The Eddrick Show

My guest is James Moore, CEO of The African American Business Exchange. We discuss the return of the Holiday Christmas & Kwanzaa Gift show taking place at the Oakland Marriott in Oakland, CA on November 26th and 27th. http://thebayareagiftshow.com/ #theeddrickshow #kwanzaa #christmas #oakland #hanukkah #umoja #holidays

My guest is Bay Area rapper, producer, and performer Excalibur. With a passion for authenticity and a willingness to stand out Excalibur delivers a range of sounds and messages through his music. A true artist at heart, he wants nothing more than to make music that speaks to those in pain, uplifts the lost and he is always true to himself. Excalibur was also recently named as the first Poet Laurea...

My guest is artist Travis Prince. Travis is a self-taught artist who uses his gift to create works that spark conversations on the beauty of being human. His art focuses on education and social issues and the intricate relationships within the black community. His thought provoking series of paintings titled “The Reader” is currently on exhibition at the Everheart Museum in Scranton PA. Travis is...

My guest is Dr. Jay Baruch. Dr. Baruch is the author of the new book Tornado of Life, A Doctor’s Journey Through Constraints and Creativity in the ER. A profoundly human book, Tornado of Life is poised to change the way we view doctors, illness, and the “emotional and moral contact sport” that is emergency medicine. Dr. Baruch is currently a practicing emergency room physician and professor of Eme...

My guest is Frank Grimsley II. Frank is a member of the Kappa Omicron Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in Northern California. Frank discusses the upcoming Beautillion Scholarship Program which is currently seeking applicants for its 2023 session. https://www.kol1906.net/beautillion-2... #theeddrickshow #alphaphialpha #divinenine

My guest today is Deanna Hurn, Founder and CEO of Miracle Math Learning Center in Fairfield, CA. Her innovative approach to improving the math skills of her students has garnered nationwide recognition. Earlier this year she was named as one of the top 100 visionaries in the world in the field of education. Deanna discusses her Brain Based Learning curriculum as well as her personal journey toward...

My guest is Ty Burr. Ty is a veteran film critic and former pop culture columnist for The Boston Globe. Ty was a senior writer and editor for Entertainment Weekly. He’s the author of the critically acclaimed books “Gods Like Us: On Movie Stardom and Fame" and "The Best Old Movies for Families". In 2017, Ty was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Criticism. Ty currently writes “Ty Burr’s Watch Lis...

I continue my series on independent filmmakers and my guest is Keisha Boston Gallagher. Keisha is a talented actor, screenwriter, director, and producer. She wrote and directed the award winning short film "Hard Sale" and she is currently in pre-production of her new project "The Blues". https://www.instagram.com/keishaboston/?hl=en #theeddrickshow #supportblackfilmmakers #supportshortfilms #short...

My guests are Liz Ogbu, Activist & Spatial Designer, and Kristin Damrow, Artistic Director of Kristin Damrow & Company. They are here to discuss their latest collaboration, Intentional Shift, which is a nomadic site-specific performance and artist focus group series that brings closure to the Bayview Hunters Point program NOW Hunters Point in San Francisco. http://nowhunterspoint.org/inten...

Coach Ray Scott was part of the early wave of Black NBA players like Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain who literally changed how the game of professional basketball is played and perceived. As coach of the Detroit Pistons he was named Coach of The Year in1974. Coach Scott is the author of the new book "The NBA in Black & White - The memoir of a Trailblazing NBA Player and Coach" which chronicl...

My guest is Robert Hancock. Robert has a very interesting personal story to share. He recently retired as a transit operator in Northern California. He is a survivor of gun violence and he’s been able to overcome significant health challenges with diabetes, depression, and anxiety. Along his journey he has become a certified personal trainer and is a strong advocate for Men’s health and wellness,...

My guest is Eric Brown of Brown Brothers Realty in Fairfield, California. Eric’s mission is serving communities of color with the education and tools to achieve homeownership. Eric is also the Vice President of ReGen Housing which is committed to addressing the need for affordable housing in California. https://bbrfairfield.com/ https://www.regenhousing.com/ #theeddrickshow #youngblackhomeowners #...

