The Uppity Knitter Podcast with Siedah Garrett
The Uppity Knitter Podcast with Siedah Garrett
Grammy Award-winning and 2X Oscar nominated singer-songwriter, Siedah Garrett, who also is a passionate knitter, interviews a variety of celebrities, and gives her listeners a peek into the private lives of their favorite stars, many of whom engage in unusual hobbies that their fans might never expect. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it.Social links:
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Season Finale, Knitter What?!
In this Season One final episode, we revisit each of our celebrity guests’ unusual or shocking life experiences that caused them to have a “oh, no, he didn’t!” type of reaction. Listen in as RuPaul, Marlon Wayans, Spike Lee, Sheila E., D-Nice and others, share their hilarious or thought-provoking “…
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Cindy Blackman Santana, archer
Cindy Blackman Santana is an accomplished professional drummer, having come into prominence as a member of Lenny Kravitz' band for 15 years, and more recently performing and recording with her husband, the legendary guitarist Carlos Santana. In this episode, Blackman Santana shares her deep enthusi…
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Mykelti Williamson, classic car restorer
Actor Mykelti Williamson, celebrated for his role as “Bubba” in the Academy Awarding-winning film Forrest Gump first began acting professionally at the age of 18. After graduating high school, Williamson ventured into professional acting, appearing on television series Starsky and Hutch (1975), Hil…
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Sheila E., poker player
Often hailed as the Queen of Percussion, Sheila E. is a globally acclaimed drummer and percussionist, a multi-Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, winner of the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a celebrated author, and a dedicated humanitarian and educator. Throughout her illustrious career …
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Terence Blanchard, boxer
Renowned jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard is a maestro with seven Grammy Awards and two Oscar nominations under his belt. Beyond his exceptional prowess as a brass player and bandleader, Blanchard is a versatile recording artist and a master orchestrator of film scores. Hailing from New Orleans, hi…
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D-Nice, photographer
D-Nice, a highly sought-after DJ, recording artist, music producer, photographer, web designer, and entrepreneur, gained prominence as a founding member of the iconic hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions alongside KRS-One & DJ Scott La Rock. In this episode of The Uppity Knitter Podcast, D-Nice re…
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Dawnn Lewis, scuba diver
Dawnn Lewis is an accomplished actor, singer-songwriter and voice-over talent beloved for her role as Jaleesa on the classic sitcom “A Different World”, for which she composed the well-known theme song sung by Aretha Franklin. In this episode of The Uppity Knitter Podcast with Siedah Garrett, Brook…
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Spike Lee, art & sports card collector
Spike Lee, the iconic two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and educator, is not only a revered figure in pop culture but also a dedicated collector. In this edition of The Uppity Knitter Podcast, Spike delves into his lifelong hobby and love for amassing contemporary art, which include…
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RuPaul, roller skater
RuPaul, an unparalleled figure in the world of drag, reigns as the most commercially successful of all time, boasting 12 prime-time Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and a coveted star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. In this episode of The Uppity Knitter Podcast, RuPaul joins host Siedah Garrett, to…
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Marlon Wayans, sneakerhead
Marlon Wayans is an fast-rising actor, writer, producer and stand-up comedian. He joins Siedah Garrett on The Uppity Knitter Podcast to discuss his hobbies that fans may not be aware of. In this episode, Wayans reveals that, from a life of poverty in a NYC public housing projects, he developed a pa…
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