Spark Up Podcast

Spark Up Podcast
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Spark Up Podcast

A healthy balance of foolishness and real talk. Join 2 cousins coming together to try and make sense of the world through conversation and often inviting creatives and entrepreneurs who think BIG and do BIG! Catch gems and dope conversations.

  1. WK #149: The Discipline & Hard Work of an Undeafeated Champion ft. Victor Reynos | Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev & DJ Franchise

    MAY 8 · BONUS

    WK #149: The Discipline & Hard Work of an Undeafeated Champion ft. Victor Reynos | Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev & DJ Franchise

    Tues. May. 7th, 2025 | Undeafeated Champion Victor Reynoso visits the station to talk about his upcoming fight at Foxwoods May 10th The Championship Jackpot Fight presented by CES Boxing. Reynoso talks about his crazy diet, staying out of romantic relationships & locking in. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday at 12 pm to 1 pm  on 101.1 FM or The WBRU360 app & other outlets  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.wbru.com/how-to-listen⁠⁠⁠  Follow Cristina Sev  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_/⁠⁠⁠  Follow DJ Franchise  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/djfranchise1/⁠⁠

    31 min
  2. WK #147: Sinner's Movie Review, Remi TV Influencer Awards, Ms. Tina Reveals Secret & More | The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev & Dj Franchise ft. Remi Jones

    MAY 8 · BONUS

    WK #147: Sinner's Movie Review, Remi TV Influencer Awards, Ms. Tina Reveals Secret & More | The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev & Dj Franchise ft. Remi Jones

    Tues. Apr. 22nd, 2025 |Pop News: Ryan Coogler's Sinners Movie, Ms. Tina's Secret is Out, Best Women Guest Verses in Hip-Hop | Local News: Remi TV Influencer Awards | Love Report Topic of The Day: Reciprocity in Love | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday at 12 pm to 1 pm  on 101.1 FM or The WBRU360 app & other outlets  ⁠⁠https://www.wbru.com/how-to-listen⁠⁠  Follow Cristina Sev  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_/⁠⁠  Follow DJ Franchise  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/djfranchise1/⁠⁠

    36 min

  3. MAY 8

    A League All Our Own ft. Steven Luna

    On this episode we have film maker Steven Luna who talks about how much his mind and perspective has shifted since he started making art and losing a pilar in his life in the process of learning the art of film making and photography. We talk about his latest project "Fiebre" a shor documentary dedicated to Elevate Baseball Academy in Dominican Republic following the work and passion of the coashes and the players. Luna also talks about shedding the desire to be validated through accolades and creating work that is selfless and serves the people he is telling stories about. Then he goes on to talk about how he found his wife and thinking about marrying her just a month of meeting her. Another dope conversation with an ordinary person, doing extraordinary things.---Steven Luna is an award-winning filmmaker, director, and photographer whose work has screened at international film festivals and exhibitions. His 2024 short doc 'Fiebre' won Best Documentary Short at the Oklahoma Cine Latino Film Festival and screened at the 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival. His photography was selected by a Guggenheim Museum curator for the 103rd Annual Bendheim Exhibit, and he’s received RISCA grants for both writing and photography.Steven was Co-Producer and First AD on 'Playland' (2023), which premiered at IFFR and Tribeca, and is the Co-Partner and Lead Director of Photography at DominiRican Productions. He also founded De Cerca Films and co-launched Ojo y Alma in 2025 with fellow artists Noemi Gonzalez and Joel Farias Godinez Jr.A proud Dominican-American, Steven holds an MFA from Emerson College and has taught at ICA Boston, AS220, Rhode Island College, and more. His storytelling is soulful, people-centered, and rooted in uplifting underrepresented voices through film.Follow Steven Luna on IG https://www.instagram.com/stevenbluna/ Follow De Cerca Production Company on IG https://www.instagram.com/decercafilms/Visit the website: https://stevenluna.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacNfCw0luZkHrCB669_pVMTa-yT32nlaAKJt_GniwhwcoGDOW4acng-zPnU6Q_aem_UUwUCD-1ABEbBdJ_lsdj5A ---In the Dominican Republic, baseball isn’t just a sport—it’s life.FIEBRE follows teen Derrick Aquino and others at Elevate Baseball Academy as they chase MLB dreams with relentless drive, sacrificing family time and carrying generational hopes.En República Dominicana, el béisbol no es solo un deporte; es vida.FIEBRE sigue a Derrick Aquino y otros jóvenes en la Academia Elevate mientras persiguen sus sueños con pasión y sacrificio, buscando llegar a las grandes ligas. ---Steven Luna - FIEBRE StatementAWARD WINNER - BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM - 11th Annual Oklahoma Cine LatinoFilm FestivalOFFICIAL SELECTION - 41st Annual Chicago Latino Film FestivalOFFICIAL SELECTION - Big Apple Film FestivalOFFICIAL SELECTION - NSP Latiné Shorts Film FestivalOFFICIAL SELECTION - 15th Annual Latino & Native American Film Festival

    53 min
  4. WK#138 | Jay-Z Counter Suit, Wendy Williams' Joy, All-Star Game, New Music,& more | The Mid-Day Spark Up on WBRU360 101.1 FM with Cristina Sev & DJ Franchise

    FEB 19

    WK#138 | Jay-Z Counter Suit, Wendy Williams' Joy, All-Star Game, New Music,& more | The Mid-Day Spark Up on WBRU360 101.1 FM with Cristina Sev & DJ Franchise

