Jason Weaver

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  1. Jason Weaver on The Chi, Brotherhood & Breaking Barriers

    4d ago

    Jason Weaver on The Chi, Brotherhood & Breaking Barriers

    On this episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa, Loren sits down with actor Jason Weaver for an unforgettable conversation about the final season of The Chi, growing up in Chicago, and the power of authentic Black storytelling. Jason reflects on starting his entertainment career at just five years old, how his mother helped guide him through the industry, and why portraying “Shad” on The Chi has become one of the most meaningful roles of his career. From discussions about masculinity, healing, incarceration, and LGBTQ+ representation to the beauty and complexity of Chicago’s Black communities, this conversation goes far beyond television. The two also dive into: Why The Chi resonates so deeply with audiences The responsibility of telling real stories about Black communities How the show helped spark difficult but necessary conversations Jason’s emotional fan encounters in Chicago His bond with Luke James on and off screen Why independent Black storytelling matters now more than ever YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  2. Jason Weaver Meets World

    07/17/2023

    Jason Weaver Meets World

    When we recently recapped Summertime Switch, a movie Rider Strong co-started in during Boy Meets World’s Season 1 hiatus, tons of listeners had just one request: get Jason Weaver on the podcast. And so, we consider ourselves lucky to make your dreams come true.It’s a camp reunion as Jason remembers the ABC movie of the week and how Jason’s dance moves weren’t the hottest thing on set. Jason also talks Smart Guy, the advice Michael Jackson gave him to play the young King of Pop, how Elton John turned him into the Lion King and…Chingy. With a contagious smile and positive attitude, it’s no surprise Jason has never stopped working and that he’s now the perfect guest for Pod Meets World.This episode was recorded on June 27, 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 17m
  3. 084 – Jason Weaver’s Lunch Break w/ Jason Weaver

    10/08/2019

    084 – Jason Weaver’s Lunch Break w/ Jason Weaver

    Van sits down with actor and singer Jason Weaver to discuss his interesting career from being the singing voice of Simba in the original Lion King to playing Michael Jackson and his feature on Chingy’s 2004 hit, “One Call Away.”

    1h 51m
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