Intelligent Conversation with Interesting People!
My guest is C. Liegh McInnis, a distinguished poet, author, and former English instructor at Jackson State University. He is a leading cultural voice, with poetry, essays, and short stories focusing on Black identity, social justice, and cultural heritage. His critical work, "The Lyrics of Prince: A Literary Look at a Creative, Musical Poet, Philosopher, and Storyteller," explores the lyrical and artistic brilliance of Prince Rogers Nelson, highlighting Prince's blend of musicality with deep social commentary, personal introspection, and spiritual exploration. #eddrickshow #podcast #jacksonstateuniversity #prince #paisleypark #music #soul
12/6/24 • 66:33
Priscilla Lam is a talented actor and visionary producer from Vallejo, California and founder of 11th Hour Creatives, a collaborative of storytellers and filmmakers in the Bay Area. She supports inclusive narratives and platforms for overlooked voices in cinema. A prolific short filmmaker across various genres, Priscilla is also the Director of Community Engagement at BraveMaker, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community ties and supporting budding filmmakers. #eddrickshow #podcast #film #sundancefilmfestival #vallejo #independentfilmmaker #filmfestival #sacramento #bayarea
11/22/24 • 30:05
My guest is renowned graphic artist and novelist Eric Drooker. He’s here to discuss his new book Naked City, the third volume of his City Trilogy series. His first book, Flood - A Novel in Pictures, won the American Book Award. Eric is a frequent cover artist for The New Yorker, and he’s known for incorporating themes of social justice and political commentary in his vivid and expressive style. Eric’s art can be seen in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and The Brooklyn Museum. #eddrickshow #graphicnovel #newyorker #newyork #graphicdesign #podcast #artist
11/4/24 • 47:57
My guest is Kevin B. Smith, author of the new book, The Jailer’s Reckoning: How Mass Incarceration Is Damaging America. The book addresses the reality that the United States imprisons more people than any other country and that there are social, economic, and political costs to the mass incarceration of millions of people. #eddrickshow #podcast #prison #unitedstates
11/4/24 • 24:03
My guest is actor, writer, and producer Lamondo Hill. Lamondo was raised in Richmond, CA and he’s a versatile young actor who’s able to leverage his talent in a variety of interesting and challenging roles. Earlier this year, Lamondo took home the Best Supporting Actor award at the SacTown Movie Buffs Film Festival for his role in the short film Need A Lift. #eddrickshow #film #podcast #sacramento #actor #shortfilm
11/4/24 • 23:17
My guest is artist Elijah Reed. Elijah is based in Vacaville, California and is known for his abstract and textured artwork, which explores themes of emotion and experience. He’s a young artist with exceptional vision and technique. #eddrickshow #iartsuisun #elijahreed #podcast #suisuncity #solano #artist
11/4/24 • 21:59
My guest is Emiliana Vegas, author of the new book Let’s Change the World – How to Work Within International Development Organizations to Make A Difference. Emiliana is a renowned educator and policy analyst who has spent her career focusing on improving educational opportunities in developing countries. She is a Professor of Practice at the Harvard School Graduate School of Education. She previously served as Co-Director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution and Chief of the Education Division at the Intern-American Development Bank. #eddrickshow #podcast #harvard #education #international
9/19/24 • 22:06
My guest is Margo Hall. Margo is an award-winning actor, director and Artistic Director of the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre in San Francisco. She’s here to talk about the San Francisco premier of The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body, a spiritual new work written by nationally acclaimed playwright and SF native Lisa B. Thompson. Margo is directing the piece which will debut at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco on September 19th. #eddrickshow #lorrainehansberry #podcast #margohall #sanfrancisco #stage #actor #theatre #ucberkeley #universityoftexasaustin
9/19/24 • 30:53
My guest is author William Cooper. His new book, How America Works... and Why It Doesn't, is a contemporary analysis of the American political system. It aims to explain how the system was originally designed to function and why it's currently experiencing difficulties. William is an accomplished attorney and a national columnist whose commentaries on American politics have been featured in publications worldwide, including outlets like the New York Times, Washington Post, and CNN. #eddrickshow #election #2024elections #podcast #politics
