Ama: Love, Friends & Late-Night Calls; What R&B Feels Like Now
In this episode of the Can We Talk R&B podcast, host Ian Von sits down with London-raised, Guyanese-rooted R&B artist Ama (Ama Lou) to unpack her new era — a “fearless reset” that strips away cryptic ...
21 Jun 30min
Gabby Samone: From Pew to Prime Time
Rising R&B vocalist Gabby Samone joins Ian Von to discuss her journey from singing in church as a pastor’s daughter to becoming one of the genre’s most promising new voices. Gabby opens up about her m...
15 Jun 39min
Keith D. Robinson: High school groups, Motown deals, Oscars stages, and CBS dramas; one continuous grind
Ian Von sits down with triple–threat talent Keith D. Robinson for a rich conversation that moves between two worlds: R&B and acting. Keith opens up about growing up in 90s R&B culture, getting his sta...
8 Jun 27min
Eric Roberson: Completion Over Perfection. The Real Secret to Longevity.
In this episode of the Can We Talk? R&B Podcast, Ian Von reconnects with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Eric Roberson to discuss his 18th studio album and companion book, Beautifully All Over the ...
31 Mai 38min
Michael Elliot: Brown Sugar, Black Love: Writing Our Stories Into Hollywood
In this episode, Ian Von sits down with legendary screenwriter and producer Michael Elliot, whose pen has shaped some of the most beloved depictions of Black love and Black life on screen. From Brown ...
25 Mai 50min
PHABO: From Juke Joints to Blue Note
Ian Von catches up with Phabo backstage in New Orleans during his tour run with Ari Lennox for an honest conversation about life on the road, performing for Ari’s loyal R&B audience, and how every cit...
17 Mai 14min
Sam Pounds Live From New Orleans: Death Row & The Return of Real Soul
In this special live episode, Ian Von sits down backstage at Tipitina’s with powerhouse singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sam Pounds, along with his musical collaborators Family ...
10 Mai 15min
