PODCAST · society
The Hilltop Glove Podcast
by The Hilltop Glove Podcast
The Hilltop Glove Podcast is where culture meets economics. Based in the Carolinas, THG explores Southern creative life through candid conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, organizers, and cultural leaders. We talk about hip-hop, art, business, politics, identity, community, and the forces shaping the South—but underneath every conversation is a bigger question: Who creates the culture, who owns it, and who gets to benefit from it? The Hilltop Glove: Where Culture Meets Economics.
Episodes
-
Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon: Stop Rapping Like You Texting
Send us Fan Mail You can hear it in the way he talks about the work: Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon is not chasing a moment, he is building a system. We sit with the Charlotte-based hip hop artist Jahmonte Lyde to trace the full arc, from writing at age 10 in Akron, Ohio to shaping a sound that cuts…
more -
Understanding Domestic Violence Red Flags: Amber's Sancutary of Hope
Send us Fan Mail Control does not always look like violence at first. Sometimes it shows up as “Where are you?” “Who are you with?” surprise pop-ups, phone checking, and the slow squeeze of isolation until you barely recognize your own life. We sit down with Kandace Kelly and Sharon Herndon...
-
J00Ny3r: Can Independent Hip-Hop Survive the Social Media Era?
Send us Fan Mail Culture doesn’t just live in playlists, it lives in places, families, and the choices artists make when nobody is watching. Skip sits down with J00Ny3r, a Charleston-based MC who’s carving out a lane in independent hip hop while still calling himself “aspiring” for a reason: he’s...
-
Barry White: Drawing In The Watchtower Margins Paid Off
Send us Fan Mail One day you’re sketching superheroes in the margins just to get through a meeting. The next, you’re using paint to pull yourself back into your own life. We talk with Barry White, also known as Typheadamus, about the long road from childhood art sparks to a grown-man decision…
more -
Jackie Bobo: What Is “Happy Spooky” and The Art of Being Black, Queer & Unapologetically Yourself
Send us Fan Mail Something wild happens when art looks sweet enough to eat, then hits you with a ghost, a spider, or a hard truth you weren’t expecting. We sit down with Jackie Bobo, a self-taught Columbia, South Carolina artist whose signature style is “happy spooky” bright, funky color paired...
-
Vitus Shell: Black Art, Hip-Hop & the Politics Behind His Work
Send us Fan Mail You can hear it right away: Vitus Shell doesn’t treat art like a mystery. He treats it like a practice built from choices, community, and a long memory. We talk with the Monroe, Louisiana born mixed media collage painter and University of Louisiana Monroe professor about how he...
-
Season Six Wrap-Up
Send us Fan Mail Columbia is overflowing with talent, so why does it still feel hard to connect the dots between artists, events, resources, and real support? We close out Season 6 by getting in the weeds on what we’ve learned from years of building a grassroots podcast that’s here for the...
-
How Art And Farming Heal Isolation And Stress
Send us Fan Mail The world keeps telling us to move faster, produce more, and optimize everything, but your body is keeping receipts. Andrea “Digital Draya” Lashay and Rockelle Love join us to talk about what happens when we treat creativity as a luxury instead of a basic human need and how that...
-
Luciid Soul On Building Your Own Sound
Send us Fan Mail A great voice is only part of the story. We’re joined by Shanisha Watkins, aka Luciid Soul, an R&B artist, professional audio engineer, filmmaker, and Air Force veteran who breaks down what it really takes to create music that feels honest and sounds polished, even when you’re...
-
If AI Can Mix Your Set, What’s Left?
Send us Fan Mail A DJ set can look “fine” from the booth and still be falling apart in the crowd. We talk with Clif Tha Supa Producer (CTSP), a DJ, producer, and musician from Hopkins, South Carolina, about the part of the job nobody can fake: creating a feeling in real time and keeping it alive...
-
Gumbo Sound: Alexis "AP" Pipkins Jr.
Send us Fan Mail A band can sound amazing and still fall apart if nobody owns the vision, the structure, and the hard conversations. We sit down with Alexis Pipkins Jr. (AP) to unpack what it really takes to lead a creative team and why he treats bandleading like management, not vibes. From his...
-
Stop Asking Artists To Draw You For Free
Send us Fan Mail A shoe polish drawing on a grandfather’s door turns into a lifelong blueprint for confidence, craft, and calling. We sit down with Shaneka Jackson-Kinsey, a South Carolina mixed media visual artist and art teacher known for soulful portrait work and bold self-portraits, to talk...
