Spark Up Podcast

We sat down with Roy L'Vakano an upcoming rapper from Providence, RI. We talk about Bums and Butt Shots We talk about his different ventures, and passion. Roy has a studio, his own brand HDN (Hombre De Negocio - Men of Business), He has a baseball team, sponsors a 16 year-old boxer and more. We ask him questions that challenge him to answer in ways that prove he is sure of himself and is ambitious...

Episode 30 is all about HIP-HOP Rubanz and Cristina have the episode to themselves and like the music fiends that they are they chose to talk about Hip-Hop They brush through a couple of topics Top albums, Rappers, G.O.A.T Talk, Hip-Hop then and now, their introductions to Hip-Hop music, and lastly they answer the famous question ... "Is Hip-Hop dead?"

On this episode we were BLESSED with Blessing Mariah's appearance Blessing is a Youtuber, Content Creator, Event Coordinator, and Student! She is also apart of an entertainment group in Rhode Island called Round Table We talk about how she got involved with Round Table, what made her want to start a YouTube channel, haters and keeping a positive mindset, goals and plans for the future, and her eve...

infidelityCristina, Regina, Rubanz, & Rob of Spark Up PVD speeds through some of the recent celebrity gossip They talk about Rob & Chyna Kirk and Rasheeda of Love & Hip-Hop Joe Budden VS Migos Jay-Z' track 4:44 and admitting his infidelity Amber Rose Dating 21 Savage 4:44 Album James Harden getting a HUGE deal Nicki dissing Remy on the new 2 Chainz album

Cristina, Regina, Rubanz, and Rob of Spark Up PVD back with a twist for the Summer We sat down with Erin from The Business of Soul Searching Podcast and played flip cup to answer some wild and random questions Rubanz with a new segment - Summer Thottie Bootcamp Find out what's Regina's favorite position Rubanz' body count in on summer Rob's funny drunken story Erin pulls out the claws on Rubanz We...

After a week off Spark Up PVD had so much to talk about ESPRob kicks it off with -NBA Standings -The Death of Aaron Hernandez -Carmelo Anthony and Lala Anthony divorcing Rob passes the torch to Rubanz for "Whos Mans is This?" Listen up to hear who the "Mans" is. The we go off on -Carmelo and Lala Divorcing -Maury Show -End of Cuffing Season -People flexin money they don't have ...AND MORE

Episode 25 Spark Up PVD goes in on the backlash Pepsi and Kendall Kardashian are getting for the new commercial -E.S.P.Robs talks about the return of WrestleMania -Ruben gives "Whose mans is this?" to the media for pushing wack music Regina -changes her mind about More Life -Keyshia Cole on Love and Hip-Hop And more

This is a special episode of Spark Up PVD where Rubanz and Rob sat down with Sean Blade from B08Studio and The Kool People (RI Wrestlers) to talk about Wrestle Mania 33 They talked about -classic moments in the past, -roster and management -ladies of the wrestling world -prediction for Wrestle Mania 33 AND MORE!

The Spark Up team had Bennett Knows on the show for this episode! Bennett Knows started as a blogger when a student at the University of Rhode Island and it turned into an opportunity to work at WRIU (URI Radio) came through to talk about: -Music (Drake's More Life) -Past Jobs and experiences -Bennett Knows Radio & Award Show (awards for local music talent) -His passion for entertainment and radio...

IslandEp 22 - Podcast & Chill Ft. Myishia, Isaura Dos Santos, Larry Adigun Spark up PVD sat down with 3 individuals from Rhode Island to talk about the start of their Journey in Acting/Comedy, Favorite comedians, inspirations, and influences. Also find out who from Spark Up PVD doesn't think Dave Chapelle isn't funny Myishia from Providence, RI shares stories about her characters and how they came...

On this episode of "Who's Up Next?" we Sparked Up a dope conversation with Spocka Summa Spocka Summa is a rapper from Providence, RI who is working hard to reach his goal as worldwide known rapper He told us a little bit about: -His past and upcoming project called "Progression" -Putting a shows together -Taking his career serious -Story behind his name and more After the interview Spocka Summa sa...

