The Eddrick Show
by Eddrick Jerome
Intelligent Conversation with Interesting People!
Podcast episodes
Robert Townsend: Living The Shuffle - A Journey of Self-Discovery and Artistic Expression
My guest is Robert Townsend, known for Hollywood Shuffle, The Five Heartbeats, and The Parent 'Hood. A versatile actor, writer, director, producer, and now stage storyteller, he's here to talk about his one-man show, Living The Shuffle, which explores his self-discovery, artistic journey, and life lessons. #eddrickshow #podcast #filmmaking #acting #comedy
Prince's Message to Black America! C. Liegh McInnis, Author & Prince Scholar!
My guest is C. Liegh McInnis, a distinguished poet, author, and former English instructor at Jackson State University. He is a leading cultural voice, with poetry, essays, and short stories focusing on Black identity, social justice, and cultural heritage. His critical work, "The Lyrics of Prince: A Literary Look at a Creative, Musical Poet, Philosopher, and Storyteller," explores the lyrical and artistic brilliance of Prince Rogers Nelson, highlighting Prince's blend of musicality with deep social commentary, personal introspection, and spiritual exploration. #eddrickshow #podcast #jacksonstateuniversity #prince #paisleypark #music #soul
I am a Storyteller in Front and Behind the Camera! Priscilla Lam, 11th Hour Creatives!
Priscilla Lam is a talented actor and visionary producer from Vallejo, California and founder of 11th Hour Creatives, a collaborative of storytellers and filmmakers in the Bay Area. She supports inclusive narratives and platforms for overlooked voices in cinema. A prolific short filmmaker across various genres, Priscilla is also the Director of Community Engagement at BraveMaker, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community ties and supporting budding filmmakers. #eddrickshow #podcast #film #sundancefilmfestival #vallejo #independentfilmmaker #filmfestival #sacramento #bayarea
Is it Possible for an Artist to Survive in the 21st Century? Eric Drooker, Artist!
My guest is renowned graphic artist and novelist Eric Drooker. He’s here to discuss his new book Naked City, the third volume of his City Trilogy series. His first book, Flood - A Novel in Pictures, won the American Book Award. Eric is a frequent cover artist for The New Yorker, and he’s known for incorporating themes of social justice and political commentary in his vivid and expressive style. Eric’s art can be seen in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and The Brooklyn Museum. #eddrickshow #graphicnovel #newyorker #newyork #graphicdesign #podcast #artist
The Jailer's Reckoning! Kevin B. Smith, Author
My guest is Kevin B. Smith, author of the new book, The Jailer’s Reckoning: How Mass Incarceration Is Damaging America. The book addresses the reality that the United States imprisons more people than any other country and that there are social, economic, and political costs to the mass incarceration of millions of people. #eddrickshow #podcast #prison #unitedstates