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Michael Stradford
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA
Michael Stradford is a published author and multi-decade entertainment executive in the radio, record and film industries. He launched a successful crowdfunding campaign last year with the graphic novel 'Fargo: Hell on Wheels' by Howard Chaykin and this year with 'Graphic Samurai: The Art of Denys Cowan'. My company, Gizmoe Press specializes in pop culture in all shapes and sizes. 'Steve Holland: The Torn Shirt Sessions' fits the profile perfectly.
Denys Cowan is a pre eminent creator of comic book universes (Milestone), memorable characters, an animation director and producer (Static Shock, The Boondocks) while showing his chops as an incredible storyteller in essential runs of legendary characters like Batman, the Black Panther, Deathlok and The Question.
KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stradfordbks/graphic-samurai-the-art-of-denys-cowan?ref=ksr_email_backer_backer_confirmation -
November 12 2024: For this Veteran's Day edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME pays an honorary homage to an entertainment legend in film, television and music-featuring recurring guests: A. SCOTT GALLOWAY, JANINE COVENEY, & JULIANA JAI BOLDEN
Quincy Jones, whose decorated music career ran from the early 1950s through the best-known works of Michael Jackson and beyond, died on Sunday November 3, 2024. He was 91.His death was confirmed by his publicist in a statement to NPR that did not mention the cause of death. The statement said that Jones died peacefully at his home in Bel Air, California, surrounded by his family.
A private funeral has been held a week after his death.The memorial was attended by close family members in Los Angeles following the legendary music producer's death at age 91 on Nov. 3, the Associated Press reported Sunday. A second larger ceremony is being planned for the public to attend.
PARTS 1, 2, & 3: JANINE, SCOTT & JULIANNA offer some highly in-depth insights into the life, music and legacy of the late-great QUINCY JONES. At the end, DJ ROME breaks down the night he met in person THE DUDE himself.
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November 4, 2024: The LAST DAY to vote is tomorrow.
VP KAMALA HARRIS makes her final pitch for the presidency.
Hear D.L. Hughley hosting the Black Men's Summit
Republican Voters Against Trump
VP Harris' closing argument @ The Ellipse-the site of the January 6th insurrection. -
Quincy Jones, whose decorated music career ran from the early 1950s through the best-known works of Michael Jackson and beyond, died Sunday. He was 91.His death was confirmed by his publicist in a statement to NPR that did not mention the cause of death. The statement said that Jones died peacefully at his home in Bel Air, California, surrounded by his family.
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/04/834546599/quincy-jones-pop-mastermind-thriller-producer-dies -
October 30, 2024: CALM DOWN-DJ ROME provides a short take and then what follows are segments featuring political strategists/influencers JOE TRIPPI from THAT TRIPPI SHOW as well as LEIGH McGOWAN a/k/a POLITICS GIRL to help explain early voting results, polls, and who is really leading in the race to the white house.
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October 28, 2024: On this very special edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME puts the spotlight on calming the frenzy tour after a lap around the POLL-A-COASTER + a heartwarming story of a little girl's dream to impact the world around her.
PARTS 1 & 2 ROME welcomes PENELOPE CROOKS-a 7th grade student out of Northern California who shares her high aspirations to contribute in a meaningful way to the lives of others which not only includes local activism but dreams of becoming president. PENELOPE shares her story about what inspired her to write a letter to President JOE BIDEN & Vice President KAMALA HARRIS and the amazing correspondence she received in return-straight from the desk of the President.
PART 3: CALM DOWN!-Segments featuring political strategists/influencers JOE TRIPPI from THAT TRIPPI SHOW as well as LEIGH McGOWAN a/k/a POLITICS GIRL to help explain early voting results, polls, and who is really leading in the race to the white house.
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October 14, 2024: On this very special edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME puts the spotlight on the upcoming election and VP Harris' major announcement targeting one of her most loyal voters.
PART 1: After an homage to the now annual Indigenous Peoples Day, DJ ROME puts the spotlight on VP KAMALA HARRIS' big announcement of the rollout of her agenda for black male voters. On a recent media blitz both in and outside of legacy media, HARRIS stopped by THE ROLAND MARTIN UNFILTERED show to lay out her plan in the midst of a very competitive presidential race against former occupant of the white house Donald Trump.
