Hot Press: The Roundtables

Happy Pride Hot Press Listeners! Dee sits down with Dexter "DexSteps," Davis. A 2025 NSU Graduate who is heavily involved in Hampton Roads' public health and inclusivity through their work. They discuss Hampton Roads Pride, public health and education, a little of Dex’s personal and work journey, and more. Interested in learning more about Dex’s work? Make sure you follow him on FaceBook & Instagram! 757 Line Dance Network

For May’s Roundtable, Dee is joined by HOT 91.1 General Manager, Maynard Scales. If you listened to the radio broadcast, you can start at 30:12! May's roundtable video is available on YouTube, now. Don’t forget to tune into our small business month interviews!

For the last week of Small Business Month x Hot Press interviews, Dee sits down with local business owner, Malaysia ''Lay" Womack. Lay owns Mind Body & Pole, 1 of 3 pole studios in the 7 Cities, and the only black-owned pole studio in the Hampton Roads area! MBP is located in Hampton, and the studio is always looking for newcomers to join the family! Whether you're an expert, have some experience, or have none at all with aerial art and pole dancing; you are welcomed! Check out MBP's socials or website for schedules, sneak-peeks into classes and workshops, and more!Make sure you tune into Hot Press every Sunday morning at 11:30 AM, on HOT 91.1 The Soul of VA! 

For this week's Small Business Month x Hot Press interview, HP Correspondent, Mariah Parham sits down with local business owner, Inez Elerby. Inez owns 9 Ether Hair Designs, a natural hair beauty salon located just minutes away from Norfolk State University's campus! They discuss Inez's inspiration to start, motivation to keep going, and share some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Need some braids for the summer? Check out 9 Ether's calendar which is already open for June! Make sure you tune into Hot Press every Sunday morning at 11:30 AM, on HOT 91.1 The Soul of VA! 

For this week's Small Business Month x Hot Press interview, Dee sits down with the one and only DJ Bee. He wears many hats including: owning Freshtopia, located at MacArthur Mall until the mall's closing, and available online! DJ Bee is also the curator of the FRESHRADIO Universe, which highlights his journey through the DJ and music industry and WNSB's Learning Lab. Today, you'll hear him on his Fresh Start Morning Show every Monday-Friday on HOT 91.1 The Soul of VA! You can also stream the show on Twitch! Tell DJ Bee happy birthMONTH if you catch him outside this month, and if you're free on Saturday, May 9th, catch him at Seaside Raw Bar at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! (and yes, Dee got that internship!) 

Dee sits down for a second time, with local non-profit 757 WeCare to discuss what the organization has been up to over the last six months and what's in store for the next six months, including: a ceremony in June, their annual trip to the African American museum, and a Gala in September. Make sure you follow them on social media, and if you need internship hours or just have some extra time on your hands: GO VOLUNTEER! 

Dee is joined by correspondents Beck G, Xiakore, Tre, and Jah'Kenta. If you listened to the radio broadcast, you can start at 30:30! Entertainment and other news updates coming to our YouTube channel soon! 

The full audio of our Entertainment Roundtable, originally posted on our YouTube, Friday, April 10th. 

Dee is joined by correspondents Beck G, Christian, Makenzie, Mariah, Tia, Tre, and Xiakore for March's Roundtable. If you listened to the radio broadcast, you can start at 31:50! Youtube Link. 

Dee is joined by correspondents Christian, Mariah, Beck G, Tia, and Xiakore for February's Roundtable. If you listened to the first half on air or on the podcast, you can start at 29:55! Youtube Video Link

Andre Barnes full interview with Dr. Harlan Zackery Jr. Director of Norfolk State University's Concert Choir.  NSU’s Concert Choir 

This is entertainment correspondent, Tia Vinson's full interview with R&B legend Christopher Williams. They discuss his upcoming projects including his upcoming TV show: The Book of Akbar, and album: War & Peace, and more!

