Bun B, Tom Frank, Jeffrey Sledge

Unglossy

Society EN ↓ 100 episodes

Is influence built through hard work—or shaped by the choices no one sees? Hosted by hip-hop legend Bun B, music industry veteran Jeffrey Sledge, and brand strategist Tom Frank, Unglossy cuts through the noise to explore what really drives creativity, influence, and legacy. No rehearsed talking points. No brand-approved answers—just honest conversations with people who’ve built something real. Unglossy brings you inside the minds of artists, athletes, founders, and cultural architects to unpack the grind behind the growth: the risks taken early, the setbacks that sharpened the work, and the di...

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Bun B, Tom Frank, Jeffrey Sledge

Category

Society

Podcast website

unglossy.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jun 19, 2026

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Episodes

Matt Jacob: The Journey from High Altitudes to High Art 25.06.2024

On this episode of Unglossy Matt Jacob, a private jet pilot turned photographer, joins the guys to share compelling stories from his life in the skies and behind the camera lens. Have you ever wondered what it's like to transition from flying private jets to capturing powerful images around the globe? Matt Jacob takes us through his extraordinary journey, detailing his passion for technology and p...

Anthony Laney: A Dive Into California’s Luxurious Architectural Landscape 28.05.2024

Join us for an auditory journey to the moon with our gravity-defying discussion on creating a lunar experience right here on Earth. Anthony Laney of Laney LA joins hosts Tom Frank, Mickey Factz, and Jeffrey Sledge, adding a riveting dimension with tales of high-end residential design, where playful luxury like beachside pickleball courts becomes a reality. Discover the seamless blend of lifestyle,...

Tim Frank: Front Row Seat to the NBA’s Rise 07.05.2024

Exploring the Evolution of Basketball Culture Get ready for an electrifying journey through the heart of basketball culture in Episode 4 of Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture! Hosts Tom, Mickey, and Jeffrey are thrilled to be joined by the NBA’s Sr. VP of Communications, Tim Frank. Join us as we unravel Tim's remarkable career path, from his collegiate days at Notre Dame to his quick rise with th...

Marcus Samuelsson: Pushing the boundaries of culinary artistry 19.04.2024

Witness culture and the unexpected converge, revealing the medley of tastes, sounds and experiences that influence the brand that is— Marcus Samuelsson . From a young age, Marcus aspired to be great by recognizing greatness in others. His path to becoming a decorated chef, restaurateur and philanthropist who's accolades include a 2023 Emmy Award (that makes two cameos in this podcast), was powered...

Mags Miller: Exploring the elements of authentic storytelling 25.03.2024

The theme of the show, and this episode in particular, is brand, culture and the unexpected. Mags Miller, director, producer, and storyteller, is the perfect encapsulation of our theme. Why? Because everyone needs Mags Miller! Mags is a Global Citizen who grew up in Nigeria, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Over the past 20+ years she has worked on numerous Discovery Network and NatGeo TV shows. She’s embed...

Knox Hill: The Conviction Behind This Walking Contradiction 08.03.2024

Unleashed through the power of YouTube Father, musician, poet, former professional athlete, creative advocate and commentator. Knox Hill’s combination of selves shouldn’t co-exist. It does. And it does so with contagious energy, passion and volume loud enough to inspire millions with his unique brand of art. Hear his stories, and how he’s leveraged YouTube to maximize their power and reach. "Unglo...

Unglossy (Official Trailer) with Tom Frank, Mickey Factz and Jeffrey Sledge 15.02.2024

Welcome to "Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," where we delve into the essence of branding beyond the surface sheen. This isn't your average corporate podcast. Join Tom Frank, Partner and Chief Creative Officer at Merrick Creative, Mickey Factz, Hip Hop Artist and Founder and CEO of Pendulum Ink, and Jeffrey Sledge, a seasoned music industry veteran, for "Unglossy" as they get to the heart of w...

