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    The BD Freeman Show

    Each episode, Comedian B.D. FREEMAN hosts an old-school late night talkshow where he interviews celebrities and other unique guests! Complete with live audience participation, live music, and more! Each episode is a testament to the magic of a live show. BD Freeman's hilarious and unique style of interviewing gets his guests to share exclusive never-before-told stories, tips and personal wisdom from years of experience, hilarious anecdotes and more!
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    Episodes (24)

    EPISODE 11 - THE "#SEXIESTMANINCOMEDY" COREY SHERRILL talks PRISON, PIMPIN' & PUPPETRY

    EPISODE 11 - THE "#SEXIESTMANINCOMEDY" COREY SHERRILL talks PRISON, PIMPIN' & PUPPETRY
    This week, the hilarious influencer and comedian COREY SHERRILL joins BD Freeman to discuss his comedy from going to prison at age 17 to being a model, influencer, comedian, and even a puppeteer! The self-proclaimed "#SEXIESTMANINCOMEDY" makes his pitch to the audience, and talks about being single in Los Angeles. "Corey Be" also discusses his life experiences as inspiration for his comedy, and talks about giving back to the community by putting on puppet shows for kids at the Schomberg Library in NYC. https://www.nypl.org/locations/schomburg He and B.D. go back and forth on the difficulty of doing comedy with different audiences, like completely bombing and more hilarious stories! B.D. talks about the latest 5-Star General and phone etiquette and more in his monologue. Plus, a hilarious "That's Why" - "THE FIRST INTERRACIAL RELATIONSHIP" and some exciting news about the show! Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/_coreysherrill/ Socials: https://linktr.ee/bdfreemanshow Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bdfreemanshow Find more at: https://bdfreeman.show @_coreysherrill #bdfreemanshow #COREYSHERRILL #sexiestmanincomedy #model #prison #puppets #bdfreeman #live #comedy

    EPISODE 10 - FITNESS MODEL 'MISS BEVERLY HILLS' ELINA SHAFFY!

    EPISODE 10 - FITNESS MODEL 'MISS BEVERLY HILLS' ELINA SHAFFY!

    This week, BD welcomes world-renowned FITNESS MODEL, 'MISS BEVERLY HILLS' and TRAINER to the stars: the stunning ELINA SHAFFY!

    (We screwed up last week and our intro footage got corrupted. Here's the full episode. Thank you for your understanding!)

    Along with some fun dishing about the inside of the modeling industry the charming ELINA SHAFFY talks about her career, maintaining her health and fitness, and her favorite cheat foods!

    Along with fielding some hard-hitting questions about wealth, fame, and beauty from a philosophical point of view, B.D. gets deep into the modeling and pageant industry, and some of the scandalous things models will do, including stealing shoes, dresses, and even boyfriends!

    The private personal trainer and fitness consultant to the stars also gives out some great fitness and health tips, including how to get abs! (Spoiler: It's a lot of work!) She also talks about how she relaxes and spends her off time in this fun and hilarious interview.

    Also, B.D. talks about some big news, and a vintage "That's Why!"

    #bdfreemanshow #ELINASHAFFY #model #missbeverlyhills #fitness #bdfreeman #live #comedy #cheatfoods #modeling #scandal #theft

    Guest Links:

    Official Site: http://elinashaffy.com/


    Find more at: https://bdfreeman.show

    EPISODE 9 - ACTOR CHRIS GARDNER with MUSIC FROM HARRISON FLYNN

    EPISODE 9 - ACTOR CHRIS GARDNER with MUSIC FROM HARRISON FLYNN

    This week, actor CHRIS GARDNER joins BD Freeman to discuss starting out his career being cast as one of the DELL INTERNS in a series of commercials that dominated the airwaves, plus some of the crazy parties he attended and some of the purchases he made that come with sudden national attention!

    He and B.D. also talk about some of the hilarity and awkwardness that occurs working in theater, such as screwing up lines, missing cues, and inventing gibberish!

    He recently finished starring in the world premiere of a play in New York called "Living and Breathing."

    The accomplished actor and television mainstay is also starring in some major video game franchises, with some big drops coming soon to Oculus!

    We also run a vintage "That's Why" about why some black folks are hesitant to go swimming.

