Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture

Exploring the Evolution of Basketball CultureGet ready for an electrifying journey through the heart of basketball culture in Episode 4 of Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture! Hosts Tom, Mickey, and Jeffrey are thrilled to be joined by the NBA’s Sr. VP of Communications, Tim Frank. Join us as we unravel Tim's remarkable career path, from his collegiate days at Notre Dame to his quick rise with the Houston Rockets, who won an NBA championship in his first year, followed by the Comets’ impressive four WNBA championships. Tim then takes us behind the scenes at the NBA Headquarters, where he's been a driving voice for the past 22 years. But that's just the tip-off! We delve deep into the evolution of the NBA brand, tracing its rise from the Magic/Bird Era to the iconic reign of Jordan, and onwards to the globalization of the league. With Tim's insider perspective, we uncover the strategic maneuvers and pivotal moments that propelled the NBA onto the global stage. This episode is an absolute slam dunk for basketball aficionados and brand enthusiasts alike. Tune in and join the conversation as we decode the essence of the NBA brand. Don't miss out!"Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Creative and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Pushing the boundaries of culinary artistryWitness culture and the unexpected converge, revealing the medley of tastes, sounds and experiences that influence the brand that is—Marcus Samuelsson. From a young age, Marcus aspired to be great by recognizing greatness in others. His path to becoming a decorated chef, restaurateur and philanthropist who's accolades include a 2023 Emmy Award (that makes two cameos in this podcast), was powered by creative and cultural experiences from his travels around the world. With restaurants spanning the US, Canada, Bahamas and his native Ethiopia, this eight-time James Beard Foundation award winner has inspired with his lyrical dishes from kitchens located in neighborhoods one might not expect to find them. Journey with us as Marcus dives into the why and how behind his ability to bring people and communities together while blurring the lines between music and cuisine until their cultural significance feels almost one and the same."Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Creative and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Exploring the elements of authentic storytellingThe theme of the show, and this episode in particular, is brand, culture and the unexpected. Mags Miller, director, producer, and storyteller, is the perfect encapsulation of our theme. Mags is a Global Citizen who grew up in Nigeria, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Over the past 20+ years she has worked on numerous Discovery Network and NatGeo TV shows. She’s embedded with the USMC in Afghanistan, navigated through hoarders' homes, chronicled the lives of survivalists in the wilderness, directed a variety of personalities and has eaten delicious food in amazing locations. Hear her stories, including her time in a Nigerian prison with Tom, understand her “Do No Harm” policy, and appreciate the way she approaches storytelling that creates a space to allow people to open up. "Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Creative and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/This week’s episode of Unglossy is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Cynthia Ticao. Dr. Ticao served as the Executive Director and later International Development and Donation Specialist for Gede Foundation over the span of 21+ years. Please enjoy the documentary, Gede Foundation: A Story of Hope, that was discussed in this episode at https://merrickcreative.com/insights/unglossy-mags-millerSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Unleashed through the power of YouTubeFather, musician, poet, former professional athlete, creative advocate and commentator. Knox Hill’s combination of selves shouldn’t co-exist. It does. And it does so with contagious energy, passion and volume loud enough to inspire millions with his unique brand of art. Hear his stories, and how he’s leveraged YouTube to maximize their power and reach."Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Creative and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Welcome to "Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," where we delve into the essence of branding beyond the surface sheen. This isn't your average corporate podcast. Join Tom Frank, Partner and Chief Creative Officer at Merrick Creative, Mickey Factz, Hip Hop Artist and Founder and CEO of Pendulum Ink, and Jeffrey Sledge, a seasoned music industry veteran, for "Unglossy" as they get to the heart of what truly drives individual and organizational brand . In a world where where image is carefully curated and narratives meticulously crafted, we're here to explore the moments of vulnerability, pivotal decisions, and creative sparks that fuel the relationship between brand and culture. Get ready for a thought-provoking journey into the heart and soul of branding – the unscripted, unfiltered, and truly Unglossy truth. Tune in to "Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod and join the conversation. *EPISODE 1 COMING MARCH 2024*Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Welcome to Episode 1 of Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture. Learn how  Pete Rock, Tat Wza and Mickey Factz first got introduced to comics, their top 5 fav characters, comic characters that disgusts them (Did Mickey really just say Wolverine?) and what they love and hate about comic films.Check out more episodes and subscribe to Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture on Apple, Spotify, YouTube at or wherever you catch your podcasts.Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture is hosted by Pete Rock, Tat Wza and Mickey Facts and produced by Spaceman World Media. Find the show on Instagram @ComicCulturePodcast.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Curious about how the greatest Rappers make their art form look easy? Join host Mickey Factz, founder of the first school for lyricism, Pendulum Ink, on a new podcast called The Pendulum Podcast. He’ll bring you lessons from the school’s legendary guest speakers, including Inspectah Deck, Phonte, Masta Ace, Cory Gunz and more.Check out Pendulum Podcast on Apple (https://apple.co/3BpHNF1), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3qmNvkJ) or wherever you catch your podcasts. Pendulum Podcast is brought to you brought to you by Pendulum Ink in collaboration with Spaceman World Media.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Introducing 5-Factor Authentication with Hill Harper. Listen to a preview as legendary music producer Isaac Hayes III tells us that the business models behind some of our favorite tech tools can drive inequities, so he decided to do something about it. Listen in as he chats with Hill about his latest initiative, Fanbase, a social media platform that empowers creators to get paid for their content directly by consumers. You’ll also find out why Isaac has a problem with ad-based models, believes in the potential of AI-driven content moderation, thinks of Tina Turner as a human NFT, and predicts we’re on the verge of the trillionaire era.  5-Factor Authentication is brought to you by Norton. Social media lets us connect with the world, but it comes with risks. It is important to keep your personal information and accounts safe from the wrong hands. Your own accounts might seem too small to tempt scammers, but even with just a few followers, your information is a valuable commodity. Check out these 5 tips at https://nr.tn/3wdp0tv The show is produced and distributed by kglobal in partnership with Spaceman World Media.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Spaceman World Media is proud to present  A new podcast about our constantly evolving relationship with technology. We've teamed up with award-winner actor, best-selling author, and tech entrepreneur Hill Harper to host 5-Factor Authentication – a podcast produced by kglobal in partnership with Spaceman World Media that makes listeners smarter about their digital life. In each episode, Hill sits down with an industry insider to dive deeper into the technologies they’ve worked with, how they’re changing our society and what we should expect next.  Early episodes feature Chris Krebs,  the nation’s top cybersecurity and risk management expert, Sheena Allen, the youngest woman in America to own and operate a digital bank and music producer Isaac Hayes III who founded Fanbase – a creator-focused social media platform.5-Factor Authentication is available now on Apple and Spotify.  For all the details check out https://www.5factorauthentication.com/Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

