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The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Tomika Anderson GreeneTomika Anderson Greene is the founder and CEO of Manifest Greatness Media (MGM), a 5-star-rated, full-fledged marketing, public relations, and communications company that specializes in helping clients in both the commercial space as well as across federal, state, and local government. MGM helps visionary entrepreneurs and mission-driven organizations turn powerful stories into national headlines, government contracts, and real community impact.An Emmy and NAACP Image Award–nominated writer and producer, Tomika brings over 25 years of experience in media and public relations. Her work spans major outlets like CNN, FOX, BET, MTV, and NPR, where she has profiled and collaborated with cu...
2025-12-2239 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Nicole Duncan SmithRev. Nicole Duncan-Smith is a dedicated bi-vocational minister whose theology is firmly rooted in the Baptist tradition and Hip-Hop culture. Embracing inclusivity akin to Jesus' universal love, she employs contemporary pop culture and technology to illuminate the path to spiritual enlightenment.Founder of The Sunday School Dropout, Rev. Nikki, as she is affectionately called, champions a ministry dedicated to hearing personal faith testimonies, nurturing biblical literacy, and providing sanctuary for those who seek God outside traditional church settings.Originally from West Philadelphia, she seamlessly integrates the dynamic influences of Hip-Hop into her spiritual practice, reflecting her upbringing immersed in its...
2025-12-122h 15
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Anthony L. MorrisThe award-winning Morris Team has graced the pages of real estate publications: Brownstoner, Brick Underground, and Curbed. Their presence has also expanded to broader publications such as The New York Times, The New York Post, The Wall Street Journal, and national publications, Elle Décor and HGTV. With an 88% repeat customer and referral rate, they are in demand and proven.Their commitment to clients is to add the most sustainable value as they engage clients in the most important decision of their lives. Their 35 years of experience includes every aspect of real estate including working with buyers, sellers, renters, landlords, c...
2025-10-311h 08
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Bernie Lawrence-Watkins, Esq.Bio of Bernie Lawrence-Watkins Bernie Lawrence-Watkins is a powerhouse attorney and the visionary founder of B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates, P.C., a premier law firm specializing in Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Business Law. With a career spanning more than 25 years, she has built a stellar reputation representing some of the biggest names in hip-hop music, seamlessly navigating both transactional and litigation matters across copyright, trademark, and complex business deals.A trusted legal force behind a who’s who of the entertainment world, Ms. Lawrence-Watkins has represented top-tier artists including, but not limited to 21 Savage, Latto, Young Nudy, Baby Tate, Kevin Ro...
2025-10-301h 03
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Jason WallaceIntroducing Jason WallaceBorn in Panama and raised in Brooklyn, Jason Wallace has been a storyteller since childhood—back when G.I. Joes embarked on cinematic adventures through the living room battlefield. His talent for narrative and performance first emerged through athletics, earning varsity honors as a student-athlete at Brooklyn Technical High School and later competing at the Division I level for McNeese State University.Jason then chased his dreams across continents, playing professional basketball for five years in France, Chile, and Saudi Arabia, and coming tantalizingly close to the NBA with a stint alongside the New York Knicks. His time on...
2025-10-251h 11
Fantasy Syndicate PodcastNFL Week 5 - 2025 Recap!Josh and Alex go over all the important events from week 5 of 2025 NFL season! Waiver Adds. Buy-Lows. Sell-HighsPlus share tips on how to prepare for week 6 so you can....Go Steal a Championship!!! 2:42 San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams (Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, Kendrick Bourne, George Kittle, Jake Tounges — Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Tyler Higbee)7:18 Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns (JJ McCarthy, Carson Wentz, Aaron Jones, Jordan Addison, Justin Jefferson, TJ Hockenson — Joe Flacco, Dylan Gabriel, Jerome Ford, Quinshon Judki...
2025-10-0839 min
Horrorwood: True Crime in TinseltownThe Murder of Tyrone Jamel "TJ" Jones, Jr.What began as a birthday celebration in Queens ended with a life cut short and a community reeling. When actor and musician Isaiah Stokes let a feud from that night fester, it set in motion a plan that would leave Tyrone Jones dead and his family heartbroken. From the party to the ambush to the tense courtroom battle, this story follows how a single grudge grew into something far more tragic.
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2025-09-2956 min
Comanagers Fantasy Football ShowWaiver or Waver? That Is the QuestionWeek 2 is in the books, and while the chaos has calmed down a bit since opening weekend, fantasy managers still have plenty of overreactions to navigate. In this episode of the Comanagers Fantasy Football Show, John and Justin break down the latest injury news—including tough blows to Aaron Jones, Joe Burrow, and Austin Ekeler—and what it all means for your rosters.The guys then dive into Week 3 waiver wire targets you need to know, from under-the-radar rookies to veterans stepping into bigger roles. After that, it’s trade talk: which players to buy low be...
2025-09-1756 min
Reception Perception: The Show[FULL EPISODE] News & Early Season Buy or SellMatt and James discuss Luther Burden changing his number three times before the season even starts, Christian Kirk looking set to miss some time, Amari Cooper's decision to retire and Jayden Reed dealing with a Jones fracture. Then, the guys debate if they are buying or selling several receivers early on in the season inluding Dont'e Thornton, Cedric Tillman and Rashid Shaheed.
Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL...
2025-09-0555 min
From The ForumFantasy Fallout: Cuts, Trades & Draft Shifts! - 🏈 Fantasy Football Q&A "From the Forum"The NFL is shaking up fantasy boards — surprise cuts, shocking trades, and depth chart shake-ups that could make or break your season. Before you draft, you NEED to know how risers like Jacori Croskey-Merritt, Cedric Tillman, D’onte Thornton, and Nick Chubb are being impacted. This is the final fantasy football livestream before preseason kicks off, and we’re breaking it ALL down live.Tonight we’ll cover:🚨 Surprise cuts reshaping depth charts🔄 Last-minute trades & signings📊 Offseason takeaways you MUST know before your draftWe’ll also answer YOUR live fantasy football questions: ⚡ Draft dilemma...
2025-08-301h 15
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Ken Gibbs Jr.Ken Gibbs Jr. is one of the foremost digital executives in the content space and has held leadership roles at Spotify, Amazon Prime Video, BET Networks, and numerous other media brands throughout his 25-year career. Gibbs Jr has a passion for entertainment, technology, and content creation. He began his digital career as part of the original staff of Henry Louis Gates’ Africana.com and remained with the product as it was acquired by Time Warner, then merged with AOL to become what was eventually known as the new Aol BlackVoices.com. Over the next two decades, Gibbs Jr would pl...
