Toure Show

Eric Andre is in the news because he’s fighting back against some airport racism so let’s throwback to our 2020 interview and see who he really is. He’s an amazing absurdist comedian. He is hilarious and brilliant and this convo is crazy. I don’t know why everyone tells me and him that we look alike.  Toure Show Ep. 151: I Am Crazy Original Air Date: June 24, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices....

Jevon McCormick is reinventing business leadership. His book Modern Leader explains principles for a more worker-friendly workplace. McCormick learned a lot about leadership from his father who was a pimp. We get all into that and much more. This is inspiring and informative. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 347 Host & Writer: Touré Execut...

Earthquake has become a legendary stand up comic and like so many, there’s a lot of pain in his background. He spent over a decade in the Air Force until they asked him to go to the Gulf War. He said no. And he broke his wrist to avoid going. That and much more on Toure Show. Toure Show Ep. 150: I Am Comedy Original Air Date: June 19, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Ben Crump is a lawyer who’s made it his mission in life to defend and protect Black families who have suffered massive tragedies. He was there for Trayvon Martin’s family, he was there for George Floyd’s family, and now he’s fighting for Breonna Taylor’s family. He’s one of the people making a difference in modern America. This is a fascinating look into the mind of one of the most important civil...

Nikki Giovanni is one of the greatest living poets in the world and she is a joy to be around. She’s funny, smart, humble, and very cool. She’s the best dinner guest imaginable. Since she’s recently announced her retirement from teaching let’s throwback to this hour plus conversation about what makes a great poem, the impact of watching domestic violence in her childhood home, how she rebounded fr...

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is one of the most progressive and most inspiring elected officials in this country. She’s an immigrant, she’s Muslim, she’s Black, she’s intensely proud of all that and of her country. We talk about her harrowing experience on January 6th where she feared for her life, the future of progressivism in America, and whether The Squad is being successful. Please fill out our l...

Chris Redd just retired from SNL. So let’s throwback to our amazing talk with him about comedy and hiphop and how to make people laugh and the stress of being on SNL and being in the Blackest SNL cast ever, and his personal struggles with depression. Toure Show Ep. 239: I Run SNL Original Air Date: Apr. 28, 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show:...

Miss J. Alexander is a fashion world icon and an incredible person. I love this conversation.     Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9   Toure Show Episode 344 Host & Writer: TouréExecutive Producer & Talent Booker: Jennifer BrownExecutive Producer: Ryan WoodhallAssociate Producer: Adell ColemanPhotographers: Chuck Marcus and Shanta CovingtonBooker: Claudia Jean...

Sheryl Lee Ralph is a legend. So many of us were overjoyed to see her win an Emmy for her work on Abbott Elementary. In this throwback we talked about acting, why she’s had such a long career, and what it means to her to be Black. Toure Show Ep 183: I'm An Actor Original Air Date: Oct. 14, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpof...

I’m going inside the marijuana business with Whitney Beatty the owner of Josephine & Billie’s an LA dispensary that caters to Black women. We talk about all the hurdles of opening a marijuana shop and what it means to make one that’s aimed at the tastes of the sisters.   Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9   Toure Show Episode 343 Host & Writer: Touré  Executiv...

Andy Roddick was a tennis legend—#1 in the world, US Open winner, 3x Wimbledon finalist, and he held serve over 90% of the time for his career. We talk about how to hit a great serve, what it’s like to play against some of history’s best, if he choked against Federer at Wimbledon, and what is mental toughness? Toure Show 221: I Was #1 In the World Original Air Date: Feb. 24, 2021 Learn more about...

Pipcorn is one of my favorite snacks and after watching it’s founders on Shark Tank I had to talk to them about how the my created and popularized a whole new snack option. Jen Martin is one of the founders of Pipcorn because she loves snacking. It’s fun to talk to her about the business of snacking.     Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9     Toure Show Episod...

