The New Wave: What will drive journalism's success in the future
Host Chris Stevens explores the evolving landscape of journalism and identifies strategies for journalists and news media professionals to thrive in the new media environment.
14 Apr 2025
Storytelling Secrets: 5 Inspirational Tips for Creative Writers
Finally, my creative writing mood has returned and I'm working on what I hope will be my 13th self-published work of fiction.
In this episode of Chris' Two Cents, I share the five things I've learned in the process of creative writing.
Chris' self-published catalog: https://amazon.com/author/chrisstevenswrites
The Jazz Hop Cafe (writing soundtrack): https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJazzHopCafe
Podcast email: christwocentspodcast@gmail.com
Chris' email: chrisstevenswrites@gmail.com
Chris on Bluesky: @/ChrisTheWriter
Chris on Spill: @/ChrisTheWriter
Instagram: ChrisStevensWrites
http://www.facebook.com/chrisstevenswrites
10 Apr 2025
Throwback Wheels: Proposing the Next Classic Car Craze
Retro Jordans have captured the imagination of sneakerheads for many years and I believe that retro editions of classic automobiles (with modern tech) would do the same for car buyers and gearheads.
This edition of the Chris' Two Cents podcast discusses why no one likes buying new cars anymore and why they hold on to nostalgia.
Podcast email: christwocentspodcast@gmail.com
Chris' email: chrisstevenswrites@gmail.com
Chris on Bluesky: @/ChrisTheWriter
Chris on Spill: @/ChrisTheWriter
Instagram: ChrisStevensWrites
http://www.facebook.com/chrisstevenswrites
8 Apr 2025
How I'm being accountable for my personal growth...and how you can too!
Listening to Steve Harvey's closing remarks on his radio show as I was doing my laundry inspired some thoughts about trying new things in order to succeed and it turned into another chapter in the open book of Chris Stevens.
In this episode, I discuss how there's a time and a place to be selfish when it comes to your happiness and much more.
Podcast email: christwocentspodcast@gmail.com
Chris' email: chrisstevenswrites@gmail.com
Chris on Bluesky: @/ChrisTheWriter
Chris on Spill: @/ChrisTheWriter
Chris on IG: ChrisStevensWrites http://www.facebook.com/chrisstevenswrites
31 Mar 2025
How I'm Dealing With Weight Gain
March of 2021, I was down to 218 pounds.
Fly.
Sexy.
Handsome.
Well, that's what I considered myself.
Four years later, I've gained 60-plus pounds back and I've lost my confidence.
This episode of Chris' Two Cents details that struggle and how I hope to get back to a reasonable size for me and hopefully let any man dealing with weight and body image issues that they're not alone.
Podcast email: christwocentspodcast@gmail.com
Chris' email: christwocentspodcast@gmail.com
Chris on Bluesky: ChrisTheWriter
Chris on Spill: ChrisTheWriter
Chris' Instagram: ChrisStevensWrites
http://www.facebook.com/chrisstevenswrites
26 Mar 2025
Why Smokey Robinson's A Quiet Storm is still important 50 years later
On March 26, 1975, Motown legend Smokey Robinson released his third solo album since leaving The Miracles, "A Quiet Storm."
In this episode of Chris' Two Cents, I review the album and explain how the title gave birth to a Black cultural touchstone and saved Smokey's solo career.
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/L9Mb-mJu2j8?si=n-Wm5sk3xFdUmpUQ
Pod email: christwocentspodcast@gmail.com
Chris' email: chrisstevenswrites@gmail.com
Chris on Bluesky: @/ChrisTheWriter
Chris on Spill: @/ChrisTheWriter
http://www.facebook.com/chrisstevenswrites
24 Mar 2025
Chris' Two Cents, Episode 6: Letting The World Stop
Learning that it's ok to not be ok has been one of the greatest challenges at this stage in my life. To get back to the business of vlogging/podcasting, here's an update on where I've been, what's been going on and what you guys can expect to come now that I'm slowly but surely getting back to normal.
I also mention my beloved self-published novels/novellas/short story collections, so if you'd like to check out my creative writing, download an e-reader app and grab any thing in my catalog for just 99 cents at the link below:
amazon.com/author/chrisstevenswrites
Podcast email: christwocentspodcast@gmail.com
Chris' email: chrisstevenswrites@gmail.com
Chris on Bluesky: @/ChrisTheWriter
Chris on Spill: @/ChrisTheWriter
Instagram: ChrisStevensWrites
http://www.facebook.com/chrisstevenswrites
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/34Y4BS7oTPo
5 Mar 2025
Chris' Two Cents, Episode 5: John Cena: The American Heel
Well...it finally happened.
