Best Ray Bradford Podcasts (2024)

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Playing as a Unit 1:59:09

3d ago1:59:09

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Got some special guests on this special episode! The homie Chris Kelley made a Facebook post that had to be brought on the pod and talked through! Him and fellow Scatterbrained, Jeffery Reynolds come on and talked through the post which was a great reflection on what does it mean for musicians to play together as a unit! We dive deep into this from…

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Television announcer Randy West talks game shows, green room stories, the art of voiceover and how the legendary Johnny Olsen inspired it all 32:54

19h ago32:54

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Staying awhile in Hollywood to talk with legendary game show announcer - and author - Randy West. From taking the leap of leaving New York to start both a radio and television career to working with game show greats like Dick Clark, Bob Barker, Bob Eubanks and the amazing Johnny Olsen, and all the success stories in between, it's an entertaining in…

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Episode 329 Casey Burgat 44:00

4d ago44:00

44:00

Civics education w/Professor Casey BurgatBy Byron Williams

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Actor Steve Gelder talks theatre success, life in Hollywood, radio days, and why his dream acting gig is playing the part of Klingon #3 28:34

4h ago28:34

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Today I'm combining North Dakota, North Carolina and California in one special podcast with actor Steve Gelder, who's recently wrapped up a cool gig as 'Dr. Bob' in "Bill W. and Dr. Bob" (Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith) a theatre production about the founders of 'Alcoholics Anonymous'. The production recently wrapped up in Chicago (catch the great r…

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What You Say That to Say, Ray?! 1:09:51

2h ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Watching Terrence Howard on Joe Rogan brought back a conversation I had with some compadres. IF you watched that Terrence Howard appearance on Rogan, then you feel like me...either he's a undoubtedly brilliant genius or he's batshit crazy!! Either way, he said something that I've been on for a while but that conversation with my compadres that I me…

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Never Ending Rap Beef and Planet of Apes 57:10

10d ago57:10

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Reviewed, nah better yet, Spoiled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on this weeks episode! Even did a lil deep diving into a certain perspective of the movie. How did Caesar become such a Christ-like figure?...And all of his traditions and view points get jumbled up? Is this a small view of how Christ's viewpoints changed over time as well?! Oh, an…

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Episode 328 Ray Suarez 55:28

3h ago55:28

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Journalist Ray Suarez discusses his new book We are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century: an Oral HistoryBy Byron Williams

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10:02 In Hattiesburg...Drake Conceded 1:26:24

2h ago1:26:24

1:26:24

Getting back to the swing of things on this episode! What better discussion to have than that of the EPIC rap beef between two titans, K.Dot & Drake! I'll admit...if you're reading this I'm completely bias and a K.Dot fan! BUT! I try to be pretty objective here, I THINK! There wasn't a major deep dive of the beef here because I'd prefer to have a g…

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Episode 327a Steve Wermiel 25:07

5d ago25:07

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Constitutional law professor Stephen Wermiel discusses oral arguments in Trump v. United StatesBy Byron Williams

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Episode 327 Justin Crowe 35:34

5d ago35:34

35:34

Professor Crowe joins me to discuss recent Supreme Court oral arguments in Trump v. United StatesBy Byron Williams

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Integrity with the Heat 2:00:27

1M ago2:00:27

2:00:27

On a pop episode done during the break to finish up the EP, I sat down with my longtime brother and friend, Marlon Huddleston! The owner of Integricorp, a company that educates, prepares, and trains you for real world instances with firearms! We had a hell of a conversation ranging from rap beef, funk music, gun laws, gun training and more! Hop in …

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Episode 326 Todd Brewster 57:59

12d ago57:59

57:59

Bestselling author Todd Brewster joins me for my annual baseball episode.By Byron Williams

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Talent Manager 'Hoss' of Hoss Management talks radio, voiceover careers, and why doing the work is better than getting results 25:17

1M ago25:17

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In New York today with talent manager Hoss of Hoss Management, a legendary organization which has seen a lotta premier radio and voice talent come through their doors! Starting his agency career right out of college by working with Howard Stern's agent Don Buchwald, eventually setting up shop at Atlas Talent and CESD Talent before starting his own …

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Episode 325 Benjamin Davis 53:28

18d ago53:28

53:28

Professor Benjamin Davis joins me to discuss the legacy of O.J. SimpsonBy Byron Williams

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The backstory of BMX Champions, skate parks and rockin' art work with City of Houston executive Sally Bradford 22:00

1M ago22:00

22:00

Today we're talking all about cool art media and skateboard parks in North Houston with Sally Bradford, Executive Director for the North Houston Development Corporation. Art pieces are found all around the city of Houston, and Rockstar Energy Bike Park is no exception! Sally is a continuing force behind the scenes, choosing most of the art for chil…

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Episode 324 Chris Weber 51:04

26d ago51:04

51:04

Chris Weber joins me to discuss America's political division.By Byron Williams

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Grammy nominated songwriter Bill Lloyd of 80's country rock duo Foster and Lloyd talks songwriting, Nashville, and gigs with Ray Davies and Carl Perkins 33:44

