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Champions of CinemaRocky Cinematic Universe Awards - The Final Bell"Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up." In this special roundup episode, we lace up the gloves one last time for The Final Bell—an all-out celebration of the Rocky Cinematic Universe. From the gritty streets of Philadelphia to the bright lights of modern-day L.A., this is our definitive awards ceremony honouring the legends, rivals, mentors, and moments that made the saga iconic.Who stood tallest in the ring as the ultimate Protagonist? Which rival packed the hardest emotional punch as Best Antagonist? From unforgettable montages to heart-pounding soundtracks, powerful scripts to vi...
2025-05-131h 09
Champions of CinemaCreed III (2023) – If You Bury the Past, Can You Still Outrun It?"You can't run from your past." In this episode, we step into uncharted territory with Creed III (2023)—the first Rocky universe film without Rocky himself, and a bold, emotional chapter that tests Adonis Creed like never before.Now retired and thriving outside the ring, Adonis has built a life of success, family, and legacy. But when Damian Anderson—an old friend turned forgotten rival—shows up with a grudge and something to prove, Adonis is forced to confront the guilt, secrets, and choices that shaped him.We break down the film’s shift into a more per...
2025-05-061h 02
Champions of CinemaCreed II (2018) – What Happens When Revenge Becomes a Family Business?"Your daddy died in the ring. You think that makes you a hero?" In this episode, we step back between the ropes for Creed II (2018), a sequel that hits just as hard emotionally as it does physically—where legacies collide, and the past comes back swinging.Adonis Creed is now the heavyweight champion, but glory comes with a price. When Viktor Drago—son of the man who killed Apollo Creed—challenges him, it's more than just a title fight. It’s personal. It’s legacy. It’s unfinished business from a war that started decades ago.We dive de...
2025-04-291h 02
Champions of Cinema"Creed (2016) – Can You Earn a Legacy That Was Never Yours to Begin With?""You're born with a name, but you earn your legacy." In this episode, we lace up the gloves for Creed (2016), the powerful rebirth of the Rocky franchise that introduces a new fighter with a familiar name—and an even bigger shadow to step out from under.Adonis Johnson, the son of boxing legend Apollo Creed, is fighting more than just opponents in the ring—he’s fighting for identity, for respect, and for a chance to forge his own path. With Rocky Balboa stepping into the role of mentor, this is a story about mentorship, legacy, and the hu...
2025-04-221h 20
Champions of CinemaRocky Balboa (2006) - Why can't Stallone and Co work out that Boxers don't make good actors in boxing films?"this Podcast's gonna be the best podcast in the world. This podcast's gonna be something better than anything I ever knew." In this episode, we step back into the ring for Rocky Balboa (2006), where the Italian Stallion is now facing his biggest opponent yet: time.After a decade of living with the ghosts of his past, Rocky returns to the ring, but this time it’s not about fame or glory—it’s about proving to himself that he’s still got what it takes. It’s a story of second chances, resilience, and the raw determination to never s...
2025-04-151h 19
Champions of CinemaRocky 5 (1990) - Why did Stallone make the biggest mistake of his career?Little by little we lose our friends, we lose everything. We keep losin' and losin' till we say you know, 'Oh what the hell am I making this podcast here for? In this episode, we dive into the punch-drunk world of Rocky V, where the Italian Stallion hangs up his gloves, takes a swing at fatherhood, and somehow ends up managing a street-fighting prodigy. It’s a tale of redemption, but with a whole lot of questionable life choices and one very weird scene involving a street brawl. We explore Rocky’s decision to trade in h...
2025-04-0856 min
Champions of CinemaRocky 4 (1985) Steroid using athlete exports capitalism to Russia We always have to be in the middle of the action 'cause we're the Podcasters. And without some challenge, without some damn war to fight then the Podcasters might as well be dead, Stallion. Now I'm asking you - as a friend - stand by my side this one last time. Revenge is a dish best served cold, real cold, Siberia cold and this time, with Rocky 4 Joe and James are going toe to toe with no easy way out and no short cut home. Can James side with the American and damn his Russian heritage or will he...
2025-04-011h 03
Champions of CinemaRocky 3 (1982) There is no tomorrow! THERE IS NO TOMORROW! THERE IS NO TOMORROW!Now, when we made podcasts, you had that eye of the tiger, man; the edge! And now you gotta get it back, and the way to get it back is to go back to the beginning. You know what I mean? When do you know that you have had an incredible success?! Well when you start being massively better looking, wearing suits every day and driving a Maserati of course! Sadly that means that Joe and James are currently the Rocky 1 of Podcasting and that Gazzo needs them to go out and break some thumbs to make their way.
2025-03-2550 min
Champions of CinemaRocky 2 (1979)- There's one thing I want you to do for me.......Win!Its's all wrong for us, baby. I saw you beat that podcast like I never saw no podcast get beat before, and the podcast kept coming after you. Now we don't need no podcast like that in our lives. How do you come back from a simple defeat to the world champ? You buy too much shit and then get in a financial situation where your only option is to fight again! But this might just be one of the biggest sequels in the history of cinema!Joe and James get excited over a simple remake, minutes...
2025-03-181h 00
Champions of CinemaRocky (1976) - A sports romance movie that might just be every mans dream!Yo listeners all we want to know is if we can go the distance? How does one man single-handedly define a film genre? Before Rocky its hard to say sports movies existed, because without Stallone and the titular Italian Stallion maybe sports movies wouldn't exist like they do today. Now with over £2bn in earnings and 9 movies in its universe, it has become THE sports movie franchise that serves as the measuring stick for all others. Joe and James grapple with real coaching development this season, highs and lows of a full athlete experience from 30-70 years o...
2025-03-111h 14
Balanced PerspectivesMental Health Counselor : Joe WalkerIn this episode , we sit down with Joe Walker, a former attorney turned mental health counselor, to discuss his journey from law to therapy, why he’s passionate about helping teens, and the critical link between nutrition, inflammation, and brain health.
