What's Next with J.Ryan

J. Ryan, with Brittany Colombo riding shotgun, sits down with RoccStar—Grammy-winning hitmaker and larger-than-life personality—for a fast, funny, and brutally honest conversation. From music and fame to reality TV chaos and building empires, nothing’s off limits. RoccStar opens up about the highs, the trolls, the business moves, and the headlines you’ve seen (and the ones you haven’t). It’s raw, unpredictable, and packed with the kind of stories only he can tell. Follow RoccStar: https://www.instagram.com/roccstarmusic Follow Brittany Colombo: https://www.instagram.com/colombolov3 Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Intro with Brittany & RoccStar 2:19 Grammy Wins & Early Credits 5:35 Are Award Shows Falling Off? 8:26 R&B, Weed & Losing the Feeling 12:17 From Soundtracks to Disney Checks 15:04 The $50K Love & Hip Hop Studio Story 22:13 Family Mode on Basketball Wives 26:53 RoccStar’s Wireless & Business Moves 34:52 Breaking Down Industry Drama 45:56 Rap Beef, AI Artists & What’s Next Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

J. Ryan is joined by Sincere Show and Tahmina Q for an unfiltered conversation that gets messy fast. Sincere opens up about his journey from homelessness to Hollywood, why he believes everyone in the industry dates the same people, and how “business meetings” often turn into something else. Tahmina calls out the LA dating scene as straight-up trash and shares her perspective on why women get caught up being “too nice.” From love sounding like a mental illness to Sincere’s dream of becoming the biggest DJ alive, this episode is equal parts wild, funny, and brutally real. Tap in. Follow Sincere Show: https://www.instagram.com/sincereshow Follow Tahmina Q: https://www.instagram.com/tahmina__q Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Intro 1:10 Did Sincere and Tahmina Go on a Date? 3:15 Business Meetings or Hookups? 8:45 Everyone in Hollywood Dates the Same People 14:20 Sincere Show on Going from Homeless to Hollywood 19:50 Why LA Dating Feels Like Trash 25:30 Tahmina on Women Being “Too Nice” 32:00 Is Falling in Love a Mental Illness? 39:10 Sincere on Wanting to Be the Biggest DJ Alive 44:00 Industry Networking vs. Real Relationships 50:20 Viral Clips and Wild Headlines 56:40 What Are You Watching? 1:02:10 What’s Next? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

J. Ryan links up with Peder Cho, Tyrone Bee, and EJ King for an episode full of fashion, music, and plenty of mess. From the best and worst looks at the VMAs to Mariah Carey winning her first VMA, the crew dives into all the highs, lows, and viral moments. They break down Mariah and Da Brat’s iconic bond, Sofia Vergara shading Kevin Hart, and the wild story of Will Ferrell’s first concert being Roddy Ricch. Plus—streamer Rakai mistaking Keke Palmer for Mary J had everybody talking. Tap in for laughs, hot takes, and some classic What’s Next? energy. Follow Peder Cho: https://www.instagram.com/utopia.us Follow Tyrone Bee: https://www.instagram.com/tyronebee Follow EJ King: https://www.instagram.com/ejking Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

J. Ryan sits down with Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Eric Bellinger for a candid, wide-ranging convo. They catch up on Eric’s family life, his journey to the Grammys, and where he sees R&B headed next. Eric shares his unfiltered thoughts on reality TV, opens up about the pressures of fame and friendship, and even drops gems about ghostwriting history-making hits. Plus, the two go head-to-head in games like Explain This Lyric, Wrong for Fair Game, and Agree or Disagree. This one’s equal parts music, laughs, and real talk - you don’t want to miss it Follow Eric Bellinger: https://www.instagram.com/ericbellinger/ Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Guest: Eric Bellinger Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle

