The Crew Has It

The Crew Has It

Hosted by actors Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo, The Crew Has It is a culture-forward podcast tapping into entertainment, music, ambition, and what’s happening right now.

Episodes

Michael Rainey Jr & Gianni Paolo talk 50 Cent, Future Of The Crew Has It, Power Force & More | Ep 65

January 20, 2026 • 69 mins
Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo are officially back. They start by catching you up on the last few years, where they’ve been, and what they’ve been doing. They discuss their recent roles in POWER, Trust, and more. They tell stories about 50 Cent, Paris Fashion Week, Theo Von, Diego Pavia, and more. They give an inside look at what it’s like on set and what the future holds for the two stars and their groundbreaking podcast. ...
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Ahmad Ferguson talks Power IV: Force, upbringings & The Chi | Ep 64 | The Crew Has It

October 24, 2023 • 58 mins
Ahmad Ferguson joins the Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo in the Crew Has It studios to talk all things Power IV: Force, coming up in the acting scene in Chicago and playing "Bakari" on hit series The Chi & more! Get 20% OFF and FREE shipping with the code CREW at https://manscaped.com SUBSCRIBE to Michael’s Vlog - @where.is22 👈👈👈👈👈 SUBSCRIBE to Gianni’s Vlog - @giannivpaolo 👈👈👈👈👈 The Crew Has It Socials: Apple...
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Dave East & Gianni Hit the Club, Rapping to Acting, Wu-Tang, Method Man

October 17, 2023 • 52 mins
The people wanted Dave East and the Boys delivered! One of the most requested episodes Michael and Gianni talks with Dave East at The Crew Has It studios covering his rise as a Rapper, being an elite basketball player growing up, his start in acting and how he got to play Method Man on the Wu-Tang Series. You don't want to miss this! Make your next shave the best shave of your life. Get a starter set for just $3 with our EXCLUSIVE...
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Couples Therapy with Patricia Kalember| Ep 62 | The Crew Has It

October 10, 2023 • 61 mins
Patricia Kalember joins the Crew Has It to discuss Power IV: Force Season 2, playing a Mother for one of Powers most iconic character's, and gives Motherly advice to Mike and Gianni regarding women and so much more! Get 20% OFF and FREE shipping with the code CREW at https://manscaped.com SUBSCRIBE to Michael’s Vlog - @where.is22  👈👈👈👈👈 SUBSCRIBE to Gianni’s Vlog - @giannivpaolo  👈👈👈👈👈 The Crew Has It Socials: Apple- ...
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We’re Back! Joseph Sikora Sits Down w/ Gianni Paolo | Ep 61 | The Crew Has It

October 3, 2023 • 81 mins
Gianni Paolo sits down with Joseph Sikora and Chris Tardio to talk about Power IV: Force Season 2! Joseph Sikora goes on a deep dive as a Producer to help bring scenes to life in Chicago, Chris Tardio discusses his rise in acting, being on The Sopranos and what led him into the Power Universe.  Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/thecrew. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! SUBSCRIBE to Michael’s Vlo...
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NBA Star , Paolo Banchero talks NBA Career & his love for Power | Ep 60 | The Crew Has It

September 26, 2023 • 62 mins
Orlando Magic Forward Paolo Banchero joins the Crew Has It Studios to talk about how his upbringings, when he knew he was great at basketball, playing at Duke, being drafted in the NBA, his love of Power & more! For all your hair needs, check out our new sponsor Plant Made.  No chemicals, all natural haircare for all ages, genders, and races. Use the code ‘CREW’ for 15% OFF your order and first subscription. https://www.weareplant...
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Shane Harper aka Vic Flynn talks Power IV: Force | Ep 59 | The Crew Has It

September 19, 2023 • 79 mins
In this special edition of The Crew Has It, Kris Lofton, comes on as a special guest host with Gianni Paolo to interview Shane Harper aka "Vic Flynn" to talk all things Power IV: Force, starting his career as a dancer, being on High School Musical 2 that starred Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, his rise in acting and landing a prominent role in the Power Universe.  Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/thecrew. Than...
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JELEEL talks music, going viral & developing a new sound | EP 58 | The Crew Has It

September 12, 2023 • 64 mins
JELEEL joins Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. at The Crew Has It Studios to discuss his rise in music, going viral with his famous voice tag, wanting to be in the WWE one day and attending the same High School with Gianni back in the day. For all your hair needs, check out our new sponsor Plant Made.  No chemicals, all natural haircare for all ages, genders, and races. Use the code ‘CREW’ for 15% OFF your order and first subscr...
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Tommy Flanagan talks new season of Power IV: Force,Sons of Anarchy and career | The Crew Has It

September 5, 2023 • 60 mins
Tommy Flanagan aka Walter Flynn joins the Crew Has It Studios to talk about the new Power IV: Force season, working with Joseph Sikora, rise in the acting game going to the Final Lap tour in Denver & more! Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/thecrew. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! SUBSCRIBE to Michael’s Vlog - @where.is22  👈👈👈👈👈 SUBSCRIBE to Gianni’s Vlog - @giannivpaolo  👈👈👈👈👈 The Cr...
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Power Universe Avengers, Jackie Long and London Brown give out free game | Ep 56 | The Crew Has It

