True House Stories interview podcast hosted by Lenny Fontana

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ RON PULLMAN # 154 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA
NEW YORK – The acclaimed True House Stories® podcast, hosted by legendary DJ Lenny Fontana, presents an enlightening new episode featuring DJ Ron Pullman, widely revered as "Atlanta's Godfather of House." In this intimate and revealing conversation, Pullman shares his remarkable journey through the music industry, from his gospel-inspired Midwest roots to becoming a transformative force in Southern House Music over more than three decades.The episode offers listeners an unprecedented look into Pullman's evolution as an artist, beginning with his musical foundation laid by his musician father and his passion for vinyl collecting in the late 1970s. Pullman details his transformative period as a coast-to-coast clubber in the early 1980s, where he studied DJs and sounds from New York to Los Angeles, absorbing the diverse influences that would shape his signature "PullmanSoul" sound."Ron's story is truly inspiring because it represents the authentic journey of someone who lived through and helped shape house music's evolution in the American South," says Fontana. "His breakout moment at Houston's legendary Catch One club in 1984, followed by his move to Atlanta in 1986 where he became the heartbeat of the city's underground house scene, exemplifies the dedication and passion that defines true house music culture."Throughout the conversation, Pullman shares captivating stories about his experiences holding down the decks at iconic Atlanta venues including The Ritz Boys, Traxx, Frozen Paradise, Plastic, Crescent Room, Diamonds, and The Excelsior Mill (now The Masquerade). He discusses how he extended his reach to Atlanta's top airwaves with radio mixes for V-103 FM, KISS 104, and community stations like 88.5 WRAS and 89.3 WRFG, eventually hosting his own acclaimed show, Southern Deepness, on Handz On Radio. The episode delves into Pullman's philosophy that has guided his career: "What you put into it is what you will get out of it." This mantra, he explains, is not just a saying but the foundation of every set he plays and every endeavor he undertakes. Listeners will hear about his experiences sharing stages with some of the most respected names in global House music, including Tony Humphries, Ron Trent, DJ Camacho, Joe Claussell, Tedd Patterson, Larry Heard, Marques Wyatt, and Kevin Hedge. Beyond his DJ career, the conversation explores Pullman's multifaceted talents as a musician, songwriter, and financial expert who has combined these diverse experiences to create innovative concepts like "Harmoney," "Money in Motion," and "Moneterics." He shares insights from his work as a business manager guiding musical talent, applying his unique background in both finance and music to offer rare perspective for entertainment industryprofessionals. "This episode goes beyond just the music," Fontana adds. "Ron talks about the business side of the industry, his approach to talent management, and how his financial expertise has helped him navigate the complex landscape of entertainment business. It's this combination of artistic passion and business acumen that makes his story so valuable for aspiring artists and industry veterans alike." Pullman continues to innovate today, releasing music withrespected labels like Makin' Moves and CyberJamz while maintaining a monthly residency at Atlanta's Eagle. The episode captures his ongoing commitment to keeping the spirit of House alive and thriving, channeling decades of experience, culture, and soul into every moment. True House Stories® continues its mission of unveiling the true behind-the-scenes stories of how dance music legends succeeded and continue to survive in the industry. Previous guests have included Carl Cox, Louie Vega, David Morales, DJ Sneak, Norman Jay, Mousse T., Cerrone, and Danny Tenaglia, making the podcast a essential listening experience for house music enthusiasts and industry professionals.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ RISK ASSESSMENT # 153 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA
In a standout episode of True House Stories, we spotlight the extraordinary journey of UK producer and DJ icon Risk Assessment (Glyne Brathwaite) a commanding presence in global dance music since the early 1990s. From the legendary halls of Ministry of Sound and Pacha to the electrifying energy of Fabric and the Miami Winter Music Conference (WMC), his career has been etched across some of the most influential stages in club culture.
In the early 2000s, Brathwaite spearheaded Rude Awakening Promotions, curating cutting-edge music through his promotion skills that helped shape a generation of nightlife. After stepping away in 2007 to dedicate himself to fatherhood, he made a powerful return in 2014 under his Risk Assessment banner quickly reestablishing his place in the scene with releases on Stereo:type, Househead London, Reel People Music, and other respected imprints.