    Tues. Feb. 18th, 2023 |Pop News: Jay-Z Sues Lawyer Buzbee; Wendy Williams Celebrates Her Dad; First On-Court Emcee at NBA All-Star| Local News: Classical High School Renovations; New Shelter For The Homeless & more | Love Report Topic of The Day: Teach Men To Be Just as Cautious as Women | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday at 12 pm to 1 pm  on 101.1 FM or The WBRU360 app & other outlets  ⁠https://www.wbru.com/how-to-listen⁠  Follow Cristina Sev  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_/⁠  Follow DJ Franchise  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/djfranchise1/⁠

    27 min

  5. FEB 4

    Ep 178: Funny Money ft. Comedian Jaylin Eaves

    In this episode, comedian and actress Jaylin Eaves breaks down her journey from the smallest state to the biggest stage—Hollywood. With her hilarious energy, she’s making waves, chasing dreams, and hitting milestones that keep her hungry for more. This convo is all about chasing dreams, staying hungry, and making Hollywood take notice. Tap in for laughs, hustle, and straight-up motivation! 🎙️✨ Ordinary people. Real stories. Big sparks. This podcast is all about the people who keep the world lit. 👉Follow Jaylin Eaves on IG   / thejaylineaves   👉Follow Cristina on IG   / cristinasev_   Subscribe to keep up with stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things Stream the podcasts everywhere you stream podcasts Follow on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1lguBBp... Rate & Review on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow on IG   / sparkuppod   Support The Spark Up Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... https://linktr.ee/sparkuppodcast#Comedy #Standupcomedy #JaylinEaves

    58 min

  6. 12/24/2024 · BONUS

    Christmas, Chloe Getting Spicy w. Burna Boy, The Economy, New Music & More | WBRU360: Home Edition ft. PartyWithRami

    Radio Show - Home Edition 🎙 Mid-Day Spark Up – Tuesday, December 23rd, 2024! Join Cristina Sev and PartywithRami LIVE on WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast for an hour filled with popular topics, local buzz, The Love Report & New Music 💬 Segments Include: 1️⃣ Pop News – J. Cole’s Forest Hills Drive 10th anniversary, Mariah Carey’s rumored romance, and Burna Boy dating Chloe Bailey—plus the latest drama with Stefflon Don, Youtube's new rule and more! 2️⃣ Local & U.S. News – Real Housewives of Rhode Island and a convo about Noche Buena (Christmas Eve.) vs. Christmas Day traditions. 3️⃣ The Love Report – Should you reach out to an ex during the holidays? 4️⃣ New Music & Wrap-Up – Top 3 singles, new projects, and closing thoughts to carry you through the week. 🎶 Catch the vibes every Tuesday from 12 PM to 1 PM starting on Jan. 7th 2025 on 101.1 FM, the WBRU360 app, or other outlets! 👉 Follow Cristina Sev: https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_/ 👉 Follow PartyWithRami: https://www.instagram.com/partywithrami/ 👉 Stream Live: How to Listen Let’s spark up your midday and keep the energy high!

    1h 38m
  7. WK#129 | Interview with Author, Flavia Albert: New Children's Book Lou's New Trick | The Mid-Day Spark Up on 101.1 FM WBRU360

    12/18/2024 · BONUS

    WK#129 | Interview with Author, Flavia Albert: New Children's Book Lou's New Trick | The Mid-Day Spark Up on 101.1 FM WBRU360

    Author Flavia Albert pulls up to WBRU360 to talk about her first children’s book, Lou’s New Trick! Flavia keeps it real about how her two energetic boys and her background in behavioral health and education inspired this fun and intentional story. She breaks down the story behind Lou’s playful personality and the life lessons packed into the book—patience, self-control, and showing love to others. Plus, we get into parenting, Flavia's upbringing the creative process, how this debut came to life, and what’s next for her as an author. Live Recording From: Dec. 17th Order Lou's New Trick https://www.amazon.co.za/Lous-New-Trick-Flavia-Albert/dp/B0DPNR71KY Follow Flavia Albert https://www.instagram.com/aa.storytime/ WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FM, The WBRU360 app, & other platforms. ⁠How to Listen ⁠Cristina Sev on Instagram ⁠DJ Franchise on Instagram

    38 min

  8. 12/10/2024

    Ep 177: The Real MVP of Non-Violence

    In this episode, we sit down with a trailblazer Juan Carter in the nonviolence movement who has dedicated his life to transforming communities and breaking cycles of violence. He opens up about the challenges and triumphs of his career, shares powerful stories of impact, and reflects on how he balances his family at work and his family at home. It's a conversation about purpose, partnership, and the power of peace that will inspire you to see the world—and relationships—in a whole new light. Follow Juan Carter on IG @juan_correy https://www.instagram.com/juan_correy/ Follow Spark Up Podcast on IG @sparkuppod ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sparkuppod/ ⁠⁠ Follow Cristina Sev on IG @cristinasev_ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_/⁠ Subscribe to the Spark Up Podcast Channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@sparkupmedia42⁠ "The Story of a Nonviolence OG"

    50 min
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A healthy balance of foolishness and real talk. Join 2 cousins coming together to try and make sense of the world through conversation and often inviting creatives and entrepreneurs who think BIG and do BIG! Catch gems and dope conversations.

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  • Creator
    Spark Up Podcast
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    286
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Spark Up Podcast
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    Spark Up Podcast

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