Level Up with Gene and Jay
This is a Podcast for those who are looking to level up in life! LUPWGJ is dedicated to providing solid entertainment and provide people with a bridge to get information on multiple subjects. Interviews, sketches, comedy and much more! Be sure to subscribe to Level Up - with Gene & Jay on YouTube!Stay Leveling up friends
Episodes
28 episodes
LUP EP 29 - Joe Davis
Episode 29 is hereThis episodes guest is a Poet, Artist, Educator and the Author of three books titled: We Rise Higher,Remind Me Again and Unearthing Us! This gentleman’s name is
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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59:04
LUP EP 28 - Jenny Thrasher
Today we sat down with @jennythrasherofficial ! Jenny is the founde...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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1:09:28
LUP EP 26 - The Secret Struggle
Episode 26 is here! We had the opportunity to sit down with
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:04:00
LUP EP 25 - A Father's Loss
We sat down with Damone Presley, the father of Nitosha Presley, the young women who was murdered along with 3 other friends in a tragic quadruple homicide, back in 2021. His longtime friend of 16 years National Peace Activist Kay G Wilson came ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:06:24
LUP EP 24 - Marvina Haynes
You've see Marvina Haynes in the News and in Communities around the Twin Cities, fighting for justice for her brother, Marvin Haynes, who was just 16 years old when he was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for a cr...
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Episode 24
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59:10
LUP EP 23 - The Muatas
What better way to wrap up Black History Month than to have none other than The Muatas on our show!! Cam and Ayanna Muata are a dynamic musical group known for their fusion of traditional and modern elements, creating a captivating blend of rhy...
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Episode 23
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1:03:08
LUP EP 22 - Gilisho Freedom Academy
We had the privilege of sitting down with Gilisho Josphat on a video call, all the way from Narok, Kenya! Josphat is a longtime friend of Jay’s aunt, Anita Abdelli Muldoon. She met Josphat some years back when she was visiting his country. They...
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Episode 22
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58:03
LUP EP 21 - Yammy Bear and Family
Today, LUPWGJ sat down with the one and only, Yammy Bear!!Yammy Bear is Minnesota’s Iconic Mascot of Love! Yammy Bear and Family was created in 2021 in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic to bring hope and comfort to those most effected ...
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Episode 21
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57:45
LUP EP 20 - Darrell's Story
Level up with Gene and Jay had the honor and privilege of sitting down with Darrell Young. He is a Youth Enrichment Programs manager for St. Louis Park’s Community Education. Darrell talks growing up in North Minneapolis, his struggles with fam...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:15:40
LUP EP 19 - Stephanie's Story
Level up with Gene and Jay sat down with Stephanie D Tillman-Luoma. Stephanie has been battling breast cancer since 2016. Recently, she has gained notoriety from dance videos that she creates while doing chemotherapy, then ...
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Episode 19
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1:00:40
LUP EP 18 - A Road to Redemption
Level up with Gene and Jay sat down with long time friend Kendrick Richardson! He opened up to us about his struggles with mental health, his criminal background, and his fight with drugs and alcohol. He is now 1 1/2 years sober, he is a believ...
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Episode 18
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58:34
LUP EP 17 - Lion of Judah Armed Forces
Last night, Level Up With Gene and Jay sat down with Nasiy Nasir X! Brotha Nasir X is the National President of The Lion Of Judah Armed Forces and also the local president of the New Black Panther Nation.(They are recruiting membership by the w...
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56:20
LUP EP 16 - No Justice. No Peace.
Losing a child to is a families biggest fear. Especially to gun violence. For most of us, that fear has only remained a thought. But that’s not the case for everyone. For some, it’s a reality and an unbearable one at that. We sat down with Mars...
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1:08:20
LUP EP 15 - Josh Hedquist
Introducing Josh Hedquist! 25 years in the industry! Executive chef, owner of multiple restaurants in Minneapolis, chairman of the Redemption Project and the future Mayor of Minneapolis! LUPWGJ had the honor of sitting down with Josh and discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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55:06
LUP EP 14 - The Restaurant Industry
With all the buzz about the new hit show The Bear on Hulu, It's only right that we do an episode about life in the restaurant industry!! We has the opportunity to sit down with our long time friend Kendell Richardson who has almost two decades ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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59:13
LUP EP 13 - Justice for Aniya Allen
This episode is both heartbreaking and important. We will had the honor of sitting down with long time peace activist Kay G Wilson. Wilson is the the grandfather of 6 year old Aniya Allen, who was shot and killed in North Minneapolis one year a...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:00:46
LUP EP 12 - Nite Cap with Gene and Jay
This episode is part of our spin off episodes called "Nite Caps with Gene and Jay". This is where we don't hold back on language and just chillax and drink beers, as we discuss the world today. Enjoy.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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51:17
LUP EP 11 - What's in Store?
Gene and Jay give shout outs to previous guests, we also talk about how far we have come and it’s just the beginning. We ask for recommendations for future guests and recommendations for Juneteenth and Raspberry days, we discuss The catalytic c...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:04
LUP EP 10 - Amanda Yang
We recently had the chance to sit down with local musician Amanda Yang. She is an incredibly talented singer, songwriter & self taught guitarist.On this episode we talk about the music journey that began when she was 15, and the wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:09
LUP EP 9 - Flat Earth - Fact or Fiction?
So…the Earth is round, right? 🌍While the general consensus is a resounding yes, there are some that believe the old theory that the Earth is flat. Contrary to what you think, a lot of those people have well thought out, rational reasons...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:03:12
LUP EP 8 - Alopecia
Hair. It can define you. You spend time taking care of it….styling it to suite your personality, heritage, traditions or mood…coloring it to make a statement…cutting it off or growing it long…It’s something that many people t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:00:33
LUP EP 7 - It Takes a Village - Help for Ukraine Refugees
After some time off this winter, we are back full force. Edit mode activatedThis week we had the opportunity to speak with Jared & Katie, an ex-pat couple living in Bulgaria, and hear about the impact they hope to have(along with many o...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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47:21