Have Better Sex (w- Shan Boody)
Van sits down with relationship and sex guru Shan Boody to talk about what men need to do better in bed, what people need to do better in relationships.
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 50 min
Van Lathan's The Red Pill
Van Lathan serves up a weekly dose of truth, sonically force feeding listeners the red pill, and NEVER apologizing. News, politics, and pop-culture are all on the menu, with reality so sizzling it’ll fry your echo chamber.
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90 - What Happend To City High?” W/Ryan Toby
Van sits down with Ryan Toby from the group City High, who talks about why the group abruptly broke up, and damn, it was A LOT. The two men also talk about Ryans music career, having written for giants like Will Smith and Usher.
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 46 min
89 - Queen, Slim & Motherhood
Van sits down with Erica & Milah from Good Moms, Bad Choices and talk about motherhood, Queen & Slim, and why a man with roommates can’t have them.
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 18 min
“Role Playing” with Jean Elie and Tribble
Van sits down with “Insecure” star Jean Elie and the two men talk about y’all playing Gay, Byron Allen’s Lawsuit, and Tribble’s dry dating life.
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 43 min
87 - “Terms and conditions” with DJ HED
Van sits down with West Coast radio star DJ HED and talks about Colin Kaepernick, Rodney Reed, Sensitive Rappers, and why Hed thinks women are self absorbed.
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 57 min
86 - Hustle and Motivate Feat. J Stone
Van sits down with West Coast Rapper J Stone and talks about losing his best friend Nipsey Hussle, Dropping His Debut Album, And Finding Peace While He Was In Prison.
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 4 min
085 - NO DIRECT DEPOSIT (w Sarunas Jackson)
Van is back and so is the Red Pill, he talks to Sarunas about what happened, what happens now, and about Sarunas new life as a celebrity.
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 47 min
084 – Jason Weaver’s Lunch Break w/ Jason Weaver
Van sits down with actor and singer Jason Weaver to discuss his interesting career from being the singing voice of Simba in the original Lion King to playing Michael Jackson and his feature on Chingy’s 2004 hit, “One Call Away.”
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 51 min
083 – Art & Politics w/ Ferrari Sheppard and Sharis Rhodes
In this 2-part episode: Van sits down with artist and twitter firebrand, Ferrari Sheppard, to discuss the art world and how it treats black artists. He also talks with LA County Board of Supervisors Candidate, Sharis Rhodes, about her political journey and the current challenges facing Los Angeles.
Oct 01, 2019•2 hr 6 min
082 – Going Full Jerome w/ Amin Joseph
Van sits down with Snowfall Star, Amin Joseph, who shows up in character as Jerome Saint. Jerome has trouble adjusting to life in 2019 while Amin goes in depth on his process as an actor.
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 20 min
081 – Shooting The Shit w/ Miko Grimes
Van sits down with Miko Grimes to discuss her issues with Jay Z’s partnership with the NFL. The two also discuss her plant-based diet, her opinions on rich people and whether or not she would give her husband a “hall pass.”
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 31 min
080 – Rap Is For Rappers w/ Hitmaka
Hitmaka sits down with Van and talks about how he left Yung Berg behind, and why he feels like he’s gonna be one of the biggest moguls in Hip Hop history.
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min
079 – The Kaepernick Situation w/ Marcellus Wiley
Van sits down with former All-Pro NFL player and current FS1 host Marcellus Wiley to talk about the current Kaepernick situation.
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 59 min
078 – Blue Colored Glasses w/ Glasses Malone
Van sits down with rapper Glasses Malone to talk about his controversial music video “2pac Must Die.” They also talk about the current state of west coast rap, what it is to be a real gangster rapper, and what are the most important songs in west coast rap history.
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 25 min
077 – Prince Talk w/ David Oyelowo
Van checks in with “Selma” star David Oyelowo, and the two men talk about David’s new movie, his old marriage, and being British star in American Black Hollywood.
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 5 min
076 – Wildness w/ Brittany Renner & Teanna Trump
Van sits down with Brittany Renner and Teanna Trump to talk about their new found friendship and how they met on social media. Jason “Jah” Lee from Bossip joins the conversation. They also talk about their own critics and what people don’t understand about their lifestyle.
