Amplified

08/31/2026

08/11/2026

WE ARE CLOSED TODAY! GIVING OUR TEAM A WELL DESERVED DAY OFF. THE STUDIO RETURNS WED AUGUST 12TH.

07/23/2026

Some episodes are about people.
This one is about an entire city.

theamnermartinezpodcast and Karla Walsh sit down at Bar Martinez for one of our favorite conversations yet.

From Proof to Harbinger, Oak Park, Bartender’s Handshake, Clyde’s, The Contrary, Crème and so many more, this episode celebrates the people taking risks to make Des Moines a city worth exploring—and reminds us why showing up for local businesses matters now more than ever.

This is more than a conversation about food.
It’s a conversation about the people behind it.

More stories. More community. More Des Moines.
Full episodes on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

06/09/2026

Watch the conversation live!!!

KUCB Story: Book discussion with Dr. Negus Imhotep and Jamal Muhammed.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/04/2026

🎙️ New on Babylon Makes The Rules with Dr. Negus

Join Negus Imhotep for a powerful conversation with Author and Bishop M.D. Eppright about his book Won't He Will? and the faith, purpose, and life experiences that inspired its message.

Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBIBIUJgLNk

06/03/2026

wherein, this one we go solo again. Uncle 360 talmbout Black male vulnerability while reflecting on the Fruitvale Station screening and panel discussion the night before. the illustrious panel consisted of Abena Sankofa Imhotep, B. Well, Andre Davis, Matthew Maté Bruce, Pastor Brian Brown, and the spirit of Oscar Grant, àṣẹ. it was a blessing to be in community with everyone there.

i asked the question, “what does it feel like to be seen as consumable?”��peace ya’ll�❤️🖤💚

06/03/2026

wherein, this one we go solo again. Uncle 360 talmbout Black male vulnerability while reflecting on the Fruitvale Station screening and panel discussion the night before. the illustrious panel consisted of Abena Sankofa Imhotep, B. Well, Andre Davis, Matthew Maté Bruce, Pastor Brian Brown, and the spirit of Oscar Grant, àṣẹ. it was a blessing to be in community with everyone there.
 
i asked the question, “what does it feel like to be seen as consumable?”

peace ya’ll
❤️🖤💚

05/29/2026

Led by Dr. Negus
Featuring Jamal Muhammed

A powerful live conversation on the history, voices, and legacy behind KUCB — the station, the people, and the impact that helped shape Black media and community in Des Moines.

Following their recent podcast conversation, Amplified brings the discussion into the room for a night of storytelling, reflection, and truth from the people who lived it.

Free & Open to the Community
📍 Amplified – Des Moines
June 9, 2026 • 6PM

Live Conversation • Book Reading • Audience Q&A
Drinks & Light Bites

“History sounds different when told by the voices that lived it.”

05/26/2026

What Happens When Latinas Lead?

In this episode of Rooted Latinas, we sit down with the new Executive Director of the , for a conversation centered around leadership, representation, community, and pride.

Socorro shares her journey, the importance of creating spaces for Latina voices, and what it truly means to lead with purpose while uplifting others along the way. This episode is full of inspiration, honesty, and powerful reminders about the impact Latinas continue to make in our communities.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Latinas lead — this conversation is your answer. ❤️

✨ Listen, share, and celebrate Latina leadership with us.