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Grown ears. Grown emotions. Grown playlists.This week, The MPN Network and The Ummah Creative Group are diving into the sounds that hit differently after 21 — when life got real and the music started speaking to you on another level.What album defined your early adulthood?Did it comfort you, inspire you, or push you forward?Was it something soulful, raw, revolutionary……or a little bit of all three?Share your answer in the comments and let’s build a playlist of life-changing albums together. Your 21+ soundtrack could be the one someone else needs today.
This week, The MPN Network and The Ummah Creative Group are taking it back to the moment we made our first real investment in music.Was it a classic album? A one-hit wonder? Something you had to hide from your parents? That first purchase was more than a transaction — it was a statement of who you were and what you loved.So let’s hear it! Drop your answer in the comments:What was the album?Where’d you get it?How did it make you feel walking out with your music?We’re celebrating Black Music Month by highlighting the memories that shaped our soundtracks and yours.Let’s share, connect, and keep the music legacy alive!
Each June, we celebrate Black Music Month — a time to honor the rhythms, stories, and soul that Black artists have given the world. This year, The MPN Network has teamed up with The Ummah Creative Group to reflect on the impact of Black music through a weekly series of prompts. We’re sharing our stories — and inviting you to share yours.This week’s question: Recall your first concert?Think back.Who did you see?Where was it?What do you remember — the music, the crowd, the feeling?Your first concert can tell us a lot about your relationship with music. For many of us, it’s a memory filled with excitement, discovery, and the power of live sound. Whether you were front row at an arena show, catching a local legend at a small venue, or tagging along with a parent to something unforgettable, that moment stays with you.We had a few of our Neighbors share their answers. Thanks to Krate Digga, Shawn Smith with Dripping In Black, Dominic Lawson, and MistaGoodBar for volunteering their answers!Now it’s your turn. We’d love to hear your story in the comments. Share as much or as little as you’d like — your favorite song from the night, what you wore, or how it changed your view of music forever.Let’s celebrate Black music by honoring the moments that connected us to it.
June is Black Music Month, a time dedicated to honoring the influence, impact, and innovation of Black artists and creators across all genres of music. From the soulful sounds of R&B to the revolutionary rhythms of Hip Hop, Black music continues to be the heartbeat of global culture — shaping movements, inspiring communities, and telling stories that stretch far beyond the stage or studio.This year, The MPN Network is proud to participate in the celebration by spotlighting the voices within our own creative family. Every Thursday throughout the month, we’ll feature hosts from our podcast lineup, along with a few affiliates of the network, as they reflect on what Black music means to them. Through a series of curated questions, each participant will share personal insights, favorite musical moments, and how Black music has shaped their journeys — both on and off the mic.Our content will be shared right here on The MPN Network website and across our Instagram page, bringing the spirit of Black Music Month to our growing digital community. Whether you’re an artist, a podcaster, a music lover, or someone discovering these sounds for the first time, we invite you to join us in this celebration.Stay tuned every Thursday. Get inspired. Share your thoughts. And most importantly, enjoy!
On March 7th and 8th, 2025, the Dripping In Black Creator’s Retreat welcomed an esteemed lineup of speakers dedicated to fostering creativity and collaboration. Among them was Jacksonville’s own Mr. Al Pete, a multifaceted creative, media professional, and community leader. His presentation focused on the importance of community—how to find it, how to be involved in it, and the balance between giving back and taking from it.Mr. Al Pete captivated attendees with his wisdom, guiding them through the aspects of identifying and nurturing the right community. He emphasized that a strong community isn’t just about shared interests—it’s about shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to growth. He encouraged creators to seek out spaces where they feel seen, heard, and empowered to contribute their authentic selves.Engagement was another focal point of his talk. Mr. Al Pete stressed that simply being present in a community isn’t enough and active participation is key. Whether through collaborations, mentorship, or supporting fellow members, being involved fosters deeper connections and amplifies collective success. He urged attendees to move beyond passive membership and truly invest in the communities they wish to be part of. One of the most thought-provoking sections of his presentation explored the delicate balance between giving and taking. He reminded creators that a healthy community thrives on reciprocity. While it’s natural to seek resources, guidance, and support, members must also be willing to contribute in meaningful ways. Whether through sharing knowledge, offering encouragement, or providing opportunities, giving back ensures the sustainability of the very spaces that uplift us.Mr. Al Pete’s session left a lasting impact, equipping attendees with the tools to be intentional about the communities they engage with and inspiring them to become active stewards of the creative spaces they inhabit. As a recognized leader in media, music, and storytelling, Mr. Al Pete continues to exemplify the principles he shared cultivating spaces where people can thrive, connect, and leave a legacy of impact.The Dripping In Black Creator’s Retreat served as the perfect platform for this conversation, bringing together like-minded individuals eager to build, learn, and grow together. Follow the Dripping In Black brand to find out more information on the next retreat. Production of the presentation: Krate Digga of The Ummah Creative Group
An extension to the next 5 years of The MPN Network. Captain’s Log:It’s Day 4 of me being sick. Thank goodness it isn’t COVID, but shame on the dirty person that is spreading this filth. With that, I have been sleeping a lot. Like…A LOT. I thought I was caught up from the two years of being in grad school, but taking multiple naps THEN sleeping a full eight hours is a different world like Cree Summers (I had to do it…IYKYK). Within all of the snoozing, I have been sitting with, as well as developing thoughts for what 2025 will look like for myself, as well at The MPN Network. It’s year five. Happy Anniversary to the movement. The new tagline.
I was not sure of how I wanted to acknowledge the anniversary, the achievements and the shortcomings, and the things in between. I was sure of what I would like for the next five years to exhibit. The thought came in the summer of 2024 and I mentioned randomly that I want more engagement with the community. Everyone is accustomed to doom strolling when general conversation is being forgotten. The various topics and conversations that will be had (culture, social commentary, media, tech, etc.) does not have to be serious all the time. It will be fun while being informative and uplifting. Let’s do a quick breakdown of what the tagline entails:
Engage:Build authentic connections by actively listening, creating meaningful conversations, and fostering a sense of community.Empower:Equip the audience, team, and collaborators with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed.Elevate:Take ideas, projects, and people to the next level through innovation, collaboration, and high-quality execution.
There will be more explanations behind the new tag. There will also be a few trips down memory lane: throwback podcast recordings, examples of the various partnerships we had the pleasure to work with, pictures galore, and more. The more heavy hitting reads will be here, but expect sprinkles from my newly Substack page and on our various podcast shows (Clear Visions, The Groove Suite, and The Neighbor’s Way being a few, but expect to get the dosages within them all). I have a year to celebrate, reflect, and to…elevate The MPN Network. I was concerned that I did not have this grand thing to share with everyone, but as I complete this writing, I am confident that going with the flow as it comes suits well. We will figure it out like how we have been doing since January 16th, 2020 (this is the official day I bought the domain and started the Squarespace journey). More to come. It’s time to be THANKFUL while creating more memories. Be great and talk soon. -Mr. Al PeteP.S. It’s still ‘…building, but becoming…’, it’s simply a new wave added to it. Chea!
The MPN Network held the 'State of the Culture' event, that took place on November 16th, 2024. Held at the Nexus Creative Hub, 'State of the Culture' aimed to spark critical conversations about the current landscape of media, arts, and the surrounding cultures. These discussions focused on how these sectors are facing challenges that hinder their growth and scaling. The evening featured a dynamic panel discussion, bringing together influential voices from Jacksonville. The esteemed panelists include: Ashley TamarraHana FergusonChris ClarkTo review the remaining pictures shot by April Visuals, click HERE. The video and audio are available below! Lock in to get information for the next SOTC event. Also, follow the panelists and lets support their work!
The MPN Network, in collaboration with Moving the Margins and Mr. Al Pete, held the 'State of the Culture' event, that took place on August 16th, 2024. Held at the Jessie DuPont Center, 'State of the Culture' aimed to spark critical conversations about the current landscape of media, arts, and the surrounding cultures. These discussions focused on how these sectors are facing challenges that hinder their growth and scaling. The evening featured a live podcast recording from BLKFLA Podcast and was hosted by Jamal Steele. The event also captured a dynamic panel discussion, bringing together influential voices from Jacksonville. The esteemed panelists include: Carla Mechele: Carla Mechele MediaEl DreCo: 904 The RecordTroy McNair: Generation Media Group/THINK BOLD Festival & Conference Yung OG Rawby: Winedown Wednesday
Check out the live podcast recording and the panel discussion (audio and video) below. Check out the full gallery photos as well. Thanks to April Visuals for the pictures and LRK Production for the recap video. BLKFLA Podcast live recordingPanel DiscussionState of the Culture event photosStay tuned in for the next date for State of the Culture!
We planned a takeover of one of the dopest events to happen in 5 Points (Duval County) and it was a success! On February 18th, 2024, we 'took over' Beats, Brunch, and Bubbly! It was a good time on an easy Sunday afternoon. We were there to bring some awareness to the company and support our neighbors Mas Appeal/Beats, Brunch, and Bubbly event.View the pictures shot by ToyaGotTheShot of Wake Up Duval County HERE and the recap video below. Also, make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow the socials, and make plans to come out on March 24th, 2024 for the next takeover!
Neighbors & Groovers! We’re a month in to 2024 and things have been good over here (and spicy in the culture laughs). We have another round of shows that we recommend for you and yours. These three shows shed some light on some perspectives. One show gives insight on how living, and more so being raised in the state of Florida was, and still is…difficult. Journalist and dope guy Al Leston does a great job with bringing the people to the world of Mickey Mouse, palm trees, and…DeSantis. Yeah… lets the readers sit in that……on a lighter note and from the desk of The Groove Suite, The Midnight Miracle and What Had Happened Was shows are musical story gems. When it comes to sharing a good story, you have to pull from what people’s perspectives are, or could be. The stories on how Mos Def (or yasiin bey), Talib Kweli, and Dave Chappelle connected to create their show, along with how Mos and Talib came up with the Black Star is in this particular episode below…and they are GREAT (no Tony the Tiger). Open Mike Eagle’s show finale had Questlove sharing stories about The Roots album ‘Things Fall Apart’, how The Soulquarians came about…and quickly left consumers high and dry (Quest explains thoroughly why…and it makes sense), and more with this particular album. It’s a dope listen, yall. Yeah… lets the readers sit more in that thought……and finally, we have the home team crew The Soul Qurators with a dope interview with Sy Smith. ChristinaCurates, MistaGoodbar, and Soops Kitchen have a real dope conversation with the songstress. Check it out below. …anywho. Happy Black History Month and Happy Love Month. Enjoy it by immersing in some history and enjoying the episodes below. See you in March.
