The Show About Stuff: The Stephen Davis Show

My Guest is KIM WESTON-MORAN, Actress/Producer/Director/Teacher. Kim is CEO of RA/RHYTHMCOLOR Associates and Founder/Producing Artistic Director of POTPOURRI! World Works Series, in it’s 8th year. She was Associate Prod. for the National Black Touring Circuit for 7 yrs. A veteran award-winning actress known for her character work. Kim has shared the stage with phenomenal artists, including: Minnie Gentry, Bill Gunn, Roxie Roker, Phyllcia Rashad, Gylan Kain, Patricia O’Connell, Anthony Chisholm, Ellen Dolan, S. Epatha Merkinson, Charles Weldon, Barbara Montgomery, Reggie Montgomery, Marjorie Johnson, Count Stovall, Bill Cobbs, Dominique Morisseau and Darnell Williams. It is a great episode that evokes wonderful memories of being in the theater in New York City in the 70's forward. And you get to know who her famous father was! Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Randall Maxey, MD, PhD is an experienced physician specializing in internal medicine, nephrology, and cardiovascular pharmacology offering 40+ years of clinical practice and clinical and bench research in developing health services for populations of color, including in the continental US, US territories, and the continent of Africa. He is the past President and Chairman of the Board of the National Medical Association (NMA), and the founder and CEO of the Black Health Trust, which provides credible health information regarding health disparities in COVID-19, provided by a panel of nationally recognized physician experts in over 20 specialties, which has a reach of over 10,000 viewers. He has extensive experience with developing and growing medical and healthcare membership organizations including the National Medical Association, NMA/AMA Commission to Eliminate Health Disparities which had over 54 national organizations. Dr. Maxey has made contributions to research regarding the prevention and treatment of renal failure, especially in cases complicated by cardiovascular disease.  Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is B.K. Fulton, former Vice President Mid Atlantic Region, Verizon Communications, President, Verizon Virgina. Episode Notes My guest is B.K. Fulton, former Vice President Mid Atlantic Region, Verizon Communications,  President, Verizon Virgina. He is now a major entrepreneur in film, stage and television investment through his Company, Soulidifly Productions, LLC. His restaging of the iconic production of THE WIZ is due on Broadway in April of 2024.His company, Ario, LLC, an augmented reality productivity software company, invented EZ Reader, the world's first ophthalmologist approved digital reading glasses app. B.K. has been recognized as one of the "50 Most Influential African Americans in Technology." You are going to enjoy this episode!    Produced, directed, Edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just a great episode with the marvelous vocalist, producer, actor/director and Banana Puddin' Jazz impresario Rome Neal! He is a stable on the NYC jazz scene. He is know for his laid back jazz style as well as serving Banana pudding at his Banana Puddin" Jazz series beginning in 2003 at the legendary Nuyorican Poet's Cafe in NYC, which he is also Chairman of the Board, emeritus. Under his leadership they are currently undergoing a $50 million renovation... what a legacy! Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part 2 of a marvelous conversation with Dr Hattie Washington, tenured professor and former vice president at Coppin State University in Baltimore. She was the operator of a foster care home, Aunt Hattie's Place. She is also the author of DRIVEN TO SUCCEED and AUNT HATTIE'S COOKBOOK. A simply wonderful episode you don't want to miss! Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A marvelous conversation with Dr Hattie Washington, tenured professor and former vice president at Coppin State University in Baltimore. She was the operator of a foster care home, Aunt Hattie's Place. She is also the author of DRIVEN TO SUCCEED and AUNT HATTIE'S COOKBOOK. A simply wonderful episode you don't want to miss!  Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is Lady Dr Dhyana Ziegler...a great Educator, Scholar, Professor, Jornalist, Radio, Author and TV Host, Digital Content Creator and Musician.👏🤗 Learn about what her affiliation was with Gladys Knight and the Pips. Also...how she earned the title "Lady"!👏It's a wonderfully funny yet informative and inspirational episode not to be missed!😊 Produced, directed and hosted by Stephen E Davis.  .  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guests are Sheila Evans-Trannum, former Associate Commissioner of Education for NY State Board of Education, former Chairperson of Casey Family Programs and Education Advisor to President G W Bush and Joyce Johnson, former Joseph E Seagrams Co executive, former Special Assistant to former Manhattan President Ruth Messenger and Executive Assistant to former NYC Board of Education Chancellor Rudy Crew.    