    Finally, SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST HARRISON FLYNN rocks us out with a real boot-kicker from his latest album ACID AND HONEY. Check out his amazing blues guitar skills in 'COLDWATER STOMP'!

    Guest Links:

    Christopher Gardner @chris__gardner

    Harrison Flynn @harrison_flynn

    Watch this episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/embed/tWeNcgTId68

    Find more at: https://bdfreeman.show

    TAGS:

    #bdfreemanshow #CHRISGARDNER #harrisonflynn #bdfreeman #live #comedy #music #dellinterns #delldude #coldwaterstomp #bluesguitar #livingandbreathing #oculusrift

    EPISODE 7 - WALTER JONES - The First Black Power Ranger!

    EPISODE 7 - WALTER JONES - The First Black Power Ranger!
    Join us for a special superhero episode with WALTER JONES! Also known as the ORIGINAL BLACK POWER RANGER, Walter joins B.D. Freeman to discuss his career, and having the title being the first black superhero on live action TV! He also talks about filming the upcoming movie Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always for Netflix! PREMIERING APRIL 19th!

    The charismatic actor talks growing up in Detroit, getting into a Performance Arts college, working his way up and travelling the world on cruise ships, doing stunts at Universal Studios, and even doing singing telegrams as one of his characters "Rappin' Ronnie Raisin!"

    He also talks about the experience of skyrocketing to fame, rooming with the red ranger, wild parties, and more!

    Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always for Netflix PREMIERING APRIL 19th

    He is also dropping a new album soon on all the streaming services! Find him on TikTok @walterejones

    #bdfreemanshow #WALTEReJONES #MMPR #powerrangers #mightymorphin #comedy #netflix #blackranger

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    Guest Links:

    Find more at: https://bdfreeman.show

    EPISODE 6- MARGAUX AVEDISIAN

    EPISODE 6- MARGAUX AVEDISIAN
    Once dubbed the "QUEEN OF BITCOIN" by the Wall St. Journal, MARGAUX AVEDISIAN joins B.D. FREEMAN to give him a crash course in crypto, her foray into comedy, and developing her one-woman show "The Rise and Fall of the Queen of Bitcoin." She goes into her early days in the crypto-sphere, her comedy, and some of the unique people she's met along the way. She also goes into some hilarious stories from corporate gigs including getting to meet BILL CLINTON and JOE BIDEN, plus a scary flight with some early crypto investors! She also dishes about FTX, the recently bankrupt Cryptocurrency Exchange and Hedge Fund, and how she got involved with the people behind the infamous scandal (they hired her to emcee an event!) and recounts some hilarious stories, being asked to join a "polycule", what life was like at their compound in the Bahamas, and meeting "SBF" aka SAM BANKMAN-FRIED, the disgraced founder of the once adored company. Guest Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaux/ Find more at https://bdfreeman.show Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bdfreemanshow

    EPISODE 5 - PAMELA DES BARRES

    EPISODE 5 - PAMELA DES BARRES
    Tonight, world-famous author and progenitor of the word "groupie" PAMELA DES BARRES joins BD Freeman to discuss her wild times hanging out with the biggest rock bands in the world! First she explains the term, dispels some notorious connotations and talks about the difference between a "groupie" and a "fan. She takes the audience on a wild ride through growing up in the 60's, hanging out on the Sunset Strip at age 16, and how she got involved with some of the greatest rock acts in history! From getting the "groupie bug" by seeing Elvis on TV to trying to meet the Beatles, she finally got her break meeting Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa. From there she goes into hanging out with Jim Morrison, dating Jimmy Page, and appearing in Jimi Hendrix' first two music videos. She also goes on to explain the "love ins" of the 60's, to B.D.'s confusion! Her bestselling first book "I'm With The Band: Confessions of a Groupie" was followed by a series of nonfiction page-turners, including "Take Another Little Piece of My Heart: A Groupie Grows Up", "Let’s Spend the Night Together: Backstage Secrets of Rock Muses and Supergroupies", and "Let It Bleed: How to Write a Rockin’ Memoir." Today, PAMELA DES BARRES is respected as an author, journalist, creative writing instructor, podcaster, and rock historian, and is perhaps the most famous standard-bearer of a term she wears proudly: **Groupie**. B.D. also debuts a NEW SEGMENT in his monologue: HE SAID, SHE HEARD SHE SAID, HE HEARD Stay Tuned for some great stories and lots of fun! Guest Links: https://www.pameladesbarresofficial.com/ Find more at https://bdfreeman.show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bdfreemanshow Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bdfreemanshow ### TAGS: #bdfreemanshow #groupie #pameladesbarres #bdfreeman #live #zappa #rollingstones #ledzeppelin #60s #rockandroll #sunsetstrip

    EPISODE 4 - TERRY REID PART 2!!