The Midnight Miracle
What Had Happened Was
Reveal
The Soul Qurators
Happy December/Holidays, Neighbors and Groovers! As everyone dodges snowballs (or the awful dreading 50 degree weather in Florida), here are some podcast shows that will keep the cheers up. They are not holiday shows, but they are shows that will…yeah…cheer you up. We are all about inspiring someone through audio and making our Neighbors and Groovers feel great, so these shows are simply that: cheering. Are you all getting the connection? Cheer? laughsThe first show comes from one of our dope neighbors. Krate Digga has been heavily inspired and creating up a storm (and we’re here to see and support it all). He brought two of his friends together (Mr. Al Pete and Dr. Londy JD Green) to have a conversation about being an artist and how far can their artistry go, how far should a fan put pressure on the artists, and more. Be on the lookout for the next edition from Krate. The second show (and the interviewee Andre 3000’s album) spawned the first show’s conversation. We all woke up and 3 Stacks was announcing the release of his new album ‘New Blue Sun’ coming three days later. Without any intentions, the internet flew away and it’s STILL up in the air. The first interview with Stacks came out the same day as the announcement. It felt great to her him talk. Enjoy. It’s the Andre 3000 Effect.Black Enterprise has a cool show (The New Norm With Selena Hill) and she interviewed Ish of the Joe Budden podcast. It was dope to see him be interviewed. He is business-minded and knows his stuff. He also is a cool add on to the Joe Budden podcast, so hearing his perspective on podcasting and business was…cheerful laughs. Our last show comes from the musician, podcaster, and comedian Donwill. We interviewed him on The Groove Suite podcast (click HERE to listen) to speak on his new single with his Hip Hop duo ‘Don’t Look Up’. We also spoke about his Webby award-winning podcast The Almanac of Rap. Below is one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy the episodes and please share some podcasts that you think will be good to check out. Be great, everyone #TOTHETOP
Krate Digga: Artistic Freedom, Creative License, & Public Expectations
NPR Music: Andre 3000 opens up about 'New Blue Sun,' his daring new solo album
The New Norm With Selena Hill: Antwan "Ish" Marby Talks Podcasting and Entrepreneurship
The Almanac of Rap: Comedy & Hip Hop Pt. 2 feat. Diallo Riddle & Luxxury
Happy November, Neighbors and Groovers! Welcome to 2024 laughs! Yes, it is the end of 2023 and as always, we hope it has been well for you and yours. We have some shows to share that we felt would be easy, informative, and educational. The first show offers a perspective on how your physical and mental can be affected by doom scrolling (we had to look that one up…outside of catching the clues). Dr. Sahib Khalsa explains how being on our phones and consuming negative news and information brings our thoughts and our bodies down a few notches. The second show is for the music lovers. Tank and J. Valentine have a great music podcast and in this particular episode, they spoke with Bryan-Michael Cox. He has been part of the success of some of our favorite R&B artists (Usher, Jagged Edge, etc) and he shares a lot on this episode. Enjoy, Groovers!We shared the last show before and they are presented again. This episode has the gang reflecting on an issue that seems to be lingering in their clouds. If you’re familiar with the issue, it was good to hear their point of view. We do not want to give it away. Listening to it is good. Enjoy the episodes and please share some podcasts that you think will be good to check out. Be great, everyone #TOTHETOP
TED Radio Hour
R&B Money Podcast: Bryan-Michael Cox
The Pivot
Words by Mr. Al Pete2023 is the year of the Hip Hop genre turning 50 and there have been numerous dedications that highlight the culture, the players that kept it going, and the music that made our lives better. In addition, the North Carolina duo Little Brother celebrates 20 years of being a force in Hip Hop. Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh have released five albums along with mixtapes and solo projects. They have their respected features on some notable artist songs and albums. Also, their debut album ‘The Listening’ was released in February of 2003. How do they celebrate these victories? By throwing a block party in the city where they started the journey: Durham, North Carolina. The event took place on October 7th, 2023 and the vibes were ALL there. The weather was beautiful and consists of ample sun with a brisk of autumn floating around. The lineup matched the rays: Zo! and Tall Black Guy with special guests Carmen Rodgers, BeMyFiasco, and Darien Brockington, DJ sets by DJ Hourglass and DJ Wally Sparks, The Cool Kids, Big K.R.I.T., and of course, Little Brother. All of this excellence was mixed with food trucks, merch, and music lovers. With Little Brother being the nucleus of the event, it gave respected exposure to the artists that were performing and that were in attendance to support (spotting Nicolay, Rory, Carlitta Durand, and Tamisha Waden at the party was great…and they were pleasant to meet). The show displayed a mixture of Soul, Funk, and Hip Hop…and even some ratchet tunes was added (Juvenile ‘Back That Thang Up’ does not hurt anyone). Starting off with a funky band, then adding DJ mixes and electric performances, and ending with Little Brother going through their momentous catalog was the joint! What made it better was them starting their performance with the two songs released weeks prior to the block party. Yes. View fullsize
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Let me add that the event felt like a family reunion. It definitely gave off family reunion vibes. I was here for ALL of it. Little Brother are the heroes that makes the people love Hip Hop. They are relatable, remarkable, and important to the history of the genre. The efforts they made to give us this memory will forever be respected and admired. Cheers to their success and we are here for the ride. Now the obvious question EVERYONE asks: when the album coming out?? laughsEnjoy the DJ mix below. It consists of music from the mentions. This mix exhibits the vibe I was in. View fullsize
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Neighbors! It’s another round of the podcasts we are tapped in to! The fall season is here and we have some easy shows that we want to recommend to the Neighbors. Outside of football and gearing up for the duration of the year, make sure you hit play on these entertaining shows.Peace to AutumntheAries for highlighting Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary on her recent show. She brings on the Hip Hop expert 12Kyle for an insightful conversation on where Hip Hop started, how the music resonated with communities outside of New York, and more. Her ‘Shut The **** Up’ segment is hilarious and she is a ray of light to the podcasting world. The second show is some dope tastemakers that are on the network: The Soul Qurators. The recent episode revisits the music from 2020. That year was a blur due to COVID so some music was missed, but ChristinaCurates, Soops Kitchen, and MistaGoodbar reminds us of some of the tunes that kept us sane. The last show that we recommend is The Pivot. Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder have some meaningful conversations about sports, the culture, and more. They have some of the coolest guests (comedian Desi Banks episode was great) and they are some modern cool guys with good substance for the audience. We hope you enjoy the shows and make sure you’re following them to receive more content in the future. If you want to recommend some shows to us to be featured, hit us up. We’re here to spread the word on the dope shows out here. #TOTHETOP!
Lit Life Podcast
The Soul Qurators
The Pivot
The New York State of Mind Tour made a stop in Jacksonville, Florida this past Saturday and it was beyond electric. Daily’s Place was packed with Hip Hop lovers and they enjoyed the performances of De La Soul (Talib Kweli made an appearance and held it down for the late Trugoy), Nas, and all members of the Wu Tang Clan. The groups performed their classics and had everyone in a nostalgic and entertaining mode.Some photos and video recap are below.
The 904 Soul event was a gathering of artists, musicians, and creatives that took place on September 9th, 2023. It was an experience that celebrated the heritage and diverse talent found in the 904 area code. The event showcased soul performances that came across genres. The atmosphere was electric and the attendees were treated to soulful sounds that touched the core of their beings, leaving a lasting impression.
It was a testament to the power of music in bringing people together and fostering a sense of community. The 904 Soul event truly left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of being a part of it.Performances were by Kearsten Monille, Broadway Louie, and Ebonique. Djing was handled by DJ Larry Love.
Special thanks to Jacksonville Music Experience and Sing Out Loud Festival committee for giving us the opportunity to present some fascinating soul music. To view the photos by LRK Production, click HERE.
The sports world is fully active and is making way back into our homes. What’s better than enjoying days filled with trash talk, the ‘hot off the press’ moments when your team gives an upset to the world’s favorite, and being immersed in a cold one and wings with your friends? You answered it correctly: sports talk. What’s MORE better to add into this list: You answered correctly again: The Sports Desk Live returning!The Sports Desk Live consists of Dedrick L. Hicks, Jr. (Dee), Nate Lockwood III (Black), and the heavy contributor of the crew Rashaad Robinson-Thomas. For a long period, they have kept the fans glued to their podcast streamers…waiting for the hot take after a good, or bad sports game. It’s not just college and NFL football talk either. It’s basketball, wrestling, and more. The crew got you covered. As we all know, the times steadily change with how content is produced and even received. With that, the Sportsologist took some time away to strategize their purpose and they came up with a game plan (or a new playbook…if you will). The game plan: take the show to the YouTube world. We sat down with them and ask them about the challenges, what fans should be looking for, and more. The crew will be going live on their YouTube page, every Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7pm. On top of them going live, they will have short but effective content to keep your sports fix going. We are ready for the ride. We suggest you gear up!
What was the reason for the rebrand?Dee: It was time to expand and get with the times. Visuals are so important in the world of content, especially in the sports podcasting world. YouTube is a great opportunity for us.Black: Sports talk is growing. You don’t want to hear what your favorite personalities are saying. You want to see them. Also, I believe that the Sports Desk taking this next step is going to be really big for us because people around the world will say this is the sports talk show they can’t miss.Dee, you have been successful with the fragrance lane on YouTube. Do you see any challenges with bringing The Sports Desk to YouTube?Dee: Of course, it’s a different world, we want to figure out what are the visual demands of the day-to-day sports fan. We want to create our own lane that is separate from everyone else. I know consistency is the key and we have committed to that. What's the biggest thing you’re looking forward to with this football season?Black: I’m looking for a lot of excitement with football from NFL to college football. It’s nothing like getting up on Saturday and Sunday, eating a hot breakfast, then sitting back and watching football all day. I also save a lot of money when football is on: from the Jacksonville Jaguars and Florida State, which are both of my favorite teams. They could have great years and that would be the icing on the cake. What are your influences, or what inspires you all to talk about sports the way that you do?Black: Me and my brother Dee have been talking about sports since we were 8 years old, so it’s just a way of life. I see everyday as an opportunity to talk sports with my brother. It just so happens that everyone else gets to see us talk about sports. When we talk about sports, it’s a lot of fire and passion because we've been doing it for over 30 years.Rashad: I think it’s just the investment. The time and money invested. When you invest those kinds of resources in anything, its going to bring the passion out. Whether its going to a game in the hot sun or spending hours listening to sports podcasts and TV. Whether it’s through a win or loss, the passion will come through and that’s why my takes are passionate. Years and years of investment, What can fans of the show expect from the new angle in reporting sports?Dee: They can expect the same energy and consistency from week to week. They can also expect a wide range of sports topics being covered daily. It will be contributions from new faces who have the proper credentials to add value to the new sports desk. Most importantly, your SportsOlogist will always keep real! The Sports Desk Live promo
Neighbors! The summer is fading away and people are back to the regularly schedule programs. We’re also getting back in motion and we’re here to share with you some podcast shows to play while you’re getting ready for the fall. The shows we’re presenting are focused on history. Some from informative perspectives and one is…interesting.To start things off, Slate gives a history lesson on Clarence Thomas and the show gives a glimpse on how he became the person that he is today, which again is quite interesting. Next up, WJCT Public Media has a show that examines how their home city Jacksonville, Florida has unknown but rich history. To conclude, Urban One Podcast Network released a four-part series about the HIV epidemic that affected the Southern United States. We hope you enjoy the shows and make sure you’re following them to receive more content in the future. If you want to recommend some shows to us to be featured, hit us up. We’re here to spread the word on the dope shows out here. Be great!
Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas
Bygone Jax: Our Unsung History
Black HIV in the South: How Did We Get Here?
Happy July, Neighbors and Groovers! We’re byke (in Duval County voice) with a list of shows we’re recommending and enjoyed on our end. On this edition, we’re seeing a well respected sports master grow quickly in the YouTube/podcasting space, some Hip Hop Gods talk to a past U.S. President, another Hip Hop pioneer having an intellectual conversation with another Hip Hop pioneer, and a group of entertaining bruthas talking the politics of Keke Palmer, affirmative action, and more. If you want to recommend some shows to us to be featured, hit us up. We’re here to spread the word on the dope shows out here.
The Opinionated Brutha’s Podcast
The Steven A Smith Show
The Joe Budden Podcast: Killer Mike
Questlove Supreme Podcast
Microaggressions in the workplace are subtle yet pervasive forms of discrimination that can have a profound impact on individuals. These everyday verbal, behavioral, or environmental slights often stem from unconscious biases and create an uncomfortable and hostile work environment. Whether it's a demeaning comment, a dismissive interruption, or a presumption based on someone's identity, microaggressions serve to undermine a person's sense of belonging and worth. They erode morale, hinder productivity, and impede collaboration. It is essential for organizations to address and challenge these microaggressions by promoting education, fostering inclusive discussions, and implementing policies that value and respect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of their employees. By striving for a workplace that is free of microaggressions, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all. Join us, on June 26th, 2023 as Mr. Al Pete has this discussion with fellow musicians DJ EnerJi and DJ Krate Digga. 7pm ET | 6pm CT on The MPN Network’s YouTube page. In the meantime, check out some mixes from the dopest to ever do it!
EnerJi · Poolside Lounge Vibes Vol. 2
We’re back to give the neighborhood the podcast shows that we’ve been listening, and we want to share with our Neighbors and Groovers! We have a history-driven music show, an outlook and insight on a buzzword, a celebratory show to Hip Hop, an all-around conversation show, and some intellectual snob talk! A gentle reminder: if you would like for us to review a show for future consideration, drop a comment or email us. We’re here to receive all of the great podcasts that exists and need to be shared. Enjoy our picks for the month of June.
The Indicator From Planet MoneyThis five-part series examines the world of an influencer. The term has been popular for some years, but there hasn’t been a true definition of what it consist of. NPR does a dope job with speaking with the people that make a living with being an influencer (or content creator, depending on who says it and where you read it at) to the people who still dream to become full-time with the career. Below is part one. The episodes are up to 10 minutes long (which is a double plus over here) and informative. https://bit.ly/3C2dYtJ
The Music SnobsThis show brings some of the most respected insights of music. We’re still trying to figure out who the hosts are, but “the guys” are easily relatable and will become your spokesmen of what they listen to and how to view the music, within and out. On their season finale, they do a dive into what Tupac’s life could have been if he was still with us. This episode parallels well with the latest docuseries that came out on Hulu: Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur. For more info on the show and their network: https://wildflowerpodcasts.com
Queue Points PodcastDJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are the incredible hosts of this history-filled and entertaining Black music podcast. From their latest dedication to the Queen Tina Turner (below) to saluting the King of New Jack City to acknowledging Spike Lee’s contribution to Black film and music, these homies don’t miss a step in giving the people that lesson! It’s a reason why they’re Ambie-award (and other respected awards) nominated. Hit play. https://queuepoints.com for merch, exclusive content, and to sign up for the goods!
Hip Hop DNA OriginsNOTE: This show that’s in podcast format (in our opinion) is on Apple Music, so some might not be able to listen. If you’re able to and you’re a Hip Hop fanatic, you’re in for a good storytelling experience. This year marks 50 years of Hip Hop and Apple Music are handling business with releasing episodes that are dedication to various regions of the greatest music. The link below is a homage to the South and Ebro Darden narrates the episode well. Enjoy (if you can listen)!https://bit.ly/3C2Nng8
The 12kyle PodcastKyle is killing the solo podcast lane, for sure. Kyle and his thoughtful intakes on Hip Hop, past memories, relationships (and more) will have you reflecting on your preceding journeys. There are occasional interviews, but Kyle is keen with holding the throne on his own. A bonus: his Twitter account is active and funny (his NBA gifs are hilarious)! Tap in!
If you’ve been under a keyboard, here’s your reminder of how The MPN Network, and especially The Groove Suite brand champion good (Neo) Soul, R&B music, and simply good music. We work day in and out to stay up on the best tunes that comes through our screens. With that, we wanted to showcase three individuals that keep our ears filled with that great music!The supreme music tastemakers ChristinaCurates (The ChristinaCurates Show), MistaGoodBar (The Remedy Radio), and Soops Kitchen (Soops Interviews) have joined forces to give the music lovers a show: The Soul Qurators podcast! Expect to hear some conversations about album releases, concerts and festivals, and they’ll be some interviews with some notable people! Listen to the show below. Make sure you subscribe to get the notifications on when new episodes are available. Also, follow their work individually and The Soul Qurators Instagram and Twitter pages (hit the hyperlinks).THEE FUNK is here! P.S. Audio and video produced by…us!
Neighbors and Groovers! We’ve continuously spread the love of the shows on our network you the world (The White Show, The C.A.D. podcast, The Sports Desk, Flowers For The Culture podcast), but we keep our ears to the pod streets. There are some great shows out here, yall! As time will allow it (and honestly, we’re LATE on rolling out this idea), we’ll be sharing some of our favorite shows, in hopes you’ll adopt them to your current (or new) listens. They have seasons out, so you have a lot of shows that’ll get you through the rain, mental clouds, and even happy days. If you would like to recommend a show to us, drop a comment or email us. We’ll be happy to listen.
You’re Safe HereLRK Production is good with the music, the videos, the consistent content, and now with a podcast show. To add on, Ashley, Destini, Shaq, Devoe, and Mr. LRK himself are excellent at creating spaces that are comfortable for creators and the surroundings. Their show forms an environment that speaks on topics that are taboo, enriching, and educational. Each episode comes with various perspectives that match perfectly and each personality adds gems to the conversation. Get reset with the gang below!
The Auntie House PodcastJoy Ruth and Ebonique are the cool easy-listening aunties that are welcoming creators, business people, and all out cool individuals to their space and have conversations about various points in life. Hearing stories from the guests on how creators become the great people in their respected careers (along with the Queen aunties) and how they overcame small and big trials is inspiration to the ears. Aunties are made to be cool, right? Give it a spin and enjoy the neighboring love!
The Blog EraItsTheReal duo has been blossoming with their shows: A Waste of Time podcast, 2 Jews & 2 Black Dudes podcast with The Lox, and being cool guys. They take their praised storytelling strengths to the narrative podcast realm with their new show: The Blog Era. Brothers Eric and Jeff Rosenthal dive in to the history of how blogging helped out some of the Hip Hop artists we celebrate today (the likes of J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Big KRIT, etc). Blog sites become popular by posting songs that the labels wouldn’t have done. Sites like Nah Right, 2 Dope Boyz and more were instrumental in sparking an era that needed like. Thanks to ItsTheReal for doing that.
Rap Radar OPINION: this is the best Hip Hop podcast out. Elliott Wilson and B-Dot are a dynamic duo that gets in to the works and minds of some of the prominent emcees and musicians shaking up the culture. Wilson and Dot have an impressive resume when it comes to Hip Hop journalism, so bringing the interviews to the pod world is a plus for the Hip Hop nerds and historians. This a great way to get into the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop spirit!
Dear CultureHosted by editorialist Panama Jackson, this pod touches on various topics that are connected to the Black culture. It’s meant to bring awareness, light, and entertainment to everyone. You’ll find conversations with musicians, media professionals, activists, and more. During the episode with Little Brother (below), he mentioned that he’ll be rolling out a series of shows that will focus on Hip Hop and it’s 50th anniversary, coming up on August 11th, 2023.
Listen in as Dee and Black breakdown the start of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Get your sports fix today and share with the other sports lovers! It’s The Sports Desk!!Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 223
April 13th, 2023 was another historical day added to the Duval County books. The entertainment books to be precise. The weather was attempting to slow down year two of The Jax River Jams Concert Series, but the odds didn’t stand a chance. The city showed up and out, along with the performers.Before Grammy Award-winning Shaggy performed his ‘Mr. Lover’ hits, the hometown heroes L.O.V.E. Culture and Jeremy Ryan set flame to the stage. Both of the bands set presence with their electric performances and kept the crowd moving throughout. Pictures and videos are still being shared, but we have a few shots from April Visuals below. Also, make sure you stream the music and follow the heroes below. L.O.V.E. Culture and Jeremy Ryan have some major plans coming for the rest of 2023! *Jax River Jams is a music festival held in Jacksonville, Florida. It features various musical acts, food trucks, and vendors. The festival is held at the Riverfront Plaza, where attendees can enjoy live music performances while overlooking the scenic St. Johns River.*
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Liz McCoyLizMcCoy@jwjpark.org(904) 515-5098 x 4JACKSONVILLE’S EMANCIPATION CELEBRATIONRETURNS TO JAMES WELDON JOHNSON PARK IN 2023JACKSONVILLE, FLA., April 4, 2023 – Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, James Weldon Johnson Park and the City of Jacksonville are excited to announce the third annual Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration. The festival will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in an effort to educate the community about the historical significance of Florida’s observed Emancipation Day. Cities like Jacksonville in the State of Florida are acknowledging this special day of freedom.“Emancipation was proclaimed in Florida on May 20, 1865 and the City of Jacksonville recognizes the significance that has made for our community,” said Mayor Lenny Curry. “We’re excited and humbled to support James Weldon Johnson Park as we celebrate this day together with a fun festival for the community.”Headlining this year’s festival will be Dat’s Pressure Band, a Soul & R&B Vibe from Jacksonville. Award Winning Author, Actor, Professor, and Media Personality Rahman Johnson will host. Other great local performers include Nan Nkama Pan-African & Drum Ensemble. Jacksonville Arts and Music School, Taryn “Love Reigns” Warwood, and Mal Jones. In addition, Jacksonville’s Emancipation Celebration will feature local African American food trucks and vendors and fun activities for the kids. A panel discussion of local historical figures will lend their voices to weave educational stories into the event. The festival will begin at 4 p.m. and close out at 9 p.m. at James Weldon Johnson Park.“As a community, we are recognizing the past wrongs and injustices with a celebration of unity with a profound purpose. As we continue to celebrate as a community, we still have work to do together,” said Councilwoman Pittman.Emancipation was proclaimed in Tallahassee, Fla. on May 20, 1865, 11 days after the end of the Civil War, and two years after the Proclamation was first issued by President Abraham Lincoln to free those enslaved in Southern states. On May 10, Union General Edward M. McCook arrived in Tallahassee to receive the surrender of Florida’s Confederate troops. On May 20, McCook formally announced President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, effectively ending slavery in the state. While many people celebrate Juneteenth, Florida celebrates May 20 as its Emancipation Day. For more information about Jacksonville’s Emancipation Celebration, please visit www.JamesWeldonJohnsonPark.org.###
Narrative storytelling in podcasting is a form of audio storytelling that follows a narrative structure. It typically involves a host or narrator who guides the listener through a story, often featuring interviews, sound effects, and music. The story can be fictional or non-fictional, but the emphasis is on engaging the listener and creating an immersive experience through the use of audio. Join us, on April 12th, 2023, as award-winning podcaster and producer Dominic Lawson shares his methods of creating a narrative show. This conversation will be great for inspiring podcasters that have thoughts of going down this path. 7pm ET | 6pm CT on The MPN Network’s YouTube page. In the meantime, check out some of Dominic’s work below. LinkedInBlack Is America PodcastThe Start Up Life
Groovers! We’re revisiting a past podcast show where Mr. Al Pete has a compelling conversation with Mr. Dominic Lawson, the host of The Startup Life, Black Is America, Beyond Theory, and Recovery Replay podcasts, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, and much more. The song that was expounded on was Three 6 Mafia ‘Ridin’ Spinners’, a classic down south tune Pete and Dom can cosign with ease. In the episode, they reflected on where they was at in life when the song came out, which was released in 2003. Also, they elaborated on how winning an Oscar elevated and cemented Three 6 Mafia’s legacy in Hip Hop and importantly, the music world. From a comical view, they share memories of the down south culture (gold teeth, the FUBU clothes, and of course, the spinning rims). Enjoy the show below and be on the lookout for another conversation with Dominic and Pete about narrative podcasting happening on April 12th, 2023. Hope to see you there!