Today, Risk Assessment stands as a master craftsman of modern house his productions celebrated worldwide for their precision, depth, and unmistakable signature. Yet behind the global acclaim lies a profound personal narrative.This episode unveils the discipline, resilience, and unwavering devotion to family that have defined his path, offering a rare glimpse into the man behind the music.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ DR. GLENN SWEETY G TOBY # 152 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA
Dr. Glenn Toby, also known as Mr. Sweety G, is a hip-hop pioneer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with a successful career that spans decades and industries. He has been involved in music, sports management, and charitable work. The Hip-hop legend:Beginning in the 1970s and 1980s, Toby was known as" Dr. Glenn Toby, also known as Mr. Sweety G, is a hip-hop pioneer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with a successful career that spans decades and industries. He has been involved in music, sports management. Beginning in the 1970s and 1980s, Glennwas known as "Sweety G" and was one of the first rap pioneers. He worked alongside iconic artists such as Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. The Universal Hip Hop Museum has honored him for his contributions to the culture. In House music: Glenn was also signed to Capitol Records in 1989 as a solo artist and continued his music career into the 1990s as a writer, producer, and remixer or house and dance music and began his journey with Cultural Vibe, producer Winston Jones andOwner Michael Gusick of Easy Street Records. He then became a studio owner, along with his brother, Randall Toby, and they built a recording studio in Queens Village, which attracted artists like Luther Vandross's band and Run (ofRun DMC). Glenn then ventures into Entrepreneurship and management where he has had a highly successful career as a talent and sports manager, working with numerous NFL players and entertainers. He is described as an international dealmaker and global business leader. He is also an author, TEDx speaker, and filmmaker.
Dr Glenn Toby as the Philanthropist creating The Book Bank Foundation. As the head of this foundation for over 30 years, Toby has provided literacy resources, food, and assistance to hundreds of thousands of people annually. Advocacy for the poor. Having been homeless as a child, Toby is passionateabout addressing poverty. He has traveled the world to find solutions and works to empower and uplift those in need.  Thestory does not end there as he will tell you his best work has not been done yet.  Listen to him explain it all as it is a masterclass.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ ABBIE ADAMS # 151 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA
Abbie Adams started with a roller skating store, which was called (Movin), deep within a very urban area of (East Orange, NJ). They would make custom-built roller skates when roller skating was very popular. Abbie happened to open up a second store at The Roxy in New York City, but then, around 1983/84, roller skating started falling back a bit, so the owners of The Roxy started having a Hip Hop night there. That’s when Afrika Bambaataa, Jazzy Jay and Hip Hop were just starting to explode in New York City. Abbie was also starting to managesome breakdancers along with the store (in NJ). Naughty By Nature, Queen Latifah, CeCe Rogers, and Lauren Hill – all lived right in the neighbourhood and as teenagers used to come into the store all the time. So Abbie felt very fortunate to be around the birth of so much incredible music. At the Roxy,Danny Krivit and DJ Julio were the DJ’s, and she owes a lot to Danny – as he really schooled me. He was a good friend of Larry Levan’s, as well his father had been in the music world, and he had such extensive knowledge of R&B. So Abbie became knowledgeable from her time roller skating at the Roxy, and running a record shop , she became more knowledgeable with the music industry because of Danny and other roller skaters. Abbie started hanging out at theParadise Garage. One of Abbie's dear friends was dating Ron St. Germain the engineer of the Peech Boys. He and Larry Levan were mixing Jeffrey Osbourne's "Plane Love" in the studio one night, and they asked Abbie if she wanted to come along. Abbie ran to the studio and was fortunate enough to meet Larry, and not to soon after, he became a really good friend of hers. Larry offered her a comp card to the Garage, because it was very difficult for Abbie to get in to The Garage because she was not gay.  At the time, Abbie was around the age of 22, 23, and she just couldn’t walk in, but suddenly, with this gold card, Abbie could go whenever she wanted! Her skate shop gradually turned into a record store, sort of accidentally, because her boyfriend was a DJ and had Technics 1200s in the store, and we’d have all these breakdancers in there dancing as well and selling the skates. People would come in and ask what the music was that was playing in the background. Abbie saw the demand rise and would go to New York and buy vinyl from Frankie Ramos at Downtown Records or Charlie Grappone at Vinyl Mania.  Abbie would bring it back to NJ and resell it for 25 cents more. It became more and more:less skates, more sales of vinyl records!  So Movin organically went from a skate store to a record shop. Watch as Abbie tells it all right here on True House Stories.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ JIMI POLO # 150 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA
James Perri A.K.A. Jimi Polo is a Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Actor, and DJ. James started his career in Chicago as one of the pioneers of Chicago House Music scene. His breakout involvement in the song “Shake Your Body” by Jeanette Thomas became a cult classic in Chicago and New York.
His life completely changed back in the late 1980s when he took a bold step to move to the UK and pursue writing and producing dance music. Listen to his story as he unfolds step by step his movements from then to now—an amazing, multi-talented, accomplished man.