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January 2026
The Spotlight Doesn’t Blink | Tim Loulies – ListenUp Podcast
Tim Loulies explores performance, authenticity, and staying grounded when the spotlight doesn’t blink on this ListenUp Podcast episode.
Pushed Out of Work | Al Neely – ListenUp Podcast
Al Neely explores how economic shocks, policy decisions, and stereotypes combine to push Black women out of work.
Stories That Move a City | Councilman Cash Green – ListenUp Podcast
Councilman Cash Green joins ListenUp Podcast to discuss how stories that move a city strengthen local businesses, public service, and community trust.
October 2025
Who Really Gets Represented | Sean Monterio – ListenUp Podcast
Sean Monterio discusses who really gets represented in Virginia Beach, breaking down voting systems, local governance, and the importance of equal representation.
January 2026
Building a Creative City | Jamar Davis – ListenUp Podcast
In this episode of ListenUp with Al Neely, Jamar C. Davis shares how live events, community infrastructure, and creative leadership can shape a city’s cultural identity from the ground up.
An Artist At 12? | Jalani Vicker’s – ListenUp Podcast
Jalani Vickers shares his journey as an artist at 12, highlighting creativity, mentorship, and the power of early artistic expression.
March 2026
Creative Youth Development in Norfolk | Malik Jordan on Turning Hurt into Healing
Malik Jordan shares how creative youth development in Norfolk through Teens With A Purpose transforms hurt into healing, empowering youth through art, mentorship, and opportunity.
What Makes A Real MC | Musician & Rapper Sunny Black
Sunny Black joins ListenUp Podcast with Host Al Neely to talk lyrical hip hop, stage presence, independent artistry, and what makes a real MC in today’s rap culture.
April 2026
Art That Restores | Artist Trevor Lucas – ListenUp Podcast
Art that restores Trevor Lucas’s vision of public art shows how murals can heal communities, preserve history, and create connection through creativity and representation.
The Body Holds the Truth | SB Cutts on Fascia & Trauma – ListenUp Podcast
SB Cutts fascia healing approach explains how trauma, surgery, and stress shape the body. This episode explores how healing begins when the body is understood as a connected system.
October 2025
When Comedy Tells the Truth | Comedian Steve Wills – ListenUp Podcast
Comedian Steve Wills explores how truth, authenticity, and life experience shape stand-up comedy on this ListenUp Podcast episode.
June 2025
She Chose Her Second Act | Comedian Kells Morton – ListenUp Podcast
Comedian Kells Morton joins ListenUp Podcast to discuss choosing a second act in comedy after a 25-year military career and embracing reinvention.
November 2024
Resilience and Innovation in Greenwood: Carlos Moreno on Tulsa’s Untold Stories Part 2
In the latest podcast episode, we embark on an enlightening journey through the historical layers of Tulsa's Greenwood neighborhood, as guided by activist Carlos Moreno. This episode is a deep dive into the resilience and innovation that define Greenwood, a community often overshadowed by the tragedy
January 2026
Discipline Builds Musicians | Jake Smalls – ListenUp Podcast
Jake Smalls discusses how discipline builds musicians and why consistency, structure, and intentional practice are essential for creative growth.
Style with a Purpose | Ann and Jennifer Leister – ListenUp Podcast
Introduction to Style with a Purpose
Bringing African Culture into Schools | Rita Cohen – ListenUp Podcast
Rita Cohen of TACA discusses African cultural education in schools through storytelling, dance, and language on ListenUp Podcast.
The Weight of Words | Toni Britton – ListenUp Podcast
Toni Britton discusses the weight of words and how language influences identity, communication, and community on ListenUp Podcast.
When Art Gets Censored | Jessica Chevon – ListenUp Podcast
Jessica Chevon explores when art gets censored and how creative expression challenges power, culture, and boundaries.
From Immigrant to Icon | Yasmine Charles – ListenUp Podcast
Yasmine Charles shares her journey from immigrant to icon, shaped by resilience, military service, and success as a renowned chef.
The Taste of Art | Chef Jeremiah Cardinal – ListenUp Podcast
Chef Jeremiah Cardinal shares how the taste of art comes alive through culinary technique, storytelling, and private dining experiences.
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