The Wiz Radio: Recent Episodes
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The Wiz Radio is a live radio talk show hosted by Hip-Hop artist The Wiz which covers a wide range of topics from culture, to music, to politics, to faith, to the randomness of every day life.
Show Number: #19 Episode Title: "The Black Quiz Part II" Air Date: February 22nd, 2018 Guests: Ashley Herrington, Jay Aree Summary: In this Black History Themed game, our guests are Quizzed by The Wiz on all things Black. The rules are as follows. For every right answer you get 2 points, a second attempt is 1 point, and an incorrect answer is 0 points. There are 5 questions per person. Who can win on today's episode?
Show Number: #18 Episode Title: "The Black Quiz Part I" Air Date: February 8th, 2018 Guests: Melissa Antoine, Walker Edmond Summary: In this Black History Themed game, our guests are Quizzed by The Wiz on all things Black. The rules are as follows. For every right answer you get 2 points, a second attempt is 1 point, and an incorrect answer is 0 points. There are 5 questions per person. Who can win on today's episode?
Show Number: #17 Episode Title: "Joy Over Money" Air Date: January 25th, 2018 Guests: "J-Mo" Summary: The Wiz brings on his cousin J-Mo to the show to discuss this production company JOM Productions, how it got started, how it has progressed, and his passions for video production.
Show Number: #16 Episode Title: "Tales From The Crypto" Air Date: January 18th 2018 Guests: Bre Herrington Jr. Summary: In this episode of The Wiz Radio, Wiz and special guest Bre talk money and investing. What are different ways to invest your money? What's the importance of investing? Also, what's up with Bitcoin?
Air Date: September 21st, 2017 Guests: Sam Buissereth Summary: The Wiz is joined by Sam as they discuss the organization HYRO (Haitian Youth Reaching Out), the work they are doing, plans for the future, upcoming events, and the overall state of Haitian Youth in America.
Air Date: September 7th, 2017 Guests: None Summary: Wiz shares testimonies from friends and around the world and answers to prayer requests
Air Date: August 24th, 2017 Guests: Emily Antoine Summary: In this episode of The Wiz Radio, Wiz talks with special guest Emily Antoine about her story and how she came to be passionate about film. We discuss the importance of movies/documentaries in educating and impacting people and talk about some of her favorite movies.
Air Date: August 17th, 2017 Guests: Robert "Legacy" Jean-Pierre Summary: Rob shares his powerful testimony. A discussion on the meaning and importance of church in the current era. And The church response to Charlottesville.
Show Number: #10 Episode Title: "The Answering" Air Date: August 10th, 2017 Guests: None Summary: In The First Episode of Season #2, The Wiz returns with a Q&A, answering questions from listeners and the internet to help those understand more about him. Segment 1: Introduction, Welcome Back, PLUG - Music, Videos, Website, Article!! (0:00 - 5:00) Segment 2: Q&A Part One - Get to know me (5:00 - 20:00) Segment 3: Q&A Part Two - Get to know my faith (20:00 - 35:00) Segment 4: Q&A Part Three - Listener Questions / Anything Goes (35:00 - 60:00) Music Playlist: "Regeneration Instrumentals" ♪
Show Number: #9 Episode Title: "L'union Fait La Force" Air Date: May 18th, 2017 Guests: None
Summary: In this very special Haitan Flag Day Episode of The Wiz Radio, The Wiz takes us to the past for the (almost) complete history of Haiti, including the present, past and future. It's an episode you don't want to miss.
Resources: http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/History/Haiti-history.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiti
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ha.html
Segment 1: Introduction - Basic Facts & Early History (??? - 1790) • Introduction - Happy Haitian Flag Day • Basic Facts - Flag, Population, Languages, Ethnicities, Religions Etc. • Early History - Hispaniola & the Taino, Columbus, French & Spanish Colonials (Until 1790) Segment 2: Emancipation & Independence (1790 - 1804) • Haitian Revolution - Slave Revolts, Toussaint L'ouverture (1791 - 1804) Segment 3: Partition, Reunification, Dominican Republic (1804 - 1844) • First Empire of Haiti (1804 - 1806) • State of Haiti, Kingdom of Haiti, Republic of Haiti (1806 - 1820 • The Unification of Haiti (1821 - 1844) Segment 4: The Tragedy of Leadership (1844 - 2006) • Second Empire of Haiti (1849 -1859) • Early 20th Century & US Occupation (1859 - 1957) • Duvailier Dynasty (1957 - 1986) • Aristide & Contemporaries (1990 - 2006) Segment 5: New Days & The Future • Haitian Pride • Famous Haitians • The Next Generation We Must Make A Difference
Show Number: #8 Episode Title: "Mysterious Life" Air Date: May 11th, 2017 Guests: Jay Aree
Summary: In the 8th episode of The Wiz Radio, The Wiz brings Jay Aree back for a more indepth and random interview. No more details are needed in this anything goes discussion. Segment 1: Introduction - (0:00 - 05:00) Segment 2: Jay Aree & The Mysteries of Life (05:00 - 45:00)
Show Number: #7 Episode Title: "The First 100" Air Date: May 4th, 2017 Guests: Jay Aree
Summary: In this Presidential episode of The Wiz Radio, Wiz shares his thoughts on the presidency of Donald Trump and gives a review on his first 100 days. He also makes the case for political involvement and protection of our rights and freedoms.
http://www.npr.org/2017/04/24/520159167/trumps-100-day-action-plan-annotated
Segment 1: Introduction - Overall Profile of Donald Trump's Staff (0:00 - 10:00) Segment 2: The contract with the American voter - failing of the American People (10:00 - 30:00) Segment 3: What good has he done? (30:00 - 35:00) Segment 4: Call to action for all young people - learn about your gov't, participate in Democracy (35:00 - 60:00)
Show Number: #6 Episode Title: "Dub 2 Cool" Air Date: April 20th, 2017 Guests: Alix Dubuisson
Summary: In the 6th episode of The Wiz Radio, The Wiz talks with longtime friend and producer Dub 2 Cool (Alix Dubuisson). Alix talks about his upbringings and how he got into music, his musical influences as a producer, the value of hard work and where he sees himself in the future.