J. Ryan links back up with his “almost co-host” EJ King for a wild ride through headlines, culture, and a little relationship real talk. They get into Cardi B’s trial, Teyana Taylor’s stunning visual album, Jussie Smollett’s new documentary, and the buzz around Lil Nas X’s arrest. The convo heats up with Shilo Sanders’ controversy, Kelly Osbourne vs. WWE’s Becky Lynch, and Bryson Tiller going head-to-head with Timbaland. And of course, they dive into the messy ways dating can end friendships. This one’s loud, unfiltered, and completely in their bag. Follow EJ King: https://www.instagram.com/ejking/ Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com

J. Ryan is joined by Karrueche Tran and Christina Milian for a fun, unfiltered conversation you don’t want to miss. Christina sets the record straight on those Real Housewives of Beverly Hills rumors, Karrueche addresses the big question - is she dating?—and both spill on their latest projects, career moves, and what’s next. It’s laughs, tea, and real talk all the way through. Follow Karrueche Tran: https://www.instagram.com/karrueche/?hl=en Follow Christina Milian: https://www.instagram.com/christinamilian/ Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Intro 8:26 Acting Gigs 16:18 Game: What Was She Thinking? 23:24 Mariah Carey on The Grammys 34:41 Song Mentions 42:15 Thoughts on Dating 53:50 What Are You Watching? 01:01:09 What's Next? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com

J. Ryan is joined by Don Benjamin - a true jack of all trades and now a father of two - for a candid sit-down that covers it all. Don reflects on his time on America’s Next Top Model, life as a dad, and how he really feels about the “influencer” label. He dishes on his alter ego as the “Shirtless Chef” and gives us a sneak peek at his upcoming role in the highly anticipated horror film HIM. And of course, you know we had to run some games. Tap in for laughs, stories, and a side of Don you’ve never seen. Follow Don: https://www.instagram.com/donbenjamin/?hl=en Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Don Benjamin’s kids 5:00 Don as the Shirtless Chef 8:25 Don Benjamin on Making “North of the Ten” 9:55 Don’s Experience on America’s Next Top Model 16:23 Don on Meeting his Wife Lian 23:50 Socialites and Influencers 26:20 Don on Growing up in Minnesota 33:30 Don on Cooking & Baking 38:42 Cicely Tyson 45:38 Caitlyn Jenner vs. Bruce Jenner 46:45 Ginuwine Concert 50:10 What Are You Watching? 54:40 What’s Next? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com

J. Ryan links up with Siya and Brandon Anthony for an unfiltered ride through sex, music, and reality TV chaos. Siya opens up about her time on Sisterhood of Hip Hop and Baddies, along with a peek inside her career. Brandon - LA’s nightlife king - takes us inside Pride and shares what it’s really like running the city’s hottest scenes. And of course, we dive into some wild viral clips. Tap in for a good time. Follow Siya: https://www.instagram.com/siya?igsh=bzBhbzNwY3JlZGVv Follow Brandon: https://www.instagram.com/mrbrandonanthony?igsh=MWg3czY2M3V5c3pi Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Dating Histories 2:50 Sex Preferences and Fetishes 13:20 Siya’s Music & Career 19:50 Brandon’s Career 34:00 Pride Festivals 38:38 DL Men Confessions 45:40 Trick Daddy and NeNe Leakes 48:13 Rasheeda’s Viral Concert Claudia Jordan and Karrueche 56:23 Kenny Bednarek vs. Noah Lyles 58:57 What are you watching? 1:06:43 What’s Next? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com

