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Stand up comedian, writer, producer and advocate for mental health, Mike Brown joins host Christopher Albert for a discussion about the ongoing trauma and violence that young black men and women face in the United States, including the 18-year-old Michael Brown who was fatally shot in the city of Ferguson, Missouri, after an altercation with a 28-year-old white Ferguson police officer. #mikebrown #blacklivematter #saytheirnames #video #youtube #newyork About Junk and Jam Hosted by producer and performer, Christopher Albert, Junk and Jam Live - as originated in Los Angeles - offers its growing audience engaging interviews and telecasts that exist to celebrate the incredible, diverse talents of those who inspire and uplift others through their work. Junk and Jam Live is an entertaining and insightful, locally broadcast program that highlights the impressive projects and noteworthy contributions of today’s most talented, groundbreaking artists, entrepreneurs, activists, and professionals of all kinds – and underscores the incredible journey that inspired them to get to where they are now. Through Junk and Jam, Christopher Albert aims to foster a welcoming and entertaining environment for all, by engaging his audience and special guests - who work tirelessly to bring joy to others - with humor and compassion. He believes humor is much more than just a singular tool used to help people escape the harsh realities of our world, it actually enriches it. His work has been recognized by the Emmy-winning platform BRIC Arts Media, B Free Awards, winning the 2021 Wow Factor! On-Air Personality Award and the B Hilarious! award for Junk and Jam Live, and the 2022 People's Choice Podcast award for The Junk and Jam Hour and B Free B Harmonious Award. The Junk and Jam Series are filmed, recorded and produced at the beautiful facilities of Manhattan Neighborhood Network, New York City, and is broadcast on MNN - Manhattan, BRIC B Free TV - Brooklyn, and Bronxnet - Bronx. In 2023, selected Junk and Jam short films were honored with multiple film festival laurels, including This is The Potato, Para Christopher, and Cracked, the short documentary that explores parts of his childhood, particularly that of being born on, and raised in a household consumed by crack and drug abuse, in Brooklyn, New York City of the 80's. For everything Junk and Jam, visit www.JunkandJam.com

Idiots on an Elevator What happens when two numbskulls share an elevator ride? Nothing. Absolutely, nothing! Featuring Comedian, Writer and Actor - Mike Brown https://www.yomikebrown.com/ and Writer, Producer and Performer - Christopher Albert https://www.christopheralbert.info/ More Junk and Jam Live Featuring Mike Brown Coming Soon! Junk and Jam Live Where Artists Come to Play! Hosted by humorist, writer and performer Christopher Albert - Junk and Jam Live - a comedic public television program modeled after the late-night show format - is an interactive show that includes humorously-crafted segments, monologues, topical desk pieces, games, interviews with and entertaining guest performances by NYC’s most talented, comedic geniuses, musicians, performing artists and writers. As a broadcaster, Christopher is emphatic about using this platform to not only share his body of comedic work, but also showcase the works of other artists. ​Most exciting, Junk and Jam Live is shot at a high-tech TV studio and soundstage located within the impressive Manhattan Neighborhood Network facilities in Manhattan, New York City. Visit https://www.JunkandJam.com Background Music by www.Purple-Planet.com #comedy #mikebrowncomedy #junkandjam #silly #entertainment #art #funny #fun

Stand up comedian, writer, producer and advocate for mental health, Mike Brown joins host Christopher Albert (not Brown) for a chat about his love for comedy, the tragedy that catapulted him to the stage, his comedic influences, his meeting with Chadwick Boseman, and his mental health struggles and journey. 📍 TIME CODES 0:00 Mike Brown Introduction 3:30 Mike Brown Childhood/Growing Up in Queens 5:10 Honing Comedy 6:23 Tragic Start to Comedy 7:51 The Challenge of Being Funny Through Trauma #comedy #mikebrown #video #entertainment #youtube #interview #nyc #mentalhealth #chadwickboseman ================= About Junk and Jam ================= Hosted by producer and performer, Christopher Albert, Junk and Jam Live - as originated in Los Angeles - offers its growing audience engaging interviews and telecasts that exist to celebrate the incredible, diverse talents of those who inspire and uplift others through their work. Junk and Jam Live is an entertaining and insightful, locally broadcast program that highlights the impressive projects and noteworthy contributions of today’s most talented, groundbreaking artists, entrepreneurs, activists, and professionals of all kinds – and underscores the incredible journey that inspired them to get to where they are now. Through Junk and Jam, Christopher Albert aims to foster a welcoming and entertaining environment for all, by engaging his audience and special guests - who work tirelessly to bring joy to others - with humor and compassion. He believes humor is much more than just a singular tool used to help people escape the harsh realities of our world, it actually enriches it. His work has been recognized by the Emmy-winning platform BRIC Arts Media, B Free Awards, winning the 2021 Wow Factor! On-Air Personality Award and the B Hilarious! award for Junk and Jam Live, and the 2022 People's Choice Podcast award for The Junk and Jam Hour and B Free B Harmonious Award. The Junk and Jam Series are filmed, recorded and produced at the beautiful facilities of Manhattan Neighborhood Network, New York City, and is broadcast on MNN - Manhattan, BRIC B Free TV - Brooklyn, and Bronxnet - Bronx. In 2023, selected Junk and Jam short films were honored with multiple film festival laurels, including This is The Potato, Para Christopher, and Cracked, the short documentary that explores parts of his childhood, particularly that of being born on, and raised in a household consumed by crack and drug abuse, in Brooklyn, New York City of the 80's. For everything Junk and Jam, visit www.JunkandJam.com