Van Lathan's The Red Pill
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsVan Lathan serves up a weekly dose of truth, sonically force feeding listeners the red pill, and NEVER apologizing. News, politics, and pop-culture are all on the menu, with reality so sizzling it’ll fry your echo chamber.
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Episodes
Have Better Sex (w- Shan Boody)
December 20, 2019 09:11 - 1 hour - 126 MBVan sits down with relationship and sex guru Shan Boody to talk about what men need to do better in bed, what people need to do better in relationships.
90 - What Happend To City High?” W/Ryan Toby
December 12, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBVan sits down with Ryan Toby from the group City High, who talks about why the group abruptly broke up, and damn, it was A LOT. The two men also talk about Ryans music career, having written for giants like Will Smith and Usher.
89 - Queen, Slim & Motherhood
December 06, 2019 22:29 - 1 hour - 108 MBVan sits down with Erica & Milah from Good Moms, Bad Choices and talk about motherhood, Queen & Slim, and why a man with roommates can’t have them.
“Role Playing” with Jean Elie and Tribble
November 28, 2019 00:51 - 1 hour - 119 MBVan sits down with “Insecure” star Jean Elie and the two men talk about y’all playing Gay, Byron Allen’s Lawsuit, and Tribble’s dry dating life.
87 - “Terms and conditions” with DJ HED
November 20, 2019 20:49 - 1 hour - 162 MBVan sits down with West Coast radio star DJ HED and talks about Colin Kaepernick, Rodney Reed, Sensitive Rappers, and why Hed thinks women are self absorbed.
86 - Hustle and Motivate Feat. J Stone
November 14, 2019 21:44 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBVan sits down with West Coast Rapper J Stone and talks about losing his best friend Nipsey Hussle, Dropping His Debut Album, And Finding Peace While He Was In Prison.
86 - Nic Maye Got Slapped (Feat. J Stone)
November 14, 2019 21:44 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBVan sits down with West Coast Rapper J Stone and talks about losing his best friend Nipsey Hussle, Dropping His Debut Album, And Finding Peace While He Was In Prison.
86 - Hustle and Motivate With J Stone
November 14, 2019 21:44 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBVan sits down with West Coast Rapper J Stone and talks about losing his best friend Nipsey Hussle, Dropping His Debut Album, And Finding Peace While He Was In Prison.
085 - NO DIRECT DEPOSIT (w Sarunas Jackson)
November 06, 2019 17:08 - 1 hour - 147 MBVan is back and so is the Red Pill, he talks to Sarunas about what happened, what happens now, and about Sarunas new life as a celebrity.
084 – Jason Weaver’s Lunch Break w/ Jason Weaver
October 08, 2019 20:23 - 1 hour - 101 MBVan sits down with actor and singer Jason Weaver to discuss his interesting career from being the singing voice of Simba in the original Lion King to playing Michael Jackson and his feature on Chingy’s 2004 hit, “One Call Away.”
083 – Art & Politics w/ Ferrari Sheppard and Sharis Rhodes
October 01, 2019 18:30 - 2 hours - 116 MBIn this 2-part episode: Van sits down with artist and twitter firebrand, Ferrari Sheppard, to discuss the art world and how it treats black artists. He also talks with LA County Board of Supervisors Candidate, Sharis Rhodes, about her political journey and the current challenges facing Los Angeles.
082 – Going Full Jerome w/ Amin Joseph
September 24, 2019 21:46 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBVan sits down with Snowfall Star, Amin Joseph, who shows up in character as Jerome Saint. Jerome has trouble adjusting to life in 2019 while Amin goes in depth on his process as an actor.
081 – Shooting The Shit w/ Miko Grimes
September 17, 2019 17:59 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBVan sits down with Miko Grimes to discuss her issues with Jay Z’s partnership with the NFL. The two also discuss her plant-based diet, her opinions on rich people and whether or not she would give her husband a “hall pass.”
080 – Rap Is For Rappers w/ Hitmaka
September 10, 2019 17:52 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBHitmaka sits down with Van and talks about how he left Yung Berg behind, and why he feels like he’s gonna be one of the biggest moguls in Hip Hop history.
