Rapper G Herbo posted on his story about breaking curfew and not wanting to get punished. Cristina Sev and DJ Franchise discuss if having a curfew while living with your significant other is appropriate.

On this week's Mid-Day Spark Up, co-founders of Pour Decisions came thru to the station to talk about what the vibe & intention is behind their events, how to run game when outside, songs to move your hips to, what they would do if they saw their friends partner acting sus at an event, & more. Make sure you pull to Viva La Rita happening this Sunda…

Tues. Aug. 5th, 2025 | Providence is full of wave makers and trendsetters who don’t just bring the cool, they care about community, culture, and giving back. This week, we had designer & curator Jota and journalist & podcaster Victor Báez pull up to talk about their latest collaboration with idea originator PartywithRami: Un Corito Sano, a fundrais…

Tues. May. 7th, 2025 | Undeafeated Champion Victor Reynoso visits the station to talk about his upcoming fight at Foxwoods May 10th The Championship Jackpot Fight presented by CES Boxing. Reynoso talks about his crazy diet, staying out of romantic relationships & locking in. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev…

Tues. Apr. 22nd, 2025 |Pop News: Ryan Coogler's Sinners Movie, Ms. Tina's Secret is Out, Best Women Guest Verses in Hip-Hop | Local News: Remi TV Influencer Awards | Love Report Topic of The Day: Reciprocity in Love | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday at …

On this episode we have film maker Steven Luna who talks about how much his mind and perspective has shifted since he started making art and losing a pilar in his life in the process of learning the art of film making and photography. We talk about his latest project "Fiebre" a shor documentary dedicated to Elevate Baseball Academy in Dominican Rep…

Tues. Feb. 18th, 2023 |Pop News: Jay-Z Sues Lawyer Buzbee; Wendy Williams Celebrates Her Dad; First On-Court Emcee at NBA All-Star| Local News: Classical High School Renovations; New Shelter For The Homeless & more | Love Report Topic of The Day: Teach Men To Be Just as Cautious as Women | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The M…

In this episode, comedian and actress Jaylin Eaves breaks down her journey from the smallest state to the biggest stage—Hollywood. With her hilarious energy, she’s making waves, chasing dreams, and hitting milestones that keep her hungry for more. This convo is all about chasing dreams, staying hungry, and making Hollywood take notice. Tap in for l…

Radio Show - Home Edition 🎙 Mid-Day Spark Up – Tuesday, December 23rd, 2024! Join Cristina Sev and PartywithRami LIVE on WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast for an hour filled with popular topics, local buzz, The Love Report & New Music 💬 Segments Include: 1️⃣ Pop News – J. Cole’s Forest Hills Drive 10th anniversary, Mariah Carey’s rumored romance, and Burn…

Author Flavia Albert pulls up to WBRU360 to talk about her first children’s book, Lou’s New Trick! Flavia keeps it real about how her two energetic boys and her background in behavioral health and education inspired this fun and intentional story. She breaks down the story behind Lou’s playful personality and the life lessons packed into the book—p…

In this episode, we sit down with a trailblazer Juan Carter in the nonviolence movement who has dedicated his life to transforming communities and breaking cycles of violence. He opens up about the challenges and triumphs of his career, shares powerful stories of impact, and reflects on how he balances his family at work and his family at home. It'…

Meet Longston, the mastermind behind the highest-selling live vintage shop on Whatnot and the creator of New England’s biggest vintage market, Faded Show. With a passion for streetwear, rare finds, and curating unforgettable experiences, Longston’s journey is a masterclass in hustle and creativity. This episode dives into his rise from the grind to…

The Spark Up Podcast is back after a year and a half! Cristina and Rubanz take a trip down memory lane, reliving the highs, the laughs, and the moments that got real. Things get emotional, and Cristina Sev drops a major update—same vibe, new direction. Tune in for the raw, unfiltered conversations you’ve been waiting for!Subscribe to keep up with s…

There may be a right or wrong answer to how you are supposed to claim someone you want to take to the next level. Tune into the Love Report every Tuesday on 101.1 FM WBRU360 12 PM with Cristina Sev & DJ Franchise.

Friends of the show Debby B. and Mtwo are having a hard time pronouncing Vice President Kamala Harris' last name.