    EPISODE 4 - TERRY REID PART 2!!
    This show was so amazing, we had to split it into three parts! This week, Legendary rock musician TERRY REID joins B.D. to to talk about his days playing with rock royalty including KEITH RICHARDS, JIMI HENDRIX, and JIM MORRISON, just to name a few. Finally, he breaks out his amazing vintage acoustic guitar and treats us to a performance of his song "SUMMER SEQUENCE" One of the original British bad boys, also talks about growing up in the 60's during the peak of the rock era, touring with the ROLLING STONES at age 15, and being one of the most sought-after singers in England. Along with some hilarious stories, he tells of how a single phone call set the proverbial stone rolling toward the creation of LED ZEPPELIN, and appearing in the famous documentary "GROUPIES" along with PAMELA DES BARRES, who happens to be in the audience tonight! Stay tuned for PART 3! More music (including another performance with a different vintage guitar) more stories, and more fun! Guest Links: https://www.terryreid.com/ Find more at https://bdfreeman.show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bdfreemanshow Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bdfreemanshow

    EPISODE 3 - TERRY REID - Part 1

    EPISODE 3 - TERRY REID - Part 1
    This show was so amazing, we had to split it into two parts! This week, Legendary rock musician TERRY REID joins B.D. to to talk about his days playing with rock royalty including KEITH RICHARDS, JIMI HENDRIX, and JIM MORRISON, just to name a few. Finally, he breaks out his amazing vintage GIBSON LES PAUL guitar and treats us to a performance of his song "Don't Know Why (I'm Shy About You)."" One of the original British bad boys, also talks about growing up in the 60's during the peak of the rock era, touring with the ROLLING STONES at age 15, and being one of the most sought-after singers in England. Along with some hilarious stories, he tells of how a single phone call set the proverbial stone rolling toward the creation of LED ZEPPELIN, and playing all ovet the world with his friend JOE BONAMASSA. Stay tuned next week for PART 2! More music (including 2 more performances with different vintage guitars) more stories, and more fun! Guest Links: https://www.terryreid.com/ Find more at https://bdfreeman.show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bdfreemanshow Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bdfreemanshow ### TAGS: #bdfreemanshow #TERRYREID #bdfreeman #live #rockstar #rollingstones #ledzeppelin #lespaul #60s #rockandroll #britishrock #performance #vintage

    EPISODE 2 - JELONNA RAE

    EPISODE 2 - JELONNA RAE
    This week, Creative Strategist, model, and creator JELONNA RAE joins BD Freeman to discuss her career, how she got to be where she is today, and some of her exciting projects and clients. She also talks about her love of Riverside, giving back to the community, and on moving behind the scenes from being a model. In the monolog, B.D. discusses some of the hilarious marketing mis-steps that happen when targeted advertiting goes wrong. Join us for a fascinating , funny and informative interview with the stunning JELONNA RAE! Guest Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jelonnarae/ Website: https://bookjelonnabyers.wixsite.com/jelonnarae Show Links: Find more at https://bdfreeman.show Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bdfreemanshow Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/7I484zScEL8

    SEASON 3 PREMIERE! EPISODE 1 - YOUNG BACA

    SEASON 3 PREMIERE! EPISODE 1 - YOUNG BACA
    Join us for the SEASON 3 PREMIERE of THE B.D. FREEMAN SHOW! Comedy and hip-hop booker and promoter YOUNG BACA joins B.D. to talk about the secrets of booking rooms in the comedy business, managing international bookings from New York to Mexico, and changing the comedy scene by seeking new venues in amazing spaces all over town.  The Pacoima native also delves into his childhood and how he became a success story despite tremendous adversity. He also talks about booking the latest hip-hop acts and comedians, including $2,000 payouts to the best each night!  He also reaches out to young talent through his company YOUNG BACA PRODUCTIONS. Also, in the monolog B.D. recounts a true and hilarious story about one of his friends doing a *very* dumb thing, and it involves a beloved budget hotel chain!  #youngbaca #bdfreeman #bdfreemanshow #booking #comedy #redroofinn https://twitter.com/youngbaca https://m.facebook.com/YoungBacaProductions/

