Toure Show
485 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 682 ratingsToure talks to successful people to find out how they became successful and to see what they know that can help you on your journey.Check out NEW episodes every Wednesday and Throwback episodes on Sundays!
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Dapper Dan—I Am Harlem
August 07, 2019 07:03 - 1 hourDapper Dan is a fashion legend, a hiphop legend, and a Harlem legend. He’s the man who made the clothes that define the height of early hiphop style by chopping up clothes made by the high fashion houses and turning the fabric into something new, bold, and fresh. He went to prison for that and hit bottom but he’s rebounded and now he’s got a partnership with Gucci. His story is amazing. Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Toure Show Episode 84 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Jackie Ga...
Mark Ronson-I'm Too Hot
July 31, 2019 07:03 - 1 hourRonson is a music producer who’s made massive hits with Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Amy Winehouse, and Miley Cyrus. How does he make music? We dig into his musical philosophies and his stories about making music. Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Toure Show Episode 83 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Jackie Garofano Assistant Producer: Brandon Tagoe Photographers: Chuck Marcus and Shanta Covington The House: DCP Entertainment See acast.com/privacy for privac...
Senator Cory Booker—I Want To Be Your President
July 24, 2019 07:03 - 1 hourHe’s running for President, he’s a superstar Senator, he was a superstar Mayor—Cory Booker can do anything. What’s his superpower? How have his parents shaped his life? Why is he out here shoveling driveways and rescuing people from fires? And what does he think when people say he seems white? We cover everything in this no holds barred interview. Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Toure Show Episode 82 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Jackie Garofano Assi...
Margot Bingham—I'm Gonna Miss She’s Gotta Have It
July 23, 2019 07:03 - 47 minutesMargot played Clorinda on the recently cancelled Netflix show She’s Gotta Have It. I watched every episode. I wanted to know what she’ll recall about the show and what it was like working on it and how she feels about getting cancelled and what she thinks some of the issues were. Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Jackie Garofano Assistant Producer: Brandon Tagoe Photographers: Chuck Marcus and Shanta Covington The House: DC...
Ice Cube—I Had A Good Day
July 17, 2019 07:03 - 1 hourIce Cube is a hiphop legend who started in N.W.A and became a solo star. He’s one of the greatest MCs ever. He’s also an actor and a screenwriter and now a mogul as the founder of a 3 on 3 basketball league. Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Jackie Garofano Assistant Producer: Brandon Tagoe Photographers: Chuck Marcus and Shanta Covington The House: DCP Entertainment See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informati...
Katrina Adams—I Played Pro Tennis
July 10, 2019 07:03 - 1 hourKatrina Adams played tennis at the highest level in the 90s and ran the USTA in recent years. We’re nerding out about the intricacies of elite tennis and talking about the pro game, including what happened with Serena in the US Open last year. If you love tennis, you’ll love this. Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Toure Show Ep 79 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Jackie Garofano Assistant Producer: Brandon Tagoe Photographers: Chuck Marcus and Shanta Covin...
Shangela—I Am Giving You Life!
July 03, 2019 07:03 - 1 hourShangela is a drag queen superstar who blew up on RuPaul’s Drag Race and has been crushing it ever since. It’s not just about the amazing outfits, the death drop dance move, the comedy—Shangela, aka DJ, is a performer and an entrepreneur who figured out how to turn a love of entertaining, dance, and drag into a real big time career. And check out Shangela's podcast, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shangela/id1460631090 Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Sh...
Billy Porter—I Am Realness
June 26, 2019 07:03 - 55 minutesBilly Porter is the star of Pose and Kinky Boots and one of the most captivating actors working today. We talk about him kissing on camera, wearing a masculine dress to the Oscars, and escaping his childhood home where he was molested for years. This is powerful, revealing, and riveting. Billy is amazing. Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Toure Show Ep 77 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Jackie Garofano Assistant Producer: Brandon Tagoe Photographer: Chuck...
