Straight From The Yap with Promise
Promise sits down to have indepth conversations with guests from the worlds of Media, Entertainment, Sports etc. The media personality /comedian also gives humorous takes on movies, pop culture, current events ,everyday life and more.
Episodes
21 episodes
The Past w/Guest Co-Host Alex Poole (Season Finale)
Promise closes out the season with special guest co-host Alex Poole for a hilarious conversation about cosplay, celebrity encounters, forgiveness, cancel culture, and whether people should be allowed to move beyond their past. Plus, the crew re...
The Dumb Criminal Episode
Promise and the crew kick things off with an important conversation about Black men’s health before diving into some of the wildest criminals in recent headlines...from a repeat “booty sniffer” and a fake NFL player to Keefe D talking himself i...
The Andrea Williams Episode
Milwaukee media legend Andrea Williams pulls up to the Yap House! Promise sits down with Andrea to talk about her 30-year journey in Milwaukee media - from V100 and becoming the Milwaukee Bucks’ original in-game host to her transition into tele...
The B. Jones, Dre Lov, & Comedian Tez Episode
Promise sits down with Milwaukee comedy kings Tez, Dre Love, and B. Jones for an absolutely unfiltered episode. The fellas talk brotherhood, stand-up and social media success, life on the road, fatherhood, wrestling, and the moments that are ta...
The Huey V Episode
Promise sits down with Milwaukee’s own Huey V for a candid conversation about his journey from the 414 to working with Memphis Bleek and Roc Nation, meeting Jay-Z, and navigating the realities of the music business. Huey talks about new music, ...
The First, Worst, & Favorite Episode
This episode is packed with laughs, nostalgia, and real talk. Promise and Cannedbeatz discuss why all money isn't good money, share stories about their first, worst, and favorite rides, and dive into whether social media is making us less socia...
The Underrated TV Baddie Episode
This episode covers everything from commitment and why married people should actually act married, to the importance of taking yourself out, and why everyone should learn to enjoy their own company. Then the conversation takes a hilari...
The Chastity Washington Episode
Promise sits down with Milwaukee comedy legend Chastity Washington to discuss her upcoming one-woman tour, her journey through comedy, theater and dance, and the faith that keeps her moving. Chastity also shares hilarious stories about meeting ...
The Superdope Q Episode
In this episode of Straight from the Yap with Promise, celebrity stylist, recording artist, and reality TV personality Superdope Q shares his journey from being voted "Best Dressed" in high school to styling some of the biggest names in music. ...
The Cree Myles Episode
On this episode of Straight from the Yap with Promise, literary curator, and cultural commentator Cree Myles joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about the intersection of literature and hip-hop. From breaking down rap lyrics as high ...
The Kimberly Sweets Episode
On this episode of Straight from the Yap with Promise, Netflix Is It Cake? champion and Signature Sweets owner Kimberly Sweets Adams joins the show to talk about her incredible journey from baking for family and friends to winning nati...
The Gee Smith Episode
This week on Straight From the Yap, Promise sits down with Milwaukee icon Gaulien “Gee” Smith, founder of Gee's Clippers, to discuss 30 years of community impact, celebrity clients, marathon running across the globe, entrepreneurship, health ad...
The Miss Wisconsin, Willow Newell, Episode
In this inspiring episode, Promise sits down with Willow Newell, the first Black woman in history to be crowned Miss Wisconsin. Willow reflects on her decade-long journey through pageantry, the significance of representation, embracing h...
The George Willborn Episode
Chicago comedy legend George Willborn joins Promise for a candid conversation about the golden era of Black comedy, the legacy of Chicago's iconic All Jokes Aside comedy club, working alongside legends like Bernie Mac and Steve Harvey, and his ...
The Portland Episode
Promise takes the Yap House to Portland for wild Lyft stories, strip club research gone wrong, hip-hop debates, and hilarious real talk on everything from parenting to DoorDash!
The Kelly Kellz Episode
Comedian and entrepreneur Kelly Kellz pulls up to Straight From the Yap for an unfiltered conversation about comedy, manifestation, touring, entrepreneurship, faith, fitness, and building a brand from the ground up. From viral moments ...
The JMATT Episode
Milwaukee influencer and entrepreneur JMatt joins Promise at the YAP House to talk about building the #HashtagMKE brand, going full-time as his own boss, social media strategy, viral TikTok moments, and the realities of entrepreneurship — with ...
The Frank Gatson Jr. Episode
Behind-the-scenes stories from legendary choreographer Frank Gatson Jr., sharing his journey from Milwaukee to working with icons like Michael Jackson and Beyoncé! Plus real talk on success, artistry, and what it takes to reach greatness.
The Philly Fly Boy Episode
A candid conversation with acclaimed director Philly Fly Boy as he shares his journey from Milwaukee’s underground scene to shooting for icons like T.I., J. Cole, and Lil Wayne—dropping game on creativity, hustle, and navigating the music video...
The Bill Bellamy Episode
What started as an ordinary interview turned into something neither of them expected. Backstage at the Improv in Milwaukee, Promise and Bill Bellamy reflect on the ironic circumstances of their first meeting—and how it opened the door to someth...