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Velvet Static feels less like an interview and more like sitting in the room with people speaking honestly, debating opinions, sharing stories, joking around, and talking about the things everyone thinks about but rarely says out loud. Every episode brings a different energy, different perspectives, and real personalities. New episodes weekly. Real people. Real opinions. 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Hosted by Koyshon Blake, this show brings together friends, creators, personalities, and unexpected guests to talk about relationships, music, internet culture,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Velvet Static — the podcast where real conversations happen without a script. Hosted by Koyshon Blake, this show brings together friends, creators, personalities, and unexpected guests to talk about relationships, music, internet culture, business, life experiences, trending topics, and the everyday situations people deal with behind the scenes. Some conversations get serious.<br />Some get hilarious.<br />And some completely go off the rails. That’s what makes it real. Velvet Static feels less like an interview and more like sitting in the room with people speaking honestly, debating opinions, sharing stories, joking around, and talking about the things everyone thinks about but rarely says out loud. Every episode brings a different energy, different perspectives, and real personalities. New episodes weekly. Real people. Real opinions. Real static.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>The Conversations We Avoid</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-conversations-we-avoid--72015382</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, the crew sits down with Lakiesha Russell for an honest conversation about mental health, emotional pressure, stress, and personal healing. From everyday struggles and burnout to learning how to protect your peace, the discussion blends vulnerability, perspective, humor, and real-life experiences in a way that feels open, relatable, and genuine.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72015382</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:51:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72015382/the_conversations_we_avoid.mp3" length="66290281" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49392c8f-a685-4d0c-8201-f814eb65ac4b/49392c8f-a685-4d0c-8201-f814eb65ac4b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49392c8f-a685-4d0c-8201-f814eb65ac4b/49392c8f-a685-4d0c-8201-f814eb65ac4b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49392c8f-a685-4d0c-8201-f814eb65ac4b/49392c8f-a685-4d0c-8201-f814eb65ac4b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Koyshon Blake</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, the crew sits down with Lakiesha Russell for an honest conversation about mental health, emotional pressure, stress, and personal healing. From everyday struggles and burnout to learning how to protect your peace, the discussion...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, the crew sits down with Lakiesha Russell for an honest conversation about mental health, emotional pressure, stress, and personal healing. From everyday struggles and burnout to learning how to protect your peace, the discussion blends vulnerability, perspective, humor, and real-life experiences in a way that feels open, relatable, and genuine.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2762</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3449186984ed03493aabcc43e9a41307.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trusting The Process Is Hard</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trusting-the-process-is-hard--72015364</link><description><![CDATA[The crew sits down with Trixx for a more personal and reflective conversation about faith, pressure, growth, and learning how to let go of things beyond your control. From life struggles and uncertainty to trusting the process and finding peace during difficult moments, this episode balances honest discussion, humor, and emotional perspective in a way that feels real and relatable.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72015364</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:49:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72015364/trusting_the_process_is_hard.mp3" length="100808776" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ede91f0-6ab0-48c1-a5f1-ddca9feed3ef/1ede91f0-6ab0-48c1-a5f1-ddca9feed3ef.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ede91f0-6ab0-48c1-a5f1-ddca9feed3ef/1ede91f0-6ab0-48c1-a5f1-ddca9feed3ef.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ede91f0-6ab0-48c1-a5f1-ddca9feed3ef/1ede91f0-6ab0-48c1-a5f1-ddca9feed3ef.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Koyshon Blake</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The crew sits down with Trixx for a more personal and reflective conversation about faith, pressure, growth, and learning how to let go of things beyond your control. From life struggles and uncertainty to trusting the process and finding peace during...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The crew sits down with Trixx for a more personal and reflective conversation about faith, pressure, growth, and learning how to let go of things beyond your control. From life struggles and uncertainty to trusting the process and finding peace during difficult moments, this episode balances honest discussion, humor, and emotional perspective in a way that feels real and relatable.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4200</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3449186984ed03493aabcc43e9a41307.