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Tommy & Brayden sit down, Power's Joseph Sikora w/ Gianni & Michael Rainey Jr
The Crew Has It - S1 - E32
Joseph Sikora makes his long awaited appearance on The Crew Has It ahead of his new movie Fear hitting theaters January 27th, 2023. We go back to all things Tommy, Ghost, Omai Hardwick, Power Book IV, 50 Cent, and what's next in Chicago for season 2. Gianni and Joseph address the beef from Tycoon weekend.
The Crew Has It: Season 1 - 32 Episode s
1x1 - Michael Rainey Jr & Gianni Paolo
May 4, 2022
Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr have teamed up to give fans an inside look at the entire Power universe. In the first episode the actors will tell you how they got on the Starz series and reveal some never told before stories from on set
1x2 - Power Stars Effie & Tariq Complicated Relationship, Alix Lapri Tells All
May 11, 2022
Effie Morales is one of the most complex characters on Power Book II. Actress Alix Lapri joins The Crew Has It to talk with co-stars Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. The Crew is back for episode 2 of their new podcast to talk to Alix about her beginnings on Power and how their real life friendships help their on screen chemistry. Hilarious behind the scene stories, working with 50 Cent, and their takes on fallen members of the cast RIP. This episode is non stop laughs for Power Universe fans.
1x3 - Power Book III: Raising Kanan, MeKai Curtis Becomes Young 50 Cent
May 18, 2022
How does one step into 50 Cent's shoes to play Kanan Stark? MeKai Curtis the star of Power Book III: Raising Kanan tells his origin story into the Starz series. Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo take a deep dive into the Power Universe with MeKai for behind the scenes stories you can only hear on The Crew Has It.
1x4 - Is Diana More Loyal to Tariq or Tejada Family? LaToya Tonodeo Talks Ghost
May 25, 2022
Power Book II: Ghost star LaToya Tonodeo talks about her role as Diana Tejada and how she's living out her dreams as an actress. Michael Rainey Jr., Gianni Paolo, and LaToya share their favorite moments on set, Ghost & Tommy, Tejada family, working with 50 Cent, Tariq & Brayden, and all things Power Universe.
1x5 - Method Man in the Lab Working on Acting, Power Book II: Ghost Davis MacLean
June 1, 2022
Method Man joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo on "The Crew Has It" to talk everything from the Wu-Tang Clan to getting into the acting game. Method Man, who plays Davis MacLean on Power Book II: Ghost, reveals what it's like to read for a part and how he's grown as an actor from early gigs on Oz, Belly, and How High.
1x6 - Most Notorious Gangster in Power Universe Enrique Murciano aka Felipe Lobos
June 8, 2022
The Jefe himself, actor Enrique Murciano who played fan favorite Felipe Lobos in the Starz series Power joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo. The character that put so many things in motion for Ghost and Tommy, his ties to Mecca, and mention in Ghost. This episode is packed with non-stop laughs and untold stories that will have you wanting to go back in time and watch season 1 of Power or petitioning for a Lobos Power Book.
1x7 - The Baddest Woman on TV, Patina Miller aka Raquel Thomas on Raising Kanan
June 15, 2022
Before the season 2 premiere of Power Book II: Raising Kanan, Patina Miller joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo for plenty of laughs and insights into her career. The Tony Award winning actress is juggling jobs on broadway and TV as she's set to go back on stage June 28 for her role in Into the Woods. Patina gives the back story on how she went from Madam Secretary, Hunger Games, and to the Power Universe. Why the role of Raq is her most important for her yet.
1x8 - Power Creator Courtney Kemp Tells All Ghost, Raising Kanan, Force & Netflix
June 22, 2022
Power Universe Queen Courtney Kemp joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo for an incredible about of untold stories of casting calls, favorite scenes & episodes, writing tips, character development, and of course is Ghost still alive? The journey from the Good Wife to Power and now to Netflix.
1x9 - Are Cane & Tariq Power Book II: Ghost Best Rivals? Star Woody McClain
June 29, 2022
Power Book II: Ghost star Woody McClain joins The Crew Has It to talk with Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo on all things Power, playing Cane Tejada, dancing, Bobby Brown, cast stories, and what's next.