-
The Musical Mind Of Maxx Good$
Send us Fan Mail A lot of artists talk about “the grind,” but Maxx Good$ breaks down what the grind actually looks like when you are an artist, producer, and self-taught audio engineer building your sound from the ground up. We kick things off with his story, born in Brooklyn and moved to upstate...
-
Clean Stories Through The Lens: Gavin Boulware
Send us Fan Mail You can tell a lot about a photographer by what they think the job actually is. With Gavin Boulware, the answer is clear: the camera matters, but trust matters more. We sit down with the Charlotte, North Carolina photographer to trace his path from an $89 point-and-shoot and...
-
What Happens When A Culture Loses Authenticity
Send us Fan Mail Fame can hit overnight and disappear even faster, so we sit down with DJ Chuck T to talk about what actually lasts: respect, skill, and a real name in your community. From Charleston, South Carolina to the Carolina hip hop scene, Chuck shares how a military household, an…
more -
Doula Support That Actually Helps
Send us Fan Mail Birth prep gets marketed like a checklist, but the hard parts usually show up in the gaps: the first painful latch, the exhaustion at 2 a.m., the moment you realize you do not know the right question to ask a nurse or doctor. We wanted to talk about the real experience, so we...
-
How Russell Earle Jr. Turned Six Months In South America Into A Book
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Russell Earle Jr. to trace how a six-month solo trip through South America and a daily journaling habit turned into his debut memoir, Until I Came Home. We also get real about the craft and business of being an author, from editing and audiobooks to reviews,...
-
A Flash Flood Took Everything, And She Rebuilt With Kindness
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Tanisha Hall aka Queen It Shall Be to talk about choosing kindness as a daily practice and turning creativity into something your whole community can feel. She shares how family history, honest parenting, and building culturally rooted games help her rebuild…
more -
How A Multidisciplinary Artist Turns Sound, Ritual, And History Into Collage
Send us Fan Mail What if your reflection could show more than skin and bone—what if it revealed your higher-dimensional self? We sit down with multidisciplinary artist Dogon Krigga to trace a path from DIY hip-hop forums and GIMP downloads to museum walls, community residencies, and a practice…
more -
From Berries To Billboards: Ija Charles On Art, Hustle, And Community
Send us Fan Mail What if the thing you lacked most became your greatest superpower? That’s the thread running through our conversation with self-taught muralist Ija Charles, whose first “supplies” were berries, dirt, and rhinestones pulled off jeans—and whose work now lights up schools…
more -
Building A Bevy: Music, Mentorship, And Meaning
Send us Fan Mail What do you leave when you’re gone? That question drives our conversation with DJ, director, and community builder Bryant Kirk White—whose path runs from college fashion runways to weddings, youth mentorship, and a bold vision for a new kind of educational media. Bryant shares…
more -
Seeing People As Royal: Darius Dior On Faith, Film, And Community
Send us Fan Mail What if every person you photographed felt seen as royalty? We bring on Darius Dior—photographer, filmmaker, and kingdom music artist—to explore how faith, family legacy, and street-level community turn ordinary nights into living archives. From a childhood of Brooklyn pews and...
-
From Comics To Canvases: Kenish Harmon On Craft, Courage, And Community
Send us Fan Mail What if bright colors were a trap door into harder truths? We sit down with artist and educator Kanish Harmon to explore how beauty, discipline, and bold storytelling invite people into real conversations about identity, addiction, and value. Kanish’s path runs through Charleston...
-
Daniel Green On Building Worlds Beyond The Lens
Send us Fan Mail The sunflower has a story to tell. We sit down with Charleston’s Daniel Green—videographer, painter, graffiti kid turned worldbuilder—to unpack how a single character named Kai grew into a living universe of color, culture, and quiet resistance. What begins as a bright, welcoming...
-
Soul Over Hype: JB Samson’s Honest Path
Send us Fan Mail JB SamSon: Why Authentic Music Matters More Than Clout THG sits down with Columbia-based artist JB SamSon to talk authenticity, faith, family, and the grind of building an independent music brand rooted in positivity. JB SamSon is a rapper, singer-songwriter…
more -
How A Catawba Artist Weaves History, Design, And Photography Into Living Stories
Send us Fan Mail How A Catawba Artist Weaves History, Design, And Photography Into Living Stories THG sits down with Alex Osborn, a talented Indigenous artist, designer, and photographer. Alex is a proud member of the Catawba Nation and his work is deeply rooted in storytelling and personal...