Dee, Beck G, Maynard, and Tre's full roundtable conversation! If you listened to the first half on air or on the podcast, you can start at 28:15! 

This is Dee's full sit-down conversation with fellow graduate student Jadyn, about their experience, so far, as NSU graduate students. 

Dee's full sitdown conversation with local non-profit, 757 We Care. Originally aired on WNSB Hot 91.1 on Hot Press's Sunday, November 9th, 2025 episode. Make sure you check out website and socials! 

The full Hot Press October Roundtable with: sports; a breakdown of the gubernatorial debate and homecoming, AND thoughts on the No Kings Protests. 

Dee’s full sit down conversation with the creators and founders of skating collective, RollBounce Rollout. Check them out at this year’s 10th annual NEON Festival in Norfolk, VA. October 16 & 17. RBRO has skating events almost every week, for any and all ages! Check out their Where They From- Missy Elliot tribute video right here, Instagram, and Facebook! 

Myles Bland joins Elijah Powell and Xiacore Sutton to discuss how the Spartan football and NFL seasons are looking so far. For today's Roundtable episode aired on Hot 91.1, please visit our Hot Press Podcast! 

Dee's full interview with Mr. Martin L. King III, following NSU’s 90th Founders Day Breakfast. They discuss his nonprofit’s Realize the Dream initiative, the importance of remaining nonviolent in the face of violence, a little history, and more. Tune into our previous episodes for full conversations  about community, entertainment, history, and more!

Dee's full conversation with Ms. Judy Anderson, executive director of The Sickle Cell Association, Inc. The 3nd annual Walk for Sickle Cell is this Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at the William "Dick" Price Stadium. Register here: Registration Link and if you can't make it, but want to support then you can donate here: Donation Link

Dee sits down with NSU's Interim Provost of Academic and Faculty Affairs, Dr. Aurelia Williams. They discuss Dr. Williams start at NSU back in 1990 as a Freshman Spartan to being named the Interim Provost this past June 2025, and many of her accomplishments and achievements for NSU and HBCUs nationwide. Originally aired on Sunday, August 24th, 2025 on Hot Press on Hot 91.1. 

This is graduate student and NABJ NSU chapter member, Lenise Dupree's full sit-down with Dee about her NABJ 2025 experience. Follow her on Instagram at: LendupreeeOriginally aired on Sunday, August 17th, 2025 on Hot Press on Hot 91.1. 

Hot Press's full sitdown conversation with Ms. Jazmine Garcia, founder and president of GEAR Recovery. A nonprofit organization located in Norfolk, VA focused on working with children and families who want to rebuild, gain education, and heal from their experiences with substance use and mental health disorders. Interested in learning more or want to gain some volunteer opportunities? Then follow and add GEAR on Instagram, Facebook, and Volunteer Match! LINKTREEFirst aired Sunday, August 10th on Hot Press- WNSB Hot 91.1

This is Dee's full interview with class of '22 and '24 NSU Alum, Jaelin Livatt. They discuss his journey after finishing college, and what landed him at Sparta in the first place. Check out his social media accounts, and if you're in the Arkansas-Louisiana area, catch him on KTVE Channel 10 or FOX's KARD Channel 14! First aired on: Sunday, July, 27th 2025 on Hot Press' July Roundtable, on WNSB Hot 91.1. 

This is Dee's full interview with Virginia Beach Fire Training Center Battalion Chief, Dillon Dextradeur. Interested in learning more about the Fire Department, Training Center, or want to keep up with the special rescue teams? Visit: Harry E. Diezel Fire Training Center | City of Virginia Beach, Fire | City of Virginia Beach, or Virginia Beach Fire Department | Virginia Beach VA | Facebook.  VBFD's Swiftwater Rescue Team returned home this afternoon, Wednesday July 23rd, 2025! Let's give them a big welcome home!  

