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LeMicah and I discuss movies, culture, and current events. -------------------------------- S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.instagram.com/sbipodcast https://www.tiktok.com/maestroharrell https://twitter.com/maestroharrell Follow LeMicah Levert https://www.instagram.com/leverticus

Andy Treys (KB24 NFT, Getmefamous, Muscle Lab) This is part 1 with innovative Armenian-American entrepreneur and founder of various ventures including starting his new AI venture "Genesis", Muscle Lab the “soho house” of recovery and the philanthropic KB24 NFT. Andy's ventures range from his social media agency, Getmefamous, which has a reach of over 300million to diving deep into th...

Jerry Purpdrank discusses his rise to fame from making Vine videos to becoming a staple in social media with over 10 million followers across all platforms. He takes us on his journey starting as a valet at Fenway Park, to moving to LA pursue his career. He reflects on how his school experiences shaped his comedy, the pressures of social media, and the importance of authenticity. We also touch on...

Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas and I engage in a deep conversation about the city's history and its lasting effects on the present. We reflect on personal Chicago memories, spanning from the Bud Billiken Parade to Taurus Flavors, and discuss the stark realities of segregation and its engrained presence in the city's neighborhoods. Dilla reveals how restrictive racial c...

LaRoyce Hawkins (Chicago P.D., The Express, Chicago Fire) and I discuss his roots in Harvey, IL and his origin story of becoming a performer. We touch on his journey doing over 200 episodes of Chicago P.D. the evolution of his relationship with the city, and the socio-cultural dynamics we observe. We dive into the nuanced portrayal of characters in our favorite television shows, and he shares the...

Ray Romulus of the production team The Stereotypes ( 24k Magic , Thats What I Like , Somebody to Love ) and I reminisce over when we met, his time as an assistant to Jermaine Dupri and quickly landing a role as A&R at Def Jam. We discuss his journey in the music industry, sharing his experiences working with artists like Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Usher, and Bruno Mars. Ray also dives into hi...

Lekan (Familiar, Need Somebody, Pray For Me) first generation Nigerian-American R&B singer/songwriter/musician discuss his inviting music rooted in Classic R&B, while also dipping into other eras and genres—weaving soul, pop, and trap together to create his unique, timeless sound shares his upbringing in Columbus, Ohio, and his early exposure to music through the church. We dive into his a...

Sandi McCree (The Wire, The New Edition Story, The Bobby Brown Story) and I reconnect since shooting The Wire almost 18 years ago. We discuss her experiences as a substitute teacher, which gave her a character model for her role as De'Londa as well as highlighting the realities some of her students would face. We dive into her background in the arts as well as her playing my mom in an episode...

Gemaine, a true triple threat in the music world - Singer, Songwriter, and Producer. We dive deep, from his game-changing Vine video to navigating the evolution of the music industry in the digital age. Looking back, we talk about how social media slipped through the revenue cracks early on and the hurdles we're still leaping as artists today. But it's not all about music - we jump into so...

Terrance Hardy (Craig of the Creek, Perry Mason, All American: Homecoming) and I talk about his experiences in the entertainment industry, starting from his early acting gigs on Eve, Curious George, and Entourage, and and making the leap to where he is today . We share personal anecdotes about each others journey, including our parents' support, the influence of other artists, and the challeng...

Jared Faber (Suburgatory, Teen Titans GO!, As Told by Ginger) and I discuss working together on Suburgatory and Teen Titans Go! His early musical influences, his journey to scoring multiple television shows and being nominated for an Emmy as well as winning two Latin Grammys. We breakdown the evolution of his career, and the importance of staying open to opportunities. Reflecting on his past colla...

Sylvester Powell (All American: Homecoming, Five Points, We Were Meant To) and I talk about his past experiences in tumbling, modeling, and how it all lead him to acting. We discuss our journeys in the entertainment industry, sharing stories about our first jobs, his competitive experiences in tumbling, and the challenges he faced when first coming to Los Angeles. From the importance of parental s...

Thuliso Dingwall (The Wire, Law & Order, Person of Interest) also known as Kenard from The Wire and I discuss his path from being born in Newton, Massachusetts and raised in Prince George's County, Maryland. Where his interest in acting began, his audition process for The Wire and overcoming adversities in his personal life and career. We discuss his upcoming music projects and take a much...

