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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 Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
In this week's episode the fellas discuss Cuba Gooding's rape trial and subsequent settlement. The guys also discuss NBA star Zion Williamson's messy, scorned sidechick drama with adult entertainer Moriah Mills. The gabfest then takes a myriad of turns discussing out of control middle schoolers, UFOs in Vegas, and long term damage to I-95 in Philly.
#CubaGooding #CubaGoodingRape #ZionWilliamson #MoriahMills #VegasUFO #Extraterrestrials #I95 #Philadelphia #BoyzInDaHood #JerryMcGuire
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
In this week's episode the Powell men return refreshed from their holiday weekend break. The guys chop it up about the NBA playoffs and the Miami Heat's unlikely run. The fellas also share some hilarious personal stories about the athletes they've met, and trying to play ball after fifty. Grab a cold one (we mean IcyHot) and enjoy.
#MiamiHeat #TheJoker #DenverNuggets #JamalMurray #MuhammadAli #MikeTyson #SugarRayLeonard #BruceSmith #JeromeKearse #MeaganGood #JonathanMajors #KevinDurant
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
In this week's episode the Powell men pay homage to the late, great Jim Brown. Brown is by any assessement the greatest football player ever. He was an actor, an activist, a Civil Rights icon, and an abuser of women. In a word Jim was a complicated man. The conversation shifts to another Jim. Jimmy Butler has the Miami Heat on the verge of eliminating NBA royalty in the form of The Boston Celtics. Jim is him. Lastly the guys decide that they are definitely not spending the holiday weekend in Florida. Florida, thanks to Ron DeSantis isn't safe for Black People. WE will see you guys after the holiday weekend. Take some time to catch up to missed episodes. Stay safe.
#JimBrown #ClevelandBrowns #RIPJimBrown #32 #JimmyButler #MiamiHeat #JimmyBuckets #PlayoffJimmy #Florida #NAACPFlorida #RonDeSantis
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
In this week's episode the Powell men talk hoops. Doc Rivers appears to be on his way out of Philly after yet another playoffs coaching meltdown. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant may be working his way out of the league after flashing yet another gun on social media. Actor Jonathan Majors may be on his way out of Hollywood, although word on the street is that he is on his way into actress Meagan Good's arms. #DocRivers #JoelEmbid #JamesHarden #76ers #NBAPlayoffs #JasonTatum #BostonCeltics #JaMorant #MemphisGrizzlies #JonathanMajors #MeaganGood
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
In this week's episode the Powell men discuss the death of Jordan Neely at the hands of former marine Daniel Penny, who strangled the metally disturbed Neely to death on a NYC subway car. The guys share their NYC perspectives on this disturbing incident. The conversation shifts to the announcement of Lebron James' son Bronny attending USC on a hoops scholarship. Another celebrity's son is in the news. Brandon Howard, apparently is the son of Michael Jackson and R&B singer Miki Howard. What?? You heard us. The conversation wraps with a discussion of the Cleveland Browns new logo.
#DanielPenny #JordanNeely #BronnyJames #LebronJames #USC #USCBasketball #MichaelJackson #BrandonHoward #MikiHoward #ClevelandBrowns #ClevelandBrownsLogo #DeshaunWatson #NYTransit #NYCSubway
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
In this week's episode the Powell men discuss a number of topics including the late Jerry Springer, and Civil Rights Icon Harry Belafonte. The guys go on to share their thoughts on Trump and the E. Jean Carol rape trial. The conversation turns to the brilliance of Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry, and Jimmy Buckets, Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler. The show begins with a little tension as Keith accuses Tony of putting his mojo on him.
#JerrySpringer #HarryBelafonte #EJeanCarol #TrumpRapeTrial #GoldenStateWarriors #StephCurry #ChefCurry #JimmyButler #MiamiHeat #NBAPLayoffs #MagicJohnson
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
In this week's episode The Powell men discuss the success of their New York Knicks. The Jets make a trade for Aaron Rogers. Fox News whacks everybody. The Slime ball cop who shot Breonna Taylor has a new job as a policeman an hour away from his old job. Lastly Ron Desantimonious is about to fudge around and find out what happens when you mess with Mickey Mouse, or as his "associates" call him, Gas Pipe Willie.
#TheKnicks #NBAPlayoffs #MilwaukeeBucks #TheJets #AaronRogers #GreenBayPackers #BreonnaTaylor #SayHerName #RonDesantis #WaltDisneyWorld #Orlando #Disney #MickeyMouse
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
In this week's episode the Powell men discuss Tony's New York Knicks , much to the chagrin of Keith , and Derek. Thje conversstion shifts to the frightening dangers of artificial intelligence. Cleary today's A.I. scientists have never seen The Terminator, I Robot, 2001 A Space Odyssey , or even Avengers :Age of Ultron. We're doomed. Finally Derek reveals his favorite french fries, while Keith shares interesting sandwich choices. I mean who would'nt love a ham and swiss with a Twinkie jammed in it.
#TheNewYorkKnicks #Knicks #NBAPlayoffs #ArtificialIntelligence #60Minutes #ChatGPT #NathansFries #McDonaldsFrenchFries
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
In this week's episode the Powell Men open the chat with a discussion of the Web telescope (Yes we are scientifically curious). The convo continues with our thoughts on the new movie Air which chronicles the creation of the Air Jordan. The Powells reflect on the Air Jordan effect on sneakers, and sneaker culture. No one knows who Chuck Taylor was but we all know Michael Jordan. The conversation continues with a discussion of Uncle Ruckus, SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas and new revelations about his corruption.
#WebbTelescope #NASA #WebbPhotos #Air #MattDamon #BenAffleck #ChrisTucker #JasonBateman #PhilKnight #Nike #AirJordan #Jordan1 #Converse #Adidas #ViolaDavis #SonnyVaccaro #RobStrasser #ChuckTaylor #SCOTUS #ClarenceThomasCorruption #GinniThomas
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
The boys are off this week but that doesn't mean you don't deserve a second helping of a previous episode. Enjoy the best of Powell to the People
In this week's episode the Powell men discuss Trump's arrest and booking in Msnhattan's criminal Court. Is this just the first criminal domino to fall. The conversation moves to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' new gun law which allows permitless concealed carry . Just what Florida needs , Goofy with a gat. Lastly the guys discuss The NCAA Women's Final bewtween LSU/ Iowa, ended with some controversy betwen two star players. Angel Reese , and Caitlin Clark both engaged in the "You Can't See Me" gesture which lead to racial undertones. Tune in next week to see if Derek Powell won his bet aagainst his castmates.
#TrumpIndictment #TrumpArrest #ManhattanCriminalCourt #AlvinBragg #LeticiaJames #RonDeSantisGunLaw #FloridaGunLaw #RonDeSanctimonious #LSU #Iowa #NCAAWomensFinal #AngelReese #CaitlinClark #YouCantSeeMee #UConnMen #UConnMensBasketball #SanDiegoState #MensNCAAFinal