Funkatopia Live

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  1. Interview - Ella Feingold

    5 MAR

    Interview - Ella Feingold

    Funkatopia Live sits down with guitar icon Ella Feingold who discusses her upbringing, being mentored by Spanky Alford, how funk inspires her, and her Grammy award winning touches with bands like Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .paak), Erykah Badu, Queen Latifah, Charlie Hunter, Janet Jackson, and others. And also how her Instagram attracts the cream of the crop including The Smith's Johnny Marr, Lenny Kravitz, John Mayer, and even an audition for Prince's band.

    2 hr
  2. Interview: Soulive (Alan and Neal Evans)

    25 FEB

    Interview: Soulive (Alan and Neal Evans)

    Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland sit down with Al Evans and Neal Evans of Soulive to discuss the band's newest album Flowers. We discuss NPG's impact on Neal, the beginnings of Soulive, the genius of Van Hunt, the future of music, recording in Iceland, and so much more.

    1h 35m
  3. Interview: Cassandra O'Neal

    18 FEB

    Interview: Cassandra O'Neal

    Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland sit down with keyboardist Cassandra O'Neal to discuss her career which includes NPG, Macy Gray, Mary J. Blige, Jay Z, and so much more. It's an incredibly loose and fun interview that you don't want to miss.

    1h 49m
  4. Mr. Christopher's Rumor and Conjecture Show

    17 FEB

    Mr. Christopher's Rumor and Conjecture Show

    Mr. Christopher takes a deep dive into the latest news regarding the restrictions placed on Prince's band the New Power Generation limiting them from using the band name and also playing shows focusing solely on Prince. He also discusses the potential implications for tribute bands. He also discusses the upcoming 10 year anniversary of Prince's passing and what, if anything, may be coming. Plus a healthy dose of rumor and conjecture.

    2h 2m
  5. 2026 Grammy Getdown Free 4 All

    9 FEB

    2026 Grammy Getdown Free 4 All

    Mr. Christopher and NPG legend Michael Bland discuss the 2026 Grammy Awards covering the major highlights including political statements, D'Angelo, Roberta Flack, Jellybean Johnson, and more. It's a breakdown as only the Funkatopia dynamic duo can do it.

    2h 25m
  6. 01-20-2026 Free 4 All w/ Michael Bland and Mr. Christopher

    22 JAN

    01-20-2026 Free 4 All w/ Michael Bland and Mr. Christopher

    Mr. Christopher and NPG legend Michael Bland discuss the battle between Apollonia and the Prince Estate, the loss of Earth's gravity later this year, Madhouse 8, Questlove, and many other ridiculous tidbits.

    2h 16m
  7. 01-13-2026 Free 4 All

    14 JAN

    01-13-2026 Free 4 All

    Join Mr. Christopher and NPG legend Michael Bland as they launch 2026's first Free 4 All of the year. We look back on NPG Music Club, a discussion about Prince in the AI world, recent passings, the ongoing Stranger Things effect and missed opportunities, and much more randomness and rabbit holes.

    2h 5m
  8. Interview - Sam Jennings - The NPG Music Club Discussion

    8 JAN

    Interview - Sam Jennings - The NPG Music Club Discussion

    Mr. Christopher sits down with one of the masterminds of the NPG Music Club, Sam Jennings. They discuss what worked, what didn't, the challenges, and how a re launch could solve so many problems that the Prince Estate is experiencing with distribution and meeting a rabid fanbase and their expectations. Unrealistic or not.

    2h 8m
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Podcast by Funkatopia

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  • Creator
    Funkatopia
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Funkatopia Live

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