The Show About Stuff: The Stephen Davis Show

My guest is Elizabeth Van Dyke...the Producing Director of Woodie King's New Federal Theater in New York...is an award-winning producer, actress, and director who has directed plays all over the country and received honors for her work. It's a wonderful,  thought- provoking study of the American Theater and it's inner workings of creating and staging of a play production... a must- hear!👏Produced, directed and host by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest today on this new episode is Chris Owen aka Chris Oldie. Chris was a New York politician, Democratic District Leader, President of a Brooklyn District School Board and ran for Congress to replace his father, the late former Congressman Major Owens.But these days have changed careers, returns life long passion of music. Three years ago, he released a song/video entitled "George Floyd: Say Their Names. It earn rave accolades from over 150 film festivals. He's back with a new album entitled "Preacherman Vol 1.It takes us on a journey from these distrubing times to eternal hope. Please listen to this wonderful  episode and go out a buy this wonderful album. You will enjoy this episode.Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My Guest today is the fabulous, Annette St John, Jazz Singer Extraordinaire! While she favors the Jazz idiom, she also sings r&b and gospel.She has performed with such legends from Della Griffen, Lonnie YoungbloodIrene Reed, Frank Staton, Etta Jones to George Benson, Al B Sure and Lou Donaldson.Her first live CD was recorded at Smoke nightclub in NYC entitled, "Inside" in 2003. She has performed at Smoke, Birdland, Lincoln Center, The Cotton, the Apollo Theatre, The Village Vanguard and Ashford and Simpson's Sugar Bar just to name few.This episode is funny6 yet so nostalgic...a delightful episode.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An all new episode with my guest, Gail Boyd, Esq. Ms Boyd, an entertainment attorney in New York City. She is the President of Gail Boyd, PC and Gail Boyd Artist Management, LLC. A graduate pf DePaul Law School, she was a founding partner of Boyd, Staton & Cave, the first record African American female law firm in the United States. She has been an entertainment attorney since 1976 and specifically involved in jazz since 1979.She served on the Board of WBGO FMRadio in New York, She was the President of the North American Arts Managers and Agents and Chair of the Board of Brooklyn Legal Services. This is sn inspiring, informative yet funny episode... a don't miss episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guests are Valerie Graves and Toni Borrero , Pioneers in the World of Advertising for Women of Color. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is journalist, author, gossip columnist Flo Anthony. "Florence "Flo" Anthony is a gossip columnist, syndicated radio host, TV contributor and author. She is an African-American reporter who writes for the gossip page of the Philadelphia Sun. [1] Anthony, a graduate of Howard University, resides in the East Harlem section of New York City.[2]'After working as a publicist for sports legends like Muhammad Ali, Butch Lewis, Michael Spinks, Larry Holmes, Mike McCallum and Matthew Saad Muhammad; Anthony wrote in the mid-1980s entertainment news.[citation needed]She became the first African-American reporter to work on the gossip column of the New York Post,[citation needed] as well as the first African-American to pen a column in The National Examiner.[citation needed] An expert on everyone from Michael Jackson and O. J. Simpson to Whitney Houston and Donald Trump, Anthony was a contributor on news magazine shows like Inside Edition, The Insider and Entertainment Tonight.[citation needed]In the 1990s, Anthony became a gossip girl on The Ricki Lake Show, The Rolonda Watts Show, The Joan Rivers Show, The Geraldo Show, The Sally Jessy Raphael Show, The Tempestt Bledsoe Show, The Gordon Elliott Show, Forgive or Forget, The Leeza Gibbons Show, The Danny Bonaduce Show, The Bertice Berry Show, The Mark Walberg Show, The Vicki Lawrence Show, and The Maury Povich Show. She was also a guest on Court TV, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, CNN and HLN; and The Dini Petty Show and The Camilla Scott Show"... WIKEPIDIAProduced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's another  wonderful episode of The Show About Stuff! The Stephen Davis Show  with Logan Westbrooks (with friends Shelia Frazier-Atcheson and Ulysses Kilgore)... a Black Pioneer Music executive who worked with CBS Records, interacting with such stars as the Jackson 5 to Earth, Wind and Fire! He created Source Records, which released "Bustin Loose" by Chuck Brown! It is an episode to just sit back and enjoy listening to his experiences. Enjoy!