New Aretha Series

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Latabia Woodward The visionary Founder and CEO of the music tech startup, “Who’s Got Next Music Inc.,” and the esteemed Chairman of the Ann Cephus Family Fund, has c ... Show More

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shiloh Bigles.  My guest is a certified Functional Nutrition Counselor passionate about providing quality CBD products to improve people's lives. Through a holistic ... Show More

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Amber C. Saunders. She is not just an attorney—she is a visionary on a mission to transform how families secure their futures. As the Principal Attorney of The Saund ... Show More

Happy Friday!  Welcome to the ride.  Today's show is dedicated to those that strive for greatness.  We are are the 1 year anniversary of Aretha Franklin's death.  Women have the uncanny ability to take what men do and make it into something.  Ever go to somebody's house and they ... Show More

Our guest is actor Cynthia Erivo, who plays Aretha Franklin in “Genius: Aretha” in National Geographic’s biographical anthology series. Erivo talks about how she landed the role, using her platform to advocate for change and the way scent has helped her find characters. Plus: Rea ... Show More

Oscar-nominated, Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winner Cynthia Erivo discusses her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in National Geographic’s “Genius: Aretha”, a performance that has been called “incandescent” by The New York Times. To project both confidence and vulnerability, and sing ... Show More

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to Re. Welcome back to season 5! We are SO excited to show some respect to the one and only Queen of Soul... Aretha Franklin! Aretha Franklin was one of the most iconic singers ever. But her life wasn't without drama. Raised in a very busy an ... Show More

Danyel Smith is bringing in the Season 3 premiere of ‘Black Girl Songbook’ by celebrating what would be the incomparable Aretha Franklin’s 80th birthday! Not only does she talk about Aretha’s iconic voice and music, but Danyel also walks us through a day dream of sorts— from Aret ... Show More

Mozart wowed audiences as a child. The Beatles blew away Ed Sullivan. Beyonce hypnotized Super Bowl crowds. The world has been enthralled by those we call musical geniuses. But what defines a musical genius? And how does society recognize it? We probe these questions as we examin ... Show More

Cynthia Erivo opens up about becoming Aretha Franklin and her upcoming debut album. Plus, she talks playing the Blue Fairy in “Pinocchio,” her legendary manicures and starting a fashion line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Steve opens up the show and speaks fondly of Lil Duval. Trump tweets about John McCain. Something funny has old man moments. Aretha Franklin will be honored the entire week by the City of Detroit. PETA wants The Queen of Soul's fur coats. Comedy Roulette talks about your nasty ho ... Show More

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