Corey 's Corner
Step inside Corey’s Corner — where experience, truth, and leadership collide. Hosted by Corey Pegues a retired NYPD Executive , Army Veteran, best-selling Author, and Community Advocate, this podcast brings raw, unfiltered conversations about law enforcement, politics, and public safety.
Weekly episodes will feature a deep dive with change-makers, elected officials, and thought leaders and community advocates on the front lines of policy and justice. Straight from the New York City streets to national headlines, Corey keeps it right, personal, and unapologetically honest.
🎧 Real talk. Right leadership. Real New York.
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Corey 's Corner
Harlem to Hollywood
In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD Executive Corey Pegues sits down with actor, and executive producer, Markuann Smith, the visionary force behind Godfather of Harlem. From growing up in Far Rockaway to fulfilling a promise to tell Bumpy Johnson’s story with truth and depth, Markuann shares the 18-year journey that transformed his dream into a cultural phenomenon. The two discuss family, faith, perseverance, and the power of storytelling rooted in Black history. Don’t miss exclusive stories about his encounters with legends like Tupac, his brother Father MC, and his mission to reclaim the narrative of Harlem’s past and future.