LeMicah and I discuss movies, culture, and current events. S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.instagram.com/sbipodcast https://www.tiktok.com/maestroharrell https://twitter.com/maestroharrell Follow LeMicah Levert https://www.instagram.com/leverticus
Julito McCullum (The Wire, Akeelah and the Bee, God Bless You) Brooklyn, New York born, Afro-Latino, got his start in the world of dance for various artist's such as Alicia Keys, Missy Elliot, & the NY Knicks all by the age of 12 years old. We reminisce on our time in Baltimore on HBO filming "The Wire" discuss his journey working on his early projects such as "Miracles Boys", directed by Spike Lee and the Emmy Nominated TV movie, "The Wool Cap", starring William H Macy and KeKe Palmer. We t...
Niles Abston Writer & stand up comedian writer on the FXX show Dave, with Lil Dicky. He has 2 comedy specials on youtube "Household Name" & "Girls Don't Twerk to Jokes", we discuss life, comedy and his new film 98' HONDA. S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.instagram.com/sbipodcast https://www.tiktok.com/maestroharrell https://twitter.com/maestroharrell Follow Niles Abston https://www.instagram.com/thenilesabstonshow https://twitter.com/NILE...
LeMicah and I discuss movies, culture, and current events. S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.instagram.com/sbipodcast https://www.tiktok.com/maestroharrell https://twitter.com/maestroharrell Follow LeMicah Levert https://www.instagram.com/leverticus
Hope Ayiyi who co-wrote and produced the Mystery Rom-Com titled “The Private Eye”. Directed by Jack Cook and featuring Denzel Whitaker and Matt Rife. We take a deep dive and discuss society, the industry and Hope's future projects such as “GYALDEM” selling to Netflix UK and his romantic drama titled “Closure” also starring Denzel Whitaker. S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.instagram.com/sbipodcast https://www.tiktok.com/maestroharrell https://twit...
LeMicah and I discuss movies, culture, and current events. S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.instagram.com/sbipodcast https://www.tiktok.com/maestroharrell https://twitter.com/maestroharrell Follow LeMicah Levert https://www.instagram.com/leverticus
Dallas Jackson, writer and director known for his films "Thriller", "Welcome to Sudden Death" with Michael Jai White and "Rebel" produced with the late great John Singleton. His latest film "The System" features Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard, Jeremy Piven, and Lil Yachty. S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.instagram.com/sbipodcast https://www.tiktok.com/maestroharrell https://twitter.com/maestroharrell Follow Dallas Jackson https://www.instagram.c...
LeMicah and I discuss movies, culture, and current events. S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.instagram.com/sbipodcast https://www.tiktok.com/maestroharrell https://twitter.com/maestroharrell Follow LeMicah Levert https://www.instagram.com/leverticus
Wesley "Wuz Good" Armstrong (The Plus One, Couples Night) an extremely talented creative who has directed commercials for brands such as Lyft and T-Mobile, and amassed over 3 million social media followers along the way. He recently directed Kevin Harts "Master Class" on Masterclass.com, and you can catch him now in "The Plus One" with Ashanti and Cedric the Entertainer. -------- S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.instagram.com/sbipodcast https://w...
LeMicah and I discuss movies, culture, and current events. S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.instagram.com/sbipodcast https://www.tiktok.com/maestroharrell https://twitter.com/maestroharrell Follow LeMicah Levert https://www.instagram.com/leverticus
Gary L. Gray (Even Stevens, The Cosby Show, Fairly Odd Parents) from Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Living single, Family matters, ER, Party of Five , and 7th Heaven. Gary has been working even longer than myself! He was the voice of Sam aka "Squid" in the iconic "Rocket Power", Nelson in "Even Stevens" and the voice of AJ in the "Fairly odd Parents". You can catch him right now as the voice of Pearce in Batman: The Long Halloween and the voice of Adonis Creed in the new Creed "Rise to Glory" video ga...
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Oscar Camacho (Star Trek: Picard, Griselda, Beyond) a very talented on camera and voice actor, you've heard him in countless projects you've seen him as Pedro in the Paramount+ Star Trek:Picard and now you can catch him in Griselda with Sofia Vergara. ------- S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.instagram.com/sbipodcast https://www.tiktok.com/maestroharrell https://twitter.com/maestroharrell Follow Oscar https://www.instagram.com/oicamacho
LeMicah and I discuss movies, culture, and current events. S.B.I Socials: Follow M A E S T R O https://www.instagram.com/MAESTRO/ https://www.instagram.com/sbipodcast https://www.tiktok.com/maestroharrell https://twitter.com/maestroharrell Follow LeMicah Levert https://www.instagram.com/leverticus
Chris “Big Duke” Malloy is a music producer and entrepreneur from Cleveland, Ohio. He started his music career as a manager and quickly realized his passion for creating beats and producing music. Duke has become a well-known name in the music industry and has worked on records with numerous artist (Rick Ross, Chris Brown, Dani Leigh and more), had multiple songs in the NBA2k series and produced the single “Eazy” for Game ft. Kanye West. "I had $700, a plane ticket, and three outfits, and I was ...
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Andy Treys (KB24 NFT, Getmefamous, Muscle Lab) This is part 1 with innovative Armenian-American entrepreneur and founder of various ventures including starting his new AI venture "Genesis", Muscle Lab the “soho house” of recovery and the philanthropic KB24 NFT. Andy's ventures range from his social media agency, Getmefamous, which has a reach of over 300million to diving deep into the NFT market with notable projects like Cereal Club. His endeavors have attracted celebrities and made significant...