Follow all socials and content for The Groove Suite: https://linktr.ee/thegroovesuite. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Powered by The MPN Network. Theme music production, podcast production, and audio engineering by Mr. Al Pete. For more information on the network: https://linktr.ee/mpnmanagement.
On this episode, Dee and Black talk about the hottest stories in sports! Is Lamar Jackson being made an example? Will Aaron Rodgers be a Jet? Did the Chicago Bears make the right decision? Will the Lakers make the playoffs? Also, listen as the guys predict the 2023 NCAA Tournament Final 4! Tap in and enjoy the world of sports by The Sportologists! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 219
Here at The Groove Suite headquarters, everyone can be a Groover in their own rights, and we respect that. But when we're talking about embodying the spirit of a true Groover (or as the music geniuses would say...a tastemaker), these three "que-rators" are such.Mr. Al Pete has a cool conversation with ChristinaCurates (The ChristinaCurates Show, New Music Fridays, etc.), MistaGoodBar (The Remedy Radio, etc.), and Soops Kitchen (Soops Kitchen playlists, etc.). The trio give their definition of what Soul is, why doesn't the genre get more praises and appreciation, and essentially...how does this genre make you feel. They also tackled the ongoing segment: "What's Your GROOVE?"...AND...they talk about a new venture they're beginning!What is that venture you ask?? Find out by listening to the show! Enjoy and share with your fellow music lovers!Lastly, follow them on their socials below and subscribe to their pages to get updates on when the mixes and playlists are releasing.ChristinaCurates socials:Linktr.eeMistaGoodBar socials:InstabioSoops Kitchen socials:Linktr.eeFollow all socials and content for The Groove Suite: https://linktr.ee/thegroovesuite. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Powered by The MPN Network. Theme music production, podcast production, and audio engineering by Mr. Al Pete. For more information on the network: https://linktr.ee/mpnmanagement.
On this episode, Dee and Black discuss the return of the GOAT Jon "Bones" Jones, as he is set to become the UFC Heavyweight Champion. Also, the guys talk Dame Lillard scoring 71, Wrestlemania 38, and Jake Paul's first loss. Enjoy the sports recap and subscribe to get the updates!Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 217
On this episode, Dee and Black discuss LeBron James becoming the ALL-TIME Scoring Leader in NBA HISTORY! Also, the guys talk Super Bowl 57 and where does Patrick Mahomes rank all-time after winning his second Super Bowl.Enjoy the episode and make sure to subscribe to the podcast! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 215
The grooves have been moving pretty well lately, so its only right to keep the podcast factor alive. Unfortunately, one of the pioneers transitioned on February 12th, 2023: Trugoy of De La Soul. Mr. Al Pete takes some time to acknowledge his legacy and reflects on his experience with being a fan of the group. Also, Pete gives updates on some events coming up in February: The 2nd Annual Hip Hop Festival and The Groove Suite event. These events will be heavily focus on promoting the love of Hip Hop…aka…the grooves! Enjoy the episode and be on the lookout for more shows!
It’s the second time around with Hip Hop being in the park! The second annual Hip Hop is happening back at James Weldon Johnson Park on February 18th, 2023, and it gets better! Things will be on the same tempo as last year (emceeing, DJing, graffiti, and dance), but the festival will center a bulk of energy around celebrating the late and great Paten Locke. Paten Locke is one the pillar of Jacksonville, Florida Hip Hop and was a respected person in this space. He’s worked with numerous artists unselfishly and has spread love throughout the Hip Hop world in Duval County, so spreading his influence at this year’s festival fits very well. Below is the run down of what will happen on the day, as well as information surrounding the organizers and performers. Also, on Friday, February 17th, 2023, they’ll be a VIP event happening and they’ll be two documentaries (‘Outside’ and ‘Recollection: How Asamov Begin) shown that were directed by Willie Evans, Jr. and Che (L.O.V.E. Culture). Make sure you’re following James Weldon Johnson Park on Instagram and their website for more updates. You don’t want to miss this event. It’ll be HIP HOP at it’s finest!!
On this episode, Dee and Black break down the NFC and AFC championship games and preview Super Bowl 57. Also, the guys discuss the NASTY no call on Lebron James that gave the Boston Celtics a win in overtime. Plus, they give you the WWE Royal Rumble coverage and so much more!Subscribe and enjoy!Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 213
Black media and the way the narratives have been exhibited is an ongoing topic. At times, we see a few media outlets created by Blacks, and other times, there isn’t much presence of it. The change comes at this moment. The Northeast Florida chapter of The National Association of Black Journalists is hosting a network mixer on February 16th, 2023 at Breezy Jazz House. The purpose for this engagement is to welcome local Black media workers to join the chapter and add value to the growth of Black media in this district. They’ll be conversations about the mission of the chapter, understanding the objectives, and becoming a force for the area. Within this, they’ll be light hors d'oeuvres and some giveaways. “I'm expecting to see a room full of visionary media professionals come together to make a mark on the Jacksonville community.” says Kendra Mazeke. “People will be networking, learning, and excited to see the foundation of this organization being laid. I feel like they will leave inspired and ready for what we are bringing.”For more information on the mixer and to RSVP, click HERE. Share with anyone you feel would be a good fit to attend. Also, more information about The NABJ national organization can be found HERE. We hope to see you there!
The PodFest Expo is one of the most popular podcast conferences that occurs in the United States. In 2024, they’ll be celebrating 10 years of being a community-driven district and hub for the podcasters around the world. This accomplishment is remarkable to achieve, and it’s well earned because thousands of people attend the annual conference and leave with the motivation and drive to start their shows. For Mr. Al Pete, this conference isn’t new to him. His first attendance was in March of 2020. He was a speaker at the online conference in 2021. He’s met many podcasters that he still bonds with currently. So attending this year’s conference was a family reunion for him. But, was the conference worth spending the weekend at? Check out the video below to see what Pete thought was good, great, and outstanding! While you’re watching, make sure to subscribe to his YouTube page. This is the beginning of more tutorial and informative videos, pertaining to…podcasting, of course, music and the cultures surrounding it, and more. Enjoy!
On this episode, Dee and Black discuss the Divisional Round of The NFL Playoffs, Shannon Sharp raising the temperature in Los Angeles, and the situation with Ed Reed Vs Bethune Cookman University, plus so much more, Enjoy!Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 212
Groovers! We still have the great music talk from our Neighborhood! We’re gearing up to put out more shows for 2023, but we’re giving recaps in the meantime!On this episode, music tastemaker ChristinaCurates and Mr. Al Pete talk about the golden R&B days and center in on Ms. Faith Evans collection. The song ChristinaCurates chose to discuss was ‘Soon As I Get Home’ and how the song brought memories and joy to her, where she was at when it came out, and she also shares a concert story that’s pretty funny, but cool! They end the show with a conversation about the state of R&B, which has been a heavy tabloid for some months now. Hit play below and enjoy the discussion! Listen to the full episode (audio and video) below, and subscribe while you’re there. Enjoy Groovers! Make sure you follow ChristinaCurates and check out her mixshows that run all weekend, starting on The MPN Radio on Fridays, Soul City Radio on Saturdays, and Sound of Duval on Sundays HERE. Video/audio production done by Mr. Al Pete of The MPN Network.
On this episode, Dee calls all around Duval County to discuss the HISTORIC comeback heard around the entire Sports World! Go Jags! Let’s wish the Jags a safe travel to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs! ENJOY THE SHOW…! #IWATJ #DTWD #DUUUVVVVAAAAAALLLLLLLReduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 211
The first ever live Sports Desk, reporting live from the site of the AFC Wildcard game in Duval County, Florida! Go Jags! Enjoy!Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 210
DUUUVVVALLLLLLL! THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS ARE THE AFC SOUTH CHAMPS!!Get your sports update today! We have another important game on Saturday! ENJOY THE SHOW!!Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 209
Listen in as your favorite Sportsologist break down the Semifinal CFP games. Dee and Black also look forward to the National Championship Game. Also, on the docket is the biggest game in Jacksonville Jaguar history. Can the Jaguars clinch the AFC South in Primetime? Plus so much more!Enjoy the show and subscribe to their channels to get the updates on the second! It’s The Sports Desk!
Groovers! We’re here once again to keep the energy going for the music conversations with the various Groovers! As you can tell, we LOVE talking about the music from the the past and present, while seeing how music will evolve in the future. Within that, we get into the science and philosophies of certain songs and…albums. This show exhibits that. On this episode, Mr. Al Pete has a great perspective conversation about Jazmine Sullivan’s latest album Heaux Tales with Regina Roberts. The episode brings light to the topics addressed in Jazmine’s album, ranging from relationships, showing up fully in these relationships, honesty, and more. They speak on the dynamic of her choice of features (Ari Lennox and H.E.R.), why people only see the right and wrong of some components of relationships, and how men can find relevancy while listening to the album. We appreciate Regina coming on and sharing her beautiful insight!Listen to the full episode (audio and video) below, and subscribe while you’re there. Enjoy Groovers! Check out and follow Regina Roberts HERE. Video/audio production done by Mr. Al Pete of The MPN Network.
