Before The Fame

MICHAEL JACKSON

Greg Phillinganes & Rory Kaplan have worked with some of the biggest names in music, including the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. This episode takes us behind the scenes and breaks down their influence on some of Michael Jackson’s hottest hits along with never before heard stories of Michael’s tours starting in 1974.

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DJ KHALED

Mike Sherman highlights the rise of DJ Khaled from 99 Jamz radio host to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and shows flashbacks of their interviews together along his journey to stardom. Music industry mogul Steve Lobel and hip hop artist Fat Joe discuss the personality, work ethic, and network of DJ Khaled.

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MIKE TYSON

Sitting with Don Metzner, Rob Hickman and longtime friend Sugar Ray Leondard Jr.Mike Sherman discusses the unconventional story of “Iron Mike” becoming the youngest heavyweight boxing champion in history. This episode highlights Mike Tyson’s public perception as a tenacious fighter, but also sheds light towards his true persona, eventually becoming a successful business entrepreneur.

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JAMIE FOXX

Mike Sherman sits down with Oscar and Grammy award winner, musician and comedian Jamie Foxx and friends/co-stars Speedy, Tiny Lester, Mike Tyson and Rafi Anteby.  They reveal Jamie’s true character and how it was apparent that from the very beginning Jamie would become one of the biggest and most successful names in Hollywood.

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DWAYNE WADE

Mike Sherman sits with and highlights the career of Dwayne Wade, a former NBA All-Star, 3-time NBA champion and future Hall of Famer. Dwayne Wayne Sr. amongst others is interviewed and portrays the story of his son’s rise from a high school standout athlete to a NBA world champion and eventual successful entrepreneur.

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VITOR BELFORT

Mike Sherman has the opportunity to sit with Vitor Belfort who had a 20 year career in the Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions in the UFC. Originally rooted in Brazil and moving to California, Vitor explains his ethos on how he made a decision to live by principles rather than living by preferences.

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RASHAD EVANS

Rashad “Suga” Evans, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and a 2019 inductee of the UFC Hall of Fame and becoming one of the most successful UFC fighters of all time.  He has his career broken down by first-hand stories as well as outside perspectives from UFC legends such as Chuck Liddell, Kamaru Usman and Vitor Belfort.

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Chuck Liddell

Mike Sherman highlights the journey of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, “The IceMan” Chuck Liddell. Insights into Chuck’s inspiration for fighting and the challenges he overcame are revealed to become one of the biggest names in UFC history. Chuck Liddell’s rise to the top is discussed by both himself and his toughest competitor.

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SCOTT SCORCH

This 8-time Grammy Winner and music producer reveals some of the highs of his music career that led him to the rise to stardom. Mike Sherman uncovers the influence that Storch had on countless hip hop artists as well as the lows and personal struggles he had to overcome over the course of his career.

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LIL WAYNE

Mike Sherman discusses Lil Wayne’s career and accomplishments from becoming one of the youngest artists signed by Cash Money Records and one of the greatest artists of all time. Joined by music artists Trina, Kevin Rudolf and music producers Stephen McDowell and BIGG D have all collaborated on projects together throughout his career.

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Pitbull

Mike Sherman discusses “Mr. Worldwide” Pitbull’s career from his start in Miami, FL to worldwide stardom. His long time friends and bandmates speak about his work ethic, talent and ambitions that helped him become one of the biggest stars in the world. Pitbull has sold over 25 million studio albums and over 100 million singles worldwide.

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Fat Joe

Mike Sherman sits down with hip hop legend Fat Joe, an American rapper from the Bronx, New York. They discuss his start in hip hop and his influence over the decades producing hit records. Long time friends such as Steve Lobel, Cool & Dre, Rated R and others share their experiences on the legend himself and his rise to fame.

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Leigh Steinberg

Leigh Steinberg became the world’s first super agent signing athletes that went on to be sport’s most successful names. Mike Sherman discusses Leigh’s unique path from going bankrupt and substance abuse to becoming one of the most notable and successful sports agents in sports history and the influence he had on the his industry.

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Rick Ross

Mike Sherman reconnects with Rick Ross “The Boss” an American rapper, songwriter, and record executive and talks about his many accomplishments. He is also joined by Trina, Cool & Dre, Sam Sneak and other business partners and discusses his early beginnings to Hip Hop stardom including his solo and group careers, label deals and more.

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Flo Rida

Mike Sherman dives into the start of Flo-Rida’s career and his rise to the top with some of the biggest hits in music. We get to sit down with some of his closest friends as we get to learn about where he is from and his road to becoming a huge Hip Hop Pop Star. breakout single “Low” was number one for 10 weeks.

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T-Pain

Mike Sherman discusses American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer T-Pain’s career from his discovery to the top of the music world. His unique talents helped pioneer and bring to the forefront what is known today as “Autotune”. He sits down with business partners from his past Gil Green, Ted Lucas, and Mike Blumstein.

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Barry Gibb

Mike Sherman discusses legendary group, “Bee Gees” with son Michael Gibb as Co-Host. The Bee Gees have sold and estimated 220 million records worldwide making them among the best-selling music artists of all time. Together they dive into the group’s career and influence on Music while being joined by the special guests, the Albert brothers.

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Lamorne Morris

Mike Sherman sits down with his good friend, actor/comedian Lamorne Morris to discuss his career from his start to his huge success on the hit show, “New Girl”. His longtime friends open up about his humble beginnings and show what an inspiration Lamorne is to many.  His successes only continue to impress.

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DJ Irie

Mike Sherman has the pleasure to sit down with DJ Irie who has become one of the world’s most prolific deejay’s. Conversations with superstars Alonzo Mourning, Pacman Jones, Charles Johnson and other celebrities discuss his rise to the top and spotlight DJ Irie’s charitable actions and true passion to help others in his community.

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Sugar Ray Leonard

Mike Sherman has the pleasure of interviewing Sugar Ray Leonard who is often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Sugar Ray Leonard competed from 1977 to 1997, winning world titles in five weight divisions. Mike Sherman sits down with his now close friend Ray, to talk about his many successes.

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Greg Hardy

Learn how superstar athlete Greg Hardy got his start in the NFL ending his career for the Dallas Cowboys and translating those talents into becoming a UFC MMA fighter. Mike Sherman shines light on Greg’s transition from one professional sport to another, and how his natural instincts and work ethic have impacted him in both sports.

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Thomas Hearns

Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns discusses his illustrious professional boxing career, becoming the first boxer in history to win world titles in five weight divisions: welterweight, light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight. Mike Sherman takes us back in time to relive the unbelievable story of the “Hitman”, with legend Sugar Ray Leondard.