8/23/24 • 21:56
My guest is Matthew Ferrence, author of the new book I Hate It Here, Please Vote For Me; Essays on Rural Political Decay. The timely collection of essays provides an in-depth perspective of his run as a Democrat for state office in a deeply-red district in rural Pennsylvania and explores how American political narratives refuse to recognize the existence and value of nonconservative rural Americans. #eddrickshow #politics #election #democracy #pennsylvania #2024elections
8/9/24 • 29:59
My guest is renowned author Fred Waitzkin. His latest novel, Anything Is Good, explores the complexities of friendship, loss, and the human condition. Fred is best known for his memoir, Searching for Bobby Fischer, which chronicled the life of his son, Josh Waitzkin, a child chess prodigy. He’s also written for The New York Times Magazine, Esquire, and Forbes. Fred’s ability to blend personal experiences with insightful commentary has solidified his reputation as a compelling and thought-provoking author. #eddrickshow #openroadmedia #homeless #friendship #bobbyfischer #florida #publishing
8/7/24 • 21:51
My guests are Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa E. Lewiss, authors of the new book MicroSkills; Small Actions, Big Impact. Learning the skills outlined in their book can make positive difference in your life! #eddrickshow #harpercollins #selfimprovement #selfcare #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #lifestyle
8/7/24 • 32:07
My guest is Troy L. Finley Sr. , President of National Action Network Bay Area, an organization founded by the Reverend Al Sharpton. Troy has a passion for addressing the needs and concerns for African Americans including areas like generational wealth, financial literacy, and assistance for military veterans. #eddrickshow #alsharpton #africanamerican #activism #politics #bayarea
8/7/24 • 34:53
My guest is Dr. Jon Mills, author of the timely new book End of the World: Civilization and its Fate. The book is warning about the dangerous precipice we find ourselves careening toward, and a call to action to take control of our own fate. Examining ominous existential risks and drawing on the psychological motivations, unconscious conflicts, and cultural complexes that drive human behavior and social relations, he offers fresh new perspectives on the looming fate of humanity based on a collective bystander disorder. #eddrickshow #climatechange #essexuniversity #adelphiuniversity #civilization #fate
8/7/24 • 35:16
My guest is actor, filmmaker, poet, writer, and motivational speaker Lamont Young. His new book of poetry, A GIFT FROM THE SOUL; AN EXPRESSION OF ART & VERSE is an enchanting look into the human condition through the use of poetic verses and original art. As an actor, Lamont has performed on stages in both Northern and Southern California and his performance in the powerful short film Blue Eye Shadow, has garnered best acting awards in multiple film festivals in the United States and globally. #eddrickshow #podcast #poetry
8/7/24 • 23:33
SUBSCRIBE!! My guest is author Anne M. Breedlove. She’s the author of the new book Part-Time Nomads: Traveling The World by Bicycle. Anne has a passion for art and history, and wrote her Master’s Thesis on American Women Printers in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth centuries. In addition to writing and performing, Anne now happily juggles her time between art, bicycling, gardening, and her grandchildren. #eddrickshow #bike #adventure #france
6/13/24 • 27:06
My guest is author and psychologist Gem C. Collie. She’s here to discuss her latest book, HIM – Prince Charming, The Narcissist In My Head. She’s also the author of the successful book The War In The Heavens, Breaking the Chains of Generational Curse. #eddrickshow #narcissist #relationship #novel #fiction
6/13/24 • 19:04
My guest is Bay Area artist, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur Keldamuzik. She’s known for her hit singles “Queen for A Night” and “Thirsty” which are both on her album, Diva TV. Her music has been featured on MTV’s “Real World” and Oxygen channel’s “Bad Girls Club”. Keldamuzik’s podcast “Diva Talk Podcast,” streams on iHeartRadio. #eddrickshow #keldamuzik #bayarea
6/13/24 • 26:11
SUBSCRIBE! My guest is Dr. Saqib Qureshi, author of the new book Being Muslim Today: Reclaiming the Faith from Orthodoxy and Islamophobia. Dr. Qureshi is a Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science and his work has been featured in the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Entrepreneur. He’s also produced two films including the 1996, BBC One documentary, Al Dawaah, the first television documentary about the Muslim community in any Western country. #eddrickshow #londonschoolofeconomics #wallstreetjournal