On this episode "Mic Check" host Wendell B. Jordan a.k.a Michael B. Jordan's cousin checks in at PVD Fest and talks about rap album of the year, more unity in the city, best foods in Rhode Island & more

In this episode, our journalist and friend of the show Ashlee Reyes pulls up to the PVD Fest set to chop it up about what had her annoyed about the Kendrick vs. Drake drama. We dive into the guilty pleasure of blasting ratchet hip-hop, debate if Iggy's is seriously overhyped, and vibe on what Rhode Island's missing & more.…

Get ready for some unfiltered convo with Gen, Darren, and Bim from the Please Delete This Podcast! 🎙️ They’re breaking down the hot topics—dissecting the current Mayor of Providence, dreaming up what Rhode Island and PVD Fest need to bring back, and debating whether Cardi B’s career is on ice. Oh, and don’t miss their take on the ultimate song of t…

The 4 founding hosts get together to talk about PVD Culture, Drake vs. Kendrick, and the possibility of coming back together.

Tues. Sept. 19th, 2023 | Pop News: BET Awards; Saint West Flips The Bird; Halle Berry is Mad at Drake; | Local News: Rhode Island’s Storm System is Messed Up; PVDonuts Up For Sale | Love Report Topic of The Day: How to Deal with a Break Up | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchis…

Tues. Sept. 12th, 2023 ft. Sara Lopes | 2nd anniversary of Hottest Poetry Event Outspoken on 9/30/23; Capeverdean Roots; Motherhood; ⁠Mini Kids Entrepreneur Fair of Rhode Island⁠, & more WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday at 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FM or The WBRU360 app & ot…

Tues. Sept. 5th, 2023 | Caribbean Party: Tempted to Touch Happening 9/22/23; The Job of a Host; Temptation at parties; Logiq's Musical Background, family ties, & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FM or The WBRU360 app & other outlets https…

Tues. Aug. 29th, 2023 | Pop News: Noah Lyles Wants Smoke with The NBA; Sha’Carri Richardson is The Marathon Queen; Black Stereotypes | Love Report Topic of The Day: Love Update | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday at 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FM Follow Cristi…

Tues. Aug. 22nd, 2023 ft. Partywithrami | Pop News: Kai Cenat Is a Menace; Keke Palmer Gets Her Lickback; Rihanna’s Baby #2; Good Burger Being Filmed in Rhode Island | Local News: Caucasity At The Beach; Providence Public District Hiring Event | Love Report Topic of The Day: What is cheating? | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: …

Tues. Aug. 15th, 2023 | Pop News: Rest in Peace Rapper Magoo; Scarlip Gets Embraced by Busta Rhymes; Football Player Michael Oher Was Truly Blindsided; | Local News: Trinity Square Honors Providence’s Historical Figures; How to Support Black Businesses | Love Report Topic of The Day: Cuffing Season | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Pre…

Tues. Aug. 8th, 2023 | Pop News: Candace Protects Kanye; Aquaman Gets His Revenge; Iggy is With The Opp; Petty Theft in Providence | Love Report Topic of The Day: Red Flags | New Music & more. WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise LIVE every Tuesday at 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FM Follow Cristina S…

On Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 ft. PartywithRami | Pop News: Angus Cloud passes at 25; Big boobs bring you fame; Plies got a crush on Britney Spears; DJ Envy is a scammer | Local News: Rami calls Steven A. Smith “a cornball”; State Rep Enrique Sanchez throws shade at Mayor Smiley | Love Report Topic of The Day: Dealing with rejection | New Music & mo…

Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 | Toni T talks about being surprised by her own work; failing at producing; the journey from the choir R&B; Phases celebration Aloft Hotel in Downtown Providence

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 ft. PartywithRami Pop News: Coco Jones is waterproof; Juvenile is back; Rami says Cardi B buys lyrics; Cristina is being paid to tell Franchise’s business || Local News: Cranston is jealous of Providence; Rami is hangry and has an attitude; Cristina is being paid to tell secrets about Franchise || Love Report Topic of The D…

Week #53 4th of July special with Mtwo WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FM. Live on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 Popular News Jay-Z’s mother finds love; YG & Saweetie are dating; Keke Palmer announces being queer; do we need a Girlfriends TV show reboot?…

WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FMLive on Air Tuesday, June 27th, 2023Pop Culture BET Awards 2023 Local News Mayor Smiley New Park Rules PVDonuts New Store MADD New Headquarters Love Report Gift Giving New music and more…

