The Hilltop Glove Podcast
The Hilltop Glove Podcast is where culture meets economics. Based in the Carolinas, THG explores Southern creative life through candid conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, organizers, and cultural leaders. We talk about hip-hop, art, business, politics, identity, community, and the forces shaping the South—but underneath every conversation is a bigger question: Who creates the culture, who owns it, and who gets to benefit from it? The Hilltop Glove: Where Culture Meets Economics.
Episodes
203 episodes
Yore Yore | King Kunta | Episode #28
THG interviews guest Iyore Odighizuwa (Yore Yore). Yore Yore is a Los Angeles-based production assistant, voiceover artist, and podcast producer. She has worked on programs such as Shahs of Sunset, House of Cards, and BET Awards. YoreYore has a...
Kenny Gardner | Time To Go To Trial | Episode #27
Do we allow the media and our emotions to cloud our judgment?THG interviews guest Kenny Gardner. Kenny is a Charleston-based attorney, philanthropist, youth coach, and family man. He is an attorney at Butler Snow where he practices tort...
Lexie KillenEm | Survival of the Fittest | Episode #26
We complain about lack of support from our friends and family, but can they afford to support your business?THG interviews guest Lexie KillenEm. Lexie is a Columbia-based photographer, content creator, mom and entrepreneur. She is the o...
Sam Be Mixing | Keep Ya Head Up | Episode #25
We complain about youth violence in hip-hop culture, but what alternatives are we giving them?THG interviews guest Sam Be Mixing. Sam is a Columbia-based poet, emcee, songwriter, and audio engineer. He is the CEO and founder of Asked of ...
Casey Handy-Smith | Check Yo Self | Episode #24
Does the black community take our creativity for granted? THG interviews guest Casey Handy-Smith. Casey is a Houston (TX)-based attorney specializing in business, entertainment, and digital media law. Her law firm,
FreePour Donnie | It Ain't Hard To Tell | Episode #23
Does Hip-Hop have a space for older artists and influencers?THG interviews guest FreePour Donnie. An Orangeburg-native, Donnie is an hip-hop lyricist and entrepreneur (Billaboy Ent. & 4Skrandz). He recently dropped a new EP,
Carla Aaron-Lopez | You Must Learn | Episode #22
Why is it important for creatives to connect with the next generation?THG interviews guest Carla Aaron-Lopez. Carla is a Charlotte-based artist, mom and educator. She likes to create multidisciplinary images & text that is centered ...
Yo! Shayne! | Out The Mud | Episode #21
Does the Carolinas support their black creative entrepreneurs? THG interviews guest Yo! Shayne! (Shayne Johnson). Yo! Shayne! is a Columbia-based music producer, artist, ...
Morowa Mosai | Mind Playing Tricks On Me | Episode #20
Does the current education system understand the needs of young black creatives?THG interviews guest Morowa Mosai (Alexandria Searles). Morowa is a Charleston-based visual artist and graphic designer. She describes her style as Af...
Sean Wilson | The Legal Miseducation of Hip-Hop | Episode #19
Has the Hip-Hop community been miseducated when it comes to the legal system? THG talks with Sean Wilson. Sean is a Charleston-based attorney and owner of the Law Office of Sean M. Wilson. A Columbia, SC native, Sean is a graduate ...
Season One Recap | THG Hosts | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #18
The Hilltop Glove Podcast looks back at this past season. Topics covered: favorite guests, plans for Season Two, and current events (COVID-19, artists, college athletics, and etc.). Make sure to subscribe to us on
Jazz vs. Time | Brittany Turnipseed | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #17
Skip and Ta-Myia interview guest Brittany Turnipseed. Brittany is a jazz and soul singer/songwriter based in Columbia, SC. Brittany is the 2018 top winner of Apollo Theater's Amateur Night Competition. Topics covered: songwriting, brid...
Story vs. Service | Robert LeHeup | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #16
Mic and Skip interview guest Robert LeHeup. Robert is a published writer, graphic novelist, veteran of the War in Afghanistan and Executive Director of Bullets and Bandaids a non-pr...
Art vs. Value | Preach Jacobs | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #15
DJ And? and Tamyia Allen interview guest Preach Jacobs. Preach is a Columbia-based deejay, emcee, columnist, entrepreneur, creator of Mo’Betta Soul and
Access vs. Opportunity | Sade Pugh | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #14
DJ And? and Tamyia interview guest Sade Pugh. Sade is the director for the Metro Elite Volleyball Club. Topics covered: youth mentoring, black underrepresentation in vol...
Fatherhood vs. World | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Special Episode
Skip and DJ And ? interview their father, Kevin Sr. for a special Father's Day episode . Topics covered: growing up in the 60s, becoming a dad, raising kids, and words of wisdom for new dads. Make sure to subscribe to us on
Fear vs. Creativity | Jah Freedom | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #12
Skip and Mic interview guest Jah Freedom. Jah is a NC-based music producer, host, tastemaker, and creator of Freaquency 360 collective. Topics covered: black creative collaboration,...
Plans vs. Priorities | Sherard "Shekeese" Duvall | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #11
Skip and DJ And ? interview guest Sherard “Shekeese” Duvall. Shekeese is a filmmaker, former deejay and owner of OTR Media Group. Topics covered: effective planning, changing priorities, p...
Social Media vs. Self-Care | Mila Conway | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #10
DJ And ? and Tamyia Allen interview guest Mila Conway. Mila is a Columbia-based school therapist. Along with being a wife and mom, Mila is a community activist and is currently involved with the Sod...
Culture vs. Ownership | Tanisha "Queen" Hall | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #9
Mic and DJ And ? interview guest Tanisha “Queen” Hall. Queen is a poet, arts activist, host, media personality, event planner, owner of
Food vs. Health | LaShaundra Whack | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #8
Skip, Mike, and guest host Tamyia Allen interview LaShaundra Whack. LaShaundra is a vegan chef and the own...
God vs. Tests | Beasy Baybie | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #7
Skip and DJ And ? interview guest Beasy Baybie. Beasy is a radio personality, motivational speaker, actress, host, and author. She is currently working on following projects (Kool Kamp Pod...
Art vs. Representation | Corey "Roc Bottom" Davis | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #6
Skip and DJ And ? interview guest Corey “Roc Bottom” Davis. Corey is a graphic artist and founder of Roc B...
Politics vs. Family | Dr. Jermaine Johnson | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #5
Skip and DJ And ? interview guest Dr. Jermaine Johnson. Jermaine is SC State House Representative from District 80. Along with being a husband and father, Jermaine is an entrepreneur, professor, former pro athlete and is currently involv...
Doomscrolling vs. Mental Health | Mila Conway | The Hilltop Glove Podcast | Episode #4
Skip and DJ And ? interview guest Mila Conway. Mila is a Columbia-based school therapist. Along with being a wife and mom, Mila is a community activist and is currently involved with the Soda City Bail...