Content creation dreams are easier than going to the NBA. Ryan thinks the next generation will spend more time trying to go pro in content than going to the league. Do you agree? Erin Ashley Simon joins Ryan and Dalmar to talk her career, the value of fame versus success and the future of brands investing in siloed creator communities than just funding reach. Tap in to episode 6 to hear the full conversation.
Olly Sholotan, best known for his role of Carlton Banks on the Bel-Air reboot, joins hosts Ryan Johnson and Dalmar Wiltshire to talk music, gaming, acting and entertainment. Olly shares his origin story with audience of dancing on tables as a kid, dreams of playing soccer but also getting into coding. Pulling from his multitude of interest, Sholotan explains how he landed into acting and music production, highlighting his 2025 EP "Ollywood BLVD." The trio also take a deep dive into the movie theater industry and the complexities of content creation but also how viewers are inundated with series across multiple platforms.
Leeeeeeet's Gooooo ... Troop and Kiko Blac giving us nothin but heat. Are you an Anime Fan? What's your favorite anime?
Influencer Ashton Hall went viral for his get ready with me (GRWM) content which included an early morning face wash with a bottle of Saratoga Water. Ryan and Dalmar address concerns of brands paying or not paying influencers after their content leads to massive sales. In this case, Hall wasn’t paid or asked to make the content but it didn’t stop Saratoga from mentioning the 10.9% increase in followers and 1.26 billion reach from Hall’s content. Should Saratoga pay Hall?
On December 19-21, Rolling Loud Miami saw a groundbreaking fusion of music, gaming, and media, thanks to a dynamic partnership with Cxmmunity Media. Renowned for bridging cultural gaps through gaming, Cxmmunity Media, for the second time at Rolling Loud (Rolling Loud LA 2024), activated its one-of-a-kind gaming and interview booth that added a fresh, interactive layer to the festival experience for artists and fans alike.
