Sep 4, 202545 minS6
In this episode of The Highlight Real, we’re chopping it up with Coach Shyheim Small, diving deep into HBCU basketball, his journey from North Carolina to making waves with the Central State Marauders, and the real...
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The Highlight Real
Hosted by Jhariah Wadkins · news · EN-US
About this Podcast:
The Highlight Real is a platform for fun, engaging, and informative conversations with other young adults regarding topics within community, culture, and current events. On this platform you can expect to hear other young adults be their authentic selves and speak freely about their lives, experiences, and perspectives while having the opportunity to explore and dissect these thoughts in real-time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is The Highlight Real about?
The Highlight Real is a platform for fun, engaging, and informative conversations with other young adults regarding topics within community, culture, and current events. On this platform you can expect to hear other young adults be their authentic selves and speak freely about their lives, experiences, and perspectives while having the opportunity to explore and dissect these thoughts in real-time!
Who hosts The Highlight Real?
The Highlight Real is hosted by Jhariah Wadkins. The show has published 79 episodes to date.
What has The Highlight Real covered recently?
Recent episodes include "86 | Inside HBCU Basketball: Coach Shyheim Small's Journey" (4 September 2025, 45 minutes), "85 | Jelani Taylor talks about love, music & new album "The Rat Race"" (29 August 2025, 54 minutes), and "84 | Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter rnbjune Talks Grammy Win & Creative Evolution" (22 August 2025, 50 minutes).
How often does The Highlight Real publish?
The Highlight Real publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 79 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Highlight Real?
Booking probability for The Highlight Real is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Highlight Real requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Highlight Real's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Jhariah Wadkins hosts The Highlight Real, a news podcast with 79 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 29, 202554 minS6
What happens when you stop running the rat race and start chasing peace? In this episode of The Highlight Real, we’re chopping it up with Jelani Taylor—a Flint, Michigan native, artist, and creative —about his brand-new...
- Aug 22, 202550 minS6
Grammy Award-winning songwriter RNB June is back, and this convo is packed with gems! We’re chopping it up about his Grammy win, working with music legends like Chris Brown, and his creative evolution in the...
- Aug 14, 202558 minS6
Life in your 20s is a wild ride! In this episode, my special guest is Micahiah Davis of @sowmthinaboutour20s! We’re chopping it up about lessons learned, personal growth, and all the ups and downs that come with this...
- Aug 7, 20251h 5mS6
Ever wondered how creators are flipping the script and redefining Black culture in comics? In this episode, we’re chopping it up with Trey Small and Brock Allen of Bigg41 to dive into their brilliant and captivating...
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- Jul 31, 20251h 50mS6
Alright y’all, let’s talk about the REAL deal behind Black Love and the truth they don’t want us to see! In this episode, we’re chopping it up about Black love, identity, and what it really means to build community in a...
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80 | The Airport & DreamCon Episode
Jul 17, 202524 minS6EIGHTY episodes! Crazy right? For this 80th episode, you're definitely in for something a little different. This episode was shot at an AIRPORT in the middle of the NIGHT because we got STUCK! So this is The Airport &...
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79 | Here's why I've been away...
Jul 10, 202517 minS6What's good y'all! We're back to The Highlight Real! Life’s been a whirlwind to say the least! I’m chopping it up about why I had to take some time off, how I bounced back, and what’s been going on behind the scenes...
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78 | Meet Dono: "I know I'm ready for this industry."
Dec 13, 202453 minS0<p>In this episode of The Highlight Real, I chop it up with Dono (@justdono_), a rising star from Cincinnati who's ready to take the music industry by storm! In this raw and honest conversation, we dive into her...
- Nov 22, 202453 minS5
<p>In this episode of The Highlight Real, I chop it up with Dono (@justdono_), a rising star from Cincinnati who's ready to take the music industry by storm! In this raw and honest conversation, we dive into her...
- Nov 15, 20241h 1mS5
<p>In this episode of The Highlight Real, we're chopping it up with my friend Yanni! She is the creator of the streetwear brand Wise Label and is also a cohost of Growing Painz Podcast! She is a powerful example of what...
- Nov 8, 20241h 12mS5
<p>Ever wondered who's behind the vibrant and creative force known as JAELL? Tune in as we dive into a lively chat with my talented friend, Jayda Ellis, the couture fashion designer and powerhouse behind JAELL and...
- Oct 31, 20241h 2mS5
<p>In this episode of The Highlight Real, I'm chopping it up with my guy Tre'Vion! This time, we're taking you on a journey from New Jersey to Atlanta detailing Tre'Vion's background. We talk about podcasting, graphic...
- Oct 24, 202414 minS5
<p>Ever wondered how patience pays off? Let's chop it up about the wild ride of patience and growth, and how life's obstacles can turn into wins! In this episode, I'm sharing my journey from feeling stuck in a part-time...
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73 | I'm 25 now.... so now what?
Oct 17, 202414 minS5<p>In this episode of The Highlight Real, I'm chopping it up about my first trip out of the country, the big 2-5 life reflections, and how these experiences have sparked a new direction in my life. I also discuss a...
- Oct 11, 202455 minS4
<p>In this episode of The Highlight Real, I'm chopping it up with my amazing friends, Rachel, a hip-hop media correspondent, and Tyrik, a national news anchor! We're talking about the differences between podcasters...
- Oct 3, 202457 minS5
<p>In this episode of The Highlight Real, I'm chopping it up with the incredible Samarah Poe about balancing motherhood and media! Dive into Samarah’s journey from HBCU student, to entrepreneur, to her role as a tour...
- Sep 27, 202446 minS5
<p>In this episode of The Highlight Real, we're going to discover the secret behind Cincinnati's top selfie museum with Amari, the creative mastermind behind Selfie Cincy! Ever wondered how a journey from studying drama...
- Sep 19, 202443 minS5
<p>Embracing change isn't easy, but it's necessary! In this episode of The Highlight Real, I'm chopping it up with my uncle, who’s not just family but a mentor, minister, and therapist. We talk in depth about the power...
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68 | Why Is This Happening To Me?
Sep 12, 202416 minS5<p>With everything that's going on in your life, have you ever stopped to think WHY is this happening to ME? I've definitely been experiencing a lot recently. In this episode of The Highlight Real, I'm giving you a...
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