2025-08-1944 min
Fantasy Football Advice NetworkBold Predictions for 2025 Fantasy Football Domination! The Fantasy ForecastBold Predictions for 2025 Fantasy Football Domination! #nfl #football #nflfootball Are you ready to dominate your league with the boldest predictions for 2025 fantasy football?Pull up to the Fantasy Forecast w/ Grindberg @FFCanuck99, bigz @bigbonededffb and Schultzy @Schu1tzy as they each break down 3 bold predictions for 2025 fantasy football domination that could be game-changers for your draft strategy! From breakout candidates like Cedric Tillman, Jaylin Hyatt, and D'onte Thornton to surprising quarterback and running back performances, we're calling our shots and backing them up with solid analysis.Will Tennessee wide receivers redefine fantasy value?
2025-08-1835 min
Fantasy ForecastBold Predictions for 2025 Fantasy Football Domination!Bold Predictions for 2025 Fantasy Football Domination! #nfl #football #nflfootball Are you ready to dominate your league with the boldest predictions for 2025 fantasy football?Pull up to the Fantasy Forecast w/ Grindberg @FFCanuck99, bigz @bigbonededffb and Schultzy @Schu1tzy as they each break down 3 bold predictions for 2025 fantasy football domination that could be game-changers for your draft strategy! From breakout candidates like Cedric Tillman, Jaylin Hyatt, and D'onte Thornton to surprising quarterback and running back performances, we're calling our shots and backing them up with solid analysis.Will Tennessee wide receivers redefine fantasy value?
2025-08-1835 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Dana DaneRevered as a legendary Hip Hop artist, Dana Dane helped pioneer the rap genre in the early 1980s. His 1987 debut album, Dana Dane With Fame, was the first rap album by a solo Brooklyn artist to be certified gold, thanks in part to his landmark story raps on songs such as “Nightmares” and “Cinderfella Dana Dane.” The project also garnered him a Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best Album of the Year and celebrated its 37-year anniversary in 2024.Beyond making music and performing, Dana Dane has expanded his reach into multimedia. He had a cameo appearance in Brown Sugar –...
2025-08-101h 45
Yahoo Fantasy Forecast10 SLEEPERS you can't SLEEP ON this fantasy draft seasonIn our very first LIVE show of draft season, Ray Garvin joins Matt Harmon to identify 10 sleepers you CANNOT sleep on this draft season. From rookie RBs to potential breakout WRs, the two analyst tell you the guys you need to target later in your drafts that could help you win your league.(1:45) - POD is now LIVE on YouTube Sundays-Thursdays at 5 pm ET(2:40) - 10 Sleepers to know this draft season (4:20) - Sleeper to know: Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. (13:20) - Sleeper to know: 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (18:30) - Sle...
2025-08-051h 23
The Devil's Den: A Duke Athletics PodcastEpisode 315 - Coach Jon ScheyerJosh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com and Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer. Topics discussed include:
Lessons learned from last year's historic season
The way last year's team was able to value possessions, not turn the ball over, and get a good shot every time down the floor
The impact of having multiple ball handlers and decision makers on the floor at all times
The personality of next year's team, their developing chemistry, and who will fill the leadership void
What Caleb Foster's decision to stick with Duke means to Coach Scheyer and...
2025-08-041h 31
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring BobbitoNYC native Bobbito García is a visionary creative who has put an indelible footprint on multiple urban movements.During the 1990s, the legendary air personality was one-half of the “Stretch and Bobbito” program on WKCR. The duo introduced the world to an unsigned Nas, Biggie, and Wu-Tang, as well as an unknown Jay-Z, Eminem, and the Fugees. The total record sales for all the artists that premiered on their platform exceed 300 million. In 1998, the Source Magazine voted them as “The Best Hip Hop Radio Show of All Time,“ and in 2023, they were inducted into the NAB Radio Hall of Fame...
2025-07-2733 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Aria WrightAria F. Wright is a highly accomplished marketing executive with over two decades of expertise in developing and executing innovative consumer experiences for luxury brands. Her impressive career spans the entertainment, technology, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors, where she has consistently leveraged integrated marketing strategies to drive brand growth and deepen customer engagement. Aria's portfolio boasts collaborations with luxury powerhouses including Moët Hennessy USA, Pernod Ricard USA, BET Networks, CoverGirl, and Microsoft.Aria has held pivotal leadership roles that shaped her extensive experience. These include Vice President of Client Partnerships and New Business Development at Iced Media, Associate V...
2025-07-201h 04
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Zulu WilliamsZulu Williams is currently the Senior Creative Director at Devil-Dog Dungarees, a men’s lifestyle brand known for specializing in denim. Prior to that, over a 16-year tenure at Macy’s Merchandising Group, he held several leadership roles from Design Director to Design Vice President and led teams in Men’s and Kids private brands.Zulu Williams began writing graffiti in High School, under the moniker, Serge One. Born and raised in Harlem, Zulu witnessed the genesis of Hip Hop first-hand, and his love for the culture led him to co-found PNB Nation, an early, influential New York streetwear brand...
2025-07-1948 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Rashaun HallRashuan Hall serves as Vice President of Streaming & Partnerships at a global entertainment company, Fuse Media, the leader in the creation and distribution of inclusive, purpose-driven stories and experiences for culturally diverse young adults. Hall is responsible for spearheading growth across the company’s digital footprint, which includes subscription service Fuse+; mobile & CTV app development; YouTube and the company’s suite of DEI-focused FAST channels.Under Hall’s leadership, Fuse Media’s FAST channels continue to grow their distribution across all the major platforms, achieving nearly 4 billion minutes in 2024. He also led Fuse Media’s international expansion efforts into Canada, Me...
2025-07-131h 05
Blues is the TruthBlues is the Truth 762The new edition of Blues is the Truth is live and ready to roll! Proudly sponsored by the Tuesday Night Blues Jam at the Rising Sun in Isleworth, this week’s show shines a spotlight on some of the incredible talent appearing at this year’s Ealing Blues Festival. The first half is a celebration of the artists taking the stage in Walpole Park, and the second half digs deep into the roots and branches of the blues.
Host Ian McHugh kicks things off with a setlist packed full of artists featured at this year’s festival, including the po...
2025-07-122h 00
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring The BlackspotLarry “The Blackspot” Hester was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where he developed a deep love for hip-hop music from an early age. His passion led him to intern at a local radio station, the “Kevin Keith & The Dirty Dozen Show,” providing him with valuable insights into the music industry.Vibe Magazine Era: In 1994, Larry secured a position as an intern for Vibe Magazine’s Special Events department while also working as an assistant in the mailroom. Determined to make his mark, he swiftly climbed the ranks and, by 1995, became a Staff Writer for VIBEonline. His humorous online col...
