Gas, Grit, and Border Crossings: The Ride of a Lifetime
This episode of Rhythm & Roam is for every dreamer who ever said, ”What if I just kept driving?” We sit down with Matt, who did exactly that, driving solo from Los Angeles to Panama through Mexico, Central America, and a few unexpected roadblocks along the way (literally). He opens up about fear, fr...
When DNA Becomes A Map: Fula Roots African Ancestry
In this episode of Rhythm & Roam Podcast, co-hosts Benef, Paul, and Trecia sit down with Queen Michele, Founder of the Fula History & Genealogy Society of America, to explore her remarkable journey tracing her maternal lineage to the Fula people of Guinea-Bissau through African Ancestry DNA. Visit u...
USAID Unfunded: The Quiet Crisis
Rhythm & Roam goes behind the headlines to uncover what happens when a cornerstone of global development, USAID, loses its funding. Our guest, Julie, a former director, shares firsthand what the shutdown means for the communities, programs, and people who relied on America’s aid. From healthcare ini...
What Happened to R & B? And What It Means to Black Culture
What happened to R&B groups, and why does it matter? In this episode of Rhythm & Roam, we sit down with DJ, professor, and author Amani Roberts to unpack the cultural, political, and business legacy of Black R&B groups, from The Isley Brothers to TLC. We go way beyond nostalgia. We discuss how R&B h...
No Borders. No Limits. (7 Continents, 193 Countries)
Meet travel trailblazer, April, who literally traveled to 7 continents and 193 countries. In this episode, we unpack the mindset it takes to dream this big, the solitude behind adventure, and what happens when ”everywhere” becomes home. Her story aims to inspire travel enthusiasts and adventure seek...
Prime Time Truth: Rewriting the Stories We've Been Sold
What’s it like to travel the world as a gay man, a filmmaker, and a truth-teller, in places where your very existence challenges tradition? In this Rhythm & Roam episode, our guest, Neil, reveals the courage it takes to capture authentic stories while navigating laws and cultures that don’t always w...
The Kindness of Strangers - Driving Through Africa
We’re rewinding over 50 years to a time when “off the grid” actually meant off the grid. Meet Barry, a fearless traveler who, alongside his wife, drove solo across Africa before GPS, social media, or even paved roads in most regions. This episode isn’t just about adventure—it’s an honest look at wha...
Jet Lag Diaries | Holiday Edition 2025
In this Holiday Edition of Jet Lag Diaries, we break down Thanksgiving 2025—from Paul’s first attempt at a jerk turkey to the cultural conversation around washing your meat and how these traditions shape Black and diaspora holiday cooking. We catch up on our Thanksgiving stories, share our upcoming ...
Path to Discovering Purpose: Voluntourism
We sit down with Erin, founder of ”With Change in Mind,” a nonprofit in Malawi to discuss and explore the inspiring, often-overlooked side of voluntourism—the one rooted in real connection, cultural understanding, and personal purpose.