-and-goal CR...

After Lucas’ decision to go off-script, Kenya is left trying to find a way to get him back in the game. Meanwhile, Tk’s off-book plays for social justice may start affecting business; Kenya has to find a way to make this work in their favor. This is a story--Of Music and Men--so it's best to start at Episode One: Omampodcast – Ep-1-blueprint For full credits and sources on this episode, go to: htt...

Ty’s privileged life has left her unable to fight for what she wants since it's always been given to her. But after missing out on her dream job, she seeks the insight of her father to help her understand how to interpret the weaknesses in her adult game. This is a story--Of Music and Men--so it's best to start at Episode One: https://soundcloud.com/omampodcast/ep-1-blueprint For full credits and...

J’s career as a journalist has had its ups and down, but it’s one of the most rewarding aspects of her life. That… and, of course, sex. But after interviewing an enigmatic feminist artist, she realizes that after all this time and energy with men, she’s not utilizing her full feminine power, and is thus not being fully satisfied. This is a story--Of Music and Men--so it's best to start at Episode...

Kenya meets Kenneth Gold, a renowned dating coach, to help her understand the rules of the game and give some insider perspective into why she’s having problems scoring. This is a story--Of Music and Men--so it's best to start at Episode One: https://soundcloud.com/omampodcast/ep-1-blueprint For full credits and sources on this episode, go to: https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode3-3-fourth-and-long C...

Kenya, Ty, and J stroll through Eastern Market discussing the idea of how and when women should just go for what they want, and what plays work best when out in the field. Meanwhile, Kenya finds out that Lucas is playing a different game than the one she’s coaching for him. This is a story--Of Music and Men--so it's best to start at Episode One: https://soundcloud.com/omampodcast/ep-1-blueprint Fo...

Kenya realizes that there are some important parallels between the music industry and sports, and as she’s trying to figure out her next play to run with Tk’s career and pending album release, she pays a visit to her mentor, a former industry exec who shows her that there’s more than one way to be a player. This is a story--Of Music and Men--so it's best to start at Episode One: https://soundcloud...

In this Q&A episode, Kayona answers questions about Of Music and Men, talks about her heroes Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Issa Rae, gives insight about the goal for the project, and provides details about how we got to this point. 1. What is the goal for this approach to the project? 2. Tell us how the podcast differs from the novellas, how the novellas differ from the TV scripts, but what they al...

Of Music and Men is a scripted drama-comedy series presented to you in a weekly storytelling podcast format. You thought it was a book, or a short film, or a TV show? Well, all of that is true. Somewhat. Let me explain. Back in 2012, I set out to create a TV show about my life as a single young entrepreneur trying to establish an indie record company in Wash DC. I developed it, wrote the pilot, th...

Back on one of our bonus episodes in May 2020 , we explored the personality types of all the female-identifying characters. It was a really fun episode and you seemed to like it; it got a really great response. In this BONUS episode, I have some fun revealing the male characters' personality types using  16personalities.com  as reference. Also, visit our  Pinterest  for more on...

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This episode is a bonus episode during our brief hiatus. Good news! This is the last update before we jump into book three (the collection of podcast episodes that make up book three). Thank you for being patient during this time when I’m sure we all may have had other more pressing issues to concern ourselves with. So, I...

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This is a recap episode for episode two during our brief hiatus. This is part two of the recap episode for the series of podcast episodes that make up Nothing But a Number. So, in case you forgot, episode two is called Nothing but a number --that is, the collection of seven episodes of the podcast that make up episode two...

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This is a recap episode for episode two during our brief hiatus. So, I’m going to give you a two-part recap of episode two before we get into episode three since it’s been a while. So, in case you forgot, episode two is called, Nothing but a number --that is, the collection of seven episodes of the podcast that make up ep...

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This episode is a bonus Q&A episode during our brief hiatus. In this episode, Kayona answers questions like... How do you do it technically? What’s the hardest thing about doing this podcast? What podcasts inspire this one? What are you watching on TV? What's your favorite spot in DC? You try your best to be an optim...

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This episode is a bonus episode during our brief hiatus. So, things have remained super busy on my end with writing and meetings. In this episode, I tell you about some of the things I've been writing and some of the meetings I've had. Plus, an update on when we'll be back. Music by Mona Wonderlick - Bloom (download via S...

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This episode is a bonus episode during our brief hiatus. I decided not to post an update last week. Sometimes you gotta read the room. There’s a lot going on in this country and I felt like I needed a break from entertainment for a minute. This episode is just a brief update on what's been happening. Music by Mona Wonderl...

We'll be coming back soon! In this update episode, I give you some insight on progress I'm making with the project and how I plan to move forward to produce new episodes for you soon. Remember, episode two of the novella, "Nothing But A Number," is available on the website for digital download now. Go to https://ofmusicandmen.com/ep2-number/ to learn more. Music by Sro

In this bonus update episode, I talk about my goal for this project: Of music and men inspire a generation of women to take risks and not wait for permission or perfection before doing something they know is great. I also discuss making a new logline for the show: After dropping out of college less than a year in, an ambitious young woman tries to succeed as an entrepreneur helming her own indie r...

I wanted to give a quick update about what's been going on since I haven't been producing proper episodes. Don't worry, I'm getting back to it soon. In this episode, I talk a little about working on HBO's VEEP as an intern, recently meeting one of my heroes, Tanya Saracho (creator of Vida on Starz network), writing a new TV pilot during Covid, how I'm navigating trying to promote the new novella,...

So you’ve made it to part two of the Crowdcast interview! But I have a few notes before we start again… I’ve got some good news: You can now go onto the site, ofmusicandmen.com , and be among the first to get the novella for episode two by pre-ordering before its official release date. Due to the recent pandemic, the traditional ways of doing things have gone out the window. I know that entertainm...

Hey, Kayona here. So I’ve got some good news: You can now go onto the site, ofmusicandmen.com , and be among the first to get the novella for episode two by pre-ordering before its official release date. Due to the recent pandemic, the traditional ways of doing things have gone out the window. I know that entertainment is not an "essential product," so I want to make sure anyone who wants access t...

If you're new, this is a story, so it's best to start at episode one . Hi, Kayona here. Here's part two of last week's interview with Sovereign Noir Publications. I hope you’ve been enjoying the podcast so far, as I've really enjoyed bringing it to you. Episode 2.7 (the last FULL episode you heard) was the completion of book two, or if this were the TV show, it would’ve been episode two of that. W...

Hi, Kayona here. I hope you’ve been enjoying the podcast so far, as I've really enjoyed bringing it to you. Episode 2.7 (the last episode you heard) was the completion of book two, or if this were the TV show, it would’ve been episode two of that. With this global crisis, we’ve all been affected, and all of us in different ways. Personally, things have been quite hard for me financially, as I am a...

Thank you for taking the time during this world crisis to still include this program in your daily life. We usually jump right into the episodes, but i just wanted to take a moment to say that your time is greatly appreciated, and if you or a loved one are trying to find ways to find your way back to good health, just know that you’re always in my heart. My hope is that this brings you joy, entert...