PART 2: Former President Barack Obama made headlines over the weekend for his pointed observations toward male voters and their somewhat lukewarm support of VP Harris. A clip from AUGUSTUS CORBETT of The Defiant Lawyers' youtube channel breaks down what some are referring to as displaced vitriol against a sometimes cautious demographic.
Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes the contributions and legacy of those who lived here long before Christopher Columbus erroneously claimed to have discovered America. President Joe Biden formally recognized Indigenous Peoples Day in 2021 by signing a proclamation stating that federal policies "systematically sought to assimilate and displace Native people and eradicate Native cultures."
Featuring music by Public Enemy and Redbone
Redbone: is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1969 by brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas. All members during their commercial peak and success were of Mexican American and Native American heritage, which was heavily reflected in their songs, stage costumes, and album art.They reached the Top 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974 with their hit single, "Come and Get Your Love". The single went certified Gold selling over a million copies. It also made Redbone the first Native American band to reach the top five on the US Billboard Hot 100, with the song reaching number 5.
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The Election is happening RIGHT NOW
On Tuesday September 10, 2024 Millions of viewers in the US watched Kamala Harris and Donald Trump duel for the first time, during a 90-minute debate broadcast live on ABC News. The panel chimes in along with an IMPASSIONED PLEA & a CALL TO ACTION to prioritize the EARLY VOTE.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/09/20/voting-us-presidential-election-begins/75289031007/ -
James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor. A pioneer for black actors in the entertainment industry, he is known for his extensive and acclaimed roles on stage and screen. He is one of the few performers to achieve the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony). -
SEPTEMBER 16 2024: For this edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME focuses on a landmark presidential debate full of viral moments & pays honorary tributes to entertainment legends in film, television and music-featuring recurring guests: A. SCOTT GALLOWAY, JANINE COVENEY, JEFFREY KELLER, JULIANA JAI BOLDEN, & DR KASEY PHILLIPS BROWN
PART 1: "Before We Let Him Go" -Frankie Beverly {right bottom} (born Howard Beverly; December 6, 1946 – September 10, 2024) was an American singer, songwriter, and producer known primarily for his recordings with the soul and funk band Maze.
PART 2: James Earl Jones {middle bottom} (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor. A pioneer for black actors in the entertainment industry, he is known for his extensive and acclaimed roles on stage and screen. He is one of the few performers to achieve the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony).
PART 3: "VOTE on DAY ONE!" - On Tuesday September 10, 2024 Millions of viewers in the US watched Kamala Harris and Donald Trump duel for the first time, during a 90-minute debate broadcast live on ABC News. The panel chimes in along with an IMPASSIONED PLEA & a CALL TO ACTION to prioritize the EARLY VOTE.
PART 4: WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, just nine weeks after the Republican presidential nominee survived another attempt on his life. The former president said he was safe and well, and authorities held a man in custody.
PART 5: Upon a stunning late night announcement, we had to say a sad goodbye to Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson {left bottom} (October 15, 1953 – September 15, 2024) , at age 70. His death was announced in a statement by his three sons Taj, Taryll and TJ – known as the singing group 3T – on social media. He reportedly died while driving in the Southwest U.S.
This is a late & developing story - a future tribute will be devoted fully to the late & great TITO JACKSON.
A COLOSSAL episode
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AUGUST 26, 2024: For this nationwide edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME reaches across the country to EIGHT GUESTS to get a gauge on post-event sentiments after an historic and raucous convention.
The Democratic National Convention held its ceremonial weeklong conference in CHICAGO ILLINOIS to formally nominate the Democratic ticket of VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS and her running mate GOVERNOR TIM WALZ in their bid to become the next President and Vice President of the United States.
ROME welcomes first-time guests CHAD ISRAEL (Roswell, GA-top left center) and Sociology professor ALTON WILLIAMS (Northern CA-top right center), who are joined by returning guests AARON COHEN (Chicago, ILL-top far right), EMILY WESSEL (Southern CA-top far left), KENDRICK THOMAS (Houston, TX-bottom far right), DR MEIYANG LIU KADABA (bottom left center), NATASHA BOYD (bottom right center), & STEPHEN SCHMIDT (bottom far left) (Northern CA) to share their regional sentiments on the state of the presidential race.