This episode is full of surprises regarding "Six Degrees of Separation" of family and friends. Holman family and people who lives or lived in Fayetteville, NC and Charleston, SC...you will be surprised! It is a wonderful example of the theme of the show "Progress Despite Obstacles".It also answers the question of who and how a Democratic got to advise President Bush on 'No Child Left Behind" legislation enacted by Congress and signed into law by the President. A "must see' for parents with children in public school!  A formula of how Democrats and Republicans can work towards important goals despite differences. This episode is full of surprises regarding "Six Degrees of Separation" of family and friends. Holman family and people who lives or lived in Fayetteville, NC and Charleston, SC...you will be surprised! It is a wonderful example of the theme of the show "Progress Despite Obstacles".It also answers the question of who and how a Democratic got to advise President Bush on 'No Child Left Behind" legislation enacted by Congress and signed into law by the President. A "must see' for parents with children in public school!  A formula of how Democrats and Republicans can work towards important goals despite differences. Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A wonderful must see episode with guests: Extradinary Film Producers/Film and Television Directors/ and Film and TV Actors Bill Duke (Acting in Car Wash, Commando, Predator, American Gigolo, Menace II Society...directing Hoodlum, A Rage in Harlem, Sister Act II films... episodes of Knots Landing, Dallas, Hunter) and Kenya Cagle, whose film MY KING, has won over 70 awards ( other films he have produced/directed, wrote and appeared in include newly released Sin Apple, Dead 2 Right, Killing Joanne). Great episode!👏👏🔥 Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest Omar Mesa is...formerly the original lead guitarist of the great Afro-Cuban band...MANDRILL. They had such recording hit as FENCEWALK, HANG LOOSE and my favorite  POLK STREET CARNIVAL.  https://images.app.goo.gl/KQ2oBbrzS74qfqpJ9 He has out a recent single I LOVE THE WAY YOU READ MY MIND. Take a listen below:  (I LOVE THE WAY YOU READ MY MIND - 44K 16 Bit by OMAR MESA on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-148566702/i-love-the-way-you-read-my-mind-44k-16-bit?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=0&si=a9a6ddce3083415cbf79c6816ce0c172&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing). and be ready for a funny yet informative conversation.👏🤗 Produced, directed and hosted by Stephen E Davis   They had such recording hit as FENCEWALK, HANG LOOSE and my favorite  POLK STREET CARNIVAL.  https://images.app.goo.gl/KQ2oBbrzS74qfqpJ9 He has out a recent single I LOVE THE WAY YOU READ MY MIND. Take a listen below:  (I LOVE THE WAY YOU READ MY MIND - 44K 16 Bit by OMAR MESA on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-148566702/i-love-the-way-you-read-my-mind-44k-16-bit?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=0&si=a9a6ddce3083415cbf79c6816ce0c172&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing). and be ready for a funny yet informative conversation.👏🤗 Produced, directed and hosted by Stephen E Davis  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest, Eddie Ray, is truly a giant, a pioneer in the music industry. He started working at Decca Records in 1943, he worked with such diverse at from R & B giant Fats Domino to teen idol Ricky Nelson to Country Star Slim Whitman. He become Chairman of the US Copyright Royalty Tribunal, appointed by President Ronald Reagan. He was Vice Chairman/ Operation Director of the NC Music hall of Fame. A wonder Video. Mr Ray is join by Logan Westbrooks, Hiliary Johnson, Deborah McPhatter and Michael FrisbyProduced, directed, written and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is the incomparable Hip Hop legend...Producer, Rapper, Entrepreneur AB Money! 👏It was such a pleasure to sit down with a Pioneer in the Hip Hop who is such a great guy personally. He shares his wonderful journey of experiences from growing up in Brooklyn New York to being a Rap star at 18 with a group called Rappin is Fundamental, which fused Hip Hop with Jazz...his vision. His partner, Producer Easy Moe Bee and AB, were responsible for, produced, and performed on Miles Davis's last album Grammy winning Doo Bop. It's an informative journey into the Hip Hop world... a funny episode not to be missed!