2025-07-121h 54
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Chubby ChubDJ Chubby Chub, New England’s most powerful DJ and ON-AIR personality, has come a long way from the Boogie Down Bronx. Born and raised in New York City, the Heavy Hitter SmashSquad Representative was influenced by Hip Hop pioneers like Grand Master Flash, the Cold Crush Crew, and the DJ Kid Capri.At the start of his career, Chubby Chub began mastering the turntable by playing at local halls, jams, and house parties. He then began to produce and host his very own Street mix tapes, giving him credConnect with BIG CED: https://www.youtube.com/@bigced328?sub_co...
2025-07-011h 10
The Industry CosignDarnell 'J.D.' Williams Discusses Career Ranging From 'Oz, The Wire' To Current Role On 'BMF'Darnell "J.D." Williams is an acclaimed American actor, cultural contributor, and storyteller, widely recognized for his nuanced portrayals of emotionally complex and socially resonant characters across film, television, and stage. A Newark, New Jersey native, Williams emerged from the city’s rich cultural fabric and performing arts community—attending the prestigious Newark Arts High School—before launching a career that has spanned more than two decades and earned him status as a vital voice in American television and cinema.J.D. Williams is perhaps best known for his unforgettable roles in two of HBO’s most revered series. In The Wire...
2025-06-2929 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Chanel Rae PettawayChanel is a Public Relations, Branding, Events, and Media Specialist for top brands across multiple genres, including music, fashion, and technology. She is the co-host of a new podcast for the millennial mom, “Our First Time; AMommyCast, which has been mentioned on Hot97, Bossip, VIBE magazine, and more. She is also a writer for Mirren (an advertising consulting firm) and was the recipient of the Essence of a Woman award from the Queens chapter of the NAACP (March 2012) and named Top 45 Publicists you Should Hire (May 2014).Chanel has worked in music, media, fashion, entertainment, and now government. Though Chanel is...
2025-06-2846 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Tamekia Flowers-Ball"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”This famous quote by the phenomenal Dr. Maya Angelou drives Tamekia Flowers-Ball and propels her to live out her passions of event planning, personal development, and teaching yoga. This Brooklyn, New York native began her walk along her winding career path the day she entered Syracuse University. Since graduating from this prestigious institution with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Mrs. Flowers-Ball amassed over 20 years of experience in event planning, marketing, and pers...
2025-06-2558 min
The Industry CosignDJ Chubby Chub On People Noticing His Dramatic Weight LossDJ Chubby Chub, who once weighed over 400 pounds, has taken his journey into weight loss to another level. With his new lifestyle, he has lost nearly 200 pounds! In this clip, he discusses how people barely recognize him when they see him. That includes a time when he ran into M.O.P. and they had no clue who he was until Tek from Smif-N-Wessun told them who he was, and they were surprised to see how dramatic his weight loss was!Full video:https://www.youtube.com/live/bLHfn9NvZBs?si=sv76Gg_XZNdeHINvConnect with BIG CED: https://www...
2025-06-2302 min
The Industry CosignTamekia Flowers-Ball Explains Event PlanningTamekia, CEO of Epiphany Blue, expresses the intricacies of what event planning entails. Many people really don't understand what it means to plan events, especially on a corporate level.Check out the full discussion: https://www.youtube.com/live/KrR0lNWjU74Connect with BIG CED: https://www.youtube.com/@bigced328?sub_confirmation=1https://www.instagram.com/bigced328/ https://www.facebook.com/bigced328 https://x.com/bigced https://bsky.app/profile/bigced328.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigced/ https://www.twitch.tv/bigced328 https://open.spotify.com/show/35yBW0BTd4c7HvCnh9dVXz?si=HvZeE8RfTJGH6YjvHBiYzg&nd=1...
2025-06-2305 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring R.M.R. (aka Millimetermac)R.M.R (aka Millimetermac) is an MC that has an extensive hip hop history that spans from 1989 to the two thousand and twenties. The Bronx-raised MC started his career in the group NU-SOUNDS with partner Chaz Rich. The two MCs created the album “Mackin” under MCA Records and Strong City Records. RMR under Strong City Records would be label mates with Diamond D, Busy Bee, Grand Puba, and more, which allowed him to sharpen his rhymes skills behind the seasoned MCs before him. During those early years, RMR was able to be on songs with the likes of Sting, Afri...
2025-06-221h 04
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Wendell HaskinsLeadership in Action is the best way to describe the journey of Wendell Haskins. In an ever-changing world where an organization’s ability to understand and anticipate a broad range of trends and attributes is key, Wendell has spent more than twenty years providing corporations and organizations, unparalleled proficiency and proven strategies in diversity, inclusion and marketing which have yielded successful results in the areas of sports, entertainment, corporate social responsibility, culture and philanthropy.Inspired by a rich legacy of advocacy and activism through his father’s work in civil rights with the National Urban League, Wendell has forged his own...
2025-06-0352 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Attika J. TorrenceAttika J. Torrence, 2025 Black Author’s Festival Trailblazer Award Honoree, founder, author and CEO of At The Top Publishing LLC, began his publishing company during the lockdown of the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 and attempted a feat that many thought was insane. That feat was to sell and distribute 500 copies of Attika’s SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION novel at the price point of $100 each. The book is beautiful. It is a 7” X 9” landscape, gold leafed, glossy paged, individuallynumbered book that comes with a certificate of authenticity. Attika sold out all 500 copies in a year.Attika’s second title as an author is an illustr...
2025-06-021h 30
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Molaundo JonesMolaundo Jones is a marketing strategist working at the intersections of art, entrepreneurship, and education. He currently serves as Associate Director of Content Marketing at Morehouse College.As a marketing coach and consultant, Molaundo has led workshops for thousands of artists and coached hundreds of individuals with institutions including New York Foundation for the Arts, Creative Capital, and Queens Council on the Arts. His book Art & Algorithms: Marketing Strategies and Tools for Artists offers artists and creative entrepreneurs best practices in marketing designed to grow their audiences and careers, drawing from decades of experience working with artists and cultural institutions...
2025-06-011h 07
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Jackie O AsareJackie O. Asare, Founder, Publicist, Jackie O & Co. LLCAtlanta, GA Marketing | Publicity | Brand Strategy | Creative Consulting | Activation & Ideation Red Carpet & Event Coordination & Management | Media TrainingFounded in 1997, Jackie O & Co. is a boutique public relations, marketing, and event coordination firm with over two decades of expertise in publicity, new media, brand activations, and strategic marketing. We specialize in executing high-impact editorial campaigns for film releases, musical artists, film companies, record labels, event promoters, corporate and non-profit organizations, and small businesses. We focus on creating a compelling narrative that brings your vision into view.As a seasoned Account Manager...