Week #51 of The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev & DJ Franchise on WBRU360 101.1 FM Week #51 WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FM. Live on Tuesday, June 20th , 2023 Popular News Russell Simmons in trouble again; Boosie going back to jail? Local New…

Week #50 WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FM. Live on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 Popular News No #1 record for Hip-Hop halfway through 2023; A Hollywood star for Tupac & more Local News Ft. Sound from Club Ambition PVD Fest has been ruined The Love Re…

Week #49 WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm on 101.1 FM. Live Recording on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 Popular News Rest in peace Jacky Oh; Everybody still hatin on Chris - Tyler James Williams speaks out to hold down the LGBTQ+ community & more Local News Carniva…

It's been a minute since we last talked... All around hustler, Dandy has a conversation about how love has shaped her approach in the grind, and how community keeps her pushing through. A dope conversation of reflection and wisdom.

Singer/Songwriter Toni T sits down with Sev to talk about her new EP "Phases" and more.

*THIS EPISODE WAS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED* We had rap duo Dirty Durdie - Demmene and Lord Gremithy come through and talk about starting their own marijuana company Elz. They take us through the process of distribution, their favorite strain, their smoking trips, and more. Follow them on Instagram @elzbydirtydurdie Check them out https://elzshop.com/ Fo…

WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1 FM.On Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 Pop CulturePitbull at The AMP Act Bad TV Single PVD Bridge being The Chill Spot Little Mermaid Local NewsMayor Smiley prioritized dirt bikes and ATV Good Burger 2 Showing love in PVD Racist Places …

WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1 FM Tuesday, May 24th, 2023 We had Ana Lopes from the new Mental Health initiative at Tide Family Services called Tides Nexo geared towards young kids and adolescents' mental health needs.…

WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1 FM. On Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 Shout-outs and Announcements Pop Culture Jamie Foxx in Rehab Cashapp Founder Scandal AI Music Ja Marant Local News Affordable Housing Plan in Cranston New Bridge Alert Mayor of Providence Ups Rent…

WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1 FM. On Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 Shout-outs and Announcements Pop Culture Angel Reese on Sports Illustrated Chris Brown's team attacked Usher Billboard re-adds merchandise toward record sales Local News Mr. Lemon decreases the hou…

On episode 170 something we are joined by our friend Ashlee Reyes (APReyes News). We check in with each other's mental health and discuss possibly ending Spark Up Podcast.

WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1 FM. On Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 Shout-outs and Announcements Pop Culture Met Gala 2023 Nore hating on Camron Coach Udoka going to Houston Rockets Local News Providence and Other Cities Suing Social Media Platforms Love Report …

WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1 FM. On Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 Shout-outs and Announcements Pop Culture Jamie Foxx is up and Responsive Young Thug Being a Fool in Court Zendaya Making History Martin Lawrence Got a Star Nelly and Ashanti 2peat Local News 2 L…

WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1 FM. On Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 PartywithRami joined is in Shout-outs and Announcements Pop Culture Super Mario Bros Breaks Record Big Booties Are Out of Style Young M.A Speaks up About Healing Local News New Entertainment Cen…

WBRU360 & Spark Up Podcast Present: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1 FM. On Tuesday, April 4th, 2023. Shout-outs and Announcements Pop Culture Complex releases an article on the most powerful people in hip-hop media Louisianna State University is the NCAA’s Women’s Basketball Champion Local News…

WBRU360 Presents: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1 FM. On Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 we had artist, producer and event curator Cam Bells stop by and talk about the state of the music in RI and who he thinks is the #1 artist to represent the state. Tune in every Tuesday at 12pm-1pm on 101.1 FM als…

Wendell B. Jordan is back with an episode of Mic Check. The squad links up to talk about the lack of good projects in the first quarter, best verse of the year so far, Who we expect to drop, favorite projects of the year so far, who is next up, best debut singles of all time and more.

On this episode Banz and Sev just wing it. They talk about chemistry, dating, and whether people's opinion about you matter or not.

WBRU360 Presents: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1 FM. On Tuesday, March 21st, 2023. Shout-outs and Announcements SPRING IS HERE! Shout-out to Intuitive Logiq - Tempted to Touch Part 3 at Troop March 24th STOP LITTERING - Keep the city clean Gen From Please Delete This Podcast Pop Culture Rest I…