Shows
Plugged-In w/Jeffrey BissoyElevating Black Excellence at the B-SuiteThis week I sat down with the visionary behind the B-Suite, Jhaelynn Elam. Discover the inspiration and drive that led her to create this groundbreaking space in the heart of Minneapolis. Learn about the B-Suite's mission to foster Black creativity, community, and innovation. From empowering brunches for Black women to inspiring talks on business and entrepreneurship, the B-Suite is redefining what's possible for the Black community in the Twin Cities. Tune in to hear Jhaelynn's inspiring story and her vision for the future of the B-Suite.
2024-11-1249 minPlugged-In w/Jeffrey BissoyLife After Sports with Steve Davis Jr.Join us for an inspiring conversation with Steve Davis Jr., founder of Striving Higher After Sports. After a promising football career at the University of Minnesota, Davis' NFL dreams were unexpectedly cut short. Faced with uncertainty, he discovered a new path thanks to a helping hand. Now, he's dedicated to guiding college athletes through similar transitions, offering invaluable insights on identity, career paths, and overcoming adversity. Tune in to hear Davis' personal journey and learn how he's making a positive impact on the next generation of athletes.
2024-10-2356 minPlugged-In w/Jeffrey BissoyThe Future of DIY with Abe Founder, Isaac KamsinIn this episode of Plugged-in, we chat with Isaac Kamsin, the founder of Abe, a revolutionary new app that's changing the way we tackle DIY home repairs. Isaac shares the inspiration behind Abe, the unique challenges he faced during development, and the hilarious story of how the app got its name. Discover how Abe is simplifying home improvement projects and connecting homeowners with skilled professionals.
2024-10-0838 minPlugged-In w/Jeffrey BissoyRyan Stopera and Public FunctionaryRyan Stopera is one of four directors at Public Functionary, located at the Northrup Building in Northeast. PF is a space dedicated for Twin Cities creatives to share and amplify their art and ideas. PF has gone through many reinventions and has become one of the premier art and creative spaces in the city. I spoke with Ryan about his creative journey, his role at Public Functionary and upcoming events you won't want to miss....
2024-09-3038 minPlugged-In w/Jeffrey BissoyLiban Kano on Strangers Meeting StrangersLiban Kano is the creator and producer of the live gathering and social event called strangers meeting strangers, a space where strangers come to hang out, hold deep or comedic conversations and make new connections. This week, I chat with Liban Kano on how he came up with the idea for Strangers Meeting Strangers, his goals for the growing project and upcoming events! 2024-09-0340 minPlugged-In w/Jeffrey BissoyThe Rise of Lenny The FoodieLenny The Foodie (@no.table.manners), Minnesota's top food influencer, is spilling the tea on everything from food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants. Join host Jeffrey Bissoy as they dive into Lenny's journey, Twin Cities favorites, and settle the age-old debate: Are The State Fair's Sweet Martha cookies worth the hype?2024-08-2752 minPlugged-In w/Jeffrey BissoyHops and Hope: The Making of Rondo's Black Owned BreweryThis episode features Brittney Mikell, a trailblazing entrepreneur who's making waves in the brewing industry. Hailing from Chicago's South Side and currently crafting brews at La Dona Cerveceria, Brittney is on a mission to bring a new kind of space to St. Paul's Rondo community. Discover the inspiring story behind Bubble Line Brewing, a Black-owned brewery aiming to be more than just a place to grab a pint. 2024-08-2032 minPlugged-In w/Jeffrey BissoyThe Historic South Sudan Basketball TeamThe Olympics wrapped up Sunday evening, but host Jeffrey Bissoy sat down with Nyajok Deng a tech lawyer from Minnesota with origins from South Sudan. They discuss the history of South Sudan, their performance on the international stage, what it meant to the displaced South Sudanese people across the globe. Listen in and subscribe! 2024-08-1325 minPlugged-In w/Jeffrey BissoyTraveling in Luxury with Taliya World ToursTaliya is the the CEO and main host of Taliya World Tours, a luxury travel tour that she organizes for Black and Brown professionals form across the globe. While in Mexico City, Jeffrey interviewed her about her love for travel, community and how she began her luxury group tour business. Listen in and subscribe! 2024-08-0641 min
Jeff and JoshCaptain LeMurica, Embiid woes and Wolves OffseasonIn this inaugural episode of Jeff & Josh, journalists Jeffrey Bissoy and Josh Cobb talk about the Olympics, team USA basketball, Jeff's beef with Embiid, Wolves offseason and so much more. Tune in and follow us on IG and Twitter: @jeffandjoshpod2024-07-3154 min
Plugged-In w/Jeffrey BissoyThe Growth of Lewiee BlazeIn the first episode of Plugged-In, Jeffrey Bissoy interviews Minneapolis artist Lewiee Blaze about his growth as a musician, growing the music scene in Minnesota, live performances, including his upcoming August 10th show at 7th Street Live as well as other things that have kept him busy over the last year. 2024-07-3132 min
Sports Explains the WorldThe Refinery: Shortstop CityThe Dominican Republic produces more professional baseball players per capita than any other country in the world -- but one city in particular specializes in shortstops. Reporter Jeffrey Bissoy travels to San Pedro de Macorís to discover how the city consistently exports excellence for one of the most difficult positions in all of sports.Listen to Sports Explains the World on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial b...2024-04-1034 min