Shad Vs. Everybody

🌆 Detroit stories hit different.

This week on Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with the multitalented Carmen Mi’Chelle—a singer, writer, and actor who carries the soul of the city in every note, every line, every role.

Carmen opens up about her upbringing in Detroit, the deep heartbreak of losing a child at an early age, and the courage it took to bring another life into the world. Her story is one of resilience, rebirth, ...

In this episode of Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with rising actress Elizabeth Foxx, best known for her roles in McGraw Ave, Lawnmower Man, and the gritty series Those Street Guys. Foxx opens up about her journey into acting, what it means to be part of Detroit’s booming film scene, and why she’s ready to step out of her dramatic roots and flex her comedic side.

From humble beginnings to big opportunities, Foxx shares h...

🎬 From the football field to the big screen! This week on Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with Detroit’s own Denzell Dandridge—a standout athlete turned rising actor and filmmaker.

Denzell talks about his journey from dominating high school and college football at Bethune-Cookman to discovering his passion for acting, finding mentors, and sharpening his craft. Now stepping behind the camera as a director and producer, he...

🎙️ Detroit radio royalty is in the building! On this episode of Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with none other than Bushman—the iconic voice that’s been rocking the Detroit airwaves for over 30 years.

From leaving a tobacco farm to chasing his dream behind the mic, Bushman breaks down the highs, the grind, and the evolution of Detroit radio. But he doesn’t stop there—he opens up about mental health, the importance of th...

Shad sits down with volleyball coach and founder of Volleyball Elite Academy, Dana Cooper, for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation. 🏐✨

From growing up in a big sports-driven family to earning a college scholarship, Dana shares how burnout shifted her path—and how dance became the spark that reignited her athletic and creative fire. After college, she turned that passion into building the Volleyball Elite Academy, a p...

🎤 Shad vs Everybody Podcast | BadApeTe x IZVYE | Halftime Album Exclusive 🎶

Detroit is in the building! 🚨 Back for his second appearance, BadApeTe kicks things off with a raw freestyle before breaking down the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that shaped his brand-new album “Halftime” (dropping in just one week).

But he didn’t come alone—joining him is IZVYE, his trusted sound engineer who’s not just behind the boards, ...

🎙️ I’m the Podcaster, He’s the Producer | Shad Vs Everybody Podcast

A special episode paying homage to the Fresh Prince & Jazzy Jeff classic — “I’m the Rapper, He’s the DJ” — but with a podcast twist! 🎧

No guests. No filters. Just Shad and producer Q. Lewis in their rawest, funniest form — choppin’ it up about life, randomness, and one wild segment that’ll have you hollerin’: the Family Member Draft! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💥

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🎙️ From the East Side to the Mic: Best Dressed Fresh Pulls Up! | Shad Vs Everybody Podcast

On this episode of Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with Best Dressed Fresh, a rising rapper straight outta Detroit’s East Side, where the blocks talk and survival is an art. Raised in the heart of the hustle, Fresh was introduced to the streets at an early age—but instead of letting it break him, he turned it into&nb...

🎙️ From High School Hustler to Black Biz Spotlight: Denzell Turner Pulls Up! | Shad Vs. Everybody Podcast

This week on Shad Vs. Everybody, Shad chops it up with Denzell Turner, the voice behind the Black Fridays Podcast — a platform reppin’ Black excellence and entrepreneurship in and around the D.

Denzell breaks down his origin story, from kicking off his podcast journey back in high school during the internet radi...

From Bars to BBQ: Chef Geech Talks Music, Meals & Media Moves | Shad Vs Everybody Podcast

This week on the Shad Vs Everybody Podcast, Shad links up with the multitalented **Chef Geech**—musician, chef, content creator, and the viral voice behind “1st and Geech”, the Detroit Lions recap series that had the whole city laughing, crying, and hollering "Same Ol’ Lions!" 👀

What started as football commentary has turne...

