The Outlaw Spirit of Country Music ft. Elizabeth Cook | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 50

The Outlaw Spirit of Country Music ft. Elizabeth Cook | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 50

What do outlaw country music, working class America, faith, family, and forgotten history have in common? Singer, songwriter, and SiriusXM Outlaw Country host Elizabeth Cook joins Killer Mike, Bear, and Moetown Lee for a wide ranging conversation about growing up in rural Florida, building a career outside Nashville's system, and telling stories that history often overlooks. Elizabeth shares the inspiration behind her new album Great Television and the story of the women who died in the 1971 Thiokol plant explosion in Woodbine, Georgia, a tragedy that changed countless lives but remains largely unknown today. The conversation explores country music legends like Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings, the realities of poverty in the South, church culture, songwriting, addiction, recovery, independence, and what it means to stay true to yourself in an industry built on conformity. Elizabeth also discusses her documentary The Easy Kind, life on the road, and why some of the most important stories come from people the world has forgotten. Whether you're a fan of country music, Southern culture, American history, or great storytelling, this is a conversation about resilience, authenticity, and the people who keep going when nobody is watching. You can pre-order Elizabeth Cook's new album HERE [https://30tgrs.ffm.to/greattelevision?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleASnwZRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaf2SdQZmHWEBEvoqz95BbqqZjxE-3n6_8ozNo9Kp61NXmX4k-xt2agGll3XrA_aem_3r7rips2k8dLwmRgbv2-7Q&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3]. You can listen to Elizabeth Cook's latest single HERE [https://30tgrs.ffm.to/sunsetpromenade?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleASox05leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaefV0jXyz7lcVBfizDJ3chAlC9l5c2mDYTAETAaQfBXM50jlNHb11Dnd-Zy2g_aem_TgP0vJ8joT2dwl0H2wj2RA&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3]. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Roast of Killer Mike | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 49

What happens when Killer Mike reads the comments? This week, Killer Mike, Bear, Moetown Lee, and producer Ashley Weaver sit down with no guest and turn the spotlight on the audience. From accusations of hypocrisy and debates over "no snitching" to politics, religion, relationships, Atlanta culture, and conspiracy theories, nothing is off limits. Mike responds directly to critics, breaks down his views on leadership and accountability, and shares the lessons that shaped him from childhood to entrepreneurship. The conversation takes unexpected turns through cults, faith, dating, ambition, alien theories, community building, and the difference between social media perception and real world impact. The crew also celebrates nearly a year of Conversate, reflects on the show's growth, and closes with a passionate defense of Atlanta icon Jermaine Dupri and the people who helped build the city's cultural legacy. This is Conversate at its most raw, unfiltered, and hilarious. The comments came for Killer Mike. He had something to say back. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Crisis Facing Black Boys Today ft. Gary Davis | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 48

What happens when Black boys grow up without consistent mentorship, guidance, and community support? Killer Mike, Bear, and Moetown Lee sit down with Gary Davis, founder of Next Level Boys Academy, for a powerful conversation about fatherhood, mentorship, education, and the future of young Black men. From the challenges facing today's youth to the impact of absent fathers, the crew explores how communities can create real change instead of simply reacting to the problems. Gary shares the incredible story behind Next Level Boys Academy, a program that has mentored thousands of young men across Metro Atlanta while helping divert countless years of prison sentences through mentorship, accountability, and opportunity. The conversation touches on parenting, mental health, trade education, community ownership, criminal justice reform, and why investing in young boys may be the most important work happening today. This is a candid discussion about responsibility, healing, and what it takes to build stronger families and stronger communities for the next generation. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Conversate with Killer Mike, its producers, partners, or affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes and contains discussions of current events, social issues, and personal experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Future of Georgia Is Being Decided Right Now ft. Jason Esteves | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 47

Killer Mike, Bear, and Moetown Lee welcome former Georgia State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves for a conversation about politics, power, and the future of Georgia. Mike opens the episode by addressing criticism surrounding his political involvement and explains why he believes real change happens through local organizing, community engagement, and showing up beyond social media. The crew discusses voting, political accountability, the role of public figures in civic life, and why so many working class Americans feel disconnected from the political process. Jason reflects on his campaign for governor, his decision to unite behind Keisha Lance Bottoms after the Democratic primary, and the policies he believes can move Georgia forward. Together, they tackle healthcare access, public education, economic inequality, tax fairness, small business growth, and the challenges facing both urban and rural communities across the state. The conversation also explores what it will take to rebuild trust in government and why working people, regardless of race or background, have more in common than politicians often admit. From healthcare hubs and trade programs to voting rights and economic opportunity, this episode is a thoughtful discussion about leadership, service, and building a Georgia that works for everyone. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Subscribe to Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Atlanta's Most Trusted Street Reporter ft. Hood Anchor Ye | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 46

Atlanta has a new voice, and he is reporting straight from the streets. This week, Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear sit down with Hood Anchor Ye, the independent journalist who has built one of the city's fastest growing news platforms by showing up where traditional media often doesn't. From crime scenes and community stories to politics, youth programs, and the future of local journalism, Ye explains how a single viral video turned into a movement trusted by thousands of Atlantans. The conversation dives into Atlanta's reputation, the rise of independent media, First Amendment rights, community responsibility, and why Hood Anchor Ye believes the city remains one of the greatest places in America for Black opportunity. Along the way, he shares stories from his past, lessons learned from life in the streets, encounters with law enforcement, celebrity, entrepreneurship, and his vision for building a media network that reaches far beyond Atlanta. This is a conversation about purpose, trust, accountability, and what it means to tell the city's story from the inside. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]