DJ Spinz (F*ck Up Some Commas, Blasé, Flex) shares his music journey, from djing to music production. We discuss the significance of the mixtape era and the support he received throughout Atlanta and working with Major artist such as Migos, Future, Wiz Khalifa and more. We emphasize the importance of relationships, timing, and personal experiences in art. We dive into his new project The Cashmere...

Ben Levin (Legacies, Kung Fu, As The World Turns) In this episode we discuss how our experiences living in different cities has shaped our creative process. We also touch on our favorite movies and characters, the impact of A.I technology on the entertainment industry, and the challenges we mutually face as artists. We discuss themes of representation as minorities, taking risks, and the importanc...

Donovan Carter ( Ballers, Legacy, Midnight in the Switchgrass ) and I discuss his football days at UCLA. His period of uncertainty after college to find his path after not getting picked up by the Raiders, and how that eventually led him to focus on a career in acting and landing the role of Vernon Littlefield in Ballers. We reflect on the parallels between football and acting, emphasizing the imp...

Brittany Pierone ( NIKE, KX Lab, James Perse, Fear of God ) and I discuss her lifestyle brand "Proof of Concept" her background in industrial design, moving to Africa and being walked into nike design studios for the first time by legends Tobie and Tinker Hatfield. Experience working in the footwear industry, working directly with Jerry Lorenzo of Fear of God, her decision to expand her...

Malik S ( Def Comedy Jam, BlackAF, The Neighborhood ) discusses his journey into comedy and how a bet with his best friend put him on stage for the first time. Working with legends such as Cedric The Entertainer, Kevin Hart and D.L. Hughley, we dive into how the industry has changed, SAG Strike, and how becoming a father led him unexpectingly to writing and producing his own projects. "Whatev...

Melli Monaco ( The Pineapple Show, Melli Travels, Melli Motors ) shares her experience of moving to America, learning English, and working in the restaurant industry before pursuing acting and ultimately social media. Traveling around the world for her new channel "Melli Travels" as well as her hot topic relationship advice and the future of relationships in the social media age. "L...

Eric Bigger ( TV Personality,Motivational Speaker, Author ) discusses his upbringing and his background in basketball before his move to Los Angeles. He shares his experience on The Bachelorette, how it propelled him forward in his career and the challenges and struggles faced in maintaining success and the importance of authenticity. He reflects on past coping mechanisms and the need to let go of...

Faysal "Face" Lawrence is a stand-up comedian (Laugh Factory and the Improv) and writer for shows on Amazon and Comedy Central. We discuss his background in script doctoring and ghost writing for other comics, as well as the change in Hollywood's club scene and Social medias impact on club culture. Face opens up on how his experiences and pain molded his humor, and led him to his pas...

Denny Love ( Looking for Alaska, Awayy, Kenan ) discusses being on tour with Chris D'Elia his comedy career and the challenges of being an actor and comedian in this climate. We also discuss the difficulties of sustaining oneself as an actor in LA and the differences between acting and stand-up comedy, as well as the feast or famine nature of the comedy business. The pressures to conform to so...

Jermaine Crawford ( The Wire, We Own This City, The Get Down, Roxanne Roxanne ) and I reminisce about our childhood and brotherhood on The Wire and our television journeys as a whole. Navigating his move from Maryland to New York and then to Los Angeles and the difficulties he faced during his first few years in LA. We discusses the pressure and scrutiny that child actors face, especially in the a...

Solo The Artist aka Darnell Kirkwood ( speaks on being a multi-talented individual and how he draws inspiration from everything including his family name, vintage pictures, and musicians. We discuss everything from how wearing a suit can change your energy and performance, to J Dilla's meticulous and organized approach to music production. Buy his art at www.solotheartist.com S.B.I Socials: Fo...

In this interview Malcom Barrett ( Better Off Ted, The Boys, Average Joe, Timeless ) gives insight into his career of over 90 imdb credits and personal experiences, highlighting the challenges and misconceptions of being an actor. We end the interview with a rhyme from Malcom while I cook up on the MPC. S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.tiktok.com/m...