CRUSH Hour

Amplifying Voices, Empowering Change. Connecting with leaders working to make Rochester a better place. 

Past Episodes

  • CRUSH Hour Episode 45 - Kelvin Sanchez and Jeremy Smith (FreedomScholarslc.org)) Aired: Monday, November 24, 2025

    Episode 45 of the CRUSH! We are joined by Kelvin, a dedicated youth and community advocate with years of service across Western New York, and Jeremy Smith, Executive Director of Freedom Scholars Learning Center. Together, they bring deep experience in literacy, mentorship, and human-centered education, creating spaces where young people’s voices and stories are truly valued.

    • IAMNOBODI - Luther joint @ 07:04
    • Residente - Hijos Del Canaveral @ 17:31
    • Nas - What Goes Around @ 41:58
    • Jessie Reyez - Goliath @ 58:38
  • CRUSH Hour Episode 44 - Daniel Snead (Coach, Author, Founder Best Bet Skills Academy)) Aired: Monday, November 17, 2025

    CRUSH Hour Episode 44!
    Daniel “Best Bet Dan” Snead is a coach, author, and founder of Best Bet Skills Academy. He helps young people and athletes develop high-impact social skills that open doors in life. His book, Get More From the Game, equips student-athletes to maximize their opportunities on and off the court.
    Tap in!

    • IAMNOBODI - Luther joint @ 01:22
    • will smith - just the two of us @ 20:02
    • FRED HAMMOND - breathe into me @ 45:38
    • D-Will - S.O.P @ 58:24
  • CRUSH Hour Episode 43 - Dr. Loretha J. McCullough (Virtuous Consulting Services LLC) Aired: Monday, November 10, 2025

    CRUSH Hour Episode 43!
    Dr. Loretha J. McCullough is a visionary HR Executive and Founder of Virtuous Consulting Services, LLC. With 30+ years of experience, she empowers others through coaching, consulting, and her YouTube platform Unspoken Truths: Trauma in the Black Community. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and SPHR, she holds a BS, MBA, and Doctorate in Executive Leadership.
    Tap in!

  • CRUSH Hour Episode 43 - Dr. Loritha J. McCullough (Virtuous Consulting & Services LLC) Aired: Monday, November 10, 2025

    CRUSH Hour Episode 43!
    Dr. Loretha J. McCullough is a visionary HR Executive and Founder of Virtuous Consulting Services, LLC. With 30+ years of experience, she empowers others through coaching, consulting, and her YouTube platform Unspoken Truths: Trauma in the Black Community. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and SPHR, she holds a BS, MBA, and Doctorate in Executive Leadership.
    Tap in!

  • CRUSH Hour Episode 42 - Robert Darrisaw (MCTP Program Director) Aired: Monday, November 3, 2025

    CRUSH Hour Episode 42!
    Robert Darrisaw is a young leader dedicated to empowering his community and its youth to overcome adversity and poverty through resilience, consistency, and access to vital resources and encouragement. A lifelong learner, system disrupter, and agent of change, Robert is committed to building pathways of opportunity and inspiring others to rise above their circumstances.
    Tap in!

  • CRUSH Hour Episode 41 - Dr. Maryann Rivera-Dannert (Speaker, Author,Life Coach) Aired: Monday, October 27, 2025

    Episode 41 of the CRUSH Hour! In this episode of The CRUSH Hour, serial entrepreneur and YAMTEP founder Tyrone Reaves shares his journey into manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and workforce development—and how he empowers men and women to create lasting change and opportunity with the resources in the Rochester community.

    • IAMNOBODI - soul 2 stro @ 02:08
    • STEVIE B - SPRING LOVE @ 16:31
    • florance and the machine - shake it out @ 39:29
    • Rauw Alejandro - tattoo @ 56:27
  • CRUSH Hour Episode 41 - Dr. Maryann Rivera-Dannert (Speaker, Author,Life Coach) Aired: Monday, October 27, 2025

    CRUSH Hour Episode 41!
    Listen as Dr. Maryann Rivera-Dannert, speaker, author, life coach shares her inspiring journey to entrepreneurship and supporting individuals as they navigate life challenges.

    • IAMNOBODI - soul 2 stro @ 02:08
    • STEVIE B - SPRING LOVE @ 16:31
    • florance and the machine - shake it out @ 39:29
    • Rauw Alejandro - tattoo @ 56:27
  • CRUSH Hour Episode 40 - Tyrone Reaves (Manufacturing Entrepreneur) Aired: Monday, October 20, 2025

    In this episode of The CRUSH Hour, serial entrepreneur and YAMTEP founder Tyrone Reaves shares his journey into manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and workforce development—and how he empowers men and women to create lasting change and opportunity with the resources in the Rochester community.

    • CRUSH Hour - WAYO-LP Rochester @ 01:04
    • IAMNOBODI - Luther joint @ 01:36
    • Sam Cooke - Chain Gang @ 20:13
    • Isley Brothers - here we go again @ 41:46
    • Khalid - Talk @ 56:34
  • CRUSH Hour Episode 40 - Tyrone Reaves (Manufacturing Entrepreneur) Aired: Monday, October 20, 2025

    CRUSH Hour Episode 40! In this episode of The CRUSH Hour, serial entrepreneur and YAMTEP founder Tyrone Reaves shares his journey into manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and workforce development—and how he empowers men and women to create lasting change and opportunity using the resources in the Rochester community .”

    • IAMNOBODI - Luther joint @ 01:36
    • Sam Cooke - Chain Gang @ 20:13
    • Isley Brothers - here we go again @ 41:46
    • Khalid - Talk @ 56:34
  • CRUSH Hour Episode 39 - Rashakim Hudson (CEO Fathatorch INC) Aired: Monday, October 6, 2025

    CRUSH Hour Episode 39!
    Rashakim Abimilech Hudson, a Brooklyn native based in Rochester, NY, is the Founder and CEO of FATHATORCH INC., a nonprofit empowering fathers and families through mentorship, cultural awareness, and healing. A social work scholar and Rastafari leader, he inspires others to “light their torch and lead with love.”
    Take a listen!

    • IAMNOBODI - Luther joint @ 03:14
    • Slick Rick - Hey Young World @ 17:36
    • Bob Marley and the Wailers - crisis @ 42:07
    • Chronixx - freedom fighter @ 56:54

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