1x10 - Power Star Naturi Naughton Talks Tasha, Ghost, & Tariq
July 6, 2022
Nature Naughton joins Michael Rainey Jr and Gianni Paolo on The Crew Has It. Naturi talks about her journey from music and 3LW to getting her role as Tasha St. Patrick on Starz original series Power. Thoughts on Ghost, Tariq, Angela, Tommy, Courtney Kemp, 50 Cent, prison, and witness protection. How she had to prepare to play icon Lil' Kim in Notorious and of course some motherly advice for Michael's dating life.
1x11 - Zeke Cross Memes Go Viral, Power Book II: Ghost Actor Daniel Lee Bellomy
July 13, 2022
Daniel Lee Bellomy who played Zeke Cross from Power Book II: Ghost joins The Crew Has It with Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo. Daniel discusses what it was like to be on Power, would Zeke flip to the family business, not reacting to fan memes, I'm ready challenge, rap and music career, working with the Queen Mary J Blige, the dinner scene, and life after Ghost. Are you ready?
1x12 - Mary J. Blige Power Book II: Ghost Boss Talks Tejada Family Affairs
July 20, 2022
Mary J. Blige who plays Monet Tejada on Power Book II: Ghost joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo on The Crew Has It. Mary J. Blige talks her Power Fandom, 50 Cent, how she got on Power, and all about the Tejada’s family drama.
1x13 - Power to Ghost Lovell Adams-Gray Talks Acting, Power Book II: Ghost
July 27, 2022
Power Book II: Ghost actor Lovell Adams-Gray who plays Dru Tejada joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo on The Crew Has It. This episode is an actors delight talking about auditions, preparation, inspiration, failure, and of course some Ghost.
1x14 - Day One Power to Power Book II: Ghost - The Grip Crew Keeps it Sharp
August 3, 2022
Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo are joined by their beloved crew members on Power Book II: Ghost in this special episode of The Crew Has It. Their guests see it all happen from behind the lens. Michael "Godfather" Garofalo, Corey Bryant, and Kismet "KB" Thompkins share their experiences and stories from day one Power to Ghost. What it takes to work in television and how they broke into the business. This episode will take your Power fandom to new levels!!
1x15 - Power Fan Voicemails, Omari Hardwick, Michael Rainey Jr Shocked at Guest
August 10, 2022
Gianni Paolo shocks Michael Rainey Jr. with surprise guest in today's episode. The guys answer fan voicemails and give updates on Omari Hardwick, 50 Cent, Season 3 Power Book II: Ghost, Season 2 Raising Kanan, and talk about the big move to LA to close out the summer.
1x16 - Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 2 Premieres, Showrunner Sascha Penn
August 17, 2022
Following the season 2 premiere of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, showrunner Sascha Penn joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to talk all things Power and how Sascha broke into the business, will young Ghost and Tommy link up with Kanan, and amazing cast (Patina Miller, Mekai Curtis, and more).
1x17 - Marvin is Always Moving, London Brown Talks Power Book III: Raising Kanan
August 24, 2022
London Brown who plays Uncle Marvin in Power Book III: Raising Kanan joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo on The Crew Has It. Going deep into London's career from comedy to navigating the acting scenes from agents, improv, and his time on Ballers. Talk all things Raising Kanan from family dynamics from Roq to Jukebox, Marvin crashing cars, and battling anger issues and going to therapy.
1x18 - The GOAT of Global Snitching - Mecca, Power Book II: Ghost, Daniel Sunjata
August 31, 2022
His run on Power was short but his story ran deep. Dante Spears aka Mecca was called the "The goat of global snitching" in an infamous scene with Tariq. Actor Daniel Sunjata joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to talk about his time on Power, broadway, Rescue Me, Graceland, and more.
1x19 - Is 2-Bit Loyal to Tommy? Michael J. Ferguson Unbelievable Journey to Power
September 7, 2022
Fresh off 50 Cent's Tycoon Weekend the boys are back in studio with Power fan favorite Michael J. Ferguson who plays 2-Bit in Power Universe. Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo talk with Michael about how he got into acting and how we got onto Power.
1x20 - Is Cooper Saxe the Most Hated Power Character? Shane Johnson Shares his Story
September 14, 2022
One of Power's longest running cast member Shane Johnson who plays antagonist Cooper Saxe. Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo discuss all from Power to Ghost with Shane. What it's like for fans to be so passionately against his character and how it translates to his real life. Shane shares his journey into acting in a very difficult and serious conversation.