August 29, 2023 • 86 mins
Fresh off 50 Cent's Final Lap Tour in Denver. London Brown and Jackie Long come on to talk about the illustrious weekend with the Power Universe Avengers, their rise to fame, legendary stories and giving out free game on acting. For all your hair needs, check out our new sponsor Plant Made.  No chemicals, all natural haircare for all ages, genders, and races. Use the code ‘CREW’ for 15% OFF your order and first subscription. https...
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Jeezy on being a Magic City legend, Rap Career & touring with Jay-Z and Lil Wayne | The Crew Has It

August 22, 2023 • 61 mins
The Snowman, Jeezy, joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to talk about his rise to becoming one of the best rappers to come out of Atlanta, being a Magic City Legend, touring with Jay-Z, stories of Lil Wayne and his newly released book "Adversity for Sale". Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/thecrew. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! For all your hair needs, check out our new sponsor Plant Ma...
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Actors Strike, Will Power Return? Michael Dating? Kris Lofton Mekai Curtis | EP 54 | The Crew Has It

August 15, 2023 • 71 mins
Beloved actors Kris Lofton and Mekai Curtis join The Crew Has It Studios to discuss the Actor's strike, 50 Cent's Final Lap tour with the Power Universe Avengers, dating and what goes down in the DM's! Go to https://HelloFresh.com/crew50 and use code crew50 for 50% OFF your meals plus free shipping! Visit https://ExpressVPN.com/crewpod and you’ll get 3 extra months FREE! SUBSCRIBE to Michael’s Vlog - @where.is22 👈👈👈👈👈 SUBSC...
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Keith Lee TikTok's Best Food Reviewer

August 8, 2023 • 71 mins
Keith Lee is one of our favorite follows and his journey to become full time food reviewer is amazing. Go to https://HelloFresh.com/crew50 and use code crew50 for 50% OFF your meals plus free shipping! Visit https://ExpressVPN.com/crewpod and you’ll get 3 extra months FREE! SUBSCRIBE to Michael’s Vlog - @where.is22 👈👈👈👈👈 SUBSCRIBE to Gianni’s Vlog - @giannivpaolo 👈👈👈👈👈 The Crew Has It Socials: Apple- https://app...
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Joey Bada$$ Raising the Bar! Acting, Rapping, Singing

August 1, 2023 • 60 mins
Joey Bada$$ joins the boys to talk about his career and being a part of the Power Universe playing Unique in Raising Kanan. For all your hair needs, check out our new sponsor Plant Made. No chemicals, all natural haircare for all ages, genders, and races. Use the code ‘CREW’ for 15% OFF your order and first subscription. https://www.weareplantmade.com Get 20% OFF and FREE shipping with the code CREW at https://manscaped.com G...
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Scar Lip Brings that New York Energy | EP 51 | The Crew Has It

July 25, 2023 • 56 mins
New York's very own Scar Lip joins the Crew Has It studio to talk with Gianni and Micheal about her rise going viral on TikTok, her music career, upbringings, being from New York and more! Go to https://HelloFresh.com/crew50 and use code crew50 for 50% OFF your meals plus free shipping! For all your hair needs, check out our new sponsor Plant Made. No chemicals, all natural haircare for all ages, genders, and races. Use the code...
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Chris Massey talks Zoey 101 & 102!

July 18, 2023 • 90 mins
Chris Massey stops by the Crew Has It studio to talk all things Zoey 101, his start in acting, funny stories being on set & more! Click below and support the boys by taking advantage of some amazing offers from our sponsors. For all your hair needs, check out our new sponsor Plant Made.  No chemicals, all natural haircare for all ages, genders, and races. Use the code ‘CREW’ for 15% OFF your order and first subscription. https://w...
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Stephen A. Smith is Power #1 Fan

July 11, 2023 • 63 mins
Stephen A. Smith talks about his early days of his career covering sports, getting into acting, and his favorite power moments. Please go subscribe to his new YouTube channel  @stephenasmith . Click below and support the boys by taking advantage of some amazing offers from our sponsors. For all your hair needs, check out our new sponsor Plant Made. No chemicals, all natural haircare for all ages, genders, and races. Use the code ...
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Making Music on Screen & in Real Life, Malcolm Mays aka Lou-Lou

June 20, 2023 • 59 mins
Malcolm Mays joins the Crew Has It Studios to talk to the boys about all things Raising Kanan, his new album, set to release this Friday, real candid conversations and more! For all your hair needs, check out our new sponsor Plant Made. No chemicals, all natural haircare for all ages, genders, and races. Use the code ‘CREW’ for 15% OFF your order and first subscription. https://www.weareplantmade.com SUBSCRIBE to Michael’s Vlog b...
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Fat Joe Has POWER

June 13, 2023 • 81 mins
Rap legend, Fat Joe, joins Gianni and Michael for an illustrious episode of straight gems! He talks about his days growing up in the Bronx, making hit records, and how to maneuver the right way in the Rap game. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. BetterHelp: Discover your potential with BetterHelp. Visit https://Betterhelp.com/CREW today to get 10% off your first month.  Get 20% off + FREE shipping with the code CREW at https:...
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Julio Returns!! Power Universe's Most Loyal Soldier J.R. Ramirez

June 6, 2023 • 54 mins
One of the most loyal Power characters there is to date, Julio aka J.R. Ramirez , joins the Crew Has It to talk all things OG Power, his rise as an Actor, being on the hit show "Manifest" and more! Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/thecrew. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Go to https://HelloFresh.com/crew16 and use code crew16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! SUBSCRIBE to Michael’s Vlog h...
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