Unglossy
Is influence built through hard work—or shaped by the choices no one sees? Hosted by hip-hop legend Bun B, music industry veteran Jeffrey Sledge, and brand strategist Tom Frank, Unglossy cuts through the noise to explore what really drives creativity, influence, and legacy. No rehearsed talking points. No brand-approved answers—just honest conversations with people who’ve built something real. Unglossy brings you inside the minds of artists, athletes, founders, and cultural architects to unpack the grind behind the growth: the risks taken early, the setbacks that sharpened the work, and the discipline it takes to turn ideas into impact. If you care about culture, music, business, branding, or how ideas spread when effort meets opportunity, this is your front-row seat. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @UnglossyPod and join the unfiltered conversation. Produced by Merrick Studios — where culture takes the mic.
Is influence built through hard work—or shaped by the choices no one sees? Hosted by hip-hop legend Bun B, music industry veteran Jeffrey Sledge, and brand strategist Tom Frank, Unglossy cuts through the noise to explore what really drives creativity, influence, and legacy. No rehearsed talking points. No brand-approved answers—just honest conversations with people who’ve built something real. Unglossy brings you inside the minds of artists, athletes, founders, and cultural architects to unpack the grind behind the growth: the risks taken early, the setbacks that sharpened the work, and the discipline it takes to turn ideas into impact. If you care about culture, music, business, branding, or how ideas spread when effort meets opportunity, this is your front-row seat. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @UnglossyPod and join the unfiltered conversation. Produced by Merrick Studios — where culture takes the mic.
Episodes

Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Introducing 5-Factor Authentication with Hill Harper. Listen to a preview as legendary music producer Isaac Hayes III tells us that the business models behind some of our favorite tech tools can drive inequities, so he decided to do something about it. Listen in as he chats with Hill about his latest initiative, Fanbase, a social media platform that empowers creators to get paid for their content directly by consumers. You’ll also find out why Isaac has a problem with ad-based models, believes in the potential of AI-driven content moderation, thinks of Tina Turner as a human NFT, and predicts we’re on the verge of the trillionaire era. 5-Factor Authentication is brought to you by Norton. Social media lets us connect with the world, but it comes with risks. It is important to keep your personal information and accounts safe from the wrong hands. Your own accounts might seem too small to tempt scammers, but even with just a few followers, your information is a valuable commodity. Check out these 5 tips at https://nr.tn/3wdp0tv The show is produced and distributed by kglobal in partnership with Spaceman World Media.Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Introducing 5-Factor Authentication with Hill Harper
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Spaceman World Media is proud to present A new podcast about our constantly evolving relationship with technology. We've teamed up with award-winner actor, best-selling author, and tech entrepreneur Hill Harper to host 5-Factor Authentication – a podcast produced by kglobal in partnership with Spaceman World Media that makes listeners smarter about their digital life. In each episode, Hill sits down with an industry insider to dive deeper into the technologies they’ve worked with, how they’re changing our society and what we should expect next. Early episodes feature Chris Krebs, the nation’s top cybersecurity and risk management expert, Sheena Allen, the youngest woman in America to own and operate a digital bank and music producer Isaac Hayes III who founded Fanbase – a creator-focused social media platform.5-Factor Authentication is available now on Apple and Spotify. For all the details check out https://www.5factorauthentication.com/Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday May 26, 2022
Bars App: Season 2 Finals with special guest BUN B
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