🤗Produced, directed, edited and host by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This wonderful episode feature LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson Esq, President of Board for Certification of Geneologists, Dr Jennifer D. Williams, Educator/ School Administrator and Bro Fatiyn (Ernest Stroman),  Producer/Host Openline Radio Show, WBLS Radio, New York and of Rev Al Sharpton Radio Shows. This episode highlights my own family discovery and the importance physically, mentally and morally of knowing who you are and where you came from. It is a powerful yet fun episode.  You'll love it!❤ Enjoy🤗Produced, directed and hosted by Stephen E Davis.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A personal favorite episode of a person who was a child star on Broadway in 1955,. She was an Ikette with Tina Turner, sang with Little Richard and David Ruffin on his first solo album after the Temptations and a founding member of great iconic groups of the 70's. The Honey Cone had a triumph recent concert in Los Angeles. And by the way...she found time to also be Funeral director for a short time!!!😲👏😄 Here is my great friendTHE FABULOUS SHELLY CLARK WHITE!Believe me... your going to love this episode... ENJOY!❤🤗 Produced, directed and host by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Marvelous McBroom Sisters: Marsha, Dana, Lorelei, Durga...Forces of Nature! Marsha was a model extradinare and is a great educator and humanitarian; Dana an educator at Fashion Institute of Technology in NY, Author of Grace Jones's " Pull Up to the Bumper" and an actress in "Leadbelly"; Lorelei Background Singer with Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and creator of a new YouTube Video Show "Who Influenced You"?; Durga, Background Singer with Pink Floyd, Blue Pearl, Songwriter and an accomplished actress. Simply a marvelous not to be missed episode.👏Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Marvelous McBroom Sisters: Marsha, Dana, Lorelei, Durga...Forces of Nature! Marsha was a model extradinare and is a great educator and humanitarian; Dana an educator at Fashion Institute of Technology in NY, Author of Grace Jones's " Pull Up to the Bumper" and an actress in "Leadbelly"; Lorelei Background Singer with Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and creator of a new YouTube Video Show "Who Influenced You"?; Durga, Background Singer with Pink Floyd, Blue Pearl, Songwriter and an accomplished actress. Simply a marvelous not to be missed episode.👏Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A marvelous episode with my friends actress Sheila Frazier-Atchison, Tony nominated actress Starletta DuPois and Margaret Bush Ware, former personal assistant to the legendary Sammy Davis, Jr. Three "fine" ladies with such Hollywood wonderful stories! Sheila was the gorgeous actress featured in movie "Superfly" and the talent coordinator for Black Entertainment Televison. Starletta was nominated for a Tony for here Broadway role in The Mighty Gents. She is a veteran actress of over 50 films working with a Who's who of Hollywood. Margaret was not only the legendary Sammy Davis Jr personal assistant but also the talent coordinator of his television show. It's a marvelous episode. Enjoy! 🤗Produced, directed and hosted by Stephen E Davis.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is former Essence Executive Editor and author Audrey Edwards, who has written a delightful book entitled "American Runaway ".  The book is about her leaving her home in Brooklyn NY to move to Paris on 1/19/21 because Donald Trump was being inaugurated POTUS. Fascinating book and a marvelous read. Little did she know he would be back again!!! Produced, written, directed and host by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guests are: Joseph N Jackson, inventor of the cable remote control and other inventions: Carlton Brown, architect and Real Estate Developer; and John Atcheson, Hair Salon Owner/ Operator. A marvelously funny yet informative episode. Each of these gentlemen were pioneers in their field. Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a heart warming, enlightening and a very personal conversation with the King of Black Theater on Broadway, WOODIE KING JR! He founded and operated the New Federal Theater in New York City for 51 years until his retirement. The Theater is still going strong. I do thank this giant of a man to allow me to record him for my show. Guests include  Broadway Tony nominated STARLETTE DUPOIS and "TV'S" Love Boat "Issac" TED LANGE.  Sit back and  listen on Podcast to this terrific, historic conversation... you will love it. 🤗Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A must hear, simply marvelous episode of two sisters, Catherine Thomas, Esq and Dr. Claudia Thomas, MD. Catherine Thomas was a Civil Rights and International Business attorney, who was involved in some of the important civil rights cases in America. She is now a realtor in the Maryland area. Her sister, the 1st Black women orthopedic surgeon in the United States, was one of the student leaders of the successful takeover of the Vasser College administration building in 1969. It led to the Board of Trustees acquiescing to the black students 9 demands without getting expelled. Her example and mentoring has lead to now over 100 Black women orthopedic surgeons now in the United States. It is a story of wonderful parenting at a time Black had to breakdown barriers to education... a testament of wonderful, courageous parents of the 50's and 60's. Just a great episode!