5 Disc Changer Podcast

🥂 NOTES OF OPULENCE | KAE DURHAM | BLACK WOMEN, BIG BUSINESS & CIGAR CULTURE Luxury isn't just a lifestyle. It's a mindset. And Madam Kae is building her own empire! 🔥 This week on the 5 Disc Changer Podcast, host Ashley Autumn sits down with Kae Durham, aka Madam Kae, owner of Chateau de Opulence, for a conversation where Black entrepreneurship, luxury lifestyle, cigar culture, music, and unapologetic ambition take center stage. What's it really like being a Black woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry? How do you turn a vision into a business, create your own opportunities, and redefine what luxury looks like on YOUR terms? We're getting into ALL of it! 💅🏾 🥂 THE CULTURAL CONVO: From breaking barriers in the cigar industry to building a Black-owned luxury brand, we're talking women in business, entrepreneurship, representation, community, and the realities of being your own boss. 🎶 YOUR 5 DISC CHANGER: Kae brings her top five favorite songs and albums! We're digging into the music, memories, and moments that shaped the woman behind Chateau de Opulence. 🚗 PARKING LOT PIMPIN': What's that ONE song Madam Kae is blasting when she pulls up and everybody knows she's arrived? You already know we had to ask! 📓 LINER NOTES: We're closing with life lessons, business wisdom, and a little inspiration for anyone ready to bet on themselves. Whether you're into Black-owned businesses, women entrepreneurs, premium cigar culture, luxury experiences, R&B, hip-hop, or real conversations about building wealth and creating your own lane, this episode has something for you. Pull up, pour something nice, and turn the volume UP! 🥂🎧 🎙️ 5 Disc Changer Podcast | Season 2, Episode 2: Notes of Opulence Featuring: Kae Durham (Madam Kae) Business: Chateau de Opulence Host: Ashley Autumn #5DiscChangerPodcast #NotesOfOpulence #KaeDurham #MadamKae #ChateauDeOpulence #BlackWomenInBusiness #BlackWomenEntrepreneurs #BlackOwnedBusiness #BlackEntrepreneurship #CigarCulture #CigarLounge #LuxuryLifestyle #WomenOwnedBusiness #BlackPodcasts #MusicPodcast #HipHopCulture #AshleyAutumn

S2 EP: Quiet on the Set | Victoria “VA” Jones & Kevin Mumphrey 🎬 Lights, camera, culture! 🎬🎶 This week on the 5 Disc Changer Podcast, host Ashley Autumn goes behind the scenes with independent filmmakers Victoria “VA” Jones and Kevin Mumphrey for a conversation about music, movies, Black storytelling, and the hustle behind bringing creative visions to life. From navigating the challenges of independent filmmaking to building creative partnerships and producing projects like Before I Let Go, Victoria and Kevin share their perspectives on an industry where passion, persistence, and a little improvisation go a long way. Of course, it wouldn't be the 5 Disc Changer without the music! Our guests reveal their top five albums and singles, sharing the memories, influences, and personal stories behind their selections. In This Episode: 🎶 Your 5 Disc Changer: The music that shaped Victoria and Kevin's lives and creative journeys. 🎬 Cultural Convo: The realities of independent filmmaking, creative ownership, Black representation, and the relationship between music and film. 🎥 Behind the Scenes: Their filmmaking experiences, creative collaboration, and the challenges of bringing stories to the screen. 🚗 Parking Lot Pimpin': The ONE song each guest is blasting when they pull up so everybody knows they've arrived! 📓 Liner Notes: Words of wisdom about perseverance, creativity, and making your own opportunities. Whether you're a film enthusiast, music lover, aspiring creative, or somebody who appreciates a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode is for you. Because everybody sees the finished film, but not everybody knows what it takes to get it made. 🎧 Tune in, turn it up, and tell a friend to tell a friend! #5DiscChangerPodcast #QuietOnTheSet #AshleyAutumn #IndependentFilm #BlackFilmmakers #MusicAndFilm #BlackStorytelling

In this episode of the 5 Disc Changer Podcast, host Ashley Autumn sits down with Nashville native and powerhouse sports journalist Mike Patton, aka The General. Known as one of the hardest-working men in Tennessee sports, Mike covers everything from the Tennessee Titans’ locker room to Tennessee State University athletics, while also running three successful podcasts (Touring the AFC South, This Woman Works, and Let’s Talk HBCUs). Together, Ashley and Mike dig into the deep connection between music and sports — from the Hot Boys and Camp Lo to Michael Jackson, New Jack City, and Jeezy’s Thug Motivation 101. Mike shares the memories and energy these albums carry, how music sets the tone for athletes, and the role city sounds and HBCU bands play in shaping sports culture. They also swap stories on locker room playlists, clear Air Force 1s, and why Three 6 Mafia and Project Pat still ring out in the parking lot. Highlights: Mike’s 5 Disc Changer picks and the stories behind them What it’s like being in the Titans’ locker room How music shapes TSU games and HBCU culture Athletes who cross over into music — the good, the bad, and the fun Parking Lot Pimpin’: Mike’s let-out anthems Whether you’re a sports fan, music lover, or just down for good stories, this episode brings both worlds together in a way only “The General” can.  

🎙️ Episode 8: The Come Up | 5 Disc Changer Podcast In this episode, Ashley Autumn sits down with independent artists Ja'Cee. (country singer, Bluebird Café debut) and Lindsey Kaye (singer, actress in The Color Purple) to talk about the journey of “the come up” in today’s music industry. They swap their 5 Disc Changer picks—from Usher, 50 Cent, and Stevie Wonder to Marvin Gaye and Glorilla—while unpacking the nostalgia, healing, and real-life lessons behind the music. The conversation dives deep into: Breaking barriers as Black independent artists in Nashville Balancing family, authenticity, and the grind of music Social media vs. real-life hustle in building a fanbase Staying true to yourself in a trend-driven industry The cultural weight of music then vs. now The crew keeps it real with laughs, wisdom, and raw reflections on faith, love, and authenticity. From parking lot anthems to liner note reflections, this episode is all about the heart and hustle of the independent grind.

On this episode of the 5 Disc Changer Podcast, host Ashley Autumn is joined by Van Everett and Dana Dane, two-thirds of the legendary Scenario Show crew. Together, they take us on a ride through their top five musical picks, sharing the memories, cultural shifts, and personal stories tied to each track. From Michael Jackson’s Butterflies to Public Enemy’s revolutionary It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, the conversation dives deep into how music shapes identity, culture, and politics. Expect everything from hilarious Gen X vs. Millennial banter, to reflections on artistry, to what songs they’d blast at the let-out in the parking lot.   ✨ Segments include: 5 Disc Changer: Guests share five tracks that shaped their journey Cultural Convo: How music moves the culture (whether the world is ready or not) Parking Lot Pimpin’: That one anthem to flex with at the let-out Liner Notes: Final reflections that hit like wisdom in album credits   This episode is full of laughs, nostalgia, and sharp cultural insights. Whether you’re a hip-hop head, an R&B lover, or just here for the vibes—this one’s for you.