5/8/24 • 32:08
Subscribe to The Eddrick Show! My guest is documentary filmmaker Cheryl Fabio. Her latest film A Rising Tide shines a spotlight on the issue of homelessness in Oakland California and Alameda County with an emphasis on the impact it has on women and children of color. Cheryl is also the executive director of the Sara Webster Fabio Center for Social Justice, which aims to elevate and support black voices in the areas of art, social justice, and community building. https://arisingtidemovie.com #eddrickshow #oakland #documentary #homeless #poverty #housing
4/12/24 • 31:41
Subscribe to The Eddrick Show! My guest is Dr. Beth Kurland. She’s the author of the new book You Don't Have to Change to Change Everything: Six Ways to Shift Your Vantage Point, Stop Striving for Happy, and Find True Well-Being. Dr. Kurland is a clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience and the author of three previous books on mindfulness, stress reduction, and well-being. https://bethkurland.com/ #eddrickshow #selfimprovement #selfhelp #wellness #happy #happiness
4/5/24 • 18:35
Subscribe to The Eddrick Show! My guests are Ann Dukes, Commodore, and Carol Whitehead, Past Commodore, of The Ebony Boat Club in Stockton, CA. The Ebony Boat Club was established in 1987 and is one of a handful of African American Boat Clubs in the United States.https://ebonyboatclub1987.com/ #eddrickshow #boating #yacht #stocktonca #california #scholarship #blackhistory #juneteenth
3/22/24 • 22:45
My guest is director, writer, and producer Heidi Hutner. Her documentary, RADIOACTIVE: The Women of Three Mile Island, uncovers the never-before-told stories of four homemakers who take their local community's case against the plant operator all the way to the Supreme Court. https://radioactivethefilm.com/#eddrickshow #nuclearpower #documentary #supremecourt #tedtalk #environment #primevideo
3/15/24 • 33:12
My guest is Khefri Riley Co-Founder of Frontline Doulas, a statewide organization in California dedicated to providing black families with non-medical professional perinatal services. #eddrickshow #womenshealth #pregnancy #blackbabies #postpartum #doula
3/1/24 • 28:49
My guest is Carl Unegbu, author of Comedy Goes to Court: When People Stop Laughing and Start Fighting. His comprehensive book is a guide to help comedians become aware of ways to avert lawsuits and legal entanglements. Subscribe to The Eddrick Show! #eddrickshow #comedyvideo #comedy
2/24/24 • 48:37
My guest is Malia C. Lazu, author of the new book From Intention to Impact – A Practical Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Malia is an award-winning, tenured strategist in diversity and inclusion and a lecturer in Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. She’s also a former Executive Vice President Regional President of Berkshire Bank. #eddrickshow
2/16/24 • 34:03
Jade Stevens, the President of the 40 Acre Conservation League in Northern California, is my guest. The nonprofit organization, led by Black individuals, focuses on conserving land to promote a stronger connection between humans and nature. Its main goal is to garner increased support from the community for the protection of these lands. #eddrickshow #environment #outdoors
2/2/24 • 23:04
Julie Farnam discusses her new book Domestic Darkness: An Insider's Account of the January 6th Insurrection.#eddrickshow
2/1/24 • 26:36
My guest is Dr. Stephen M. Cohn, author of the new book All Bleeding Stops; Life and Death in the Trauma Unit. The book is intimate look at what goes on inside a trauma center. Dr. Cohn is a former surgeon in the U.S. Army Medical Corp in Desert Storm, past Division Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at Yale University School of Medicine, past Medical Director of the Ryder Trauma Center in Miami, past Chairman of the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center, and current practitioner in New York City.#eddrickshow #traumasurgery #trauma #mayoclinic #funk #funkmusic #surgeon #drama
1/4/24 • 21:34
My guest is multi-talented artist Darian Sanders! He stars as Simba in the National Tour of The Lion King, currently performing at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco. Darian's remarkable skills have also led him to be part of stage productions like A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls, and Jesus Christ Superstar. #eddrickshow #lionking #lion #disney #simba #lions #thelionking #hakunamatata #mufasa #broadway
12/6/23 • 11:45