John Cena, after 20-plus years of good guy vibes, turned heel during what is expected to be his final run as a WWE wrestler.
On this edition of Chris' Two Cents, I talk about why this is the best thing that could happen to Cena in his final days as a wrestler, why the turn is perfect for the state of America and why it's still not the greatest heel turn ever.
Chris' Bluesky: ChrisTheWriter
Chris' Instagram: ChrisStevensWrites
http://www.facebook.com/chrisstevenswrites
christwocentspodcast@gmail.com
chrisstevenswrites@gmail.com
24 Feb 2025
Chris' Two Cents, Episode 4: Write Your Own Story...The Right Way
It's a very special edition of the Chris' Two Cents Podcast.
This weekend, a young man whose high school career I covered shouted me out as "Mr. Stevens" and it made me feel old as fuck but honored that his folks gave him such a nice upbringing.
It made me think of my own upbringing, as well as other thoughts about how accountability matters when making your way through adulthood.
Email: christwocentspodcast@gmail.com
Chris' Bluesky: ChrisTheWriter
Chris' Instagram: ChrisStevensWrites
http://www.facebook.com/chrisstevenswrites
https://www.youtube.com/@chrisstevenswrites
12 Feb 2025
Chris' Cover Chronicles: Battle of the Wednesday Lovers
Cover songs are always interesting to discuss and compare. Is the original better? Did the second or third (or fourth) version go harder?
That's what we're discussing on Chris' Two Cents today and the first Chris' Cover Chronicles installment takes a look at The Gap Band's "Wednesday Lover" from their 1989 album "Road Trip," which Jagged Edge covered for their 1997 debut album "A Jagged Era."
There's thoughts on the music, but also a quick history lesson about The Gap Band's name, their Oklahoma heritage and how JE's Atlanta upbringing ties into that.
The Gap Band's "Wednesday Lover": https://open.spotify.com/track/60kD7KGkSJd8MgGLY2TzLE?si=e11bac7d13d941be
Jagged Edge's "Wednesday Lover": https://open.spotify.com/track/2arYwvMEmqwnMWvOOASv5U?si=1b0f4b5938db4d87
https://youtu.be/yDD6yzUu4Gs
Email: ChrisTwoCentsPodcast@gmail.com
Bluesky: ChrisTheWriter
Instagram: ChrisStevensWrites
http://www.facebook.com/chrisstevenswrites
3 Feb 2025
Chris' Two Cents, Episode 3: The Culture Won
The Grammy Awards Sunday night marked a return to actual talented performers, but also more proof that no matter how much hate and bigotry tries to erase the contributions of Black people, we still move the needle.
This episode recaps Beyonce FINALLY winning Album Of The Year, Kendrick Lamar's victory lap earning five awards and much more.
https://youtu.be/XiQHRiO18kk?si=23CP79r5wA62M1w6
https://linktr.ee/chrisstevenswrites
Bluesky: ChrisTheWriter
Spill: ChrisTheWriter Instagram:
ChrisStevensWrites
http://www.facebook.com/chrisstevenswrites
chrisstevenswrites@gmail.com
27 Jan 2025
Appreciation
Getting an award a couple of weeks back for the first time in my journalism career inspired a lot of thoughts about my career path, so I decided to share them with you all in this installment of Chris' Two Cents.
You'll get a quick summary of my life as a sportswriter and why receiving flowers in that regard has made me think about my 23 years in this game in a new way.
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chris-two-cents-with-chris-stevens--6482932
https://linktr.ee/chrisstevenswrites
Bluesky: ChrisTheWriter
Spill: ChrisTherWriter
Instagram: ChrisStevensWrites
http://www.facebook.com/chrisstevenswrites
ChrisTwoCentsPodcast@gmail.com
ChrisStevensWrites@gmail.com
13 Jan 2025
Chris' Two Cents, Episode 1: The Heart of Luther
Welcome to the debut of Chris' Two Cents with Chris Stevens!
On the first episode of the newly-named podcast and YouTube show, writer Chris Stevens reviews "Luther: Never Too Much," a wonderful documentary look at the life and music of legendary singer Luther Vandross.
Chris also talks about White supremacy as cowardice and the Fox Sports lawsuits that expose a writer as a shell of himself and why people are quick to blame women for everything.
Bluesky: @/ChrisTheWriter
Instagram: ChrisStevensWrites
http://www.facebook.com/chrisstevenswrites
chrisstevenswrites@gmail.com
christwocentspodcast@gmail.com
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