I. Why This Moment Matters I’ve been practicing an acceptance speech for as long as I can remember. As a little girl, I would stand in front of the mirror, […]
Category: Commentary
Solo Podcast Production in 2025: What I Learned
As I close out 2025, my intention going into 2026 is simple but powerful: get more organized, stay prepared, and trust the systems I’m building. That mindset was front and […]
Notre Dame’s Bowl Mystery + Shedeur Sanders BENCHED
The latest episode of The Pull-Up Podcast brings the heat with Val the Voice Johnson flying solo while Coach Tony handles coaching duties. From the Bears’ wild card hopes to […]
MLB Pitchers Charged in Massive Betting Scheme
Sports integrity is under attack, young entrepreneurs are building empires, and college football is more unpredictable than ever. In this explosive episode of The Pullup Podcast, Coach Tony and his […]
2025 NBA Season Predictions
As the NBA season tips off, The Pull Up Podcast delivers an essential episode. This episode is packed with predictions, controversial takes, and insider perspectives on the league’s most talked-about […]
NBA Gambling Scandal and the Future of College Basketball
The latest episode of The Pull Up Podcast delivers a hard-hitting examination of two seismic issues reshaping basketball: an explosive FBI investigation into NBA gambling allegations and the radical transformation […]
Madam President with Muscle: My Take on G20 with Viola Davis
Strength, Stillness & a Streaming Surprise There’s something powerful about reclaiming your strength — especially after surgery, after cleaning your home in preparation for family, and after making space for […]
Interludes Extra Presents Talk on Tuesdays” Kicks Off the New Year with Laughter, Reflection, and a Tribute to Luther Vandross
January 10th, 2025 – 1st Edition of the New Year What do comedy, Luther Vandross, and the Golden Globes have in common? They all came together in the first Interludes […]
Dave Chappelle’s SNL Monologue: A Master Class in Comedy and Cultural Commentary
Dave Chappelle’s recent monologue on Saturday Night Live was nothing short of a masterclass in comedy, empathy, and social commentary. Watching it unfold, I found myself simultaneously laughing, reflecting, and […]
Embracing the Future of Podcasting in 2025
Hey everyone, it’s Val ‘The Voice’ Johnson, and I’m so grateful to have you as part of my podcasting community. The world of podcasting is evolving rapidly, and I’m excited […]