Angie Martinez: The Voice of New York Turns Up the Heat

Hot & Bothered

Melyssa Ford

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Alternative Health

4.7 • 612 Ratings

🗓️ 13 May 2025

⏱️ 107 minutes

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Summary

On this fiery episode of Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford, Melyssa flips the script and interviews the legendary Voice of New York—Angie Martinez. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop media, Angie steps into the spotlight for an intimate, revealing conversation unlike any she’s had before.Together, Angie and Melyssa carve out their personal “Women in Media Mount Rushmore,” unpack the legacy of Angie’s groundbreaking memoir My Voice, and celebrate the deep bond she shares with her fans and the culture. Angie opens up about the car accident that changed her life, the physical and emotional recovery that followed, and how she found unexpected peace—and power—on the golf course.The conversation turns nostalgic as Angie reflects on her 25+ years in radio, from manually editing shows to mastering the art of protecting artists while still delivering powerful interviews. She shares her behind-the-scenes perspective on navigating high-stakes moments—like the East Coast/West Coast beef—and how those lessons shaped her approach to storytelling and responsibility in media.As the episode winds down, Angie offers a glimpse into her evolving career, future goals, and exciting projects on the horizon. And of course, no Hot & Bothered episode is complete without a rapid fire round—where we finally settle the ultimate bodega debate: bacon, egg & cheese or chopped cheese?Tap in for wisdom, warmth, and iconic energy from one of the best to ever do it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This program is intended for informational purposes only and does not contain medical advice.
0:04.6	As always, please contact your physician or qualified health care provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.
0:15.0	Welcome to another episode of Hot and Bothered with Melissa Ford.
0:21.2	Thank you so much for joining me today.
0:23.7	I am joined by a guest today that I have been salivating.
0:31.7	Aw.
0:33.8	They don't know what you're here yet.
0:35.8	Very on.
0:37.7	Salivating to interview. But at the same time, I don't know what you're here yet. Sorry. Very on. It salivating to interview.
0:39.5	But at the same time, I have to acknowledge how wildly intimidated I am to conduct this interview.
0:47.4	Because I am sitting here with one of the biggest icons in media.
0:53.8	She's literally on my Mount Rushmore of women in media.
0:58.1	And I'm going to tell you exactly who is also on that Mount Rushmore with you.
1:01.4	But without further ado, I'm sitting here with Ms. Angie Martin.
1:05.1	Oh, my gosh.
1:06.0	Thank you.
1:06.5	You all clap.
1:07.3	It's okay.
1:07.7	There's a full...
1:09.0	She's going to hear. She's kind of... The first round of love of a standing ovation. We got people in the room. We've got a beautiful set with a little charcuttery. And little daisies running around. I mean, like, I hit Britt and we were just like, what does, what does
1:28.0	Ang love? I did. You had all my things. You had a shirkermitch with the honey I like and then my little cocktail with my ginger beer. I didn't, I was, it was either a wine because I know you like wine. It was either wine and sushi. I too, but lately I've been having a weird wine thing. I don't No, it's not landing the way it used to land.
1:45.5	Same.
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