Introducing Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture: Episode 1 02.02.2023

Welcome to Episode 1 of Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture. Learn how  Pete Rock, Tat Wza and Mickey Factz first got introduced to comics, their top 5 fav characters, comic characters that disgusts them (Did Mickey really just say Wolverine?) and what they love and hate about comic films. Check out more episodes and subscribe to Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture on Apple,...

Introducing Pendulum Podcast with Mickey Factz 08.09.2022

Curious about how the greatest Rappers make their art form look easy? Join host Mickey Factz , founder of the first school for lyricism, Pendulum Ink, on a new podcast called The Pendulum Podcast. He’ll bring you lessons from the school’s legendary guest speakers, including Inspectah Deck, Phonte, Masta Ace, Cory Gunz and more. Check out Pendulum Podcast on Apple ( https://apple.co/3BpHNF1 ), Spot...

5-Factor Authentication Preview: Isaac Hayes III on the future of social media and the creator economy 18.08.2022

Introducing 5-Factor Authentication with Hill Harper. Listen to a preview as legendary music producer Isaac Hayes III tells us that the business models behind some of our favorite tech tools can drive inequities, so he decided to do something about it. Listen in as he chats with Hill about his latest initiative, Fanbase , a social media platform that empowers creators to get paid for their content...

Introducing 5-Factor Authentication with Hill Harper 11.08.2022

Spaceman World Media is proud to present  A new podcast about our constantly evolving relationship with technology. We've teamed up with award-winner actor, best-selling author, and tech entrepreneur Hill Harper to host 5-Factor Authentication – a podcast produced by kglobal in partnership with Spaceman World Media that makes listeners smarter about their digital life. In each episode, Hill sits d...

Bars App: Season 2 Finals with special guest BUN B 26.05.2022

It's the FINALS! 4 Contestants are competing for $10,000 in cash prize money. First place wins $5,000 and a paid trip to  @Bars On I-95 . And we have a very special guest judge... the one and only, BUN B. Watch it and judge for yourself... Who is Season 2's Champion? Comment below with your scores. The #MickeyFactsBarsAppChallenge is  brought you by BARS App and the good people of  @Spaceman World...

Bars App: Final 16 with special guest Taco 12.05.2022

Are you ready for this? It's our final 16 MCs with Mickey Factz, with Chicago Rapper Taco, and with our LIVE audience. It was a night of unbelievable battles, including a first of its kind – a double overtime head-to-head thriller. The result... our FINAL FOUR of Season 2.  The #MickeyFactsBarsAppChallenge GRAND FINALE is TUESDAY, MAY 24th  LIVE on INSTAGRAM @mickey. Facts at 7pm. Our final 4 rapp...

Bars App: Round 1 05.05.2022

32 MCs, 6 Guest Judges Season 1, Season 2 and Mickey Factz... all in one incredible night. Stop what you are doing and take it all in. Who wins? Who loses? Join Mickey Factz,   Mike Sick, Chilla Jones, A. Ward, Swave Sevah, and Killuminati as we narrow down our field to our top 16. Watch it, share it and get ready to root for your favorite MC as they compete for Season 2’s crowing moment.  The #Mi...

Bars App: Wildcard Round 28.04.2022

Wildcard night lived up to every character in it’s name. It was a WILD night of SURPRISE guests, INCREDIBLE MCs and a HUGE announcement at the end of the evening. Grab your beverage of choice, find a good seat and enjoy Mickey Factz , Stirman, D-Lucks, B. Boy, Jeffrey Sledge,  Illa Ghee, Pretty Rickey Hyde, Chilla Jones and more as we narrow down our field to our top 7, who will move on to next we...

Bars App: Week 7 - GRIP 21.04.2022

"Heard you rapping and almost started laughing..." It was a night of great rap and a lot of laughter. Who knew  GRIP was so damn funny. That's right it's Week 7 of the #MickeyFactsBarsAppChallenge. Atlanta native and Eminem mentee via Shady records, GRIP, joins our host,  Mickey Factz , as they pull up 16 MCs from our LIVE audience  to compete for a chance to win $10,000 in prizes. We have sick ba...

