From professional athletes, to innovative entrepreneurs, to world-renowned chefs, to award-winning artists... Philly Famous highlights the people that help make this city so special.
114 Available Episodes (121 Total)Average duration: 00:48:10
Mar 01, 2021
Darrell Alston (CEO of Bungee Brand)
01:04:25
CEO and lead designer of Bungee Brand Sneakers and Clothing, Darrell Alston talks with Greg about his hustle as an up and coming rapper in the ‘90s; the trials and tribulations of his 11 year stint in and out of prison; creating his viral Eagles-themed sneakers that catapulted his business; how he pivoted in the face of COVID-19; why he thinks judges and DA's in the criminal justice system should spend 60 days in jail as a qualification for their job; his relationship with his mentor Bernard Hopkins; how his personal and professional mission seeks to empower and uplift the voices of formerly incarcerated kids and adults looking to turn their lives around; and more.
Buy Bungee Brand shoes and apparel at Blue Sole in Center City, Gate215 on South St., and online at bungeebrand.com
To book an appointment at Bungee’s exclusive showroom, DM Bungee on Instagram @bungeebrand.
Feb 01, 2021
Raheem Islam Jr. (Owner of Cherish Philly)
00:37:45
"Cherish Philly” restaurant owner Raheem Islam Jr. talks with Greg about his unexpected childhood in Jamaica, making wings for Don King at Kenny Gamble’s restaurant in South Philly, and how his family-influenced dishes reflect his philosophy on life and food.
Go check out Philly's best new breakfast spot, Cherish Philly located at 7060 Germantown Ave, Philly PA 19119
Oct 17, 2020
Cole Brown (Author of Greyboy)
00:56:37
Up and coming young author Cole Brown talks with Greg about his debut book Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World, growing up early, private school, code switching, identity, and his relationship with Philly.
Multi-faceted bass player, musician, Emmy nominated Music Director and Grammy award winning writer Adam Blackstone talks with Greg about how the pandemic has impacted the music industry, his passion for the behind-the-scenes musical process, his time at University of the Arts and how he met The Roots, working with Kanye, Jay-Z, and Dave Chappelle's block party, his philosophy on excellence, the Sixers, and much more.
Award-winning journalist and Writer at Large for Philadelphia Magazine, Ernest Owens talks with Greg about how he experienced and handled racism as a kid, the intersectionality of being both black and gay, his philosophies on the redistribution of power, his most controversial articles, the Philly food scene, and much more.
A veteran of comedy, Jimmy Shubert talks with Greg about his new album Zero Tolerance, his early passion for magic, touring with Sam Kinison, his feelings about the evolution of the industry, his thoughts on Philly, and much more.
One of the biggest and most respected agents in Hollywood, Richard Weitz talks with Greg about the origin and explosion of his Quarantunes Zoom parties, his love of and passion for entertainment, his approaches to work and life, his epic 50th birthday party, his Philly roots, and much more.
NBA superfan David Delooper talks with Greg about accomplishing his dream of going to 30 NBA games in 30 NBA cities in 30 days and getting on the Jumbotron every time, the cultural differences between soccer and basketball, and his love for Philly.
Philly and Eagles legend Vince Papale talks with Greg about his quarantine life, his son's NFL pursuit, the impact of Invincible on his life, his childhood and relationships with his parents, his love for Philly, and much more.
LA-based comedian hailing from South Philly, Eleanor Kerrigan talks with Greg about her wild childhood with 9 siblings, fighting, moving to LA, becoming a pro wrestler, her relationship with Andrew Dice Clay, her standup career, and much more. She has stories for days!