As a natural skeptic and relentless researcher, Joe shares eye-opening insights on:✅ How chronic inflammation impacts mental health✅ The “control the controllables” philosophy he teaches every client✅ Practical nutrition changes that support brain health✅ How mental health professionals can integrate nutrition education into their work
Disclaimer: The information share...
2025-01-2920 min
Champions of CinemaAny Given Sunday (1999) The Greatest American Football Movie almost gets derailed by Diddy!On any given Tuesday you're gonna make a podcast or you're gonna fail. The point is - can you make a podcast like a man? If you want a hyper-realistic movie about all of the things the NFL wants you to forget about pro football, then look no further than Any Given Sunday! Oliver Stone makes the conspiracy theorists dream football movie which pulls no punches in the locker room shower, from dodgy doctors to crazy coaches, Any Given Sunday has everything that is needed for a Hall of Fame sports movieTwo American Football Movies in...
2024-12-1759 min
Champions of CinemaLittle Giants (1994) How does a Superbowl commercial inspire Spielberg into wanting to make a movie?Who said you had to be good to make podcasts? Little Giants tells the story of misfit children who just want to be allowed to compete in an aggressive and competitive arena with the bigger boys (and girls) who are just cooler and more suited to it than them....I dont feel seen, you feel seen!Its time for another American Football Movie and this time Joe and James are breaking the first rule of show-business "Never work with animals or children". Until we cover Air-bud we wont quite know the subtle differences between the two. This...
2024-12-1057 min
Champions of CinemaRaging Bull (1980) Making the antithesis of Rocky is not so black and white!I'm da boss, I'm da boss, I'm da boss, I'm da boss, I'm da boss... Scorsese dodges a bullet in life after surviving a drug overdose and doubles down on dodging a career suicide by making the greatest sports biography ever put on film.When you know how much James loves Rocky, Joe putting him though watching Raging Bull, a movie that in many ways is a complete contrast to Rocky is just cruel and unusual punishment, no wonder this episode goes deep into the darkness of not just the movie but those feelings of our presenters...
2024-12-031h 18
Champions of CinemaHappy Gilmore (1996) Dual Sport Athlete desires oversized cheques to save Grandmothers HomeWhat? Friends listen to ‘Endless Love’ in the dark. If you want to build a successful comedic sports movie career, its always best to start with Golf! Sandler says that Happy Gilmore is is favourite movie he made. But we now know him as a talented film maker with a whole bunch of sports movies under his belt Joe and James are not golfers, even if they have tried a bit before, This episode however is a hole in one with discussions about Carl Weathers, Golf wording and even their first answered question from a listener!Th...
2024-11-2641 min
Champions of CinemaOver the Top (1987) Does your estranged son hate you?...win the Arm Wrestling World Championship!I drive truck, break arms, and make mediocre podcasts about sports movies . It's what I love to do, it's what I do best. Being number one is everything. There is no second place. Second sucks. When all your money from Rocky has started to dry up and Brigette Nielsen wants a divorce, you better know how to make £12 Million Dollars for a movies about trucks and arm wrestling damnit! James has never done an arm wrestle, Joe has never driven a truck, but we all know wo has a distant relationship with his son and thats just g...
2024-11-1946 min
Champions of CinemaFord vs Ferrari (2019) - Furious nods of acknowledgement and hat doffing across the AtlanticThere's a point at 15 podcasts deep... where everything fades. The podcast becomes weightless. Just disappears. And all that's left is Joe and James talking about if a movie is any good or not. Neither James nor Joe drive a Ford, but that is simply because they are degenerates! They do however at this point know their big end from their transmission when it comes to sports movies and this one, well she goes like the clappers. Join them as they discuss one of the finest racing movies of the 2000's in what might be the biggest champion...
2024-11-1256 min
Champions of CinemaKingpin (1996) It all comes down to this roll. Roy Munson, a man-child, with a dream to topple bowling giant Ernie McCracken. If he strikes, he's the 1979 Odor-Eaters Champion. He's got one foot in the frying pan and one in the pressure cooker. Believe me, as a bowler, I know that right about now, your bladder feels like an overstuffed vacuum cleaner bag and your butt is kinda like an about-to-explode bratwurst.Sorry was I typing out loud? There are a select few sports movies starring Bill Murray and throw in Woody Harrelson and you have one of the...
2024-11-0547 min
Champions of CinemaCars (2006)Well its come that time to gain some young listeners, and mostly at the behest of James, our dynamic duo are covering a Disney Pixar Movie! 2006's Cars follows impetuous and self centred race car Lightning McQueen as he tries to win his first Piston Cup whilst learning a few lessons along the way about friendship and teamwork.Joe and James know by now what makes a champion, but is this up there or just another vehicle for lessons and laughter?The HostsJoe Walker is a Sports Coach and graduate...
2024-10-2949 min
Champions of CinemaFoxcatcher (2014)Oh this episode is depressing....What do you get when you cross a megalomaniacal multi-billionaire with an obsession for freestyle wrestling? A recipe for disaster and depression. Foxcatcher tells the story of the Schultz Brothers (Mark and Dave) and their interaction with Du Pont billionaire John Du Pont and his making of the Foxcatcher Wrestling team in the late 90s until its demise in 1996. Joe and James struggle through this one but with plenty of insight into coaching and their own challenges with feelings of failure. Join us in season 2 and searching for the Champions of Cinema!
2024-10-2246 min
Champions of CinemaField Of Dreams (1989)Its Season 2 Baby!! and James and Joe are back, a new spooky episode with sports ghosts and James Earl Jones! What else can we say about this wonderful pitch of night terrors....well that its 1989s Field of Dreams!!This might be the first episode which has really set the guys at odds, because whilst there wasn't much blood or sweat that went into this episode there was definitely tears.... Join us in season 2 and searching for the Champions of Cinema!The HostsJoe Walker is a Sports Coach and graduate...
