CurbTalks

Yeriel & MacPaul

Some of the best conversations happen with some of your closest friends. The CurbTalks Podcast is here to shine a light on these conversations and discuss trending topics, while also discussing music and various life situations. Yeriel | @whysaintt MacPaul | @macpeezzy CurbTalks | @curbtalkspod

  1. The Jersey Party Movement: Femi Talks Techsgiving, Sports Fashion, UMD & Building a DMV Staple

    4h ago

    The Jersey Party Movement: Femi Talks Techsgiving, Sports Fashion, UMD & Building a DMV Staple

    Welcome back to CurbTalks West! In this episode, we sit down with Femi, the creator behind The Jersey Party and Techsgiving, to talk about how a simple birthday idea at the University of Maryland turned into a DMV cultural staple centered around jerseys, sports fashion, community, and creativity.Femi breaks down the origin of The Jersey Party, how it started at UMD in 2015, why it became known as a summer homecoming, and how the brand evolved from a jersey-themed party into a fashion-forward cultural movement. He also talks about the pressure of putting outfits together, why jerseys became a trend, how women helped push jersey styling forward, and how sports fashion became bigger than just wearing a team jersey.We also get into the stress of throwing events, handling public criticism, review culture, building a strong team, expanding The Jersey Party to new cities, DMV and UMD culture, growing up Nigerian, navigating college, breaking into tech, Techsgiving, faith, community impact, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build something that lasts.If you’re interested in The Jersey Party, DMV culture, UMD, sports fashion, event planning, tech, faith, entrepreneurship, or building a cultural movement, this conversation is for you.Subscribe to CurbTalks Podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, media personalities, and culture-shifters shaping the next wave.Follow CurbTalks:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curbtalkspod/?hl=enTikTok: @curbtalks

    1h 11m
  2. Afrobeats in the Bay: Flygerian Jeff Talks DJ Culture, Amapiano & The Fall of Nightlife

    May 18

    Afrobeats in the Bay: Flygerian Jeff Talks DJ Culture, Amapiano & The Fall of Nightlife

    Welcome to the season premiere of CurbTalks West! We’re kicking things off with none other than Flygerian Jeff, one of the most recognizable names in the Bay Area Afrobeats and nightlife scene.In this episode, Flygerian Jeff sits down with CurbTalks to talk about his journey from hosting events and working in nightlife to becoming a DJ, building Afrobeats parties in the Bay Area, and creating spaces where Africans across different cultures could come together through music. He also breaks down the evolution of Bay Area nightlife, the impact of tech culture, the rise of Afrobeats and Amapiano, and how DJ culture has changed in the social media era.From No Wahala Wednesdays to the growth of Afrobeats parties, Jeff gives an honest perspective on what makes a great DJ, why crowd control matters, how nightlife has shifted since 2019, and why loving the music is different from chasing clout.Subscribe to CurbTalks Podcast for more conversations with artists, DJs, creatives, entrepreneurs, and culture-shifters shaping the scene.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:32 Welcome to CurbTalks West2:13 Jeff’s Nightlife Journey7:27 The State of Bay Area Nightlife14:34 Afrobeats, Amapiano & House Music21:03 Why Afrobeats Became a Safe Space24:26 From Bartending to DJing32:18 No Wahala Wednesdays & United Tribes36:19 New DJs, Clout & Social Media40:36 The Art of DJing a Party47:13 How Party Culture Changed49:32 COVID’s Impact on Nightlife51:11 The Nightlife Ecosystem1:01:18 What the Bay Needs Next1:20:43 What’s Next for Flygerian Jeff1:25:18 Rating The Curb Experience

    1h 26m

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Some of the best conversations happen with some of your closest friends. The CurbTalks Podcast is here to shine a light on these conversations and discuss trending topics, while also discussing music and various life situations. Yeriel | @whysaintt MacPaul | @macpeezzy CurbTalks | @curbtalkspod