Spark Up Podcast

Radio Show - Home Edition 🎙 Mid-Day Spark Up – Tuesday, December 23rd, 2024! Join Cristina Sev and PartywithRami LIVE on WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast for an hour filled with popular topics, local buzz, The Love Report & New Music 💬 Segments Include: 1️⃣ Pop News – J. Cole’s Forest Hills Drive 10th anniversary, Mariah Carey’s rumored romance, and Burna Boy dating Chloe Bailey—plus the latest...

Author Flavia Albert pulls up to WBRU360 to talk about her first children’s book, Lou’s New Trick ! Flavia keeps it real about how her two energetic boys and her background in behavioral health and education inspired this fun and intentional story. She breaks down the story behind Lou’s playful personality and the life lessons packed into the book—patience, self-control, and showing love to others...

In this episode, we sit down with a trailblazer Juan Carter in the nonviolence movement who has dedicated his life to transforming communities and breaking cycles of violence. He opens up about the challenges and triumphs of his career, shares powerful stories of impact, and reflects on how he balances his family at work and his family at home. It's a conversation about purpose, partnership, and t...

Meet Longston, the mastermind behind the highest-selling live vintage shop on Whatnot and the creator of New England’s biggest vintage market, Faded Show . With a passion for streetwear, rare finds, and curating unforgettable experiences, Longston’s journey is a masterclass in hustle and creativity. This episode dives into his rise from the grind to greatness—a must-listen for fashion nerds, hustl...

The Spark Up Podcast is back after a year and a half! Cristina and Rubanz take a trip down memory lane, reliving the highs, the laughs, and the moments that got real. Things get emotional, and Cristina Sev drops a major update—same vibe, new direction. Tune in for the raw, unfiltered conversations you’ve been waiting for! Subscribe to keep up with stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary thi...

There may be a right or wrong answer to how you are supposed to claim someone you want to take to the next level. Tune into the Love Report every Tuesday on 101.1 FM WBRU360 12 PM with Cristina Sev & DJ Franchise.

Friends of the show Debby B. and Mtwo are having a hard time pronouncing Vice President Kamala Harris' last name.

On this episode "Mic Check" host Wendell B. Jordan a.k.a Michael B. Jordan's cousin checks in at PVD Fest and talks about rap album of the year, more unity in the city, best foods in Rhode Island & more

In this episode, our journalist and friend of the show Ashlee Reyes pulls up to the PVD Fest set to chop it up about what had her annoyed about the Kendrick vs. Drake drama. We dive into the guilty pleasure of blasting ratchet hip-hop, debate if Iggy's is seriously overhyped, and vibe on what Rhode Island's missing & more.

Get ready for some unfiltered convo with Gen, Darren, and Bim from the Please Delete This Podcast! 🎙️ They’re breaking down the hot topics—dissecting the current Mayor of Providence, dreaming up what Rhode Island and PVD Fest need to bring back, and debating whether Cardi B’s career is on ice. Oh, and don’t miss their take on the ultimate song of the summer. 🎶🔥 This episode is packed with raw ta...

The 4 founding hosts get together to talk about PVD Culture, Drake vs. Kendrick, and the possibility of coming back together.

Tues. Sept. 19th, 2023 | Pop News: BET Awards; Saint West Flips The Bird; Halle Berry is Mad at Drake; | Local News: Rhode Island’s Storm System is Messed Up; PVDonuts Up For Sale | Love Report Topic of The Day: How to Deal with a Break Up | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday at 12 pm to 1 pm  on...

Tues. Sept. 12th, 2023 ft. Sara Lopes | 2nd anniversary of Hottest Poetry Event Outspoken on 9/30/23; Capeverdean Roots; Motherhood; ⁠Mini Kids Entrepreneur Fair of Rhode Island⁠ , & more WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday at 12 pm to 1 pm  on 101.1 FM or The WBRU360 app & other outlets  https://www.wbru.com/ho...

Tues. Sept. 5th, 2023 | Caribbean Party: Tempted to Touch Happening 9/22/23; The Job of a Host; Temptation at parties; Logiq's Musical Background, family ties, & more.  WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm  on 101.1 FM or The WBRU360 app & other outlets  https://www.wbru.com/how-to-listen  ...

Tues. Aug. 29th, 2023 | Pop News: Noah Lyles Wants Smoke with The NBA; Sha’Carri Richardson is The Marathon Queen; Black Stereotypes | Love Report Topic of The Day: Love Update | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday at 12 pm to 1 pm  on 101.1 FM  Follow Cristina Sev  https://www.instagram.com/cristi...

Tues. Aug. 22nd, 2023 ft. Partywithrami | Pop News: Kai Cenat Is a Menace; Keke Palmer Gets Her Lickback; Rihanna’s Baby #2; Good Burger Being Filmed in Rhode Island | Local News: Caucasity At The Beach; Providence Public District Hiring Event | Love Report Topic of The Day: What is cheating? | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft....

Tues. Aug. 15th, 2023 | Pop News: Rest in Peace Rapper Magoo; Scarlip Gets Embraced by Busta Rhymes; Football Player Michael Oher Was Truly Blindsided; | Local News: Trinity Square Honors Providence’s Historical Figures; How to Support Black Businesses | Love Report Topic of The Day: Cuffing Season | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina S...

Tues. Aug. 8th, 2023 | Pop News: Candace Protects Kanye; Aquaman Gets His Revenge; Iggy is With The Opp; Petty Theft in Providence | Love Report Topic of The Day: Red Flags | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday at 12 pm to 1 pm  on 101.1 FM  Follow Cristina Sev  https://www.instagram.com/cristinase...

On Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 ft. PartywithRami | Pop News: Angus Cloud passes at 25; Big boobs bring you fame; Plies got a crush on Britney Spears; DJ Envy is a scammer | Local News: Rami calls Steven A. Smith “a cornball”; State Rep Enrique Sanchez throws shade at Mayor Smiley | Love Report Topic of The Day: Dealing with rejection | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: Th...

Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 | Toni T talks about being surprised by her own work; failing at producing; the journey from the choir R&B; Phases celebration Aloft Hotel in Downtown Providence

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 ft. PartywithRami Pop News: Coco Jones is waterproof; Juvenile is back; Rami says Cardi B buys lyrics; Cristina is being paid to tell Franchise’s business || Local News: Cranston is jealous of Providence; Rami is hangry and has an attitude; Cristina is being paid to tell secrets about Franchise || Love Report Topic of The Day: How do you treat your ex? WBRU360 & Spark...

Week #53 4th of July special with Mtwo  WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FM.  Live on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 Popular News  Jay-Z’s mother finds love; YG & Saweetie are dating; Keke Palmer announces being queer; do we need a Girlfriends TV show reboot? Local News  The 4th of July is NOT a g...

WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FM Live on Air Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 Pop Culture BET Awards 2023 Local News Mayor Smiley New Park Rules PVDonuts New Store MADD New Headquarters Love Report Gift Giving New music and more

Week #51 of The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev & DJ Franchise on WBRU360 101.1 FM Week #51 WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FM.  Live on Tuesday, June 20th , 2023 Popular News  Russell Simmons in trouble again; Boosie going back to jail?  Local News  Marijuana can now be advertised; McC...

Week #50 WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FM.  Live on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 Popular News  No #1 record for Hip-Hop halfway through 2023; A Hollywood star for Tupac & more Local News Ft. Sound from Club Ambition PVD Fest has been ruined The Love Report  How to Date With Integrity  New Mu...