2024-10-1544 min
Champions of CinemaJerry Maguire (1996)Its the final episode of season 1 and the end of our Tom Cruise series! James has been eagerly waiting for this one and boy oh boy does it disappoint him. When is a sports rom-com not good? Well when its more rom-com than necessary and its so 90s that its painful.But how do you make a podcast about a movie that really isn't very good? You laugh at it and provide a stellar sequel pitch to boot! Joe and James take some shots at what might be the worst sports movie Tom Cruise has starred in...
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Champions of CinemaDays of Thunder (1990)Have you ever felt the deep desire to see 40 men in cars just turn left for 3 Hours? Or maybe watch a man explain complex aerodynamic tactics in sports by using two packs of beverage sweetener? Well look no further than this weeks movie....Days of Thunder. Tom Cruise stars as Cole Trickle a young, impetuous and talented racing driver keen to try his hand at NASCAR a sport where the advertising is as important as the racing but less important than the crashing. Whilst James wants to review Cars (2006) more than anything at this point, Joe carefully...
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Champions of CinemaThe Color of Money (1986)How do you keep warm and entertained in the winters in the Midwest, well usually either in a Bowling Alley, Bar or a Pool Hall. Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) takes Vincent Lauria (Tom Cruise) under his wing and schools him in the art of hustling in this Martin Scorsese directed movie.How can we keep this up? Movie after movie of epic proportion, 80's nostalgia and James realising that he need to keep watching everything Joe recommends because its just making Transformers seem a bit meh in comparison. The Tom Cruise Series continues....and what a...
2024-09-2456 min
Champions of CinemaAll the Right Moves (1983)1983 and a cold, bleak and struggling town of Ampipe plays home to Stefan Djordjevic (Tom Cruise) he has a plan to get a football scholarship and get out of town before he is swallowed up by a life in the steel mills. But can he make all the right moves in his quest for freedom, or will he fall foul of coaches, criminals and teenage pregnancy?At Champions of Cinema we love nothing less than a movie about Football, but with our first foray into High School, is Joe too old to remember being a teenager and...
2024-09-171h 14
Champions of CinemaMoneyball (2011)Billy Beane and the Oakland Athletics are one of the cheapest teams in Baseball, with a cut price roster of misfit and broken players can they do the impossible and compete with the big boys of Baseball?Stepping onto the mound for the first time with a Baseball movie, Joe and James flirt with pivoting the podcast into Mathematics rather than Movies, with discussions about how Billionaires save money in their sport teams and whether economics really is the future of sports. The HostsJoe Walker is a Sports Coach and...
2024-09-1052 min
Champions of CinemaBleed for this (2016)Vinny Pazienza was a 5 time world champion boxer, but can he be a Champion of Cinema? Sure an athlete can come back in a game or a season to overcome their challenges and opponents, but Bleed for this sees Vinny having to overcome a broken neck just to make it back into the ring.With James angering the gods of martial arts this episode, it nearly never made it to your ears, but after some quick editing work and a whole lot of heart and hustle, the boys rally in the 2nd half of the fight to...
2024-09-031h 16
Champions of CinemaChariots of Fire (1981)Chariots of Fire won Best Picture at the Oscars in 1982, but is it a Champion of Cinema? Olympics movie at its finest the story follows the live of two young sprinters Harold Abrahams a Jewish Cambridge student with a competitive streak and speed to boot, and Eric Liddell a Christian Scot who runs both in celebration of and with the challenges his faith provides.In their first foray into Athletics, Oscar Winners and The Olympics, Joe and James find the funny, the touching and the inaccuracies of Chariots of Fire with the usual passion and depth that...
2024-08-271h 08
Champions of CinemaThe Program (1993)The Program is a 1993 sports movie following the fictional Eastern State University and its players as they compete against powerhouse college football programs the likes of Mississippi State, Iowa and Michigan. The story follows Coach Sam Winters (James Caan) a man in the hot-seat as Head Coach for ESU managing relationships with Quarterback Joe Kane (Craig Sheffer), Linebacker Alvin Mack (Duane Davis) and rookie sensation Darnell Jefferson (Omar Epps) as they try to make it to a major Bowl Game. On familiar ground with American Football Joe and James discuss the closeness of this movie...
2024-08-2050 min
Champions of CinemaRollerball (1975)Rollerball is a 1975 dystopian sci-fi sports movie set in the futuristic year 2018! Telling us the story of its greatest player, Johnathan E (James Caan)! In what would start a run of similar movies with dystopian futuristic films director and writer Norman Jewison delves into a world without countries, where corporations run the world captivated by the hyper violent game of Rollerball!Joe and James explore themes of slavery, stoicism and coming to terms with the inability to affect ones reality whilst playing a sport. How this movie borrowed from Kubrick whilst also paving the way...
2024-08-131h 00
Champions of CinemaBrian's Song (1973)Brian's Song is a 1973 Movie chronicling the relationship between Chicago Bears Running backs Brian Piccolo and Gaye Sayers. This made for TV American Football Movie explores the themes of friendship, sports and race based segregation in a 1960s NFL. The friendship of Piccolo and Sayers shines through as a beacon for seeing through race and differences whilst growing as men and team-mates.In this first episode of Champions of Cinema, Joe and James wrestle with their rookie knowledge of audio production (apologies in advance) and discuss the beauty of this simple made for TV movie...
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Do YOU Smell What The Rock is Cooking? (Championship Material Vol. 5): THIS Podcast OS Episode 36The Rock has been cooking since his return to WWE, serving verbal and physical beatdowns with a side of menacing and a dash of confusion. What is The Final Boss' plan? What did he whisper to Cody Rhodes? Does he have WWE Championship aspirations?
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 36 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker featuring the famous "WHAT'S GOING ON, EVERYBODY!" opening by Whipdog of The Wrestling Heroes and Insiders Podcast AKA The W.H.I.P. Show!
The episode concludes with "Champion" by Jerome Avery. For more f...
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]The Rock Slaps Cody Rhodes, Cody Slaps The Rock (Championship Material Vol. 4): THIS Podcast OS Episode 35The Rock siding with Roman Reigns has led to an epic feud with Cody Rhodes. Them slapping each other has brought about chaos, intrigue, and hunger for a match wrestling fans never thought they'd see.
