The Freakapotamus Podcast

Tha Real Russell

All things r&b, funk, soul & Prince!  A Youtube Podcast channel where we mainly discuss all things Prince, anything Prince related, funk, soul and r&b. We are here to play a very vital role in the Prince community and to join forces with other Prince related channels in an effort to keep Prince's legacy alive and thriving. We also discuss anything related to funk, soul and r&b. If you're a fan of Prince, funk, soul and r&b, please sit back, relax, listen and interact as we embark on this new journey! All my links: (X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch) https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b248ef38-c499-429a-882c-b56dab9c6b13 Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to catch all my podcast videos & Livestreams! www.youtube.com/@freakapotamuspodcast#prince #princeandmayte #princevideos #princerogersnelson #minneapolis #npg #purpleyoda #prince4ever #morrisday #newpowergeneration #princeandtherevolution #funk #randb #soulmusic #3rdeyegirl #paisleypark #princeestate #purplerain #podcastersofinstagram #youtubers #youtubechannel #influencer #babyface #thedeele #giorgio #R&B #musichistory #funkmusic #funkymusic  #RandB  #Prince #PrinceRogersNelson #Prince4Ever #PurpleRain #PrinceFans #ThePurpleOne #PaisleyPark #PrinceMusic  #RnBMusic #FunkMusic #SoulMusic #NeoSoul #ClassicSoul #FunkGroove #SoulfulSounds #GrooveMusic #BlackMusic   #MusicPodcast #PodcastCommunity #PodcastRecommendations #NowListening #PodcastLife #PodcastersOfInstagram #PodcastDiscovery   #ClassicRnB #OldSchoolRnB #FunkLegends #SoulLegends #VinylCulture #MusicHistory #LegendaryArtists   #MusicLovers #MusicNerds #GoodMusicOnly #GrooveVibes #TimelessMusic #ForTheLoveOfMusic 

  1. Aug 3

    Shelby J: The Voice, The Journey, The Legacy : Exclusive Interview!

    Send us Fan Mail LIVESTREAMING RIGHT HERE, YOUTUBE & TWITCH! Tonight, I’m honored to welcome the incredible  Shelby J  to the Freakapotamus Podcast for a LIVE, in-depth conversation! Shelby is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and performer who spent nearly a decade with Prince’s New Power Generation, toured and recorded with D’Angelo, co-wrote “Same Page, Different Book” with Prince, and performed in the legendary Super Bowl halftime show. We’ll talk about: 🎤 How she met Prince 🎶 Life inside the New Power Generation 💜 Behind-the-scenes stories from the road and the studio 🎵 Her heartfelt new single, “C U Again” 🌍 Her upcoming performances in Copenhagen ❤️ Her inspiring journey, creativity, and what’s next If you’re a fan of Prince, R&B, soul, funk, or simply love hearing the stories behind the music, you won’t want to miss this conversation. 📅 Date: Saturday Aug 1st, 2026 🕒 Time: 5PM EST 📍 Streaming LIVE on the Freakapotamus Podcast. Drop your questions for Shelby in the comments—you may hear them answered live! Make sure you go support all things Shelby & make sure you go cop her new single “C U Again” https://linktr.ee/therealshelbyj?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=3ffe5c42-5ef6-49a4-a0e6-83583c6ec9cd Subscribe to us On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@freakapotamuspodcast?si=2IJoxbfo_tjCrr1Z All My Links: https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b248ef38-c499-429a-882c-b56dab9c6b13 * #ShelbyJ * #Prince * #NewPowerGeneration * #princefamily * #rnbsoul    #purplerain * #ShelbyJ * #Prince * #NewPowerGeneration * #NPG * #PrinceFans * #PrinceFamily * #RandB * #SoulMusic * #FunkMusic * #MusicPodcast * #Podcast * #CUAgain * #FreakapotamusPodcast * #liveinterview  #purplearmy  #princerogersnelson  #dangelo  #anothonyhamilton

