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Stop Drop and Rawle
by Rawle D Lewis
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/rawle-d/subscribeWho are we really? I mean, who are we beyond our labels of Black, White, Fat, Thin, Young, Old, Rich, Poor? What is our story beyond that? I believe everyone has got a bit of wisdom in them. In this podcast, I will have fun and fascinating conversations with citizens from around the globe, who travel in various paths of life. We will listen to their stories, learn, laugh and love. My hope is that their stories will feel a lot like our stories, and we may perhaps recognize a lot of us in them.
Episodes
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My World Cup Runneth Over
I had the pleasure of chopping it up with professionally trained actor and Carnage Mellon alumnus Carl De Gregorio. Carl and I discuss the 2026 World Cup, the magical allure of sports, and their unique ability to bring people together. Beyond being a working writer, actor, and comedian in...
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Michael and Joe’s Road to Everywhere
Teamwork really does make the dream work with this dynamic creative duo. Writer/director Michael Shoob and writer/producer Joe Mealey have been collaborating since the mid-1990s, creating critically acclaimed indie festival favorites such as Driven, Bush's Brain, and now their latest…
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Model Citizen
Japanese-born, American-based model and content creator Arisa goes by a single name: ARISA. Her beauty, soft-spoken voice, and presence are wrapped in a gentle, calm demeanor. But within seconds of this conversation, those qualities are overshadowed by her passion and intellect. We dive into...
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Health is Wealth
Deon DeAnthony Williams is a man of extraordinary strength, conviction, and creativity. A true multifaceted artist, he expresses himself across countless mediums—comedian, writer, athlete, physical trainer, and spiritual counselor. But now, he carries a new and hard-earned title: cancer survivor....
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Don’t Cry for Me Puerto Rico
I sit down with Puerto Rican comedian, writer, actress, and activist Corinne Irizarry for a deep‑dive discussion about Puerto Rico—an unincorporated territory of the United States, an annexed island that gives the U.S. some Caribbean street cred. As a native New Yorker, Corinne brings several...
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Clika Clique
I had the extreme pleasure of sitting down with the filmmakers and producers behind the newly released film Clika. The film is executive produced by Jimmy Humilde and features stars such as Eric Roberts, Master P, and Peter Greene. It also marks the film debut of its lead actor, Jaydee. While…
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The Wolfe Man
Hip-hop icon Colin Wolfe delivers casual, humble, and unassuming vocals in this interview episode of #SDnR. His down-to-earth manner is both refreshing and surprising, especially considering he’s worked with some of the biggest names in music—Madonna, Michael Jackson, Tupac, and Dr. Dre, just to...
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An Ifeoma Informal
Nigerian-born Ifeoma Fafunwa has been called a social impact theatre maker, and her world-renowned play “Hear Word!” certainly earns her that title. The internationally acclaimed work amplifies women’s voices, stories, and struggles. True to her Naija roots, Ifeoma has embraced many creative…
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Liza May Read
In this episode, I was lucky enough to chat with someone who is a true visionary and storytelling alchemist: Liza May Read. Liza is the creator of the “Go Where You Grow” program, which is geared toward kids. And it’s literally doing just that—it’s growing. Currently, the program consists of a...
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Plasma Mama
Dana Kipple is brimming with wisdom and pure genius—she’s got big brain energy. Her enthusiasm for the subjects that capture her interest is infectious and refreshingly genuine. Kipple is the author of a new book on plasma—as in one of the four states of matter—titled A New Source: Plasma...
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Cat’s Got Her Tongue
It was an honor speaking with singer-songwriter, actor, philosopher, and all-around great artist, Cat Wilson. Have you ever had one of those friends who seems to have undergone a shift—a change, a boost in confidence so profound that you can’t quite explain it? You don’t notice a specific…
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The Hollywood Talk of Fame
Doug E. Doug and I "chop it up," as they say, about Hollywood, the media, and the entertainment industry as a whole. This is a world that holds deep fascination and mystery for the layman—but from the inside looking out, this Tinseltown neighborhood can be quite costly to the soul. It’s an...
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Gentrification : A Love Letter to Harlem
In this episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend and world traveler, Nzingha Clarke . Nzingha offers a sharp and succinct reflection on the last five years of political complexity in America. With her verbal eloquence, she shares a deeply personal account of her experiences with gentrification…
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Legal Aliens
I have a fantastic conversation with writer, actor, comedian, and all-around great guy Samba Schutte. Samba recently became a U.S. citizen, and this shift in his immigration status opened the door to a heartfelt and sincere discussion about ICE, immigration, and what American citizenship truly...
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Good Grief
My friend Erika Enggren and I have both experienced the profound loss of people near and dear to us. In Erika’s case, it was the death of her stepdad, whom she had known for most of her life. For me, it was the loss of an extremely close friend I had known for over twenty years. These…
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Hale Watching
Mike Hale recounts his life of a child actor with fondness and joy. The way most children talk about summer camp. Even though his short stint as a child in show-biz in retrospect wasn’t very long lived, he still managed to have a more robust career than most adult actors who have been in the game...
