Philly Famous Podcast

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Sara Lomax-Reese (President/CEO of WURD Radio, LLC) Dec 11, 2018

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President and CEO of WURD Radio (the only African-American owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania), Sara Lomax-Reese talks with Greg about the emergence of podcasts and how they can coexist with radio, the uniqueness of WURD, some of the most pressing and hotly debated issues in our city and the media's role in fostering social change, what it's like to be Black, American, and a woman in 2018, the impact her iconic father Dr. Walter Lomax had on her, her thoughts on Philly, and much more.

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Kenny Holdsman (President and CEO of Philadelphia Youth Basketball) Dec 06, 2018

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Greg talks with his father and President/CEO of Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB), Kenny Holdsman, about one of the most formative moments in his adult life, why Philadelphia was in need of a holistic basketball-based youth development organization, how he and his team are raising $12 million to build a center, his experience with social entrepreneurship, his praises and critiques of Philly, and much more.

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Will Toms (Cofounder of Rec Philly) Nov 21, 2018

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Cofounder of Rec Philly, William Tyrone Toms talks with Greg about why Philly needed a home for artists to connect, share resources, and build brands, the artistic-entrepreneurial collision, how he's learned to use various traumas from earlier in his life to empower himself, the cultural value of having cofounders from drastically different backgrounds, the difference in the young generation of leaders from previous generations, how Rec can be scaled and replicated in other cities, his thoughts on Philly, and much more. This is a GREAT one!

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Rob Lawless (Robs10kFriends) Nov 18, 2018

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Rob Lawless, a.k.a. Rob10k, talks with Greg about the what, why, and how of his project and mission to have a 1 hour conversation with 10,000 strangers, what he's learned about humans today, his opinions about social media, his thoughts on Philly, and much more.

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Tony Chennault (Filmmaker/Philly Basketball Legend) Nov 16, 2018

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Founder and Director of Oldhead: The Series Tony Chennault talks with Greg about his transition from basketball to film, when and why he lost his love for the game, why he doesn't want to be known for basketball, issues plaguing the inner city and what needs to change, what it was like guarding Kyrie, his love for Philly, and much more. We finish up with some NBA talk.

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Shawn Smith (Philly's Next Great Rapper) Nov 12, 2018

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The pride of Southwest Philly, Shawn Smith (formerly known as Young Savage) talks with Greg about his motto and title of his most recent album “Sink or Swim”, his spirituality and the evolution of his music, the freestyles that made him “Philly Famous”, his creative process and the mental images that linger in his mind, the struggles, obstacles, and realities of black men and boys in Philly, what needs to change, and much more. This episode has so much rich content in it, and it picks up as the interview moves along.

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Daralyse Lyons (Author/Speaker/Coach/Yogi/Actress) Nov 09, 2018

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Above anything else she is a storyteller. Daralyse Lyons talks with Greg about her love for creating alternative realities, how you can escape reality and find deeper truths at the same time, her personal narrative and its evolution, her Emotional Yoga technique, her bi-racial identity, her thoughts on Philly, and so much more.

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Christopher Plant (Founder of Kismet Cowork) Nov 06, 2018

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Founder of Kismet, GreatPHL, and www.movetophilly.com, Christopher Plant talks with Greg about the growth and value of coworking, the daylong GreatPHL18 event series taking place on November 15th, his life experiences that have propelled him to creativity and innovation, and his thoughts on what in Philly should be celebrated and what should be revised.

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"Fly on the Wall" Edition- Early NBA Talk Oct 27, 2018

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Greg is joined by his brother Danny and friend Adam "Levin Ep" Levin-Epstein to discuss and debate all things NBA. Topics include: who is the second best team in the league? Who are our playoff locks? Most underrated League Pass team? Who will take home the MVP? The NBA would be better if...? Which NBA players would you want to help you pull off a heist? What NBA personalities would you choose to go on a cross country road trip with? And last, a one-season fantasy draft (let us know who picked the best team). The NBA is BACK!

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Anna Shoemaker (Singer-Songwriter)- Philly Famous "Plug It" Edition Oct 17, 2018

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Singer-Songwriter Anna Shoemaker talks with Greg about her new EP "East Side", her creative process for songwriting, the importance of self-confidence for any artist, the current climate of the music industry for female artists, her thoughts on Philly, and much more.

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