My guests are Dr. Ryland Gore and Pamela Ratliff who discuss the 11th Annual Virtual Conference on Breast Cancer & African Americans, sponsored by the Stanford Cancer Institute. Dr. Ryland Gore is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in breast surgical oncology in Atlanta, Georgia. Pamela Ratliff is Program Director of Educational Initiatives and Partnerships at the Stanf...

Dr. Gail Myers returns to The Eddrick Show! Dr. Myers is a cultural anthropologist and the co-founder of Farms to Grow Incorporated based in Oakland California. She has been advocating for African America farmers for more than 20 years. She discusses the release of her new documentary film “Rhythms of the Land". "Rhythms of the Land" is a valentine to generations of black farmers in the United Sta...

Deon D. Price is a youth life skills coach and author with over twenty years of experience as a Youth Employment Development Specialist. He has dedicated most of his adult life to the field of youth and community service. Through his organization, This Youth Generation, he delivers motivational talks and workshops to parents, educators as well as students throughout California. He is also the auth...

Jordan Skipper is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and producer based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Through his production company, Our Time Films, Jordan and his team of creatives have produced several award-winning short films. Jordan is also the founder of Skippy TV. https://www.skippytv.com/ https://www.watchourtimefilms.com/

Rashad and Shahidah Bell, owners of Envision Enterprises, are licensed financial professionals affiliated with World Financial Group. They discuss the critical importance of financial planning during times of economic uncertainty. The Bells also share advice on balancing family life with career and entrepreneurial endeavors.

This episode’s guest is Henry D. Lincoln, Jr., owner of H.D.L. Enterprises. Henry has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of coaching, mentoring, team building and leadership development. H.D.L. Enterprises offers training throughout the United States and fosters a newly generated sense of liberation, self-esteem, vision, and empowerment to individuals and businesses looking to reach the...

Eddrick's interview with Mr. Paul Mooney. The interview was conducted on December 29th, 2010 for Viewpoint on More Public Radio in Oakland, CA. RIP Mr. Mooney.

D'Gregory Craig is an avid collector of vinyl records and he is the host of the Everything O.G. podcast. On this episode, D'Gregory gives insights on his passion for collecting and offers tips for newcomers. https://www.instagram.com/bldngblck/

Dania Danise, Founder & Creative Director of Runaway Mill Productions, is an award-winning writer, actor, producer, and director. The goal of Runaway Mill Productions is to "tell stories, create worlds, and build characters whose voices don’t always reflect what’s considered the norm…and make that the new normal". On this episode, Dania discusses the business side of short film production and...

Tyrone "Kool Ty" Weems discusses his new book Obtainable and his affinity for creating music. He also gives us an inside look at some of the challenges that teachers faced when teaching during the pandemic.

Lamont Young is an award-winning actor, writer, and producer. You may have seen him as the Butcher on Nickelodeon’s Danger Force, in a national ad campaign for Etsy, or performing on stages in Northern/Southern California. He was recently named Best Actor in a New York IMDB qualifying event for his monologue in the award winning short film Blue Eye Shadow, which he also co-produced. .

Stefhen Bryan is a fearless artist who is not afraid of shining a spotlight on controversial issues or topics. His first book, the critically acclaimed “Black Passenger Yellow Cabs: A Memoir of Exile and Excess in Japan”, is an erotic auto/ethnographic memoir exploring the socio-psycho-sexual dynamics of modern-day Japan. Stefhen is also a talented playwright and actor. He wrote and starred in the...

Melvin Adams is a much sought-after motivational speaker who has spoken to more than 3,000,000 young people during the past twenty years. His engaging style and compelling biography have allowed him to connect with young people and give them a hopeful and empowering message for their future. Through faith and hard work, Melvin was able to overcome a challenging upbringing in Houston Texas and he u...