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Aging in America - Aunt Lucy
Join us this episode as we sit down with the remarkable Lucy Odessa Elliott, a vibrant 95-year-old who brings a lifetime of stories and wisdom from her roots in Harlem, NY. Raised in a time of change and challenge, Lucy has lived a colorful life filled with love, resilience, and an indomitable…
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Cool Rantings II
My “Cool Runnings” costar Doug E Doug and I play catch-up as we discuss a myriad of topics. Nothing is off the table as we traverse through subjects like Fatherhood, Fame and Beyoncé. We even get around to talking about the movie “Cool Runnings” and the effect it had on our young lives. Doug is a...
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Voice Activated
On today’s episode , we've got a special treat lined up just for you on “Stop Drop and Rawle”. Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of entertainment and voice artistry with none other than the illustrious Angelique Perrin! 🎙 Angelique isn't just any voice you hear; she's the magic behind the...
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Min-Dynasty
Having an improvised conversation with comedy legend Mindy Sterling was quite a delightful podcast adventure. She flowed through these talks with effortless charm. Perhaps it’s all her years of improv mastery that has prepped her for such smooth flowing conversational ease. Mindy was at one time…
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Bali Bali
This podcast episode was recorded live from Indonesia. I was lucky enough to be one of the millions of people to visit the “Island of the Gods”, a nickname given to the island of Bali in Indonesia. I was in lockstep with the multitude of individuals who have become inspired by the beauty of this...
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A Warrior Not A Worrier
Stroke survivor Sekou Writes gives a compelling inspirational interview. His situation unfortunately has a hint of familiarity to many, and yet his attitude and reaction to his pain is transformational to say the least. Sekou started a Health kick in order to change his life when a sudden stroke...
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A Jewish 911
In this compelling episode, join the conversation with Jacqueline Wolfson, a Jewish American woman residing in the heart of New York. As we delve into the aftermath of the recent Hamas attacks on October 7th, Jacqueline offers a profound and personal insight into the crisis from a unique vantage...
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The People of Gaza
Sarah Alami is an amazingly accomplished actress, model and voice actor. Unfortunately we were not able to talk about Sarah’s great artistic achievements. No time to brag about her recent role in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3”. The recent Israel-Hamas conflict has got the world on edge. This is...
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Striking Accord
In this episode, I am extremely excited to spotlight actor Shaan Sharma, renowned for his impactful contributions as a SAG/AFTRA board member. Those accomplishments are often overshadowed by his talented portrayal of Shmuel in "The Chosen". Shaan Sharma has a remarkable ability to bring depth and...
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Yes And, Annie
My guest is Annie Sertich, is an improv goddess and actress who has delighted audiences with her wit, humor, and broad range of styles. She has been seen on stages all over the world, as a performer, improviser and teacher. Annie is a longtime member of The Groundlings, an iconic improv comedy...
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Write of Passage
Conversing with Mark Sanderson is a complete joy. Mr. Sanderson is a very accomplished screenwriter. He is part of the over 40 club, meaning he has written over 40 screenplays throughout his accomplished career. Mark has been enamored with Hollywood from The early age of 11 years old, when he was...
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The Sherman Show
You may have seen actor Sherman Augustus on the Netflix series hit, “Stranger Things“. He plays Lt. Col. Jack Sullivan on season 4 of the hit streaming series. But this actor is by no means a newcomer. This athlete turned actor is an energetic tour-de-force when it comes to his thespian skills.…
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Commercial Appeal
Kathy Knowles and Kate Enngren are juggernauts in the commercial casting world. Both are casting superstars in their own right. So when these two decided to join forces and form KK Casting, a casting Dream-team was formed. KK Casting have casted thousands of commercials that has been seen...
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Racial Harmonizing
Daryl Davis, is known as a “Klan Whisperer”. Mr. Davis is a fascinating man with a uniquely refreshing approach to solving racial issues. Seconds into a conversation with Mr. Davis and you become extremely aware that he is quite the polymath. Daryl is an amazing musician with a philosopher’s...
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Near-Death Experience
Rochelle Joseph has had her life completely altered by a NDE. This is an acronym describing the phenomenon known as a Near-Death Experience. A term coined by psychologist and neurologist in order to put a title to the sensations that are described by individuals who have experienced death...
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The Tao of Bobbie Oliver
Comedian Bobbie Oliver is a charming conversationalist. She comes to us filled with witty anecdotes dispensed with southern charm and precise comedic timing you could set a Swiss watch to. But this Buddhist feminist activist philosophical comedian extraordinaire, came from humble beginnings.…
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Women Life Freedom
Melissa Shoshahi is a comedy Tours de force. Iranian born and Seattle raised, Melissa is able to drawn from her rich cultural background. Her comedy is laced with accurate character portrayals of Persian family members and eccentric friends. A decade into the comedy game and she has created quite…
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Turteltaub Talks
Jon Turteltaub has show business coursing through his veins. Jon’s father was the well known Saul Turteltaub. The Producer-Writer behind a numerous number of hit television shows like, “Sanford and Son”, “The Carol Burnett Show”, “What’s Happening” and so much more. Jon himself, is no slouch. He…
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Globetrotter
Had a fun conversation with world traveler Charlie Samos. Charlie is a bit of a modern day renaissance man, an explorer of sorts. Mr. Samos lives a full-size life. Not only is he a well accomplished Yoga Instructor who rock climbs, he also worked as a Foley Artist for film and television. Charlie...
