Quote Unquote With Jd Caminero

Cleveland poet Eric Odum was the very first guest on the podcast and he's back to help me reflect on stories, lessons, and the future of Quote UnQuote. He also shared some major updates on his work with One Mic Open. Happy New Year! (Featured music prod. by Nayz) 

Robert Gatewood is the owner of Full Spectrum: GamerHaven, a creative space focused on video game culture and multi-media arts. We discussed the challenges of making your business idea real and he encourages us to ask a simple question: What does your community need? 

Hunter Heaton is a middle distance runner and Two-Time All-American athlete. He overcame a learning disability to successfully graduate college and is now preparing to compete in the 2020 Olympic Trials. (Featured music prod. by ThatKidGoran) 

Ryan Stoffko is a human biologist focused on sleep, stress relief, and biological peak performance. He shares his knowledge on Neurofeedback, the lesser known benefits of sleep, how to optimize it, and why conventional medicine is getting it wrong. (Featured music prod. by Mileex)

Joe Callari is the founder of Callari Killer Fitness, a program inspiring people to live a healthier lifestyle inside and outside of the gym. We discussed our love for martial arts, mental health, and the story behind his dedication to keep others motivated. (Featured music prod. by Ayodlo)

Blame Swoope is co-host of "The Kulture Breakdown" podcast and a member of a tastemaking group known as the CoSign. He shared his philosophy on being a unicorn, getting to the table, and the best way to reach influencers. (Featured music prod. by Kid Ocean)

Damien Parker is the founder of First Team International, the parent company of Gloves Not Guns and a peace keeping force known as "Reaper Team". We discussed his dedication to at-risk youth and his role in a viral video involving Euclid Police. (Featured music prod. by Jee Juh)

Joshua Morrow is a comedian from Cleveland, Ohio and a member of Accidental Comedy Club. Accidental Comedy Fest '17 takes place Aug 30th - September 3rd @ Hilarities 4th Street Theatre. It's going to be f%*king crazy. (Featured music prod. by PierzBeat)

Todd Goldstein is the CEO and Co-founder of LaunchHouse, a business accelerator that provides space, mentoring, and funding to startups. The organization has raised more than $500,000 in investment capital for 62 companies; who have raised more than $29 million in follow-on funding. Todd explains the origin and challenges of this project, the community it has created for entrepreneurs, and how anyone with an idea is welcome to be a part of it. (Featured music prod. by PDubCookin)

John McGinnis is a martial arts instructor and advocate for "Gloves Not Guns", an anti-violence program investing in at-risk youth. We discussed the social impact of martial arts, McGregor-Mayweather predictions, and being a warrior of pen and sword. (Featured music prod. by 2K Beats)

Marcus Alan Ward is a touring musician from Cleveland, Ohio. He creates an alternative blend of Psychedelic Pop, Rock, and Funk. We talked about longevity in Rock versus the relevance of Hip Hop, perks of being a solo artist, the rise of mumble rap, and more. (Featured Song: Little Sunshine - Marcus Alan Ward)

Kelly Novak is the Director of Education and Outreach for Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio. She dropped knowledge on sexual health care, the controversies surrounding her work, and what being of service to others really means. (Featured music: Ex-Factor - Lauryn Hill)

Ethan Holmes is the founder and C.E.O. of Holmes Mouthwatering Applesauce. He shared the story of how a business he started at just 15 years old grew into a brand carried by Heinens, Target, Whole Foods, and more. (Featured music prod. by Uptowne Buddha)

Taco Truck is a comedy collective that produces viral content. I sat down with co-founder Paul Schultz to talk about achievement, cuckolds, and the group's recent "Romper" music video that hit over 5 million views. (Featured music prod. by Beats Era)

Christopher Colon is a creative consultant and event coordinator who has worked closely with brands such as iLTHY and ImFromCleveland. We spoke on building networks, being honest with yourself, and the lessons that come with being twenty something. (Prod. By Cxdy)

Melissa Svigelj is an educator at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center. We talked about her experiences teaching incarcerated youth and the challenges she faced on the way to becoming a public education activist. (Featured music prod. by Kid Ocean)

Mike Gutierrez is a multi-media artist whose photographs capture what I feel is the true essence of Cleveland. We had a pretty nerdy conversation about Clevelanders, our renaissance, and the long term effects of desegregation bussing. (Featured music prod. by Lucid Soundz)

Donnie Lynee is a singer-songwriter experimenting with the genre known as Trap Soul. We reflected on empathy, family, and her experience as a cancer liaison. (Featured music prod. by Justin Kase)

Last year, Anthony Green came on the podcast to talk about fatherhood. One month later, his infant son passed away unexpectedly. He's back to share his story as well as some honest thoughts on death, loss, and love. (Featured music prod. by Hathor)

J-Curse is co-host of "The Kulture Breakdown" podcast. We talked about doing what you love, the challenges that come with it, and moments in life that feel like fate. (Featured music prod. by JRU)