Kazeem Famuyide | Won of One EP 3

Kazeem Famuyide is an Emmy Award-winning host, journalist, and cultural commentator best known as the co-host of 7PM in Brooklyn alongside Carmelo Anthony. A dynamic voice at the intersection of sports, music, and culture, Kazeem has built a reputation for blending sharp insight with humor and authenticity. Whether breaking down the latest NBA headlines or diving into the stories shaping hip-hop culture, Kazeem’s deep-rooted passion for storytelling has made him one of today’s most engaging media personalities.

Key Points from this Episode:

• 0:00 Welcome back to Won of One: A PLLRS Podcast with today’s guest, Kazeem “Kaz” Famuyide

• 1:09 On 7PM in Brooklyn and the Katt Williams episode

•  3:06 Kaz speaks on the evolution of journalism and podcasting to talent-led content using Joe and Jada and 7PM in Brooklyn as examples

• 13:17 Working with Steve Stoute and the creation and evolution of TheStashed.com from online entity to physical magazine, podcast network, and sneaker store

• 20:00 Media shifts and New York culture during the blog era, and developing relationships with artists while working at The Source

• 29:46 Kaz’s start in podcasting inspired by Brilliant Idiots, the creation of FLAGRANT and the decision to move in another direction

• 40:19 Being part of cultural moments like Dussé Palooza and lessons learned in experiential events

• 45:49 Cultural wins and validation built from successful endeavors

• 48:00 Serving as an ambassador for wrestling and the resurgence of wrestling in conjunction with hip hop while working on Walemania with Wale

• 54:00 Why end Walemania after 10 years?

• 56:40 Getting connected with Carmelo Anthony and becoming part of 7PM in Brooklyn

• 1:02:00 Kaz shares future plans and a message of gratitude to key players in his career

• 1:07:25 How a high school basketball game against Kevin Durant sparked Kaz’s media career

  
  

Mentioned on the Show

• Watch 7PM in Brooklyn: https://www.youtube.com/@7PMinBrooklyn

• Connect with Kaz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kazeem/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kazeemf/

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kazeemfamuyide

  
  

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