The Media Lounge

Mos Def speaks on Drake making "pop" music, Diddy missing out on the 2024 Grammy's, the story of Gypsy Rose, Biden forgiving student debt & more! #TapIn

A collaboration w/WindyCityUnderground & The Media Lounge - Interview w/ Artist JNI. We discuss his new project "OFF SCRIPT", his past collabs & how Hip Hop has evolved since the 90s. . #TapIn, listen to new music & stream the new album out on all streaming platforms! 🔥🚀🔥🚀 . . #TheMediaLounge #windycityunderground

Did Adidas prevent Ye from seeking mental treatment? Will Michael Jordan be best man at son's & Larsa Pippen's wedding & more! Music: Get to the money by JNI 🔥

🚨Tap in! On the phone w/ Q! We discuss the normalization of slut culture, the migrant situation, Israel v Palestine war & more!

Interview with Rapper & Producer, 8MatikLogan. We discuss his early projects, new music, his creative process & real life struggles with addiction & drug dependency. Logan further speaks on his latest music projects (Dirty Laundry), and the completion of his book that is soon to be published.

Live on the Radio at WindyCityUnderground w/ L.X Da One. We discuss Cardi B, the passing of Pee-Wee Herman, The Sound of Freedom, Drake & more entertainment talk!

A WindyCityUnderground.com & The Media Lounge collaboration: Live Interview with Comedy Legend, Damon Williams. Damon shares his start as a comedian, his experience opening up for the Legendary Kings of Comedy tour & working with legendary Radio Host Tom Joyner & his current projects.

Tap In & listen to the full interview. Mario Canon drops by the radio station at WindyCityUnderground.com to discuss his latest project with NLE Choppa, his upcoming concert with Bizzy Bone & upcoming album, Breaking Hearts 💔Breaking Records.

Tap In! On the phone with Radio Host LX DaOne. We discuss the untimely death of Chris Smith, the return of Damar Hamlin, did JaRule pave the way for Drake?! & Chicago chaos, what will it take to save this city? Music by: JNI x King Trey x 8MatikLogan

Selene and Q discuss the CA Officers who were caught texting about killing black people, T.I.s parenting, Tiffany Haddish &  Aries Spears pedophilia video & new music! Tap In! Music: Body Benz by JNI 

Are we in a recession, and what companies are laying people off? Will JLO & Ben's marriage last, lollapalooza, Beyoncé's album review & other entertainment news. #TapIn

Joined by co-host Q from the W.I.S.E Podcast, we discuss "Dupre, Do It All" in politics, the death of Elvis actress Shonkah Dukureh, Monkeypox, new music & more! 🔥 #LinkInBio *Apple version, no music.

Joined by co-host Q from the W.I.S.E Podcast, we discuss "Dupre, Do It All" in politics, the death of Elvis actress Shonkah Dukureh, Monkeypox & new music! 🔥

Selene & Jackie discuss the making of short film “Resentment”, the challenges we faced in making the film and plans for future projects. ❤️

Cheech Marin joins The Media Lounge podcast to talk about the soon to be launched, "Stoner Foods" virtual brand, Muncheechos. Made specifically for stoners, muncheechos offers a "culture inspired" menu for the cannabis lovers! Cheech also fills us in on his latest two movies, and the opening of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture. Tune in!

Director Mark Harris joins The Media Lounge Podcast to talk about his latest movie, “White People Money”, his start in the industry & his upcoming projects.

On the phone with special guest, NFL Agent, Entertainment Attorney & Author, Ellakisha O'Kelley joins the show to discuss her powerful journey from growing up in the inner city of New York, to being an Award winning athlete, becoming a sports agent for the NFL, also becoming an Entertainment Lawyer. She also talks about her latest book "Code v Code: The Street Code versus The Legal Code". Ellakisha also talks about her podcast "Seek ELLAvation". For inquiries visit, www.allaboutella.com We have a jammed packed show for you all, enjoy!

Comedian, Actor & Director Baby Horchata joins The Media Lounge podcast. We talk his start in the industry, where he finds his inspiration to continue creating, and his current projects.

We discuss Dr. Dre's hospital visit for a brain aneurysm, Kimye’s possible divorce & Eminem & snoop beef! Tune in.

