N The Zone Network

With baseball back, it would appear that things are going to get back to normal.  Not so fast says the sick Marlins players.  Arlington Lane joins Ron on this episode to talk about baseball, BLM baseball statement, decreasing number of black players in baseball, and of course, their impression of the Cardinals 4 games into the short season.

Blair Ledet of Fox 2 and KPLR 11 News in St. Louis is the guest for this segment of "N The Zone." Palmer talks about her St. Louis BattleHawks experience along with learning the city's professional sports scene. Ledet, a Houston native, talks about her passions and influencers in her career. She talks about humble beginnings breaking into news and how her mother has been her biggest supporter. They also how the pandemic has impacted her career, such as reporting, being on the desk, and having people to trust the media. She also talks about how love of the Braxtons.   This segment is sponsored by Cafe Piazza and Sugar Pop Kreationz.

Zachery Post, founder and CEO of Elite Home Growers Academy, joins Palmer to talk about how he got Elite Homegrowers off the ground along with educating the people about medical marijuana and how it can be a benefit in the future. Plus, they talk about how Missouri can make a big impact on cannabis.   This segment is sponsored by Cafe Piazza and Sugar Pop Kreationz.

In this edition of "The Monologue," The Livn Legend focuses his attention on City of St. Louis mayor Lyda Krewson and how she's not doing so hot in office. This segment is sponsored by Cafe Piazza and Sugar Pop Kreationz.   NOTE: The following contains language that some will find objectionable. Parental discretion is advised.

We're highlighting a black-owned business in the city of St. Louis as "Sugar Pop Kreationz" founder Eboni Smith joins N The Zone to touch on her business and the wonderful treats and "creations" she creates. Find SPK on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. In addition, Sugar Pop Kreationz has become the newest sponsor of N The Zone.

Eugene Stubblefield, host of "Culture Conversations" and "The Sunday Ministry of Hope" joins Palmer touching on misrepresenting the Bible, religion and relationship along with what his shows mean and what he wants to bring to the table with "Culture Conversations."  This segment is sponsored by Cafe Piazza STL.

Returning back to "N The Zone" is Talisha Murphy aka HOLLYandherEGO aka The Beard Collector, touching on her show, "The Holly Show STL," from having conversations with the transgender community to having ex-boyfriends talking about dating her. They also talk about her being single, getting mentioned by rapper Joe Budden, The Bearded Hoochies, and how social media has helped her create the "madness" known as HOLLYandherEGO. They also get serious a bit about her efforts to help individuals with mental health issues, her mission for a resource center in her neighborhood, and touching a bit on the loss of St. Louis rapper Huey.  This segment is sponsored by Cafe Piazza STL.

Award-winning media reporter Michael Lyle, Jr. returns to “N The Zone” this week and the guys have an interesting conversation about diversity in media and collaborating with other members of black media, along with elevating the black voice during this crazy time in our country and world. The following segment is sponsored by Café Piazza STL.

Palmer Alexander III @thelegendkil joins Ron early on a Sunday morning to talk baseball and to catch us up with all that is happening on N The Zone Network.

Award-winning broadcast journalist, Kelsey Nicole Nelson returns to "N The Zone" to touch on the latest with her show, "Listen In With KNN" and the latest guests she's had during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also touch on her collaborations with guest and award-winning broadcaster Michael Lyle, Jr. She also talks about the opportunity of what it means to vote for the upcoming elections with her previous coverage of the South Carolina primaries and DC approving the statehood. Also they discuss the recent comments from Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio.  This segment is sponsored by Cafe Piazza STL.

The A-Train welcomes Tamika Hamilton, co-founder of Mass Mask Production in Atlanta, Georgia. Hamilton, a native of St. Louis, touches on her facemask business and a hobby turned into a business during the COVID-19 pandemic. She touches on how her daughter (the other co-founder of Mass Mask Production) was impacted during the pandemic and how she hopped on with her mother. In addition, she also talks about her faith, struggle and support from her husband has kept her facemask business pushing during this difficult period. Also included is an excerpt from gospel comedian, Wilbert Murray, Jr. This program is sponsored by Cafe Piazza STL. 

Khristina Williams, founder of Girls Talk Sports TV is the guest on this episode...here her and Palmer talk about her aforementioned platform, along with how she's handling COVID-19 and the potential of being in a bubble during the upcoming WNBA season. Speaking of WNBA, they also discuss their new CBA deal and how important it was for the league. She's also gives her thoughts on Kyrie Irving's comments about social injustice.  This segment is sponsored by Cafe Piazza STL. 

If you're an XFL fan (better yet a BattleHawks or Roughnecks fan), you'll definitely want to tune in to this segment as they mention about missing the XFL during this pandemic. Also what it meant for individuals of color to participate in a league from the ground up, the shortcomings and the great moments, the new stars that were developing in the XFL. A bit of rivalry perspective from the two on who would possibly have won the XFL championship. Then we close it out with Big Sarge about his brand new podcast, "Attention To Orders." The following segment is sponsored by Cafe Piazza STL. Happy Father's Day!

Our country cousin, Big Sarge, returns to N The Zone and mentions about (St. Louis) rapper Nelly being such a genius from band-aids to "Anglo-Americans" not knowing about the song "Hot In Herre." But Big Sarge on the unrest and some insights at the funeral of George Floyd. Also the discussion was about Big Sarge's emotional piece about death and Floyd. We also tease about his newest podcast. This segment is sponsored by Cafe Piazza. Happy Father's Day!

We sort of turn back the clock a bit with this new episode of "N The Zone," A-Train and The Livn Legend mention humble beginnings and our newest sponsor, Cafe Piazza. Then they preface the upcoming edition of "The Monologue" which is a throwback from 2015 that was done for Father's Day. This was around the time just before the Rams made their exit from St. Louis and headed towards Los Angeles. So enjoy this "throwback" session of N The Zone.  NOTE: The following contains language that some will find objectionable. Parental discretion is advised.

Josh Price of "The Price Check" talks with Palmer Alexander about the latest news about the NBA's return. They talk about both respective conferences and they could impact the finish of this season and the future; along with why Palmer enjoyed Michael Jordan lying on "The Last Dance."

The conversation continues with Lauren Spearman, founder of The Bounce Back Advocate and "The Bounce Back Chat," talking about uplifting unknown individuals through social media posts, making connections through her mentor and the opportunities of networking, along with how mental health and wellness are vital and important during this pandemic. This segment is sponsored by The Bounce Back Advocate.

Lauren Spearman, founder of The Bounce Back Advocate, is the featured guest for this 2-part episode. In part one, she talks about her current state of being during the COVID-19 pandemic and the death of Breonna Taylor back in March. She also mentions about the protests in the city of St. Louis and change for black lives (which includes the recent death of former police officer David Dorn). She also talks about what The Bounce Back Chat and her formation of The Bounce Back Advocate. This segment is sponsored by The Bounce Back Advocate.

In this edition of "The Monologue," The Livn Legend touches more on the recent passing of George Floyd. First, he gives his thoughts on Candace Owens' recent comments on Glenn Beck's show about Floyd and how it "sickens her." In addition, you'll hear from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's "Bootstraps" speech and how it's still relevant today. Then he gives Rev. Al Sharpton a piece of his mind on his "Shaq'tin" actions during the funeral of George Floyd. The following contains language that some will find objectionable. Parental discretion is advised.

Special version of The Monologue this week as The Livn Legend talks Clyde Drexler's thoughts on The Last Dance and why Skip Bayless continuously believes in his mind that Michael Jordan can do no wrong. The following contains language that sound will find objectionable. Parental discretion is advised.