079 – The Kaepernick Situation w/ Marcellus Wiley
September 03, 2019 18:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBVan sits down with former All-Pro NFL player and current FS1 host Marcellus Wiley to talk about the current Kaepernick situation.
078 – Blue Colored Glasses w/ Glasses Malone
August 27, 2019 17:52 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBVan sits down with rapper Glasses Malone to talk about his controversial music video “2pac Must Die.” They also talk about the current state of west coast rap, what it is to be a real gangster rapper, and what are the most important songs in west coast rap history.
077 – Prince Talk w/ David Oyelowo
August 20, 2019 17:07 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBVan checks in with “Selma” star David Oyelowo, and the two men talk about David’s new movie, his old marriage, and being British star in American Black Hollywood.
076 – Wildness w/ Brittany Renner & Teanna Trump
August 13, 2019 15:44 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBVan sits down with Brittany Renner and Teanna Trump to talk about their new found friendship and how they met on social media. Jason “Jah” Lee from Bossip joins the conversation. They also talk about their own critics and what people don’t understand about their lifestyle.
075 – Let Players Rap w/ Metta World Peace
August 06, 2019 18:14 - 1 hour - 65 MBVan sits down with former NBA star, Metta World Peace, as he responds to Moneybagg Yo’s previous comments on The Red Pill that Basketball players should lay off the rapping. Metta explains why he and other ballers choose to pursue music and basketball.
074 – Unconscious Throupling w/ Sheree Zampino
July 30, 2019 16:11 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBVan sits down with Sheree Zampino, Will Smith’s ex-wife and mother to his son, Trey. They discuss how she maintains such a healthy relationship with the Smith Family and her experiences raising Trey. They also talk about what its like to be the wife of a pastor, dating, and what a “thrupple” is.
073 – Hamtramck w/ Tiny Jag
July 23, 2019 17:38 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBVan sits down with Detroit emcee, Tiny Jag, on her decision to drop out of the Afro Future Festival when she found out that white people were being charged double for the event. They also talk about ways to bridge the equity gap between Black America and white America.
072 – The One They Love To Hate w/ Jermaine Dupri
July 16, 2019 16:59 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBVan sits down with hip hop luminary Jermaine Dupri to talk about his recent remarks that made headlines. He unpacks his controversial opinions on modern female rappers and talks about his new auto-biographical documentary.
071 – Fear Of A Queer Black Planet w/ Jarrett Hill & Shar Jossell
July 09, 2019 17:28 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBVan sits down with journalist, Jarrett Hill and pop culture pundit, Shar Jossell, to talk about the many issues facing lgbtq individuals within the black community. Jarrett and Star share their stories of growing up gay and trans in unwelcoming environments and how they deal with the ways society treats them.
070 – Aliens and Dolphins w/ Megan Ryte
July 02, 2019 16:11 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBVan chops it up with Hot 97 DJ, Megan Ryte. Megan talks about her path to success and the highs and lows of being a female DJ in a male-dominated industry. They also touch on everything from Aliens to whether or not Dolphins would take over the world if they had opposable thumbs.
069 – Aint No Best w/ Affion Crockett
June 25, 2019 16:02 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBVan sits down with comedian and actor, Affion Crockett, to discuss the concept of church and what it means to be a christian today. They also get into a passionate “best ever” debate on diss tracks, comedians and boxers.
068 – 43VA Heartless w/ Moneybagg Yo
June 18, 2019 16:02 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBVan sits down with Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo to discuss the new generation of Memphis hip-hop. They also talk about Moneybagg’s ambitions outside of rap and how he handles friends and family who ask him for money.
067 – Family Matters w/ Jaleel White
June 11, 2019 16:05 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBVan sits down with legendary sitcom actor Jaleel White to talk about his trials and tribulations while growing up in the spotlight. They also touch on the state of children’s TV today and the surprisingly-talented celebrity basketball circuit.
