The Gifted Gab

Are you subscribed to us? Skills trainer and Legacy Athletics owner Brett Jakubec joins former teammate Alex Eskandarkhah for a candid conversation about switching careers, self education and entrepreneurship on this episode of 1K Convos. Check out Legacy Athletics Pro Am and other events happening at the facility at legacyathletics.ca . Instagram: Twitter:  Facebook:  Kashan Persian Rug...

Are you subscribed to us? Author, public speaker and coach Ethan Nicolas joins Alex for a sit-down regarding his journey overcoming trauma, seeing your path through and his journey publishing his new book ‘Grit to Grace’, in which he wrote in 35 days. Ethan is also a mental health advocate with a unique approach not heard of in the field, an approach stemming from experience first.  Check out...

Tychon is the first male person of Color to win Big Brother Canada. Along with being a reality show winner, Tychon is a basketball referee, urban planner, public speaker and host of his new series, 'Mental Health Mondays' where he talks openly about social, emotional and psychological issues within the community. In this episode, Tychon stops by The Gifted Gab to talk winning $100,000 on Big Broth...

Are you subscribed to us? Andre Kelly and Alex Eskandarkhah sit down during the tail end of the pandemic (hopefully) and discuss how they persevered with their respective crafts and The Gifted Gab. They touch on censorship and responsibility with information as the state of media has taken an interesting turn in the podcasting world and traditional media. The two also touch on identity, direction...

Caleb Anton is a former hooper turned Artist, Writer and Actor with features on Netflix's Suits, Mayor of Kingstown and Grand Army. In this episode we discuss the importance of vulnerability as black men, diversification in the entertainment industry, storytelling and the release of his new EP "Well That Was Unexpected". Don't forget to subscribe and keep up with our latests releases at thegiftedg...

Ivan Touko sits down with Alex Eskandarkhah to discuss his venture La Connexional, the intangibles of a university education and Ivan's stint in the inception of the Black Owned Market. Alex and Ivan were both selected to Storyhive and the Black Screen Office short documentary program. They discuss the importance of protecting your reputation, pivoting and rebranding in the business world.

Are you subscribed to us? André sits down with DJ, host and business owner @DJshannonsupreme. As a Toronto-bred DJ and host for 10+ years, Shannon's expertise and catalogue speaks for itself. She was also aired on MTV's 1guy5girls show in previous years. Her expertise later earned her a trip to Houston, working at several establishments & an invite to AstroWorld, woefully causing 300+ non-fata...

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Are you subscribed to us? Happy new year from the Gifted Gab crew, it’s a new year and a new 1K Convo! Jamelle joins Alex to talk art and mental health, and how they each hold themselves accountable throughout their own personal journey. Jamelle discusses how the pandemic has contributed to his art, and the two also go into what dating in the Metaverse might really look like. Matthew Siu Instagram...

Come ring in the New Year on a good note ft videographer, photographer and creator Purpose. We dive into his experience touring with Rick Ross & his Legends of the Streetz tour, working alongside Fabolous & J Cole, and most importantly…why he chooses not to use toilet paper. Tap in and bring hand sanitizer too.

Alex Eskandarkhah is back this time with a previously recorded episode with professional hooper and mortgage/cryptocurrency specialist Malcolm Duvivier. Malcolm's story is one for the ages, growing up in downtown Toronto, to getting a scholarship to play at Oregon State University and representing his country, Malcolm is truly built different when it comes to creating your own path. His new ventur...

We're back with another 1K episode featuring artist, songwriter & director @TennisxClub. This was one of my favourite episodes as we strolled down memory lane exploring the effects of the blog era on todays culture along with his own personal experiences hosting personalities like the late Mac Miller, Shawn Desmond, Big Sean, Steve Aoki & more. TennisxClub also lends branding & creative strategies...

Are you subscribed to our channel? Smrsovr is a Canadian singer, songwriter and manager at one of Toronto’s most reputable clothing boutiques, GetFreshCompany (Owned & Operated by T.O's very own Jebril "Fresh" Jalloh, entrepreneur, business mogul & creative). We sat down and talked fashion, music and why Toronto’s creative scene isn’t what you may think it is. @Smrsovr @GetFreshCompany htt...