2025-05-222h 06
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Kevin DavisKevin Davis, founder of Investment Dojo started his career as a recording artist in 1989 when he signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records. He had a hit under the name of K-YZE titled, "Stomp." The infectious hit combined his rapping skills with the sound of house music.Fast forward to 1995. He became a stockbroker honing his skills to make, not only himself money but his clients as well. Now, with the experience and knowledge he acquired over the years, he has developed an app called Investment Dojo, which launched earlier this year in April.Kevin is ready to bring...
2025-05-101h 23
The Industry CosignNaughty by Nature’s Treach Discusses Involvement in Cannabis Dispensary, The Medicine WomanThe Industry Cosign caught up to Treach at the official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Medicine Woman Jersey City. The Naughty by Nature lyricist is an investor along with Ice-T, Charis Barrett, Mick Benson, and Taylor Kinney.He discusses his involvement in the dispensary, which is located at 660 Tonelle Avenue, along Route 1&9. This took place on April 19#hiphop #themedicinewoman #icet #naughtybynature #treach #theindustrycosign #charisbarrett #jerseycity #cannabisdispensary #mickbenson #newjersey #blackbusiness #entrepreneurship
2025-05-0902 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Mahogany L. BrowneMahogany L. Browne, a Kennedy Center's Next 50 fellow and MacDowell Arts Advocacy Awardee, is a writer, playwright, organizer, & educator. Browne received fellowships from All Arts, Arts for Justice, Air Serenbe, Baldwin for the Arts, Cave Canem, Hawthornden, Poets House, Mellon Research, Rauschenberg, Wesleyan University, & UCross. Browne’s books include Vinyl Moon, Chlorine Sky (optioned for a play by Steppenwolf Theater), Black Girl Magic, and banned books Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to Justice and Woke Baby. Founder of the diverse lit initiative Woke Baby Book Fair, Browne currently tours Chrome Valley (highlighted in Publishers Weekly and The New York Time...
2025-05-071h 26
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Tony FergusonWith an impressive career spanning over 25 years in the realm of public relations, Tony Ferguson is a distinguished professional renowned for his exceptional leadership, profound industry insights, and unwavering commitment to shaping the trajectory of the field. As a dedicated PR pro, he has consistently demonstrated his knack for aligning business strategies with the intricacies of public relations, resulting in impactful campaigns and dynamic growth.Founder and Principal of Society House, a boutique PR team based in Los Angeles, Tony has masterfully orchestrated high-impact PR initiatives that have resonated with a diverse range of clients – from Fortune 500 brands and music po...
2025-05-0757 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Guy PrimusGuy “Optimus” Primus is a dynamic technology executive with over 20 years of experience fusing media, innovation, and Hip Hop culture to drive explosive growth for companies, from groundbreaking startups to Fortune 100 giants. Renowned for his strategic acumen and inventive mindset, Guy has consistently turned bold ideas into reality, all while expertly managing risk. He is the lead inventor on two patented AdTech innovations.Currently, Guy is the Managing Partner of Thrillerdome, a consulting firm that leverages technology and popular culture to create innovative solutions for its clients. Thrillerdome is redefining traditional business, blending technology and media to help companies achi...
2025-05-0158 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Devon Christopher JohnsonFounder/CEO, BleuLife Media GroupCo-Founder, Black Owned Media Equity & Sustainability InstituteDéVon Christopher Johnson is co-founder of BOMESI and Dounder/CEO, BleuLife Media Group. He has leveraged his marketing knowledge and communications expertise to build his brand from a single publication, Bleu Magazine, the aspirational lifestyle publication for Black men, to a full-scale multimedia company serving diverse audiences worldwide. He’s led the brand into successful partnerships with dozens of Fortune 100 companies, including Pfizer, Nivea, BMW and Coach. He began his career in the entertainment industry at Def Jam Records and moved on to Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and...
2025-04-1557 min
The Industry CosignMathematics Discusses 'Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman' from the 'Wu-Tang the Saga Continues...'Mathematics took time out of his schedule to meet with fans at Rock and Soul Records in Manhattan to sign limited edition Vinyl LPs of the latest Wu-Tang Clan release, 'Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman' from the 'Wu-Tang the Saga Continues.'While at the iconic record store, Mathematics did a DJ set as Wu-Tang Clan's Cappadonna made an appearance and blessed the mic as an added bonus for Wu-Tang Clan fans.This collection has been released through RZA's 36 Chambers as the album features 5,000 unique covers - all one of one - the ultimate collectors piece for a Wu-Tang fan.The...
2025-04-1306 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Adrianne C. SmithAdrianne C. Smith is SVP, Senior Partner, and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at FleishmanHillard (FH), a leading global marketing and communications agency. At FH, she guides its mission to become the most inclusive agency in the world. Before joining FleishmanHillard, Adrianne was named the first Global Director of Inclusion and Diversity at WPP. Adrianne is also the Founder and Visionary of the Can: Diversity Collective, a non-profit organization created to provide people of color and marginalized communities access to global thought leadership conferences in advertising, marketing, creativity, and communications. In 2018, she launched the first iteration of the Diversity Collective, the Cann...
2025-04-1221 min
The Industry CosignIvory Scott Works With His Most Important Artist in Releasing 'Mud'Despite Ivory Scott’s ascension as a much sought-after songwriter, penning hits for Beyonce, Trippie Red, and other artists that span across the diaspora of music, Scott believed that the next greatest hits he had yet to write should be for an artist that he knew best. Emboldened by the story he has not heard and motivated by the ability to create music that connects to a fanbase looking for something real, Ivory Scott set out to transform his trials into a beautiful struggle on his forthcoming debut LP MUD. Having escaped the ills associated with growing up in an env...
2025-04-1127 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Christopher WilliamsChristopher Williams is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Heart, Body & Soul, Inc. (HBS), a Brooklyn-based nonprofit and the creator of "The Black Man’s Health Festival," which he launched June 4, 2022, to focus on Black Men’s Health Awareness initiatives. A resident of Brooklyn, Christopher experienced a number of personal health issues including two heart attacks and a diagnosis of stage III appendiceal cancer, which forever changed his path and redefined his purpose.When asked why he developed HBS, Christopher had this to say - “Limited access to quality healthcare and poor health outcomes are huge issues in the Black...
2025-04-111h 01
Locked On HBCU - Daily Podcast On HBCU Football & BasketballPRESSURE: Walker Harris MUST STEP UP as NCCU New Offensive Leader| NSU Quickly Fills WBB VoidCan Walker Harris lead the North Carolina Central Eagles to new heights in HBCU football? With the departure of star running back Jamari Taylor, the pressure mounts on Harris to step up as the offensive leader. This episode dives into the expectations for Harris in his second year as a starter, analyzing his past performance and the challenges ahead. Explore Norfolk State's strategic move in hiring Jermaine Woods as the new women's basketball coach. Discover how his experience at Coppin State positions him to build on the program's success. Plus, Cedric Thornton's addition to Tennessee S...
