One Hundred: The Ed Gordon Podcast

Ed talks with radio and tv legend Donnie Simpson. They talk about their years at BET, his hall of fame radio career and the relaunch of Video Soul, the popular music program Simpson hosted “back in the day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ed talks with Grammy winning singer/songwriter Anthony Hamilton. From the start of his career Hamilton has been compared to R&B greats including, Bill Withers and Bobby Womack, now after multiple platinum & gold albums others are being compared to Hamilton. Hamilton talks about how the pandemic influenced his new album and why he titled the work Love is the New Black. Learn more about your...

In part two of a special edition of the “Best of” season one, Ed talks with those who top the music charts, make us laugh, and make their marks on the big screen. Guests include: The super producing team of Jam & Lewis, actor Larenz Tate and funnyman George Wallace. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part one of a special edition, Ed looks back at some of the most intriguing interviews from the first season. From politics, to Black Lives Matter to COVID those on the frontlines talked with Ed. Guests include: Professor Michael Eric Dyson, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Attorney Ben Crump and activist Tamika Mallory. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omny...

Ed talks with H. Beecher Hicks III, CEO and president of the National Museum of African American Music. They discuss the 20-year journey to the creation of the museum’s opening, the importance of Black music to American history and the chronical look the museum take to tell the rich story of Black music. They also talk about some of the 1,500 items of memorabilia that is housed in the building and...

Ed talks with filmmaker Melissa Haizlip about her award winning documentary,  Mister Soul . The film looks at the groundbreaking variety television show, Soul and its host, Ellis Haizlip. The program, a forerunner to Soul Train and other shows, aired on PBS from 1968-73 and brought Black culture and arts to the small screen like never before. From author, Toni Morrison, to boxer Muhammad Ali, to s...

Ed talks with singer, actress, and entrepreneur Tamela Mann. This multi-talented Grammy winner discusses: her marriage to comedian David Mann, their successful association with Tyler Perry, why music is her passion and her latest album, Overcomer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Rosalind Brewer, CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance. The conversation was featured at this year’s NAACP national convention. Brewer is one of the most powerful people in Corporate America and her stellar career also includes stints at Kimberly-Clark, Sam’s Club and Starbucks. Among other things they discuss: her climb to the top of the business ladder, the latest push for diversity in A...

Ed talks with Reality star, model, businesswoman Cynthia Bailey. She’s became one of the most popular people on TV and turned that fame into success in other fields. They talk about going from a little town the South to the Big Apple and becoming a top model, the highs and lows of reality television and her entrepreneurial ventures. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...

Ed talks with one of the most prolific musical teams of all time, Jam & Lewis. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, as a combination writing and producing team, have more number one records than anyone in the history of music. They discuss their journey from sidemen in Prince created band, The Time to giving hit music to some the biggest singers in the business, including: New Edition, Usher, George Mic...

Ed has a conversation with Kenny Gamble, one half of the iconic writing and producing team that created the sound of Philadelphia. Gamble talks about the 50th anniversary of their record label Philadelphia International Records, the importance of their classic music and some of the famed artist that sang their songs including: Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass and The O’Jays. Learn more about your...

Ed has a conversation with activist Tamika Mallory. They talk about her book State of Emergency, that explore the current condition of social justice for Black American. They also look at today’s Black leadership, defunding the police and what making Juneteenth a national holiday means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

In celebration of Black Music Month, Ed has a conversation with singer Kevon Edmonds. A founding member of the multi-platinum group, After 7, Edmonds talks about the group’s tremendous success, coming back after a 20-year recording hiatus and how his superstar brother, Babyface has helped shape the group’s sound. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystud...

Ed talks with actress Loretta Devine. From being an original Dreamgirl on Broadway, to one of the girlfriends in movie Waiting to Exhale, to a recurring role on TV’s Grey’s Anatomy Devine has made her mark as an actress. She talks about her long career, learning the craft of acting and fans acting out their favorite scenes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com S...

Ed talks with author, activist, producer Sister Souljah. In part 2 they discuss her latest book Life after Death, the sequel to her best-selling novel, The Coldest Winter Ever and what the main character, Winter Santiaga means to a generation of readers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with author, activist, producer Sister Souljah. In part 1 they discuss the state of activism and Black “leadership” in America.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with trailblazing actor, director, Bill Duke. Duke talks about his scene-stealing roles in movies including American Gigolo and Predator to directing movies (Hoodlum, Sister Act2) and television shows (Miami Vice and Dallas). Duke also talks about the hardships people of color encounter in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.c...

Ed talks with comedian George Wallace. The funny man talks about his long career, his groundbreaking shows in Las Vegas and how he's made a business out of the business of being funny! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special edition of One Hundred: The Ed Gordon Podcast, Ed hosts the first in a series town hall meetings for the NAACP. The town halls look at the fight for justice, reform and accountability. Guests including Senator Cory, Booker, Representative Karen Bass, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, attorney Ben Crump and other thought-leaders discuss America after the Chauvin verdict. Learn more a...

Ed talks with attorney Ben Crump and Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd about the verdict in the Derrick Chauvin trial and what's next in the ongoing fight for equal justice and police reform. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with two people who lost family members to COVID. These people were two of the over 500-thousand Americans that succumbed to the virus. Those who have died from COVID are more than just a statistics, they were parents and children, bothers and sisters, aunts, uncles and grandparents. During this episode their loved ones give a voice to the number and remind us all just how devastating thi...

Ed Talks with broadcaster journalist Shaun Robionson about her career, including her 16 years as an anchor/reporter for Access Hollywood, the new opportunities for women and people of color in Hollywood and her new role as an executive producer for a series of movies on the Lifetime Network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Ed talks with actor Larenz Tate about his career and the beloved characters he's brought to like on television and movies. They also talk about opportunities in Hollywood for actors of color and Tate's latest project, the dramatic podcast series, Bronzeville. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filmmaker Sam Pollard talks about his latest documentary MLK/FBI, his longtime collaboration with director Spike Lee and why telling stories from Black perspectives is important. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.