  2. Jul 27

    Beyond The Good Girls: The Creative Evolution Of Shireen Crutchfield

    Send us Fan Mail Join me TONIGHT right here & on YouTube & Twitch 7:00PM EST for a special conversation, “Beyond The Good Girls: The Creative Evolution of Shireen Crutchfield,” as I welcome the incredibly talented Shireen Crutchfield! Many remember Shireen as a member of the Motown R&B trio The Good Girls, known for hits like “Your Sweetness” and “Love Is Like An Itchin’ In My Heart.” But that’s only the beginning of her remarkable story. We’ll revisit her unforgettable journey from Soul Train to Motown, explore her successful career in television and film, and take a deep dive into her latest creative projects—including her new short film De-Bugged, premiering at the Black and Brown Femme Film Festival, and her inspiring Hello Topper children’s book series and educational guides. This will be an honest, fun, and inspiring conversation about music, filmmaking, storytelling, creativity, and reinventing yourself. Whether you’re a longtime fan of ‘90s R&B or simply love hearing the stories behind successful creatives, you won’t want to miss this live event! 📅 Date: Saturday July 11th 🕒 Time: 7PM EST  📍 Streaming LIVE on the Freakapotamus Podcast Bring your questions, invite your friends, and join us live for an unforgettable conversation with Shireen Crutchfield Direct YouTube Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/VAWEpjpeZfk?is=Srnx3J_fZ28ypQqL  #90srnb #RBMusic #randbmusic #randb #soulmusic #movies #Films     #ShireenCrutchfield * #TheGoodGirls * #90sRNB * #RnB * #ClassicRNB * #Motown * #SoulTrain * #MusicLegends * #MusicHistory * #BehindTheMusic * #PodcastInterview * #LivePodcast * #EntertainmentNews * #IndependentFilm * #FilmDirector * #WomenInFilm * #DeBugged * #ChildrensBooks * #AuthorLife * #CreativeJourney * #BlackCreatives * #Storytelling * #FreakapotamusPodcast * #RussellRhythm * #youtubelive

  3. Jul 27

    Interview With Robin Power Royal From Prince’s Movie Graffiti Bridge And More!

    Send us Fan Mail Interview With Robin Power Royal From Prince’s Movie Graffiti Bridge And More! Join me as Robin Power Royal  @PowerRoyal stops in for an interview for my livestream birthday bash as she discusses her relationship and her time with Prince!   Robin also discusses her clothing line as well as her other ventures as well! Let’s get into it!  All my links: https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b248ef38-c499-429a-882c-b56dab9c6b13 #Prince #RobinPower #RobinPowerRoyal #GraffitiBridge #PrinceInterview #PrincePodcast #PaisleyPark #PrinceFans #PrinceMusic #GraffitiBridgeMovie #PrinceLegacy #UnreleasedPrince #PrinceCommunity #PrinceArmy #PrinceVault #MusicInterview #90sMusic #MinneapolisSound #PrinceCollectors #PurpleRainEra #PrinceLive #PrinceDiscussion #PrinceFam #FunkMusic #SoulMusic #RNB #MusicPodcast #LegendaryArtist #PrinceTribute #purplefamily

  4. Jul 26

    Interview With Kimberley Locke: Then, Now & Next!

    Send us Fan Mail Join us for an engaging conversation with  @kimberleylocke   as we explore her incredible journey through music, television, and entertainment. From her breakout success on American Idol to her chart-topping hits and ongoing creative projects, Kimberley reflects on the experiences that shaped her career and the lessons she’s learned along the way. In this interview, Kimberley shares stories from her past, discusses what she’s focused on today, and offers insight into what’s next for her future. Whether you’ve followed her career from the beginning or are discovering her work for the first time, this is a candid and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share the episode, and let us know your favorite Kimberley Locke memory or song in the comments below. All My Links: https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b248ef38-c499-429a-882c-b56dab9c6b13 #KimberleyLocke #AmericanIdol #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #EntertainmentNews #SingerSongwriter #PopMusic #Interview #YouTubePodcast #ThenNowAndNext #MusicIndustry #CelebrityInterview #KimberleyLockeInterview #PodcastLife #MusicFans

  5. May 23

    Prince Off The Record: Live, Loose & Unreleased!