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is Aminata Njeri, an author, having just recently released a book entitled "Whispers of Wisdom",  a  Pastor,  a leaderologist,  she is the Executive Vice President of Bryan Educational Leadership Group. She has imparted her pearls of leadership wisdom to over 100,000 people. This is a magnificent episode the magnifies the theme of this Podcast, "Progress Despite Obstacles." It is a story of a teenaged mother on welfare, whose mother and her domestically abused by father, abused by her her husband who threaten to kill her. She was raped by her best friend's husband... she did exactly as Maya Angelou wrote..."and still I rise." She became the first in her family to attend and graduate from college. Her story is an inspiration to all.You should not miss this episode. It is so wonderful!   She has imparted her pearls of leadership wisdom to over 100,000 people. This is a magnificent episode the magnifies the theme of this Podcast, "Progress Despite Obstacles." It is a story of a teenaged mother on welfare, whose mother and her domestically abused by father, abused by her her husband who threaten to kill her. She was raped by her best friend's husband... she did exactly as Maya Angelou wrote..."and still I rise." She became the first in her family to attend and graduate from college. Her story is an inspiration to all.You should not miss this episode. It is so wonderful!  Produced, directed, edited and host by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest... Award winner International seasoned performer/vocalist Berklee Conservatory School of Music,  own Alumni with honors, Grammy Voting member, flourishing multi talented pianist,and guitarist ,Whitney Marchelle Jackson has performed at prominent concert events for the World Cup , Dubai Hotel, United Nations, Apollo, New York Blue Note, Parkers Thompson Hotel, Berklee School of Music,  on Campus (standing ovation), Pier 84, Rutgers University, Numerous venues and festivals in Japan, Hawaii ,Canada, and USA. Music in Jazz, American, Songbook, blues,latin and some pop standards. Whitney Marchell Jackson had a credited acting and pianist role where they won the Best Feature Film at the QueerX Film Festival 2022 for Poets are the Last Destroyers. She worked with Dee Dee Bridgwater (duet)Art Deco Festival, Quincy Jones, Wayne Newton,Herbie Hancock, Opened For KISS, Bill Withers, Donny Hathoway, and has recorded three albums. Recently,on Channel 13 with an interview and performance . Receives international radio air play for her last three albums. Marchell Plays piano and guitar ASCAP songwriter. Teaches where students have been on movie Harriet, Tina Turner Boradway show, And received 100 plays on the radio. Whitney also is now taking the vocal performace undergraduate program at berklee. JazzTimes magazine quotes Whitney as a "Formidable singer with a scorched soulful Jazz sound."  She always has a great audience attendance,reviews and helps promote her gigs on radio and social media. A marvelously funny, wonderful episode.Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest, Bobby Sanabria, is a 7 time Grammy nominee. He is noted drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, conductor, producer, documentary filmmaker, bandleader...and most important to me, educator. He has played with some of the all time greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Randy Brecker, to named a few. He was named Percussionist of the Year in 2011 and 2013 by Jazz Journalist Association. He has a radio show in the New York area entitled, "Latin Jazz Cruise" on WBGO FM (wbgo.org). Simply a magnificent episode not to be missed! Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest is Hon. Jerleen Hollimon-Miller, former 12 year Mayor of Maysville, SC. She was born in Maysville, also birth place of her illustrious, famous Great Grand aunt, Dr Mary McLeod Bethune, confidante of former First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt and a member of FDR's kitchen cabinet. She is former teacher and children's author of "The Might Hugo Comes to Town" and  "Oh My, Hair Day". Her administration embarked on a focus of improving the town by linking it to being a tourist destination by linking it to the legacy of Dr Mary McLeod and renovating a number of town bulidings, including the Mary McLeod Bethune Museum and The Mary McLeod Bethune Learning Center. It is a very historic, heartwarming and extremely informative episode. This is the story of her grit and determination to make it happen.I guarantee you will love it... Enjoy! Produced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.