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The Interludes Podcast: Entrepreneurs and DJ Culture / Music and Rhythm

What exactly is an interlude? For me, it's those magical, fleeting moments between tracks on a CD or LP record, where powerful harmonies transition you into the next chapter of music. This is where inspiration meets rhythm, and it's where I live as a DJ at heart. "The Interludes Podcast" is the extended play of those moments – a continuous stream of inspiration and up-tempo vibes. I, Val "The Voice" Johnson, serve as your guide through the voices of creatives, entrepreneurs, and filmmakers who are carving out exciting paths of discovery and exploration. In my podcast, we share intimate conversations with th...

From Vision to Impact: Danita E. Patterson and the Power of Apprenticeship

30 mins; March 28, 2026

Why Sade Lauryn and Mariah Belong in the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

28 mins; March 05, 2026

I Am Somebody: The Legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson

32 mins; February 23, 2026

From Danja Mowf to Legacy Builder: DJ Culture & Family

62 hours 40 mins; February 12, 2026

From Snowstorms to Soundtracks: Winter Music, AI Tools, and Podcast Creativity

24 mins; January 29, 2026

Why It Took 8 Years to Start: A DJ Culture Moment

32 mins; January 23, 2026

Music, Movies, and Moving Forward: Visioning Into 2026

24 mins; December 28, 2025

I Almost Quit Podcasting — And the Five Reminders That Saved Me

28 mins; December 10, 2025

Brotherhood, Legacy & Jam Sessions: Rodney Edge Sr. with Val The Voice

28 mins; October 23, 2025

From Vinyl to Vision: The New Beat and Business Behind The Interludes Podcast

18 mins; October 10, 2025

What Problem Does Your Podcast Solve?

19 mins; September 24, 2025

From Washington Black to Birthday Vibes: A Talk on Tuesdays Replay

77 hours 47 mins; July 31, 2025

Beats, Bars & Big Dreams: Farrah Da Prince, Tizone & the Pull-Up Podcast Anthem

37 mins; June 25, 2025

Ionéu at the Athenaeum: Mercy, Myth & A Return to the Stage

35 mins; June 14, 2025

Sacred Success & The Wake-Up Call to Prosperity

38 mins; June 05, 2025

Beyond the Music: Christian Ray Flores' Journey from Pop Stardom to Spiritual Awakening

34 mins; April 30, 2025

Midlife Empowerment with Jill Collins

35 mins; February 27, 2025

Back On The Block: The Comeback Will Be Televised

19 mins; February 13, 2025

Madam President Deferred: The Morning After

19 mins; November 11, 2024

Breaking Free from Toxic Patterns with Lekeisha Mosley

36 mins; October 31, 2024

Jesus and Justice II: Faith in Action with Cresenda Jones & Kevin Holland

36 mins; September 29, 2024

Season 9 Premiere: Tech, Creativity & Faith with J. Melane Wise

42 mins; September 16, 2024

Legacy and Life: A Conversation with Actress Tracy Brooks

40 mins; August 21, 2024

Behind the Mic: The Interludes Journey

13 mins; June 26, 2024

A DJ Saved My Life: The Story Behind the Book

15 mins; May 25, 2024

My Mother Is a Superhero: A Conversation with CJ Charles

29 mins; April 03, 2024

Remembering BO$$: A Trailblazer in Hip-Hop

20 mins; March 15, 2024

The Many Stories of Martha’s Vineyard with Alvin Malcolm Daniels

33 mins; March 07, 2024

Juvey D & Ant: Wendell Moore’s Film Journey

32 mins; February 28, 2024

Authenticity in Motion: Kingsley’s Indie Evolution

31 mins; February 21, 2024

A Legend in Motion: April Weeden-White

37 mins; February 14, 2024

The Interludes Podcast with Val “The Voice” Johnson

5 mins; February 07, 2024

Steps of Soul: Experiencing the Magic of Alvin Ailey

13 mins; January 09, 2024

Steps of Soul: Experiencing the Magic of Alvin Ailey

13 mins; December 27, 2023

Steps of Soul: Experiencing the Magic of Alvin Ailey

13 mins; December 27, 2023

Restructure, Reinvent, Repeat: The Interludes Journey

11 mins; December 07, 2023

R&B Groove Thing & The Power of Resilience with Karla Braithwaite

26 mins; November 29, 2023

The AfterShow with Val “The Voice”: Spotlight on Actress Angela Crook & Independent Creativity

36 mins; November 15, 2023

Painting with Purpose: Terrance P. Elmore on Healing, Creativity & Consistency

28 mins; October 18, 2023

Beyond the Buzzer: Faith, Legacy & Greatness with NBA Legend Terry “TC” Cummings

37 mins; October 11, 2023

Celebrating Heritage Through Storytelling with Miros Azuara

28 mins; September 29, 2023

Your Winning Season with Dr. Anthony D. Shannon (Speaker T)

47 mins; September 20, 2023

Breaking Barriers: Fisk University Gymnastics with Coach Corrinne Tarver

41 mins; September 15, 2023

TSU, Tradition & The King of Pop with Dr. Mikki Allen

42 mins; August 30, 2023

A Full-Circle Moment: Revisiting Interludes with Jori O’Neale

23 mins; August 23, 2023

Telling Truth Through Film: Andrew & Linda Tyler on Art, Advocacy & The Amir Locke Story

