The Uppity Knitter Podcast with Siedah Garrett

The Uppity Knitter Podcast with Siedah Garrett

Grammy Award-winning and 2X Oscar nominated singer-songwriter, Siedah Garrett, who also is a passionate knitter, interviews a variety of celebrities, and gives her listeners a peek into the private lives of their favorite stars, many of whom engage in unusual hobbies that their fans might never expect. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it.

Episodes

December 27, 2023 34 mins

In this Season One final episode, we revisit each of our celebrity guests’ unusual or shocking life experiences that caused them to have a “oh, no, he didn’t!” type of reaction. Listen in as RuPaul, Marlon Wayans, Spike Lee, Sheila E., D-Nice and others, share their hilarious or thought-provoking “Knitter,  What?!” moments.

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Cindy Blackman Santana is an accomplished professional drummer, having come into prominence as a member of Lenny Kravitz' band for 15 years, and more recently performing and recording with her husband, the legendary guitarist Carlos Santana. In this episode, Blackman Santana shares her deep enthusiasm for her hobby of archery, and illustrates the profound connection between target practice and her ability to center her focus and co...

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December 13, 2023 27 mins

Actor Mykelti Williamson, celebrated for his role as “Bubba” in the Academy Awarding-winning film Forrest Gump first began acting professionally at the age of 18. After graduating high school, Williamson ventured into professional acting, appearing on television series Starsky and Hutch (1975)Hill Street Blues (1981) and China Beach (1988), among others. Beyond his acting career, Williamson is passionate about restoring classic c...

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December 6, 2023 31 mins

Often hailed as the Queen of Percussion, Sheila E. is a globally acclaimed drummer and percussionist, a multi-Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, winner of the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a celebrated author, and a dedicated humanitarian and educator. Throughout her illustrious career which spans over 45 years, Sheila E. has collaborated, recorded and performed with numerous legendary artists, notably establishing a lo...

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November 30, 2023 40 mins

Renowned jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard is a maestro with seven Grammy Awards and two Oscar nominations under his belt. Beyond his exceptional prowess as a brass player and bandleader, Blanchard is a versatile recording artist and a master orchestrator of film scores. Hailing from New Orleans, his work extends across various artistic domains, spanning film, television, opera, and stage, with a portfolio boasting over 50 remarkabl...

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November 22, 2023 47 mins

D-Nice, a highly sought-after DJ, recording artist, music producer, photographer, web designer, and entrepreneur, gained prominence as a founding member of the iconic hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions alongside KRS-One & DJ Scott La Rock. In this episode of The Uppity Knitter Podcast, D-Nice reminisces about his evolution from a teenage hip-hop artist to his venture into photography, where he skillfully captures portraits o...

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November 15, 2023 32 mins

Dawnn Lewis is an accomplished actor, singer-songwriter and voice-over talent beloved for her role as Jaleesa on the classic sitcom “A Different World”, for which she composed the well-known theme song sung by Aretha Franklin. In this episode of The Uppity Knitter Podcast with Siedah Garrett, Brooklyn-native Dawnn Lewis shares her favorite hobbies, and recounts her captivating journey as a certified open water scuba diver, adding y...

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November 8, 2023 18 mins

Spike Lee, the iconic two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and educator, is not only a revered figure in pop culture but also a dedicated collector. In this edition of The Uppity Knitter Podcast, Spike delves into his lifelong hobby and love for amassing contemporary art, which includes baseball cards, comic books, photographs, and film memorabilia. This remarkable collection is currently on public display in an exhibi...

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November 1, 2023 35 mins

RuPaul, an unparalleled figure in the world of drag, reigns as the most commercially successful of all time, boasting 12 prime-time Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and a coveted star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. In this episode of The Uppity Knitter Podcast, RuPaul joins host Siedah Garrett, to discuss his favorite hobbies, including his lifelong passion for rollerskating, showcasing his commitment by keeping a pair of skates i...

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October 25, 2023 24 mins

Marlon Wayans is an fast-rising actor, writer, producer and stand-up comedian. He joins Siedah Garrett on The Uppity Knitter Podcast to discuss his hobbies that fans may not be aware of. In this episode, Wayans reveals that, from a life of poverty in a NYC public housing projects, he developed a passion for collecting sneakers, and now has amassed a collection of 1300 pairs, including some very rare collectibles.

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Grammy Award-winning and 2X Oscar nominated singer-songwriter, Siedah Garrett, who also is a passionate knitter, interviews a variety of celebrities, and gives her listeners a peek into the private lives of their favorite stars, many of whom engage in unusual hobbies that their fans might never expect. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

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