Bars App: Week 6 - Jewice and Pete Rock 14.04.2022

It’s Week 6 of the #MickeyFactsBarsAppChallenge. Pete Rock had so much fun last week that he is back to sit alongside our host, Mickey Factz as they welcome 16 new MCs and the one and only Jewice of Flatbush Zombies. Special thanks to a few interesting fans who joined the lIVE chat, including Common and Nyck Caution. Watch on YouTube, listen on Apple or Spotify and share on social. And remember to...

Bars App: Week 5 - Pete Rock and Illa Ghee 07.04.2022

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Week 5 of the Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge rolls up, the door swings open and out comes   Mickey Factz, Grand Daddy I.U., Pete Rock, Illa Ghee, Jess Hilarious and 16 new MCs. Damn, loyal listeners, this is fire. Sit back, kick the feet up and enjoy the show. We promise it will not let you down. Watch on YouTube, listen on Apple or Spotify and sh...

Bars App: Week 4 - Nick Grant 31.03.2022

It’s Week 4 of the Mickey Factz Bars App Challenge and we welcome  @Nick Grant along side our host  @Mickey Factz as well as eight MCs from the BARS App and as an added BONUS of eight more MCs from our LIVE audience. You will not want to miss this week's action... as stated by "After Show" host Lord Owen, "best show so far this season." Could our grand prize winner come from this Week? Judge for y...

Bars App: Week 3 - Chuck Inglish 24.03.2022

It’s Week 3 of the Mickey Factz Bars App Challenge and we had Chuch Inglish pull up for the night Check out our next batch of 16 MCs competing for $10k worth of prizes. As usual, we have one winner per week plus two more that you will help decide their fate. Watch on YouTube, Listen on Apple , Spotify or wherever you catch podcasts and go Vote @Mickey. Factz Instagram Story for either or 2nd place...

Bars App: Week 2 - Curren$y 17.03.2022

It's Week 2 of the #MickeyFactzBARSAppChallenge and it got a little crazy. 16 NEW MCs, Curren$y here and then not here, Daylyt, Sy Ari and of course our master of ceremonies who held it all together, Mickey Factz . You'll laugh, you'll love and you'll shout it all out at Instagram. And by the very end, we arrive at one winner and two runner-ups that will be voted by YOU on Instagram between Thursd...

Bars App: Week 1 - Ras Kass 10.03.2022

Season 2 officially kicks off and we are giving away $10,000 in prizes. Special guest Ras Kass  joins our host  Mickey Factz  to judge our first 16 MCs.  We will have one winner and two runner-ups that will be voted by YOU on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mickey.factz) between Thursday and Friday, 3/10-3/11 to see who moves on. Think you got this? There is still time to enter the challenge by d...

Bars App: Season 2 Preview 05.03.2022

The Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge is back for Season 2. However, before we kick off with a new group of MCs, let take a stroll down memory lane and pull up Season 1's crew.  Season 2 will premier on Tuesday, March 8th at 7pm on IG LIVE. Follow our host @Mickey. Factz on Instagram to join the party. And don't worry if you can't catch it LIVE, you can watch it here each and every week. The Mickey...

Welcome to The Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge 05.03.2022

What’s good y’all, I’m Mickey Factz and this is The Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge! We are back for season 2 and this time we’re giving contestants a chance to walk away with 5,000 dollars! The first season was phenomenal. It was full of celebrity guest judges, hilarious moments, the livest chat on IG,  and of most importantly, bars! Watch the show live every Tuesday at 7pm on IG Live or catch th...

GOLD 22.07.2021

A cast of characters joins this very special episode dedicated to the fans (and Lupe’s many medals). Our first live call-in happy hour show features some of our Patreon fam, friends and fans asking their burning questions face-to-face with the fellas. Don’t miss this one or any of our first season’s 45 episodes! Email your questions to saywhatdotmedia@gmail.com , leave us a voicemail at 707-276-62...

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