    EPISODE 14 - BRYAN DROMERHAUSER

    EPISODE 14 - BRYAN DROMERHAUSER

    The hilarious BRYAN DROMERHAUSER joins B.D. to discuss his latest roles, his wild experiences on the road living in an RV, plus his behind-the-scenes adventures as a working actor and comedian.

    Plus, B.D. explains that his name "B.D." actually stands for "Bryan Dromerhauser" and that's just one more thing on the list that Dromerhauser has stolen from Black actors. 

    Find out more: 

    Bryan Dromerhauser

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    https://bdfreeman.show

    EPISODE 13 - ANGELA MEANS

    EPISODE 13 - ANGELA MEANS

    This week B.D. welcomes "Felicia" herself ANGELA MEANS! The actress and comedienne is best known for her culturally iconic role as "Felicia" in the cult classic hit "FRIDAY" as well as DEF COMEDY JAM and a plethora of other projects.

    B.D. takes the fascinating and accomplished ANGELA MEANS on a rollercoaster tour of her career, the amazing thought and character development behind the famous "FRIDAY" character, and how "Bye Felicia" should now become "Hi Felicia!" as we re-learn human kindness.

    She also goes into her relationship with food, her journey into becoming a one of the top vegan chefs in Los Angeles, and opening her own chain of vegan soul food restaurants and ghost kitchens: "Jackfruit Cafe."   


    Guest Links:
    http://angelameans.com/

    https://instagram.com/chefangelameans

    https://jackfruitcafe.com/

    More B.D. FREEMAN SHOW at:
    https://bdfreeman.show

    Socials: https://linktr.ee/bdfreemanshow

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    EPISODE 12 - PETE COLE

    EPISODE 12 - PETE COLE

    In this special Halloween/Birthday Episode, legendary musician PETE COLE of the world famous LOWRIDER BAND joins B.D. to talk about his career, how he got involved with the band, and what REALLY happened to prevent them using the name of the original band, known for their hit songs like "Why Can't We Be Friends?" and "Low Rider."

    He also sings "Why Can't We Be Friends" and "All Day Music" with the accompaniment of GARY DARNELL WORTHAM

    You can find upcoming tour dates for the Lowrider Band at lowriderband.com!

    Find more at: https://bdfreeman.show

    EPISODE 11 - LAURIE K FREEMAN

    EPISODE 11 - LAURIE K FREEMAN
    LAURIE KATHLEEN FREEMAN This week, author of "Tenacious Hope" LAURIE KATHLEEN FREEMAN joins us today to discuss her book, her health journey, and hilarious but bittersweet anecdotes from the people the book has brought into her life. We learn about her decades-long battles with health issues and how she has kept going in spite of the pain and challenges she has endured. You can find TENACIOUS HOPE on Amazon and at https://tenacioushope.com Socials: https://linktr.ee/bdfreemanshow Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bdfreemanshow Find more at: [https://bdfreeman.show]

    EPISODE 10 - KEVIN STAGGER

    EPISODE 10 - KEVIN STAGGER
    This week we have independent filmmaker and director KEVIN STAGGER on to discuss his current projects. He recounts how as a kid in Brooklyn, he could be seen lugging around a huge VHS camera and filming everything. He then talks about his wild times at SNL where he befriended Eddie Murphy. This brings on some spicy quiche talk. In addition, he talks about how he got into Hollywood by sneaking on to film sets, and hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his time as a background artist Check out his latest movies "Lost Vegas", "Family Blood" and "1 Time" on Tubitv.com or on the Tubi app! Guest Links: https://www.tiktok.com/@bowfingerstagger Socials: https://linktr.ee/bdfreemanshow Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bdfreemanshow Find more at: https://bdfreeman.show

