Did you catch Crowned ReRe and Mr. Al Pete on the Met Gala carpet??? If you didn't, they have the rundown for you (video and all) *laughs*! It's another round of Black Joy and Black Culture conversations. ReRe and Pete skip to 'What's Fresh In The Culture' and share their good Read More
Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)Have you ever wondered what it would take to completely reinvent yourself after losing everything? Richard Walsh, CEO of Sharpen the Spear Coaching, takes us on a breathtaking journey from United States Marine to champion boxer to successful entrepreneur who built—and then lost—a thriving business Read More
Barry, Abigail, and special guest Zachary Hummel discuss Funeral by Arcade Fire and sample Fruit Cake Brown (Wops Hops Collaberation), Beach Doctor Lime & Coconut Gose, Hipster Potion #5, and Event Horizon from Dees Brother Brewery in Sanford, Florida.Read more about the David Byrne concert featuring Arcade Fire that the Read More
Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)What would drive a young teacher to contemplate ending his life? Scott Maderer's raw confession opens our conversation with shocking honesty—crushed by $50,000 of debt on a $40,000 salary, he believed his family would be better off with his life insurance money than with him Read More
Send us a textIn this episode of Memories with a Beat, Katrina Mendez reflects on how the hymn Amazing Grace became a meaningful part of her life—from learning it in Catholic school to performing it at family memorials and auditions. She talks about her musical upbringing, her connection to her Read More
This was an extension of my Thankful Thursdays thoughts and doings. I wanted to speak (more) about having, and ultimately finding gratitude in the things that surround us. Granted, it’s very easy to focus on what factors aren’t assisting specific systems and environments, but it seems difficult to find the Read More
Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)Sharon Collins never intended to become an artist or author. Yet her remarkable journey from sketching on cocktail napkins to publishing devotional books with accompanying paintings reveals how God works through our most unexpected talents to address our deepest struggles.The New Horizons podcast welcomes Sharon Read More
Barry, Abigail, and special guest Alison Sigalow discuss BRAT by Charli xcx and sample Key Lime Cider, Raspberry Lemonade Cider, Fig Hard Cider, and Earl Grey Cider from 3 Daughters Brewing in St. Petersburg, Florida.Alison created this playlist of her favorite Charli xcx music throughout her career.View the presentation that Read More
Send a textWe're recapping our night at Pesca by Michael’s in Vilano Beach — a stylish rooftop hideaway with cozy blankets, moody lighting, and standout Brussels sprouts (yes, really!).But the real spotlight belongs to Vegas Gray — a powerhouse trio made up of a father, daughter, and her boyfriend. Their Read More
FFTC Gang...whaddup?!?! Crowned ReRe and Mr. Al Pete have returned from a small break to dish out flowers to the deserved! In this episode, the flowers go to Ms. Tasha Smith, the popular actress, director, AND coach (how 'bout that). ReRe and Pete take the time to speak on her accomplishments Read More
Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)BobbyGQ steps into The Studio to share a profound journey of healing from childhood trauma. With remarkable courage, he reveals how suppressed memories of sexual abuse affected his entire life without his conscious awareness, creating a pattern of reactivity, anxiety, and instability that left him Read More
Barry, Abigail, and special guest Bill Boyle (finally) discuss Bill’s “Phone-a-Friend” submission, Tim by The Replacements, and sample Senate Beer, Raised By Wolves, and Big Tomorrow from Right Proper Brewing Company in Washington, DC.Barry first discovered The Replacements after friends of the pod Terry Anderson and Jack Cornell performed (as Read More
Send us a textI got to hang out with my friend Kaden Collins and chat about a song that really means a lot to him—Time Has Made a Change in Me by the Oak Ridge Boys. His love for the Oaks runs deep and this song took on a whole Read More
Barry and Abigail discuss Punk Goes Pop and sample Hoppy Sauvy B and Hoppy Red Blend from Crazy Legs Wine Maker in King City, California, paired with Uncorked chardonnay, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon infused truffles.Listen to our playlist of these covers paired with their source material!We briefly mentioned the interesting Read More
Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)What experiences have you had that you later realized were deeper wounds? What happens when the pain that shapes your life remains invisible to you? John Jarman's story offers a powerful glimpse into the journey of recognizing and healing from "unknown pain"—trauma so deeply embedded Read More
Send us a textA last-minute invite. Four hours of sleep. A road trip to Daytona Beach during Bike Week. Tiffany and Anna Marie barely knew each other—but a shared love for live music led them to an unforgettable night with the band SIRSY. From valet parking mishaps to misty oceanside Read More
Send us a textA last-minute invite. Four hours of sleep. A road trip to Daytona Beach during Bike Week. Tiffany and Anna Marie barely knew each other—but a shared love for live music led them to an unforgettable night with the band SIRSY. From valet parking mishaps to misty oceanside Read More
This morning, I received a call from a job I applied for. The voicemail started off with ‘hey Curtis…’ and the message commence to give details about ‘Curtis’ getting the position vs. me. Talk about feeling like I wasn’t worth enough to get the job and also feeling like ‘sheesh…how do Read More
Barry and Abigail discuss Animal by Ke$ha and sample Pikeland Pils, Helles Golden Lager, and Haze Fix IPA from Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.Read more about the drawn-out legal battle between Kesha and Dr. Luke.Blah Blah Blah features 3OH!3. The 3OH!3 song you may be familiar with is Read More
Send us a textThe sound of Pearl Jam takes Tom straight back to high school—late nights with MTV, learning guitar riffs from CDs, and rushing to the mall on release day. “Corduroy” hit him so hard he used a lyric in his graduation speech. Tom shares memories of figuring out Read More
