"Game Theory" host and sports commentator Bomani Jones joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about who his sports idols were growing up, how he made his transition from economics to sports media, and what REALLY went down behind the scenes of his viral Jake Paul interview. Check out Jalen's appearance on season 1 of "Game Theory" here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Academy award-winning actress and comedian Mo'Nique joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about how she looks back on her breakout role on the classic TV show "The Parkers," her thoughts on finding peace with director Lee Daniels after their years-long feud and why her new Netflix comedy special is the most honest she's ever been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Legendary rapper and songwriter Papoose joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about his new position as head of hip-hop at TuneCore, how he earned the respect of the late great DJ Kay Slay and he even came out of retirement for a moment and honored us with a freestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former basketball player and Jalen's teammate Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about when he fell in love with basketball, the impact that growing up in poverty had on his life and what it's like navigating his Tourette Syndrome, which went misdiagnosed for years. "Stand," the new documentary about Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's career and featuring an appearance by Jalen, premieres Feb. 3rd at 9pm ET/PT on Showtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rap legend, actor, entrepreneur, podcast host and philanthropist Tip "T.I." Harris joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about when he knew he could make it big in rapping, what it was like filming Deon Taylor-directed horror movie "Fear," and his thoughts on the origin of trap music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBC Sports broadcaster, former ESPN analyst and "Football Night in America" host Maria Taylor joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about her family's deep connection to the University of Georgia, how she sees her infamous Nick Saban interaction as one of her top five interviews, and what she's ordering when she hits up the Waffle House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two-time Emmy-nominated actress, vegan chef, author, and social media personality Tabitha Brown joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about paying attention to the things we eat every day, her days as an Uber driver before the viral moment that made her career and the moment she realized being herself was always going to be enough. Great news: Our episode with the great Magic Johnson has won a gold Signal Award! Be sure to listen to that conversation here or watch on Youtube. Learn more about ...
Grammy-winning hip-hop artist, producer, songwriter, author, DJ, and CEO of So So Def Jermaine Dupri joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about hip-hop turning 50 years old in 2023, how he feels about the recent violence in the rap community and his upcoming Verzuz battle concert with none-other-than Diddy himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we're revisiting a conversation Jalen had with culinary master and restaurateur David Chang, who talks about his hit Netflix show "Ugly Delicious", how the pandemic has affected the restaurant industry, being a food snob and the unique magic of New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Detroit Lions quarterback and philanthropist Jared Goff joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about what it's like to be on the sidelines watching his defense's recent plays, how his offseason was impacted by the Rams winning the Super Bowl and how he feels about Jalen's nickname for him: JARED MONTANA. The Renaissance Man's Magic Johnson episode is up for a Signal Award! Be sure to vote here by Dec. 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two-time Grammy-winning singer, actress and "A Miracle Before Christmas" star LeToya Luckett joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about her favorite tour while she was a member of Destiny’s Child, her top five albums of all time and why she felt it was important to share her life as a single mom with her audiences online. The Renaissance Man's Magic Johnson episode is up for a Signal Award! Be sure to vote here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Miss Michigan, TV personality and "Big Brother" Season 24 winner Taylor Hale joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about her upbringing in the 313, making history as the first Black woman to win the long-running CBS reality show and how her goals - on reality TV and in life - have become bigger than herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rap icon and actress MC Lyte joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about breaking into the male-dominated hip-hop industry, her thoughts on the intersection of fashion and music and why she considers her ALLBLK TV series “Partners in Rhyme” one of the great TV shows depicting rap culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we're revisiting a conversation Jalen had with Tony Award-winning actor and comedian David Alan Grier, who talks about growing up in Detroit, being friends with Aretha Franklin, and black squirrels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former ESPN co-anchor, journalist for The Atlantic and author Jemele Hill joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about navigating the media world as a Black woman, how she spent her days as a child in Detroit and what she hopes readers take away from her new memoir, "Uphill." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Acclaimed actor, rapper, producer and author Omar Epps joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about getting his breakout role as a teenager alongside Tupac in "Juice," the moment he fell in love with rapping and the origin of his new Afrofuturist novel "Nubia: The Awakening." Check out Omar's next book signing taking place on Sunday, November 13: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/omar-epps-book-signing-tickets-439943712487 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian, actor and radio personality Earthquake joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about his early go-go days in DC, his feelings about the passing of beloved comic David A. Arnold and why his decades-long relationship with stand-up comedy reminds him of "being in a relationship with a Black woman." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Grammy-nominated rapper, songwriter and hip-hop great Rapsody joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about the sacrifices she made early in her career, her favorite bar she wrote for the Paramount+ film "On the Come Up" and how she stays true to her voice in an industry that can often play to the masses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Living Single" and "Finding Happy" star Kim Coles joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about the TV shows that influenced her comedy, the challenges she faced as a young female comic in the late ‘80s and the cultural impact of "Living Single" after 29 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Save the Last Dance" and "Reasonable Doubt" star Sean Patrick Thomas joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about challenges he overcame as a young actor, what it’s like still being a 90s teen heart-throb today and how it felt reuniting with his former co-star Kerry Washington for their latest Hulu project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Award-winning actress, singer and director Tichina Arnold joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about growing up in Queens as a latchkey kid, overcoming her fears of getting behind the camera and what it was like in the early days of filming the iconic sitcom, "Martin." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Broadway star, "Pose" actress and transgender rights activist Angelica Ross joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about navigating her identity while growing up in the Midwest, the importance of therapy in her life and what it's been like becoming the first openly trans woman to star on Broadway. (TW: suicide) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Legendary rapper, actor, and entrepreneur Ja Rule joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about the beginnings of Murder Inc, the importance of giving back to HBCUs and what it's like hosting Big Daddy Kane for his concert series on the app ICONN LIVE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor, entrepreneur, and podcast host Jerry Ferrara joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about growing up a Brooklyn boy, how he's navigated his career post-"Entourage," and who would be a dream guest for his new BetMGM podcast, "Unleashed." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the 100th episode of the Renaissance Man podcast! Jalen looks back on nearly two years of guest interviews and shares a few of his favorite clips from conversations with his friends, mentors and heroes in everything from sports to entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stand-up comedy veteran, sitcom writer, producer and showrunner David A. Arnold joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about telling his personal life stories on his Netflix specials, how much work it really takes to become a successful comic, and what it’s been like reinventing his body of work on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Power" actor, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Rotimi joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about his Nigerian upbringing in Maplewood, New Jersey, what he learned from superstar mentors Jay Z and Jamie Foxx and how he takes nothing for granted in his career and his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Award-winning actor, watchmaker, and executive producer Aldis Hodge joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about navigating the entertainment industry since he was a child, what it was like working with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on their upcoming movie “Black Adam,” and how important it is to represent Black culture intentionally to the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Jo Koy joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about his new film “Easter Sunday,” how fatherhood changed his approach to comedy, and the way bombing on stage early in his career made him a better performer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Three-time Grammy award-winning producer, recording artist and songwriter Hit-Boy, joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about his childhood in southern California, the sacrifices he makes to be successful at his craft, and what it was like collaborating with musical greats like Nas, Jay-Z, Big Sean and the late Nipsey Hussle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
