What's in Your Glass? with Carmelo Anthony

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Leon Bridges Mar 04, 2022

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On today's show, Melo sits down with Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Leon Bridges. Over a glass, they discuss Leon's career journey and how he was discovered while working as a dishwasher in Texas. They touch on Leon's latest album, his new campaign as the face of Wranger jeans and much more

Winston Duke Feb 24, 2022

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On today's show, Melo sits down with acclaimed actor Winston Duke. Over a glass they discuss Duke’s upbringing – all the way from being born in Trinidad and Tobago, through his move to New York as a child, and eventually how he ended up pursuing acting and attending the Yale School of Drama. They get into Winston's early acting career and his breakout performance as M'Baku in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Duke also discusses working with Jordan Peele, shares some details on current projects and much more.

Too Short Feb 18, 2022

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On today's show, Melo sits down for a glass with legendary rapper and producer Too Short. After diving into Too Short's origins in the music industry, the two discuss how influential Too Short's music has been, from the release of his first records in the 1980's to the new music he's putting out today. They also touch on Short's epic Verzuz appearance, what he has planned for his new music and much more.

Kenneth Chenault Feb 10, 2022

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On today’s show, Melo sits down with the chairman and managing director of the venture capital firm General Catalyst, Ken Chenault. As one of the one of the business world’s foremost experts on brands and brand management, Ken shares some great insight on both his path, leadership style and his work in the community. The conversation begins with Ken sharing what it was like growing up in the civil rights era, playing sports and coming of age with “Dr. J,” Julius Irving on Long Island. Over a glass, the two delve further into Ken’s career journey, including his meteoric rise in becoming the CEO of American Express from 2001-2018, and discusses his leadership style and what that means in a practical setting. Finally, Ken talks about his outstanding work in founding OneTen (https://oneten.org/), an initiative which assists the black community in getting sustainable jobs by working with companies to focus hiring practices on skills, not just credentials. He also shares details about his work and advocacy fighting for voting rights and much more.

Reinaldo Marcus Green Feb 04, 2022

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On today's episode, Melo sits down with award winning-director, writer and producer Reinaldo Marcus Green. Reinaldo discusses what it was like growing up in New York and the important role athletics - particularly baseball - played in his life. He get into his unique career journey, which first saw him working on Wall Street before making the leap to study film at NYU under Spike Lee. The two also chat about Reinaldo’s latest film, “King Richard”, including how important it was to cultivate a family dynamic on set and working with superstars like Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis and Jon Bernthal.

Amar'e Stoudemire Jan 13, 2022

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On today’s episode, Melo sits down for a glass with current assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets, his former teammate and longtime friend, Amar'e Stoudemire. Over a bottle, the two discuss wine and Amar'e’s label, Stoudemire Wines, and how the world of wine and the NBA has blended together. Amar'e also shares some insight into his current role coaching for the Nets, the transition from player to coach, and so much more.

E-40 Jan 07, 2022

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On today’s episode, Melo sits down with the multi-platinum recording artist and entrepreneur E-40. Over a glass, the two discuss E-40’s career and his forthcoming new album. They also dive into E-40’s entrepreneurial side, discussing his current endeavors in the wine and spirts world. E-40 shares his advice for up-and-coming artists in this conversation that spans music, wine and so much more.

Aunjanue Ellis Dec 23, 2021

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This week, Carmelo welcomes acclaimed actress and producer Aunjanue Ellis to the show. She discusses her role as Oracene Price – the mother and tennis coach of Venus and Serena Williams – in “King Richard”, and shares how the role came about, what it was like auditioning with Will Smith, the importance of portraying Oracene accurately in the film, and much more. Aunjanue has already received Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe nominations for her outstanding performance, and is receiving plenty of Oscar buzz for her portrayal.

Robert Glasper Dec 16, 2021

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On today’s show, Melo is joined by the multi-talented musician and producer Robert Glasper. The Grammy Award winner discusses growing up in a musical family in Houston and how he was unknowingly getting a crash course in all things music. He and Melo get into the similarities between performing in sports and on stage, and how pressure can affect everyone differently. Don’t miss this episode as Robert breaks down his ground-breaking 2012 record Black Radio; collaborating with many great musicians in his career; the return of touring; upcoming projects and a whole lot more.

C13Features Presents: Ghostwriter, Starring Kate Mara and Adam Scott Dec 10, 2021

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In this C13Features podcast movie presentation of Ghostwriter, Kate Mara and Adam Scott star in a psychological thriller about a former journalist who reluctantly accepts a job ghostwriting a new murder mystery novel for an eccentric billionaire. Kate Michaels has been living a solitary life after a traumatic experience, but after pressure from her rational agent and candid best friend, she begrudgingly concedes that she needs the work. As she collaborates with the enigmatic James Webber on the project, she finds herself growing dependent on him and starts to suspect that something is wrong…deeply wrong. Will Kate be able to trust herself with James’ story, or even her own voice?Grab some popcorn, and get lost in your imagination in this gripping and suspenseful podcast movie experience, Ghostwriter, from C13Features.