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last updated on April 13, 2023

Love + Grit , Visit Philadelphia's Podcast – Season 4

Join Justin and Laiya as they celebrate 50 years of hip-hop and continue to tell Philly's most phenomenal stories!

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Love + Grit Season 4, Episode 6

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James Jones , Lawrence Harrington and George Morse are representing Philly on a local and national scale. First up, Harrington and Morse, both captains of the local Black Men Run chapter, explain the ins and outs of one of Philly’s favorite running clubs. Black Men Run has been making its mark on the streets and communities of Philadelphia for over a decade. However, their mission goes beyond running, taking their core values of Brotherhood, Unity and Health into the communities they run through. Next up, Jones was planning events in Philly before becoming a contestant on CBS’s Survivor season 43. Spoiler alert : Although he didn’t win the $1 million cash prize, he is now curating vibes for all in our city.

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Love + Grit Season 4, Episode 5

Kimberly McGlonn and Jill Scott are two Philly queens making great moves in the “City of
Sisterly Affection.” Blk Ivy Thrift Store is an innovative shoppable museum that honors our
past. You may remember McGlonn from her activism work and especially for her super dope
store, Grant Blvd. McGlonn returns to the Love + Grit podcast to talk about her new project.
Next up, Laiya has a one-on-one session with Philly’s own Grammy-award winning Jill Scott! She
recently kicked off her anniversary tour in Philly, is putting the finishing touches on her
upcoming album and dedicates time to her almost two-decade old Blues Babe Foundation — a
launch pad for Philly’s young brilliance.

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Love + Grit Season 4, Episode 4

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Do what you love…that’s what Victor Tejada and Samantha Smith do. Tejada is improving small businesses through Delivery Guys, his food-delivery business. Launched during the pandemic, Tejada and his start-up have since been able to offer drivers significantly more opportunities, help small business owners keep more profit and employ drivers in the communities where they live. Next up, Samantha Smith is a young Philly actress who stole our hearts in the Peacock Original limited series, The Best Man: Final Chapters . Working in the industry for half of her life, Smith has booked national commercials, many voiceover gigs and a supporting role on The Last O.G .

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Love + Grit Season 4, Episode 3

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Although he needs no introduction, DJ Jazzy Jeff “The Magnificent” is one of the most legendary artists to come out of Philadelphia becoming the first hip-hop recording to win a Grammy for best rap performance. DJ Jazzy Jeff is also one of the first hip-hop artists to take over our television screens. But there’s so much more to one of our favorite DJs, making history today during a groundbreaking performance celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. And yes, you’ll find out why the Philadelphia Eagles NFC Championship was Jeff’s first Eagles’ game he ever attended.

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Love + Grit Season 4, Episode 2

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King Saladeen and Tiffani Barbour are taking Philadelphia’s arts and culture scene to the screen and Broadway! Self-taught and world-renowned visual artist King Saladeen not only recently worked on artwork for Netflix’s You People , but has also collaborated with the New York Stock Exchange, Neiman Marcus and much more! Also, the 1776 musical is launching its national tour in Philadelphia at the Forrest Theatre. Tiffani Barbour discusses the importance of having an all-female, transgender and non-binary cast in a musical about the Founding Fathers discussing the Declaration of Independence.

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Love + Grit Season 4, Episode 1

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Love + Grit is celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop and continuing to tell Philly’s most phenomenal stories. Musical mastermind Adam Blackstone joins the Love + Grit family for many reasons. To name a few: He is the reason many performers (Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, among others) are your favorite live show artist, he is the reason that you are still thinking about many halftime shows, and most importantly he is Philly. And now after releasing his first studio album Legacy , he’s on the verge of winning a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B. Should we go on?

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