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Remake the Franchises

The Interludes Podcast - May 18, 2023 06:14 - 15 minutes
Val the Voice Johnson discusses the latest studio franchises that are receiving a fresh coat of paint with a remake or a continuation of famed film series: The Little Mermaid, White Men Can’t Jump and The Fast and Furious X.

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All Writers Matter - It All Starts with the Story

The Interludes Podcast - May 11, 2023 05:23 - 34 minutes
Val "the Voice" Johnson speaks with veteran actress Paulette McDaniels about the latest with the Writers Guild strike and her experience with working with some of the most talented actors of our generation. 

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Judge A Book By It’s Cover

The Interludes Podcast - May 03, 2023 23:19 - 35 minutes
Should we judge a book by it's cover? This episode we explore the art of creating an eye-catching book cover with Natalie Stokes-Peters, an experienced book designer with over 20 years of expertise. We start by reviewing the Netflix documentary featuring our forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama and Opr...

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Judge A Book By It's Cover

The Interludes Podcast - May 03, 2023 23:19 - 35 minutes
Should we judge a book by it's cover? This episode we explore the art of creating an eye-catching book cover with Natalie Stokes-Peters, an experienced book designer with over 20 years of expertise. We start by reviewing the Netflix documentary featuring our forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama and Opr...

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All Eyes on Them: Afeni and Tupac

The Interludes Podcast - April 26, 2023 23:51 - 40 minutes
Val 'the Voice' and EP Michael Wamble dive into a captivating discussion on Allen Hughes' "Dear Mama" documentary series. Tune in as they explore Tupac's evolution from a gifted artist to a socially conscious activist, who drew inspiration from his mother Afeni's legacy. Discover how music serve...

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Now Streaming: Seasoned

The Interludes Podcast - April 19, 2023 22:26 - 17 minutes
Join Val the Voice and Michael Wamble as they sit down with Seasoned series director and showrunner Aretha "Ms Respect" Tatum and singer/songwriter, actress Tracy Kincaide to discuss the hit independent Chicago production, Seasoned. Starring Kincaide, Taroniah Rice, and Natasha L. Hudgins, the T...

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All My Successes

The Interludes Podcast - April 12, 2023 22:34 - 35 minutes
Monique Lisa Johnson is a Bronx native and an award-winning playwright and writing coach. With a passion for theater that began at just 7 years old, Monique has been producing plays for years.  As a writing coach, Monique inspires and supports other aspiring writers in achieving their creative g...

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Grand Rising

The Interludes Podcast - April 05, 2023 21:34 - 36 minutes
Holy week is upon us and Christians celebrate the annual traditional holiday called Easter.  Interludes invites friend to the show and urban apologist Phil Fox to discuss Easter traditions and what it means to truly acknowledge and celebrate the real reason for the Easter season, Jesus Christ.

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Literary Page Tuners

The Interludes Podcast - March 30, 2023 18:16 - 14 minutes
Toni Morrison. Octavia Butler.  Victoria Christopher Murray.  As we close Women’s History Month, allow us to highlight these phenomenal African American women writers who are undergoing a renaissance, gaining new fans and loyal readers.

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Soldier of Love

The Interludes Podcast - March 22, 2023 21:36 - 27 minutes
A married mother of three young kings, an author and now after serving her country, she’s creating a lane for herself of virtual DJ space.  Interludes continues to celebrate Women’s History Month by introducing serial entrepreneur Lekeisha Mosley.  A soldier of light, a soldier for change and a ...

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Women in Motion

The Interludes Podcast - March 16, 2023 16:16 - 15 minutes
African American choreographers Debbie Allen and Judith Jameson have been making an impact on screen and television for over 5 decades. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we honor their strength and power. And recognize both Allen and Jamison are women in motion.

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Reel Women

The Interludes Podcast - March 09, 2023 01:31 - 13 minutes
African American women filmmakers have been making an impact on cinema for more than 40 years.  One day, maybe the Oscars, will notice. In honor of Women's History Month, we turning the spotlight around from those in the front of the camera to the sisters behind the scenes.... 

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Tinted Glass Ceilings - A Celebration of Women's History Month

The Interludes Podcast - March 03, 2023 01:49 - 19 minutes
Carol Moseley Braun. Ketanji Brown Jackson. Regina Wilson.. Each one of these phenomenal women have broken through many glass ceilings. And for African-American women, let’s call the barriers 'tinted glass ceilings.' Allow Val 'the Voice' Johnson and EP Michael Wamble celebrate some of the women...

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Tinted Glass Ceilings - A Celebration of Women’s History Month

The Interludes Podcast - March 03, 2023 01:49 - 19 minutes
Carol Moseley Braun. Ketanji Brown Jackson. Regina Wilson.. Each one of these phenomenal women have broken through many glass ceilings. And for African-American women, let’s call the barriers 'tinted glass ceilings.' Allow Val 'the Voice' Johnson and EP Michael Wamble celebrate some of the women...

