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Is influence built through hard work—or shaped by the choices no one sees? Hosted by hip-hop legend Bun B, music industry veteran Jeffrey Sledge, and brand strategist Tom Frank, Unglossy cuts through the noise to explore what really drives creativity, influence, and legacy. No rehearsed talking points. No brand-approved answers—just honest conversations with people who’ve built something real. Unglossy brings you inside the minds of artists, athletes, founders, and cultural architects to unpack the grind behind the growth: the risks taken early, the setbacks that sharpened the work, and the discipline it takes to turn ideas into impact. If you care about culture, music, business, branding, or how ideas spread when effort meets opportunity, this is your front-row seat. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @UnglossyPod and join the unfiltered conversation. Produced by Merrick Studios — where culture takes the mic.

The Heavy Hitters DJ Podcast is where the people shaping music and culture talk about how it really gets built. Hosted by DJ Enuff, DJ Camilo, DJ Kast One, and L. Boogs, the show taps into the Heavy Hitters network and beyond—bringing in DJs, tastemakers, and key voices across the industry whose influence is felt in real time. Each episode goes beyond the highlights. It’s the full story—where they started, how they earned their position, how their city shaped them, and how they’ve helped push the culture forward. From packed rooms to emerging sounds, this is about what actually moves music and people. Part conversation, part city guide, part blueprint—The Heavy Hitter DJs Podcast documents the culture from the inside, tracing where it’s been and where it’s headed next. The Heavy Hitter DJs Podcast is produced and distributed by Merrick Studios. Follow the show on Instagram @theheavyhitters @merrickstudios and at wearemerrickstudios.com

Mixed and Mastered is where the music industry tells the stories you never hear.Hosted by Jeffrey Sledge, veteran music executive and former VP of A&R at Atlantic Records and Jive Records, the podcast goes behind the scenes of the people shaping today’s sound. Not the headlines—the real journeys, hard lessons, and pivotal moments that define careers.From executives and producers to artists, songwriters, and managers, Mixed and Mastered centers the voices that actually build the culture. These are the stories rarely told, despite driving the industry forward.There’s a gap in how music stories get told—and Mixed and Mastered exists to close it. One honest conversation at a time. Because the best stories come from the people who lived them.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @UnglossyPod and join the unfiltered conversation.Produced by Merrick Studios — where culture takes the mic.

What does grief sound like when it’s spoken out loud? Two Mothers, One Aché: A Grief Dialogue invites listeners into intimate, transformative conversations about love, loss, and what it means to keep living after the unimaginable. Hosted by Dionne C. Monsanto and Yvette Dávila—two mothers bound by grief after the deaths of their children, Siwe (15) and Dasan (26)—the podcast centers honesty over closure and presence over answers. Rooted in faith, culture, and lived experience, the show explores grief in its many forms: child loss, identity shifts, estrangement, rage, remembrance, and renewal. Through storytelling, guest voices, and ritual-inspired reflections, Dionne and Yvette create a sacred space where sorrow and joy are allowed to coexist. This is not a guide to “getting through” grief. It’s a companion for sitting with it—where vulnerability is honored, healing is non-linear, and love continues beyond loss. Join the conversation on Instagram @2mothers1achepod.

Comics raised us. Then they tested us.Our Love/Hate Relationship with Comic Culture is a weekly, no-holds-barred conversation about Marvel, DC, and the ever-expanding comic universe—through the eyes of people who grew up living the culture, not just consuming it.Hosted by legendary hip-hop producer Pete Rock, radio and content producer Tat Wza, and hip-hop recording artist Mickey Factz, the show dives into the wins, the misses, and the moments that spark debate. From the pages to the screen, from X-Men to Spider-Man, Hulk to the multiverse, nothing is off limits. If it’s iconic, controversial, or just plain confusing, it’s getting discussed.This isn’t fandom for clicks—it’s love, criticism, nostalgia, and truth, all in the same conversation. Because when you care about something this much, you don’t just praise it…you challenge it.Follow @ComicCulturePodcast on Instagram and join the debate.Produced by Merrick Studios – where culture takes the mic.

Working Title: From Paper to Screen follows writer, producer, actor, and director Mark Elias as he documents the real, unglamorous, and occasionally exhilarating journey of making an independent film. Each season tracks a single project from first draft to final release—covering fundraising, casting, production, post, and everything that can derail it. Season One follows We Could Be Heroes, offering an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to get a movie made today. No hype. No shortcuts. Just the work, the setbacks, and the small wins that bring a script to life. If you’ve ever wondered how films really get made—this is it, in real time. From Paper to Screen with Mark Elias is a Merrick Studios podcast.

What really goes on inside a college basketball program? The Juniata Men’s Basketball Show gives you an all-access pass. Hosted by lifelong friends Tom Frank, Drew “Biz” Besket, and Head Coach Greg Curley—a 23-year veteran with 300+ wins—the show pulls back the curtain on Juniata Men’s Basketball like never before. From locker-room leadership and player development to recruiting, alumni stories, and the day-to-day challenges of running a Division III program, nothing is off-limits. You’ll hear directly from players, parents, alumni, and a coach who’s seen it all—wins, losses, and the lessons that come with both. It’s honest, insightful, and a whole lot of fun. Whether you’re part of #EaglesNation or just love the game, this is college basketball beyond the box score. Follow @JuniataBasketballShow on Instagram, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and join the conversation. Produced by Merrick Studios — where culture takes the mic.

Great ideas don’t sell themselves. Great pitches do.Pitch Lab brings Merrick Creative’s Tom Frank and communication strategist Jackie Hampton together to spotlight CEOs and founders in the middle of the real work—launching products, scaling brands, and raising capital. No fluff. No buzzword bingo. Just sharp conversations about what it actually takes to stand out. Tom and Jackie dig into the origin stories, quirks, challenges, and ambitions behind emerging brands—then flip the script. The conversation becomes the raw material for a fast, punchy 30-second content piece designed to cut through noise and stick in people’s heads.Part brand workshop, part performance, Pitch Lab is where big ideas meet bold storytelling, strategic messaging, and just enough humor to make serious ambition unforgettable.Pitch Lab is produced by Merrick Studios – where culture takes the mic.

Great places don’t just happen. They’re shaped. Place Shapers, hosted by Todd Fidelman, explores the bold ideas, unlikely risks, and radical origin stories behind some of real estate’s most influential residential and mixed-use communities. These aren’t just developments—they’re places that become destinations, cultural landmarks, and catalysts for entire regions.Through candid conversations with the visionaries who imagined them, Place Shapers reveals how empty land turns into thriving hubs, how communities are designed with purpose, and how long-term vision can redefine a geography. From first sketch to lasting impact, the show goes deep on the thinking, tradeoffs, and leadership required to build places people actually care about.If you’re interested in real estate, placemaking, urban development, or how bold vision turns into lasting value, Place Shapers offers a rare look behind the blueprints. Place Shapers is produced by Merrick Studios – where culture takes the mic.

Hawk Talk is your front-row seat to everything South River High School athletics. Hosted by Tom Frank and Grey Frank, the show brings the heartbeat of the school to the mic with conversations that go well beyond the scoreboard. Hear from coaches breaking down strategy, players sharing the grind behind the game, administrators offering insider perspective, alumni reflecting on what it means to wear the jersey, and fans who bring the energy every season. Hawk Talk dives into the moments that define teams, shape seasons, and build a community around sports. Part sports show, part community hangout, and all Seahawk pride—this is where South River shows up, speaks up, and cheers together. Follow @SRHawkTalk on Instagram and join the conversation.