It's the FINALS! 4 Contestants are competing for $10,000 in cash prize money. First place wins $5,000 and a paid trip to  @Bars On I-95 . And we have a very special guest judge... the one and only, BUN B.Watch it and judge for yourself... Who is Season 2's Champion? Comment below with your scores.The #MickeyFactsBarsAppChallenge is  brought you by BARS App and the good people of  @Spaceman World Media  Tonight's FINALS Contestants:00:09:22Navi the Terriblehttps://instagram.com/navitheterrible/ 00:16:06fiVehttps://instagram.com/five_hiphop/00:27:39Lord Owenhttps://instagram.com/ilordowen/00:34:07Neeqhttps://instagram.com/_neeq/The Mickey Factz Bars App Challenge will be back for Season 3 this fall. If you love the show, give your support by buying some merch at https://mickeyfactzbarsappchallenge.comSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Are you ready for this? It's our final 16 MCs with Mickey Factz, with Chicago Rapper Taco, and with our LIVE audience. It was a night of unbelievable battles, including a first of its kind – a double overtime head-to-head thriller. The result... our FINAL FOUR of Season 2. The #MickeyFactsBarsAppChallenge GRAND FINALE is TUESDAY, MAY 24th  LIVE on INSTAGRAM @mickey.Facts at 7pm. Our final 4 rappers will battle it out for their chance to win our $5,000 first place prize.Listen NOW and Watch later on YouTube at https://youtu.be/KZhvOeABiC8We are brought you by BARS App and the good people of Spaceman World Media.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

