Stressaholics Anonymous with Vaughn N. Gay

Are you stressed out? Of course you’re stressed out. We’re ALL stressed out. But, did you ever consider that you may actually be addicted to stress? On this episode, I'm joined by Vaughn N. Gay, LPC of Holistic Atlanta (@the.atl.lpc), a Master Addiction Counselor who helped break down our addictions to stress. We discuss how stress tricks our brains into thinking it’s actually pleasurable, the fear of being happy, and breaking the addiction. Email us your comments at ungentrified@kentwjohnson.com.

A Toast with Donae Burston of La Fête du Rosé

What Hot Boy/Girl Summer would be complete without a sip of rosé? On this episode, I am joined by Donae Burston (@thurstonburstoniii), CEO of La Fête du Rosé (@lafeterose), and we discuss what got him into the wine industry, whether being labeled a “Black owned business” can negatively impact opportunity, and what fast food item pairs well with rosé. Listen and give us your opinion! Email us your questions/comments at ungentrified@kentwjohnson.com.

The F.I.R.E. This Time with Kiersten & Julien Saunders of rich & REGULAR

On this episode, I am joined by Kiersten & Julien Saunders of rich & REGULAR (@richandREGULAR), the financial power couple featured on CBS This Morning, the NY Times, and Essence Magazine to talk about F.I.R.E., the aggressive financial lifestyle many are turning to so that they can retire early. We discuss the basics of F.I.R.E. and whether or not everyone needs a side hustle. Email us your questions/comments at ungentrified@kentwjohnson.com.

The U.A.E. Phony (Bonus Mini-Episode)

This episode is something I recorded in 2017 for the 3rd season of the podcast “You Had Me at Black.” The story didn’t make the season, but show creator Martina Abrahams Ilunga, graciously gave me the files from our recording, and I’ve taken the story I shared about my first trip to Dubai and created a bonus ep for you. After listening to the episode, check out You Had Me Black, where they’re reclaiming the Black narrative by passing regular people the mic to share their stories in their own wo

Behind the Music with Michael "Mr. ColliPark" Crooms

EOn this episode, I am joined by Michael “Mr. ColliPark” Crooms (@realmrcollipark), super producer & DJ, and we talked about his career and the impact he’s had on the music industry. We discuss the origins of “twerk,” how his first hit, the Ying Yang Twins’ “Wait (The Whisper Song),” almost didn’t happen, discovering Soulja Boy, and being responsible for a song played at every Black function, “The Wobble.” ungentrifiedpodcast.com Email us your questions/comments at ungentrified

Put Me On with DJ B-Hen (Bonus Mini-Episode)

EIn this bonus mini-cast of UNGENTRIFIED, DJ B-Hen (@djbhen) and I sit down and try to put each other on to some new music. Check out our picks and let us know who had the best choices. Kent’s Picks: 1. Batuk - Just To Touch 2. Avelino - 1 in a Million 3. Da Capo - Thando Lwami feat. Miss Dippy DJ B-Hen’s Picks: 1. Burna Boy - PH City Vibration 2. Robert Glasper feat. Alex Isley - No One Like You (KAYTRANADA Remix) 3. Tropkillaz - Disbroqueia a Tela ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod

B.M.F. (Black Man Freedom) with Jason Rosario

What happens to #BlackBoyJoy when that boy becomes a man? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Jason Rosario (@jason__rosario), creator of the digital platform "The Lives of Men," and host of the new Yahoo show, "Dear Men," and we try to find the answer to that question by breaking down what factors give Black men a chance to be their authentic selves. ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at ungentrified@kentwjohnson.com.

Jordan Peele's "Us" - An UNGENTRIFIED Review

EOn a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I review Jordan Peele’s second horror film, “Us,” with my best friend, Bianca. We work our way through the movie and discuss our pre-viewing theories, our spoiler-filled opinions on the film as a whole, Lupita’s performance, the symbolism throughout the movie, and the ending. NOTE: This recap is not for people who have yet to view the film. ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at ungentrified@kentwjohnson.com.

Black Cotton with Julius Tillery

On this episode, I am joined by Julius Tillery (@blackcotton.us), one of the youngest Black farmers in the country and owner of Black Cotton, a cotton farm based in North Carolina . We talk about what Black farmers go through within the industry, our community’s history with cotton farming, and whether or not “Queen Sugar” gets it right about the lives of Black farmers. ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod Email us your questions/comments at ungentrified@kentwjohnson.com.

You Live Where? with Vaughn Dabney

On this episode, I am joined by Vaughn Dabney (@mrdabney), founder of Empty Box Media and man on a mission to build his own tiny home within a truck. We talk about who inspired him to make a home out of a delivery truck, the one thing he didn’t consider about not living in a traditional home, what dating looks like to tiny home owners, and where the resources are for Black people looking to live the tiny home life. Email us your questions/comments at ungentrified@kentwjohnson.com.