🎤 4G TAY: Near Death, Heartbreak & A Birthday Toast | Shad Vs Everybody Podcast 🎉🔥**

Detroit’s own 4G TAY pulls up on the Shad Vs Everybody Podcast with raw emotion, real stories, and brand-new music! Fresh off the drop of his powerful new EP "Suffering in Silence," 4G opens up like never before—talking about a near death experience, struggles in past relationships, and how he’s using the pain to fuel the pen.

**🔥 Nandi Does It All! | Singer, Actress, Supermom + “Return of the Mack” Premiere | Shad Vs. Everybody 🎤🎬**

What *CAN’T* she do?! 💁🏽‍♀️ This week on **Shad Vs. Everybody**, we sit down with the multi-talented **Nandi** — a powerhouse vocalist, actress, and real-life supermom who's taking over the D with her charm, hustle, and *Hollywood smile that could light up the 7 Mile strip!* 🌟

From **family roots to film...

**🎙️ S. L. Jackson on Healing, Accountability & Becoming Your Own Hero | Shad Vs. Everybody Podcast**

In this powerful episode of Shad Vs. Everybody, Shad sits down with award-winning author S. L. Jackson**, whose latest self-help book, “You're Your Problem”, pulls no punches. From a troubled youth to the pain of divorce, Jackson has walked through the fire—and now he’s handing you the blueprint to healing.

💥 H...

From the heart of the D to the depths of your imagination, Real Will joins Shad to talk all things **film, fear, and funny business**. A Detroit native with a love for **horror, comedy, and breaking creative rules**, Will is on a mission to make movies *Motown's never seen before*.

They chop it up about:

🎬 What it's like making films in Detroit without following Detroit’s "rules"

😂 Why horror and comedy are the ultimat...

🎙️ **Shad Vs Everybody Podcast – No Episode**

**Feat. Special Guest Co-Host: Q. Lewis (The Man Behind the Magic!)**

No guest? No problem. This week, the wizard behind the curtain, *producer Q. Lewis*, steps out of the booth and into the hot seat to chop it up with Shad in a no-holds-barred convo that goes *everywhere*.

💥 **From dating younger women (red flag or resume boost?)**

🚍 **To summer flashbacks riding the bu...

🔥 **SHAD VS EVERYBODY** | Featuring Detroit City Council Candidate **Chantel Watkins** 🔥

In this powerful episode of *Shad vs Everybody*, Shad sits down with the bold, brilliant, and unapologetically Detroit **Chantel Watkins** — activist, leader, and candidate for **City Council**.

Chantel shares what it was like growing up in a big, tight-knit family where some of her siblings were **14+ years older**, and how th...

**SHAD VS. EVERYBODY PODCAST | EP. 224 - RO SPIT: Rhymes to Retail**

In this episode of the **SHAD VS. EVERYBODY PODCAST**, Shad chops it up with Detroit’s own **RO SPIT** — rapper, entrepreneur, actor, and co-owner of the iconic **Burn Rubber sneaker boutique**. 💥

They dive into:

👟 Ro’s journey building a legendary shoe store

🎤 His evolution in the Detroit / Pontiac hip-hop scene

🎬 His growing presence in film ...

🔥 **SHAD VS EVERYBODY PODCAST | SPECIAL GUEST: JOHN BARLOW** 🔥

In this episode of the **SHAD VS EVERYBODY PODCAST**, we sit down with John Barlow, a former standout basketball player from Southwest Detroit who is now making moves in the political arena as he runs for Mayor of Detroit! 🏀➡️🏛️

Barlow has been a force in the community, leading impactful campaigns and working tirelessly to uplift Detroit’s economy...

**Shad Vs Everybody Podcast | Featuring Actress, Film Writer & Published Author Jovahna Marie Pozon**

In this episode of the *Shad Vs Everybody Podcast*, we sit down with the incredibly talented **Jovahna Marie Pozon** – actress, film writer, and published author! Jovahna opens up about her teenage years, reflecting on what it was like to be different from everyone else. While most kids her age weren’t interested, J...