The Cheats Movement Podcast
by The Cheats Movement Podcast
The Cheats Movement operates at the intersection of hip-hop culture and community engagement. Led by culture journalist and community activist Marc Cheatham (Cheats), along with co-host Gigi Broadway. The Cheats Movement debates some of the leading issues in hip-hop culture with national thought-leaders from across the country. The Cheats Movement on WRIR radio show is based in Richmond, VA and presents a mix of music, art, politics, and style that is perfect for today's fast-moving society. Thank you for listening and following. #WESEEIT
Episodes
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West Coast Customs' Founder Ryan Friedlinghaus is Coming to the Richmond Raceway
On this special edition of the Cheats Movement podcast, I chopped it up with West Coast Customs' founder Ryan Friedlinghaus. Ryan is bringing his legendary shop to the Richmond Raceway this Saturday and Sunday (July 29-30). West Coast Customs is building a street-legal NASCAR Next Gen Toyota…
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Parney of the Richmond Flying Squirrels talks life, love, leadership, and, yes, a new baseball stadium too
2023 marks the 34th season Todd "Parney" Parnell will be involved in minor league baseball. But as some things remain the same for the Flying Squirrels CEO, so much has changed. This will be Parney's first season without his loving father, who passed away during the off-season. This will be his...
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A New Phase of NASCAR In Richmond: A Conversation with RR President Lori Collier Waran
This is NASCAR race weekend in Richmond! This Sunday (April 2) is the Toyota Owners 400. Last year, I had the pleasure of attending my first NASCAR race. I took my son Cameron, and we made a full day of the experience. While attending the race, it struck me that this was not my father's NASCAR…
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POLITICAL SPECIAL PODCAST: Jennifer McClellan is Running for Congress; and she is my guest.
I usually don't do "Emergency" podcast on the Cheats Movement. Still, this episode was scheduled in concise order because there is a primary election this Tuesday to select the Democratic nominee to replace the late Congressman Donald McEachin, and State Senator Jennifer McClellan announced…
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University of Richmond Head Basketball Coach Chris Mooney talks about his love for Hoops, Family, and Richmond
University of Richmond Head Basketball Coach Chris Mooney has recently started his 18th season. He already has more wins than any coach in UofR history (315). He has the school's only two A10 conference titles. He's collected three NCAA tournament appearances: including a trip to the sweet…
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2022 Midterm Election Discussion with Jewel Jordan, Taikein Cooper, and Allan-Charles Chipman
States are still counting votes. The balance of power in the Senate is still up for grabs, but that doesn't mean we can talk about the day that was: Election Day 2022. The Virginia races are settled. The VA GOP grabbed one congressional pick-up in the 2nd District, but Dems held onto a highly...
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Jennifer Archibald's "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" is Premiering at the Richmond Ballet
What's Good Family! I'm excited to share a fantastic conversation with renowned choreographer Jennifer Archibald. Jennifer's "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" ballet is currently premiering at the Richmond Ballet until November 6th (this Sunday). "Inspired by the iconic 1967 film of the same name,...
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Award-Winning Author Howard Bryant Talks Rickey Henderson with Cheats (BBM Crossover)
On this special edition of Mixtape Talk, Cheats visits with award-winning author and journalist Howard Bryant about his latest book, Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original. The book is fascinating as Howard digs deep into topics like the great migration of Black from the American…
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Special Conversation with Erica Porter of the Endorphasm Foundation (WCWF Crossover)
Family, This is a special crossover edition of the Cheats Movement Podcast. I seldom do crossover episodes, but this one is worth it. I want you to meet Erica Porter, AKA Jungle Grrrl of WOW. She visited the team over at Wrestling Chat with Friends last week. She is amazing. She founded the...
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Previewing the RESONATE Podcast Festival with Chioke I'anson
Friday, October 14, 2022, kicks off the first-ever RESONATE Podcast Festival in Richmond, VA. RESONATE is a podcast festival for every level of podcasting. The conference will offer sessions on writing, pitching, marketing, producing, and even building community (hosted by yours truly). On this...
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Confronting the Past in Present Day: Mallory Noe-Payne and Michael Paul Williams discuss "Memory Wars"
Recorded Live on August 5, 2022: On this special live edition of the Cheats Movement Podcast, I was joined by Mallory Noe-Payne and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Michael Paul Williams to talk about their new podcast, "Memory Wars." Memory Wars is a six-part series about how Germany has...
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Big Week for the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Featuring Blaine McCormick and Meg Angstadt
What's good, Family! This week is a huge week for the Richmond Flying Squirrels. And I must say, I have the perfect guests visiting the show this week. Blaine McCormick of the Flying Squirrels and Meg Angstadt of the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation are my special guests. This Wednesday is Family...
