Today, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve in our United States Armed Forces. One veteran who especially comes to mind is my uncle, Isaac Hill, affectionately known to me as Uncle Billy. He served in the U.S. Army in the late 1950s and early 1960s before going on to build his family and business. His service is part of our family's history, and I'm proud to honor him today. There are so many veterans among our families, friends, and communities whose sacrifices deserve our gratitude and recognition. We shared our appreciation during last night's Talk on Tuesdays, and today, I'm saying it again on behalf of myself, Coach Tony Thompson, and our moderator, Kevin Springer. 🇺🇸 To every veteran, thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and service. We honor and appreciate you! Happy Veterans Day! ❤️🤍💙 #VeteransDay2026 #HappyVeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #HonorOurVeterans #MilitaryService #USArmy #VeteransDayTribute #FamilyLegacy #Gratitude #TalkOnTuesdays #PureLighthouseMedia

Lighthouse Lab Family.... A strong podcast intro gives your audience a reason to keep listening. Val “The Voice” Johnson shares three podcast introduction tips: start with an attention-grabbing hook, preview what’s coming, and match your energy to your content. Whether you’re launching your podcast or improving an existing show, use these tips to make your next episode’s opening more engaging. Subscribe for more podcasting tips, and visit https://purelighthousemedia.com for more resources. #PodcastTips #PodcastIntro #PureLighthouseMedia

Next Wednesday, we will be back in the co-working space here in the Lighthouse Lab. If you are new to the space, please introduce yourself either here or during our upcoming session. There are many shinny new AI tools in regards to podcasting, and I would like to share them all with you via next week. Let's go for mid-afternoon at 2:00pm CST / 3:00pm EST and bring your questions, thoughts and concerns to the group. It will be via Zoom and look for the calendar invite in the coming days!!!

Lighthouse Lab family, have you ever heard a conversation and thought, “I have something to say about this”? That happened to me this week. It inspired the Season 10 finale of The Interludes Podcast, “Black Americans Aren’t Lazy: My Response to Da’Vinchi.” The experience reminded me that our perspective is part of what makes our podcasts meaningful. Our lived experiences, values, and relationships shape the questions we ask and the stories we tell. When a topic is sensitive or controversial, pause before hitting record and consider: 💜 What specifically am I responding to? Listen to the full conversation when possible. Check the context and distinguish what was said from how you interpreted it. 💜 Why does this matter to me—and my audience? A personal connection can help listeners understand why you’re addressing the subject. 💜 What can I speak to from experience? Share your perspective clearly. Check factual claims and acknowledge what you don’t know. 💜 What do I want listeners to take away? Give the conversation a purpose, whether that’s reflection, understanding, accountability, or a thoughtful next step. For my episode, my parents’ experiences helped me explain why the conversation affected me so deeply. That personal connection gave me a clear place to begin. Next week, I’m hoping we can explore this in our upcoming coworking sessions: choosing an angle, organizing your thoughts, and addressing a difficult topic in a way that fits your podcast and serves your audience. What topic have you wanted to address on your podcast, but hesitated because you weren’t sure how to approach it? Share below. 👇🏾

I CAN TRACE PART OF MY COLLEGE STORY BACK TO A DIFFERENT WORLD. 🎓❤️ And that's why tonight's Talk on Tuesdays hits a little differently for me. I was a high-school student watching A Different World when it first came on NBC. I didn't ultimately attend an HBCU—I attended North Central College—but watching young people pursuing higher education on television helped influence my decision to go to college. That's impact. The original A Different World was also a bona fide television hit. During its first season, it finished No. 2 in the national ratings, right behind The Cosby Show. But all these years later, I'm much more interested in what happened beyond those numbers. We watched these characters go to class, fall in love, pledge fraternities and sororities, make mistakes, debate real issues, graduate and figure out who they wanted to become. And now we're meeting the next generation. I'm especially happy that Debbie Allen remained connected to the vision and that Felicia Pride was entrusted with creating and running this new sequel series, taking us back to Hillman while allowing these younger actors and characters to tell their stories rather than simply recreating ours. Tonight, Coach Tony Thompson and I are putting on our reviewer hats. 😂 Is the new A Different World worth watching? We're talking about the original cast, the new class, our favorite episodes, legacy characters, HBCU life, Greek life, NIL and athletics—and what it feels like for two Gen Xers who watched the original to return to Hillman almost 40 years later. https://www.youtube.com/live/Xlq-0sxTDww?is=rguDxaCgHdO8BMs3 Plus, we're sharing some of the shows we're looking forward to watching this fall. 📺 Join Coach Tony and me LIVE tonight 🕗 8 PM CT | 9 PM ET 🎙️ Interludes Extra Presents: Talk on Tuesdays 📍 Pure Lighthouse Media on YouTube And I'm curious: Did A Different World influence your college dreams, too? Because I know I'm not the only one. 👓🎓