It's the FINALS! 4 Contestants are competing for $10,000 in cash prize money. First place wins $5,000 and a paid trip to @Bars On I-95 . And we have a very special guest judge... the one and only, BUN B.Watch it and judge for yourself... Who is Season 2's Champion? Comment below with your scores.The #MickeyFactsBarsAppChallenge is brought you by BARS App and the good people of @Spaceman World Media Tonight's FINALS Contestants:00:09:22Navi the Terriblehttps://instagram.com/navitheterrible/ 00:16:06fiVehttps://instagram.com/five_hiphop/00:27:39Lord Owenhttps://instagram.com/ilordowen/00:34:07Neeqhttps://instagram.com/_neeq/The Mickey Factz Bars App Challenge will be back for Season 3 this fall. If you love the show, give your support by buying some merch at https://mickeyfactzbarsappchallenge.comSend a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday May 12, 2022
Bars App: Final 16 with special guest Taco
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Are you ready for this? It's our final 16 MCs with Mickey Factz, with Chicago Rapper Taco, and with our LIVE audience. It was a night of unbelievable battles, including a first of its kind – a double overtime head-to-head thriller. The result... our FINAL FOUR of Season 2. The #MickeyFactsBarsAppChallenge GRAND FINALE is TUESDAY, MAY 24th LIVE on INSTAGRAM @mickey.Facts at 7pm. Our final 4 rappers will battle it out for their chance to win our $5,000 first place prize.Listen NOW and Watch later on YouTube at https://youtu.be/KZhvOeABiC8We are brought you by BARS App and the good people of Spaceman World Media.Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday May 05, 2022
Bars App: Round 1
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
32 MCs, 6 Guest Judges Season 1, Season 2 and Mickey Factz... all in one incredible night. Stop what you are doing and take it all in. Who wins? Who loses? Join Mickey Factz, Mike Sick, Chilla Jones, A. Ward, Swave Sevah, and Killuminati as we narrow down our field to our top 16. Watch it, share it and get ready to root for your favorite MC as they compete for Season 2’s crowing moment. The #MicketFactsBarsAppChallenge continue next Tuesday, May 10th LIVE @mickey.Facts at 7pm. Our final 16 rappers will go head to head to get the vote from Mickey.Factz, our surprise guest judge and you.We are brought you by BARS App and the good people of @Spaceman World MediaSend a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Bars App: Wildcard Round
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Wildcard night lived up to every character in it’s name. It was a WILD night of SURPRISE guests, INCREDIBLE MCs and a HUGE announcement at the end of the evening. Grab your beverage of choice, find a good seat and enjoy Mickey Factz , Stirman, D-Lucks, B. Boy, Jeffrey Sledge, Illa Ghee, Pretty Rickey Hyde, Chilla Jones and more as we narrow down our field to our top 7, who will move on to next week’s Quarterfinals battle royal. Listen, share and get ready to root for your favorite MC as they compete for Season 2’s crowing moment. The #MicketFactsBarsAppChallenge Quarterfinals continue next Tuesday, May 3rd LIVE @mickey.Facts at 7pm. 32 rappers will go head to head to get the vote from Mickey.Factz, our surprise guest judge and you.We are brought you by BARS App and the good people of @Spaceman World Media Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Bars App: Week 7 - GRIP
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
"Heard you rapping and almost started laughing..." It was a night of great rap and a lot of laughter. Who knew GRIP was so damn funny. That's right it's Week 7 of the #MickeyFactsBarsAppChallenge. Atlanta native and Eminem mentee via Shady records, GRIP, joins our host, Mickey Factz, as they pull up 16 MCs from our LIVE audience to compete for a chance to win $10,000 in prizes. We have sick bars, a spaceman floating in a sonic bath, lots of laughs and even a lesson in the use of sounds effects from special guest Sy Ari Da Kid. Watch on YouTube, listen on Apple or Spotify and share on social. And remember to vote at https://instagram.com/mickey.factz starting Thursday, 4/21 at 7pm to determine who will join Week 7’s winner to move on to our semi finals. Our full schedule can be found at https://mickeyfactsbarsappchallenge.com.The Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge premiers LIVE every Tuesday night on Instagram. Our show is sponsored by the good people at the BARS App and brought to you by Spaceman World Media . As always thanks to our dependable crew - D-Lucks, Mr. Good Evening and Tom Frank. Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Bars App: Week 6 - Jewice and Pete Rock