The Central Park 5—We Are Free
June 19, 2019 07:03 - 1 hourThe Central Park 5—We Are Free Dr. Yusef Salaam and Raymond Santana are two of the Central Park 5, men who are portrayed in the amazing new film When They See Us. They lost their freedom, their dignity, and their lives but they persevered and now they’re exonerated and they’re the subjects of a film by Ava Duvernay. We talk about everything in this almost two hour interview. Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Toure Show Ep 76 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer...
Elaine Welteroth—I Am More Than Enough
June 12, 2019 07:03 - 1 hourElaine Welteroth is fierce. She was the editor in chief at Teen Vogue, now she’s on Project Runway, and she’s written an amazing memoir about her young life called, "More Than Enough" that’s inspiring and funny and will teach the children a lot about how to get ahead. Elaine is the role model we need right now. Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Toure Show Ep 75 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Jackie Garofano Assistant Producer: Brandon Tagoe Photographer:...
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries—I Am Open To Impeaching Trump
June 05, 2019 07:03 - 1 hourCongressman Hakeem Jeffries is one of the most important people in Congress today because he knows how to push things through Congress, despite historic dysfunction. We talk a lot about impeachment, the insanity of Trump, the First Step Act, and how Senator Mitch McConnell is “a disgrace.” Hear, hear. Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Toure Show Ep 74 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Jackie Garofano Assistant Producer: Brandon Tagoe Photographer: Chuck Mar...
Boots Riley—I Am Not Sorry To Bother You
May 29, 2019 07:03 - 59 minutesBoots Riley is one of the most exciting directors in Hollywood today. His amazing debut Sorry To Bother You is one of my favorite films of the last few years. It was original and powerful and an engrossing anti-capitalism story. Here we talk about his film, Hollywood, growing up in the Bay Area, his amazing rap group The Coup, and his criticism of Spike Lee’s Black Klansman. Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Toure Show Ep 73 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer...
Jemele Hill - I Am Unbothered
May 22, 2019 07:03 - 1 hourJemele Hill is a national icon. She went into ESPN as a journalist and came out a star. In the process she became Trump’s least favorite journalist but who cares what he thinks. She’s now got a podcast on Spotify called Unbothered and she’s writing for the Atlantic and she’s about to get married. Jemele is definitely living her best life. Here we talk ESPN, sports, Trump, fame, her wedding, and more. Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Toure Show Ep 72 Host & Wri...
Nia Long—I Miss John Singleton
May 15, 2019 17:26 - 1 hourNia Long’s movie career started with Boyz N Tha Hood and she remained friends with John Singleton for 30 years. She talks about her first days with him and her last days with him as well as what it takes to be a great actor and edibles. Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Toure Show Ep 71 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Jackie Garofano Assistant Producer: Brandon Tagoe Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: DCP Entertainment See acast.com/privacy for priva...
Fab 5 Freddy—I Love You Mary Jane
May 08, 2019 12:19 - 59 minutesFab 5 Freddy is the director of a new Netflix doc about marijuana called the Grass Is Greener and he’s a legend. He was a graffiti artist in the 80s when hiphop was forming. He was the original host of Yo! MTV Raps when that show really mattered. He’s an OG in hiphop, art, and the NY scene. Let me know what you think! Instagram @toureshow. Twitter: @toure Toure Show Ep 70 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Jackie Garofano Assistant Producer: Brandon Tagoe Photographer: Chuck Marcus The Hou...
Sam Jay—I Feel Funny
May 01, 2019 07:00 - 1 hourSam Jay is a writer for SNL and a stand up comic and this is a great interview about her development as a person. She couldn’t show up in comedy as her best self until she realized who she really was. Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Instagram @toureshow Toure Show Ep 69 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Jackie Garofano Assistant Producer: Brandon Tagoe Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: DCP Entertainment See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn mo...
Corey Glover—I Am the Cult Of Personality
April 24, 2019 07:00 - 1 hourCorey Glover is the lead singer of the biggest Black rock band that ever lived—Living Colour. He’s got stories to tell about band chaos, gigging in the south, and shooting Platoon with Charlie Sheen. Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Instagram @toureshow Toure Show Ep 68 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Editor: Brandon Tagoe Assistant Producer: Taelor High Photographer: Chuck Marcus Produced by: DCP Entertainment See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf...