-
Manny Beats | Episode #162
Send us Fan Mail Unlocking the Beat: Manny Beats' Journey from Chicago to Charlotte On the episode of THG, we have a conversation with Manny Williams, also known as Manny Beats, a talented music producer and instrumentalist originally from Chicago and now based in Charlotte. Manny specializes in...
-
Dr. Tina Ramsay & Michelle Green | Episode #161
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hilltop Glove Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Tina J. Ramsay, a bestselling author and homeschooling advocate, renowned for her role as a media strategist. Through her global platform, CTR Media Network, Dr. Ramsay empowers entrepreneurs, educators, and...
-
DQ Styles | Episode #160
Send us Fan Mail THG interviews DQ Styles, a five-time award-winning wardrobe stylist based in Charlotte, NC, known for his creativity and versatility in the fashion industry. With over a decade of experience, he collaborates with models, magazines, and brands to create captivating looks. DQ's...
-
Venecia Rickenbacker | Episode #159
Send us Fan Mail THG interviews Venecia Rickenbacker, a versatile entrepreneur blending music, sound therapy, and visual art to create transformative experiences. Her global journey in music and healing led her to learn the Guzheng in China, and she also plays the Native American flute and…
more -
Terrance P. Elmore | Episode #158
Send us Fan Mail Join us for an inspiring THG episode featuring Terrance P. Elmore—husband, author, poet, and podcaster. Influenced by Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance, Terrance's poetry explores love, hope, and inspiration, aiming to uplift amidst negativity. He shares new poems every...
-
Adia Daniels | Episode #157
Send us Fan Mail THG interviews Adia Daniels, a devoted mother, violence prevention advocate, yoga instructor, and entrepreneur. With over 500 teaching hours and a 200-hour yoga certification, she is prominent in Columbia, South Carolina's yoga scene. Adia has two decades of experience in...
-
Lo Kuntry | Episode #156
Send us Fan Mail THG chats with Lo Kuntry, the auto-tune Funkadelic artist from South Carolina's Lowcountry. With an impressive following of 9,000 on Instagram, 900 on YouTube, and 2,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, Kuntry has captured audiences with his viral "One More Chance" music video. Dive...
-
Mabel Mendez | Episode #155
Send us Fan Mail THG chats with Mabel Mendez, a dynamic entrepreneur and loving mom. Together with her husband Rene, Mabel co-founded D Inflatable Events, a company that's transforming celebrations throughout the Lowcountry with their exciting bounce house and event rentals. Inspired by the...
-
Justin Wages | Episode #154
Send us Fan Mail Join us for an exciting episode of The Hilltop Glove Podcast as we sit down with Justin Wages, the vibrant co-founder of Don Luchi Prosecco. Together with David Kinloch and Andre Grundy, Justin is on a mission to bring a bright and bubbly future to the food and wine industry....
-
Ms. Popular | Episode #153
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Hilltop Glove Podcast, we sit down with Ms. Popular—Niwdayra Tapia. Born in Puerto Rico, raised in the Bronx, and now rooted in Columbia, South Carolina, Ms. Popular is carving out her own lane as a podcaster, entertainer, and creative visionary. With her...
-
Dre & Sammy Lopez | Episode #152
Send us Fan Mail Join us for a new episode of the Hilltop Glove Podcast as we journey into the vibrant world of visual art with brothers Dre Lopez and Sammy Lopez. These accomplished artists excel in illustration, graphic design, fine art, and mural work. Dre Lopez, a seasoned professional with...
-
Shannon Ivey | Episode #151
Send us Fan Mail Join the Hilltop Glove Podcast for a conversation with Shannon Ivey, a distinguished artist transforming communities for over 25 years. We explore her journey from UNC Greensboro, where she earned an MFA in Acting, to her impactful StorySlam events and TEDx talks. As founder of…
more -
Jakeem Da Dream | Episode #150
Send us Fan Mail In this exciting season opener of The Hilltop Glove Podcast, we feature Dominique Hodge, known as Jakeem Da Dream, a talented visual artist, muralist, and educator from South Carolina. Jakeem is renowned for his Afro-futuristic creations that merge Black identity with futuristic...
-
THG Bonus | Most Popular Podcast's Podcast Expo
Send us Fan Mail THG chats with the artists, models, and podcasters at the Most Popular Podcast's Podcast Expo on 6/21/25. Shout out to Niwdayra Tapia for putting together this amazing event! GUESTS: DAstarr aka The Messenger Genesis McNeil aka Genesis Noel D. Birch (Birch Fam Records) Mr. Smith...
