What's Next with J.Ryan

J. Ryan sits down with music producer and creative Sean Will for an unfiltered, opinionated, and funny conversation that blurs the line between pop culture and real life. They unpack why social media creates fake narratives, how clout changes relationship dynamics, and why fame often exposes immaturity instead of growth. The two react to Busta Rhymes being trolled at Art Basel, Donald Trump’s bizarre comments about Black voters, Gelo’s public regret over Miss Nikki Baby, Summer Walker’s side-piece scandal, and Kimora Lee Simmons speaking on her daughter’s controversial relationship. Honest takes, cultural context, and no sugarcoating. Follow Sean Will: https://www.instagram.com/seanwillmusic Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Sean Will Intro 4:45 Why Social Media Isn’t Real Life 7:20 Sean Will’s Creative Journey & Passive Income 15:10 Busta Rhymes Gets Trolled at Art Basel 20:25 Donald Trump’s Comments on Black Voters 23:35 Gelo Regrets Leaving Miss Nikki Baby 30:40 Summer Walker & Rich The Kid Drama 37:45 Kimora Lee Simmons on Age-Gap Dating 45:15 Blueface’s Comments on His Baby Mothers 49:30 Final Thoughts — Accountability & Growth Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Showhttps://www.instagram.com/7equishttps://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Ryan kicks it off with Parker McKenna Posey for a funny, honest conversation about growing up on My Wife & Kids, navigating childhood fame, balancing school with set life, dating as a mom, and trying to protect her peace in the industry. Midway through the episode, Parker gets an emotional on-camera surprise when Jennifer Freeman pulls up, and the two reunite to reminisce about their TV family, real-life friendship, growing into womanhood, and how their careers and priorities have shifted. They talk motherhood, healing, confidence, and what it looks like to move through Hollywood now that they’re grown and in control of their own narratives. Follow Parker McKenna: https://www.instagram.com/parkermckennaaa Follow Jennifer Freeman: https://www.instagram.com/msjenfreeman Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Introducing Parker McKenna Posey 6:11 Balancing school and acting as a child star 9:45 Growing up on My Wife & Kids and the show ending 21:40 Dating as a mom 35:45 Music, labels & putting work out 39:41 Old Hollywood vs. the Social Media era 43:36 Jennifer Freeman’s surprise 45:07 Parker & Jennifer reminisce on growing up together 53:39 Closing stories & what’s next for Parker & Jennifer Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Showhttps://www.instagram.com/7equishttps://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Ryan sits down with Jason Lee for a candid conversation that goes way beyond the headlines. Jason opens up about getting sober, growing up in foster care, surviving family trauma, and how those experiences shaped "Hollywood Unlocked" and his multi-million dollar media business. They get into his friendships with Floyd Mayweather, Rihanna and Wendy Williams, the truth about that viral Beyoncé clip, and why he believes in redemption for people like Jonathan Majors. Jason also breaks down what it is really like being vice mayor of Stockton, dealing with messy local politics, setting boundaries with celebrities, dating while famous, and why he sometimes prefers peace and his dogs over the scene. Follow Jason Lee: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyjasonlee Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Jason Lee Intro 1:12 Jason on Sobriety, Therapy & Quitting Alcohol 4:05 Early LA Days & Discovering His Identity 9:45 Growing Up in Foster Care & Family Trauma 18:05 Building Hollywood Unlocked Into a Media Empire 24:05 Jason on Jonathan Majors, Whoopi Goldberg & Redemption 29:55 Wendy Williams Friendship & Real-World Media Influence 34:25 The Truth Behind the Viral Beyoncé Clip 47:40 Dating While Famous & Why He Wants Stability 52:00 Becoming Vice Mayor of Stockton & Navigating Politics Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Ryan sits down with professional gambler Mikki Mase for an unfiltered and fascinating deep dive into the world of high-stakes gambling, cheating casinos, and the psychology behind it all. From making $32 million and getting banned from nearly every major casino in Vegas, to exposing how shuffling machines