    EPISODE 9 - SARAH NEVADA GRETHER

    EPISODE 9 - SARAH NEVADA GRETHER
    Accomplished actress, ballet dancer, and choreographer SARAH NEVADA GRETHER joins us to discuss her latest feature film "Grand Jeté." (grand Jeh-tay) Grether goes into her history as a ballet dancer, her time in Europe, and how she became an indie darling in the European film scene, and the challenges of shooting her latest controversial starring role. Her latest film, "Grand Jeté" is a 2022 German film with English subtitles, and is currently on limited theatrical release in the US. Director Isabelle Stever's film "Grand Jeté", an official selection of the Berlin International Film Festival, is a powerful character drama about familial boundaries and the lack thereof, with sensational (and daring) performances from Grether and striking, intimate cinematography by Constantin Campean. "Grand Jeté" will be premiering soon on VOD on October 25th. Official Site: https://www.alteredinnocence.net/grandjete Sarah Nevada Grether: https://www.grether.art/ Find more at https://bdfreeman.show Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bdfreemanshow

    EPISODE 8 - SHANG!

    EPISODE 8 - SHANG!
    The hilarious and edgy comedian SHANG joins B.D. to talk about his latest stand-up special "SHANG IS SHANGRY" now streaming on Amazon Prime and Hulu. Shang shares anecdotes about getting started in comedy, including some jokes from his very first stand-up set! He also goes into his upbringing in New York City, how he got into Martial Arts, and as a kid spent entire evenings at Manhattan's famous "Kung Fu Theater" cinema grindhouse. The 2011 Famecast Comedy Winner SHANG has been seen on CBS's The Late Late Show, BET's Comic View, HBO's Def Jam & Def Poetry, Gotham LIVE, STARZ 1st Amendment, Si TV, Mun2 Comics Unleashed, Jamie Foxx, Laffapalooza, Premium Blend & Gotham Comedy LIVE. Shang Also Has Guest Starred On NBC'S "Heroes", CBS'S "CSI" & "NCIS." Shang recently co-starred in a Honda commercial campaign & the movies "Devine Intervention" & "Trunked!" Check out his one-hour comedy special "SHANG IS SHANGRY" on Amazon Prime Video today! Find more at [https://www.iamshang.com/](https://www.iamshang.com/) Find more at https://bdfreeman.show Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bdfreemanshow Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bdfreemanshow

    EPISODE 7 - GARY DARNELL WORTHAM

    EPISODE 7 - GARY DARNELL WORTHAM
    This week, fellow Racine, Wisconsin native and musician GARY DARNELL WORTHAM joins the show as Music Director and unveils the show's new theme song! In addition to talking about his funk and technical influences, he tells us how he's a self-taught guitarist, how he used to get beat up for stealing his brother's guitar. Finally, Gary plays us with two live original songs from his new album "ANOMALY," and ends with a classic duet with B.D. Join us for a night of music and comedy with the talented GARY DARNELL WORTHAM! Check out his new album on Soundcloud! https://soundcloud.com/user-884839500 Find more at https://bdfreeman.show Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bdfreemanshow

    EPISODE 6 - DON "THE DRAGON" WILSON

    EPISODE 6 - DON "THE DRAGON" WILSON
    This week, 11-time World Champion Kickboxer and actor DON "The Dragon" WILSON joins B.D. to discuss his early foray into martial arts and on to becoming a world champion, plus how he got into acting in some of the biggest martial arts movies ever made. Also fellow Racine, Wisconsin native and musician GARY DARNELL WORTHAM joins the show as Music Director and unveils the show's new theme song! Join us for a "fight night" with one of the most recognizable and talented martial artists in the world, THE DRAGON.

    EPISODE 5 - HARRISON FLYNN

    EPISODE 5 - HARRISON FLYNN
    VIEW ON YouTube: https://youtu.be/20CkwRVAaI8 This week, musician and amazing blues guitarist HARRISON FLYNN joins B.D. to discuss his music, his influences, and the legend of the great Robert Johnson Harrison wows the audience with his songs "Paducah Blues" on electric guitar, followed by "Wonderland Avenue" on acoustic. Then, as a special bonus, he joins B.D. for a duet! Join us for a night of music with the special talent of Harrison Flynn. Guest Links: https://harrisonflynn.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/harrison_flynn/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CrWfF8uZi832lvW74XYci Find more at https://bdfreeman.show Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bdfreemanshow
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