6 Hollywood Veterans, 1 UFO Sighting, and the Conversation That Went Everywhere

A few clips from the latest two hour episode of OBM.Veteran Black actors and entertainers gather for an unfiltered conversation that bounces from Hollywood war stories to UFO encounters, from constitutional rights debates to hilarious Uber tales. Harold Sylvester, C.L. Taylor, Terence Rosemore, Earl Billings, Willie Carpenter and Tucker Smallwood blend comedy, wisdom, and real talk in this sprawling discussion that covers everything from appearing on America’s Most Wanted to witnessing unexplained phenomena at Nellis Air Force Base.In The Full EpisodeThe Cinnamon ChroniclesC.L. Taylor delivers a masterclass in storytelling with his Uber pickup gone wrong—expecting a young woman working the streets, meeting her grandmother instead. A hilarious exploration of assumptions, street life, and the unexpected dignity found in the most surprising places.America’s Most Wanted: A 25-Year SagaTerence Rosemore recounts his surreal experience portraying fugitive Sidney Joseph on America’s Most Wanted, getting pulled over by police the very weekend it aired, and the decades-long aftermath of being the face of someone else’s crimes. This story has layers that keep unfolding even today.Con Air & Hollywood Behind the ScenesEarl Billings takes us inside the massive production of Con Air—the Sands Hotel implosion, working with the ensemble cast, and Danny Trejo’s memorable golf outing. Classic Hollywood tales from the ‘90s action blockbuster era.Know Your Rights vs. Street SurvivalA serious and spirited debate about constitutional rights during police encounters. The group wrestles with the gap between what you’re legally entitled to do and what keeps you alive. Multiple perspectives, no easy answers, deeply personal experiences.UFOs, Astronauts & Unexplained PhenomenaTucker Smallwood shares his 1991 UFO sighting at Nellis Air Force Base and conversations with Apollo astronauts about what they witnessed but couldn’t discuss publicly. A fascinating dive into military encounters with the unexplained.Teaching the Arts & Working with KidsStories from the trenches of arts education—the rewards, the challenges, and why passing on the craft matters. The intersection of entertainment careers and giving back through teaching.Aging, Mortality & The Nature of RealityThe conversation turns philosophical as the fellas reflect on getting older, facing mortality, and questioning the nature of consciousness and existence.Sneak peek - The complete conversation releases soon for premium members and supporters.These aren’t your typical podcast conversations. Picture cultural archaeology performed through razor-sharp humor, lived experience, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from veteran storytellers who’ve seen it all. Every episode challenges what you think you know about history, culture, and truth.As always, expect humor, honesty, and the kind of unfiltered perspectives that only come from decades of lived experience. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tribalconnections.substack.com