Dr. Melina Abdullah—I’m The Lion of BLM
April 17, 2019 07:00 - 1 hourDr. Melina Abdullah is an original member of Black Lives Matter and the staunchest and most public critic of the LAPD. She recently faced a year in prison for allegedly touching an LAPD officer, a very scary situation, but she fought through it. She is one of the freest people I know and one of the fiercest activists I’ve ever met. She’s amazing. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Instagram @toureshow Toure Show Ep 67 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Editor: Brand...
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine—I Don’t Act, I Am
April 10, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutesNtare Guma Mbaho Mwine is a lead actor on The Chi and he’s an actor of extraordinary power. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Instagram @toureshow. Toure Show Ep 66 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Editor: Brandon Tagoe Photographer: Chuck Marcus Distribution: DCP Entertainment See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meshell Ndegeocello—I Am The Funk
April 03, 2019 07:00 - 1 hourShe is one of the great musicians of her era, a woman who Ava Duvernay calls “a goddess.” She’s a brilliant funk and soul singer/songwriter/bass player who’s also now scoring Queen Sugar. She started the neo-soul movement that gave you D’Angelo, Erykah, Lauryn, Maxwell, and them. And she’s an amazing person who’s been through a lot. She’s a phenomenal woman who I’m proud to call a friend. Twitter: @toure. Instagram @toureshow Toure Show Ep 65 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colber...
Jodie Patterson—I Love My Trans Son
March 27, 2019 06:29 - 1 hourJodie Patterson wrote one of the great books of the year—The Bold World, a beautiful and gripping memoir that turns at the moment her three year-old tells her, “I don’t feel like a boy, I am a boy.” From that moment she evolves into a fierce advocate for him and trans people everywhere. She’s an amazing woman. Twitter: @toure. Instagram @toureshow Toure Show Ep 64 Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Producer: Tyrice Hester Photographer: Chuck Marcus Production House: DCP Enter...
Jay Smooth—I Keep It 110% Real
January 09, 2019 08:01 - 1 hourJay Smooth is one of my favorite public intellectuals. Really interesting mind. I loved talking to him about race and hiphop and the right way to tell people that they’re racist. Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Instagram @toureshow Toure Show Ep 62 Jay Smooth—I Keep It 110% Real Host: Toure Producers: Chris Colbert, Kecia Cole, Tyrice Hester Photographer: Chuck Marcus Distributed by DCP Entertainment. Produced by BRIC TV. Part of the BRIC Radio family. See acast.com/pri...
Susannah Melvoin—I Loved Prince
January 02, 2019 08:01 - 1 hourSusannah was the love of Prince’s life. Nothing Compares 2 U is about her. If I Was Your Girlfriend is about her. They started dating before Purple Rain. They got engaged just before he started shooting Under The Cherry Moon. She talks all about the relationship and the story behind “Starfish and Coffee”—which was a song based on a story from her childhood. Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Instagram @toureshow Toure Show Ep 62 Susannah Melvoin—I Loved Prince Host & Writer: Toure S...
The Wu-Tang Clan—Ghost/Meth/RZA
December 26, 2018 08:01 - 27 minutesThe Wu is one of the best groups in hiphop history. I found three awesome interviews with the Wu in my vault so here’s three more from my 2004 MTV2 show Spoke N Heard. Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Instagram @toureshow Toure Show Ep 61 The Wu-Tang Clan—Ghost/Meth/RZA Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Producer: Tyrice Hester Assistant Producer: Candid Nicole Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: The Young Turks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf...
Ricardo Rowan Phillips—I Love Tennis
December 19, 2018 08:01 - 1 hourRicardo Rowan Phillips wrote one of the great books of the year—The Circuit, a deep dive into the pro tennis circuit. It’s awesome and I love talking tennis so here we are geeking out about tennis. I had to do it! I love tennis! Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Instagram @toureshow Toure Show Ep 60 Ricardo Rowan Phillips—I Love Tennis Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Producer: Tyrice Hester Assistant Producer: Candid Nicole Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: ...