32 MCs, 6 Guest Judges Season 1, Season 2 and Mickey Factz... all in one incredible night. Stop what you are doing and take it all in. Who wins? Who loses? Join Mickey Factz,  Mike Sick, Chilla Jones, A. Ward, Swave Sevah, and Killuminati as we narrow down our field to our top 16. Watch it, share it and get ready to root for your favorite MC as they compete for Season 2’s crowing moment. The #MicketFactsBarsAppChallenge continue next Tuesday, May 10th  LIVE @mickey.Facts at 7pm. Our final 16 rappers will go head to head to get the vote from Mickey.Factz, our surprise guest judge and you.We are brought you by BARS App and the good people of @Spaceman World MediaSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Wildcard night lived up to every character in it’s name. It was a WILD night of SURPRISE guests, INCREDIBLE MCs and a HUGE announcement at the end of the evening. Grab your beverage of choice, find a good seat and enjoy Mickey Factz , Stirman, D-Lucks, B. Boy, Jeffrey Sledge,  Illa Ghee, Pretty Rickey Hyde, Chilla Jones and more as we narrow down our field to our top 7, who will move on to next week’s Quarterfinals battle royal. Listen, share and get ready to root for your favorite MC as they compete for Season 2’s crowing moment. The #MicketFactsBarsAppChallenge Quarterfinals continue next Tuesday, May 3rd  LIVE @mickey.Facts at 7pm. 32 rappers will go head to head to get the vote from Mickey.Factz, our surprise guest judge and you.We are brought you by BARS App and the good people of  @Spaceman World Media Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

"Heard you rapping and almost started laughing..." It was a night of great rap and a lot of laughter. Who knew  GRIP was so damn funny. That's right it's Week 7 of the #MickeyFactsBarsAppChallenge. Atlanta native and Eminem mentee via Shady records, GRIP, joins our host,  Mickey Factz, as they pull up 16 MCs from our LIVE audience  to compete for a chance to win $10,000 in prizes. We have sick bars, a spaceman floating in a sonic bath, lots of laughs and even a lesson in the use of sounds effects from special guest Sy Ari Da Kid. Watch on YouTube, listen on Apple or Spotify and share on social. And remember to vote at https://instagram.com/mickey.factz starting Thursday, 4/21 at 7pm to determine who will join Week 7’s winner to move on to our semi finals. Our full schedule can be found at https://mickeyfactsbarsappchallenge.com.The Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge premiers LIVE every Tuesday night on Instagram. Our show is sponsored by the good people at the BARS App and brought to you by  Spaceman World Media . As always thanks to our dependable crew - D-Lucks, Mr. Good Evening and Tom Frank. Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

It’s Week 4 of the Mickey Factz Bars App Challenge and we welcome  @Nick Grant along side our host  @Mickey Factz as well as eight MCs from the BARS App and as an added BONUS of eight more MCs from our LIVE audience. You will not want to miss this week's action... as stated by "After Show" host Lord Owen, "best show so far this season." Could our grand prize winner come from this Week? Judge for yourself and don't forget to VOTE online to help crown our second place winner of the night at https://www.instagram.com/mickey.factz Do you have what it takes to win the Challenge? Pull up for your chance to join the show every Tuesday at 7pm ET / 4pm PT.  The Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge is sponsored by BARS App and brought you by  @Spaceman World Media . View the full schedule at https://mickeyfactzbarsappchallenge.comThis Week's MCs:https://www.instagram.com/rellyrelldaillest/https://www.instagram.com/fatzgeronimo_/https://www.instagram.com/books_lafmusic/https://www.instagram.com/snoopthav/https://www.instagram.com/angill1/https://www.instagram.com/justriccbruh/https://www.instagram.com/navitheterrible/https://www.instagram.com/irvdavoice1911/https://www.instagram.com/j.robertsmusic/https://www.instagram.com/itskeef_yeslawd/https://www.instagram.com/the_mighty_nebulous/https://www.instagram.com/wes_studii/https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshdollars/https://www.instagram.com/legendofodum/https://www.instagram.com/ultimatebeastprimus/https://www.instagram.com/kyojindoe/Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