43 mins; August 04, 2023

The Musical Language of Mark Allen Felton

30 mins; July 19, 2023

Summer Escapes & Festival Vibes: Exploring the Best of 2023

22 mins; July 12, 2023

Resilient Journey: A Conversation with Jesse Campbell

40 mins; June 28, 2023

Beyond the Beat: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop

42 mins; June 23, 2023

Spinning the Story: DJ Krate Digga on Hip-Hop, Legacy & Black Music Month

32 mins; June 14, 2023

Inside the Game: Merl Code on the Business of College Hoops

54 mins; June 07, 2023

Building with Purpose: Azaniah Israel on Tech, Vision & Business Growth

20 mins; May 31, 2023

Seize the Summer

17 mins; May 25, 2023

Remakes, Reboots & Revving Up: Hollywood’s New Wave of Franchises

15 mins; May 18, 2023

Behind the Curtain: Paulette McDaniels on Acting, Advocacy & the Writers Strike

34 mins; May 11, 2023

Judging a Book by Its Cover: The Art of Book Design with Natalie Stokes-Peters

35 mins; May 03, 2023

Dear Mama: The Legacy of Tupac & Afeni Shakur

40 mins; April 26, 2023

Behind the Scenes of “Seasoned” with Aretha “Ms. Respect” Tatum & Tracy Kincaide

17 mins; April 19, 2023

The Write Stage: A Conversation with Playwright Monique Lisa Johnson

35 mins; April 12, 2023

The Real Reason for the Season: A Conversation on Easter with Phil Fox

36 mins; April 05, 2023

Words That Endure: Celebrating Toni Morrison, Octavia Butler & Victoria Christopher Murray

14 mins; March 30, 2023

A Soldier of Light: Lekeisha Mosley on Faith, Service & Entrepreneurship

27 mins; March 22, 2023

Women in Motion: Honoring Debbie Allen & Judith Jamison

15 mins; March 16, 2023

Behind the Lens: Celebrating Black Women Filmmakers

13 mins; March 08, 2023

Breaking Tinted Ceilings: Celebrating Trailblazing Women in Leadership

19 mins; March 02, 2023

Back to the House: The Chicago Sound That Moved the World

37 mins; February 23, 2023

Soulmates & Standards: A Valentine’s Conversation with Val “The Voice” and Mr. Wamble

48 mins; February 15, 2023

Faith Focus Flow: Tasha “TC” Cooper on Building a Business with Purpose

30 mins; February 08, 2023

Revisiting History: The 1619 Project on Hulu

14 mins; February 01, 2023

And the Oscar Goes To… Predictions with Val “The Voice” Johnson & Michael Wamble

29 mins; January 25, 2023

Walking in Purpose: A Conversation with Jori O’Neale

24 mins; January 18, 2023

A Legacy of Leadership: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Coach John Saintignon

42 mins; January 11, 2023

Back to the 90s: The Best Man & The Decade That Defined Us

31 mins; January 04, 2023

Cuffing Season: Playing Defense in the Game of Love

13 mins; December 14, 2022

Style, Sound & Storytelling: The Creative Vision of Wilbur Pack Jr.

26 mins; December 07, 2022

Fearless & Free: The Journey of Motivational Speaker Christie Love

22 mins; November 30, 2022

Walking for Awareness: Karla Braithwaite on Life with Epilepsy

21 mins; November 23, 2022

Wakanda Forever: An Epic Sequel & Cultural Journey

57 mins; November 16, 2022

Unicorn Forever

20 mins; November 09, 2022

Preacher’s Kids: The Untold Stories with Alvin Malcolm Daniels

21 mins; November 02, 2022

The Time Is Now: A Conversation with Tracy R. Kincaide

23 mins; October 26, 2022

Beyond the Blockbusters: Black Stories on the Big & Small Screens

26 mins; October 19, 2022

The Sweet Sound of Words: Terrance P. Elmore & The Brown Sugar Café

27 mins; October 12, 2022

Faith, Finances & Freedom: A Conversation with Dr. Raykel Tolson

29 mins; October 05, 2022

Homecoming: The Black College Experience on Screen

21 mins; September 29, 2022

Fall Reflections & Fierce Stories: The Woman King Review

40 mins; September 21, 2022

Courtside Conversations: Coach Ty Evans on Leadership & Women’s Basketball

26 mins; September 14, 2022

What's Worth Binging: Emmy Awards Preview

40 mins; September 07, 2022

Our Voice Matters: Celebrating Playwright Christine Houston with Felisha McNeal

33 mins; August 31, 2022

Unlocking Leadership: Building Business & Purpose with Shirrod Le’Det

34 mins; August 24, 2022

The VMAs: Val & Michael’s Picks for Artists Who Rise Above the Noise

16 mins; August 17, 2022

Breaking the Grass Ceiling: African Americans in Golf with Jim Beatty

30 mins; August 10, 2022

Spotlight on Storytelling: Andrew Tyler & The Wheaton Film Festival

32 mins; August 03, 2022

Welcome to the Director’s Chair: Iconic Actor–Director Collaborations

40 mins; July 27, 2022

A Taste of Summer: Chicago Festivals, Music & Vibes

35 mins; July 20, 2022

Laugh It Up Live: Comedy, Courage & Hitting the Stage with IYH Innertainment

23 mins; July 13, 2022

Women in Business Spotlight: Deloris Williams of Divine Connections

25 mins; July 08, 2022

100 Episodes & Counting: Celebrating the Journey with Val “The Voice” Johnson

27 mins; June 30, 2022

The Sound of Blackness: More Than Music, It’s the Soul of a People

33 mins; June 22, 2022

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