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 35 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker featuring the famous "WHAT'S GOING ON, EVERYBODY!" opening by Whipdog of The Wrestling Heroes and Insiders Podcast AKA The W.H.I.P. Show!
The episode concludes with "Champion" by Jerome Avery. For more from him visit HERE
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Is Darby Allin the Next AEW World Champion? (Championship Material Vol. 3): THIS Podcast OS Episode 34Professional wrestler Darby Allin found success in All Elite Wrestling. The death-defying performer has been a multi-time TNT Champion and an undefeated Tag Team Champion (with Sting). Is it time for Darby to become AEW World Champion?
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 34 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker featuring the famous "WHAT'S GOING ON, EVERYBODY!" opening by Whipdog of The Wrestling Heroes and Insiders Podcast AKA The W.H.I.P. Show!
The episode concludes with "Champion" by Jerome Avery. For more from him visit HERE
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Tears of Gratitude: Paul Heyman in the WWE Hall of Fame (Championship Material Vol. 2): THIS Podcast OS Episode 33Paul Heyman is one the most influential creative minds in the history of professional wrestling. Because of his visionary creativity and influence, Paul gets to take his earned place in the WWE Hall of Fame.
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 33 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker featuring the famous "WHAT'S GOING ON, EVERYBODY!" opening by Whipdog of The Wrestling Heroes and Insiders Podcast AKA The W.H.I.P. Show!
The episode concludes with "Champion" by Jerome Avery. For more from him visit HERE
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Sting's Career Represented Togetherness (Championship Material Vol. 1): THIS Podcast OS Episode 32Professional wrestling icon and WWE Hall of Famer Sting retired undefeated in All Elite Wrestling as one-half of the AEW World Tag Team Champions. This historic feat was symbolic of his legendary career.
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 32 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker featuring the famous "WHAT'S GOING ON, EVERYBODY!" opening by Whipdog of The Wrestling Heroes and Insiders Podcast AKA The W.H.I.P. Show!
The episode concludes with "Champion" by Jerome Avery. For more from him visit HERE
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Give Back First: THIS Interview with MR. 1204: THIS Podcast OS Episode 31Award-winning and hit making Hip Hop artist, event host, and artist manager MR. 1204 took time out his busy schedule to share the full details of a heartfelt community triumph. He curated a Black History essay contest that earned its Muskegon Heights (MI) High School participants - seniors Ma’Kayla White, Ma’Quel White, Ca’Mya Jackson, and Naeonna Agnew - a surprise chance to meet Hip Hop star Offset.
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 31 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The episode concludes with "Up Right Now" by MR. 12...
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Top 10 Mario Games on Nintendo Switch (Vol. 3): THIS Podcast OS Episode 30Every tenth episode of THIS Podcast OS features our Top 10 Best of All Things Entertainment! With THIS list we're celebrating the Top 10 Best Mario Games on Nintendo Switch. March 10 has come and gone but every day is a Mario Day!
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 30 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The episode concludes with some kid humming popular video game music.
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2024-03-3115 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Super Moon: THIS Interview with Shaun LaBelle: THIS Podcast OS Episode 29I had the pleasure of interviewing iconic, widely revered musician and music producer Shaun LaBelle about his new LP Super Moon. He shares details about its star-studded guest list as well as some insight into his creative thoughts and the blessings of his legendary career.
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 29 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The episode concludes with "The Groove" by Shaun LaBelle featuring Everette Harp and Stokley. For more from Shaun visit HERE
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2024-03-3155 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Greater Lansing Area Event Organizers Interview: THIS Podcast OS Episode 28I sat down for THIS interview with members of Greater Lansing Area Event Organizers following a meeting and tour of Central United Methodist Church. Sara Ann (Citizens for Prison Reform), Trisha Washburn (Nation Outside), Mark Mitchell (Central United Methodist), Stacey Porritt (Bridging The Gap Advocacy), Joy Gleason (Lansing Juneteenth Celebration), Aaron McClinton (Magnificent Photo Booth), Sarah Pierce (517 Living), Tim and Emily Palmer (A Lot More Fun Comedy Club), and Nick Bara (Nucleus Tutoring) all shared a little about who they are, what they do, and why they're vital to their community.
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2024-03-2718 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Come from Away: THIS Interview with Julie Johnson (Uncut): THIS Podcast OS Episode 27We're running back our interview with acting icon Julie Johnson recorded at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, only this time without all the fluff, filters and parlor tricks. You get it as is...and you're going to love it!
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 27 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The episode concludes with "ETERNITY" by Alex Malone.
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2024-03-2229 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Value and Celebrate Our Senior Citizens: THIS Podcast OS Episode 26While on a Night Walk I saw a police car and an ambulance pull into a nearby senior living facility. The sight made me examine how our older community members are too often treated like expendable relicts instead of being valued and celebrated.
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 26 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The episode concludes with "Love Lost" by Mr. Rockwell featuring Tiana. For more from him visit HERE
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2024-03-2119 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Pandemic Reflection II (Night Walk 202401): THIS Podcast OS Episode 25In the first Night Walk episode since 2020, I take a stroll on a clear night and reflect on life since the pandemic. There's so much to be grateful for yet so much to mourn.
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 25 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The episode concludes with "LOST IN YOUR LOVE" by Alex Malone.
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2024-03-2018 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]X-Men '97 and the Future of the MCU: THIS Podcast OS Episode 24The Disney+ revival of X-Men: The Animated Series as X-Men '97 is both nostalgic for longtime fans and important to the X-Men's future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). I ponder what could be about to happen with this series and beyond.
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 24 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The episode concludes with "X-Men: The Animated Series Theme (HubDub Synthwave Remix)" by HubDub. For more from him visit HERE.
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2024-03-1220 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]The Marvels Review: THIS Podcast OS Episode 23I missed Marvel Studios 'The Marvels' while it was in theaters but was excited to finally watch it on Disney+. After a couple viewings, I'm ready to share my thoughts. I hope you enjoy this review.
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 23 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The episode concludes with "LOST IN YOUR LOVE" by Alex Malone.