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
It’s Week 6 of the #MickeyFactsBarsAppChallenge. Pete Rock had so much fun last week that he is back to sit alongside our host, Mickey Factz as they welcome 16 new MCs and the one and only Jewice of Flatbush Zombies. Special thanks to a few interesting fans who joined the lIVE chat, including Common and Nyck Caution.Watch on YouTube, listen on Apple or Spotify and share on social. And remember to vote at https://instagram.com/mickey.factz starting Thursday, 4/14 at 7pm to determine who will join Week 6’s winner to move on to our semi finals and continue the journey toward our $5k first place prize. Our full schedule can be found at https://mickeyfactsbarsappchallenge.comThe Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge premiers LIVE every Tuesday night on Instagram. Our show is sponsored by the good people at the BARS App and brought to you by Spaceman World Media. As always thanks to our dependable crew - D-Lucks, Mr. Good Evening and Tom Frank. This Week’s Contestants:@justoncemusic@wadedagod_@threalwarner@ben_to_the_tly@bighomieskeeme@handlez33@poetryforstoners@therealfrime@therealsiyaka@shawnemusic@wesshatley@chris_clycfly@_jhowdhedothat (aka @snippathegrey)@negus_irap@micblee@zerostar614Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Bars App: Week 5 - Pete Rock and Illa Ghee
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Week 5 of the Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge rolls up, the door swings open and out comes Mickey Factz, Grand Daddy I.U., Pete Rock, Illa Ghee, Jess Hilarious and 16 new MCs. Damn, loyal listeners, this is fire. Sit back, kick the feet up and enjoy the show. We promise it will not let you down.Watch on YouTube, listen on Apple or Spotify and share on social. And remember to vote at https://instagram.com/mickey.factz starting Thursday, 4/7 at 7pm to determine who will join Week 5’s winner to move on to our semi finals and continue the journey toward our $5k first place prize. The Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge premiers LIVE every Tuesday night on Instagram. Our show is sponsored by the good people at the BARS App and brought to you by Spaceman World Media. Special thanks to our always dependable crew - D-Lucks, Mr. Good Evening and Tom Frank.This Week’s MCs:@showrock@leavenickyalone@diamond_in_the_rough_llc@instapat@wavesinatra@iamgiftedmusic@grantmg88@Iconthegod@jerseysfinesse@therealndpndnt@iamsamuraiblack@reeceeraps@fernfreshofbaqhq@dopeheadz_shop@7enmaster@chi_therealistSend a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Bars App: Week 4 - Nick Grant
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
It’s Week 4 of the Mickey Factz Bars App Challenge and we welcome @Nick Grant along side our host @Mickey Factz as well as eight MCs from the BARS App and as an added BONUS of eight more MCs from our LIVE audience. You will not want to miss this week's action... as stated by "After Show" host Lord Owen, "best show so far this season." Could our grand prize winner come from this Week? Judge for yourself and don't forget to VOTE online to help crown our second place winner of the night at https://www.instagram.com/mickey.factz Do you have what it takes to win the Challenge? Pull up for your chance to join the show every Tuesday at 7pm ET / 4pm PT. The Mickey Factz BARS App Challenge is sponsored by BARS App and brought you by @Spaceman World Media . View the full schedule at https://mickeyfactzbarsappchallenge.comThis Week's MCs:https://www.instagram.com/rellyrelldaillest/https://www.instagram.com/fatzgeronimo_/https://www.instagram.com/books_lafmusic/https://www.instagram.com/snoopthav/https://www.instagram.com/angill1/https://www.instagram.com/justriccbruh/https://www.instagram.com/navitheterrible/https://www.instagram.com/irvdavoice1911/https://www.instagram.com/j.robertsmusic/https://www.instagram.com/itskeef_yeslawd/https://www.instagram.com/the_mighty_nebulous/https://www.instagram.com/wes_studii/https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshdollars/https://www.instagram.com/legendofodum/https://www.instagram.com/ultimatebeastprimus/https://www.instagram.com/kyojindoe/Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices





