On this episode, Braden sat down with movie, television, and Broadway actor Jenifer Lewis. Jenifer was born in Kinloch in St. Louis County and attended Webster University.

Lewis starred on ABC’s Black-ish for eight seasons as the hilarious grandmother Ruby Johnson. Lewis has appeared in more than 400 episodic television shows, 68 movies, 40 animations, and four Broadway shows. Credits include: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Friends, A Different World, Twenties, Cast Away, What’s Love Got to Do With It, Think Like a Man, The Princess and the Frog, Mickey Mouse Funhouse, Rugrats, Cars I, II and III, American Dad, and Hairspray. She is known as the “Mother of Black Hollywood.”

They discussed how The St. Louis Walk of Fame and Hollywood Walk of Fame are equal in her eyes, being immortalized on the new 'Tiana's Bayou Adventure' and Walt Disney World, her tragic fall in the Serengeti, favorite dishes, and more.

You can follow Jenifer on Instagram at @JeniferLewisforreal and check out the full list of her work on Wikipedia.

On this episode, Braden spoke with musician, activist, and Ferguson native, Keyon Harrold. The McCluer High School alum left Ferguson for New York City to enroll in The New School.

In New York, he landed his first major gig with Common, an audition he secured on the recommendation of his New School classmate Robert Glasper, and an experience which he says broadened his musical horizons beyond jazz to include funk, Afrobeat, R&B, and hip hop. Harrold was soon performing with stars like Common, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, Beyonce, Mac Miller, Rihanna, Eminem, Maxwell, Anthony Hamilton, and Chaka Khan. He has spent the last 3 years as Creative Director of Jazz St. Louis. Harrold has been key in advancing community engagement and broadening our organization’s audience of ardent jazz appreciators.

You can follow Keyon at @KeyonHarrold on Instagram or visit his website at www.keyonharroldmusic.com

On this episode, Braden spoke with Lisa Ramey, who is known as a St. Louis-born and New York-based vocal powerhouse and artist. Lisa caught national attention on NBC’s hit music competition show, The Voice, where she performed on Team Legend.

She shares her journey from being home schooled, performing at The Muny, the decision to leave St. Louis, her experience on The Voice, traveling with the circus, and more.

Lisa is excited to have a few upcoming shows in her hometown, as well as highlighting The Festival of Nations which brings in a crowd of over 100k in two days.

You can follow her on all socials at @LisaRameyMusic or visit her website at LisaRameyMusic.com

On this weeks episode, Braden spoke with Content Creator and St. Louis Enthusiast, @JayeSoExtra. Jaye shares how her upbringing and world travels helped shape the way she finds the beauty in St. Louis.

Jaye uses her platform to give out tips and tricks to make navigating around St. Louis a lot easier. Her passion for our city will make you fall in love it.

You can follow Jaye on Instagram at @Jayesoextra

On this episode, Braden spoke with Brendalyn King of Reparations Project 40. Brendalyn is a St. Louis native who shares her journey to New York where she spent several years in education and tech before making her way back to the Midwest.

She dives into the history of Reparations Project 40 (#RepProject40) which is a trailblazing destination, proudly holding the distinction of being 244 acres of Missouri's very first black-owned resort known as Lake Placid, Missouri. They offer guests a unique opportunity to connect with nature, history, and healing in a space designed to honor our heritage and promote unity.

They are more than just a retreat. Reparations Project 40 is dedicated to proposing and supporting 40 Reparations Projects that meet a criteria created by their members. They strive to foster a conversations around each project that are examples of Reparations; starting by restoring the nature of the the 244 acres.

You can follow Brendalyn at @reparationsproject40 or www.ReparationsProject40.com

On this episode, Braden caught up with Dre'Co, an emcee, musician, event host, father, and more. Dre'co shares his approach and journey into hosting some of the biggest events in St. Louis and beyond.

Dre'co understands the importance in his role to make people forget their troubles and have a good time at events. He takes his craft very serious and is always looking for ways to become the best emcee not only in St. Louis but in the world.

This was a full circle moment for Braden as Dre'co was one of Braden's first Instagram Live interviews in 2022.

You can follow Dre'Co on Instagram at @Dre_co

On this weeks episode, Braden caught up with Swerve, a podcaster and movie critic out of St. Louis, MO. Swerve recently relocated up to St. Louis from Farmington to connect with more creatives, brands, and businesses with creatives.

Swerve hosts the Swervinn Podcast where he interviews a wide range of guests from athletes, creatives, musicians, entrepreneurs, and more. He also hosts 3rd Eyee Review where he shares his knowledge and passion of cinematography by reviewing new and old movies.

Swerve has a lot of exciting projects in the works, including an all new season of his podcast.

You can follow Swerve on IG @swerve__o, his podcast @swervinnpodcast, and a @3rdeyeereview

On this weeks episode, Braden as he dives into the captivating story of Joaquin Buckley, an American professional mixed martial artist with a remarkable journey in the world of combat sports. Coming from St. Louis, Missouri, Buckley's passion for martial arts ignited at a young age, shaping his path towards becoming a prominent figure in the sport.

Currently training in St. Louis for his upcoming fight, Buckley boasts an impressive record of 18 wins and 6 losses in his fighting career. However, it was his iconic knockout that catapulted him into the spotlight, earning recognition as one of the most unforgettable moments in UFC history. His viral knockout video became the most-watched Instagram video in UFC history, garnering over 17.8 million views and sparking global attention.

Competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Buckley's professional career spans back to 2014, where he showcased his skills in organizations like Bellator MMA and Legacy Fighting Alliance before making his mark in the UFC.

As of April 2, 2024, Buckley holds the impressive #11 spot in the UFC welterweight rankings, a testament to his dedication and prowess in the Octagon.

Buckley is preparing to headline in his hometown of St. Louis on Saturday, May 11, showcasing his talent and resilience to a local audience.

Follow his journey and stay connected with Joaquin Buckley on Instagram at @newmans94 as he continues to inspire and make waves in the UFC.