When Keisha Credit walks into a room, the energy shifts. A Seattle-based entrepreneur, strategist, five-time founder, and community leader, Credit recently joined host The Big O on The Pop-Up! What followed was an hour of unfiltered storytelling, systemic critique, and a radical reclamation of Black joy.

Recently on The Pop-Up!, guest host Deaunte Damper sat down with two luminaries of the Pacific Northwest performing arts community: Mx. Pucks A'Plenty and Rebecca Mm Davis, co-producers of What the Funk?! Fest happening this weekend.

The Black Media Matter studio was recently filled with an undeniable sense of reverence and warmth as guest host Sean Goode sat down with a regional icon: Gordon McHenry Jr.

If you didn’t catch artist Gifted Gab on The Pop-Up!, now’s your chance to circle back, because host The Big O laid out the red carpet. As Seattle’s premier hip-hop pioneer, Gab pulled up for an expansive conversation on all things music, culture, and hustle. 

On an unconventional episode of All My Friends Are Dope, ToyBox Consulting & Management founder Katoya Palmer sat down with host Erik Kalligraphy in the Black Media Matters studio. 

Comedian Nate Jackson is a force to be reckoned with. Between his worldwide tour, Netflix special, and stacked comedy festival happening this week, he dropped by The Pop-Up! for a conversation with guest host Deaunte Damper. 

Philosopher and community leader Terrance Turner, also known as C.A.U.T.I.O.N., didn’t shy away from addressing his unfiltered truth during a recent appearance on The Pop-Up!: Tacoma Takeover.

The Pop-Up!: Tacoma Takeover host Elisha Michelle recently welcomed Savo, a Tacoma-based media professional, videographer, and the driving force behind the rapidly growing visual podcast and brand Get to Know ‘Em TV.

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, guest host Deaunte Damper sat down with community candidate for State Representative, Washington’s 37th Legislative District, Kelabe Tewolde.

Fashion designer and culture creator Nate Alexander joined host The Big O on The Pop-Up! last week. Fresh off a decade-long stint in Atlanta, Alexander returned to his hometown of Tacoma, Washington in 2025 to shake up the Pacific Northwest fashion landscape.

Returning to the Black Media Matter Studios for another installment of The Love Lab with Debrena on The Pop-Up!, Debrena Jackson Gandy recently sat down with host The Big O to deliver a reality check on the state of modern romance.

Cameroonian poet and spoken word artist Darryl Foto recently joined The Pop-Up! with host The Big O where he discussed his rich background, creative journey, and the roots of Black Joy in the Pacific Northwest. 

The vibes were high in the Black Media Matter studios this week when The Pop-Up! welcomed Colman Commons Executive Director Ashleigh McCurdy. With the city buzzing in anticipation, McCurdy took to the mic to discuss one of the most exciting community developments of the summer: the Colman Commons Grand Opening, happening tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. 

Recently on The Pop-Up!, hosted by The Big O, the Black Media Matter Studio transformed into a haven for raw, artistic reflection when R&B and hip-hop artist LIVt discussed the complexities of the Black experience, filmmaking, and the courage it takes for creators to truly find their voice.

Silas James, a candidate for Seattle City Council District 5, recently joined The Pop-Up! with host The Big O. Their conversation covered disability and lived experience, affordability, small business corridors like Lake City and Aurora, and long-term approaches to poverty and homelessness.

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, host The Big O sat down with Tatiana Brown, a candidate for State Senate in Washington’s 37th Legislative District. The conversation explored climate policy, taxation, affordability, displacement in the Central District, and approaches to public safety.

With the primary election fast approaching, candidate Ron Davis made an appearance on The Pop-Up! with host The Big O. Davis, a former tech entrepreneur and Harvard Law graduate, is running to represent Washington's 46th Legislative District in the state house down in Olympia.

King County Council District 2 candidate Miriam Mboya recently outlined her vision for a more responsive, accountable, and people-centered county government on The Pop-Up!.

Last week on The Pop-Up!, guest host Sean Goode sat down with Washington State Senate District 43 candidate Hannah Sabio-Howell to discuss her professional background, policy motivations, and relationship with the Seattle community. 

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, guest host Sean Goode sat down with Nilu Jenks, a candidate running for the Seattle City Council to represent District 5, which spans the city's far north end.