2025-04-0825 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Yolanda WynsYolanda Wyns is an innovative music educator, veteran performer, and creative force among senior leaders, rebuilding the Harlem School of the Arts. As Music Program Director, Ms. Wyns has boosted enrollment, attracted students of all ages, and forged partnerships with New York City’s top arts organizations by refining the department’s strategic vision. She’s executed classes and programming across genres and given the school’s music output a contemporary refresh while preserving the original vision of HSA’s founder, Dorothy Maynor, to enrich the community through artistic expression and appreciation. Through her extensive network, Ms. Wyns has made HSA a powe...
2025-04-0654 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Smif-N-WessunHailing from Bucktown, a borderless place where otherwisewarring Brooklyn neighborhoods find peace, hip-hop duo Smif-N-Wessun, aka Tek and General Steele, are recognized and respected worldwide for their steady lyrical control.Their presence commands with simple Timberlands, and since their debut in on Black Moon’s Enta Da Stage, and an appearance soon after on Mary J. Blige’s “I Love You” remix from her chart-topping sophomore album, My Life, Smif-N-Wessun never once strayed. They’ve never gone pop.In true hip hop form, Tek and Steele flipped the spelling –– and meaning –– of a common device often used against the community. Like “b...
2025-04-061h 02
The Industry CosignRoxanne Shanté, GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Discusses Legendary CareerMost of us know the legend of Queensbridge-bred icon Roxanne Shanté. She is a legendary emcee who grew up in Queens, NY, battling boys and being undefeated amongst them, leading to her becoming a protege of hip-hop producer Marley Marl. Brooklyn group U.T.F.O. released a record about a neighborhood girl that they each admired and stepped to for the chance at romantic pleasures and was turned down. The name of that record, which was released in 1984, was "Roxanne, Roxanne." The independent song led to the young 14-year-old Queens rapper, under the tutelage of Marley Marl, releasing a d...
2025-03-3022 min
The Industry CosignWill We Ever See Nia Long and Lorenz Tate in a 'Love Jones' Sequel?With the recent announcement that Nia Long and Lorenz Tate will be hosting The 29th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) as ambassadors for the annual film fest, the audience still wonders and hopes that they will reprise their roles as Nina and Darius from their romantic movie, "Love Jones" which came out in 1997. As both actors have done so much since the iconic love story was told, the duo doesn't look older than when they filmed the project.The couple reunited for a Walmart promotion over the holidays, reprising their roles as the young couple, but in their later...
2025-03-0115 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Corey 'CL' LlewellynCorey “CL" Llewellyn is a seasoned music magnate with more than 25 years of experience as a leader in promotion and marketing within the music industry. CL's extensive resume boasts directorial positions at numerous major recording labels and reveals a go-getter attitude that propelled him into the music business at the young age of 17. Elektra/Warner Music GroupSony/Crave RecordsCornerstone's 1200 Squad & Mixtape SeriesAnd The Fader Magazine Though achieving success within all of these mediums, it is Digiwaxx Media that has been CL's greatest glory. Founded in 1998, Digiwaxx is a music marketing agency specializing in DJ Culture, Music Innovation and New Urban Cu...
2025-01-171h 05
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Hard Hittin HarryDJ Hard Hittin Harry, born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Montreal, Canada, and Newark, New Jersey, has had a remarkable career spanning over 40 years in the music industry. He has showcased his talent in clubs, through mixtapes, the internet, and television, establishing himself as a versatile and accomplished figure in the world of DJing. Harry's skills and contributions were recognized when the Father of Hip-hop Culture, DJ Kool Herc, presented him with a plaque on October 3, 2009, celebrating his 30 years in the industry. This acknowledgment affirmed Harry as a Supreme Spinner, Master Mixer, and Divine DJ. Further solidifying his influence...
2024-12-301h 08
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Rob LoveRob Love is the Chief Executive Officer of Launchpad Worldwide Inc. which is a Marketing & Promotions Company that creates “ Organic Strategies and Solutions “ in Sports, Entertainment, and Technology. Rob Love is a music industry veteran and considered one of the most brilliant minds in multicultural lifestyle management. He founded the world-famous Def Jam Street team and has worked with the multi-platinum Jay-Z, Ludacris, LL Cool J, Methodman, and Redman. Branding these artists was the focus of Def Jam; this increased the market share of their parent company, Universal Music Group, by 35%, and it still holds a top position in the musi...
2024-12-271h 51
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours featuring Earl Christian IIIEarl Christian III is a Howard University TV Production graduate, visionary, Creator, and Executive producer of the award-winning Urban Wall Street Project, as well as the dynamic, UWS Young Producers program. Since 2008, Earl has produced over 700 UWS and YP student-oriented short films/videos, garnering over 1.2 Million views on his YouTube channels. Having worked with thousands of students in NY, NJ, Boston public schools, and private organizations. Students learn the fundamentals of script writing, camera operation, directing, make-up, and other facets of video/filmmaking. In the Summer of 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, UWS, in a collaboration with Team Management 2000 and...
2024-12-161h 20
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours/Beyond 50 featuring Ralph McDanielsIf you're a fan of music, more specifically Hip-Hop, Ralph McDaniels should be listed as one of your heroes. Every hip-hop artist was influenced by the work that Uncle Ralph (as he is affectionately known) has done over the 40 years he has been working in this fickle industry. No matter who you support or are a fan of, more than likely, they were influenced by someone who was influenced by Ralph. Starting as a budding entrepreneur in 1983, Ralph and his former partner, Lionel C. Martin set out to present music videos to an audience who may not have had many...
2024-12-131h 29
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours/Beyond 50 Featuring Wes JacksonWes Jackson has been giving back to the community in admirable ways. He has over 25 years of experience as a leader, entrepreneur, innovator, creative, and executive in entertainment and academia. He's currently president at BRIC Arts, located in Brooklyn, NY, and has been in this position since July 2022. Wes has been leading BRIC, a pioneering, multi-disciplinary arts and media institution anchored in downtown Brooklyn with programs that include the free, summer-long BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival, whose 44th season is currently underway; the New York Emmy Award-winning BRIC TV, whose programming includes acclaimed original scripted series, a live daily show, and...
2024-12-1046 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours featuring Dennis L.A. WhiteActing is a skill set that many feel they may have, but the truly talented are the ones who are working. Dennis L.A. White is one of the working ones. You may have seen him in a few TV shows like "Kold X Windy," "The Closer," "Atlanta," or "The Family Business." Either way, he has appeared in over 70 movies and TV shows. The man is so talented that he has his own company, "ACT LIKE YOU KNOW," where he is committed to helping up-and-coming actors succeed in the craft. Not only is he working, he is preparing others to...