On this episode, Dee talks with his Dad about Michigan's chances to win it all in this years CFP. Also, Dee is joined by Jaguars correspondent Rashad Robinson to discuss the Jaguars bad loss vs. the Detroit Lions, plus so much more! Don’t forget to subscribe to The Sports Desk podcast to catch the latest on time!Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 205
Imagine a night filled with music that you wouldn’t hear in a club, or even a typical party. Good drinks and dope music lovers sharing the moments follow. You’re hearing some Usher, 6lack, Little Brother, Snoh Aalegra, Evelyn Champagne, and more soulful and funky tunes. Sounds like the best to come, right? Well on January 7th, 2023, The Groove Suite event will be in motion to experience this! While focusing on delivering the best content that represents GS, Mr. Al Pete has his hope up to provide a monthly (or quarterly) event that reflects the content given. “It’s important to have interactions and conversations about the past, present, and future tunes,” says Pete. “Bringing everyone to one room with the opportunities to form respected friendships over some music is always the goal for me.”The Groove Suite is one of many brands under The MPN Network umbrella. To get an idea of how the brand runs, check out The Groove Suite page HERE and also, check out some mixes below. For more information on the event and to purchase tickets, the Eventbrite information is HERE. We hope to see you at the event!
December 4th is a special day in Hip Hop. It marks the birthday of Shawn Carter…or as we would call him…Jay-Z. Some call him Hov…some call him Jigga…and some call him Mr. Beyonce growls. Overall, we can’t deny the impact Jay-Z has had in the Hip Hop culture…and listen…the music he’s given us isn’t up for any discussions. It’s been endless conversations about Hov in the MPN Headquarters, so in respects to Jay-Z, we have some throwback content. First up is a DJ mix Mr. Al Pete did some years ago. Second, Mr. Al Pete and Smell Good Family boss Dedrick Hicks, Jr. have a dope podcast show about How’s recent stellar verse from DJ Khaled’s album GOD DID. After you check these pieces out, spin some of Jay’s music for the culture!
Listen in as Dee and Black Celebrate FSU beating Florida! Also Dee and Black react to Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars defeating the Baltimore Ravens. We’re joined by Cartier Cole, Rashad "Move Dem Chains" Robinson, and Freddy Bricks! Enjoy below!Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 204
The holiday day is upon us all and it’s time to get the ideas flowing on gifts, cheers, and more food rubs tummy. Throughout the holiday, we’ll be rolling out some content that’ll hopefully help get you through finding the right gift and float around the season with good vibes. For starters, we’ll focus on all the tastemakers and music lovers in the world! Do you have that cousin that talks about music all the time or do you have a parent that loves the Jazz genre?? Do you know a friend that is an up and coming musician in their own right?? Well…here are some platforms that are cool to bless your cousin, father, and/or friend with and how you can fill their (virtual) stockings with!BandcampThis is a great online music store that has an enormous amount of music from musicians all around the world! For an artist, it’s a great benefit because the payment structure is up to what the artist chooses to set the amount to be…AND it gives the consumers an option to pay more, if they choose to. Some of the artists have merch, vinyls, and a newsletter to keep the old and new fans up on their happenings. The simple way to bless the music lover is to give them a gift card and let them have fun with digging in the crates. Yes…there is Apple and Spotify, but Bandcamp has this stellar platform to bring attention to musicians that we wouldn’t know exists. With buying a gift card, you’re giving the option to exposure your music geek friend (or family member) to some new jams! What a way to support indie artists while enjoying the exclusives. Click HERE to buy gift cards. PaetronThis platform is membership-based and it gives creators (musicians, podcasters, journalists, etc.) the power to control their content while earning some coins. Paetron is a cool tool to have the creator’s fans pay them directly for exclusive content, how-to videos, unreleased songs, and more. Now for that music lover you’re wanting to buy for, you can find out what artists they love and buy a subscription for that artist’s page. Soul musician Eric Roberson currently has a page where you can pay $5 per month to have access to his music and his journey. If you do a yearly subscription, that’ll have the music lover happy the whole calendar year! Joe Budden has multiple tiers that’ll give a better example of what content he’s offering. MixcloudLike Bandcamp, Mixcloud is a streaming platform that prides on the audio culture. You’re able to discover new artists (more so known for DJs and music curators), support their causes, and be part of a community that is all about the audio! If the music lover is looking to share their DJ mixes or share a song they’re looking to get feedback on, Mixcloud has the specialties to do such. They also offer a tier of $15 a month that’ll give them some tools to expand their reach. Also, it’ll handle that funky copyright stuff! So the music lover isn’t an inspiring singer or DJ, you can still find dope musicians and subscribe to their pages for the treats. Los Angeles, California-based DJ EXCEL has a subscription for $2.99 a month and he offers exclusive mixes, tracklists, offline listening, and more. Listening a mix now and they’re about to get this $3! YouTube PremiumYouTube is the house of a lot of content, from videos, music, and more. With the YouTube Premium, you can watch ad-free videos, download music to listen offline, experience the luxury of background play where you can play YouTube in the background while you maneuver through your phone, and much more! They offer 3 free months, then after that, it’s $11.99 (it’s well worth it). Check out the plans HERE. Alright, now you have some tips to buying your music lover friend and a family member that nifty gift card or subscription. There isn’t any wrong with these options! Make sure you’re locked in to our articles that’ll come out throughout the month. Happy hunting and holidays!
Listen in as Dee and Black keep you updated on the latest sports stories and news. The guys discuss is Lebron James loosing to Father Time? Is FSU Vs Florida shaping up to be a classic? Also the guys discuss UFC 281, NFL Week 10, plus so much more, Enjoy! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 202
Happy Day Groovers! In October, we knocked out A LOT of podcast episodes, so we’re taking time to promote them all…one by one! The topic was centered around a song of the interviewee’s choice and a discussion was had around it. It ranged from what they loved about it to the fashion when it was out, and more! Today, we’re sharing a clip of the interview with Woke By Accident Podcast‘s own: Jen Washington! Her and Mr. Al Pete spoke on Digable Planets “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” song. Remember how COOL the song and video were?! Talk about that GROOVE! Listen to the full episode (audio and video) below, and subscribe while you’re there. Enjoy Groovers! Check out and follow Jen Washington podcast Woke By Accident HERE. Video/audio production done by Mr. Al Pete of The MPN Network.
On this episode, your favorite Sportsologist break down the beat down in Miami Gardens! Colts naming Jeff Saturday Interim Head Coach? Kyrie Irving & The Brooklyn Nets latest drama, and more sports talk.Here’s your dose of that sports talk! Tune in! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 201
Words by Mr. Al PeteFirst thing first...Rest in Peace to Takeoff, one-third of the Hip Hop group The Migos moment of silenceWith that, I get into some administrative talk. If you have listened to past shows and talk to me in person (or virtual), I'm including the 'creator vs. admin' topic in said conversation. I share some extra thoughts surrounding this 'issue' and get three takeaways from what I've learned within the past month.I also talk about The Groove Suite podcast and what I've been doing with that. You can check out the new episodes HERE. Enjoy the show and thanks for stopping by. Subscribe while you're at it. #TOTHETOPSongs:Mr. Al Pete 'Sunrise Off' remixDoechii 'Persuasive' feat. SZARapper Big Pooh 'God's Grace' feat. Jared EvanFollow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com.Instagram: @mralpeteTwitter:@mralpeteMPNYouTube: https://youtube.com/mralpetePowered by The MPN Network. Music production and audio engineering by myself.
WE’VE ARRIVED, PEOPLE! IT’S EPISODE 200 FOR THE SPORTS DESK!!!!Listen in as Dee and Black reminisce about the journey to episode 200! Also, the fellas discuss the norm: College and NFL Football. They also get into some NBA and everything surrounding it.We want to send congrats and blessings to the Sportologists for keeping us and the world informed and entertained with this sports talk! We’re wishing many more! Tune in…subscribe…and share with your sports family and friends! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 200
Listen in as your favorite Sportsologist break down the latest sports topics, news, and scores from the NFL and College Football season! Also, Dee and Black speak their minds on the 0-3 start of the Los Angeles Lakers. Tap in and enjoy! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 199
Listen in as your Favorite Sportsologist preview and speak on the 2022-2023 NBA Season! The season has started and all of the sports fans are happy once again! Hit play and capture the dialogue with Dee and Black. Also, they’re close to episode 200, so you know they’ll be coming from the hip with something dope! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 198
It’s The Sports Desk with your weekly update! Listen in as Dee and Black break down Week 8 of the college football season and week 6 of the NFL season. As always, the football world had it’s victories and loses! Tune in to get your dose and also, be on the lookout for episode 198, which will be posted tomorrow and it entails some basketball talk (the season has begun)! Don’t sleep on the coverages! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 198
Neighbors and Groovers! It’s that time of the year where we concentrate on the grooves and vibes that has us moving well. Mr. Al Pete has started season 5 of The Groove Suite Podcast…in a special way!Pete has been working the podcast networks with The Content Creators of Color group since January of 2022, which led to him participating in the C4Challenge in February. The concept of the challenge is to produce a podcast episode every day for said month. He accomplished the mission with his personal journey show Clear Vision Podcast, and he’s back in the October challenge with The Groove Suite show. Pete has been conducting interviews with various members in the collective (Jen Washington, Dominic Lawson, DJ Krate Digga), as well as with the people he shares the MPN space with (ChristinaCurates and Crowned ReRe). The topics simply include them selecting a particular song and having a lightweight, but informative conversation about it. They speak on their thoughts about the song, the climate the song existed in when it was released, and even the fashion that was out, and more. Also, Pete has solo shows where he shares his favorite songs and his experiences around it.
“The Groove Suite is an important brand for me,” says Pete. “It’s vital to me that within The MPN brand, we celebrate and have dialogue about the songs and artists that help us make it through the day.”To listen to the shows on Apple, Spotify, and other locations, click the link HERE to access. If you would like to be on the show, contact us and we’ll set it up. We hope you enjoy the journeys that Pete and others share. It’s GREAT…but we’re bias! P.S. Be on the lookout for more interviews, including shows with Dedrick Hicks, Jr. and Scoop Kitchen. P.S.S. We received this message while putting this together. CHEERS and THANK YOU for the listens!!!
Oh Draymond...oh Draymond…OHHHH Draymond!! Why oh why did the world have to see this unfortunate situation! Talk about some BIG news in the NBA today. OH…and Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars? What’s THAT about???Listen in as Dee and Black discuss the shocking leaked footage of Draymond Green punching his teammate Jordan Poole! Also, the fellas talk College and NFL Football and the return of Bray Wyatt to the WWE.Its the weekly report from your favorite sportologists! Lock in and get ready for an impactful show! You don’t want to miss out!P.S. I’m SURE Episode 200 will be something amazing! Again…LOCK IN! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 196
Seems like a tough week for some! Tune in as Dee and Black discuss FSU loosing to Wake Forest, the Jaguars shortcomings vs The Eagles, the Dog Game Of The Week picks, and much more. Enjoy the show and make sure you subscribe to the channels! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 195
On this episode, Dee and Black have a sincere message for the Miami Hurricanes fans! Also your favorite Sportsologist are joined with some friends of the show. Enjoy the week recap and subscribe to the show to get the updates! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 194
Listen as your favorite Sportsologist recap week 2 of the 2022 NFL Season, plus so much more!Subscribe to get your weekly sports updates! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 193
Words by Mr. Al PeteGood day, or evening Neighbors & Groovers. I don’t want to draw this out, but here’s an ideal of what B.A.B.N. 2 would sound like. The songs you’re hearing now are rough versions of the songs. For context, I like to record a reference of said song, send it to the producer of the record, make changes or add on things, record it again, get it mixed/mastered, and released to the world (or city…being that I feel like my music can’t get pass the city…in which the city doesn’t mention it much…for reasons I don’t have to go into…but it’s the obvious reasons). One phrase that will stick with me until the end of…is when DJ Jazzy Jeff stated ‘DIE EMPTY’…so…here it is (again…if you’ve followed me randomly throwing out some content, due to). I haven’t came up with titles for the songs. I had plenty of ideas and things I wanted to try out. The quotes you(‘ll) hear is from a collection of statements I came across and wanted them to assist me with my creativity with the music and the ‘admin’ side of things. Maybe they’ll be saved for later, but the quotes were centered around some of the topics of B.A.B.N. 2: hope, leadership, community building, and redemption. We’ll see what the music spirits brings for the next round of music. Praying it won’t be much time in between, even though the spirit of me leaving Hip Hop alone is present…and when I say Hip Hop, I mean mostly the emcee side, BUT…the culture of it is in shambles and I’m not sure if I want to continue. You know how you love something so much to where you want to leave it? Whether it’s abrupt, indifference, wrong, simple? Yeah…that’s partly where I’m at. Enjoy the podcast show/music. Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com.Instagram: @mralpete Twitter:@mralpeteMPNYouTube: https://youtube.com/mralpetePowered by The MPN Network. Music production and audio engineering by myself.
