Extra Connections

James Lott Jr connects with this smart, talented young lady about the business, family and college! At just 10, she wowed ABC News before hitting the Apollo Theater stage as a finalist. From there, it was festivals across the U.S. and U.K., setting the stage for her meteoric rise.Her 2018 single “Feel the Beat” dominated the Tempo Caribbean charts, hitting number one in 24 countries, and by 2019, she was collaborating with Cassidy on "That Feeling," which premiered on Nick Music and led to an invite to the MTV VMA red carpetWith a master’s degree in progress at Columbia University, Briannagh D is proving that artistry and ambition go hand in hand. From the Grammys, NYFW, Superbowl, to All Star and more, red carpet photographers and journalists can’t help but capture the essence of this rapidly escaling star. Her global fanbase, chart-topping records, and industry respect make her a prime candidate for an interview that will engage audiences and spark conversationFollow & Connect:Instagram: @briannaghdYouT

Featured on our longer Extra Connections show, Briannagh D is a singer, actress, student.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @briannaghdYouTube: Briannagh DTikTok: @iambriannaghdWebsite: www.briannaghdennehy.com

On February 5, 1972, Bob Douglas became the first African American to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. This event marked a turning point in the Hall’s history and highlighted the significant contributions of Black athletes to basketball in its early years.Intro and outrp song- Hoop Dreams (created and written by James Lott Jr for lefthandedtaurus music 2025)

JLJ is back with the first show of 2025! 

James Lott Jr has a chat with Jeff Krauss, he's a celebrity event producer based in New York. His company is IE Group NYC. He's worked with a number of celebrities in the hospitality space including George Clooney, Alicia Keys, Megan Fox, Brooke Shields, Connor McGregor, and a to name a few. He also co-founded FanRoom Live along with Mich Faulkner and Cedric The Entertainer, an online platform that has fans interacting with celebrities. goto iegny.com and follow him on IG and X @iegroupnyc

James Lott Jr talks about the future of the long running show.

Actress, comedian and writer Corinne Britti currently co-stars as real-life 70s comedienne Valri Bromfield in the Sony biographical comedy Saturday Night from writer, director Jason Reitman opening on Oct 11. She also stars as Leyna Rahn, an escaped German Jew who turns Nazi hunter in writer/director Phil Blattenberger’s action-thriller Condor’s Nest, and she’s Claire, a dry-witted medium who is hired to exorcize a house in writer/director Christopher Schrack’s horror comedy For Sale. James Lott Jr has a fun chat with her. IG @corinnestagramster

One is from the Big City. The Other is from a small town. One is in his 50s , the other in his 30s. Different in many ways yet they have a friendship that crosses all of that. Listen to this uncensored talk between James Lott Jr and Jock Stateler. Jock is the host of the JLJ media podcast Another WIidcat Take Down!

New single Tango drops Oct 7th! mindofthenoise.comJason D. Harris—a hip-hop architect and founder of Mind of the Noise Records, as well as visionary educator whose journey from the gritty streets of St. Louis to the bright lights of LA is nothing short of legendary. Jason’s mission? To flip the script on music education and empower the next generation through his groundbreaking “Beat School with Mr. J.”At just 11 years old, Jason made a pact with himself while watching the Grammys—he’d never stop until his sound reverberated across the globe. Fast forward, and this kid from St. Louis has crafted beats and engineered sounds for icons like Kid Cudi, Ledisi, and J.Lo. But it wasn’t just about the fame. Jason discovered his true calling when he realized his beats could do more than just move the crowd—they could shape the future.Jason’s journey led him to LA with a vision as big as the beats he was creating. Every rhythm he laid down carried a deeper purpose—a mission to give back and inspire the youth who look u

In this special episode, James talks about his recent trip to Clinton Indiana (and surrounding areas). He shares is thoughts before going and after he left. It was a life changing experience and an EXTRA connection for him. 

Award winning Actress, Writer, and Producer, Charlotte Kirk co-wrote, produced and stars in the British gangster movie Duchess directed and co-written by Neil Marshall (The Descent, The Lair, The Reckoning, Dog Soldiers) being released by Saban Films on August 9th and portrays Nicole Brown Simpson in writer/director Joshua Newton’s true crime drama The Juice to be released in 2025.  As part of the Scarlett Productions slate, Charlotte co-wrote, produced and stars in the British gangster movie Duchess and follows Charlotte Kirks character Scarlett Monaghan’s rise from a working class criminal to a ruthless crime leader. This is to be released in 2024 directed by Neil Marshall. The film also starred Colm Meaney, Stephanie Beacham, Phillip Winchester and Sean Pertwee.  Charlotte is an award-winning actress having won 13 awards and received 12 nominations. She enjoys singing and performed the end title track for No Panic with a Hint of Hysteria.  Charlotte also just completed starring in the erotic thriller movie

Actress, writer and director Alessandra Williams co-stars in the upcoming drama, Lissa’s Trip opposite Sofia Vassilieva and directed by Jeffrey Scott Lando and will premiere on Tubi, June 20. Williams portrays dual characters, Alex / Millie the Macaw and Vassilieva was the recipient as Best Actress at The First Glance Film Festival in 2023 and Vassilieva won Best Actress and Lando was the Best Director recipient at Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival in 2024. Williams also starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in Netflix’s Spenser Confidential, directed by Peter Berg. She also co-starred opposite Wahlberg in the STX action thriller Mile 22. And, Williams, wrote and directed Green Kola, a short film comedy/parody about the behind-the-scenes world of today’s Hollywood. In this inspired portrait of show business, she plays actress Nina Finch, America’s sweetheart, opposite world renown French photographer Antoine Verglas, who plays himself and executive produced and was the recipient of Best Short Film at The

Duke Lott joins James Lott Jr and they talk about life, mindset and interracial relationships.Writer, Author, 2024 Rosalie Petrouske Poetry Award Recipient, Ghostwriter, Host of “The Duke Lott Podcast Show” Speaker, Consultant DEI, Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified(CPI)Former Collegiate Tennis Player❤️NOMI

Emmy nominee Groundbreaker Multiple ISA Award winner Anthony Anderson. Anacostia brainchild Anthony chats with James on the beginnings of this still emerging part of the TV industry. 

Arkansas native Aaron Wallis started out with Queers and Soaps and now has several audio dramas: Old Cove and Tomorrow IS a New Day. James talks with him about being from the south and queer, watching soaps and the creation of audio content! June 5th is the begiining of the new season of TAND. GOto any audio streaming service to listen! 

Black Baseball MixTape Co Host and Baseball fan (Go Mets!) Flobo Boyce talks with James Lott Jr on the past, present and future of Blacks in the NLB! flobito.com

Steven Reigns is an American poet, artist and activist known for his poetry publications, his work as West Hollywood's first City Poet, his participatory art projects, his LGBT activism, and his scholarly work on Anaïs Nin. His works include A Quilt For David, Inheritance, The Gay Rub, In The Room, 3-Pack Jack. He and Host James Lott Jr talk about LGBTQIA Literary works.

We talk with Chronicles of Jessica Wu Creator Zane Hubbard on creating worlds where Black folks are leads and prominent story while relating to all. the Emmy Winning Chronicles of Jessica Wu is on Tubi! 

James Lott Jr explains why he does the Pride Talk miniseries.

James and Donald have a discussion about the soaps past present and future. IS there hope for Black folks on Soap operas?