Dr. Crystal Fleming—I Wigsnatch Racism
December 12, 2018 08:01 - 1 hourDr. Crystal Fleming is one of my favorite academics. She just published a book called How To Be Less Stupid About Race and it’s awesome. So I had to have her on the show to talk about race Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Instagram @toureshow Toure Show Ep 59 Dr. Crystal Fleming—I Wigsnatch Racism Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Producer: Tyrice Hester Assistant Producer: Candid Nicole Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: The Young Turks See acast.com/...
Marc Lamont Hill—I’m Good
December 05, 2018 08:01 - 1 hourMarc Lamont Hill was fired from CNN just a few days ago. How’s he doing? What does he think about what happened? How has he been shaped by his many trips to Palestine? And how does he manage to do so many things really well? He’s a brilliant guy. I love this conversation. Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Instagram @toureshow Toure Show Ep 5 Marc Lamont Hill—I’m Good Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Producer: Tyrice Hester Assistant Producer: Candid Nicole ...
Sandra Bland—Killed By Racism
November 28, 2018 08:00 - 1 hourSandra Bland died after a routine traffic stop in Texas. Did she hang herself or was she killed? The directors of a new HBO documentary Say Her Name, discuss the particulars of her life and her case and try to explain why she died. Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Instagram @toureshow Toure Show Ep 57 Sandra Bland—Killed By Racism Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Producer: Tyrice Hester Assistant Producer: Candid Nicole Photographer: Chuck Marcus The Hou...
Inside NYPD with Corey Pegues
November 21, 2018 08:00 - 1 hourCorey Pegues was in the NYPD for 21 years. How do we get more effective policing and more judicious policing that doesn’t demonize Black and brown youth? We talk about that, quotas, for profit policing, and how most cops have never taken a punch. Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 56 Inside NYPD with Corey Pegues Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Producer: Tyrice Hester Assistant Producer: Candid Nicole Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: Th...
Derrick Johnson—I Love My People
November 05, 2018 08:00 - 57 minutesDerrick Johnson, the President of the NAACP, on what Black folks need to move forward, how he became President of the NAACP, is the organization still relevant, and what he loves about Blackness. Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 54 Derrick Johnson—I Love My People Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Producer; Tyrice Hester Assistant Producer: Candid Nicole Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: The Young Turks See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
Santigold—I Am Music
October 31, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourSantigold on making music in the modern world and all you have to do to make it as a recording artist. And learning how to be an artist. And the advice-filled email from a singing superstar that helped her understand more about how to shine. Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 53 Santigold— I Am Music Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Assistant Producer: Candid Nicole Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: The Young Turks See acast.com/privacy f...
Dennis Rodman—I Love Kim Jong Un
October 24, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutesDennis Rodman talks in depth about going to North Korea and meeting Kim and having no idea who he was or what North Korea was all about. He says Kim’s a fun guy! Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 52 Dennis Rodman—I Love Kim Jong Un Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Assistant Producer: Candid Nicole Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: The Young Turks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices....
The Hate U Give
October 17, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourThe Hate U Give is a gripping new movie about a Black teenage girl who watches her friend be shot and killed by a police officer during a routine traffic stoop. It’s powerful and perfect for families with teenagers. I talked all about the film with director George Tillman Jr., and one of the starts, Regina Hall. Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 51 The Hate U Give Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producers: Chris Colbert and Lainie Frost Assistant Producers: Jessica Blank ...
Kid Fury—I Am Black Excellence
October 10, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourKid Fury is the co-host of one of the best podcasts out, The Read. It’s hysterical and smart and superblack. He’s also a comedian and he’s writing a show for HBO that will be Executive Produced by Lena Waithe. He’s a superstar. But you already know. Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 50 Kid Fury—I Am Black Excellence Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Assistant Producers: William Jolley and Candid Nicole Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: The Young ...
