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A fun show about history, performing arts, music and television and films host by Stephen Davis, business exective and playwrite. Two of the sponsors is WHEN THE BREAK HAPPENED IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY (www.thebreakinorangeburg.com)...a new play written by Stephen Davis which is coming to off Broadway in New York later this year and...THE_BREAK_STORE (www.thebreakstore.com), an online store. On our first podcast...you will be told what "The Break" means!😉 It will have guests, including descendan ...
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This is a podcast for men committed to personal growth on their journey to authentic manhood. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roberthmarshalljr/support
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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,…
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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…
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My guest, Charles White, Esq, is a NYU Law trained practicing attorney who is also a prolific Playwright. His play SUCCESSION was the break away hit at the recent National Black Theater Festival in Winston-Salem. He received tremendously positive reviews.It was a fun episode. 🤗 Wait until you discover who the lead actor in its run in Winston-Salem!…
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My guest on this episode are NY/NJ Port Authority manager and jazz vocalist, Steve Comity; and NYC Board of Education Administrator/Educator and Jazz drummer, pianist, percussionist and singer Eric Frazier. Mr. Cromity poignantly relate his harrowing journey from the 73rd floor of the NY World Trade Center to safety after hearing the planes crash i…
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On this episode of The Show About Stuff! The Stephen Davis Show, I have a wonderful conversation with the fifth president, Dr Will Crossley, of the 117 year old boarding Piney Woods School. In July 2014, he returned to Piney Woods as the first alumnus to serve in this capacity. A trained University of Chicago and Harvard educator, he is also a lawy…
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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/ …
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This episode is dedicated and about the memory of the death of George Floyd. It is about a 501 3C organization, A Soul Heart Memorializing George Floyd Jr, with my guests co founder and Board Secretary, Love Sessoms and Treasurer, Nan O'Brien. It is a global organization created to push the boundaries of what social justice definition is, Its missi…
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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 …
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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 fu…
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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, …
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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 th…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 C…
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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, direc…
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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, edit…
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This is a video about The Show About Stuff...Episode 26...Deborah McPhatter Marvelous 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 brot…
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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 i…
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My guest is Aminata Njeri, an author, having just recently released a book entitled "Whispers of Wisdom", a Pastor, a leaderologist, She is the Executive Vice President of Bryan Educational Leadership Group. She has imparted her pearls of leadership wisdom to over 100,000 people. This is a magnificent episode the magnifies the theme of this Podcast…
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My guest is North Carolina native Dr Dee Banks, MD.👏 Dr Banks is an infectious specialist who has been at the frontline of health care of two of the most deadly epidemics in human history...HIV/Aids and Covid-19. Her story is fascinating, dramatic, yet so funny. Take time to see a great episode.👏 I am sure you will love it. 🤗 Produced, directed, ed…
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My guest... Award winner International seasoned performer/vocalist Berklee's own Alumni with honors, Grammy Voting member, flourishing multi talented pianist,and guitarist ,Whitney Marchell Jackson has performed at prominent concert events for the World Cup ,Dusit Dubai Hotel, United Nations, Apollo, New York Blue Note, Parkers Thompson Hotel, Berk…
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"Give Me Just A 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.…
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Andrew Ramroop, OBE is a Master Bespoke Tailor who owns the very famous Maurice Sedwell Tailor Company on trendy and famous Savile Row in London. 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.…
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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 …
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A marvelously enlightening and heart warming episode of the struggles and triumph of two wonderfully gifted and determined creative people. Singer/songwriter, producer Keira Wesley-Busher who resenting released her debut album SONIC COMFORT and Award Winning Film Producer/Director/Actor Kenya Cagle, Present of Caglevision, whose new film on Amazon …
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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 stagin…
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My guests are Valerie Graves and Toni Borrero , Pioneers in the World of Advertising for Women of Color... Valerie on the creative side and Toni on the business side. They have fascinating stories about their lives, choosing to navigate a white male dominated industry during the 70's and 80's and succeeding despite obstacles. Dramatic... yet so fun…
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Part 2 of a powerful episode about two professionals Frank Wheaton, Esq and Dr Robert Jamison, Phd. Both gentleman have had not just one amazing career but have overcome many adversities that were heartbreaking but so inspirational the way they overcame them. Wonderful episode! Stephen E Davis...Producer, Director, Writer and Host.…
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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 …
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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, …
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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. Produced, written, directed and host by Step…
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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. You will love the wonderful conversation! Produced, directed, edited and host by Stephen E Davis…
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This is a heart warming, enlightening and a very personal conversation with the King of Black Theater on Broadway, WOODIE KING JR! He founded and operated the New Federal Theater in New York City for 51 years until his retirement. The Theater is still going strong. I do thank this giant of a man to allow me to record him for my show. Guests include…
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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 …
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The Show About Stuff guests 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. It is a marvelous informative yet funny episode. You will enjoy. Stephen E Davis Producer, Director, Writer and Host.…
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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, dire…
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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, edit…
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Famed Beverly Hills attorney Frank Wheaton has represented many famous people including Milton Berle and Essie Mae Washington-Williams, the Black daughter of the late segregationist Senator Strom Thurmond from South Carolina. But you will have the pleasure of learning about his truly inspiring different careers. Dr Robert Jamison, Phd, story is abo…
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"Tracing Your Family History" This wonderful episode features LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson Esq, former President of Board for Certification of Geneologists, Dr Jennifer D. Williams, Educator/ School Administrator and Bro Fatiyn (Ernest Stroman), Producer/Host Openline Radio Show, WBLS Radio, New York and of Rev Al Sharpton Radio Shows. This episode high…
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This wonderful episode feature LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson Esq, President of Board for Certification of Geneologists, Dr Jennifer D. Williams, Educator/ School Administrator and Bro Fatiyn (Ernest Stroman), Producer/Host Openline Radio Show, WBLS Radio, New York and of Rev Al Sharpton Radio Shows. This episode highlights my own family discovery and the…
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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,…
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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,…
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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 …
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