From performing at the Wild Wayne City Wide Talent Search to sharing the stage with Puffy Daddy, New Orleans artist Dawn Richard set out to change the music game. Original member of Badboy Record's Danity Kane and Diddy’s Dirty Money, Dawn Richards stops by the Wid Wayne Unchained podcast to talk about the journey of a girl out that 9th ward that criss crossed the world on her own terms, unapologetically remaining true and remaining straight New Orleans! You know her from Making The Band and her...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 18
The Wild Wayne Unchained podcast caught up with the legendary New Orleans duo, Partners-N-Crime! We definitely couldn’t fit all the incredible stories into one episode, so we did a part 2!!! We find out just how many artists PNC signed, developed and shaped! We explore the THREE MILLION DOLLAR Cash Money riff, life after Big Boy records, their national musical influence, Boycott Bowl and more! We dug deep on this one! WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE===> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOqpFbSOAKA Get a...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Season 2Ep. 17
The Wild Wayne Unchained podcast caught up with the legendary New Orleans duo, Partners-N-Crime! We explore their early lives, gong shows, the Cash Money signing that didn’t happen and the actual signing with Big Boy records. Due to the huge amount of information and conversation, there will be a part 2! Get an earful of the Partners N Crime podcast Part 1... The UNTOLD STORIES! from the Big Easy to Big Boy, from HollyGROVE to half a mil, New Orleans Hip Hop Legends Follow Partners N Crime(@Mist...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 16
The @WildWayneUnchained #Podcast with hosts Wild Wayne and Shawn Royal resumes Season 2 with one of New Orleans hottest culinary stars...@LetDatGirlCook!!! We got the @Thrillist host of #Gatekeepers show to take minute out of her busy schedule to talk food, her beginnings in the East, shrimp burgers and TV/Streaming stardom!!! From selling plates out the back of her VW Beetle, to Double Black Cafe, Celeb Chef Ashley Jonique joins the table and blesses us with her #blackgirlmagic on the latest ep...
Nov 05, 2019•56 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Rocket scientist AND Pitmaster, Dr. Howard Conyers talks culinary history, grilling whole cows and value of education We kick off season 2 of the Wild WayneUnchained podcast AND recently ranked #3 in the WORLD! We salute all the people that have listened, downloaded, liked, commented, and spread the word about our pod! Our latest episode features rocket scientist AND pitmaster, Dr. Howard Conyers, who resides in New Orleans and is originally from the low country of South Carolina. We explore sim...
Aug 18, 2019•55 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Wild Wayne Unchained Podcast is the Official Podcast of Essence Eats 2019!!! The highly successful Wild Wayne Unchained podcast has been named the official podcast host of the 2019 ESSENCE Eats Stage as a part of the 25th annual Essence Festival held in New Orleans Friday, July 5, – Sunday, July 7, 2019. On DAY 1, Wild Wayne and co-host Shawn A. Royal will be interviewing various cultural and culinary influencers that include: Greg Tillery of We Dat Chicken And Shrimp and Sherilyn and Leroy Hayw...
Jul 05, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 13
If you're ready for conventional wisdom to be challenged, especially when it comes to New Orleans culture and age old handed down history, then this podcast's conversation with Glenn Jones will be just what the doctor(or history buff) ordered. Glenn Jones comes from a family of news and history documenters and as you listen to this podcast, it becomes clear right away. Be ready for some of your history to be challenged today! G. Jones has dedicated his energy to documenting New Orleans Black Mas...
Jun 28, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We kick off season 2 of the Wild Wayne Unchained podcast with an incredible conversation with Chef Elle Simone Scott. She moved around trying to find her niche in life and cooking became her calling! Now, as an accomplisher chef and food stylist, what started as a hustle has catapulted her into a much larger space that many women of color don't get to participate in. Chef Elle has also used her stardom to reach back and assist other struggling women of color chefs with her She Chef program. Take...
May 27, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 1
New Orleans muralist, social activist, and creator, Brandan "BMike" Odums, has repeatedly transformed blank slates into vivid, mind-blowing creations. The slates have been everything from tv screens to kids minds to skyscrapers! His artistic accolades have been lauded by people and publications worldwide! Team WWU gets an in depth view of the experiences that have shaped BMike into a inspiring and committed artistic ambassador for New Orleans! Get an earful of the entire story of Mural artist an...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 10
There's a inexplicable language called MUSIC that crosses barriers of language, race and even space! We get the story from Ben Jaffe of Preservation Hall and Preservation Hall Band about the documentary A TUBA TO CUBA The Preservation Hall Jazz band traveled all the way to Cuba and realized there were more similarities than differences culturally and musically with the common tie being the African diaspora! Get an earful of the entire story of The documentary, A Tuba To Cuba: We explore New Orle...