066 – When They See Us w/ Ava DuVernay
June 04, 2019 15:13 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBVan sits down with Filmmaker Ava DuVernay to talk about her life and career, past and present. They also talk about Ava’s latest project ‘When They See Us’, a 4-part limited series on Netflix about the Central Park 5.
065 – #1? w/ Deray Davis
May 28, 2019 16:19 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBVan sits down with comedian and actor, DeRay Davis to talk about the life and legacy of John Singleton, who was a mentor to DeRay. They also talk about DeRay’s career, his relationships and the state of comedy in today’s political climate.
064 – Merata w/ Cliff Curtis
May 21, 2019 16:51 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBVan sits down with New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis, known for his diverse filmography including roles in Training Day and Avatar. They talk about Cliff’s powerful documentary about pioneering Maori filmmaker, Merata Mita. They also touch on Cliff’s experience as an “ethnically ambiguous” actor in Hollywood and the hardships that indigenous people face all around the world.
063 – F*ck Me, Feed Me, Finance Me w/ Mandii
May 14, 2019 16:27 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBCan sits down with Mandii, one-half of the Whoreible Decisions Podcast. They talk about why she’s never been with a white man and they touch on Mandii’s controversial rant about men financing a relationship.
062 – Politickin’ w/ Bakari Sellers
May 07, 2019 21:36 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBVan sits down with CNN Contributor and Politician Bakari Sellers. They touch on the Democratic Primary candidates, Barack Obama’s impact or lack-there-of on African American communities, the importance of HBCUs and Bakari’s political future.
061 – Vibranium w/ Colion Noir
April 30, 2019 15:49 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBVan sits down with NRA TV host and gun advocate Colion Noir. They touch on the gun debate, the impact of mass shootings, the importance of black gun ownership and Colion’s philosophy on home defense.
060 – One Nation w/ Rizza Islam
April 23, 2019 17:14 - 1 hour - 94 MBVan sits down with Rizza Islam, a member of the Nation of Islam. They talk about the NOI’s stance on anti-semtism, the LGBT community, and talk about the recent controversies with R Kelly and Michael Jackson.
059 – Happy Birthday w/ Van Lathan
April 16, 2019 17:04 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBVan turns 39 and uses this episode as an episode to reflect on a seminal moment for him.
058 – Black & African w/ Blitz The Ambassador
April 09, 2019 16:25 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBVan sits down with rapper, visual artist, and filmmaker, Blitz The Ambassador to talk about his Netflix movie The Burial of Kojo. They also talk about Blitz’s assimilation into American culture and how hip hop was his bridge to black culture when he grew up in Ghana.
057 – The GentleWoman’s Guide To Life w/ Miss Diddy
April 02, 2019 14:26 - 1 hour - 105 MBVan sits down with lifestyle ambassador and entrepreneur Miss Diddy to talk about her life behind the scenes in the entertainment industry, how she became a connector of people, and how it is to be a black woman with power and respect. At the top of the show Van reacts to the tragic murder of Nipsey Hussle and has a call to action for anyone who wants to make change.
056 – Tears Of A Clown w/ D.C. Young Fly
March 26, 2019 18:22 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBVan sits down with comedian and actor D.C. Young Fly to talk about his origin story in comedy, how tragedy in life informed his comedy chops early on, and how he ended up as a main player on Nick Cannon’s Wild N’ Out. Also, Van starts the show with his thoughts on Jussie Smollett’s case being dropped in Chicago.
055 – Natalie, Take the Wheel w/ Natalie Manuel Lee
March 19, 2019 17:51 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBVan sits down with former Fear of God Brand Manager and Hillsong Channel host Natalie Manuel to talk about her show Now with Natalie, how people’s perspective on religion has evolved in our modern times and how social media has shaped that narrative. They also talk about Van’s own reservations about attending church.
054 – Headlines w/ Amanda Seales, Murda Mook, & Robert Littal
March 13, 2019 16:54 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this special episode Van talks to three guests who are coming on to explain their current situations that have made headlines recently. First up, Van calls up Murda Mook to talk about his controversial podcast with Julz. After that, Van moderates a heated discussion between comedian and actress Amanda Seales and Black Sports Online EIC Robert Littal who have been at odds with each other some negative coverage of a story that involves Amanda and some comments she made. The two attempt to ea...