On the phone w/ CEO & President of Rhianna's Treasured Gifts, a nonprofit organization that advocates for domestic violence. Risa Jenkins talks to us about Breakthrough, a fundraiser for domestic violence prevention and intervention that will be held Saturday, October 24th, in Chicago. Tune in to get all the details!

New episode is up! On the phone with Actor, Writer & Director, Scott Pryor. Scott joins The Media Lounge Podcast to talk about his latest faith based & inspiring film, Tulsa. Inspired by true events from Scott Pryor's client as a trial lawyer, TULSA is a funny and heartwarming story of redemption, family, and forgiveness!

On the phone w/ talented rapper Yung Pooda. Yung Pooda shares his background story on how he went from the streets to focusing solely on music after making a promise to God. We talk his latest single, Repeat Dat, his upcoming EP, Vivid Pictures produced by Grammy Award winning duo, Cool & Dre, and visuals to follow said project. 

Dyamond Doll joins The Media Lounge Podcast to talk about her EP, Diamond In The Rough, her song DWade, her experience working with Tory Lanez & her future projects.

Fat Joe loves him, and hitmaking legends Cool & Dre approved of his genius when they signed Leon to their label, Epidemic Music. Since then, Eric has written for stars like Remy Ma, A-Boogie, Wit Da Hoodie and his mixtape was hosted by DJ Khaled. As a talented songwriter and hip-hop artist, Now at 23-years-old, Eric is pioneering the new-age hip-hop sound with his latest single “Lemme See.”

Joined by Grammy Award winning Producer & Songwriter from Cool & Dre, Dre talks about his latest single release, "Captured on a Iphone". The single is a response to the recent killing of George Floyd. Dre also touches on systemic racism and the looting and rioting that involves other white supremacy groups. 

Beauty Amara La Negra joins The Media Lounge Podcast to discuss the killing of George Floyd, Covid 19 & her lates projects!

Author & Therapist Faust Ruggiero joins the podcast to discuss his new book,  The Fix Yourself Handbook, Using the Process Way of Life to Transform Your Life into a Happy, Healthy Journey. If you're looking to transform your life and do not know where to start, this handbook is for you! Learn more about what steps you need to take to make the changes you so desire, all while enjoying and appreciating every step in the process.  Read more on Faust Ruggiero at: www.medialoungechicago.com Book sold on Amazon & Barnes & Noble

On the phone with Hemky Madera. Hemky talks about his start in the industry, making the transition from living in the Dominican Republic to the US, what the industry is like for Latinos, & what we can expect to see in season 5 of the hit tv show, Queen of the South.

Selene chats w/ Actor, Model & Executive Producer of Land Ahoy Films, Anis Maknojia.  Anis talks about diversity in Hollywood, his production company and his upcoming projects in 2020.  Read more on Anis at: medialoungechicago.com

Carol Deeley, Founder of Gabriel's Light, joins the podcast to discuss suicide awareness and prevention. After losing her precious boy to suicide in November of 2018, Carol has made it her mission to strengthen protocols in schools for device monitoring, supporting suicide education, and offer healing to those impacted by suicide. Please help support this mission by sharing this episode & visiting www.gabrielslight.org to give a  donation.

Dr. Levinson stops by The Media Lounge to talk to us about his latest book, Getting Smarter & Smarter. Dr. Levinson discusses the many symptoms of dyslexia and its related disorders, as well as treatment for said disorders. Tune in!

Joined by Radio Personality Weekend Gabe, Selene & Gabe touch on some of the Hip Hop albums of 2019, including The Lost Tapes (Nas), One of the Best Yet (Gang Starr) & Jesus is King (Kanye West). We also discuss some of the films of 2019, and briefly touch on Trump's impeachment inquiry and up and coming Chicago Hip Hop artists.

Hollywood actress Jamie Bernadette joins The Media Lounge podcast to talk about her latest film, "The Furnace".  Jamie shares why this film has been her most emotionally and physically challenging project yet! This inspiring and film by Oscar-nominated Director Darrell Roodt is now on Amazon & in Epic Theaters in South Africa.

Selene gives her take  on the reality hit show Rhythm & Flow and Kanye's latest album- Jesus is King! 

Inspiring, Motivating & Highly recommended, Shawn Harper chats with Selene about his new book, The Winning Edge, 8 Principles that will bring out the winner in you! For a limited time, download the free e-book at www.shawnharper.org