🤗♥️It was such a pleasure to sit down with a Pioneer in the Hip Hop who is such a great guy personally. He shares his wonderful journey of experiences from growing up in Brooklyn New York to being a Rap star at 18 with a group called Rappin is Fundamental, which fused Hip Hop with Jazz...his vision. His partner, Producer Easy Moe Bee and AB, were responsible for, produced, and performed on Miles Davis's last album Grammy winning Doo Bop. It's an informative journey into the Hip Hop world... a funny episode not to be missed!🤗♥️Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Magnificent episode with Jazz extradinare Trombonist, writer and composer Craig Harris. Riveting and funny, great walk down memory lane while being contemporary. If you love Jazz, you will enjoy this episode!Produced, directed, edited and host by Stephen E Davis.Show Less Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is award-winning, world known American playwright, poet, novelist, essayist, song writer, composer, editor and publisher, Ishmael Reed.A San Francisco resident, he is known for his satirical works challenging the American political culture. He taught at the University of California at Berkley for many years. He is best known for his 1972 release of Mumbo Jumbo. He recently release a jazz album he composed and produced. This Podcast is produced, directed, edited and host by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The truly interesting and riveting life of David Bythewood...a funeral director, attorney... who became the first Black  attorney for a mob boss. A serious look at the justice system as told by Mr. Bythewood. Produced, directed, written and hosted by awarding winning Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Give Me Just A Little More Time"! Beach Music at its best. Sounds of the 70's with guest Ken Knox, Thomas Hunter, Brandon Stevens...Chairmen of the Board and their musical director... Jerry "Midas" Hardison. A marvelous, nostalgic episode with a 70's group who are still doing it!!! Enjoy! Produced, directed, written and host by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PUCCI AMANDA JHONES, Jazz Vocalist, extraordinaire!👏Tall, Tempting and so super Talented... she has been a model on the runways of Paris, an actress auditioning with Denzel Washington, a real broker with a New York City building named after her and she has a voice that reaches your very soul...and she is so funny! Her story is truly inspiring and an example of my shows theme: PROGRESS DESPITE OBSTACLES. 🤗 Sit back and enjoy this episode!👏 Produced, Directed and Edited by Stephen E Davis   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Ramroop, OBE  is one of the most famous Master Bespoke Tailor in the world, who owns the very famous Maurice Sedwell Tailor Company on trendy and famous Saville Row in London. He is a master tailor. This is a heart warming and inspiring story of "Progress despite Obstacles". A must hear episode! Produced, directed, written, edited and hosted by Stephen E. Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grab a beverage, a comfortable chair and listen to the poignant, heartfelt yet super funny conversation with Carlyle G Leach, author of SIX DAYS IN DECEMBER...My Father's Journey Home. Carlyle's father, Dr. Thomas Leach was a larger than life character and this tome captures very elegantly and lovingly his wonderful qualities in the last 6 days of his life. All of us have or will experience the death of a loved one. This is a wonderful example of how to deal with those sad moments. Not to be missed! It is my great hope you view this conversation and then go out and buy Carlyle's book!👏🤗 ❤ Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Show About Stuff guests include former dancer at the Oakland Opera, David Lee, President of KD New York, who invented Vegetable Cashmere(TM) and Lincoln Berry III, President of Grab Vision Group, inventor of GrabTV. This episode show the ups and downs of inventors and entrepreneurs . It certainly illustrates this  program's theme, "Progress despite Obstacles". It is a marvelous informative yet funny episode. You will enjoy.Stephen E Davis Producer, Director, Writer and Host.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is Elizabeth Van Dyke...the Producing Director of Woodie King's New Federal Theater in New York...is an award-winning producer, actress, and director who has directed plays all over the country and received honors for her work. It's a wonderful,  thought- provoking study of the American Theater and it's inner workings of creating and staging of a play production... a must- hear!👏Produced, directed and host by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest today on this new episode is Chris Owen aka Chris Oldie. Chris was a New York politician, Democratic District Leader, President of a Brooklyn District School Board and ran for Congress to replace his father, the late former Congressman Major Owens.But these days have changed careers, returns life long passion of music. Three years ago, he released a song/video entitled "George Floyd: Say Their Names. It earn rave accolades from over 150 film festivals. He's back with a new album entitled "Preacherman Vol 1.It takes us on a journey from these distrubing times to eternal hope. Please listen to this wonderful  episode and go out a buy this wonderful album. You will enjoy this episode.Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My Guest today is the fabulous, Annette St John, Jazz Singer Extraordinaire! While she favors the Jazz idiom, she also sings r&b and gospel.She has performed with such legends from Della Griffen, Lonnie YoungbloodIrene Reed, Frank Staton, Etta Jones to George Benson, Al B Sure and Lou Donaldson.Her first live CD was recorded at Smoke nightclub in NYC entitled, "Inside" in 2003. She has performed at Smoke, Birdland, Lincoln Center, The Cotton, the Apollo Theatre, The Village Vanguard and Ashford and Simpson's Sugar Bar just to name few.This episode is funny6 yet so nostalgic...a delightful episode.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guests are Valerie Graves and Toni Borrero , Pioneers in the World of Advertising for Women of Color. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is journalist, author, gossip columnist Flo Anthony. "Florence "Flo" Anthony is a gossip columnist, syndicated radio host, TV contributor and author. She is an African-American reporter who writes for the gossip page of the Philadelphia Sun. [1] Anthony, a graduate of Howard University, resides in the East Harlem section of New York City.[2]'After working as a publicist for sports legends like Muhammad Ali, Butch Lewis, Michael Spinks, Larry Holmes, Mike McCallum and Matthew Saad Muhammad; Anthony wrote in the mid-1980s entertainment news.[citation needed]She became the first African-American reporter to work on the gossip column of the New York Post,[citation needed] as well as the first African-American to pen a column in The National Examiner.[citation needed] An expert on everyone from Michael Jackson and O. J. Simpson to Whitney Houston and Donald Trump, Anthony was a contributor on news magazine shows like Inside Edition, The Insider and Entertainment Tonight.[citation needed]In the 1990s, Anthony became a gossip girl on The Ricki Lake Show, The Rolonda Watts Show, The Joan Rivers Show, The Geraldo Show, The Sally Jessy Raphael Show, The Tempestt Bledsoe Show, The Gordon Elliott Show, Forgive or Forget, The Leeza Gibbons Show, The Danny Bonaduce Show, The Bertice Berry Show, The Mark Walberg Show, The Vicki Lawrence Show, and The Maury Povich Show. She was also a guest on Court TV, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, CNN and HLN; and The Dini Petty Show and The Camilla Scott Show"... WIKEPIDIAProduced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's another  wonderful episode of The Show About Stuff! The Stephen Davis Show  with Logan Westbrooks (with friends Shelia Frazier-Atcheson and Ulysses Kilgore)... a Black Pioneer Music executive who worked with CBS Records, interacting with such stars as the Jackson 5 to Earth, Wind and Fire! He created Source Records, which released "Bustin Loose" by Chuck Brown! It is an episode to just sit back and enjoy listening to his experiences. Enjoy!🤗Produced, directed, edited and host by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Marvelous McBroom Sisters: Marsha, Dana, Lorelei, Durga...Forces of Nature! Marsha was a model extradinare and is a great educator and humanitarian; Dana an educator at Fashion Institute of Technology in NY, Author of Grace Jones's " Pull Up to the Bumper" and an actress in "Leadbelly"; Lorelei Background Singer with Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and creator of a new YouTube Video Show "Who Influenced You"?; Durga, Background Singer with Pink Floyd, Blue Pearl, Songwriter and an accomplished actress. Simply a marvelous not to be missed episode.👏Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Marvelous McBroom Sisters: Marsha, Dana, Lorelei, Durga...Forces of Nature! Marsha was a model extradinare and is a great educator and humanitarian; Dana an educator at Fashion Institute of Technology in NY, Author of Grace Jones's " Pull Up to the Bumper" and an actress in "Leadbelly"; Lorelei Background Singer with Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and creator of a new YouTube Video Show "Who Influenced You"?; Durga, Background Singer with Pink Floyd, Blue Pearl, Songwriter and an accomplished actress. Simply a marvelous not to be missed episode.👏Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A marvelous episode with my friends actress Sheila Frazier-Atchison, Tony nominated actress Starletta DuPois and Margaret Bush Ware, former personal assistant to the legendary Sammy Davis, Jr. Three "fine" ladies with such Hollywood wonderful stories! Sheila was the gorgeous actress featured in movie "Superfly" and the talent coordinator for Black Entertainment Televison. Starletta was nominated for a Tony for here Broadway role in The Mighty Gents. She is a veteran actress of over 50 films working with a Who's who of Hollywood. Margaret was not only the legendary Sammy Davis Jr personal assistant but also the talent coordinator of his television show. It's a marvelous episode. Enjoy! 