Are you subscribed to us? A 1K Convo a long time in the making. With Edmonton municipal election coming up; Alex chats with Shamair Turner, candidate for Ward Karhiio. These two talk local politics, voter apathy and what it would mean for the city of Edmonton to have its first woman of colour serving as councilor, as well as the hurdles that BIPOC women have faced to get there. Find out more about...

Are you subscribed to us? In this episode Alex Eskandarkhah chats with Ace Sindico from 25th Hour, a “boutique creative agency” based out of Edmonton Alberta. Alex and Ace chat about the concept of 25th hour, how it came about and where they are headed, as well as the importance of representation, branding and identity. The two go into what it means to be a community. Ace having grown up in Edmont...

Are you subscribed to us? Alex Eskandarkhah and Andre Kelly are back to banter over the newest releases from Drake and Kanye West. The duo debates, therapizes and discusses the acting and actors, music and musicians and Andre's relationship status. Instagram: Twitter:  Facebook:  Kashan Persian Rugs:   Alex's Instagram:  Andre's Instagram:  Email - info@thegiftedgab.com Di...

Are you subscribed to us? It's back to school so we got Andre and Alex here to kick off S3 of The Gifted Gab to remind you why you decided to pursue higher education. SHOP MERCH AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: https://www.thegiftedgab.com Make sure to stay up to date with us on all platforms below! Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Kashan Persian Rugs: Alex's Instagram: Andre's Instagram: Email - info...

Are you subscribed to us? Alex Eskandarkhah and Andre Kelly are back and this time with Andrew Parker, a former high school teacher and the co-founder of the Black Teachers Association. In a conversation full of real insight from the front line, stories of shifting culture and change itself, Mr. Parker continues to educate and inspire every human to be a pillar of light in their communities. SHOP...

Are you subscribed to our channel? Alex Eskandarkhah sits down with Dave Singleton, skills trainer and entrepreneur. Dave is off to the races, and keeping busy with the opening of his new facility Prolific Sports House in Calgary, Alberta. Dave has played basketball at the highest level and transitioned seamlessly into entrepreneurship after graduating with a degree in marketing. We joined him at...

Are you subscribed to our channel? Alex Eskandarkhah sits down with Mo Jabari AKA Kid Chocolate on the wrestling circuit is on the brink of superstardom. His work ethic, vision and determination has brought him from the refugee camps in Kenya to being the first Somali-Kenyan wrestler in the rooms with his idols and WWE superstars. He joins The Gifted Gab to discuss his humble beginnings, how he kn...

Are you subscribed to our channel? DJ RoseGold joins the Gab to talk the Canadian entertainment industry, the value in branding and why pursuing different crafts is key. DJ RoseGold also lends some advice for anyone looking to excel within the creative & curating scene. SHOP MERCH AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: https://www.thegiftedgab.com Make sure to stay up to date with us on all platforms...

Are you subscribed to our channel? Unlcky Barz joins Alex Eskandarkhah and the Gifted Gab again, this time to celebrate Norooz, talk poetry, and how the pandemic has influenced a lot more than we expected, one year later. SHOP MERCH AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: https://www.thegiftedgab.com Make sure to stay up to date with us on all platforms below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegifte...

The TallBoyz join The Gifted Gab to discuss their second season on CBC which explores everything from roommates who neglect their chores to the challenges of fatherhood. Measuring in at 25’2” collectively, Guled Abdi, Vance Banzo, Tim Blair and Franco Nguyen return to jab at popular culture from a very tall point of view. This season’s sketches range from silly, absurdist themes, like a love song...

Are you subscribed to our channel? Andre sits down with Borelson, an African multi-media disciplinary artist and creative to discuss the black influence, accepting criticism, stepping outside the box, and Toronto's creative explosion that he coins as the "Toronto Renaissance". SHOP MERCH AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: https://www.thegiftedgab.com Make sure to stay up to date with us on all platfo...