Work N Progress Podcast

The crew is back. Loso, Starlito, DJ Part T, and Jimmy recap their night 5K at Geodis Park ("the castle"), settle a basketball wager that's sending the losers to ballet class, and preview the July 4th race at Centennial. Then it's quarter-end book check — Gladwell books on deck, David Goggins in the earphones, and Starlito drops the story behind his *75 AM Hard Club* mixtape, which he wrote entire...

The Work in Progress podcast landed in the Tennessee Tribune, Nashville's Black Press.. From there, the fellas get into a full Juneteenth weekend recap, a real Father's Day conversation (stepdads, biological fathers, and everything in between), a Moment in History saluting Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel, and a debate nobody asked for but everybody needed — O-Dog vs. Bishop. Then it gets heavier. We pay re...

This week: Lito performs at Exit/In during CMA Fest weekend, gets interviewed on News Channel 5 as a "CMA artist," and runs into Shaboozy, Waka Flocka, and Big Krit all in one night. Then the crew breaks down what it felt like to walk through two completely different Nashvilles in the same evening. Also on deck — the AI Juneteenth flyer controversy, Fisk University's data center getting less pushb...

Another epic episode of Work N Progress! Starlito, Jimmy Hatcha, Carlos Partee, and Shute are back with more real talk, laughs, and insights!! The crew talks about Jimmy's Rap, the last days of school, and some of their tussles. Tap in! 🔥 #WNP #WorkNProgress #WorkNProgPodcast #Starlito #JimmyHatcha #CarlosPartee #Shute ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 🎬 Intro 0:45 🍉 Solely Fruit Jerky  3:22 🤝🏾 New Bet bet...

Another epic episode of Work N Progress! Starlito, Jimmy Hatcha, Carlos Partee, and Shute are back with more real talk, laughs, and insights!! The crew tries cold-pressed juice and talks Summer songs, samples, shadowwork, Spurs, Shabang & such. Tap in! 🔥 Find more juice here: The City Juicery https://www.instagram.com/thecityjuicery/ Starlito's At War War with MySelf 🎙️https://livemixtapes.co...

Another epic episode of Work N Progress! Starlito, Jimmy Hatcha, Carlos Partee, and Shute are back with more real talk, laughs, and insights!! The crew talks about Jimmy's Rap, the last days of school, and some of their tussles. Tap in! 🔥 #WNP #WorkNProgress #WorkNProgPodcast #Starlito #JimmyHatcha #CarlosPartee #Shute ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 🎬 Intro / Jimmy's Rap Review 5:00  🎙️ Starlito's writing...

Another epic episode of Work N Progress! Starlito, Jimmy Hatcha, Carlos Partee, and Shute are back with more real talk, laughs, and insights, talking about more BBLs, artists that did/didn't age well, and who would win a versus between Lil Wayne and Kanye! Tap in! 🔥 #WNP #WorkNProgress #WorkNProgPodcast #Starlito #JimmyHatcha #CarlosPartee #Shute ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 🎬 Intro / What's Good w/ the...

The crew is back in the studio chopping it up on everything from hoop talk and real‑life transitions to business, consistency, and what “work in progress” really looks like behind the scenes. Across this full episode, we hit on the wins, the Ls, and the lessons in between while keeping it honest, funny, and unfiltered. 💯 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe to stay tapped in with every drop. 🔔 Turn o...

We’re back with Part 2 of our deep dive into Nashville’s grind, creative hustle, and the pizza mind mentality it takes to build something from scratch. From hot chicken and hometown stories to business, growth, and staying locked in on your goals, this episode packs real talk, laughs, and game you can actually use. Tap in, grab a slice, and rock with us for the full conversation. 💼🏀✈️ 📲 Follow...

On this episode of the Work N Progress Podcast, the crew chops it up with the founders of Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria about building a business with your friends, scaling, selling, and staying rooted in North Nashville. 🏁 They break down how a scrappy moving company became the launchpad for a multi-city pizza brand, what it really took to open on Buchanan when people thought they were crazy,...

The WNP crew is back, and this one hits different. 👀 The 5K bet between Jimmy and Lito finally gets put on the table (loser has to rap OR do stand-up comedy 😂), a real conversation about boundaries that gets deep fast, and the crew breaks down the NBA Playoffs. This episode has layers — funny, real, and everything in between. Tap in. 🎙️ Starlito 🎤 | Jimmy Hatcha 😂 | Carlos Partee 🎧 | Shute ⚖️...

