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 judg…

"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 A…

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. Order Greyboy Learn more about Philly Famous

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…

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. Learn more about Philly …

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. Learn more about Philly Famous Use promo code "PHILLYFAMOUS" for 10% off Phresh Prints Ink Outro music by Dangerboy…

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. Learn more about Philly Famous Use promo code "PHILLYFAMOU…

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. Learn more about Philly Famous Use promo code "PHILLYFAMOUS" for 10% off Phresh Prints Ink…

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. Learn more about Philly Famous Use promo code "PHILLYFAMOUS" for 10% off Phresh Prints Ink…

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Teammates on the Golden State Warriors, Eric Paschall and Damion Lee talk with Greg about their mutual friends and experiences, their time playing college ball in Philly, each of their NBA paths, injuries, music, and much more. More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYF…

2-time PIAA State champ, McDonald's All-American, Arizona Wildcat, and current Toronto Raptor, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson talks with Greg about growing up in Chester and the city's relationship with basketball, the formative people in his life, his college experience, draft night, his "welcome to the league" moments, the charter school he's planning t…

Former 10 year NBA player and Villanova Hall of Famer, Alvin Williams talks with Greg about growing up in Philly, his lifelong friendships with other Philly greats, his time playing in Toronto, his thoughts on Philly, and so much more. In this episode you'll hear stories about Rasheed Wallace, Cuttino Mobley, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Charles Oa…

Stroke survivor, former Division I basketball player, and recipient of the 2018 Pat Summitt USWBA Most Courageous award, Avery Marz talks with Greg about the day that changed her life, her evolution of mindset, faith and identity, her journey to get back to the court, her thoughts on Philly, and much more. More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfa…

Philly rap legend Freeway talks with Greg about being Muslim, his 4 year battle with kidney failure and the process of waiting for a transplant, how he's changed his lifestyle, the rap battle culture, his favorite cities to perform in, his relationship with Philly, and much more! More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% of…

Chairman & CEO of Smith Global Media and younger brother of Will Smith, Harry Smith talks with Greg about the birth and growth of his company, his personal and professional evolution, the influence of his parents and his hometown, growing up in West Philly, he opinions about problem solving and the current generation of young people, and much more.…

Former NBA player and current Big 3 Champion Cuttino "Cat" Mobley talks with Greg about 3 on 3 vs. 5 on 5, how is preps and treats his body, the NBA legends that mentored him as a rookie in the league, the misdiagnosed heart condition that ended his career in the league, his cannabis business ventures, his thoughts on Ben Simmons, his relationship …

Entrepreneur, software engineer, and co-founder of Workflow and DeskConnect, Ari Weinstein talks with Greg about living in Silicon Valley, learning HTML at age 7, Jailbreaking at age 13, his high school years, receiving the Thiel Fellowship, selling his apps, his relationship with Philly, and much more! More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamou…

An award-winning record producer, world-renowned DJ, and comedic actor, Jeffrey Townes, better known as DJ Jazzy Jeff, talks with Greg about his yearly creative retreats, the current state of the music industry, his relationship with Will Smith, growing up in Philly, and so so so much more. This one was FUN! More from Philly Famous @ https://philly…

A woman of many musical and creative talents, Donn T talks about her &More duo with Philly rapper Chill Moody, her approach to songwriting, her relationship with music, the highs and lows of her career, growing up in a family of esteemed musicians including her brother Questlove, performing in front of Michelle Obama, her thoughts on Philly, and mu…

For the first hour Greg talks with his long time friend and basketball savant Ari Rosenfeld about his NCAA-certified scouting service, Delaware Valley Hoops Report, the Philly grassroots basketball scene, and his basketball philosophy. The second hour contains an in-depth discussion about the NBA Finals, the pending free agency, and the upcoming NB…

Multi-instumentalist, songwriter, record producer, and member of The Roots, James Poyser talks with Greg about his childhood in England and his move to Philly, growing up with a father as the pastor at a Pentecostal church, his breakthrough with Erykah Badu, teaming up with The Roots, playing in the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fa…

All-Pro NFL linebacker and former Eagles great, Connor Barwin talks with Greg about his current free agency, the evolution of the NFL, why he made his home in Philly, his favorite relationships with former Eagles teammates, his Make the World Better Foundation and how he's changing public space in Philly, his experience playing two sports in colleg…

College senior and founder of the young non profit organization Sharing Excess, Evan Ehlers talks with Greg about the day that changed his life, the startup incubator at Drexel University, the challenges of building an organization, this philosophies about company culture, the staggering truths about food insecurity, the many partnerships he has bu…

Cofounder of Soothe CBD, Brandon Bahr talks with Greg about the many companies he's already founded, his introduction to entrepreneurship, the birth of Soothe and the history of CBD, the science behind their production, what their products have done to change people's lives, how to maintain the early success, his relationship with Philly, his admir…

A member of Team John Legend on Season 16 of NBC's "The Voice", Julian King talks with Greg about his audition, his identity as an artist, the year he spent in China, his relationship with Philly, and much more. More about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYFAMOUS @ https:/…