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The Cheats Movement took on NASCAR in Richmond (for the first time).
What's good, Everyone? It's so nice to be back. This is a special solo episode of the Cheats Movement Podcast. Cheats and his 7-year-old son, Cam, went to their first NASCAR experience in Richmond, and Cheats want to tell you about it.
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LIVE BOXING IS BACK IN RICHMOND: A Conversation with Eric Ash of Vintage Boxing Gym
Live boxing is back in Richmond! This Saturday (June 11) is the first-ever River City Invitational. The event will take place at the Richmond Raceway and feature around 20 amateur bouts. It is presented by Vintage Boxing (located on Arthur Ashe Boulevard). And my special guest for this episode of...
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LET'S TALK PUBLIC EDUCATION (PART 6) WITH DR. SHADAE HARRIS (CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER)
The Cheats Movement Podcast Series about public education continues with RPS's Chief Engagement Officer Dr. Shadae Harris. In this episode, Dr. Harris explains her overall mission, her goals for RPS (short-term and long-term), and her daily task as Chief Engagement Officer. We talk about her...
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Professional Black Man Panama Jackson on the Extraordinary Life of Don King
Very Smart Brothas co-founder Panama Jackson is Cheats guest on this episode of the Cheats Movement Podcast. Panama is hosting the amazing podcast POWER: Don King. The podcast goes into the life of the most notable boxing promoter of all time. From Don's early days as a number runner in Cleveland...
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Breaking All Barriers: Lonnie Murray is a baseball agent like no other
On this episode, Cheats goes one-on-one with certified Major League Baseball agent Lonnie Murray. Ms. Murray is not your average baseball agent; she is the first Black woman ever to be certified by the MLBPA. And for many years, Lonnie was the only certified Black woman to serve as an agent in…
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LET'S TALK PUBLIC EDUCATION (PART 5) WITH LIZ DOERR (1ST DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD)
On this episode of The Cheats Movement Podcast, Cheats talks one-on-one with 1st District School Board member Liz Doerr. The Richmond School Board is in the middle of the budget process. They have to reduce the Superintendent's proposed budget to match not only the School Board's approved budget...
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Muhammad Ali Biographer - Award-Winning Author Jonathan Eig Joins the Cheats Movement
Muhammad Ali always called himself, "The Greatest," and he was right. Well, on this episode of the Cheats Movement podcast, I think my guest is also The Greatest. Best-selling author Jonathan Eig is Muhammad Ali's biographer. His 2017 book "Ali: A Life" is the only book that completely captures...
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LET'S TALK PUBLIC EDUCATION (PART 4) WITH NICOLE JONES (9th District School Board)
The Cheats Movement education series continues with 9th District School Board member Nicole Jones. Nicole is a dear friend. I've known her and her family for years through community programs like Art 180. Nicole is in her first term on the school board, and we talk about her reasons for running…
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Graphic Design GAWD Todd Radom Joins The Cheats Movement Podcast
You may not know the man, but you certainly know his work. Todd Radom has created iconic graphic designs in just about every sport. Todd's work includes the logo for Super Bowl XXXVIII, the National Basketball Hall of Fame, the BIG 3, and the Washington Nationals, just to name a few. In this...
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Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney Joins the Cheats Movement Podcast (2022)
For the first time in 2022, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney joins the podcast. A long-time friend of the podcast, Cheats and Mayor Stoney broach several topics. The interview is short and informative. In about 30-minutes, they touch on housing, poverty, RRHA, COVID, policing, development, schools…
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MLB Network & ESPN Contributor Xavier Scruggs is Making Baseball Cool Again
Happy New Year! I hope 2022 is starting off great for you. So far, I really can't complain. I have a very special guest on today's episode: Former Professional Baseball Player Xavier Scruggs is joining me on the Cheats Movement Podcast. X, came across my radar because of his work in baseball…
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Authenticity & Hard Work: ESPN's Dalen Cuff Talks Sports, Media and Swagger
On this episode of The Cheats Movement Podcast, Cheats goes one-on-one with ESPN's Dalen Cuff. Dalen is an extraordinary talent who covers college basketball and soccer for ESPN and the ACC Network. He played hoops at Columbia and quickly transitioned to the world of sports marketing with the…
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Let's Talk Public Education (Part 3) with Stephanie Rizzi (Richmond School Board)
This episode is a very special conversation with Richmond School Board Member Stephanie Rizzi (5th District). It continues The Cheats Movement Podcast's series on public education in the Richmond region. Ms. Rizzi is a first-time elected official, but a long-time educator. In our discussion, we...