The cast of Spark Up PVD talk about Double Standards and things get heated! Listen to hear the battle of the sexes E.S.P Rob talks about -The World Baseball Classics -DR taking over with Platano power. -NFL Free Agency -NBA Race to MVP Rubanz gives the "Who's mans is this?" to Nicki Minaj and he goes on to rant about battle rap. Regina tells us what's poppin' in culture -A Judge asks a 19 year old...

Ep #19 Exclusive: The Pull Up PVD Movement w. Joel Rosario Tapia & Mike Fabz by Cristina Sev

Spark Up PVD Episode 18 "Who's Up Next?" Ft. Sky Jonez Spark Up gets a chance to sit down and interview a great MC from Bronx, NY who also represents Rhode Island Sky Jonez from R.I.S.E entertainment alongside Flawless Realtalk Sky Jonez talks about: going on the road putting out 9 projects in 6 years new project coming soon and much more You can check him out on YouTube and Sound Cloud by typing...

Season 2 Episode 17 Rob kicks it off with sports and brings up Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jameis Winston's interesting trip to an elementary school lol and his crazy past Regina continues with what's poppin in culture and asks the cast what we think about Adele winning the Grammy for the Album of The Year Ruben talks about the hurt bae video and asks "Who's mans is this?" and the cast goes off on this t...

Episode 16 of Spark Up PVD -Sports Biggest Headline - Patriots big comeback vs. The Falcons for the Super Bowl win -What's Poppin in Culture? George Lopez is poppin off on a woman in his audience -We're over you Danielle! How Bow Dah!? - "Who's Mans is This?" Topic of Conversation: -Is Valentine's Day Overrated? - The crew talks about their best or worst Valentine's Day -Songs that should be in yo...

Season Premire of Spark Up PVD Season 2 Episode 15 - Appearance and Confidence We have two Special Guests: Jose Ariel Diaz and N'Delmene (Beauty by N'Delmene) With the help of our guests we talk about Pop Culture, Sports, and a new segment called "Who's mans is this!?" Beyoncé pregnant with twins The Super Bowl Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj petty battle To end it we talk about confidence and appearanc...

The cast of Spark Up PVD sparks conversation with a PVD Artist: Lunchbagg He talks about how he got his name, past projects and his new project set to be released Jan. 19th 2017 Spark Up PVD also get an exclusive freestyle from Lunchbagg

The Spark Up PVD crew close out Season 1 with music of 2016, moments in culture, personal resolutions, their favorite moments of their first season and of course more Thank you for tuning in. Season 2 starts Feb 3rd. Fridays at 6pm B08Studio Facebook Live Released on Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play on Mondays www.sparkuppvd.wordpress.com/blog

Spark up PVD had their first interview with Kool People the tag team Wrestling team from RI They sparked conversation on Wrestling, Music, and More! Enjoy You can check out all of our episdes on our blog www.sparkuppvd.wordpress.com

In this episode we talk about the latest gossip on T.I and Tiny whether (lol no pun intended) or not Tiny disrespected T.I Can you have a friend of the opposite sex while in a relationship? Christmas Music, movies, etc.... The Cavs Orlando Brown And more.

Episode 10! The cast of Spark Up PVD had a lot of fun talking about: -Their cuffing season updates -Winter coming in -Nas Sweater for prison reform non-profit org -Celebrities giving back -Providence locals -Box office making 10 billion in 2016 so far -Taylor Swift being the highest paid musician of the year -J.Cole's Surprise Album

In episode 9 the cast welcomes their first guest Joel Rosario Tapia. Joel spits some knowledge on the natives and indigenous history relating to thanksgiving. Then the cast goes on to share their thoughts about thanksgiving and Black Friday. Also they sparked up a little bit on Kanye West and his latest admittance to a mental institution. And more... Here's a link to Spark Up PVD's blog www.sparku...

Episode 8 Guest Sha Bogie joined us We talk about growing up the 90s-Technology, Music, TV, Movies And we talk about what was to be a kid in the 90s Then we go on to talk about Marriage and Gender Roles in a relationship With all of the times changing and the dynamics of a relationship we have come to terms that Love is evolving and so is the idea of marriage. PRESS PLAY! #SparkUpPVD

On Episode 7 the cast of Spark Up talks about 2016 Election and their reactions and feelings towards the US and the new president Veteran's Day Durag History Week and the fashion they remember growing up The female penguin who broke the heart of her partner's and many people around the world Catching up on Mariah and her situation with her ex fiancé We give respect to all the Veterans thank you fo...