J. Ryan sits down for his first-ever solo guest episode with Lamorne Morris - aka Winston Bishop from New Girl—for a wild, honest, and hilarious convo. Lamorne opens up about his journey from Chicago to winning an Emmy for his role in Fargo, the highs and lows of making it in Hollywood, and what fatherhood has taught him along the way. Plus, you know we had to run a few games. This one’s got heart, hustle, and a whole lot of laughs. Follow Lamorne: https://www.instagram.com/lamorne Listen to his podcast “The Lamorning After” on all platforms! Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Lamorne Morris in Chicago 3:40 BET New Faces 16:00 How Lamorne got started 26:04 Lamorne and his daughter 30:49 Lamorne’s Emmy Win, SNL Movie 40:00 Weird Hollywood Encounters 46:12 Sharon Stone 58:20 Who’d You Rather…Act With? 104:55 Heston James TikTok Pranks 1:09:00 Jim Jones’ Kissing his Mom 1:12:23 Masculinity Standards 1:14:54 Michael Rapaport on Hulk Hogan 1:22:00 What Are You Watching? 1:27:35 What’s Next  Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com

J. Ryan links up with his UK mates Manny and David James for an episode full of cultural crossfire. They get real about what the British think of Americans, whether nepo babies deserve more grace, and the truth behind UK vs. US dating. Plus - what do they really think about the Beckhams and Meghan Markle? Tap in for another great episode! Follow Manny IG: https://www.instagram.com/mannyuk?igsh=dW9pdG5qdzhkb2Ri Follow DJ James IG: https://www.instagram.com/britishdeej?igsh=MThrbmw1bzhwdzA1dg%3D%3D Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com

J. Ryan kicks it with Teare Candelier and Digi Annia for a raw and hilarious ride through music, mess, and masculinity. From Drake weighing in on the US vs UK rap scene to closeted DL culture in Hollywood, they’re keeping it all the way real. Plus, they talk Colombian music, Karol G’s glow-up, and why some men just refuse to spend money. You already know… it gets real. Tap in. Follow Teare Candelier IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealteare Follow Digi Annia IG: https://www.instagram.com/digiannia Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com

J Ryan welcomes guests Mir Harris and Dior Krystal for in-depth discussions on reality TV controversy, hip hop drama and more. They explore the recent Love Island drama with Cierra Ortega, Cam Newton’s interview with Wale and revelations about the Selena movie. Plus hot takes on traditional women and the suspicious Carnival Cruise changes! Follow Mir Harris IG: https://www.instagram.com/meremir Follow Dior Krystal IG: https://www.instagram.com/diorkrystal_ Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Barbers 6:30 Mir Harris’ background, TED Talks, Clubhouse 15:15 Traditional women 27:16 Selena movie 34:05 Cam Newton interview with Wale 41:11 Carnival Cruise new rules 48:18 Chrisean Rock and Kehlani drama 54:57 Cierra Ortega controversy 1:04:04 What are you watching? 1:10:20 What’s next? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com

J Ryan welcomes guests Micky Munday, Paula Deanda, and Ariane Andrew for a lively talk on music industry secrets, reality TV, and social media fame. From Grammy wins to WWE drama, they dish on navigating fame, influencers, and wild Hollywood stories—plus hot takes on Beyoncé’s stage mishap and men collecting spousal support! Follow our Guests! Ariane Andrew - https://www.instagram.com/arianeandrew/?igsh=MWxiMXd5ZjRldHR6dA%3D%3D# Paula Deanda - https://www.instagram.com/pauladeanda/?igsh=OW1lc3dkYjN0bm1o# Micky Munday - nhttps://www.instagram.com/mickymunday/?hl=en Follow J. Ryan : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl/?hl=en TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl Listen To J Ryan on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/21fh3OXRowq2Ou8DCbRS7t/discography

J Ryan is back with Isaiah Joseph and Britney Colombo for a hilarious and candid chat about hall passes, open relationships, hookups, blocking haters, catfishing, and awkward dating app encounters. Plus, they dive into hot topics like B. Simone’s viral friendship drama and Nick Cannon forgetting his kids’ names! More Isaiah Joseph - https://www.instagram.com/isaiahjoseph/?hl=en More Brittany Columbo - https://www.instagram.com/colombolov3/?hl=en Follow J. Ryan : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl/?hl=en TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl Listen To J Ryan on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/21fh3OXRowq2Ou8DCbRS7t/discography