-
THG Season 5 Recap | Episode #148
Send us Fan Mail THG chats with the students from the Kid Gloves Program about this season's highlights. Shout out to our drop-in guest Columbia legend, Dog West! Support the show BOOK OUR SPACE (Columbia): https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/673ab11c9ec72595c7e5f909 BOOK OUR SPACE...
-
Eddie Long | Episode #147
Send us Fan Mail THG chats with Eddie Long, owner of the Genesis Fair-Trade Coffee Shop and Shopping Center in Newberry, SC. Explore Eddie’s journey and efforts to bringing awareness to mindful consumption and sustainability. Support the show BOOK OUR SPACE (Columbia):...
-
Domonique Jett | Episode #146
Send us Fan Mail THG chats with Dominique Jett, a versatile content creator from Hartsville making his mark in Columbia. Explore Jet's journey across design, music, and more! Support the show BOOK OUR SPACE (Columbia): https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/673ab11c9ec72595c7e5f909 BOOK OUR…
more -
Kelly Simmons III | Episode #145
Send us Fan Mail THG chats with Coach Kelly Simmons III, a US Army vet and leader in youth empowerment. Discover his efforts to uplift students through Empowered To Win's impactful programs. Help us get to 500 YouTube subscribers! Subscribe to our YouTube channel using the link in our IG bio!...
-
Tamara Rivers-Edwards | Episode #144
Send us Fan Mail THG chats with Tamara Rivers-Edwards, a Charleston-based leader in financial literacy. Discover her insights on credit, finance, and empowerment to secure your financial future! Help us get to 500 YouTube subscribers! Subscribe to our YouTube channel using the link below:...
-
Terrence Tucker | Episode #143
Send us Fan Mail THG chats with Terrance "Tuck" Tucker, founder of The T.U.C.K Project. Discover his inspiring journey from athlete to youth advocate, transforming communities. Help us get to 500 YouTube subscribers! Subscribe to our YouTube channel using the link below:...
-
Ashley Elmore | Episode #142
Send us Fan Mail THG chats with REALTOR Ashley Elmore, a Columbia, SC native passionate about real estate and client success. Discover her insights on building generational wealth! Help us get to 500 YouTube subscribers! Subscribe to our YouTube channel using the link below:...
-
Gerard "Gripp" Richardson | Episode #141
Send us Fan Mail The Hilltop Glove Podcast catches up with one of our favorite guests, Gerard "Gripp" Richardson aka The Hip-Hop JibOp. The Emmy-winning cinematographer and music producer shares insights on his life, career and expertise in jib operation. Support the show BOOK OUR SPACE…
more -
PATx | Episode #140
Send us Fan Mail Join us on The Hilltop Glove Podcast as we explore PATx's world, a self-produced artist blending hip-hop and alternative sounds. Discover his unique style, upcoming album, and creative insights! Make sure to check out his latest project, BTWN II PLNZ! PATx: BTWN II PLNZ ALBUM…
more -
Shantell Davis | Episode #139
Send us Fan Mail The Hilltop Glove Podcast chats with Shantell Davis, founder of Goddess of Herbs. Discover how she blends yoga, herbal medicine, and activism to empower Black women through holistic healing. LINK: https://www.agoddessofherbs.com/ BOOK OUR STUDIO:...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Hilltop Glove Podcast is where culture meets economics. Based in the Carolinas, THG explores Southern creative life through candid conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, organizers, and cultural leaders. We talk about hip-hop, art, business, politics, identity, community, and the forces shaping the South—but underneath every conversation is a bigger question: Who creates the culture, who owns it, and who gets to benefit from it? The Hilltop Glove: Where Culture Meets Economics.
HOSTED BY
The Hilltop Glove Podcast
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Hilltop Glove Podcast have?
The Hilltop Glove Podcast currently has 196 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Hilltop Glove Podcast about?
The Hilltop Glove Podcast is where culture meets economics. Based in the Carolinas, THG explores Southern creative life through candid conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, organizers, and cultural leaders. We talk about hip-hop, art, business, politics, identity, community, and the...
How often does The Hilltop Glove Podcast release new episodes?
The Hilltop Glove Podcast publishes regularly with 196 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to The Hilltop Glove Podcast?
You can listen to The Hilltop Glove Podcast on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The Hilltop Glove Podcast?
The Hilltop Glove Podcast is created and hosted by The Hilltop Glove Podcast.
URL copied to clipboard!