2024-12-101h 06
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours featuring DJ Evil DeeDa Beatminerz was a responsible party of the backpack movement in Hip-Hop back in the 90s when that term was placed on a certain brand of emcees. The production team consisted of two brothers, Mr. Walt and DJ Evil Dee. They were the architect for Evil Dee's group, Black Moon which included Evil, Buckshot Shorty, and 5ft. The producers were instrumental in the many hits that came out of the Buckshot-led Boot Camp Clik on the independent label, Duck Down Records. Of course, many artists blessed the production team with their lyrics over the years. Too many to name but...
2024-12-101h 20
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours featuring Derrick McKinneyTo be an independent label is a tiresome job and many don't have the business acumen to succeed in this industry. But, to be in business since 2011 and to STILL be doing things is a testimony to dedication and business intelligence. Derrick McKinney, co-founder and CEO of L.O.U.D. Muzik (The acronym is Live Out Ur Dreams) has been part of the Hip-Hop culture and a mainstay of the Houston music scene for many years as he built his entrepreneurial empire. As he started working for a burgeoning clothing label, FUBU, he built upon his marketing success to...
2024-12-081h 06
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours featuring Grandmaster Dee from WhodiniThe world was captivated by the sounds of a group consisting of two emcees and one DJ from New York City named Whodini. The trio had a string of hits that kept people bobbing their heads and moving their feet whenever a song of theirs came on. With their self-titled album being released in 1983, they took off with "Magic's Wand" and the "Haunted House of Rock." But, their next album, "Escape" lifted them higher with the hits, "Friends," "Five Minutes of Funk," "Freaks Come Out At Night," and "Big Mouth." "Back in Black" brought us "Funky Beat" and "One Love."...
2024-12-0551 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Keith Perrin of FUBUThe acronym FUBU worked its way into our vocabulary back in 1992 and stood as the basis for Black-owned businesses catering to Black businesses. For Us By Us still is a call to arms for Black entrepreneurs to make their way to success. I am in no way saying that the blueprint that the founders of FUBU used wasn’t done before. Even if I wanted to say that, I’d be a fool since I freelance for Black Enterprise which was THE blueprint for Black entrepreneurs that has been around for over 50 years. Yet, four Black men from Queens, Keith Perr...
2024-12-0256 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours/Beyond 50 Featuring Hakim GreenAs a former New Jersey educator and frontman of the "true school" Hip Hop Group, Channel Live, Green has been a multi-dimensional force in the music industry for nearly three decades. Discovered by KRS-One, his group, Channel Live, debuted in 1994 with their platinum single Hip Hop anthem Mad Izm, followed by the gold-status album “Station Identification.” Their single Mad Izm would go on to debut at No. 3 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart and peaked at 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1995. Green's tree of life in the entertainment industry continued behind the scenes as an artist manager and consultant in the...
2024-12-011h 18
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours: Tracey Lee Is Still The Man With Many FacezMany people transition from being an artist to going into another field or finding another vocation to take on in the same field. Recording artist, Tracey Lee, Esq., an entertainment attorney has successfully obtained his license to practice law and has been an entertainment attorney for many years. We were first introduced to him in 1997 when he released a single, "The Theme (It's Party Time)" that became an instant hit after signing with Universal/Bystorm. Hailing from the prestigious HBCU, Howard University where he met the man who would sign him to his first major recording contract, Mark Pitts (Who...
2024-12-0153 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Darryl 'Chill' Mitchell- Beyond 50Growing up in the New York City area is challenging, yet fulfilling, especially back in the 1970s- 1990s. A young boy, born in the Bronx but raised in Long Island took a chance by entering the world of hip-hop at a time when hip-hop was still considered a fad and wasn't expected to last long. In fact, it was given the same lifespan as disco. But, Darryl Mitchell decided to try his hand at it anyway and joined his friends, Gene "Groove" Allen and Belal "DJ Belal" Miller, and using the moniker "Chill," the three became the hip-hop group, Groove...
2024-01-261h 02
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Jamie RobertsNot everyone can handle entrepreneurship, but for comedian Jamie Roberts, owning a business is not a funny thing. The man has been on the comedy scene for years and has had a hand in running several shows in the New York City area. Roberts was the host and executive producer of a weekly show every Sunday called Sunday Night Live, the longest-running Sunday comedy show in NYC. There you were able to see many comedians honing their skills while hosting some recognizable names like Mike Epps, George Wallace, David Spade, and Marlon Wayans. He currently owns Harlem's Home For Comedy...
2024-01-1653 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Bowlegged Lou of Full ForceYou've heard many of their songs throughout the past 40-plus years. When it comes to legendary, this man and his music family fit the bill. He and his family, Full Force, which was comprised of brothers, Lucien "Bowlegged Lou" George Jr. "Paul Anthony" George, Brian "B-Fine" George, and cousins, Hugh Junior "Shy Shy" Clark, Curt "Curt-T-T" Bedeau, and Gerry "Baby Gee" Charles worked with artists like Kid N' Play, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Samantha Fox, and the likes of *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys, James Brown, Britney Spears, Lil Kim, Patti Labelle and many in between them. They made music...
2023-12-241h 11
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours: The Choice Is Yours- Dres From Black Sheep- Beyond 50There are many recognizable songs in hip-hop history that all you have to do is hear four bars and you instantly know the song. Or, you know the most known and heavily recited lines, in this case, "Engine, engine number nine on the New York Transit line, if my train goes off the track, pick it up! Pick it Up! Pick it up!" Well, the next person I speak to in this series of "My Friends Are Better Than Yours" and "Beyond 50" is Andres Vargas Titus! We know him as Dres from Black Sheep! The Industry Cosign got the chance...
2023-11-2640 min
The Industry CosignThe Industry Cosign- Beyond 50: Catching Up With Chip FuThe importance of educating the youth is not lost on Brooklyn, NY's own Chip Fu. A founding member of the hip-hop group, Fu-Schnickens, his dedication to hip-hop helped shape his focus to making sure the youth have direction and focus for the future. The child of an educator, Chip is a natural for the program he started and is currently running M.A.A.T.H. (Music Appreciation, Art, Time, and Healing) Being a Facebook friend for years and running into each other over the years at hip-hop events, once I saw the program he was doing, I had to f...
2023-10-3146 min
The Industry CosignThe Industry Cosign Presents 'Beyond 50' Featuring Author Lemar IngramLemar Ingram is involved in corporate America for his day job, yet, he has instilled the learnings and culture of hip-hop in order to become successful in his line of work. The self-described hip-hop head is also the author of the self-published book, "The G-Code: Behind the Bars: Hip-Hop Connoisseur's Guide Through Corporate America." Ingram's tome offers a thought-provoking list of "commandments" crucial to success (and survival) within corporate working environments. The lessons that the once-Queens resident has learned over the years through the halls of hip-hop have given him the chance to bring some of the logic and thought...
