The Talks With TE Podcast

This is the pilot episode of an idea Frost, Malc, and TE have been throwing around for some time. The idea is simple. 3 brothers, 3 different backgrounds, 1 topic. Hope you all enjoy it!

On the eleventh episode of The Talks With TE Podcast, TE & B. Jones are joined by storytelling genius, Brian Valmond. Brian, or @_ValTown_, as many folks may know him as, is an innovator in every sense of the word. He cracked the code on Twitter and turned single tweets into what has now become "threads". He's also a guy from Delaware by way of Far Rockaway, Queens, so we had to have our family member on. In this enlightening episode we talk about his parents’ West Indian background shaping his childhood (6:45), a major flashpoint in 2016 that changed Brian’s path (22:21), being uniquely qualified to tell BLACK stories (31:00), using social media to build a storytelling platform (48:19), building trust with infamous street figures (53:30), celebrity culture (1:07:16), Hip-Hop’s role in bettering and/or hurting the community (1:24:26), taking a hiatus after leaving Def Jam (1:35:02), having a belief in something higher (1:52:53), and his brotherhood with a young DE legend, Nah’shon “Bones” Hyland (1:56:37). Music: Jay-Z | You, Me, Him, & HerNas | Take It In Blood

On the tenth episode of The Talks With TE Podcast, TE and B. Jones are joined by engineering wizard, Jeremy  Kollie. Jeremy, or Zumo as he's called, is a writer, artist, engineer, and overall creative. He has one of those infectious spirits that affects all who come in contact with him. He's truly bounced back from everything life has thrown at him to become a go-to engineer at Dr. Dre's Aftermath imprint. In this conversation we talked about his growing up in Providence, RI (5:28), going to the University of Rhode Island (30:50), NYC playing a major role in his growth (47:26), dealing with losing both his parents and closest cousin in under a 2-year span (55:01), moving to Cali to get closer to his dreams (1:06:45), maneuvering through Aftermath (1:32:42), working in an environment that's perceived as one big party (1:39:46), and advice for creators who may feel discouraged (2:02:11).Music: Freddie Gibbs ft. Schoolboy Q | Gang Signs Eminem ft. Dr. Dre | Say Whar You Say Mach-Hommy | Kriminel

On the ninth episode of The Talks With TE Podcast, TE and B. Jones sit down with the wordsmith, Nate Louis. Nate is a writer, journalist, critique, traveler, and man of talents. He is as humble as they come. For all that he's been through, he's continued to grow and set his personal bar higher. In this meeting of minds, the good brothas talk about Nate's childhood in the Bronx (6:30), food being bring people together (24:44), writing influences (47:05), Rutgers + Twitter University (1:19:40), being on social media early guiding Nate's career (1:38:37), realizing your work is fire (1:48:19), after all of the grinding landing a full time gig at Hypebeast (1:57:50), seizing opportunities (2:08:10), advice to give a little Nate (2:18:07), and chillin' with Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar (2:24:06). Music: The Game ft. 50 Cent | Hate It Or Love It Baby Consuelo | Tinindo Trincado Earl Sweatshirt ft. Casey Veggies & Vince Staples

On the eighth episode of The Talks With TE Podcast, we decided to switch things up a bit. Instead of TE & B. Jones holding court with a guest, B. Jones interviews TE P. for the listeners. TE (@builtbydante) is a writer, journalist, podcaster, consultant, father, and overall mad man. He's lived many lives and continues to live each day like he may not see the next.  He's been on a wild journey that past few years and is now about to walk into another purpose. In this personal and rare interview, B. Jones and he talk about growing up in Philly in the 90s (7:04), moving to Delaware (15:11), changing environments and going to a private school (25:21),  thinking outside of the box in high school (34:16), how the old school is reflected in the new school music (58:00), starting writing music history threads on Twitter (1:07:53), the experience of working for Billionaire Boys Club (1:16:34), TE's wife being integral to his journey (1:31:02), leaving music journalism and leaving a legacy (1:38:48), and TE says, "THANK YOU" in a special way (1:52:29).

