Chris Redd was an SNL star because he’s an hysterical comic and he’s also a rapper on the low. Amazing to talk to him about hiphop and comedy and how to make people laugh and the structure and stress of being on SNL and being in the Blackest SNL cast ever and his personal struggle with depression. Toure Show Ep. 239: I Run SNL Original Air Date: April 28, 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/toureshow See omnystud...
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Sean Patrick Thomas is a great actor and one of the stars of Till the new biopic about the courageous Mamie Till and her murdered son Emmett. I talk to Thomas about the Till movie, acting, what it takes to become a star, and what it means to be Black. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 349 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producers: Jennifer Brown and Ryan Woodhall Associate Producer: Adell Coleman Photographers: Chuck Marcus, Shanta Cov...
Oct 26, 2022•58 min•Ep. 349
Lil' Yachty is one of my favorite modern rappers. In this convo from 2020 we talk about his style and his musical influences, and get a deep look at the personality of one of the most unique rappers in the game. Toure Show Ep. 118: Lil Yachty-I Am The King of The Youth Patreon Original Air Date: February 28, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/toureshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn m...
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Sanaa Lathan is a legendary actress who’s becoming a director. She just shot the film adaptation of Angie Thomas’s novel On The Come Up. We talk about acting and directing and reality shows and how quarantine changed her life and lots more. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 348 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producers: Jennifer Brown and Ryan Woodhall Associate Producer: Adell Coleman Photographers: Chuck Marcus, Shanta Covington, and...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 348
Eric Andre is in the news because he’s fighting back against some airport racism so let’s throwback to our 2020 interview and see who he really is. He’s an amazing absurdist comedian. He is hilarious and brilliant and this convo is crazy. I don’t know why everyone tells me and him that we look alike. Toure Show Ep. 151: I Am Crazy Original Air Date: June 24, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/toureshow See omnys...
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Jevon McCormick is reinventing business leadership. His book Modern Leader explains principles for a more worker-friendly workplace. McCormick learned a lot about leadership from his father who was a pimp. We get all into that and much more. This is inspiring and informative. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 347 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producers: Jennifer Brown and Ryan Woodhall Associate Producer: Adell Coleman Photographers:...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 347
Earthquake has become a legendary stand up comic and like so many, there’s a lot of pain in his background. He spent over a decade in the Air Force until they asked him to go to the Gulf War. He said no. And he broke his wrist to avoid going. That and much more on Toure Show. Toure Show Ep. 150: I Am Comedy Original Air Date: June 19, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/toureshow See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Ben Crump is a lawyer who’s made it his mission in life to defend and protect Black families who have suffered massive tragedies. He was there for Trayvon Martin’s family, he was there for George Floyd’s family, and now he’s fighting for Breonna Taylor’s family. He’s one of the people making a difference in modern America. This is a fascinating look into the mind of one of the most important civil rights warriors in the country. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSb...
Oct 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 346
Nikki Giovanni is one of the greatest living poets in the world and she is a joy to be around. She’s funny, smart, humble, and very cool. She’s the best dinner guest imaginable. Since she’s recently announced her retirement from teaching let’s throwback to this hour plus conversation about what makes a great poem, the impact of watching domestic violence in her childhood home, how she rebounded from a health scare by getting onstage, how she learned to cry and why she feels she needs to go into ...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is one of the most progressive and most inspiring elected officials in this country. She’s an immigrant, she’s Muslim, she’s Black, she’s intensely proud of all that and of her country. We talk about her harrowing experience on January 6th where she feared for her life, the future of progressivism in America, and whether The Squad is being successful. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 345 Host & Writer: Touré ...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 345
Chris Redd just retired from SNL. So let’s throwback to our amazing talk with him about comedy and hiphop and how to make people laugh and the stress of being on SNL and being in the Blackest SNL cast ever, and his personal struggles with depression. Toure Show Ep. 239: I Run SNL Original Air Date: Apr. 28, 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/toureshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn mo...
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Miss J. Alexander is a fashion world icon and an incredible person. I love this conversation. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 344 Host & Writer: TouréExecutive Producer & Talent Booker: Jennifer BrownExecutive Producer: Ryan WoodhallAssociate Producer: Adell ColemanPhotographers: Chuck Marcus and Shanta CovingtonBooker: Claudia JeanThe House: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 344
Sheryl Lee Ralph is a legend. So many of us were overjoyed to see her win an Emmy for her work on Abbott Elementary. In this throwback we talked about acting, why she’s had such a long career, and what it means to her to be Black. Toure Show Ep 183: I'm An Actor Original Air Date: Oct. 14, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/toureshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad c...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 16 min
I’m going inside the marijuana business with Whitney Beatty the owner of Josephine & Billie’s an LA dispensary that caters to Black women. We talk about all the hurdles of opening a marijuana shop and what it means to make one that’s aimed at the tastes of the sisters. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 343 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producer: Ryan Woodhall Executive Producer & Talent Booker: Jennifer Brown Associate Produc...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 343
Andy Roddick was a tennis legend—#1 in the world, US Open winner, 3x Wimbledon finalist, and he held serve over 90% of the time for his career. We talk about how to hit a great serve, what it’s like to play against some of history’s best, if he choked against Federer at Wimbledon, and what is mental toughness? Toure Show 221: I Was #1 In the World Original Air Date: Feb. 24, 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/to...
