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Pulse Radio

"Pulse Radio" is a variety show tackling topics of interest to the culture. Hosted by Randall Barnes, "Pulse Radio" leads the conversation on trending topics in the news and pop culture and interviews celebrities, politicians, community leaders and influencers with diverse opinions and knowledge on the world.
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Episodes

Randall Talks With The Seven Students Who Had Their Student Loans Paid Off By Nick Cannon (Exclusive)

On this exclusive episode, Randall speaks with the seven HBCU students that got their student loans paid off by Nick Cannon during the premiere week of his new daytime talk show! This is the first time they’ve appeared together since the airing of the show. Randall dives deeper into their HBCU experience and gives an exclusive on how he was able to get Miss Clark Atlanta University & A Queen’s Series Ambassador Jeydah Jenkins on the show.

Oct 05, 20212 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Drake v. Michael Jackson, Randall & Mykayla Have A Hit-For-Hit Battle

In this special episode, Randall and Pulse Media Digital Creator Mykayla Sherin-Howard discuss the social media debate on which artist was the biggest during their prime. The conversation turns into a hit-for-hit Verzuz battle with Randall picking Drake’s songs and Mykayla picking Michael Jackson’s songs.

Sep 24, 202156 minSeason 2Ep. 52

Randall & Arielle React To Week 1 Of NFL Football, Shedur Sanders Comes To Form Against Tennessee State, Raiders vs. Ravens OT Thriller

In this episode, Randall & Arielle recap the weekend of HBCU sports and NFL Week 1. They speak about their takeaways from Jackson State winning the Southern Heritage Classic and the emergence of Shedur Sanders. Randall also salutes Ty'Son Williams, Ravens runningback and Randall's 8th grade classmate at Miller Middle School.

Sep 16, 202153 minSeason 2Ep. 51

Special Episode: Certified Lover Boy vs. Donda, Randall's Take On Sha'Carri's New Antics, Would LeBron Have Been Great In The 90's

In this special episode of "Pulse Radio", Randall and Pulse Sports correspondent Arielle Killgore speak on their thoughts on the album battle between Certified Lover Boy & Donda and they pick a winner. Randall, a ardent & viral Sha'Carri Richardson supporter, expresses his dissatisfaction with her consecutive losses and her diss of Allyson Felix. Then, Randall sees a old interview clip of Rasheed Wallace saying that LeBron wouldn't have been "as great in his era" and him and Arielle give...

Sep 10, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 49

“Beat Me To The Punch” Was The Worst Grownish Episode EVER (Midseason Finale Review)

Randall & Jenae react to the midseason finale of Grownish, which was severely underwhelming. Randall declares that “Beat Me To The Punch” was the worst episode of Grownish that they’ve ever had as it didn’t make sense and it didn’t advance the story. They also give their prediction on f Season 4 will be the last.

Sep 03, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 40

Is Grownish CANCELLED Yet (Reviewing "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See", "A Piece Of Light" & "Cancelled")

In this episode, Randall & Jenae return from a two-week hiatus to review the pat three episodes of Grownish. Randall & Jenae give their fast thoughts about the episodes “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See”, “A Piece Of Light” and “Cancelled”. Randall & Jenae agree that the show has lost its fire and Jenae grades the show 0/10 for the first time ever.

Aug 27, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 48

Secure The Bag Spotlight: Grvy Wear & Takeaways From Netflix “Untold: Malice At The Palace” Documentary

In this episode, Randall spotlights black-owned clothing brand Grvy Wear and interviews CEO Siyani Boyd. Randall & Siyani were freshman roommates at Fort Valley State University so they take a trip down memory lane and the start of Grvy Wear. Randall also does a special “Randall’s Thoughts” reacting to the first episode of the Netflix docuseries “Untold: Malice At The Palace”.

Aug 12, 202155 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Mild N’ Out (Wild N’ Out Season 16 Premiere Was TRASH)

In this episode, Randall gives his quick thoughts on the return of Wild N’ Out for season 16. This is the first season since the COVID-19 pandemic and Nick Cannon’s career pause for his comments about the Jewish Community. Randall says the premiere episodes were trash and describes what was wrong and how they can get better in this pandemic world.

Aug 11, 202118 minSeason 2Ep. 35

South Carolina Sen. Mia McLeod On COVID-19 Prevention, Taking On Governor Henry McMaster & 2022 Gubernatorial Race

In a special episode, Randall and Mya Schofield (79th Miss Benedict College & A Queen’s Series Ambassador) speak with South Carolina Senator & 2022 Gubernatorial Candidate Mia McLeod. They discuss Sen. McLeod’s college experience and her becoming a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. They also get into current issues of interest to voters such as the raging COVID-19 Pandemic, Voter Suppression, Black Voter Mobilization & more. Sponsored by Grvy Wear.

Aug 09, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Pulse Reacts To Grown-ish "Demons" (Season 4, Episode 3)

In this episode, Randall & Jenae have a "Grown-ish" intervention. They both agree that "Demons" was trash (Jenae calls it slaw) and analyzes how the show can get better as it inches closer to ending. Randall also previews the episode synopsis for episodes 4-8, which he feels could return "Grown-ish" back to it's Season 2 form.

Jul 23, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Pulse Reacts To Grown-ish "Ugh Those Feels" (Season 4, Episode 1)

Randall is joined by Jenae Talison as they review Grownish Season 4 premiere “Ugh, Those Feels Again”. Randall & Jenae both enjoyed the episode but want more realism from the storylines. Randall also breaks down the ratings numbers from season 3 and predicts Season 4 will be the last.

Jul 09, 202151 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Pulse Reacts To The BET Awards 2021 (ft. CDK On The Mic)

In this episode Pulse Radio Host & HipHopDX Contributor CDK on the Mic joins in to continue our Black Music Month Takeover as we reacted to the 2021 BET Awards. The show was solid but there were several questionable winners of awards this year such as Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak & Silk Sonic winning best group after only releasing one song ("Leave The Door Open") as well as not having a full body of work out.

Jun 28, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Black Music Month Spotlight: Mr. Hanky Talks Creation Of City Girls "Twerkulator" Beat & More

In this episode, Randall speaks with super producer Corey “Mr. Hanky” Dennard. Mr. Hanky attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and marched in the Human Jukebox band. He’s responsible for the beats behind hits such as City Girls “Twerkulator”, Lil’ Duval “Smile” and the HBCU Anthem by Treal Lee & Prince Rick “Throwed Off (F**** Everybody).

Jun 26, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Week In Review: Trick Daddy Shades Beyoncé, Sha’Carri Richardson Shines, Bow Wow v. Soulja Boy Preview, T-Pain Admits To Depression

In this episode, Randall & Shelbi’ break down the hot topics of the week. Trick Daddy gets caught on Clubhouse dissing Beyonce saying that she can’t sing and the Beyhive comes for him. Sha’Carri Richardson becomes the fastest woman in America and earns the opportunity to go to Tokyo for the Olympics. T-Pain says Usher saying that he f***** up music autotune caused a four-year depression. Randall & Shelbi' preview Verzuz. In “Randall’s Thoughts”, Randall speaks on the impromptu Twitter ba...

Jun 24, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Megan Thee Stallion vs. DaBaby: Does Business Matter More Than Loyalty? (Randall's Thoughts)

In this edition of “Randall’s Thoughts”, Randall speaks on the impromptu Twitter back and forth between Megan Thee Stallion & DaBaby over DaBaby’s new collaboration with Tory Lanez. Megan alleges that DaBaby is saying one thing in private but moving differently in public. Did DaBaby take things too far? Should you not work with someone if they have an issue with someone you’re cool with? Randall weighs in.

Jun 21, 202110 minSeason 2Ep. 17
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