The Work N Progress crew is back and this episode has NO chill — from birthday trips to Aruba, to debating golf culture, unpacking survivor's remorse, marching band culture, and somehow ending up on favorite yoga positions 😂🧘🏾‍♂️. Tap in for the realest, funniest, most unfiltered conversation the WNP fam has had yet. Starlito 🎤 | Jimmy Hatcha 😂 | Carlos Partee 🎧 | Shute ⚖️ This is the show w...

In this episode of the Work N Prog Podcast, the crew sits down with NBA forward Robert Covington for a real conversation about perseverance, business, and betting on yourself on and off the court. From undrafted grind to league vet, RoCo breaks down mindset, money, and moving with purpose in every season of life. Hosted by Starlito, Jimmy Hatcha, Carlos Partee, and Shute, this one is for hoopers,...

🎧 Hosted by: Starlito, Jimmy Hatcha, Carlos Partee, Shute 📍 Podcast: Work N Progress Podcast (Ep. 11) – “St. Paddy’s Day” St. Paddy’s Day episode of the Work N Progress Podcast with Starlito, Jimmy Hatcha, Carlos Partee, and Shute, live from Nashville and locked in on growth, gratitude, and getting to it. Tap in as the crew breaks down holiday energy, street stories, business moves, comedy grind...

The WNP guys dive into how America feels right now – politically, culturally, and spiritually – and what it really means to grow as a man in the middle of it all. Starlito also shares more about his new project #NTCYK #NottheCountryYouKnow  0:00 – Intro vibes & what’s on the guys’ minds 🎙️ 5:12 – “Not the country you know” – shifting America 🇺🇸💭 18:45 – Hustle, money moves, and responsibility...

From the studio to the streets, the **Work N Progress** crew sits down with Starlito for a raw, unfiltered conversation around honesty, loyalty, music, and the moments that test your character the most. 🎧🔥 Tap in for game, stories, and perspective from one of Nashville’s most thoughtful voices.   ⏱️ Timestamps   0:00 – Intro, WNP energy and setting up the convo 🎬   4:10 – Where “Why would you l...

Another legendary convo with the Work N Prog crew as we sit down with Ronald Dowdy, candidate for Criminal Court Judge. ⚖️👨🏾‍⚖️ We dive into his story, his vision for the bench, and what “reasonable” really means when real lives are on the line. Tap in and share with somebody who cares about justice in Nashville and beyond. 🙌 ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro, WNP vibes and setting the table 🎧 3:45 –...

Welcome to the Work N Progress Podcast, a show where four Black men have honest conversations about personal growth, accountability, entrepreneurship, music, relationships, and navigating life as we continue to evolve. On this episode of Work N Progress Podcast, we sit down with hip hop legend 8Ball from the iconic duo 8Ball & MJG for a real conversation about growth, business, and evolving as...

The crew is back in the lab for the February edition of the Work N Prog Podcast, tapping into the grind, creativity, and growth it takes to level up in 2026.  From the artist’s mindset to business moves and protecting your peace, this episode is all about building physical, mental, and spiritual stamina for the long run. Like, comment, and subscribe to stay locked in with the Work N Prog family. 

We pulled up for a regular WNP recording and somehow ended up in a full pickup game to 36 and a sweaty 2-on-2 that exposed who really has a bag and who just talks on the mic 👀🏀. In this episode we break down the runs, tell the truth about everybody’s game, and invite you to tap in for the full paywalled hoop session. 🔒🔥 👇 Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: How this run even happened 🎙️ 1:45 – Who can...

On episode 4, the guys return back to the podcast with updates on Pilates, Community, Ownership and Gentrification.  The episodes just keep getting better and better! Make sure you subscribe and drop what you're working on in the comments..

On Episode 3 of Work N Progress, we sit down with Don Trip for a real conversation about life beyond the music. We talk marriage, fatherhood, and how books, mindset, and responsibility shape who we become. Don Trip opens up about balancing family with a career, the lessons he’s learning as a husband and father, and how his past still plays a role in the man he’s becoming. This episode is about gro...

Starlito, Stephen, Shute and Los are joined with a special guest OC. They talk about Starlito's birthday bash and how Webbie didn't show up to perform

Starlito, Marcus, Stephen, Los and Jay run their first 5k together on the technically very first episode of Work N Progress