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Que It Up Podcast
by Que Smith
Halftime is Game Time. The Que It Up Podcast features friends and colleagues in the entertainment business discussing our journeys, turmoils, and pleasures in one of the most exciting industries in the world. We are the heartbeat of every concert, event, or game you’ve ever attended. From the Interns who worked for free to the Directors who manage an entire department, this podcast will showcase what it takes to be on our field. Welcome to the jungle.
Episodes
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Batter Up ft. Richard White
Please welcome Multimedia Storyteller, Producer, and Podcaster, Richard White. Richard and I chat about his love of baseball and his philosophy on telling a great story in the entertainment realm. Richard is currently traveling to each baseball stadium to live out a promise he made for his late...
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The Carter Effect ft. Sterling Carter
Please welcome freelance Videographer and Cinematographer, Sterling Carter. Sterling and I chat about mental health, navigating the entrepreneur route of entertainment and our love of sneakers. Follow Sterling’s story from the NFL to AT&T to owning his own production business.
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You Got Served ft. Debra Moton
Please welcome Choreographer and Game Entertainment Manager with the Los Angeles Sparks, Debra Moton. Debra and I talk about her start as a backup dancer for Bell Biv DeVoe and her whirlwind journey to her current role with the WNBA.
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All That JAZ ft. Jazmyn Daigle
Please welcome Blogger, Podcaster, Content Creator, and Commercial Real Estate Manager, Jazmyn Daigle to the show. Jaz and I talk about the ins and out of creating great content consistently, managing your side hustles, and her love of Drake.
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Groundhog Day ft. Ben Hartman
Please, welcome to the stage, Assistant Groundskeeper at Round Rock Express & Entertainment Assistant at the Houston Texans, Ben Hartman. Ben and I discuss his travels from Central America to Texas, where he met the love of his life, worked the MLB World Series, and used his opportunities to land...
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Dive ft. @jess_lif3
Please welcome to the stage, Business Analyst at ExxonMobil, Former NFL Cheerleader, Dance Choreographer, and Freelance Event Planner, Shaunte Bouie. Shaunte's drive for adventure leads her to travel the world and experience the joys of life. When she is not jumping from planes or climbing Mount...
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Mr. Robot ft. @billymounchan
Please welcome to the stage, Digital Media Producer with Mounchan Media and IT Systems Analyst with the Houston Rockets, Billy Mounchan. An amateur videographer and tech guy as a kid, Billy Mounchan and his friends created backyard basketball videos with his father’s Sony Handycam. Having an...
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Season of Giving ft. @scrowl22
Please welcome to the stage, Community Events Manager with the Houston Food Bank, Sean Crowl. The Houston Food Bank distributes food and other essentials to those in need through a network of community partners. Sean takes the lead on special events such as “Share Your Holidays”, “Houston...
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Vibe ft. @alexardz
Please welcome to the stage, Digital Content Creator with iHeartMedia and Freelance Social Media Coordinator, Alexa Rodriguez. A recent graduate from St. Edward’s University, Alexa jumped into the entertainment industry with her internship with Texas-based production and festival company,...
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Barricade Boyz ft. @throwdown713
Please welcome to the stage, Security Coordinator at the House of Blues Houston and Private Security to your favorite artist, John Lowd. Starting as event staff at NRG Park, John took his talents to the House of Blues Houston front lines. After countless shows at HOB, John earned the opportunity…
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The Social Dilemma ft. @ryanmrecords
Please welcome to the stage, Mascot Program Coordinator with the Houston Texans, Ryan Records. This former Texas Tech Red Raider is the man in the shadows delivering the best programs to the Houston youth. Don’t let his title fool you. Ryan’s role within the Texans organization includes...
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Timing ft. Sarah Silva
Please welcome to the stage, Special Events Coordinator with the Houston Rockets / Houston Toyota Center, Sarah Silva. Sarah's career started with many odd jobs to help pursue her dream role in the sports field. After getting her PR degree at UTSA, Sarah was able to get her feet in the door with...
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Don't Touch My Crown ft. @sophiegrits
Please welcome to the stage Independent Creative Consultant and CEO of Minty Bea Cause Medic Wigs, JaNaye White. JaNaye has worked with many local Houston artists such as Meg Thee Stallion, JPrince, Slim Thug, and Houston adopted native, Drake. Her work in the business has helped her start her…
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Winter is Coming ft. @isecold
Please welcome to the stage Entertainer, Audio Engineer, and Filmmaker with Dang FIlms, Ise Cold. From shooting his own content in the Northside of Houston to working with Tyler Perry in Atlanta, Ise is a man of many talents. You can probably find him on stage at your local theater, in a TikTok...