Football is back in motion, and it’s not coming short! Hit play below and listen to Dee and Black discuss the entertaining Week 3 in College Football And Week 1 of the 2022 NFL Season!Subscribe and enjoy the convo! It’s The Sports Desk! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 192
Dee and Black are back with that College Football talk! Listen as the guys break down the wild weekend that occurred in college football! Also, your favorite Sportsologist celebrate the legendary career of the GOAT Serena Williams.Hit play and subscribe to the channel! Share with the sports fanatics and enjoy! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 191
Words by Mr. Al PeteThe music world stopped, but me and my brother Dedrick Hicks, Jr. were going...on the voice messages! Why did it stop...??? Yeah...HOV DID theatre music comes on...BUT...is Hov DONE...lightning strikes and lady screams...???We go through his powerful, and probably his best verse EVER that was on DJ Khaled's new album 'GOD DID'. Dee gives some wild theories, which I agreed with...we decide on where this verse sits at on the 'list'...and we enjoyed being amazed at the greatness Jay-Z gives us that some of yall don't even deserve...but WE DO in Khaled voice.Enjoy the show!Songs:DJ Khaled 'GOD DID' feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and Jay-Z, John Legend, and FridayyJay-Z 'What We Talkin' About'Jay-Z 'Pray'Rick Ross 'Three Kings feat. Dr. Dre and Jay-Z'DJ Khaled 'I Got The Keys feat. Jay-Z'Jay-Z 'Marcy Me'Jay-Z 'Intro (Dynasty)'Jay-Z 'Can I Live'Jay-Z 'All I Need'Jay-Z 'Heart of the City (Ain't No Love)'Jay-Z 'Thank You'Swing by Dedrick Hicks, Jr. YouTube page HERE and subscribe to his Smell Good Family channel. Get the updates on the best colognes for men and see what the ladies love! Also, check out his podcasts The Sports Desk and The Smell Good Family Podcast on The Neighborhood Podcast Network! Lastly, follow him on Twitter and Instagram!Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com.Instagram: @mralpete Twitter:@mralpeteMPNYouTube: https://youtube.com/mralpetePowered by The MPN Network. Music production and audio engineering by myself.
Football is back in effect! Tune in as Dee and Black preview the 2022 NFL Season. The Sportologists definitely keep up with the updates and reviews of all things sports, and on this episode, it’s all about the NFL 2022 season! Enjoy! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 190
Time has went by and things are settling down at The MPN Headquarters. Fly Socks & Tees 9 was nothing but GREATNESS, and we want to say THANK YOU to the Neighbors and Groovers that showed up and out! We truly appreciate each and every blessing that came before us. With that, year 10 planning is on the way. We’re in the process of building a dependable team, so if you feel that you’re that person, reach out to us at mpnmanagement@mpn-llc.com. We’ll have more details to share as time passes. ‘Til next time, enjoy the photos and recap videos below. If you have videos and pictures you want us to share, send ‘em through and we’ll keep the vibes restore for however long they need to be! OH! Make sure you’re following FSAT socials to stay updated: @flysocksandtees on Instagram and Fly Socks & Tees on Facebook. Of course, you can get all updates here! #TOTHETOP
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Listen as your favorite Sportsologist preview the 2022 College Football Season. Enjoy the show below and subscribe to The Sports Desk for ALL the weekly sports updates! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 189
A word from Mr. Al Pete:After a podcast recording with my friend Crowned ReRe for our show Flowers For The Culture, I left the recordings on while we went through some of Barry White’s music and celebrated him…or gave him his flowers. It started with us comparing White’s adlibs to Westside Gunn’s famous gun adlib…and it went from there. I figured that it would help me get back in my creative bag, and it did. Check out Flowers For The Culture’s latest podcast episode HERE, and follow us on all socials and streams to get the latest episodes. Also, check out Crowned ReRe's website: https://crownones.com. Enjoy the episode. Songs:Mr. Al Pete ‘Music Maestro, Please’ (production)Black Thought ‘Thought vs Everybody’Mr. Al Pete ‘Just Heard Sample’ (production)Mr. Al Pete ‘Loved By Some’ (production) *The production you’re going to hear was me flipping the samples from Barry White’s music into a beat. These beats aren’t for sale…due to legal reasons…so don’t snitch…just flexing my creativity…enjoy***Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com.Instagram: @mralpete Twitter:@mralpeteMPNYouTube: https://youtube.com/mralpetePowered by The MPN Network. Music production and audio engineering by myself.
Your favorite Sportsologist are back with another episode! Dee and Black go around the sports world to discuss the GOAT Serena Williams announcing her retirement, Kevin Durant giving The Brooklyn Nets an ultimatum, Kamaru Usman's warning to Conor McGregor, plus College and NFL talk!Enjoy the talk and subscribe to The Sports Desk to get the updates! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 188
On this episode, Dee and Black remember the life & legacy of the great Bill Russell, R.I.P Legend! Also, your favorite Sportsologist discuss Amanda Nunes dominating win at UFC 277, WWE Summer Slam 2022, and are the 2001 Miami Hurricanes the greatest team ever? Want to know the answers? Hit play below and subscribe to the channel! It’s The Sports Desk! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 187
Neighbors, Groovers, and Crowned Ones, are you ready for some CrownTalk?!?!?!Crowned ReRe (Creator of crownones.com and Flowers For The Culture podcast co-host) has returned with season 4 of her solo show, The CrownTalk Podcast. In this season, ReRe gives us some of her recommendations, some advisory points on how to take life by the horns and how to handle people, and much more. Also, Mr. Al Pete makes some appearances in the episodes!Listen to the first episode of the collection below (The Accountability) and make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss out on the updates and releases. Get your Crown ready and sport it with pride, Crowned Ones!The CrownTalk Podcast: The Accountability blog post: https://bit.ly/3BlQ2T2
Listen as Dee and Black talk the legacy of the now retired Vince McMahon. Also on this episode, the fellas discuss Kevin Durant going to the Celtics, will Lamar Jackson be paid next, can the Jacksonville Jaguars win the AFC South and can the FSU Seminoles regain power in College Football, plus more! Enjoy and subscribe to the podcast! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 186
On this episode, Dee and Black discuss LeBron James return to the Drew League and his recent comments on the latest episode of The Shop. Also, the fellas talk "The Most Electric Players" In College Football History AND the recent Madden 2023 rankings, plus more! Enjoy the show below and make sure to subscribe! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 185
We have our second installment of our newly segment! Mr. Al Pete answers some random Poddecks questions that his co-host Crowned ReRe asked. Hit play to see what his answers are! If you're interested in doing a round, contact us at mpnmanagement@gmail.com and we can set up a date and time! Also, make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more cool content from The Neighbors!
Listen as Dee and Black discuss if Ja Morant could have beat Michael Jordan! Did Dee predict the new landscape of college football last year? Is Stone Cold Vs The Rock the greatest rivalry in wrestling history? Enjoy these hot takes, plus so much more! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 184
The Sports Desk 2022 NBA Free Agency Special! Tap in to get the spill, the surprises, and much more! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 183
On this episode, Dee and Black are joined by Sports Desk NBA Correspondent Smooth. The fellas debate the top 10 NBA Players of all-time, all the drama surrounding Kyrie Irvin and The Brooklyn Nets, and other sports news and topics. Enjoy and subscribe to the channel! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 182
Summer is here and Mr. Al Pete ‘returns’ to the microphone. Produced by Freddy Bricks. Enjoy the quick listen and stay tapped in for more.
T.R.A.P. Bingo JAX is celebrating their anniversary this Sunday, June 26th, 2022. How many years you ask? 3!As the team gears up for another perfect time, we spoke with one of the bosses, Eric Thomas, about what to be expecting and how does he and the team do it!
What’s your recipe to keeping an event going for 3 years?Team work (Myself, Wade Cooper aka Big Greezy Deezy and DJ Guru) and communication between us. Also, the drive of wanting to give the BEST QUALITY event that is different from the norm.Anything you would like to share about the event on Sunday?This is a NO COVER event FOR GROWN FOLKS with a SUPER RELAXED dress code (because we make sure to get ya loose and in a party vibe) at Lauren’s Seafood Lounge. We have something for the folks that wanna dance, that wanna sing, and that want to eat and drink. Oh…and for those competitive folks with musical knowledge, we have PRIZES.For more information on the event and to reserve tables: https://fb.me/e/5jhhIX2bX. Check out the promo video below to see what’s to come!We hope to see you out for the anniversary celebration!