On the seventh episode of The Talks With TE Podcast TE P. & B. Jones are joined by a Great in the making, Jayson Buford. Jayson (@jaysonbuford)  is a podcaster, journalist, culture critic, post-move savant, and overall good dude.  He is one of the most inspired writers out there. Everything he writes exudes who he is, the way he sees the world, and how he interacts with it. In this spirited conversation, the fellas talk about Jayson being from NYC (11:50), NYC making him and other Black kids fearless (20:42), aging with Rap (34:03), taste in music growing up (42:46), Rap's lineage (46.19), leaning into his writing (64:32), doing Black-Ass creative work (75:41), his favorite piece to this point (83:00), and much more. Music:  Wu-Tang Clan | Cash Still Rules Sada Baby ft. Drego | Bloxk Party

On the sixth episode of The Talks With TE Podcast TE P. & B. Jones sit down with one of the realest to ever do it, Corey Wright. Corey (@1famradio) is an A&R, podcaster, father, and overall good dude from Philly.  He's 1/4 of the 1  Fam Radio podcast, as well as someone with an incredible ear for music that supports local artists to the fullest. In a  very real conversation, the guys talk about Corey's upbringing in Philly (8:56), being a father (34:37), fatherhood driving his creativity (46:53), lack of male communication during conflict (55:00), the deadly game these youngns are playing in the street (61:20), building 1 Fam Radio (79:20), standing on opinions (1:32:30), joining a podcast network (135:24) and much more.

On the fifth episode of The Talks With TE Podcast TE P. & B. Jones kick it with a jack of all trades, RosecransVic.  RosecransVic (@RosecransVic) is a journalist, party promoter, A&R, podcaster, and a gang of other things from Los Angeles, CA. He's 1/3 of the No Jumper podcast "Mad LAtely", he's co-creator of the "Don't Come To LA" concert series, and he's the creator of the RosecransAve brand and music agency. In a conversation that goes from calm to lit, the guys talk about Vic's journey through LA as a kid(8:19), learning from his first gig at Taco Bell(25:16), pushing through a setback to realize that creative work was his purpose(45:58), what it feels like to see how love for LA affects other people(81:46), LA/West Coast artists not getting the same respect they deserve(107:43), and more. Music:J Carlyle | Intruder Alert 22Gfay ft. Lil Maru | Choppa

On the fourth episode of The Talks With TE Podcast  TE. P & B. Jones chop it up with a historian in every sense of the word. John Morrison (@John_Liberator) is a writer, musician, and teller of OUR stories from Philadelphia, PA. He has bylines in many publications, he just recently released a book that deep dives into the making of The Roots' critically acclaimed album, Do You Want More?!!??! , with the same title. In a conversation that felt more like a reunion with distant cousins, the fellas talk about John's upbringing in Philly (4:15), why Black writers MUST tell Black stories (40:41), how one night on Twitter turned a love for The Roots' Do You Want More?!!??!  album into a book paying homage to an incredible moment in Hip-Hop and Philly history (1:06:03), and much more.  Music: Schooly D | PSK The Roots | Do You Want More?!!??!

On the third episode of The Talks With TE Podcast TE P. & B. Jones sit down with one of TE's writing mentors. Martin Douglas (@DouglasMartini) is a writer, musician, and culture critic from Seattle, WA by way of High Point, NC. He's written for the who's who of publications but brought it back Seattle to tell the stories of those from where he's from. In a deep conversation, the fellas talk about connecting with Jeff Weiss (@PassionWeiss) (26:09), working at a supermarket to stay close to the people (38:07), the rebirth of regionalism in writing (59:30), being a survivor of suicide and helping others with struggles (1:26:20), and much more.  If you or anyone that you may know is suffering and needs someone to talk to, please reach out to the Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255.Music: The Gories | I Think I've Had It Shabazz Palaces | Motion Sickness

On the second episode of The Talks With TE Podcast TE P. & B. Jones welcome their loved one Jizza Raw (@JizzaRaw). Jizza Raw is a writer, rapper, designer, and activist from Chester, PA. Even though he's still very young, he's been a lightning rod in the Philadelphia/Delaware music scenes, as well as the local communities. In a conversation between brothers, Jizza talks about growing up in Chester (5:18), experiencing police brutality in college and it sparking his activism (23:25), being too afraid to dance on stage at a Bow Wow concert (43:25), how the pandemic has affected the Philly music scene (1:00:05), using IG to help people share stories of inequality (1:12:31), and more. MusicSaba | ColigraphyJizza Raw | 2x

This is the first episode of The Talks With TE Podcast. TE P. and his right-hand B. Jones sit down with writer, critic, and overall genius Jeff Weiss (@PassionWeiss) to talk about developing a love for reading (6:11), covering the Boosie (18:35) and Drakeo trial (50:00), championing journalism in times like these (1:12:46), and much more.Music: Pioneer 11 | Mafia Business   Chester Watson | Life Wrote Itself