Aldis Hodge talks to Jalen Rose about playing superheroes
If actor Aldis Hodge ever wins an Oscar, I hope he includes Batman in his acceptance speech. Hodge, who has starred in “One Night in Miami …,” “Hidden Figures” and … Read More
Tag: Renaissance Man
Comic Jo Koy tells Jalen Rose how he made his dreams come true
There’s one thing people need to know about comedian Jo Koy: If you turn him away, he will find his way in through a side door. In fact, Jo has … Read More
Jalen Rose learns what makes a song with producer Hit-Boy
Some might remember Myspace as a fleeting blip in the short history of social media. But for my “Renaissance Man” guest, the platform opened the door to a constellation of … Read More
Jalen Rose talks style with hip-hop fashion icon Dapper Dan
You can’t talk about hip-hop without devoting a massive part of the conversation to the rappers’ tailor, Daniel Day, better known as Dapper Dan. He’s dressed everyone from Rakim to … Read More
‘Abbott Elementary’ star Sheryl Lee Ralph tells Jalen Rose about her long career
Sheryl Lee Ralph plays a teacher on the ABC mockumentary-style sitcom “Abbott Elementary,” about an understaffed school in Philadelphia. And in real life, she embraces an educator’s ethos. In fact, … Read More
Jalen Rose talks to wellness guru Devi Brown
I hope the Golden State Warriors give my “Renaissance Man” guest a 2022 NBA Championship ring because wellness educator Devi Brown gave their power forward Draymond Green a big assist … Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo tells Jalen Rose he almost didn’t become a baller
Greek Nigerian basketball god Giannis Antetokounmpo is a superstar, with an NBA championship and three MVP awards under his belt. He and his brothers Thanasis and Kostasare form the first … Read More
Jalen Rose and Ne-Yo talk songwriting for Bey and Rihanna
Growing up in Las Vegas, singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, aka Shaffer Chimere Smith, was surrounded by tons of estrogen in the form of tourists, transient folks and even in his own house. … Read More
Calvin Johnson talks medical pot & memorable hits with Jalen Rose
He helped change the NFL with one hand. And now the Hall of Fame wide receiver is making major inroads into the medical cannabis space. Calvin Johnson aka Megatron joined … Read More
Tina Knowles-Lawson talks fashion and family with Jalen Rose
She can thank lost luggage for her current design career. My “Renaissance Man” guest is Queen Tina Knowles-Lawson, also known as the mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles — though … Read More