This is HP correspondents Amiya Quinn and Olivia Royster's first and fourth episodes of SceneIt. Olivia got the chance to sit down with award-winning actor Clifton Powell, and both ladies sat down with Virginia Black Film Festival Founder, Bryan Thompson. Find Mr. Thompson online at The Virginia Black Film Festival - The Virginia Black Film Festival or on his socials at: Bryan G Thompson (@bryangthompson) • Instagram photos and videos with all the information on his movies and moves! And listen to all the previous and future episodes of SceneIt, right here on Hot Press: The Roundtables!First aired Sunday, June 29th and July 20th on Hot Press- WNSB Hot 91.1

This is sports correspondent, Justin Allen's full sit-down conversation with local 757 comedian, Ant Perez. Find him online at AntPerezComedy, and make sure you tune into CH. 3's WTKR Coast Comedy Live this August to see Ant's first television appearance! Hampton Roads, Northeast North Carolina Coast Live | WTKR | News 3First aired Sunday, July 13th on Hot Press- WNSB Hot 91.1

Hot Press's full sitdown conversation with Ms. Benicia Hernandez, founder and owner of Life's Journey. A mental health and substance abuse resource center and organization located throughout the 757. Interested in employment or volunteer options? Then find them on LinkedIn at Life's Journey LLC | LinkedIn and don't forget to come out to their Mental Health Expo July 25th! More information on their website: LIFE'S JOURNEY | Your partner in life improvement services and wellness. First aired Sunday, July 13th on Hot Press- WNSB Hot 91.1

This is entertainment correspondent Amiya Quinn's full conversation with Charlie Champion, a NSU Spartan, 757 actor, and social media influencer. He is the lead role of the theatrical production, "Sins of A Father," which may sound very familiar if you listened to last week's SceneIt episode with MOTH Productions! Find Charlie on Instagram: Charlie Champion (@almightyy.champ) • Instagram photos and videos and TikTok: CHARLIE♡︎ (@almightyy.champ) | TikTok. And listen to all the previous and future episodes of SceneIt, right here on Hot Press: The Roundtables!First aired Sunday, July 13th on Hot Press- WNSB Hot 91.1

This is entertainment correspondent Amiya Quinn's full conversation with the winners of the 'Best Live Play,' category at this year's Virginia Black Film Festival. Find them online at: Production House | Performing Arts; or on their socials at: MOTH Production Studios - YouTube; MOTH Production Studios | Suffolk VA | Facebook, and https://www.instagram.com/moth_production_studios?igsh=a3I0d2s0NmFzNDI1. Tune in every Sunday for a preview of the next SceneIt episode, and every Wednesday for the full show!First aired: Sunday, July 7th, 2025 on Hot Press on WNSB Hot 91.1.

Dee's full interview and sit-down with Haitian-American, Chef Yasmine Charles. You can support Chef Yasmine by following her socials: Yasmine's Cooking Show - YouTube and on FaceBook: Yasmine Charles | Facebook. First aired on: Sunday, June 1st, 2025 on Hot Press on WNSB Hot 91.1. 

This is state correspondent, Tia Vinson's interview with Dr. Charles Taylor, author of Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom. Purchase the e-book or physical copies, here: https://drcharlestaylor.com/the-promise-of-freedom/ A percentage of proceeds will go to the development of the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. First aired on Sunday, June 15th, 2025 on Hot Press on WNSB Hot 91.1. Want to learn more about Juneteenth: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth#:~:text=Media%20player&text=%22The%20people%20of%20Texas%20are,between%20employer%20and%20hired%20laborer.%22

Amiya Quinn's full conversation with local art collective, Good Society Group. First aired on May 25th, 2025, on WNSB Hot 91.1, and our original Hot Press podcast. Don't forget to check out their events, music, and upcoming projects on their IG: @goodsocietygroup; @brazi_p__ @trueleefresh; @alemakkinmoves

The full roundtable discussion Hot Press had with Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney Ramin Fatehi, on May 21st, 2025. First aired on May 25th, 2025, on Hot Press on WNSB Hot 91.1, and on our original Hot Press podcast.