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Larry Turnley is a former criminal turned community activist who spent almost 20 years in federal prison for shooting down a police helicopter in Nashville in 1991. Larry has recently written a book called "What's YOUR excuse?" and is heavily involved in prison reform as well as in Nashville political space.

Madzilla is a musician, model and most importantly a mother! She is HUGE influencer on all platforms and speaks bluntly about on all topics! Check her links below!!!! IG: madzilla Youtube: @KillaMadzilla

Bryant Mckinnie is a Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens. Mckinnie was a two-time All American at Miami University and was selected 7th overall in the 2002 NFL draft. Bryant and I talk football, growing up in New Jersey, the importance of therapy and mental health and of course life after football, including some of his recent endeavours.

John Sanders is a former drug dealer and convicted felon who was sentenced to 22 years in prison on multiple drug charges related to a federal case in November of 2002. He spent 15 years and 8 months in multiple federal prisons prior to his release. Throughout the last couple years John has worked hard to turn his life around and become not only an upstanding citizen but also a successful business...

Eben Reed is a Cleveland, Ohio Native who has found YouTube fame recently with his towing and repo business. Eben speaks on the dangers of the repo game, how YouTube has changed his life, behind the scenes of the videos, family, and future goals!

2009 NBA Champion Trevor Ariza sits down with Roger and talks life after basketball, mental health, why parking garages are so lucrative and much more!

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BG Knoccout is a Compton Native and former Nutty Block Crip who tells some amazing life stories. BG got his big break when he was featured on Eazy E's "Real MF G's" in 1993 under the Ruthless Records label. Notably BG, was very good friends with Orlando Anderson, the accused killer of Tupac. We talk about all this and much more in this two part podcast.

Chloe Caroline is a singer, songwriter and musician based in LA. She most recently performed in Culver City and came out with her new single "BOYISH". Chloe has performed on the news, in concert and of course on the podcast! Check Chloe out in the links below! http://www.chloecaroline.com/ https://instagram.com/chloecaroline/ https://www.tiktok.com/@imchloecaroline?_t=8bzbNrQDlAg&_r=1 http://s...

Roger sat down with Compton Menance aka OG 2 Tone notably from the Straight Out of Compton Movie. Menace grew up a Fruit Town Piru, a Blood affiliation. He was kind enough to take us to Gonzales Park where we had a BBQ and a podcast with many other Compton natives. We talk growing up in Compton, his music including work with some of the greats including Chris Brown!

Narde is a singer, songwriter and musician based out of Los Angeles. She is probably one of the free-est spirits I've ever met and her music reflects that. Narde's song Lover's Dream is an absolute BANGER!

Shelby Carter is a singer, songwriter and musician who has a KILLER song called "On My Sleeve" which is available on all platforms. Shelby and Roger talk about life, music, her new label, mental health and of course outgoing personality.

Darius Bennett is a LA based comedian from Detroit, Xichigan. Darius has performed at The Comedy Store, Joe Rogan's New Comedy Mothership, The Laugh Factory and the Hollywood Improv. Darius opened up for us on this podcast about life, mental health, being from The Motor City, life in LA, his personal struggles and mistakes made in life. Lots of life lessons in this podcast!

Movie Director Chris Beatty just finished a film called @bibi_the_movie. A psychological thriller currently circulating through the film festival circuit starring Elizabeth Paige and Judith Ann DiMinni Chris and I sat down and he really opened up with me about depression, mental health, his personal struggles, what his family means to him and what fulfillment really is to someone who deals with de...

Welcome to "But, Are You Happy" the podcast where acclaimed rapper Chip the Ripper takes you on a captivating journey through his life, music, and the bustling cities that shaped him. Join us as we dive deep into Chip's roots in Cleveland, exploring the vibrant music scene, the challenges he faced, and the inspiration that propelled him to greatness. But that's not all—Chip also opens up about his...

We dive into the universal experience of depression and the profound realization that many individuals face similar feelings. Join us as we explore the common theme of depression and shed light on the shared struggles that unite us. Lets break the silence surrounding mental health!

Brace yourself for an inspiring journey with Nick Massa! In this heartfelt podcast, he shares his battle with addiction, the impact on his relationships, and his ultimate triumph over adversity. Join us as we witness Nick's transformation, his journey to sobriety, and how he emerged as a changed man. Don't miss this powerful tale of redemption and resilience, premiering on YouTube and Spotify at 5...

Ian Bagg is a comedian and one of the funniest people on earth right now! Ian grew up in Canada before moving to NYC. Ian has performed on the Tonight Show, The Late Show, The Last Comic Standing and many more. Ian is a HUGE hockey fan and an amazing husband who doesn't have kids......cuzzzz ya can't breed that!!!

Eric Swinderman is a Cleveland based Director, Producer, and Writer. He has most recently directed "The Enormity of Life" starring Emily Kinney, Breckin Meyer, and Giselle Eisenberg. Eric has also produced "Made in Cleveland" which is made up of 11 short films by different Cleveland Directors. Eric is a husband, a father and an amazing guy with some great stories!

Sofija Stojkovic is an LA based Super Model. Sofija talks about the intense pressure of being of a model, living in LA, the dating scene and much more!

Brandon Glade is a human performance coach that works with some of the top athletes in the world. He comes from a story of the lowest of lows and shares with us the story behind what got him to the place he's at today. From stealing and drugs to motivation and triumph. BG is the man!

Sean “Poopies” McInerney talks sobriety, the influence of his good friend Jaime O'Brien, taking a shit in Danny Duncan’s neighbors yard, the lifelong dream of being a part of the Jackass crew, Steve-O giving him the opportunity of a life time to get sober, the difference between Sean and “Poopies” and much more!!!

Director and Filmmaker Michael Oblowitz talks life, surfing, film inspirations, directing multiple Steven Seagal movies and his perception of Seagal now, directing the BEST surf movie you've never heard of because Quicksilver sucks. English Guitarist Jeff Beck giving him the best compliment of all time, his new film "Informant" starring Mel Gibson and Kate Bosworth, and much more!

Sir Yacht is a social media influencer and musical artist. He has over 475k followers on just TikTok! Some of his amazing content includes jumping into the freezing waters of Lake Erie during the Browns 0-16 season, he is currently interviewing EVERY Browns B from 1999-present, he does many sports related eating challenges, and creates and produces A LOT of funny content. We talked mental health,...

American Pro Wrestler Wes Barkley, AKA Maserati Wes joins the podcast to talk about mental health, how "Wes Barkley" became the name, AEW debut, growing up in Rocky River and more!