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More Hip-Hop, More Sports, More Culture with Adam Aziz (@brokencool)
This is another AMAZING interview. Cheats goes one-on-one with Adam Aziz AKA @brokencool — one of the most prominent and prolific journalists of our time. Adam's first love is hip-hop. He first started covering the culture when he was 16 years old, back in 1996. Now, Adam lives at the…
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More Hip-Hop, More Sports, More Culture with Adam Aziz (@brokencool)
This is another AMAZING interview. Cheats goes one-on-one with Adam Aziz AKA @brokencool — one of the most prominent and prolific journalists of our time. Adam's first love is hip-hop. He first started covering the culture when he was 16 years old, back in 1996. Now, Adam lives at the…
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Jesse Washington of The Undefeated: Sports, Race, Hip-Hop, & Culture
This has to be one of my favorite Cheats Movement interviews ever! In this episode, Cheats goes one-on-one with Jesse Washington of The Undefeated. The two chopped it up about the historic legendary late coach John Thompson (Jesse co-authored the book "I Came as a Shadow"), hip-hop (Top 5 MCs),...
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Let's Talk Public Education (Part 2) w/Kenya Hunter
On this special Cheats Movement Podcast, Cheats talks one-on-one with Keyna Hunter of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Kenya covers education in the City of Richmond and Henrico County. She recently release an amazing series on the history and challenges of the Maggie Walker Governor's School in RVA....
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Let's Talk Public Education (Part 1) w/Rodney Robinson
Happy Thanksgiving! On this special series, Cheats goes one-on-one with 2019 National Teacher of the Year Rodney Robinson. This in-depth conversation details Mr. Robinson's thoughts on the current state of public education, his role within RPS's administration, and what needs to be done to get…
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WHAT HAPPENED? VA Post-Election Family Talk
On this episode of the Cheats Movement Podcast, Cheats chops it up with two amazing grassroots activists: Taikein Cooper and Sheri Shannon. The three of them do a deep-dive into the Virginia election: what happened and why. They also touch on steps moving forward for Virginia Democrats, and the...
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The Cheats Movement Podcast is Back! ONE Casino Conversation
After nearly two years off, the Cheats Movement Podcast is back. Cheats and Gigi Broadway have a special episode that is focused on the proposed ONE Casino in Richmond. Joining the podcast are Lisa Speller of ONE Casino and Allan-Charles Chipman, a community advocate against the casino. This was…
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Amazing Conversation with Manolo Prado (On top of the Hat Game)
On this episode, I chop it up with ATL's own Manolo Prado. Manolo is one of the leading designers ushering in a new fitted hat wave that has taken over hip-hop and streetwear culture during the pandemic. Manolo and I discuss his background, grind as a fashion designer, and the explosion of his…
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Amazing Conversation with Jason Mead AKA Hat Crawler (A must-listen for hat fans)
If you're into hats - like I'm into hats - this is the absolute perfect conversation for you. Jason Mead AKA Hat Crawler is one of the most prominent voices in the hat community. His social media lets the world know when and where to get the latest hat drops. It's one of the best public services…
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Amazing Conversation with Daniel J. Horine of Pop Fly Pop Shop
Cheats goes one-on-one with Daniel Jacob Horine of Pop Fly Pop Shop. We talk about his amazing comic-style art that features legendary baseball players of every era. Please follow Daniel's work Pop Fly Pop Shop, and The Cheats Movement everywhere podcasts are available.
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Talking All Things New York Knicks with Jenn and Jazz of OmniFan
I think I am a New York Knicks super-fan. I know my brother (and special co-host) KB is a Knicks superfan, but our guests for this amazing conversation are beyond super-fans, they are OmniFans. I'm joined by Jenn and Jazz Gordon of OmniFan. You can catch Jenn and Jazz at the Mecca cheering on the...
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Suspend Your Disbelief: A Conversation with Entrepreneur Aaron Montgomery
Aaron Montgomery is a true motivational force. The former founder of CarLotz and current Chief Strategy Officer at Mission Lane has added a new title to his extensive resume: author. Aaron has written his first book, "Suspend Your Disbelief," to serve as inspiration (and motivation) to young…
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Judas and the Black Messiah — A Cheats Movement Conversation (2.18.2021)
We're back with another amazing community conversation. Cheats (of the Cheats Movement Blog) guides the discussion about the film "Judas and the Black Messiah." Please follow Cheats (IG: Cheats_RVA — Twitter: @CheatsMovement). The conversations are free and open to all with an opinion about the...