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Gridiron Gang ft. @gwade05
Please welcome to the stage Chief Operating Officer at Cosmetic Dental Texas and former Football Operations Assistant for the Houston Texans, Jenerro Wade. Jenerro’s background as a minor league athlete in Europe gave him an upper hand in the locker room at NRG Stadium. Due to personnel changes…
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Lemon Pepper Hot ft. @elytheethiopian
Please welcome to the stage Activation Specialist for Wingstop and Freelance Photographer, Elyas Ibrahim. Elyas career started in the corporate department with the Houston Texans and events team with the Houston Rockets. Co-creator of the Hip Hop Book Club, Elyas talents of photography and...
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Try Jesus Not Me ft. @yingyanggem
Please welcome to the stage Community Activist, Podcaster, & the City of Houston Librarian, Amber Fannin. Amber struggled with bullying at a young age and even had to be saved from taking her own life. She fights on the front lines and in board meetings to make sure our voices and concerns are...
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EVOLVERSI ft. @russreinhart
Please welcome Stage Manager for House of Blues Houston and Co-Founder of Evolversi, Russell Reinhart. Anime and comic book connoisseur, Russell's love of underground music allowed him and his business partners to create a platform for local artists to reach a bigger audience. With skills such as...
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Wish You Were Here ft. @avnguyen_
Please welcome to the stage Freelance Event Manager and Production Assistant, Angie Nguyen. Former scientist, Angie left a high paying role at an early age to pursue a career in the uncertain world of show biz. Event planning for Fortune 500 oil and gas companies while also traveling from city to...
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VISION ft. @osheawoodhouse
Please welcome to the stage Creative Media Specialist with the Houston Rockets and Musician, O’Shea Woodhouse. As an artist, fashion designer, and media producer, O’Shea worked his way from the bottom up to create a new role within the Houston Rockets organization while also running his own...
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It’s Okay To Not Be Okay ft. @desireevaniecia
Please welcome to the stage contemporary painter and art designer, Desiree Vaniecia. Desiree has graced the pages of art magazines and other national publications. You can see her art pieces in local galleries or view her murals around the city of Dallas, Texas. As we finish off Mental Awareness...
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Curvy Queens ft. @whenlifegivesyoucurves_
Please welcome to the stage the hosts of When Life Gives You Curves podcast, Jordan Parker (Blogger & Podcaster), and Aliyah Thomas (Singer, Songwriter, & Podcaster). These two queens share their journeys into podcasting and body positivity. Jordan’s passion for music leads her into exploring...
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HOU ✈️ LA ft. @echill.jr
Please welcome to the stage, EJ Hill (Targeting Specialist at Cleverly, Consultant at Executive Class Management & Freelance Videographer). EJ stepped his way into the Houston Rockets organization that lead to opportunities in front and behind the camera. As a sport and music connoisseur, EJ…
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Love & Basketball ft. @danelle_nivonne
Please welcome to the stage, Danelle Winfield (Sr. Director of Game Operations, Entertainment & Promotions at WNBA Los Angeles Sparks). Danelle explains the challenges and pleasures of working in the capital of entertainment, Los Angeles. We explore her career in Houston with Matthew Knowles and...
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Casually Kandid ft. @killakev8 & @casuallycatrice
Please welcome to the stage, Kevin Rawls (KBXX 97.9 The Box Social Media Coordinator & Photographer) & Catrice Roggerson (University of Houston Donor Coordinator & Entertainment Host). These two entrepreneurs love to tell it how it is and shared with us their journey through uncharted territories...
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Masked Entertainers ft. @andrewpjohnson & @jeromeinreallife
Please welcome to the stage Andrew Johnson (Houston Texans Mascot Program Manager) & Jerome Bartlett (Higher Impact Entertainment Owner/CEO). These two performers joined the Que It Up Podcast to share their journeys to the entertainment business and how Covid-19 affected their careers.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Halftime is Game Time. The Que It Up Podcast features friends and colleagues in the entertainment business discussing our journeys, turmoils, and pleasures in one of the most exciting industries in the world. We are the heartbeat of every concert, event, or game you’ve ever attended. From the Interns who worked for free to the Directors who manage an entire department, this podcast will showcase what it takes to be on our field. Welcome to the jungle.
HOSTED BY
Que Smith
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