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Stop, Look & Listen

Stop, Look & Listen

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 Stop, Look & Listen is an interview podcast hosted by LeTroy Gardner. The show features interviews with entrepreneurs, musicians, actors, politicians and other newsmakers. Check out the video version of the podcast and more at http://myfourcast.comCopyright Fourcast Media Art Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Music
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  • She Turned Real Love Into a Novel With Debora Masterson

    She Turned Real Love Into a Novel With Debora Masterson
    May 11 2026
    What happens when a once-in-a-lifetime love story becomes a book you have to tell? ❤️📖

    On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with author, artist, and storyteller Debora Masterson to dive deep into her powerful new novel, Freedom Quest: A Love Story. Inspired by her real-life relationship with musician Craig Ingraham, this conversation uncovers a journey of love, loss, music, and legacy that spans decades.

    🎶Debora opens up about the emotional process of writing during the pandemic, why she chose to fictionalize real events, and how she’s preserving the legacy of a brilliant but largely unknown artist. From the rise and fall of the band Freedom Quest to deeply personal experiences involving identity, trauma, and resilience, this story goes far beyond romance—it’s about purpose.

    She also shares her creative roots in dance and theater, including her time performing in a major touring production with Sammy Davis Jr.—a pivotal chapter that helped shape her artistic path.🔥 In this episode, we explore:
    • The real love story behind Freedom Quest
    • Turning grief into creative purpose
    • The hidden legacy of musician Craig Ingraham
    • Writing truth through fiction
    • What’s next: Keeping Secrets and future adaptations 🎥
    If you believe in love stories that last beyond a lifetime, this episode is for you.

    🔗 Connect with Deborah Masterson:
    🌐 Website: https://www.deboramasterson.com
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomquestbook/
    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedomquestbook/
    ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomQuestBook
    🛒 Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQ573WV4

    🎧 Join LeTroy Gardner and the Stop, Look & Listen family for more powerful conversations:
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    56 mins
  • Keeping Funk Alive! Marlon “The Magician” McClain on Pleasure, Dazz Band, Sampling & Funky Fridays

    Keeping Funk Alive! Marlon “The Magician” McClain on Pleasure, Dazz Band, Sampling & Funky Fridays
    May 4 2026
    🔥 What does it take to keep FUNK alive across generations?

    On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with guitar legend Marlon “The Magician” McClain to break down a career that helped define the sound of funk, soul, and beyond.

    From the roots of Portland’s iconic Albina music scene to global stages, Marlon shares how Pleasure was born, the influence of mentors like Wayne Henderson, and the stories behind timeless classics like “Glide,” “Bouncy Lady,” and “Thoughts of Old Flames.” 🎶

    He also dives into:
    👉 His transition to the Dazz Band and joining in 1984
    👉 Working with legends like Jeff Lorber, Tower of Power & Maurice White
    👉 The evolution of funk through hip-hop sampling 🎧
    👉 His Funky Fridays project and staying musically inspired
    👉 The “United We Funk” movement and what’s next

    💬 “Funk is something you feel… it never leaves you.”

    Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the groove, this episode is a masterclass in musicianship, legacy, and staying relevant in an ever-changing industry.

    🎧 Tap in with Stop, Look & Listen and the full Fourcast Media family 👉 www.pushplaypods.com

    🔗 Connect with Marlon “The Magician” McClain:
    🌐 Website: https://www.thedazzband.com/
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macmanmusic3/
    📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FunkyFridays

    📢 Don’t forget to:
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    💬 Comment your favorite funk track
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    54 mins
  • Yvette Michelle on ’90s R&B, Funkmaster Flex & Mr. DJ

    Yvette Michelle on ’90s R&B, Funkmaster Flex & Mr. DJ
    Apr 20 2026
    On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, R&B vocalist Yvette Michelle pulls up for a conversation that bridges the golden era of ’90s music with her bold return today.

    Yvette opens up about her journey from a strict Pentecostal upbringing to finding her voice in the church choir while secretly chasing her dreams behind the scenes. She breaks down how she caught the attention of Funkmaster Flex and landed her breakout hit “Every Day and Every Night” on 60 Minutes of Funk Vol. 1.

    From signing with Loud Records to navigating label politics, she shares untold stories behind “I’m Not Feeling You,” the timing clash with Lil’ Kim’s “Big Momma Thang,” and why her debut album My Dream didn’t reach its full potential.

    After being dropped at a pivotal moment, Yvette made a bold pivot into tech only to reemerge stronger as ’90s nostalgia reignited her passion. Now, she’s back with her latest single “Mr. DJ” alongside London DJ Fenn and Defected Records

    This episode is more than music—it’s about resilience, reinvention, and refusing to let your purpose fade.

    🔗 Connect with Yvette Michelle:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearyvettemichele/

    🎙️ Tap in with LeTroy Gardner and the Stop, Look & Listen family:
    🌐 www.pushplaypods.com

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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