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Talking Baseball, Art, and even some Hip-Hop with Greig Kreindler
The Cheats Movement goes one-on-one with Graig Kreindler. Graig is one of American's leading contemporary visual artists. He focuses primarily on baseball. His award-winning work has been featured in juried shows and museums across the country. Graig painted approximately 240 Negro League…
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"One Night In Miami" Zoom Conversation (1.21.2021)
Cheats of the Cheats Movement hosted a star-studded conversation about the film "One Night in Miami." The group weaves through the themes of the film and how the experiences of Sam Cooke, Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), Jim Brown, and Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz) relate to the community in...
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Josh Barnett of 19nine: A conversation about Brand, Business, and College Hoops
Josh Barnett of 19nine visits with the Cheats Movement for an in-depth interview about their brand, business, and nostalgic college hoops. 19nine is a nostalgic college apparel company. They are producing some of the best lifestyle retro college hoops shorts in the industry right now. Please…
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LEVAR STONEY OPENS UP: THE MAYOR TALKS ABOUT HIS PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL CHALLENGES OF 2020
In a wide-ranging, end-of-the-year interview, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney opened up about the challenges he faced in 2020. Going one-on-one with me (Cheats), Mayor Stoney talked about the lessons he learned from his 2020 reelection campaign, how COVID-19 shut down the capital city, and how the...
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"Angels" Brandon Lamont Hughes, Creative Crisis, Richmond Black Restaurant Experience
On this episode of The Cheats Movement on WRIR, Cheats has an in-depth interview with writer/filmmaker Brandon Lamont Hughes about his new short film "Angels." "Angels" is an amazing story that highlights a black veteran's struggle with mental health. It's an important movie that you can help get...
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The Winners & Losers of Navy Hill
Ladies and Gentleman, The Cheats Movement Podcast is back with another dope episode! On this episode, Cheats talks one-on-one with "friend of the show" David Streever. David is now the Digital News Editor at Virginia Public Media and has just launched a comprehensive Navy Hill timeline. Together,...
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Mayor Levar Stoney talks all things Richmond
Welcome to the first episode of Black History Month 2020! On this episode, Cheats talks all things Richmond with Mayor Levar Stoney. They talk city services, education, housing, and, of course, the Navy Hill project. Gigi Broadway talks Puff Daddy, his Grammy's speech and Mase's response. And we...
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New Year! New You! Same Podcast
It's a New Year! It's a New YOU! But it's the same Cheats Movement. On this brand new episode, Cheats and Gigi explore New Year's resolutions, our predictions for 2020 and, in relationships, is love actually cheap? All of that and more on this 2020 edition of The Cheats Movement Podcast. Our...
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Richmond's Living History ft. Bill Martin of the Valentine Museum
On this episode of The Cheats Movement on WRIR, Cheats and Gigi dig deep into the importance of the Grammy Awards, Cheats talks Hamilton the Musical, and he goes one-on-one with Bill Martin, Director of the Valentine Museum. They talk of Richmond's forgotten history and how Richmond's history can...
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The Karine Jean-Pierre "Moving Forward" Episode
On this amazing episode of The Cheats Movement on WRIR, Cheats talks to the Chief Public Affairs Officer and MSNBC political analyst Karine Jean-Pierre about her brand new book Moving Forward. Also, Cheats and Gigi answer your questions about Colin Kaepernick and if Black media is "anti-black."...
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The Virginia Election Episode ft. Stephanie Lynch & David Streever
On this special edition of The Cheats Movement on WRIR, Cheats talks last week's Virginia election. An election that shifted the balance of power from GOP to Democratic control. Cheats sat down with freelance reporter David Streever who covered the races in Central VA. I also have a special...
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The Kanye West "Jesus Is King" Episode ft. C. Goss & Noah-O
What's Good Everyone, On today's episode of The Cheats Movement on WRIR Gigi and Cheats are joined by C. Goss (Fake Famous Podcast) and Noah-O (Charged Up Ent.) to talk all things Kanye West. We talk about where his new album, Jesus is King, fits into his catalog and career. And how this version…
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The Cheats Movement operates at the intersection of hip-hop culture and community engagement. Led by culture journalist and community activist Marc Cheatham (Cheats), along with co-host Gigi Broadway. The Cheats Movement debates some of the leading issues in hip-hop culture with national thought-leaders from across the country. The Cheats Movement on WRIR radio show is based in Richmond, VA and presents a mix of music, art, politics, and style that is perfect for today's fast-moving society. Thank you for listening and following. #WESEEIT
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