In this episode, Freddie talks about carving your own path in the industry, working on American Horror Story, and how to raise money to support your production. Listen now to get your weekly dose of Behind The Real!--- Support this podcast

Jimmy Walker

Apr 19th, 2022 1h 11m

Jimmy tells us about his time at the Karamu House in Ohio, working with actors such as Michael Jai White and Will Smith, playing a cartoon character, what your work ethic should be like on the set, and what is next on his bucket list.--- Su

Monica Davis

Apr 5th, 2022 1h 3m

Monica shares with us her experience working on the BET network shows, the challenges of being a single mom while pursuing her acting career, and how use of a vision board can really help you accomplish your goals and bring your dreams into fru

Andrea Ward

Mar 28th, 2022 1h 4m

Andrea Ward shares her story as a survivor of domestic violence, her film "Deception Streets", what she learned from her great aunt, "Billie Holiday". All this and more on episode 5 of "Behind The Real"!@behindtherealshow , #behindthereal--

Barbara Morrison

Mar 22nd, 2022 59m 49s

A legend in the Jazz world; the late Barbara Morrison gives us a glimpse into her world. From her connections to giants such as Dizzie Gillespie, Tina Turner, and Stevie Wonder, to lessons her father taught her, to using her theater to channel

Cashmere Jasmine

Mar 15th, 2022 58m 37s

Go behind the reel with Cashmere Jasmine as she talks about her Sundance film, "Oreo", directing a Disney short, and how living with a life-changing disability helped to shape her amazing journey!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters

Paul Archer

Mar 8th, 2022 47m 53s

Paul Archer talks about his role on Friday Night Lights, working with Morris Chestnut, and surviving the industry as a christian man. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaron-d-king/support

Shawn Carter Peterson

Mar 1st, 2022 1h 3m

Shawn Carter Peterson talks about life as a musician and actor from his Carnegie Hall performance to hanging with Snoop Dog on the set of Pitch Perfect 2. Follow Shawn on instagram @shawnthemaestro to stay updated on all the latest news!!---

Episode 89: “ The Phenomenal Ernest Harden Jr”

Oct 17th, 2021 49m 15s

My guest speaker is actor Ernest Harden Jr, we talk about his latest films “Velvet Jesus” directed by Cer Collins & Anthony Bawn as well as the film “Bus Stop” directed by Peachanda Dubose. The story of how he first me Marla Gibbs and how he fi

Episode 88: “The Confessions Of Joe Hulk McQueen”

Oct 17th, 2021 1h 33m

My guest speaker is actor Joe McQueen we talk about his first theatre production he was a lead in called “Portraits Of Love” directed by Parenthysis Gardener as well as the documentary he was in called Confessions Of A Superhero, the time when

Episode 87: “Self-Love with Jenifer Rivera”

Sep 23rd, 2021 49m

Are guest speaker is Jenifer Rivera we talk to her about her podcast entitled “It’s all about self-love” her journey starting college as well as the power of encouraging others and the importance of mental health. All of this and more on the “B

Episode 86: “Part 2 of The Story Of Virgil Carter”

Sep 16th, 2021 1h 8m

This is Part 2 with my guest speaker is Virgil Carter. We learn more about fitness as well as his work ethic and more stories working with Eddie Murphy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaron-d-king/support

Episode 85: “The Story Of Virgil Carter Part 1”

Sep 14th, 2021 1h 13m

My guest speaker is Virgil Carter he is an Actor/Writer/Producer/Poet/Director/Stuntman and Double for Eddie Murphy. Virgil was born and raised in Oakland we learn a little bit about his upbringing as well as about his passion for music/acting

Episode 84: “The Journey through Jungle Alley with Ebony P. Jones”

Aug 25th, 2021 59m 11s

My guest speaker writer,producer, and director Ebony P. Jones she has a southern upbringing in Memphis TN, she has lived all over from New York, Ohio, to Australia just to name a few. We get into how she moved to Los Angeles how she first devel

Episode 83: “The Warrior Culture Combat Of Ed Wedding”

Jul 28th, 2021 59m 1s

My guest speaker is Martial arts instructor, fight choreographer, and actor Ed Wedding. Ed started Shotokan karate at the age of around 10. And then when he first watched some Bruce Lee movies as well as read his books, He really became obsesse

Episode 82: “The Journey Of Marisha Legan-Johnson”

Jul 14th, 2021 1h 14m

Originally from Texas, Marisha moved to California a decade ago to pursue her dream to be in the entertainment industry. She has worked in different facets of the industry but what brings her true joy is being able to help other people create p

Episode 81: “The Journey of Robert Parham”

Jun 25th, 2021 47m 5s

My guest speaker is Filmmaker/Karate Practitioner Robert Parkham he is a retired American kickboxer and former five-time World Kickboxing Champion and former four-time Sport Karate Champion. His kickboxing record was 17-1 with 9 knockouts. Curr

Episode 80: “The Powers Of Pain”

Jun 25th, 2021 59m 42s

My guests today are “The Powers of Pain” they are a professional wrestling tag team. They are best known for their tenure in Jim Crockett Promotions and the World Wrestling Federation. We learn about there history in the wrestling business some

Episode 79: “Trinika Mechelle Jones”

Jun 24th, 2021 52m 47s

Trinika Jones is a Producer originally from Dallas, Texas, currently residing in Los Angeles, California. Trinika received her first opportunity to work in entertainment as a Marketing & PromotionsAssistant at radio station 106.1 Kiss FM. This

Episode 78: Press On Through With Shannon Echols LaVise

Mar 30th, 2021 52m 33s

My guest speaker is Actress/Producer/Writer Shannon Echols LaVise she currently is starring in a Web-Series called Da Bottomz, and will be working on a film with her best friend Chrishauna Johnson entitled Mary & Martha. Shannon was born and ra

Episode 77: “The New Life Of Choice Skinner”

Mar 21st, 2021 1h 15m

My guest speaker is Actor/Writer/Producer/Director Choice Skinner Choice Skinner was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He trained for over four years of diligent study at Bobbie Chance's "Expressions Unlimited" acting studio which prepared

Episode 76: “Bernadette & Vanessa Zimmerman” (Exclusive) Web-Series Love @ First Sight

Mar 11th, 2021 31m 39s

Vanessa and Bernadette Zimmermann are sisters that are only 14 months apart. Vanessa being born here in the US, and Bernadette being born in Austria, Vienna. They were raised in Pacific Palisades, and moved once they began high school, towards

Episode 75: “Matthew Tarricone & Giovana Silvia” (Exclusive) Web-Series Love @ First Sight

Mar 4th, 2021 53m 52s

My guest speakers are actor/actress from the web-series “Love @ First Sight” Matthew Tarricone & Giovana Silvia. Giovana Silva was born and raised in Brazil, where she was a lawyer and a business owner. Speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish. H

Episode 74: Ron Gonzales-Trujillo (Exclusive) Web-Series “Love @ First Sight.

Feb 28th, 2021 26m 21s

My guest speaker is Actor Ronald Gonzales-Trujillo we talk about his current web series “Love @ First Sight”, his upbringing in Riverside California as well as how he first started his journey into the art of acting. We find out about all of th

Episode 73: “Keeping It Real with Hope Flood”

Feb 24th, 2021 1h 10m

My guest speaker is Comedian/Actress/Business Woman/ Philanthropist/ Publisher of the first nationally distributed comedy magazine called “Comedy The Magazine, and on air radio personality and founder/ceo of the “Comics Rock Convention” Ms. Hop