All Things Fine And Gentry
All Things Fine And Gentry
French F. Thompson III
Welcome to All Things Fine and Gentry. I am The Connoisseur, French Thompson thank you for joining me and taking time to learn, engage and experience something new. This show takes a deeper look into topics and experiences which enhance and enlighted our lives. A way to broaden your cultural knowledge and live a more Fine and Gentry life. I encourage you to follow me on IG @allthingsfineandgentry, where I share small things and experiences along the way in between our episodes here.
Morehouse Men - The Quest of Kwest - Julian Deshazier
We conclude Part 1 of the Morehouse Men series with none other than J. Kwest - Julian Deshazier. Julian was one of the first Morehouse Men I met on campus and we've been friends ever since. Ju breaks down his upbringing, music and baseball and how that all led him to Morehouse. We also talk about his perpetual quest to get better at being him and the crucial conversations that he had which helped him navigate life's forks in the road. This interview is full of laughs and deep moments. We hope you enjoy. Please like, share, rate and review this episode.
May 2, 2022
1 hr 4 min
Morehouse Men - The Oracle - Branden Adams
Branden has always had an old soul. Not like your granddad, but more like that wise uncle who always had a cigar or pipe in his hand, spitting knowledge to the young children in the room. In this interview Branden “LA” doesn’t disappoint. Reflecting on his grandmother’s push for education, his mom’s focus on hard work and his own personal desire for growth all that culminated with him attending Morehouse and tackling the world thereafter. Branden is truly “The Oracle!” Make sure you like, share and follow the show. Leave a rating and review while you're there as well!
Apr 18, 2022
54 min
Morehouse Men - Welcome to the Bay - Glenn Boyd
When it's time to talk music, one of the first phone calls is Glenn Boyd. A connoisseur of music from his upbringing, Glenn shares his experiences from the Bay area and Sac-Town to Morehouse and beyond. We talk about moving literally across the country to from the west coast to the east coast to attend Morehouse and how that experience helped him to become the man he became today. We also talk about loosing his father at a young age and the understanding and appreciation for the balance he brought to the family and how Glenn now is picking up where his dad left off. We hope you enjoy this episode! Make sure you like, share and subscribe, also rate and review.
Apr 4, 2022
50 min
Morehouse Men - Jersey's Finest - David Scott
We continue our Morehouse Men series with David Scott who shares his story from inner city Jersey to Morehouse. We discuss his balance of an urban upbringing and a private Christian school and discovering his passion and purpose at Morehouse, the quintessential family man, we also discuss loosing his father at a young age and how that has also impacted his outlook on taking care of his family and continuing to grow into the man he is called to be. We hope you enjoy this episode! Make sure you like, share and subscribe to this podcast.
Mar 21, 2022
42 min
Morehouse Men - Humble In Hollywood - Will Miles
Will has always been a man of the people. Relaxed, jovial and full of jokes. But don't let the relaxed persona confuse you, Will is an accomplished comedian, writer, director and Hollywood staple. We chat with Will about his upbringing, time at Morehouse and how he's navigated success and failure in his entertainment career. This episode is a must listen. You can find Will on social @mrwillmiles Make sure you listen, like, share, rate, review and subscribe today.
Feb 28, 2022
44 min
Morehouse Men - Classic Black Clark - Clark Jones
We kick off our Morehouse Men Series with no other than THEE Clark Jones. I've known Clark since my first few weeks at Morehouse and we've become brothers ever since. Clark shares his experiences from the Southside of Chicago to Morehouse, NYC to LA, headlining comedy shows and screenwriting for award winning shows. He shares funny times and heartbreak. This wide-ranging interview is one you don't want to miss. You can find him on social @theeclarkjones on instagram and twitter Make sure you like, share and follow the show. Leave a rating and review while you're there as well!
Feb 14, 2022
43 min
Vice City - Music and Miles with Erskine Hawkins
What do the keys behind the live tours for artist like Babyface, Brian Mcknight and Tamela Mann have in common? Erskine Hawkins! We talk with Erskine about his passion (vice) for music and his methodical method for collecting miles while traveling on tour. Erskine shares his career progression from being the Music Director at Potters House to being on tour with Eminem and Rhianna. We also learn his pet peeves while traveling and how the boarding area is for chumps! We hope you enjoy this episode. Make sure you like, share, subscribe, rate and review!
Nov 1, 2021
1 hr 5 min
Vice City - Biker Boys with Carnell Jones
“It’s Just Like Riding a Bike” How many times have you heard that saying? Well there’s a difference between riding a bike and riding one well, as Carnell puts it. We dive today into the vice of cycling. From starting as a pandemic outlet to putting up 100+ mile rides, Carnell shares his introduction and then indulgence into the word of cycling. Tune in and learn something new, any maybe you will hop on the bike and ride. Make sure you like, share, subscribe, rate and review!
Oct 25, 2021
38 min
Vice City - Culinary Cravings with Calundra Moore
Who doesn't like food? We all do. And there are some who even self profess to be foodies. But until you start getting reposted by restaurants and sought out for your reviews and comments, you're not really in the game. We're joined this week by Calundra Moore, who has burst onto the scene as North Texas' newest food critic. We talk with her about her experiences growing up and craving those foods that she wasn't allowed to eat and balancing her diet desires with her culinary cravings. Join us as we get hungrier by the minute with Calundra. Make sure you like, share, rate and review!
Oct 18, 2021
43 min
Vice City - The Coffee Connoisseur - Justin McLaughlin
Over 65% of Americans drink coffee every day! Now if that isn't a common vice I don't know what is! The problem is most people don't think past the coffee pot in the break room or the standard "cup of joe". Well thats where the coffee connoisseur comes in. Justin McLaughlin shares with us his growth from casual coffee drinker to a connoisseur to a thriving roasting and distribution business Xenia Roastery. We learn the right way to drink coffee and how to value and evaluate specialty coffee. You can smell the coffee just listening to this episode. We hope you enjoy! Remember to like, share, rate and review this episode!
Oct 11, 2021
43 min
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