The Combat Jack Show

'Good Times', 'The Jeffersons', 'All In The Family', 'Sanford and Son' creator Norman Lear shares with us the challenges he faced in changing the face/race of American television, his influence on modern culture, Hollywood and more. And how the turbulent times of the post civil rights 1970's mirror's pretty much whats going on in America today. At 93 years old, Norman is as sharp, lucid, focused and concerned as he ever was. This is mos def a great story and an incredible journey. We are definitely moving on up with this one. #RaiseTheBar

You think you know Lisa Evers? We take it all the way back to her early gritty New York City days as a formidable member of the Guardian Angels, fashion model and how she transitioned into becoming the voice of reason in today's media. Talk about really being a street soldier.

On his second appearance on the Combat Jack Show, Mr. "I Don't Get Tired" doesn't disappoint. All the controversies, all the hoopla, and of course, thoughts on his upcoming album 'Islah'. I can't even call this one. You've been warned.

Fader President and Publisher Andy Cohn and EIC Naomi Zeicnher talks their monumental 100th issue featuring the Drake and Rihanna double cover, the SXSW Fader Fort, Cornerstone and their continued dominance in the publishing world. Talib Kweli and 9th Wonder talk their 'Indie 500' project, the stigma with "conscious rap", the recent Complex "rift" and why we should continue to appreciate all forms of rap music.

Superfriends Erick Sermon, Torae, Deray and Netta all stopped by. From hip hop rugs to #BlackLivesMatter, this episode has it all covered. #RaiseTheBar Internets

On the eve on one of the most bizarre mc battles ever, Keith Murray talks about his vida loca, the battles, the bruises, time taken away and time given. And why, no matter how much the game changes, the art of mc'ing will never die.

Memphis, Tennessee native Yo Gotti shares his business principals with us, how his mom and aunties and 'em taught him the game, how he's able to be as successful, if not more than his more well known contemporary rap colleagues, how he came up with 50 Cent and Rick Ross, the Bawse one, and how his success supports his community. His mixtape 'The Return' is in stores now so go cop and listen to his mursic.

20 years in the game and always outspoke, Consequence stopped by to remind us of his pedigree. From coming up with his cousin Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest, the breakup of that dynasty, how Sean Puffy Combs wanted to sign him to Bad Boy Records, to building with Kanye West, all his beefs, his contributions as a writer/ghost writer, why he's on the path of conciliation, and why no one should consider him a weed carrier.

Mr. Brad Jordan is back and is..., well all over the place. Listen as Face's mind plays tricks on us, and how he feels his latest album 'Deeply Rooted' is his greatest work ever. We also get a visit by Bril Ndiaye, DJ Mars and Tai Saint-Louis who talk about their "The Art Behind The Tape" book. 'Deeply Rooted' hits stores September 4th.

We hear about the #BLM movement but rarely about its artists. Ferguson, Missouri native Tef Poe shares his music, talks about how his life changed the day Michael Brown was murdered by Darren Wilson, what happened on the front line of Ferguson and how that city's changed after a year. Tef Poe also has BARS. Like he once said, "this ain’t your grandparents’ civil rights movement." His album 'War Machine III' is available on itunes now.

Without Luther Campbell, we might not have hip hop in the south. The ultimate hustler gives us the definitive interview on his journeys, trials and triumphs. His story really is the American dream and he's broken down many barriers for us to enjoy our freedoms. His book "The Book Of Luke, My Fight For Truth, Justice and Liberty City" is out now.

On the eve of the release of 'Straight Outta Compton', we get the guru of G-Funk to talk about his chapter of what make the West win. We also get a visit from R. Marcus Taylor, the actor who plays Suge Knight in the movie. Regulators!

We got the power. My long time ex client Naturi Naughton breaks down her journey from being judged from her former crew as the least likely to succeed to the one to keep our eyes on. It's an amazing story. Nothing less than a powerful story.

Houston is in the building. The most hated, never underrated, Trae shares how he climbed out that hole of being black balled and cut off to how he's one of the most connected and respected cats in the game. He also talks about how his new album is very collaborative. His album 'Tha Truth' album is out now.

Ms. Jones came on the Combat Jack Show and dominated us with her strong presence. She binded our attention as she bared her life story to us. How she was thrust into the spotlight as a social right activist and sex positive feminist writer. Her intro and description of The Life in BDSM and more. Feminsta Jones came, and we submitted.