J. Ryan returns with recurring guest EJ King and special guest Mariah Linney for a hilarious, heartfelt, and brutally honest episode. From travel confessions and Hollywood tea to industry beefs and viral drama, they break it all down. Plus, debates about Obama, Tyler Perry lawsuits, and why friendships shift with success. You don’t want to miss this one! Follow Our Guests: EJ King : https://www.instagram.com/ejking/# Mariah Linney : https://www.instagram.com/mofiyah99/?hl=en More DOPE: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dopenetworkio/ Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ Follow J. Ryan : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl/?hl=en TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl Listen To J Ryan on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/21fh3OXRowq2Ou8DCbRS7t/discography

In this spicy episode of What’s Next with J. Ryan, we’re joined by the hilarious and unfiltered Sky Days and Shawna Gaspard! The trio dives into everything from confusing club hookups, dating outside your race, and what it's like being typecast in Hollywood — to the wildest looks at the BET Awards. Sky reflects on her evolution from reality TV chaos to real-life change, and Shawna opens up about love, heartbreak, and blurred friendship lines. Plus: a heated breakdown of the viral Kai Cenat vs. Wale moment and our hottest red carpet fashion takes. This episode is loud, real, and completely unmissable. Tap in! 💥💄💬 #WhatsNext #SkyDays #ShawnaGaspard #podcast Listen To J Ryan on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/21fh3OXRowq2Ou8DCbRS7t/discography Follow J. Ryan : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl/?hl=en TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl Listen To J Ryan on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/21fh3OXRowq2Ou8DCbRS7t/discographyFollow Our Guests: Shawna Gaspard: https://www.instagram.com/spowered/reels/Sky Days: https://www.instagram.com/flyyytattedsky/?hl=en More DOPE:IG: https://www.instagram.com/dopenetworkio/Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/

J. Ryan reunites with longtime friends for a globe-trotting, unfiltered conversation about international hookups, travel mishaps, and what turns them off in the bedroom. From Lithuania to South Africa to group dinner etiquette and petty ex-drama, this episode brings laughs, honesty, and a little chaos. Follow J. Ryan : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl/?hl=en TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl Listen To J Ryan on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/21fh3OXRowq2Ou8DCbRS7t/discography Follow Our Guests: Follow J. Ryan : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl/?hl=en TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl Listen To J Ryan on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/21fh3OXRowq2Ou8DCbRS7t/discography Follow Our Guests: Sandra Parada - @san_dray Isaiah Joseph - @IsaiahJoseph Allen Christopher - @_allenc

On this episode of What’s Next? with J. Ryan, we sit down with reality TV stars and creatives to unpack relationships, marriage, reality show drama, and dating in LA. From Netflix’s The Ultimatum to Sweet Life: LA, we talk about love, timelines, and pressure to perform on and off camera. Plus: who should pay on a first date, the reality of 50/50, and if a $20K birthday gift deserves more than just cologne in return. It’s raw, funny, and full of real talk. Follow J. Ryan : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl/?hl=en TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl Listen To J Ryan on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/21fh3OXRowq2Ou8DCbRS7t/discography Follow Our Guests: Mamé Adjei - https://www.instagram.com/mameadjei/?hl=en Jerrold Smith II - https://www.instagram.com/jerroldhtims/?hl=en Zay Wilson - https://www.instagram.com/zaywilson/?hl=en

J sits down with Model & Designer Ashwell Boyd and Podcaster and Singer Bridget Kelly to talk about Caitlin Clark's flagrant foul, Antonio Brown getting jumped, Lizzo on getting famous and people putting hands on celebrities lately.

J sits down with his long time friends Allen Christopher, Asia Shabazz and Brittany Colombo to talk what's hot and what's not from 2025 Met Gala, A$AP Rocky wearing Rihanna's clothe's, where is the line between straight and gay and much more! New episodes of What's Next every Thursday!