053 – Nia’s Side w/ Nia Riley
March 05, 2019 18:19 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBVan sits down with Nia Riley to talk about Love and Hip Hop Hollywood and her relationship with Soulja Boy. The two talk about the recent fight that she and Soulja Boy had on the show and Nia’s tells us her side of story. She opens up about hardships with Soulja Boy that cameras have not captured and his long history with violent behavior. They also talk about her life as the daughter of music legend Teddy Riley.
052 – American Girl w/ Estelle
February 26, 2019 17:35 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBVan sits down with British singer Estelle to talk about her music career, male groupies, the issues that female artists are facing in the industry right now, and her current status with Kanye West who she’s worked with in the past. At the top of the show Van has an important message for all of his friends and family who think he’s rich: I aint got it.
051 – Blow Pops In Your Hair w/ Ceraadi
February 19, 2019 17:53 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBVan sits down with the duo Ceraadi who are blowing up on social media and youtube. They talk about signing with Roc Nation, maneuvering through Hollywood as two young female performers in light of the R Kelly scandals, and things get emotional when they talk about their sister leaving the group. Van also follows up on the Jussie Smollett case after news has come out about him possibly making up the whole incident.
050 – Grandma Viola w/ Al Harrington
February 12, 2019 16:51 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBVan sits down with former NBA player and marijuana entrepreneur Al Harrington. They talk about the origins of Viola, his marijuana start up, about his 14 year career in the NBA and how he’s trying to make more money in weed than he did playing basketball. They also talk about white players in the NBA and his take on the Kobe vs LeBron debate.
049 – G.O.O.D. Talk w/ GLC
February 05, 2019 17:09 - 1 hour - 104 MBVan sits down with Leonard Harris aka GLC of G.O.O.D. music. They talk about his heavy involvement in the inner city community in Chicago, his close relationship with Kanye West, and what he thinks people get wrong about Kanye. We also get more insight on the reasoning behind Kanye wearing the “Make America Great Again” hat and how GLC is responsible for him no longer wearing it.
047 – Silk Pajamas w/ SAINt JHN
January 29, 2019 19:58 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBVan sits down with singer, songwriter, and rapper Saint Jhn. They talk about him getting the co-sign from rap mogul Kareem “bigs” Burke and what his aspirations are in the hip hop world. They also talk about the responsibility of rappers reshaping the narrative of women and how they’re treated, they also talk about Saint Jhn’s fashion taste and the crazy outfits he can pull off.
047 – Cry Like A Man w/ Jason Wilson
January 22, 2019 17:52 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBVan sits down with one of his heroes, Jason Wilson from the Cave of Adullam. They talk about this new book “Cry Like A Man” and what Jason had to overcome to become the thought leader that he is today. At the top of the show Van rants about a friend that tried to get his help on Black Twitter and why she was wrong for looping him in.
045 – White Skin’d w/ Amber Rose
January 15, 2019 18:51 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBVan sits down with model, actress, and influencer Amber Rose to talk about her relationships with famous men, how that instant fame was not good for her at the time, her brand of feminism, and the come up story that she feels people should know about. Also, at the top of the show Van shares his conflicted feeling on the New Orleans Saints current Super Bowl run.
045 – Flamingo & Koval w/ Arian Foster
January 08, 2019 17:23 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBVan sits down with former NFL all-pro Arian Foster to talk about his life after football and how he’s been able to reinvent himself as an artist and a thought leader. The two also debate about whether celebrity news has a place in our culture and why Arian think’s Tupac is not as great as we all think he was.
044 – Bria Murphy RAW w/ Bria Murphy
December 18, 2018 17:22 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBVan sits down with the multi-faceted Bria Murphy. They talk about growing up as the daughter of Eddie Murphy and all the pressures that come with that, the struggles of black women through the lens of the beauty world, and her budding career in fine art.