    Send us Fan Mail #PrinceConcert #PrinceVault #PrinceUnreleased Join me tonight as I get in the purple zone, talk Prince, play some stuff you may or may not have heard before, play some isolated vocal tracks, live tracks, take some calls etc. You name it! All my links: https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_s... #Prince #PrinceRogersNelson #PrinceMusic #PrinceFans #PrinceArmy #PrinceForever #PrinceLive #UnreleasedMusic #RareTracks #VaultTracks #Acapella #StudioSessions #AlternateVersion #DemoTracks #RareGrooves #MusicCollectors #DeepCuts #LiveMusic #LivePerformance #ConcertAudio #LiveSessions #ClassicConcerts #LegendaryPerformances #FunkMusic #SoulMusic #MinneapolisSound #PurpleRain #MusicPodcast #Livestream #MusicDiscussion #ReactionChannel #MusicHistory #ClassicMusic #80sMusic #MusicFans #NowPlaying #FanCommunity

  6. May 3

    The Michael Movie: Movie Review & Fan Reactions - Live Call In Show!

    Send us Fan Mail Join me tonight  as I review the Michael movie and take calls and get fan reactions from those that have seen the movie! We will vibe out to some Michael music, play videos from fan attendance across the globe and more!! Let’s talk Michael this Wednesday!! See you there! All my links: https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b248ef38-c499-429a-882c-b56dab9c6b13 #jaafarjackson #michaeljackson #MichaelMovie #MichaelJackson #MichaelMovie #MichaelJacksonMovie #KingOfPop #MJ #MichaelJacksonLive #LiveStream #MJLive #WatchParty #LiveDiscussion #FanChat #MJFans #JaafarJackson #MichaelBiopic #MJBiopic #AntoineFuqua #MichaelMovie2025 #MichaelJacksonFilm #TrendingNow #ViralLive #YouTubeLive #StreamNow #MusicLegends #PopCulture #MichaelJacksonLegacy #MJForever #Neverland #MJHistory #KingOfPopForever #MichaelJacksonMovieLive #MichaelMovieLiveStream #MJBiopicLive #MichaelJacksonReaction #MichaelJacksonDiscussion #MichaelMovie #MichaelJacksonMovie #MichaelJackson #MichaelBiopic #KingOfPop #LiveReview #MovieReview #FanReactions #LiveReaction #YouTubeLive #WatchParty #MovieDiscussion #JaafarJackson #AntoineFuqua #MichaelMovieReview #MichaelMovieReaction #BiopicReview Fan community / discovery #MJFans #MichaelJacksonFans #PopCulture #MovieTalk #EntertainmentNews #TrendingNow #MichaelMovie #MichaelJacksonMovie #MichaelJackson #FanReactions #LiveReview #YouTubeLive #JaafarJackson #MichaelBiopic #MovieReview #KingOfPop

  7. Apr 22

    4.21.2026 Celebration Of The 10th Anniversary Of Prince's Transition

    Send us Fan Mail Join us tonight as we celebrate the 10th anniversary Prince's transition. Live Call in show! Call in & share your Prince stories, memories or where you were on that dreadful day on April 21st, 2016. Let's keep it upbeat and fun....it's a celebration! All my links: https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b248ef38-c499-429a-882c-b56dab9c6b13 https://www.patreon.com/cw/FreakapotamusPodcast #Prince #PrinceRogersNelson #PurpleRain #PrinceForever #RIPPrince #Legend #MusicLegend #Icon #GOAT #80sMusic #90sMusic #Funk #SoulMusic #RockLegend #PopLegend #Prince10 #PrinceAnniversary #10YearsWithoutPrince #PrinceTribute #RememberingPrince #PrinceLegacy #PrinceLivesOn #GoneButNotForgotten #CelebratePrince #PrinceCelebration #PrinceFam #PurpleFamily #PrinceFans #PaisleyPark #PrinceCommunity #PrinceVibes #PrinceMusic #PrinceInfluence #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts #ViralMusic #NowPlaying #MusicLovers #LiveMusic #UnreleasedMusic #RareTracks #HiddenGems #ClassicHits #PrinceLive #PrinceConcert #PrinceVocals #PrinceInstrumental #PrinceGuitar #PrincePiano #MinneapolisSound #FunkRock Prince, Prince tribute, Prince 10th anniversary, RIP Prince, Purple Rain, Prince legacy, remembering Prince, Prince forever, music shorts, viral music, classic hits, Prince fans, Paisley Park, Prince unreleased, Minneapolis sound music shorts, youtube shorts music, viral music, trending music, classic hits, funk music, soul music, 80s legends, 90s icons, music legends