It’s Week 3 of the Mickey Factz Bars App Challenge and we had Chuch Inglish pull up for the night Check out our next batch of 16 MCs competing for $10k worth of prizes. As usual, we have one winner per week plus two more that you will help decide their fate. Watch on YouTube, Listen on Apple , Spotify or wherever you catch podcasts and go Vote @Mickey.Factz Instagram Story for either or 2nd place or 3rd place finishers for their chance to move on to our final bracket.Special thanks to our audience for listening and giving their review of Season 2. Don't miss us LIVE, every Tuesday starting at 7p ET at https://www.instagram.com/mickey.factz/ The Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge is sponsored by BARS App and brought you by Spaceman World Media. View the full schedule at https://mickeyfactzbarsappchallenge.comSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.

It's Week 2 of the #MickeyFactzBARSAppChallenge and it got a little crazy. 16 NEW MCs, Curren$y here and then not here, Daylyt, Sy Ari and of course our master of ceremonies who held it all together, Mickey Factz . You'll laugh, you'll love and you'll shout it all out at Instagram. And by the very end, we arrive at one winner and two runner-ups that will be voted by YOU on Instagram between Thursday and Friday, 3/17-3/18 for their chance to stay alive. Enjoy the full episode on Youtube or wherever you listen to your podcasts. And don't miss us LIVE, every Tuesday starting at 7p ET at https://www.instagram.com/mickey.factz/ Think you got what it takes to compete? There's still time. Submissions @getbarsapp are open until March 22.The Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge is sponsored by BARS App and brought you by Spaceman World Video. View the full schedule at https://mickeyfactzbarsappchallenge.comSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Season 2 officially kicks off and we are giving away $10,000 in prizes. Special guest Ras Kass  joins our host  Mickey Factz  to judge our first 16 MCs.  We will have one winner and two runner-ups that will be voted by YOU on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mickey.factz) between Thursday and Friday, 3/10-3/11 to see who moves on.Think you got this? There is still time to enter the challenge by downloading the BARS App and searching Mickey Factz to spit your bars. The Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge is sponsored by BARS App and brought you by Spaceman World Video. View the full schedule at https://mickeyfactzbarsappchallenge.comSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.

What’s good y’all, I’m Mickey Factz and this is The Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge! We are back for season 2 and this time we’re giving contestants a chance to walk away with 5,000 dollars! The first season was phenomenal. It was full of celebrity guest judges, hilarious moments, the livest chat on IG,  and of most importantly, bars! Watch the show live every Tuesday at 7pm on IG Live or catch the replay here each week starting on Thursday. The Mickey Factz Bars App Challenge is a production of Spaceman World Media.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

It’s Week 6 of the #MickeyFactsBarsAppChallenge. Pete Rock had so much fun last week that he is back to sit alongside our host, Mickey Factz as they welcome 16 new MCs and the one and only Jewice of Flatbush Zombies. Special thanks to a few interesting fans who joined the lIVE chat, including Common and Nyck Caution.Watch on YouTube, listen on Apple or Spotify and share on social. And remember to vote at https://instagram.com/mickey.factz starting Thursday, 4/14 at 7pm to determine who will join Week 6’s winner to move on to our semi finals and continue the journey toward our $5k first place prize. Our full schedule can be found at https://mickeyfactsbarsappchallenge.comThe Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge premiers LIVE every Tuesday night on Instagram. Our show is sponsored by the good people at the BARS App and brought to you by Spaceman World Media. As always thanks to our dependable crew - D-Lucks, Mr. Good Evening and Tom Frank. This Week’s Contestants:@justoncemusic@wadedagod_@threalwarner@ben_to_the_tly@bighomieskeeme@handlez33@poetryforstoners@therealfrime@therealsiyaka@shawnemusic@wesshatley@chris_clycfly@_jhowdhedothat (aka @snippathegrey)@negus_irap@micblee@zerostar614Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.