Funkatopia Live

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1. Interview - Jimi Hazel (24-7 Spyz)

   4 november 2026 · 2 uur 11 min

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   Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland welcome 24-7 Spyz founder and guitarist Jimi Hazel. We chat about the origins of Spyz, the past members, new music, Jef Lee Johnson, Jesse Johnson, the black rock movement, and so much more.

2. Interview: Sandra St. Victor - Full Interview Only

   14 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 38 min

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   Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland sit down with soul icon Sandra St. Victor to talk about her illustrious career starting with The Family Stand and then an incredible solo career that allowed her to work with legends like Curtis Mayfield, Prince, Chaka Khan, Lalah Hathaway, and so many more, It's an incredible interview packed with over 2-1/2 hour of unheard stories, memories, and celebration. Lees meer

3. Ask Michael Bland

   7 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 12 min

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   Another evening focusing on Funkatopia cohost and NPG drumming legend Michael Bland as we ask questions from the audience and beyond. More Prince stories! 80's! Album covers! Madness!

4. 09-29-2026 - Free 4 All - Oh Lawd

   30 september 2026 · 1 uur 46 min

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   Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland reunite after a 2 week hiatus to discuss Michael's post about the Prince Estate that caused some waves, more AI chat, new music, and more. Note: Some video components included that won't translate well to audio, but they're not long. Just hang tight. Lees meer

5. Free4All - TV and Album Anniversaries & More

   9 september 2026 · 1 uur 38 min

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   The dastardly duo of Mr. Christopher and NPG legend Michael Bland chat about some iconic album and TV show anniversaries, musical memories, traveling with Prince, and much more.

6. 09-01-2026 - Calabama Gate

   2 september 2026 · 1 uur 17 min

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   Mr. Christopher does a last minute show (literally) to discuss the tough week for Prince fans including a Jon Bream review of the state fair, a scathing Rolling Stone review of Timeless, and an admission from the Estate that horn tracks were added to the song Calabama on Prince's new album. Should we be upset? Was it warranted? What started out as a quick show ended up taking on a life all its own. Lees meer

7. Free 4 All - Michael Bland and Mr. Christopher

   26 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 34 min

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   Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland discuss the passing of Dolly Parton, Prince's new album Timeless, the struggles of artists and live music festivals, and so much more.

8. NPG's Michael Bland and Mr. Christopher Free 4 All

   19 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 34 min

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   Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland sit down for another iconic Free 4 All to discuss Michael Jackson, Prince in AI, Prince's new Timeless album global party, TickBang, and more.

9. Interview: Andre Cymone

   5 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 46 min

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   Mr. Christopher welcomes Minneapolis legend André Cymone to discuss his new album The Resurrection of Funk, AI, Spotify vs. Bandcamp, Prince stories, and much more.

10. Welcome 2 America - 5 Year Anniversary Album Chat w/ Morris Hayes, Shelby J, and Elisa Fiorillo

    29 juli 2026 · 2 uur 41 min

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    Mr. Christopher welcomes special guests Morris Hayes, Shelby J, and Elisa Fiorillo to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of Prince’s posthumous album Welcome 2 America. We walk through the album track by track and share the stories and details behind the music. Lees meer

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