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>City Vibes &amp; Loud Conversations</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-vibes-loud-conversations--72015319</link><description><![CDATA[The crew links up with Rio and Reva Sidebarz for a lively conversation filled with Houston culture, funny stories, strong opinions, and nonstop energy. From local experiences and lifestyle talk to random debates and chaotic reactions, this episode captures the feeling of friends sitting around the table letting the conversation go wherever it wants.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72015319</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:41:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72015319/city_vibes_loud_conversations.mp3" length="141466349" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6915420e-f34a-4cc0-9be0-7b0f2c5f89b1/6915420e-f34a-4cc0-9be0-7b0f2c5f89b1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6915420e-f34a-4cc0-9be0-7b0f2c5f89b1/6915420e-f34a-4cc0-9be0-7b0f2c5f89b1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6915420e-f34a-4cc0-9be0-7b0f2c5f89b1/6915420e-f34a-4cc0-9be0-7b0f2c5f89b1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Koyshon Blake</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The crew links up with Rio and Reva Sidebarz for a lively conversation filled with Houston culture, funny stories, strong opinions, and nonstop energy. From local experiences and lifestyle talk to random debates and chaotic reactions, this episode...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The crew links up with Rio and Reva Sidebarz for a lively conversation filled with Houston culture, funny stories, strong opinions, and nonstop energy. From local experiences and lifestyle talk to random debates and chaotic reactions, this episode captures the feeling of friends sitting around the table letting the conversation go wherever it wants.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3449186984ed03493aabcc43e9a41307.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Real Cost Of Chasing Success</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-cost-of-chasing-success--72015285</link><description><![CDATA[The crew links up with John from Civilized Savages for a conversation about ambition, discipline, and the reality behind the hustle mindset. From chasing goals and building something from nothing to dealing with pressure, setbacks, and motivation, the episode mixes honest conversations with humor, stories, and laid-back energy.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72015285</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72015285/the_real_cost_of_chasing_success.mp3" length="133253711" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a3d16cb6-0303-4423-a0f3-e85d25cbbde8/a3d16cb6-0303-4423-a0f3-e85d25cbbde8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a3d16cb6-0303-4423-a0f3-e85d25cbbde8/a3d16cb6-0303-4423-a0f3-e85d25cbbde8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a3d16cb6-0303-4423-a0f3-e85d25cbbde8/a3d16cb6-0303-4423-a0f3-e85d25cbbde8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Koyshon Blake</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The crew links up with John from Civilized Savages for a conversation about ambition, discipline, and the reality behind the hustle mindset. From chasing goals and building something from nothing to dealing with pressure, setbacks, and motivation, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The crew links up with John from Civilized Savages for a conversation about ambition, discipline, and the reality behind the hustle mindset. From chasing goals and building something from nothing to dealing with pressure, setbacks, and motivation, the episode mixes honest conversations with humor, stories, and laid-back energy.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5552</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3449186984ed03493aabcc43e9a41307.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building Yourself From Scratch</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-yourself-from-scratch--72015136</link><description><![CDATA[The crew sits down with Renz Young for a conversation about independence, hustle, and learning how to build things on your own. From chasing goals and overcoming setbacks to funny stories about figuring life out along the way, this episode mixes motivation, honesty, and laid-back conversation into another unpredictable lunch table discussion.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72015136</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:22:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72015136/building_yourself_from_scratch.mp3" length="76893244" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/51f69f84-dec0-40dc-85fb-1f3627327272/51f69f84-dec0-40dc-85fb-1f3627327272.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/51f69f84-dec0-40dc-85fb-1f3627327272/51f69f84-dec0-40dc-85fb-1f3627327272.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/51f69f84-dec0-40dc-85fb-1f3627327272/51f69f84-dec0-40dc-85fb-1f3627327272.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Koyshon Blake</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The crew sits down with Renz Young for a conversation about independence, hustle, and learning how to build things on your own. From chasing goals and overcoming setbacks to funny stories about figuring life out along the way, this episode mixes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The crew sits down with Renz Young for a conversation about independence, hustle, and learning how to build things on your own. From chasing goals and overcoming setbacks to funny stories about figuring life out along the way, this episode mixes motivation, honesty, and laid-back conversation into another unpredictable lunch table discussion.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3204</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3449186984ed03493aabcc43e9a41307.