2023-10-3143 min
The Swain EventThe Swain Event - 8/17/23Debating Tennessee's Cooper Mays' return to the lineup
Vols' recruiting target Jordan Ross
Dont'e Thornton ready for a 2021 Cedric Tillman & 2022 Jalin Hyatt type of year?
2023-08-171h 38
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours: A Conversation With Special EdYou knew him as the youngest in charge! Legendary Hip-Hop artist, Special Ed is still around and doing his thing! I got a chance to speak to the Brooklyn-bred artist to discuss what he has been up to lately. He is still performing and traveling the world as the hip-hop audience still gets a kick out of seeing and hearing his catalog of hits. I have to apologize to Ed as we filmed this back in March and I slipped in getting it up sooner. He just performed at Radio City Music Hall in New York City with a bevy...
2023-07-2737 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours: Newark Councilman Dupre Kelly is a Politician Who Can 'Do It All'Hip-Hop and politics are two things that are needed in the community and it was only a matter of time before both would intersect with each other. We have always known that there would be politicians who claim hip-hop but to actually see someone actually INVOLVED in the culture to enter into the arena of politics was eventual. Enter Dupre Kelly, who we know as DoItAll of Lords of The Underground. He is the first rapper, well, let's be more specific. The first hip-hop recording artist to be elected to a political office in the United States. The Newark, NJ...
2023-06-2744 min
Inside AuditCyberIn this episode Jan de Bondt (Orange Cyberdefese) and Jacob Mareen (Grant Thornton Advisory) summarize the current legislative landscape around cybersecurity and share some actions companies can take to mitigate cyber-risks.________________Inside Audit is a podcast by IIA Belgium | Hosted by Cédric Hamaekers | Produced by De Praeters
2023-06-1628 min
Radio Fréquence RSELa vision innovante du traitement des déchets au CHU de ToulouseLe traitement des déchets dans les établissements de santé représente souvent un sujet épineux. Cédric Alliès, Directeur des Opérations Transformation Durable chez Grant Thornton, est allé interviewer Vincent Ayma, responsable de la gestion des déchets au CHU de Toulouse, pour qu’il expose la vision innovante qui a été adoptée.
« On a un raisonnement sur une filière de déchet, on va prendre la filière plastique, qui contient des familles de plastique, on en dénombre trois. On décline ce raisonnement sur chaque filière ». Hébe...
2023-06-1306 min
The Industry CosignMy Friends Are Better Than Yours: A Conversation With Markuann Smith, Executive Producer of Godfather of HarlemThis episode of My Friends Are Better Than Yours features a young man I've known for over 20 years. I've literally watched him grow up from being the younger brother of Uptown Records recording artist, Father MC to sharpening his skills while working at BET. And now, he is not only acting as Junie Byrd in the MGM+ series, Godfather of Harlem starring Forrest Whitaker but also the executive producer of the hit series drama. Markuann Smith is a New York City native who has been working in the industry for over 20 years. He got his start when he went on...
2023-04-0947 min
The Industry CosignA Conversation with 19 KeysThe latest technology that seems to be on people’s minds is artificial intelligence. With the sudden rise of popular social media apps utilizing AI tools, it’s important that we get on board before it takes off. The Wrap reported that the November launch of the ChatGPT app generated 672 million visits in January. That number placed the app within the Top 50 global websites. With the recent announcement by Google that they will be releasing their own ChatGPT alternative, the competition is escalating. With information like this, it’s apparent that we need to focus on the latest technology, and 19 KEYS...
2023-03-1658 min
Media Circus Podcast™ with Taiisha Bradley, Celebrity PublicistEp. 5 It Needs to be Ced with Cedric "Big Ced" Thornton | Black EnterpriseTaiisha Bradley's Media Circus Newsletter™ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mediacircusnews.substack.com/subscribe
2023-02-2858 min
Sports Gambling Podcast2023 NFL Best Ball Draft 2.0 (Ep. 1552)The guys (@GamblingPodcast) are joined by Andrew Raub (@ARaub23) from The SGPN Fantasy Football Podcast for their second NFL fantasy football best ball draft.Subscribe to the Sports Gambling PodcastApple - https://sg.pn/sgpSpotify - https://sg.pn/sgpsSubscribe to the SGPN Fantasy Football PodcastApple - https://sg.pn/ffSpotify - https://sg.pn/ffsUnderdog Fantasy Football Best Ball Draft Lineups:Kramer:QBs: Kirk Cousins...
2023-02-231h 04
TrashwatchINTOLERABLE CRUELTYEPISODE 118 – INTOLERABLE CRUELTY “God, how many band directors’ daughters are out there named Claire Annette? I feel so bad for them!” This week, Ashley is proud of her joke; Brian wants the Mrs. Gutman biopic; Chris is barred from giving advice; and Brandon is Sega-sexual. BTW: A Cricut for Chris! Starring: George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Billy Bob Thornton, Geoffrey Rush, Cedric the Entertainer, Edward Herrmann, Paul Adelstein, Richard Jenkins, Julia Duffy, Jonathan Hadary, Tom Aldredge, Stacey Travis, Jack Kyle, and Irwin Keyes Di...
2023-02-161h 34
The Industry CosignA Conversation With Bradd MarquisBIG CED of The Industry Cosign got an opportunity to talk to recording artist, Bradd Marquis. The conversation centered around the upcoming tour that the singer is about to embark on starting on January 20th. The name of the tour is "The Music of Sam Cooke- A Change Is Gonna Come." The show will start in Texas and work its way to Saratoga Springs, NY in February. We got a chance to discuss what audiences can expect when he arrives in their city and takes the stage. He also has a single that will debut on January 27th. His rendition of...
2023-01-1828 min
The Industry CosignThe Industry Cosign Presents My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Chi AliBIG CED of The Industry Cosign talks to The Fabulous Chi Ali, who is the youngest member of the Native Tongues (De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Black Sheep). Chi Ali has just started his own non-profit organization named Choices Have Impact. We talk about the reason he started it and how he has been keeping his life on the right path. Choices Have Impact is a gun violence prevention organization that focuses on building productive members of society by leading healthy lifestyles that are rooted in knowledge of self, discipline, and personal development. The organization believes tha...
2023-01-0727 min
The Industry CosignThe Industry Cosign Presents 'My Friends Are Better Than Yours' Featuring DJ Kenny Parker of Boogie Down ProductionsBIG CED of The Industry Cosign talks to DJ Kenny Parker of Boogie Down Productions. Kenny discusses the book he just wrote and released 'My Brother's Name Is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop Story Ever Told' The book is a tell-all written by Kenny about the upbringing of himself and his brother, KRS-One, who is considered to be one of the most lyrical Hip-Hop artists of the world. Kenny goes into detail about moments that shape the legendary career that he has been a part of from growing up in New York City to living in luxury at the famed L...