  8. Apr 22

    PRINCE: Lady Cabdriver Instrumental - Listening Session

    Send us Fan Mail PRINCE: Lady Cabdriver Instrumental - Listening Session  taken from last Thursday’s livestream! If you’re a real Prince fan, hit subscribe—we go deep into unreleased tracks every week. All my links:  https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b248ef38-c499-429a-882c-b56dab9c6b13 Support my Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/cw/FreakapotamusPodcast Prince Prince Rogers Nelson The Purple One Prince music Prince live performance Prince concert Prince legend Prince tribute Prince fans Prince community ⸻ Purple Rain When Doves Cry Little Red Corvette Kiss Prince 1999 Prince Sign o the Times Parade album Around the World in a Day Dirty Mind album Prince B-sides Prince unreleased music Prince vault songs ⸻ Prince guitar solo Prince live guitar Prince Super Bowl performance Prince halftime show Prince vocals Prince dancing Prince stage presence Prince musician genius ⸻ Prince underrated Prince rare footage Prince hidden gems Prince deep cuts Prince unreleased Prince facts Did you know Prince Prince story Prince legacy Prince influence ⸻ Prince collectors Prince bootlegs Paisley Park Prince celebration Prince fan theories Prince interviews Prince studio sessions Prince songwriting ⸻ music legends 80s music funk music R&B classics rock legends iconic performances legendary artists music history greatest musicians  • “Prince unreleased vault song”  • “Prince rare live performance 1987”  • “Prince guitar solo reaction”  • “Prince B-side deep cut” #Prince #PrinceLive #PrinceLivestream #LiveStream #LiveNow #Prince4Ever #PrinceFans ⸻ #PaisleyPark #PrinceCommunity #PurpleFamily #PrinceVault #UnreleasedPrince #RarePrince #PrinceCollectors ⸻ #PrinceMusic #PurpleRain #MinneapolisSound #FunkLegend #MusicIcon #Legend ⸻ #YouTubeLive #StreamingNow #JoinLive #TrendingLive #MusicLive #NowPlaying #FYP ⸻  • Unreleased discussion: #UnreleasedMusic #PrinceVault  • Call-in show: #CallInShow #LiveDiscussion  • Celebration content: #PrinceCelebration #PaisleyParkCelebration  • Anniversary tribute: #PrinceTribute #PrinceLegacy #Prince #PrinceLive #PrinceLivestream   Discussing Prince vault tracks LIVE 💜

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All things r&b, funk, soul & Prince!  A Youtube Podcast channel where we mainly discuss all things Prince, anything Prince related, funk, soul and r&b. We are here to play a very vital role in the Prince community and to join forces with other Prince related channels in an effort to keep Prince's legacy alive and thriving. We also discuss anything related to funk, soul and r&b. If you're a fan of Prince, funk, soul and r&b, please sit back, relax, listen and interact as we embark on this new journey! All my links: (X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch) https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b248ef38-c499-429a-882c-b56dab9c6b13 Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to catch all my podcast videos & Livestreams! www.youtube.com/@freakapotamuspodcast#prince #princeandmayte #princevideos #princerogersnelson #minneapolis #npg #purpleyoda #prince4ever #morrisday #newpowergeneration #princeandtherevolution #funk #randb #soulmusic #3rdeyegirl #paisleypark #princeestate #purplerain #podcastersofinstagram #youtubers #youtubechannel #influencer #babyface #thedeele #giorgio #R&B #musichistory #funkmusic #funkymusic  #RandB  #Prince #PrinceRogersNelson #Prince4Ever #PurpleRain #PrinceFans #ThePurpleOne #PaisleyPark #PrinceMusic  #RnBMusic #FunkMusic #SoulMusic #NeoSoul #ClassicSoul #FunkGroove #SoulfulSounds #GrooveMusic #BlackMusic   #MusicPodcast #PodcastCommunity #PodcastRecommendations #NowListening #PodcastLife #PodcastersOfInstagram #PodcastDiscovery   #ClassicRnB #OldSchoolRnB #FunkLegends #SoulLegends #VinylCulture #MusicHistory #LegendaryArtists   #MusicLovers #MusicNerds #GoodMusicOnly #GrooveVibes #TimelessMusic #ForTheLoveOfMusic 

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  • Creator
    Tha Real Russell
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Freakapotamus Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Freakapotamus Podcast