On this episode, Dee and Black are joined by NBA correspondent Smooth! Listen as the guys put a bow on the 2022 NBA Finals and the 75th anniversary season. Congratulations to The Golden State Warriors! Enjoy the show! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 181
On this episode, listen as Dee and Black break down games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals! Plus the guys give Floyd “Money” Mayweather his flowers as he is now in the Pro Boxing Hall Of Fame.Enjoy the show below and make sure to subscribe! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 180
On this episode, listen up as Dee and Black break down the first 2 games of the 2022 NBA Finals. Plus, the guys discuss Aaron Donalds record-breaking contract extension, and more.Hit play and enjoy! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 179
On this episode, Dee and Black welcome back NBA Correspondent Smooth. The fellas talk the upcoming Celtics vs. Warriors series and all storylines surrounding the 2022 NBA Finals!Enjoy and subscribe! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 178
Crowned Ones! Crowned ReRe is popping in for a second to share a mini-moment. She’s currently bulk recording for her new season, but this episode has a time-sensitive action to it. Mr. Al Pete joins ReRe and they review Kendrick Lamar's new album "Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers"…from a #CROWNTALK view point. They also speak on the song title "Crown," the importance of boundaries and acceptances. She also introduces a new show segment: "ReRe's Recommendations" and a “Crown Moment" quote from Touré Roberts.Hit the link below to review the references made in the show AND to subscribe to her website. Enjoy the reading and the podcast episode! https://bit.ly/3MPjiVc
On this episode, Dee and Black discuss Nick Saban's comments on NIL Deals, Jimbo Fisher and Jackson State. Also, your favorite Sportsologist break down the conference finals of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.Listen, share, subscribe, and ENJOY! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 177
On this episode, Dee and Black discuss the melt down of the Phoenix Suns and the rise of Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks! Also on the docket, the guys discuss Game 7 between the Celtics and Bucks and they predict the Conference Finals. Your favorite Sportsologist also talk the release of the 2022 NFL Schedule. Enjoy the show! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 176
We’re two (and some change) months away from year 9 of our annual summer event, Fly Socks & Tees! If you missed the announcement, review HERE, then come back!As usual, we wanted to provide a soundtrack for the event. This year, we have Hip Hop artist Booda Davis springing in with the DOPE joint! Davis has been a known artist and named one of the prestigious emcees out of Jacksonville, Florida. “Booda was on top of my list to provide the feel of the event,” says Mr. Al Pete. “Everything about this song speaks MPN, and I’m honored that he used his skills to speak a message that I couldn’t have done.”Check out the new Fly Socks & Tees song below, and while you’re at it, stream Booda’s latest album “I’m Here.” Enjoy and share with everyone! #TOTHETOP
Listen as your favorite Sportsologist recap the 2022 NFL Draft and talk about the NBA Playoffs. Also, we’re joined by Freddy Bricks during the NFL Draft segment.It’s your dosage of sports! Tune in! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 174
Frank Sinatra said it best when he said “The best revenge is massive success.”Often, people are in saturation where they feel invalidated or not good enough. Rejection, bullying, abuse, or other traumas can contribute to these unwanted feelings. But You Are A Powerhouse and you must get your revenge. On this episode, Christina and Donald talk about the 6 reasons why Success is the Best Revenge. Tune in and check out the 6 Reasons why Success Is The Best Revenge. Follow The Lyfe Script podcast on Instagram: @lyfescriptpc
Listen as your favorite SportsOlogist discuss The NBA Playoffs and Kevin Durant not being the guy. Also on the topic list: Tyson Fury's Legendary last fight and 20 years of WWE legend Randy Orton.Share…subscribe…ENJOY! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 173
On this episode of The Sports Desk, Dee and Black debate the opening weekend of the 2022 NBA Playoffs! Also, the guys are joined by a first-time guest who pushes Dee to the brink of insanity! Enjoy and subscribe below! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 172
🏠 NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT 🏠Audreyonna Sequale and Mr. Al Pete have a light and fun conversation, using some cards from Pod Decks! Some of the questions were thoughtful, while others were full of laughs!Listen to the episode below (full video below). Subscribe, share, and enjoy!
On this episode, listen as Dee and Black break down the wild NFL Free Agency surprises. Also, Dee has told a lie and he his not ashamed that he did! Hit play and share with your sports people! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 169
Words by Audreyonna SequaleWelcome back to another episode of Strong Friend Check In!Did you know that low testosterone in men can have effects on mental health, possibly leading to anxiety and depression? On this week's episode I'm joined by my homie, DJ, and producer Duke Chamberlain as he describes how low testosterone has affected him.Duke guides us through:* His symptoms and what made him feel that something was "off" * How he researched his symptoms and presented them to his doctor * What tests are used to determine low testosterone and how to get tested * Herbal medicine that aids in increasing testosterone * And more!
Follow Duke on Twitter: @DukeElGenioCheck out these YouTube Channels to do your own research on supplements that can work for you:* Nutrition Library * More Plates More Dates * Andrew Huberman
Comment, share, review and DOWNLOAD the show!Follow the show on Twitter at @StrongFriendPodFollow Audreyonna Sequale on Instagram@Authentically_ASB@AudreyonnaSequaleCoaching---Ladies, grab your heal + hang: Finding Your Tribe Tickets!* Venue - for my girlies local to Jacksonville, FL * Virtual - for my babes who are long-distance
---For more information on Audreyonna Sequale Coaching visit my websiteor email audreyonnasequalecoaching@gmail.comAn MPN Management podcast.
Neighbors & Groovers! We’re rolling out some new content on our respected channels. To begin, we’re introducing “Know Thy Neighbor”!This segment will be a glimpse into the thoughts of some of the podcasters, influencers, and champions of our network, and we’ll have occasional affiliates and cool people involved. We’re be using random cards from Pod Decks, which is a cool card source to break the ice and get to know guests on podcast shows. Visit their site at https://poddecks.com. “I’ve been wanting to create this content so our fans and listeners can get to know the hosts and the folks that make MPN great”, states Mr. Al Pete. “Some of the questions will be informative, while others will be fun and entertaining”. Be on the lookout for more, but enjoy today’s segment with Lyfe Script Podcast’s co-host Donald. Check out his podcast HERE.
On March 19th, 2022, The brothers of The Sigma Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity partnered with the Clay County Rescue Mission for the community service event Bags of Blessings. This project was formed to assist less fortunate residents with various toiletries. Shouts to pastors Jeffrey Rumlin and Glenn Foreman, Jr. for being the captains of the project. Check out the recap video and some pictures below. For more information, follow Sigma Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on all socials below: Website: https://904alphas.com Instagram: @904alphas_ Twitter: @904alphas_ Facebook: https://facebook.com/904Alphas Video production: The MPN Network
On this episode, Dee and Black show love to the ICONIC and LEGENDARY Scott Hall!! The guys also discuss the Jacksonville Jaguars big free agency signings, and the return of Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. Enjoy the show! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 168
Words by Audreyonna SequaleWelcome back to another episode of Strong Friend Check In!I know that last week's episode was a heavy one but this week, we're coming back with some light-hearted fun!Model and fashionista Eldre is giving us her two-cents on fashion and style, including:* Thrift tips * How she developed her personal style * What's the difference between style and fashion * Some of our favorite vintage spots * And more!
Comment, share, review and DOWNLOAD the show!Follow Eldre on Instagram:@El_Dre_Co / @ThriftyByNature_Check out local (Jax, FL) vintage shop: Tomato VintageLove my signature shoes? Get your own Converse Run Star Hikes here!Follow the show on Twitter at @StrongFriendPodFollow Audreyonna Sequale on Instagram@Authentically_ASB@AudreyonnaSequaleCoachingFor more information on Audreyonna Sequale Coaching visit my websiteor email audreyonnasequalecoaching@gmail.comAn MPN Management podcast.
On this special edition of The Sports Desk, listen as Dee and Black react to the wild BREAKING NEWS stories in the NFL.Subscribe and let us know your thoughts on the news! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 167
Listen as your favorite Sportsologist talk Coach K's final game at Cameron Indoor, Lebron being Lebron, Jason Tatum out dueling Kevin Durant, and this year’s WWE Hall Of Fame Class, plus so much more. Enjoy! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 166
Episode 6 is out. Check out the special instructions below. This is a sensitive, but informative show.
Welcome back to another episode of Strong Friend Check In!This week’s episode comes with a warning because the contents are pretty heavy. If this episode might be difficult for you, feel free to check out past episodes.—I’m joined by our Resident Therapist Ally J as we discuss suicde/suicdal ideation. With the recent losses of young, Black stars dying by suicde (Ian Alexander Jr. and Chelsie Kryst) the conversation is hitting closer to home. Ally and I dive into a few different topics including: The biggest misconceptions about suicde? * Is suicdal ideation a result of a chemical imbalance or environmental stressors? * Are there a way to “tell” if a loved one may be experiencing suic*dal thoughts? What are the ways/reasons signs might go unseen? * What ways can we support our loved ones? How can someone get the help they need? (Especially lower-income folks)
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please use the resources below to find the help you deserve:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255National Alliance on Mental Illness: (800) 950-6264Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: (800) 662-4357Therapist Directories for those looking for mental health professionalsInclusive TherapistsPsychology TodayClinicians of ColorOpen Path Collective__Comment, share, review and DOWNLOAD the show.Follow Ally on Instagram at: @OutOfTheBoxCounselingAlso, if you're in need of help, visit her website at Outoftheboxcounseling.net __Follow the show on Twitter at @StrongFriendPodFollow Audreyonna Sequale on Instagram@Authentically_ASB@AudreyonnaSequaleCoachingFor more information on Audreyonna Sequale Coaching visit my websiteor email audreyonnasequalecoaching@gmail.comAn MPN Management podcast.
Listen as your favorite Sportsologist welcome back the NBA to the Sports Desk rotation. The guys are discussing who is this years MVP: Derozan Or Embid? Are Ja Morant and The Grizzles for real? Also, listen as Dee and Black wave the white flag for the Los Angles Lakers.Enjoy below! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 165
Listen as your favorite Sportsologist update "The State Of The Union Of The Jacksonville Jaguars." The guys are joined by your favorite Freddy Bricks, and more passionate Jags fans who are ready for change, and to win now.Enjoy below and let us know how you feel about the Jaguars below! Also, listen to the show on The MPN Radio. Scheduling below, and you can listen HERE!Friday: Noon and 7pmSaturday: 9am and 3pmSunday: Noon and 5pm (it’ll also play on The Sound of Duval station at 10pm. Listen HERE) Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 164
Al Pete revisits his last album “B.A.B.N.” and brings the song ‘Interlude’ back in the light. A mash up, if you will. Enjoy the track below, and after that, listen to the album HERE. Let’s go down memory lane #ThrowbackThursdays
Interlude (Remixed) by Mr. Al PeteMr. Al Pete · Interlude REMIXED (Clean)Mr. Al Pete · B.A.B.N.
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On February 17th, 2022, EWU hosted their event series “Stay Woke: The Edward Waters University President's Distinguished Speak,” and the man of the hour was Dr. Cornel West. EWU President Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr. greeted and welcomed the audience with Tiger Pride, and the SGA President Ms. N’Aaliyah Jno-Baptiste introduced Dr. West. West, with no notes with him, took to the podium and share multiple gems to the crowd. One of them being how the younger generation is respected, protected, and also being corrected by the people that came before them. Dr. West reassures the students and the audience that they’re loved and cared for, and with that, they should walk with greatness and with purpose.
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President Faison mentioned that they’ve submitted to have a second Masters program in Education, Policy, and Advocacy. Faison asked West his thoughts on how black policy makers will be able to navigate the space. This was the first of many great questions that were shared. Watch the video below to get West’s answer and get uplifted by the lecture. Photo credits: April Visuals
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Groovers! We had the special honor to sit with songstress Ebonique and discuss her upcoming moves with her music. We tapped in on her dope EP "Edge Control" and how it was downloaded in her to do! Share and enjoy Groovers!Songs played on episode: "B.O.B."Follow Ebonique on Instagram/Twitter: @billboarddreams and check out her latest EP "Edge Control" on Spotify and Apple Music. Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram, Twitter, and on Facebook. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Also, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and other podcast platforms.Recording and video production done by LRK Production. Editing, music and show production done by Mr. Al Pete of The MPN Network.