In this basketball junkie episode, former NBA player and first ever recurring guest on Philly Famous, John Salmons talks to Greg about his playing days, his thoughts on the current state of the NBA and player empowerment, what he thinks Zion should do, predictions for the Sixers, and much more. More about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast…

Owner of the world famous Pat's King of Steaks, Frank Olivieri gives the oral history of how his great uncle invented what we now know as the cheesesteak, then talks with Greg about the evolution of the business, his relationship with the other major steak houses, the most famous people to ever eat at Pat's, his obsession with pinball machines, his…

The brainchild behind the innovative new energy snack yomi bites, Emily talks with Greg about how she started experimenting with the creation of these bites in her college dorm room, the developments of her business within the last year, her partnership with her cousin and cofounder Brooke, how her collegiate basketball experience has impacted her …

Founder and CEO of the social impact organization Fulphil, Tiffany Yau talks with Greg about her Asian-American background, her decision to change her focus from medicine to social entrepreneurship, the mission of her young organization, her view on how Millennials and Gen Z's are different from previous generations, her thoughts on Philly, and muc…

Mount Airy native and Middle Reliever for the Atlanta Braves, Jesse Biddle talks with Greg about his remarkable first year in the Big Leagues, overcoming adversity and terrible luck, moments of self-doubt, pivotal moments in his life, his thoughts on Philly, and much more. More about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/…

Ryan Abe, known on the internet as RyansAverageLife, talks with Greg about the birth of his channel and his rise to 600,000 subscribers, how he makes money, the evolution of YouTube and social media, the impact of his mother's death, his thoughts on Philly, and much more. Check out Ryan's channel @ https://www.youtube.com/user/RyansAverageLife More…

In the first ever edition of Holdsman Hoop Talk, Greg and his brother Danny discuss the unprecedented trade debacle between the Suns, Grizzlies, and Wizards, the current state of the Western Conference, their drastic disagreement about the quality of player that is Ben Simmons, and various other NBA topics. Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://…

Greg is joined by his brother Danny to talk about Joel Embiid's recent frustration, the Markelle Fultz saga, the new fit with Jimmy Butler, the pieces they need to add to be a real contender, and how many Sixers will make the All Star team. Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/…

President and CEO of WURD Radio (the only African-American owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania), Sara Lomax-Reese talks with Greg about the emergence of podcasts and how they can coexist with radio, the uniqueness of WURD, some of the most pressing and hotly debated issues in our city and the media's role in fostering social chang…

Greg talks with his father and President/CEO of Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB), Kenny Holdsman, about one of the most formative moments in his adult life, why Philadelphia was in need of a holistic basketball-based youth development organization, how he and his team are raising $12 million to build a center, his experience with social entrepre…

Cofounder of Rec Philly, William Tyrone Toms talks with Greg about why Philly needed a home for artists to connect, share resources, and build brands, the artistic-entrepreneurial collision, how he's learned to use various traumas from earlier in his life to empower himself, the cultural value of having cofounders from drastically different backgro…

Rob Lawless, a.k.a. Rob10k, talks with Greg about the what, why, and how of his project and mission to have a 1 hour conversation with 10,000 strangers, what he's learned about humans today, his opinions about social media, his thoughts on Philly, and much more. Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Want to meet Rob and …

Founder and Director of Oldhead: The Series Tony Chennault talks with Greg about his transition from basketball to film, when and why he lost his love for the game, why he doesn't want to be known for basketball, issues plaguing the inner city and what needs to change, what it was like guarding Kyrie, his love for Philly, and much more. We finish u…

The pride of Southwest Philly, Shawn Smith (formerly known as Young Savage) talks with Greg about his motto and title of his most recent album “Sink or Swim”, his spirituality and the evolution of his music, the freestyles that made him “Philly Famous”, his creative process and the mental images that linger in his mind, the struggles, obstacles, an…

Above anything else she is a storyteller. Daralyse Lyons talks with Greg about her love for creating alternative realities, how you can escape reality and find deeper truths at the same time, her personal narrative and its evolution, her Emotional Yoga technique, her bi-racial identity, her thoughts on Philly, and so much more. Learn more about Phi…

Founder of Kismet, GreatPHL, and www.movetophilly.com, Christopher Plant talks with Greg about the growth and value of coworking, the daylong GreatPHL18 event series taking place on November 15th, his life experiences that have propelled him to creativity and innovation, and his thoughts on what in Philly should be celebrated and what should be rev…

Greg is joined by his brother Danny and friend Adam "Levin Ep" Levin-Epstein to discuss and debate all things NBA. Topics include: who is the second best team in the league? Who are our playoff locks? Most underrated League Pass team? Who will take home the MVP? The NBA would be better if...? Which NBA players would you want to help you pull off a …

Singer-Songwriter Anna Shoemaker talks with Greg about her new EP "East Side", her creative process for songwriting, the importance of self-confidence for any artist, the current climate of the music industry for female artists, her thoughts on Philly, and much more. Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get your Super C…