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 21 min
075 – Let Players Rap w/ Metta World Peace
Van sits down with former NBA star, Metta World Peace, as he responds to Moneybagg Yo’s previous comments on The Red Pill that Basketball players should lay off the rapping. Metta explains why he and other ballers choose to pursue music and basketball.
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 11 min
074 – Unconscious Throupling w/ Sheree Zampino
Van sits down with Sheree Zampino, Will Smith’s ex-wife and mother to his son, Trey. They discuss how she maintains such a healthy relationship with the Smith Family and her experiences raising Trey. They also talk about what its like to be the wife of a pastor, dating, and what a “thrupple” is.
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr 4 min
073 – Hamtramck w/ Tiny Jag
Van sits down with Detroit emcee, Tiny Jag, on her decision to drop out of the Afro Future Festival when she found out that white people were being charged double for the event. They also talk about ways to bridge the equity gap between Black America and white America.
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 3 min
072 – The One They Love To Hate w/ Jermaine Dupri
Van sits down with hip hop luminary Jermaine Dupri to talk about his recent remarks that made headlines. He unpacks his controversial opinions on modern female rappers and talks about his new auto-biographical documentary.
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 30 min
071 – Fear Of A Queer Black Planet w/ Jarrett Hill & Shar Jossell
Van sits down with journalist, Jarrett Hill and pop culture pundit, Shar Jossell, to talk about the many issues facing lgbtq individuals within the black community. Jarrett and Star share their stories of growing up gay and trans in unwelcoming environments and how they deal with the ways society treats them.
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 47 min
070 – Aliens and Dolphins w/ Megan Ryte
Van chops it up with Hot 97 DJ, Megan Ryte. Megan talks about her path to success and the highs and lows of being a female DJ in a male-dominated industry. They also touch on everything from Aliens to whether or not Dolphins would take over the world if they had opposable thumbs.
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 27 min
069 – Aint No Best w/ Affion Crockett
Van sits down with comedian and actor, Affion Crockett, to discuss the concept of church and what it means to be a christian today. They also get into a passionate “best ever” debate on diss tracks, comedians and boxers.
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 22 min
068 – 43VA Heartless w/ Moneybagg Yo
Van sits down with Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo to discuss the new generation of Memphis hip-hop. They also talk about Moneybagg’s ambitions outside of rap and how he handles friends and family who ask him for money.
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 15 min
067 – Family Matters w/ Jaleel White
Van sits down with legendary sitcom actor Jaleel White to talk about his trials and tribulations while growing up in the spotlight. They also touch on the state of children’s TV today and the surprisingly-talented celebrity basketball circuit.
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 29 min
066 – When They See Us w/ Ava DuVernay
Van sits down with Filmmaker Ava DuVernay to talk about her life and career, past and present. They also talk about Ava’s latest project ‘When They See Us’, a 4-part limited series on Netflix about the Central Park 5.
Jun 04, 2019•51 min
065 – #1? w/ Deray Davis
Van sits down with comedian and actor, DeRay Davis to talk about the life and legacy of John Singleton, who was a mentor to DeRay. They also talk about DeRay’s career, his relationships and the state of comedy in today’s political climate.
May 28, 2019•1 hr 18 min
064 – Merata w/ Cliff Curtis
Van sits down with New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis, known for his diverse filmography including roles in Training Day and Avatar. They talk about Cliff’s powerful documentary about pioneering Maori filmmaker, Merata Mita. They also touch on Cliff’s experience as an “ethnically ambiguous” actor in Hollywood and the hardships that indigenous people face all around the world.
May 21, 2019•1 hr 2 min
063 – F*ck Me, Feed Me, Finance Me w/ Mandii
Can sits down with Mandii, one-half of the Whoreible Decisions Podcast. They talk about why she’s never been with a white man and they touch on Mandii’s controversial rant about men financing a relationship.
May 14, 2019•1 hr 37 min
062 – Politickin’ w/ Bakari Sellers
Van sits down with CNN Contributor and Politician Bakari Sellers. They touch on the Democratic Primary candidates, Barack Obama’s impact or lack-there-of on African American communities, the importance of HBCUs and Bakari’s political future.
May 07, 2019•1 hr 8 min
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