The Crew Has It

In what might be our most legendary episode yet, the one and only Octavia Spencer joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo! From her early days as a persistent intern in Alabama to becoming an Academy Award-winning powerhouse, Octavia shares the incredible journey that led her to Hollywood. Gianni and Octavia take a trip down memory lane to their time filming the cult classic Ma, where Octavia re...

The Crew is back for a special solo session! Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo are diving deep into everything from the current dating scene and World Cup predictions to the Knicks championship parade. In this episode, we’re breaking down our honest takes on modern relationships and what we're seeing out there. Breaking down the latest World Cup matches and who we think is taking it all home. Di...

Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. are joined by the talented Mattea Conforti! We’re catching up with the girl who grew up in the Power Universe as Elisa Marie. Mattea takes us behind the scenes of her time on Power, what it was like working with the legendary Jerry Ferrara (Proctor), and her thoughts on the Power legacy. We also dive into her incredible career outside the universe, including her...

The Crew is back! In this episode, Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo sit down with the incredibly talented Darrell Britt-Gibson. Darrell takes us behind the scenes of his iconic role as Rolla in the original Power series, sharing what it was like to be part of the show's foundational moments and that unforgettable confrontation with Ghost. But the conversation doesn't stop there—Darrell also div...

In this episode of The Crew Has It, Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo sit down with the multi-platinum artist Toosii. From his early days in Syracuse and Raleigh to becoming one of the most vulnerable voices in music, Toosii opens up about the "delusional" belief system required to make it big. He dives deep into his current rebranding and why he decided to take a two-year break from the spotlig...

LaToya Tonodeo is in the building! Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. sit down with the woman behind Diana Tejada to recap her journey through Power Book II: Ghost. We’re talking character arcs and how she navigated the complex world of the Tejada crime family. Whether you’re a Day 1 Power fan or just catching up on the spin-offs, this episode is packed with gems about the acting grind, building...

In this episode, the multi-talented Shameik Moore joins Gianni Paolo and Kris D. Lofton! From his iconic role as Miles Morales in Spider-Verse to his incredible portrayal of Raekwon in Wu-Tang: An American Saga, to playing Branford “Breeze” Frady in Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Shameik breaks down his creative process and his journey in the industry. Don’t miss this deep dive into acting, music,...

In this episode of The Crew Has It, Michael and Gianni sit down with multitalented creator Deshae Frost. Deshae opens up about his journey from pursuing acting at age 12—landing roles on shows like S.W.A.T.—to the pivotal moment he realized social media was his true calling. He shares the "broke to million-subscriber" story, the reality of the audition process in Hollywood, and how he transitioned...

Ethan Cutkosky joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to dive deep into his legendary 11-season run on Shameless, his "White Boy Carl" era, and the wild stories from growing up on set. From nearly quitting acting before booking his breakout role to his infamous arrest in Burbank and his unexpected connection to the Power Universe as young Tommy Egan, Ethan holds nothing back. Plus, the guys tal...

In this episode of The Crew Has It, Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo are joined by the talented Sydney Winbush! Sydney breaks down her experience playing Anya Covington in the Power Universe, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and what it was like joining such an iconic cast. We also dive into her journey as an actress, her thoughts on the future of her characters, and what’s next for her in Hol...

In this episode of The Crew Has It, Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo sit down with the legendary Josh Peck for an unforgettable conversation. From his iconic Nickelodeon roots on Drake and Josh to starring in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and the hit series Cross, Josh opens up about the highs and lows of a life in the spotlight. The trio dives deep into: The Drake and Josh Legacy: Josh refle...

The Silver Surfer has officially landed. In this legendary episode of The Crew Has It, Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo sit down with the one and only Max B. Michael reveals why Max B is his #1 favorite rapper and how Max’s early vlogs and "wavy" energy provided the daily motivation he needed while growing up. Max B opens up about his journey, the process of making music while away, and how he...

Our Day One is back! Alix Lapri (Effie Morales) returns to The Crew Has It for a massive reunion with Michael and Gianni. Since her first appearance is officially one of our most-watched episodes ever, we had to bring her back to catch up on her new life in Atlanta, her "master gardener" era, and what’s next after Power. Alix doesn’t hold back in this one—from the terrifying story of getting her c...

Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. sit down with the legendary Fetty Wap for a raw and honest conversation. Fresh off his release, Fetty opens up about his time in prison, the mental shift he experienced, and how he’s approaching life and music with a completely new perspective. Fetty discusses 50 Cent's influence, getting his GED, starting an HVAC business, the rise of Trap Queen, financial less...

Donnell Rawlings sits down with Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. for one of the funniest podcast appearances of all time. Donnell discusses BMF, Dave Chappelle’s Show, wanting beef with 50 Cent and G Unit, Gianni’s mother, Yellow Springs Ohio, and more hilarious stories from his career as a comedian. Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Skilla Baby sits down with Gianni Paolo and Kris Lofton to discuss his upcoming album, wanting to work with Eminem, winning a grammy, gambling in Vegas, gospel music, becoming closer with God, his hatred for Kris’s POWER character, and his crazy time with 50 Cent. Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Get Skilla Baby's new single here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQJB4Oo2q5...

Polo G sits down with Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. to discuss everything from writing his first song at 9 years old, to buying an entire car collections BEFORE he got his license, to the future of his career and more. Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DDG sits down with Gianni Paolo and Kris Loften to discuss everything from his meteoric rise, becoming one of the biggest streamers, becoming a successful rapper and Youtuber, his wild Instagram DMs, and more unforgettable stories. Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jabari Banks sits down with Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. to discuss everything from playing Will on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot, being a musician, acting, and more wild stories. Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW The Crew Has It Socials: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheCrewHasIt Apple- https://apple.co/37ZlSZq Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/6G9j2u...

Isaac Keys sits down with Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to discuss everything from his new book The Grind Don’t Stop, transitioning from an NFL player to the Power Universe, love on set, Chadwick Boseman, and more stories about going from the streets to screens everywhere.  Pre order his new book: https://isaackeys.com Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Learn more abou...

Michael Ealy sits down with Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to discuss originally turning down 2 Fast 2 Furious, becoming famous at a young age, Barbershop, Power Book II: Ghost, Think Like a Man, Westworld, and more. Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Cyler sits down with Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to discuss how he went from being homeless to booking Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl and working with Brad Pitt, Jim Carrey, and more crazy stories.  Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige Hurd sits down with Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to discuss playing Lauren Baldwin POWER Book II: Ghost, Everybody Hates Chris, Cradle 2 the Grave, partying with 50 Cent, losing DMX, and more. Paige tells the world why she is finally DONE being “somebody’s girl” and ready to reintroduce herself. The Crew Has It Socials: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheCrewHasIt Apple- https://ap...

Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo are joined by Carmela Zumbado from You, Power Book IV: Force, Chicago P.D. and more. They discuss everything from partying in Miami, moving to Los Angeles, previous and upcoming projects, their acting journeys, and more. Carmela tells stories about living and competing with her sisters, dying in TV shows, intimacy scenes, and power. Gianni and Michael tell stori...

Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo are officially back. They start by catching you up on the last few years, where they’ve been, and what they’ve been doing. They discuss their recent roles in POWER, Trust, and more. They tell stories about 50 Cent, Paris Fashion Week, Theo Von, Diego Pavia, and more. They give an inside look at what it’s like on set and what the future holds for the two stars an...