En Vogue—We Were Born To Sing
October 03, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourEn Vogue is one of the greatest singing groups ever. And they’re still out recording and touring—they just dropped a new album called Electric Sky. We talk about how they sing, how they manage to get along, and what ever happened to the other two members? Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 49 En Vogue—We Were Born To Sing Host & Writer: ToureSenior Producer: Chris ColbertAssistant Producers: William Jolley and Candid NicolePhotographer: Chuck MarcusThe House: The Young...
Will Packer—I’m A Hollywood Producer
September 26, 2018 12:38 - 56 minutesWill Packer knows how to produce hot movies—Night School, Girls Trip, Ride Along, Straight Outta Compton—and he’s going to explain everything about how to produce Hollywood movies his way. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 48 Will Packer—I’m A Hollywood Producer Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Assistant Producers: William Jolley and Candid Nicole Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: The Young Turks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt...
Macy Gray—I’m Selling Weed
September 19, 2018 07:01 - 1 hourMacy Gray is one of my favorite modern singers—yes I love her voice. And she’s about to launch a line of weed for women. We talk about weed and acting in Training Day and singing and more. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 47Macy Gray—I’m Selling WeedHost & Writer: ToureSenior Producer: Chris ColbertVideo Director: Jason WallaceAssistant Producers: William Jolley and Candid NicolePhotographer: Chuck MarcusThe House: The Young Turks See acast.com/privacy for privacy a...
April Ryan—I’m Getting Death Threats
September 12, 2018 07:01 - 1 hourApril Ryan is the White House correspondent who’s always focused on issues that matter to Black America. And right now she’s afraid for her life. Trump’s attacks on media have led to her getting death threats. How does she deal with that? And much more about Trump, Sarah Sanders, Omarosa, and more. The strength and resilience in this woman is so inspiring. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 46 April Ryan—I’m Getting Death Threats Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: C...
Young Guru—I Am Music
September 05, 2018 11:45 - 1 hourYoung Guru is Jay-Z’s engineer and he’s the best engineer in hiphop. He knows music at a deep level. I love talking to him about Jay, Kanye, Rihanna and many more stars. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 45 Young Guru—I Am Music Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Video Director: Jason Wallace Assistant Producers: William Jolley and Candid Nicole Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: The Young Turks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-ou...
Lost Tapes 2004 vol 1—Jay-Z, Nas, Kanye
August 29, 2018 07:07 - 35 minutesBack in 2004 I interviewed Jay-Z, Nas, and Kanye when I was hosting a great little for MTV2 called Spoke N’ Heard. Here I present three interesting, old interviews that tell us a lot about three hiphop legends. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 44 Lost Tapes 2004 vol 1—Jay-Z, Nas, Kanye Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Video Director: Jason Wallace Assistant Producers: William Jolley and Candid Nicole Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: The Young ...
Tiffany Haddish—I Am Winning
August 22, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourTiffany Haddish is a red hot comedian who’s killing it in Hollywood right now. She overcame so much to get there. An horrific childhood, as an adult she was homeless and slept in her car. Her success comes partly from thinking all this into existence. I found the power of her mind so impressive. You will, too. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 43Tiffany Haddish—I Am WinningHost & Writer: ToureSenior Producer: Chris ColbertVideo Director: Jason WallaceAssistant Produce...
Andre Leon Talley—I Am Fashion
August 15, 2018 06:04 - 1 hourAndre Leon Talley is a fashion icon who’s survived a lot. He’s been beaten for being gay. He’s had to swallow his tongue when fashion people were overtly racist. He’s had to learn how to make it in a difficult world. He’s brilliant and deep and has a lot to teach us all. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 42Andre Leon Talley—I Am FashionHost & Writer: ToureSenior Producer: Chris ColbertVideo Director: Jason WallaceAssistant Producers: William Jolley and Candid NicolePh...