🤗Produced, directed and hosted by Stephen E Davis.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is former Essence Executive Editor and author Audrey Edwards, who has written a delightful book entitled "American Runaway ".  The book is about her leaving her home in Brooklyn NY to move to Paris on 1/19/21 because Donald Trump was being inaugurated POTUS. Fascinating book and a marvelous read. Little did she know he would be back again!!! Produced, written, directed and host by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guests are: Joseph N Jackson, inventor of the cable remote control and other inventions: Carlton Brown, architect and Real Estate Developer; and John Atcheson, Hair Salon Owner/ Operator. A marvelously funny yet informative episode. Each of these gentlemen were pioneers in their field. Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A must hear, simply marvelous episode of two sisters, Catherine Thomas, Esq and Dr. Claudia Thomas, MD. Catherine Thomas was a Civil Rights and International Business attorney, who was involved in some of the important civil rights cases in America. She is now a realtor in the Maryland area. Her sister, the 1st Black women orthopedic surgeon in the United States, was one of the student leaders of the successful takeover of the Vasser College administration building in 1969. It led to the Board of Trustees acquiescing to the black students 9 demands without getting expelled. Her example and mentoring has lead to now over 100 Black women orthopedic surgeons now in the United States. It is a story of wonderful parenting at a time Black had to breakdown barriers to education... a testament of wonderful, courageous parents of the 50's and 60's. Just a great episode!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest, Bobby Sanabria, is a 7 time Grammy nominee. He is noted drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, conductor, producer, documentary filmmaker, bandleader...and most important to me, educator. He has played with some of the all time greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Randy Brecker, to named a few. He was named Percussionist of the Year in 2011 and 2013 by Jazz Journalist Association. He has a radio show in the New York area entitled, "Latin Jazz Cruise" on WBGO FM (wbgo.org). Simply a magnificent episode not to be missed! Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is Hon. Jerleen Hollimon-Miller, former 12 year Mayor of Maysville, SC. She was born in Maysville, also birth place of her illustrious, famous Great Grand aunt, Dr Mary McLeod Bethune, confidante of former First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt and a member of FDR's kitchen cabinet. She is former teacher and children's author of "The Might Hugo Comes to Town" and  "Oh My, Hair Day". Her administration embarked on a focus of improving the town by linking it to being a tourist destination by linking it to the legacy of Dr Mary McLeod and renovating a number of town bulidings, including the Mary McLeod Bethune Museum and The Mary McLeod Bethune Learning Center. It is a very historic, heartwarming and extremely informative episode. This is the story of her grit and determination to make it happen.I guarantee you will love it... Enjoy! Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is award-winning, world known American playwright, poet, novelist, essayist, song writer, composer, editor and publisher, Ishmael Reed. He is known for his satirical works challenging the American political culture. He is best known for his 1972 release of Mumbo Jumbo. Produced, directed, edited and host by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This wonderful episode features three members of the generation that came of age in the 50's and 60s.  They are a shining example of this show's mantra... PROGRESS DESPITE OBSTACLES. They deliver a powerful message to this generation of what life was like for them growing, the obstacles they faced as they reached the pinnacles of success in their lives.Walter Beach was a member of AFL and the NFL. He was the starting cornerback on the 1964 World Champion Cleveland Brown with Jim Brown. But most importantly,  he became a Yale trained lawyer after football.Dr. Richard Allen Williams is a Harvard trained world known cardiologist, who founded the Association of Black Cardiologists. But, he is a professional Jazz trumpeter,  mentored by both Clifford Brown and Miles Davis.Bobby Hunter is a Stanford University train sociologist, who was a member of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters from 1966- 1974. He travel the country speaking at schools, colleges and other youth oriented venues.Their advice based on their education, life experiences and observations should be received with open arms. It is truly a marvelous episode. Don't miss viewing it!