2022-12-291h 10
The Industry CosignThe Industry Cosign Speaks to DJBabe, Owner and CEO of Motor City PopcornThe Industry Cosign speaks to entrepreneur, Ronier Golightly, better known as DJBabe, Owner and CEO of Motor City Popcorn. The industry veteran is a business owner, DJ and author has been a budding entrepreneur since he started perfecting his talent on the turntables in 1984. He was an on-air radio mixer with WJLB (Detroit), Superadio syndication as well as both XM and Sirius before the two merged together. His entrepreneurship started when he was the owner of a well-known mixtape website - MixtapeDJs.net which distributed mixtapes from the top DJs and artists of that time. For the past 10 years, he has bee...
2022-12-081h 43
Hustle and Pro - Frisco's Sports PodcastFormer NFL Player Cedric ThorntonEpisode 165: Our guest is Cedric Thornton, former NFL defensive tackle who played for the Eagles, Cowboys and Bills. We sit down in Cedric’s gym to talk about what shaped his NFL career and the lasting impacts he strives to make on teammates and the next generation.
2022-12-0727 min
The Industry CosignA Conversation With Revolt’s Detavio Samuels and Combs Enterprise’s Deon GrahamThe Revolt Summit landed in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia in September. As hundreds of up-and-coming artists, industry executives, and admirers of the culture gathered to gain and/or give knowledge, the heat wasn’t only outdoors. The conference provided opportunities for everyone to network with like-minded people as mostly Black entrepreneurs and artists were there to expand their businesses, to start their own, or to find a way to be further connected. This year’s theme was aptly titled, “The Future Is Now” and I got the opportunity to speak to Detavio Samuels, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Revol...
2022-11-2828 min
The Industry CosignA conversation With Former New York Police Officer, Bill FosterJust a brief conversation with a former police officer, Bill Foster
2022-11-2553 min
Camp Dynasty2022 Week 6 Camp Report | Dynasty Rookie ScoutingCounselors Austin and Collin break down plenty of familiar faces this week as the dynasty rookie picture starts to take shape. Campers featured this week:
Quentin Johnston
Israel Abanikanda
Jonathan Mingo
Michael Mayer
Zach Charbonnet
Jahmyr Gibbs
Kris Thornton
CJ Stroud
Xavier Howard
Cedric Grey
Plus a discussion on roughing the passer and a surprising mock draft development.
2022-10-121h 30
The Industry Cosign‘King of Stage’ Bobby Brown Relishes Recent Emergence as he and Wife Alicia Strive Toward Entrepreneurial SuccessHe was anointed the “King of Stage” after leaving the popular group New Edition to embark on his solo career in 1986. We all know the story of Boston’s own Bobby Brown as he released his first solo album that immediately scored a number one R&B hit in Girlfriend. Although that first single went to the top of the R&B chart, his next two singles did not do as well and the album wasn’t the commercial success anticipated. Now Brown faced the prospect of getting dropped and seeing his childhood friends continue to be a successful group without hi...
2022-08-0821 min
The Industry Cosign‘The Definition of an Entrepreneur’ Featuring WGOHipHop Flavor’s Ken Murph & D-MitchIn the first of a series that BIG CED from The Industry Cosign has started, ‘The Definition of an Entrepreneur’ features select individuals who have started their own businesses while staying true to their passion. This conversation features New York City natives Ken Murphy and Derek ‘D-Mitch’ Mitchell discussing how they started WGOHipHop Flavor and how they continue to pursue their passion for their business.
2022-08-0852 min
Fire Draw NearFire Draw Near Episode XXXVOne more for all the weirdos out there! This one ponders ideas relating to the existence and nature of traditional song arrangement and features tracks by all kinds of wonderful and fantastic oddballs such as FDN favourites DJackulate and Marlais, as well as Deviant and Naive Ted, Logan Bragg, Nathan Salsburg, JPH, Anna and Elizabeth, Cedric Dind-Lavoie and Jumpleads.
'The idea of a living tradition is that it stays active whilst relevant, present and does not become a museum piece. Within the world of folk music, it could be argued that the tradition itself is the act of passing on...
2022-07-261h 19
Fire Draw NearFire Draw Near Episode XXXVOne more for all the weirdos out there! This one ponders ideas relating to the existence and nature of traditional song arrangement and features tracks by all kinds of wonderful and fantastic oddballs such as FDN favourites DJackulate and Marlais, as well as Deviant and Naive Ted, Logan Bragg, Nathan Salsburg, JPH, Anna and Elizabeth, Cedric Dind-Lavoie and Jumpleads.
'The idea of a living tradition is that it stays active whilst relevant, present and does not become a museum piece. Within the world of folk music, it could be argued that the tradition itself is the act of passing on...
2022-07-241h 18
East West Football PodcastGrambling State Wednesdays Episode 2.Defensive Coordinator of Grambling State University, Cedric Thornton and Offensive Lineman Tyler Thomas join the show.
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2022-04-1349 min
Get Out There and Get Known PodcastEpisode 62: Perfecting Your Media Pitch with Cedric “Big Ced” Thornton of Black Enterprise and Industry CosignYou’ve heard plenty from me and my clients, students, and colleagues on how to pitch to the media, and in this episode with veteran journalist Cedric “Big Ced” Thornton (of Black Enterprise and The Industry Cosign), you’ll hear about pitching from the receiving side.
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2021-12-0929 min
The Journey with Dr. Amber Thornton45. Balanced Working Partners w/ Cedric WatlingtonWe talk about having a village in order to take care of and raise our children while simultaneously being able to keep your wellness in check. Well I want you all to FINALLY meet a key component in my village, Cedric Watlington. Husband, father and a major help to Balanced Working Mama, Cedric is what helps keep the ball rolling, and he is here today to give you guys some insight on how we work together as partners in keeping not only our family afloat, but our life balanced.
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2021-08-021h 12
The Mike Prince Show070221 - The Mike Prince ShowJoining us today on the Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union hotline is defensive coordinator Cedric Thornton of the Alcorn State Braves.
2021-07-0100 min
My Racist FriendEpisode 2.15: Don't Write Me a CheckThe last week of May was draining. The murder of George Floyd under the knee of the Minneapolis police was set up by Amy Cooper's 911 call and stalled justice for Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many others. Don and Amy reflect on the barrage of events since their previous conversation, including the resulting protests of police brutality around the world and the outcome of policing tactics on display. They also revisit the continued presence of white supremacists in the local farmers market, a year after protests began, and explore a possible solution for institutionalize racism: reparations.
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2020-06-0549 min