Mitchell Jackson: A Story of Resilience, Hustle, and Art

Unglossy

Bun B, Tom Frank, Jeffrey Sledge

Entrepreneurship, Business, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

4.9 • 917 Ratings

🗓️ 25 February 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Tom, Mickey and Jeffrey are back for a new season of Unglossy. In this compelling episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Mitchell S. Jackson opens up about his remarkable journey from the tough streets of Portland, Oregon, to becoming a celebrated writer and educator. Mitchell shares intimate stories of balancing street life with academics, the transformative power of writing, and the challenges of teaching during a global pandemic. He reveals how his time in prison and the long, arduous process of writing his debut novel, The Residue Years, shaped his identity and artistic vision. Alongside reflections on winning the Pulitzer and the evolving role of public intellectuals, Mitchell dives into the unexpected intersections of music, NBA fashion, and cultural narratives in his latest book, Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, authenticity, and the enduring art of storytelling. "Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Studio and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to hear this thought-provoking discussion on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/ Send a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	This week on Unglossy.
0:02.4	So I go get in my car and I feel like I got to run an airing.
0:06.1	And I call my mama as I'm backing out my garage.
0:08.6	I'm like, Mama, mama like, you'll never believe it's like, I just want to pull it, sir.
0:14.9	She said, oh, that's great, baby.
0:17.2	Uh, what's that?
0:19.7	From the top.
0:21.7	Good. I'm Tom Frank. Oh, Mickey. Uh, what's that? From the top. Yeah.
0:22.2	I'm Tom Frank.
0:24.3	I'm Mickey Fax.
0:26.0	And I'm Jeffrey Sledge.
0:27.7	Welcome to Unglossy to conning brand and culture.
0:30.9	I'm Tom Frank, partner and chief creative officer at Merrick Creative.
0:33.9	This is Mickey Fax, hip hop artist and founder and CEO of Pendulum Inc. And that is Jeffrey Sledge, a seasoned music industry veteran who has worked with some of the biggest artists in the business. We're here to explore the moments of vulnerability, pivotal decisions, and creative sparks that fuel the relationship between brand and culture. Get ready for thought-provoking journey into the heart and soul branding, the unscripted, unfiltered,
0:56.1	and truly unglossy truth. Welcome back, fellas. Welcome back world. It's been a minute since our last
1:03.7	unglassy recording. Happy New Year. I went and got my guy Tom on my wall. Look at that.
1:10.3	I don't know why you think that's me on your wall, for those who can't see,
1:15.1	it's a guy with hair and a mustache.
1:16.7	This is you back in the 80s, man.
1:18.1	Back in the 80s.
1:19.0	You were in the closet.
1:20.6	I guess so.
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