1x21 - Is Jukebox the only Person Loyal to Kanan? Actress Hailey Kilgore
September 21, 2022
Actress Hailey Kilgore joins Michael Rainey Jr and Gianni Paolo to talk all things Raising Kanan and her journey from Broadway to TV.
1x22 - Raising Kanan Famous, Streets Need a Body Actor, Antonio AJ Ortiz
September 28, 2022
Antonio AJ Ortiz who plays Famous on Raising Kanan joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo on this episode of The Crew Has It. AJ talks about highs and lows of being a childhood actor, working with Omar Epps, and learning as he goes.
1x23 - Omar Epps, Acting Legend on Raising Kanan
October 5, 2022
Omar Epps joins Michael Rainey Jr and Gianni Paolo to talk all things acting from Tupac, Queen Latifah, Love and Basketball, and Raising Kanan.
1x24 - Power Fans Still Not Over Keisha, La La Anthony Talks MTV, BMF, & 50 Cent
October 12, 2022
La La Anthony joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo after hundreds of fan comments requesting her to be on The Crew Has It. La La talks about her humble beginnings in radio, MTV, friendship with 50 Cent, and Power.
1x25 - Lorenzo Tejada More Feared In or Out of Prison? Actor Berto Colon
October 19, 2022
Actor Berto Colon, who plays Lorenzo Tejada in Power Book II: Ghost, joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to talk his journey into acting, Power, Ghost, 50 Cent, and more.
1x26 - Did Monet Do Carrie Dirty? Actress Melanie Liburd
October 26, 2022
Melanie Liburd joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo in the LA studio to talk about her time on Power Book II: Ghost and her acting career. Her accent may surprise you!!
1x27 - Kris D Lofton Forces Tommy & Brayden Peace, Unreal Journey to Power
November 2, 2022
Kris D Lofton joins Gianni Paolo and special guest host LaToya Tonodeo as Michael Rainey Jr. travels @WHERE IS22? Kris talks about his unusual path into acting, keeping the faith, and persistence paying off. The Crew Has It's first guest from Power Book IV: Force talks about working with Joseph Sikora, 50 Cent, and more about his character Janard Sampson
1x28 - Does Tommy Lose Everyone He Loves? Force Star Gabrielle Ryan
November 9, 2022
Actress Gabrielle Ryan who plays Gloria in Starz series Power Book IV: Force joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo on The Crew Has It. Spoiler Alert: She's British Learn how Gabrielle landed her role in the Power Universe and the struggles that come along with working on a visa for actors. Her intimate scenes with Joseph Sikora and all the details.
1x29 - Power Ghost Season 3 Preview, Tariq & Brayden Fan Questions
November 16, 2022
Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo wrap their time in Los Angeles with a special fan questions episode. They give updates on season 3 of Power Book II: Ghost, tell 50 Cent stories, and what's next for The Crew Has It.
1x30 - Michael Rainey Jr. Girlfriend Stops By, Favorite Power Cast Stories
November 23, 2022
Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo reflect on the podcast journey with The Crew Has It Showrunner Dave Krupinski. The boys go through some of their favorite moments from the last 30 episodes giving thanks to their colleagues for rolling through the studio and to the fans for all the overwhelming support and loyalty. Michael Rainey Jr. girlfriend stops by for a special cameo you don't want to miss.
1x31 - Why does 50 Cent like you guys? G-Unit's Tony Yayo Tells Hood Tales
November 30, 2022
Tony Yayo of G-Unit, 50 Cent's long time friend and rapper joins Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to talk Power universe, business, what's happening in rap and hip hop, jewelry, movies, and more. This is the first edition of Actors on Artists on The Crew Has It and we appreciate your continued support.
1x32 - Tommy & Brayden sit down, Power's Joseph Sikora w/ Gianni & Michael Rainey Jr
December 7, 2022
Joseph Sikora makes his long awaited appearance on The Crew Has It ahead of his new movie Fear hitting theaters January 27th, 2023. We go back to all things Tommy, Ghost, Omai Hardwick, Power Book IV, 50 Cent, and what's next in Chicago for season 2. Gianni and Joseph address the beef from Tycoon weekend.