Radical Grove : Parliament Podcast

Will Gralley drops into the Parliament Podcast to share his journey. Tune in to catch tales of adoption, having a pops in the CIA, collegiate rugby, nightclub ownership and of course Djing

On this week's episode of the Parliament Podcast, we welcome Virginia native B-Man. B-Man shares his story of DJing from a very young age, where he sorted records as early as the age of 4. During his high school years, we learned how B-Man was producing records for globally known artists. Now deep into his career, he has become known as a masterful editor, with his edits being used by DJs as promi...

On this week's episode of the Parliament Podcast, we welcome Winston-Salem, NC native Larken Egleston. Larken shares his experience of joining politics, including being a former Charlotte city council member. A few of our many topics include laws involving NC bars, how Larken stumbled upon a secret passageway by mistake, and Larken's current job with NC Congressman Jeff Jackson.

Hailing from NJ, the Parliament Podcast welcomes NC newcomer Angelo The Kid. We discuss Angelo's influences growing up in Jersey as well as the formal and informal parties he started doing at a young age. After not letting the pandemic hold him back, Angelo began gaining traction in the south, notable at Trio, which led to his now role at Trio Charlotte. Finally, we talk about how one TikTok did a...

Nige Hood comes through with Jokes on Jokes and Tales on "Tails"

Jonathan Stewart joins the Parliament Podcast to share major insight and drop "gems". An uncanny journey through his west coast genesis and east coast triumphs.

Hailing from NYC, Queens/Long Island to be exact, the Parliament Podcast welcomes new Charlottean, Deejay Lomo. We dive into Lomo's illustrious career thus far, including the struggles of hauling equipment down several NYC blocks to playing in some of the most well known nightclubs in the city.

On this episode of the Parliament Podcast, we welcome former DJ and restaurant connoisseur, Ryan Hart. We discuss the GFW parties that Ryan used to throw as a DJ, how he came up in the restaurant industry with keys to success, and his current ventures, including a Covid inspired cheesesteak joint.

After finding out Dieter Wagner has studied kungfu at a Shaolin Temple, opened a well-known skate shop, animated some of our favorite shows, and more, we are wondering how we convinced him to take the time for a podcast. Listen as we discuss his journey.

This week, the Parliament Podcast welcomes award winning DJ, Neil Jackson. From starting his journey in Cali and attending fashion school to moving to NYC and grinding the nightlife industry, Neil knows hard work. Having guns drawn on him by Madonna’s security, saying yes to a Ray Lewis request, and a wild night in Philly that lead to sobriety are just a few things we dive into! Make sure you chec...

Tune in to this week’s installment of the Radical Grove Parliament Podcast and listen to Eric Gussin, owner of Trio Charleston and Charlotte, as he shares his experience, secrets, and strategies for success. From learning what he looks for in employees to understanding his passion for high-energy rooms, his insight and attention to detail are top-notch in the nightlife industry.

Hailing from Atlanta, by way of Puerto Rico, we sit and share the story of Atlanta United DJ, EU. After graduating high school and finding himself at Georgia Tech, EU made his way into his first side rooms at some of Atlanta’s biggest nightclubs. A series of fortunate events led him to establish himself in main rooms on a weekly basis and that would transition into making his path to success. Crea...

What’s the difference between truth and honesty? Native Charlottean Cory Simpson gives us his view on the subject, as well as discussing his business ventures over the years. The man behind the scenes joins us this week on the Parliament Podcast as we delve into the world of consulting and the success of his local business, the People’s Market.

Sometimes you need to take a giant leap of faith, and that’s exactly what this week’s Parliament Podcast guest Devin Lowder does as she reminisces on her service industry journey that led to several moves to the West Coast. Join us as she discusses starting out at the Greensboro Hooter’s to working her way to the Dallas nightlife scene.

On this week’s podcast, Chef Dave Feimster takes us on a cross-country culinary tour from the beaches of the Jersey Shore to the 21st floor of Fahrenheit. Tune in as he relays tales of working for a celebrity chef and mastering the art of sushi to establishing one of Charlotte’s top restaurants.

On this week's episode of the Parliament Podcast, the crew welcomes back Charlotte bartender, Kenny Kardashian. Buckle up as we talk about how Kenny began in the nightlife industry, including leaving sunny Miami to come back to Charlotte after the pandemic. We discuss a few different LGBTQ terms that the crew is unfamiliar with and Rowshay reads a version of Sicko Mode that you'll have to hear for...

On this episode of the Parliament Podcast, we welcome business owner and entrepreneur, Rich Moyer. Rich shares stories of working in the construction industry, including a story on how he stole his own car. We discuss his current businesses, which include Two Scoops, Hoppin, and Pinhouse and how he navigated through the pandemic, doing it his own way. Rich tells us future plans with his current bu...

On this week's episode of the Parliament Podcast, we welcome former bar owner Chris Peavey. We reflect on the parties of the past and how Peavey found himself owning a bar. Rowshay tells about the infamous pink parties and how they were quickly a thing of the past. Peavey shares "chaotic" stories, including one at a former popular bar.

This week, the Parliament Podcast welcomes Jumaane Torrence to the podcast. Jumaane shares his experiences of growing up in West Liberia, moving back to America and his experiences adapting to the different lifestyle, and how his experiences as a promoter helped him run a very successful nightclub.

This week, the Parliament Podcast welcomes 6th generation Charlottean with many hats, Jenna Gribble. We dive into all the different avenues in which Jenna works, including her current promotion with Sextro Vodka. Rowshay (hilariously) gives us the lyrics to a viral country song. We revisit different hot spots in Charlotte and how the city has changed over the years.

This week, the Parliament Podcast welcomes Julie Abdelrahman to the show. Julie talks about her time spent in the service industry, including how she started and her accomplishments of helping open successful bars.

On this week's episode of the Parliament Podcast, we welcome former nightclub operator and current real estate agent, Brett Carraway. Brett tells us about his days at ECU, including how he was trusted to run a bar at a young age. We discuss Brett's experiences in the Charlotte nightlife scene and how that eventually led him to success as a real estate agent.

This week, the Parliament Podcast welcomes one of Radical Grove's own, DJ Yona. Yona shares his youth experiences at an alternative school, the bet that essentially turned him into a DJ, and his experiences as a DJ in different cities around the state.

This week the Parliament Podcast welcome another expert in the spirit industry, Dao Vo. Dao shares her experiences of starting from the bottom in the hospitality industry to now traveling state wide for her current job and the pros and cons of being on the road. We discuss the busy seasons of the industry and different laws that apply across the state for spirits. And finally, we end on a VERY int...

The Parliament Podcast welcomes Jerry Feels Good from Charleston, SC. Jerry shares his views from the DJ and production world, the music scene in Charleston and how they collaborate, and we get into a very interesting conspiracy during This or That. @jerryfeelsgood