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 “Knitter,  What?!” moments.

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 “Knitter,  What?!” moments.

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. 

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.

The Uppity Knitter Podcast with Siedah Garrett

Season Finale, Knitter What?!

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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 enthusiasm for her hobby of archery, and illustrates the profound connection between target practice and her ability to center her focus and concentration on both her musical aspirations and drumming performance.

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 enthusiasm for her hobby of archery, and illustrates the profound connection between target practice and her ability to center her focus and concentration on both her musical aspirations and drumming performance.

Cindy Blackman Santana, archer

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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), Hill Street Blues (1981) and China Beach (1988), among others. Beyond his acting career, Williamson is passionate about restoring classic cars, including his prized 1953 Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck. His other favorite hobby is playing blues harmonica.

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 <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072567/?ref_=nmbio_mbio">Starsky and Hutch (1975)</a>, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081873/?ref_=nmbio_mbio">Hill Street Blues (1981)</a> and <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094433/?ref_=nmbio_mbio">China Beach (1988)</a>, among others. Beyond his acting career, Williamson is passionate about restoring classic cars, including his prized 1953 Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck. His other favorite hobby is playing blues harmonica.

Mykelti Williamson, classic car restorer

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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 which spans over 45 years, Sheila E. has collaborated, recorded and performed with numerous legendary artists, notably establishing a longstanding musical partnership with Prince. Recently awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sheila opens up about her favorite hobbies and interests whenever she's not onstage or in a recording studio. 

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 which spans over 45 years, Sheila E. has collaborated, recorded and performed with numerous legendary artists, notably establishing a longstanding musical partnership with Prince. Recently awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sheila opens up about her favorite hobbies and interests whenever she's not onstage or in a recording studio.

Sheila E., poker player

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