Sep 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Pipcorn is one of my favorite snacks and after watching it’s founders on Shark Tank I had to talk to them about how the my created and popularized a whole new snack option. Jen Martin is one of the founders of Pipcorn because she loves snacking. It’s fun to talk to her about the business of snacking. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 342 Host & Writer: TouréExecutive Producer & Talent Booker: Jennifer BrownExecutive Producer: Ryan...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 342
James Blake was once #4 in the world and #1 in America. He beat both Federer and Nadal. But what’s most amazing is that he played his best tennis after breaking his neck in a freak injury and contracting shingles and losing his dad—all in one year. He’s tough, smart (Harvard), humble, and cool. And still the best Black male player since Arthur Ashe. I interviewed him back in 2018 at the tennis club where I grew up, Sportsmen’s Tennis Club in Dorchester, Massachusetts, in front of a few hundred p...
Sep 04, 2022•48 min
Open Mike Eagle is a brilliant MC and podcaster (I love his show What Had Happened Was). We talk about hiphop and the intricacies of MCing and his upcoming album Component System With the Auto Reverse. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 341 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producers: Jennifer Brown and Ryan Woodhall Associate Producer: Adell Coleman Photographers: Chuck Marcus, Shanta Covington, and Nick Karp Booker: Claudia Jean The Hou...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 341
City Girls is a hot rap group from Miami and there’s a lot to their story. I spoke to Yung Miami back in 2018 when her partner JT was still in prison. Even if you’re not a fan of City Girls, this is a fascinating look at someone from the bottom who’s about to change her life forever. Toure Show Ep 55: I'm From The Bottom Original Air Date: November 14, 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/toureshow See omnystudio....
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Josh Johnson is hysterical. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 340 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producers: Jennifer Brown and Ryan Woodhall Associate Producer: Adell Coleman Photographers: Chuck Marcus, Shanta Covington, and Nick Karp Booker: Claudia Jean The House: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/toureshow See omnystudio.com/listener...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 340
Puff (or Sean Combs, or Diddy) is one of the greatest business minds in the country today. He’s closing in on being a billionaire and he’s done it by being fearless in business and by being a great marketer. Puff is indefatigable. He’s driven like no one you’ve ever seen. He’s great at inspiring people and setting a high bar for everyone around him. And that’s just part of why he’s so successful. In this throwback interview from 2017, Puff gives some of the best money-making advice. Toure Show E...
Aug 21, 2022•52 min
Charles Booker is the Democratic nominee for Senate from Kentucky, a man running to unseat Rand Paul. He gained national fame when he shot an ad showing himself inside of a noose. He’s got an inspiring life story and isn’t afraid to say tough things about Rand Paul. He just might win this race… Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/vSXPsDdMGcSbKrfY9 Toure Show Episode 339 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producers: Jennifer Brown and Ryan Woodhall Associate Producer: Adell Col...
Aug 17, 2022•53 min•Ep. 339
In solidarity with my friend Salman Rushdie, who was tragically stabbed this week, I’m re-airing our 2019 interview so you can hear him speak about his writing, Toni Morrison, the insanity of modern America, and his novel Quichotte. Toure Show Ep 89: I Write Original Air Date: September 4, 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/toureshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad c...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Joey Badass is one of the leaders of the modern generation of MCs. His new album 2000 is deep and so is our conversation. I didn’t expect to talk about emotional intelligence and his passion for self-improvement. I didn’t expect him to bring his 4 yo daughter and let her sit in. I didn’t expect him to be as sensitive as he is here. Great convo about hiphop and about feelings. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/Bfz7soYyppPoCq2Z8 Toure Show Episode 338 Host & Writer: TouréE...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 338
Joy Bryant is a great actress who grew up in the Bronx with nothing then ended up studying at Yale and is now a longtime working actress. She’s fun, she’s witty, she’s cool, and I’ve known her forever so we had a great conversation about acting and what it’s like to feel free. Toure Show Ep 114: I Love The Supermarket Patreon Original Air Date: February 14, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/toureshow See omnyst...
Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Christian Smalls is the revolutionary Amazon worker who’s building a nationwide Amazon union in a battle with Amazon’s leadership. He’s got an amazing story—he’s a regular guy who’s trying to make life a little better for the common man who works at Amazon where they treat workers like crap. And they’re fighting against unionization like crazy. Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/Bfz7soYyppPoCq2Z8 Toure Show Episode 337 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producers: Jennifer Br...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 337
Matthew Knowles is Beyonce’s father and he served as her manager for many years and according to him he is central to her success. If you want to know about the strategy behind leading Beyonce to the top, listen to Mr. Knowles. Toure Show Ep 163: I Managed Beyoncé Patreon Original Air Date: August 5, 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/toureshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more abou...
Jul 31, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Elizabeth Alexander is an amazing poet, writer, professor, and person, and the author of a fascinating new book The Trayvon Generation that explores how the Trayvon Martin killing and all the others like it have influenced us. Alexander also interviewed her friend Michelle Obama on her book tour and we talk about that, too. https://forms.gle/Bfz7soYyppPoCq2Z8 Toure Show Episode 336 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producers: Jennifer Ford and Ryan Woodhall Associate Producer: Adell Coleman Pho...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 336
Toure Show Ep. 196: Neneh Cherry-I'm Still In A Buffalo Stance Patreon Original Air Date: November 27, 2020 Neneh Cherry became a pop culture phenomenon when she dropped her 1988 single “Buffalo Stance” and she’s led a really interesting, very global life. She’s about to start working on a new album and it was amazing to catch up with her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/toureshow See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Jul 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Malcolm Nance wrote a book about the Trump insurgency called They Want To Kill Americans and he’s come back from fighting in the Ukraine to talk about it. We get into what he did and saw in Ukraine, where he was part of the war effort, as well as what he says Trump inspired people to do on Jan 6 and why he’s certain that there’s more violence coming. Toure Show Episode 335 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producers: Jennifer Ford and Ryan Woodhall Associate Producer: Adell Coleman Photographer...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 335