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The History of House Music

The Interludes Podcast - February 23, 2023 18:34 - 37 minutes
Interludes is celebrating Black History Month in music.  Val ‘the Voice’ Johnson and Coach Tony Thompson dig into their House music roots and discuss the influences of Chicago-style House music on the American music scene.

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The Pure Joy of Finding Love

The Interludes Podcast - February 16, 2023 01:46 - 49 minutes
Sometimes it is champagne and roses. Other times, it is a red velvet cupcake and filtered water. Valentine's Day can be the cruelest day. Or it can be a time to reset your values about what you will and won't accept in search of a soulmate. Val "The Voice" and Mr. Wamble discuss whether or not s...

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Faith Focus Flow

The Interludes Podcast - February 08, 2023 21:08 - 30 minutes
Interludes presents faith-based entrepreneur and business coach Tasha 'TC' Cooper for our Black History Month Business spotlight.  She shares how having her faith and bible based principles can help entrepreneurs thrive in business and in life.

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Do Ya Know Your History

The Interludes Podcast - February 02, 2023 04:30 - 14 minutes
February is Black History Month and the Interludes team reviews the limited docu-series on Hulu, the 1619 Project featuring the show’s creator Nikole Hannah Jones.

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If We Predicted The Winners

The Interludes Podcast - January 26, 2023 00:20 - 29 minutes
Film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert were some of the best evaluators of the best films.  As an ode to Siskel and Ebert, Val ‘the Voice’ Johnson and EP Michael Wamble give their predictions for this year’s 2023 Academy Awards nominations. 

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Stepping Into Purpose

The Interludes Podcast - January 19, 2023 00:59 - 24 minutes
Serial entrepreneur, author & friend to the show Jori O’Neale chats with Val ‘the Voice’ Johnson about some of her recent discoveries as a mentor/ coach and how she is using ministry to inspire all who want to step into their purpose.

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A King and A Coach

The Interludes Podcast - January 12, 2023 00:55 - 42 minutes
Val the Voice plays tribute to civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King and his influence.  Also, Interludes extra Talk on Tuesdays team speak with internationally known Coach John Saintignon about the important of being more than just a coach.

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We Love The 90s

The Interludes Podcast - January 05, 2023 00:02 - 31 minutes
We love the 90s and apparently… the TV and film industry as well.  EP Michael Wamble and Val the Voice are going back into time to the 90s.  We review the recent revival with Malcolm Lee’s The Best Man - The Final Chapters and highlight other film and musical classics that made the 90s worth lov...

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Uncuffed vs Cuffed

The Interludes Podcast - December 15, 2022 02:44 - 13 minutes
Val the Voice defines the term “cuffing season” and how singles can prepare the defense against the emotional offense of the holidays.

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Fashionably Black

The Interludes Podcast - December 07, 2022 20:59 - 27 minutes
Brooklyn-based designer Wilbur Pack Jr. shares about the music and films that have inspired his work and how he is growing the brand SK Wilbur.

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Be Seen and Be Loved with Christie Love

The Interludes Podcast - December 01, 2022 01:24 - 22 minutes
Meet motivational speaker and talk-show host Christie Love as she shares her life, her initial fears in public speaking and the people who have inspired her to be the confident, fearless woman with a knack of making her audience feel seen and loved.

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Epilepsy Awareness

The Interludes Podcast - November 24, 2022 00:24 - 21 minutes
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Val 'the Voice' Johnson speaks with digital compositor and entertainment consultant Karla Braithwaite about her challenges and breakthroughs with the neurological disorder, epilepsy. Karla shares why she started a daily fundraising walk on her Instagram acco...

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Journey to Wakanda

The Interludes Podcast - November 17, 2022 00:21 - 57 minutes
The Epic Sequel has arrived & so too has a special audio breakdown with Val "The Voice" & Mr. Wamble presenting you with a passport to understand the world of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. 

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Unicorn Forever

The Interludes Podcast - November 09, 2022 15:25 - 20 minutes
Interludes continues our lively conversation with Chicago playwright and professor Alvin Malcolm Daniels, an unicorn of a creative and the importance of ETA Creative Arts Foundation.

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Son of A Preacher Man

The Interludes Podcast - November 02, 2022 23:51 - 21 minutes
Alvin Malcolm Daniels. He’s a playwright, filmmaker and the son of a preacher woman in Daniel's case. Val 'the Voice' and EP Michael Wamble catch up with Daniels regarding his docuseries and stage play, “Preacher Kids: The Untold Stories.”

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The Time is Now

The Interludes Podcast - October 26, 2022 21:39 - 23 minutes
Talented singer, actress & breast cancer awareness advocate, Tracy R. Kincaide has a new single, "The Time is Now" and other exciting projects using her gifts.

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