2M ago33:44

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Traveling up to Nashville today to chat with consummate guitarist and songwriter Bill Lloyd of the 80's country rock duo Foster and Lloyd. Still enjoying the songwriting/session work in Music City, Bill discusses his early start into the music business with MTM (yup, the late Mary Tyler Moore's music company); meeting up with Texan Radney Foster to…

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Episode 323b Atalia Omer 23:50

1M ago23:50

23:50

Professor Atalia Omer continues our discussion on the conflict in IsraelBy Byron Williams

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Episode 323A Boaz Atzili 31:28

1M ago31:28

31:28

Professor Boaz Atzili discusses the conflict in IsraelBy Byron Williams

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Uncomfortable Truth: Prince is Overall Better Than Mike 2:04:36

2M ago2:04:36

2:04:36

Celebrating reaching a major milestone this episode. I hit FIFTY-TWO EPISODES with this one!!! When this comes on, take a sip of something good, coffee/sodas/energy drink/DRANK or whatever! In honor of the celebrate I had to discuss the glaring topic of Kendrick Lamar and Super Future against Drake and the guys! Of course KDot is that deal and gonn…

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Episode 322 Ben Bradford 52:04

1M ago52:04

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Award winning journalist Ben Bradford discusses his new podcast Landslide-the 1976 presidential primary.By Byron Williams

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Voiceover pro Dan Nachtrab talks about his career, what it takes to be a pro, and opens up about his new gig as a voice coach 39:20

2M ago39:20

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In Portland today talking up voiceovers, the business and more with voiceover legend Dan Nachtrab. Dan talks all about how he started in the biz (in radio) to his first commercials (car dealerships) to eventually scoring gigs with Nat Geo, Discovery Channel and more! He also discusses how you can start your own voiceover business, including what yo…

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A Travesty in Serving the Music 38:14

2M ago38:14

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This week is filled with heaviness as my Chicago Bears have done what I was hoping in my heart they wouldn't! So, we dive in and talk the trading of Justin Fields. Get It Off Your Chest segment this week deals with SERVING THE MUSIC! I also hit on the seemingly trend that female rap celebrities are doing on IG live, for a second! Hop in and ride wi…

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Episode 321 Jonathan Eig 44:43

2M ago44:43

44:43

Author Jonathan Eig discusses his bestselling biography on Martin Luther King, "King: A Life"By Byron Williams

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You Think Jake Paul Can Hit Tyson?! 2:00:00

3M ago2:00:00

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FINALLY! I got my dogs with me on a episode of Scatterbrain! We had some very spirited debates on this episode! Huge shoutouts to the guys Trell and Ty! Topics this week started with the staple "Get It Off Your Chest" which stems from the Tye Tribbet debacle on the innanets this past week, problems with black culture and its division, possible solu…

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ACM Talent Manager Jeff Umberger talks voiceover careers, managing talent, and how his own acting career started it all 26:31

3M ago26:31

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Fresh from his tour of VO Atlanta this month, ACM Talent Manager Jeff Umberger is in the studio to talk about his story behind the voiceover business. From his beginnings as an actor, to setting up his own talent group 'The Umberger Agency' to becoming a talent manager at ACM Talent in New York, Jeff discusses how he puts together what he calls "a …

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Impromptu...What You Listening To?! 45:51

3M ago45:51

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Had a big episode planned but things went a little off schedule. So, what do you do with lemons...MAKE IMPROMPTU LEMONADE!! Got to talk about my two favorite episodes that has been released so far this year. You all should definitely go check out Cory Henrys' "Church" and Jacob Collier "D'Jesse Vol. 4". Both PHENOMENAL bodies of work! Let's discuss…

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Episode 320 David Blight 50:05

2M ago50:05

50:05

Pulitzer Prize winning historian David Blight discusses the life and legacy of Frederick DouglassBy Byron Williams

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Stop Pumpfaking 59:07

3M ago59:07

59:07

NBA Players...STOP PUMPFAKING! Y'all aren't gonna fight lol! This episode was a doozy! Thanks to technology, I get to finally get one of college bros on the pod! I'm joined by my brudda Trell! We chop it up about sports and a lil more. Planning on implementing a new segment every week with my bro that'll be called "Checking In With Trell"! Enjoy! H…

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Episode 319 John Stauffer 55:39

3M ago55:39

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Harvard Professor John Stauffer discusses the life of Frederick Douglass.By Byron Williams

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Stop Playing With Black History 56:58

3M ago56:58

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It's Black History Month! So, it was only right we dedicate at least one episode to it this month! I also brought back the Get It Off Your Chest segment which is dedicated to the Black Church this week. Also, do you see cell phones in your dreams? Hop in and ride with ya country cousin!! Listen 👂🏽on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod…

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Film Critic and Texas radio personality T.j. Callahan talks Academy Awards, red carpet moments, and that deep fried butter recipe at Rodeo Houston 26:26

3M ago26:26

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In the Houston studio today to chat with former KILT news and traffic reporter T.j. Callahan, talking about how radio life introduced her to a new side hustle as a film critic - and what a gig! T.j. explains how she scores those meetups with famous celebs on the red carpet like Oprah and Claire Foy (The Queen) from 'The Crown'; her work with the Cr…