Segment 1: Introduction (0:00-10:00) Segment 2: Hip-Hop History (12:00 - 30:00) Segment 3: Beat Making (30:00 - 45:00) Segment 4: Hard Work & The Future (47:00 - 60:00)
Show Number: #5 Episode Title: "Resurrection Day" Air Date: April 13th, 2017 Guests: None
Summary: In this special Easter episode of The Wiz Radio, The Wiz talks about the origins of Easter and how it came to be a Christian holiday. He also discusses the many different celebrations of the season, and what the true meaning of this time should be - the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Segment 1: Introduction (0:00 -15:00) Segment 2: Origins of Easter (15:00 - 30:00) Segment 3: Christianity & Easter (30:00 - 40:00) Segment 4: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (40:00 - 60:00) Shoutout to Gotquestions.org - a lot of good answers to my questions
Show Number: #4 Episode Title: "It's Melissa!!" Air Date: April 6th, 2017 Guests: Melissa Antoine
Summary: In this episode of The Wiz Radio, Wiz brings on special guest Melissa Antoine to share her story and hopes for the future. Topics discussed include where she grew up and what life was like as a kid, as well as current life in college (the college struggle). Also we talk about her YouTube channel and passion for makeup and many other things she hopes to achieve in the future.
Segment 1: Welcome & Introduction (00:00 - 10:00) • Welcome • Introduction - Importance of sharing your testimony Luke 8:39 ESV / “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him. • Want to share your story? Let me know!! (Break - "Melissa Intro") Segment 2: Melissa - The Past (12:00 - 25:00) • Introduce yourself!! • Where are you & your family from? • What was life like growing up? (from birth until…graduating HS) • How did you get to know Jesus? • Anything else / Funny stories? Segment 3: Melissa - The Present (27:00 - 45:00) • What are you up to now? • College life, how is it been so far? • What are your current passions? • Talk about your YouTube Channel - how did you start, what do you want to achieve with it? Segment 4: Melissa - The Future (45:00 - 60:00) • What are your long terms plans for the future (after college)? • Want to travel anywhere? • What is your dream job? • Any encouragement you want to offer to the listeners? • Epi dats it!! Music Playlist:
Show Number: #3 Episode Title: "Protest Thou Art" Air Date: March 30th, 2017 Guests: Walker Edmond
Summary: In this episode of the Wiz Radio, things get political. The Wiz starts talking about the current state of civil unrest in the United States and around the world, and how that is influencing a new generation of artists from all parts of the world. He brings on special guest Walker Edmond to discuss his art and what influences it. Also there is a discussion on hip-hop and how its affected by events in recent years, comedy, movies, sports, and much more.
Segment 1: Introduction to Protest - Set the stage (00:00 - 15:00) Segment 2: Walker Edmond - Introduction (Break 2 - Peace of Mind) Segment 3: Protest Art Part 1 - Hip-Hop Segment 4: Past and Present.
Show Number: #2 Episode Title: "Young, Black & Christian" Air Date: March 16th, 2017 Guests: Jovans Thelusma
Summary: In the second episode of The Wiz Radio, The Wiz discusses what it means to be young black & Christian. He is joined by special guest and longtime friend Jovans Thelusma to have a conversation about the state of our young believers, and how there are more obstacles than ever to being focused on Christ. A few of the topics and themes to be discussed include:
Segment 1: Welcomes, Thank You's, and introducing the topic: Being young, black and Christian in America (0:00-5:00) - 1 Timothy 4:12 - 12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. Segment 2: Discussion part 1 with Jovans - The foundations (5:00-20:00) Break#1: North Star (20:00 - 22:00) Segment 3: Discussion part 2 with Jovans - The problems and the causes (22:00 - 38:00) Break #2: Real To You (38:00 - 40:00) Segment 4: Discussion part 3 with Jovans - The solutions (40:00 - 60:00) Outro: Lord, Stand With Me (60:00 - End)
Show Number: #1 Episode Title: "It's The Wiz!!!" Air Date: March 9th, 2017 Guests: None
Summary: The debut episode of The Wiz Radio!! In this inaugural episode, The Wiz introduces himself to the people and talks about the vision and premise for the radio show, including why he chose to start it. After the break, The Wiz opens up about his past (but not too much). You know, the basics: Where he grew up, what shaped his values, and how he got into music and ultimately into radio!! Finally, after the last break, The Wiz closes out by offering some encouragement to those seeking to find their "voice" in whatever it is they do. Never give up, and the best thing is to just start!! He closes with some listener questions in the chat.
• Segment 1: Welcome to the show: What the show is, what it isn't, importance of using our voices (Proverbs 18:21) (0:00-15:00) • Break 1: "Determination" (15:00-18:00) • Segment 2: My Story: Growing up, values, what shaped me (18:00 - 32:00) • Segment 3: My Story: Getting into music, finding my voice (32:00 - 55:00) Segment 4: Encouragement & Closing: Find your voice, chat questions, next time, guests (55:00 - 60:00)