Listen in as Dee and Black talk The Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl win! Also, Freddy Bricks also joins the show to give his takes on football's biggest nightEnjoy and subscribe! Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 163
Episode 4 is here on this lovely day! This topic is great for discussion, and Audreyonna and her guests handled business. Enjoy below! Make sure you’re subscribing to the podcast and share with your friends!
Words by Audreyonna SequaleWelcome back to another episode of Strong Friend Check In!On this episode, I’m getting into a topic that has been taboo for too long in my community. Today we’re celebrating Black folks who are fluid in their sexuality and gender expression.Me and my lovely guests, Huey and Harrison discuss:-Labels, are they helpful or limiting?-What is “coming out” and did they feel the need to-The difference in experiences between a fluid, male-presenting person vs. a non-binary person-How have family/friends handled their sexuality and gender expression-Tips on how to educate yourself on the LGBTQ+ experience to be a better allyComment, share, review and DOWNLOAD the show!Follow Huey and Harrison on Instagram at@BlackRossArt@GalaxyOf_Harri / Tik TokFollow the show on Twitter at @StrongFriendPodFollow Audreyonna Sequale on Instagram@Authentically_ASB@AudreyonnaSequaleCoachingFor more information on Audreyonna Sequale Coaching visit my websiteor email audreyonnasequalecoaching@gmail.comAn MPN Management podcast.
If you have thoughts of starting a podcast to be a vehicle for your business, or you thought of doing a show with your close friends…but you’re stuck of how to begin?? Look no further!On February 26th, 2022, 1Bridge Connect and The MPN Network have teamed up to host a podcast workshop. The event will educated interested people about the world of podcasting, and the multiple questions that come with the thoughts.“I feel that this event will serve great purpose for people interested in extending their voices through podcasting,” says Mr. Al Pete, who is moderating the event. Click the link to get more information about the workshop and any questions about: https://bit.ly/3rI7f3M.
Listen as your favorite Sportsologist discuss the weeks hottest sports topics! Will the Bengals and the Rams give us the game to remember? Did the Jaguars get it right? Is James Harden more trouble than he is worth? Plus so much more, Enjoy!Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 162
Episode 3 of season 4 is here! Read and listen below to get the goods…yes!
Words by Audreyonna SequaleWelcome back to another episode of Strong Friend Check In!On this episode we're getting spicy with Mamas of The Bushhh while we discuss the ins and outs of female pleasure!We cover:-What The Bushhh is and what you can expect from a night inside-The stigmas of female pleasure and how to love and accept our bodies-Which adult toys might be best for your specific needs-Our collaborative event, heal + hang: Pleasure PrinciplesComment, share, review and DOWNLOAD the show!Follow The Bushhh on Instagram at @TheBushhhTampaFollow the show on Twitter at @StrongFriendPodFollow Audreyonna Sequale on Instagram @Authentically_ASBFor more information on Audreyonna Sequale Coaching visit my websiteor email audreyonnasequalecoaching@gmail.comProduced by: @mralpete. An MPN Management podcast.
Photo credit: Dedrick Hicks, Jr.
White continues with the release of his new line. In this lifestyle video, he introduces pieces that have concentration for the streets and supporting the well aspects that come with it.Yeaux Co. mask is the perfect shield to secure the face while being out in the cold (and from COVID) and the Yeaux sweater is the simplistic gear to add exclusivity to your outfit, whether it be a clean pair of Nike Air Max or some jeans you want to make stand out.
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Also, White is back with the podcast moves. Listen to the new episode below, featuring Chief Rocka, Dedrick Hicks, Jr., and Mr. Al Pete. Yo yo YO!“For The Streets” Introducing a new clothing line tailored for the sophisticated. Curated and powered by White. Yeaux Co. Clothing. Available now at: https://bit.ly/3KENPEf Actor/Entrepreneur/Model: Marcus Whitehttps://thewhiteshow.bigcartel.com Instagram: @_justwhiteFilm direction: Dedrick Hicks, Jr. https://dedrickhicksjr.com Instagram: @dedrickhicksjr Powered by: The MPN Network https://mpn-llc.com Instagram: @mpnmanagement
On this episode, your favorite Sportsologist break down the AFC/NFC championship weekend in the NFL. Did Patrick Mahomes cost the Kansas City Chiefs? Is Joe Burrow at the top? Will the Los Angeles Rams cash in on the hype and win the Super Bowl? We are also joined by Freddy Bricks and so much more!Check out the episode on MPN Radio at 9am, 3pm, and 8pm. Click HERE to listen!Enjoy and make sure to follow!!
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Ms. Audreyonna Sequale is back with season 4 of her podcast! Second, it’s also her birthday, Neighbors! Make sure you send blessings to her today! Third, her second episode of the season is below…listen to it…share…share…and SHARE!Fourth, she has a show coming up. heal + hang Pleasure Principles. More information HERE! Lastly, she did a write up on her site. Swing by HERE and read her 30th birthday post! An insert of the blog is below. Enjoy, share, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU AUDREYONNA!“I know that there’s room for improvement but my goal for 30 is to sit with the woman I’ve created. 30 is a milestone and for me I want it to be a breather. I want to take the time to just be.” -Audreyonna Sequale
On this week's episode of Strong Friend Check In we're doin it like it's my b-day because today is your girl's DIRTY 30!For this week's show, I had listeners, my unofficial cohost Al Pete, and our "peanut gallery" ask me questions about my 30th year. We get into:-My goals for this year-My feelings about hitting a milestone age-What's coming next for me-And of course a few good ole random questions in between!So listen, I don't want much for my birthday. All I want is for you guys to stream this and other episodes of Strong Friend Check In. Comment, share, review and DOWNLOAD the show!Follow the show on Twitter at @StrongFriendPodFollow Audreyonna Sequale on Instagram @Authentically_ASBFor more information on Audreyonna Sequale Coaching visit my websiteor email audreyonnasequalecoaching@gmail.comPurchase your tickets for heal + hang: Pleasure Principles here!Produced by: @mralpete. An MPN Management podcast..
Groovers! We sat down with King Chav and spoke on his new EP "The Trailer", how faith plays a role with his music and mission, and we find out what his grooves are! Enjoy the show!Listen to King Chav's new EP "The Trailer" at https://www.kingchav.com/music and check out his new video “Baby Boy” below!Songs played on episode: "Solace" and "Baby Boy feat. Kaeli Roselle".Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram, Twitter, and on Facebook. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Also, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and other podcast platforms.Recording, editing, music and show production done by Mr. Al Pete of The MPN Network.
Listen up as Dee welcomes White from The White Show…and your favorite is back: Freddy Bricks! The guys break down the wild, amazing, and entertaining NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend. Enjoy and subscribe below! It’s THE SPORTS DESK!
Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 160
Photo credit: Dedrick Hicks, Jr.
…a continuation of The Yo…but this time…it’s Yeaux. Make note. White began the roll out of his new apparel Yeaux Co., and we’re complimenting the moves. On this first run of promotions, we showcase the clean and intellect T-shirt. The color and style of it is great if you want to hit a happy hour or if you want to go up a notch, this could be laced with a blazer, or a jean jacket.Check out the promotion video below. Peace to Dedrick Hicks, Jr. for the filming and creative moves with this. The link to order the shirt is below, as well. We want to personally send a BIG THANK YOU to Courtney Matthews for being the interest in the video, and to Dapper D’s Cigars for letting us use the location to make this idea come alive. More to come from White. Don’t forget about the first Inside Look that we curated to match this. Enjoy and share.
Photo credit: Dedrick Hicks, Jr.
“The Blind Date” Introducing a new clothing line tailored for the sophisticated. Curated and powered by White. Yeaux Co. Clothing. Available now at: https://bit.ly/3KENPEf Actor/Entrepreneur/Model: Marcus Whitehttps://thewhiteshow.bigcartel.com Instagram: @_justwhite Actress/Entrepreneur: Courtney Matthews https://linktr.ee/iamcourtneymatt1 Instagram: @iamcourtneymatt Film direction: Dedrick Hicks, Jr. https://dedrickhicksjr.com Instagram: @dedrickhicksjr Filming location: Dapper D’s Cigars https://www.dapperdscigars.com Instagram: @dapperdscigar Powered by: The MPN Network https://mpn-llc.com Instagram: @mpnmanagement
Listen as your favorite Sportsologist break down and wrap up an exciting NFL Wild Card Weekend. Did your team win or lose?? Let Dee and Black know in the comments!Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 159
WE ARE BACK!! Your favorite sportsologist waste no time debating the most exciting sports topics from the week. Listen as Dee and Black discuss Antonio Brown's latest episode, Georgia versus Alabama Part 2, the return of Klay Thompson, and are the Cincinnati Bengals & Joe Burrow the dark horse to win this year's Super Bowl, Enjoy!!Reduced Lunch Podcast · The Sports Desk Episode 158
Happy New Year Groovers! We’re back from the holidays with an interview with afro soul artist TolumiDE. The MPN Network has been playing her new single “Throwback” on the radio station, so its only right that we interviewed her. Mr. Al Pete and TolumiDE talked about the origins of afro music, her new single, and her community work that she’s been doing in Washington, D.C. Listen to her song “Throwback” on the show and visit her website and follow her on the socials! Enjoy the show!*Online: www.TolumiDEmusic.com : Youtube . Facebook . InstagramNew Song! Throwback is out - smarturl.it/TolumiDE-ThrowbackMusic: iTunes . Spotify . Amazon . Soundcloud . Spotify . PandoraPlaylist: Mama Sunshine | Your Arms | My LoveLive: Howard Theatre . African Beat Show . Wedding Bridal Fashion Show*Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram, Twitter, and on Facebook. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Also, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and other podcast platforms.Recording, editing, music and show production done by Mr. Al Pete of The MPN Network.
…its The White Show. “Of course” for his fans…”cordially” for the newcomers. The name, the face, the podcast, the apparel. It equals a solidified brand nationally, and especially in Duval County (Jacksonville, Florida…for the non-graduates). From his black relevance (Forever Black) to reppin’ the historically black university he has ties to (Hill Life…whaddup FAMU Rattlers), White has this consistent push and style that demanded and kept the attention of his growing fanbase. “This” = his own cool, collect, and sure way of planting his footstep in clothing, and overall branding.
We felt the need to assist in letting our Neighbors and Groovers know more about White through images and videos. Creative director/photographer/videographer Dedrick Hicks, Jr. and Mr. Al Pete, playing Pippen, challenges the people to perform an analysis on what focal branding looks like. Be on the lookout for more content, introductions, and proper placements from The White Show. Oh its coming, Neighbors. Its a continuation from 2021…only bigger. Check out the behind the scenes video and The White Show podcast below Follow him on Instagram and Twitter, as well. Yo Yo Yo!
OG emcee Swordz presents a revolutionary and meaningful EP to the masses. “American God” is the dissertation that entails serious issues going on in…the world. Oppression, racism, and social injustice are a few topics illustrated throughout this tape. Swordz has always had an artistic way of expressing his messages. Experiencing him on this forefront level adds to him being one of the top artists, and revolutionist, of hip hop music. If you haven’t seen him perform live, check out the recap of his album release. Stand out tracks:Breaker BreakerFor the CultureThis Means WarEnjoy the music below.