PART 1: Opening sentiments
PART 2: "If It's Psychological It's Political"
PART 3: Peaceful Transfer of Power/Next Steps/Staying Focused
An AMAZING panel,,so press PLAY and SHARE with your friends -
Why We're With HER:
Full Episode: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rome-devase/episodes/2024-08-12T06_57_15-07_00
Fredrick Haynes/Friendship-West Baptist Church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj8oSehBhIg&t=2977s -
August 12, 2024
For this edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME welcomes JEFFREY KELLER, JASON SUGARS, & DR. SANFORD RICHMOND to discuss the newly formed presidential ticket consisting of VP KAMALA HARRIS & Minnesota Governor TIM WALZ.
ROME also discuss with the panelists passionate sentiments (past & present) from Black men offering endorsements full of contrition now in favor of KAMALA HARRIS. Lastly, control of the House of Representatives runs straight through CALIFORNIA so get ready for a rundown of 4 critical races that will decide the majority that feature ADAM GRAY (middle top), RUDY SALAS (right bottom), GEORGE WHITESIDES (right top), & WILL ROLLINS (middle bottom) in very close contested races.
A highly informative episode so press PLAY and SHARE with your loved ones.
Adam Gray: https://www.adamgrayforcongress.com/
Rudy Salas: https://rudysalas.com/
George Whitesides: https://www.georgewhitesides.com/
Will Rollins: https://willrollinsforcongress.com/ -
August 5, 2024
Vice President and presumptive Presidential nominee KAMALA HARRIS is on the verge of announcing her choice for running mate to become Vice President of the United States.
After a quick update from LET'S TALK ELECTIONS regarding the state of the race,,
Meet the rumored finalists: JOSH SHAPIRO (left bottom) Governor out of PENNSYLVANIA, TIM WALZ (center bottom) Governor out of MINNESOTA, and PETE BUTTIGIEG (right bottom) current Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor out of INDIANA.
Plus, here's the very latest updates on the legal cases of DONALD TRUMP
Finally, a breather - a break - and a classic mix of music. -
JULY 29 2024: For this historic edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME taps in with voters across the country in the wake of an honorable president passing the torch.
PART 1: Rome opens the show with coverage of the sudden fundraising tsunami for the presumptive nominee VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS who was endorsed by PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN after his announcement that we would not seek re-election. The response has been cataclysmic. Organizations lead by Black Women's "WinWithBlackWomen" have gotten right to work to start grassroots movements to elect Kamala Harris into the White House. First up, a quick recap with Roland Martin and Texas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. The conversation then pivots to the fundraising stream "WinWithBlackMen."
PART 2: "WinWithBlackMen" continues. Hosted by Hon. Michael Blake, Khalil Thompson, Bakari Sellers, Quentin James and Roland S. Martin. Replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-hbm0gwatk&t=567s
PART 3: "White Women Answer The Call" lead by Shannon Watts, co-founder of Moms Demand. Replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VxGlONBejg
Donate: https://secure.kamalaharris.com/a/womenforharris-hvf-blnhjdrixiuszapnpozc?attr=116101000
White Dudes For Harris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnnKXuYcDU0
Women for Harris National Organizing Call: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQRO50A6ogE
Make Sure You're Registered To Vote: https://iwillvote.com/ -
JULY 15 2024: For this highly contentious edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME opens the platform to voters after a political rally ends in a wound, a fatality, and rattled nerves over the direction of the country
PART 1 : FRIENDLY FIRE-THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF DONALD TRUMP- DJ ROME welcomes JEFFREY KELLER, JAMAL JONES, & JASON SUGARS for a discussion about the latest political shot heard around the world as the former white house occupant and current Republican nominee Donald Trump survives a possible assassination attempt from his own Republican base. The gentlemen convene for a chat.