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Bowl Talk 1:51:00

4M ago1:51:00

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Didn't want to miss this weeks pod due to the Super Bowl so we recorded an episode while kicking it, eating wings, and watching the big game. I was joined by my young guns Deno, Kolby, Ruff, and Jacob. We got a crazy reaction from the Usher Halftime Show, talked about lining up against somebody on the field and realizing that they're the truth too,…

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Episode 318 Stephen Wormiel 53:43

4M ago53:43

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Law Professor Stephen Wormiel discusses the oral arguments before the Court whether to keep Trump on the Colorado ballot and the impending presidential immunity case.By Byron Williams

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Snitch On These N***** 1:37:54

4M ago1:37:54

1:37:54

Got my playa patna country Comedian/Entertainer cousin with me on this episode, Fabian Magee! Fabian is a comedian/entertainer out of the Hattiesburg area and you will get to see his comedic brilliance in the episode! We chop it up on a couple different topics starting from his start in comedy, is comedy the hardest art form in entertainment, is po…

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Episode 317 Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman 53:19

4M ago53:19

53:19

Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman discuss their new book Find Me the VotesBy Byron Williams

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Beef...Big Beef 53:16

4M ago53:16

53:16

Back solo dolo on this quick episode! Let's talk about the obvious news this week...nfl playoffs/superbowl, beef in the NBA, beef in Rap, and what does it take to make someone tattoo your face on them!! Hop in and ride with ya country cousin!! Listen 👂🏽on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scatterbrain-the-ray-bradford-podcast/id…

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Episode 316 Mitchell Brown 44:36

4M ago44:36

44:36

Professor Mitchell Brown joins me to discuss polling in a presidential race.By Byron Williams

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Matt Cundill, host of the 'Sound Off Podcast' talks audiences, priorities, radio, AI and why 'riches are in the niches' 39:52

4M ago39:52

39:52

Love these visits to Canada to interview the marketing genius - guru - wizard of all things podcasting: Matt Cundill, host of the 'Sound Off Podcast' - the Podcast about Broadcast. We cover the whole story about podcasting, from marketing cycles, finding your audience, discoverability (my takeaway from this episode!) and why producing, hosting and …

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Episode 315 Stephen Fried 55:51

4M ago55:51

55:51

Author Stephen Fried Joins me to discuss founding father Benjamin RushBy Byron Williams

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Musicians Having Musician Talk 1:39:11

5M ago1:39:11

1:39:11

Back from a holiday break, I kicked this episode off by calling my first ever guest back onto the show. Mr. Jeffery Reynolds ladies and gentlemen! We basically just had a good hour of power of musician talk. From producers we're listening to at this time, our favorite bass players at the moment, the amount of time you spend in church as someone who…

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Shoot Your Shot 1:40:25

5M ago1:40:25

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This week I'm joined by my cohost/contributor, THEE Amber Beezy Scott! And my guy and new Scatterbrainer Kevin Russel aka K2! It was a pleasure! Being that Kevin is a Pastor we tried to keep it light but that didn't last long. We touched a good amount of stuff starting with our favorite cover songs of all time, how the saints shoot their shot and h…

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Episode 314 Davis Houck and Keith Miller 51:36

5M ago51:36

51:36

Professors Jim Houck and Jim Miller join me to discuss the legacy of the Civil Rights movementBy Byron Williams

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Episode 313a Special closing remarks 2:36

5M ago2:36

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Special closing remarks about the resignation of Harvard professor Claudine GayBy Byron Williams

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Episode 313 Joe Tuman 44:48

5M ago44:48

44:48

Joe Tuman provide political analysisBy Byron Williams

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Legenday radio personality Jo Maeder 'The Rock and Roll Madame', talks radio, writing books and why auctioneering should be your next side hustle 35:36

5M ago35:36

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We are talkin' radio today with the entertaining radio personality Jo Maeder, also known to fans everywhere as 'The Rock and Roll Madame' (as in 'Up and at 'em with the Madame'). We start with the story behind her gigs at South Florida radio stations like Y100/Miami' (the 'Y-onic Woman'); and as the Madame at I-95/WINZ; plus working in New York at …

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Episode 312 Mark Graber 48:44

5M ago48:44

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Professor Mark Graber joins me to discuss the Colorado Supreme Court ruling to keep former President Trump off the Republican Party primary ballot in 2024.By Byron Williams

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Episode 311 Brandi Kellam 50:38

5M ago50:38

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Brandi Kellam of ProPublica joins me to discuss a new documentary, “Uprooted” that tells of Christopher Newport University’s attempt, along with the city of Newport News Virginia to rid the area of a black community.By Byron Williams

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2024: Just Be Yourself 2:16:34

5M ago2:16:34

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To end the year, I brought the homie Amber Scott back on and we just kicked it and had a pretty decent convo. If you wanna eavesdrop in on topics from Grad School/would you push your child to go for higher ed, Musicians not joining churches or having no church home, LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND(SPOILER ALERTS), what are we leaving in 2023 and more...👇🏾 U…