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2024-03-1217 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Usher's Club Shay Shay and Super Bowl Appearances are Connected: THIS Podcast OS Episode 22Usher's interview with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay and his Super Bowl LVIII halftime performance are, in my eyes, connected. I explain how and why on this episode.
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 22 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The episode concludes with "LOST IN YOUR LOVE" by Alex Malone.
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2024-03-1217 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Remembering Carl Weathers (RIP): THIS Podcast OS Episode 21With heavy hearts we spend a little time remembering entertainment legend Carl Weathers. Rest In Peace.
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 21 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The episode concludes with "ETERNITY" by Alex Malone.
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]Top 10 Best of All Things Entertainment (Vol. 2): THIS Podcast OS Episode 20Every 10th episode of THIS Podcast OS features our Top 10 Best of All Things Entertainment! Each list includes movies, games, TV shows, music, and more! We hope you share an interest in something on our Top 10 or learn about something you'd like to add to your list.
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 20 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The episode concludes with "Electric Kool-Aid" by Eric Jaye. Get this song and more from him HERE
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2024-03-0215 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]WYCE Jammie Awards 23 Backstage Interviews: THIS Podcast OS Episode 19Following the excellent WYCE Radio 2023 Jammie Awards live at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI, I had the honor of interviewing drummer Zach Dubay, saxophonist Mason Viilo, and singer Sarena Rae. We talked surviving the pandemic and its lingering effects, the triumphant return of the Jammies after the lockdown, and making good music.
THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 19 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The episode concludes with "River" by Sarena Rae.
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2024-02-2318 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Interview with Sixman (WYCE Jammie Awards '23, Six Years Later): THIS Podcast OS Episode 18Six years after our conversation in a hotel lobby, award-winning Hip Hop artist and filmmaker Sixman is in the green of nationally top-rated Grand Rapids, MI venue The Intersection.
It's the night of WYCE Radio's 2023 Jammie Awards, and Sixman - nominated for Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Artist of the Year - is set to close the night with an impassioned live performance. We talked before he took the stage, discussing everything in his life and career that lead to this moment.
THISENT.com presents...
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International ClearanceWelcome!Co-hosts Joe Walker & Scully introduce their new podcast, speaking with British footballers about their adventures playing or coaching overseas. Subscribe to stay up to date with the forthcoming first season of interviews, and follow @intlclearance on Twitter + Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-1409 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 39: INTERVIEW with Dan DeFoy of Dan DeFoy PhotographyTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 39 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Here I’m continuing the series of interviews I conducted at Urban Embodiment’s Small Business Expo 2020 which took place at The Fledge in Lansing, MI!
This episode features my conversation with photographer Dan DeFoy of Dan DeFoy Photography.
Thank you to Urban Embodiment co-founders DeSean Whippleand Lekeitia Cokley for having us.
THIS is awesome and THIS is for you!
2020-12-1409 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 38: INTERVIEW with WAVIE P (Featuring “Big Time” Rigo Flores)THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 38 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Here I’m continuing the series of interviews I conducted at Urban Embodiment’s Small Business Expo 2020 which took place at The Fledge in Lansing, MI!
This episode features my conversation with hip hop recording artist and entrepreneur WAVIE P. “Big Time” Rigo Flores also chimes in here.
Thank you to Urban Embodiment co-founders DeSean Whippleand Lekeitia Cokley for having us.
THIS is awesome and THIS is for you!
2020-12-1410 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 37: INTERVIEW with SixmanTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 37 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Critically acclaimed hip-hop artist Sixman returns to THISENT for this interview. Following the successful release of his already raved-about documentary film The Fix: Short Documentary with Sixman, he prepares for the release of his new studio album The Fix (made available on all platforms Dec. 11, 2020) which is produced by Tommy Vamoz.
Here we talk about his history with Tommy, the history he and I share, and how our struggling, contempt society inspired this LP for the times.
THIS is awesome and THIS...
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 36: INTERVIEW with The Highway WomenTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 36 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
I was blessed with an opportunity to interview incredibly talented group The Highway Women. Comprised of Drew Haley, Kristen Kae, Jess Paige, and Bailey James, the country/rock/pop music quartet are turning heads in a major way with their current single “The Highway” from their EP ‘The Highway’. It’s a lush follow-up to their hit “Shake The Dust” and their acclaimed anthem “Stand Up and Fight”.
We talked about their music, surviving the pandemic, their unavoidable connection to The Highwaymen, and much more. I enjoyed the...
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast: Night Walk 14THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “The Night Writer” Mr. Joe Walker!
I’m walking my 4-legged-friend on a very cold night while rambling about writing books, Randy Orton, and storytelling.
Enjoy!
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast: Night Walk – “Black Friday”THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “The Night Writer” Mr. Joe Walker!
Happy Thanksgiving and welcome to Black Friday. Deals are everywhere, including some good ones at The Block Sale (Round 2) in downtown Lansing, MI.
Are you prepared to shop? Here’s a better question: Are you prepared for whatever comes your way?
Enjoy!
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 35: INTERVIEW with Ross Michels at Small Business Expo 2020THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 35 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Here I’m continuing the series of interviews I conducted at Urban Embodiment’s Small Business Expo 2020 which took place at The Fledge in Lansing, MI!
This episode features a conversation with Ross Michels, owner of Fall Apple clothing and a champion semi-pro football player with Lansing Crusaders.
Thank you to Urban Embodiment co-founders DeSean Whippleand Lekeitia Cokley for having us.
THIS is awesome and is for you!
2020-11-2319 min![THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode/5432757/5432757-1605574448618-102386dd43f0b.jpg)
THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 34: INTERVIEW with Urban Embodiment at Small Business Expo 2020THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 34 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
I had the honor of attending, conducting interviews, and being a speaker at Urban Embodiment’s Small Business Expo 2020 which took place at The Fledge in Lansing, MI. It as a lot of fun!
Grand Kai was also a speaker at the event and “Big Time” Rigo Flores was in the building, so THISENT represented to the fullest.