🤗Produced, directed, edited and host by Stephen E Davis  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just a great episode with the marvelous vocalist, producer, actor/director and Banana Puddin' Jazz impresario Rome Neal! He is a stable on the NYC jazz scene. He is know for his laid back jazz style as well as serving Banana pudding at his Banana Puddin" Jazz series beginning in 2003 at the legendary Nuyorican Poet's Cafe in NYC, which he is also Chairman of the Board. Under his leadership they are currently undergoing a $50 million renovation... what a legacy!Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is Lady Dr Dhyana Ziegler...a great Educator, Scholar, Professor, Jornalist, Radio, Author and TV Host, Digital Content Creator and Musician.👏🤗 Learn about what her affiliation was with Gladys Knight and the Pips. Also...how she earned the title "Lady"!👏It's a wonderfully funny yet informative and inspirational episode not to be missed!😊Produced, directed and hosted by Stephen E Davis. .  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guests are Sheila Evans-Trannum, former Associate Commissioner of Education for NY State Board of Education, former Chairperson of Casey Family Programs and Education Advisor to President G W Bush and Joyce Johnson, former Joseph E Seagrams Co executive, former Special Assistant to former Manhattan President Ruth Messenger and Executive Assistant to former NYC Board of Education Chancellor Rudy Crew.  This episode is full of surprises regarding "Six Degrees of Separation" of family and friends. Holman family and people who lives or lived in Fayetteville, NC and Charleston, SC...you will be surprised! It is a wonderful example of the theme of the show "Progress Despite Obstacles".It also answers the question of who and how a Democratic got to advise President Bush on 'No Child Left Behind" legislation enacted by Congress and signed into law by the President. A "must see' for parents with children in public school!  A formula of how Democrats and Republicans can work towards important goals despite differences. This episode is full of surprises regarding "Six Degrees of Separation" of family and friends. Holman family and people who lives or lived in Fayetteville, NC and Charleston, SC...you will be surprised! It is a wonderful example of the theme of the show "Progress Despite Obstacles".It also answers the question of who and how a Democratic got to advise President Bush on 'No Child Left Behind" legislation enacted by Congress and signed into law by the President. A "must see' for parents with children in public school!  A formula of how Democrats and Republicans can work towards important goals despite differences. Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A wonderful must see episode with guests: Extradinary Film Producers/Film and Television Directors/ and Film and TV Actors Bill Duke (Acting in Car Wash, Commando, Predator, American Gigolo, Menace II Society...directing Hoodlum, A Rage in Harlem, Sister Act II films... episodes of Knots Landing, Dallas, Hunter) and Kenya Cagle, whose film MY KING, has won over 70 awards ( other films he have produced/directed, wrote and appeared in include newly released Sin Apple, Dead 2 Right, Killing Joanne). Great episode!👏👏🔥Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest Omar Mesa is...formerly the original lead guitarist of the great Afro-Cuban band...MANDRILL. They had such recording hit as FENCEWALK, HANG LOOSE and my favorite  POLK STREET CARNIVAL. https://images.app.goo.gl/KQ2oBbrzS74qfqpJ9He has out a recent single I LOVE THE WAY YOU READ MY MIND. Take a listen below: (I LOVE THE WAY YOU READ MY MIND - 44K 16 Bit by OMAR MESA on #SoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/user-148566702/i-love-the-way-you-read-my-mind-44k-16-bit?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=0&si=a9a6ddce3083415cbf79c6816ce0c172&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing).and be ready for a funny yet informative conversation.👏🤗Produced, directed and hosted by Stephen E Davis  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guests are Dama and David Conti...two young Long Islanders who move to Raleigh NC and start a wonderful Healthcare business which is call Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers. They demonstrate the focus and determination necessary to succeed while raising a family. It is funny yet so informative...not to be missed!