Quote Unquote With Jd Caminero

Reinhardt Affix is an alt-right super fascist who agreed to meet and discuss his views on race, feminism, and american politics. Some of his more controversial ideas include separation of the races and denying women the right to vote. (Featured music prod. by Dj Green Lantern)

Councilman Brian Cummins of Ward 14 represents a number of Cleveland's West Side neighborhoods, including Clark-Fulton, Tremont, and more. We discussed the full scope of his duties, challenges facing the community, and touched on the recent controversy surrounding illegal ATVs. (Featured music prod. by BeatJoven)

Janeil Whitworth lives with a condition known as Cystic Fibrosis. She created a blog titled Flowerlungs where she shares her experience. (Featured music prod. by LTTB)

Darrick Tahir Rutledge joined me for a special Valentine's Day edition of Quote UnQuote. We spilled the beans on ex-lovers, "chronic dating", and the creative proposal to his fiancé Leland. (Featured music prod. by BeatJoven)

Howard Washington is the director and co-founder of a dance company called Elevated. We discussed the concept of a "creative genius" and what it means to be direct in a social world. (Featured music prod. by Kloud)

Thomas Sawyer is a content creator, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. We talked about the importance of honesty, navigating social media, and switching lanes. (Featured music prod. by 5ive Weeks)

Highlife Dee and Spooney are members of the ReFresh Collective, a group using creative arts to promote community engagement and youth development. After sharing some details about the program, we talked Hip Hop, love, acceptance, and more. (Featured music prod. by Kid Jimi)

Greg Feketik is a paranormal investigator and co-founder of Tri-C Ghost Hunters serving Cleveland, Columbus, and Canton. He gave us the scoop on his experiences and the art of hunting ghosts. (Featured music: Lavender Town - KillerBrill) 

Sabrina Semidey is the owner of Made to Create Studio. We talked about her experience as a 23 year old entrepreneur, balancing work with parenting, and holding yourself accountable. (Featured music prod. by MikosBeatz)

Elisabeth Weems is a multi-media journalist and host of the "The Vindicator Hour". We discussed the many facets of human social interaction including confidence, love, hugging, and the awkward moments in-between. (Featured music prod. by Ledges)

This live episode is a collaboration with Hip Hop artist and mental health activist Archie Green. The audience shared personal stories involving suicide, depression, and one man's description of life after Iraq. (Featured song: Layers - Archie Green)

Mike Krilivsky is the C.E.O. and Co-founder of RageOn, a start-up that has been named the "World's Largest All-Over Print Online Retailer". His mission to create a ground breaking custom creation tool has taken him from Boston, through Cleveland, all the way to the heart of tech in San Francisco. (Featured music prod. by Bearded Skull)

Ja'Ovvoni Garrison is a skateboarding activist known for launching Skaters Next Door. The program provides free skateboards, lessons, and community service projects for inner city youth. He is also the founder of an apparel brand called Skate RTA. (Featured music prod. by Universal Beats)

I met Ben Taddessi in an UBER where he shared vast amounts of information he has acquired through reading. He's the son of a librarian so naturally he provided a long list of books to help shape our world view. (Featured music prod. by Justin Kase)

Freshy Ramone is a Hip Hop artist and the founder of a blog named The Magenta Mantra. He shared the concept behind his movement and a few behind the scenes stories involving Cleveland Hip Hop, Ezzy, and Glen Infante's popular brand "ilthy". (Featured music prod. by Homage)

I met with Basheer Jones in one of Cleveland's most dangerous neighborhoods during his 72 hour camp out against violence. Several gunshots rang in the distance as we discussed problems facing local youth and the importance of listening to your inner voice. (Featured music prod. by Eisenhauer Beats)

Mike Clum is a video producer and the founder of Clum Creative. He told the story of how he dropped out of school to start his own small business and we dove into topics such as leadership, politics, and what it takes to be a "beast". (Featured music prod. by Richie Beatzz)

Dakarai Akil is an incredible visual artist whose murals bring life to walls across the city and beyond. We chatted about his sources of inspiration, KANYE being in town, as well as different facets of his own creative process and background. (Featured music prod. by Alchemy Beats) 

Ricardo Cruz and Jason Estremera cracked open a few brews and spoke to me about their upcoming event "Just Another Art Show". Ricardo is a film photographer and Jason is the owner of a men's clothing boutique in the Gordon Square Arts District known as Trunk. (Featured music produced by HZA - visit Soundcloud.com/hzabeats)

Kalim Hill is an actor, emcee, poet, and film maker. He recently returned from Africa where he documented the experience of Irene Mangem, a mentor for young girls in Cameroon who have been abused. (Featured music: Ndedi Dibango - Eye Me)