PARTS 2 & 3: The conversation became VERY VERY heated as the pivot to the viability of Joe Biden comes into question as voters, donors, & networks alike sound the alarm about the sitting president's legitimacy as a properly-selected standard bearer for the Democratic party.
Does President Joe Biden's presidency represent the true will of America's voters?
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July 1, 2024: DJ ROME brings you DIZZIATIC NATION-PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL's AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM to discuss the single-most consequential Supreme Court ruling in the nation's history
Justices give presidents immunity for official acts
Washington Post:Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said a president “may not be prosecuted for exercising his core constitutional powers, and he is entitled, at a minimum, to a presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his official acts.” But, Roberts added, the president “enjoys no immunity for his unofficial acts, and not everything the President does is official. The President is not above the law.”
In the dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor stated, The majority “reshapes the institution of the presidency” and “makes a mockery of the principle” that “no man is above the law,” wrote Sotomayor, joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson. “With fear for our democracy, I dissent.” -
JUNE 24 2024: For this edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME puts the spotlight on some very consequential street interviews, the politics brain, & on Kenny from the block.
PART 1 : THE GOLDWATER RULE-The show kicks off with an insightful discussion of the upcoming week in politics including the upcoming Biden v. Trump presidential debate happening Thursday June 27th at 6pm PST & the brain health of its participants with a visit to "Meidas Touch's The Weekend Show" hosted by Anthony Davis with mental health specialist DR JOHN GARTNER. Tune in to see which presidential candidate is more fit for office.
PART 2: Two Gen-Z internet journalists LUKE BEASLEY & ADAM MOCKLER venture DEEP into Trump territory to speak to devoted fanbases in both Philadelphia and Racine Wisconsin. This one gets heated.
PART 3: Legendary MC/Lyricist and Grammy/Pulitzer Prize winning artist KENDRICK LAMAR is one of the most prolific artists of all time & had his other-worldly talents on full display on Juneteenth during a live performance at the Inglewood Forum in Los Angeles California. Also another impromptu street interview has turned an otherwise non-celebrity woman into a HAWK TUAH meme that has already amassed 10 million plus views. Wait until you hear about this.
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JUNE 17 2024: For this edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME discusses an electoral historical first out of Mexico and a California scientist shakes up a contested Northern California race for Mayor.
PARTS 1 & 2: California Epidemiologist DR FLOJUANE "DR FLO" COFER returns to discuss her shocking victory in the Democratic primaries that paved the way for her campaign to face off in November against Assemblyman Kevin McCarty.
PART 3: Mexico held their general elections and president-elect CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM just made history as the first woman ever to be voted into the office of the presidency. To provide some insight into this historical event, TG & Her Family had just completed voting and they discuss this momentous occasion.
A very important episode so please press PLAY, SHARE, & ENJOY.
DR FLO: https://www.floformayor.com/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/21/flojaune-cofer-sacramento-mayor-candidate
https://www.yahoo.com/news/sacramento-mayors-race-dr-flo-194311714.html
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-mayor-ccofer-mccarty-results-november-election/103-7000efe6-04a5-4fe6-82be-8ad638ae783e
https://jacobin.com/2024/03/flo-cofer-sacramento-mayor-homelessness-policing -
MAY 6 2024: For this edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME and his guests pay very special honorary tributes to a new roster of musical icons entering into the ROCK N' ROLL HALL OF FAME.
PART 1: A. SCOTT GALLOWAY, JANINE COVENEY, JULIANA JAI BOLDEN, & JOHN "THIRD SUN" MYERS kick off the tributes with both SCOTT & JOHN sharing their reflections of their days with new inductee, the late and legendary producer NORMAN WHITFIELD while the ladies chime in for heartfelt props for the reigning Queen of HipHop Soul MARY J. BLIGE also one of this year's inductees.
PART 2: The tributes continue with respects paid to singer/songwriter/actress/activist & stylistic chameleon CHER as well as the highly innovative and landscape shifting guitar hero PETER FRAMPTON
PART 3: The discussion concludes with legendary funk/soul/jazz/pop supergroup KOOL & THE GANG and genre-breaking lyrical and beat-making sensations A TRIBE CALLED QUEST.
A great episode
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