James Blake was once #4 in the world and #1 in America. He beat both Federer and Nadal. But what’s most amazing is that he played his best tennis after breaking his neck in a freak injury and contracting shingles and losing his dad—all in one year. He’s tough, smart (Harvard), humble, and cool. And still the best Black male player since Arthur Ashe. I interviewed him back in 2018 at the tennis clu...

Open Mike Eagle is a brilliant MC and podcaster (I love his show What Had Happened Was). We talk about hiphop and the intricacies of MCing and his upcoming album Component System With the Auto Reverse. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 341 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producers: Jennifer Brown and Ryan Woodhall Associate Producer: Adell C...

City Girls is a hot rap group from Miami and there’s a lot to their story. I spoke to Yung Miami back in 2018 when her partner JT was still in prison. Even if you’re not a fan of City Girls, this is a fascinating look at someone from the bottom who’s about to change her life forever. Toure Show Ep 55: I'm From The Bottom Original Air Date: November 14, 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Josh Johnson is hysterical. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 340 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producers: Jennifer Brown and Ryan Woodhall Associate Producer: Adell Coleman Photographers: Chuck Marcus, Shanta Covington, and Nick Karp Booker: Claudia Jean The House: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Puff (or Sean Combs, or Diddy) is one of the greatest business minds in the country today. He’s closing in on being a billionaire and he’s done it by being fearless in business and by being a great marketer. Puff is indefatigable. He’s driven like no one you’ve ever seen. He’s great at inspiring people and setting a high bar for everyone around him. And that’s just part of why he’s so successful....

Charles Booker is the Democratic nominee for Senate from Kentucky, a man running to unseat Rand Paul. He gained national fame when he shot an ad showing himself inside of a noose. He’s got an inspiring life story and isn’t afraid to say tough things about Rand Paul. He just might win this race… Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 339 Host & W...

In solidarity with my friend Salman Rushdie, who was tragically stabbed this week, I’m re-airing our 2019 interview so you can hear him speak about his writing, Toni Morrison, the insanity of modern America, and his novel Quichotte. Toure Show Ep 89: I Write Original Air Date: September 4, 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpof...

Joey Badass is one of the leaders of the modern generation of MCs. His new album 2000 is deep and so is our conversation. I didn’t expect to talk about emotional intelligence and his passion for self-improvement. I didn’t expect him to bring his 4 yo daughter and let her sit in. I didn’t expect him to be as sensitive as he is here. Great convo about hiphop and about feelings.     Please fill out o...

Joy Bryant is a great actress who grew up in the Bronx with nothing then ended up studying at Yale and is now a longtime working actress. She’s fun, she’s witty, she’s cool, and I’ve known her forever so we had a great conversation about acting and what it’s like to feel free. Toure Show Ep 114: I Love The Supermarket Patreon Original Air Date: February 14, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Christian Smalls is the revolutionary Amazon worker who’s building a nationwide Amazon union in a battle with Amazon’s leadership. He’s got an amazing story—he’s a regular guy who’s trying to make life a little better for the common man who works at Amazon where they treat workers like crap. And they’re fighting against unionization like crazy. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gl...

Matthew Knowles is Beyonce’s father and he served as her manager for many years and according to him he is central to her success. If you want to know about the strategy behind leading Beyonce to the top, listen to Mr. Knowles. Toure Show Ep 163: I Managed Beyoncé Patreon Original Air Date: August 5, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https:...

Elizabeth Alexander is an amazing poet, writer, professor, and person, and the author of a fascinating new book The Trayvon Generation that explores how the Trayvon Martin killing and all the others like it have influenced us. Alexander also interviewed her friend Michelle Obama on her book tour and we talk about that, too.  https://forms.gle/Bfz7soYyppPoCq2Z8 Toure Show Episode 336 Host & Writer:...

Toure Show Ep. 196: Neneh Cherry-I'm Still In A Buffalo Stance Patreon Original Air Date: November 27, 2020 Neneh Cherry became a pop culture phenomenon when she dropped her 1988 single “Buffalo Stance” and she’s led a really interesting, very global life. She’s about to start working on a new album and it was amazing to catch up with her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...