Episode 56

The Quest To Uplift Black Country Musicians (Guest: Big Mike) #Junteenth2022

Published on: 17th June, 2022

There are Black Country music fans. Joining us is one of them, and he's on a quest to uplift Black Country musicians. When we discuss Country music the first visions that come into our heads are typically cowboy hats, horses, a guitar and someone white. That narrative is common, but not a full or true narrative.

Mike “Big Mike” Bryant is a podcast producer who spent some time on air at a Country radio station, and he knows a thing or two. Big Mike is joining us to discuss his story and how he came to fall in love with Country music.

Mike “Big Mike” Bryant Bio:

Mike Bryant, aka Big Mike, is an audiophile, podcast producer and radio guy from Rockville, MD. During broadcasting school, he began recording in a basement with “Two Guys and a Mic,” and his love for podcasting began. His radio career started at iHeart Media in Washington, D.C. He has worked in everything from promotions to an on-air apprenticeship on country radio in a major market. His passion for podcasting has introduced him to people from all walks of life. He loves this medium because he is always looking for a way to help others be creative and share their voices. He currently produces two shows on mental health, “The HomeWork,” and “Treat Yourself Like a Toddler,” hosted by a therapist, an acupuncturist and a life/career coach. Mike and his wife just recently transitioned their lives to Los Angeles a year ago, with their Boxer, Freya Louise, and cat, Odin. Big Mike loves country music, movies, tv, comics, Funko pops and pretty much anything geek.

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DJ Sir Daniel

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DJ Sir Daniel is a DJ/Selector and part of Atlanta's, all-vinyl crew, Wax Fundamentals. Co-host of the Queue Points podcast, he is an advocate for DJ culture and is passionate about creating atmospheres of inclusivity and jubilation from a Black perspective.

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Johnnie Ray Kornegay III (Jay Ray) is a podcast consultant and co-host and producer of Queue Points, the Ambie Award-nominated podcast that drops the needle on Black music history. In addition to his duties at Queue Points, he is the Deputy Director of Strategy and Impact for CNP (Counter Narrative Project). A photographer, creative consultant and social commentator, Jay Ray's work is centered around a commitment to telling full and honest stories about communities often ignored.