Jerry Purpdrank discusses his rise to fame from making Vine videos to becoming a staple in social media with over 10 million followers across all platforms. He takes us on his journey starting as a valet at Fenway Park, to moving to LA pursue his career. He reflects on how his school experiences shaped his comedy, the pressures of social media, and the importance of authenticity. We also touch on the cultural impact of social media, the allure of instant fame, and the potential negative conseque...
Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas and I engage in a deep conversation about the city's history and its lasting effects on the present. We reflect on personal Chicago memories, spanning from the Bud Billiken Parade to Taurus Flavors, and discuss the stark realities of segregation and its engrained presence in the city's neighborhoods. Dilla reveals how restrictive racial covenants shaped Chicago's landscape and the importance of acknowledging this past. He also touch on the cultural legac...
LaRoyce Hawkins (Chicago P.D., The Express, Chicago Fire) and I discuss his roots in Harvey, IL and his origin story of becoming a performer. We touch on his journey doing over 200 episodes of Chicago P.D. the evolution of his relationship with the city, and the socio-cultural dynamics we observe. We dive into the nuanced portrayal of characters in our favorite television shows, and he shares the experience and guidance he received from Eric LaSalle. "I had to learn how to be grateful for the no...
Ray Romulus of the production team The Stereotypes ( 24k Magic , Thats What I Like , Somebody to Love ) and I reminisce over when we met, his time as an assistant to Jermaine Dupri and quickly landing a role as A&R at Def Jam. We discuss his journey in the music industry, sharing his experiences working with artists like Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Usher, and Bruno Mars. Ray also dives into his role in helping create "Sunday Service" with Kanye West, watching the evolution of his peers, and ...
Lekan (Familiar, Need Somebody, Pray For Me) first generation Nigerian-American R&B singer/songwriter/musician discuss his inviting music rooted in Classic R&B, while also dipping into other eras and genres—weaving soul, pop, and trap together to create his unique, timeless sound shares his upbringing in Columbus, Ohio, and his early exposure to music through the church. We dive into his aspiration for his music to transcend time, and his perspective on the balance between digital access...
Sandi McCree (The Wire, The New Edition Story, The Bobby Brown Story) and I reconnect since shooting The Wire almost 18 years ago. We discuss her experiences as a substitute teacher, which gave her a character model for her role as De'Londa as well as highlighting the realities some of her students would face. We dive into her background in the arts as well as her playing my mom in an episode of Cold Case. The conversation also touches on our experiences with streaming platforms, the audition pr...
Gemaine, a true triple threat in the music world - Singer, Songwriter, and Producer. We dive deep, from his game-changing Vine video to navigating the evolution of the music industry in the digital age. Looking back, we talk about how social media slipped through the revenue cracks early on and the hurdles we're still leaping as artists today. But it's not all about music - we jump into societal perspectives, importance of staying informed and the relentless hustle needed in our craft. We also r...
Terrance Hardy (Craig of the Creek, Perry Mason, All American: Homecoming) and I talk about his experiences in the entertainment industry, starting from his early acting gigs on Eve, Curious George, and Entourage, and and making the leap to where he is today . We share personal anecdotes about each others journey, including our parents' support, the influence of other artists, and the challenges of fame. We also touch on his love for music, being on Kanyes College Dropout album, and his experien...
Jared Faber (Suburgatory, Teen Titans GO!, As Told by Ginger) and I discuss working together on Suburgatory and Teen Titans Go! His early musical influences, his journey to scoring multiple television shows and being nominated for an Emmy as well as winning two Latin Grammys. We breakdown the evolution of his career, and the importance of staying open to opportunities. Reflecting on his past collaborations, the challenges he's faced, and his future aspirations. "I think that thought process, you...
Sylvester Powell (All American: Homecoming, Five Points, We Were Meant To) and I talk about his past experiences in tumbling, modeling, and how it all lead him to acting. We discuss our journeys in the entertainment industry, sharing stories about our first jobs, his competitive experiences in tumbling, and the challenges he faced when first coming to Los Angeles. From the importance of parental support and the misconceptions surrounding the entertainment industry, we touch on all these topics a...
Thuliso Dingwall (The Wire, Law & Order, Person of Interest) also known as Kenard from The Wire and I discuss his path from being born in Newton, Massachusetts and raised in Prince George's County, Maryland. Where his interest in acting began, his audition process for The Wire and overcoming adversities in his personal life and career. We discuss his upcoming music projects and take a much needed trip down memory lane. "If I'm going to do it, Im going to show up on time, Im going to be the b...
DJ Spinz (F*ck Up Some Commas, Blasé, Flex) shares his music journey, from djing to music production. We discuss the significance of the mixtape era and the support he received throughout Atlanta and working with Major artist such as Migos, Future, Wiz Khalifa and more. We emphasize the importance of relationships, timing, and personal experiences in art. We dive into his new project The Cashmere Collective the infamous Spinz 808 and what the future holds. "I just want to encourage, like, please...
Ben Levin (Legacies, Kung Fu, As The World Turns) In this episode we discuss how our experiences living in different cities has shaped our creative process. We also touch on our favorite movies and characters, the impact of A.I technology on the entertainment industry, and the challenges we mutually face as artists. We discuss themes of representation as minorities, taking risks, and the importance of connection and communication. "I feel like we've been forced to fully understand what goes into...