This episode kicks off what will be a series of interviews from the expo starting with the Urban Embodiment co-founders DeSean Whipple and Lekeitia Cokley...
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast: Night Walk – “Yes, I Voted!”THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “The Night Writer” Mr. Joe Walker!
This episode is follow-up to “THIS Podcast 33: Did You Vote?”.
I answer my own question following the 2020 Presidential Election while furthering the discussion I started on election day.
Enjoy!
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 33: THIS Is 1000THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 33 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
We sincerely thank you for continuing to visit THISENT.com for our columns, podcasts, interviews, videos, reviews, eSports and gaming coverage, and special features.
This episode of THIS Podcast marks our 1000th post since we launched in August 2019!
We have more great stuff for you throughout the week ahead, and hopefully, years ahead too.
Thank you for coming back each day for all-things entertainment.
THIS is awesome and is for you!
2020-11-1257 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 32: INTERVIEW with Freddie JacksonTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 32 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
“Before the Covid-19 changed our travel schedules, AOG2012 and I ventured to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to interview R&B legend Freddie Jackson! He was there to perform at the annual African Arts Festival in honor of the late ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin.”
Enjoy!
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast: Night Walk – “A Mound of Sand” (Where do YOU write?)THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “The Night Writer” Mr. Joe Walker!
Today during our stroll we’re talking about places you go to write comfortably or draw inspiration to write. And, or course, I share a bit about mine.
Share yours with me on Twitter @mrjoewalker.
Enjoy!
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 31: Did You VOTE?THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast episode 31 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The 2020 Presidential Election is here.
Did you vote?
Mr. Joe Walker recorded this episode from his state Capital building’s steps, delivering his most passionate commentary to date.
Enjoy!
2020-10-3025 min![THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode/5432757/5432757-1603782759861-c50a844724c7.jpg)
THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast: Night Walk – “What’s Going On Today” featuring Big MelTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “Word Heavyweight Champion” Mr. Joe Walker!
Our society, our world is in peril. Disease, death and conflict all around us. Let’s hope it gets better soon.
These were the thoughts on my mind as strolled and took in some crisp night air. At the end of this episode I share the song “What’s Going On Today” by award-winning R&B singer, songwriter and producer Big Mel.
Enjoy!
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 30: INTERVIEW with Illmind and SkyzooTHISENT.com presents the 30TH Episode of THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
It’s amazing how quickly time passes. Here in this episode we’re going to do a little time traveling, taking a trip back to 2010 for an interview I conducted with hip-hop artists Skyzoo and Illmind that was previously unreleased.
I’ve been gradually building up to this moment starting with Skyzoo’s feature in our “GOOD QUESTION” column, then in our kindness column “Shining Example”, and finally an interview in Episode 14 of THIS Podcast.
During our conversation it’s mentioned that h...
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 29: INTERVIEW with Melissa BTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 29 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
I’m joined by singer, songwriter, producer, and author Melissa B fresh off winning the “Best R&B Song” World Songwriting Award for her hit “Waterman”.
In the midst of a few laughs here and there, we talk about Melissa’s favorite article written by yours truly, her opinion on voting and the state of our country, getting complimented by all-time great songwriter and music legend Bowlegged Lou of Full Force, and studying the work another revered music icon.
Enjoy! |THIS.
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast: Night Walk – “What’s Going On” featuring RNDTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “Word Heavyweight Champion” Mr. Joe Walker!
I took a stroll to ease my mind of all the tension in the world. Unplanned, the discussion here gets a little dark.
The ray of light, though, is me sharing R&B/hip-hop duo RND’s remake of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”.
Enjoy! |THIS.
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 28: Featuring an INTERVIEW with SaigonTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 28 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Following the release of Hip Hop artist and author Saigon’s single “Bullets-19” from his album 777: The Resurrection, I set off through my archives to find the interview I conducted with him before his album The Greatest Story Never Told was released.
Found it.
Enjoy!
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast: Night Walk – The “Rise” of MC/Producer Duos featuring XrossRoadsTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast: Night Walk hosted by me, “Word Heavyweight Champion” Mr. Joe Walker!
While strolling on a beautiful night I reflect on Hip Hop’s great MC/Producer duos. This makes me recount the night I met DJ Premier at A3C in Atlanta.
My entire train of thought here was inspired by XrossRoads (Supa Emcee and Baby Paul) and their single “Rise” featuring Guilty Simpson - which you’ll hear before the end of this walk.
Enjoy!
2020-10-0923 min![THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode/5432757/5432757-1601364663564-7472224634c35.jpg)
THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast: Night Walk Vol. 7 – “Pieces” featuring Mark CooperTHIS Podcast presents Night Walk hosted by me, “Word Heavyweight Champion” Mr. Joe Walker!
While strolling and talking about Super Mario Bros., I get joined by Hip Hop artist and producer “Player One” Mark Cooper!
He and I discuss playing NES games on the Nintendo Switch, television show Cobra Kai, figuratively building a Lego Millennium Falcon, and his LP The Lofibrary.
Enjoy! |THISENT.com
2020-09-2952 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 27: INTERVIEW with Chris Vance, Founder and CEO of Playground SessionsTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 27!
Playground Sessions Founder and CEO Chris Vance follows his appearance in our “2020 Twenty Questions” THISENT.com Q&A series with his interview with host Mr. Joe Walker.
Chris talks about his groundbreaking piano learning software, his relationship with Quincy Jones and Harry Connick Jr., and the health benefits of playing piano.
Enjoy!
2020-09-2926 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 26: YES NES, Celebrating 35 Years of Super Mario - Part 3 of 3THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 26 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Here is the finale of our celebration of the 35-year anniversary of Super Mario and the groundbreaking Super Mario Bros. game. To close things out we celebrate Nintendo Entertainment System console, too!
Our host Mr. Joe Walker relives as many of the great games that made the NES such a groundbreaking and fun video game system. He shares stories of game shopping, playing games with family and friends, and how gaming became a part of his thanks to the NES and Super Mario Bros.
