Block 2 Block Podcast
Video Podcast
Season 1
Rod “The Voice” Grimes sits down with retired Lieutenant David Wallace for a powerful conversation that takes viewers inside his years of service, leadership, law enforcement experience, and perspective on the community. In Episode 6, Lieutenant Wallace shares stories and experiences from his career, reflecting on leadership, the challenges of law enforcement, serving the community, and the lessons learned throughout his years of service. This conversation goes beyond the badge to highlight the people, experiences, sacrifices, and leadership decisions that shape a career dedicated to serving others. No filters. No scripted conversations. Just real people, real stories, and real conversations. 🔥 Real conversations. Real people. Real Detroit. This is Block 2 Block — where the conversation goes beyond the headlines and straight to the people and issues that matter. 🎤 Host: Rod “The Voice” Grimes 👤 Special Guest: Retired Lieutenant David Wallace 🎙️ Episode: 6 LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to keep up with the Block 2 Block Podcast. #Block2Block #RodTheVoiceGrimes #DavidWallace #RetiredLieutenant #LawEnforcement #Detroit #DetroitPodcast #DetroitCommunity #DetroitVoices #Leadership #CommunityVoices #DetroitMedia #Podcast #RealConversations #DetroitCulture
Rod “The Voice” Grimes sits down with retired Chief Hilton Napoleon for a powerful conversation that takes viewers inside the life, leadership, service, and experiences of a longtime law enforcement professional. In Episode 5, Chief Napoleon reflects on his years of service, leadership experiences, challenges faced in law enforcement, relationships with the community, and the lessons learned throughout his career. This conversation goes beyond the badge to explore the people, experiences, and decisions that shape a career dedicated to serving and protecting the community. No filters. No scripted conversations. Just real people, real stories, and real conversations. 🔥 Real conversations. Real people. Real Detroit. This is Block 2 Block — where the conversation goes beyond the headlines and straight to the people and issues that matter. 🎤 Host: Rod “The Voice” Grimes 👤 Special Guest: Retired Chief Hilton Napoleon 🎙️ Episode: 5 LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to keep up with the Block 2 Block Podcast. #Block2Block #RodTheVoiceGrimes #HiltonNapoleon #RetiredChief #LawEnforcement #Detroit #DetroitPodcast #DetroitCommunity #DetroitVoices #Leadership #CommunityVoices #DetroitMedia #Podcast #RealConversations #DetroitCulture
Rod “The Voice” Grimes sits down with special guest Kimberly Johnson for a powerful and revealing conversation that brings her voice, experiences, and perspective directly to the Block 2 Block audience. In Episode 4, Kimberly opens up about the experiences that shaped her, the realities of life in the community, the people and neighborhoods that matter to her, and the lessons that come from living through it firsthand. This is more than just another conversation — it’s an opportunity to hear Kimberly’s story in her own words, while Rod brings the questions that get beyond the surface and into the real issues affecting everyday people. No filters. No scripted conversations. Just real people, real stories, and real conversations from the community. 🔥 Real conversations. Real people. Real Detroit. This is Block 2 Block — where the conversation goes beyond the headlines and straight to the people and issues that matter. 🎤 Host: Rod “The Voice” Grimes 👤 Special Guest: Kimberly Johnson 🎙️ Episode: 4 LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to keep up with the Block 2 Block Podcast. #Block2Block #RodTheVoiceGrimes #KimberlyJohnson #Detroit #DetroitPodcast #DetroitCommunity #DetroitVoices #DetroitMedia #Podcast #RealConversations #CommunityVoices #DetroitCulture
Rod “The Voice” Grimes sits down with special guest Edward Foxworth III for another powerful conversation on the Block 2 Block Podcast. In Episode 3, Rod and Edward go beyond the surface to talk about life, community, personal experiences, leadership, and the issues that impact people every day. No filters. No scripted conversations. Just real people, real stories, and real conversations from the community. 🔥 Real conversations. Real people. Real Detroit. This is Block 2 Block — where the conversation goes beyond the headlines and straight to the people and issues that matter. 🎤 Host: Rod “The Voice” Grimes 👤 Special Guest: Edward Foxworth III 🎙️ Episode: 3 LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to keep up with the Block 2 Block Podcast. #Block2Block #RodTheVoiceGrimes #EdwardFoxworthIII #Detroit #DetroitPodcast #DetroitCommunity #DetroitVoices #Podcast #RealConversations #CommunityVoices #DetroitMedia #DetroitCulture
Rod “The Voice” Grimes sits down with Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison for an important and candid conversation about Detroit, leadership, public safety, community relationships, and the challenges facing the city. From the streets to the police department, Chief Bettison shares his perspective on what it takes to lead, serve, and build stronger connections throughout Detroit. 🔥 Real conversations. Real people. Real Detroit. This is Block 2 Block — where the conversation goes beyond the headlines and straight to the people and issues that matter. 🎤 Host: Rod “The Voice” Grimes 👤 Guest: Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison 🎙️ Episode: 2 Subscribe, like, comment, and share to keep up with Block 2 Block Podcast. #Block2Block #RodTheVoiceGrimes #ToddBettison #Detroit #DetroitPolice #DetroitPodcast #DetroitNews #DetroitCommunity #Podcast #DetroitPodcastScene #Community #Leadership
Welcome to the first episode of Block 2 Block, a new community-focused podcast hosted by Rod “The Voice” Grimes. For Episode 1, Rod sits down with Raphael Washington for a 29-minute conversation centered on community, personal experiences, culture, and the issues that matter to people from block to block. This episode sets the tone for what Block 2 Block is all about: giving people an opportunity to speak, share their experiences, and have honest conversations about the communities they know firsthand. Rod “The Voice” brings his interview style to the conversation, while Raphael Washington shares his perspective and experiences in a discussion designed to go beyond the headlines and bring the conversation back to the people. 📍 EPISODE 1 FEATURES: 🎙️ Host: Rod “The Voice” Grimes 👤 Guest: Raphael Washington ⏱️ Runtime: Approximately 29 minutes 🎧 Podcast: Block 2 Block 📅 Episode 1: August 23, 2026 📂 Category: Society & Culture / News Whether you're from Detroit, connected to the community, or simply interested in authentic conversations about the people and issues shaping our neighborhoods, Block 2 Block is creating a space where every voice can be heard. 🔥 Watch Episode 1 and tap into the conversation! 💬 What topics and community voices should Rod bring to the next episode? Drop your thoughts in the comments. #Block2Block #Block2BlockPodcast #RodTheVoice #RodGrimes #RaphaelWashington #DetroitPodcast #Detroit #DetroitCommunity #CommunityVoices #DetroitCulture #RealConversations #SocietyAndCulture #Podcast #PodcastEpisode #DetroitMedia #CommunityStories