and marked cards can be rigged, Mikki breaks down what really goes on behind the tables. The two also dig into his past—from growing up around mobsters and facing prison time to finding sobriety, rebuilding his life, and launching film projects. A wild, revealing conversation that blends street grit, logic, and self-awareness in equal measure. Follow Mikki Mase: https://www.instagram.com/dirtygothboi Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 How Mikki Caught Casinos Cheating 1:12 The Helen Keller of Gambling 4:30 Growing Up Around Mobsters 7:20 Losing Millions and Getting Banned from Vegas 10:50 The $11.5 Million Win That Changed Everything 13:00 Exposing Vegas’ Dark Side 17:20 Inside Casino Cheating Devices 25:40 The NBA Gambling Scandal Explained 31:00 From Homeless to Millionaire 38:00 Why People Need Real Jobs Again 45:00 What’s Next for Mikki Mase Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Showhttps://www.instagram.com/7equishttps://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Ryan links up with Corrie Renee and Brandon Anthony for a sharp, funny, and fast-paced recap of one of LA’s wildest weeks. They break down The Boy Is Mine Tour takeover — from Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Rihanna in the crowd to surprise performances from Ty Dolla $ign, Kehlani, Ella Mai, 50 Cent, and Miguel. Corrie shares her firsthand experience from the show, while the crew unpacks Vivica Fox’s viral comments about dating rappers, Omarion’s response to Mario, NLE Choppa’s subliminals at NBA YoungBoy, and the Gold’s Gym locker room controversy involving Tish Hyman. It’s celebrity headlines, cultural hot takes, and plenty of laughs all in one episode. Follow Corrie Renee: https://www.instagram.com/mscorrierenee Follow Brandon Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/mrbrandonanthony Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl CHAPTER MARKS 0:00 Intro with Corrie Renee & Brandon Anthony 1:15 The Boy Is Mine Tour Recap 7:24 Beyoncé, Brandy & Monica Shut Down LA 12:30 Jay-Z, Rihanna & LL Cool J Pull Up 17:10 Beyoncé at Kris Jenner’s 70th Birthday 21:45 Vivica Fox on Dating 50 Cent 27:12 Omarion Responds to Mario’s Interview 32:44 NLE Choppa vs. NBA YoungBoy 37:16 Tish Hyman’s Gold’s Gym Incident 42:10 Final Thoughts — What’s Next? Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Showhttps://www.instagram.com/7equishttps://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Ryan is joined by Ashwell Boyd, Brittany Colombo, and Tahmina Q for an unfiltered and hilarious roundtable on fashion, flaws, and internet madness. The crew breaks down the best and worst looks from the CFDA Awards - Teyana Taylor, Ciara, Saweetie, Stefon Diggs, Kimora Lee Simmons, and more - while debating what really makes a red carpet hit. They open up about personal flaws, teen secrets they never told their parents, and the struggles of dating in LA where “no seasons” means no cuffing season. Plus, the group dives into the viral “Can They Really Sing?” R&B debate sparked by Mario, Jacquees, and Kevin McCall, unpacking why social media moments keep missing the nuance. Follow Ashwell Boyd: https://www.instagram.com/ashwellboyd Follow Brittany Colombo: https://www.instagram.com/colombolov3 Follow Tahmina Q: https://www.instagram.com/tahmina__q Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Intro with Ashwell, Brittany & Tahmina 1:17 CFDA Fashion Hits & Misses 15:00 Best & Worst Personal Qualities 26:14 Dating in LA & Why Cuffing Season Doesn’t Exist 33:20 Zodiac Talk & Accountability 36:41 Teen Secrets Confessional 52:51 Mario’s “Can They Really Sing?” Challenge 58:55 Jacquees’ Response Goes Viral 59:50 Kevin McCall’s Clip & Industry Reactions 1:01:00 The Bigger Picture: Social Media Isn’t Real Life Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Showhttps://www.instagram.com/7equishttps://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Ryan sits down with James Davis and Norm Nixon for a funny, sharp, and refreshingly honest conversation about what it really means to “make it” in today’s world. They talk about how social media isn’t real life, how people confuse online perception with real success, and why Hollywood’s obsession with clout has changed how creators move. From comedy and culture to mental health, money, and maturity, James and Norm break down how they’ve learned to