2020-09-2939 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 25: Celebrating 35 Years of Super Mario – Part 2 of 3THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 25 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
We’re continuing our celebration of the 35-year anniversary of Super Mario and the groundbreaking Super Mario Bros. game.
Here in Part 2 (of 3) our host Mr. Joe Walker shares stories about purchasing his Nintendo Entertainment System and playing Super Mario Bros. for the first time, preparing himself for the arrival of the Super Nintendo console, and how the NES and SNES Mario games paved the way for his Nintendo 64 and GameCube experiences.
Enjoy!
2020-09-1428 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 24: Celebrating 35 Years of Super Mario – Part 1 of 3THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 24 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
We’re celebrating the 35-year anniversary of video game icon Super Mario and the groundbreaking Super Mario Bros. game. Here in Part 1 (of 3) our host Mr. Joe Walker discusses his personal connection Nintendo’s mascot and how the character has evolved and impacted lives across the world for 3 ½ decades.
Enjoy!
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast: Night Walk Vol. 6 – Dracula (34 – 0) vs Mr. Joe Walker (0 – 34)THIS Podcast presents Night Walk hosted by me, “Word Heavyweight Champion” Mr. Joe Walker!
Join me on this stroll as I talk about video game sequels and not being able to defeat Dracula on the original Castlevania.
@#$% you, Dracula! One of these days you’re going down!
Enjoy!
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast: Night Walk Vol. 5 - RIP Chadwick BosemanTHIS Podcast presents Night Walk hosted by me, “Word Heavyweight Champion” Mr. Joe Walker!
Join me on this stroll as I pay my respects to the life and career of late actor Chadwick Boseman.
Enjoy!
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2020-09-0824 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 23: INTERVIEW with Louis StancilTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 23!
Our host Mr. Joe Walker talks about the reason we created our weekly column “GOOD QUESTION” and the importance of asking someone the right things. That could be for a magazine, an online publication, a job interview, or getting to know someone that you care about better.
We also share an interview with acting coach Louis Stancil of LS Studios.
Enjoy!
2020-09-0831 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 22: A Tribe Called THIS [featuring Rashad Muhammad and Ozay Moore]THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 22!
Our host Mr. Joe Walker welcomes everyone to YEAR 2 of THIS ENT and invites all to read/watch all 23 pieces of exciting new content that was released on THISENT.com on August 28, 2020 for our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY celebration!
He also reflects on growing with fellow founders Grand Kai and AOG2012, and the many brilliant and creative people who teamed with them to make the first 12 months of THISENT.com such a success.
Episode 20 features special appearances by our All of the Above Hip Hop Academy brothers Rashad Muhammad...
2020-09-0153 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 21: “Ultimate Warrior Tekken: One Button Beatdown” Recap & REVIEWTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 21!
Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker, we recap online game tournament “Ultimate Warrior Tekken: One Button Beatdown” which took place August 29, 2020.
Enjoy!
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast 20: THISENT.com 1 Year Anniversary [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker, Grand Kai, and AOG2012]THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast Episode 20!
We’re celebrating the 1 Year Anniversary of THISENT.com with founders Mr. Joe Walker, Grand Kai, and AOG2012 all here serving as hosts of this very special episode!
Together the three creatives reflect on high points of the last 12 months, discussing what they’ve enjoyed most about THIS and what to expect in the future.
They also thank key contributors, laugh a bit, and share their individual TOP 5 articles from THISENT.com year one. This is a fun episode that gives a peak behind the curtain and take...
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast X9: Night Walk Vol. 4 Days Shy of a YearTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
The 1 Year Anniversary of THISENT.com happens August 28th followed by game tournament “Ultimate Warrior Tekken: One Button Beatdown” on August 29th. Our host is preparing for both big days while reflecting on how important columns “Shining Example”, “GOOD QUESTION”, “Above & Beyond”, “A Pair of Graphs”, and “Character Study” have been to our successful first 12 months run.
He also takes a moment to tell everyone “Thank you!”
Enjoy! |THIS.
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast X8: Lil Kim 25 – Night Walk Vol. 3THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
During our third Night Walk episode we dare to compare hip-hop icon Lil Kim to the late “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. And you’re surely thinking “How?” and “Why?”, but that’s part of the fun of taking this stroll with us!
Our host also dips a little bit more into his writer past.
Enjoy!
2020-08-2130 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast – Episode 17: A REVIEW of ‘Test Drive’ by “Player One” Mark CooperTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
After speaking to Mark Cooper about his ‘Test Drive’ album on THIS Podcast – Episode 8 and listening to ‘Test Drive’ repeatedly since its release, here on Episode 17 we finally REVIEW ‘Test Drive’.
Enjoy!
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast X6: Night Walk Vol. 2THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
We’re out for another late-night stroll with our host and his four-legged friend. Under a beautiful night sky, he reflects on some information he discovered in an old notebook, going back through previously considered ideas that might work better today.
Also during this walk he shows love to a list of “Artists to Watch”.
This is an episode about creative thinking – past, present, and future.
Enjoy!
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THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast X5: Night Walk Vol. 1THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Our host decided to go for a walk, enjoying a stroll on a beautiful night while sharing some random thoughts.
During THIS stroll, The Champ reflects on the first year of THISENT.com as we get closer to our August 28th anniversary. He also talks about laughing out loud to “Autotune-Up”, a segment from The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon featuring Jamie Foxx.
Enjoy!
2020-08-1118 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast X4: INTERVIEW with SkyzooTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
As we step closer to celebrating the 1-year anniversary of THISENT.com, happening August 28, 2020, we discuss what drives us to do what we do. That’s inspiring our visitors and community, adding value, and being compulsively creative!
Here in this episode we share our interview with Skyzoo – a conversation continued from his features in our columns “Shining Example” and “GOOD QUESTION” – and he and our host discuss Pete Rock, song titles, and their creative compulsion.
Enjoy! |THIS.