🤗♥️Produced, directed and host by Stephen E Davis  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is the incomparable Hip Hop legend...Producer, Rapper, Entrepreneur AB Money! 👏It was such a pleasure to sit down with a Pioneer in the Hip Hop who is such a great guy personally. He shares his wonderful journey of experiences from growing up in Brooklyn New York to being a Rap star at 18 with a group called Rappin is Fundamental, which fused Hip Hop with Jazz...his vision. His partner, Producer Easy Moe Bee and AB, were responsible for, produced, and performed on Miles Davis's last album Grammy winning Doo Bop. It's an informative journey into the Hip Hop world... a funny episode not to be missed!🤗♥️It was such a pleasure to sit down with a Pioneer in the Hip Hop who is such a great guy personally. He shares his wonderful journey of experiences from growing up in Brooklyn New York to being a Rap star at 18 with a group called Rappin is Fundamental, which fused Hip Hop with Jazz...his vision. His partner, Producer Easy Moe Bee and AB, were responsible for, produced, and performed on Miles Davis's last album Grammy winning Doo Bop. It's an informative journey into the Hip Hop world... a funny episode not to be missed!🤗♥️Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is Hon. Jerleen Hollimon-Miller, former 12 year Mayor of Maysville, SC. She was born in Maysville, also birth place of her illustrious, famous Great Grand aunt, Dr Mary McLeod Bethune, confidante of former First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt and a member of FDR's kitchen cabinet. She is former teacher and children's author of "The Might Hugo Comes to Town" and  "Oh My, Hair Day". Her administration embarked on a focus of improving the town by linking it to being a tourist destination by linking it to the legacy of Dr Mary McLeod and renovating a number of town bulidings, including the Mary McLeod Bethune Museum and The Mary McLeod Bethune Learning Center. It is a very historic, heartwarming and extremely informative episode. This is the story of her grit and determination to make it happen.I guarantee you will love it... Enjoy! Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a video about The Show About Stuff...Episode 26...Deborah McPhatterMarvelous conversation with Deborah McPhatter, the former Chairwoman of the NC Music Hall of Fame and daughter of legendary 2 time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Clyde McPhatter. It's a wonderful, nostalgic episode of times gone by. By the way, do you know who her brother is? Tune in to find out!!! Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode  is with the distinguished Rev Frederick Davie, former Chairman of the NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board and retired executive vice president of the world famous Union Theological Seminary in New York on.Rev Davie has worked along side-by-side with some of the most influential figures of the late 20th and early centuries! He worked in the administration's of President Bill Clinton and Barack Obama to the Mayoral administration's of NYC mayor David Dinkins and Bill DeBlasio. Sit back and watch or listen on Podcast to this terrific conversation...you will love it. 👏 Make this show your weekly obsession! Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is award-winning, world known American playwright, poet, novelist, essayist, song writer, composer, editor and publisher, Ishmael Reed. He is known for his satirical works challenging the American political culture. He is best known for his 1972 release of Mumbo Jumbo. Produced, directed, edited and host by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Truly interesting and riveting life of David Bythewood...a funeral director, attorney... who became the first Black  attorney for a mob boss. A serious look at the justice system as told by Mr. Bythewood. Produced, directed, written and hosted by awarding winning Stephen E Davis.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Give Me Just A Little More Time"! Beach Music at its best. Sounds of the 70's with guest Ken Knox, Thomas Hunter, Brandon Stevens...Chairmen of the Board and their musical director... Jerry "Midas" Hardison. A marvelous, nostalgic episode with a 70's group who are still doing it!!! Enjoy! Produced, directed, written and host by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My wonderful guest is:PUCCI AMANDA JHONES, Jazz Vocalist, extraordinaire!👏Tall, Tempting and so super Talented... she has been a model on the runways of Paris, an actress auditioning with Denzel Washington, a real broker with a New York City building named after her and she has a voice that reaches your very soul...and she is so funny! Her story is truly inspiring and an example of my shows theme: PROGRESS DESPITE OBSTACLES. 🤗 Sit back and enjoy this episode!👏Produced, Directed and Edited by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.