stay grounded in an industry that rewards pretending. It’s laughter, truth, and a little tough love - because somebody had to say it. Follow James Davis: https://www.instagram.com/theejamesdavis Follow Norm Nixon: https://www.instagram.com/thumpnixon Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Intro with James Davis & Norm Nixon 2:20 From Stand-Up to Screen Success 5:42 The Art of Staying Funny & Fresh 9:18 Hollywood Then vs. Now 13:00 Navigating Fame Without Losing Yourself 17:15 What Comedy Teaches About Culture 21:33 Norm on Music, Mentorship & Creativity 26:40 James on Writing, Pressure & Purpose 31:55 The Reality of “Making It” in Hollywood 36:20 Finding Joy Outside the Spotlight 40:10 What’s Next? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Ryan is joined by Alan Christopher and Isaiah Joseph for a hilarious and surprisingly deep conversation about faith, fame, and cultural credibility. The trio dives into what it really means to “lose your Black card,” how growing up in the church shaped their confidence, and why returning to their roots is hitting different now. They unpack celebrity PR stunts—from J. Lo’s staged moments to Hollywood’s obsession with controlling the narrative—and share how they’ve learned to stay grounded while chasing their next big move. It’s witty, honest, and full of unexpected perspective. Follow Alan Christopher: https://www.instagram.com/ Follow Isaiah Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/isaiahjoseph Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl 0:00 Intro with Alan Christopher & Isaiah Joseph 2:40 Losing Your Black Card 6:18 Church Roots & Growing Up in Faith 10:42 Finding Balance Between Church & Culture 14:20 J. Lo’s PR Stunts and Hollywood Fakery 18:55 Staying Authentic in a Manufactured Industry 23:15 Cancel Culture & Second Chances 27:08 Fame, Faith & Accountability 32:10 Alan on Reinventing Himself 36:22 Isaiah on Grounding Through Purpose 40:15 What’s Next? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Ryan sits down with entrepreneur, influencer, and mom of three Heather Sanders for an unfiltered, emotional, and surprisingly funny conversation about confidence, growth, and second chances. Heather opens up about losing her Melrose store, battling postpartum depression and Bell’s palsy, and finding her strength again through faith, family, and self-belief. She shares how her husband helped her rebuild her confidence, how she made peace with Blac Chyna, and what it takes to do it all—and do it well. Plus, the two dive into first kisses, bad breath encounters, and what it really means to step back into the spotlight stronger than ever. Follow Heather Sanders: https://www.instagram.com/heathersanders_ Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Intro with Heather Sanders 0:52 Bad Breath Encounters & the Kardashian Story 0:54 First Kisses & Heather’s Hilarious Confession 1:51 Reconnecting & Being More Social 2:37 Overcoming Social Anxiety 11:02 Finding Confidence Again Through Social Media 13:24 Losing Her Store & Regaining Self-Worth 14:17 Bell’s Palsy, Postpartum & Healing 16:16 No Time to Waste: Motherhood & Motivation 19:00 Owning Her Power, Making Amends, and Doing It All Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Showhttps://www.instagram.com/7equishttps://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Ryan sits down with Lala Milan and Kendall Kyndall for a smart, funny, and very real conversation about motherhood, going viral, and turning content into checks. Lala breaks down the leap from office job to full-time creator, how she thinks about strategy and numbers, and why “falling off” is just lazy talk. Kendall jumps in with the airport stories, the camera-always-rolling culture, and the art of choosing peace over back-and-forths. It’s jokes, game, and plenty of truth. Follow Lala Milan: https://www.instagram.com/lalamilan Follow Kendall Kyndall: https://www.instagram.com/kendallkyndall Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Intro with Lala and Kendall 3:26 Lala on Motherhood 7:34 How Lala went viral 10:06 How getting fired was the best 23:34 How to get the bag on socials 24:54 Knowing your numbers 26:17 Instagram vs. TikTok vs. Snapchat 32:45 The Tea Party Agency 41:17 Airport stories 49:00 Confrontation, Choosing peace, and What’s Next Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices