Farewell Freddie A Quiet Storm Tribute This Is The G Podcast Ep 331

Farewell Freddie: A Quiet Storm Tribute | This Is The G Podcast Ep 331 Tommy B, Vi, and Hit Man Howie are back for Episode 331 —and this one's personal. We open with a farewell to Freddie Jackson, the voice of quiet storm. "You Are My Lady," "Rock Me Tonight," "Have You Ever Loved Somebody" — his baritone was the soundtrack to our love stories. WBLS called him the voice of the quiet storm. Narada Michael Walden called him one of the true greats. Melba Moore said her heart is broken. We debate the big question: was Freddie on Luther Vandross's level? (Vi has thoughts.) In politics: Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson faced off in their only debate — and Jackson's not doing another one. We break down the "gas store" moment, the $68 million spending gap, and why a billionaire who's never pumped his own gas might be out of touch. Plus: midterms 24 days out, Cook shifts 18 House races toward Democrats, Texas might actually flip, and early voting opens Tuesday in Georgia. In music: Bruno Mars is one week from breaking the all-time R&B chart record. Victoria Monét brings the Frequency of Love tour to Atlanta. Usher & Chris Brown hit Atlanta November 5–11. John Legend announces a Pharrell-produced album. And we have words for artists who show up two hours late to their own concerts. In sports: Falcons drop 45 on the Saints Monday night — Bijan ties Dickerson and Emmitt Smith. Sunday night: Falcons vs. Ravens, and Lamar Jackson is OUT. Plus: the Atlanta Dream swept their way to the WNBA Finals — first time since 2013. Plus a birthday shout-out to our newsman Syracuse Mike! Chapters: •  00:00 — Week In News with Syracuse Mike •  03:00 — Welcome + Happy Birthday Syracuse Mike •  07:00 — GA Governor's Debate: Bottoms vs. Jackson •  19:00 — Midterms 24 Days Out •  28:00 — Early Voting Opens Tuesday •  33:00 — TRIBUTE: Farewell Freddie Jackson •  42:00 — Concert Punctuality Rant •  46:00 — Music: Bruno Mars, Victoria Monét, Usher & Chris Brown •  52:00 — John Legend x Pharrell •  56:00 — Skydance Merger & Layoffs •  59:00 — Falcons 45, Saints 24 •  68:00 — Dream Headed to the Finals •  76:00 — Close Listen: castropolis.net | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Follow: @thisisthegpodcast