Apr 02, 2019•58 min•Ep. 9
If I told ya New Orleans own Jazz Saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr played a MAJOR part in the rap history of Biggie Smalls would you believe me? Well BELIEVE IT! We get the story from Donald Harrison Jr., Big Chief of Congo Square! He talks about his journey as a Jazz saxophonist, historical and cultural information about New Orleans Masking Indians and how he musically educated New York hip hop icon Christopher Wallace aka Notorious B.I.G.! Get an earful of the entire story of The Big Chief, Big ...
Mar 18, 2019•58 min•Ep. 8
Get ready for the Wild Wayne Unchained Podcast (cue applause)!!! We'll talk it up about culture, cuisine and lifestyle! So strap on your seat belt and we bout to ride! Wild Wayne IS THE VOICE OF NEW ORLEANS! He has been an iconic media figure for over 2 decades with radio accolades, television shows, blockbuster movie cameos, philanthropy and now culinary guru! Plus WWU will be co-piloted by New Orleans hustler of the year, fashion icon, and cigar aficionado Shawn Royal aka Charlie P. Hustle. Ad...
Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 7
Get ready for the Wild Wayne Unchained Podcast (cue applause)!!! We'll talk it up about culture, cuisine and lifestyle! So strap on your seat belt and we bout to ride! Wild Wayne IS THE VOICE OF NEW ORLEANS! He has been an iconic media figure for over 2 decades with radio accolades, television shows, blockbuster movie cameos, philanthropy and now culinary guru! Plus WWU will be co-piloted by New Orleans hustler of the year, fashion icon, and cigar aficionado Shawn Royal aka Charlie P. Hustle. Ad...
Feb 17, 2019•44 min•Ep. 6
Get ready for the Wild Wayne Unchained Podcast (cue applause)!!! We'll talk it up about culture, cuisine and lifestyle! So strap on your seat belt and we bout to ride! Wild Wayne IS THE VOICE OF NEW ORLEANS! He has been an iconic media figure for over 2 decades with radio accolades, television shows, blockbuster movie cameos, philanthropy and now culinary guru! Plus WWU will be co-piloted by New Orleans hustler of the year, fashion icon, and cigar aficionado Shawn Royal aka Charlie P. Hustle. Ad...
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 5
Get ready for the Wild Wayne Unchained Podcast (cue applause)!!! We'll talk it up about culture, cuisine and lifestyle! So strap on your seat belt and we bout to ride! Wild Wayne IS THE VOICE OF NEW ORLEANS! He has been an iconic media figure for over 2 decades with radio accolades, television shows, blockbuster movie cameos, philanthropy and now culinary guru! Plus WWU will be co-piloted by New Orleans hustler of the year, fashion icon, and cigar aficionado Shawn Royal aka Charlie P. Hustle. Ad...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Get ready for the Wild Wayne Unchained Podcast (cue applause)!!! We'll talk it up about culture, cuisine and lifestyle! So strap on your seat belt and we bout to ride! Wild Wayne IS THE VOICE OF NEW ORLEANS! He has been an iconic media figure for over 2 decades with radio accolades, television shows, blockbuster movie cameos, philanthropy and now culinary guru! Plus WWU will be co-piloted by New Orleans hustler of the year, fashion icon, and cigar aficionado Shawn Royal aka Charlie P. Hustle. Ad...
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Get ready for the Wild Wayne Unchained Podcast (cue applause)!!! We'll talk it up about culture, cuisine and lifestyle! So strap on your seat belt and we bout to ride! Wild Wayne IS THE VOICE OF NEW ORLEANS! He has been an iconic media figure for over 2 decades with radio accolades, television shows, blockbuster movie cameos, philanthropy and now culinary guru! Plus WWU will be co-piloted by New Orleans hustler of the year, fashion icon, and cigar aficionado Shawn Royal aka Charlie P. Hustle. Ad...
Jan 04, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Get ready for the Wild Wayne Unchained Podcast (cue applause)!!! We'll talk it up about culture, cuisine and lifestyle! So strap on your seat belt and we bout to ride! Wild Wayne IS THE VOICE OF NEW ORLEANS! He has been an iconic media figure for over 2 decades with radio accolades, television shows, blockbuster movie cameos, philanthropy and now culinary guru! Plus WWU will be co-piloted by New Orleans hustler of the year, fashion icon, and cigar aficionado Shawn Royal aka Charlie P. Hustle. Ad...
Dec 29, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
