From Foster Care To Forbes: Jason Lee’s Real-Life Story Beyond The Blogs | Ep31 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

Sean Will Breaks Down Clout Culture, Cheating & Celebrity Chaos | Ep33 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

J. Ryan sits down with music producer and creative Sean Will for an unfiltered, opinionated, and funny conversation that blurs the line between pop culture and real life. They unpack why social media creates fake narratives, how clout changes relationship dynamics, and why fame often exposes immaturity instead of growth. The two react to Busta Rhymes being trolled at Art Basel, Donald Trump’s bizarre comments about Black voters, Gelo’s public regret over Miss Nikki Baby, Summer Walker’s side-piece scandal, and Kimora Lee Simmons speaking on her daughter’s controversial relationship. Honest takes, cultural context, and no sugarcoating. Follow Sean Will: https://www.instagram.com/seanwillmusic [https://www.instagram.com/seanwillmusic] Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl [https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl [https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl] 0:00 Sean Will Intro 4:45 Why Social Media Isn’t Real Life 7:20 Sean Will’s Creative Journey & Passive Income 15:10 Busta Rhymes Gets Trolled at Art Basel 20:25 Donald Trump’s Comments on Black Voters 23:35 Gelo Regrets Leaving Miss Nikki Baby 30:40 Summer Walker & Rich The Kid Drama 37:45 Kimora Lee Simmons on Age-Gap Dating 45:15 Blueface’s Comments on His Baby Mothers 49:30 Final Thoughts — Accountability & Growth Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380] Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK [https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK] More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ [https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/] A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis [https://www.instagram.com/7equis] https://www.7equis.com [https://www.7equis.com] Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Parker McKenna & Jennifer Freeman Reunite On-Air | Ep32 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

J. Ryan kicks it off with Parker McKenna Posey for a funny, honest conversation about growing up on My Wife & Kids, navigating childhood fame, balancing school with set life, dating as a mom, and trying to protect her peace in the industry. Midway through the episode, Parker gets an emotional on-camera surprise when Jennifer Freeman pulls up, and the two reunite to reminisce about their TV family, real-life friendship, growing into womanhood, and how their careers and priorities have shifted. They talk motherhood, healing, confidence, and what it looks like to move through Hollywood now that they’re grown and in control of their own narratives. Follow Parker McKenna: https://www.instagram.com/parkermckennaaa [https://www.instagram.com/parkermckennaaa] Follow Jennifer Freeman: https://www.instagram.com/msjenfreeman [https://www.instagram.com/msjenfreeman] Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl [https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl [https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl] 0:00 Introducing Parker McKenna Posey 6:11 Balancing school and acting as a child star 9:45 Growing up on My Wife & Kids and the show ending 21:40 Dating as a mom 35:45 Music, labels & putting work out 39:41 Old Hollywood vs. the Social Media era 43:36 Jennifer Freeman’s surprise 45:07 Parker & Jennifer reminisce on growing up together 53:39 Closing stories & what’s next for Parker & Jennifer Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380] Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK [https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK] More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ [https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/] A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis [https://www.instagram.com/7equis] https://www.7equis.com [https://www.7equis.com] Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

From Foster Care To Forbes: Jason Lee’s Real-Life Story Beyond The Blogs | Ep31 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

J. Ryan sits down with Jason Lee for a candid conversation that goes way beyond the headlines. Jason opens up about getting sober, growing up in foster care, surviving family trauma, and how those experiences shaped "Hollywood Unlocked" and his multi-million dollar media business. They get into his friendships with Floyd Mayweather, Rihanna and Wendy Williams, the truth about that viral Beyoncé clip, and why he believes in redemption for people like Jonathan Majors. Jason also breaks down what it is really like being vice mayor of Stockton, dealing with messy local politics, setting boundaries with celebrities, dating while famous, and why he sometimes prefers peace and his dogs over the scene. Follow Jason Lee: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyjasonlee Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl 0:00 Jason Lee Intro 1:12 Jason on Sobriety, Therapy & Quitting Alcohol 4:05 Early LA Days & Discovering His Identity 9:45 Growing Up in Foster Care & Family Trauma 18:05 Building Hollywood Unlocked Into a Media Empire 24:05 Jason on Jonathan Majors, Whoopi Goldberg & Redemption 29:55 Wendy Williams Friendship & Real-World Media Influence 34:25 The Truth Behind the Viral Beyoncé Clip 47:40 Dating While Famous & Why He Wants Stability 52:00 Becoming Vice Mayor of Stockton & Navigating Politics Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis https://www.7equis.com Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How Mikki Mase Outsmarted Vegas Casinos | Ep30 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

