The Sean Pittman Podcast

The Office of Economic Vitality is a one-stop-shop for the community’s economic development needs.  Deputy Director Darryl Jones and Chef Leon Bronson share how the Office is working to enhance our community’s business needs!

Bakari Sellers, one of the greatest political and legal minds of our time, joined the show to discuss national election trends, SEC football and more.

Rickey Smiley is headed to Tallahassee for his Oct. 28th comedy show AND in our studio for the next episode of the Sean Pittman Show! Tune  to get his take on Homecoming in the SWAC, Prank calls gone wrong, voting and more!

Senator Loranne Ausley joined the show to share how she delivers results by working across the political aisle and facing challenges head-on.

Ohio State’s Athletic Director Gene Smith joined the show to discus the triumphs and losses he attributes to his 33-years of success. 

Hurricane Ian battered Florida with catastrophic storm surge, wind and rain. Senator Janet Cruz joined the show to share the impact of the storm in Tampa and Hillsborough County, and how this could affect insurance claims.

Our friends at the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, Dana Dudley and Antonio Jefferson, joined the show to inform listeners on the Annual Golf Tournament and how proceeds are used to  support Leon County Title 1 Schools. 

This week’s show with FSU Football & NFL legend EJManuel is a reflective convo on college football & more.

Gary Yordon joined the show to provide listeners with his insight on congressional maps, senate seats, and voter expectations during this November’s general election.

Marcus Nicolas joined the show to share his priorities as school board member-elect for Leon County.

Jamie Van Pelt, political strategist and ESPMedia President joined the show to inform listeners on the Tallahassee political horizon.

Judge Carlos Moore, president of the National Bar Association is joining the show to share how he is using his position to be a voice for the voiceless with his second chance alternative sentencing program.

From his hero Thurgood Marshall, Ben Crump learned to always argue for justice and never keep quiet when facing injustice. Hear from him directly on the sincerity of his mission.

LSU and FSU are two nationally recognized programs scheduled to battle it out at the 2022 Allstate Sugar Bowl. Jeff Hundley, CEO, joined the show Sunday to give us some insight on the changes in college football, its impact on this matchup, and the bowl system at large.

House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell is fighting for every Floridian’s freedom to be healthy, prosperous and safe. Hear her intentions as she works to advance Democrats forward.

Dr. Myron Rolle says the 2% way essentially means having a big goal, having a large task, breaking it down piece by piece and moving forward and seeing progress in yourself daily. Hear more about his new book

Chandra Farley is well-known in energy, utility, and climate justice circles, and is the strong frontrunner in the Democratic primary for the Georgia Public Service Commission. Hear what she has to say about energy justice.

Daylon Goff, president of Jet, is leading the charge to relaunch one of the most powerful publications to archive Black and American History. Hear how Jet is Moving Black Forward!

Founding member of the world-renowned rap group Run DMC, Darryl McDaniels knows a few things about using his voice. Hear how he transferred his gift for lyrics from the mic to the television & a bookstore near you!

Senator Lauren Book is a protector of children and a relentless fighter for policies that impact vulnerable populations. Hear how she is using her voice to prevent the sexual abuse of children and more.

Accomplished trial lawyer and social justice advocate Mutaqee Akbar, Esq. joined the show to discuss the Governor’s unprecedented act to draw his own districting maps for the first time in history. Hear how Florida’s new Congressional redistricting map is riddled with potential barriers between Black voters, the ballot box and representation in Congress.

Kevin Warren, the first Black commissioner in Big 10 and Power 5 history, is upholding his mission to positively transform the conference by taking a leadership role in equality, fairness and equity. He joined the show to share his plans to take a group of student-athletes to the grounds of the 1965 Bloody Sunday attack and other civil rights sites to learn about history, social justice and how th...

The Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce’s President Antonio Jefferson joined the show to highlight the Chamber’s accomplishments supporting entrepreneurial passions over the last decade and providing business owners networking and targeted assistance.

Construction and real estate moguls Cheryl McKissack Daniels and Don Peebles joined the show and shared how they are making history and boosting Black entrepreneurship simultaneously with the most ambitious project ever, The Affirmation Tower.

After 24 years of leading the Florida State women’s basketball program, head Coach Sue Semrau is retired. She joined the show to share her journey and rules of wisdom that she learned along the way.