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Should passwords be shared in relationships</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-passwords-be-shared-in-relationships--72015103</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, the crew dives into the messy world of relationship privacy, social media couples, and why some people keep their partners completely off the internet. From public relationship drama to oversharing online, the conversation turns into a funny and honest debate about love, attention, trust, and boundaries in modern dating culture.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72015103</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:15:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72015103/should_passwords_be_shared_in_relationships.mp3" length="69191546" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/19939674-06bf-46f1-8702-10134c65cc93/19939674-06bf-46f1-8702-10134c65cc93.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/19939674-06bf-46f1-8702-10134c65cc93/19939674-06bf-46f1-8702-10134c65cc93.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/19939674-06bf-46f1-8702-10134c65cc93/19939674-06bf-46f1-8702-10134c65cc93.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Koyshon Blake</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, the crew dives into the messy world of relationship privacy, social media couples, and why some people keep their partners completely off the internet. From public relationship drama to oversharing online, the conversation turns into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, the crew dives into the messy world of relationship privacy, social media couples, and why some people keep their partners completely off the internet. From public relationship drama to oversharing online, the conversation turns into a funny and honest debate about love, attention, trust, and boundaries in modern dating culture.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3449186984ed03493aabcc43e9a41307.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Everybody Pretends They’re Single</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-everybody-pretends-they-re-single--72015050</link><description><![CDATA[The crew is joined by Ashley and Khy for a hilarious and brutally honest conversation about modern dating, mixed signals, and people who act single when they definitely aren’t. From social media behavior to relationship double standards, this episode turns into a chaotic debate full of funny stories, real opinions, and nonstop reactions. Perfect for anyone trying to survive today’s dating culture.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72015050</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:10:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72015050/why_everybody_pretends_they_re_single.mp3" length="70063075" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f74f1db3-6ad3-4507-8fd3-8808f4bd1964/f74f1db3-6ad3-4507-8fd3-8808f4bd1964.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f74f1db3-6ad3-4507-8fd3-8808f4bd1964/f74f1db3-6ad3-4507-8fd3-8808f4bd1964.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f74f1db3-6ad3-4507-8fd3-8808f4bd1964/f74f1db3-6ad3-4507-8fd3-8808f4bd1964.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Koyshon Blake</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The crew is joined by Ashley and Khy for a hilarious and brutally honest conversation about modern dating, mixed signals, and people who act single when they definitely aren’t. From social media behavior to relationship double standards, this episode...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The crew is joined by Ashley and Khy for a hilarious and brutally honest conversation about modern dating, mixed signals, and people who act single when they definitely aren’t. From social media behavior to relationship double standards, this episode turns into a chaotic debate full of funny stories, real opinions, and nonstop reactions. Perfect for anyone trying to survive today’s dating culture.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2919</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3449186984ed03493aabcc43e9a41307.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Lunch Table Kickoff</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lunch-table-kickoff--72015003</link><description><![CDATA[In the very first episode, the crew sits down for an unfiltered conversation with Seth from Velvet Static From random life moments to hilarious stories and unexpected conversations, this episode feels less like a podcast and more like hanging out with friends during lunch break. Easy vibes, real laughs, and conversations that go everywhere in the best way possible.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72015003</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:57:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72015003/the_lunch_table_kickoff.mp3" length="64687459" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2206632a-c933-4866-b4ca-7453a1884893/2206632a-c933-4866-b4ca-7453a1884893.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2206632a-c933-4866-b4ca-7453a1884893/2206632a-c933-4866-b4ca-7453a1884893.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2206632a-c933-4866-b4ca-7453a1884893/2206632a-c933-4866-b4ca-7453a1884893.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Koyshon Blake</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the very first episode, the crew sits down for an unfiltered conversation with Seth from Velvet Static From random life moments to hilarious stories and unexpected conversations, this episode feels less like a podcast and more like hanging out with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the very first episode, the crew sits down for an unfiltered conversation with Seth from Velvet Static From random life moments to hilarious stories and unexpected conversations, this episode feels less like a podcast and more like hanging out with friends during lunch break. 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