Crab Legs and Kool Aid

In this episode, Titus Makin and Jordan Makin dive into a real conversation about racial constructs, identity, and social expectations.From code switching in corporate spaces to being labeled “whitewashed,” they explore how Black people often navigate different environments while balancing authenticity and perception. They also discuss the experience of being the token Black friend and how stereotypes shape representation in Hollywood and everyday life.In this episode, they discuss:• Understanding code switching• Cultural expectations in professional spaces• The meaning behind the “whitewashed” label• The experience of being the token Black friend• Stereotypes and Black tropes in media• Identity and authenticity in different environments• Social pressure and cultural perceptionFollow Crab Legs and Kool-Aid: https://www.instagram.com/crablegsandkoolaid/
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Titus sits down with Broadway star Chester Gregory for a powerful conversation about purpose, faith, perseverance, and the journey from Gary, Indiana to the Broadway stage.

In this episode, Chester shares the surreal story of meeting Michael Jackson, how the King of Pop inspired his career, and the deeper lessons he learned from that unforgettable moment. The conversation also dives into faith, intuition, artistic purpose, and what it really takes to survive and grow in the entertainment industry.

In this episode, they discuss:
Chester Gregory growing up in Gary, Indiana
Michael Jackson’s influence on his life and career
The surreal moment he met Michael Jackson
Lessons learned from performing for the King of Pop
Faith, intuition, and reconnecting with God
Finding purpose in the entertainment industry
Broadway, storytelling, and creative expression
The importance of perseverance in artistic careers

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Host Titus Makin welcomes dancer, performer, and recording artist Mckenzi Brooke to Crab Legs and Kool-Aid to talk about her creative journey from competitive dance to developing her own musical style.Mckenzi opens up about growing up in dance, learning multiple styles, and how those experiences shaped the music and performances she’s creating today.Episode topics include:• Starting dance training as a child• Why learning multiple dance styles was important• Hip-hop vs other dance styles• How dance influences stage performance and music• Creating a unique sound that blends pop and rock• Inspiration from iconic pop performers• The creative process behind developing her musicFollow the show:• https://www.instagram.com/crablegsandkoolaid/Follow Titus Makin:• https://www.instagram.com/titusmakinFollow Mckenzi Brooke:• https://www.instagram.com/mckenzibrooke/

Fanny Axen — the entertainment architect behind some of music's most strategic moves — and Grammy-nominated producer Track Head sit down with Titus Makin for a raw, funny, and genuinely eye-opening conversation about what it means to build in this industry. From Sweden to LA with no roadmap, Fanny figured it out by showing up and solving problems nobody else wanted to touch. In this episode, they discuss:• Her unexpected journey from stylist to music manager• How she got an unsigned artist to open for Jeremih with no label backing• What independent artists consistently get wrong about social media• Why nobody cares that your song isn't out yet — and what to do instead• The difference between an agent and a manager• How to register your music and start monetizing what you already have• Why staying independent might be the smartest move you make• Building a brand that labels and fans both want to invest inFollow Crab Legs & Kool-Aid: https://www.instagram.com/crablegsandkoolaid/
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Hey Tony TV sits down with Titus Makin and proves in the first five minutes exactly why the internet fell in love with him. Antonio Neville opens up about his come-up, his creative process, and the real person behind the wigs and characters — including a shy guy who just wants to make people laugh and eventually land a sitcom. In this episode, they discuss:• The weight loss journey he committed to when he turned 30• Going viral before TikTok even existed• How the pandemic changed his life and his pockets• Playing every character himself — and how he picks his wigs• Why he doesn't write anything down before filming• The shy reality behind his larger-than-life online persona• Networking, DMs, and opportunities that get buried• Where he sees the Hey Tony TV brand going nextFollow Crab Legs & Kool-Aid: https://www.instagram.com/crablegsandkoolaid/
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