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Lights, Camera, Action
A conversation with David Rountree is like talking to a life coach who dabbles as a filmmaker. David is chock-full of insights and observations. His more than 20 years of experience in the Hollywood game, becomes blatantly obvious once he opens his mouth. David’s past life experiences as an…
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Boys Life
How does a jersey-girl end up living in Uganda and forming a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping homeless boys get off the streets? Such is the story of Jacqueline Wolfson. Jacqueline is one of the founders of the “Shule Foundation”. This New York City based entrepreneur took a...
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Facelifts and Bo-talks
Accomplished actor Sandra Eloani has been enamored with “The fountain of youth”, from an early age, way back to when her age was still in the single digit range. This obsession with youth, health and well-being, is probably what prompted her to do such extensive research on the facial…
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Ola The Comedian
Ola is what happens when you cross breed a comedian with a philosopher. My conversation with this UK born Nigerian, “Ola The Comedian” was a mind growing experience. Ola has an extremely innovative way of looking at things that makes one go… “Hmmm”. Ola’s ability to articulate his thoughts makes…
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Foley Moses
Susan Fitz-Simon has carved out an interestingly unique path for her life. She has been a professional Foley Artist for almost 30 years. What the heck is a Foley Artist, you say. Well that is exactly what Susan was so eloquently and passionately able to explain to us during this podcast…
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Empath of Least Resistance
A conversation with Michelle Carmen Gomez is like interacting with a Motivational Speaker or listening to a really inspiring TED TALKS. She is quite the bundle of energy. Intuitive therapy is her current passion in which she is extremely dedicated to helping so many overcome there difficulties....
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Fee Pray Love
Felicia “Fee” King is a woman on a fantastic voyage she calls Life. Fee King reeks of confidence. This is only one of the various tools she uses to traverse through the multiple obstacles of life. Her positivity and exuberance is quite infectious without the slightest hint of fake or performance....
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Son Of David
I was blessed to have an amazing conversation with thespian David Castañeda. David is one of those thoughtful humans simultaneously expressing a simple childlike joy and yet a scholar like yearning and complexity. Mr. Castañeda is one of the stars of the hit Netflix series, “The Umbrella…
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Jamaicans On Ice
Rolando “Oly” Reid is a bundle of of relentless positivity with a dash of hope and joy. I am not certain if this is a required recipe to be a Jamaican Bobsledder but Rolando seems to be equipped with all character traits to attempt such a feat. The magnitude of confidence and sheer willpower it...
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Life Coaching 101
James Pool is a man on a mission. When talking to James, one gets a sense of his urgency to make a difference and do good in the world. Don’t get me wrong, James does not come off as one of those do gooders. He is the first one to mention that he’s a flawed human being and filled with gratitude…
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Flobito’s Weigh
I had an inspirational conversation with Flobito Boyce. I know the word inspirational gets thrown around frequently but this conversation was precisely that. Flobo was raised by Caribbean parents who apparently instilled that strong stereotypical work ethic within him because, “Him hav four or…
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Married To The Mob
There was no getting whisked off to a Witness Protection Program for my guest Vicky. She was left to her own devices, having to find her own escape route out of an abusive, dangerous marriage. Not to mention unwillingly partnering up with a morally uncomfortable lifestyle. You see Vicky, who’s...
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The CEO Whisperer
Dr. Erica Rivera is an Organizational Psychologist. Go ahead, Google it, I’ll wait. This job title sounds more complicated than the actual logistics of the job. Then again, perhaps the job is extremely convoluted and complex but Erica Rivera is just extremely proficient at explaining all its...
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Training Day
TRAINING DAY The name Deon Williams is a common one but there is nothing common about this particular human. Deon has risen to the ranks of a super trainer. However, this physical trainer’s obvious display of skill and competency in the fitness game pales in comparison to his philosophical...
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Happiness 101
Aisha Alfa, is a Canadian, comedian, actor, writer, host, wife and a recent mother of two beautiful children. Her role of mother is the one she is most proud of. I am equally proud to call Aisha my friend. She has pursued a life in show business in multiple countries beginning in Canada and now...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/rawle-d/subscribeWho are we really? I mean, who are we beyond our labels of Black, White, Fat, Thin, Young, Old, Rich, Poor? What is our story beyond that? I believe everyone has got a bit of wisdom in them. In this podcast, I will have fun and fascinating conversations with citizens from around the globe, who travel in various paths of life. We will listen to their stories, learn, laugh and love. My hope is that their stories will feel a lot like our stories, and we may perhaps recognize a lot of us in them.
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