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Powell to the People features comedian/nationally syndicated radio host Tony Powell and his fellow Powells (Keith, Mark, and Derek) having a barbershop style conversation about politics, pop-culture, sports, and the topics of the day. It’s a ”Grown Folk” take on the myriad issues facing us. We’re ”The Vintage People” , Your ”Old School” Uncles, and a Double Espresso shot of Wisdom. keeping it a 100. Whether it is Ninja Turtles, The Beatles, or The Powells, everyone loves a great foursome.
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
House of Usher
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
In this week's episode the Powell men discuss Keke Palmer's messy relationship with her loser boyfriend, Darius Jackson. Was it the Vegas dance with Usher? Hmmmm. The conversation continues with Swaggy E's , um Mayor Eric Adams FBI trouble. Another house fire has been caused by an E-bike battery. 17 NYC deaths have resulted this past year. Nasa lost a 100K tool kit. Finally check out Lone Ranger inspiration, Bass Reeves on CBS.
#kekePalmer #DariusJackson #Usher #HouseofUsher #EricAdams #FBI #Ebikebattery #NASA #LawmenBassReeves #DavidOyelowo
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Bell Bottoms
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
In this election day episode the Powelll men discuss the importance of doing your civic duty. All elections matter, and affect our lives so get out there and vote today. The guys also share their thoughts on ever evolving fashion. Hoops fans say their goodbyes to legendary Indiana University coach Bob Knight and Phoenix Suns all time leading scorer Walter Davis AKA The Greyhound. Jonathan Majors goes to trial this month. Lastly, video of R. Kelly crooning in prison shows up and the Powells give their take.
#ElectionDay2023 #ElectionDay #MiamiVice #DonJohnson #PhilipMichaelThomas #SeanConnery #JamesBond #BobbyKnight #IndianaUniversity #WalterDavis #PhoenixSuns #JonathanMajors #Loki #JonathanMajorsTrial #RKelly
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Shaft Is A Bad Mother
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
In this week's episode the Powell men discuss future NBA Hall of Famer Dwight Howard's sexual misconduct allegations. The guys also share their thoughts on former NBA player Joe Smith's domestic problems after the aforementioned Smith discovered his wife's only fans page. The guys also shout out the families of the late Friends star Matthew Perry and their childhood hero Richard Roundtree AKA John Shaft. The episode closes with Flava Flavs rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. #DwightHoward #JoeSmith #KishaChavis #KishaChavisOnlyFans #NBA #MatthewPerry #RichardRoundtree #JohnShaft #Shaft #IsaacHayes #FlavaFlav #PublicEnemy #FlavaFlavStarSpangledBanner
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Where Brooklyn At
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
In this week's episode the Powell men lament the gentrification of their homeyown of Brooklyn, New York. The real Brooklynytes are being priced out as luxery high rises loom over the real estate landscape. the conversation continues with a discussion of the NBA as the season is now upon us. Finally, Tony is tired of Travis and Taylor. #Brooklyn #TheBronx #LongIslandCity #Gentrification #RockwellPlace #NBA23 #NBATNT #Sixers #Harden #Lebron #TravisKelce #TaylorSwift #TravisAndTaylor
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Till Death Do Us Part
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
In this week's episode the Powell men discuss the never ending saga of Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Jada has a book and continues to the drag Will. You've all seen the headlines. The slap and Jada's crap. The world is continuing to devolve. People in general have lost their minds. Sports figures, political figures, nations, have all gone crazy. #Jada #WillAndJada #Worthy #ChrisRock #Tupac #CharlotteHornets #MikalBridges #ChandlerJones #LasVegasRaiders #Israel #Gaza #Trump
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Have We Overcome Yet?
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
It has been 60 years since the March on Washington and the Powell men ponder the state of Black America. The essential question is Are We There Yet? No doubt there has been tremendous progress, however considering that we arrived here before the Mayflower, we should be much further along. It may not matter since the Father of A.I. , Geoffry Hinton suggests that his invention may have planted the seed for the Terminator movies come to life. Perhaps the Mid East will start World War 3. In any event enjoy your day. They msy be numbered. #MarchOnWashington #MartinLutherKingJr #CivilRights #StateOfBlackAmerica #GeoffreyHinton #ArtificialIntelligence #TheTerminator #Ultron #IRobot
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Green With Envy
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
In this week's Episode the Powell men discuss big NBA trades as the NBA season is upon us. Dame Dollar goes to the Bucks and Jrue Holiday can keep his green armbands as he gets traded to the Celtics. Zach Wilson also wears green for the NY Jets. Has he turned the corner? Nah. Staying in New Jersey Senator Bob Menedez has to explain all of the green backs sewed into his clothes along with the gold bars found at the crib.
#DamianLillard #MilwaukeeBucs Trade #JrueHoliday #BostonCelticsTrade #NYJets #ZachWilson #BobMenedez #SenatorMenendez
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
The NFL Is A Madden Blowout
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
In this week's episode the Powell men discuss the record breaking 70 piece that the @MiamiDolphins put on the @DenverBroncos . The Broncos weren't the only team in Colorado to get their butts kicked as the Colorado Buffaloes got trampled by the Oregon Ducks. Quack Quack. NFL star Travis Kelce is singing You Belong With Me as he tries to woo Taylor Swift. Zach Wilson sucks PeriodT. Jonathan Majors looks to beat his case.
#MiamiDolphins #DenverBroncos #ColoradoBuffaloes #CoachPrime #PregonDucks #NFL #Madden #TravisKelce #TaylorSwift ##YouBelongWithMe #ZachWilson #NYJets #RobertSaleh #JonathanMajors
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
I’m Batman Dammit !
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
This week's episode features the Powell men minus Mark. The episode begins with the existential question, "Why doesn't Batman curse?" The convo continues with a discussion of another hero who doesn't swear, Coach Prime and his Colorado Buffaloes. Speaking of Colorado, Rep Lauren Boebert was getting her freak on during a showing of Beetlejuice the Musical. Fetanyl stragically strikes again claiming a toddler in a Bronx Daycare. Its all part of New York's migrant crisis. #Batman #TheBatman #CoachPrime #Colorado #ColoradoState #Buffaloes #ColoradoBuffaloes #BeetlejuiceTheMusical #BuellTheater #MigrantCrisisNYC #MigrantCrisis #Fetanyl #BronxDaycare
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Rest In Power THP
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
In this week's episode the Powell men say goodbye to one of their favorite Powells. Two of us called him dad, the other two called him uncle Thurman. The conversation moves on to celebrate Prime Time Deion Sanders, or Coach Prime as his University of Colorado football team calls him. The guys share their thoughts on the arrest of Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. NFL football is back!. Big shout out to U.S. Open women's champ Coco Gauff.
#coachPrime #PrimeTime #DeionSanders #UniversityofColorado #ColoradoFootball #ColoradoBuffalos #HoustonRockets #KevinPorterJr #KevinPorterJrArrest #NFLOpeningWeekend #Jets #AaronRogers #GiantsFootball #CocoGauff #FlashMovie