Pete Rock—I Am The Incredible Hulk of Hiphop
August 08, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourPete Rock is one of the greatest producers in hiphop history. How’d he do it and what launched him? He tells all. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 41 Pete Rock—I Am The Incredible Hulk of Hiphop Host & Writer: Toure Senior Producer: Chris Colbert Video Director: Jason Wallace Assistant Producers: William Jolley and Candid Nicole Photographer: Chuck Marcus The House: The Young Turks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad c...
Evander Holyfield—I’ll Always Love My Mama
August 01, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourEvander Holyfield is one of the best boxers of his time. He’s also a huge mama’s boy! He’s open book who talked about everything from why Tyson bit him to how yoga and dance helped his career to how he raises 11 kids. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 40 Evander Holyfield—I Knocked Guys OutHost & Writer: ToureSenior Producer: Chris ColbertVideo Director: Jason WallaceAssistant Producers: William Jolley and Candid NicolePhotographer: Chuck MarcusThe House: The Young Tu...
Daveed Diggs—I Made A Friggin Movie
July 25, 2018 12:46 - 1 hourDaveed Diggs is an actor who blew up in Hamilton. Now he’s starring in a movie he wrote with his friend, a movie that took ten years to write. It’s Blindspotting. It’s fantastic. We talk about the movie, Hamilton, his Blackish character, and his thoughts on Donald Glover’s success. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 39 Daveed Diggs—I Made A MovieHost & Writer: ToureSenior Producer: Chris ColbertVideo Director: Jason WallaceAssistant Producers: William Jolley and Candid...
Charlamagne tha God: I’m A Lovable Asshole
July 18, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourCharlamagne tha God is a radio legend who’s a provocateur, a smart guy, a funny guy, and a great interviewer. It was a thrill to talk to him about interviews, radio and how to make your dreams come true. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 38 Charlamagne tha God—“I‘m A Lovable Asshole”Host & Writer: ToureSenior Producer: Chris ColbertVideo Director: Jason WallaceAssistant Producers: William Jolley and Candid NicolePhotographer: Chuck MarcusThe House: The Young Turks Se...
W. Kamau Bell: I Know White People
July 17, 2018 16:45 - 1 hourThe cable news star is brilliant, funny, and really smart. This is a long, really open conversation which gets into his show and the big mistake I think he made while doing the show. Kamau loves criticism! That goes over well. Also: how it was he got onto CNN and how he made the most of being mentored by Chris Rock. I love Kamau. Watch his show United Shades of America on CNN. Let me know what you think. Twitter: @toure. Toure Show Ep 37 W. Kamau Bell—“I Know White People”Host & Writer: Toure...
My Mission
July 14, 2018 02:57 - 3 minutesI started this podcast because I wanted to talk to successful people about how they became successful. I wanna know what talents, tactics and attitudes powered their rise. I wanna know what their superpower is. I wanna know how they built success and how they dealt with failure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
James Blake: I Beat Federer
July 04, 2018 13:28 - 47 minutesThe tennis star was once #4 in the world and #1 in America with wins over Federer and Nadal. But what’s most amazing is that he played his best tennis after having breaking his neck in a freak injury and contracting shingles and losing his dad—all in one year. He’s tough, smart (Harvard), humble, and cool. And the best Black male player since Arthur Ashe. I interviewed him at the tennis club where I grew up, Sportsmen’s Tennis Club in Dorchester, Massachusetts, in front of a few hundred peopl...
Donnell Rawlings: I’m RICH, Beeatch!!!
June 27, 2018 15:23 - 1 hourHe’s the hysterical comic you’ve seen on Chappelle’s Show and The Wire. And he’s a new Dad! Here he talks about how to be funny, how to make it as a comic, how to teach your kid to be funny, and he licks shots at Faizon Love for saying Chappelle’s Show wasn’t funny. Which isn’t funny. What?!? Let me know what you think! Twitter: @toure Toure Show Ep 35 Host & Writer: Toure Producers: Chris Colbert, Chris Basil Assistants: William Jolley, Shelby Royston, Candid Nicole Photos: Chuck Marcus Vide...