J. Ryan sits down with professional gambler Mikki Mase for an unfiltered and fascinating deep dive into the world of high-stakes gambling, cheating casinos, and the psychology behind it all. From making $32 million and getting banned from nearly every major casino in Vegas, to exposing how shuffling machines and marked cards can be rigged, Mikki breaks down what really goes on behind the tables. The two also dig into his past—from growing up around mobsters and facing prison time to finding sobriety, rebuilding his life, and launching film projects. A wild, revealing conversation that blends street grit, logic, and self-awareness in equal measure. Follow Mikki Mase: https://www.instagram.com/dirtygothboi [https://www.instagram.com/dirtygothboi] Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl [https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl [https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl] 0:00 How Mikki Caught Casinos Cheating 1:12 The Helen Keller of Gambling 4:30 Growing Up Around Mobsters 7:20 Losing Millions and Getting Banned from Vegas 10:50 The $11.5 Million Win That Changed Everything 13:00 Exposing Vegas’ Dark Side 17:20 Inside Casino Cheating Devices 25:40 The NBA Gambling Scandal Explained 31:00 From Homeless to Millionaire 38:00 Why People Need Real Jobs Again 45:00 What’s Next for Mikki Mase Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380] Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK [https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK] More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ [https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/] A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis [https://www.instagram.com/7equis] https://www.7equis.com [https://www.7equis.com] Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

From The Boy Is Mine Tour to Gym Drama - This Week Was Wild | Ep29 | WHAT’S NEXT? w/ J. Ryan

J. Ryan links up with Corrie Renee and Brandon Anthony for a sharp, funny, and fast-paced recap of one of LA’s wildest weeks. They break down The Boy Is Mine Tour takeover — from Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Rihanna in the crowd to surprise performances from Ty Dolla $ign, Kehlani, Ella Mai, 50 Cent, and Miguel. Corrie shares her firsthand experience from the show, while the crew unpacks Vivica Fox’s viral comments about dating rappers, Omarion’s response to Mario, NLE Choppa’s subliminals at NBA YoungBoy, and the Gold’s Gym locker room controversy involving Tish Hyman. It’s celebrity headlines, cultural hot takes, and plenty of laughs all in one episode. Follow Corrie Renee: https://www.instagram.com/mscorrierenee [https://www.instagram.com/mscorrierenee] Follow Brandon Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/mrbrandonanthony [https://www.instagram.com/mrbrandonanthony] Follow J. Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl [https://www.instagram.com/jryanjl] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl [https://www.tiktok.com/@jryanjl] CHAPTER MARKS 0:00 Intro with Corrie Renee & Brandon Anthony 1:15 The Boy Is Mine Tour Recap 7:24 Beyoncé, Brandy & Monica Shut Down LA 12:30 Jay-Z, Rihanna & LL Cool J Pull Up 17:10 Beyoncé at Kris Jenner’s 70th Birthday 21:45 Vivica Fox on Dating 50 Cent 27:12 Omarion Responds to Mario’s Interview 32:44 NLE Choppa vs. NBA YoungBoy 37:16 Tish Hyman’s Gold’s Gym Incident 42:10 Final Thoughts — What’s Next? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-j-ryan/id1810111380] Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK [https://open.spotify.com/show/2TNrOXssLh3dogtYqG2cqK] More DOPE Website: https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/ [https://www.dopemusic.io/prelaunch/] A 7EQUIS Network Show https://www.instagram.com/7equis [https://www.instagram.com/7equis] https://www.7equis.com [https://www.7equis.com] Host: J. Ryan Producers: J. Ryan & Arvin Lee Editor: Kevin O’Fee Executive Producer: Chris Hoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]