2020-08-0527 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast X3: Bye, Phylicia … RashadTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
We’re one step closer to celebrating the 1-year anniversary of THISENT.com – happening August 2020. In this episode we reflect on our growth, but also the tremendous success we experienced during the month of July. Yep, we’re certainly wrapping up our first year on a high note!
Then we double back a couple weeks to invite we received to take part in a Q&A for TV show ‘David Makes Man’. Presented by Variety Streaming Room sponsored by OWN, we were there for a discussion...
2020-07-2757 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast X2: INTERVIEW with Chris Walker [featuring Al Jarreau]THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
In this episode we share an interview with award-winning, millions-selling composer, musician, singer and songwriter Chris Walker!
Chris was the music director for late entertainment legend Al Jarreau and he put together the beautiful all-star tribute album, ‘We’re In This Love Together’. Here we talk about that LP, Chris’ amazing career, and his relationship with Jarreau.
BUT THAT’S NOT ALL!
We also share an endearing and funny interview clip of Al Jarreau sharing his thoughts on Chris Walker!
Enjoy!
2020-07-2126 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast – Special Episode: Remembering Stuart ScottTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
In this episode we remember now legendary sportscaster and author Stuart Scott. A popular and trendsetting personality on ESPN, he passed after a lengthy battle with cancer on January 4, 2015. With his birthday on July 19 and it being 5 years since we all regrettably had to say goodbye, we created this episode as a tribute.
Following a very special audio clip we’re sure you’re going to like, our host speaks on his unlikely friendship with Scott.
All of us here at THISENT.com hope...
2020-07-1926 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast – Episode 10: INTERVIEW with The Mysterious MovadoTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Here on Episode 10 we discuss the how professional wrestling has been impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak. We also revisit WrestleMania 36, talk about Undertaker retiring from the ring, and dive into the quality of WWE Raw, Smackdown, and NXT, Impact, and AEW.
This episode also features our list of we consider the best professional wrestlers today and we share a portion of our “19 to 20” interview with The Mysterious Movado and an awesome unreleased portion.
Enjoy!
2020-07-1447 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast – Episode 9: So Much Has HappenedTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Here on Episode 9 we celebrate a few victories. On THISENT we published out 600th article, that one being column “Shining Example #33” featuring fashion designer Ashley Nell Tipton, super producer and music icon Teddy Riley is featured in our column “GOOD QUESTION”, and multitalented artist Dakari Eli kicking off the “2020 Twenty Questions” interview series!
We also discuss Walker’s career journey leading to his MC Breed tribute in Hood Illustrated Magazine #11, his “A Familiar Tune” story URBAN Magazine’s July issue, his profile of celebrity photographer Doug Sims on Msuekgon...
2020-07-111h 08THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast – Episode 8: INTERVIEW with Mark CooperTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Here on Episode 8 we’re joined by hip-hop artist and producer “Player One” Mark Cooper!
We talk about his upcoming album ‘Test Drive’, performing at Youmacon, and the distinction of hip-hop’s Nerdcore subgenre. Our conversation also turns to stand-out video game music and what game soundtrack Mark would like to produce if given the opportunity. Enjoy! |THIS.
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2020-06-3031 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast – Episode 7: INTERVIEW with World Goes RoundTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Here in Episode 7 we’re joined Frank Muskerand Marty Walsh of 80s-to-now supergroup World Goes Round (includes Jeff Hull and Elizabeth Lamers)!
Marty and Jeff share the incredible story behind their hit single “Big House”, talk about its follow-up “Round The World” and their long-awaited album release, and dig deep into their remarkable music industry careers with tales that will make your jaw drop. Ours sure did.
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2020-06-2456 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast – Episode 6: INTERVIEW Kenny Buttons [featuring Raekwon]THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Here in Episode 6 we’re joined by special guest Kenny Buttons! The acclaimed recording artist and producer talks to us about his career, exceptional use of social media, his powerful hit single “People”, and, most importantly, being a father. We also share a clip of a relevant conversion with Raekwon. Enjoy!
2020-06-1651 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast – Episode 5: INTERVIEW with Julie JohnsonTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Here in Episode 5 we discuss some of the best theater productions we’ve been able to attend and review, including our TOP 5 standouts. We also share an intimate interview with actress and singer Julie Johnson, star of award-winning smash hit musical ‘Come From Away’. Enjoy! |THIS.
2020-06-0939 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast – Episode 4: The World’s Getting ColderTHISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Here in Episode 4 we discuss the chaos caused by racial and social injustice in America, a current spark lit by the tragic and brutal death of George Floyd by an officer of the law. Following a song by hip-hop artist Keith Fox, we stagger through this episode pleading for change, equality and peace in the midst of a live-taking pandemic. Enjoy!
2020-06-0243 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast – Episode 3: INTERVIEW with Corey “Roc Bottom" Davis [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
Here in Episode 3 we welcome history-making illustrator, writer, and animator Corey “Roc Bottom” Davis of RocBottom Studios as our guest. Together we discuss his hit comics ‘Jet Boy’, ‘Shadowclub Karma’, and Lion’s Den Revolution’ titles, their promising future outside comic book pages, and making history with Underwire Interactive Magazine.
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2020-05-241h 14THIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast – Episode 2: A Little Bit of THIS [featuring Anthony Anderson and Renae Jacobs]THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
We open Episode 2 with a sample of our conversation with actor and producer Anthony Anderson. From there our host discusses Super Mario’s 35th anniversary, Anderson portraying Antwan Mitchell on ‘The Shield’, and other characters worthy of our Friday column “Character Study”. We close with our site-launching interview with actress Renae Jacobs, the voice of the original April O’Neil from ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Enjoy! |THIS.
2020-05-1925 minTHIS Podcast [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THIS Podcast: The 300th Episode [Hosted by Mr. Joe Walker]THISENT.com presents THIS Podcast hosted by Mr. Joe Walker!
In this episode our host talks a bit about his journalist past including time with SoulTrain.com, the creation of THIS ENT and the site publishing its 300th piece. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll jiggle a little. Enjoy!
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